RNT Costa Calida Edition 145 by Round Town News

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COSTA CALIDA EDITION

January 2015

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Issue 145

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Real Murcia looks to the future

THE LONG term future of Real Murcia still lies in the balance. While the team seem set to be able to meet their financial obligations for the 2015/16 season, having been threatened with closure this year, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporters are trying to garner the support of as many people as possible. Read the full story on page 8.

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by Keith Nicol WATER COMPANY Agamed has launched a new APP through which users can perform many new functions. The mayor of Torrevieja, Jose Manuel Dolon, President of the board for the joint venture waters of the Mediterranean Basin, SA (AGAM), announced that they are working together towards bring the company’s administration closer to local citizens and he especially highlighted the launch of a mobile application with which the user can check their bills, modify data contract, record readings, view the history of consumption, check other household bills and receive service information. He also highlighted the Council’s commitment to the company to help those most in need, through a social fund of 215,000€ to help pay the water bill and granting credit facilities to deal with these bills. One of the issues, highlighted by the Mayor, has been the reuse of treated water in the city. José Manuel Dolon said that “Torrevieja reuses 100% of the treated water for agricultural irrigation of parks and gardens and also reuses 51% of the sludge generated as fertilizer and organic supplies for agriculture with the 49% remaining going to the Thermal Drying Plant for Sludge in Alicante for Cement (CEMEX).” As for local customers, Agamed has implemented new quality procedures towards service commitments. Among them, they have established a timetable for carrying out certain actions. In addition, to facilitate better communication with users, the company has set up a website, a virtual office, twitter

account (infoagamed) plus the new APP. The joint venture of water management in Torrevieja is part of a large technology deployment that includes the remote control and command facilities; GIS which has all the geographic information to solve planning and management; ICE PIGGING use, a pipe system through ice; the micro inspection camera to record the flow of water and the remote meter reading allows access to information of the consumption of water in a simple and quick manner and from anywhere. One of the biggest concerns in a tourist town like Torrevieja is the elimination of odours from the sewerage. Agamed has taken actions that have made significant progress in eliminating odours with deodorizers in the ventilation system of wells and sewage. These are carried out at controls discharge centres where 72,644 analytical parameters were performed in 10 characteristic points throughout the network. This includes special Trenchless pipes that are rehabilitated and has a television camera to be able to follow the status of the sewer water flow and management. With regard to the network of storm drains and what happens to Torrevieja during heavy rainfall, the Mayor of Torrevieja assured the public that they will continue the work on the storm drains and flood plan so as to try and avoid more flooding, as has been happening for decades in the city. They will continue to increase the pipeline that has now reached a total of 17,500 meters, with 546 drains, 180 manholes and 4 weather stations.

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Spanish press ﬁght back by Jeanette Rice

THE SPANISH press have begun defending Benidorm following the recent British media’s “anti Benidorm campaign”.

ONE NATIONAL newspaper in the UK seems to have taken it upon themselves to constantly have a go at the popular resort and now ABC, a Spanish national daily newspaper which is the third largest in Spain and very well respected, since it was first published in 1903, has included Benidorm in its society pages as a town constantly reinventing itself with huge success.

Benidorm is attacked by UK press

The popular Spanish newspaper takes you through a journey from the 1950’s when the town first became popular with overseas visitors when it was just a small fishing village. Promoting the fact that the resort is open 365 days a year it states that Benidorm is “the tourist capital of the Costa Blanca and possibly the entire Mediterranean”. A complete contrast to what the British media are trying to portray with heaving beaches and expensive hotels and poor services. Those that live here know that the area is blessed with a privileged climate due to its geographical position and that the area caters for not only tourists but also residents with nationalities including Spanish, English, Norwegian, Russian, German and Dutch being served well. ABC are keen to point out that Benidorm has something for all budgets and ages from water parks and theme parks for the younger ones to mini gyms and garden areas for the more senior visitors, as well as accommodations that can cater for all requirements. The newspaper said “it is precisely this, the facilities, that underpin the success of the town, with establishments not only being the most modern in Europe but also worldwide”. Benidorm has been allocated in recent years 600 million euros for restructuring and by the end of this year 95% of that will have been completed. The president of Hosbec (the Hotel Association of Benidorm and the Costa Blanca), Toni Mayor said “the results of the funding is that we have brand new facilities and have adapted to modern needs whereas other towns have not”. A completely different story has recently been portrayed to readers back in the UK and around the world whilst ABC are taking a positive approach to the resort and its amazing capacity to accept an increase in population during the summer months of up to 500%, the UK report that service is “sloppy”. Calling it “swell ability” the Spanish paper said that although there were many skyscrapers the town had maintained a feeling of space and was very able to cope with such increased numbers whilst also ensuring that it’s visitors did not experience a drop in services.

Celebrity news...

George Cole 1925 – 2015

ANOTHER WELL loved actor, George Cole, died on Wednesday at the age of 90. George who was welcomed into millions of homes on the television was best known for playing Arthur Daley in the programme Minder from 1979 through until 1994. He died at the Royal Berkshire hospital following a short illness. His agent said “it is with deep regret that I have to announce the sad death of one of our most loved and respected actors”. Cole, who was made an OBE in 1992, married his second wife Penny in 1967, both Penny and his son, Toby, were at his bedside until the end.

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Bungee death manslaughter investigation by Jeanette Rice FOLLOWING THE death of British Kleyo De Abreu, aged 23 in Granada a few weeks ago an investigation has found that the company was negligent. The conclusion of the investigation was that Kleyo was allowed to jump from the bridge before her ropes had been properly tightened. The Guardia Civil informed a court that the monitor responsible for checking the ropes and the owner of ActivitiSport should be investigated for manslaughter following their findings. It was discovered that only one monitor was present with 14 jumpers that day and that insufficient care was taken to ensure everyone was aware of the safety procedures. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil said that the incident showed “recklessness firstly for their only being one monitor and secondly that all the jumpers should have been informed in a clearer fashion of the safety measures”.

Kleyo De Abreu

news... byNational Patricia Thompson

Spanish jihadist suspect arrested A MOROCCAN national, who lived in Spain has been arrested in Germany following a Spanish court issuing an arrest warrant. The man, who was detained in Stuttgart on Tuesday, had been active in illegal activities relating to terrorism. In a statement the Spanish ministry said “he has been very active on social networking sites, promoting the recruitment and benefits of joining Islamic State fighters, as well as expressing his intentions to travel to Syria and join the group”. Spanish police originally raided properties on the island of Lanzarote but the man managed to escape the officers. A woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of recruiting young women and teenagers to travel to Syria. Spain has been extremely active in recent months following the increase of the terror alert in June of this year, carrying out numerous raids on suspected jihadists and their supporters. The Spanish government figures show that at least 116 nationals have left the country to join the fighters, which is lower than other European countries but as all European governments fear that these people may return to mount attacks on their home soil a combined information sharing system seems to have been effective in this case.

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Moroccan dies trying to get to Spain

Border fence at Melilla

by Jeanette Rice A MOROCCAN man died over the weekend trying to get into Spain in a suitcase the same day as four immigrants drowned trying to swim to Ceuta, a Spanish territory. Whilst the British media is focused on the troubles that are ongoing in Calais as migrants desperately try to get into the UK, Spain is experiencing its own border issues, although most that get through will probably continue their journey up to Calais. The Moroccan man, aged 27, suffocated in a suitcase that was found in the boot of a car that his brother was driving on a ferry crossing from the Spanish

enclave of Melilla heading for Almeria. A spokesperson for the Interior ministry, Francisco Jerez, said “a 27 year old man was found on Sunday after his brother sought medical help for him just before the ferry arrived in the southern Spanish port”. The brother, also Moroccan but with a French passport was arrested by the Guardia Civil and detained. As thousands of migrants from Morocco try to get into the European Union illegally through Spain the two Spanish enclaves, Melilla and Ceuta have a heavy Guardia presence.

Morocco’s Interior Ministry said that on the same day four migrants from subSaharan Africa had drowned attempting to swim around a fence erected from the mainland to Ceuta. The Moroccan navy rescued three others as the Spanish authorities came under increasing pressure from human rights groups who denounce the heavy handedness of the Spanish police at the two enclaves. Last year 15 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta by sea and the Spanish authorities rescued 3,500 migrants sailing in home made boats, an increase of 55 % from 2013.

National news...

80% of moscatel lost in drought FARMERS of moscatel in the area have lost 80% of their wine grapes because of the heatwave. The farmers in Teulada, Benissa and other local towns have requested that the municipality declare a drought disaster area. The damage to particularly the moscatel grape has resulted in the local farmers suffering losses in their crops with no prospect of an income to help cover their costs and the costs of their workers. Some farmers are talking of having to abandon their plantations if their financial situation continues to decline. The president of ASAJA Alicante-Young Farmers Eladio Aniorte said “producers need urgent help with this the third consecutive year of drought, many of the dry muscat grapes are in danger of disappearing unless urgent measures are taken, this is one of our most valued and important grapes used in white and sparkling wines throughout the region”. Farmers who have insurance to cover the costs of their businesses are finding that the agricultural cover does not allow for payments due to drought. The group of producers from Teulada, Benissa and surrounding towns are asking for specific help, with the support of ASAJA, including exemption from real property tax for the year 2015, reduced income tax rates, 50% payment of social security contributions for the year and subsidised interest rates for those requiring loans. Teulada currently has 705 hectares of the moscatel grape, Benissa has 597 hectares with the region as a whole having 2,272 hectares.

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Bicycles from Murcia reach throughout Spain by Keith Nicol BICYCLES MANUFACTURED in Murcia can be found in many Spanish Cities thanks to the booming bike rental initiatives being set around the country. Murcia’s Mayor, José Ballesta, visited the company TuboMurcia, this week to see for himself the facilities from which more than 1,500 bikes have been produced that are now used in public rental services, promoted by different municipalities. With a staff of 25 workers, the factory is a good example of a company that has found a niche marketplace that along with the environmental benefits, the use of bicycles also creates “green jobs”. The Mayor noted that the use of bicycles as a regular means of transport in urban travel is a factor that directly affects building more liveable cities and, more importantly, helps to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and reduce air pollution. However, environmental issues are not the only ones that provide advantages. There is also an economic aspect that is found in the creation of jobs linked to cycling. One ex-

ample is the company TuboMurcia where bending and assembly of aluminium frames for special Bikes designed by Labici, are manufactured and used in the rental service of the City of Murcia, MUyBICI. The Mayor, José Ballesta, together with the Councillor for Traffic Safety and Civil Protection, Lola Sanchez, visited the facilities of the company located in the industrial area west of San Gines, where 600 of the 1,500 units produced are now being used by Muybici. This Spanish company Labici, manufactures the special cycles in the cities where public rental service are located, specifically, in addition to Murcia in Benidorm (Bicidorm), Altea (BiciAltea), Ponferrada (Ponferrada Labici), as well as to replace Gandia fleets (Saforbici), Getafe (Gbici) and A Coruña (BiciCoruña), and will soon begin to equip the new outlets through Encicla Labici and Medellin bike. Twenty-five people are currently employed at TuboMurcia, whose activity is focused exclusively on meet-

José Ballesta and Lola Sanchez visit the facilities of MUyBici

ing the needs of public transport services managed by Labici bike. At the moment it is also negotiating supplies to A Coruna, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Mallorca. With La Vuelta also just around the corner, the cycling business is going from strength to strength in Spain. There are 16,714 workers within the rental bike sector with an average workforce of 20.5 work-

ers per supplier and 3.4 per outlet. Despite the economic crisis, the bicycle sector in Spain has grown in recent years, according to a study AMBE (Trademark Association cycling sector), formed by manufacturers, importers and distributors. Three months ago MUyBICI launched the system of municipal bike rental. MUyBici have had 2,500 clients and 70,000 applications to

join their bicycle system. Its creation responds to the interest of the City to promote the use of bicycles as a means of efficient transport and reduce the use of private vehicles. One of its recent developments has been the acquisition of an electric vehicle for the work of checking and balancing the number of bicycle sharing units among the 42 stations installed throughout the city.

Sports news...

Real Murcia looks to the future THE LONG term future of Real Murcia still lies in the balance. While the team seem set to be able to meet their financial obligations for the 2015/16 season, having been threatened with closure this year, the club’s supporters groups are trying to garner the support of as many people and politicians as possible. This week a meeting took place between Murcia’s Councillor for Sports and Health and the President of the Association of Minority Shareholders of the team, Pablo Baeza and Francisco Tornel The Councillor for Sports noted: “Our commitment is that we will always be supporting the team but without touching public funds.” Coello explained that “it was an important decision to make contact with the group of small shareholders of Real Murcia. I have had documents supplied with details of the group’s offer to Real Murcia and its owners, to attempt to acquire the club as soon as possible. I think it’s a serious offer; an interesting idea to change the dynamics of the most important club in the Region.” The councilman added that “it is an offer that Samper has to take very seriously and has the support of the City, because we want to change the situation because we have discovered that at the moment it is going nowhere, only with decreased numbers of fans.” According to Coello, “we all have to give it a push. Our commitment is that we will support this project; we will be one more, always without touching the public funds because the City Council’s priorities are for sport training, but we are aware of the impact of football and what it entails.” Coello continued explaining that “the idea of the mayor is to be involved in this project from the beginning. I have conveyed the support of the City’s to help make this situation go ahead”. The councillor ended by saying that “the city invites all fans, club members and supporters of Real Murcia to support the club in whatever way they can. If they are near a computer, they can promote the club through social networks, to build support. We are going to involve as many people as possible in the business network to try to collaborate in putting this project forward.”

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The World Orchestra and AECC invite you to their “Festival of Joy” by Keith Nicol MORE THAN 1,400 tickets have already been sold for a charity show dedicated to the music of the decades of 60, 70 and 80s. The World Orchestra and the Spanish Cancer Association AECC invite you to this special event, which takes place this evening, Friday, August 7th from 10:00pm, at the Playasol Stadium in El Puerto de Mazarrón. All set for a night of joy and good feeling in the company of one of the best bands on the national scene. The World Orchestra Show, in collaboration with the City Council and the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) bring the musical” The Feast of Joy” to Mazarrón. There should be an excellent atmosphere with 1,400 tickets already sold, and as in previous years the organisers are hoping for an influx of ticket sales as in pervious years, “more than 1,000 tickets have been sold on the door,” said the president of the local board of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), Luisa Heredia. The price of the tickets is 10 euros, in aid of the AECC. They can be purchased in Puerto de Mazarrón in the Tourist Office in Puerto Colesport and in Mazarrón, in the haberdashery

Music through the decades with the World Orchestra in aid of the AECC

Antonio Garcia, Folder and Furniture Reyamar and Canada de Gallego, in the service station and Health Centre. On this occasion, as a novelty, the organization has installed bars where patrons can purchase drinks, tapas and dishes for concertgoers to dine before

the start of the show, scheduled to start at 11pm. Eveyone attending the show is encouraged to go dressed in the era of their liking, from the Village People, through Glam Rock, Punk, Rock, Heavy Metal or even New Romantics. All will add to the atmosphere of the evening.

Local news...

Guardia Guard helps cyclist

A GUARDIA CIVIL patrol came to the aid of a cyclist moments after he was knocked to the ground by a hit and run driver. The passing patrol car quickly closed off a lane of the N332 and with the help of local citizens was able to treat the cyclist for his injuries just moments after suffering in the accident and thereby minimizing the risk of further accidents or injury to the rider. Guardia Civil in the region of Murcia were alerted by a local resident of the imminent collision with a cyclist by a car travelling on the N332a in Los Alcázares. The police agents assisted the wounded until he could be picked up by ambulance and to a hospital. Shortly after the incident, that took place on the N332a at kilometre 23.5, the Meritorious treated the cyclist who was lying on the floor with a blow on the head in addition to putting down signs and regulating circulation to prevent possible accidents. The patrol car team verified that the driver was in a larger SUV sized vehicle and drove off after hitting the rider. A local resident immediately dialled the emergency number 112, which brought the nearby Guardia Civil car on scene. The rider was taken to the Hospital of Los Arcos de San Javier along with members of Policia Local of Los Alcázares to be treated and to find out more information.

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Last surviving Dambuster pilot dies aged 96 LES MUNRO, who was the final surviving pilot from RAF 617 Squadron has died aged 96 at a hospital in New Zealand. by Jeanette Rice THE 96 year old veteran, who passed away at a hospital in Auckland from heart problems, was the last pilot survivor from the famous raids against Germany’s Ruhr dams in Operation Chastise, but more commonly know as the Dambuster raids. John Leslie Munro, who preferred to be called Les, piloted one of the Lancaster bombers in 1943 but shied away from the attention that he often received because of his involvement in the raids, feeling “a little bit embarrassed”. Peter Wheeler, a representative from the New Zealand Bomber Command Association said “Les didn’t see himself as a hero, he didn’t do it for himself or personal glory, it was just for the greater good of others”. Flying 58 sorties al over Europe, Les was forced to turn back before completing the attack on the dam having been hit by an anti-aircraft shell. The prime minister for New Zealand, John Key, said “we have lost a remarkable man, who contributed to his country and his generosity will never be forgotten”. Les Munro made a lasting impression on everyone that he met, having visited the Bomber Command Memorial in London’s Green Park in 2013 he offered to sell his medals to raise funds to maintain the memorial, wanting the 55,573 airmen killed to have the recognition that they deserved. Les said at the time “my war service moulded me as a man,

gave me confidence in my own abilities and taught me to get on with my fellow man and value comradeship”. Such was the power of his message, Lord Ashcroft, the former Conservative Party Treasurer donated £75,000 to the fund so that Les could donate his medals to a museum in New Zealand. It is believed that only two other people from the raids still survive, Fred Sutherland a Canadian who was a front gunner and British George Johnson who was a bomb aimer.

Les at the Memorial in 2013

National news...

Flying high for holiday season

FIGURES SHOWED that on Monday the Spanish airport network had its busiest day of the year so far. No doubt records will continue to be broken throughout the month but with travellers choosing to book their own flights rather than the traditional package deals, the airports can expect high numbers 7 days a week. A total of 882,347 seats on 5,544 aircraft’s kept the air traffic controllers busy on Monday as the first week of the month saw many long term visitors of Spain return to their countries for the summer combined with the beginning of summer holiday makers arriving. The Alicante-Elche airport had 277 flights in the one day making it the sixth busiest for AENA.

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IN THE past Torrevieja has offered free wifi in different sections of the city, mainly around public buildings. During the ‘crisis’ those services disappeared. by Keith Nicol

BEFORE THE election it was announced that Torrevieja would implement a new WiFi or WiMax system to allow free Internet browsing to citizens and visitors to city and this week, this system finally started working. However, the system is limited to content allowed by the Town Hall as it’s designed to promote the city and provide information about services and opportunities that the city of Torrevieja has to offer. The new system is recognizable under the acronym WAIT and came into operation in seven areas of the municipality of Torrevieja this week, as reported by the Councillor for Innovation and Information Society, Javier Manzanares. The free wifi service is available in the Plaza de la Constitución, along the Paseo de Vista Alegre where the Summer commerce is being held and the Office of Tourism is located, Plaza del Sagrado Corazón Torrevieja’s newest church, the main square in La Mata Plaza de Encarnación Puchol de La Mata, plus the sports zones and Sports City beside the Palacio Infanta Cristina. During the summer months, it’s also available on the beaches of Náufragos and Playa del Cura. The objective of WAIT is to provide limited free Internet

The Town Hall and Constitution Square now offer a free Wifi service

access to residents and visitors and to a point, a larger capacity system to municipal civil servants and staff, related to security, such as Security Forces, Firefighters, Red Cross, Civil Defence volunteers and any other emergency services. Javier Manzanares stated that “Internet access will be free for citizens without access control, but is limited to web pages and web portals that are considered to be of municipal interest or use. The directory is open at all times and will be expanded and changed over time. “ The Councillor reported that “among the sites that have been selected initially are several local sites such as the City Web site (www.torrevieja.es), Web sites related to tourism, culture and sports and other media, schools in the city, professional associations, civic organizations of cultural,

sporting and those of a welfare nature.” Regarding the groups of users with unlimited access to the catalogue of interest portals he said it “will access the service through Pre-registration and authentication for each connection.” This new system will also serve to test tools and innovative ways of interacting between the citizen and the administration from the perspective of governance and the needs of the public. In this sense, the pilot puts the focus on the management of public safety open to the participation of civil society and in stimulating local economic activity, seeking the maximum use of infrastructure and municipal capacities that already exist. The WAIT areas have been tagged with banners and pop-up informative panels so that citizens and visitors are aware of the places from which they can connect.

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Summer invasion

HORDES OF holidaymakers invade our urbanization each summer. The usual noise of screaming children, loud music, dogs running and, of course, how could I ever forget to mention the unwashed masses in the communal swimming pool. It will be packed. The large plastic “rules” board firmly attached to the metal gate to the pool has a massive list of do’s and don’ts for conduct within the communal pool and garden. We can be sure whatever the sign says not to do, many will do, and whatever the sign says to do, many will not do. From our urbanization to everyone on RTN and fellow readers, have a wonderful sunny summer. Craig Pero, Altea

Dengue fever myth

I REFER to your article about the possibility of a Dengue Fever outbreak and, while not wishing to detract from the seriousness an outbreak would cause, and while agreeing that the tiger mosquito is the main carrier of this horrible disease, please can I dispel the myth that they breed in the salt lakes. They do not! The Mosquito belongs to the order diptera, ie two-winged flies, and, as such, can only breed in still or very sluggish “fresh water”. Any stagnant or slow water, for instance the river Segura or even the embalse Pedrera, would be an ideal breeding ground for them. Just take a walk round the margins of either to see the larvae wriggling about. Unfortunately, in Torrevieja, some of the main breeding grounds are neglected swimming pools where either the chlorine has evaporated or the pools contain only stagnant rainwater. Colin Rowe, Torreta3 and Northamptonshire England

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Scamming problem sorted RE YOUR letter recently about phone calls from people purporting to be from Microsoft, my friend and I have an answer. When these people ring, we say “Oh thank you very much. I didn’t realise I had a problem, but my son works for Windows so I will let him know then he can sort it. Thanks again for your call”. Then I put the phone down! We don’t seem to get so many calls these days! Coleen Bryan

FOR SEVERAL years now I have been writing to Orihuela Town Hall, complaining of the poor road markings around Los Altos. In particular the pedestrian crossings in and around Calli Escorpoines. These crossings present a high danger to any person trying to cross the roads, as drivers do not recognise the poorly marked crossings. My concerns have always been acknowledged, however, no action has been taken. Now it appears I have to restart the complete process as the previous persons I dealt with are no longer in power. Surely once a problem has been highlighted, it is irrelevant who is in power there should be some action taken to provide safety for persons using the roads. Terry Badham, Los Altos

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Cilla Black 1943-2015 RIP ONE OF Britain’s greatest entertainers, Cilla Black, died on Saturday following a fall at her Spanish home in Estepona. by Jeanette Rice THE 72 year old had been sunbathing at her villa when she stood up, lost her balance and fell, hitting her head which knocked her unconscious the coroner explained, she then suffered a fatal stroke but would not have been aware of this or suffered. Following the conclusive results the celebrities three sons were able to make the arrangements to fly their mother home to the UK, which happened on Wednesday. In a statement Robert, Ben and Jack Willis said “we are devastated by the sad loss of our mother but are deeply touched by all the kind messages from her friends, fans and the media”. Cilla Black was born Priscilla Maria Veronica White in Liverpool in 1943 and shot to fame I the 1960s with a number of top ten hits including “Anyone Who Had a Heart”. Later in the 60’s Cilla moved to television and eventually hosted Blind Date and Surprise Surprise for ITV. As new broke on Sunday of the tragic accident the entertainment world gathered their thoughts and the tributes began pouring in. Sir Paul McCartney said “she was a lovely girl who infected everyone with her great spirit”. Due to visit Cilla at her Spanish villa next week Sir Cliff Richard said “her passing away is particularly shocking, because despite the

aches and pains we all suffer Cilla was always so upbeat”. Cilla hadn’t been in the public eye so much in recent years as friends said her health had been failing with arthritis and problems with both her hearing and eyesight. Barbara Windsor said “I saw her a couple of times in the last few weeks, she looked immaculate as always but I knew she wasn’t very well”. In a recent interview Cilla was told that “Anyone Who Had a Heart” was the UK’s biggest selling single by a female in the 1960s to which Cilla replied “I am 72 years old and didn’t know that until now, well I never, I can die happy now” she chuckled. `Sheridan Smith, who portrayed Cilla in the ITV biopic series “Cilla” tweeted “I am absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news about Cilla. She was the most remarkable woman, a true legend. She was so kind and helpful to me and it was a privilege to play her”. In 2010 Cilla was here in Benidorm to make a special appearance in the Television series “Benidorm” which was first aired in February 2011 (Series 4). Derren Litten, writer of the popular television programme tweeted “terribly sad news to hear of the passing of Cilla Black. It was a real honour to have such an icon in our show. RIP”.

Cilla with some of the Benidorm cast from 2010

A total of 3.35 million viewers tuned in to pay tribute to Cilla Black on Tuesday night when an hour long tribute was aired on ITV, presented by her very close friend Paul O’Grady as the nation said “ta-ra-chuck”.

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Cruising brings another 3,000 tourists to Cartagena ON WEDNESDAY, one of the largest cruise ships built for the British Marketplace, the Ventura from P&O Cruises visited Cartagena.

by Keith Nicol

P&Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ventura visited Cartagena on Wednesday

VENTURA HAD on board almost 3,600 passengers and was in port until 6pm. As is to be expected the streets of the ancient city were filled with tourists, mainly interested in the local shopping, visiting historical sites and enjoying the side-walk cafes that line the main streets of the port city, where, besides visiting the rich archaeological heritage they also took the opportunity to taste the cuisine, the area and the shopping downtown. MV Ventura is a Grand-class cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. At 116,017 tonnes and 291.4 m (956 ft), Ventura is the second largest of eight ships currently in service with P&O Cruises. She is the sister ship of MS Azura. She officially entered service with the company in April 2008 and was named by Helen Mirren.

Guests can enjoy their cruise in the comfort of 854 cabins, 221 outdoor with balconies and 445 indoor. Ventura has fourteen public decks, eight restaurants, six boutiques, five pools and three show lounges, including the largest theatre on a British ship.

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Renewal of European driving licenses

EU driving licenses are valid for driving throughout the Spanish territory. The renewal of EU driving licenses requires the holder to undergo psychometric aptitude tests and be legally resident in Spain. WHO NEEDS TO RENEW? The latest EU Directive 2006/126/CE states that holders of EU driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire need to renew their license. Holders of EU driving licenses that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years for Group 1 (AM, A1, A2, A, B & BE) or valid for 5 years or more for Group 2 (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) need to renew their license providing they have been legally resident in Spain for 2 years since 19th January 2013. TWO EXAMPLES EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain before or up to 19th January 2013, should renew their driving license from

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19th January 2015. EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain since 6th June 2014, should renew their driving license from 6th June 2016. HOW TO RENEW This can be done in the local office of the Spanish Traffic Department, by calling 060 and making an appointment, or online at www.dgt.es DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • Official application form (available from local Spanish Traffic Dept. or download from www.dgt.es) • Proof of identity and residency

• EU driving license. Original and a photocopy • Results from psychometric aptitude tests from recognised and authorised centre • A recent photograph 32mm x 26mm IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD SAFETY These procedures have been implemented to comply with driving license regulations (Directive 2006/126/CE) in an effort to help increase road safety in general. Countries of the European Union have a single driving license for all 28 members, in a drive to harmonise the more than 110 different types of driving licenses currently in circulation. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

If you would like to contact Línea Directa please call 902 123 148 More information on Línea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com

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Copa del Rey breaks all records

by Keith Nicol

THE 34th EDITION of the Copa del Rey de Vela, Spain’s most prestigious sailing event, started on Monday and finishes Sunday August 8th. This year the Mapfre sponsored event has attracted record number of boats and participants to La Palma, with 1,500 sailors aboard 135 boats representing 23 countries this year. The King of Spain, King Philip VI, is personally competing in the Corel 45 “Aifos”, the same boat that he sailed in nearly two decades ago. The president of the Real Club Nautico de Palma, Javier Sanz, thanked the Monarch for his participation saying: “the King is a seaman, closely linked to Palma, whose participation gives us an added sense of pride for our race.” The competition is divided into eight classes with the 135 yachts representing 23 countries: Malta, United States, France, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Switzerland, Peru, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Latvia, British Virgin Islands, Argentina, Ecuador, Belgium, Portugal, Chile, Sweden, the Netherlands and Great Britain. The run up to the competition was not without incident as the owner and skipper of “Duende 52” had to be rescued on Satur-

day, after being ‘lost’ at sea and spending more than four hours in the water. Jacinto Rodriguez, who is still sailing and skippering his boat at the fantastic age of 84, said “I feel I have recovered’ and found the strength to participate in his first race on Monday. Citizens of Torrevieja should also have a sense of pride because this year, the award winning yacht MAVERTA is competing for both Spain and Torrevieja. The yachts Patron is Don Pedro Gil Rebollo, who for the first time will be competing in the Copa del Rey. At RTN we wish both him and the whole crew the best of luck in this new journey. The 34th Copa del Rey MAPFRE started off in spectacular fashion with a fleet of 135 boats filling the Bay of Palma on Monday. The debut of the Super Series TP52 and Soto 40 Singular Kitchen has brought in water to 135 boats, the largest fleet in the history of the race. The wind has gone from strength to strength, with intensities between 7 and 15 knots. The classes being competed for are: Gaastra IRC 0, Rias Baixas IRC 1, TP52 Super Series, BMW ORC 1, BMW ORC 2, Singular Kitchen SOTO 40, Air Europa X-35 and Herbalife J80. Results in next week’s edition of the RTN.

A record total of 135 yachts are contesting this week’s King’s Cup

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History of Print in Torrevieja by Keith Nicol TORREVIEJA HAS many hidden treasures for both residents and visitors to discover. One place well worth a visit gives visitors a brief insight into the history of the City of Salt through the medium of printing, from the Printing presses of the 1800’s to Apple Macintosh computers of the last decade. The “Exhibition Museográfica, printing in Torrevieja”, is a must for any citizen or visitor of the city. It provides an understanding of the life and customs of Torrevieja since the establishment of the first printing press in the city. The pieces on display are just part of the personal commitment to the work of 72 year old torrevejense Miguel Aráez Suarez, who worked in the printing industry for more than fifty years. Having built up the most complete collection of printing paraphernalia, photographs, old manuscripts and newspapers that show the history of Torrevieja, he dreamt of opening his own permanent museum exhibition; ‘Printing Torrevieja ‘, and he finally realised that dream and opened the doors on 19th October 2012. Since then, more than 3,000 people have steppe through the doors with many of them signing their guestbook. The Museum is located in a large house he owns at Calle Hermanos Bazan 53. The museum contains a step-by-step history of graphic arts of many of the major newspapers and magazines that have made up the media fab-

ric of Torrevieja. Visitors are welcomed by the printing press of Jose Lanzarote and Brunetto, which started printing in 1888 at Calle Mariana Pineda (now renamed Concepción), where they produced such weekly publications as ‘La Opinión’ and ‘Diario de Torrevieja’. The exhibition also has the one pedal Minerva printing press from 1955. This was used by Juan Cerezuela to begin the print run of the weekly ‘Vista Alegre’, which still exists to this day. The exhibition contains thousands of items going back almost 150 years. You’ll discover photographs, Charts of Torrevieja, which were established in 1984. Services from the Parish of the Immaculate to the Socialist Party manifesto, to prints from local companies, clubs and shops. Other elements include a guillotine that cut the first rolls of paper for ‘Vista Alegre’ and many items that are personal memories for Miguel such as elements of this trade from as Heidelberg machine blades to his first Macintosh computer that he used back in 1989. Along with a complete collection of type-

One of Torrevieja’s hidden treasures, the Exhibition Museográfica

writers, the exhibition brings together thousands of items of everyday life that have been collected by Miguel throughout his life. It’s a visit that’s highly recommended to afford a better understand of the history and life of Torrevieja. The museum is delighted to welcome scheduled groups,

associations, and institutions and both local and foreign visitors. The museum is located at: Calle Hermanos Bazan, 53. It’s open every Tuesday during the Winter from 10.30am to 1:30pm and 5pm to 7pm with slightly later summer hours from 11am to 1.30pm and in the evening from 6pm until 8.30pm.

Charity news...

Age concern news

AGE CONCERN Centre will be closed from 24th July re-opening on Monday 31st August. The shops in Torrevieja and Los Montesinos will be closed from 31st July and re-open on 31st August.

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Tony’s home run

COSTA BLANCA entertainer Tony Francis is returning to his home town of Dublin to run his ninth marathon in aid of cancer charity Bruised But Not Broken. RESPITE Bruised But Not Broken is based in El Campello and as well as supporting people with cancer provides respite breaks for carers, allowing them to recharge their batteries.

I’ve done “marathons

a few before so I know all about it – and my daughter has always wanted to do one with her dad!

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THE 65-year-old is busy training in the hills around Busot for the run on 26th October – and is entering with daughter Lorna Gabrielle. Over the years running the marathon in aid of charity has paid off – Tony has raised more than £10,000 in aid of good causes. Tony told RTN he is training four days a week. “I set off around quarter to six in the morning because it is so hot during the day. It’s going very well; I’m up to 15km or 20km. “I’ve done a few marathons before so I know all about it – and my daughter has always wanted to do one with her dad! “It’s our home town and the Dublin Marathon has always been known as the friendly marathon because of the very enthusiastic support along the route for everyone taking part.

“I have been involved with the charity for quite a while and do a lot of gigs

for them,” said Tony. “We have lost people to cancer in our family and it is a very good cause. “There are a lot of them out there and I have run other marathons in aid of charities. I know it’s hard times for everyone and there are plenty of good causes to support.” Tony hopes people will sponsor him or just give a small donation. “I don’t want to pressure people – they can just give 50 cents or a euro – every bit helps.” They can also donated money at one of his gigs or call him on 678 029 919 to make a pledge. Tony will be singing at the El Poli Bar in Busot on Saturday 15th August, the final appearance at the bar this summer, and at the GB Bar in Alkabir on Friday 26th August.

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MABS coffee morning

ON THE 25th September the MABS information centre will be hosting a cancer coffee morning starting at 11a.m, giving you the chance to meet the MABS team and is a fantastic opportunity to see the great work they do and the services they provide. A selection of delicious homemade cakes and savouries will be available. Find them on Adva. De los Covachos, Camposol B.

Tony Francis

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MS Amadea just six weeks away HISTORY WILL be made in six weeks and four days, when on September 22nd, the City of Torrevieja will welcome her first cruise ship. by Keith Nicol THE PHOENIX Reisen flagship, the MS Amadea pays a short afternoon and evening stop in the city on route to Palma with the cruise ending in Nice. Phoenix Reisen is a Germany-based travel agency that also operates a fleet of cruise ships and caters to a discerning German clientele. They guarantee a fascinating and individual cruise experience and are proud of the fact that the MS Amadea sets standards in terms of space per passenger and with a maximum 600 guests onboard, they can offer superb hospitality coupled with culinary delights from their gourmet cuisine. Onboard the cabins and suites, many with private balcony or terrace, promises guests ‘a very special ambiance’. The MS Amadea cruises all over the world with its route planning helping to make, as their website states: “everyday dreams come true: Bora Bora, Bali, Helgoland: or Hawaii, Sydney, Singapore, North Cape, Cape Town or Buenos Aires are suddenly very close. Welcome home - welcome aboard.” The MS Amadea is a boutique size and style of ship by today’s mammoth 4,000 guest cruise standards. Weighing in at 28,856 GRT, she is just shy of being about two football fields long at 192.82 m with a Beam of 24.70 m and a Draught of just 6.20 m. The ship can cruise along at 21 knots (39 km/h;

The MS Amadea will visit Torrevieja on September 22nd

24 mph) and has a Capacity of 624 passengers. The Amadea contains two royal suites, 40 suites, and 254 cabins. 106 of the cabins have a private balcony. To keep everything ticking over nicely, the ship has a crew of Crew of 292. The MS Amadea Bremerhaven on Friday 11th September and visits Hamburg, Portsmouth, Scilly Isles, Bordeaux, Saint Jean de Luz / Biarritz / France, Bilbao, Lisbon, Tangier, Torrevieja, Palma de Mallorca, Palamos, Sète, Porquerolles, finally finishing in Nice, France on September 27th. The MS Amadea will weigh anchor mid afternoon close to the Marina Salinas off the Dique de Levante and guests will be tendered ashore from around 4pm onwards, with the ship setting sail for Palma at 11.00pm. Although the Department of Tourism have yet to receive any updates from the Town Hall as to what to expect when the ship arrives on September 22nd, Torrevieja’s Small and Medium Business Association, APYMECO, are busy working on a plan of action to ensure that guests have plenty to see and do, on a normally quiet Tuesday evening. The MS Amadea was originally built as Japan’s top cruise

ship the MS Asuka in 1991 and has been the flagship of the Phoenix Reisen fleet since 2006. The other two ships in the fleet are the MS Albatross and their largest ship, the MV Artania. Some Torrevieja residents ay have cruised on her previously as she previously the Royal Princess. She was christened by Diana, Princess of Wales, in Southampton, on 15th November 1984. In April 2005, she was transferred to the P&O Cruises fleet and was renamed Artemis. In 2011, she moved to Phoenix Reisen’s fleet, under the modified name Artania. In October 2016, Torrevieja will welcome a second ship from their fleet, the MS Albatros, also from Phoenix Reisen. She was built in 1973 for Royal Viking Line as Royal Viking Sea, and has also sailed under the names Royal Odyssey, Norwegian Star, and Crown. The ship is slightly smaller than the MS Amadea at 28,518 GRT but has a Capacity of 812 passengers, due to a different ship layout. It’s hoped by many that these two ships will start a new cruise ship revolution in Torrevieja and as the Phoenix Reisen brochure states; “A vessel to dream, a dream to travel”.

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Foreigners in Spain:

Carlos Baos

from White & Baos Abogados Solicitors Lawyers

Giving a Spanish property to children or family. QUESTION: DEAR lawyer, I’m English, I have a house in Spain between Javea and Denia, valued about 195,000 euros. I want to transfer this property to my 2 sons who live in the UK. I have been told that the best way is to gift it to them. Is that correct? What would be the tax to be paid?

DEAR READER, thank you for your legal advice request. As per the recent changes, it is true that the donation and gift is often the most tax efficient way to transfer a property in Spain to our family. Mainly because now the benefits of inheritance and gift tax, previously reserved for tax residents in Spain now apply to citizen’s tax resident in the European Union or the European Economic Area also. But it is not always the case, as certain information that must be obtained and studied prior to making a gift, to see the real consequences of it. 1. Determine the value of the property to be donated. Donations and Gift tax to be paid depends on the value of the property. It is essential to calculate what is known as the minimum tax value, i.e. the minimum value that the tax authorities will consider acceptable. 2. Gift / donation Tax: As your children are living in a country of the European Union, they will benefit from the tax reductions foreseen in the Gift Tax Law of the Valencian Region, where the property is. These benefits are: a reduction of - 100,000€ (for each of them) on the value of asset donated, and a discount of -75% on

the Gift Tax to be paid. In your case, as each child will receive half of the house, worth about 97,500€, there would not be Gift or Donations Tax to be paid. 3. Municipal Plusvalia: You must pay this local tax to the corresponding Town Hall, the amount of which will depend on the land value of the property donated, how long you have owned the property, etc. 4. Capital Gains Tax: This may be the most problematic tax. You should know that when there is a donation, the person who donates, although they are not receiving any money in return, must still pay capital gains tax, calculated by the difference between the purchase price (the price for which you bought, plus expenses) and the transfer value (the value given to the property in the donation - gift). Although it is possible that you should not pay this tax, if you are over 65 and you donate your habitual residency, etc. Therefore, it is possible that a donation is the best way to transfer your property to your children, but you should make a study of the rest of tax payable, and the legal implications before making a decision .

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Costa Blanca Tourism launches photo contest A NEW and fun initiative has been launched by the Costa Blanca Tourist Board. by Keith Nicol WITH LOTS of prizes up for grabs, it’s an opportunity for keen photographers to share their favourite Costa Blanca photos on Social Networks of Twitter or Instagram along with the hashtag: #MiVeranoCostaBlanca, to be in with a chance of winning. Just some of the prizes up for grabs include: a dinner for two at the Hotel La Serena restaurant of Altea: a night at the Hotel Montepiedra in the Orihuela Costa: a guided tour of the cellars Petrer Bocopa with a multisport bonus: a wellness getaway at the Gran Hotel Sol y Mar Calp and the possibility to enjoy a delicious meal at the Pyramid of Banyeres de Mariola Restaurant: just some of the prizes that will be raffled among all participants. The vice president and deputy of Tourism, Eduardo Dolon, said; “this initiative, promoted by the new provincial Government of Alicante, has been aimed directly at those using social networks as a form of promotion on the Internet. These social networks have become more important than ever for bringing tourists to the province from around the world. Eduardo Dolon stressed the willingness of Alicante companies, who he thanked for their collaboration, since there have been many who have wanted to join this competition by offering users several awards and proposals.

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It may be a dog’s life but you too can have fun promoting the Costa Blanca and win a prize

Cuenca Region WE ALL enjoy the traditional Spain. You know! Sun, sea, and sand. But even in the summer months there is a lot more to Spain than that p42

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Do I need a gardener?

Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

THE END of a long hot summer is a good time to review whether a gardener would be helpful to you to reduce the work load in the garden and enable you to enjoy the benefits of living in Spain to the full. This is a very personal question and it needs to be considered objectively against the background of your own situation. However what follows will help you review your situation and make a sensible decision. There are five general types of expatriates moving to or already living in Spain. Retirees with plenty of time and an interest in a variety of activities. Which may include gardening ,but only on a restricted time basis. Retirees whose main hobby is gardening and who are fit enough to do all now and for years to come. Retirees and younger persons who are no longer physically fit enough to do all the gardening and would like some help rather than buying a smaller property. Younger persons who come to work, and whether interested or not in gardening have a limited time available. Anyone who has no interest whatsoever in gardening, now or in the future.

Naturally each have genuine ambitions for a new life style in Spain and many will need a gardener now or at some time in the future. Perhaps just to get the garden established or also for ongoing maintenance as well. It is very easy to let your enthusiasm for creating a wonderful garden run away with itself and assume that everything can be done in a year or that your dream ‘garden of Eden’ won’t require much maintenance. It can happen of course, if you take on a garden landscaper to do the whole job for you. But at a cost. Not just for the construction and planting up but for the ongoing maintenance and high water bill if thirsty

plants are planted. Do recognise that some landscape gardeners look for their profit from the initial construction phase and others from the ongoing maintenance contract. For some such costs will be beyond their resources at any time of life and they will continue to prefer the fun and satisfaction of creating a new garden from nothing or improving and existing one until death parts them from the most satisfying part of their lives. The wise thing is to be honest with yourself. Always first analyse the lifestyle yourself and family members want before deciding one what a gardener could do for you. Decide which of the following is for you - now and for the next few years - and what could be delegated to: A landscape company. A garden maintenance company. A local jobbing gardener. In each case recognise that the experience of each may have been gained in environments very different to Spain. Design of garden. Landscaping, including paths, terraces and walls. Development of special features. Selection of plants. Purchasing of plants. Planting of plants. Watering and feeding of plants. Raising of new plants from seeds or cuttings. Ongoing maintenance of flower, fruit and vegetable gardens. Care of greenhouse and garden frame. Winter cut back. Ongoing maintenance – lawn mowing, flower garden, vegetable garden, fruit garden, naya pots, pond, pool/jacussi etc. Based on this analysis decide whether you need :

No gardener. A gardener to help do an initial clean up of an existing neglected garden. A gardener to design and develop a garden that you will then maintain. A gardener to design, develop and maintain your garden. If proposing to be an absentee gardener decide whether you want a gardener; to tend the garden 52 days a year, whether you are in Spain or not. This may be essential if you plan to let or want to be able to fly in at a moments notice at any convenient time of the year and enjoy a tidy flourishing garden, or to only do a major tidy up just before each of your visits and during your stay. You may be in the situation that a gardener already existed when you purchased your property. In this case consider whether he/she has the knowledge, experience, physique, physical fitness, motivation and time to create and maintain the garden you want or do you need to make a change. If the latter we suggest that you make the change as early as possible. On the other hand if you are lucky enough to inherit a really good gardener make sure you don’t loose him or her. In some areas they are like gold dust.

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Feeling worthless I am 60 years old, and my husband left me for a younger woman. He wrote a letter, saying I was old and fat and he no longer found me attractive. I have gone on a strict diet, and am exhausting myself jogging. I have also been to a clinic to enquire about some cosmetic surgery. I feel so depressed and worthless. Your husband said some hurtful things and your self-esteem is very low. No one should have the right to make a person feel this way. I hope in time you will realise that he is a very cowardly, unkind man, who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve any more thought. You deserve better, and I am sure there are a lot of lovely men out there, looking for someone like you. Wanting to get cosmetic surgery is a knee-jerk reaction to what your husband has said to you. I am all for getting fit, but jogging can be draining when you are also dieting. Brisk walking is more beneficial and enjoyable at your age. If you want to get fit, perhaps think about joining a local walking club?

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I met a man on a dating website. He told me he was separated and getting a divorce. I found out after six months that he was still living with his wife. He told me he was staying for the sake of the children, and that he did not want to frighten me off, so he lied. He insists he sleeps on their sofa. I feel I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust him. I have asked him to make a commitment to me and leave, but he says it will devastate his kids. I saw photos of his Facebook page, and there was a recent family get-together and it all looked very cosy with his wife. A lot of people dally with dating websites these days, with no intentions of revealing their true status. You caught this man lying about his living arrangements, so what else has he lied to you about? It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound as though he has any intentions of leaving his family. You may have to face up to this sooner rather than later. 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 633 614 476.

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Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594

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Healing the home

I PROMISED to continue my article about spiritually cleaning the home. I can say that I got so much mail from people this weekend who are experiencing the supernatural presences in their homes all across the Costa Blanca, the UK and even from a regular reader from New Mexico. It’s the same rule all over the World. The householder is the best person to ask the unwanted to move on out, and this article is written to enable you to be safe and effective, since these are the two most important keynotes in the entire process. I, or any other enabled person, could come to your home to practise both the second and the third and final stage of spirit removal. Such banishments are best in the hands of a true professional. But the initial asking of an entity to depart is generally best in the hands of the permanent resident of the house. A good way to spot the negative energies in your home is to clap your hands together at each corner of each room. The response should be a sharp echo, but if you repeatedly get a dull sounding response then this is indicative that something more should be done. Talking out loud helps to pass a message on to anything that is threatening to invade the peace and stability of your home. In this primary stage I would recommend talking to the presence as you would to a runaway child, with mixed reactions of anger and love. Suggest at this crucial stage that there is somewhere more important for them to live than in your home. Re enforce that this wayward spirit does not know of their demise and so tell them that because of their death they can no longer inhabit this home. Be firm that they know full well that this home is yours, that they are not welcome, and that you initially feel sorry for them. It can help to show compassion and understanding, only at this stage. Tell them that there has to be somewhere they should be, but that it isn’t here in your home, or now in this present time. Wait for results. Say your goodbye, because if spirit linger after this very straight forward and polite request to leave, you know very well that you may have a little more of a struggle on your hands. It is vitally important that you insist politely that as any unwanted guest, it is time to go. Give them time, but not too long. A little spell here is called for. You will need a bucket, some water and a few bunches of fresh mint, freely available in supermarkets or open air markets. Steep the mint in a bucket filled with fresh water, and leave it overnight. Next day squeeze out the mint and discard it, and use this water to mop the floors of the house wherever you can. You can wash down surfaces with this water too. Such a cleansing with mint greatly raises the energy of your home. It acts as a sign you are going to live in a spirit free house whatever it takes, as the action of washing with fresh mint takes on a spiritual meaning of freshness and helps you to establish that you mean business. Generally I light a candle too and dedicate it to the spirits in transit. It is important that you show that these unwanted ones have your pity, but that it is time for them to go. The candle burns to show your support and lights them the way to their new and more suitable surroundings. Say goodbye and tell them to follow the light to the Spirit World which is where the undead generally belong, after all. Throughout this ridding process talk openly and kindly to spirits. You do not hate them, but you are concerned that they are getting the roughest of deals here on Earth, and that their happiness in finding new surroundings is of your concern. You should be closer to having a happy peaceful and silent home restored. Your home is important to you, and greater harmony will be achieved if you follow these simple but empowering steps! Let me know how you do, and if any specific help is needed; as each situation is unique, after all!

Jupiter conjuncts with Mercury and takes on Ceres this week. Both these actions are enabled to allow anyone who cares, to know that you did what you could under difficult circumstances; and that for sure nobody else could have done anything better. You warned and correctly predicted the consequences of denial. There are moments when you feel that you are up for the challenge, and your adrenaline flows, but just lately it is your innermost self that has learned the hardest lesson the most difficult way. Just sitting back isn’t a cop out, not when you know the full implications of just what it would take to make everybody happy right now! Mercury’s opposition to Neptune truly chills you to the bone as you can see that something just isn’t right, but that you are powerless to do anything about it. Nobody who has your interests at heart would ever wish to treat you like this, and before further hurt is done have your say, as those who criticise you have lost their tongue. Helping a good friend back on the tracks is very draining this week, especially since they appear not to be responding to your tender love and care. Your gut actions are to take all this on the chin, but anyone who bites the hand that feeds them has to come back to their senses pretty soon, and this is the progress you are long awaiting!

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

IT ISN’T selfish to be thinking of yourself this astrological year, since you hold things together, somehow, for those who need you. Turn your sincere wishes around so that you are able to take on some of the sheer magic, and use this to put you back just where you belong.

Kenny‛s Postbag

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

KENNY, I wrote to you about the wall in my kitchen. The dog is always barking at the same spot as if there is something there. We had a family visit and my two year old grandson was sitting in front of the same space, clapping his hands and laughing. There has to be something there surely? Kim de V. Hi Kim. Your grandson has seen something because he can. Children are born psychic and whilst a minority develop their powers others sadly are in part of a process that allows them to be in touch only with reality and the norm. Animals are very highly psychically in tuned too.....they do not develop strategies that allow them to disbelieve in anything that they can see hence they will always respond, and usually in the same prescribed way. Together you now have the evidence you need to investigate this phenomena more fully...if indeed you wish to learn more about your wall!

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

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life&leisure puzzles  Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 53

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Doodle box

Quick Crossword ACROSS 1. Eccentricity (12) 7. Big (5) 8. Squeeze (5) 9. Charge (3) 10. Exploiter (9) 11. Lure (6) 12. Plunger (6) 15. Bowdlerise (9) 17. Chopper (3) 18. Map (5) 19. Impress deeply (5) 21. Violation (12) DOWN 1. Unconcern (12) 2. Observe (3) 3. Indigenous (6) 4. Disgusting (9) 5. Precipitous (5) 6. Loss of affection (12) 7. Salute (5) 10. House-painter (9) 13. Tread heavily (5) 14. Clergyman (6) 16. Clear (5) 20. Mimic (3)

Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS 1. & 12 Across. Great actor, glad pens have changed, joins prohibitionist to show 21’s flag (4-8,6) 7. Admit he was a former 10 down of the 21 (5) 8. Mindful of hostilities out east (5) 9. Attempt to score in a game? (3) 10. Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9) 11. How the car crossed the river? (6) 12. See 1 Across 15. Got rid of sailor who scattered oil on hut (9) 17. Acquire some strange things (3) 18. Glee a bird disturbed (5) 19. Former turn is accurate (5) 21. Being as one avers great power results (6,6) DOWN 1. What a writer might have on his bed? (5,2,5) 2. Father goes to southern resort (3) 3. They have a definite stage in their lives (6) 4. Six feet under here - it’s serious having three feet! (9) 5. Escape publicity during the night before... (5) 6. ....Eric’s notable festivities (12) 7. A grey made brighter (5) 10. I’d go in now as leader of the 21 (9) 13. When such a mare can be quite fearsome (5) 14. Could be dearth of fibre (6) 16. Groan about a music-maker (5) 20. Fitting beginning to 8, 10 and 9 (3)

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

life&leisure whats on

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Russian television visits the Costa Blanca A RUSSIAN Television crew are visiting the northern Costa Blanca to produce a holiday TV programme with the focus on family holidays. by Keith Nicol THE CREW will be touring the main sights around the northern part of Alicante until 20th August, with scheduled visits to Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and El Castell de Guadalest. Although Russian TV crews have visited this part of Spain before, this particular programme is about travelling with children for a major Russian television network, the channel ‘Mama’. The team is visiting many sights and attractions along the coast as well as looking at different types of holidays and options for family vacations that exist in the province. Their brief is to produce five episodes of 44 minutes duration, which then will be presented on the state television VGTRK channels. The shows run along the lines of what we would expect from the UK ‘Holiday Show’ from yesteryear, explaining and showing viewers the various experiences and entertainment that families travelling with children can be found on the Costa Blanca. The concept is based around the experiences of a Russian family that travels the province to visit friends already living in the Alicante area.

The vice president and deputy of Tourism, Eduardo Dolon, highlighted the importance of this initiative that allows; “The Costa Blanca to promote the region in a slightly different manner; in an original and engaging way; showing our wide range of family tourism options around the province that are relevant and important to the Russian market.” The group will also be visiting theme parks such as Terra Mitica, Terra Natura and Aqualandia in Benidorm, the Aitana Safari in Penàguila and the Fountains of Algar in Callosa d’En Sarria. The Russian ‘family’ will also be visiting the Castell de L’Olla de Altea and the ‘Medieval Challenge’ show, in L’Alfàs del Pi. Naturally, the cameras will also be recording the beaches, local events and happenings, the typical infrastructure and discovering the gastronomy of the region among many other options. “The provincial government of Alicante thus maintains its commitment to publicise the different alternatives offered by the province at the Russian tourist market, in this case to promote the different option

Family holidays are the focus of a new Russian TV series being shot in Alicante

to the very important and booming family marketplace, showing the Costa Blanca as an important option for the Russian families to choose for their next vacation,” stressed

San Fulgencio Summer Festival AFTER THE success of the July programme, the Monte Victoria Commercial Center, in La Marina Urbanization, launches the new programme of free activities for August. This place where the family, children and adults have fun every evening, is opposite to the health centre and the police station at the La Marina urbanization. Bouncy castles, balloon art and Disney characters entertain children when the sun sets. The adults have fun too with the Latin dance or Zumba workshops and the fantastic Batucada group. A great way to spent the evenings after the beach. For more information visit https://goo.gl/UQK2D4

Relleu fiesta’s By Jeanette Rice RELLEU FIESTA’S begin today, Friday 7th August and promise to entertain visitors until Tuesday 11th when they end with a grand firework display. Relleu, a small rural town on the Costa Blanca is located inland from Benidorm and Villajoyosa and accessed via the CV775. Surrounded by mountains the small town celebrates every year the Festival of Sant Albert. This takes place for 5 days over the weekend closest to 7 August. It is celebrated by making a pilgrimage to the shrine of the saint. There are also sardines, paella, cucanyes (games), costume parade, orchestras and banyà (swimming). Each day of the fiesta has something different for visitors with residents from the town, irrespective of age, being involved. For further information on the programme of events details can be found at Relleu.org or by telephoning the town hall on 966 85 60 41.

Eduardo Dolon. This activity is promoted by the Costa Blanca Tourism Board along with the support and collaboration from OET de Moscú and Visit Benidorm.

Charities come to The Club

THE CLUB in Quesada, whilst always open to charity events has recently had no less than three events in four days. Starting with a Fashion Show and Ladies Pamper Day and then an evening performance by Stevie Spit followed by a fun day on Friday organised by Nicola Etheridge and Suzi Cooper with a Free to Enter Draw sponsored by local estate agent Spanish Life Properties and Blacktower Financial Management Group. The Club has always been well known for entertainment and attracting very popular artists. They will now be hosting even more daytime events, with the first of these coming up on Tuesday 18th August. It’s a fun Afternoon of Clairvoyance with Alison Wynne-Ryder the Quirky Medium from 12.00 midday until 6.00pm. Tickets for this event are 10€ and Alison will also have a few slots for one to one readings, just email: sueinthesun@ hotmail.co.uk for full details and to reserve a ticket. A selection of tempting snacks and lunches will be available during the day. In the future there are plans for a whole range of events including a Magic Show, Afternoon Tea, Art Competition, Casino Night, and a big 50% Off Sale Fashion Show in October.

The Club’s model for the day: Hillary, Lynda, Yvonne, Susanne and Jeanette

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

life&leisure travel

Cuenca Region WE ALL enjoy the traditional Spain. You know! Sun, sea, and sand. But even in the summer months there is a lot more to Spain than that. CAN YOU imagine a Spain of flowing rivers, with trout breaking the surface of the river as it meanders like a silver thread in the shade of the trees lining the river bank ? Eagles and even vultures soar in the blue skies above. If you are lucky, you may catch deer nibbling at the greener grass near to the road. Villages are fortified with massive medieval walls. Provided as a protection for the citizens who lived in more violent times. A series of multi coloured lakes come in to view amongst the forest pines. A cave with windows cut our by nature looks over an impressive gorge which has been cut out by the ever present river Jucar. Eerie shapes are formed by a forest of rocks. There are the bears, the fight between the crocodile and the elephant, the face of a man, the lovers enjoying a tender kiss, the toboggan ride, and the Tornado to name but a few. At the top of a mountain we see water from a river oozing from the rocks, and sparkle in the sun for the first time. Gentle breezes stir fields of golden corn which sway gently in the light breeze. The turquoise waters of the Toba reservoir sparkle in the warm summer sunshine In the city of Cuenca an impressive medieval cathedral fills one side of the quaint town square. Houses built on the side of the rock hang precariously over the heights of the gorge. The gorge is spanned by a narrow bridge not meant for the faint of heart, but which leads to an old monastery which now serves as a “Parador” ( a state run chain of fine hotels). Nights are spent in a charismatic family run hotel where the owners feed us until we are fit to burst. This excursion which takes us to see some of Spain’s finest scenery also has a couple of unexpected fun surprises along the way, making this delightful break great fun . This is not the Spain that we are used to. But it is genuine Spain in the heart of the lovely region of Cuenca.Spend 3 delightful days in these idyllic surroundings with David’s Coachtrips SL. The arrangement is full board including wine and water with meals and daily excursions are also included. At an unbelievably low price of only 141€ I is fabulous value. Available summer dates 3 days August 1820, Sept 1-3, 8-10 , 14-16 or 22-24.

Call 966785910 to reserve your places. Or book online at www.coachtripsonline.com

tv&showbiz

by Peter Taylor

Some Boot Campers to get the Boot!

TAYLOR SWIFT might have trouble sleeping at night as she´s gathering ´haters´ by the hour. Her latest is Edward Droste lead singer with New York group Grizzly Bear who said “Met a celebrity I always speculated was terribly calculated and mean, and she exceeded all my expectations of rudeness and arrogance. HATE” It seems it’s all to do with Swift´s power in the business … and her abuse of it! Goodness!

EVERY TIME Snoop Dog pops up in the press the word ´drugs´ will always feature. His latest exploit happened in Uppsala Sweden last week after his show with him explaining “I´m a victim of racial profiling, they made me pee in a cup – didn’t find s**t! No case! No nothing!” Snoop, who apologised to his Swedish fans, posted a series of clips charting the entire incident.

HAVE YOU ever, like me, uttered the immortal words “What’s Up Doc?” This infamous phrase was first said during 1940 Disney cartoon ´A Wild Hare´ when Bugs Bunny outwitted Elmer Fudd for the very first time on his ‘wabbit’ hunt. The ´What’s up Doc?’ line proved so popular with audiences that it went on to become his legendary catchphrase, and remains so 75 years later. WIKIFEET IS a Database site that currently has over 20,000 celebrities with feet-fotos organized by size and nationality! Yes it is! Users comment on the feet and use a star rating system with one for ‘ugly feet’ and five for ‘gorgeous feet’! This is slightly worrying as feet are some people’s thing, but so far so good. Emma Stone´s well over 6 million tootsie views is currently leading the way. VERY FUNNY US TV show ´Married … with Children´ ran from 1987 -1997. Christina Applegate who played teenager Kelly has since carved quite a career for herself, and at the LA premiere of her new movie ´Vacation´ David Faustino, brother ´Bud´ in the TV show and her did an impromptu interview on the red carpet. On a possible re-boot Christina said “Go For it! We´ll do anything for Dave!” Alrighty!

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LAST WEEK the X Factory screwed up again, and of all things they should mess with it’s the very meat and drink of the programme, the contestants. What´s one of the worst things you can do with your pet? Get out a packet of treats, shake it in their face a few times then put it back in the cupboard; yep! that’s pretty nasty! Well the contestants were treated similarly, as after they were told they´d won a place at boot camp, they were then sent a correspondence that, according to The Daily Star, read “As there are ‘limited places’ at boot camp, getting yeses from Simon, Cheryl, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora doesn’t necessarily mean you are through!” Well now isn´t that nice!! The report went on to spew out all sorts of yuk like “The standard of auditions has been very high this year and sadly we cannot offer everyone who received a “yes” in their audition a place in the next stage of the competition,” is this pathetic or what? This sorrowful communication ended with “We are writing to inform you now to make sure you don´t book any travel for next week!” I have continually said that the show has always been about the judges and that the contestants are really only there to further the panel member’s careers and this latest boot campgate debacle serves to confirm that I´m right on the money! To add some serious weight to this argument, one of the receivers of the aforementioned communication, who preferred to remain nameless, said to The Daily Star, “I feel The X Factor needs to be shamed for this shocking incident! They are playing with people’s lives!” They certainly are oh nameless one, but it’s all about the judges you see!

Wayne Evans, star of Go Compare commercials on the need for a fat-suit “I’ve got into shape since I made the last advert so I’m not as round as your classic opera singer!”

AFTER SO many rumours about Chris Evans taking over Top Gear, we are now being courted with the rumour that Jenson Button is to be in the new show. Jenson is a very popular guy who was named the ´Best Bloke in UK´ a few years back, and few would disagree. Having been nicknamed ´Mr Smoothie´ because of his driving style in F1, should he get the nod he´ll be a worthy addition to the show.

Video of the Week!

Another fine double header with Man breaks chair while trying to jump in pool then a new trend in America Lip Sync battle with Tom Cruise.

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

TV&Showbiz 7th August - 13th August

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Animal Super Parents 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Ripper Street 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Room 101 - Extra Storage 24:15 Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 Nigel Slater: Eating Together 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Britain’s First Photo Album 13:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 14:00 The Rockford Files 14:50 Cash in the Attic 15:35 Yes Minister 16:05 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:30 Are You Being Served? 17:00 Live Swimming 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 22:30 Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul 23:30 Newsnight 24:05 Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

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ITV1

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV News Central 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Guess This House 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Hello Campers 18:00 Freeze Out 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 BBQ Champ 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 The Chronicles of Riddick

CHANNEL 4

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Simpsons 12:30 The Simpsons 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Celebrity Fifteen to One 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 The Last Leg 24:10 Rude Tube

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Childrens TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Stop! Roadworks Ahead 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Social Nightmare 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Weather Terror: Brits in Peril 22:00 The Best of Bad TV 23:30 Lip Sync Battle 23:55 Tattoo Disasters UK 24:25 Tattoo Disasters UK 24:55 Access

12:10 Cowboy Builders

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07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Emmerdale 09:05 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 13:40 Emmerdale 14:15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:45 Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Jeremy Kyle Show 18:55 Jeremy Kyle Show 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Fast & Furious 24:10 Celebrity Juice 24:55 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Melissa & Joey 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 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Melissa & Joey 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Adjustment Bureau 24:05 The Big Bang Theory 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

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CHANNEL 5

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07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 The Box 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer 16:00 Escape to the Continent 17:00 Final Score 18:15 Pointless Celebrities 19:05 BBC News 19:15 BBC London News 19:25 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 21:15 The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion 22:10 Casualty 23:00 BBC News 23:20 Match of the Day 24:40 Disturbia

07:30 Gunga Din 09:25 Stick It 11:00 Animal Park 12:00 More Creatures Great and Small 12:30 More Creatures Great and Small 13:00 Great British Menu 13:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 15:30 Flog It! 16:30 Live Swimming 18:30 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 19:30 Gardeners’ World 20:00 Proms Extra 20:40 Edwardian Farm 21:40 Dad’s Army 22:10 The Duchess 23:50 The Many Faces of 24:55 Last Orders

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Young Justice: Invasion 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:20 Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20 Jeremy Kyle Show 13:25 ITV News 13:29 ITV Central Weather 13:30 Jeremy Kyle Show 14:35 Tipping Point 15:35 Celebrity Squares 16:20 Midsomer Murders 18:15 Catchphrase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:15 ITV News 19:30 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Keep It in the Family 21:00 The Cube 22:00 The Bourne Identity 24:10 ITV News 24:24 ITV Central Weather 24:25 The Chase

07:15 How I Met Your Mother 07:40 Triathlon 08:35 FIM Superbike World Championship 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 The Big Bang Theory 12:20 The Big Bang Theory 12:45 The Simpsons 13:15 The Simpsons 13:50 The Simpsons 14:20 Rude(ish) Tube 14:50 Channel 4 Racing 17:15 Come Dine with Me 17:45 Come Dine with Me 18:15 Come Dine with Me 18:45 Come Dine with Me 19:15 Come Dine with Me 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:00 Homes by the Sea 21:00 Walking Through History 22:00 The A-Team 24:25 The Fighter

07:00 Childrens TV 08:05 Paw Patrol 08:20 Little Princess 08:35 Wanda and the Alien 08:50 Zack and Quack 09:05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:20 Jelly Jamm 09:40 LazyTown 10:05 Dora and Friends 10:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:10 Cowboy Builders 12:00 Cowboy Builders 12:55 Cowboy Builders 13:55 Cahill, United States Marshal 15:55 Rio Lobo 18:05 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 19:05 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 20:00 Cricket on 5 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Killer Landslides 22:00 Football League Tonight 23:25 The Best of Bad TV 24:50 Access

07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale 10:15 Coronation Street 12:35 Take Me Out 13:45 DragonHeart 15:50 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 17:40 The Mummy Returns 20:05 Jack and Jill 22:00 The Shawshank Redemption 24:50 The Matrix

07:00 Jane the Virgin 07:45 Rude(ish) Tube 08:10 Rude(ish) Tube 08:35 Suburgatory 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 Melissa & Joey 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Come Dine with Me 11:30 Made in Chelsea 12:35 Baby Daddy 13:00 Baby Daddy 13:30 Baby Daddy 14:00 The Goldbergs 14:30 The Goldbergs 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:30 How I Met Your Mother 16:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Insidious 24:05 Gogglebox 24:50 Gogglebox

13:45 DragonHeart

Pick of the Week

Sherlock

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back 2 years after the fatal event of The Reichenbach Fall to save London from a huge terrorist threat. Monday 10th August, BBC1, 9.30pm

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

sunday 9th August BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 08:40 Match of the Day 10:00 BBC News 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Flog It! 15:00 Escape to the Continent 16:00 Animal Odd Couples 17:00 The Great British Bake Off 18:00 Songs of Praise 18:35 Earth’s Natural Wonders 19:35 BBC News 19:50 BBC London News 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Fake or Fortune? 22:00 Partners in Crime 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 24:40 The Lookout

07:00 Big Dreams Small Spaces 08:00 Instant Gardener 08:45 Countryfile 09:45 Gardeners’ World 10:15 Beechgrove Garden 10:45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:15 Great British Menu 12:45 Great British Menu 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 A Distant Trumpet 15:55 Two Tribes 16:25 Live Swimming 18:30 The Olympic Journey: How Far, How Fast? 19:00 Hair 19:30 Hair 20:00 Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 Odyssey 22:45 Javone Prince Show 23:15 Family Guy 23:35 Family Guy 24:00 Family Guy 24:20 Up There

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Young Justice: Invasion 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:20 Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 13:25 ITV News 13:34 ITV Central Weather 13:35 Love Your Garden 14:35 Columbo: Now You See Him 16:25 Never Say Never Again 19:00 Off Their Rockers 19:30 ITV News Central 19:45 ITV News 20:00 Nature Nuts with Julian Clary 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News 23:14 ITV Central Weather 23:15 The Nation’s Favourite 80s Number One 24:45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

07:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:00 British GT Championship 08:30 Armoy Road Races 09:30 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year 14:30 The Simpsons 16:25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 17:30 Location, Location, Location 18:35 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Secret History 21:00 Experimental 22:00 Life of Pi 24:30 Broken City

07:00 Childrens TV 08:05 Paw Patrol 08:20 Little Princess 08:35 Wanda and the Alien 08:45 Zack and Quack 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Jelly Jamm 09:35 LazyTown 10:00 Dora and Friends 10:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:05 Football League Tonight 12:35 Police Interceptors 13:30 Police Interceptors 14:30 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 16:10 Getting Even with Dad 18:20 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Police Interceptors Unleashed 22:00 Takers 24:10 The Losers

07:00 Life’s Funniest

24:55 The Faculty

07:00 Suburgatory 07:25 Suburgatory 07:50 Baby Daddy 08:15 Baby Daddy 08:50 Melissa & Joey 09:20 Melissa & Joey 09:50 Made in Chelsea 10:55 Hollyoaks 13:30 Couples Come Dine with Me 14:35 Couples Come Dine with Me 15:35 How I Met Your Mother 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 The Goldbergs 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 Night at the Museum 2 19:35 The Big Bang Theory 20:05 The Big Bang Theory 20:35 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Rude Tube 23:00 Gogglebox 23:55 Gogglebox 24:40 Tattoo Fixers

22:00 Life of Pi

Moments 07:20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:45 Emmerdale 11:00 Coronation Street 13:25 Take Me Out 14:35 You’ve Been Framed! 15:35 Beethoven’s 2nd 17:25 Nanny McPhee 19:15 The Amazing Spider-Man 22:00 21 Jump Street 24:10 Safeword

monday 10th August BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Fake Britain 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Sherlock 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:20 Have I Got a Bit More News for You

08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 Escape to the Continent 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 The Great Caruso 14:45 Yes Minister 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Monkey Planet 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Carol Klein’s Plant Odysseys 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 Life in Squares 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 The Women’s Football Show

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Central Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Guess This House 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tipping Point 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Hello Campers 18:00 Freeze Out 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Vet School 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Travel Guides 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Plebs 24:10 Plebs 24:40 Jeremy Kyle Show

07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Simpsons 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Flying to the Ends of the Earth 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody 23:00 Brits Behind Bars: Cocaine Smugglers 24:00 Tattoo Fixers

07:00 Childrens TV 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 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Dangerous Company 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Stop! Roadworks Ahead 22:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 23:00 Under the Dome 24:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:05 Coronation Street 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:40 Jeremy Kyle Show 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Fast & Furious 24:10 Derailed

ITV1

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07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Melissa & Joey 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Melissa & Joey 21:00 New Girl 21:30 The Mindy Project 22:00 Made in Chelsea LA 23:00 Young, Free & Single 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 Two and a Half Men 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

tuesday 11th August BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Nature’s Boldest Thieves 24:25 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

BBC2

08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 The House That Â£100K Built 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Super League Show 13:45 Animal Park 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Monkey Planet 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 The House That £100K Built 22:00 Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School 23:00 Scrappers

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Guess This House 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tipping Point 17:00 Hello Campers 18:00 Freeze Out 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Dales 21:00 Love Your Garden 22:00 Road Rage Britain: Caught on Camera 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 UEFA Super Cup Highlights

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Simpsons 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Three Day Nanny 22:00 Christian Louboutin: The World’s Most Luxurious Shoes 23:00 How to Get a Council House 24:00 Brits Behind Bars: 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal Cocaine Smugglers

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Monkey 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 Trauma Doctors 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Stolen Child 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 22:00 The Great British Benefits Hotel 23:00 The Boy with Giant Hands 24:00 On Benefits & Proud

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 09:05 Coronation Street 09:35 Dinner Date 10:35 Psych 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:20 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 13:10 Emmerdale 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:40 Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Jeremy Kyle Show 18:55 Jeremy Kyle Show 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 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 The Faculty

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Melissa & Joey 14:00 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 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Melissa & Joey 21:00 Inkheart 23:00 Tattoo Fixers 24:05 The Big Bang Theory

Friday August 7 - Thursday August13 2015

wednesday 12th August BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Pound Shop Wars 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Earth’s Natural Wonders 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 Live at the Apollo

BBC2

08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 Claimed and Shamed 09:45 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 The War Lover 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Monkey Planet 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Horizon 22:00 Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Inside the Post Office 23:00 Scrappers 23:30 Newsnight

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Central Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Guess This House 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tipping Point 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Hello Campers 18:00 Freeze Out 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Exposure 24:40 Tipping Point

07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Simpsons 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Supervet in the Field 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:00 Witnesses 24:05 Sex in Class

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Monkey 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 Supersized 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Black Widow 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Trauma Doctors 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 22:00 Undercover Benefits Cheat 23:00 Wentworth Prison 24:00 Football League Tonight

itv2

07:00 Life’s Funniest Moments 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 New 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 13:40 The Cube 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:40 Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Jeremy Kyle Show 18:55 Jeremy Kyle Show 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 21 Jump Street 24:15 Safeword

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Melissa & Joey 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Melissa & Joey 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Jane the Virgin 23:00 Nashville 24:00 The Big Bang Theory

thursday 13th August BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Housing Enforcers 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Parking Mad 24:35 Britain Beneath Your Feet

BBC2

08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 Coast 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Pets - Wild at Heart 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Coast 22:00 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 23:00 Javone Prince Show 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 Back in Time for Dinner

07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 11:55 ITV News 11:59 ITV Central Weather 12:00 This Morning 13:30 Guess This House 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Tipping Point 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Hello Campers 18:00 Freeze Out 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Real Stories with Ranvir Singh 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Flockstars 22:00 Wonder of Britain 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:40 Sports Life Stories 24:40 Murder, She Wrote

07:45 Will & Grace 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Simpsons 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:10 Countdown 16:00 Fifteen to One 17:00 French Collection 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Very British Problems 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24:00 999: What’s Your Emergency?

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 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Undercover Benefits Cheat 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Broken Trust 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Sinkholes: Buried Alive 22:00 Supersized 23:00 Person of Interest 23:55 Person of Interest 24:55 Access

itv2

07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:20 Psych 08:05 Emmerdale 08:35 Coronation Street 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 13:40 Coronation Street 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:40 Dinner Date 15:40 Judge Rinder 16:40 Jeremy Kyle Show 17:50 Jeremy Kyle Show 18:55 Jeremy Kyle Show 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Safeword 23:45 Final Destination

07:00 Hollyoaks 07:25 90210 08:10 Charmed 09:00 The Goldbergs 09:30 The Goldbergs 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Melissa & Joey 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Melissa & Joey 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 Rude Tube 24:05 The Big Bang Theory

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

with Aunty Virus life&leisure tech ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Battery issues

HI AUNTY: I’m running an Acer Aspire laptop with Windows 7 and the time keeps changing when I switch off. When I first switch on and try to load Firefox I get an error message ‘unable to confirm page security’- however, once I correct the time it all works fine. I am linked to “time.windows.com” but I understand that it only synchronises weekly. Any help you can offer would be appreciated. Regards, Jim. Aunty says: The issue of your PC’s time reverting back to a default time, will be down to your PC’s internal battery running low and not able to power the memory when the PC is switched off. If you are on “default time” and you try to access webpage, they may be blocked for security reasons. For example if your PCs time is “01 01 2001”, then it will think something is up if it tried to access a web page of today’s date...how can it trust a website that has a date stamp of 15 years in the future! So you will need to disconnect the pc from the power, open the case, locate the battery, carefully remove it, find and carefully insert a replacement battery of the same specification. Response: Thanks - I thought there was a backup battery but it never mentioned it when I used help.

Windows 10 Hi Aunty, Think you are going to get inundated with questions re the free issue. Mine is a follow up to your answer to Les. I have a Lenovo Laptop, which came with Windows 8 preloaded,and no installation discs. What does one do, to ensure nothing is lost, i.e... Windows 8, when new installation of 10 goes ahead. Regards, Tony Aunty says: In recent years Windows does not come with installation disks. It relies on a “secret” area on your hard drive for the installation. However, you are often given the option (in control panel) to create your own set of installation disks or recovery drive should you need them. But the key thing, before installing W10, is to make a back up onto a external HD drive , usb drive, or usb pendrive, of your personal files, images and documents. Hopefully the installation of W10 should be smooth, but you never know, which is why I would advise backing up personal files. But if you are unsure, perhaps take it to your local PC store to help on the installation process. And note that if you like W7 or W8, you do not HAVE to upgrade to W10... you can continue to use W7 and 8 if you want,as Microsft will continue to support these for a while yet.

Friday August 7 - Thursday August 13 2015

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin

life&leisure Spanish

Past Continuous tense: “ar” verbs

LAST WEEK we started looking at the “past continuous” “past descriptive” or “imperfect” tense and we finished off by saying that the main difficulty of this tense for us is finding the right translation into English, as it varies a little depending on the context. APART FROM that, we saw that the actual meaning of it is pretty straightforward and putting it together is extremely easy. I think I’ll start today by proving that last point first! We have learnt many times before that all verbs are made up of two parts, the root and the ending. Whenever we make changes to verbs we have to keep these two parts firmly in mind and treat them differently as they carry different information. The root gives us the main meaning of the word, such as eat, drink, play etc. The ending tells us who is doing these things and when they are doing them. In infinitive verbs the endings are –ar, -er, and –ir and the roots are whatever is left, be it made up of one letter or ten. So, let’s take an –ar verb, such as mirar. Our root is “mir” giving us the idea of “look” and our ending is –ar. To form this “past continuous tense” we change the –ar ending as follow: -aba -ábamos - abas -abais - aba -aban This gives us: miraba (I was looking)

mirábamos (we were looking) mirabas (you were looking) mirabais (you were looking – plural) miraba (he/she was looking) miraban (they were looking) The translations could also be “I looked” or “I used to look”, depending on the context, but the idea is always focused on an action that lasts some period of time. Another thing to notice is that the first person singular and third person singular are identical, so sometimes we need to put in the word “yo”, “él” or “ella” or the name of a person, to clarify which one is being used. Remember as well that the third person form also includes the formal “usted” version. Although it is rather difficult to get this over in print, we also need to be aware of where the word stress goes on each word. I will illustrate this here with the use of capital letters, as follows: mirAba, mirAbas, mirAba, mirÁbamos, mirAbais, mirAban. As ever it is very important to get the beat of the word right as this will affect whether we are understood or not when we are speaking. It is the rhythm or beat of the word that gives it its shape and makes it meaningful to the

Crossword Solutions for Last Week Suduko Answer CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Showed fight; 9 Peg; 10 Moonshine; 11 Align; 13 Scarlet; 14 Incite; 16 Alcove; 18 Gamboge; 19 Music; 20 Untainted; 21 Sac; 22 Exaggerated. Down: 2 Hog; 3 Woman; 4 Dropsy; 5 Install; 6 Heirlooms; 7 Speaking out; 8 Weather-cock; 12 Income-tax; 15 Tooting; 17 Settle; 19 Media; 21 She. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Cold-hearted; 9 Rub; 10 Automaton; 11 Dodge; 13 Terrier; 14 Muffle; 16 Depart; 18 Non-stop; 19 Eject; 20 Nobleness; 21 Wed; 22 Leaseholder. Down: 2 Orb; 3 Drape; 4 Estate; 5 Remorse; 6 Extricate; 7 Predominant; 8 Ingratitude; 12 Definable; 15 Letters; 17 Speech; 19 Easel; 21 Woe.

ear, especially when linked with other words in a quickly spoken sentence. Now here’s the good news – every single “–ar” verb changes in exactly the same way, there are no irregular verbs whatsoever. Even “Estar” goes “estaba, estabas” etc. and all those horrible “root changing” ones in the present tense, keep their roots exactly as they are in this one. As my students know I am particularly averse to using the words “always” or “never” about language, but this is one of those rare moments! So, now you can confidently talk about things that happened habitually or continuously in the past, provided you stick to –ar verbs! For example – “En Inglaterra me levantaba a las 7. Viajaba al trabajo en autobús. Tomaba té a todas horas. Trabajaba cinco días a la semana. Jugaba al golf los domingos. Compraba ropa en el centro de la ciudad. Cenaba en casa a las 7. Me acostaba a las 11.” As you can see, the possibilities are endless! Next week we will look at what happens to –er and –ir verbs (which are exactly the same as each other) and after that we will see the irregular verbs, if which there is a grand total of three: SER, VER and IR.

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life&leisure health

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Drenching night sweats: should I be concerned?

WAKING UP drenched in sweat is not pleasant but is not necessarily cause for concern. Perhaps you put on your 15tog duvet a bit early in the season or you didn´t really need to wear that fleece onesie! However, true night sweats that soak through your nightclothes and bedding need to be checked out for an underlying cause, especially when they are occurring on a regular basis. There are numerous conditions that may cause night sweats but if you are taking medications, first check with your doctor if your medication is causing the problem. For example, antidepressants, some hormone treatments and anti-diabetic medications are known to cause this problem in some people. There are a variety of medical conditions that can cause night sweats. These causes include: Menopause Anxiety Sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnoea Autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage) Stroke Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Tuberculosis (TB) HIV or AIDS Pyogenic abscess

Osteomyelitis (infection in the bone) Myelofibrosis (affecting bone marrow) Leukaemia Hodgkins lymphoma Non-Hodgkin´s lymphoma Brucellosis (a bacterial infection) Syringomyelia (a cyst in the spinal cord) Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour) Endocarditis (infection in the lining of the heart) Carcinoid syndrome (a syndrome that develops from certain cancerous tumours) If you are experiencing persistent night sweats, especially when accompanied by other symptoms such as weight loss or fever, you should see your family doctor. SCHEDULE A DOCTOR’S VISIT IF NIGHT SWEATS: Occur on a regular basis Interrupt your sleep Are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss

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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Chill and dance festival

LA ROMANA Hotel and Spa continue celebrating the summer with a Chill and Dance festival on the 14th August, starting at 9pm. If you book before the 12th August you will automatically be entered into a prize draw. Entrance tickets cost 15â&#x201A;Ź. To book email reservas@laromanahotel.es or call 629 928 874. Find us on the CV-840 La Romana, 03669 (Alicante) on the road next to the Cooperative.

No holidays for Studio32 DESPITE THE heat of July and August, Studio32 Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principle actors are busy learning their lines for the pantomime Dick Whittington ready to be as proficient as possible when they are joined by the rest of the cast at the beginning of September for rehearsals. Remember there are still openings for new members especially men and children to join them in September, when tickets will also be available for the show dates of November 12th, 13th and 14th. For inquiries call Ann on 966 318 019 or email: liz@alpha9.co.uk.

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life&leisure sport

Medals for Masters in the Spanish National Championships

Above: Vicki, Paul and Beth

◄ Club Natacion Torrevieja Masters TORREVIEJA MASTERS came back from Zaragoza this week with 12 medals in the XXVI Summer Spanish National Masters Swimming Championships. Over 800 swimmers from 126 clubs participated over the 4 days of the championships and 39 Spanish and European Masters records were broke during the event. The event was sponsored by Speedo and hosted by the sports complex “Estadio Miralbueno El Olivar”, in Zaragoza situated on the banks of the River Ebro. Combined with the championships,

new awards were presented to swimmers winning first place in their age categories as a result of this years “1st Circuito Nacional Isostar Octatlon Open masters”. This award acknowledges achievements of swimmers throughout the years competitions amalgamating swimmers 8 best times in different races across the year. Local swimmer Beth Altabas won 1st place in the 70+ category and 2nd in the overall national “Supermasters” competition. Beth was presented with a selection of gifts from the sponsors Isostar. To compliment this

award Beth also won gold medals in each of her 5 races, 800m,400m,200m,100m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke races across the four days. Other Masters from Torrevieja achieved similar rewards, Paul Matthews won gold in his 50m Butterfly, silver in the 200m Individual Medley and 100m Freestyle and bronze in his 50m Breaststroke and 200m Freestyle events (65+ category). Team mate Vicki Connolly won silver in her 400m and 100m Freestyle races and got 4th place in her 800m and 200m Freestyle events (45+

Walking football

TO ALL those interested in Walking Football, The Player Flamenca Walking football has suspended its training games until Monday 7th September and will resume K.O. at 6pm. If you think you would like to play next season the only restrictions are that you must be over 55 and able to walk, and willing to play. If you have an interest in this game, and would like to come and join us, or if you would like to come and watch and laugh come and look, you will soon want to join in. Just turn up at the Playa Flamenca Sports centre and enroll/watch/play. Subs are only 5€ a game to pay for the facilities, and we also socialise in local bar afterwards. For further details contact the club secretary Maggie on 698 418 629 or e.mail bobbyg2542@hotmail.com

Pego Golf Society

ONCE AGAIN Pego had an early start but that didn’t deter some of the members with some great scores even though the greens are still not back to their best. We had two guests and they were Tricia Chapman and Martin Livesey. There was one matchplay and in that game Ian Robertson beat Roger Miller 4&2. There were two “two’s” and they went to John Guest and Alan Barwick. Nearest the pin on hole 5 was Alan Barwick and on hole 16 Paul Singh. Division 1; 1st Roger Brown with 45 pts off 16 hcp, 2nd Dave O’Connor with 39 pts off 15 hcp and 3rd Donna Green with 38 pts off 11.8 hcp. Division 2; 1st Brian Barden with 35 pts off 18.2 hcp, 2nd Paul Singh with 35 pts off 20.1 hcp and 3rd Trinnie Sutherland with 32pts off 25.3. Once again congratulations to all and if you would like to play as a guest with Pego you can contact us through the website www.pegogolfsociety.com

category). Other team members Rafael Bordes Alonso, Yuriy Lymar and Joshua Lorente Imbernon all had good swims in their events with new personal best times in many of their races. Overall the team was placed 53rd of the 126 participating clubs, a good result with a small number of swimmers. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

Benitachell Bowls Club

HAVE YOU thought about learning to play Lawn Bowls? Why not try our free structured Beginners Course at the Benitachell Bowls Club. Coaching ethos at Benitachell is one of encouragement and constructive advice, and is carried out by well qualified and experienced personnel with the theme of friendliness and encouragement, with a certificate presented on successful completion. Lawn Bowls is a wonderful social game. Enjoy new found skills and develop them. It’s up to you how far you go from being a social bowler; to competitive or to international level. We cater for the complete range of bowlers at Benitachell. For more information please contact Terry Setford (Club Instructor) on 96 574 0066 or contact us direct on-line. CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE 30 July 2015 - Another excellent result for the Panthers at home against Finca Guila on Monday 27th, scoring 98 shots to 57 and taking 21 points to 5 and leading the table by 1 point from Javea Sharks, but the Panthers have a game in hand. The Panthers need 52 points from three matches, less any points the Javea Sharks drop. ADVANCE NOTICE Monday 3rd August - CBBA NORTHERN SUMMER LEAGUE - Our Cougars home to Finca Guila whilst our Panthers are away to El Cid, Cougars match is at 9.30am whilst the Panthers have an early start at 9am. BBC MASTERS Entries are now being invited for the above competition which is arguably the best format on the Costa Blanca - Please click here for more information, sponsors and on-line entry form. For a full update of all our competition results and forthcoming events please view on line at www.benitachellbowlsclub.com

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life&leisure focus on golf

See it FLY before you BUY!!! With the latest products on offer.

By Tony Myles IT’S A Multi-Brand Demo Day. For many golfers the decision to change a set of clubs that you have used for a number of years can be almost traumatic. Together you have lived through good rounds and poor rounds and on many occasions they have been smashed into the fairway because they have failed to compensate for the vagaries of your swing. On an equal number of occasions they have been cherished like a long lost love when they have served you so well that you have enjoyed a round that is memorable for all the right reasons. So, unless you are a professional sponsored golfer or one who can afford to change clubs on a whim, this is not an easy decision. So many things to be taken into

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consideration. Should you stick with the formula that has become most familiar for you? So stay loyal to the brand and merely acquire the result of their latest technological breakthrough. Or do you now play the field and with an open mind look for a completely new restart to your game? Whatever you decide it isn’t easy and so the news that Campbell has

gone a long way to simplifying the decision is REALLY good news. Important dates for your diary The forthcoming Multi-Brand Demo Day represents a fantastic opportunity for all golfers. Every demo day at Campbell’s shop is fully booked well in advance and so to have nine brands lined up alongside each other at the same venue will be an irresistible opportunity. Just look at the market leaders

who will be in attendance all day and each one will be offering you the opportunity of testing their latest products in a genuine live environment as the Demo Day will be located along the driving ranges at El Plantio on September 25th and at La Sella on September 26th. Needless to say the day will be fully booked so reserve your place as soon as possible - call 965 996 244 to book an appointment.

Tony M - Good to see so many holidaymakers on the courses. Campbell - Yes it is a good sign. Tony M - I think I may take a holiday soon. Campbell - Well I think that is a good idea. Tony M - Oh, do you think I need a holiday. Campbell - Well when you start to look like your passport photo it is probably overdue.

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Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

In a league of its own BENTLEY AND Maserati had experienced a double digit growth during 2012 and so it was no better a time to test a Maserati GranTurismo, as owned by pop star Britney Spears. Other owners include Manchester City star Mario Balotelli, who famously gave his a matt finish while Arsenal defender Andre Santos was arrested on suspicion of driving his dangerously following a 140mph police chase. That is a lesson to us all because the unique selling point of a Maserati is that it is a road going racing car at a pretty reasonable price (between £83,000 and a £111,000) when you consider the cost of a typical racing car. Any vehicle is a lethal weapon but the Maserati GTS is in a league of its own meaning that its pilot carries with them tremendous responsibility. The temptation to floor this beast (and that grille does literally make it look like a monster as you can see at testdrives.biz) at every opportunity is immense and therefore young owners such as the aforementioned need to be particularly careful when behind the wheel. “There’s little skill required in driving such a car,” says a longin-the-tooth motoring hack, eyeing the six-speed automatic gearbox. “You don’t even need to think about changing gear, which is why it appeals to mindless footballers…” That’s perhaps a little unfair and I detect a hint of jealousy as I show him round the pearlescent white GTS. The fact of the matter is that it is possible to drive it as a manual thanks to the paddle

shifts either side of the steering wheel. It’s also important to note that Maserati is a responsible manufacturer that offers driving courses for both owners and enthusiasts, details of which can be found here: http://www.maserati.com/ maserati/en/en/index/service.html For sheer seat-of-the-pants driving and gut-wrenching Gforce it takes much to beat a Maserati. Add the unmistakable throaty roar of the dual exhausts and the rumble this brute produces it is no surprise that Maserati has been a beacon of light during the bleak slump. Car experts Parkers write: “More than 60 years ago, the idea of slotting a racing car engine under the bonnet of a road-going model-led Maserati to create its first GranTurismo model. The dream and the name have lived on through the years and the latest rendition - another masterpiece of design from Pininfarina - won instant acclaim when it was launched at the end of 2007. It is hardly surprising that this GranTurismo has customers queuing around the world. Arguably the most attractive car of its kind currently available, it oozes the opulence and feel of a thoroughbred and presents stiff opposition to the evergreen Porsche 911

and the revitalized Jaguar XKR. With 433bhp available from its 4.7-litre V8, performance is exhilarating.” Owners will be able to afford regular track days or might even own the race track ensuring that they will be able to enjoy the GT at its best: blisteringly fast. MASERATI GRANTURISMO S New price range: 103,000€ to 138,000€ Economy: 17mpg 6 speed auto 4.7 litre V8 0-60mph: 4.7secs Top speed: 183mpg Power: 433bhp Valves: 32 Fuel tank: 86 litres (18.9 gallons) = 320 miles to a tank Watch the video at: www.testdrives.biz

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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