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Denia Hospital second RTN legal Divorce and separation in best in Europe for Spain when a property is electronic medical involved. records. PAGE 8 PAGE 22

Life showbiz goss The truth behind Cameron and Bob. PAGE 42

Spain bails out Bankia THE GOVERNMENT has taken charge of its fourth largest banking group.

by jan gamm

RTN menmbers Graham Babbington and Mark Hampson with Shirley Adams from Lloyds

RTN’s Golf Club day

Conditions were perfect on Tuesday for RTN Golf Club Members Competition at El Plantio Golf Course in Alicante. Golf Club sponsor, Lloyd Bank International, and RTN had a great day meeting members and watching them tackle the challenging 18 hole course. Read the full story on page 13.

Bankia was created in 2010 with the merger of seven smaller banks - Caja Madrid, Bancaja, Caja de Canarias, Caixa Laietana, Caja de La Rioja, Caja Ávila and Caja Segovia.

Bankia is now facing collapse as it struggles to survive in the face of bad loans and risky assets. Its shares plummeted on Wednesday by as much as 8 percent - €700 million in losses - in anticipation of state intervention: a large scale rescue package could throw Spain’s fiscal solvency into question and de-stabilise the Euro zone. Many economy experts consider the successful rescue of Bankia to be the key to restoring confidence in Spain’s finances.

Initially the state has taken a 45% indirect stake in Bankia, controlling its parent company BFA by converting a previous €4.5 billion loan to the financial group into equity. And a further loan of €10 million or more could be on the table to put Bankia’s balance sheet back on track.

RESIGNATION As news broke of the imminent rescue deal, Bankia’s chairman Rodrigo Rato promptly turned in his resigna-

tion: “I have decided to pass the baton to a new manager to decide what is best for this entity,” he said. Rato was Spanish Economy Minister from 1996 - 2004 and managing director of the IMF until 2007. His replacement is the former chief executive of Spain’s second-largest bank BBVA, Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri. Well respected in the financial sector, Goirigolzarri is thought to be amply qualified to lead a Spanish bank out of difficulties.

The economy ministry insists that under Goirigolzarri, Bankia will have to sell off assets and strengthen its management in order to “restore market confidence.”

U-TURN Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy this week u-turned on his promise not to prop up the banking sector with public funds: speaking to radio station Onda Cero he said, “The last thing I want to do is lend public money as in the past, but if it is necessary to achieve the credit needed to save the Spanish banking system, I wouldn’t renounce that.”

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New CEO of Bankia Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri (right) with outgoing CEO Rodrigo Rato

continued from front page The International Monetary Fund last month urged Spain to push further ahead with banking reforms, clearly targeting Bankia. Economist Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quiros says, “If the Bankia situation is not resolved properly, it is going to put into question Spain’s entire financial reform.”

The economy ministry has pledged to do all it takes to clean up Bankia, which has more than €30 billion in toxic assets comprising loans to property developers, repossessed land and buildings. And with its share in BFA the state also earns participation in companies within the group: Iberdrola; Mapfre; NH Hoteles and Indra. The ministry today confirms that the move to take control of BFA does not represent an intervention and is the “first step” to restoring stability.

Family tragedy in Alicante A YOUNG Senegalese man has died in Alicante on Calle Sevilla after being attacked with a knife by one of his relatives in the home they shared. Following the attack he fell from the roof of the twostorey building into the street below. The incident occurred last Saturday when an argument erupted between the attacker and the victim and led to one cousin stabbing the other. National Police arrested the alleged attacker at the scene and are now investigating the circumstances.

Government considers taking the Principe de Asturias aircraft carrier out of service AS THE second largest vessel in the Spanish fleet heads for the dry dock, defence cuts threaten to take it out of service permanently. Its complement is for twenty nine AV-8 Harrier II vertical (or short) take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft or sixteen helicopters designed for antisubmarine warfare and to support marine landings. In a stringent measure to reduce costs the admiralty is mothballing the Principe de Asturias with other vessels to be left with ‘restricted activity’.

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Golden Wedding to pass without celebration

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia

by JAn gamm THE ZARZUELA Palace has announced that Queen Sofia has made the decision not to celebrate her 50 years of marriage to King Juan Carlos on 14th May. The royal couple’s 25th anniversary was heralded with the expected Spanish traditional party popping but their 50th is to pass if not unnoticed at least without any official gala.

In addition, a commemorative stamp bearing a gold bridal motif has been scrapped.

The reason behind the announcement is, for the record, an attempt by the royal family to observe a level of frugality following recent speculation on the cost of the King’s safari to Botswana.

PRIVATE RELATIONSHIP Spanish royal watchers, however, contend that 73-year-old Queen Sofia has finally taken a stand concerning her husband’s long term friendship with 47-year-old Corinna Larsen, known in Spain as ‘The German Princess’ and the King’s constant companion since 2006.

Larsen has withdrawn to Monaco since the disastrous Botswana trip she personally organised for the King, refusing to speak to the press about her private relationship with the 74-year-old Spanish monarch.

As Spain faces a weekend of further financial crises over the Bankia cash bailout, the royal family is yet again under the spotlight on the heels of the Duke of Palma’s alleged embezzlement charges; the accident in which the young 13-year-old grandson of the King, Felipe Juan Froilan, shot himself in the foot while illegally handling a shotgun; the King’s Botswana safari that enraged animal lovers worldwide resulting in his formal apology and now the Queen’s understandable reluctance to mark her 50 years of marriage with another woman now publicly involved.

The palace has released a CD of photographs covering the royal couple’s 50 years together.

Cynics close to the royal family have suggested the occasion might be more appropriately commemorated with one minute’s silence.

Petition demands the church starts paying IBI THE ‘SECULAR Europe Campaign’ has delivered a petition carrying 35,000 signatures to congress calling for an end to the property tax exemption granted to the Catholic Church and other faiths. It has been estimated that municipalities could generate €3,000 million per year if religious institutions paid their property tax like everyone else. The signatures have been filed with the Registrar of the House of Representatives. For more information visit www.secular-europe-campaign.org

15M makes a comeback

By Jan Gamm NEXT WEEK the 15M movement will again be present on the streets of Spain and across Europe to coincide with the anniversary of its mobilisation. To commemorate last year’s demonstrations a global protest is called for in Spain and worldwide.

SOCIAL INJUSTICE The 15M movement calls for demonstration against ‘social injustice’ and inspires ‘true democracy’, claiming that citizenship “should not be merchandise in the hands of politicians and bankers.” In Madrid, there will be three days of ‘permanent assembly’ in the central Puerta del Sol with a number of organised activities in nearby locations that reflect on current issues such as education cuts, unemployment and health service restructuring.

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Sisters are doing it for themselves!

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Sisters armed with crucifixes, rosaries, laptops and mobiles

by jan gamm HUNDREDS OF nuns in Spain who have dedicated their lives to prayer and crafts have joined an initiative to sell its products online as holy orders take internet orders selling confectionary; baby clothes; stationery and religious products.

More than 200 products made by nuns and monks are available, including delicious preserves; liquors; wines and cheeses and chocolates – and a specially crafted basket may be packed with scrummy goodies as a unique gift.

PUBLICITY “The project is part of the Summa Foundation ‘Humanitate’ incentive publicising the crafts available from monasteries and convents and helping them market their products effectively. The project involves more than 950

cloistered convents in Spain,” said the Foundation’s spokesperson Monica Artacho.

DONATIONS The website also highlights on-going appeals and requests for donations on behalf of convents or the communities they support.

“DeClausura reports that ‘the monks of San Pedro de Cardena need to fix two leaking skylights where water is pouring through.’ And the Jeronimites of Trujillo are experiencing financial difficulties, forced to move to a convent in the old part of town.”

Now, during the month of First Communions, offers focus on the sale of crosses and medals; religious figures; books; embroidery and celebration desserts and sweets.

To find out more about the ‘sisters doing it for themselves’ visit www.declausura.com

A new youth group for Altea THE COUNCILMAN for Youth and Sport in Altea, Sebastian Gomez, presented a new partnership on Tuesday under the name ACUDE. Work will be developed within cultural and youth groups to promote a number of activities. The association is chaired by Vicent Sanz and he will be assisted by Carol Orozco and Vanessa Ferrer as treasurer. The first event planned is a PlayStation3 Tournament entitled ‘Fifa 2012 COME’ on Saturday 19th May at 5pm in the Youth Cultural Centre.

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Fashion experts criticize the Spanish Olympic uniform

by Louise Clarke FASHION EXPERTS polled by Spanish publication 20minutes.es have slammed the newly released designs to be worn by Spanish athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The new uniforms have been blasted on a number of levels for their ‘lumpiness’, their ‘over-fussy’ embellishments and trim, garish colours and worst of all, their Russian designer: the design and manufacture of the uniforms was outsourced to Russian fashion house Bosco di Ciliegi – a move the Spanish rag trade sees as an unforgiveable insult.

NOT RIGHT The kindest remarks made by Spanish fashion experts ACME (The Association of Spanish Designers) included: “In a country like Spain with great designers, a competent textile industry and a powerful distribution capacity it doesn’t seem right to recourse to a Russian company.”

The Association expected at least a fair chance for national companies to submit their designs, perhaps as part

of a competition. Instead they feel they have been sidelined and disallowed the opportunity to represent Spain and to promote a national industry, especially in the current difficult economic climate.

SAD Patricia López, a member of ADEEM (an Association of Spanish Designers) said she was “saddened” that a task so important was “taken out of the hands of national talent.”

Fashion blogger Ana Bedia was more scathing: “Vulgar. The female version is a sort of ‘stewardess’ uniform with a slight ‘Indian sari’ motif,” adding, “The bell-bottomed men’s uniform is out-dated. No Spanish athlete deserves to look like this!”

Other comments referred to “red and yellow Thunderbird puppets.”

The Director of Communication for the Spanish Olympic Committee, Chema Bellon, is “satisfied” with the choice of uniform and points out that the designs have been available

Standards will fall warn education experts THE DIRECTORS of public institutions have warned that the decree passing urgent measures to rationalise public spending in education will mean a drastic fall in standards of education received by students with many educational centres lacking resources to weather the cuts.

FEDADI, The XXV Congress of the Federation of Managers of public schools warns that “The future of the country can be seriously compromised by risking the training and qualifications of citizens.” They agreed after three days of meetings that the new framework “does not support a reasonable chance of defending its safety against loss of quality of education.” For example the temporary replacement for interim teachers results in a ten day gap, leaving students without certain classes for two weeks. Also, in most cases assigned teachers are different each day, leading to a lack of continuity. The experts are also concerned that pressure of extra hours for teachers will lead to neglect, along with increased class sizes.

The new Spanish Olympic uniforms

for comment for some months, although they did not attract this week’s eruption of criticism. He concluded by pointing out that Bosco is one of the team’s sponsors.

RTN readers are invited to add their comments via rtnmail@roundtownnews.com

Safety ‘top priority’

By Jack Troughton SPAIN’S NEWEST airline Iberia Express insists safety regulations are maintained at all times on its flights.

The low cost carrier, launched earlier this year, was accused of allowing strict rules to slip during a flight between Madrid and Alicante on 25th April.

A party of expats returning from a Far East holiday complained that overweight and oversize luggage was allowed on board the Airbus 300; items of personal belongings such as handbags and briefcases remained on passengers laps during

takeoff and landing; and mobile ‘phones and other electronic devices were in use throughout the flight.

They maintained in total the safety of the flight was compromised and have written a letter of complaint to British Airways, with whom they had booked flights for the trip and with Iberia a member of the International Airlines Group.

A spokesman for Iberia Express told RTN the complaints had been investigated and at all times the cabin crew complied with current safety rules concerning luggage and electronic equipment.

“We want to underline that

the professionalism of all Iberia Express personnel for whom safety is a top priority.”

However, RTN reader Jack Maude sent in an email to report a similar problem, again on an Iberia Express flight from the Spanish capital to Alicante’s El Altet Airport following a long haul trip to New York. He said: We had the same problem; people had lots of hand luggage and were using mobile ‘phones. I spoke to a member of the cabin crew and she told one passenger to turn off her phone. “Needless to say we did not enjoy our flight. Let’s hope Iberia Express addresses the problem.”

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Denia Hospital second best in Europe for electronic medical records

Denia Hospital

by jan gamm THE SOCIETY of Management Information Systems in Health-HIMSS Analytics Europe has awarded six new European hospitals for leadership in the implementation of electronic medical history.

Amongst those recognised for exemplary efficiency is Denia Hopital, which manages medical records within the

Marina Alta. It has achieved the highest score, at level 7.

TOP MARKS The Marina Hospital is the first in Spain and the second in Europe to reach the maximum score on the Emram scale (English, Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model).

This scale assesses the level of digitisation of a hospital. Level 7 is only granted when an environment has been fully implemented for electronic medical records.

Denia hospital uses the Millennium software, a tool available on-line patient clinical data and analysis for management decisions.

Jesus Pobre gets a makeover THE LOCAL authority for the village of Jesus Pobre in the Marina Alta has begun work to improve the quality of Cami de l’Alqueria de Colomer and Cami Cementeri. The roads were badly damaged by rain last year. The work, on a budget of 72,200₏, is subsidised by the Provincial Council of Alicante based in Denia.

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Playing with fire FED UP with being unable to smoke a cigarette to the end, I wrote to Imperial Tobacco complaining that their cigarettes won’t stay alight. I was a tad sarcastic and asked if someone in Brussels had changed the recipe behind our backs! Imagine my surprise when I received their reply (below). Given that smoking is unhealthy anyway, I believe it is more harmful to have to relight the cigarettes every couple of minutes! Was this ruling made public?

Ann Kenny Dear Ms Kenny, In response to your e-mail we can assure you that there is not a fault with this product and the change in the burning characteristics you are experiencing are due to the introduction of a new EU standard which requires all cigarette manufacturers to produce cigarettes that will self-extinguish if not actively drawn on, in order to minimise the risk associated with fires.

Men in green

DICK TURPIN is still around or he seems to be. He is dressed in green. He stops ex-pats for motoring offences willy-nilly, handing out fines often without good reason. I wonder how many readers have been faced with these very aggressive gentlemen? Some of the examples you hear are almost unbelievable if you did not know the person telling it.

Even law abiding and careful drivers worry at the sight of these ‘Men in Green’.

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All cigarette brands sold in the EU are now required to comply with this new standard and all will SelfExtinguish. Compliance is generally ensured by manufacturers applying bands or ‘speed bumps’ across the cigarette paper during manufacture to decrease the burning speed when the smouldering tobacco reaches the band. However, please be aware that there is no such thing as a ‘fire-safe’ cigarette. Cigarettes are designed to be burned, and any burning item is a potential fire hazard.

We would like to assure you that we have made no changes to the tobacco or our process other than the introduction of the ‘speed bumps’ so you can be sure that all our cigarettes will remain the same great quality and taste you have come to expect.

We are pleased that you smoke our brand and hope that our comments have proved helpful.

Yours sincerely Miss M O’Rourke

Thankyou for your kindness

I would just like to share my experience with all other readers. I recently lost my husband and best friend, Harold Weekes, when he finally lost his battle with lung cancer. I feel that I must write and express my appreciation and gratitude for the kindness, caring and compassion shown to my family and I by Tony Smith who is The English Funeral Director, a true professional and a very kind gentleman, and also Keith Brown, again very professional and extremely kind. Together they created a truly wonderful moving service. I cannot begin to thank these people enough, also a big thank you to everyone that came out to pay there last respects.

God Bless You All, Pat Weekes & Family

Another scam - or not?

IN JANUARY we had a very nice man called Clive call round saying about a new elec company Electricidad Espana who finds the best deal for you. After a second visit and much discussion we agreed to pay £35 euros as an arrangement fee and got a receipt and all the relevant paperwork. In March, after not hearing anything I rang him and he explained there was a problem with our Iberdrola bill re my husbands name running into each other which was correct so we found this a reasonable explanation. Then in March we got an e-mail telling us we were now signed with a new elec company and thought all was well. Now it is May and we have just had a bill from Iberdrola

up the present date. I tried ringing and e-mailing this company but not no reply. The phone just rings and rings although I did gert an answer yesterday from an english lady who told me that the calls were accidently going through to her phone in the office next door and she would pass on my number, On visiting the address of the offices today it was empty and I was told by someone that it had been closed for several months.

I would be interested in anyone else is with this company or have been scammed like we may have been Linda Ley, Rojales

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New coastal office for Jennifer Cunningham

L-R Christine, Debbie, Jennifer, David and Lesley from the new Playa Flamenca branch

by louise clarke Jennifer Cunningham is an exclusive agent to both Liberty Seguros, part of the Liberty Mutual Group; one of the largest financial and insurance groups in the world and ASSSA, which specialises in private health insurance. Both companies offer an extremely good back up service and at the Head Office in Javea, the company has its own Claims Manager for Liberty Seguros who will help with claims as well as any problems with language; for example organising a grua.

Also at the Head Office in Javea is Mandy, the dedicated ASSSA Claims Administrator. She is there to help you with anything related to ASSSA and always goes the extra mile for all her ASSSA clients.

COMPETITIVELY PRICED Jennifer told RTN: “We offer an old fashioned service that expats are used to and which, let´s be honest, is a rarity these days.

All my staff offers honest sound advice.”

And it is this same advice that gets transferred into the articles which Jennifer regularly writes for RTN. “Because of our excellent service,” continued Jennifer, “we refuse

to get into a price war with other companies and fortunately a lot of clients know and understand that. But we are extremely competitively priced anyway, so you will get a good deal as well as the excellent service.”

SAFEGUARD Jennifer was asked to come to Orihuela Costa by customers that use her other local branches and so decided to open the Playa Flamenca office to facilitate those expats.

As well as insurance and financial services, Jennifer can offer where applicable a legal service for wills, NIE etc and she also has a regulated and authorised financial advisor that carries indemnity insurance and is able to offer advice on QROPS, investments, pension audits and domiciliary advice. Jennifer added: “His knowledge is vast and our advisor can help you safeguard all you finances and will provide his initial consultation free of charge.” For more information on the new office and all the services that Jennifer Cunningham provides, please visit www.jennifercunningham.net. The Playa Flamenca office can be contacted on 965 326 209.

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The Fast Track Hypnosis Diaries

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Alan Gilchrist The Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist

AT THIS time of the year millions of people take the opportunity to try for a better lifestyle for their holidays by seeking help to overcome the fear of flying, stop smoking, lose weight or motivation to help overcome some other problem.

This week again saw clients with different types of problems: There was a surgeon whose hand shook whenever someone was watching him. The shaky hand phobia is actually quite a common one with teachers and also for some reason bank officials. People who have this will resort to various tactics to avoid people noticing the problem.

Interestingly enough where teachers are concerned they are normally okay in the classroom but when it comes to the staff room that’s a different story, particularly when holding a cup of tea or coffee where they will hold a cup with two hands.

Other interesting cases this week were a client who has a phobia of noise. Basically they have locked on to certain noises, rather like a tap dripping, and it is controlling her life; so much so that everything revolves around the noise of anyone eating in front of her.

There is the client who is being bullied at work by a fellow colleague and needs more confidence to ‘stand up for herself’ in confrontational situations and to speak her mind.

Another is a teacher who has had a new baby and can’t sleep at night worrying if her baby is ok.

Then there is the client who is now addicted to the nicotine chewing gum who when he gave up cigarettes on his own resorted to this method, he simply substituted his tobacco addiction for the gum instead.

The procedure here is to put him off the cigarettes correctly and completely and without any symptom substitution i.e. the gum!

STOPPING SMOKING Every smoker knows that if they stop smoking they will save thousands of Euros over their lifetime as well

as adding years to their life. So, why do people continue to smoke even after all the warnings from their doctors and advertising campaigns?

With more than 25 years’ experience in dealing with people’s smoking issues I believe the answer to be the same in all kinds of addictions and unwanted habits...

FEAR: Fear that they will have to give up their ‘crutch’ or pleasure.

Fear that they won’t be able to enjoy life or deal with stress.

Fear that they will put on weight when giving up.

Fear that they will never be completely free of the craving.

It’s often said that human beings are creatures of habit. Even if we know that a habit is bad for us, such as smoking, and against all the good advice given, we still continue to do it anyway.

Cigarettes find their way into everyday life, becoming a part of so many activities. Habits are formed, creating associations to things like food and alcohol, or even driving a car - it seems to become a part of them.

Perhaps more importantly cigarettes become, for most people, part of a coping mechanism to try to deal with emotional pressures like stress or boredom. When a smoker becomes upset, he or she reaches for the cigarette to try to feel better.

Cigarette smoking is a habit and there may be specific occasions with which people associate smoking.

Some wake up in the morning and the first thing they do is reach for a cigarette while others use smoking to reduce stress - they say it relaxes them. The truth is the cigarette is a false friend that can eventually kill them!

Millions of people throughout the world have successfully stopped smoking using standard Hypnosis, and over the years I have helped many thousands of people to do so. However, by using his unique combination of Fast Track Hypnosis & Laser Therapy the success rate of quitting smoking is increased even more!

People start off with the best of intentions wanting to change something in their life, but usually they fail miserably after a few weeks with the expression “I just didn’t have the willpower to do it and keep going.”

This is where Fast Track Hypnosis and Laser Therapy can really help a person stick to their target by reinforcing their own will and determination to stop smoking or lose weight by maximizing the potentials of the mind to work for them, and to reach their personal goals. Fast Track Hypnosis and Laser Therapy offers two extremely effective, tried and tested methods which, when used on their own each have their own very high success rate.

However, by using a unique combination of Fast Track Hypnosis and Laser Therapy together, then the high success rate is improved even more, which I proved on two different consumer programmes against other methods. So why opt for one type of therapy whenever you can benefit from two very successful methods combined into one complete session - at no extra cost to the client!

Once again here is some feedback from clients (names changed to protect clients’ confidentiality).

“I saw Alan on Wed 3rd August 2011 to help me stop smoking - from that night I have not wanted or needed a cigarette - to the point where I am disgusted about smoking. I can’t believe I was a smoker. I am so glad I went to Alan. I can never ever see myself holding a cigarette again, which is something I thought I would never say after 18 years of smoking. Many, many thanks - Anne...”

“I first met Alan Gilchrist back in 2006. I was unsure if what I was spending my money on was going to be worth it. It’s now 2012 – the best money I ever spent!

I’m still smoke free six years later and now getting help with weight loss. Will keep you updated with my new task and hope I come out a winner again! Thank you Alan....Anne...”

Alan holds his Fast Track Hypnosis sessions in Cabo Roig, Guardarmar, and Benidorm and NEW in Los Alcazares. Alan is also the creator of the ‘Stop Smoking in under 30 minutes Fast Track System’.

For an appointment, brochure or a free of charge initial consultation on your particular problem, contact Alan Gilchrist on 659 229 408 or visit his websites www.alangilchrist.com www.thegastroband.com or www.hypnosiscostablanca.com www.thegastroband.com

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The sun shines on RTN´s Golf Club day

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THE SUN was shining throughout Tuesday’s RTN Golf Club Members Competition at El Plantio Golf Course in Alicante. by louise clarke Conditions were perfect for golf and accompanied by Golf Club sponsor, Lloyd Bank International, RTN had a great day meeting members and watching them tackle the challenging 18 hole course. RTN’s Golf Club has more than 2000 members and yet only a few of them take advantages of the member benefits that are on offer including those from sponsor Lloyds Bank International. Shirley Adams from Lloyds, told RTN: “Even if a member just goes in for an account review, they will get a free gift.” It is FREE to become a member of RTN’s Golf Club and all you have to do is register via the link on the RTN homepage www.roundtownnews.com or call in at your local Lloyds International branch and they will be able to sign you

up. Congratulations to all the winners; Alan Gifford, Natasha Woodhams, Barry Grinsell, Vic Smith and Lydia Freelove.

AMAZING Meanwhile, plans are afoot for a fantastic RTN Charity Golf Day on June 25th which will again take place at the stunning El Plantio Golf Course. The Pairs Competition is being sponsored

by Lloyds Bank International and is open to everyone. The day is being organised to help an amazing little girl from Finestrat who has spastic athetoid quadriplejic cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Kiera has been doing physiotherapy and occupational therapy weekly including, for the last two years, intensive therrasuit

Kiera

therapy. Her parents can see a marked improvement in her progress - both motor skills and cognitive and it is hoped that with extra therapies Keira will achieve her goal of standing and also hopefully walk one day. Unfortunately, these therapies are very expensive and that is where the Charity Golf Day comes in.

GOLF SOCIETIES

Vic, Alan, Nats, Shirley from Lloyds, Barry and Noel Eastwell

Kiera’s parents want her to do a session of HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) and a three week session of intensive therrasuit therapy. This will take place at the Innovative Children’s Therapy Unit in Florida and all the money raised from the charity event will go to this. The main prize is a weekend for two couples at the El Plantio Golf Resort within the grounds of the course and many more prizes will be announced during the coming weeks. To enter email the names of the entrants to golf@roundtownnews.com and it will cost just 54€ per player and include a buggy, a donation to Kiera’s charity, drinks and snacks. This will also be a great opportunity for golf societies to get together for one last time before the Spanish summer really kicks in! Kiera’s Mum, Debbie, told RTN: “We are so grateful to RTN and Lloyds Bank International for helping Keira. It really is a blessing, thank you so much!”

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All the fun of the Benidorm Palace Circus 11 - 17 may 2012

by jan gamm

SOME DESERVING kids in the Marina Baixa are to enjoy all the fun of the circus thanks to the Benidorm Palace Circus and the local Red Cross.

The Red Cross in Benidorm and the Palace Group, managers of the Benidorm Palace and Circus, have arranged for 85 people made up mostly of children, to enjoy a free Saturday matinee circus performance.

A FAMILY SHOW Nicholas Van Looy, the Red Cross coordinator in Benidorm, thanked the Benidorm Palace for this generous gesture, saying: “This activity seems one of the nicest we have done in recent days for children: allowing kids from some of the area’s poorest families to forget their troubles for a couple of hours and share a family show with their loved ones.

“We believe that in the current crisis the Red Cross must do more to ensure that people from all communities covered by Local Benidorm Assembly covers can enjoy available activities as much as possible and this is a great example of this line of work.”

Visit www.benidormpalace.com for more information on Benidorm Palace and the BeniA Big Top dorm Palace Circus. performance

Spain increasingly allergic to the ‘Western European lifestyle’ THE ALLERGY population in Spain is increasing each year according to the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC). The number of sufferers is steadily increasing by 2% each year and new data was released to coincide with the International Day of Immunology on Sunday 29th April. Dr. José María Olaguibel, president of the SEAIC, points to the ‘more sanitised’ Western European lifestyle as the main cause of increased allergies in Spanish society. He says: “Acute exposure to allergens, pollution and loss of contact with protective agents such as microorganisms, before very much in the style of traditional rural life, explains this increase.”

Fake priest disappears ÁNGEL ORELLANA, a man working at a priest in a Sevilla parish for seven years, has disappeared without trace after it emerged that he was never ordained as a priest and in fact presented false credentials to the parish in order to carry out a number of sacraments such as baptism, holy communion and marriage ceremonies. Orellano was popular within the parish and the community has spoken of his “human” qualities despite being a fake. A spokesman for the Archbishop of Sevilla has told EFE that Orellana has never been on the payroll and disappeared shortly before a formal investigation was opened. Further enquiries are now being made as to the validity of the sacraments conducted by the imposter priest.

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Generous donations to charity by louise clarke THE PRESIDENT of the Horizonte Petanca Club, Monica Bredenberg, recently wrote to the Orihuela Councillor Pedro Mancebo to thank him for the gifts that the Town Hall had kindly donated to the petanca club as prizes for their competition. The competition was a huge success with 140 competitors taking part from all over the area and the magnificent sum of €1,025 was raised as a result. Mrs Bredenberg has now proudly informed Councillor Mancebo that the Horizonte Petanca Club will be donating this to the childrens’ cancer fund ASPANION. CARITAS Meanwhile, another angel in disguise came in the form of Catrine who is the spokesperson for Club Activo Las Mimosas in Orihuela Costa. She wished to make a do-

nation to a local charity and after speaking to the club and establishing the nature of the donation Councillor Mancebo put them in contact with Caritas who do a lot of good work in Orihuela and Orihuela Costa. The club has been shopping together with Caritas for foodstuffs for needy families here on the coast and they also know that the club has donated items of clothing to the charity. The Councillor told RTN: “These are perfect examples of the generosity within our community. We have experienced so many acts of kindness over the last few months where our neighbours and residents are willing to pass on a little bit of their good fortune to those who are not so fortunate.” He concluded: “My team and I would like to say a big thank you to these two clubs and Orihuela Costa is really proving ‘together we can’.”

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Liking RTN’s Facebook page makes sense!

FOLLOWING LAST week’s article about RTN’s Facebook Terra Natura Prize Draw, RTN was delighted to see a significant increase in ‘likes’ on its Facebook page. So we would like to say a big “THANK YOU” to all those who ‘liked’ our page during the last week. This week’s winners of a pair of tickets to Terra Natura in Benidorm are Mandy Gladwin and Joyce Barrett and both have been contacted via Facebook to inform them of their win. Thanks for ‘liking’ RTN guys, your tickets will be in the post!

We still have 18 pairs of tickets to Terra Natura in Benidorm to give away so get ‘liking’ RTN’s Facebook page now! Each week for the next nine weeks we will pick out two lucky winners, so who knows, next week it could be you! To ‘like’ RTN’s page all you have to do is log into your own personal Facebook page and look up Round Town News in the search area and we will be right there. Click on ‘Like’ and just by doing that you will be entered into our free prize draw. It won’t cost you a cent to do it so why not give it a go? All the usual RTN Prize Draw Terms and Conditions apply.

Spain falls in the maternal rankings SPAIN HAS fallen four positions in the ‘Mummy Stakes’ – a list of the best countries in the world for mothers to give birth and raise their children. Spain is now 16th on the list led by Norway and Iceland. Niger is the lowest on the list according to the 13th Annual Report on the State of World Mothers produced by Save the Children. Spain is below France and Portugal. The report considers factors such as maternity leave, educational issues, political health and welfare for children. Eight of the top-ranking countries are in Europe, with the ten worst states located in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Doing the mall mile

11 - 17 MAY 2012

Watts In Britain By

Paul Watts

I HEARD a story on the radio yesterday that both made me smile and demonstrated the dangers of the paranoia that seems to be gripping our society. The programme was being broadcasting live from a shopping-mall and the talk was about how malls now affect our lives. Anyway, one item was on a strange behaviour in the mall.

It turned out to be, as Hugh Morrison (author of a book on shopping malls) said, “A heart warming story of strange behaviour in the mall.” Apparently, every day in 2011, an elderly Asian woman wearing a burqa visited a mall located on the outskirts of Glasgow at exactly 9am.

Morrison told: “She entered the south door near M&S and walked past the thirty-eight shops to her right. Then, reaching the top at TK Max, she turned around and walked down the other side back to where she’d started.” She then repeated her circuit at a quicker pace; and then again. She performed this loop some eight times before finally leaving the mall without buying a single thing. She returned at 6pm and did exactly the same thing.

The woman came every day for the next four months. She never entered a shop and never bought a single item – not even water.

Security staff became a little concerned. This was, after all, at the time when the Prevention of Terrorism Act had come into force.

What was this woman up to? Was she ‘casing’ the place or carrying out some sort of surveillance? At the time there were police reports that gangsters and criminal families were wearing burqas as a form of disguise; and in some cases using them to stash their shoplifted plunder.

Obviously, the security people needed

to handle this with great care. They didn’t want racist accusations levelled against them. Eventually, an Asian member of staff approached her. Can you guess what she was doing? Well, she was keeping fit. Yup, it was a form of keep-fit that the lady “had seen on the telly.”

She told the staff, “They do it in America and its called ‘mall-walking’.” She no longer felt safe on the streets of her local community and had occasionally suffered taunts for the clothes she was wearing. So, she hopped in the car and drove the two miles to the mall to do her exercise. At some point she lifted her skirts to reveal her Nike air trainers!

And as Morrison revealed in the United States geriatrics gather at shopping-malls to go ‘speed walking’. They form mall-walking societies and according to Morrison, unlike our Glasgow mall walker, they are a complete menace. He reported, “The malls find them to be a great problem.” He added, “Sometimes they knock people over; they obstruct shoppers and their cars fill the best spots in the car park. And, they never buy a damned thing!”

So next time you’re in La Marina, in the mall on the outskirts of Benidorm and see a gaggle of geriatrics heading your way ‘mallwalking’ at speed - give ’em a wide berth.

Watts in Britain, walking around the mall…

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Thanks for all the help

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by louise clarke

ORIHUELA’S COUNCILLOR for Tourism and Beaches, Pedro Mancebo, along with the Coordinator for International Residents, Denise Wesserling, met with representatives of the Cabo Roig Business Association at the Orihuela Costa Town Hall in Playa Flamenca. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent St Patrick’s Day event, which took place in Cabo Roig on March 17th. The President of the Association, Brendon Gormley, told RTN: “We also wanted to personally thank the Mayor and the Councillor for the magnificent and successful organisation of the events which were held on St. Patrick’s Day.” Jim O’Shea, a member of the association, added: “The parade would not have been so success-

ful had it not been for the great support offered by the Orihuela Town Hall and it was a fantastic day for everyone who attended.”

TOURIST DESTINATION As a token of their gratitude for all the help that was offered to them on the part of Pedro and Denise, the members of the association gave Pedro a Waterford Crystal vase which is now sitting in pride of place in the Councillor’s office in the Playa Flamenca Town Hall.

This St Patrick’s Day celebration was the first time that Orihuela Costa has been recognised as a tourist destination and not just as a place of construction and home sales. This is also the first time in eight years that the Cabo Roig

New safety procedures

COSTA CRUISES has introduced a number of new safety measures following the Concordia disaster on 13th January which resulted in the deaths of 32 passengers. At the launch of its newest vessel, the US$665-million Costa Fascinosa, the company announced the implementation of seven new procedures. All guests will undertake emergency training before the ship leaves port, and a real-time route monitoring system has been introduced. More crew members are to be permitted to issue orders and the ship’s navigational plan will be shared with staff during a pre-departure briefing. New regulations have been announced by the European Cruise Council (ECC) and the US-based Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), restricting visits to the bridge and requiring ships to carry more lifejackets. Costa’s Chief Executive Pier Luigi Foschi says the company is “prospering” despite the Concordia disaster.

Members of the Association with Pedro and Denise

Business Association has been supported and recognised by the Orihuela Town Hall. Jim commented: “Our success could be taken as an example for other areas of Orihuela Costa.”

SOUL Chris Perkins, a business owner in Orihuela Costa and a fellow member of the Association confirmed: “Without the help and support of the Town Hall, the parade would not be as participatory as it was and this year’s event has certainly laid the foundation for

future years.” Mr Perkins also asked that all local businesses and residents contribute to, participate and engage in all activities organised to promote Orihuela Costa. Meanwhile, the Councillor added: “Tourism is the soul of Orihuela Costa and a future engine for development. We need to be recognised internationally and we can get that by offering quality products and services.” The Councillor added that next year St Patrick’s Day will be celebrated throughout Orihuela Costa, not just in Cabo Roig.

Search for a catwalk star

MODELS ARE needed to represent the UK at this summer’s glittering Costa Blanca Fashion Show in Benidorm.

The successful female and male will be entered in the prestigious Best International Model 2012 contest on 28th July - with the chance of winning 2,000€ and a year-long contract with a Gibraltar-based model agency.The fashion week and the competition are organised by Sukier Model international.

RTN has joined in the hunt for new faces and the pair chosen to be the UK’s entry in the July contest will auditioned in Benidorm on 14th June. Anyone aged between 15 and 26 and taller than the 170cm can enter the fun. And candidates need not be resident in Spain Applicants must send two photographs – one of their face and the second a full body picture in swimwear - to RTN at model@roundtownnews.com Finalists will audition on the catwalk in Benidorm, 14th June.

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Success for new coastal nursery open day

by LOUISE CLARKE THE COUNCILLOR for Education in Orihuela, Rosa Martinez, hosted an official open day at the new coastal nursery in Playa Flamenca. The new Las Piscinas Nursery School was opened so that coastal residents could view the facilities.

RTN was also at the event and met up with the Councillor for a full tour. The nursery school is bright and clean and has all the facilities that you would expect for a facility that will be looking after children aged from 0 to three years of age, including cots, small camp beds and a safe play area outside.

There are a total of 82 places available at the nursery for the 2012/2013 school year; 16 places for 0-1 years, 26 places for 1-2 years and 40 places for 2-3 years and this excellent new facility will be open from 7am until 7pm and will include a breakfast club, comedor (or lunch) service and an evening club.

Hey baby! A fire fighter turns midwife

FIRE FIGHTER Felix Jimenez hung up his hose six years ago to focus on helping pregnant women during childbirth. 32-year-old Felix has now qualified as a midwife, fighting emergencies in an entirely different way, now working in a small hospital with a specialist maternity unit. Felix loves his work and is enthusiastically taking on the challenge of succeeding in a predominantly female working environment.

The end of ‘House’

CULT HOSPITAL drama ‘House’, starring British Hugh Laurie, is to finale in Spain on 12th June, broadcast simultaneously with the last episode in the US: the Spanish version at 6.30am will be dubbed in Castilian. House has enjoyed an enthusiastic reception in Spain, recently named the world’s most popular series with 81.8 million viewers in 66 countries, according to the 2012 Guinness Book of Records. House won four Emmys for Fox, including one for its creator and executive producer David Shore, 25 nominations for best drama series actor, and is nominated for two Golden Globes and two Screen Actors Guild awards.

Prices for the nursery start at 100€ per month per child and it expected that the new educational facility will be open in time for the new school year in September.

Rosa told RTN: “Many parents have already registered their interest at the Town Hall in Orihuela Costa and after they have seen the facility, they have confirmed their interest in a place by visiting the Town Hall and filling in the relevant forms.”

It is not too late to make an official registration and a member of staff from the Education Department will be in the Orihuela Costa Town Hall to complete the registration documenta- The safe outdoor tion between 9am and 12pm today, Friday 11th play May and next Monday 14th May and Wednesday area 16th May. outside the For further information call 966 760 000 ext. 34 nursery or email dwesserling@orihuela.es.

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Adios cheap airlines By

Chris Marshall Expat blogger www.almerimarlife.com

LOTS OF debate online regards the recent announcements

by Monarch and BMI, and the on-going strike threats by Iberia. Well I say debate: what I have seen is more a one way torrent of abuse directed at the airlines for having the audacity to cut loss-making routes to Spain, and elsewhere, by a whole range of people.

Primarily, it should be said, my perception is that the ones shouting the loudest are the rental property owners who are struggling to get people to rent their apartments which some may say is slightly ironic given that the cost of renting a property in Spain remains higher than in many countries as second property owners who can’t sell or visit their properties join the investment property owners in trying to earn some rental income.

It appears that many have gone down the route of maintaining or even increasing their prices as they try to make as much as they can from the few that are coming out.

Just behind the rental property owners in the vocal stakes are the ‘British’ bar and restaurant owners who are being hit with a double whammy: fewer expat residents with less money, and fewer tourists, with those that do come over looking more towards self-catering or all inclusive. One voice noticeably absent from the debate appears to the tourist, but that isn’t a huge surprise as those wanting a cheap holiday will go anywhere that is – well - cheap!

So what for the future? BMI have gone belly up, stopping a number of routes now, and all by September. Monarch have stepped up to the plate and announced more flights out of Birmingham, and a new base at East Midlands, and Ryanair are looking to expand operations out of Dublin and the East Midlands.

But can the budget airline model continue to work, and indeed should it? One rational for the introduction of the budget flights all those years ago was to encourage peo-

ple to fly to different places by making it cheaper, and to reward those that flew frequently with more options for weekend breaks. There is still merit in this model: if you are prepared to check out the cheapest flights and book them regardless of destination.

For those wanting regular, scheduled, flights to the same destination though I suspect the days of budget flights are fast fading, and I can’t say I blame the airlines.

The ‘budget model’ wasn’t developed for the once or twice a year ‘regular’ flier. With more and more people flying to their own properties, or properties of friends, being collected at airports by family and friends, or the many expats offering unregistered airport transports and taking their own food on board the opportunities for airlines to generate secondary revenues are fast diminishing. Less people taking fewer flights and spending less when they do…Sounds attractive doesn’t it? ... Not!

Chris is a freelance writer who writes a monthly column for the Telegraph Expat as well as a weekly column for the RTN. He lives in Almerimar with his wife Sands, five cats, two Harley-Davidsons and more often than not a bottle of red wine. He runs the successful expat blog www.almerimarlife.com, and his wife runs the cat re-homing and transport project www.alstrays.com. Chris’s columns are sponsored by www.spain-holiday.com and www.campaya.co.uk on the Telegraph Expat site and by www.blitzcleaning.es here on RTN. You can hear Chris every Friday discussing his views, thought and experiences of life in Spain on www.italkfm.com.

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Divorce and separation in Spain when a property is involved by

Carlos Baos

of White & Baos Abogados English & Spanish Solicitors

THIS WEEK we would like to tell you, with our client´s permission (his name has been changed) about a Court Order Decree from Court No. 5 of First Instance in Denia for our client whom for the purposes of this article we shall call ‘Mr B’.

In this Court Order His Honour the Judge confirms the claim that Mr B made (through our firm) and requires Mr B´s ex-wife to return to our client half of the monies withdrawn from a joint bank account used to purchase a property under her sole name.

The Court Order also acknowledges that the ´marriage regime´ applicable was the ´separate property regime´ where each spouse owns the assets purchased under his or her sole name during the marriage.

Having proved that the ex-wife purchased the property during the marriage (i.e. before being divorced under her

sole name) with monies from a joint bank account (the ex-wife was unable to prove that the monies in the account came exclusively from her), the Judge ruled that this was the married couple’s ´money in common´ and that the ex-wife purchased the property under her sole name with this ‘joint’ money. He ruled that she must now give back to her former husband half of the amount used for the purchase, with the amount to be returned to him re-calculated and updated to the date when the Decree was issued.

This case ably demonstrates that occasionally the legal and formal owners of a property or those who appear on the Purchase Title Deed as owners, are not always the same as the person(s) who actual paid for the property.

Indeed, it is quite common for British (English) couples to think that, as per their national law, it does not really matter if the property is registered under one or both names.

But it must not be forgotten, that to prove English Law in front of the Spanish Courts is not easy, and most Spanish Courts will interpret that under the English Law a property purchased by one of the spouses during the marriage belongs privately and solely to him or her.

Therefore it is very important, in order to avoid future problems, that when a married couple, partners, or business partners, etc decide to purchase a property in Spain, the

Purchase Title Deed clearly states who is really making the purchase and therefore who should be considered as the real owner and in what percentage, to avoid future complications.

If it is too late now and for whatever reasons you have already paid for the purchase of a property, but your name does not appear on the Purchase Title Deed and the Land Registry, or perhaps it does not appear in the correct proportion or maybe it is only registered under your spouse’s, partner’s name, then it is very important to legally protect your interest.

This can be done by proving that the money or part of the money was contributed by you making the appropriate relevant changes (when needed) to the Title Deed, in order to reflect the real situation, or obtain acknowledgement of your rights from the formal property owner etc.

If you or someone you know is in this situation please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be pleased provide the relevant advice.

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

We kindly invite you to visit and comment about this article in our blog at http://www.white-baos.com/blog/ and facebook (White-Baos-Abogados-Solicitors) your comments in this respect will be greatly appreciated.

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) © White & Baos Abogados 2012 - All rights reserved. C/Diana 19, 2º-D, 03700 Dénia (located 1 minute away from the La Via underground car park). Tel: 966 426 185. Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com. This article is available in English and Spanish at www.white-baos.com. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. Visit our blog at http://www.white-baos.com/blog/ and Facebook (White-Baos-Abogados-Solicitors)

Hands off our Jaffa Cakes MCVITIE’S IN UK is making preparations to fight off chain supermarket competitors manufacturing their ‘own brand’ Jaffa Cakes, imitations of the delicious jam-filled slightly crunchy cakes produced at a rate of 2,000 per minute at McVitie’s in Stockport.

McVitie’s went to considerable expense in the nineties to defend their right to Jaffa Cakes’ status as ‘cakes’ not ‘biscuits’ in order to be exempt from full VAT; a case they won when their QC pointed out that “cakes harden when stale, whereas biscuits go soft.”

However, McVitie’s failed to register Jaffa Cakes as a trademark and now the competition is hot all over Europe to produce a cheaper version (the real thing markets at £2.19 per pack compared to 89p from supermarkets’ own brand versions).

Nowadays it is difficult to find an original Jaffa Cake as supermarkets retail their own brands but McVitie’s say they are “determined to continue our1.19bn annual production” despite overwhelming competition.

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Banks are constantly engaged in arbitrage situations, racking up huge profits for themselves in the process.

In Sporting Arbitrages case the ‘commodities’ are horses or football teams with the biggest market on the internet – the betting industry.

But they do not gamble with your money: SportingArbitrage predominantly employs Betfair, a trading platform with a £450 million weekly turnover, engineering tiny margins with no risk.

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The traders deal in mathematical certainties: it is the equivalent of buying rubber, cocoa beans or any other commodity but with a predetermined profit.

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Presentations can be arranged in your own home, at our offices or at a venue to suit.

HOMES AND GARDENS AND NATIONAL BOWLS Sporting Arbitrage is sponsoring the Petcana Charity Matches for EMAUS at The Homes and Gardens, Outdoor Living Event to be held at San Miguel Castle, (Castillo de Conesa), on 22nd and 23rd May - come along and meet us with Steve Claridge, respected BBC TV pundit.

They are also sponsoring the Spanish National Lawn Bowls Championships, to be held at various clubs from 12th May until 27th May. Consultants will be in available at selected clubs throughout the Tournament.

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Pensioner? Fixed Income?

A LARGE percentage of the ex-pat community are retired and dependent on pensions or interest payments from life savings.

When your income remains the same but the cost of living continually increases you have to adapt your lifestyle to suit your pocket. This is why many of us have an eye for a bargain. We simply love the ‘buy one get one free’ offers - anything that gives greater value for our money.

But how long can we continue to trim the fat before there is simply nothing left on the bone? We can’t cut everything out; there are some things that cannot be classified as luxury items such as petrol, gas, electricity, food and water.

Sadly, most of these items historically only ever go up in price – take electricity. We can expect to see massive increases in our bills. Why? Believe it or not, the government have kept elec-

tricity prices artificially low over the past few years resulting in a €1 billion tax deficit. Under pressure to reduce this deficit, we can expect to see substantial increases in our bills.

Can we do anything to stop it? No. But we can slow it down. By switching to a ‘free market’ provider we would be moving in the right direction: by switching again at a later date, to a provider that offers a fixed, or partial fixed rate is likely to make a noticeable difference.

There are over 100 electricity companies operating in Spain, many of which would offer a better rate than you currently pay. Iberswitch is Spain’s largest USC (Utility Switching Company) and will handle everything for you.

We recommend giving them a call to see how they can help you: 96 626 5089.

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Spanish tax Q&A by

Philip Ogden

Senior Spanish Consultant

Do I need a Spanish Will?

GOOD AFTERNOON. I have read with interest an article about inheritance tax and restrictions on access to bank accounts in Spain following the death of a partner, which was passed to me by my accountant. I have a partner and two dependants who may suffer as a result of the above. I am concerned regarding what happens when I die. I have been advised that it is best to have a Spanish Will is this correct? Also what will happen to my bank account in Spain? You also mention that IHT rules in Spain are changing and are different from region to region.

Philip Ogden replies: As you do not specify I assume that you are tax resident in the UK and, as such, it makes no difference in which region your property lies. All non residents of Spain are taxed identically from Madrid. Furthermore, the important fact is where the beneficiaries are tax resident not the owners.

To address your points, inheritance tax in Spain is calculated according to 3 main criteria: The size of the legacy received by the beneficiary The relationship between the beneficiary and the deceased The pre-existing wealth of the beneficiary in Spain The existence of a Spanish Will offers no protection

against Spanish Inheritance Tax (ISD): it merely serves to lock your beneficiaries into Spanish probate and taxation. In addition the Spanish Will has been notarised and made the subject of public information and permanent record in Madrid.

A bank account in Spain becomes an immovable asset and frozen upon the death of any account holder and becomes the subject of probate and taxation in Spain before it can be accessed by a beneficiary, this includes joint bank accounts.

From your question it would appear that you are not married to your co-owner and therefore the survivor would inherit with no tax free allowance and suffer double the normal rate of taxation. A similar fate would apply to the two dependants if they inherit from someone who is not their biological or adoptive parent.

My partner has left a Spanish property with no will Dear Sirs, I currently own property in Spain jointly with a partner; the property is on a mortgage.

My partner recently passed away and there is no will, UK or otherwise. I have not notified anyone in Spain about his death as yet as I have heard stories about bank accounts being frozen. My partner and I were both born in the UK and lived latterly in Spain. Any advice gratefully received.

Phil replies: I am sorry to hear of your sad loss and regrettably I have bad news for you.

The whole estate will be subject to intestacy laws of the UK as this was your partner’s domicile of origin. As you were not married you have no legal right under the laws of intestacy in either country. However by claiming under the Inheritance (provision for family and dependants) act 1975 you can make a claim as a dependant.

If you are successful in your claim in the UK then the estate must be subject to probate and inheritance tax paid in Spain on your partners half of the property.

As you were not married to one another you will unfortunately receive no tax free allowance and pay double the normal rate of tax.

Correctly speaking any Spanish bank accounts that your partner was named on should be frozen and that wealth should be probated and taxed in Spain.

You have 6 months from the death to conclude the process before fines and potential embargoes accrue and come into force.

There is some good news however; you will only inherit your partner’s share of the property net of his half of the mortgage and therefore with expert guidance the tax could be kept to an absolute minimum.

Send in your questions today for a swift and comprehensive reply from our UK consultants – info@wincham.com

Contact Wincham today for a FREE Spanish Tax Illustration which demonstrates an effective solution to these problems www.winchamiht.com UK Tel: +44 (0)1260 299 700 | Spain Tel: +34 965 830 991 Email: iht.info@wincham.com | Web: www.winchamiht.com

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Time for an exchange by

Kevin Wright

Account Manager, Moneycorp

So how do you know when is the best time to exchange currency at the rate you want?

Because of the turmoil in the financial market and the extreme volatility of currency it is very difficult to judge when to trade and if you use a bank, making sure you get the rate you want.

Looking at the sterling v euro exchange rate for the past twelve months is interesting for two reasons. Firstly, over the 12 month period sterling has continually gained in strength. May 2011 saw the low point at a rate of 1.1221 and ran up to October 2011 peaking at just over 1.16.

However, from October 2011 to date there has been a steady climb into the 1.20’s, peaking last Monday at just over 1.24 - which is great news for euro buyers.

This leads on to the second interesting point and that is fluctuation. Whilst there has been a steady climb in the rate that climb has shown constant ‘mini’ peaks and troughs. Only last week there was nearly a 1.5c difference over a two day period.

Tracking the rate yourself is time consuming and unless you monitor throughout the time the market is open often fruitless. You then have to ensure that if you see the rate you want your bank is (a) open and (b) able to give you that rate. This is a key reason why more and more clients are turning to a currency specialist the like of ourselves who are able to offer a range of services allowing you to gain the rate you require without the associated hassle. For example, some of the tools used to benefit you include: Spot contracts - Buy or sell a currency for immediate delivery. Spot contracts are suitable if you want to receive your currency quickly and efficiently while achieving the best rate available.

The fluctuating exchange rate over the last 12 months

Forward contracts - Fix an exchange rate at which you buy or sell currency for delivery at a later date (up to two years). Forward contracts protect against adverse currency movements and can be used to lock into favourable exchange rates and also ensure accurate budgeting.

Stop-loss orders - Set a minimum level at which you buy or sell your currency. Your order will be fulfilled automatically if this rate is reached, effectively guaranteeing a minimum rate at which your currency will be exchanged.

Limit orders - Set a higher target exchange rate at which, if this rate is achieved, you buy or sell your currency. If you run a limit order in parallel with a stop-loss order, the exchange rate at which you trade is guaranteed within a given range, giving you the advantage of predictability.

As currency markets are always on the move, your order is monitored constantly. You will be kept informed and make sure that levels are amended in response to current market conditions. The flexible nature of market orders, coupled with the expertise, market knowledge and dedication of specialist Dealers, will ensure that your foreign exchange needs are managed proactively, 24-hours a day.

The process is simple and arranged over the telephone.

Also, because currency companies deal with ‘live’ rates, the rate you agree is the rate you achieve if hit. In our experience, if a client is realistic in terms of the rates they are looking for there is a strong chance they can be achieved – we just do the work for you!!

For further information on the range of services discussed and guidance when selling your Spanish property please see www.moneycorp.com/ roundtownnews or call 0034 902 887243.

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Suzanne O’Connell Customer Care at Ábaco

The NIE – making their mind up WHEN WE say that something is the law, we usually expect it to be clear what we can and can’t do. However, most laws are open to interpretation in one way or another. That’s why we have case law examples to help illustrate what a law actually means in practice. Part of the problem is that language can be difficult to pin down. For example, when we say something must be ‘reasonable’, how one person sees ‘reasonable’ can be very different to the next.

How about this though for frustrating differences in interpretation?

The NIE. You can’t live without this in Spain. Your foreigner’s identification number (número de identidad de extranjero) is the key to everything from buying your home to collecting your mail.

The process of getting one can be confusing at the best of times and most of us have had a tussle trying to obtain one, even when we live close to the police station who issue them.

So, how much more difficult is it when you live miles, or even countries, away. Take as an example the non-resident wanting to make a quick house purchase from the UK or left Spanish property in a relative’s will: they need an NIE as quickly as possible and preferably without having to travel to Spain.

Until 2011 it was perfectly possible to obtain a power of attorney in your home country which enabled someone in Spain to act on

your behalf and obtain the NIE for you. You didn’t have to travel.

However, in April 2011 a new regulation stipulated that an applicant had to appear at their local Spanish police station.

The difficulties in enforcing this led officials to interpret the regulation ‘loosely’ and they continued to allow applications for NIE to be presented through third party with power of attorney.

As officials became aware that this was happening a further communication was sent out in December 2011.

This pointed out that the loose interpretation was not acceptable and that in future ‘personally’ meant just that - in person. This tougher interpretation was not received with open arms. With builders, estate agents and property owners desperate to sell and policemen wincing at the additional and unnecessary paper work, another U-turn looked likely.

In April 2012 the Spanish interior minister sent out yet another communication, this time reversing the advice. The latest is that you can, once again, either apply in person or through a third party via a power of attorney. Good news for inheritors and non-resident prospective property purchasers who can conduct their business in Spain without having to book a flight.

If you’d like help applying for your NIE or with any other aspect of Spanish documentation, you can contact Ábaco on (00 34) 96 670 3748.

Please contact us for free advice on tax and legal matters by calling our helpline 96 670 3748 or visiting our website www.abacoconnect.com

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Rajoy’s expensive consultancy staff CONGRESS HAS demanded an explanation from Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy after it emerged that he now has 82 direct advisors - 27 more than his predecessor Zapatero despite election promises to trim down the payroll. In August 2011 the PP General Secretary Maria Dolores de Cospedal indicated that Zapatero had more than 500 consultants at a cost of €550 million: this data turned out to be misleading as 60% of those listed were civil servants.

There are now 27% fewer casual staff and 48% fewer consultants. However, the number of consultants reporting directly to the president has increased: it has gone from Zapatero’s 56 to Rajoy’s 82, representing a 46% increase.

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This is Spain Exhibitions A day out for all the family with singing, dancing, eating and drinking! - 19th -20th May at Hotel El Diamante Beach, Calpe - 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday, 5pm Sunday.

REASONS TO VISIT • Diverse range of new products, such as X5 Steam Mop, barbecues, garden products and new gadgets at prices to beat the crisis!

• Swimming pool construction and accessories • Marina Alta Business Club and WIBC (local business groups), Costa Blanca estate agent and language school • Glass kitchen work tops and splash backs: water filters • Insulation, toldos, conservatories and paving • Automated gate systems, telecom services and panoramic pictures • Airless Paint spraying and damp proofing • Health care including prescription glasses, free blood pressure and posture checks • Magnetic jewellery, accessories, handmade jewellery and craft • Furniture, candles, Moroccan soft furnishings and ornaments • Insurance, tax and financial services • Many local and international charities • Programme of entertainment; see website • Snack/ drink available for 3.75 euros; Buffet in the restaurant for 12 euros • 1 euro entry includes free raffle ticket A ‘two for the price of one offer’ to use the hotel spa and voucher will be presented to all visitors to the exhibition.

Between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday there will be entertainment in the bar area with DJ Peter Johnson and Carol Levey and some of the Harlequins singers.

The exhibition last year

On Sunday at 12.30pm and each hour until 3.30pm there will be performances by the amazing Urban Logic young male break dancers, seen recently at Benidorm Palace.

Bring your old mobile phones and PCN to the exhibition reception area; these will be passed to Paul Cunningham Nurses to

raise funds. Something for everyone to enjoy - not to be missed with plenty of special offers!

For more information, call Christine Roche on 699 549 261 or 96 563 2835 or email her at info@exhibitions-spain.com Also, see the website at www.exhibitions-spain.com for regular updates.

19th May 10am-6pm & 20th May 10am-5pm at the Hotel El Diamante Beach, Calpe

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Making the best use of your apartment terraces and balconies by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors

TWO YEARS ago we published our book Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style dedicated to the millions of people living full or part time in apartments in Spain and other Mediterranean climate situations. It was stimulated by the fact that much of Spain’s once green and productive Mediterranean coastline is now an ever increasing concrete jungle often not just along the coastline but encroaching many kilometres inland.

The contents of the book demonstrate through the many photographs and creative ideas that there are ways, mostly easy to implement, to transform under-utilised balcony and terrace space into comfortable visually appealing healthy and productive outdoor living spaces which look attractive not just to the owner but also neighbours and passers-by. Whenever we pass a block of flats we look up to see how many more owners since last time we passed by have started to do that. Progress is slow in many cases but occasionally we see a block where the neighbours have got together to establish a place in the sun that is worth coming to Spain for. If you want

to know more come to the forthcoming Homes Gardens and Outdoor Living Show.

THE HOMES GARDENS AND OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW Apartment gardening will be the topic of one of our daily talks at the Homes Gardens and Outdoor Living Show to be held at the San Miguel de Salinas Castle, just south of Torrevieja, on Tuesday/Wednesday 22nd /23rd May. Look out for us on the Gardening Corner Stand.

We will be there all day on both days to share our combined 130 years of practical gardening

experience, 50 of those years being importantly in Spain, gardening on both the coastal plain and inland valleys. Whether you have a small or large property we will be there to share ideas and solve any problems you have. In addition to autographed copies of the four books illustrated we will have copies of Living Well from Our Mediterranean Garden. Hope to meet a good number of RTN readers there.

By the way if you don’t live convenient to San Miguel de Salinas you will find a complete list of our spring talks on an April posting to our website www.gardeninginspain.com.

Clodagh and Dick Handscombes books can be obtained from bookshops or by mail order from info@santanabooks. com or 952-48-58-38, www.gardeninginspain.com or Amazon. In the UK the books can be ordered through bookshops or for some more conveniently by a freephone call to 0845-260-4505 which is the The Royal Horticultural Society Bookshop at Wisley Gardens in Surrey. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardeninginspain.com

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THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Just a reminder that there is still time to sow vegetable seeds and plant plantlets for Spring and summer crops. Just the space of an A4 sheet of paper is all that is required to make a valuable healthy start. With just one three square metre of terrace space up to a dozen vegetables can be squeezed in and obviously a raised bed or veggie plot in the garden enables even more to be grown.

We will have fotos at the Homes Gardens and Outdoor Living Show to illustrate what is possible. Naturally they are in the ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ and ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’ books.

By the way Chiltern Seeds have promised to send us some free seeds to give away with our books at the show.

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Yorkshire Linen gets the look TELEVISION’S OBSESSION with makeover programmes has the Yorkshire Linen teams smiling as they help people make changes to their homes.

By Jack Troughton Successful stores at Javea and Altea are packed with colourful quality soft furnishings at competitive prices to help customers put ideas they glean from the little screen into practice.

And staff at the two shops constantly make changes to displays to show how the feeling of a room can be transformed with a few simple touches.

Yorkshire Linen in Javea has been open for seven years while the Altea store has just celebrated its first birthday, but at both clients will enjoy friendly helpful service with staff on hand to answer any questions and, importantly, to explain the vast range of products.

Soft furnishings are the core business – from sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers to towels, cushions and curtains – but Yorkshire Linen also stocks a variety of small household goodies – and browsers are welcome as new goods are arriving in the shops all the time and reflect the changing seasons.

CHOICE The idea is to give people choice and to help them make the right decision to give value for money and insure customers are happy with their purchases.

Yorkshire Linen is also happy to allow customers to appreciate the feel of material – swatches of cloth line the shelves, while staff will open packets for clients.

And the management team is very aware of its

two markets, people buying for their own homes and for holiday homes and rentals.

Buying for the rental market is competitive, and price and quality is important and the shop floor team is ready with advice that the cheapest options may not be durable and to help people choose a range of goods that will meet their expectations – a balance of price and quality.

It also allows owners to match up the soft furnishings throughout a rental property, because despite the crisis customers are becoming more demanding, while a growth market is selling to the professional trade for hotels and guest houses.

QUALITY However, there is also a ‘top end’ range of goods with very high quality Egyptian cotton for those who want the very best in their homes. The Spanish have recently discovered Yorkshire Linen and so a range of furnishings ‘made in Spain’ is stocked, making certain the pillows and quilts are the correct size for their homes.

British expats feel comfortable with the name Yorkshire Linen while Dutch, German, Scandinavian and, increasingly, Russian customers are shopping at the two stores.

Both Yorkshire Linen stores are open weekdays from 10am to 7pm and Saturdays until 6pm.

The Javea shop is found on Carretera Cabo la Nao, near the Arenal, while the Altea store is just off the N332 next to the Mercadona Supermarket.

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By Louise Clarke LAST SUNDAY’S Bay Radio ‘Be Nice Day’, involved more than 25 different walking events up and down four different provinces. The five kilometre walks were organised in Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, and Almeria to raise funds to help local charities and thousands of people participated in the event.

From the town of Barx, Valencia in the north to Mojacar, Almeria in the south, dozens of charities benefited from the event and there was a live on air start on Bay Radio with popular DJs Bob and Noelle bringing the whole day together.

The radio station certainly put the fun back in fundraising and many of the charities followed the walks with a day of fun events and music.

of the local mayors also attended the events as they had given their full support. In Rojales, the Mayor Antonio Perez and two of his Councillors were there to see the start of the walk, which was in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses. Over in La Marina, the Councillor for Urbanisations, Jeff Wiszniewski, handed out water to the walkers as they made their way along the route and Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Paulino Herrero, took park in the walk alongside his wife.

The beneficiaries for the La Marina walk, which set off from the Impact Charity shop, included the EMAUS children’s charity, Finca Lucendum and PAWS animal charity and other walks were in aid of cancer charities, Help organisations, disabled children and Alzheimer sufferers as well as the local needy through Caritas.

SUPPORT Many of the walkers turned up in fancy dress and several

SUCCESS Bay Radio Charity Coordinator Magpie Latham told RTN:

“We are delighted at the success of the very first Be Nice Day and we will definitely make it an annual event.”

Bay Radio’s Director, Andy Stammers and Sales Director, Graham Barber both made their way down south from their base in Javea to meet some of the walkers and organisers of the La Marina and Rojales events and were delighted with the amount of people who took part in the event.

Andy said: “We are so happy that this event will bring much needed financial benefit to not only the local charities but also to Caritas which is doing so much for the needy in our area.”

The walk was such a success for PCN that they have decided to hold another one in Rojales on Sunday 27th May at 5pm. The five kilometre route will go along the riverbank and back. It has been approved by the Rojales Town Hall and will include FREE Paella provided by Tu Cantina when the walkers return and music afterwards!

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Life spanish

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

Blogs about Spanish A NEW MEANING TO “POLLO” No I haven’t reneged on my vegetarianism – I’ve just found, or perhaps just noticed, a new meaning of the word “pollo”. Sorry about this, but it means a lump of spittle. I only mention this because it was used the other day in the same context in which we would say in English ”I’ve got a frog in my throat” – “tengo un pollo”. According to my dictionary, this use of “pollo” is vulgar, but I heard it on Spanish national radio!

FAVOURITE WORDS IN SPANISH It’s nice to learn some fun words occasionally, and I rather enjoy teaching students the expression “ni fu ni fa”. You probably won’t find it in a dictionary, but it means something like “neither here nor there”.

When I teach it, I tell students that it’ll make Spanish people smile, just because they don’t expect to hear it from a foreigner. I have a student who speaks only basic Spanish but is a tremendous extrovert and likes trying out everything he learns. I saw him the other day for the first time in a few months and he made a point of thanking me for teaching him “ni fu ni fa”. He said that every time he uses it people roll around laughing. Apparently the other day a waiter asked him if he’d enjoyed his meal. He smiled and said “Ni fu ni fa”, at which the waiter nearly dropped his plates on the floor.

MEMORY LOSS AND LANGUAGE Reading an article today about bilingualism and Alzheimers reminded me (ha) of the study produced recently by a Canadian psychologist about the benefits of bilingualism, which include delaying the onset of Alzheimers. She defines bilingualism as “the habitual use of two languages” as a deterring factor in mental ageing, which puts it within reach for those of us who were not lucky enough to be bilingual from an early age. Often the mere recognition of conceptual and structural differences between the two languages is beneficial.

Most older learners will not become “fluent”, but they can expand

their horizons and improve their quality of life just by learning and using some basic phrases in another language.

WHERE THERE’S LIFE ...

“Mientras haya vida, hay esperanza” Where there’s life (or more literally “Whilst there’s life) there’s hope”. This is one of those phrases which stands on its own without a lot of comment, and whilst I am not a great one for all those self-affirmation e-mails, this is a great truth about the value of life itself. José Luis Sampedro says that life is about: “Hacerse lo que uno es” (Becoming what one is). Curiously, he explains this by saying that as we go through life we discover who we are not, and that process guides us into being who we are.

DOES CLASS ACCENT EXIST IN SPANISH? I recently read an interesting sentence, talking about English speech: “Accent is the con-man’s first resource”.

For various historical reasons “accent” has become facet of the English language with identifies people according to their class and education as well as the region they come from.

This is not the case in Spain. There is of course more or less educated speech, meaning variations in grammar or a range of vocabulary, but apart from that, there is no such thing as “class accent”. People of all walks of life and levels of society speak with regional accents without fear of being “labelled” in any other way than being from a certain place. This means there is no need to “put on” accents either, an activity also typical of English speakers.

Finally, those of you who live north of Alicante might be interested to know that I will have a stand at the This is Spain exhibition on 19th and 20th May at Hotel El Diamante Beach, Calpe where I will be selling my book “Sid’s Adventures in Spain” and my other teaching products, and where you find out more about my Intensive courses in Orba in June, or just pop along and say hello!

This article is made up of items that have been appearing over recent months in my blog http://janecronin.wordpress.com which you can also get to via the homepage of my website. They come under various categories such as “false friends” “favourite sayings” “Spanish society” and so on. I hope you enjoy them.

The Twit Of The Week Mollie King@MollieTheSats : Really DO need to learn the alphabet phonetically! Don’t think ‘F’ for Fred Flintstone is quite the correct term when talking to the bank!!

The Rants Of The Week DERRY LUCA MENSAH @DerryTheRisk : When I see some1 not concentrating on where they are walking to, then they bump into some1 & say watch where your going.

It kills me! #Swine Charlie Healy@CharlieTheRisk : Worst cabin crew in history. BMI Bad. Moody.idiots.... ( couldn’t think of anything smart) x The Congratulation Dave Vitty@davidvitty : Congratulations to Ronnie O’Sullivan. A true sports personality. #rocket The Funny Tweets Frankie Boyle@frankieboyle : Cameron has actually made Miliband look electable. Like cooking a dish so repugnant someone says “it’s ok, I’ll just gnaw on the table leg” Chris Moyles@CHRISDJMOYLES : AARRGGHHHH Why do my nipples bleed when I run. My arms don’t, my legs or knees don’t, but my nipples do. What’s wrong with them. Stupid nips Paloma Faith@Palomafaith : Mum just told me off for saying my cat still lives with me & not her, in an article. Apparently she read it to the cat and the cat looked upset.

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Or The Bull Kills You BACK IN the day, Jason Webster worked for Costa Blanca News out of our first pokey office in Benidorm.

He was our Arabic expert, an Oxford graduate in the language, and wrote a weekly column on Middle Eastern affairs.

About the time I entered the office full time in 1996 Jason – a remarkably goodlooking young man – left Benidorm pursued by the husband of a particularly charming flamenco dancer. Drawing on that experience, Jason’s first book was Duende, a factual account which recounted his experience in following the trail of flamenco and guitar.

So I was surprised when his name appeared on the cover of a fictional ‘cop thriller’ set in another city beloved by Webster and myself - Valencia.

The story features his new fictional hero, Chief Inspector Max Cámara of the Cuerpo Nacional de Policía, and looks set to launch a successful series in the genre. Cámara, a shambolic cop, is absorbing company as he sets off in pursuit of the killer of a popular and rising young matador found naked and mutilated following a corrida from which he walked unscathed.

Webster absorbs and delivers the atmosphere of smoky aficionado bars, political Author: Jason Webster Publisher: Vintage (paperback) Price: 10.80€ ISBN: 978 0 099 54696 2

intrigue, death, money, sex, and corruption in high places as his story unfolds. If you love Spain, you’ll love DCI Cámara – a new hero on the literary detective scene. I look forward to his future escapades and so will you.

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km, FSH, latest face lift model, stunning example ..........................................9,999€ 08 RENAULT MEGANE 1.5 DCI GRAND TOUR EST S LINE EDITION in glacier blue met, alloys, climate, CD, 6 speed, etc, Facelift-all colour coded ....................................8,999€ 99 AUDI A8 4.2 QUATTRO AUTO silver, cream hide, stunning............................... 7,999€ 08 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6 HDI TOTEM COMBI white with special totem trim+CD....7,999€ 03 HONDA CRV 2.0 AUTO in metallic deep green, few and far between ............. 6,999€ 07 FORD FOCUS EST 1.6 TDCI TREND climate, CD, FSH, met aqua green................ 6,999€ 08 FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI in met fern green, climate, CD, etc, hurry @ .....................6,999€ 07 mod PEUGEOT 307 Hdi climate, CD, glacier white, face lift, gift at ......................5,999€ 08 FORD KA 1.3 COLLECTION A/Con, CD, met zinc grey, as new............................... 5,999€ 06 DACIA LOGAN 1.5 DCI in silver, low kms, A/C, PAS, one owner,only......................4,999€ 02 PEUGEOT 206 HDI XR 5 door, in white, fab MPG, fab car...................................... 3,495€ 00 RENAULT MEGANE 2.0 COUPE this is in stunning yellow, with alloys, AC, PAS, immaculate throughout, exceptional value at only...................................................... 2,495€ 97 YAMAHA 1100CC BIG TOURING BIKE ................................................................ 1,999€ 96 SUZUKI AUTOMATIC a few dings and dongs but as cheap as chips for an automatic, very low km, drives 100%....................... 999€

SALE SALE SALE, LOOK HARD NOW!!!

MPG............................................................................................................................ 7,999€ 08 FORD FOCUS TDCI 1.8 EST in rich royal blue met, FSH as new .......................... 6,999€ 07 MERCEDES CLK 320 CDI DIESEL AUTO COUPE met silver, half hide trim, climate, CD, 07 DACIA LOGAN 1.5DCI EST 4 side-doors and clubman twin rear doors, met claret, A/C, FSH by Merc Madrid 80000km=50000m, plus 8 airbags, as new............................19,999€ PAS, low km, great school run car @ less than half the price of new ....................... 5,999€ 07 MOD VW PHAETON 3.0 TDI AUTO, met black, cream hide, 5 seater, alloys, bi-xenons, 00 PEUGEOT 306 EST 2.0 HDI glacier white, as new, A/C, PAS, CD........................ 3,999€ GPS nav, parktronic, elec. memory seats, hot seats, 4 zone climate, rear climate, no better 02 RENAULT TWINGO AUTO in purple blue, low km, gift @.................................... 4,999€ luxury! FSH, cost 80,000€+ a gift at 19,999€ 02 FIAT SEICENTO fuel-miser, A/C, PAS, one owner, 32,000km,FSH,in white blue trim....... 2,495€ 07 NISSAN QASHQAI 2.0 DCI TEKNA in silver with panoramic full roof, climate, PAS, 08 FORD FOCUS TDCI 1.8 EST in rich royal blue met, FSH as new .......................... 6,999€ alloys, bluetooth-phone, CD ect as new .......................................................14,999€ 08 FORD FOCUS TDCI 1.8 EST in rich royal blue met, FSH as new .......................... 6,999€ 09 PEUGEOT 308 1.6HDI 110BHP SPORT EST CVM6 met.black, full pano.glass roof, 96 PEUGEOT 306 AUTOMATIC, A/C, PAS, met cobalt blue ..................................... 2,499€ alloys, climate, CD, 8 A/B, fog lamps, as new, cost 32,000€ gift @............................14,999€ 94 FORD SCORPIO 2.4 AUTOMATIC AC, PAS, an old-timer looking for a good home, in 06 mod/2011 plates MERCEDES A200 CDI AUTO SPECIAL EDITION in ice gold, half metallic silver, cost a fortune new, gift ...................................................................... 1,499€ hide, full sun roof, alloys, FSH, as new, CD, parktronic 14,999€ PIAGGIO PORTER MINI PICK-UP in pale blue, a three wheel pick-up, a great promotions 2010 HONDA CIVIC 1.4 5/door hatch in metallic black, climate, CD, alloys, low km, lady car, (Italian papers @ 1,999€)..................................................................................... 999€ owner, as new, factory warranty............................................................................ 14,999€ 99 CITROËN BERLINGO clean van, need s/h engine, take away ....................... 600€ 03 MERCEDES E220 CDI AUTOMATIC ELEGANCE met. silver, FSH, climate, CD, alloys etc.

2007 plates, stunning, 5 litres per 100km, first to see will buy at........................... 12,999€ NOV 06 VW PASSAT 2.0 FSI SPORTLINE met ice silver blue, climate, 10xA/B, CDx6, alarm, cruise, alloys, bi-xenons, bluetooth, tel, nav, DVD, multif. Steering wheel, FSH87,000km=54,375miles, as new fab car, fab value, executive motoring for only .....10,999€ 08 CITRÖEN NEW C5 1.6HDI 4dr, 42K miles, Full History, 12m UK MOT Tax till end of May. climate, alloys, 08 FORD FOCUS TDCI 5 DOOR HATCHBACK in metallic vision blue, one private owner, CD, met mauritius blue, as new.............................................................................................................12,999€ FSH, 37,000kms only, climate, CD, new model, bluetooth, alloys, cruise, as new..... 10,999€ 09 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.8SX AUTO EST. rich royal blue, alloys, CD, A/C, 15Kmiles, full history, UK MOT till 09 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI 5dr, diamond white, climate, CD.................................. 10,999€ Jan 13, UK TAX till July 12, as new...........................................................................................................9,999€ 2005 KIA MAGENTIS 2.0 LE AUTOMATIC SPORTS H-MATIC, one owner, 43,000miles, FSH, taxed and 08 NISSAN PRIMASTAR 2.0 Cdi COMBI white, 6 seater, we can get another row to make 9 seater @ cost if required ........................................................................................ 8,999€ MOT until August 2012, cost 14,500pounds new, great ride home tremendous value for money @ only 4,999€ 03 AUDI A6 2.4 MULTITRONIC met ice blue , climate, alloys, CD ect FSH................ 7,999€ 2000 ROVER 825 AUTOMATIC FAST BACK in met blue, one owner, 71,000miles, full UK MOT, luxury @ 2,499€ 02 CITROËN BERLINGO 1.9 DIESEL VAN, immaculate, alloys, 11m MOT......................................... 2,999€ 07 OPEL CORSA NEW SHAPE 1.3 CDTI in hulk green, A/C, PAS,these are funky cars fab 07 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0 FSI CABRIO in glacier light metallic blue, cream interior, climate, alloys, CD, 52,000km, FSH as new ............................................................. 15,999€

99 BMW 523i SE AUTO, blue, grey hide, alloys, v.clean,UK MOT to Oct’12......................................... 1,999€

08 FORD KA 1.3 COLLECTION met zinc gret, A/C, PAS, CD, all colour coded ...........5,999€ 07 MOD ON 2011 PLATES FORD FIESTA 1.4 AUTO titanium pack, met grey, host of extras, inc AV, alloys & CD, as new...........................................................................................5,999€ 07 FORD FIESTA NEWPORT 1.4 TDCI, climate, cruise, CD, met great, low km, one owner, totally as new, compare price........................................................................5,999€ 05 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TREND PLUS ESTATE in aquarius metallic blue, climate, CD, face lift model, private owner, FSH as new..............................................................................5,999€ 05 FORD FOCUS GHIA TDCI 4-door with boot, great size boot, climate, CD, alloys, in diamond white, a diamond of a car............................................................................ 4,999€ 01 ROVER 75 1.8 CLUB SE in racing green metallic with special two-tone interior black and cream top velour, this is an ex-Rover show car with fitted TV, SAT NAV, alloys, cruise, fog lamps, 50,000km WITH FULL HISTORY only .....................................................4,999€ 01/10 plates MAZDA 323, 5 door, in met blue, (focus size) A/C, PAS, gift @............3,999€ 05 DAEWOO MATIZ 5 door, A/C, silver, fab mpg, as new gift @ ...........................3,999€ 02 HYUNDAI 1.6 MATRIX 5 door, met blue, AC, PAS, clean car sitting on 4 new tyres, lady owner, gift @ ..............................................................................................................3,999€

09 FORD FOCUS TDCI SPORTBREAK AUTO DIESEL in met. silver, CD, etc, etc. Try find another diesel automatic, you won’t, we have searched the web.

A VERY RARE FAMILY ESTATE First to see will buy - says Alan this won’t he here for more than a week

98 SEAT ALHAMBRA 2.0, 7 SEATER A/C, gleaming white, great family bus only.... 2,999€ 02 FORD KA 1.3 A/C, PAS, in met silver, clean, as new, P/X gift @ ........................2,999€ 07 FIAT PANDA 1.3 DIESEL, 5 door van, A/C, PAS, small auto at only....................2,999€ 96 PEUGEOT 306 AUTO 1.8 hatchback, just had full service, new cam belt, new tyres, full ITV test, very clean, 86,000kms.....................................................................................2,499€ 02 HYUNDAI ACCENT 1.3 LS in red, A/C, PAS, immaculate throughout ..................2,499€ 00/04 ROVER 825 AUTO FAST BACK, met blue, luxury for only ..........................1,999€ 97 NISSAN ALMERA, A/C, PAS, emerald green, gift @ ......................................1,999€

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11 - 17 may 2012

Life food

Food Consultant Edwin Cheeseman

Thank you, thank you, thank you TO EVERYONE who this year, decided to make Spain your holiday destination. It’s a fantastic place isn’t it? The food’s really good and current both in magazines as well as on TV. It’s where the sunshine lasts for more than a single day at a time. The restaurants are beginning to fill to overflowing and the blue flag beaches are full of, albeit a bit pink skinned, bodies - laughing and joking and generally having a good time.

You see at this time of year when the ‘Grockles’ arrive, those of us who live here love it, because we’re not here at the same time. We head for the hills. Please don’t take it personally but you do sort of hog the car parking spaces and clog up the supermarkets and all want to eat at the same time, at a table ‘overlooking the sea’.

Then of course we quite expect you to make a bit of noise late into the night drinking cheap wine and splashing around in the pool and then leaving the outside lights on day and night continuously for the duration of your stay. To be fair it does annoy some people, but what can you do, the place needs the money so you either put up with it or like us, head for the hills.

Last time we headed out with some friends on our motorbikes en route to Morella inland from Peniscola leaving our house empty at the same time we were expecting some serious foodie guests in our flat below for a few days “Sorry Guys” but our trip was already booked and paid for (and maybe it was just a coincidence that the World Superbikes were going to be racing at the nearby Aragon circuit that particular weekend as well).

Now if the sight of Morella itself doesn’t grab you once it comes into view, then the food certainly will, especially for like-minded chefs using our tried and tested method of finding really good food. Personally I almost always head for the kitchen and have done for many years. Especially in places where despite shouting louder, foreign menus remain indecipherable, such as Thailand and Malaysia and even in some remote areas of Spain.

These visits have also included some of the finest restaurant

Morella

kitchens in the world. I still prefer to hear the chef explain his dishes or special purchases than any waiter, and let’s face it we all like the opportunity to show off a bit as well. Obviously timing is critical and certainly not during a busy service, or even, after unless invited, but I have admit that I have never ever had a poor meal where I have visited the kitchen beforehand.

Morella itself is an outstanding example of a medieval fortress, perched on a hill top, crowned by a castle and enclosed by a wall over 2km long. It claims to be one of Spain’s oldest continually inhabited towns and is steeped in history and tradition, but as I’ve written before with those claiming to be the highest, there are others also making this claim. It is like recommending my favourite restaurant in Javea: some people are going to love it and some people are going to hate it. They do not readily speak English and there is no evidence of branded anything including burgers, pizzas, Indian or Chinese restaurants or deep fried chicken outlets and as for popular frozen children’s ready meals, forget it. We

If you have a question about food email cheeseman@roundtownnews.com

Tuck in for charity

EATING BREAKFAST at the Chez Flo Bar in La Fustera tomorrow (Saturday 12th May) will boost fund raising in aid of the MABS Cancer Support Group and local animal rescue. A charity sale of books, DVDs and videos is taking place at the Benissa bar, with all items being sold at 25 cents – breakfast is 2.50€, with 50 cents from the meal going to charity.

Chez Bar Flo is just off the Moraira to Calpe road, ten minutes from Calpe.

didn’t even see a supermarket…Bliss!

The first evening, having briefly scanned the towns’ main streets, we were tired and hungry and a little apprehensive about eating in the hotel restaurant. This was the normal apprehension we feel when eating in any hotel, especially when the word ‘hotel’ comes before the word ‘restaurant’ and even if, this time, it was included in the price of the room for the first night.

Typically Spanish, empty at 8.30pm - 9pm, we ventured into the dark and soulless bog standard hotel restaurant with nothing looking as if it could break the gloom of what we expected. Even the waiter looked fed up - no smile, no welcome, it just didn’t seem to be our day or his by the look of it. On the basis that I have never had a bad meal if I have visited the kitchen beforehand I asked if I could see their kitchen before looking at the menu as I was a chef too. Much to my surprise the waiter beamed with delight and said the chef was his wife and come on through to meet her.

To be continued…

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Life going out

Summer has already begun at Mintt WHEN CLIFF Richard sang “We’re going where the sun shines brightly, we’re going where the sea is blue” he was probably thinking about spending a “week or two” chilling out with family and friends at a beach Chiringuito just like Mintt on the beach between Javea’s port and the Parador Hotel.

As you can see from the photo lots of RTN readers have been thinking likewise, because the number of vouchers handed in have been astronomical, proving that our readers have already been celebrating the arrival of summer.

Don’t miss this week’s voucher on Page 14 for 10% off your drink and food. So go and have some fun and laughter at Mintt where they’ll be delighted to help “make your dreams come true.”

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Life health

Ondara’s Shopping Centre installs ‘Heart Rescue Column’ ONDARA PORTAL de la Marina shopping centre has installed a defibrillator for cardiac resuscitation.

The installation of the ´Heart Rescue Column’ has been accompanied by the training of the commercial centre’s staff in its use. The machine can prevent Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD), a cardiovascular condition that causes about 25,000 deaths a year in Spain.

The device assesses the person’s condition and in case of cardiac arrest can apply an electric shock needed to reverse the arrested state. The Column has internal communication through Telefónica, and so from the same column emergency services will be notified to send an ambulance immediately.

With the launch of their Heart Rescue Columns, Gentalia aims to lead the fight against sudden cardiac death in Spain. So far the columns have been placed in several shopping malls in its group: CC Urbil in San Sebastian; SC Madrid Sur; L’Aljub in Elche (Alicante) and Ribera del Xúquer Carcaixent.

Sudden Cardiac Death is caused by an unexpected failure of the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently to the body. Most of these episodes of cardiac arrest are due to an alteration in the heart’s electrical conduction caused by a condition called ventricular fibrillation, in which the heart has chaotic activity. Often it can only be reversed if an electric shock is applied between the three and nine minutes after symptom onset.

Every minute that passes reduce chances of survival by between seven and ten per cent.

The intention of the Heart Rescue Columns is to facilitate immediate attention during the waiting time for emergency services.

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Robert Vandevelede Ex-president Australian Acupuncture & Chinese medicine Association

What is Moxibustion?

MOXIBUSTION IS an important tool in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been around for at least 3,000 years. It involves the burning of the herb Ay Ye (mugwort).

Acupuncturists use Moxa, a dried form of the herb, to warm specific areas of the body, mainly Acupuncture points, to strengthen the blood, encourage the flow of Qi, and maintain general health.

Moxibustion has always been part of Acupuncture. In fact, the Chinese character for acupuncture (Zhen Jiu) consists of two characters, literally translated as needlemoxibustion.

There are two types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct moxibustion a small cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned.

Indirect moxibustion is currently the most popular form because there is nearly no risk of pain or burning. The practitioner will light one end of a stick about the size of a

cigar and holds it close to the area being treated for a couple of minutes until the area feels hot and turns red. Another form of moxibustion is where moxa is stuck on top of an acupuncture needle inserted into the body and lit.

HOW DOES IT FEEL? Most patients describe the experience as pleasant and relaxing as the heat penetrates deep into the skin.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR? In traditional Chinese Medicine, moxa is used on people who have what we call a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to a smoother flow of Qi and blood. It is used mainly to treat chronic pain, some types of Arthritis, muscle tension and repetitive strain injuries.

Moxa is also widely used to encourage fetal movements. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that up to 75% of women suffering from breech presentations before birth had foetuses that rotated to the normal position after having moxibustion.

Written by Robert Vandevelde Former President Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association, Contact him on 660 032 862.

Write to me at robertvdvelde@telefonica.net javea-acupuncture.blogspot.com

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Life health

Record crowds at exhibition U3A Moraira Teulada

THE MEETING of the Moraira Teulada U3A on Monday 4th June 2012, at the Salon de Banquettes in Teulada IS CANCELLED. The next meeting at the Salon will be on Monday 2nd July, there will be no meeting in August.

Please note that on 2nd July the doors will open to members at 0930, and the meeting will start at 1030.

New members will be welcome, for any further details please contact the President, Ann Colclough on 965 7473 43.

U3A CALPE’S 10th Anniversary Exhibition, held last week, drew record crowds, including young Spanish visitors.

Many of those who attended the exhibition commented on the high quality of the work produced and also on the great variety of activities offered by U3A Calpe.

A number of people signed up for some of the classes or groups on offer, so that they can participate themselves in future.

Whilst others signed up for tickets for the forthcoming Jubilee concert by U3A Calpe’s choir, or to buy copies of their CD being sold in aid of charity.

The exhibition organizers, Tina Wallis and Joy Lally, would like to thank all those who participated and helped out, particularly Mary and Rod Anderton, and Peter Lally, and also Carole Saunders who liaised with the town hall to ensure that everything went smoothly.

Joy said “It’s been hard work at times, but the number of visitors and their favourable comments have made it all worthwhile”.

Helping Hands Charity for animals THE GANDIA Area Social Club will be holding a Rastro on Saturday 19th May at Restaurante Viva Espana, Oliva from 9.30am to 1.30pm and all profits will be going to P.E.P.A. The Helping Hands Charity for Animals.

A Rastro with a difference as there will be a mixture of old and new here. You will be able to browse bric a brac and books, have a look at the household wares, pick out some pet supplies, look at the lingerie, jazz up your jewellery, get gifts for the home and friends and more. Please come along and join us, it’s all in a good cause and you will pick up some bargains at the same time.

P.E.P.A. desperately need more donations for their charity shops so if you have anything you no longer need, please bring it along with you and drop off at the P.E.P.A. donation point.

The restaurant will be open for refreshments/meals and there is plenty of parking. A warm welcome awaits you from us all. For more details see www.gandiaareasocialclub.com or www.pepaspain.com or Tel 647 368 322.

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Life showbiz goss

by

Peter Taylor

Writer and Broadcaster

Who gives a flying whatsitsname!

IT´S BEEN quite a few weeks since I brought the X Factory to this page, and that’s mostly because I´ve become bored with all the pathetic goings on that dominate the news about who said what and who did what and with whom.

However, I have decided to bring this item for you today as you are about to have confirmation of what I´ve been banging on about since the year dot. The show is supposed to be about discovering new talent … right … and not about the four people who sit front of stage upping the ante of their careers … right … and that second statement pans out something like this: It came out last week that a war has emerged between Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh over who is Head Judge on the show, something that all began when Gary tweeted “I hear there’s a lovely lad from Ireland joining me on X Factor … Congrats Louis!

One of these years you’ll be head judge,” to which

What a musical treat!

A SMALL more lighthearted note here about Carlos Santana deciding to join forces with his good friend Gregg Allman for what could well be one of the year’s most-anticipated tours. The two men have put in place six North American co-headlining dates this summer of which Gregg says, “We’ve all wanted to do this for a very long time, and the whole band is looking forward to what’s gonna happen on stage.” Carlos said, “It is a delight and an honour to finally share the stage, and the music with Gregg Allman, and The Allman Brothers Band. Thanks to the wonders of the internet there´s a fairly good chance we will all be able to enjoy watching these two great musicians blending their Latin and Southern Rock styles live on stage, and the first concert to mark in your diary will take place in New York on Sunday 22nd July.

Cowell quipped “I understand Louis & Gary are squabbling as to who is head judge … since Tulisa won last year, she is the reigning head judge.” There were more tweets about other possible judges and who´s going to be the head one, but who gives a flying whatsitsname about who´s head, they are all on the make as I have said and this sorry old saga is likely to play out all the way to the start of the show which, by the way, is months away yet.

Cowell said, and I quote “since Tulisa won last year … “ no! no!

Tulisa didn´t win, the singer won, and this is what I mean about the show being about the four clowns front of stage: Sy has got them nit-picking at each other and that’s why the X Factory will never be about the talent on offer as the judging panel are all too busy gagging for the limelight.

The truth behind Cameron and Bob

THE TV show all famous folks from whatever part of the media world want to appear on in the US is the Jay Leno Show, a programme that is as much an institution over there as Parkinson was in the UK in its heyday. And I´d expect the people behind Cameron Diaz were chuffed to bits when they got her on last week’s show, well initially chuffed, then possibly not quite so chuffed after her appearance.

When quizzed about her new short ‘bob’ hairdo sadly Cameron went into quite some detail of how the new look came about, and yes girls, you´ve guessed it … it was a mistake. Let me set the scene. It’s a few days before Xmas and the girl Cameron chose to cut her hair was going away the next day to spend Christmas with her family, so they were in a rush trying to sort out the haircut, and it was 10pm in the evening. “There was a little misunderstanding” said Cameron “I said I just wanted a little bit cut off and it went from here to here, it was one of those moments where I … I just burst into tears.” “How did you react, Cam?” quizzed Jay Leno: “I yelled at her, I screamed at her, then she felt really bad, then I felt really bad, then she started crying and I started crying.” I´m wondering if Cameron might have left out a smidge of information about what booze might have been flowing at the time - don’t forget it’s on the run up to Xmas, so likely as not a bottle of Jack Daniels or similar could well have been bottomed and in a fit of the giggles she said “Yeah! A bit shorter!” and her friend with the scissors said, “ Right on baby!” or words to that effect … and out popped ‘BoB’.

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11th May - 17th May

FRIDAY 11th May BBC1 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News 12:00 Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Dick & Dom Go Wild 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Copycats 17:30 Blue Peter 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Not Going Out 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Graham Norton Show 24:20 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 24:30 Matt Lucas Awards

BBC2 07:00 Childrens TV 10:30 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:45 The Koala Brothers 10:55 Mr Bloom’s Nursery 11:15 Baby Jake 11:25 64 Zoo Lane 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Nature’s Top 40 14:30 Instant Restaurant 15:15 The Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:00 Great British Menu 20:30 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 Maestro at the Opera 23:00 Episodes 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 The Review Show 24:45 Weather 24:50 Later... with Jools Holland

SATURDAY 12th May BBC1

06:00 BBC News 06:30 Our World 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Football Focus 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Formula One 15:15 Live Challenge Cup Rugby League 17:30 BBC News 17:45 Madagascar 19:10 The Voice UK 20:45 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 21:40 Casualty 22:30 BBC News 22:50 The Proposal 24:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You

BBC2

07:00 Childrens TV 10:00 The Slammer 10:30 Ministry of Curious Stuff 11:00 Animals at Work 11:35 Splatalot 12:00 Copycats 12:25 OOglies 12:40 MOTD Kickabout 13:00 The Sky at Night 13:20 Picnic 15:10 Bye Bye Birdie 17:00 Flog It! 18:00 Antiques Road Trip 19:00 BBC Young Musician 2012 20:30 Dad’s Army 21:00 Story of Light Entertainment 22:00 I Love 1979 23:00 Top of the Pops 23:35 Cabaret

SUNDAY 13th May

ITV1 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Granada News and Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Granada Weather 17:00 Rosemary & Thyme 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Poms in Paradise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Granada News a nd Weather 23:35 The 40 Year Old Virgin

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07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 Sali Mali 07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 The Secret Millionaire 11:00 Come Dine with Me 11:30 Come Dine with Me 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Come Dine with Me 13:25 Channel 4 News 13:30 River Cottage 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Unreported World 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Come Dine with Me 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 22:30 Very Important People 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:05 Stand Up for the Week

07:00 Switched 07:00 Childrens TV 07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Switched 08:40 Thomas & Friends 07:25 Coronation Street 07:45 Supernanny US 08:50 Make Way for Noddy 07:50 The Planet’s 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots Funniest Animals 08:25 Rules of Engagement 09:15 Peppa Pig 08:15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 08:50 Rules of Engagement 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:10 The Hot Desk 09:15 Supernanny US 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:25 Judge Judy 10:10 One Tree Hill 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:50 Judge Judy 11:05 Glee 10:00 Olivia 10:15 Judge Judy 12:05 Desperate Housewives 10:15 The Wright Stuff 10:40 Nanny 911 13:00 Scrubs 12:10 LIVE with 11:30 Judge Judy 13:25 Hollyoaks 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 12:00 Judge Judy 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 13:15 Dangerous Drivers’ School 12:30 Judge Judy 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 14:15 Home and Away 13:00 Emmerdale 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:45 Neighbours 13:30 Coronation Street 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:15 NCIS 14:00 The Planet’s 16:00 Rules of Engagement 16:15 Chinese Food in Minutes Funniest Animals 16:30 Rules of Engagement 16:20 Jane Doe 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 Glee 18:00 5 News at 5 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 Neighbours 16:40 The Planet’s 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 Home and Away Funniest Animals 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 5 News at 6.30 17:00 Britain’s Got Talent 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 War Hero in My Family 18:30 Britain’s Got Talent 21:00 Dirty Great Machines 19:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 The Mentalist 20:00 All Star Family Fortunes 21:00 Supernanny US 23:00 Castle 21:00 American Idol 22:00 There’s Something 23:55 Law & Order: 23:00 American Idol Criminal Intent 24:00 Celebrity Juice about Mary 24:55 Inside Hollywood 24:45 The Big Quiz 24:20 Shameless

CHANNEL 5

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CHANNEL 4

07:00 Mini CITV 08:25 CITV 09:25 Saturday Cookbook 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 The Real Housewives of New York City 13:15 Murder, She Wrote 14:15 ITV News and Weather 14:25 Planet’s Funniest Animals 14:35 Carry On Cruising 16:15 Dr No 18:20 Granada News 18:30 ITV News and Weather 18:45 Keith Lemon’s LemonAid 19:30 The Cube 20:30 Britain’s Got Talent 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Ocean’s Twelve

07:40 European Rallycross 08:05 FIM World Superbikes 08:30 The Grid 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 The TV Book Club 10:30 Koko Pop 11:05 T4 Movie Special 11:40 Made in Chelsea 12:45 The Big Bang Theory 13:45 The Simpsons 14:20 Road to London 2012: That Paralympic Show 14:55 Channel 4 Racing 16:55 Come Dine with Me 19:00 Channel 4 News 19:30 4thought.tv 19:35 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 23:00 Transporter 3

07:00 Childrens TV 09:35 Rupert Bear 09:50 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:10 The Mr Men Show 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:35 The Milkshake! Show 11:00 Animal Rescue Squad 11:15 Meerkat Manor 11:45 The Gadget Show 12:45 Police Interceptors 13:45 War Hero in My Family 14:45 Major Dundee 17:10 Return of the Magnificent Seven 19:00 5 News Weekend 19:05 Ben Hur 22:30 CSI: NY 23:30 Live Boxing

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CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

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07:10 Sali Mali 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 FIA GT1 World Championship 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Sunday Brunch 13:10 The Big Bang Theory 13:40 The Big Bang Theory 14:10 The Simpsons 14:40 The Simpsons 15:10 Runaway Bride 17:25 Deal or No Deal 18:25 Time Team 19:25 Channel 4 News 19:55 4thought.tv 20:00 Celebrity Deal or No Deal 21:00 New Moon 23:35 Because I Said So

07:00 Childrens TV 09:50 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:10 The Mr Men Show 10:20 Roary the Racing Car 10:35 The Milkshake! Show 11:00 Zoo Days 11:05 Grey’s Anatomy 12:00 Restaurant Inspector 13:00 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 14:45 Miss Congeniality 16:55 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 18:35 The Witches 20:35 Ultimate Police Interceptors 21:00 Once Upon a Time 22:00 World’s 22:55 5 News 23:00 The Bone Collector

07:00 Nanny 911 07:40 Emmerdale 10:00 Coronation Street 13:00 Winners & Losers 14:00 Keith Lemon’s LemonAid 14:45 Flipper 16:40 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

17:25 Britain’s Got Talent 20:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 23:45 Tomorrow Never Dies

07:00 Switched 07:25 One Tree Hill 08:15 The Crush 08:50 Hollyoaks 11:25 Watch 11:45 Smallville 12:50 Scrubs 13:20 Scrubs 13:50 Listen 14:05 Perfect Couples 14:35 Playing It Straight 15:35 Ugly Betty 16:35 Glee 17:35 90210 18:35 The Big Bang Theory 19:35 The Day after Tomorrow 22:00 Desperate Housewives 23:00 Desperate Housewives 24:00 2 Broke Girls 24:30 Made in Chelsea

BBC1

BBC2

06:00 BBC News 06:30 The Record Europe 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:10 Formula One 16:15 Tiger: Spy in the Jungle 17:15 Points of View 17:30 Final Score 18:25 Songs of Praise 19:00 BBC News 19:25 Countryfile 20:25 The Voice UK 21:00 Planet Earth Live 22:00 Death in Paradise 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Match of the Day

07:00 Childrens TV 07:00 Mini CITV 08:25 CITV 09:30 Wingin’ It 09:25 Dinner Date 09:50 Shaun the Sheep 10:25 ITV News 10:00 Friday Download 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 10:30 Ade in Britain 11:30 May the Best House Win 12:30 Great British Menu 12:30 The Cube 13:00 Put Your Money Where 13:25 ITV News and Weather Your Mouth Is 13:35 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:45 North West Frontier 14:30 Murder, She Wrote 15:50 Live Challenge Cup 15:30 Columbo 17:30 The Hungry Sailors Rugby League 18:30 You’ve Been Framed!

18:15 Formula 1 19:00 BBC Young Musician 2012 19:00 Granada News 19:15 ITV News and Weather 21:00 Indian Ocean 19:30 All Star Family Fortunes with Simon Reeve 20:30 Emmerdale 22:00 Coast 21:00 Vera 23:00 The Lost World of 23:00 ITV News at Ten the Seventies 23:15 David Jason’s 24:00 Episodes Greatest Escapes 24:15 Premiership Rugby Union 24:30 Grandma’s House

07:00 Coronation Street 09:30 Emmerdale 12:00 The Cube 13:00 American Idol 14:50 American Idol 15:50 All Star Family Fortunes 16:35 Holiday Showdown 17:35 One Direction: A Year in the Making 18:35 A Cinderella Story 20:30 The Scorpion King 22:15 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 22:45 The Hot Desk 23:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:45 Keith Lemon’s LemonAid

07:00 Switched 07:20 Switched 07:45 Switched Up! 08:35 Gok’s Clothes Roadshow 09:40 Supernanny US 10:35 Supernanny US 11:30 Gok’s Clothes Roadshow 12:35 Supernanny US 13:30 Supernanny US 14:20 Charlie’s Angels 15:15 How I Met Your Mother 15:40 How I Met Your Mother 16:05 Made in Chelsea 17:10 Charlie’s Angels 18:05 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Rules of Engagement 21:30 Happy Endings 22:00 The Beach 24:25 The Big Bang Theory

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Life TV

11th May - 17th May

MONDAY 14th May BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News and Weather 12:00 Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News and Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Dick & Dom Go Wild 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Copycats 17:30 Help! My Supply Teacher Is Magic 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional News Programmes 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Bang Goes the Theory 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Chatsworth 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 The Graham Norton Show

07:00 Childrens TV 10:25 Driver Dan’s Story Train 10:35 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:45 The Koala Brothers 10:55 Iconicles 11:20 Woolly & Tig 11:25 64 Zoo Lane 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Nature’s Top 40 14:30 Instant Restaurant 15:15 The Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Money Programme 22:00 The 70s 23:00 Sounds of the 70s 2 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 This World

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Granada News and Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Granada Weather 17:00 Rosemary & Thyme 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Dales 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 56 Up 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Granada News and Weather 23:35 The Interpreter

07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 The Secret Millionaire 11:00 Location, Location, Location 12:00 The Restoration Man 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 River Cottage Bites 13:20 Glamour Puds 13:50 Escape to Athena 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 22:00 The Secret Millionaire 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 24:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut 24:50 Random Acts 24:55 Road, Movie

07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 LIVE with 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Highland Emergency 13:45 Mexican Food Made Simple 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Mentalist 16:15 Desperate Escape 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 World’s 21:00 The Gadget Show 22:00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 23:00 The Walking Dead 24:25 Quarantine

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Emmerdale 07:50 Coronation Street 08:15 Coronation Street 08:40 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:35 Judge Judy 10:00 Judge Judy 10:25 Nanny 911 11:30 Judge Judy 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Emmerdale 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of Orange County 17:40 Judge Judy 18:05 Judge Judy 18:30 Judge Judy 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 Gossip Girl 21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 Tomorrow Never Dies 24:25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 24:55 The Vampire Diaries

TUESDAY 15th May

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07:00 Switched 07:25 Switched 07:45 Supernanny US 08:30 Rules of Engagement 08:50 Rules of Engagement 09:15 Supernanny US 10:10 One Tree Hill 11:10 Glee 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Glee 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 My Name Is Earl 21:30 My Name Is Earl 22:00 One Tree Hill 23:00 Made in Chelsea 24:00 The Inbetweeners 24:35 The IT Crowd

BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

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E4

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News and Weather 12:00 Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News and Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Dick & Dom Go Wild 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Copycats 17:30 Who Let the Dogs Out? 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Silk 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The Matt Lucas Awards 24:10 Kevin Bridges: What’s the Story?

24:40 The Estate

07:00 Childrens TV 10:35 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:45 The Koala Brothers 10:55 Iconicles 11:20 Woolly & Tig 11:25 64 Zoo Lane 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Nature’s Top 40 14:30 Instant Restaurant 15:15 The Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 The Town Taking on China 22:00 Great Ormond Street 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Granada News and Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Granada Weather 17:00 Rosemary & Thyme 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Countrywise Kitchen 21:00 Martin Clunes: Horsepower 22:00 Dirty Britain 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Granada News and Weather 23:35 Celebrity Juice 24:20 Nature’s Fury

07:10 Sali Mali 07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 The Secret Millionaire 11:00 Location, Location, Location 12:00 The Restoration Man 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 River Cottage 13:20 Glamour Puds 13:55 The Professionals 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Embarrassing Bodies 22:00 Hidden Talent 23:00 Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys 24:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 LIVE with 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Highland Emergency 13:45 Mexican Food Made Simple 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Law & Order 16:15 Sacrifices of the Heart 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Dirty Great Machines 21:00 War Hero in My Family 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 CSI: NY 24:00 CSI: NY

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:50 Coronation Street 08:15 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 Judge Judy 10:00 Judge Judy 10:25 The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30 Judge Judy 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of Orange County 17:40 Judge Judy 18:05 Judge Judy 18:30 Judge Judy 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 The Cube 21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 The Vampire Diaries 23:00 Hannibal

07:00 Switched 07:25 Switched 07:45 Supernanny US 08:30 Rules of Engagement 08:50 Rules of Engagement 09:20 Supernanny US 10:15 One Tree Hill 11:10 Glee 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Glee 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 90210 23:00 The Inbetweeners 23:30 Cardinal Burns 24:00 The Cleveland Show

WEDNESDAY 16th May BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News and Weather 12:00 Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News and Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Dick & Dom Go Wild 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Copycats 17:30 HH: Gory Games 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Planet Earth Live 21:00 DIY SOS 22:00 The Apprentice 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 23:45 Cast Away

07:00 Childrens TV 10:25 Driver Dan’s Story Train 10:35 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:45 The Koala Brothers 10:55 Iconicles 11:20 Woolly & Tig 11:25 64 Zoo Lane 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 See Hear 14:30 Instant Restaurant 15:15 The Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Antiques Uncovered 22:00 Felicity Kendal’s Indian Shakespeare Quest 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Granada News and Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Granada Weather 17:00 Rosemary & Thyme 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Unforgettable...

21:00 Lewis 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Granada News and Weather 23:35 My Dad Is a Woman 24:35 Total Emergency

07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 The Secret Millionaire 11:00 Location, Location, Location 12:00 The Restoration Man 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 14:05 Channel 4 Racing 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Secret Eaters 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 The Killing 23:55 2 Broke Girls 24:30 Desperate Housewives

07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 LIVE with 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Highland Emergency 13:45 Mexican Food Made Simple 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Law & Order 16:15 Defending Our Kids: the Julie Posey Story 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Emergency Bikers 22:00 NCIS 23:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 24:55 Poker: The Big Game

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Nanny 911 08:15 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 Judge Judy 10:00 Judge Judy 10:25 The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30 Judge Judy 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Nanny 911 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of Orange County 17:40 Judge Judy 18:05 Judge Judy 18:30 Judge Judy 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 All Star Family Fortunes 21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 Peter Andre: My Life 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 23:45 Deep Blue Sea

07:00 Switched 07:25 Switched 07:45 Supernanny US 08:25 Rules of Engagement 08:55 Rules of Engagement 09:20 Supernanny US 10:15 One Tree Hill 11:10 Glee 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 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 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Glee 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 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Take the Lead 23:20 Saw IV

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11 - 17 MAY 2012

THURSDAY 17th May

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News and Weather 12:00 Robbed, Raided, Reunited 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News and Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Dick & Dom Go Wild 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Copycats 17:30 Young Dracula 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Planet Earth Live 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

07:00 Childrens TV 10:35 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:45 The Koala Brothers 10:55 Iconicles 11:20 Woolly & Tig 11:25 64 Zoo Lane 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Nature’s Top 40 14:30 Instant Restaurant 15:15 The Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 London 2012: The Olympic Flame Handover 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Antiques Road Trip 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Two Greedy Italians 22:00 The Great Euro Crash with Robert Peston 23:00 Grandma’s House 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 The Town Taking on China

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Granada News and Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Granada Weather 17:00 Rosemary & Thyme 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Long Lost Family 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Granada News and Weather 23:35 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 24:35 Party People

07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 The Secret Millionaire 11:00 Location, Location, Location 12:00 The Restoration Man 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 14:05 Channel 4 Racing 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 22:00 The Hoarder Next Door 23:00 24 Hours in A&E 24:05 The Secret Millionaire

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 LIVE with 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Highland Emergency 13:45 Mexican Food Made Simple 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Law & Order 16:15 I Dream of Murder 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Cricket on Five 21:00 World’s 22:00 Restaurant Inspector 23:00 Snatch

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Nanny 911 08:15 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 Judge Judy 10:00 Judge Judy 10:25 The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30 Judge Judy 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Nanny 911 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of Orange County 17:40 Judge Judy 18:05 Judge Judy 18:30 Judge Judy 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 American Idol 22:00 The Exclusives 23:00 I Am Legend

07:00 Switched 07:25 Switched 07:45 Supernanny US 08:30 Rules of Engagement 08:50 Rules of Engagement 09:15 Supernanny US 10:10 One Tree Hill 11:05 Glee 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Glee 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 2 Broke Girls 22:30 Happy Endings 23:00 Rules of Engagement 23:30 Very Important People 24:00 Fonejacker 24:30 Cardinal Burns

Crossword Solutions for 655 Cryptic Solutions Across: 1 Outbreak; 5 Crow; 9 Mend; 10 Penchant; 11 Put on; 12 Elusive; 13 Clamorousness; 18 Partisan; 19 Mare; 20 Improve; 21 Anger; 22 East; 23 Redolent.

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

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

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

Wordwheel: POLYGRAPH

What’s on Viva TV this week VIVA TV broadcasts on the Torresat and Teleast Networks every day from 2.00pm until 10pm.

To find out what else they are showing this week, you can view all their programmes and see their full listings at www.vivatv.es. In the meantime, to whet your appetite, RTN will highlight every week some of their brilliant programmes starting tonight, Friday 11th May at 6.30pm. Simon Baldock will be hosting Let’s Talk with entrepreneur Phil Birtwistle and young, local and talent vocalist, Emily Hullman.

Tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm, Let’s Talk will be brought to you by Steve Thomas who meets the ‘original boy band’, the Bachelors. The programme also features all their hits spanning 40 years. On Sunday at 7.45pm, The Wedding Show is a must watch for anyone thinking of getting married. This is the first of eleven programmes detailing all that you need to know. Then on Monday at 6.30pm, Spanish

Dive Adventures shows all that Spain has to offer with regards to diving in the Med. If you’ve ever thought of giving it a go, tune in as the programme visits various sites along the south coast. On Tuesday 15th at 6.30pm, What Does the British Consulate do? features British Consul, Paul Rodwell explaining just what happens in their busy office in Alicante and on Wednesday at 6pm, the Ad Hoc Theatre Group presents its most recent production; ‘Sex Pease...We’re Willing’. Finally, on Thursday at 6.45pm, Handmade encourages viewers to get involved with Viva TV. This short documentary, ‘A Day in Elche’ was sent in by a viewer for us to share with you. This is just a highlight of the great programmes made by Viva TV; tune in now to see much more or visit their website at www.vivatv.es.

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The Brink Band

Monday Jam Sessions THE BRINK Band Monday Jam Sessions are held every Monday at Café del Mar, Moraira, a lovely setting by the sea, in Cala Andragó just outside Moraira on the coast road to Calpe, where there is easy parking.

The Brink Band comprises Billy Brink (guitar, flute, sax, vocals and harmonica), Janet (keyboards, guitar and sax), Luc (bass) and Grazy (drums). The band together with many guest musicians they have hosted over the past three and a half years have kept Monday nights rocking: for more information visit www.brink.demon.co.uk or telephone 635 831 922.

Happy 50th Birthday Linda

Chill Factor

CHILL FACTOR is Pam & John Pearson, a highly professional musical duo with a repertoire that focuses on pop/rock songs of recent times. They have lived and worked in south-east Spain since 2005 after emigrating from Keswick, Cumbria in the UK. Their acoustic set combines the unique sound of John’s customised Eko acoustic guitar and Pam’s edgy yet soulful vocals and along with added harmonies and percussion their performance oozes flair and originality.

As their versions of the classics can vary somewhat from the originals, their electric set uses backing tracks specially arranged and recorded in their home studio high in the mountains near Castell de Castells. Many an audience recognise and enjoy their fresh approach to songs by artists including The Police, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Oasis, Dire Straits, Crowded House, Pretenders, Pink Floyd, The Beatles etc. Increasingly popular as a duo, they are also involved in other projects which include their four piece band RIO and also their three piece acoustic dance band T-RIO. For more details phone John or Pam on 696 731 290 or check out www.pamandjohn.net

The Brink Duo BILLY AND Janet Brink, originally from Southern Africa, have played together as a duo or in a band for 24 years. Billy plays lead guitar, flute, alto saxophone and harmonica: Janet plays rhythm guitar, keyboards and alto saxophone.

WE WANT to thank you for all your hard work as wife, mum, PR manager and best friend. You are for many people the wings from their flight but you are in the shadow 90% of the time, however this month it’s your time to shine. Have a great day, 12th May, sweetheart. Big party kisses

Gig Guide for May: Friday 11th, El Faro Bar/Rte, Balcon al Mar, Javea (Every Friday) Saturday 12th, So What Bar, Av. De Europa, Calpe Monday 14th, Brink Band Jam Session, Café del Mar, Cala Andrago, Moraira (Every Monday)

Saturday 12th May, Coll de Rates Restaurant (Ctra Parcent-Tarbena): 1.30pm Saturday 12th May, Don Quijote Bar, Paichi Centre Moraira (RIO Band) Sunday 13th May, Café del Mar, Cala Andragó Moraira: 5 pm Saturday 19th May, Bar Tropicana, Paichi Centre Moraira: 9 pm Saturday 19th May, Coll de Rates Restaurant (Ctra. Parcent-Tarbena): 1.30pm Saturday 26th May, Don Quijote Bar, Paichi Centre Moraira (RIO Band)

Stewart Collier MYSTIQUE MUSIC Bar, Avenida De Madrid, Moraira : Sunday 13th May at 9pm Stewart is returning to Mystique and another excuse to watch him stretch the boundaries of guitar playing. With the aid of the ‘loop’ he builds up guitar and voice tracks live which result in four guitar parts in ‘Hotel California’ being played simultaneously as well as the massed band of Pink Floyd being imitated in ‘Another Brick in the Wall’. Stewart also employs a fabled national steel guitar for some down home blues with some excellent slide playing. Taking time out from working with No.1 Nirvana Tribute Band ‘Teen Spirit’ he is also head tutor at the Javea Rock Academy and pupils occasionally appear onstage with him. Stewart puts on a great show, so if you missed him last time out make sure you get down for a great evening.

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Life going out

Your chance to earn extra money this summer with Chit Chat FOR 32 years Chit Chat Language School has been running its Summer School program for Spanish students from all over Spain to come and study English. During the day the students are taught at the Chit Chat facilities in Javea or Calpe, and at night they stay with British host families.

If you are a British family living in Benitachell, Calpe, Denia, Gata, Javea, Moraira or Pedreguer then please note that more Host Families are needed for this summer due to strong demand.

Many Spanish parents regard their children learning the English language as one of the highest priorities of their education, and despite the continuing economic recession more and more children want to attend the Chit Chat program.

The students are not just taught all day in English at the Chit Chat facilities, they also are ‘immersed’ in everything English by staying with a British host family. This way they also learn some of our customs, experience British cooking, and see how British people live.

Being a Host Family is not arduous. My wife Claire and I have been a Chit Chat ‘Host Family’ for six years now; we have had over 45 children on the scheme, and it is a rewarding exercise. The students really do leave speaking better English than when they arrived, and we have some great fun during their stay. You can request to have 2, 3 or 4 children, and you can also request the sex and age groups ranging from eight to about 16.

One of the courses is for three weeks, and the rest are for two weeks at a time.

The children are at home with you overnight, go

Our daughter Evie with some of the Chit Chat students on a walk up Montgo last year

off to either of the Chit Chat schools (depending upon their age) by bus for the day, they return (again by bus) about 5pm-ish, and are with you for the evening. As well as having our evening meal together we play games like Monoploy, Cluedo and Scrabble (all good for practising their English) before bedtime. At weekends they usually go on organised trips, so you are free also. It’s not taxing, and there is absolutely no need for the Host Family to speak Spanish themselves. Indeed, the very idea is to speak English with the children the whole

time so that for their length of their stay they are exposed fully to the English language.

Finally, it should also be mentioned that financially it also pays well to be a Host Family; and if you are in need of earning extra funds throughout the summer this could be a very good opportunity for you.

Please see the advert on page 5 for the Chit Chat numbers. If you use the mobile number 650 426 677 you will speak with Caroline Sinfield, the local Supervisor for Chit Chat.

Charity Sale for MABS COME ALONG and support MABS at the Chex Flo Bar, La Fustera on Saturday 12th May (ten minutes along the Moraira – Calpe road).

Starting at 11am a Charity Sale will offer all items at 25 cents in aid of MABS and also local animal rescue.

There will be books, DVDs and videos to choose from and a delicious English Breakfast available at only 2.50€ - 50 cents from each breakfast sold will be donated.

Donated items will be gratefully accepted – bring them along or call Pippa to arrange collection on 96 574 9012.

Don’t miss it!

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Life tech

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Genuine HP cartridges Les via email asks: Dear Aunty, I have an HP printer/scanner and since the original HP cartridges ran out I have used INKJET cartridges. When inserting these, the PC has always come up with a warning that these were not genuine HP cartridges and the ink level diagram would not display. Nevertheless, they always worked.

I have just tried inserting two new colour cartridges, but neither would print. Could it be that in recent HP updates they have blocked any ‘foreign’ cartridges from working?

Strangely, the printer seems to try and print, but only blank sheets come out. If HP has done this, is it legal?

Aunty Says: Difficult one, Les. I have certainly come across

similar situations before and I do remember a big fuss where certain copy cartridges were being ‘blocked’ by a printer manufacturer (Lexmark I think) but whether it’s legal or not, I don’t honestly know. In your case I would also have to include the possibility that there is something malfunctioning on the printer as you have tried two separate cartridges to no avail. I recently bought two very cheap cartridges via Ebay, and although they worked okay for a while, they seem to have upset the Epson software and now the Windows print process has to be restarted a few times before it prints.

There is certainly a huge difference in the ink quality between most copy and genuine cartridges and this can definitely affect the printer’s internal workings.

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

Aunty says: Of course Ken. Defragging your hard disk basically tidies up your data (pictures, programs and documents etc) into neat blocks that Windows can find easier and quicker. Defragging is fairly easy but it can take time to complete so I suggest you choose a time when you don’t need to use your computer. Start by clicking on ‘My Computer’ and right click on the icon for the C: (or D:) drive. Select ‘properties’ and click on the ‘tools’ tab and ‘defrag now’. You should do this once every couple of months or more frequently if you are a heavy user.

Factory restore Steve via email asks: Hi Aunty, hope you can help. I had a few problems with my laptop so I did a factory restore, installed all the updates and now it is running perfect, but my memory stick will not install. Also when I go into my computer the stick is not recognised so I tried it on a friend’s PC and I have the same problem. Is there a way to extract the files from the memory stick or have I lost all the data for good?

Aunty says: Sounds a bit ominous I’m afraid, Steve.

If you can’t even see the memory stick on both computers it may well be dead.

You could try using the USB ports at the back (if you haven’t already) as they are often more powerful than the front ones.

Compressed files Claire via email asks: I’m a bit confused as to what to do with some files I have been sent via email. The first one is some photos from my daughter in Canada and they are called photomum.zip. There is supposed to be lots of photos but I only have one attachment. The second is details of a property from an estate agent which is called callosa.rar; again I was expecting some photographs.

Aunty says: These two files you have been sent are what are commonly known as ‘compressed’ files. File compression is a way of containing a group of files in one single file that reduces size and download speed.

Imagine you were sending twenty postcards to Canada

and how much simpler and cheaper it would be if you could put them all in one envelope. By using a program such as WinZip or WinRar, your daughter has selected a load of photos and made the photomum. zip attachment that you have received.

You are supposed to then reverse the process at your end by using a similar program. I find the free 7-zip from www.download.com one of the best free ones, but you can sometimes use the built in one that Windows has.

The first thing you need to do is save the attachment to your ‘My Documents’ folder. Once there you can use the right mouse button to instruct Windows what to do with the file, i.e. extract using 7-zip and which destination folder to put the extracted photos in.

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Gadget Inspector Investigates:

Social Media Posters THIS WEEK the Inspector takes a look at posters designed for the social media age.

Times were posters contained the latest sports car, pop star, band or a tennis player with a bit of a cheeky grin.

The maximum length (or width) is 1.5m - enough for 570 friends – don´t worry if you have more, the images will be shrunk to fit. The poster is printed on high quality 260gsm semi-gloss paper, which is a bit thicker than standard poster paper. Deep joy!

But what if you’d rather witter with Twitter? Well, in that case the Twitter Poster is for you.

The Twitter Poster is a unique representation of your Twitter profile picture made up entirely from your own tweets on a choice of coloured backgrounds. The 61cm square poster contains your musings printed at a font size of 18pt, normally readable up to a distance of 2m away. As you move further away, your witterings merge into a representation of your profile picture.

It doesn’t even have to be your own Twitter account - if you want the

rantings of your favourite celebrity or to order one as a gift for a friend, all you need to know is the Twitter Account name. Now why have I got a blank poster when I typed in waynerooney?

The Inspectors Verdict: With the proliferation of social media nobody is safe – but if it´s your bag (or someone you know…), you can immortalise your friend-count for posterity and your musings for generations to come – or just stick them up on the wall. Just make sure your friends’ profile pictures are suitable first…

Visit www.gadget-hound.co.uk/ facebook-poster to purchase the Facebook Poster or www.gadget-hound.co.uk/twitterposter for the Twitter Poster: both cost 38€ and all prices quoted include delivery to Spain (subject to exchange rate fluctuations).

Personalising meant scrawling on them with a marker pen, or coming back from Spain with a matador picture with your moniker on. Sure, you can still get posters featuring Cheryl Coal or a Ferrari – but that´s passé now what if you could somehow immortalise your social media instead?

Well now you can. Thanks to the wonders of the tinternet and modern printing processes you can now get posters depicting your online life.

Available with a choice of background colours the Facebook Friends Poster is made up of all of the profile pictures of your friends. The size of the poster depends on the number of friends you have – the poster will be shrunk or expanded to accommodate all levels of popularity!

We have moved to another country and can still watch UK TV directly on our TV screens.

BEWARE! You could pay up to €1000 for an installation plus monthly costs of up to €60 only for these TV companies to be shut down after a few months. Why? Because it is ILLEGAL! These companies are charging you for free to air channels then they are adding on content that is illegal to broadcast such as the sports channels.

This is where we, Europa Network come along. Europa TV delivers English content (Free To Air channels) direct to your TV or PC via your Europa ADSL Broadband connection.

There is NO CHARGE WHATSOEVER and you can view ALL the channels on your PC without any other hardware!

To view our TV through your television you will need a Set Top Box (STB) which includes our own Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and displays details of all programs available 7 days in advance.

BBC News

Download the official BBC News app for UK audiences.

Get the latest and breaking news from the BBC and our global network of journalists.

Stories are arranged in categories including top stories, UK, world, politics, business, technology, health, entertainment & arts and sport. The app offers stories and video.

You can personalise the homescreen by adding, removing and re-ordering news categories to suit your interests.

Key features:

• Simple design with scroll functionality to enable efficient browsing • In-story video over 3G and wi-fi • On a story page, swipe sideways to read the next story • Sharing tools: on a story page, tap to post stories to a range of social networks, or email / SMS to a friend • Latest and breaking news ticker for smartphones • An ‘Edit’ menu, allowing you to personalise the homescreen by adding, removing and re-ordering news categories to suit your preferences • Homescreen widgets for smartphones – for an at-a-glance look at the headlines, choose between Large or Small widgets and select which news category you want to display on your homescreen (tablet support coming soon) • Settings to allow the app to automatically update in the background • Font controls to increase or decrease the story text size to suit you • Ability to send stories, video, and photos directly to the BBC News team • Full range of News categories: Top stories, World, UK, Sport, Technology, Entertainment & Arts, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Business, Politics, Health, Education, Science & Environment, Features & analysis.

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Life horoscopes Fleeting Uranus crosses the Cosmos and liberates a lot of stored energy, placing you in the right place at the right time for a change. If you are able to eliminate fear and motivate yourself then any pressure will dissolve as you take things further.

Complication will activate your plan B, but strengthen your resolve when and where it counts, inspiring future ventures.

Venus retrogrades this weekend, and in a rare rearguard action brings nostalgia and timbre to the balance of your present situation. Never have you been so focussed, so prepared and so ready to take on new dimensions all across the board. It is quite clear that someone needs to take the reigns, and you will learn from any mistakes in the path of progress.

The Venus retrograde takes off in your third house of motive and stability. However this momentous reversal of love and passion may bring some midweek uncertainty, and shake your foundations, and all you believe in. Take time to say what you want, and accept that change is on the cards, but that you need to make a clean breast of things so that others get a look in.

Lift your energies and see what you can do when you are left to your own devices. As someone gets their come uppance this week you are reminded that it is calm and patience that gets the best results, and that you will soon be rewarded for a job well done.

Adopt a wait and see policy that leaves others in the frame to play their part, and you free to make decisions.

The boot is very much on the other foot right now, and it is your turn to ask for the guidance that you need to take things further.

Though you love to take centre stage you also have to ensure that all are happy with current dealings, as goals have been set, and achievement is everything, under the current scheme of things; bearing in mind your inspiring dedication.

Actions with fiery Mars and all seeing Pluto set the scene for better communication all around. You have been very open and honest, striving to get the best of results for everyone, whilst experiencing slight negativity in experiencing a knock on effect. All will come together and you should be able to walk away head held high and pastures new beckoning.

Conniving Saturn has ulterior motives this week and sets a trap that others may well fall in. The time has come to show what you are made of, and to settle once and for all something that is currently veering out of control. In hindsight you should never have got involved, but since you are there comes a good chance to show just what you are really capable of!

Beware irritating delays and changes to schedule as mighty Uranus departs and crosses Pluto in Capricorn. You are waiting to take your turn and have your say, but you may very well find that holding your tongue right now is the best move, and silence puts pressure on those who would normally have their say; and now do not know exactly what to say!

Ring the changes as a surprise guest comes to see you and there is time to set the World to rights. With a healthy whiff of nostalgia bringing back past energies, and an inspiring set of future plans, you feel comfortably in control whilst deep and inspiring developments are made all around you. Let things be, when the time comes, and no matter what, you know best!

Mars and Pluto have set agendas and after a midweek action, in which they are forced to disagree to disagree, you may very well be asked to follow suit. Weighing up the pro’s and the con’s you know it is inevitable the steps that now have to taken, but know too that every cloud has a silver lining, and that you are instrumental in bringing resolve.

Your suspicions are proved right this week, and you really wanted it to be a very different kettle of fish! Having to monitor a situation you know the truth, and yet you have to hold back because you know that no good can possibly come from all this. You gave good advice, you kept your door open and you begged for solution, nobody could have possibly done more.

Chiron continues to make demands on your strong artistic talents and brings bucket loads of inspiration to lift your darkening mood and your indecisive feelings right now. Someone could do your work for you, but it wouldn’t be right and it wouldn’t be you, and it is obvious that people enjoy that you put so much into what you do, and the difference that this makes!

Kenny corris www.kennycorris.net

Journey

SPIRITUALITY WAS very badly understood in the past.

Many found it silly or weird, and I myself made my development as a young man surrounded by fierce, scary Mediums and cold churches. I guess that if you really want to do something so very badly, then you will, but then I was always inspired to work with the one special gift I was given. The continuity and the revealing of talents was best left to Spirit who had ideas of when, how and why I was to be able to use the psychic energies that surrounded me.

The very first stage of my development was to be the total elimination of any fear. Fear stops so much happening as experiences and talents are nothing without a touch of ambition and a big dose of faith; which fortunately I was more than able to cling on to.

The not knowing where my Spirituality would take me was a wonder, but with time and patience I found what I was good at, and got help all along the way as I found help was all around me, and that there was work to do. No matter how challenging my life became, Spirit was a strong part of me and with surety and confidence I was able to move on when the time came. Yes, it is true that the North Wind often blew bringing change and change about, and my experiences of coping with this has been my life story. I wouldn’t have had things any other way than the way that they were, but I do have to salute those wonderful people who sought to help me all along the way.

Kenny’s diary Wednesday 16th May: Readings at The Bistro Maya in Albir. Next to the BBVA bank, close to the beach front. Bookings from 16.30.

Call Els or her team on: 966 868 213

I know that the question many people ask me is how to start a Spiritual journey, where to begin and what to do: and some make things so very difficult and problematic. If it ain’t broke then don’t fix it! Do not make any journey without having with you the right things you will need. If you are going to climb a mountain you may do so, but you don’t just drive the car out of the garage and look for a mountain to climb.

You have to prepare, the simple way, all that you would need to climb, including a map, provisions, walking boots. You may check the weather and take a tent. I Start to plan your way ahead taking into consideration that this is a personal journey and you may have certain wants and needs that will have to be met on the way.

Pack what you want and need, and get some help with the travel you will need. Book, organise, plan and then what is left is an experience brought about by yourself.

Ask Spirit to advise and protect you and you will realise that people are there in your life to reach out to you, as you undertake to care for them. You’ll be there at the start and at the end of your journey, inspired and prepared and happy in the knowledge that you can no longer say with conviction, “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve.” Regretting absolutely nothing, and doing everything that you should.

Love & Light... Kenny Corris

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“An Audience with Kenny Corris” A Show with clairvoyant energies, readings, and how to develop your connection with Spirit.

Currently being presented in five countries.

Some bookings for Spain still available to help boost your Charities’ fund raising. Please call Kenny for details direct on: 686 361 594 2012 Lightworkers Course: Day Workshop: Held in Finestrat: How to enter the Fifth Dimension Now listing for Saturday June 2nd Call 686 361 594.

Climbing the Ladder: Day Workshop: Held in Finestrat: How to start an effective connection with Spirit. Now listing: Saturday June 16th. Call 686 361 594.

If it’s your birthday this week

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

KENNY, YOU know what it is like to go back and see things that you should have done, but didn’t. I know now that there was so much that I could have done, but I didn’t. I can understand someone saying that if they had their time again they would have done things so differently!

Ben J. Hi Ben! Could have, should have, would have. Give anyone their time back and they would make all the same mistakes. We did what we thought was right and we can only be ourselves.

In hindsight maybe what we did was very wrong, but it seemed right at the time because it was. I told my Father that he was mad when he suggested that I start a pension at the ripe old age of 30. I had better ideas as to how to spend my money at the time, but he was actually right, of course he was! However put me back to 1984 one more time and I would still have fun with my money.

If we knew then what we know now, would it make the slightest difference? Enjoy all that you have, we are very lucky in so many ways! Have no regrets.

Question somebody’s motive since, reading between the lines, you should not be putting all of your eggs into one basket right now. Look further afield and eliminate any fear in the wake of work to do, and a promise to fulfil!

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Sudoku

Wordwheel

Cryptic Crossword

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

Word Ladders

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

(7) 17. Stormy spot for drinkers? (3-3) 19. See the wrinkle in Bridget’s brow (5) 21. Assign everybody to return (5)

The key rule is that you must only change one letter at a time as you move from one rung to another, and the word you make must be a proper word! Therefore you may move from BATH --> BATS but not from BATH --> CASH because that changes two letters in one go which is not allowed.

Across 1. Indiscriminate (11) 9. Dived (7) 10. Earlier (5) 11. Musical drama (5) 12. White ant (7) 13. Agreement (6) 15. Exhausted (6) 18. Disregard (7) 20. Evade (5) 22. Characteristic (5) 23. Mohammedan (7) 24. Warlike (11)

Down 2. Awaken (5) 3. Nomad (7) 4. Tranquil (6) 5. Superior (5) 6. Turn to use (7) 7. Chance (11) 8. Impiety (11) 14. Etch (7) 16. Violinist (7) 17. Cord (6) 19. Praise (5) 21. Devil (5)

Euromillions Draw Friday 4th May 2012

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Tuesday 8th May 2012 Last weeks crossword winner: Shane Lloyd, La Manga

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PEUGEOT PARTNER 16 HDi TOTEM COMBI “2008” 7995 €

RENAULT MODUS 1.5DCi LUXE PANORAMIC “2004” 5995 €

CITROEN NEW C5 HDi 110 PREMIER “2009” 12995 €

FORD FOCUS SEDAN 1.6TDCi TREND + “2009” 9995 €

3 x CITROEN C3’s 1.1i FURIOS “2007” 5995 €

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HYUNDAI ATOS 1.0i PRIME “2001” 2995 €

FIAT NEW DOBLO 1.6 JTD PANORAMA “2010” 10995 €

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11 - 17 may 2012

Get a grip

Noel’s world of golf

By Noel Eastwell Teaching Professional Campo de Golf El Plantio 639 730 891

I HAVE been astonished recently by the amount of fake golf equipment being sold in various outlets here in our part of Spain. This cheap imitation equipment comes mainly from China where labour is cheap. For years we have seen the equipment of large club manufacturers imitated and often sold as the real thing is some of our supposedly reputable golf shops. Now it seems that, not satisfied with producing fake clubs that break after a few months if you are lucky, they are now into manufacturing fake rubber grips for clubs and branding them as real.

It is very difficult if not impossible to stop the importation of such equipment but many of us don’t realize we are buying fakes. We are paying around 10€ or more per club to have new grips put on them so the cost for a set of 13 clubs excluding the putter is considerable bearing in mind for most golfers grips should be changed at least annually.

Then we come to a new putter grip and we are

talking 25€ or more in some cases.

For the ordinary golfer who trusts they are buying real quality golf grips from reputable manufacturers who have been in the business spotting the fakes is almost impossible. Here we have a small word of advice: most quality grip manufacturers will have a small label on the grip proclaiming it has been made in Mexico. Now that is not one hundred percent reliable and grips are manufactured elsewhere than Mexico but it’s a start for the inexperienced.

Many of us leave our clubs with someone to change the grips and come back for them some time later so we may not see any labels and will only see the grips for the first time when we pick them up after fitting. My advice is to ask the fitter to see the grips; if there is no label it does not mean they are fake but a look inside the grip and the feel will tell you if the ones you are considering buying are of a good quality. Some will be too soft and too thin. Avoid these, they are the most likely to be the fakes. Ask to see and feel a number of different types from different manufacturers even if you know what you want. That way you will have some chance of spotting the fakes.

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A shop or fitter that has been recommended is nearly always the best option. Remember here in Spain it’s usually a case of buyer beware.

WIN A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 INCLUDING BUGGY AT THE BEAUTIFUL EL PLANTIO RESORT IN ALICANTE Answer the question below correctly to have a chance to win. The winner of this fantastic prize will be picked at random at the end of each month.

Send your entries by email to golf@roundtownnews. com. The decision of the editor of RTN will be final in making the winning selection.

QUESTION FOR 11TH MAY 2012 Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke are managed by which well-known ex-tour player?

A. Chubby Chandler B. Peter Allis C. Brian Waite All answers must be received no later than 5pm on 31st May 2012 to be entered into March’s draw, which will be made on April 1st. The winner will be announced in RTN on 8th June 2012.

Any questions you have for Noel should be sent to golf@roundtownnews.com FREE GOLF LESSON FOR ALL NEW RTN GOLF MEMBERS – SIGN UP NOW, LIMITED OFFER!!!

The Professional Scene THE EUROPEAN Tour made a welcome return to Europe last weekend with a visit to Sevilla for The Open de Española. The Jose Maria Olazabal designed course was a picture and presented the players with a real challenge; particularly over the first two days as the wind blew and the long and thick rough captured many a players’ seemingly good shot.

Simon Dyson was the man to be reckoned with as we entered the final round but he sadly fell away on Sunday as an inspired Francisco Molinari shot to the top of the leaderboard with a superb display of iron play in a round of 65. Molinari turned a four stroke deficit into a three stroke win with seven birdies in his first fourteen holes to secure his third win on tour.

Next weekend we see a return to Spain

for The European Tour with The Volvo Matchplay Championship. Last year’s winner Ian Poulter will once again be hard to beat as he relishes the head to head matchplay challenge. Sadly many of the World’s top players have decided to give the even a miss so that they can compete in this weekend’s Players Championship in Florida where more ranking points and bigger money is at stake.

Nonetheless the event will be well worth watching and anyone lucky enough to have tickets will see some spectacular golf over the Finca Cortesin course where stamina will be tested to the limit.

There are some long walks between green and tee on some holes and buggies are used for the transportation of the players, this may be a contributing factor in the absence

of some players when coupled with the very hilly nature of the course.

Thanks to The Players Championship the Madeira Islands Open hardly gets a look in but for the up and coming players on tour there will be a golden opportunity this weekend to secure a card for the next two seasons with a victory on one of the Tour’s most remote locations in Europe.

GOLFING TIP OF THE WEEK Getting advice from a well-meaning golfing partner can be misleading to say the least.

Only listen to those qualified to help and you will benefit much quicker.

NOEL EASTWELL GOLF ACADEMY AT EL PLANTIO Quality coaching at reduced rates for RTN Golf Club members: contact Noel on 639 730 891.

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NISSAN QASHQAI 2.0 DCi AUTO 4X4 “2009” 18995 €

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RENAULT MODUS 1.5DCi LUXE PANORAMIC “2004” 5995 €

CITROEN NEW C5 HDi 110 PREMIER “2009” 12995 €

FORD FOCUS SEDAN 1.6TDCi TREND + “2009” 9995 €

3 x CITROEN C3’s 1.1i FURIOS “2007” 5995 €

FORD FOCUS 1.6i TREND “2001” 3500 €

HYUNDAI ATOS 1.0i PRIME “2001” 2995 €

FIAT NEW DOBLO 1.6 JTD PANORAMA “2010” 10995 €

KIA CERATO 1.6i GLX SEDAN “2005” 5995 €

NISSAN QASHQAI 2.00 DCi TEKNA “2009” 16995 €

* HI SPEC * CITROEN C3 1.4i COLLECTION “2007” 6995 €

* AUTO * 2 x FORD FOCUS 1.6i 16V AUTO TREND+ “2010” 9995 €

* AUTO * HONDA CIVIC 1.3IMA AUTO HYBRID “2007” 9995 €

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11 - 17 may 2012

Get a grip

Noel’s world of golf

By Noel Eastwell Teaching Professional Campo de Golf El Plantio 639 730 891

I HAVE been astonished recently by the amount of fake golf equipment being sold in various outlets here in our part of Spain. This cheap imitation equipment comes mainly from China where labour is cheap. For years we have seen the equipment of large club manufacturers imitated and often sold as the real thing is some of our supposedly reputable golf shops. Now it seems that, not satisfied with producing fake clubs that break after a few months if you are lucky, they are now into manufacturing fake rubber grips for clubs and branding them as real.

It is very difficult if not impossible to stop the importation of such equipment but many of us don’t realize we are buying fakes. We are paying around 10€ or more per club to have new grips put on them so the cost for a set of 13 clubs excluding the putter is considerable bearing in mind for most golfers grips should be changed at least annually.

Then we come to a new putter grip and we are

talking 25€ or more in some cases.

For the ordinary golfer who trusts they are buying real quality golf grips from reputable manufacturers who have been in the business spotting the fakes is almost impossible. Here we have a small word of advice: most quality grip manufacturers will have a small label on the grip proclaiming it has been made in Mexico. Now that is not one hundred percent reliable and grips are manufactured elsewhere than Mexico but it’s a start for the inexperienced.

Many of us leave our clubs with someone to change the grips and come back for them some time later so we may not see any labels and will only see the grips for the first time when we pick them up after fitting. My advice is to ask the fitter to see the grips; if there is no label it does not mean they are fake but a look inside the grip and the feel will tell you if the ones you are considering buying are of a good quality. Some will be too soft and too thin. Avoid these, they are the most likely to be the fakes. Ask to see and feel a number of different types from different manufacturers even if you know what you want. That way you will have some chance of spotting the fakes.

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A shop or fitter that has been recommended is nearly always the best option. Remember here in Spain it’s usually a case of buyer beware.

WIN A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 INCLUDING BUGGY AT THE BEAUTIFUL EL PLANTIO RESORT IN ALICANTE Answer the question below correctly to have a chance to win. The winner of this fantastic prize will be picked at random at the end of each month.

Send your entries by email to golf@roundtownnews. com. The decision of the editor of RTN will be final in making the winning selection.

QUESTION FOR 11TH MAY 2012 Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke are managed by which well-known ex-tour player?

A. Chubby Chandler B. Peter Allis C. Brian Waite All answers must be received no later than 5pm on 31st May 2012 to be entered into March’s draw, which will be made on April 1st. The winner will be announced in RTN on 8th June 2012.

Any questions you have for Noel should be sent to golf@roundtownnews.com FREE GOLF LESSON FOR ALL NEW RTN GOLF MEMBERS – SIGN UP NOW, LIMITED OFFER!!!

The Professional Scene THE EUROPEAN Tour made a welcome return to Europe last weekend with a visit to Sevilla for The Open de Española. The Jose Maria Olazabal designed course was a picture and presented the players with a real challenge; particularly over the first two days as the wind blew and the long and thick rough captured many a players’ seemingly good shot.

Simon Dyson was the man to be reckoned with as we entered the final round but he sadly fell away on Sunday as an inspired Francisco Molinari shot to the top of the leaderboard with a superb display of iron play in a round of 65. Molinari turned a four stroke deficit into a three stroke win with seven birdies in his first fourteen holes to secure his third win on tour.

Next weekend we see a return to Spain

for The European Tour with The Volvo Matchplay Championship. Last year’s winner Ian Poulter will once again be hard to beat as he relishes the head to head matchplay challenge. Sadly many of the World’s top players have decided to give the even a miss so that they can compete in this weekend’s Players Championship in Florida where more ranking points and bigger money is at stake.

Nonetheless the event will be well worth watching and anyone lucky enough to have tickets will see some spectacular golf over the Finca Cortesin course where stamina will be tested to the limit.

There are some long walks between green and tee on some holes and buggies are used for the transportation of the players, this may be a contributing factor in the absence

of some players when coupled with the very hilly nature of the course.

Thanks to The Players Championship the Madeira Islands Open hardly gets a look in but for the up and coming players on tour there will be a golden opportunity this weekend to secure a card for the next two seasons with a victory on one of the Tour’s most remote locations in Europe.

GOLFING TIP OF THE WEEK Getting advice from a well-meaning golfing partner can be misleading to say the least.

Only listen to those qualified to help and you will benefit much quicker.

NOEL EASTWELL GOLF ACADEMY AT EL PLANTIO Quality coaching at reduced rates for RTN Golf Club members: contact Noel on 639 730 891.

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11 - 17 may 2012

Andy Kay

The Final Whistle

AND SO it has come down to the last day of the season. The destination of the title hangs in the balance while QPR and Bolton are the two teams scrapping to avoid the trapdoor to the Championship.

And on a personal level, it’s a nightmare. As a QPR fan, a win away to Manchester City would see us safe and with our superior goal difference, a draw would probably be good enough.

But, and it’s a very big but, with City going for the title, any hiccup against the Super Hoops would probably let Manchester United steam in with a win away to

Sunderland. And I’m not sure I really want that. United have been a great team over the years and have fully deserved all the titles they have racked up under Sir Alex, but watching the same side win over and over again is....well....boring (unless you are a United fan of course).

So, here’s my ideal scenario for Sunday: City beat QPR and win the title. Meanwhile, Bolton fail to win at Stoke which means QPR survive in the top flight for another season. It’s certainly a selfish attitude to take but I also think it’s also the most realistic outcome.

OLYMPIC PREP I’ve spent much of the last week at the Olympic Stadium in London working on a number of test events ahead of the Games later this summer. I’m delighted to report that everything seemed to go pretty well.

We presented six days of athletics at the stadium – the BUCS Championships, Visa London Athletic Disability Challenge and the Sainsbury’s UK School Games and while there were a few hiccups, in the main, everybody seemed very happy with the results.

True, there was quite a queue that formed the first day the accreditation centre opened

Fishing Maggots End by

Premier League Finale

David Hoare 968 199 279

THIS WEEK’S competition was the 4th round of the Coastrider Team Championship, the venue being the Embalse de Ojos, AKA Blanca. As can be seen from Terry´s report, Abbey Anglers fished here the day before. The results were not good then, with half the field blanking.

Well, the fishing for us was even more dire with five blanks and only two anglers catching two good fish each. Weather was good with little or no wind for most of the day. Again from Terry´s report the picture shows that there are some really good fish to be caught? If nothing else, the venue never fails to let you down.

TOP RODS ON THE DAY 1st Andy (The Webman) Stevenson fishing the feeder using corn with 4.86 kilos 2nd Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare fishing the feeder using corn with 3.24 kilos 3rd Mick (The Arsenal) Hill fishing the feeder using corn with 2.28 kilos TEAM RESULT Abbey Anglers with 7.66 kilos Rods and Reels with 10.59 kilos THEREFORE POINTS AFTER 4TH ROUND Abbey Anglers 36 points Rods and Reels

36 points Last round next month so it is going to be a good final.

PLEASE NOTE The club has some vacancies at present: if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 96 672 9293 or 603 535 771.

ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS Supplied by Terry Screen We fished the 7th round of the Spring Series at Blanca on

but by day two, the time to get through was down to about 20 minutes. Security was thorough but all the staff were friendly and helpful and as for the volunteers, well they were just so enthusiastic it’s clear that all visitors to London this summer will be made to feel very welcome.

My own major cause of concern is the stadium itself. It is very impressive and the noise that 80,000 people will generate inside it will be awesome. But the roof doesn’t cover all the seats and people sitting in the lower tier, nearest the track, will get very

wet if it rains. And this includes some of the broadcasters who have been allocated positions near to the finish line.

For any Olympics to be reported as a success it has to be well received by the media and I don’t think that allowing some of them to get sopping wet during a London summer rainstorm will do the organisers too many favours. That said, as one of my colleagues pointed out during the week “Those press boys haven’t had to shell out for a ticket and they are getting paid to be here so … sod ‘em!”

For further details ring Alan Roscoe 968 570 876 or email: anglerstogether@hotmail.co.uk

the 1st May. The venue is set in a beautiful area with lovely views surrounded by hills forming a basin and the lake area also has lots of wild life.

The fishing is still very hard - even the Bleak are reluctant to feed, and only the odd few pegs producing any fish, leaving quite a few dry nets.

The main baits used were corn, paste, and pellet, the feeder and straight lead producing the best weights on the day. Alan Reid caught a big Carp weighing 6.320kg on feeder and corn, this one fish being big enough to win him the match 1st Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6.320kg on feeder using corn (Pictured below with fish) 2nd Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 5.680kg on straight lead using corn 3rd Terry (Swing ‘Em) Screen with 2.660kg on the pole using paste All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 96 532 8368.

Anglers Together THE OBJECTIVE of Anglers Together has been reached (which was to introduce anglers to each other). Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between, we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past four years are now firmly established.

We will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May. Thanks to all past members for their support.

Email: anglerstogether@hotmail.com Tight lines…

Dave Hoare

Charity Golf Event with Blacktower Management Group TO HELP raise money for the British Legion, Blacktower Financial Management Group are Sponsoring and co- organising with Campbell Lamont Golf a Charity Golf Event to be held on 24th May 2012 at La Sella Golf Course, Denia, commencing at 8am for breakfast, with a 9am Shotgun Start.

The Cost is 65€ to include, Breakfast (pastries, tea/coffee), 18 holes of golf and lunch consisting of Paella and salad. An after-lunch talk will be by Graham Barber, ex-international football referee. And at 2pm at a charity auction organised

by The British Museum of Sport approximately 30 sports items will be auctioned off to raise funds for

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the British Legion.

For those that don’t play Golf but would like to participate and help raise money for this worthwhile cause, for 15€ you can join us at 2pm for lunch, enjoy the after-lunch speakers and join the Charity Auction.

By participating you will help the British Legion to continue making life better for serving members of the Armed Forces, exService men and women (veterans), their families and dependants all yearround.

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LAST SUNDAY Torry played away against Ribarroja CF. We are now at the business end of the season and Torry needed a win to keep alive their remote hopes of reaching a promotion play-off place and Ribarroja needed a win to secure another season in the Tercera. 2 late goals in the 83rd and 91st minutes earned Ribarroja all 3 points and victory. Torry now have one game left at home to already relegated Mislata on Sunday - kick-off 5.00 pm . A win will give Torry a 7th place finish in the table which will be a great achievement given the drastic and decisive action rightly taken by the club to reduce the wage-bill at the turn of the year. Those left have given their all and deserve appreciation from the supporters for keeping the dream of promotion alive for so long. Be there.

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CHIT CHAT SUMMER CAMP for children in Javea is looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Secretary.

For the months of June, July and August. Must be computer literate with experience of Excel. Telephone Caroline 96 579 5197 or mobile 650 42 66 77. Or email caroline. sinfield@chit-chat.es WINCHAM INTERNATIONAL LTD looking to recruit a Spanish Tax Consultant to join the team in Calpe.

With English as your first language you will ideally have experience in financial services, property sales and possibly accountancy and live within a 20 minute commute of Calpe, Alicante. Articulate, numerate and computer literate you should be comfortable dealing with members of the public and Spanish and UK legal professionals. The role is full time 9-5.30 and will include developing sales from qualified leads, improving conversion rates and providing consultancy services to existing clients from our Calpe office. Initial and ongoing training will be provided. A good basic salary plus established commission/bonus scheme is in place for the right candidate. Call our Calpe office on : 965 830 991 or email iht.admin@ wincham.com www.wincham.com www.winchamiht.com A GLOBAL INTERNET OPPORTUNITY. Paid Daily! A Major Company is expanding. We are the World’s No 1 with the next generation of emails: Video Email and video Newsletters a Worlds First. Also, video conferencing.

Home-based Opportunity part or full time, full training. call us : Spain 696655028 / 07985924166 sierratelecoms@hotmail.com

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MR FIXIT FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, GENERAL & Appliance Repairs. No Callout Charge. 698 320 434

ALTEA GOLD CENTRE, 70 CAP BLANC, ALTEA Tel: 965 845 901 or 697 193 941 centrodeoro@ hotmail.com or eurogoldspain@ hotmail.com SEE OUR ADVERT IN THE MAIN NEWSPAPER

CASH FOR GOLD & SILVER AT BENIDORM Gold Centre, we buy any amount, any carat, at the highest price around. Open all dat.

C/Gerona 8. Call: 627019403 ALEXANDERS PAY TOP LONDON PRICES Javea Port seafront open Monday to Saturday - 10am till 3pm. Established since 2003 Tel: 965792595 or 667270969

MECHANIC WANTED Fully qualified British mechanic wanted (part time) for busy Garage in Torrevieja. Must be able to work on own and have clean driving license, be honest and reliable and speak some spanish. Telephone 966704829 / 676659751 ESTABLISHED International Real Estate Company In La Zenia

requires Swedish / English Speaking Personnel For Immediate Start. Call 0034 966 733 079 For An Interview START TODAY earn money online everyday placing free advertisments online. call 679 553 887 SPARE TIME, WANT EXTRA CASH? Start earning immediately by becoming an AVON representative. Info: ring Rosh 966785520 JOIN CONSULTUSCARE - THE UK’S LEADING CARE AGENCY. Our excellent team of self-employed carers who live in Spain return to the UK periodically to provide private live-in care to our mainly elderly clients (typically 2 - 4 weeks at a time). If you care and have a British or EU passport; good spoken English; a clean driving licence plus care or nursing experience; are mature with relevant life skills and would like to earn £420 to £616 a week, please contact our Recruitment Consultant, Sandra Field on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultuscare.com - web site www.consultuscare.com

GARDNER 25 years working in Spain. English/Spanish spoken.

Private gardens and communities.

Free Quotes billthegardner@ hotmail.es Tel 699 682 630 OASIS GARDEN pool maintenance.

Calpe to Javea. Telephone Martin 669 261 868

S.O.S. INSURANCE Car-HomeHealth-Comercial. Funeral Plans and Insurance. Tlf:-966-787123/622-275-561/686-116-297

DVD/CD STORAGE UNIT Teak wood storage unit. Holds 60 DVDs and 80 CDs. Excellent condition. €20 Tel 693 813 078 GAZEBO 3M X3M Metal, brandnew,boxed no cover. €45 call 693 813 078 DISCO BAR, AS NEW!!! Flight Case + 2 CDJ100S (Pioneer) + mixer DJM 700 (Pioneer) - € 1350 Call Chrissie: 966 709 902 - Torrevieja QUINGO AIR ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCOOTER, as new, cost 1300€ bargain at 500€ tel: 966 865 574 WHEEL CHAIR As new silver and black €150. Walking frame adjustable height €50 tel: 965 008 776 STAMPS FOR SALE GB. mint, singles, sets, presentation packs.

Ireland. mint, singles, year issues, FDC, MS all at reasonable prices.

Tel: 610 634 506 WHEELCHAIR, LIGHT, FOLDABLE 150€. Electric Mobility Scooter, SUNRISE MEDICAL 40km range 499€. Both like new! call: 627-019-403 SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS We buy, sell and exchange just about anything at Spain’s BIGGEST CHARITY WAREHOUSE in Gata de Gorgos in aid of S.P.A.I.N. (Society for the Protection of Animals in Need). HOUSE CLEARANCES, furniture, beds, Rastro, Antiques & collectables, bankrupt stock etc. Collection & delivery service available. Tel 96 575 6215 or 665 653 998 for details.

AT MICHAEL’S Several dining sets to choose from in different styles, classic, modern, bamboo, pine, glass etc. Many with matching sideboards: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal. Photos (updates every 5-6 days): www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S NOW 20% off on certain NEW mattresses!! Free deliveries in our area - usually the same day! Look at: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S Brown leather electric recliner massage chair. Two white leather sofas. See over 600 photos on: www. michaels-javea.com MICHAEL’S 28 YEARS IN JAVEA ENSURES YOUR SATISFACTION! We sell high quality pre owned furniture, many from show apartments etc. Look at: www. michaels-javea.com Tlf:965-791-328.

GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment.

Peter (7 days) 664 890 990.

CLASSIC KITCHENS 20 years on the Costa Blanca. Free quote and 3D design call Adrian on: 676699700.

LOOKING FOR A KITCHEN OR BATHROOM? Have a look at www. churchkitchens.eu.com! Fitted wardrobes as well! Tel: 96 573 4585

ADVICE WITH THE SPANISH SYSTEM Whatever you need to integrate into the spanish system, we can help you. NIE, residencia, empadronamiento, car import transfer, driving license transfer, schools, doctors, social security. Tel: 619 269 408 ADVISORY SERVICE Need advice on making a will, buying or selling property, tax, resident or non resident, starting a business in spain, we can talk you through and give you the best advice and help you settle in spain. Tel: 610 634 506

BALLROOM/LATIN/SEQUENCE DANCING WITH LA BAMBA’S. At La Rustika [Los Arcos] Restaurant, Avenida Balaeres 34, Torrevieja.

Saturday - Social Dance 7.30pm - 10pm Starting 9th January 2012 - Monday - Beginners Class - 10am - 11.30am Monday - Intermediate Class - 11.30am - 1pm Tuesday - Popular Sequence class 7.30pm - 8.30pm followed by Social Dance 8.30pm - 10.30pm [not 2nd Tuesday of month]. At Casa Ventura, San Luis, Torrevieja Starting 12th January 2012 - Thursday - New Beginners class 7.30pm - 8.30pm.

Intermediate class 8.30pm - 10.00pm.

For more info call Andrea 616 478 157.

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KAWASAKI VN 1500 MEAN STEAK Spanish reg, €4000 ono, call 639586046 YAMAHA QUAD GRIZZLY BLUE 650cc €1600 ono. Tel : 679 164 904 SUZUKI BANDIT 1200S MAROON only 7,200 miles spanish registered €2,995. call 966 576 988 or 656 400 792

Champagne, 5 door hatch, Spanish LHD, FSH, 2 owners, excellent condition throughout.

5995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FIESTA, 2005 1.4 Ltr TDCi Diesel Spanish LHD, Mid Blue Metallic. 5 door hatchback, air conditioning, CD player and electric windows in excellent condition throughout. 5995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 FIAT BRAVA,1996 1.4 Ltr SX petrol 5 door,champagne. Spanish LHD, Electric windows, stereo. 1495€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FIESTA, GHIA, 2005, silver, 1.4 ltr petrol, 5 door hatch, Spanish LHD, CD Player, air con, electric windows, excellent condition throughout, 2 owners 5495€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 RENAULT KANGOO COMBI, 2007, 1.5 Ltr DCi diesel, Red, Spanish LHD, air con, electric windows, sliding side door and full main dealer history, excellent condition throughout. 6495€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 SEAT IBIZA, 2002, 1.9 Ltr diesel, Mimosa Yellow, Spanish LHD, 5 door hatch, air con, electric windows and FSH 3495€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 RIGHT HAND DRIVE TOYOTA YARIS 1.4 Zinc, Auto tiptronic (Diesel) D-4D, 5 door, 2007, 1 owner, 50,000miles, FSH, aircon, CD, alloys, fully equipped, metallic black, stunning condition.

6,250€. VW New Beetle, 2005, 1 owner, LHD, 38,000kms, FSH, aircon etc, yellow, showroom condition. 10,750€ older model coming soon 5,000€. Fiat Multipla 1.9JTD, 6 seater diesel, Aug 2001, 126,000kms, Full services, aircon, alloys, metallic blue, 3,750€ . BMW 318i cabriolet, 2004, 1 owner, fully equipped, metallic silver with full black leather, Stunning example.

14,250€ Tel Frank 600726221/965687976 www.fwreurocars.com GOING HOME? Returning to the UK, we have a lovely selection of Right Hand Drive vehicles for sale or exchange. Tel Frank 600726221/965687976 www.fwreurocars.com LOOKING FOR A CAR? We have a good selection of LHD or RHD vehicles for sale or exchange. Tel Frank 600726221/965687976 www.fwreurocars.com RENAULT MEGANE GTOUR 1.5DCI CONFORT 100cv 2007 7.000€ Info: 696 463 468 MERCEDES BENZ ML 280CDI AUTOMATIC 2006 FSH 22.000€ Info: 696 463 468 SEAT IBIZA 1.9TDI STYLANCE 109CV 2008 46.125kms 7.499€ Info: 696 463 468

RENAULT LAGUNA 2.0DCI 150CV Initiale Automatico, 2008, 139000kms, 14.999€ Info:696 463 468 FIAT ULYSSE 2.0 JTD 16V DYNAMIC 2003, 87835kms, 7.000€ Info: 696 463 468 FIAT UNO 1.0, 3 DOOR 1993, 106000kms, 900€ Info: 696 463 468

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET 1992, 194000kms, 4.500€ Info: 696 463 468 MERCEDES 300 DIESEL AUTOMATIC 1987, 200000kms, 2.000€ Info: 696 463 468 OPEL VECTRA 2.0 DTI 1.6V. CONFORT 2000, 164000kms, 2.000€ Info: 696 463 468 PEUGEOT PARTNER II 1.6HDI 75CV TOTEM CB 2007, 68145kms, 5.500€ (Iva Incl) Info: 696 463 468 CITROEN JUMPY 2.0HDI 120CV L1H1 227 FG 2008, 73249kms,10.500€ (Iva Incl) Info: 696 463 468 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 3.2 DI-D INFORM 3door, 2008, 76115kms, 16.500€ Info: 696 463 468 SUZUKI GRAN VITARA 1.9 DDIS JLX 129CV 2008, 67328kms, 14.000€ Info: 696 463 468 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR 1999, 83350kms, 7.999€ Info: 696 463 468 CITROEN C5 1.6 HDI SX 110CV 2005, 49061kms, 7.000€ Info: 696 463 468 RENAULT SCENIC 1.6 16V PRIVI. AUTOMATIC 2001, 80151kms, 5.500€ Info: 696 463 468 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 HDI CONFORT 90CV 2008, 53228kms, 8.500€ Info: 696 463 468 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.3JTD DYN 90CV 2007, 59216kms, 6.499€ Info: 696 463 468 OPEL CORSA 1.2, 3 DOOR 2005, 53.995kms, 3.500€ Info: 696 463 468 FORD FIESTA COUPÉ SPORT 1.6 TDCI 90cv 3P 2008 35178kms 7.499€ Info: 696 463 468

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From Valencia to Alicante. Free collection.

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EXTERIOR PROPERTY REPAINT DUE? Genuine discount for Spring Promotion.

GUARANTEED FOR UP TO 15 YEARS! Call 968 032 672/634 356 686 NOW for no obligation quotation or more information on this amazing offer.

SPANISH LADY PLAYA FLAMENCA near new Carrefour before La Florida. 35 years, attractive, classy lady, private house, parking.

Offers all erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie, economical prices from 40€. Full discretion. Call Ana 680-735-412 ARE YOU MALE, FEMALE OR A COUPLE? Need some Sexy FUN? Contact me soonest.

63 year old Dom/Sub switch. Available for fun with Males, Dom and Sub and Cross Dressers, Females Dominatrix and Submissive. Couples including Same Sex Couples. “Anything Goes” Can sometimes accomodate. Home Visits no extra Charge/Low Fees. Call me now on 693-478-573

WANT TO DRIVE your LHD car to the UK and sell it when you get there? Call 658 670 777 CHEAP TYRES & DISCOUNT BRAKES In Teulada, La Nucia and Alicante offer Quality New Tyres & Brakes at HUGELY DISCOUNTED PRICES! See our main ad on Pg 3 of RTN North edition for the address details of our 3 outlets.

Or call 966 487 061 or email info@cheaptyres. es for details.

PLUMBING & HEATING BATHROOM REFORMS - TILING - WATER HEATERS - GENERAL PLUMBING. Tel: 630 049 773. email: stevehayward39@yahoo.com www. stevehayward-plumber.eu NORTH COSTA BLANCA SINCE 1996 FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES OF SHOWER and bath screens call Don the Showerman on 96 579 2285 or 639 292 081. Immediate delivery on all products from our stock. See our advert on Page 5 North for a map to our showroom

GENERIC VIAGRA AND WEEKENDERS for best service, Results and Friendly advice. Call Derek : 685 207 378 WE GET YOUR GOODS TO YOU FAST! Unbeatable shipping and handling service from the UK’s premier online adult retailer http://www. sexjunky.es FREE Delivery on ALL UK Orders!

No minimum spend - Royal Mail Super Saver Delivery is FREE! Spend over £30 - Royal Mail Tracked Delivery is FREE! Spend over £50 Interlink Next Day UK Delivery is FREE! Delivery to Spain is only £10. £10 off your first order when you spend over £50 http://www.sexjunky.es SPRING OFFER Super strength little blue helper Costa Blanca South, contact Steve 682 454 519.

THOSE LITTLE GET YOU UP BLUE PILLS are now available from Tony on 638 352 129.

LOOKING FOR COMPANY? Do you want to explore your sexual fantasies with beautiful Brazilian and Oriental ladies? 24 hours, hotel or home visit Telephone 689526354 PLEASURE HOUSE TORREVIEJA Sexy girls from South America. Come and enjoy, low rates from 40€. Address: Calle Finlandia. 682-776-068 CASA ANGELA TORREVIEJA Luxury private chalet, parking. Drinks invitation. Feeling alone?

Just want some company? Exotic girls from South America. Call us, Also Escort Service.

Full discretion. Come and enjoy at: Avenida Asociacion Victimas del Terrorismo. 609-573-468 or 639-832-118

POOL LEAK REPAIR SPECIALIST’S Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired.

Structural leaks investigated and repaired.

Professional, consciencious service to the highest standards. Refurbishments and upgrades undertaken. Replacement pumps, filters, salt systems, ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed. All work guaranteed. British trained in the UK pool industry with over 15 years experience. 8 years served on the Costa Blanca.

Torrevieja and surrounding areas including Costa Calida. Tlf:- Pristine Pools on 966-774-199 or 678-080-500 www.pristineswimmingpools.com SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE BY POOLTECHSPAIN. We are a fully legal, qualified and registered business who have been operating on the Costa Blanca for 6 years. We offer a professional, reliable, safe and efficient pool service, inc. re-grouting, pressure testing and leak repairs.

Private and community swimming pools

FOR SALE APARTMENT IN TEULADA near primary School, with big store-room,2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms (1Ensuite),Sold furnished. Info: 650 107 304 MOBILE/PARK HOMES ON CAMPING PUEBLO IN SAN JAVIER FROM 17,000E CAROL 96 819 24 25 MOB 626 055 622 www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain.com EASILY MAINTAINED, DETACHED F/F,2 BED VILLA in l´Alberca, Polopde-la-Marina. 249m2 flat plot. Lots of extras. Solarium with 360º views of sea and mountains. Community pool and Gardens, easy and low maintenance.

123,000€ Tlf Lynn: 966-881-048/691-202307 or email foundation@rtnnewsgroup. com for photographs and more information

3 BED VILLA, €152,000 Gata de Gorgos, sea & mountain view info at www.gatacasaspain.blogspot.com or 966 197 079

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN MORAIRA town centre with private terrace and sea views. Tenants pay utility bills including electric, water, telephone, adsl and satellite television. €450 p.m.

Ref: SC802. Call 965 741 748 for details.

THREE BEDROOM HOUSE TERRA MORAIRA Com. pool. Modern kitchen, dining / living room. Fireplace. English TV. Large bedroom /ensuite. 2 more double bedrooms & large bathroom.

A/C.C/H.Private parking space. Tenants pay utility bills including electric, water and utilities. €550 p.m. Ref: SCR803. Call 965 741 748 for details.

ATTICO APARTMENT ALFAZ 3 bed, 2 bath, gas c/h, large roof terrace, close to bus, train, schools & shops. Underground parking space €600pcm plus bills. 669 686 587 / 670 035 633.

LONG TERM RENT: Three bedroom house Terra Moraira.Com. pool. Modern kitchen, dining / living room. Fireplace.

English TV. Large bedroom /ensuite. 2 more double bedrooms & large bathroom.

A/C.C/H.Private parking space. Tenants pay utility bills including electric, water and utilities. €550 p.m. Ref: SCR803.

Call 965 741 748 for details. LONG TERM RENT:Two bedroom apartment in Moraira town centre with private terrace and sea views. Tenants pay utility bills including electric, water, telephone, adsl and satellite television. €450 p.m. Ref: SC802. Call 965 741 748 for details.

GREAT VALUE IN JACARILLA Large 3 bedroom apartment, fantastic views, 20mins from the beach and golf courses in the lovely Spanish village of Jacarrila.€300 per month.call Michael UK 00447831123631 TEULADA – LONG TERM LET 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Central Heating 154 M2 €450 p/m + bills Tel: 615 813 076 PARK HOMES 2 BEDROOMS BOTH EN SUITE FULLY FITTED ON CAMPING PUEBLO . WITH LOTS OF AMENETIES. FULLY FITTED. ON CAMPING PUEBLO . WITH LOTS OF AMENETIES. GOLF COURSES, BEACH, AIRPORT,HOSPITAL,5 MINS

BY CAR. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAN JAVIER CAROL TEL 96 819 24 25 MOB. 626 055 6622 EMAIL. haydn47@hotmail. com www.mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com ALTEA LA VELLA, COSTA BLANCA Holiday let for 4 people in a 2 bedroomed, first floor, fully furnished apartment.

A/C + C/H plus much, much more.

Tlf:966-881-048 or email foundation@ rtnnewsgroup.com for more information and photographs www.fincafeliz.com

SPANISH LINKS Removals & deliveries Spain/UK/Spain. Last jobs minute undertaken. Best prices. www. spanishlinks.co.uk Tel UK 0044 (0)1209 843971 or Spain 678 756 644.

FIRST CLASS DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE To and from Spain with a single box 35 Euros to a full load. Call today for free advice and a free no obligation quote tel: 676 582 333 or +44 1268 728 855 MAN WITH A LARGE VAN local removals, deliveries, collections, house clearance, rubbish removal and disposal.

No job too small - call now for competitive no obligation quotation tel: 666 703 499 EUROMOVE4U Full & Part Loads. Spain to UK/UK to Spain on a regular monthly basis. Cars & Motorcycles transported.

Call Grant or Jan Office 0034-965300-959 Mobile 0034-648-102-529 UK Mob 0044-7803-893-719. Email info@ euromove4u.eu MICK WITH HIS VAN Removals Collections Deliveries. For a reliable effective service. Hourly rate or quote.

Call Mick anytime 600-247-535 SPAIN2UK2SPAIN MAN AND VAN departing Costa Blanca twice a month.

Full loads/part loads. Excellent rates Tel Christine 965 571 837/638 261 341 enquiries@spain2uk2spain.com VAN LEAVING FOR THE UK/SPAIN EVERY 2 WEEKS great rates please contact joe on 966074576 or 650341087 or civic1235@msn.com MAN & LWB SPRINTER VAN going to UK- Spain twice a month. Tel: 610-846260 or 0044-7519-186-355 email:-van. man@hotmail.co.uk

Skip Hire JAVEA SKIP HIRE 626 670 038 Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Denia from S&W TOOL HIRE & FERRETERIA MORAIRA

QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR Bi-lingual Spanish-English and high level French and German. Confidential and reliable accompaniment service. Competitive rates. Torrevieja and surroundings.

Virginia 629201192.

SPECIAL SPRING OFFER Driving to or from the UK? English guest house in France. Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal for two, only 50 euros! Conditions apply. www.millefleursbb.co.uk

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH The best online Spanish lessons.

Focus on speaking ability. www. starttospeakspanish.com NAIL COURSES now available in Albir, call Claire 633147881 BRITISH GRADUATE TEACHER offers Primary/Secondary English Mathmatics.

Telephone Margaret Johnson B.Ed. 965350-516 Mob: 616-660-687

SKYSUPPLIES for Sky+HD, Humax, Freesat and Free-to-air Satbox`s. Skycrds, Spare remotes, LNB`s, Satellite dish`s, Realignments, Advice and Backup. 966194013/600899096.

CRYSTAL CLEAR SATELLITE AND INTERNET TV for all your digital and TV requirements. No Annual Fees on Sky Cards.

Steve:-660-186-505/Ros:-965-584-097. www. ccsattv.com info@ccsattv.com

TURN YOUR UNWANTED FURNITURE Electrical, Household Goods and Bric-a-brac into Cash. Anything! Anywhere! 965-319-220/ 618-165-877 RECORDS AND CD´S WANTED Top cash paid.

Pop, Rock, Blues.call :630-665-363

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