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NORTH (MARINA BAIXA/BENIDORM EDITION) Friday October 2 - Wednesday October 7 2015

Issue 833

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Bills for pills?

THE COMMUNIDAD Valencia has announced plans to scrap the prescription charges for the disabled and pensioners on a low income.

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The Palace Variety Show 2015 See page 36.

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Parking nightmare in Benidorm

PARKING AT the barranco near Foietes is now at a premium as work finally started on the new park originally approved in 2009.

The Barranco at Foietes

by Jeanette Rice AS FROM 10pm on Sunday evening no parking was allowed on avenida Ricardo Bayona right up to Foietes, which only leaves the Mercasa area available although this is closed to vehicles on a Wednesday for the weekly market.

The park was originally approved back in 2009 and plans detailed the project finishing by 2011 but due to many delays and problems works are only just starting.

For the residents in the area this means that at least 500 parking spaces have been lost immediately and further spaces will be lost as the work progresses in November.

No immediate alternatives are being offered for parking but the council of Benidorm is considering opening the sports centre to alleviate what has become a bottleneck of vehicles trying to find a premium parking spot.

A spokesperson for the council said “the difficulties in opening the sport centre are that previously when the council opened the area there were problems with security and we need to address if this can be improved.”

In November the weekly market will be moved to Els Tolls but even though the project has a deadline of one year the Low Festival 2016 which is usually held in the area during the summer will be affected.

In total there are approximately 1000 parking spaces that will be lost during the building of the park and when the green area is completed there will only be 890 parking spaces at Foietes.

The park project will include a new bike path and has a municipal investment of 6.4 million euros.

Local news...

Free school meals

THE MUNICIPAL school board has approved a request for assistance with school dinners for pupils who cannot get home from Villajoyosa secondary and primary schools.

The request was made by the Villajoyosa town hall to the government that they needed to offer canteen assistance to pupils who attended local schools but lived in La Cala, over three kilometres from their education facilities.

The argument was that as these pupils would have to travel to their school via buses it would be impossible for them to return home to eat and then travel back to school. The request stated that obviously those who could not afford to pay for school meals would require aid.

Other agreements were also made which included an extension of the local school boards powers so that they can now decide on the management of expenditure dependant on each schools needs.

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Government plans to scrap prescription charges THE COMMUNIDAD Valencia has announced plans to scrap the prescription charges for the disabled and pensioners on a low income.

by Jeanette Rice THE MOVE comes as many residents are finding themselves having to make difficult decisions in whether to buy their medication or pay their bills.

In a statement issued by Carmen Monton, minister with the PSOE party, she said “in just the last two months nearly 8% of people in the Valencia region have stopped taking their medication because they cannot afford it and this is grossly unfair.�

Under the current system even those who previously received free prescription have to make a contribution irrespective of their income. However, under the changes pensioners who receive less than â‚Ź1,000 a month or those who are permanently disabled will face no charge whatsoever.

Snr Monton has been quite open about her disdain with the previous PP led regional government saying that instead of funding the health service money was spent on Formula One circuits, the Agora stadium and other non essential services.

Other major changes that are planned are the de privatisation of hospitals such as Alzira, Manises, Denia, Elche and Torrevieja although this will take considerable time. During the interim period the private management of the hospitals will be monitored to ensure that contracted services are maintained.

The Valencian region is not the first to defy the central government policy of paying for healthcare as many other regions are reverting back to free healthcare for those in need.

It is three years since the central government ceased medical care for non EU residents with over 30,000 in this region alone currently not entitled to free healthcare, a situation which Carmen Monton says will change with already 3,500 being given back their health care rights.

The changes do not come without budgetary concerns but Snr Monton is definite in that everyone has a right to affordable healthcare.

Pensioners who receive less than 1,000 a month or those who are permanently disabled will face no charge

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Two teenagers die in Ibiza POLICE HAVE launched an investigation into the death of an 18 year old girl who was found in her Ibiza hotel room.

The Marco Polo hotel

by Jeanette Rice REBECA MARIA Brock was found by a cleaner in her hotel room on Wednesday morning around 11am, with the British Foreign Office now offering the family assistance at this difficult time. Reports say that there appeared to be no signs of any violence and initial reports are that she may have died of natural causes although a full autopsy was being carried out.

Rebeca was staying at the Marco Polo Hotel in San Antono, Ibiza. In another incident this week in Ibiza another British national died in intensive care at the islands Can Misses Hospital.

Danielle McCallum, also a teenager, was half British and half Dutch and friends say that before she was taken ill she had taken an ecstasy tablet and tests were being carried out to see if this was the case.

Family of Danielle believe it would have been highly unlikely that she would have taken drugs although she was on painkillers following a bad fall.

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Local news...

Parent to demonstrate over buses

THE ASSOCIATION of Parents of Students (AMPAS) for Benidorm have announced that they intend to demonstrate through the town about the lack of transportation grants. The ongoing problems for parents ensuring their children get safely to the Salto del Agua schools because of cuts in subsidised transport have resulted in the protest action being planned. On October 14th at 6pm parents and pupils will march from the Plaza de Neptuno to the Plaza Triangular. The parents have also created a “change.org” petition for the Department of Education asking for the return of transport for their children. On Tuesday representatives met with the towns mayor, Toni Perez, to seek a solution.

Villajoyosa gets eight new police officers ON MONDAY eight new police officers were sworn in for the town of Villajoyosa following years of cuts in manpower.

One of the new officers signing in

by Jeanette Rice THE EIGHT new officers have been welcomed by the towns mayor, Andreu Verdu, following four years of cuts which have seen the number of officers reduced by 25%.

The new officers inauguration ceremony took place in front of the mayor and security councillor Jaime Ramis having completed their training with the Valencian Institute of Public Safety (IVASPE) and also work experience.

A spokesperson for the town hall said “these new officers have demonstrated their professionalism and dedication, along with a great desire to work. They are a young group of team players who have dedicated themselves to offering a service to the town.”

Welcoming the new recruits Andreu Verdu said “I know you will do a good job and I congratulate you all, you are all very important to Villajoyosa.”

The council also intends to start a neighbourhood police service and a rural fire service, stating that it would further improve security in Villajoyosa.

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Posting illegal activity is not a good idea!

ONE BOY racer who just had to share via the internet that he was speeding has found out the hard way that crime doesn’t pay. The 25 year old man, who lives in La Robla, Leon, posted a video of himself speeding on the internet at 220 kilometres an hour within a 90 kilometre speed limit.

As the video went viral on social network sites the Guardia Civil soon became aware of the incident and set about tracking the driver and his vehicle down, which they did successfully.

The man was charged with committing a serious road traffic offence and all the details have been sent to the Magistrate Court in Leon for a court date to be set.

The man is likely to face a prison sentence of between three to six months or if he is luck a fine combined with six to twelve months community service and a possible four year driving ban.

What now for Catalonia?

by Jeanette Rice

IN A landmark vote on Sunday, Catalonian’s voted resoundingly for the party wanting independence from Spain.

The regional elections turned into a vote as to whether the population of Catalonia wanted to separate from the rest of Spain and be independent politically, resulting in the biggest voting turnout in history for the region.

The two separatist parties won just under 48% of the vote but because of how the seats are allocated it has meant that they will hold 72 of the 135 seats, giving them a solid majority in the Catalan parliament. The separatist leaders have now vowed to

progress with plans to create a new state although the conservative PP leader Xavier Garcia Albiol said “the vote had a very high turnout and it is clear that a majority of Catalan’s do not want to break with Spain.”

With both sides claiming a victory the mixed messages are set to stage a political stand off that will not help with the conflicts that have been present between Catalan and the national government in Madrid.

With the Spanish government saying that they will take any legal action available to them to stop the Catalonian’s becoming an independent state the impact of the unrest is that the financial markets are uneasy about the situation and this has

a knock on effect with the recovery from recession.

Over 77% of the people eligible to vote did so in an issue that has seen Catalonia edging toward a break with Spain for five years. There have been large pro-independence demonstrations and a resolution in Catalonia’s parliament on the right to self-determination and a symbolic referendum with 2.3 million participants last November.

In July the two largest pro independent parties joined together to form “Together for Yes”.

It is thought that there will be a further push for independence with another vote possibly being taken within 18 months unless the central government of Spain can block the campaign.

National news...

Mirror newspaper does a U turn

DESPITE CONSTANTLY having a go at the resort of Benidorm the Daily Mirror newspaper is offering its readers a seven day all inclusive holiday.

The paper, which has spent most of the summer publishing articles about “shark attacks” and “terrified Brits running from the beaches” is offering a holiday for two people with everything included. The only downside to the competition is that you must be a UK resident so if you have family in the UK that want to be in with a chance of winning the free holiday further details can be found at www.mirror.co.uk.

Spain’s Princess to be on postage stamp

NEXT IN line for the throne, nine year old Princess Leonor, will be featured on 310,000 special stamps.

The Princess has been honoured with her own postage stamp, Princess of Asturias will be featured in the stamps celebrating the Princess of Asturias Awards that will be released in Spain today Friday 2nd October.

The special stamp collection, entitled “Grand Prizes,” feature a portrait of the young princess along with an image of the Campoamor of Oviedo Theatre, where the 23 October awards will be held.

Leonor’s father was also nine years old when he first appeared on a Spanish stamp, with the title Felipe of Borbón, Prince of Asturias and Basilica of Covadonga in 1977. Young Leonor is set to turn 10 on 31 October.

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New tour guide Biological invasion curbed in Finestrat app for Alfaz del Pi Local news...

“BLABLUP” IS a new app that will offer visitors an audio guide of the local attractions and cultural features of Alfaz del Pi.

Presentation of the app

by Jeanette Rice THE FREE mobile guide is available in five languages, Spanish, English, Norwegian, German and Valencian and is the first of its kind, certainly within Spain if not Europe that uses a new innovative technology to guide tourists around well known landmarks using actors and actresses voices.

The audio guide allows users to listen

to the stories that have created the history of places such as the Casa de Cultura, the museums, the parks and even the walk to the lighthouse in Albir.

The app has been created by Alejandro Velasco and was launched in conjunction with the University of Alicante and the Chief Executive Officer of the Alfaz del Pi Intelligence Initiative.

Alejandro Velasco said “not only does the app make touring the cultural sites more interesting it can also allow users to record for posterity and leave voice messages, which will immortalise the moments and experiences lived in places as emblematic as the Playa de l’Albir or Natural Parc of Serra Gelada.” Currently the app is only available for Android devices.

FINESTRAT TOWN have begun removing plants that are not native to the local area.

In what has been described as an invasion of exotic plant life to the town the Department of Environment in Finestrat has begun removing the offending species from the town.

Thomas Selles, councillor for the Environment said “at the moment we are focusing on Avenida Aitana and then the teams will move to clear the gardens and the ditches on the Balcon de Finestrat and Golf Bay developments.”

He went on to say that “in addition to these plants being outside the local species their seeds are carried easily and therefore many more may sprout up which is why we need to act decisively to eliminate them and reduce the further displacement of native plants.”

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Tourists visit La Nucia THE LA Nucia tourist office was visited by over 2000 people during the summer, up on last years figures.

by Jeanette Rice

FROM JUNE 21st until September 21st the tourist office welcome various nationalities including French, English, German, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Moroccan, Algerian, Belgian, Chinese, Italian, Iranian and Canadian.

Over 650 people participated in the “tour Friday” experience where free guided tours of the town were given in the mornings and the afternoons.

Although the tours are still scheduled for Friday mornings through the month of October the afternoon tours have been stopped as the summer season has come to a close and there is less demand.

Councillor for tourism in the town, Beatriz Perex-Hickman, said “La Nucia is fast becoming a tourist destination within the district of the Marina Baixa.”

Tourists enjoying the tour during the summer

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Pilot cancer scheme at Marina Baixa hospital THE MARINA Baixa hospital in Villajoyosa is one of the first hospitals to take part in a new virtual network to link clinical trials with patients and professionals.

by Jeanette Rice Called the Medbravo program the Villajoyosa hospital along with the University of San Juan, Alicante and the La Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia have been chosen to pilot the trial which has been specifically designed by a team of professionals crossing from computing to medicine.

Headed by Aurelia Bustos, oncologist for Villajoyosa and San Juan the program is also supported by the head of the computing services at the San Juan hospital, Jose Maria Salinas. The programme will link clinical trials so that oncologists can see more easily the best trials to refer their patients to rather than having to check each hospital individually.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Health said “this first virtual network in the world that aims to make research, specifically cancer clinical trials more accessible to professionals and patients.”

Cancer patients who do not have appropriate testing centres can access others independent of the hospital where they may be receiving treatment.

Jose Maria Salinas said “using data from trials around the world we are developing a digital infrastructure that gives each hospital a website to research trials and share information.”

Patients and researchers will receive alerts on research that may be of interest to them and the tools to assess if the trials are relevant for their situation. The Medbravo programme will be continually evaluated and modified to ensure that it achieves the maximum benefit to the users before being rolled out to all hospitals.

National news...

Apple announce distribution expansion

THE IPHONE 6s and 6s Plus have until now only been distributed to certain countries however on Monday the company announced additional roll outs for the 9th October. If you have been waiting in Spain to get the latest iPhone you only have another week to go as on October 9th Apple will be selling the latest models in most European countries including Spain. Others listed are Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece and many more.

The company plans to launch the products in over 130 countries by the end of 2015.

MS Albatros for Torrevieja AFTER THE successful visit of the Phoenix Reisen’s MS Amadea as Torrevieja’s first every cruise ship last week, the Germany-based travel agency and cruise line has confirmed that they will be cruising to Torrevieja in 2016 with the elegant MS Albatros.

Although a little older, the Albatros has enjoyed an illustrious life on the high seas.

She was built in 1973 by Wärtsilä Shipyard in Helsinki for the luxury Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Crown. She was acquired by Phoenix Reisen who have been operating the ship as the MS Albatros since 2005. The Albatros was built as the third and last ship of the original trio of ships that started up the Royal Viking Line under the name Royal Viking Sea, measuring some 21.848 tons and her length was 177,70 meters. She was 25,20 meters wide and her draft measured 7,30 meters. Originally, she was designed for 536 passengers and 324 crew members, a true up-market cruise ship. The ship was delivered to Royal Viking Line at the 16th November 1973. In 1983 she was ‘stretched’ to 205,46 meters; her tonnage increased to 28.018 and she can now carry 812 passengers.

Next year, the MS Albatros departs on a 17 day voyage from from Bremerhaven to Genoa. She reaches Torrevieja at 2pm on Saturday 8th October and stays until the early morning hours. The time is now ripe for the council, local entrepreneurs, the Costa Blanca Tourist Board plus the small and medium business association APYMECO to develop new ideas and design shore excursions and activities especially for the arriving passengers for this special occasion.

The Costa Blanca Tourist Board have recently recognised the importance of the cruise industry

to the region and have started a special cruise department to develop the cruise business in the Alicante region. APYMECO have already met with representatives of the cruise line and will begin working on their own commercial plan in the near future, even though the visit is more than a year away. This is primarily because cruise line guests will be offered options on various shore excursions from December and since Torrevieja do not at present have anything to offer, a new plan of action for this marketplace must be put into place.

The Pentapartito team will need to also look at the possibilities open to them to promote both this cruise and expand the valuable cruise marketplace for Torrevieja.

Having shown their inexperience in the run up to arrival of the MS Amadea last week, it’s hoped they have learnt a lot from the arrival of the Cruise Ship and that now the local council has a better understanding on what the cruise ship business is about, local entrepreneurs are optimistic that the council will be more open and organised for the planned visit next year.

Regarding shore excursions, various options do exist including sailing and nautical experiences, local tours on foot, bike, tourist train and Segways, museum visits, tours of the Salt works, shopping at the Habaneras Centre and visiting downtown, plus the opportunity to produce a special performance for cruise line guests in one of the city’s theatres and gastronomic events. All this takes time and knowledge and the hope is that all local political parties, commercial departments and various cruise consultants will bond together to make the visit of the MS Albatros a roaring success.

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Too good to be true I am writing to warn about the promotion in Europe of properties in Spain by the Spanish government.

You buy now, and really pay later. I was extremely annoyed when I read about this promotion. I will relate my story about what was then a reasonably priced purchase. In 2013 I found an old cortijo that someone had gutted and added a large extension to, but had no roof nor electricity. It had permission to reform to a 240m2 property which was uninhabitable.

I agreed a purchase price of 61,500€ to include various equipment. The purchase concluded in November 2014 with no problems. Then the big shock came in April 2015.

I received a demand from Hacienda for 800€ unpaid taxes as my property was undervalued!

I was incensed because I am a pensioner with small UK pension and my funds were low having spent a considerable sum on reforming works to the cortijo. I paid this money for taxes through my solicitor to get this huge tax off my back. Two weeks later I received another demand for 4,750€, this time because my property was now valued at 115,000€ - this amount being the difference between what I had paid on purchase and the further 800€! My solicitor said to send a cheque and they would send it on for you. They seem to think that we all earn money at the same rate as these thieves. I wrote back and put them straight! They said to fight it would cost maybe around 3,500€, so was it worth it? How can the Hacienda revalue when they haven’t seen the property? Yes the government needs taxes, so why don’t they chase the black economy instead of this back-door tax on property purchasers? I found a company of asesores that supposedly specialised in appealing these demands. So I went with them and gave them power of attorney, another 80€....then they made the appeal. In June the Hacienda said the appeal was unsuccessful, I wrote back to the asesores and said I just do not have this money. I budgeted when I purchased the cortijo and I don’t have the money to pay them. I am still awaiting the reply from Hacienda. So this is a warning about buying cheap property in Spain. If it seems to good to be true, it very likely is. Watch out, the government double the value of the property on paper so that they can fleece you after the purchase.

Stephen Harper, La Marina

Slow to listen, quick to interrupt Now we can check Why don’t British firms give their staff clear training in customer care?

I had a call from what sounded like a Scottish lady who immediately started to tell me that her firm could offer me free advice.

I tried to tell her we did not need it, but she interrupted me and became aggressive when I said that we did not need her firm or any other firm’s advice and if or when I did I would research it before calling in a firm.

Why are these sales people not told to listen and not interrupt people?

After stating whom they represent, then they should ask how long one has been living in Spain. One thing I would like to say to these sales people, nothing in this world is for free and people like me know that the advice would lead to more cost. Their free advice will cost something.

I must point out this is not the first time we have been offered ‘free’ advice.

Then there are the ones who ring us up offering to do work outside my house. It appears that they are not interested to find out if one’s accommodation is a flat, or rent, only a quick sale. Anyone with any sense would find their own workmen. All I can say these people are very desperate, slow to listen and quick to interrupt.

I could go on and on but I don’t want to bore you to tears.

David Reid, Benidorm

THANKS RTN for previously printing the e-mails regarding high gas bills.

My neighbour and I are both having it installed and we were not aware of the tariffs... (all the paperwork is in spanish) So at least we can check on this before things like this happen.

Thanking you once again.

Ann Thomas, Quesada

Clean up!

The council are doing a good job of getting bars and restaurants to get their paperwork in order but can they please do something about dog owners who do not pick up after their dogs have been to the toilet! It’s like a minefield of dog poo in and around Torrevieja, it’s a disgrace. There is hardly a 100 yard stretch of pavement without a big dollop of poo bang smack in the middle of the pavement.

Clean up Torrevieja!!

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Moors and Christians battle it out in Altea DESPITE THE weather nearly all the planned events for the large celebrations in Altea went ahead with large crowds watching from every available space.

by Jeanette Rice AS THE Moors and Christians marched through Altea in their annual fiesta, to honour SantĂ­simo Cristo del Sagrario and San Blas, Altea took a step back into history with authentic style costumes everywhere.

The costumes, sometimes heavy for those wearing them, made the parades one of the most spectacular events for visitors to watch, despite some having to pay ten euros for the luxury of sitting on a plastic chair along the route.

The parade of floats showed just how much dedication and time had gone into the intricate details that each float displayed and it was lovely to see entire families dressed up in their beautiful costumes and perfect make-up.

No fiesta would be complete without the tradi-

tional daytime fireworks which were in abundance as well as an evening firework display.

As the town got back to normal service on Wednesday plans are already advancing for next years extravaganza.

The costumes made the parades one of the most spectacular events for visitors to watch

Local news...

Bicycles ride through La Nucia

THE FOURTH bike day held in La Nucia on Sunday saw over 500 participants take part in the car free day event. Despite the weather cyclists ďŹ lled the streets of the town doing a two kilometre circuit through the old town area before enjoying the bouncy castles and other activities that had been organised by the Club Ciclista La Nucia and the Department of Sports of La Nucia in collaboration with Council of Alicante. The event was part of a MOVE Europe campaign which saw 7,000 other municipalities across Europe holding similar events.

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Magic school comes to Finestrat FINESTRAT’S DEPARTMENT of Culture has organised an introduction to magic courses for children.

by Jeanette Rice The idea behind the fun course is to encourage the younger generation to learn about the history and theory of magic and also learn a few tricks to surprise family members.

The classes are aimed at children between 7 and 12 years old, and also for 12 years and over, taking part on a Wednesday from 5pm until 6.30pm at the Terra Marina social centre in Finestrat.

The course will cost 18€ and lasts for nine months, October until June with the hope that at

the end the children can have a gala event.

A spokesperson for the town said “so many benefits can be gained from magic, it helps increase concentration and manual dexterity as well as increasing a child’s self esteem.”

For further information or to register interested parties can either go to the Department or Culture located on the first floor of the town hall or call 686 115 066 or 619 401 189.

Giving4Giving news...

Making dreams come true

GIVING4GIVING has been open for 3 years and has raised and donated 33,340€ to local Cancer charities. On Sunday 18th October, there will be a fundraiser for Fundacion Pequeno Deseo, (Make a Wish Foundation), at Buddies Bar in Benidorm to make a wish come true for sick children. They want to make the event at Buddies a huge success and would like to run a grand raffle and auction but urgently need prizes. If you can spare anything to help them they would be most grateful.

There are a few more events planned and with your help their goal is to raise 40,000€ by the end of the year.

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Albir MacMillan event success

EVERY YEAR Janice Brown has held a coffee morning for MacMillan to honour her mother who sadly died of cancer and who’s birthday was on September 26th, the same period as the MacMillan coffee morning campaign.

This year was no different with Janice rallying the troops to help her raise money by selling cakes, having a tombola and a raffle.

Janice said “everyone has been so kind baking cakes and offering their time, people are so generous. My mother worked tirelessly for charities such as MacMillan and Marie Curie and I just want to help in whatever way I can.”

The event on Monday raised a whopping €540 with Janice also going on to sell craft items through the week to add to the total which currently stands at €556.

Janice went on to say “events like this are an opportunity to meet a lot of new people with big hearts and I hope to be back next year with another coffee morning.”

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Monte Mentals take on mighty City

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The Monte Mentals getting ready for Manchester City

by Keith Nicol MANCHESTER CITY Walking Footballers will be visiting Montesinos on the 8th October and playing two matches each morning (two teams) against the Monte Mental’s two teams, the Bulls and the Bisons. Kick off will be at 10:30am and the games will run through to around 1pm. On Thursday 8th, there will be hot dogs and a beer available for all players and spectators and everyone is invited to this fun event. It is hoped the Mayor of Los Montesinos, who has always supported their other tournaments and visiting teams from England, will be present to welcome the visitors.

Of course the weekend is not just about football and in the evening there will be a welcome dinner for visitors and players at Rincon Miguels. The action continues on Friday 9th October from 10:30am followed by a farewell Lunch at TuTu’s restaurant in Torrevieja for the visitors and players The Monte Mentals will be having their Christmas Dinner on the 19th November this year at Rincon Miguels at 7pm for 7:30pm. There will be entertainment and dancing provided with a free raffle. Anyone wishing to add a few more raffle

prizes into the mix should contact Stan. The dinner will be for the players, their wives, lady friends and guests. However a limit of 80 people will be applied with the players and WAGS given preference and the menu will be a set one with an option for vegetarians only.

The Monte Mentals have returned to action on Tuesday mornings at 10am, at the back of the Los Montesinos sports centre. For more information on how to become involved, please contact Stan at: montestan@gmail.com.

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T.A.A.B.S. Charity Singing Group

THE LEADING award winning charity singing group on the Orihuela Costa, require for the new year an experienced musical director and sound person. Currently there are 12 performances booked for this season until Christmas.

Following this Shirley and Kevin Godfrey will retire from TAABS after successfully organising and participating in it for many years.

If you feel you could take over this demanding and dedicated voluntary position for the TAABS charity singing group please contact Shirley for more details on 677 313 073.

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Chris’s corner

by

Chris Ashley

Writer & Broadcaster

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Remember going to the Hades that was the Saturday Morning Matinees?

You’d buy your own ticket (A tanner – 2.5p. Children) nip down to the loo conveniently located by the emergency exit and let in your 15 rapscallion mates gratis – okay you didn’t – Goody Goody!

You had to pity the poor old duffer though, rising from the bowels of the building during the interval playing jaunty tunes on the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ to the venting of adolescent spleen “Bog Off Baldy. We want Flash Gordon duffing up Ming The Merciless!”

Something else top shelf back then strolling into a Cinema anytime of the day and joining the film halfway through and asking the fellow in the next seat “What’s happened so far Old Bean?” and he’d give you either a succinct Barry Normanesque critique or a bunch of fives. Also you could stay watching until the bit you walked in on comes around again – in fact you could spend the entire day & night there if you had no social skills, friends, an actual life or were Rozzer Dodging. Look if you haven’t reached your 50th Birthday yet I understand your bemusement, I could be trying to explain the Mandarin Alphabet.

Back then it was ‘U’ suitable for all, ‘A’ under 14s must be accompanied by an adult,

‘X’ over 16s only. With the ‘A’ category if you were under-age and no handy adult to go with and you couldn’t fake it because when you tried - as a 12 year old - a butch male voice it sounded like you were a yodelling Von Trapp (which could also be Cockney rhyming slang for your linguistic performance failing to fool the Old Biddy in the Box Office). Therefore you’d hang around outside the Cinema waiting for a couple to pitch up and ask them if you could go in with them to which most would say “YES BUT DON’T SIT ANYWHERE NEAR US!” My Mum always said “Only ask ordinary, average, respectable looking couples.” Well to put a rather macabre twist on things this was the era of Ian Brady & Myra Hindley looking very ordinary, average and yes, respectable.

In the next RTN, how I got pally - in my local Flea Pit - with one of the last men to be hanged in England. Gotcha! Yes I Have! Next Week! This Page!

CHRIS ASHLEY. (crockerscorner@yahoo.com) Writer & Broadcaster. Sponsored by; www.rightmoveinsurance.com

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Outlet Fair at the IFA

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FOR THOSE looking for a bargain, this weekend the IFA, the Alicante Exhibition Centre, located beside El Altet Airport has its 5th edition of the Outlet Fair.

by Keith Nicol

FOLLOWING ON from this is Firahogar, Sweets, Pastry and Sugar Craft: I Love You Baby, Expofiesta, Erotic Festival, Fira Novios,National and International Dog Show and taking us into the New Year 2016: Exponadal.

This weekend, on 2nd, 3rd and 4th October, the Stockcity 5ª Feria Outlet Alicante returns to the IFA with more outlets and discounts than ever before. There really is something for everybody in the family including big names such as Pepe Jeans, Ray Ban, Adidas, Vans, Levis and many more and areas of fashion, sports, sunglasses, surf, snow, urban, home goods and dinning. Another surprise is that Pepe Jeans will have radical discounts from 60% on all their products. Other such deals can be found at Zapato señora Xti with shoes from 9.95€, Kids New Balance Sneakers 25€, Fred Perry shoes 39€ and New Balance Backpacks at 35€. The week-

end madness takes place at the IFA, from 10am until to 10pm. You’ll find all the information about the show at: www.stockcityalicante.com.

In this 5th edition of Feria Outlet Stockcity Alicante, 1,000€ will be drawn among the visitors who come to the event. The draw will be held on Sunday 4th at 2pm. Everyone who has filled in their raffle ticket that comes with their entrance ticket, and placed their ticket in the special box on Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the draw will be entered in the draw. The lucky winner will receive a check for 1,000€ spend at one of the more than 200 exhibitors participating in the Feria and winners will be contacted so you can nip back to the Feria if you’re the winner, to claim your prize. Entry only costs 2€ and children under 12 are free. The IFA Exhibition Centre is located at Carretera N-340, Km 731, 03320, Alicante.

One of last year’s lucky winners

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Retirement – No way, not yet

THANK GOODNESS it´s that time of year when Spain becomes ours again to enjoy fully. Of course, I am delighted for the Spanish economy that it was a bumper year for tourism.

by

Jennifer Cunningham

The restaurants and bars in Javea and, I am sure elsewhere, have all been constantly busy. How the staff manage to keep sane, working the very long hours and dealing with a vast amount of tourists, especially in this summers heat, is admirable.

At present September’s weather is perfect – long may it continue. I do not enjoy the winter months of January, February and March and I smile when I see the chiringuitos being built once more on the beach front. I am so glad to be still enjoying life and being reasonably fit and well, although my diabetes does get in the way some times. Due to my fairly strict diet and regular exercise, I can keep active and healthy.

Therefore, it was a surprise to me to hear from a number of people that I was thinking of retiring soon.

Of course I have had those thoughts for some years now, as I am sure there are many of you who have also dreamt of taking early retirement and it does, of course, take some planning.

No, I am not ready to retire. All the time I am able and happy to, I will continue to be at the helm of my company.

One of the biggest challenges, especially in Spain, is in employing good staff. Managing 25 staff is not easy, but my Managers and I continue to do our best.

I am now able to reduce my working hours slightly due to good delegation, organized management and responsible staff. I often think what would I do without Jennifer Cunningham Consultants? – possibly die of boredom. I have worked hard from the age of 15

and it has always been a big part of my life. Being a Gemini, I need to be challenged constantly. Sometimes, I am sure, this is not easy to live with, but I can assure you it is never boring.

Talking of retirement, I understand that there are at long last, people purchasing properties once again, currently there are more Belgians than British arriving in Spain to live. Unlike us, the French speaking Belgians have very little support, not even a newspaper or radio programme. We are so fortunate in comparison.

This is, of course, due to our spirit of adventure and the vast number of Expats. Also as the UK is a trading nation, some of us are always ready to take on a challenge and work hard in creating a business in other parts of the world. This is exactly what has occurred in parts of Spain, we saw an opportunity to move to another part of Europe with lovely weather and either just retire and enjoy the life or create a business. Some of whom have succeeded whilst others have failed.

Sadly, because of the corruption which was vast a few years ago, there are far too many shocking stories regarding property deals. Hopefully much of this has stopped, but still take care when thinking of living in Spain. Do not be persuaded to purchase a property or business without seeking independent professional advice. None of you would ever consider doing this in the UK. Just because the sun shines here, makes no difference.

This is where my company can help you. I have re-launched Ex Pat Services. I will be advertising in

the local newspapers on a regular basis, with the services my company can offer, not only for the British. All the companies are fully regulated to carry out business in Spain so you can be assured that you will be given the best advice.

Of course, the core of my business is general insurance and I am delighted to inform you that Liberty Seguros are offering cash back on new policies for both car and house. By insuring your car, fully comprehensive, and paying by direct debit, either from a Spanish bank or an account in your own country, you will receive €50 cash back. If paid by alternative means, Liberty Seguros is offering a €20 petrol token.

You will also receive €50 cash back from Liberty for a house insurance policy, if paying by direct debit, or a €20 Cortes Ingles voucher (which can be used in Super Cor) if paying by any other method. This offer is available for house policies in excess of €225.00.

The house and the car policies provide very good protection for you and your family and with our own Claims Department assisting you with any claims you may have, saving you time and money.

Both these offers are applicable until the end of this year. Every little bit helps.

To help even further, there are discounts on ASSSA health insurance for life, and along with the Funeral plans, they are both available on monthly direct debit payments with no interest charged.

Please contact one of my offices or visit the website, for further information or a quotation.

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property management

by

Mark Roach

Company Director and Spanish Tax Consultant

A local service from Wincham International Limited SINCE THE recent move into our new larger Wincham offices many Clients have asked us if we can provide reliable and legal Property Management Service. We are pleased to announce that this service is now available in the area from Benidorm to Javea on the Costa Blanca.

The department is run by our experienced property facilities manager Jose Such, who has many years’ experience in Property Maintenance.

We can look after your property whilst you are away and make sure that your asset is safe and secure.

Before you or your guests visit we can attend the property and make sure that all is well. If there are any issues we will report them to you and undertake any work required.

We can supply tradesmen and monitor and manage all works undertaken. We will account to you for all costs and agree with you any expenditure in advance.

Key Holding Service: We can hold a set of keys and visit your property prior to your arrival and make sure all is well. We will report any issues that may need attention and

provide a solution and estimate of costs. This basic service only costs â‚Ź150 per year. For â‚Ź350 we will visit your property at least once per month and check the services, property condition and security.

Cleaning & Laundry: All our cleaners and laundry staff are vetted and managed to a high standard of service.

Pools & Gardens: We can provide these services on a regular contract throughout the year and provide all materials and inventory if required.

Painting & Decorating: We can arrange to have your property painted inside and out and the specified work will be undertaken to a very high quality.

Electrical & Gas Works: We can provide qualified workers to undertake these works and provide the required certificates. We can undertake all works from changing and fitting new sockets to complete rewiring or plumbing in a new

bathroom, kitchen or general boiler maintenance. We can undertake all maintenance works from repairing or replacing the roof to replacing doors and windows, plastering and general building works as well as extensions and patios.

Hourly Rates: The rates charged depend on the type of works and staff required. Our rates are very competitive and a full no obligation quote can be provided upon request. Materials will always be supplied at cost against a submitted invoice. Wincham will always provide you with a written estimate of the labour and materials before we start any work.

Free Home Condition Report: All new Property Management clients will now receive a Home Condition Report carried out by one of our team.

They will identify any issues with your property and this will be given to you in the format of a written report.

If Wincham can be of assistance in any of the areas stated please call Jose or his colleague Craig at our Calpe office on 0034 965 830 991 or visit our website www.wincham.com

Wincham International Limited, Avenida Ejercitos Espanoles 10, Edificio Apolo VII, Calpe, 03710, Alicante. Tel: 0034 965 830 991 | UK Tel: 0044 (0)1260 299 700 | www.wincham.com

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Carlos Baos

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Are you a co-owner of a property in Spain? Do you have problems with other co-owners?

WE RECEIVE many enquiries from people who co-own property in Spain.

THIS CO-OWNERSHIP can cause problems, such as when it is the result of an inheritance in which several heirs have inherited a property and they are not able to agree to sell it; or a house purchased with a former partner with whom there is no longer a good relation and who refuses to pay the mortgage payments / property maintenance; or the purchase of a property with a former job-partner or colleague with whom we no longer work etc.

The best thing to do in these cases is to try to reach an agreement, so a co-owner keeps the whole property compensating the others (buying them out), or if not possible, to sell the property to a third party and distribute the money between the coowners.

Sometimes, whilst we may no longer wish to be co-owners of the property, it is not always possible to reach any agreement because the other owners refuse to sell or buy, refuse to pay and fulďŹ ll their obligations, etc. .

In these cases, you should know that the Article 400 of the Spanish Civil Code, provides what is the base of the legal action known as the action of division of the common asset, declaring that a co-owner could not be obliged to remain in the community. Any of the co-owners could apply at any time, for the common good to be divided.

Therefore, if it is impossible to agree with the other

co-owners, you could ask the court for the division of the common good (the property), and if the property cannot be divided and distributed among the owners, because it is indivisible, the property will be normally sold at a court public auction.

This solution is not ideal, as this is a legal procedure which terminates with a public auction, where the price that would be obtained for the property would normally be lower than the market price.

Unfortunately, sometimes it is the only alternative.

If you are in this situation, it is very advisable to get evidence that you have tried to reach an agreement, and if it is not possible, it is really important to be the ďŹ rst to start the legal proceedings for the division of the common good in the

court, before the rest of the co-owners, because, if you are the respondent, you could be asked by the court to pay the legal costs of the court proceedings, which in these cases are usually high.

Therefore, if you are in this situation and you do not want to remain co-owner with others of a property in Spain, Contact Us.

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

White & Baos Abogados. Tel:+34 966 426 185. E-mail: info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2014 – All rights reserved, Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com

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Nowhere to turn

by

Christina Brady

Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca

INCREASINGLY PEOPLE are becoming more and more frustrated as to where to put their money to make it work for them. At the moment there seems to be no good news.

A UK interest rate rise seems to be getting further and further away with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) pushing back its prediction for the first rate rise in six years from February to the summer of 2016 at the earliest. This is due mainly to the prediction that the rate of growth in the UK economy will start to slow from 2.5 per cent this year to two per cent in 2016 and 1.7 per cent between 2017 and 2020.

Cebr gave a number of explanations for its gloomier outlook. It noted that export prospects and business investment are being held back by a general global economic slowdown, driven by significant weakness in China in particular and emerging markets more generally.

It also said the level of consumer inflation is expected to remain below the Bank of England’s target of two per cent until 2017, easing the pressure on the Bank to increase rates.

Some people especially expats have looked to the UK buy to let market as a good investment for their money, hoping for good renal income. The changes to the buy to let tax rules announced by the UK Chancellor in the last budget ( being phased in from 2017 to 2020) will mean the buy to let bonanza in the UK for many is about to end.

Firstly he is ending the wear and tear allowance, thereby stopping investors deducting 10% of annual rent from income; also he has dramatically reduced the tax relief on mortgagees for buy to let. Under new rules a much smaller amount will be able to be deducted – turning once profitable buy to lets into loss making operations.

What next you may ask yourself? Only time will tell, but here at Blacktower financial management we work hard with all our clients to find the best and most tax efficient investment plan to suit your individual needs.

We are completely independent so can offer you products from various providers from across the financial market place.

If you would like expert independent, professional and impartial advice please contact me via email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or on my mobile 658 892 330

The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is licenced by the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Licence No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.

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Winning Express Open Day

FOR THOSE who’ve watched or heard so much about Winning Express for the past four and a half years but not yet benefitted from their range of services, then there’s another opportunity to go along to one of their open days and see for yourself.

The event takes place on Friday 9th October, commencing 3pm at Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel, La Zenia.

As before, interested parties can go along and have a drink and a bite to eat whilst at the same time mingle with current members as well as prominent figures in the Winning Express team.

Members benefit in various ways: • An arbitrage service regularly returning 2% per month tax-free • Ability to trial all the services with a money back guarantee • Introductory commissions – paid instantly • Regular monthly cash and holiday prizes On 1st October Winning Express will announce the winner of their latest star prize: a fabulous trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix including four nights in a five-star hotel and lunch in the Trackside Restaurant with Eddie Jordan in attendance.

Every month one member wins £1,000 in cash whilst another gets seven days in a three-bedroomed Campoamor town house completely free of charge!

The team at Winning Express look forward to meeting all interested parties on the day – for catering purposes please book your place now by telephoning Denise on 965 994 815.

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Top tips to mentor engagement Somewhere along the line, you will find yourself in a network situation whereby your 10 minute partner is speaking your language and engaging with you at your level.

Whether you are building a life or a business, you are going to need advice and encouragement.

There is always a need for a guiding hand with words of wisdom. Mentoring and being a mentor – are gifts worth their weight in gold.

I have had lots of mentors in my life who have had a helping hand in shaping my courage. Here are my top tips…

Ask Politely - If there is someone who you gravitate towards, then speak up and give them your pitch. Have the confidence that they will say yes, “I have some time to answer your questions.” The worst they can say is, “Sorry, no time, too busy. Good luck.”

Open the Door - If they do say yes – tell them WHY YOU IDENTIFY with them – so you are both on the same page in your minds-eye.

Get Organised - Most people like order, so be wellprepared with your questions and don’t waste time with silly small talk. Get right down to business and sort your stuff – while you have your mentors ear!

Find Your Holes – Face the facts that you don’t know

everything, so find a mentor who will help you fill in your information holes. Fine someone who likes a challenge and solving life’s problems and / or business problems. Their different approach to a problem might just be the one potential you never thought existed.

Have empathy – You need empathy with everyone, and with your mentor, so even if you do not agree with an idea – at least try and understand it so that you both respect each other views. This will greatly help your decision-making process.

Better in a Bunch – Discovering more than one mentor will help you to build “multi-perspectives”. No one person has all the answers, so choose different mentors with different backgrounds and experiences to help shape your goals and their outcomes – in more holistic ways.

Mutual Give and Take - The mentor / mentee relationship can never be a one-way engagement. Try to find out what your mentor wishes in return. Most great mentors understand that they are helping to shape your future, but never assume because positive unions are productive and they need to be win-win.

Karla Darocas . Darocas Media . Darocas.com . KarlaDarocas.com

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The Palace Variety Show 2015

IT’S THAT time of year again, when the stars come and light up Benidorm. Can you believe it’s a year since Gwen Dickie belted out “Carwash” and Rozalla declared “Everybody’s Free” at The Benidorm Palace. Actually it’s a year and a week as this year The Palace Variety Show 2015 is on Sunday 4th October 2015.

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A practical care and processing plan for your olive trees: Part 2 by

Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

MAKING GOOD use of any olives you produce HARVESTING The three main objectives of harvesting olives are; Pick when ready for preparing eating olives or making olive oil, to cause as little bruising as possible and cause as little damage to the trees as possible. Olives for eating need to picked while still firm. Olives for oil can be picked at the same stage or left to fully swell to maximize the overall yields.

Some high quality producers still pick by hand. I follow and recommend this practice for home production.

However most olives are allowed to fall naturally or racked, knocked off with long canes, or shaken off with mechanical tree shakers onto nets and then transferred to plastic boxes which hold 20 kilos. In some areas, to reduce harvesting costs, the ground under trees is laid bare by using weed killers two weeks before shaking the olives onto the ground when they are blown or brushed into heaps for sacking. What is done commercially is obviously driven by the increasing cost of agricultural labour.

Yields can vary from 10 to 110 kilos or more per tree depending on the age health and pruning of the tree, and the summer and autumn sunshine and rainfalls.

PICKLING OLIVES TO EAT See chapter 78 of ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’ for our favourite methods and recipes.

PRODUCING OLIVE OIL To extract high quality oil from olives they need to be processed as soon after their harvesting as possible to minimise the onset of fermentation that can spoil the taste of the end product.

The process follows the following process. Riddling to remove leaves and stones, washing if allowed to fall on the ground before harvesting, the picking out of obviously bad olives, milling/mashing the olives to create a paste, pressing of the paste to extract the oil and water and then the separation of the oil from the oil/water mix and pouring into storage vessels.

Historically earthen ware storage jars or barrels were used but these days quality plastic bottles or storage tanks are used.

There are four possibilities for the processing of olive to oil.

1. Purchase a manually or power operated mill/masher and press yourself or with a group of friends. Small powered presses cost a little over 2000 Euros for processing 40 kilo batches and 8000 Euros for 200 kilo batches.

2. Arrange for a friend or local villager to do the pressing for you on in a historic or new old style press. Typically, a minimum of 200 kilos of olives must be delivered to the mill for you to have your olives pressed alone. Smaller quantities would be mixed with other small batches.

Typical processing charges are 20 to 25 cents a kilo.

With be an artisan cold pressing and it may be possible to separate the first extra extra virgin oil from the second phase extra virgin and virgin olive oils which are extracted as the press pressure is increased.

3. Arrange for a larger agricultural cooperative mill to process your olives mixed in with those of other growers.

The quantity of olive oil you receive will be based on the average litres/kilo for the day or an estimate of the yields of the quality of olives you are feeding in. Charges are about the same as for ‘2’.

Old mills will still use a cold process and you will get good quality extra virgin olive oil. New mills may use warmer conditions to increase the speed and extent of extracted oil and deliver you virgin olive oil. Some mills will use hot water and steam to extract the final oil content from the byproduct cake of solids. This refined oil is of high acidity and is blended with better quality olive oil to produce the less expensive olive oils.

Commercially olive oils are classified in descending quality order as Extra Virgin, Virgin, Ordinary Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil, Refined Olive oil, Lamp Oil. The ranking of the first three is on the basis of a number of characteristics including taste smell colour and acidity level.

Olive Oil often includes quantities of Refined Oil blended with Virgin Olive Oil. The standard maximum acceptable acidity levels are 1.0% for extra virgin, 2.0% for virgin and 3.3% for ordinary virgin.A good yield is a litre of oil from five kilo of olives.

A poor yield from poor olives can be as little as a litre from 7 or 8 kilos.

Bottled olive oil is best stored in a cool dark place. Good quality oil can be stored for many years. It is not usual or desirable to add preservatives. I remember being able to share a thirty year old wooden barrel of olive oil found, covered in encrusted dust in a London wine cellar. It was wonderful oil.

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The Palace Variety Show 2015

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ONE OF the stars of this year’s show is Stacey Solomon, who came third behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs in the sixth series of X Factor in 2009, and then went on to be crowned Queen of the Jungle, winning “I’m A Celebrity” in 2010.

Stacey is rarely off our screens these days.

As well as hosting “Model Dog” she is also the face of New Look, and has launched her own line of fashion wear.

Also making an appearance alongside Stacey on the night will be “The One And Only” Chesney Hawkes. At nineteen he landed the lead role in the film “Buddy’s Song” with Roger Daltry (The Who). Chesney was signed to sing the soundtrack but suddenly found himself as one of the first teenagers in pop history to bag the number one slot with a debut release.

Comedy this year is big on the agenda with legendary Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket “Come ere there’s more”. As we go to press Jimmy has just been given a Papal Knighthood by Pope Francis for his services to charity.

Another great comic Duncan “Chase Me” Norvelle makes his second appearance at The Palace. He last performed here in 2009 with “The Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show” Josh Daniels is a modern day comedian who is well established with The Jongleurs Comedy Clubs and is a regular at the famous Comedy Store. Josh creates belly laughs at every comedy club he plays.

On the bill this year is Vijay a singer with smooth silky tones. He was the lead singer with the Gillettes for many years and toured extensively around the world.

This year a sixty piece choir Melody Makers International will close the first half of the show.

Our regular dance troop Compania De Flamenco JM will bring their usual flash of passion and colour. They also have some real surprises in their show this year. They will be joined by local talented song goddesses Nikki G and Kylie Burgazzi. Rob Bonovox will be belting out the tunes to help celebrate Tony Kelly and his gorgeous wife Gabby´s Silver wedding anniversary.

And to take you through the whole evening is compere Stevie Spit. This will be the best show yet by far. This years show is to raise much needed funds for Elche Childrens Home and Help 4 Heroes. Representatives from both Charities will be there on the night helping out.

Tickets this year are 25€ for standard and 50€ for VIP which includes front of house seating, food and entry to the aftershow party.

For tickets call the box office tel: 965 851 660.

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Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594

 A Mars opposition takes its toll as things will slow down just when you really need answers. This week’s action with Neptune brings a focus on financial energies that need to be dealt with since you are openly accountable, but not responsible, for recent economic decisions. Have your say and tighten your belt accordingly, but only if you have to.

Loving Venus makes an entrance into a somewhat suspicious Virgo midweek, bringing up all kinds of indecisive and negative energies. You may feel as if you are being sorely tested but during this time you are merely consolidating all that you hold dear and sending out a positive message that you are not to be messed with.

Mercury sextiles with Saturn, and it would seem as if you are pulling out all the stops in an effort to make changes and to resolve a situation which veers somewhat out of control,. It is clear that whilst someone is being economical with the truth that there is, nevertheless, an agenda this week that has to be fully taken on board.

As the Sun sets on Pluto there is a need to read the small print on something before you get to sign. Compromise has brought new terms into play, and it is vital that you take this chance to ensure that what you get is what you want; since there will be no turning back this time. You simply have bigger fish to fry right now and all that this entails!

Pluto brings up somethings that were best left well alone.

You have moved on now and thankfully things aren’t what they used to be any more. Whilst distant memories are stirred this week it isn’t nostalgia that brings you back to reality, but a need to ensure that the past actions that have caused you so such stress are never, ever, to be repeated.

Venus enters with love and a driving passion. You are well capable of showing your love in different ways but this week ahead heralds a time of decision, resolve and forgiveness.

In setting the rules for the future your loving respect of the difficulties of the past reflect openly, and though you have no regrets, you do have much to achieve.

You are in the middle of something and are very unsure that the results will bring any good to anyone anyway. Whilst it is very good to take stock, it is also vitally sure that those elements of the past that are tinged with fear need to be eradicated if new standards are to be met, and a brighter more certain future secured for you and for all concerned.

You are highly aware that things are not what they seem to be right now. Your highly charged psychic senses are telling you to wait and see before you make any relevant moves. In hindsight there is something to be said for stalling for time since Pluto influences the Sun this week and seems to be putting a bit of a spoke in your wheels right now.

Loyalty means so much to you, and it would seem as if somehow, somebody has let you down. As you are currently unsure of the full situation do not assume anything since there are a myriad of reasons between why and why not right now. Neptune appears in opposition and may just be your saviour since you can examine other ways and means.

Putting all your cards on the table is a show that you have absolutely nothing to hide but everything to be gained by playing along with current trends. Whilst somebody has rubbed you up the wrong way there is always a reason for everything, as you are about to find out. Mercury sextiles Saturn bringing you both compensation and reward.

Keep your temper even if those around you seem to be losing theirs. there are no excuses for what has happened, but you are sure as hell going to ensure that they never happen again. An offer comes from out of the blue, and though it may seem to be too good to be true, follow your feelings because you know what you are really capable of.

Neptune is strengthened by the positively charged energy of an ebullient Mars. Things aren’t what they used to be but they could very well be better if you let things lie and throw caution to the wind. Your own set of values keeps you in check, and it is vital that you see both sides of the equation now since doors seem to be opening to you again.

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

DO NOT let selfish pride mar what’s in store for you now. Accept that the same old, same old, is just like a cracked record playing the same tune; and listen to the song that you are, all the time, singing inside yourself!

Spirit children

IT IS sadly true that there are a lot of Children in Spirit. These mostly are deaths of unborn babies or fatalities in childbirth though, having said that, there are absolutely children of all varying ages in the Spirit World. These children are not alone generally and it is amazing to see how they are so lovingly taken care of in such a different vibration to our own here on Earth. It is heartening to see that relatives and friends and childcare experts take the lead and connect with children to ensure that they are given tender loving care. Spirit assists with this and ensures that they are not left to their own devices until they are indeed old enough to carry on with their spiritual journey in whichever direction it may take them.

Spirit nurseries take care of the very young. Here there are two very noteworthy circumstances to report, the first being that children in Spirit do not grow as they would have done on Earth. The process of thriving is denied them and this means that their development is somewhat slower than it would naturally be here amongst us. There is no suffering in the slowing down of life enhancing process, but here on Earth there is generally an acceleration that generally sees quicker results. It is also true that nobody is able to coach Spirit children to talk. Because they are denied the audio clues provided by an Earthly life they can appear to talk in gurgles just like babies, communicating by energy rather then the acceptable human form of verbal.

When I was younger I played with Spirit Children. My Mother was contemplating psychiatric intervention for me as a young boy because I seemed to be communicating with people that she was unable to see. Luckily a friend of my Mothers suggested that because I had shown evidence of my psychic skills from the age of seven years old, that I was actually seeing things that only a psychic could see. She was right of course. In the garden aged eight I would love to play with psychic children. My group of children had each died from influenza and had been looked after in a Children’s ward of an old hospital that was close by. They were of varying ages and came from varied past times. The two Victorian girls were very shy but used to recite beautiful things to me. They appeared to sit and to read empty books but they were in fact tomes of poems and old stories that appeared to go straight to my heart. These two girls were sometimes joined by a boisterous boy and we would end up playing hide and seek. I hated playing this game with them because it was never my turn to hide, and because it meant that when my eyes were closed they would vanish away and I would not seem them all again for a while. It was always that way, and it was their way of returning to where they should be without me having any clue as to how or where they actually did come from. I remember playing with a ball one day when my Mother opened the window onto the garden, and suddenly everything stopped, my three favourite playmates froze; and it was obvious to me then that my Mother was not going to be able to see them because she asked me what I was doing. From that day I realised that there were things that I could see that she couldn’t; and that it would take me all my life to tell others of my experiences of psychic phenomena. That is basically what I have done in my life, but thankfully I have not been alone with this since I have encountered various people on my journey who are open to see what I see, though maybe not exactly. Some people are gifted to hear, some to see and some to perceive, luckily as an all rounder I was given a little bit of each; and I use all three skills daily in my spiritual work.

Children are always the very first to come through in readings. They are generally very impatient or cannot hold back when given the opportunity that allows them to be identified and cherished. Indeed just as living children do not hold back their feelings, so too do Spirit children tell me the truth about their surroundings, their feelings and their coming to terms with life in a different vibration. Mostly such children are not sad or remorseful and they appear to be loved and well cared for since Spirit provides a good environment in which the soul can live very comfortably. Maybe just more comfortably than was possible during an Earthly life.

My twin brother died after 38 minutes of life, whilst I clung onto my life even though I was the size of a one pound note and weighed ounces. I have thrived to live sixty one years on this Earth, but when I think of my brother just sometimes do I wonder, which one of us was the lucky one? I just know, of course, it was me!

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

KENNY, I went to see a psychic and she used tarot cards. The Death card kept coming up, and it has worried me that something really is going to happen to somebody in my family, though it hasn’t yet. Peter Mc.B. Peter, the Death card does not necessarily mean the death of anybody, it often symbolises the need to close down on something and to look for other opportunities. You do not mention how this psychic qualified the appearance of the death card to you, so it is hard to read between the lines. It rarely means an actual death however, and fear should not be the result of any psychic activity! I strongly predict some positive and inspiring changes are in the pipeline for you right now.

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Quick Crossword ACROSS 1. Prodigality (12) 7. Navy (5) 8. Grieve (5) 9. Dog (3) 10. Meddle (9) 11. Powerful (6) 12. Blunt (6) 15. Forbearance (9) 17. Useless (3) 18. Ancient (5) 19. Deduce (5) 21. Unending (12) DOWN 1. Freeing (12) 2. Wonder (3) 3. Shrewd (6) 4. Excellent (9) 5. Induce (5) 6. Autonomy (12) 7. Leading (5) 10. Lack of knowledge (9) 13. Beneath (5) 14. Weak (6) 16. Burdened (5) 20. Jollity (3)

Cryptic Crossword ACROSS 1. A pen, or its holder (6-6) 7. A point in favour of New Guinea, initially (5) 8. A self-made counterfeiter may be so described (5) 9. I will be briefly unwell (3) 10. Receptacle used on certain orders (9) 11. They are outside or is it just speculation? (6) 12. Enough furniture for 501 vehicles (6) 15. Promote a murderer and cause uproar (5,4) 17. Fellow in command (3) 18. Unlikely to be outwitted or feel pain (5) 19. Put your foot down! (5) 21. Deeply sad tendency in an audience (12) DOWN 1. A money-lender may, but it won’t appear in his books! (4,8) 2. I personally go East to begin with (3) 3. They carry on among wits (6) 4. Result of a big blow to the economy? (9) 5. She’s found in excellent surroundings (5) 6. Showing pre-arranged loathing (12) 7. It naturally beats peas and beans (5) 10. Craftsman who may have to take a plane (9) 13. Directed me to help out (5) 14. Actors show they have star potential! (6) 16. I am on time for the picture (5) 20. One is confused for a long time (3)

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WITH A background in family and matrimonial mediation, Life Coach Sara Bell helps Readers with their daily worries.

If you are having difficulties with relationships, family, work or any other aspect of your life, then help is at hand.

How do I tell her?

I have lost my job and don’t know how to tell my wife. I have been going out, for the last two weeks, just wandering around the shopping centre. She is still spending money like it is going out of fashion, and this is part of the problem. I don’t want to have to tell her we have to make savings.

I am sorry to hear you have lost your job. You must be feeling quite miserable, and the added pressure of not telling the truth, will be dragging you down. But unless you have something else lined up, you will have no choice but to tell her sooner or later. A loving wife will be understanding. A problem shared is a problem halved, and keeping things to yourself will not solve anything. Once this is out in the open, you will feel much better. Sit down together and make some short term economies, and start looking for another job.

Suspicious calls My wife took a job working in England, one month working away, and then one month in Spain. She said it would only be until I found work. It has been six months now, and one day I found a mobile telephone in her bag, that I didn’t know she had. I found records of phone calls from someone called Sam. I confronted her but she said Sam was a girl. She also won’t give up the job now. She’s acting differently, and won‘t talk about it.

It is suspicious that your wife has a mobile phone that you didn’t know about. ‘Sam’ could indeed be a girl, but your curiosity is understandable.

Are these the only calls registered to this phone? If so, that is dubious in itself, considering you didn‘t know she had a second phone.

If she won’t talk to you, have you thought about calling ‘Sam’s’ number? Your wife has given you reason to be worried about your marriage, and you need to get to the bottom of things.

Write to Sara in confidence. A pseudonym will be used if you wish. Sara reads all letters and can give a personal reply. Email your question to agonyaunt@roundtownnews.com or Sara is available for private consultations, telephone 650 054 467.

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Artists For Refugees in Villamartin

OVER THE last couple of weeks all of us has been moved by images of immigrants fleeing troubled zones and especially photos of dead children on beaches, who were in search of a better life.

by Keith Nicol A very special concert has been organised by Artists for Refugees on 12th October at VillaMartin Plaza, Orihuela Costa. Dozens of local artists and business are putting on a very special concert and fundraising day to raise much needed funds, supplies and awareness of the plight faced by many migrants who try to make the dangerous crossing by sea to reach Europe.

Three charities have been selected to benefit from the event, all of whom have personnel on the ground in the zones where immigrants are fleeing to: ‘Save The Children’; ‘Casitas’ and ‘MOAS’ Migrant Offshore Aid Station. Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour is also donating heavily to this cause. Dave‘s offer is that for every £5,300 raised, which is the cost of running the boat for a day, he will donate the same amount thereby ensuring the boat can run for another day.

Monday 12th October, is also a Red Day: a Spanish National holiday. The event starts at 2pm and includes many

local bands such Kolted, The Streeters, Pinnacles, Los Duques, Let it Roll, Backyard Session, Steve Plant, Riverside Trails, Tim Taylor, Tommy ‘Meet Laaf’ Taylor and Red Strokes.

Local businesses are all playing their part and getting involved and offering some really interesting raffle prizes such as La Bocana Water Centre in Torrevieja, who have donated a free Waterski session and local beauty business, Vanilla, where the staff are running a sponsored SOBER for OCTOBER. If you have something you would like to donate – please message the event organisers through the Facebook page or contact Steven Ahmed at the Hen’s Teeth in the Villa Martin Plaza.

Arrangements are also being made for clothes donations to be accepted on the day by the Red Cross to be shipped directly to where they are most needed, especially as in many of these areas winter is about to set in and thousands of families are only housed in tents. More information at: www.facebook.com/ArtistsForRefugeesSpain.

Dozens of artists are performing for Artists for Refugees on October 12th

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Toledo-Consuegra-Aranjuez TOLEDO WAS once the capital city of Spain. It is still regarded as the religious capital of the country.

ITS STRONG city walls bear testament to the many struggles which have taken place in an attempt to dominate this city.

Enter by Bisagra gate – meaning “blood gate” and you are immediately surrounded by medieval Spain. Damascene Jewellery which originated in Damascus is still produced here by tradesmen whose families have practised this art for generations. Toledo steel products such as knives swords and Jewellery are much sought after. This city was the centre of the Spanish inquisition and appropriately is built round a massive and extremely ornate cathedral. The history of Toledo is not without violence and even played a major role in the Spanish

civil war of the 20th century. This part of Spain has endured may wars and battles.

Travelling not too far from Toledo we will visit the town of Consuegra where the Saffron Festival is taking place and is dedicated to this unique spice. This expansive spice is derived from the flowers that grow in this region. A cook off using this delicate spice, residents wearing traditional clothes and a castle re-enactment, combined with its many windmills and its castle this is a wonderful day out for everyone to enjoy.

Not far from here is another very different city. The city of Aranjuez . There are no city walls here. Nor is there a

prestigious cathedral. Instead you have sumptuous palaces, reminiscent of the French Palace of Versailles. Fountains, flower beds, and broad leafed trees fill parklands which are encircled by the ample waters of the river Tajo. For this was the playground of the well off catholic monarchs of medieval Spain. These 3 cities would definitely be on the “must see” list of any serious traveller in Spain.

These are so easy to see with David’s Coachtrips SL. All 3 cities are visited on a 4 day excursion from Torrevieja.

Based in a 3* hotel in the old city of Toledo B&B and costing only 205€.

All you have to do is call (0034) 966 785 910 or visit our web site www.coachtripsonline.com and you could be on your way. Next dates are 4 days 22nd - 25th October 2015.

Above: Bisagra gate.

Below: Royal Palace of Aranjuez

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by Peter Taylor

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DORIS DAY is now 93 years old and thanks to a rumour in a German tabloid has been linked to a movie project with her good friend Clint Eastwood.

However speaking to Deadline magazine she said “it’s all a rumour as I intend to continue focusing on my foundation, helping animals and the people who love them.” The lovely Doris Day made some wonderful movies with the likes of Rock Hudson and James Garner.

BRITISH ACTOR Tom Hiddleston said to E! News last week “We need to redress the balance between male and female nudity on screen.” He´s playing the lead in ´Crimson Peak´ and bares his backside in a steamy scene, and thinks more male actors should do it. The film goes on general release this month, and Tom added “I did the naked scenes because I felt there’s always a strain of sexuality in Gothic romance.” Ticket selling promo for

Let’s not let Snoop run out of Puff!

WATCH MISS Piggy and Kermit dish the dirt over their recent break-up on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” It’s hilarious! Kermit & Miss Piggy on Jimmy Kimmel Live; then an 80 year olds gift to abandoned dogs in Texas; Fort Worth Dog Train

Snoop Dog has been on this page a few times, and each time I basically poked fun at his antics with his beloved marijuana, but all that now needs to change.

The 43 year old was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr in Long Beach California, started making music in 1993, and made quite a name for himself with his over-the-top image and outrageously sexist style in his videos. Snoop has trimmed back his music career and now plans to join the rapidly growing marijuana industry by spreading awareness of the drug’s medical benefits, but some wonder if icons like him are good for the industry.

Two weeks ago our hero set up a website called ´Merry Jane ´ that includes news and information to give marijuana enthusiasts a place to share, and read, about their hobby! Describing the site on US radio he said “I intend to include cooking tutorials, celebrity appearances and even business advice for ganga-prenuers,” but enough of the funnies as, like I said, Snoop intends to become part of the mainstream shift that has seen legalising marijuana become high on the agenda at the Senate in Washington.

With the elections next year each party´s stance on this hot potato of a subject is now certain to be part of the winning ticket. Marijuana has the potential to contain the balance of power, but having Snoop Dogg floating about with his nutball image and all else seems to have generated a few enemies for him within the political system. Not good is that!

Snoop Dogg has been a pioneer of the cause for legalising marijuana for many years, and in the true free spirit of America, should the bill be passed, the least they could do is Knight the man, or whatever it is they do over there!.

“Quote of the Week

BRENDAN O’CARROLL of Mrs Brown’s Boys on being told the BBC plan to go ´Live´ with his shows next summer “This is very exciting, they´ve lost their minds! Put the kids to bed early!”

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JON STEWART recently retired from his award winning “The Daily Show” and at a dinner held in his honour last week said “lets help stop the people voting for Donald Trump as their next president. If he were to get the job I would seriously consider getting in a rocket and going to another planet!” He closed his speech by saying “Thank you so much, and you will never have to see me again!”

ADELE HAS completed her third album, her first in 4 years, and as is the way it’s about getting out there and promoting it … but not so for the 27 year old from Tottenham. The BBC announced last week they´re making a documentary on her to save the poor girl going on chat shows. The Sun quote read “Adele is simply too big to be part of a green room guests!” From the way she´s being courted, she wouldn´t get her head through the door anyway!

TIME TO schlapp on your tartan scarfs and troosers and get ´Shang-a-Langing´ to the music as the Bay City Rollers are making a comeback with their first gig at Glasgow’s Barrowland on December 20. At a press conference, they promised ‘a very special Christmas present´ to all the fans that have kept the faith with the band over the years’.

Singer Les McKeown said: ‘I’m feeling great, I’m feeling fabulous” and so are all your girlie, now womanie, fans Les!

LEARNING LESSONS the hard way is most certainly part of growing up, and last week Brooklyn Beckham, son of David, had an extremely hard one of those to deal with. He arrived at the front door of Wonderland magazine’s London Fashion Week party and was turned away for being underage! In all the media pics he´s got a face like thunder, a pity, as if he´d kept his cool a valid driver’s licence or passport would have got him in.

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Still Open All Hours 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 The Kennedys 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:25 Asian Provocateur 24:55 Pound Shop Wars

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 Great British Menu 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Africa 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 22:30 Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Artsnight 24:30 Later - with Jools Holland

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07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Rugby World Cup 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:35 ITV Regional News 23:50 Rugby World Cup Highlights 24:20 Fast & Furious

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Australia 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Celebrity Deal or No Deal 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:05 First Dates

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 Bob the Builder 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Police Interceptors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 A Three Pines Mystery: Still Life 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 21:00 Black Market Britain: Undercover Sting 22:00 NCIS: New Orleans 23:00 NCIS 23:55 NCIS: Los Angeles 24:55 Access

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07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 14:10 You’ve Been Framed!

14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 The Back-Up Plan 23:10 Derailed

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07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Revenge 09:00 Baby Daddy 09:30 Baby Daddy 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Baby Daddy 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Baby Daddy 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Star Trek 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

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07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts 13:00 BBC News and Weather 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 Super League 15:00 Bargain Hunt 16:00 Escape to the Continent 17:00 Final Score 18:10 BBC News 18:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 18:30 Pointless Celebrities 19:20 Strictly Come Dancing 21:25 Doctor Who 22:10 Casualty 23:00 The National Lottery Live 23:10 BBC News and Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 24:55 Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy

07:00 Gunga Din 08:55 Dean Spanley 10:30 The Women’s Football Show 11:00 Animal Park 11:30 More Creatures Great and Small 12:00 Animal SOS 12:30 Animal SOS 13:00 Great British Menu 13:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Great British Menu 15:00 Silk Stockings 16:55 Flog It! 17:55 World’s Busiest Railway 2015 18:55 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 19:55 Gardeners’ World 20:30 Natural World 21:25 Dad’s Army 22:00 Cradle to Grave 22:30 Boy Meets Girl 23:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 23:30 In Case You Missed It 24:00 Hunky Dory

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:20 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:45 Signed Stories 07:50 Sooty 08:05 Fish Hooks 08:25 Adventure Time 08:45 Marvel Avengers Assemble 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 10:00 Jessie 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Unforgettable 11:00 All Star Family Fortunes 11:45 The X Factor 13:45 ITV News and Weather 13:54 ITV Regional Weather 13:55 Downton Abbey 15:00 Rugby World Cup 17:20 Rugby World Cup 19:50 ITV Regional News 20:00 ITV News and Weather 20:15 Rugby World Cup 23:15 Through the Keyhole 24:15 ITV News and Weather 24:35 Rugby World Cup Highlights

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Australia 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Celebrity Deal or No Deal 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:05 First Dates

07:00 Childrens TV 11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 11:35 Access 11:50 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 12:50 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:50 Crazy for Christmas 15:45 A Christmas Kiss 17:30 Help for Christmas 19:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 20:05 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops 20:35 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops 21:00 Now That’s Funny!

21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Football League Tonight 23:30 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special 24:25 My Crazy Christmas Obsession

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Emmerdale 10:40 Coronation Street 12:05 The Cube 13:10 You’ve Been Framed!

14:10 The X Factor 16:15 The Xtra Factor 17:20 Catchphrase 18:00 The Polar Express 19:55 Rumor Has It..

22:00 Practical Magic 24:15 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Baby Daddy 07:20 Baby Daddy 07:45 Baby Daddy 08:05 Suburgatory 08:35 Suburgatory 09:00 How I Met Your Mother 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Baby Daddy 11:30 Baby Daddy 12:00 The Goldbergs 12:30 The Goldbergs 13:00 Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! 14:45 Rude(ish) Tube 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 Bride Wars 20:45 Rude(ish) Tube 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 23:30 Gogglebox 24:35 Gogglebox

The Polar Express 18:00

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Britains favourite crime drama returns for a ninth series.

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07:00 Breakfast 08:30 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:00 The Great British Bake Off 16:00 Eat Well for Less?

17:00 Points of View 17:15 Songs of Praise 17:50 The Great British Bake Off 18:50 BBC News 19:10 BBC Regional News and Weather 19:15 Countryfile 20:15 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 From Darkness 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 2 24:45 The Women’s Football Show

07:15 The Instant Gardener 08:00 Countryfile 09:00 Gardeners’ World 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30 Great British Menu 12:00 Live Athletics 15:00 NFL Live 19:00 The Super League Show 20:00 Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise 21:00 Licence to Thrill - Paul Hollywood Meets Aston Martin 22:00 Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week 23:00 Family Guy 24:05 Top Coppers 24:35 Lucky Them

07:00 Bottom Knocker Street 07:10 Bottom Knocker Street 07:20 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:45 Signed Stories 07:50 Sooty 08:05 Fish Hooks 08:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles 08:45 Marvel Avengers Assemble 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 10:00 Horrible Science 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Murder, She Wrote 11:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 13:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 14:45 ITV News and Weather 14:59 ITV Regional Weather 15:00 Rugby World Cup 17:20 Rugby World Cup 19:45 ITV Regional News 19:55 ITV News and Weather 20:00 The X Factor 22:00 Downton Abbey 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV Regional Weather 23:15 Rugby World Cup Highlights 24:15 Perspectives

07:20 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 How I Met Your Mother 08:05 Caterham Motorsport 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 The Simpsons 17:30 The School of Rock 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:00 Homes by the Sea 21:00 Secret History 22:00 This Is England ‘90 23:40 Gogglebox 24:45 Embarrassing Bodies

07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 07:20 Angelina Ballerina 07:30 Pip Ahoy!

07:45 Tickety Toc 07:55 Chloe’s Closet 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Make Way for Noddy 08:25 Paw Patrol 08:50 Little Princess 08:55 Wanda and the Alien 09:05 Zack and Quack 09:20 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:35 Jelly Jamm 09:55 LazyTown 10:20 Dora and Friends 10:50 SpongeBob SquarePants 11:25 Football League Tonight 12:55 Access 13:05 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 14:05 My Crazy Christmas Obsession 15:10 My Santa 16:50 The Horse Whisperer 20:05 5 News Weekend 20:10 Hancock 22:00 That’s My Boy 24:20 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

07:00 The Cube 07:50 Emmerdale 11:10 Coronation Street 12:40 The Almost Impossible Gameshow 13:40 You’ve Been Framed!

14:10 Uncle Buck 16:05 Beethoven 17:55 She’s the Man 20:00 Stormbreaker 22:00 The Xtra Factor 23:00 American Pie: the Wedding

07:00 Suburgatory 07:20 Suburgatory 07:45 Baby Daddy 08:05 Baby Daddy 08:35 Melissa & Joey 09:00 Melissa & Joey 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Planet 51 15:20 Rude(ish) Tube 15:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 16:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 17:30 Bad(ish) Robots 18:00 Rude(ish) Tube 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 24:10 The Inbetweeners 24:40 The Inbetweeners

Family Guy 23:00

Gogglebox 23:40

American Pie: the Wedding 23:00

monday 5th October BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:20 The Graham Norton Show

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Escape to the Continent 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 The Celts: Blood, Iron, and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Today at Conference 24:45 Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Britain As Seen on ITV 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:45 100-Year-Old Drivers Ride Again 24:45 Murder, She Wrote

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Jamie’s Super Food 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 The Catch 23:00 Sex Diaries 24:00 24 Hours in A&E

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Yorkshire Vet 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 Do You Know Me? 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 23:00 The Four Feathers

07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Psych 07:55 Emmerdale 08:30 The Cube 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Psych 11:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 The Cube 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Casino Royale

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 Charmed 08:15 Revenge 09:05 Rude(ish) Tube 09:35 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Baby Daddy 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Melissa & Joey 11:30 Melissa & Joey 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Bad(ish) Robots 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Babylon AD 23:45 Gogglebox 24:50 The Big Bang Theory

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

tuesday 6th October BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:20 The Graham Norton Show

BBC2

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:45 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 22:00 The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Today at Conference 24:45 The Celts: Blood, Iron, and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Eternal Glory 22:00 Lewis 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Through the Keyhole 24:40 Benidorm

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 22:00 Educating Cardiff 23:00 Born in the Wrong Body 24:05 Bodyshockers

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Guilty at 17 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 22:00 Body Donors 23:00 CSI: Cyber 23:55 CSI: Cyber 24:55 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

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07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Psych 07:55 Emmerdale 08:30 Coronation Street 09:00 Coronation Street 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Psych 11:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:15 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Tricked 23:00 Glitchy 23:30 The Job Lot 24:00 Release the Hounds

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Revenge 09:00 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Baby Daddy 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Melissa & Joey 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Empire 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Empire 23:00 Chewing Gum 23:30 How to 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

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Dr Who Saturday 3rd October, BBC, 9.25pm

wednesday 7th October BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Home Away from Home 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 19:55 Party Political Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Doctor Foster 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 The Foodbank: Britain’s Hidden Hunger

BBC2

07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 08:45 Thief Trackers 09:15 See Hear 09:45 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Bergerac 14:50 Cash in the Attic 15:30 A Taste of Britain 16:00 Best Bakes Ever 16:45 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 17:45 Coast 18:15 Flog It! 18:55 Party Political Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 Trawlermen Special: The Prawn Wars 22:00 The Face of Britain by Simon Schama 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:15 Today at Conference 24:45 Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the South

ITV1

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes?

17:00 Rugby World Cup 19:45 ITV News Central 19:50 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 Midwinter of the Spirit 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Rugby World Cup Highlights 24:30 Sports Life Stories

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:10 Deal or No Deal 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 Posh Pawn 18:00 Four in a Bed 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 Million Pound Properties 24:00 24 Hours in A&E

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Make You Laugh Out Loud 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Obsession 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Super Skyscrapers 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 23:00 Britain’s Flashiest Families 24:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

itv2

07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 09:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed!

14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 19:00 Judge Rinder 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Through the Keyhole 23:00 Release the Hounds 24:00 Tricked

E4

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Revenge 09:00 Rude(ish) Tube 09:30 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Baby Daddy 11:00 Melissa & Joey 11:30 Melissa & Joey 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Marley & Me 23:00 Nashville 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

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Alfaz Fantasy Football League

by Patricia Thompson

THERE WERE goals galore in the 9 Premier League games at the weekend, with a few usual suspects getting off the mark. Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Hat-Trick Hero Alexis Sanchez all hit the Goal Trail for the first time this season in the Premier League. A record number of 36 goals were scored along with only 2 clean sheets, 27 yellow cards and, for the first time this season, the referees kept their red cards in their pockets, which surprised no-one after last week’s fiasco at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City’s heavy defeat at White Hart Lane allowed George’s Booker Boys to leapfrog all the City Fan’s teams, to reach the Number One spot for the first time this season. Eric’s City Slickers are 1 point behind in 2nd place. At the other end of the Table, Lyn’s Handbreak City have replaced Ann’s Bolton Wanderers at the bottom.

There are 2 teams joint top of the U.K.T.V. SPAIN Junior League.

Gino’s Minions and Super Rhys are

both locked on 184 points, 4 points ahead of Nathan’s Tyrannosuarez Rex. F.C.Bradley’s Hero to Zero, remain at the bottom after having a barren week.

Angie’s Blues, who at one time had a massive 46 point advantage at the top of the Mark Carter Ladies Section, have had their lead cut to 25 points by Jin’s Dream Team. Gail’s Nails have moved up 9 places to 3rd and they have also won this Month’s QUICK SAVE 20€ voucher, just pipping Joanna’s Hup Hannah City.

Handbreak City are now at the bottom.

Dave’s The Pondencos have been top of the Leonard Knowles Construction Golden Boot League for 4 Weeks but, because of the high scoring are now coming under pressure from 3 Teams, Gary’s Cupid Stunts, Parky’s Players and Hup Hannah City. The top 4 are now bunched together with only 4 points between them. Two Teams share the bottom spot, Kevin’s I Wish Rovers and Joanna’s Rosado Rovers, both on 5 points.

Two Teams are going into the

Monthly Premier Imports Draw for a case of Cava, top scorers Leon’s Racing Sandancer, with a tally of 48 points and lowest scorers Hero to Zero, who couldn’t manage a single point.

Manager of the Month is Leon’s Racing Sandancer, kindly sponsored by Our Plaice in the Sun, Albir, who provide a Traditional Fish & Chips along with other special Home Made Dishes. They also do Take Aways.

Rafters super Breakfast for 2, sponsored by Kate, has been won by Harry’s Old Salfordians after climbing up 71 places to No 195.

Due to a Technical Hitch there has been a redraw of the RTN K.O.Cup Competition, which takes place this Weekend. Good Luck to all Managers taking part. The new draw is up on the website www.alfaffl.com along with all the latest Tables. The details are also displayed in the following Bars, Union Jack, Wyndhams, The Local, Barilloche and Robin’s Nest.

Veteran chess competition ALTEA IS set to host the XIII of Spain Chess Championship on Saturday 10th October.

The competition is for federated veteran players and is again being hosted by the Cap Negret Hotel in Altea.

Categories are players 50-65 years old and players 65 years old and upwards with a very tempting prize of € 6,000 up for grabs.

The thirteenth edition of this competition will run through the week with the finals and presentations being held on 18th October.

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Printer driver is unavailable HI AUNTY Virus, I have a Lenovo computer with 8.1 windows with a Canon MP240 printer, I recently upgraded to Windows 10 and now can’t use my printer, the message is saying driver is unavailable for the printer, surely I don’t have to buy a new printer just because I have upgraded to Windows 10. Regards, Ray

Aunty says: You are not alone. Sometimes the default drivers installed by W10 may not work, so you may have to install the drivers direct from the manufacturer’s website.

I went to the Cannon MP240 driver website : http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_ mp240#DriversAndSoftware But there is a message saying: “Canon will not issue drivers for this model to support the Windows 10 operating system, the Windows 7 or Windows 8 drivers should function in the Windows 10 environment with some limitations which are currently unknown to Canon.”.

So it looks like if you cannot get your printer to work using the W7 or W8 drivers, then you will need another printer.

Contact groups

HI AUNTY, I have just switched to Windows 10 but can find no way to send an e mail to a Contact Group. Its something I have to do regularly and entering everybody’s address separately is very tedious. I use gmail by the way. Regards Paul.

Aunty says: You can create a group in Gmail - this is always the same if you use Gmail in a browser in W7, W8 or W10..

Click Gmail at the top-left corner of your Gmail page, then choose Contacts, select contacts that you want to add to a group, click the Groups button. , then Create new, enter the name of the group then click OK. Then you need to add contacts to a contact group: Select the contacts in the Contacts list, click the Groups button, select the group you’d like to add the contact to, or select Create new to create a new group, if you have multiple addresses saved for a contact, you can choose which address should belong to the contact group by opening the contact and clicking the small arrow next to the group

Response: Sadly that doesn´t work in windows 10. All your contacts are in an app. called ´People´ and there is no Contact Group option .

I have used the procedure you describe for years in XP but can find no way to do it in 10 .I have been searching the Internet for 3 weeks to find the answer, but no luck, and a lot of people seem to be asking the same question.

Reply: It does appear as if there is an issue in W10s Email and People “app” that has omitted the “groups” option, as many people are questioning where it has gone.

However I am opening Gmail in W10s internet browser, and not in the “app”, just like you would have done in XP (as XP did not have the app!)

There is a red Gmail at the top left, where I click on it and can create a contacts list.

That contacts list has all the Gmail contacts in it, where you can create a mailing group.

Response: Hello , I have tried again, and this time it works, Thanks for your help

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Reflexive verbs: more uses These reflexive verbs are taking a bit of time, but it’s worth it in the long run.

We are still only laying the foundations in as much as we are looking at how they work in the present simple tense and we are looking at examples that are fairly easy to understand as they describe physical actions.

We have talked about waking up, getting up and showering so I suppose, before we go any further, we should look at getting dressed, otherwise we’ll be feeling chilly.

Following the same process of reasoning as before – we first need the verb “to dress” which is “vestir”. We don’t always dress ourselves, we might want to dress a child, a doll, an invalid etc. in which case we would use this verb in its non-reflexive form. “La niña viste su muñeca” - “The girl dresses her doll.”

“Vestir”, as you will have noticed from that example is a root changing verb. It is an “E to I” verb, so this is how it conjugates in the present tense: VISTO, VISTES, VISTE, VESTIMOS, VESTÍS, VISTEN Most of us, most of the time, dress ourselves, and so to express this in Spanish we need the reflexive form “vestirse” (to dress oneself, i.e. to get dressed). Therefore “I get dressed in the morning” is: “me visto por la mañana” (I dress myself in the morning) and the whole conjugation goes: ME VISTO SE VISTE OS VESTÍS

TE VISTES NOS VESTIMOS SE VISTEN

We could go on repeating similar examples, but we have looked at four now and hopefully the penny is beginning to drop! So now to move the subject on one stage further, what we have to realize is that reflexive verbs are often used to express ideas that are less easy to visualize. Let’s take the most common one of all as an illustration. You will have heard examples of this many times – it is the verb “irse” which means “to go away”. I like to think of it as meaning: “to take oneself away”. Although we never really say this in English, it helps me to capture the meaning and work out when to use it.

This is how it goes in Spanish: ME VOY, TE VAS, SE VA, NOS VAMOS, OS VAIS, SE VAN. I can say: “Voy a la playa los domingos” (I go to the beach on Sundays), and I can say “Adiós, me voy” “Goodbye, I’m off, or I’m going away”, using the reflexive form. However, it is also possible to say: “Me voy a la playa” which would mean “I’m off to the beach”. In this case the reflexive pronoun doesn’t alter the essential meaning at all, rather it makes the whole sentence more emphatic and more focused on the action of going. Keep smiling!

Orihuela Costa Remembrance Day Concert We are very proud to announce a Remembrance Day Concert which will take place on Sunday 8th November at 7.30pm in the new church - Cristo Resucitado - at La Zenia. The concert will be given by the Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir and the chamber choir ‘In Harmony’ - both conducted by Nigel Hopkins.

It will consist of a very varied popular selection of songs, including such favourites as Dream A Dream, Nella Fantasia, Summertime, Elizabethan Serenade, Vilia (Merry Widow) and many more. The Male Voice Choir will sing an entirely new repertoire including If Ever I Would Leave You, Goin’ Home (New World Symphony) and an exciting medley from Les Miserables.

Tickets are 10€ each (with generous donations to Royal British Legion ORIHUELA Costa branch) and CRISTO RESUCITADO church, and are available only from La Ponderosa gift shop at La Zenia C.C. or from choir members.

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Crossword Solutions for Last Week Suduko Answer CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 4 Artisan; 8 Erupts; 9 Aground; 10 Remote; 11 Trains; 12 Autocrat; 18 Distinct; 20 Menace; 21 Toledo; 22 Bedtime; 23 Weasel; 24 Dessert.

Down: 1 Retreat; 2 Summits; 3 Static; 5 Regattas; 6 Isobar; 7 Awning; 13 Redeemer; 14 Incense; 15 Strolls; 16 Secede; 17 Cactus; 19 Trowel.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 4 Gateway; 8 Earned; 9 Affront; 10 Outlay; 11 Uproar; 12 Vicarage; 18 Interval; 20 Regale; 21 Fondle; 22 General; 23 Pistol; 24 Feather.

Down: 1 Revolve; 2 Protect; 3 Repair; 5 Affluent; 6 Errors; 7 Annual; 13 Alienate; 14 Avidity; 15 Elderly; 16 Severe; 17 Patent; 19 Exotic.

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Cervical Screening Test Explained

What is it looking for?

Some women will still know it is as a smear test. It is a screening test to detect abnormal cells in the cervix which is at the entrance of the uterus from the vagina.

The test is looking at how healthy the cells are in the cervix it is not a test for cancer.

Most women’s tests come back normal but some women approx 1 in 20 will have abnormal changes. The changes found do not necessarily lead to cancer of the cervix. In some cases the cells may go back to normal and in some cases the abnormal cells need to be removed in case they develop into cancer.

Who is more likely to develop Cervical cancer?

It tends to affect women between ages of 30-45 who are sexually active, it is rare for women under 25 to be affected.

How often do I need to be screened?

In Spain where they are more proactive with cervical screening, women are invited to attend yearly.

Regular screening allows any abnormal changes to be detected early so treatment can stop cancer developing.

The Cervical Screening Test Cervical screening test is best when you are

not on your period so before or after. Ideally mid - cycle which is 14 days from the start of your period.

A speculum is inserted into the vagina so the cervix can be seen. A brush or spatula will then take a sample of cells from the surface of the cervix. The procedure some women feel a slight discomfort and a little embarrassing, majority of women do not experience pain.

The test only takes a few minutes.

The sample is sent to a laboratory where it will be analysed for abnormal cells. Results normally take a few weeks.

Interpreting results Normal : This means no abnormal cells were seen Inadequate: Means not enough cells were obtained so could not be seen or an infection is present so cells not able to be obtained.

Usually have to repeat in 3 months Abnormal: Borderline or low grade is called ‘dyskaryosis’. Moderate or severe grade is called ‘high grade dyskaryosis’

With a low grade result there are slight changes which may rectify themselves. The sample will be checked for Human Pappilloma Virus, (HPV). If no HPV found then you will be on normal recall. If HPV is found then you will be asked to attend for colposcopy where

a special microscope examines the cervix more closely.

High grade result sample will be checked for HPV and if it is present a colposcopy is advised. This does not mean there is cancer just abnormal cells that need treating so they do not develop into cancer.

How do I prevent myself getting HPV virus?

Condom use during sex, unfortunately condoms do not protect the entire genital area, HPV can be transmitted by skin to skin contact.

Vaccinations are now available for 12-13 year old girls within schools.

This vaccination will also protect against genital warts which is another strain of HPV virus. There are over a 100 strains of HPV virus.

It is important that women attend for their cervical screening test . Cervical cancer if caught early can be treated. If nervous or anxious talk to your local health professional.

This article was written by the Family Medical Centre, Albir. Please call 96 686 5072 for more information or to make an appointment.

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Varibels Hearing Glasses

One in three people over the age of 60 suffers from hearing loss.

However, only half of those people use hearing aids and even the ones who do are often less socially engaged. This is in part related to the appearance of hearing aids, but most importantly related to the fact that traditional hearing aids amplify sounds coming from all directions and are incapable of distinguishing background noise from speech.

Varibel’s hearing glasses have finally solved this problem by incorporating four tiny microphones inside each of the glasses’ arms. The Sound signals from the microphones are passed through a processor that determines what sounds should be amplified to the ear. This allows the glasses to dampen background noise while selectively strengthening sound coming from in front of the user.

Varibel hearing glasses feature: Digital multi-channel technology 4 microphones in both the left and right arm 4 different listening programs A telecoil to connect to (Bluetooth) loop systems Rechargeable capability through a patented charger Choice of frames in multiple colours Invisible “Receiver-in-Canal” option Proven and reliable arm design

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Journey to Fitness: Part 3 Kick Start your Metabolism

KICK STARTING and improving my metabolism is a really important part of my preparation for the Pure Elite Finals this November. Why? Because the better my metabolism the more calories I am burning and the more calories I burn, the more fat I lose. Your metabolic rate boils down to genetics, gender (men generally have a higher metabolism than women as they have more muscle mass) and age (after 40 years old the metabolism slows down). So, if we can’t control genetics, gender and age how can we boost our metabolism? Here’s how: Increase your muscle mass by doing weight training. Muscle burns 3 times as many calories than fat does.

Do cardiovascular exercise as it also increases your metabolism both during and after the workout. Try to push yourself with higher intensity levels in the form of interval training to benefit from a longer rise in resting metabolic rate.

Avoid crash diets, you will drop the pounds but pounds of muscle not fat. So, when you return to a normal diet your lower muscle mass to fat ratio will have resulted in a slower metabolism and you will regain the pounds quickly and they will be pounds of fat - hence the term yo-yo dieting.

Avoid large widely spaced meals and eat a little and often instead. A small healthy snack every 3-4 hours keeps your metabolism working to burn more calories during the day. Replace some carbohydrates for lean protein to help boost your metabolism. Your body burns more calories digesting protein than it does digesting fat or carbohydrate.

Drinking black coffee and green tea in moderation gives a short term rise in metabolic rate and also helps to give you an energy boost if taken prior to training.

Keep hydrated (at least 2 litres a day) - your body needs water to burn calories. If you are even slightly dehydrated your metabolism slows down.

Spice up your life - add some chopped up red chillies to your meals, they contain a natural chemical which helps boost metabolism.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further advice on successful weight loss or a personal exercise program.

Email: sallypilates@hotmail.com. Tel: 608 373 530.

Remember to register with the WE Health Club in Altea La Vella for your free Fitness Consultation Tel: 965 847 102

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Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Peugeot 5008 MPV

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TRANSPORTING SEVEN people in comfort can present a problem, unless of course you don’t mind Transit vans.

New price range: 22,223€ - 30,892€ Power: 163bhp 0-60mph: 10.2secs Top speed: 118mph Economy: 40mpg Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz

PEUGEOT HAS a solution though in its 5008 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).

Unlike the earlier Peugeot 807 people carrier the 5008 is more compact, making it more enjoyable to drive but this does mean that if there are seven passengers there’s not a huge amount of room for luggage. Importantly for the driver it’s not too difficult to reverse or manoeuvre.

This style of vehicle is quite van-like in terms of appearance but it is very much like a car to drive and

driver appeal is one of the advantages of the Peugeot. The test model, a two-litre diesel Allure – top-of-the-range - is equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox but it can also be driven like a manual. At low speeds, typically up hill, this gearbox is a little indecisive, not sure whether to go for third gear or second, which does make for the occasional uncomfortable jolt. It is quite frugal for a vehicle of its size, returning over 40mpg on average.

I put it through its paces over a long weekend to Pembrokeshire where we experienced a variety of roads. On the motorway (the M4, over the Severn Bridge) it was very capable, happily cruising at 70mph, even though it was heavily laden with five passengers and luggage. Cruise control makes life so much easier on such travels and the electric child lock engaged by the click of a switch on the driver’s door is easy to operate.

The one-way streets, invariably up sharp inclines

in this part of the world, certainly cause the tired motorist some confusion but thank goodness I’m driving the 5008 because the auto box makes light work of the hills. I’m not usually a fan of electronic handbrakes but the one fitted to this vehicle is quick and simple to engage and disengage.

Inside, the Allure benefits from an enormous panoramic glass roof (with electric sliding cover), which makes the vehicle really light and airy as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz. The front passengers get captain style seats with pull down armrests that can be adjusted to the desired height.

The driver’s seat is certainly comfortable, hardwearing and supportive although I do find that when my daughter’s baby seat is in place behind I cannot push my seat back quite as far as I might desire. There are all the gadgets the modern day motorist could dream of including sat nav, a useful head-up display showing the speed and ensuring the driver doesn’t take their eyes off the road. Air conditioning and a good quality sound system are all part of the package.

Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. For more independent unbiased car reviews and videos visit www.testdrives.biz

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Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY please join our Facebook group. We have many dogs, large, small, scruffs and pedigree! Just go to Facebook and search Costa Blanca Dog Homing. Even if you cannot offer a home, rescues are always needing foster homes, and just sharing the dog posts really helps us to help them.

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TANGO / SEQUENCE DANCING Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm - 10.30pm [SEQUENCE CLASS 7.30pm 8.30pm] Friday - SOCIAL DANCE 7.30pm - 10.30pm Wednesday New Beginners Class starting 2nd September 2015 [new beginners

STRICTLY SOCIAL CLUB Why not come and join us for an afternoon of entertainment, fun, quizzes and games. We also have speakers, and arrange meals out and coach outings. We meet on the top floor at The New Asturias Restaurant, Punta Prima between 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each Month. Open to all age-groups.

For more info call Margaret on 966730569 or Brian on 678807159. Looking forward to meeting you. “

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TAPPY TOES DANCE CLASS FOR BABIES from 18 months, at 4kwatro in Albir, 11am, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information.

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