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23-29 NOVember 2012

Paradise lost

Taken for a ride ERIC HOLT who had his rare and valuable electric bicycle stolen believes he was conned by ‘Good Samaritans’ p6

Wear a white ribbon

by Jack Troughton

THE COSTA Blanca’s Women In Business Club plans to raise awareness of domestic violence with a public celebration of White Ribbon Day on Sunday (25th November) p15

A WORRIED Costa Blanca resident fears she is being slowly poisoned by toxic gases allegedly being released from a waste plant. The pensioner moved to El Campello in February and believed it was paradise – until she started to feel sick and suspected airborne chemicals might be to blame.

Asking not to be identified, she told RTN how she had been forced to quit work in a paint factory after falling ill – now exposure to strong smell and toxins can cause her organs to begin to shut down.

And before meeting people in her beachfront apartment, she asks them not to wear perfume or cologne.

“I thought I had found paradise when I moved here because the air quality was so good but this summer I began to notice smells and began to feel sick,” she said. “And I am getting sicker and sicker. “I am very susceptible to these things. Even with the doors and windows closed it gets inside and affects me a lot – it makes me very depressed. It affects my kidneys and my organs. If I have a serious attack I could die.”

Reporting of assets held outside Spain to the tax authorities assets with a value of over €50,000 located abroad must now be declared p34

ACTION

Christmas is coming JALON VALLEY HELP is stepping into Christmas with festive events designed to get everyone into the party mood p50

Father Christmas will join in the fun

Christmas cheer for kids SANTA CLAUS is coming to town thanks to big-hearted Bay Radio as it launches its annual appeal to spread a little joy for disadvantaged kids on the Costas.

Read the full story on page 18.

An action group of concerned residents is already demanding the FCC Services plant at Las Canyades be closed down until the problem is fully investigated.

In a scientific report commissioned by the group, it was found there were “potentially dangerous” gases being released from the plant, with an “unacceptable odour Nuisance” and a “significant risk to health”.

The 47.6 million euro plant was opened in 2008 and is expected to have a 20 year lifespan. It processes the waste from some 52 Alicante municipalities.

Campaigners maintain homes to the north of El Campello have been worst affected and have accused the town hall of dragging its feet over an environmental and public health issue – but Mayor Juan Jose Berenguer insists he is striving to find a solution to a problem that has already reached the European Parliament.

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Fake Red Cross collectors BOGUS RED Cross collectors are knocking at doors hoping to pocket cash generously donated by people to help others, the charity warned this week.

Along the Costa Blanca there has been a reported upsurge in the number of people claiming to represent the charity and asking for money.

However, the Red Cross in Alicante underlined the charity never makes door to door collections – or even makes a visit to private addresses without an appointment. A spokesman advised that if calls at the door step claiming for to represent the Red Cross and ask for money, householders should send them away and call the police.

Neighbourhood Watch groups in Alicante have also circulated a warning for people to be on their guard against fraudulent ‘door knockers’ claiming to collect for charity.

Last month RTN reported how crooks had been operating in the north of Alicante Province claiming to be making

Driver takes an early dip in Denia fountain

A DRIVER caused chaos for police and fire fighters in Denia early on Monday morning when he crashed his Peugeot 206 into the fountain on the Avenida de Denia. The incident occurred at around 6am when the allegedly speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and was unable to negotiate the sharp turn on the roundabout. A crane was used to try to lift the car out of the fountain but only succeeded in sinking into the lawn on the roundabout, softened by the recent heavy rain. Eventually the vehicle was removed with the assistance of tow truck.

A genuine Red Cross fundraising event earlier this year

by Jack Troughton

collections for EMAUS – a charity that operates seven children’s homes, a baby unit, an old people’s residential home and a women’s shelter.

The thieves demanded large sums of money and carried forged paperwork – but caused outrage amongst genuine supporters of the charity and were slammed for “stealing off children’s plates”.

The Red Cross is a huge and highly visible charity in Spain with branches in most towns – as well as providing an ambulance service, it also teaches first aid, helps with beach security – many life guards are part of the charity - and has even been distributing food aid during the crisis. Javea locksmith and security consultant Carl Barclay told RTN there was a growing number of fake

charity collectors and residents should be wary of people calling at their door.

“These bogus Red Cross collectors called at my door – I quickly realised their credentials didn’t seem to be right and there was something suspicious about them, so I just said ‘sorry, I can’t help’,” he said. “The economy is bad enough for everyone and people do try to help where they can – so it is a shame there are these crooks out there ripping you off, when there are genuine people who desperately need the money.”

Carl said he had used Facebook to warn householders to be aware there were people knocking at doors and asking for money. “The Red Cross doesn’t do that – so if anyone comes to the door, my advice is ring the police.”

Suspicious boat adrift in Javea

THE GUARDIA Civil in Javea is investigating whether a speedboat found abandoned in front of the creek at Granadella may have been used for transporting hashish and abandoned by its occupants after a chase. On board, there was only a knife that could have been used to cut bales. A local resident discovered the boat and alerted the police.

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Pharmacy lockout to continue

by Jan Gamm

AS THE pharmacy strike drifts into its fourth week pharmacists throughout the region voted overwhelmingly 4-1 to stick to their guns and refuse to supply customers with prescription medicines while the government remains months in arrears on subsidy payments for drugs. The vote was taken at a meeting held at the HQ of the Alicante College of Pharmacists on Wednesday night.

Many stores are opening the retail side of their establishments to provide enough profit to pay a skeleton staff and foot utility costs. Some dispensaries are trading in overthe-counter items only - toothpaste, mouthwash and baby creams - now and then filling a prescription that calls for a low cost item.

TREK Customers forced to trek from one pharmacy to another in search of medication sometimes visit five or six chemists to find drugs that are scarcer as the strikes goes on.

One lady trailed all over her town looking for blood pressure tablets on prescription on Friday, told time after time that they were just “not available.” She finally enquired whether they would ‘become available’ if she paid for them in cash. The tablets imme-

diately materialised: she gladly handed over 26€ instead of the usual couple of euros she would have paid against her prescription.

An elderly gentleman standing in the queue also elected to pay 57€ for his own medication, but worriedly asked, “Well that’s me sorted out but what am I going to do about my wife’s medicines? Hers cost more than 200€!”

HAVOC The strike is causing havoc. To secure prescription drugs it is necessary to find a pharmacy that will agree to order them which means returning later in the day. However, by the next day it is likely the pharmacy will be closed. Pharmacists are suggesting that customers go directly to clinics and hospitals for medicines on prescription: the Department of Health assures the public that there are “plenty of drugs available.”

Valencia pharmacists in protest

PATIENCE RTN visited eight pharmacies in total. Everywhere customers stood patiently waiting to be served and when told their medicines were unavailable quietly left to continue their search. Despite disappointment most customers were sympathetic with the pharmacists, the general consensus being: “It’s not their fault – they cannot go on not getting paid.”

One proprietor said wearily: “If I supply this to you it will be a gift as the government will not reimburse the cost. Until I know I can get the money back I cannot order it. As much as I would like to give this to you I cannot afford to - and my business cannot survive for much longer.” The President of the College of Phar-

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macists, Jaime Carbonell, continues to work with the region’s Councillor for Finance José Manuel Vela and Health Councillor Luis Rosado to find a solution that will end the strike.

URGENT The Spanish Pharmaceutical Business Federation (FEFE) is studying the possibilities ‘legal means of action’ whereby pharmacists might cease paying tax until the debt becomes manageable. FEFE President Fernando Redondo said: “An economic problem has become an urgent social problem that cannot go on. Does someone need to die with clear evidence of lack of medication before government administrators react?”

POLICE INVESTIGATING last week’s discovery of a young woman dressed in white, found dead in the Raval Roig area of Alicante, confirmed that the 24-year-old Romanian woman had been murdered. She was found at around 7.15am by a local resident returning from his night shift. It is thought that she worked as a prostitute and was connected in some way to a nearby building usually occupied by squatters. SAMU staff said she had suffered multiple injuries to her face and skull thought to be caused by blows to the head with a blunt instrument and she had also been strangled. Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

You never walk alone

by Jack Troughton

CAMPAIGNING PENSIONER Mike Kemp has celebrated his 70th birthday locked in a bitter dispute with banking giant Barclays over the 100,000€ mortgage issued on his illegal home – but now finds he is not alone.

He accuses the bank of ignoring a survey on his Orihuela villa that clearly stated it was a new build and illegal – Barclays maintain it lent the money on the basis of an architect’s report stating the house was over five years old.

However, this week Mike said he had been contacted by another client of Barclays Spain who found himself in an identical position.

“This guy is in Malaga and is just over 60 but he looks like an 80-year-old because he is a nervous wreck and cannot stop shaking,” he said. “I think he read about my case in RTN or someone told him of it – he came to all the way from Malaga to see my legal team, who say he has a case, the same as mine. It shows my case is not a one off.”

Mike first went to Barclays because he was advised the bank would never advance money on an illegal property and was later shocked to find his home was not officially sanctioned.

“Issuing a mortgage on an illegal property on an incorrect certificate is the bank’s problem, not my problem – if the survey says it is illegal the bank should have come to me before advancing the money,” he said.

COURT Mike still owes 49,000€ to Barclays but stopped repayments to force a confrontation and the courts have refused to sanction Bar-

Mike Kemp

clay’s moves to repossess the property until the matter is settled.

He hopes the court case goes ahead soon and then plans to take on Barclays in London.

“I am still very determined but I think Barclays just want me to go away and die.”

Mike said he told his new ally – a former serviceman – he would seek compensation from the bank for ill health, stress, worry, and “a ruined retirement’. “I told him he should be claiming for the way the situation has affected him. He was in a very specialised job but now he has difficulty in holding a pen.”

He added that the sweeping changes amongst Barclays’ chiefs in London following the LIBOR rigging scandal had prompted him to correspond with the new board of directors.

“My letters have again been ignored, which I find absolutely disgusting,” Mike said. “When I was a company director I used to get letters I didn’t like but I had the courtesy to at least acknowledge them.”

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Taken for a ride

by Jack Troughton

HEARTBROKEN ERIC Holt believes he was conned by a pair of apparent ‘Good Samaritans’ who stole his rare and valuable electric bicycle.

The pensioner – who suffers a heart condition and severe arthritis in his knees – relies on the bright blue machine to get him around Benidorm.

However, when two men approached him and said the bike had been pushed or kicked over, he discovered it was unusable – and when the two English men offered to transport it home for him he trusted them.

Eric, from Bradford, who is stay-

ing at Camping Benisol, told RTN: “I

haven’t seen it since – it was obvious these guys were operating some sort of scam. They prey on people who have had a drink or two.

“Certainly, they were not Good Samaritans and I think they purposely targeted it.”

A talented guitarist – he once played with Gerry and the Pacemakers - he had popped into the Yorkshire Pride in Benidorm’s Calle Genova, for a drink but was persuaded to stay and play some Shadows numbers and believed the Thompson Euro Classic was safely chained up outside.

“I was taking a break and rolling a cigarette on the patio when these two Cockney-sounding guys came up and said ‘Is that your bike outside mate?’ and I said ‘yes’,” said Eric.

“It had been pushed or kicked over and was lying on its side. The battery, which is very heavy, was completely off and lying in the road, although the bike was still chained up.”

He said he was upset because he needed the bike and the two men said

it might not be as badly damaged as it appeared. “I said I couldn’t ride it and they offered to put it in their estate car and bring it to the campsite so I gave them my details.”

Eric said the bicycle is very distinctive and he has been driven around Benidorm looking for it. “I have never seen another one here in Spain during the 10 years I have been coming here.

“People don’t usually bring them to Spain to use because they are so heavy – most people prefer aluminium ones with gel batteries.”

Sadly, the bike – similar models are selling for around £500 on the internet - was not insured. “I have given the details to the police and got a crime number, but they did not seem very interested.”

Eric hopes someone may spot the bike or be asked if they want to buy it. “I am really upset because it was taken at the beginning of the month and it’s vanished. I really need it to get me around.”

Eric Holt

Continued from front page However, when the pensioner demanded to know what the strong smell was drifting across the town, she said she was told it was a gas leak. “It gets in your hair, in your clothes, everything.”

And she believes doctors already had to deal with an increase in illnesses caused by the gases – patients suffering respiratory problems and feeling sick.

She described the situation as a “time bomb” because no one could predict the long term affects on public health. “In years to come the time bomb will explode and there will be more illnesses.

“This is like something out of a horror movie. I see people walking along the promenade without a care

in the world but I know what might happen if they are breathing chemicals, they could get very sick.”

She said the plant must be closed and the smell and gases analysed. “I really want to know what chemicals there are and what they can potentially do to people.

“It makes me very angry because health is such an important thing – even if people cannot smell the gases, they are inhaling them and they are getting inside their bodies.”

The pensioner demanded action. “I am not doing this for myself but for all the people here – I don’t want people to suffer like I have, it makes it almost impossible to live.”

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The fall of Spain’s graffiti kings

Parents sentenced over truancy THE ALICANTE Juvenile Court has sentenced a couple to a fine of 2,160€ for breaching their legal responsibility to ensure their four children attend school. One of their children did not go to school at all for an entire year and the rest attended only half of their scheduled classes. The couple was ordered to pay the fine over the next nine months: failure to pay on time will result in a four month prison sentence. The case is the first in a new regime of zero tolerance of truancy, headed by Councillor for Education Antonio Ardid. There are another 30 cases of truancy awaiting ruling in the Alicante court with a further 60 under investigation.

THE GUARDIA Civil has made 21 arrests this week as part of ‘Operacion Picassin’, an investigation started five months ago to identify prolific graffiti artists throughout the country.

Keith Nicol to cover for Louise

A train plastered with graffiti

by Jan Gamm The investigation has been a complicated process involving the compilation and study of thousands of graphics and images to tag patterns of artists that are part of large gangs that proudly post their work online. They have been responsible for vandalising public and private property that has cost more than €1 million in repairs.

GANGS A particular effort has been made to identity gangs of ‘treneros’ – groups of youngsters that break into train depots

late at night, wielding their spray cans to decorate the roofs and sides of the trains. They take enormous risks with their own safety amongst live cabling in the stock yards and occasionally even target operational trains, climbing onto the moving carriages and even jumping from one carriage to another.

The drawings are meticulously planned and are executed at high speed, some completed in less than one minute.

A particularly dangerous act that recently came to light is that some members of a graffiti crew travelling inside a train will activate the emergency cord – as the train slows to a halt the graffiti

artists will jump onto the carriages with their spray cans – others will hurl rocks at the security guards to give the artists time to complete their work.

NUISANCE The gang culture of the ‘treneros’ has become a serious public nuisance in some areas as they ‘mark’ their territory with a particular symbol, spraying over the work of rival crews – as ugly as some of the graffiti is, the combined mess made by two rival gangs is worse.

It is hoped that this week’s arrests will result in less graffiti on the walls – and trains – of Spain.

REGULAR READERS of RTN may have noticed an absence of articles by our local girl on the scene, Louise Clarke. Louise has been feeling poorly lately and after a routine visit to her doctor was admitted to hospital to ensure she receives the right care for her condition. While she receives treatment, fellow Torrevieja photojournalist Keith Nicol is covering for Louise while she is in Hospital and into the New Year, to allow her the chance to fully recover and recuperate. Keith is well known around the Torrevieja area as a photographer, broadcaster, video guy, classic car fan and all things sporting. He’s also the official International Press Representative on Torrevieja’s Cultural Committee. Keith and Louise have worked together on many different projects in the past and their sons used to play football together at Sheffield United’s Spanish Academy.

Keith will be covering the Costa Blanca South area for RTN until Louise is back on her feet. He looks forward to meeting many of you in the near future and ensuring all that Louise’s hard work for RTN is continued and all is ready for her upon her return to work.

Please contact Keith if you have any news that you’d like to see in RTN or stories that Louise was to follow up on before she became ill, email keith@ roundtownnews.com or call 609 417 385. All the staff at RTN wish Louise a speedy recovery and look forward to her return in early 2013.

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A Hazard HELP! I desperately need some feedback, especially from you Blue Badge (Disability Badge) Holders. I have been unable to find evidence of the traffic rule, local or national, that states ‘When your hazard/ warning lights are on you can park on a disabled bay without a Blue Badge’. I hope someone can point me in the right direction to find the rule.

Apart from ordinary cars I have also noticed vans and delivery trucks doing this, with strong, agile drivers in my local Javea lifting crates and pushing trollies loaded with crates of drinks or merchandise. I look to see if they are disabled but they seem healthy! I can only assume is they are disabled in their brains…

Surely an easy solution would be for the police to carry some wheel clamps in their cars - as soon as the offenders pay a fine they can have their vehicle released. Just think of the extra money going into the local coffers or for road servicing upkeep. They cannot plead not guilty as they have been caught ‘Blue Handed’.

Nothing seems to be done about this so more and more

What refreshing news What refreshing news to hear from Chris Martin on the help he obtains from hotels and restaurants when he mentions that he is a celiac.

I too am a celiac and am surprised at just how many products there are available in the local supermarkets.

Top of the pile is, of course, Mercadona, their bread is awful but their Pizzas and pasta are first rate. Lidl are also coming up with a good selection of cold meats, etc., but the rest are falling way behind. When my family recently came to stay they wanted a pizza from the lovely Pizza bar in the square in Moraira. Of course nothing on the menu was edible by myself, so I took along a small barra - purchased from Pepe La Sal, which comes wrapped so there’s no chance of cross contamination.

I asked whether they could help me out and they produced a vast spread of anti-pasta - hams, cheeses, etc., with my small loaf freshly toasted.

If you are a celiac and have knowledge of where and what to buy locally, please email me on www.jew6868@ yahoo.com and maybe we can offer each other a few suggestions and together build up a range of products we can eat. Jennie Watson, Benissa

unauthorised people are parking on Disabled Bays. I know there are people more disabled than I am (I have had a disabled badge since 1994) and for some it must be very frustrating. Also locally there are discrepancies in Blue Bay layouts - surely there should be a national standard. There are some with small blue squares; some with large blue squares; some whole blue bays with or without posts; some with painted yellow wheelchair signs on the ground. And on the bays with smaller signs the illegally parked trucks completely cover the signs!

On a different subject, on the Javea Arenal sea front where there is wide room for pedestrians and café/restaurant tables and chairs (which is good for Javea businesses to attract tourists’ money) the tables and chairs are not allowed. However, on the other side there is staging built for tables and chairs using up much needed parking spaces and road space. This seems like a real double standard.

Still searching for a vacant Blue Square…Oh! Gotta rush I think I just noticed one… Mick Scarles

New European Succession Law

Many articles have appeared in the expat press about changes in the law of succession. It affects who you leave your assets to. It states that you have to specifically mention in your will which jurisdiction your will comes under (British) in order that your assets will be distributed as you wish, otherwise your estate will come under

Spanish law, which does not allow choice but gives 2/3 to children etc, and thus takes away control.

Like many other expats, as advised, we made a Spanish will covering assets in Spain, and a UK will, covering assets there, leaving everything to each other, and then to our children after we have both died. In this way we would be able to plan our lives, selling up and going back to the UK, as many do, buying a house and using the remaining money to fund the rest of our retirement. In the will that we made, we did not include the specific clause mentioned earlier-we had no need to, as making a Spanish will

was in itself all that was necessary to ensure our wishes were carried out.

Now the goalposts have been moved.

Do we really have to have our wills rewritten at great expense, when the actual content will not need changing?

Can a statement, containing the vital clause be added to the original will? I have heard that amendments cannot be made to existing Spanish wills is this true? Many people will be very worried about this. Although the law does not come into force till August 15th, one article said the Spanish have already amended their laws, how can this be so?

Estelle Woods

The angry residents of La Union One can only have a modicum of sympathy for the La Union residents now that their subsidised water charges have ended (Issue 683). I guess a heavy dose of reality is hard to swallow but I am intrigued by the resident who it seems was perfectly happy

paying 620 Euros for two months supply at EIGHT year old rates but has now become a little upset at the new rate. This ‘resident’ must be in business for no household would consume water on that scale. Regards Ken Bethell, Puerto de Mazarron

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Dali etching found in a box of junk

The Dali etching sold by Goodwill online

by Jan Gamm WHEN AN anonymous donor included an etching in a box of other items to the Goodwill centre in Tacoma, USA the staff unanimously declared it “ugly” and agreed that no one would buy it. However the etching turned out to be part of Spanish master Salvador Dali’s ‘Cycle of Life Suite’ featuring a hand with Dali’s signature melting watch.

It was auctioned online this week with a reserve of US $999, achieving US $21,005 at the close of bidding on Monday. The cash will fund 10 scholarships for people with disabilities and barriers to employment.

The bidding for the Dali piece is still short of the most prized art auctioned by Goodwill: A Frank Weston Benson oil painting, dated 1924, also donated anonymously, was sold online by Goodwill in 2006 for US $165,002.

Ministry apologises for police striking two children in 14-N

THE MINISTER of the Interior has issued a statement expressing “regret” over the unfortunate incident during the recent 14-N strike when two children were struck by police truncheons in front of El Corte Inglés in Tarragona. A witness to the attack on the two children said that the Catalan police refused to help one of the children, a 13-yearold, clearly bleeding and in need of medical assistance. “In addition to the assault he ignored the child, refusing to help,” he complained. Mossos were guarding the front of the building when a group of hooded men starting dumping containers there – in their efforts to contain the demonstrators, the police allegedly behaved aggressively to everyone present, including those bystanders trying to get away from the area. The Minister of the Interior, Felip Puig, regretted the “accidental” truncheon blow suffered by the child but commented that the “tense situation” was created by a group of protesters that attacked the Mossos d’Esquadra.

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Leading an ambitious life

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Alan Gilchrist The Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist

AMBITION IS a driving force. It can take you to the very top and stop you from remaining at the bottom for the entirety of your life. It’s the difference between settling and reaching high. And in this gloomy economy, goals are a must and yet, it has never been harder to mould ambition and form it into a viable and successful future.

Fast Track Hypnosis doesn’t hold the key to the future, but what it does do, is reinforce. It takes your every goal and desire and rather than be dreams taking up space in your head, it takes them and turns them into stone. When they’re concrete in your subconscious, you have the means to make them a part of your future. Only you can do that but with Fast Track Hypnosis, your goals can take on a life of their own and all because you’re empowered.

Think of hypnosis as a key. Yes, a key to a new future and a better you, but it is, in fact, the key to your mind.

With a proper trained and experienced professional, hypnosis unlocks the doors to your subconscious and that is where the magic happens. In scientific terms, it’s very easy to explain.

The state of hypnosis is one of extreme and continuous relaxation. During this period, suggestion therapy comes into play. Suggestion therapy works by inserting suggestions into the mind. These suggestions vary upon the problem and in this case, where ambition is concerned, they revolve around boosting your selfesteem and confidence. These suggestions enmesh themselves into your relaxed subconscious, which become fixed into the active mind. Once they’re there, you’ll feel rejuvenated and focused on achieving and attaining all of your goals , should it be to stop smoking, lose weight or some other goal.

Goals are a vital part of life. Without them, and without the belief in one’s abilities, many of today’s inventions wouldn’t be around. Inventions that we now take for granted were one day, someone’s goal, were

the object around which a person’s ambitions circled.

Take Thomas Edison. The man who famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Or, even more famously, who created electric power! How much adversity and self-belief were required to fail so frequently and yet, retain the resolve to continue, to persevere and ultimately succeed!

What about Marie Curie? How much ambition must she have had to turn the world of Physics and Chemistry on its head?

And what about the thousands of other men and women, who have invented something and completely changed their own lives and the way the world thinks?

I doubt Thomas Edison or Marie Curie used hypnosis to help them further their goals, indeed, imagine what they would have achieved had they been able to! Hypnosis can limit the self-doubts in such a situation and help you to achieve the unimaginable.

But what is the difference between Hypnosis and Fast Track Hypnosis?

You may have seen me mention the two throughout previous articles and you’d be right in thinking that there are differences between the two techniques.

Hypnosis is the widespread treatment used by professionals around the world. Fast Track Hypnosis is my own particular brand of Hypnotherapy, used by me alone and used to treat over 50,000 people- successfully! and proven numerous times by the media!

What is it though?

Throughout my career, a career which spans nearly three decades, I’ve been a witness to many of man’s atrocities. Hypnosis is incredibly powerful and I know its capabilities and the ways in which it can heal mental suffering. I began to treat women and men, children, any and all who had experienced the harsh realities of the troubles and while standard hypnosis helped, it wasn’t fast enough. It was working and do-

ing as prescribed, but it was too slow!

And so, Fast Track Hypnosis was born. From the embers of the troubles in my home country, Fast Track Hypnosis began to help my fellow countrymen and women and I’m proud to know how much I’ve helped.

My techniques are my own. Of course, they are loosely based on the traditional hypnotherapy methods used the world over. BUT, they are sped up. They are intensified and concentrated and focused into powerful sessions. For every four ordinary sessions, I require one. That is how powerful Fast Track Hypnosis is.

Do you want to waste another day? Another day where you could be out and working to achieve your goals?

Of course, you don’t!

You want to be out there, doing all you can to attain everything you ever wanted!

And I’m not talking about pipe dreams. Because with the right focus, and the take charge attitude which Fast Track Hypnosis naturally empowers, even pipe dreams can become reality!

And the beauty of Fast Track Hypnosis, is that the by-product is relaxation. It’s a natural de-stressing tonic, which can also help to prod you along into attaining everything you ever wanted. You won’t be bogged down with the everyday stresses that hang like lead weights from your shoulders. You’ll be calm and clear-headed. Your foresight will improve and you’ll be ready and raring to go and to take charge of your future.

In January 2013 Fast Track Hypnosis takes on a new dimension. You will be able to read about it first in the RTN. Do you want to be among those people, who have managed to succeed thanks to Fast Track Hypnosis? If so, don’t hesitate to call me.

Today could be the start of a brand new YOU. What are you waiting for? A bright future awaits, only if you want it.

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 Read some testimonials by visiting: www.alangilchrist.com

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Spain’s best dressed foot

by Jan Gamm THE DUCHESS of Alba, Spain’s richest woman and the world’s most titled aristocrat, stopped the traffic when she arrived in Elda this week making her usual impressive entrance.

She was greeted by thousands of admirers as she made her way to the Shoe Museum to collect The Best Dressed Foot Award 2012, presented each year to a celebrity with an eye for footwear.

Doña Cayetana and her husband Alfonso Diez were accompanied by Elda’s mayor, Adela Pedrosa, who escorted the couple on a tour of the museum. The Duchess stopped several times to shake hands and pose for photographs with people lining the route.

GIFT The Best Dressed Foot award is given to women who wear shoes made in Elda and of course the prize comes with the gift of dozens of gorgeous shoes – casual loafers, sparkling formals and soft, comfortable ballerinas, all designed in size 37 especially for the Duchess.

The coveted prize was well-earned this year: the 86-year-old Duchess of Alba has always been greatly respected for her elegant shoes, chosen to accessorize a flamboyant wardrobe that includes fluffy pink ensembles, a wild hat collection and a series of natty bikinis. She particularly favours

Spanish products and frequently wears items from the Paco Gil line.

In addition to a new wardrobe of shoes Doña Cayetana received a statuette which she promised to treasure forever. Tradition dictates that the recipient of the award donates a pair of shoes to the museum and the Duchess delighted onlookers by presenting her pink wedding shoes for display: “They mean a great deal to me as I wore them when I married my darling Alfonso,” she said, adding, “I have always said that Spanish shoes are the best – attractive, comfortable and most original. And all my shoes are Spanish.” Her short but sincere speech was met with enthusiastic applause.

As word quickly spread that the Duchess was in town even more crowds collected with dozens of police deployed to supervise the departure of one of Elda’s most popular choices for Best Dressed Foot.

The Duchess of Alba with shoe manufacturers

Cocaine gang arrested in Operation Drip

THE CIVIL Guard has dismantled an organisation that smuggled cocaine in packages of a wellknown detergent. In an operation code-named ‘Drip’ 14 gang members (9 Colombians and 5 Spanish) have been arrested and a total of 20 kilos of cocaine seized along with 30 vehicles and 105,000€ in cash. Other assets and financial products worth €3 million have been frozen. The network was based in Madrid and packed cocaine into detergent packages to fill containers bound for Tenerife in the Canaries where the gang had allegedly recruited a staff member of the customs agency. In the process of investigation the police searched 14 houses that were found to contain weighing apparatus and various items used for the processing and packaging of hard drugs.

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The power of love DETERMINED FRIENDS Jan Davey and Hugh Drummond raised 2,600€ for the MABS Cancer Support Group after organising a glittering charity supper dance.

by Jack Troughton Jan and Hugh were introduced by a mutual friend after losing their respective partners to cancer within days of each other – and together set out on a mission to raise cash in their memory and help give something back in thanks for all the help their loved ones had received.

Tickets for the evening at the El Cid Restaurant were at a premium as people recognised the pair’s efforts to improve the lot of

cancer patients. MABS will spend the money on much-needed medical equipment to aid those suffering cancer to to be nursed in the familiar surroundings of their own homes.

Dedicated Jan and Hugh worked hard to get donations from businesses to raffle as prizes and get people to chip in – finally organising the “night to remember” that was enjoyed by a full house.

And they are pictured handing a cheque to MABS. From left are Jan, MABS President Jacqui Phillips MBE, Hugh, and MABS’ Elaine Horton.

Remembering the victims

By Jack Troughton PEOPLE WILL gather outside Javea town Hall today (Friday 23rd November) to remember the 55 women and three children who have lost their lives this year as victims of domestic violence. The rally at 1pm marks the international day calling for the elimination of violence against women.

And as part of the ongoing campaign, Javea’s Councillor for Equality Empar Bolufer and Councillor for Social Services Tere Bisquert (pictured) were yesterday collecting ‘signatures of commitment’ to relationships based on equality between partners and rejecting gender violence.

Too little too late BENIDORM’S MAYOR Agustin Navarro is being heavily criticised over his latest announcement that he will negotiate with more than 20 banks to avoid further mortgage evictions. 248 families in Benidorm have already lost their homes through the financial pressures of the crisis and regret that the mayor did not make a move before. The Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH) in the region considers that the measures announced

by Navarro come “far too late to help Benidorm citizens who are victims of eviction.” The mayor responded by confirming that the banks are “…willing to collaborate and, above all, we have asked that in the event of default we will be informed in advance in order to initiate a protocol to avoid reaching the courts resulting in people being left homeless.”

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Wear a white ribbon

by Jack Troughton

THE COSTA Blanca’s Women In Business Club plans to raise awareness of domestic violence with a public celebration of White Ribbon Day on Sunday (25th November).

Everyone is welcome at the event at Javea’s Parador Hotel will raise money to help support victims and go to the refuges across the area which provides a sanctuary for women and children.

WIBC was launched eight years ago as a networking organisation for female-run businesses in the north of the Costa Blanca but also has members who retired to Spain but wish to be involved in the charity side.

And the club’s charity work centres on four refuges – it does not give money but takes a hands-on approach insuring there are basics for everyday living to make things a little more comfortable for fre-

quently traumatised families. The women and children are often literally ‘on the run’ from their abusers and have been removed from a potentially dangerous environment by the police. It takes courage to leave their homes and go to a strange environment – some will have fled with just the clothes they stood up in.

White Ribbon Day is WIBC’s most significant fund raising event and an international day to raise awareness of the problem of domestic abuse.

WINDOW At the Parador there will be more than 50 stalls where club members will have a shop window for their businesses and sell goods and services – the money from taking a stand goes to the charity coffers.

Also helping make the charity appeal a success are donations and cash from the raf-

Put the kettle on!

JALON VALLEY HELP is staging its second Afternoon Tea at the newly opened Casa de Animo in Alcalali on Sunday 2nd December from 4pm until 6pm. Anyone who finds Sunday a long and lonely day is invited along to enjoy a cuppa, cakes and a chat – there is no charge but donations of homemade cakes or biscuits are gratefully received...and enjoyed. The tea parties currently take place on the first Sunday of the month – and the first gathering proved a huge success.

People are invited to just go along or call 659 624 643 for further information or directions, they can also visit www.jalonvalleyhelp.com

A WIBC raffle last year

fle and tombola.

This year a Christmas tree had been donated by one of the club’s members and WIBC has asked for donations of presents for elderly people living in old folks’ homes.

And despite the serious message, Sunday will be a fun day for all the family. Live en-

tertainment is being provided by musicians who have given up their time to appear, fashion shows, and free health and beauty treatments.

WIBC’s White Ribbon Day is open between 11am and 5pm at the Parador Javea, the Arenal end of Avenida Mediterraneo.

Helping kids at Christmas RESIDENTS OF Javea’s Balcon al Mar have organised a Christmas Market next Sunday (2nd December) to benefit needy children.

Organised by the Intersociedad de Vecinos Hispanofilos and the Voluntary Firemen of Balcon Al Mar, there will be 50 stalls surrounding the El Faro Restaurant on Cap de la Nao, selling seasonal gifts, as well as drinks and snacks from 11am.

A popular annual event, the last year’s market raised more than 1,000€ for families affected by the recession.

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Watts In Britain By

Paul Watts

Brits really do this sort of stuff very well FOLLOWING LAST week’s WIB it appears that quite a few ex-pats on the Costa Blanca are ex-servicemen.

Roger Digweed from Torry, for example, wrote saying he’d spent far too long “stomping around on parade grounds” for his own good; but wouldn’t “have missed it for all the mates he’d made”. Roger, I would recommend to you and anyone interested in parade ground jinks to read Spike Milligan’s wonderful, “Adolf Hitler; My Part in His Downfall.” Anyone that has ever ‘fallen in’ on a parade ground will enjoy a laugh at the young Spike’s introduction to military life.

The RTN office also received a communication on the subject. Graham Johnson wrote “Could you please pass this on to Paul as I can’t find his contact details (sorry Graham I’m very lax, it is: p.watts@roundtownnews.com). Graham goes into great detail about the mechanics of how the massed ranks march and it made me realise that the Brits really do this sort of stuff very well - we are the envy of most countries. Graham says: “Paul you were correct to say ‘By the right quick march’ as the command means where you take your dressing from.” Graham explains that, “‘dressing...’ is where you look out of the corner of your eye left or right to the next man which is repeated along the column or the rank to keep everybody in a nice straight (!!!) line...” Thanks Graham.

Peter Creswell was a cadet with me in Cyprus and reminded me of an incident whilst in the ATC on the parade square. It harks back to Graham saying how you look out of the corner of your eye to know what’s going on. Now look, I know this reads like a film scene (something out of a Carry On...) but it did happen.

We gathered for parade on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Some of the lads lived on camp at RAF Akrotiri

and the rest of us in Limmasol, a thirty minute ride away. The MT Section (that’s the transport department, they’d call it logistics nowadays) ran a Bedford bus replete with driver to transport us to camp. At the centre of camp we’d pick up the Akrotiri lads and drive out to shrub-land on the edge of the base where our little parade ground was.

One evening there had apparently, been a disagreement with the driver and one of our number had told him to ‘do one’. A trifle upset by this the driver had reported it to Chief Tech Shepard, our CO’s number two. So, as we did our drill old Shep strolled over stopped the drill and brought us all to attention.

In his rich Scottish tones he roared, “Will the caaardet that told the driver to shut his effin moooth, take one step forward!”

Now we were a pretty horrible bunch and, unfortunately for one poor soul, we didn’t want our evening messed up. We knew that no one would own up and (as Graham above mentioned) our eyes at this point were darting left and right. We all knew each other inside out and twenty horrid fifteen year-olds moved as one single entity. As Chief Tech Shepard turned to face our drill instructor we all but one took one pace rearward - leaving poor old Cadet Jessop standing alone. As he was marched off to the CO trying in vain to protest his innocence, but being ordered to keep quiet, we collapsed about in silent mirth. I am still, forty years on, ashamed at our behaviour. I’m sure they’d guessed Jessop hadn’t committed the offence but for that one evening the poor

bugger was in deep s**t and given some beastly tasks to undertake. Sorry Jessop...

Watts in Britain, carrying on...

Spike Milligan’s “Adolf Hitler; My Part in His Downfall.”

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Everything much closer than you might think

by Keith Nicol SPAIN ENTERS Lotto fever over the next month as the world’s largest lottery, El Gordo, the Fat One, gets ever closer. And while the odds might be against you winning one of the major prizes Torrevieja shoppers are being offered far better odds and a bit of fun, in a new initiative for Torrevieja’s shoppers called “Torrevieja, Todo + Cerca” (Torrevieja, Everything Much Closer) which offers shoppers an opportunity to enter a draw to win one or more prizes of 1,200€.

Last week, Torrevieja’s City Council signed a marketing agreement with APYMECO, the Association of Small and Medium Business plus various stores throughout the city to promote commercial activity from November and over the festive period until January 5th,

just in time for the arrival of the Three Kings.

Up for grabs is entry into a a raffle consisting of twelve gift prizes, donated by partner establishments.Participating is easy; just ask for your ballot in any of the participating stores, cafes or restaurants; fill in your data and deposit it in any of the polling boxes which are located at the Ozone, Carrefour, Habaneras , at the fairgrounds or establishment members of Apymeco: In any of the associated businesses.

On January 12, 2013 all ballots will be collected and deposited in a huge ‘urn’. The draw will be held in the Constitution Square at 6pm.

In total there are ten prizes worth 1,200€ each. Participants include more than just the shops in downtown Torrevieja and also include Ozone Centre, Carrefour, Habaneras Commercial Centre, the Street Market beside the fairgrounds and members of Apymeco. The draw includes not just shopping

but also cinemas, casino, bowling, attractions plus food and drink in numerous bars and restaurants .

As part of the promotion, you can park for free for an hour, during business hours, in the streets: Ramón Gallúd, Bazán, Orihuela, Rambla Juan Mateo and Paseo de la Libertad, so you can make your purchases quickly and conveniently.You can also choose to leave your car at any of the seven car parks located throughout the town totaling over 2,000 spaces. A ballot ticket will be drawn for each of the ten prizes. The prize winner will be announced and if they are not in the square, the organisers will attempt to contact them three times. If winners do not answer, the prize will be drawn for again, and the process repeated until a winner is found.

Complete information can be obtained by visiting the website www.shoppingtorrevieja.com.

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Christmas cheer for kids

by Jack Troughton SANTA CLAUS is coming to town thanks to big-hearted Bay Radio as it launches its annual appeal to spread a little joy for disadvantaged kids on the Costas.

Youngsters at children’s homes in Gandia on the Costa Blanca and Vera on the Costa Almeria are set to benefit as generous people dig a little deeper to help make sure it really is the season to be jolly.

The numbers of youngsters being cared for at both homes has increased while government support has fallen.

However, it is possible to make a difference – either by buying an extra present for the children aged four to 14, if wrapped please indicate the age it is suitable for, or by making a cash donation to help finance the purchase of muchneeded clothing and maintenance.

And while toys are always welcome as gifts, the Preventorio at Gandia is also in need of microfibre towels – they dry much quicker – pyjamas and underwear.

There is also the chance to go along and appreciate what a difference Bay Radio can make when it stages its Christmas Party at Javea Football Ground for the 49 kids from Gandia – complete with Father Christmas, decorations, fun and games.

Bay Radio’s Andy Stammers said the party also needed children’s entertainers to help out between 11.30am and 4pm to make the event another success.

PARTY “It is great fun and anyone can come along – weather permitting there will be a barbeque and the bar will be open – people can make a donation if they wish or simply join in

Father Christmas will join in the fun

the party,” he said.

“The striking thing this year is there are 49 children at Gandia and they are particularly in need of these microfiber towels, pyjamas and underwear for both sexes.

“People don’t necessarily think about buying these basics – but that’s what is needed in addition to buying gifts for the kids.”

There are drop off points for gifts and people can make a donation direct to the Bay Radio charity fund account with Banca March in Javea. Account name: BayRadio Charity Fund Account, 0061 0304 39 0006870119, Iban: ES860061 0304 39 0006870119.

Gifts can be left on the North Costa Blanca at Bay Radio

Studios, Javea; Iceland, Benissa; The New Forn Vell, Orbetta, Orba; Tarraula, the Christmas Shop opposite Mas y Mas, Cabo La Nao, Javea; and the Laude Lady Elizabeth Schools in Benitachell and Lliber.

In the Torrevieja area the drop off points are: Looking Good Boutique, La Zenia; Right Move Insurance, Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre; and Vincent Real Estate, Benijofar Square.

And in Mojacar, the drop off points are situated at: The Fundraiser, High Street, Turre; The Fundraiser, opposite Maxi Dia, around the corner from Iceland; and Total Entertainment, Mojacar Playa.

For more information visit www.bayradio.fm

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by Jan Gamm THE ROYAL British Legion´s bowls team, the Legionnaires, were invited to play a Friendly against The Emerald Isle Bowls Club, La Florida on Thursday 15th November.

Emerald Isle won 6 Rinks (187 points) The Legionnaires won 1 rink and drew 1 rink (93 points). The winning team was Anne McRay, Brian Coultate and Allan Budd. Ann McRay, Ben Stevens and Harry Epson held their team to a draw - well done both teams and many thanks to the Emerald Isle Bowls Club.

Anyone wishing to join the RBL Legionnaires Bowls Team will be most welcome: we meet every Tuesday and Saturday at 1.30pm for 2pm at La Siesta Bowls Club.

Please ring Dianne or Allen Budd on 96 671 6931.

Membership to Torrevieja Branch of the Royal British Legion is also open to ex-mili- t a r y and non-military, all are welcome and we hold meetings on the second Friday of every month at Casa Ventura, San Luis at 6.30pm for 7pm. For further information contact Pauline on 96 670 4146.

Menorah for Playa Flamenca THE SOUTHERN Costa Blanca Jewish Community has announced that this year a Menorah will be lit at Playa Flamenca. Chanukah is a Jewish festival dating back to 165 BCE when the Syrian king Antiochus looted and damaged the Temple in Jerusalem, preventing the Jews from practicing their laws and religion. Despite having only enough oil to burn the altar lamp for one day it continued to burn for eight days. Each year, one candle each day is lit in a Menorah (candelabra) until all eight candles are burning. This year, the Menorah will be lit on the steps of the Amphitheatre opposite the Lobster Restaurant at Playa Flamenca Beach at 7.30pm on Saturday 15th December.

Following the lighting ceremony wine and donuts will be served. All are welcome whatever their religion. For further information please e-mail alan201150@hotmail.com

Environment Weevil-infested roundabouts create poor impression THE PSOE in the Vega Baja has criticised the management of the PP government in Valencia over the treatment of palms infected with Red Palm Weevil, particularly those situated on roundabouts where they have become an eyesore and create a poor impression for visitors to the area. Roundabouts in Orihuela; Catral; Almoradí, Benijófar and San Miguel de Salinas are all affected, looking shabby and unkempt. The PSOE environment secretary, Moses Cruz, suggests that Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo might be requested to consult the environmental departments in other countries that have suffered infestations to seek advice before the weevil wipes out Europe’s two largest palm groves in Orihuela and Elche.

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Award to the star

The British dress up Benidorm

RAFA STALWART Stephen Lemon has been honoured as a “shining example” with an award that landed ‘out of the blue’.

HUNDREDS OF Brits in fancy dress took to the streets of Benidorm last week celebrating the festival of San Jaime with a massive costume party. Soldiers, pirates, nurses, Playboy bunnies and colourful cowboys and indians rubbed shoulders with clowns and also a squad of sexy policewomen.

Food and drink was in plentiful supply and the crowd enjoyed a fabulous firework display in the run up to the Fiesta of the Burning of the Artichoke which took place over the weekend and culminated with the traditional ‘Cremà de la Cartxofa’ at around 11pm Sunday.

by Jack Troughton A life member of the Royal Air Force Association, he was “suitably surprised” to receive a European Area Presidential Certificate at this month’s meeting of the North Costa Blanca Branch.

The presentation was in recognition of his “outstanding commitment” to the association as Editor of the branch’s newsletter and as a welfare assistant.

Wing Commander Bob Hunt MBE, the Branch Chairman, said Stephen’s “conscientiousness and dedication” gave an “outstanding example to others of the ethos of RAFA by giving friendship, support and help”.

He continued: “His enthusiasm for his duties has been a shining example to others and his performance as a branch member and as a member of the branch committee, particularly through the past two very difficult years for

Stephen (right) received the certificate from Air Commodore Ferenczy

Stephen, was well worthy of this exceptional recognition.”

Stephen’s certificate was signed by the Area President, His Excellency Air Chief Marshal Peter Walker, CB CBE, and presented on his behalf by Branch Presi-

dent, Air Commodore Gaby Ferenczy.

And while the award had been announced at the recent RAFA European Area conference in Amsterdam it was kept a closely guarded secret – Stephen remaining totally unaware.

Tying the knot in Spain

by Jan Gamm THE 12TH WEDDINGS and Celebrations Trade Show at the IFA Exhibition Centre in Alicante came to a close on Sunday after a successful three day showcase featuring spectacular wedding gowns, flowers, table settings and wedding favours.

The show attracted more than 8,500 visitors enjoying catwalk bridal fashions, videos, exhibitions on gift ideas, floral displays and photography: everything you could need to organise an outstanding bridal event and most of the products available throughout the Costas.

PERFECT As might be expected the focus was very much on the bridal budget with the trend in crisis-hit Spain on making savings wherever possible. The 75 exhibitors offered advice and ideas to achieve the perfect wedding without busting the bank yet still offering traditional wedding treats such as the banquet, hired cars and the all-important honeymoon.

There were some novel cost-cutting honeymoon packages being exhibited such as getaway cruises and truck safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. One exhibitor offered a photo booth hire for guests to take a DIY photo.

COST The average cost of tying the knot in Spain has declined in recent years, from 16,600€ in 2011 to 15,500€ in 2012. The wedding banquet still accounts for at least half of the budget while brides seem as reluctant as ever to skimp on the cost of their wedding gown. For the rest of the event they are prepared to cut corners and look for knock-down prices on flowers, table settings, reception room décor and the ceremony venue.

“The dress is the most important part,” soon-to-be-bride, 24year-old Puri told RTN. “...part of the photos you will show your friends and look at in your wedding album for years to come.

Gowns, It’s the only chance you will have to be a princess for a day!” gowns AT the end of the fair 97% of visitors said that they would recand ommend someone else to visit and 97% of exhibitors expressed more gowns interest in participating in the next edition of the event.

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Santa Baby!

Asociacion de Vecinos Arcangel continues to help the needy families in San Miguel

by Patricia Thompson AS THE economic crisis continues to bite in Spain, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to feed their families. In San Miguel de Salinas, the Spanish ‘Asociacion de Vecinos Arcangel’ help those families who have registered with the Association by providing a food parcel each month through the Banco Alimentos. This is supplemented by food donations from local residents. As Christmas approaches, volunteers of the Association are trying to raise additional funds to provide extra food for the festive season. Through the generosity of local people, four Christmas hampers have been placed in local businesses to be raffled and the money collected will be used to buy extra food for the festive season for the needy families.

The local Spanish florist, Maria Teresa Mora Coldran, used her expertise to give the hampers a ‘Christmassy’ feel.

Maria Teresa did all this free of charge as she wanted to do her bit to help the families.

Local businesses which have kindly agreed to raffle the hampers are: Cheers Bar in Eagles Nest, Whispers on the Balcon de la Costa Urbanisation, Laguna Vista in Los Balcones and Bargain Books in the Main Street in

San Miguel. If anyone would like to take part in the raffle, all they need to do is call in at one of the bars/shops, choose a number on the board, pay their euro and write their name and telephone number in the square containing their number. When the raffle is drawn, the winner will be contacted by telephone.

Asociacion de Vecinos Arcangel can be found on Calle 19 de Abril Number 47, just off the main street in San Miguel (which is C/19 de Abril) behind the Tobacconists near the bottom of the street. The office is open Monday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Any donations of nonperishable foodstuffs would be welcome as would toiletries, washing powder, washing up liquid etc.

The picture shows Maria Teresa, the florist in San Miguel and Pauline Howarth volunteer at the Asociacion de Vecinos Arcangel.

AN INTERESTING trend is emerging regarding Spanish children’s preferences as to how they receive their gifts during the festive season. 80% of Spanish kids still prefer their gifts to be brought by the Kings but 20% now write to Santa and prefer good old Father Christmas and his sleigh as the purveyor of goodies. The study was conducted jointly over the last three years by Juegorama and the Technological Institute for Toys (AIJU). The majority of converts are children of parents under 30: grandparents still prefer their grandchildren to write to the Magi. In virtually all Spanish households the adults are well organised and share the expense of kids’ Christmas gifts. And most Spanish parents believe their children receive far too many toys at Christmas.

Ferarri runs over two people dressed as doves THE PRESIDENT of the bonfire association in Vistahermosa, José Antonio Plaza and his wife were hit by a red Ferarri on Saturday night when they were out celebrating in the local fiesta dressed as white doves. Both were taken to hospital where they received treatment. Plaza sustained a fractured fibula and is now wheelchair-bound, recovering at home.

“I went flying through the air dressed as a dove!” he said, tongue-in-cheek. Police are questioning the Ferarri driver.

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Last minute Christmas presents for gardeners by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors

WITH Not long to go here are some practical ideas for the gardening member/s of the family or friends, especially those who have nurtured colourful gardens and terraces, and fresh eco vegetables for Christmas.

1. A new pair of sharp easy to use pruners are always welcome ready for the winter cutback in the New Year. Although more expensive than many we find Fiskars good buys.

2. Wearing out old shoes or walking boots is not really the best thing for ones feet ankles and knees so how about a pair of comfortable shoes or boots with reinforced toes.

3. Thinking about knees how about a new pair of knee pads for all those kneeling jobs.

4. Gardening gloves are welcome, especially waterproof ones at this time of year.

5. In some households gardening is not a shared activity so a promise to help out next year, especially in getting a vegetable plot going, may go down well.

6. How about a miniature gardening kit for young children to get them involved young – perhaps give them a few square metres of soil or a collection of containers for their own garden.

7. Sorry for including them but our six gardening books are good Christmas presents especially as they are designed to be used throughout the year and not just a few hours read in front of the Boxing Day log fire. For those living in apartments Santana Books and www.gardeninginspain.com have seasonal special offers of only 5 euros for ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’.

8. If the intended recipient is new to gardening on Spanish soils how about a set of three sizes of mattocks that are easier to use than a British fork and spade.

9. Every ten years a new wheel barrow might be an idea. But do buy one with a wide bouncy solid or blow up tyre.

10. Winter days are often sunny but they can be windy and cold so a snug gardeners green sweater or padded waistcoat could be appreciated.

11. It not too late to plant deciduous fruit trees and bushes so add to the existing collection of fruits for healthy living.

12. To ensure a chemical free garden next year present of bottles of neem oil insecticide and propolis fungicide.

13. Cutting hedges gets no easier as one grows older so perhaps arrange for someone to come and cut the hedges and

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

prune tall trees in January.

14. A small grape press could help the family press next years grape harvest rather than using the bath and feet!

15. If the garage is getting cluttered with garden tools and products how about a Garden shed ?

16. If you enjoy or would like to try growing sprouting seeds buy yourself an automatic sprouting machine.

17. Several times during the year we have mentioned drying fruit, herbs and seeds on our tray drier. They are very handy.

We use ours several times a week. Currently for drying slices of tangerines for dipping in chocolate to eat after dinner or when needing a boost on winter walks. Raisins and sultanas were dried for the Christmas cake!

18. Gardening socks wear out every few years. Perhaps this is the year for a couple of new pairs.

19. If you see a stylish straw hat in the local agricultural cooperative buy one ready for the first hot sunny days next year.

20. To attract wild birds how about bird boxes, feeders and a bird bath. We notice that the Wiggly Wigglers catalogue includes a bird box with a built in internal video camera to connect at the end of a 30 metre lead to the television.

21. A good bottle of Spanish brandy to warm up after a long cold winter day in the garden.

Happy Christmas Shopping!

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Fighting the Winter Blues with Neater Heater AS WINTER relentlessly closes in on us many people will be deciding how best to keep their homes warm.

The choices seem endless, confusing, and contradictory. There is no simple answer, or single best solution. Tony and Richard at Neater Heater have, however, got one solution that deserves serious consideration.

There are many reasons to choose electricity as your heating option. It is clean, requires no effort to maintain, and has a comparatively small installation cost. In fact Tony and Richard claim to be able to install a five-to- seven heater system for the same price that many people pay just to have a gas bottle casita built. But once you have decided on electricity then you have even more choices to contend with. The Neater Heater team sympathise with you, because that is exactly where they were four years ago. After discarding the unhealthy Gas Estuffas, and deciding to “Heat Electric” they tried various options - as customers-and realised one thing.

There were no affordable good electric heaters on the market. Electric heaters tended to fall into one of the following categories.

• Very expensive (€300-€800) but make a virtue of being economical, • Cheap to buy (But horrendously expensive to run) oil-filled heaters, • Economical to run (but inefficient) panel heaters.

With a great stroke of luck, it was while actively looking for a heater for his son’s room that Tony came across, and installed, some Norwegian BEHA convector heaters. That decision was life changing.

Discovering just how good these heaters were, Tony saw a business opportunity and approached his friend Richard Winter and between them they started Neater Heater.

As Richard explains; “The beauty about Neater Heaters is that they are simple but are built to the highest quality. It also helps that they look good. They use modern, state of the art technology, such as extruded Aluminium for the element, and a highly sensitive thermostat.

This produces an affordable no-nonsense heater that works efficiently and economically to keep your home warm through those long cold winter nights”.

To find out more about Neater Heaters contact....

NEATER HEATER DISTRUBUTORS: COSTA BLANCA NORTH PEGO/OLIVA/DENIA Calicomfort Tel. 687 694 038 JAVEA

Connect 2 Spain, Javea Port Tel. 966 460 133

GATA DE GORGOS

Iron Art Factory Outlet Tel. 680 491 740 MORAIRA:

The Tool Bar Tel. 965 745 805 CALPE:

K & M’s Electro Domesticos Tel 965 874 838 CALPE:

Imprint, Avda Gabriel Miró: Tel. 965 874 451 ALTEA:

Leos Superstore. N332 Tel. 965 844 848 NEATER HEATER DISTRUBUTORS: COSTA BLANCA SOUTH / COSTA CALIDA BENIJOFAR: Vincent Real Estate Tel. 966 712 440 QUESADA: For home inspections call Colin 636 537 338

TORREVIEJA: S J & A. Digital Tel. 966 319 253 PLAYA FLAMENCA: Buster´s Bar Tel. 672 128 945 BLUE LAGOON: The Electrical Shop (Euronics) Tel: 966 188 169 LOS ALCAZARES: For home inspections call Edmund 966 765 552 BALSICAS: Sierra Golf Tel. 968 018 257 SAN JAVIER: DFS Spain Tel. 968 334 194 MAZARRON Camposol B: La Red Solutions (Mapfre) Tel. 968 199 025 E-Mail: info@neaterheater.es Web:www.neaterheater.es Tel: 634 312 171

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Memory Foam Mattress Topper Memory foam mattress topper – protect your back A good mattress such as a memory foam mattress or memory foam mattress topper could ease back pain. Very hard mattresses have been ruled out as being unhelpful for back pain, but medium-firm ones are best for backs. The memory foam mattress topper will mould to your body shape and provide perfect support. If you already have a mattress that is causing you back pain, a memory foam mattress topper could help eliminate the problem and provide a more restful night’s sleep.

Back pain – Most common complaint Back pain is one of the mot common complaints reported to doctors in the UK, and some suggest it could cost the UK economy billions with millions of sick days blamed on back pain.

Simple adjustments such as buying a memory foam mattress topper could make all the difference in relieving back pain that is

Leo’s we have over 8 years experience providing the best “ At European made topper on the market, so for any further advise or to try one of our range please pop in at see us

a result of poor or sagging mattresses. Research has shown that the right mattress can help reduce the effects of disability related to lower back pain. Memory foam mattresses and the memory foam mattress topper were developed by NASA scientists. It moulds to fit the body and is heat sensitive and relieves any

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Back Pain Four in five adults will experience back pain, which is why it’s important to invest in a good mattress and a memory foam mattress topper.

The back is complex and can be central to how we function in the world – it defines our posture and can cause agony if it isn’t looked after or aligned correctly. Four in five of us will suffer from back pain. Investing in a good mattress and memory foam mattress topper are important to help you care for your back.

pressure points in the body.

At Leo’s we have over 8 years experience providing the best European made topper on the market, so for any further advise or to try one of our range please pop in at see us, you can find us in the BIG RED building on the N332 Altea or call 965 844 848.

Ho ho ho!

It’s The Marriott Christmas Fair

by Jan Gamm

THE JOLLIEST and most rosy-cheeked Santa ever will preside over the Annual Christmas Gift Fair at the Denia Marriott on Saturday 1st December & Sunday 2nd December.

140 stalls will be selling everything anyone you could possibly need for Christmas.

Father Christmas will be available to welcome children from 11am until 6pm on both days, posing for photographs and handing out gifts.

Father Christmas’ schedule is so hectic that he is asking for extra help over the two days – if you feel you can give a little time please contact him via Lesley Clark at lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com

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A reminder that PALS annual Christmas ball is on Sunday 9th December at the Costa Costa Hotel. For those of you who havent been its masses of food and drinks to accompany that. Music and dancing wiith the John Lindo Trio.

Tickets are still at 27.50€ held for the 6th year at this price. Its a great evening so get your ticket and reserve a table for your friends. Starts 8 pm till 1ish PS Don’t forget the New Years Day swim at the Bahia Beach 1pm/ For more information please call 626 460 465.

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Additional elves will be circulating during the Event to guide visitors between the Jazz & Blues bar, the Casino & the Ballroom. And The Marriott will be serving its Brunch - with live music & cava - book now!

EMAUS Entrance is 1€ per person - all of which goes to give the Children in Emaus Homes something to look forward to at Christmastime.

For further information about the most popular Christmas fair in the region contact Lesley Clark by email at lesleyclarkjavea@gmail.com For information on the Emaus Children’s Homes contact Carol Saunders: csaunders@ajcalp.es

Vivace Presents Rutter’s Requiem

Vivace Choir is to perform three concerts of music by the English composer John Rutter.

The first half will consist of Rutter’s beautiful setting of the words from the book of Ecclesiastes, ‘To Everything There is a Season’ as well as his arrangement and translation from the French of Gabriel Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine.

The music was composed in 1864/65 by the 19 year old Faure and is a firm favourite with choirs.

The second part of the programme is devoted to John Rutter’s Requiem. Several movements are taken from the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass with the addition of the 23rd Psalm and some words from the Book of Common Prayer. The work was first performed in October 1985 and is both expressive and melodic. The concerts will take place at the following venues: Friday 30 Nov, La Siesta Church, Torrevieja 8 pm Saturday 1 Dec, San Miguel Church 8pm

Sunday 2 Dec, Los Montesinos Church 8pm For details of the La Siesta performance call Douglas Brown on 659 616 356 and for the San Miguel and Los Montesinos concerts call 96 572 0919.

On a more festive note, Vivace will be joined by the Phoenix Band for a performance of Christmas music, which will include community carols, on Thursday December 13 in San Miguel Church at 8 p.m.

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Four steps to managing your Spanish inheritance

by WHEN SOMEONE close to you dies it can be very

Maria Wiedemann Lawyer at Abaco

difficult to see a plan for the future. Every day can seem like another obstacle to overcome and although people will tell you often that ‘time is a great healer’ it seems nothing more than a cliché.

That’s why when we are approached by inheritors of Spanish property after a bereavement we don’t try to overload them with every stage of the process. Taking one step at a time is often enough. For those practised in Spanish legal procedures, inheritance laws in Spain are straight forward and perfectly navigable. For the majority they are a complete labyrinth.

So here are our four steps: Step 1 Make sure you are in as good a place as you can be to begin with. Attend to your own emotional needs first, talk to the people around you and don’t make any hasty decisions at this stage. If there are children, siblings or close relatives involved, you need to agree on a course of action. This might mean that one of you takes the lead.

Step 2 You need someone to act on your behalf who understands Spanish inheritance tax law and preferably the legal system in your own country too. Talk to

people, if you can, who have used an inheritance service they can recommend. The solicitors or advisors should be prepared to discuss with you the main issues and costs to be incurred before you are required to sign up for their services.

Make sure they speak good English if your command of Spanish is weak. You need to be clear what they are doing for you and what any alternatives are. Language can be a barrier and you need everything to work in your favour at this point. Whoever you engage to help you should be able to work out what the cost of any Spanish inheritance tax will be and the expenses involved in transferring the assets into the inheritor’s names. Spanish inheritance tax is administered very differently in Spain to many other European countries.

How much you will need to pay varies significantly depending upon what relationship you have to the deceased, where the property and assets are located, whether you are resident or non-resident and what you intend to do with the property. For example, you might not need to pay inheritance tax at all if your parent was a resident of Spain and you are going to keep the house, even if you are a non-resident yourself.

Step 3 One of the major worries that newly bereaved people have is that the bank account will be frozen. This can

Abaco provides legal services and tax representation for resident and non-resident Spanish property owners. You can contact us for advice and information by calling our helpline (+34) 96 670 37 48.

happen in Spain and where the account is in joint names half of the contents might be inaccessible to the remaining partner. However, limited use of the account will still be available. Leave it to your solicitor to liaise with the bank and ensure that all bills continue to be paid.

Step 4 You should put the inheritance procedure into action.

This can be a difficult next step to take. However, leaving it after six months will mean that there is a fine as well as the tax to pay.

What perhaps surprises people is that each of these steps can be taken in your own country. There is no need to travel to Spain as a power of attorney to your appointed solicitor in Spain can be requested in the UK and NIE numbers can be applied for at the Spanish Embassy in London or Dublin. Telephone and email contact can provide the answers to most of the questions you might have.

What’s perhaps most important to remember is that you are not on your own. Plenty of people have found themselves in this situation before and will do again.

A reputable firm who are used to handling inheritance claims will be sensitive to the issues you are facing and the emotional impact of it all. Inheritance law in Spain is complicated but there are solicitors who specialise in this service and their expertise in the field will prove invaluable at this time.

If you have experienced a bereavement and need to sort out your inheritance we are offering free consultations with an inheritance lawyer. You can arrange an appointment by contacting us on 96 571 2656 or by visiting our website www.abacoinheritance.com to request a call back.

legal

by

Carlos Baos

of White & Baos Abogados

English & Spanish Solicitors

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Damages for water leaks from the upstairs neighbour I HAD a water leak into my property coming from my upstairs neighbour’s bathroom.

He said that he is not liable because although it was a problem of his house’s pipes, he did not cause it on purpose or negligently, and he could not know or avoid it, and being just an accident he is not responsible for the water damages caused. Is this true? What should I do?

Dear reader, First of all thank you for your query.

The first thing you should do, is to report this to your own and your neighbour’s insurance company.

If your neighbour or his insurer refuses to repair the damages, before starting with any repairs, it is very important that you get clear evidence and records of the existence of the damages and its causes.

For this and depending on how serious the damages are, it could be really advisable to request an architect or surveyor report, which should include: a photographic report of water damages, mention and proof of the causes of the problem, advisable constructive solution, quotation and costs of the reparations, etc.

Sometimes it could be beneficial also get a Public Notary to grant a notarial photographic report of the situation.

If the damages are not significant, and you do not want to incur expenses, it may be sufficient if you take pictures of the damages

and ask several neighbours to act as witnesses, confirming that the photographs match with the reality.

Since this would be fundamental evidence in a possible future court case, we advise you to ensure that the damages and its causes are perfectly documented, before repairing them.

If you decide to repair the damages, make sure that the builder chosen performs his work diligently and provides you with a clear and itemised invoice.

Also you should know that most Spanish Courts understand that in this type of damages caused by water leaks from the neighbour’s property, according to article 1910 of the Spanish Civil Code, apply the strict or objective liability, that means that it is not necessary that your neighbour is guilty, careless or negligent, to be responsible.

Therefore in these cases, if you are able to prove that the damage occurred and was due to the leakage of water from the neighbour’s bathroom, he will need to compensate you, even if was not his fault.

There are many precedents from Spanish Courts in this regard, also from our Alicante’s Provincial Audience, like the Court Orders and Decrees number 201 of the 3rd April 2012, the Order number 523/2011 of November 17, etc.

If you or someone you know is going through a similar situation then please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be more than pleased to assist you.

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)

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Residency included with purchase!

THE SECRETARY for Trade, Jaime García-Legaz, has announced Rajoy’s plans to change the policy regarding residency to enable foreign property purchasers to become residents automatically on buying a property in Spain.

Purchasers will be required to invest a minimum of 160,000€ in a property and also reside in Spain for six months and a day each year. The government’s purpose is to attract Russian and Chinese buyers to help dispose of some of the millions of homes that remain unsold since the collapse of the property boom.

The PSOE has criticised the change in the law, saying the process will cheapen the privilege of residency. The policy change has been carried out in Ireland and Portugal and is being evaluated by the governments of other European countries. The law is expected to come into effect in the next few weeks.

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More doom and gloom in the EU and US with regards to financing countries debt Is Greece finally about to leave to Euro, markets are on the back foot after the EU failed to agree a bail-out deal for Greece and the US Fed boss made a ‘doom-laden’ speech about the fiscal cliff.

Eurozone finance ministers, the IMF and ECB were unable to reach a deal to give Greece the next tranche of its emergency aid, despite nearly 12 hours of talks in Brussels. They will try again in six days’ time. The Greek prime minister has said there is no reason for the eurozone finance ministers’ failing to agree a deal on its bailout.

Norbert Barthle, a senior member of Angela Merkel’s party, gave a clear insight into Berlin’s fears over the eurocrisis.

Barthle, the CDU spokesman on budgetary affairs, told Deutschlandfunk radio that fresh debt reduction for Greece would be a terrible example to other struggling members of the eurozone - who would want to copy it!

Barthle said a haircut would be: a fatal signal to Portugal, to Ireland and possibly to Spain.

They would ask themselves straightaway, why should we ... push through tough measures that might lead to the government being voted out if our debts can be written off?”

And that, of course, would mean even higher losses for German taxpayers (as well as commercial lenders).

In the US, central bank boss Ben Bernanke has delivered a tough message to politicians about the ‘fiscal cliff’: solve it, because if not the Fed can’t prevent a recession.

Bernanke warned the US economy was already being affected by the prospect of $600bn of spending cuts and tax rises, which will automatically come into force on January 1 if a new plan is not thrashed out between President Barack Obama and Congress.

Norbert Barthle

BA’s Spanish marriage flies into financial difficulties

Is the UK heading for a triple-dip recession

The British carrier’s profits are being almost wiped out by the performance of Iberia, which is in a ‘fight for survival’ Walsh remains bullish about the deal, telling the Observer this month that he had “no regrets at linking up with Iberia – not at all”. But he is now seeking savings on a more significant scale, and warned: “No airline can guarantee its survival. And the reality is that Iberia cannot continue in its present form.”

What does this mean if the UK goes back into recession , well it will mean more budget cuts for Public services and welfare in the UK and possibly tax increases . The Banks could welll be even more reluctant to lend money and already scarce credit may dry up altogether for the average man on the street. Not good news all around.

Britain emerged from recession in the third quarter – but do the latest weak data indicate we’re about to sink into a triple-dip for the first time since records began almost six decades ago? 80% of those who answered a poll in the Guardian newspaper think so and so do a group of leading economists.

Tax evaders Large corporations in the UK are getting away with paying little or no corporation tax. After Google, Starbucks and Amazon, Acromas (which owns the AA) is the latest big company to come under attack with the revelation that it pays just 2.7% in corporation tax.

Private equity firms looking to make millions of pounds from selling the AA breakdown service have come under attack for the tiny amount of corporation tax its holding company has paid.

Unions and MPs have rounded on the owners of the AA’s holding company, Acromas, which also houses Saga financial products, for paying tax of 2.7% on profits since its creation in 2007.

The company’s accounts show that it paid a combined £67.1m in its fiveyear history, on total operating profit of £2.49bn made from a turnover of £8.75bn during the period.

The revelation will spark further outrage about the extent of UK tax avoidance by corporations, which last week saw representatives of Google, Starbucks and Amazon grilled by the public accounts select committee. UK corporation tax is set at 24% but is expected to fall to 23% next year.

A Revenue and Customs spokesman said: “For legal reasons we cannot comment on the tax affairs of individuals or businesses So what are the UK government going to do about this, they are more than happy to penalise normal working people if they try to avoid tax, it’s about time they clamped down on corporations and made them pay their fair share of tax.

56% of Britons would vote to quit EU in referendum, poll finds Well over half of British voters now want to leave the European Union, according to an opinion poll that shows anti-EU sentiment is sweeping through all three main political parties.

The Opinium/Observer survey finds that 56% of people would probably or definitely vote for the UK to go it alone if they were offered

the choice in a referendum. About 68% of Conservative voters want to leave the EU, against 24% who want to remain; 44% of Labour voters would probably choose to get out, against 39% who would back staying in, while some 39% of Liberal Democrats would probably or definitely vote to get out, compared with 47% who would prefer to remain in the EU.

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Christina Brady

Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca

Reporting of assets held outside Spain to the tax authorities THE FIGHT against tax evasion and avoidance in Spain and across the world continues, on 15th November 2012 a new Royal Decree was approved by the Spanish government, which affects all residents (remember that the Spanish tax authorities consider anyone who spends more than 6 months a year in Spain to be fiscal resident, whether or not you are registered) and citizens of Spain who have assets abroad.

It states that all individual assets with a value of over â‚Ź50,000 located abroad as at 31st December 2012 must now be declared to the Spanish tax authorities by March 2013. This includes all accounts with financial institutions, custodian accounts, real estate, assets held in companies aboard, shares, trusts, etc.

Failure to comply with this from either a personal or corporation tax perspective will be met with large fines and in some cases the charge of fiscal fraud. Apparently there is no statutory time limit to this decree.

The Decree also sets out rules for the calculation of how interest is calculated on foreign assets.

I am sure that more details will be released in the coming months on how this will operate

but it also approved greater cooperation on the exchange of information between countries to fight tax fraud.

The government’s aim is to link to as many countries in the EU and to share information on fiscal matters.

It is not clear if this will also mean that you have to explain where the money, assets etc came from in the first place or having to explain why Spanish assets have been transferred into Overseas Companies but I am sure this will be something they will be looking at.

A copy of the basic details of the Decree are available at http://www.minhap.gob.es If you need advice or if have any questions regarding the above you can contact me on 658 892 330 or email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com

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

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

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More charity events planned Charity concert for Tina’s cycle challenge

by Patricia Thompson Next February Tina Coppen from Villamartin will be undertaking a Charity Challenge to cycle 465kms in 6 days in Rajasthan, India. Between now and then she is hoping to raise 3000€ by organising fund-raising events and through direct sponsorship. The money raised will be shared between Breakthrough Breast Cancer, AECC and Emaus Childrens Homes.

Following up on our story last month, RTN popped in to see her to find out how things are going and whats happening on the fund-raising front. “ Cycle training is back on track” she told us, “after the rainy season stopped play for a couple of weeks. I know I should be trying to get out in all weathers but I´m saving myself for the winter months when I know it will get harder and colder! At the moment I´m doing around 100kms a week over 3 or 4 days so I still have a lot to do to be ready for February. Luckily a couple of friends are joining me for some weekday rides and a bit of company helps a lot. We´re discovering lots of beautiful parts of the Costa Blanca along the way and have become experts on where to find the best coffee.”

So how is the fund-raising going? “ The fund stands at around 1739€ right now, The next event is the Music and Gourmet Raffle evening on 30th November. The popular band Just Brass will be playing a full 90 minute set for us at Chemies Bar in Villamartin Plaza,

who are kindly providing free hot food.

Later in the evening we will be drawing the raffle. Prizes include Christmas and Drinks Hampers, and several restaurants and bars have very generously donated meals or discount vouchers.

Should be a fun evening, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the music and fun.

Plans are well advanced for our Santas versus Rudolphs Golf Match on 16th December at La Finca. The price is just 46€ including half-way refreshments, free post-match buffet and some fantastic prizes. We have only around 18 places left so call me or email me soon if you want to play or need more information. December will be busy, we also

A VARIED programme of thoroughly entertaining music awaits theatre-goers next month when one of the leading choirs on the Costas appear in concert in Torrevieja.

The 30 to 35-strong Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir will be singing at a charity concert at the Virgin Del Carmen Theatre on Friday, December 7 starting at 8pm.

There will be appearances by guest artistes Mary Beer and Janelle Gaskell.

It is the first major concert hosted by the Torrevieja-based International Chrstian Assembly church and proceeds will be going to Reach Out. This charity is struggling to help the growing number of local people desperately in need, many having lost their jobs and some having lost their homes or about to be made homeless due to the recession.

The choir, under musical director Nigel Hopkins, is of mixed nationality, but the vast majority of the songs in this secular programme will be in English. He promises an evening of “thoroughly entertaining music sung for a very worthwhile cause”.

The Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir has been gaining increasing popularly locally and is planning a UK tour next year.

Tickets are now available from jayne’s hairdressers Playa Flamenca, from Reach Out charity shop in Torrevieja, and Tina in from the ICA church through Pete Goodyer tel 96 897 8139, or training on the door, subject to seats still being available. have a Christmas Quiz Night on MonThis concert is likely to be very popular and people are day 17th December at the London Pub in advised to buy tickets in advance if possible.

Los Dolses. Festive dress optional. More details later”.

Sounds like some fun events coming up and all for a great cause! You can Forthcoming events include the following:also follow Tina´s progress on the char11th December – Christmas Dinner Dance, La Solana. ity page of her website http://premier13th December – Christmas General Meeting. To be held costablancarentals.com/about/charat the Multiuso, Alcalali. NOTE – not first Thursday as 6th is ity-news Constitution Day. There will be a variety of Christmas enterFor more information on the chaltainment, Cava and Stollen. Do come along for the fun and lenge or events, or if you want to take get into the Christmas spirit. part or can help in any way with sponPlease keep checking the website sorship, events, raffle prizes etc please www.u3avalldelpop.com and/or the local newspapers contact Tina on 660869430, email for updated information of events. U3A Vall del Pop altinac2106@gmail.com or call in to talk ways has ‘Something Going On’ with events and activities to her at Ready-2-Rent in Los Dolses to suit all tastes.

Commercial Centre.

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Guys an in Torre

by Keith Nicol THIS YEAR’S Chairman of the Poppy Appeal Campaign for Spain North, Robin Hargrave, had nothing but praise for last week’s performance of ‘Guys and Dolls’, performed by Footlights from Calpe, in Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre. The show marked the end of the 2012 Campaign in style and was enthusiastically received by almost 600 spectators, While Torrevieja has hosted some splendid professional Spanish casts for musicals such as ‘Grease’ and ‘Fame’, the occasion was a rare musical performed in English.

Last year, Footlights received rave reviews for their performance of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in Torrevieja and many readers will remember the ‘Guys and Dolls’. film version which stared Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. Footlights have become one of the most acclaimed local musical amateur operatic companies, whose previous performances have included ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, ‘Pirates of Penzance’, ‘Anything

Goes’ ‘Joseph and the Amazing Tec ma’ since their first major show in 2 According to their program not tablished a youth theatre group, w ented teenagers interested in wo been given special permission t land amateur premier of the mu in Calpe next February, 2013 whi Next November will be Rodgers a which after the success of ‘Guys also be performed in Torrevieja about Footlights can be found at: w Facebook/footlightscalpe.

This year, along with tradition Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, th with the co-operation of the Gran

Costa Blanca walks

Saturday 24th November: Smugglers’ Cove, Cala Llebeig: A moderately strenuous walk, over some rough terrain. 7 kms, 4 hours duration, 150m ascent. No dogs. For further details contact Bill 673 220 073 5 pueblos, Vall de Gallinera: A moderately strenuous walk, over mostly good tracks. 12 kms, 4 1/2 hours duration, 500m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details contact Helen/Mike 620 287 970 Azafor: A very strenuous walk, over mostly rough terrain. 17 kms, 5 hours duration, 970m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details contact Jon 686 148 704 Wednesday 28th November: Beyond Xirles: A moderate walk, over mostly good tracks, taken at a gentle pace.

9 kms, 3 hours duration, 350m ascent. No dogs. For further details contact Geoff 676 616 101 El Forat Negre (Fig Tree walk): A moderately strenuous walk, over some rough terrain. 12 kms, 4 1/2 hours duration, 500m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details contact Peter 619 490 401 5000 steps: A strenuous walk, over some rough terrain. Classic mozarabic trail route. 15 kms, 5 hours duration, 800m ascent. No dogs. For further details contact Geoff 696 032 882 The rules and guidelines for walking are given on our website, see http://www.cbmwalkers.org. Please also refer to this website for any last minute changes to the walks.

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On Thursday 29th No comedienne Jenny Wr a raffle to raise money the Children of EMAUS anniversary celebratio Opticas in Benidorm. P pair of glasses and tick the store from 24th No Store Director Phil M very pleased to be celeb birthday by raising mo having a fun day for al Specsavers has been ra charity throughout the be presenting Jenny w Open Day. I hope that a behind this charity and before and during the e raise as much as possib cause. Everyone is welc

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chnicolor Dreamcoat’ and ‘Oklaho2001. tes, earlier this year Footlights eswhich now has more than 30 talorking in the theatre. They have to perform the European mainulti-award winning musical ‘Cats’ ile the main production for next and Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’, and Dolls’, many are hoping will next year too. More information www.footlightscalpe.com and on

nal Remembrance Day services in he Ayutamiento of San Fulgencio, n Alacant Branch of the Royal Brit-

ish Legion in Spain, organised their first Annual Remembrance Day Service.It was conducted in Spanish & English and attended by the Mayor of San Fulgencio Carlos Ramirez; the organizing Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski; and the Chief of the San Fulgecio Guardia Civil.

Last year the ‘Poppy Appeal’ raised more than €134,000 and even in these times of crisis, Chairman of Gran Alicant and Coordinator of the fundraising committee for Spain North, Robin Hargrave, had high hopes of surpassing that amount this year.

Along with their collecting ‘tins’ in local Hostelries, shoppers at Overseas ‘Iceland’ stores have been most generous during the campaign, which has also been boosted by last week’s Gala Variety Show and the performance of ‘Guys and Dolls’. The RBL further boosted revenue with their prize raffle and such was the positive feedback from the appreciate Torrevieja audience, that he hopes that Footlights will return to Torrevieja in 2013 with their planned performance of ‘South Pacific’.

Wren helps local opticians celebrate tacular anniversary

ovember ren will be hosting y for The Friends of AUS as part of the first ons for Specsavers Prizes include a 150€ kets are on sale at ovember.

Morgan said “We’re brating our first oney for EMAUS and ll our customers. aising money for the e year and we will with a cheque at the all visitors will get d buy raffle tickets event so that we can ble for this excellent come.”

The Open Day starts at 11.00 and special guest Jenny Wren will be there from 18.00 entertaining the guests and selling raffle tickets. There will be music, nibbles, drinks and a party atmosphere throughout the day. Keep an eye out for Specsavers’ Green Mystery Man, who will be giving out birthday goodies to lucky guests and passers-by.

The ‘Friends of the Children of EMAÚS’ are a completely voluntary group of individuals, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for the children in the EMAÚS children’s shelters and improve their quality of life in any way they can.

Keep an Find out more http://www.fcemaus. eye out friendsofthechildrenofemaus.com/ for the Specsavers Opticas is located in c/ de Green Gambó 2, Benidorm. Call 965 859 577 to Mystery book an eye test or visit www.specsavers.es Men

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Life Gift-wrapped Madrid

RELAX AND enjoy a special Christmas treat this December with an affordable three-day trip to the very centre of the wonderland that is Madrid in winter.

by Jack Troughton Spain’s historic capital city will be lit up with Christmas lights and offers visitors the chance to enjoy part of the festive season in style.

Madrid offers visitors a spot of world-famous culture at museums, art galleries, and the theatre, and the capital similarly enjoys an international reputation for its restaurants and exciting nightlife. And given the time of year, there might even be time for a little shopping for gifts or something special to wear for the party season.

An exclusive offer from Gandia Tours in conjunction with RTN brings readers this trip, leaving 12th December and staying at the central three-star Hotel Ganivet, for just 110€ including return transport. The hotel is recently refurbished and is at the heart of the city, just minutes from the central Plaza Major, and the price includes a buffet breakfast.

This is a genuine winter warmer. It is strictly limited to 50 places and is expected to sell out quickly – a similar mini-break last December was fully booked and the 2012 trip is 5€ cheaper.

Just step out of the hotel and grab the opportunity to discover Madrid. The capital is one of the liveliest fun-loving cities in the world both during the day ad particularly at night.

Bars and cafes surround the immediate area – many offer a speciality tapa of the house and each are keenly priced to enjoy with a drink. They represent a perfect place to rediscover the art of conversation, people watch, and to plan how to spend time exploring.

And getting around could not be easier, the Metro is cheap

and reliable but walking through the streets and admiring the architecture is also fun, with the Royal Palaces, galleries and museums within easy reach.

The opportunities are endless and visitors of all ages find themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to filling their day in a city that rightly boasts something for everyone.

Gandia Tours and RTN are also offering an exclusive trip to Spain’s second city Barcelona leaving on 17th December during the countdown to Christmas. Bed and breakfast accommodation is at the three-star Hotel Rialto, conveniently situated just off the renowned Ramblas – competitively priced at 185€ per person over three days and including transport.

Again, Barcelona will be decked out in all its festive glory and it is a special time to take in the sights and sounds of another cultural centre that seemingly refuses to sleep.

Perhaps Gibraltar is more attractive this year?

Departing on 10th December and for just 110€ per person, a three-day half board stay is offered at the three-star Hotel Villasol in the Benalmadena area of the island, again including transport.

And nearer to home, 95€ per person bags a trip to Valencia on 17th December, staying for three days bed and breakfast at the Hotel Expo.

For more information or to book a bargain break call 96 610 6872 Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 1.30pm and 4pm to 7.30pm. Remember, spaces are limited!

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Life activities

Deep Sea Daredevil!

RTN caught up with local award-winning marine photographer and author Ángel Fitor of Benidorm, whose work has featured in National Geographic magazine and BBC documentaries.

By Andrew Fox Whether he´s swimming with sharks in the Med, studying seahorses in the Mar Menor, or being bitten by snakes in African lakes, he´s got a few fishy tales to tell!

That´s right! I was illegally arrested in Zambia in 2003. Lake Tanganyika is a very remote place in deepest Africa, where a foreigner travelling alone is the perfect target for corrupt policemen.

You say your grandfather gave you a passion for marine life by floating a diving mask in a rock pool for you to see what was lying beneath the water – did you keep aquatic pets as a young boy?

I´ve always kept aquaria at home. To a large degree I owe them my passion for aquatic wildlife.

Have you any new projects coming up?

A second book on Lake Tanganyika, a new nature documentary for the BBC, a multimedia project about Mediterranean marine life and a trip to the Amazon basin.

What studies did you undertake?

I went to university, but gave it up to start my career as a photographer.

What was your first job?

Scuba-diving instructor.

Your first book “Africa´s Inland Sea”, about the amazing species in Lake Tanganyika was a delightful showcase for your stunning photography, but didn´t it cost you some time in prison?

What do you do when you´re not studying and documenting the natural world?

Success in this type of work relies upon spending all your energy on your career.

What impact do you think tourism is having on the Mediterranean coast?

The impact has been catastrophic for the natural habitats. Water quality and currents have been altered, and the pressure on fish stocks has increased to unsustainable levels.

It´s 10 years since the Prestige oil spill in northern Spain – do you fear

that something very similar could easily happen again ?

Environmental awareness in Spain is still in nappies, and as a consequence, regulations and controls are very lax, so a similar disaster could happen again until people take the environment seriously.

What is the most danger you have experienced?

It´s difficult to know when you´re facing real

danger. Actually, I´m more scared when I´m on the road or in an airplane than when faced with any sea creature.

Where do you go on holiday to relax?

I don´t really go on holiday in the true sense, but I relax at home. I´m lucky enough to have lived hundreds of fantastic experiences through my work, and the Amazon will be fun!

See Angel´s work at www.seaframes.com.

“Villamartin Satellites have given us an excellent TV system, the service and advice we received has been very good, a great team of people.”

We went for a system that could supply all 92 properties on our community; we started by having a EGM giving people options and finally we chose Villamartin Satellites for the package they offered. This was quite a long process trying to meet all people’s needs and I would suggest that people ask a lot of questions to make sure you get what you need.

Before getting an agreement from the community we needed to look at where the dish would be located, what civil works need to be done (i.e.) do we need to put cables across a road, also the type of cable and boosting equipment to give us the best signal in all areas. We wanted just one dish so went for a 3.2metre dish, this was done after agreement with our community at the EGM, it means that the skyline is not littered by dozens of small dishes.

Guarantees on equipment including boxes and after sales service need to be discussed. We are satisfied that Villamartin Satellite meets this arrangement. The TV boxes offered cover basic FREESAT to HD Sky packages; this covers the need for the rental and residents that are here permanently.

A good all round package that our community own at a reasonable price which included fibre optic cabling.

John Parker

Community Committee Member

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Life animals

The EHCRC becomes a foundation

Sue told the Baroness all about the work the centre is doing in Spain and her plans for campaigning for better horse welfare. “She was very interested in the work we do,” said Sue, “she lobbies for horse welfare in the EU and so her goals are very similar to ours. She said she will help and advise us in any way she can.”

By Jan Gamm Sue and Rod Weeding, founders of The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC) are delighted to announce that they have signed the documentation that formalises the rescue centre as a foundation, now officially named the ‘Fundación Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’.

The centre can now become an even more serious player in the world of horse rescue and animal welfare, not just locally but nationally, working together with local councils and also the Spanish local government as well as lobbying the European Parliament.

BARONESS Sue recently travelled to London to meet with Baroness Mallalieu, the chairperson of the All Party Parliamentary Group for horses, speaking with her at the palace of Westminster.

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Friends reunited

VOLUNTEERS AT the Busot Animal Rescue Centre insured a happy ending for two lost dogs – reuniting the pets with their owner.

The friendly German shepherd and husky-cross were found wandering on the Valle de Sol by one of the charity’s supporters and taken to the shelter. BARC discovered both dogs were micro-chipped and were able to contact David, from San Vicente, who after two weeks had almost given up on seeing his animal friends again.

A charity spokesman told RTN: “We urge all owners to have their pets micro-chipped; it makes it so much easier to identify them if they are lost or run off. It’s not expensive and can alleviate a great deal of time and worry.”

GIFT Rod and Sue have gifted their premises to the foundation, happily securing the horse rescue centre’s future and thus ensuring it will always be a permanent home for the rescued horses and other animals that live there that currently number 51 horses, ponies and donkeys. This is to serve as the main rescue centre and head office and this is just the beginning.

There will be a second rescue centre opening very soon at Villa Vera, with more centres to follow!

Excitingly there are many new, professional people joining the team bringing with them invaluable skills needed to create a successful organisation. This will ensure the continuous growth of the EHCRC Foundation and ultimately achieve its goal – to eliminate the suffering and abuse of horses across Spain.

Rider of the storm

YOUNG GOLDEN Labrador cross Ares was found during a recent November storm and taken to the LAPS rescue centre at Pego. Aged around four, he is thought to have been fending for himself or been neglected for some time and is extremely thin but perfectly healthy and will recover quickly with some tender loving care. Volunteers at the Local Animal Protection Society say despite his previous experiences and adventures, he has a wonderful loving and trusting nature and shows both patience and affection to all humans and other dogs. Anyone who can adopt or just foster Ares can call Nilda on 656 364 136 or go to the laps Pego blogspot or laps pego facebook.

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Life tech

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Cannot run video clips Hi Aunty, I am dismayed to find that my beautiful and highly praised NEXUS 7 WIFI tablet cannot run video clips requiring FLASH. Also PDF files copied to the device not only cannot be opened but it refuses to admit that they are there. They are invisible. Web-based advice is discouraging, and strictly for geeks. (My Ipod Touch has a tiny screen but no such problems) Can you help PLEASE? Richard from Benitachell Aunty says: As you have said Adobe’s Flash Player isn’t officially supported in the newest Android version, 4.1 Jelly Bean. Though the default browser for the Nexus 7 and other Jelly Bean devices is now Chrome, which has built-in Flash support in the desktop versions, this does not apply to mobile devices. There are, however, some unofficial add-ons available that allow Flash to be used. As it is not officially supported there might be some stability and speed issues when using these add-ons.

There is a nice step by step here : http://www.howtogeek. com/120277/how-to-install-flash-on-the-nexus-7-andother-jelly-bean-devices/ There are two popular applications that you can try / use / install that allow you to read PDF. ezPDF Reader and Mantano Premium.

The former can be found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=udk. android.reader&hl=en

Downloaded data

Dear Aunty Virus, I run Internet Explorer 9. Is it possible to find out how much data I download over a specific period, eg, one day, one week or one month?

Kind regards, Phil Aunty says: Thanks for the email. There is nothing “built in” to Windows or IE that enables you to monitor your download usage. SO you have to use a third party monitor.

There are a few, but I like the first out of these two: www.softperfect.com/products/networx/ www.softpedia.com/get/Network-Tools/Bandwidth-Tools/ISP-Monitor.shtml

Hard Disc recorder I hope you can help me with a small problem.

I have a Hard Disc recorder which can also record onto a DVD. The problem is that the DVD part has packed up and I have three films on the hard disc. Is there a way I can transfer these to may Lap top and so free up the Space on the hard disc. If this can be done it would be most useful as I could then burn the films onto A DVD. My laptop is Sony VPCEH model.

Regards, Hugh

Aunty says: One of the ways to retrieve the data on the disk will be to open the player up, locate and remove the hard drive, put the hard drive into USB Hard drive unit, and copy the files across to the laptop. However, you may find that the hard drive is not the correct format to be read by standard Windows, and so some third party hard drive program may be required. This may also be the case for the video files, which may not be a “Windows” standard, and may require some form of recoding before you can play them Alternatively, If you still have access to the drive, and you can watch the movies on TV, then you will have to do a real time recording. - ie if you have three 2 hour movies, then you will have to do a 6 hour recording session! In other words, connect another recording device to the SCART output of the DVDR, play the movie, and record on the other recording device. If you have a decent PC / laptop, then you will need some form of video capture device (like Dazzle), to connect to the DVDR, and record into the PC/ laptop.

Gadget Inspector Investigates:

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Nokia Lumia FACEinHOLE 800 Smartphone THIS WEEK the Inspector takes a look at the Nokia Lumia 800 Sim-Free Smartphone.

Not everyone wants to be tied to a particular mobile operator, so a Sim-Free Smartphone is a good option – but bear in mind this phone accepts the new smaller Micro-Sim. If you have an older full sized Sim it needs to be trimmed to fit, but don’t worry there are many guides/ converter packages on the internet telling you how to do this.

‘But I want an iPhone’ I hear you say.

Well, good luck finding a Sim-free model at this price!

So what makes the Nokia Lumia 800 stand out? It has an excellent 3.7 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. AMOLED screens are selfilluminating so darker colours draw less power than LCD screens and they’re also capable of producing very black levels for impressive contrast. Combine this with a fast and responsive touch screen covered with gorilla glass for toughness and things are looking good.

But what makes the Lumia 800 stand out is the new operating system Microsoft Windows Phone. Microsoft´s previous attempt at a phone operating system, Windows Mobile, was badly received.

But Windows Phone looks fantastic, has a dynamic design, slick 3D effects and feels more modern than even competitors Android(Samsung, HTC etc.) and iOS (Apple). It’s quick and also now adds multitasking which was not previously available.

The Nokia Lumia 800 has also been designed with social interaction in mind.

The People Hub gives you access to everyone you know in just a click. All the latest updates from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can be opened straight from the Start screen. You can also have easy access by pinning your closest friends, family and groups to your start screen.

Facebook Chat and SMS are integrated into one to let you have the most

convenient conversation. And you can take photos and post them to Facebook in seconds with the Carl Zeiss Tessar lens 8-megapixel camera. It has a flash and will take 720p videos too. Unfortunately, though, this isn’t front-facing so can’t be used for video calls.

Other features include Nokia Drive and Nokia Maps for mobile navigation and if you’re working Microsoft Office Mobile will give you the tools you need. Internet browsing is dealt with by Internet Explorer 9 and Nokia Music and Mix Radio give you access to a wide selection of songs. Nokia Apps Marketplace and Xbox Live give you access to apps, videos and games. The Nokia Lumia 800 has 16GB of memory for storing music, videos, photos and apps – but no micro-SD card so this can’t be expanded.

Super-fast browsing is just a tile away with Internet Explorer 9 – either via your mobile operator or by connecting to an available WiFi signal. And if you’re after the best in entertainment, it’s accessible in a simple click. Nokia Music and Mix Radio give you access to a huge selection of songs.

Marketplace and Xbox Live give you endless apps, videos and games to choose from.

Call quality is very good and reception in weaker signal areas excellent. Battery usage is on a par with Smartphones of this type in that it´ll need a re-charge after a full day’s use.

The Inspectors Verdict: The Nokia Lumia 800 Sim-Free Smartphone is slick and fun to use, particularly if you’re into social networking online. Add in the other features and excellent build quality and the Nokia makes a strong case for itself.

Visit www.gadget-hound.co.uk/nokialumia-800/ to order the Nokia Lumia 800 Sim-Free Smartphone for 199€. Price quoted includes free delivery to Spain (Euro cost subject to exchange rate at time of purchase).

WHO DO you want to be today? With this completely pointless application which can keep you amused for hours and hours you can turn yourself into a movie star, a supermodel, rock star or a weirdo farting fire out of their bottom.

The scenarios are endless.

Instead of spending hours getting creative using Photoshop on your computer, in a couple of minutes using your mobile phone you can choose a scenario, select a photo of you, your friend or your arch enemy from your cameras memory and then transform them into something completely different and then you can share your masterpiece in the usual ways.

Available to download free from Google Play on all Android phones but if you have an iPhone then sadly you will have to pay for it!

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Life horoscopes Protection with Uranus allows you to safely go out on a limb this week. There appears to be some unfinished business right now and you need to clear your way forward once and for all. Just remember what got you into this mess in the first place and learn from your error of judgment; since not all are on the level, as you are.

Venus, your amorous planetary leader conjuncts in Saturn midweek in your opposing sign of Scorpio. If there is even a ripple of negativity this week nip it well and truly in the bud as someone seems to be looking to make a mountain out of a molehill. Driven and motivated by love put your energies to good use, because you can.

Towards the end of an eventful and busy week there comes a Penumbal Lunar Eclipse together with a Full Moon. These two events allow for some subtle shifts in opposing views and also help to remove an obligation that you are currently embroiled in. Make no immediate decisions or actions until next week!

Time for a financial review as a corner develops and your budget is under some close scrutiny. Since your money should be working for you, take this opportunity to examine when and where a tightening of the belt is appropriate or necessary; and take steps. Actions of Pluto and Mars this week bring on a sense of urgency.

A focus appears to centre on the work front and is fuelled by cosmic actions between Pluto, Mars and Capricorn. It would seem that things are not as they should be, and pressure has been applied to your usually happy working environment.

Use your skills and take centre stage to show that you are not to be messed with.

There is uncertainty abounding, and you are right to tread water right now until the situation is clearer and more certain. You are being tried and tested, and in order to gain the upper hand you must tread very carefully. Actions with Saturn in cahoots with Scorpio underline the need to proceed at your own pace when you are ready.

Time to get your teeth into something as a pioneering project appears to be just up your street. There are issues however, and these are stopping you from taking the next step. Since you know that in your heart of hearts all could be very different, take the chance to make the subtle changes you need to.

Two very different cosmic actions influence your week. Mercury Directs midweek, closely followed by a conjunction between Venus and Saturn. These actions highlight a somewhat delicate balance to be made between an affair of the heart, and the wisdom to know the immediate future, and what’s in store for you.

A twist occurs as a result of the Mars and Capricorn squaring of mighty Uranus. Something isn’t right and your psychic skills are brought into play to ensure that nobody, least of all you, gets hurt in a no win no lose situation. There must be no compromise, and you need to ensure that you mean exactly what you say.

The juggling act of Mars and Pluto brings you to your senses and your amplified defences are what needs to be there for your protection right now. With a stirring of your innermost spiritual energies and a review of your closest innermost thoughts in process you may have to take evasive action you have been trying to avoid.

Someone is lying to you, and you are concerned as to why this cover up is necessary right now, especially as you have gone out of your way to clarify things. As you are affected by this week’s Eclipse and negative energies of old rival Pluto there appears to be no stopping you in your quest for the truth, and nothing but the truth.

Chiron shakes, but does not stir your hugely protective inner energies which appear to be under scrutiny right now.

You need something to help you show just what you can do; together with the respect of others who may not share your beliefs, but who must agree that you are ready; and waiting for your talents to be noticed.

Kenny corris www.kennycorris.net

Brave

SPIRITUAL GUIDES play such a big part in connecting everyone to Spirit, and they are essential back up for professional workers with Spirit. Guides are those who step forward to take care of our Spiritual needs throughout our lives. Some Guides will be rejected since they are assigned to someone who cannot believe in the Spirit World. Other Guides follow us on our individual journey and offer us the help and support that we need to make any connection going between Earth and the Spirit World.

But sometimes Guides need to change. Many who are blissfully unaware that they have a Guide have closed down their side of the communication process. Some people have outgrown their Guides, and a few have Guides that are no longer able to answer their questions because they have exceeded their Spirituality and the strong need to appoint a new working Guide comes into Play. I have seen many Guides come and go.

My first Guide was Chinese and very subservient. It was a working situation after all, just the two of us, and his courtesy and high respect for me was inspiring when I needed it. Without taking control of me I was truly guided to where I should be, and required to examine that which I had to, to enable me to receive the blessing of wisdom and grace which he constantly bestowed on me. However I could see that my Guide was tired.

He had been a fighting man, and a good soldier and it came to me one day that he needed to retire, take things easy and move on, leaving me with a vacancy for a new Guide. Because we didn’t want to say goodbye

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we didn’t, and my first Guide now takes on the role of Doorkeeper. This gives him something to do, but rests him from the upfront leadership he was tiring of. It works, and it works well.

My new Guide took a while to come to me. He appeared to be checking me out, but I guess that I was checking on him too, if the truth be told. The first time that he revealed himself to me I saw the fine cheekbones and the wrinkles of the face of an Indian Brave with two crossed feathers in his hair. The years had treated him well, and he was alert and ready to take anything on. This was good I thought at the time because I was always going to be a challenge, and there would be little rest for him with my busy lifestyle and my need to make Spiritual contact on the spur of any working moment.

Time showed that he had superior skills and had been a Scout. This meant that he had protected his tribe against attack and that he was unafraid, two skills he would need to take care of me and my needs. Indeed we have been together now for many years, and my response to him is equal as his to mine. I am reminded how fortunate I am to have such a wonderful Guide, and I just know that we will work together as long as we can.

If you feel that you are not getting the Spiritual experience that you need then start a dialogue with Spirit. Do not be afraid to ask for what you want, what you need, because the end result should be a mutual connection, one that helps both parties and helps them, and you to share this great Spiritual gift; which is freely available to all who seek it. If the guidance is what you seek then it will be what you want it to be. Ask for nothing and that is exactly what you will get!

Love & Light... Kenny Corris

Postbag

If it’s your birthday this week

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

KENNY, I have always wondered what happened to my brother who died when he was only six months old twenty years ago. My family say that he has moved on and to forget the past, but I dream constantly of a young man his age who comes to me with open arms, smiling and he has the same eyes as me. Is it possibly my grown up baby brother? Mitch.K. Mitch, you know it just could be a vision of your brother coming through to you. I cannot tell you why some pass over and move on, and some young souls move on to maturity in the Spirit World. Normally development in Spirit is slower than growing up on Earth, but some do make it in the end. When talking in communication and trance the voice of the soul nurtured in the Spirit World appears child like, because there is nobody on which to base the voice pattern of a grown up. Hence when a vision comes of a young man speaking in a child’s voice it is obvious that he grew up in Spirit. Next time you get the vision start asking who it is in front of you some questions. I think you will find that your suspicions are well founded. Let me know please!

This is the calm before the storm, and it is only a matter of time before you tell someone where they can go. Time that the dead wood was cut once and for all. Be ruthless!

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Sudoku

Wordwheel

Cryptic Crossword

Quick Crossword ACROSS 6. Sack and what may be put in it (7) 7. Strange evils and disguises (5) 9. A person who discredits an old woman (3) 10. Tendered - with or without its head (9) 12. It’s not a rigid rule (4,7) 15. A tailor may make his mark with it (6,5) 17. His speech is never straightforward (9) 19. Happy to be back from Italy again (3) 21. Long time coming to the point (5) 22. He has to wait for his money (7)

Word Ladders

DOWN 1. Not keen to be outspoken (5) 2. Finish within ten days (3) 3. A noble look (4) 4. Crossword addicts should be used to such setbacks (9) 5. It means musicians are not to loiter in the bar (7) 8. A new combination again (6) 11. Tell people you’ve had enough, then keep quiet (3,2,4) 13. Gave encores, naturally! (6) 14. Squander food? (7) 16. Compulsory premarital reading-matter (5) 18. They sound agreeable organs (4) 20. Might she grow on you? (3)

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 6. Melodious (7) 7. Trivial (5) 9. Spray (3) 10. Estimation (9) 12. Own (11) 15. Meditate (11) 17. Compliance (9) 19. Skill (3) 21. Concur (5) 22. Etch (7)

DOWN 1. Silence (5) 2. Intention (3) 3. File (4) 4. Portray (9) 5. Odd (7) 8. Mason’s tool (6) 11. Strewn (9) 13. Figure (6) 14. Alien (7) 16. Solemn (5) 18. Jargon (4) 20. Epoch (3)

Euromillions Draw Friday 16th November 2012

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Tuesday 20th November 2012

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One Belgian ticket won the 22,756,967 Euros

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Life spanish

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

Step by Step Spanish - 9 TO CONTINUE our little rest from Spanish grammar, this week we are going to look at slang words and expressions. Actually this subject is an absolute minefield for a number of reasons. Firstly, there are words that mean one thing in Spain and something quite different in South America, and vice versa.

Then you have the whole subject of what you say and how you say it. I’m a great believer in the idea that there are no real “bad” words; it is the intention behind the word that is bad. One person may get away with really strong language which would sound terrible coming from someone else. On the other hand a fairly innocent word like “tonto”, which may be used affectionately in the spirit of “you silly billy”, could be a dangerous insult if said in anger to a fellow road user! Then there’s the generation problem.

You might think you’re saying something that bang up-to-date, but which in fact dates you way back in the last century. Or you may just look too old to use the latest teenage slang. And finally, there is the problem of what you can “get away with” in a foreign language. Sometimes foreigners just sound odd using slang expressions that are not in the native tongue.

Well, if none of that has put you off, here are just a few, innocuous phrases which you might just manage! I have some stronger stuff on my website under “Spanish Word Lists” so none of this is X-rated. Let’s start with a great one that means “No way!”

We can say this with the usual “¡Qué va!” but even more expressive is “Ni de coña” - “not even as a joke”. It might sound rude, but I can assure you it isn’t. You no doubt know all about the verb “gustar” - well a slangy equivalent is “molar”. “Esto me mola” – “I like this”. (The phrase “I dig it” comes to mind but I’m trying to avoid carbon dating myself). You can also exclaim simply, “mola” or “a qué mola” (it’s great isn’t it) or something like that. A similar sort of emotion is expressed with the word “guay” (pronounced

rather like “why”). This is at least 25 years old but still alive and well. I know this because when I first came to Spain I was teaching a group of teenagers and one of them said “guay” when I told them what they had to do next in class. I replied “Well, because ….” much to their amusement.

We all know about people who are “odd balls”, as in “he’s a bit of an odd ball”. In Spanish he (or she) is “un bicho raro” – “a rare beast” or “strange creature”. I’ve come across a lot of those in my time. When we’re really fed up we tend to say we’re “fed up to” somewhere (like the back teeth). The Spanish do the same, using the expression “estoy hasta … “ The most standard and polite form is “estoy hasta las narices” (I’m up to my nostrils, just a little higher than the back teeth). However, they can be up to other less polite but lower down parts of the body.

Another word I learnt from my earlier teenage teaching years was “rollo” (a roll or scroll) in other words, something really long and boring. “¡Qué rollo!” would be the standard response to grammar exercises and the like. “Rollo” can also refer to the atmosphere between people though. I like going to a club or class because of the “buen rollo” or I’ve stopped going to an activity because of the “mal rollo”. Finally, the Spanish, and especially the young Spanish, love cutting words in half. “Porfa” is “por favor”, “finde” is “fin de semana”, “depre” is “depresión” etc. I was very brave the other day and made one of these up myself, as I referred in an e-mail to a Spanish friend to “los jubis”, meaning “jubilados” or retired people. Don’t worry I didn’t say anything too bad and I think she understood what I meant!

The Twit of the Week Lydia Bright@LydiaRoseBright : OMG we didn’t even realise my dog was pregnant. She has just gone into labour so excited PUPPIES The X Factor Rant Kym Lomas@msm4rsh : X factor tonight was an absolute disgrace!!! What the flip happened? The two favourites in the sing off???

Come on!!!!????

Welcome to Spain!

Davina McCall@ThisisDavina : So, on antibiotics now...went to alicante for day for work.

They don’t check yr passport when u arrive!!!!

David Beckham Dan Wootton@danwootton : It’s going to be interesting to see what David Beckham does now. Safe to say we’re moving into a time where Victoria will call the shots!

The Funny Tweets Gary Lineker@GaryLineker : Woke up with severe backache after a night dreaming of scoring an ‘Ibra’ tom fletcher@tommcfly : Why doesn’t everyone in a traffic jam just count to three and all start driving. Surely the traffic would all move?

Jack Whitehall@jackwhitehall : Can anyone actually eat a full sized cod with one of those tiny wooden pronged forks?

Greg James@gregjames : You’re not a real man until you’ve made a radiator bleed

Life books

Danny Collins - copy@dannyjpcollins.com

The Peninsular War

WE’LL SOON be in December and facing the runup to Christmas, so with that in mind, each week I’ll be reviewing a particular genre of book that might suit a particular relative as a Christmas gift.

In addition, in December, I’ll be writing RTN’s Christmas Book Review with a host of books to help readers resolve those tricky Christmas gift ideas. Remember all books reviewed are available off the shelf or by mail order from Librería Europa in Calpe, Calle Oscar Esplá 2, tel: 96 583 58 24. This week we’re thinking of Grandpa and Dad who might be interested in the bloody conflict that was fought across Spain and Portugal between 1808 and 1814. It was known as the Peninsular War and involved our own Duke of Wellington in the defeat of Napoleon’s empire-building dreams before the French Old Guard was thoroughly thrashed at Waterloo. It was an Iberian tragedy in which over a million died but it changed the face of Europe forever. The book is a fine study and is probably the first to tell the story as a whole, drawing on the accounts of generals, soldiers, and guerrilla fighters that takes the reader into the heart of one of the bloodiest conflicts in European history.

Author: Charles Esdaile Publisher: Penguin (paperback) Price: 18.20€ ISBN: 978 0 14 027370 0

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Michael Lord BPharm(hons) MRPharmS

Coughs and colds

COUGHS AND colds are common at this time of year; they are usually caused by highly infectious viruses spread from person to person. Using tissues & washing ones hands regularly with anti-bacterial soaps or solutions can reduce the contagion, but close contact in confined spaces (typical in winter) make ideal conditions for infection. Most coughs caused by infection will clear in a few days, but if they persist for more than 2 weeks further medical advice should be sought.

Antibiotics are generally useless against viruses, but are occasionally prescribed for patients with other conditions, for example respiratory disease. However other products available can provide relief of the

troublesome symptoms common with coughs & colds.

A cough is a reflex action designed to clear the airways of mucus or other irritants such as smoke or dust. They are described as “productive” if the cough results in the extraction of mucus or “non-productive” if not. This later type, often described as a dry or tickly cough is often caused by secretions from a runny nose “dripping” back into the throat, but some drugs can also be a cause, most notably the ACE inhibitors (e.g. Captopril, Lisinopril). These are used to treat high blood pressure & heart problems and can produce an irritating cough in about 5% of users and generally a change of medication would be required to remedy this. Dry coughs can be relieved by either cough suppressants such as pholcodine, codeine & dextromethorphan or antihistamines & decongestants, such as diphenhydramine, menthol & pseudoephedrine to dry up the irritating secretions. Often cough medicines will contain a combination of these ingredients

providing a multi-action effect.

Productive coughs, also known as “chesty” coughs, are accompanied by mucus or phlegm, and this can range from clear to yellow, green, brown or rusty. Thin and clear mucus is generally a sign of allergy or viral infection as is thin yellow secretions, however if they become green and thick this is a sign of a more significant viral or bacterial infection that may require antibiotic treatment. These types of secretions are common in lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis & pneumonia. A brown or rusty appearance can indicate the presence of blood or dust or can appear in the sputum of smokers.

The presence of blood can indicate infection or, more seriously, cancer.

Productive coughs are treated with expectorants such as guaifenesin, ipecacuanha & ammonium compounds, these have an affect on the mucus blocking the airways so that it becomes thinner & easier to expel. They have either a mucolytic effect (breaking down the mucus) or an irritant action that stimulates secretions in the airways. Steam

inhalations either alone or with added volatile oils, for example eucalyptus or menthol crystals can also help clear blocked airways.

A doctor should be consulted if a cough persists beyond 2 weeks and if any of the following are present: • Coughing up blood • Suspected pneumonia – rapid shallow breathing, temperature, wheezing, coloured sputum • Whooping cough • Cough in asthmatics, particularly at night • Suspected drug causes • Recurrent chest infections – bronchitis • Suspected cancer – with associated weight loss • Concomitant wheeze or breathlessness • Symptoms in the very young or very old Remember, if you are eligible, to have your flu vaccine, wash your hands regularly and at the first sign of infection take vitamin C & zinc.

Alternatively, use occasional doses of the herb Echinacea to strengthen your immune system.

Order your favourite remedies now at low UK prices www.pharmacy4less.co.uk

Michael Lord BPharm(hons) MRPharmS. UK Pharmacist with 20 years experience Now at Health & Beauty Abroad, Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre, Orihuela Costa. Tel: 96 532 5116 HealthandBeautyAbroad.com

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Life health Spain joins Legion tribute MAYOR OF Nieves Victoriano Sanchez and his Councillor for Foreign Residents Alexis Rubira Rilo represented Spain at the Hondon Branch of the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Sunday service.

Rev Canon Terence Sampson and the official party

By Jack Troughton More than 100 people at the cultural centre in Hondon de Las Nieves marked the two minutes silence at 11am on Sunday 11th November.

And it was said the silence “was deafening” as standard bearers Steve Suffield, John Hodson and Neil Parvitt lowered the flags in salute to remember the fallen of two World Wars and other campaigns.

The poignant service was led by Rev.

Canon Terence Sampson and members of the Legion appreciated the official Spanish party’s participation at the event - especially when the mayor joined Hondon Branch Chairman Dave Stewart and President Peter Broadbent in laying wreaths of poppies.

A well-attended lunch was held afterwards at Monte Alto and Tony and Wendy Dengate were thanked for their hard work in organising the day.

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Bringing the Moraira Teulada community together through the Power of Music

Caritas InternationaL is is one of the largest networks dedicated to reducing poverty and injustice throughout the world. Caritas Spain operates through 68 diocesan offices, which manage the work of 65,000 volunteers. In Spain, Caritas works to support vulnerable and marginalised people, the poor and needy, immigrants and young people in difficulty, among others.

Last year Caritas helped and fed one million people, that is twice the numbers of 2007. The Caritas members are all volunteers with 100% of the

money, food and clothing going to a good cause. To help raise much needed funds in the local area the local Caritas of Moraira and Teulada have organised a fabulous Christmas Orchestral Concert, performed by the highly talented Orchestra of the Alicante Province and conducted by wonderful Francisco Maestre on the 28th of December in the newly built Teulada Moraira Auditorium.

All of the money raised from this great event will go to the Caritas who will help families in the local area. There are only

600 tickets available for this one night only show at just 10€ per person. The evening will have a varied selection of the most beautiful lyrical moments in all musical areas, opera, operetta, etc. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful evening all in the aid of local people who need a little help. For further information and ticket bookings in english please contact Tich on 639 643 143 between 12 and 8pm or call in and see him at Tiches Sports Bar Moraira, situated just outside Moraira on the coast road opposite the Eurogym.

Christmas is coming

By Jack Troughton JALON VALLEY HELP is stepping into Christmas with festive events designed to get everyone into the party mood – and possibly arm them with a gift or two.

The charity stages its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday (24th November) at the Pensionistas and Library in Jalon between 10am and 2pm – and it will be packed with festive goodies. Entertainment is being provided by the U3A Casual Choir and JJ Jones’ popular Neil Diamond Tribute – and there will be stalls, mince pies, mulled wine and other refreshments.

And on Wednesday 29th November HELP’s charity shops in Jalon and Alcalali have their Christmas Party fashions on sale – a chance to get some special seasonal sparkle with clothes and accessories on display.

The following week the shops – open Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm and Alcalali on Saturday - will also be selling Christmas gifts and decorations, all handmade by the charity’s team of volunteers. The charity is also out singing carols on 14th December in Jalon Square, again aiming to spread some cheer and get people into the Christmas spirit.

One enchanting evening

TALENTED STUDENTS of Marcia’s Dance Centre and Stage School stage their fifth annual show in aid of Friends of the Children of EMAUS on Wednesday 5th December.

In the season of goodwill, money raised through ‘An Evening of Enchantment’ will be used to help the youngsters in the care of EMAUS enjoy Christmas. This winter the children need more help than ever in the current recession – not just for presents but for food, clothes, medicines and just to keep warm. The show is being staged at Calpe’s Casa de Cultura with doors opening at 8pm and the production starting at 8.30pm. Tickets are 10€, children under 14 5€, and children under five free.

For more information, visit the website www.marciasdancecentre.com, email info@marciasdancecentre.com, or call either 96 583 0980 or 607 290 896.

Helping kids is piece of cake STUDENTS AND staff at Xabia International College pitched in to help Children In Need by staging a nonuniform and cake sale day last Friday.

The event raised 226€ for the annual BBC television appeal – in the past few weeks a total of 1,065€ has been raised at the Javea school with a breast cancer awareness day, Halloween, non-uniform days and cake sales. The money has been donated to help both local and international charities, from the MABS Cancer Support Group to the Hope Restoration Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

Head of College, Hilary Fernandez said: “For such a small school, this is a remarkable effort, and is something that students, parents and staff should be justifiably proud of.”

Life music

Freeway

MEMBERS OF “FreeWay” are back from their tour of England and Wales, (having raised over £650 for the April Jones fund) and the band is now bigger and better than ever. Tony (Guitars/vocals), Ralf (Drums/ Vocals) and Carmen (Keyboard, Saxophone and vocals) are now joined by Heidi van den Berg from Holland on lead vocals and Martin Fielding (ex What Four) on Bass and vocals.

Heidi’s silky smooth vocals together with Martins accomplished bass riffs have created a new dimension to the band. They have built a solid repertoire that ranges from blues, thru soul and rock, mixing “Chasing Cars” with Police, REM, Joe Jackson and Paul Carrick tunes. For more info contact Tony on 626 572 287 or email: Freeway.Live@yahoo.com. “FreeWay” are appearing atSteinways Jazz’n’Blues Bar, Denia on Saturday 24th November at 12.15 am.

Black Glitter – Rock/soul band “BLACK GLITTER” are an exciting band with a line up of Geoff Britton (drums), Kelly (vocals), Carlos (guitar) and Chema (bass). The band’s repertoire includes the great lady vocalists of rock and soul, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle etc. There is plenty to enjoy, quality musicians, classic songs and some great dance music. For more

Matt Curtis-Mason Singer/entertainer MATT IS well established here on the Costa, and has a fabulous voice and a wonderful repertoire. Having just recovered from cancer in the last year, he is back and sounding better than ever.

Matt has had a busy summer entertaining people, and would like to thank everyone for their loyal and continued support. He has a truly infectious personality, and a memorable performance is guaranteed, should you decide to use his talents! Live music, discos and Race Nights are available.

His Race Nights are a popular event, useful to all social & sports clubs/organisations, as a fund raising tool or as a social event.

On Saturday 24th November Matt will be performing in the Paradiso Bar, Finestrat from 8 pm.

Contact Matt on 662 504 969 or email: matthewcurtis09@yahoo.co.uk

info on the band phone Geoff on: 647 946 306.

November Gigs: Friday 23: Geographic Bar Arenal, Javea Saturday 24: La Plaza Bar, Altea. 12.30 am Sunday 25: Aleluya Bar, Jalon. 7.30 pm

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Life going out

Himalaya Tandoori Restaurant

The Himalaya Tandoori Restaurant is situated in the picturesque village of Moraira, they have fantastically refurbished their new premises, mixing both modern and Nepali design.

The imposing main entrance door was hand carved and shipped from Napel together with other elements of the restaurant.

The Himalaya Tandoori restaurant produces the most fabulous traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine, from only the freshest of ingredients. Their head Chef Thapa started his life long obsession with amazing food in his home of Nepali. Thapa then travelled to India where he worked in the Moti Mahal Deluxe kitchen in New Delhi, then on to the Muga Mohal kitchen in Kuwait and The Taj Mogul Mahal kitchen in Lebanon. Thapa arrived in Spain 8 years ago to open an authentic Nepali Indian restaurant Moraira.

They relocated to their new premises in May and have gone from strength to strength. The reason for their great success is down to their passion for great Nepali and Indian food at affordable prices together with the best service. Praju and head barman Raj are an absolute delight, nothing is too much trouble for either on them.

To thank their long visiting cliental the team at the Himalaya Tandoori have started an all you can eat buffet every Saturday.

Which will consist of 9 different starters, 8 main dishes, 5 side dishes and 5 dessert, for just 19.50€ per person. The selection of food changes every single week, enabling clients to try all the wonderful dishes Thapa and his team provide.

A Christmas Day buffet with be available by reservation only for all of you who would like to escape from the traditional turkey dinner priced at a unbelievable 19.50€ inc IVA.

New Years Eve menu at the Himalaya Tandoori also simply just stands out from the rest, the team are producing a special fully stocked all you can eat buffet with unlimited wine, cava or draught beer until 12.30 for an astonishing 43.50€ including IVA. This price also includes welcome drinks and of course grapes and cava at midnight. With this unbeatable offer spaces are limited so call Praju to make your reservations today.

For further information on an office party’s, birthday celebrations or for any group booking with more than 20 people please contact the Himalaya Tandoori on 965 745 459 to discuss their special menus.

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Food Consultant Edwin Cheeseman

If you can keep your head when everyone else around you is losing theirs…

THIS WEEK, we will be discussing Easter Eggs…No? Not good at planning ahead then are you. When everyone else around is still discussing the weather and Christmas there are some planners who have already made their plans, as well as placed their orders for next Easter, summer and beyond. If planning ahead was just left to chance New Winter coats in the stores would appear just as Spring arrived. Now I am a dedicated last minute shopper but that’s not because I don’t plan, it’s just that I like it that way and if Trudy suggests something last minute that she would have preferred to what she suggested earlier, I’m already covered. I’m not just looking for bargains although it’s certainly a bonus but just the freshest ingredients at the last minute means I don’t have to find extra fridge space or risk the food going off when the heating is on. Buying food for Christmas can be tricky, have you ordered the Turkey, Goose or Beef and just exactly how many are we catering for this year? Is anyone vegetarian and surely it’s someone else’s turn to do it by now? What about Goose fat for the potatoes and fresh Brussel Sprouts especially here in Spain? Should we buy some now in case supplies run out closer to the day and hope that they last until Christmas day even though the sell by date says best before the 19th? I suppose we ought to buy a bag of frozen just in case, even though the last lot tasted terrible.

Yorkshire puddings make your own on buy them in? Unless you run a restaurant it’s not easy ordering or cooking for Christmas.

Thankyou to all of you who buy turkey crowns (being just the white breast meat) because in a few months time all the frozen drumsticks will appear on the market which personally I prefer and they will be really cheap. Restaurants love Christmas it’s the

only time of year when most of the customers have already decided what to eat so we can buy in bulk before the prices go up or produce becomes scarce. We can bone out our Turkeys, make the gravy from the roasted bones, remove the legs and poach together with the breasts, getting as many portions per side as the pound weight of the bird, so that a 10lb Turkey will provide 20 portions, and as most of you have pre-ordered a doddle to estimate. Our difficulty is trying to solve the problem of you not remembering what you ordered whilst the poor waiter stands there, hot plates in hand, waiting forlornly for your memory as to who ordered what to return. So if you are in the pre-ordering business then take a name at the time of the order and instead of calling out the name of the dish just call out the name of the person who ordered it instead. If you do decide on a Turkey Crown then ask a local butcher to do it for you, or if you live near me I can show you and keep the bones, thighs and drumsticks for sauces, stews and snacks even if you have to freeze them in the first instance, there are only so many I can eat.

If you have a question about food email cheeseman@roundtownnews.com. Eddie runs Thieves Kitchen which now includes “Restaurant Rescue” offering advice and Simple Solutions to stale problems. “Food Concepts” Brunches and Artisan as well as Open Kitchens. “Restaurant Secrets” with tailor made private tuition (max 4 persons) to develop your cooking skills. “You will never smell Fresh bread on line”

New years Eve menu 2012

Kir Royal on arrival @ 7.00 to7.30pm Starter Langoustine cocktail with thousand island and granary bread Soup Lamb mint and butter bean broth with hot crusty bread Mains Pan fried duck breast with daupinoise potatoes and mulled wine sauce or Argentine rib eye steak with baked tomato, tempura onion rounds, hand cut fat chips, Rocket and parmesan salad and béarnaise or Vegetarian option available with notice Dessert Three flavours of chocolate with raspberry Coffee and chocolates 49.90€ per person. 50% Deposit at time of booking required INCLUDING HALF BOTTLE OF WINE PER PERSON, BEER OR SOFT DRINK

7 DAY OFFER BOOK AND PAY DEPOSIT AND RECEIVE 10.00€ PER PERSON DISCOUNT

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Life showbiz goss Katy and John do a runner!

IF YOU have been here for a bit you will know how I feel about Russell Brand, a man who is described as a comedian, but he must have an awfully large family ´cause as hard I have tried to get his humour, it always comes out with me desperately reaching for the remote.

So it is with quite some delight that I bring you this item with the main players being Katy Perry and her new boyfriend singer John Mayer as well as Brand himself, and my joy is augmented by the fact that Brand plays a bit part in the story, a ´kin mega small’ bit part. Let me set the scene.

Katy and new squeeze John Mayer decide to go out for a romantic dinner date at a cool eatery called The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles when who should walk in looking even more bedraggled than usual but ex-husband

Writer and Broadcaster

and unfunny man Brand … and what did Katy do? … She ducked under the table … yes she did!

What exactly happened next is a little vague but it works out that Katy must have called her driver from her mobile under the table and got him to go to the back of the building, then she and John made a hasty exit out the back door.

What makes this incident even more bizarre is that, all the while the scene was playing out, although all the other diners knew exactly what was occurring, Brand saw none of it.

I can only imagine what it must be like if you´re still living in Hollywood and you are no longer flavour of the month, and then you drop off the ´A´ list, and if Russell Brand doesn´t change his patter mas pronto, he could well qualify to write a three volume book about it. Russell! … RUSSELL!!

Not so sweet after all I´VE ONLY brought Penelope Cruz to the page just the once at the tail end of last year, and she is here again on the back of what she said to a German magazine last week, something I was surprised, nay, shocked to find out about.

She started off pretty normally saying how she has mellowed quite a bit now she´s reached her late 30´s then said “I can no longer drink alcohol without getting drunk after two or three glasses,“ then she expanded on that statement by adding “about ten years ago I had a wild, confused phase – I just wanted to get lost in life and not think about the consequences,” but, but

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Peter Taylor

she always came across to me as a sweet gentle Spanish lady with a pretty smile, but not done yet Penelope then said “ my hell raising days are behind me, ” she was a hell raiser as well!!

Penelope must have the best management team on the planet as none of her ´wild child´ days were ever covered by the media, so all’s well that ends well I guess. Talking of endings, Penelope finished off her interview well when asked how she feels about being a sex symbol she replied “I love to laugh about myself, if my brother isn’t already doing it! He always makes fun of me. He just loves it.”

What do you think of these then?

NONE ONE of us are unaware of how the curvaceous figure of a female has always been an attention grabber, and how the female form has been used to sell anything from toothpaste to an exotic flight somewhere.

This truth has generated many dozens of groups of women who´ve popped up along the way saying how demeaning it is etc etc, but every now and then a story pops up that quite beautifully sets the scales right back to the middle. Brit Kelly Brook is listed as a model/actress and when speaking to Style Magazine last week her life as a regular visitor to America and getting through immigration came up and she said “I hear some people have issues about getting into America, but I just show my Playboy issue on the way through customs, once the officer has a look at the cover, they never hesitate to let me in.”

Yes folks Kelly appeared topless on the front cover of Playboy in 2010 and is now ´good to go´ after a quick flash of her strawberries for the boys at US customs.

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Watchdog Daily 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Deadly 60 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Blue Peter 17:30 Junior MasterChef 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional Programmes 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Outnumbered 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Me and Mrs Jones 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Graham Norton Show 24:20 The National Lottery

07:00 Childrens TV 10:50 Big & Small 11:05 Big Barn Farm 11:20 Charlie and Lola 11:30 3rd & Bird 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 An Island Parish 22:00 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 The Review Show 24:45 Weather 24:50 Later with Jools Holland

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 Local News 15:00 Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Local Weather 17:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Central Tonight 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Island Hospital 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:30 ITV News 24:00 Local News 24:10 Accepted

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 12:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 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 Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:05 4Funnies 24:35 Random Acts 24:40 8 Out of 10 Cats

07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Superior Interiors with Kelly Hoppen 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Mentalist 16:15 Christmas in Canaan 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Cowboy Builders 21:00 Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan 22:00 The Mentalist 23:00 Castle 23:55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 24:55 Inside Hollywood

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Emmerdale 07:55 Life’s Funniest Moments 08:20 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 10:30 The Real Housewives of New York City 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Judge Judy 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of New York City 18:05 The Real Housewives of New York City 19:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

21:00 The X Factor USA 22:00 Benidorm 22:30 Benidorm 23:00 Benidorm 23:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:30 Switch

07:00 Switched 07:20 Switched 07:45 Smallville 08:25 One Tree Hill 09:10 Scrubs 09:45 Scrubs 10:10 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Rules of Engagement 11:10 Ugly Betty 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 Scrubs 16:30 Scrubs 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 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 New Girl 21:30 Hot Shots!

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07:00 Childrens TV 10:00 My Phone Genie 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:15 Murder, She Wrote 13:20 All Star Family Fortunes 14:05 ITV News and Weather 14:10 Home Sweet Home 15:10 Home Sweet Home 16:10 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 18:20 Central News 18:30 ITV News 18:45 Golden Rules of TV 19:15 New You’ve Been Framed!

19:45 Take Me Out 21:00 The X Factor 22:45 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:45 ITV News and Weather 24:00 Paul McCartney Live Kisses

07:05 Channel 4 Presents 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Beach Volleyball 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 Channel 4 Presents 10:00 A Racing Portrait: For the Love 10:30 The Killers: London Live 11:05 Made in Chelsea 12:10 Suburgatory 12:45 The Big Bang Theory 14:25 The Simpsons 14:55 Channel 4 Racing 16:55 The Simpsons 17:20 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Ireland 19:55 Channel 4 News 20:25 4thought.tv 20:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 21:30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man 22:00 The Wolfman 24:00 Fatal Attraction

SATURDAY 24th November BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Baking Made Easy 13:00 BBC News 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Escape to the Country 16:00 Formula 1 18:30 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:50 Pointless Celebrities 19:40 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Merlin 21:45 The National Lottery Saturday Night Draws 21:55 Casualty 22:45 Live at the Apollo 23:15 BBC News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 24:50 Football League Show

BBC2

07:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Jedward’s Big Adventure 10:30 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 11:00 Ministry of Curious Stuff 11:30 Deadly 60 Bites 11:35 Splatalot 12:00 Prank Patrol 12:30 OOglies 12:45 MOTD Kickabout 13:05 My Fake Fiancé 14:30 Live International Rugby Union 17:00 Final Score 18:10 Live International Rugby Union 20:30 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 21:30 Dad’s Army 22:00 QI XL 22:45 Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane 23:45 The Rolling Stones at the BBC 24:30 Keith Richards: A Culture Show Special

SUNDAY 25th November BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Fern Britton Meets 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:20 Countryfile 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:30 Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day 16:00 Formula 1 19:15 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:40 Countryfile 20:20 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 The Secret of Crickley Hall 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:45 Graham Norton Show

BBC2

07:00 Childrens TV 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Walk on the Wild Side 08:30 Deadly Art 08:45 Copycats 09:15 The Scooby-Doo Show 09:40 Wingin’ It 10:00 12 Again 10:30 Gastronuts 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Great British Bake Off 13:30 Yellowstone Kelly 15:00 International Rugby Union 16:00 The Way We Were 17:55 Songs of Praise 18:30 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve 19:30 Fawlty Towers 20:00 Top Gear 21:00 Return to Forgotten Britain 22:00 Dragons’ Den 23:00 Harry & Paul 23:30 Hebburn 24:00 The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling

07:00 Childrens TV 10:15 Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:35 ThunderCats 12:10 Highland Emergency 12:40 The Hotel Inspector 13:35 The Hotel Inspector 14:35 The Hotel Inspector 15:30 The Town Christmas Forgot 17:15 The Christmas Pageant 19:00 A Christmas Visitor 20:45 5 News Weekend 20:50 NCIS 21:40 NCIS 22:40 5 News Weekend 22:45 CSI: Miami 23:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:40 Forensic Files

07:00 All Star Family Fortunes 07:45 Gossip Girl 08:35 Coronation Street 11:20 Emmerdale 14:15 The X Factor USA 16:15 The X Factor USA 17:10 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

18:40 Twins 20:45 A Cinderella Story 22:45 The Xtra Factor 23:45 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:50 Take Me Out - The Gossip

E4

07:00 Heartland 07:45 Life Unexpected 08:30 Gok’s Clothes Roadshow 09:35 Charlie’s Angels 10:30 Desperate Housewives 11:30 Scrubs 11:55 Scrubs 12:25 How I Met Your Mother 13:25 Suburgatory 13:55 Made in Chelsea 15:00 Rules of Engagement 16:00 New Girl 16:30 New Girl 17:00 New Girl 17:30 New Girl 18:00 New Girl 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 Baggage 22:00 The Experiments 23:05 Sorority Row

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CHANNEL 5

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07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Big Time Rush 09:30 Good Luck Charlie 10:00 Good Luck Charlie 10:25 ITV News 10:30 There’s No Taste Like Home 11:25 Dinner Date 12:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:25 ITV News and Weather 13:35 Carry On Camping 15:15 The X Factor 17:00 The Home of Fabulous Cakes 18:00 The Nation’s Favourite Number 1 Single 19:30 Central News 19:45 ITV News 20:00 Surprise Surprise 21:00 The X Factor 22:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:30 ITV News 23:45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 24:45 Premiership Rugby Union

07:00 Channel 4 Presents 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 The Hoobs 08:05 Extreme Sailing Series 08:35 Channel 4 Presents 08:40 Sailing 09:05 Will & Grace 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Simpsons 14:30 Deal or No Deal 15:35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things 18:10 Fred Claus 20:20 Channel 4 News 20:50 4thought.tv 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 How Britain Worked 22:00 Homeland 23:00 Peep Show 23:35 Kookyville 24:10 Down with Love

07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:35 Rupert Bear 09:50 Mio Mao 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:30 Roary the Racing Car 10:45 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:35 ThunderCats 12:05 The Gadget Show 13:05 Rolf’s Animal Clinic 14:05 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 15:45 Noel 17:35 Mermaids 19:20 Superman 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Dirty Harry 24:10 Hatfields & McCoys

07:00 Emmerdale 09:35 Coronation Street 12:30 The X Factor 14:15 The Xtra Factor 15:15 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

16:15 Garfield 17:55 Take Me Out 19:05 Take Me Out The Gossip 19:55 *batteries not included 22:00 The Xtra Factor 23:00 Benidorm 23:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:35 Cheryl: Live in Concert

07:00 Being Erica 07:45 Being Erica 08:35 Scrubs 09:00 Scrubs 09:35 Hollyoaks 12:10 T4: Watch 12:25 Smallville 13:25 Rules of Engagement 13:50 Rules of Engagement 14:20 T4: Listen 14:40 How I Met Your Mother 15:10 Suburgatory 15:35 Made in Chelsea 16:35 New Girl 17:05 New Girl 17:35 New Girl 18:00 New Girl 18:30 New Girl 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 X-Men - the Last Stand 23:00 Misfits 24:05 2 Broke Girls 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

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23rd - 29th November

MONDAY 26th November BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Watchdog Daily 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Deadly 60 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Prank Patrol Down Under 17:25 Leon 17:30 VIP People 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional Programmes 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:20 The English Patient

07:00 Childrens TV 11:20 Charlie and Lola 11:30 3rd & Bird 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Dragons’ Den

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 Local News 15:00 Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Local Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Central Tonight 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Little England 21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 Local News 23:35 The Agenda 24:05 Inland Empire

07:10 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss 12:00 Secret Removers 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man 22:00 The Curious Case of the Clark Brothers 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 23:50 Full English 24:20 Random Acts 24:25 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Hotel Inspector 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Superior Interiors with Kelly Hoppen 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Miami 16:15 Three Wise Women 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan 21:00 The Gadget Show 22:00 The Patriot

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 08:20 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:00 The Real Housewives of New York City 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of New York City 17:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 18:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

20:00 The X Factor 21:00 The Xtra Factor 22:00 Benidorm 22:30 Benidorm 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:00 Ocean’s Thirteen

TUESDAY 27th November

itv2

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07:00 90210 07:45 One Tree Hill 08:25 Scrubs 08:50 Scrubs 09:15 Rules of Engagement 10:10 90210 11:05 Ugly Betty 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 New Girl 16:30 New Girl 17:00 Rules of Engagement 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 New Girl 21:30 Suburgatory 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 2 Broke Girls 23:00 Made in Chelsea 24:05 Fresh Meat

BBC1

BBC2

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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; Weather 12:00 Watchdog Daily 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Deadly 60 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Prank Patrol Down Under 17:25 Leon 17:30 VIP People 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional Programmes 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Last Tango in Halifax 23:00 BBC News 23:35 Imagine 24:40 Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman

07:00 Childrens TV 11:05 Big Barn Farm 11:20 Charlie and Lola 11:30 3rd & Bird 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 Dara O Briain’s Science Club 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Storyville

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 Local News 15:00 Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Local Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Central Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 Local News 23:35 Take Me Out 24:50 Grimefighters

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss 12:00 Secret Removers 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 22:00 Heston’s Fantastical Food 23:00 Fresh Meat 23:50 Random Acts 23:55 Homeland

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Removal Men 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Half Built House 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Miami 16:10 The National Tree 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Highland Emergency 20:25 Highland Emergency 21:00 Rolf’s Animal Clinic 22:00 Body of Proof 23:00 CSI: NY 24:00 CSI: NY 24:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:50 Planet’s Funniest Animals 08:20 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:00 Judge Judy 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of New York City 17:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 18:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

20:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Super Tiny Animals 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:45 Celebrity Juice

07:00 90210 07:40 One Tree Hill 08:25 Scrubs 09:15 Rules of Engagement 10:10 90210 11:05 Ugly Betty 12:05 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 New Girl 17:00 Rules of Engagement 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 Rules of Engagement 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 New Girl 22:30 Suburgatory 23:00 Tool Academy 24:05 The Inbetweeners 24:40 The Inbetweeners

WEDNESDAY 28th November BBC1

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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; Weather 12:00 Watchdog Daily 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Deadly 60 16:35 Sadie J 17:00 Prank Patrol Down Under 17:30 VIP People 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional Programmes 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Supersized Earth 22:00 Goodnight Britain 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 23:45 Match of the Day

07:00 Childrens TV 10:30 Wibbly Pig 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Big & Small 11:05 Big Barn Farm 11:20 Charlie and Lola 11:30 3rd & Bird 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 See Hear 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 The Hour 23:00 The Culture Show 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Great Continental Railway Journeys

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 Local News 15:00 Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Local Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Central Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 Local News 23:35 The 40 Year Old Virgin

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss 12:00 Secret Removers 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 Secret State 24:05 Random Acts 24:10 Living with My Stalker

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Removal Men 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Half Built House 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Miami 16:15 The Town Christmas Forgot 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 Strongest Man 21:00 The Removal Men 22:00 Eraser 24:20 World’s Craziest Police Pursuits

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Nanny 911 08:20 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 Judge Judy 09:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:30 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 New York City 17:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 18:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

20:00 Gossip Girl 21:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 21:30 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 Benidorm 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:00 The Devil’s Advocate

07:00 90210 07:40 One Tree Hill 08:25 Scrubs 09:15 Rules of Engagement 10:10 90210 11:05 Ugly Betty 12:00 Desperate Housewives 13:00 Scrubs 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 New Girl 17:00 Rules of Engagement 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 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 2 Broke Girls 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Work Experience 23:00 The Inbetweeners 23:35 The Inbetweeners 24:05 Rude Tube

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THURSDAY 29th November BBC1

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CHANNEL 5

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Watchdog Daily 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Deadly 60 16:35 Sadie J 17:00 Prank Patrol Down Under 17:30 VIP People 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Regional Programmes 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Young Apprentice 22:00 Goodnight Britain 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

07:00 Childrens TV 11:05 Big Barn Farm 11:20 Charlie and Lola 11:30 3rd & Bird 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Real Rescues 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Breakaway 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 23:00 Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Dara O Briain’s Science Club

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 Local News 15:00 Crime Stories 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 Local Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Central Tonight 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 Local News 23:35 Corfu: A Tale of Two Islands 24:05 Dirty Britain

07:05 Sali Mali 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss 12:00 Secret Removers 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 SuperScrimpers 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 15:40 Countdown 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Kirstie’s Vintage Home 22:00 The Aristocrats 23:00 True Stories 24:25 The Curious Case of the Clark Brothers

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 The Removal Men 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Half Built House 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Shark 16:15 Christmas Returns to Canaan 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Rolf’s Animal Clinic 21:00 World’s Strongest Man 22:00 Cowboy Builders 23:00 Pineapple Express

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 08:25 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:15 Judge Judy 09:40 The Real Housewives of New York City 10:30 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:30 Judge Judy 12:00 Judge Judy 12:30 Judge Judy 13:00 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Real Housewives of New York City 17:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 18:30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 The X Factor USA 23:00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 24:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 24:30 The Bucket List

Crossword Solutions 683 CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 7 By word of mouth; 8 Shipmate; 9 Tugs; 10 Swedes; 12 Ideals; 14 Typist; 16 Garish; 18 Bolt; 20 Light ale; 22 Criminal class.

Down: 1 By the way; 2 Torpid; 3 Idea; 4 Offering; 5 Sortie; 6 Stag; 11 Settling; 13 Listless; 15 In time; 17 Rattle; 19 Ours; 21 Gold.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Comprehension; 8 Adhesive; 9 Earn; 10 Lights; 12 Ordeal; 14 Edison; 16 Yearly; 18 Bear; 20 Treasury; 22 Advertisement.

Down: 1 Woodwind; 2 Speech; 3 Peri; 4 Ceremony; 5 Ascend; 6 Poor; 11 Sanctity; 13 Alluring; 15 Survey; 17 Assume; 19 Eddy; 21 Ease.

Wordwheel: WITTICISM

E4 07:00 90210 07:40 One Tree Hill 08:25 Scrubs 08:50 Scrubs 09:15 Rules of Engagement 09:45 Rules of Engagement 10:10 90210 11:05 Ugly Betty 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 New Girl 16:30 New Girl 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 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 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 2 Broke Girls 22:00 The Experiments 23:00 Cellular

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

And you can watch all our programmes and find our full listings at www.vivatv.es Friday 23rd 18.00 Celebrity Archive - with the late great original bad boy of the kitchen Keith Floyd.

Saturday 24th 18.00 Let’s Talk - Wine & cheese – always a good combination. Simon talks to two experts in these fields.

Sunday 25th 19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – discover the marine beauty that lies beneath the waves off the coast of Spain.

Monday 26th 18.05 The first Benidorm Gay Pride with more of its numerous international acts who were entertaining the crowd.

Tuesday 27th 18.45 The Hunt for Giant Sturgeon – A team of fisherman go to Canada in search of this huge fish.

Wednesday 28th 18.05 Ad Hoc presents the racy comedy ‘Sex Please We’re Willing’ Thursday 29th 18.30 Spanish Eye - Celebrated British medium Sandra Mitchell at the Baker Foundation in Playa Flamenca.

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23-29 NOVember 2012

Life people

Award for karate club

CLUB DEPORTIVO Washinkai has won an award for the sixth year running for being the largest karate club in the Province of Alicante.

By Jack Troughton Instructors Geovanny Sanchez and Sarah Lakin were presented with the honour at the 11th Gala of the Valencian Karate Federation last Saturday in recognition of the status of the Javea-based club – the event staged to celebrate the efforts of the top clubs, sportsmen and instructors.

“The club has continued to grow and

grow,” commented Sarah. “Each and every year the gap between Washinkai and other clubs gets bigger and bigger.”

Accompanied by new instructors David Reed and Mike Lewis, they met federation officials to discuss Washinkai’s ongoing success story.

The club is the municipal karate school of Javea and Benitachell and offers free trials for new students and beginners

and trains youngsters at the Rainbow Nursery, Xabia International College, the Laude Lady Elizabeth School, Sta Maria Magdelena and Javea Sports centre.

For more information call Sarah Lakin on 679 055 990 or visit www.washinkai.org.

Pictured are Sarah and Geovanny with a group of karate students and Javea’s Councillor for Sports Juan Luis Cardona.

Tackling the crisis LA VILA Rugby Club is helping tackle the crisis and score a hit with fans by trying a series of special offers at its Villajoyosa Stadium.

Three new promotions begin this Sunday (25th November) with the 12.30pm kick-off home game against EU Santbpoiana.

The club offers free entry to unemployed people – just bring along an INEM card and identification such as DNI, NIE, or Passport. The promotion is valid for all home games this season, in both the Honor División and Premier League. And at every home game there will be a discount for people from one or more named towns or communities. To qualify, all residents have to do it bring identification and a utility bill or other official document that supplies their name and address and they can gain entry for just 1€. This Sunday, the selected area is Altea.

Anyone holding a Spanish rugby federation licence – players, referees, coaches, or delegates – can enjoy a 50% discount on the ticket price, gaining entry to the ground for just 5€. A club spokesman said the aim was to get more people into the stadium and win new fans of the oval ball in difficult times – or just reward those passionate about the sport with more quality rugby to watch.

23-29 NOVember 2012

Life cars

Road Test

Astra Ecoflex

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but I do like the way it lights up as you can see from the video at www.testdrives.biz The interior is perhaps too black and the temperature control is not obvious unless the lights are on and then it is illuminated. While the automatic engine start-stop is clearly beneficial when stopping at traffic lights long delays where traffic is continually stopping and starting can result in this system using more fuel, in common with all other similar systems. This is clear when I am stuck in a claustrophobic 20-mile queue on my way home turning a 45-minute journey into one of two hours. In such a situation it is helpful to be able to switch it off and leave the engine idling.

The interior is welcoming and well-designed and it is equipped with everything from air-con through to front electric windows and sat nav.

The marvellous Astra is punchy and quick when required yet incredibly economical, one of the most efficient cars I have driven to date, returning a consistent 70mpg at 50mph.

The cruise control takes a lot of beating because it will hold the set speed no matter whether a gear change is made, a useful feature if approaching a hill when changing down is necessary. However, you still need to keep a careful eye on progress as speed will increase downhill and drop uphill if in the wrong gear.

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“DOESN’T THE Astra look similar to the Mazda 3?” questions a car-loving work colleague while looking down on the two vehicles from a top floor window…

It’s not something that I had thought about until now but there is definitely a striking resemblance even down to the rear spoilers and haunches. The fact that both cars are white makes them virtually identical from above.

But that’s where the similarity ends because on the ground the Mark 6 Astra looks much more rounded and futuristic, slightly wider than the Mazda 3.

The five-door 1.7CDTi Ecoflex Exclusiv start-stop tested is equally efficient as the 1.6-litre diesel Mazda 3, both easily returning 50mpg while travelling at 70mph. I am pleasantly surprised at the Astra’s abilities because it’s good fun to drive and will easily cover 600 miles on a tank.

It’s striking inside and out and a marked improvement on its predecessor. In fact today’s Astra has a good quality luxury feel. The doors shut with a satisfying ‘thunk’ and the driver slides into a well-supported, comfortable seat. As with many cars it takes the driver a little while to familiarise himself with the placement of various controls and how to operate the radio. I can only pick fault with the moulding around the sixspeed gearbox, which, for me, is too close to the handbrake

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

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FOLLOWING CHELSEA’S defeat at the hands of Juventus on Tuesday, a result which leaves the reigning European champions needing a favour to progress to the knock-out stages this year,

manager Roberto Di Matteo was relieved of his duties. A statement on the London club’s official website read; “The team’s recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the Board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season.”

Now I can’t say I’m surprised, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich isn’t exactly renowned for his patience (seven managers in five years!), but I, and the majority of football fans and people within the game, feel that Di Matteo has been harshly treated. Obviously The Blues’ European campaign hasn’t gone to plan so far but they can still progress, they currently sit in third place in the Premier League table (just four points behind leaders Man City) and are through to the quarter-finals of the League Cup. The season’s not a complete disaster just yet!

Lord knows what goes through Abramovich’s head sometimes but I personally don’t believe that Tuesday’s result in Turin is in fact the catalyst for the managerial axe to be swung; I’m more of the opinion that Tuesday night is merely the chairman’s excuse.

I’ve always had the feeling that Abramovich never really wanted Di Matteo as boss on a permanent basis. He wasn’t a big enough name for Roman. He didn’t “tick all the boxes” in terms of the pedigree Roman’s attracted to. And even though the Italian led Chelsea to European and FA Cup glory in his first three months in charge, it was no secret that Roman desperately wanted the then recently available Pep Guardiola, following his “retirement” from Barcelona, to take over. But the combination of Guardiola’s steadfast decision to take a “holiday” after four tiring years with the Catalan club, former fan favourite Guus Hiddink opting to manage money-bags Anzhi and the overwhelming support from Chelsea fans for Di Matteo, whose legend status had now gone into overdrive, meant that

Abramovich’s hand was forced.

But the cracks seemed to appear almost immediately. First, Roman dallied over the decision for several weeks whilst seemingly exploring every possible other avenue. Then, when he finally settled on what was obviously not his first choice, Di Matteo was only offered a two-year contract. And finally, while Chelsea were being linked with (and were spending money on) new recruits, in his interviews, RDM appeared to have no idea what was going on. I think it’s fair to say that the Italian was on borrowed time before the ink on the contract he signed was dry.

The question now is, given that unfortunately we went to print before a replacement was named, will Abramovich get the man he wants this time around? The bookies have Guardiola once again, Rafa Benitez and Harry Redknapp as favourites but I’m not sure any of the three are particularly likely.

I doubt Guardiola would accept the uncertainty and lack of influence that comes with being Chelsea manager. Benitez became somewhat of a laughing stock towards the end of his Liverpool reign and an ill-fated spell at Inter Milan did him no favours either. And Redknapp doesn’t seem to fit the profile Roman favours in the same way Di Matteo didn’t. My guess is Abramovich will go for another stop-gap manager (ironically, as he did with RDM) and look at the situation again in the summer but, given the way he treats his managers, he might find pickings to be slimmer than he would’ve liked or expected.

This Week in “The Lions”: Sat 24th Nov: S’land v West Brom (1.45pm)

Man United v QPR (4pm)

Aston Villa v Arsenal (6.30pm) Sun 25th Nov: Swansea v Liverpool (2.30pm)

S’hampton v Newcastle (4pm)

Chelsea v Man City (5pm) Tues 27th Nov: Aston Villa v Reading (9pm) Wed 28th Nov: Man United v West Ham (9pm) Wigan v Man City (9pm)

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The Final Whistle

The more observant amongst you will have noticed that Mark Clattenburg hasn’t refereed a match since he took charge of the Chelsea v Manchester United game at Stamford Bridge on October 28th.

This is because he remains under investigation by the Football Association for allegedly making a racist remark towards Chelsea’s Jon Obi Mikel. We are told that the report is imminent but I wonder, with all the resources and personnel that the FA has at its disposal, why it has taken so long to come to a conclusion.

One imagines that FA officials have spoken to the Chelsea midfielder Ramires, who heard the alleged insult, plus team mate David Luiz who acts as his interpreter. Additionally, they will have met with Clattenburg plus the other three officials on duty that day.

Apart from that, and sitting down with a DVD of the game, possibly with a lip reading expert, what else needs to be done? No-one else heard what Clattenburg did or didn’t utter so any other evidence is merely hearsay. Of course, it’s important that justice is done and the correct decision is taken but four weeks to sort out what looks like a very simple case of one word against another seems excessive to me.

Camera shy in Mumbai One could only feel sorry for England batsman Samit Patel following his second innings, first ball dismissal during the opening test match against India. Patel was give out LBW despite getting an inside edge to the ball before it hit his pad.

The umpire would have been forced to change his mind if the Decision Review System (DRS) was in place but it’s not.

Nor for this series is hotspot or any technology whatsoever.

This is because the Board of Control for Cricket in India doesn’t want it and also because the International Cricket Council doesn’t have the backbone to enforce it.

This is madness, particularly as in the current series between Australia and South Africa, review technology is being used. How on earth can it be allowed that different rules and regulations should be in place for an international game such as test cricket just because of the objections of the individual nations that play it?

The BCCI argues that DRS is not fool proof. It’s not, but then again as we saw in the first test last week, neither are

Top Rods on the day 1st Ian ( Irish Wizard ) Dalzell fishing the pole using pellet with 10.40 kilo´s.

2nd Dave ( Yours Truly ) Hoare fishing the pole using bread with 8.52 kilo´s.

3rd Terry ( Swing E´m ) Screen fishing the feeder using maggot with 7.86 kilo´s.

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by Terry Screen Due to this week’s inclement weather the planned open match was cancelled, as most of the venues were flooded and the banks muddy and treacherous.

Our next fishing match is on the 20th November and is our Xmas Contest and we then have our annual Xmas dinner and Dance on the 24th November at 7.30pm.

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Murcia Federation renewal to Mick Hill before the end of this month All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368.

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 4 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.

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Torrevieja Swimming Club earn new Personal Bests in 1st League event This weekend the 12 – 20 yrs old members of “Club Natacion Torrevieja” travelled to Petrer for their 1st league event of the season. Ten members of the club were challenges against 178 swimmers from 7 other clubs across the region in a variety of events. In the Infantil category (13 – 15 yr olds) Nadya Cheetham improved upon her 200 m freestyle time by 3 seconds, Piroska Rideg on her 100 m freestyle and in her 200 m medley by 3 seconds. In the male Infantil category Konstantin Badminov improved upon his personal best by 8 seconds in his 100 m freestyle and 18 seconds in his 200 m freestyle with a new time of 2:30:72. In the Junior category Ruth Brassington improved upon her 100 m and 200 m freestyle times and new times were set for Julia Lopez and Alexander Timmerman. The only swimmer in the Absoluto category (18-19yrs) from Torrevieja, Yuriy Lymar, improved upon his 100 m freestyle personal best with a time of 1:01:66. All the rest of the team worked hard to retain similar personal bests and are focusing upon future events to come. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa - 665 454 126 or President Felipe on 609 418 776 or by e-mail on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

umpires. It doesn’t help that the ICC refuses to pay for it, stating that ‘members must have the ability to finance and obtain the required technology’ themselves.

The ICC should grow a pair (of bails???), buy the gear and insist on its use by every test playing nation with immediate effect.

Breaking News Whilst writing this article, I was informed that Chelsea parted company with interim manager Rafael Benitez.

Apparently, the club was unhappy that the Spaniard hadn’t won a trophy in the 72 hours he’d been in charge.

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

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THIS WEEK’S competition was the 2nd round in the Coast Rider Challenge Trophy, the venue again being the Eden canal. The river was coloured and with a lot of flow on it due to the precipitation of late. As the match started it was first to find some slack, and then the fish. As nearly always, the cottage pegs produced the best weights bar one. The only bonus when the river is like this, is the terrapins don´t seem to feed, just a pity that the flow doesn´t take them down to the estuary!!!!!.

Marking time

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FC Torry news

TORRY SHARED the points at Eldense last Sunday in a 2-2 draw. Torry should really have won the game. Torry took the lead with a goal from Luis Carlos. The same player was then brought down by their keeper just outside the box and he got his marching orders. 10 men Eldense then equalised from a brilliant long range ef-

Torrevieja Royal British Legion Annual Golf Tournament at El Plantio, Alicant

On 6th November the very active Torrevieja RBL members held their annual tournament at El Plantio golf course in Alicante and even though the conditions were a bit on the cool side and very wet to say the least, there was still a great turnout and a fantastic atmosphere. Gordon Turley won the coveted Sir Nick Faldo Trophy, Sam Curtis was second and Lenka Beresova (doing it for the girls!) came third.

The event earned over 600€ towards the poppy appeal, which included donations from El Plantio Golf Club and a raffle which was won by Keith Adams, one of our own RTN society members! Shirley Adams from Lloyds Bank International was as always on hand to lend her support and Lloyds Bank International also provided some fabulous prizes. The Mayor of San Fulgencio and some of his team from the town hall of San Fulgencio also attended and gave each player a bag of refreshments which certainly helped keep the players strength up in the wet weather!

RBLTorrevieja want to say a big thank to all their sponsors and those who supported the event.

fort. Torry missed a number of chances towards half-time then went ahead again just after the break through an own goal. Eldense then equalised again from a good near post header. The referee then started to brandish cards to the over-eager Eldense players for rash challenges and they were reduced to 9 men

with 20 minutes left.

The crowd became increasingly hostile towards the referee and he continued booking Eldense players. Torry couldn’t break Eldense down and it felt like a win for Eldense and a defeat for Torry.

On Sunday at 5.00 pm Torry are at home to bottom of the league Catarroja. Be there.

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Where are they now?

Noel’s world of golf

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

FOR THE last twenty years or more the British expatriate community has led the way in our pert of Spain when it comes to golf societies. There has been no doubt that because of the number of golf societies and the number of members they have it has meant that they have gained some standing amongst our golf course owners. We now see many golf societies amongst the other expatriate communities as well as they have finally realized that this is the most economical way to play golf. The number of Scandinavian golfers has increased dramatically over the same period and their golf societies seem to have a good deal of spare cash to use to purchase green fee vouchers.

Over the last three years in particular the number of golf societies has increased but membership numbers are down as more and more of the British expatriate community has returned to their homelands because of the economic downturn. This has meant that the British are no longer the biggest percentage of the customer base of the golf clubs that we at one time overwhelmed. In turn this has meant that it is more and more difficult for us to obtain the very best deals.

Certainly the amount of cash in most of the British golf

societies is considerably less than our Scandinavian counterparts. This should not really be a problem however if fixture secretaries of our golf societies get out and do some deals on behalf of their members.

We have to face facts; the British community in south east Spain is unlikely to expand much over the next several years so it is no good relying on an increase in numbers anytime soon as the answer to obtaining the best prices from golf clubs. What we need to see is some form of loyalty to a small number of golf clubs that in turn honour that loyalty by giving bigger discounts to those who play more regularly at their clubs. This makes a great deal of common sense. Any golf club manager would love to be able to predict monthly income within a few percentage points in the current economic climate and by clever negotiating golf societies can provide this peace of mind; something that also demands some loyalty discount surely?

There are ways to obtain affordable golf if we put a little effort into what is being done. The Spanish people like face to face negotiations and appreciate the effort made in this regard; deals are available to

purchase affordable golf by all golf societies, we just need to return to the values we once had and not take the easy way out by using emails which are mostly impersonal if you have never met the person at the other end of it.

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 Round Town News will be final in making the winning selection.

Question for 23rd November 2012: Where is the 2013 Open Championship due to be staged?

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All answers must be received no later than 5pm on 3rd December 2012 to be entered into November’s draw, which will be made on 3rd December. The winner will be announced in RTN on December 8th 2012.

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The RTN Club Scene

EXCITEMENT IS growing amongst members of RTN Golf Club as December 11th approaches. This is the day we will see our first ever Club Champion decided at El Plantio. All our members are welcome to compete for the title which will see one golf deservedly crowned as the best in south east Spain. All you need to enter is to provide your name and lowest handicap to golf@roundtownnews.com and we will enter you in the tournament which will be held over The Championship Course at El Plantio in Alicante.

The RTN Golf Leagues sponsored by Lloyds Bank International will also be decided on the same day and there will be a big prize presentation at the conclusion of the golf when all winners from our meetings throughout the year will be presented with their golf shirts for their efforts since January last.

Our second league season has been a tremendous success and one that will be difficult to replicate in 2013 but with the help of our members this can be achieved as we look to expand the leagues to include RTN Golf Club members who are not part of RFEG but want to play competitive golf in a friendly environment.

The atmosphere at every one of our league meetings throughout this year has been special and the friendships forged will last a lifetime in most cases as respect to each other’s skills is shown and banter given and taken in the manner it should be. The quality of the golf has at times been amazing in some difficult conditions and some names stand out for their performances. The consistency of the likes of Mick Vesey, Alan Gifford, Vic Smith and Natasha Woodhams has meant that they will all be in contention for the big prizes. The flair of the likes of Steve May, Bill Fantom and Phil Worrall will be matched by the occasional brilliance of the likes of Barry Murray and Mark Hampson.

Come along and join in the fun, there is no doubt your experience of RTN Golf Club will enhance your golfing enjoyment and you will feel part of the club the instant you arrive. Send your entry to golf@roundtownnews.com now.

Golfing tip of the week How much pressure you have in your hands at address will determine how well you swing the golf club.

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• Professional pool maintenance & cleaning T nO cALLOU • Replacement pumps, filters, E G R cHA salt systems Ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed • Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired • Structural leaks investigated and repaired • Refurbishments & upgrades undertaken

British Trained with over 18 years experience.

Extensive references. All work guaranteed

Tel: 966 774 199 / 678 080 500 www.pristineswimmingpools.com Torrevieja and surrounding areas plus Costa Calida

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23-29 NOVember 2012 PET TRANSPORTER SPAIN/ UK/SPAIN Travel door to door with your pets for free. www. spanishmoves.net UK 01209 843971 or Spain 678 756 644 DOG WALKING LOOK AFTER YOUR DOG, CAT, LOVES ANIMALS. CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES. BENIDORM RINCON AREA. 660 317 932

BOATING LICENSES NOW LEGAL REQUIREMENT IN SPAIN. Serenity Sailing RYA Training Centre, Competent Crew to Yachtmaster, VHF & ICC. Ownboat tuition on sail and power. If you have a yacht or powerboat get qualified and certified. Contact Richard 0034 638 056 224. enquiries@serenitysailing.com www.serenitysailing.com

PET TRANSPORT we treat your pet as if they belong to us and that is our promise. Van fully air conditioned we believe we have the best rates so give Joe a call on 966 074 576 or 650 341 087 for a chat or e mail pawspettransport@ hotmail.com PROTECTAPET Spains leading pet insurance provider. www.protectapet.eu tel: 965 756 371 SMALL DOGS CARED FOR IN OUR OWN HOME So if you need to go away on holiday but don’t want your dog to go into kennels then we will look after them. References available. Tel: 965843781 Mob: 622514980 TRANS-PET We do regular, doorto-door journeys between the Costa Blanca and the UK.Our aim is to provide a professional, caring service for your pets.Boarding facilities for Cats and Dogs. This may be for an overnight stay or of longer durations.Tel:600-552030/965-960-658 www.trans-pet. co.uk

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - COSTA BLANCA Confidential Helpline, South 625 912 078, North 648 169 045. www.aa-costablanca. org.

JR CONSTRUCTION General Builders and Roofers Tel: 634 617 771 www. jrconstructioncostablanca.com A.D.LAWTON CONSTRUCCIONES Digger hire, Ground-works, Excavation and Demolition. www. adlawtonconstrucciones.com.

Tel:648 052 911 or 965 770 798

BENIDORM BAR FOR SALE Small excellent bar/cafe 10 mins to Benidorm Beach. Staff Managed. Large turnover.

Genuine reason for sale. Good Discount for early sale. Value 120k€, and figures to verify.

Serious offers considered. Tel: 0044 722 374 448 DESK IN OFFICE From 250€ per month, Everything included.

Tel 639 951 018 PART OWNERSHIP Fully functional hairdressers All clientele and products included.

Call manoli on 618 348 639 EXCELLENT RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS with no overheads! 20 Pringle Vending Machines € 19.900,--. Set up with guaranteed sites. All areas.

Great cash income! For more info call: 600608138

Albir: 800 per month. very large 2 bedroom unfurnished house with private gardens, garage, large kitchen located very close to supermarkets, shops, bus stop and the beach. Available immediately for long term rental.

Alfaz del Pi: located in Baranco Hondo, 1 bedroom house with private sunny garden, communal pool. Recently refurbished throughout, close to the Dutch Club in Alfaz. Price just 425€ per month.

Alfaz del PI: Extensive 3 bedroom unfurnished house with additional room for office or storage.

Private parking, gas central heating, air con and sunny terraces. Communal pool and all within easy access of town. This villa is available immediately. 695€ per month.

Alfaz del Pi: A very spacious 3 bedroom furnished villa with private gardens and private pool, just a short distance from town. Large sun terrace and the property has a garage and lots of parking, located at the end of a quiet cup-de-sac.

Price just 1250€ per month.

Torremanzanas: 495€ per month. Fantastic 3 bedroom rural finca located between Relleu and Torremanzanas, there is storage and wonderful views. If you want to get away from it all, this is the house for you!

Alfaz del Pi: 400€ per month. Urbanization Monte Cristo, refurbished and redecorated with parking, pool and a very sunny terrace. Spacious one bedroom which is well furnished.

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23-29 NOVember 2012 pay, full time, call 965 050 180 for further details HEAD WAITER/ RESTAURANT MANAGER Required for 70 cover restaurant and terrace between Javea and Moraira, permanent full time position. Candidates must be experienced, energetic, honest, enjoy working with the public and speak English. Please send CV/ work history to Richard at tres. arcos@yahoo.com or in first instance phone Richard on 688 883 004

CARERS REQUIRED! Join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £868 - £1330 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English/ British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@ consultuscare.com WORK AS A LIVE-IN NURSE Flexible, regular work.Good rates of pay & free room. UK. www.

ConsultusCare.com

GP IN DENIA TRAINED IN UK Dr Pablo Parrondo General Practioner. Trained in the UK. Highly experienced in Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and pain relief.

Consultation in Denia, C/Marques de Campos 27, 1st Floor, 2nd left.

To book an appointment call: 653 522 052

LA BAMBA’S - BALLROOM / LATIN / SEQUENCE Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - Sequence class 7.30pm - 8.30pm followed by Social Dance 8.30pm - 10.30pm Friday - Social Dance 7.30pm - 10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class 2pm - 3.30pm Intermediate Class 3.30pm - 5pm For more information contact Andrea and Brian 616 478 157 FUNKY FREESTYLE DANCE with Louise, every Saturday morning at Villamar Campsite in Albir/ Benidorm, come and learn all the moves and routines to your pop idols! Call Louise on 655-781-068 for more information!

MR FIXIT For all your electrical, Plumbing, General & Appliance & Boiler repairs. No call out charge.

698 320 434 REPAIRS Washing machines, Dishwashers & Dryers. Also Boilers and any electrical problems.

24hours. Cheap prices Tel 626 805 709

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE for your home or business at a fair price. Try us out so we can prove how good we are, book 2 hours and only pay for 1 on your first booking. References available. (Altea area) Tel: 965843781 or 622514980

ADRIA 4 BIRTH CARAVAN Spanish plated, Electric mover. Full a/c many extras 5900€ ono Tel 663 536 717

LAPTOP FOR SALE HP LAPTOP WINDOWS XP DVD DRIVE CLEAN HARD DRIVE CHARGER 100.00 EUR TORREVIEJA TEL 693 956 707 BYTEBACK MICROS computer repairs/upgrades in your home.

Qualified technician. Systems custom built. Whatever your problem call: 965-312-006 or 606127-424

FULLY QUALIFIED STYLIST experienced in all aspects of the trade is required on a Part-Time basis, for well established Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon in Moraira.

If you are working as a mobile hair stylist and wish to work in an established Salon “With a Contract” - then this is your chance.

Telephone Angie at: Salon: 96 574 5357 - Home: 96 574 8199 or Mobile: 659 921 877.

CAR MECHANIC WANTED Benissa area, excellent rates of

PART OWNERSHIP Fully fuctional hairdressers. All clientele and products included. Call Manoli on 618 348 639

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

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

Peter (7 days) 664 890 990.

Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths

GREEN BOWLING WOODS Green master proline, Size 1, Size 2 and size 4. 45€ each. Tel 966 405 225 or 686 685 906 POWER PLATE For sale 350€ tel 639 951 018 TOOLS FOR SALE Skil router BRAND NEW with various cutting bits 60 euros POWER PLUS BREAKER as new mod POW30580 1600W ONLY 75 euros . Tel: 965875830/634355478 ELECTRONIC ORGAN FOR SALE Galanti X365. All the usual features. Serious offers only.

Torrevieja area 655 176 672 LAPTOP FOR SALE HP LAPTOP WINDOWS XP DVD DRIVE CLEAN HARD DRIVE CHARGER 100.00 EUR TORREVIEJA TEL 693 956 707 STAMPS FOR SALE GB. mint, singles, sets, presentation packs.

Ireland. mint, singles, year issues, FDC, MS all at reasonable prices.(Benidorm and surrounding areas) Tel: 610 634 506 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 part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal. Photos: www.michaelsjavea.com AT MICHAEL’S part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal. Photos: www.michaelsjavea.com AT MICHAEL’S we specialize on very high quality pre-owned furniture for half price or less. www. michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S Very high quality gas BBQ like new. Flat screen TV 42” (Phillips). See 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:965791-328.

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.(Benidorm and surrounding areas) Tel: 619 269 408 email: pammcmurchie@ hotmail.com 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. (Benidorm and surrounding areas) Tel: 610 634 506

2 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 1st 2007 Heritage Softail Classic 12000 miles and one owner.

Loads of extra.s Channel Island Registered Exempt from M.O.T (ITV) and Road Tax POA.2nd 2005 Road King 47000 miles one owner.

Loads of extra,s Channel Island Registered Exempt from M.O.T (ITV) and Road Tax POA. Phone 616041594

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WANT TO DRIVE your LHD car to the UK and sell it when you get there? Call 658 670 777

FORD FOCUS CC 2007, 2 Ltr petrol Burgundy metallic with half leather black interior. UK RHD Taxed MOT .A/R electric windows, CD player , air con, only 33000 miles .FSH, Excellent condition throughout. 6495€ www.venuscars. com 965 368 274 MONCAYO LIBERTY 4 campervan,2005, 3 berth , Spanish LHD, fixed rear end bed, 2.8 Ltr diesel, one owner, FSH, 24995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FOCUS Ghia, 2002, white, Spanish LHD,Automatic, 4 door saloon, 1.6 ltr petrol. Full main dealer history. CD player, all round electric windows and air con.

2995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 PEUGEOT 307 CC 2004, UK, RHD, hard top convertible, Nov 2004 ,Gris Aluminium. 80000 miles with FSH. Outstanding condition .Tax until end March 2013 and Mot until July 2013. All round electric windows, climate control, alloys & CD player. 4995€ www.venuscars. com 965 368 274 PEUGEOT 207 Comfort, 2008 1.4 ltr petrol 5 door hatchback ,Steel Blue. Spanish LHD CD player, elctric windows and air conditioning. Excellent condition throughout. 6495€ www.venuscars. com 965 368 274 TOYOTA RAV 4 2.2 D4-D, DCAT,2008 Premium Cross Sport, 4 wheel drive ,one owner, Spanish LHD only 25000 Klm.Silver with full black leather, cruise control, automatic duel zone climate control, all round electric windows, rear privacy glass, auto lights, rain sensors, heated electric drivers seat and keyless entry. 16995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 MITSUBISHI PAJERO 4 WD, Auto. AC, Year 96, Diesel, exras, UK-Reg., 112.000 miles, right hand drive, for € 2.350,00, looking for Van mit left hand drive. Please call 658 402010.

I AM GOING BACK TO THE U K and have a very good car to exchange for a UK Reg car. Very good Fiat Linea saloon car 2 1/2 years 76K Kim’s 74k guarantee 2 1/2 years left. Diesel auto, great car to drive Call 966 763 954 Or 626 700 365 QUALITY CAR PARTS Delivered to your door. Headlights,breaks,c lutches etc. For free quote www. carpartsinspain.com Or call 692 930 326 ONE WAY VEHICLE DELIVERY Spain - Uk - Spain Tel 671 797 151 Or 0044 2380 66 8000 onewayvehicledelivery@hotmail. com

WANTED I buy any car, van,Caravan,4x4 Etc.British, Spanish. Immediate cash 600-781873 ibuyanycar@hotmail.com

ALBIR/BENIDORM SHAARON,36,NICE POLISH FRIEND,CARING EXCELLENT ATTENTION EROTIC LENGERIE.602 442 932 www. sensualspain.net SHIRLEY 29 Qualified masseuse.

Oriental techniques for erection problems. Prostate massage. Last week of fantastic promotion. Call 672 872 050 ( opposite Puccini´s restaurant) THE BLUE PILL NOW EVEN BETTER. From €2, other products available. Don’t miss out. Derek 685 207 378 BLUE PILLS, JELLIES AND WEEKENDERS to improve your love life. Pay on Delivery. Local and nationwide service. www. costablues.com or phone Colin 680878735

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CABO ROIG Denise, 28 beautiful european friend. Wounderful attention to all your fantasies. (opposite Bar Med) www. sensualspain.net 672 872 050

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

Drinks invitation. Feeling alone?

Just want some company? Exotic girls from South America. Call us, come and enjoy! Also Escort Service. Full discretion. Street: Avenida Asociacion Vistimas del Terrorismo. 609-573-468 or 639832-118

INTO ON CAMPING PUEBLO IN SAN JAVIER 22,000E CAROL 96 819 24 25 MOB 626 055 622 www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain.com

PROBLEMS WITH INSECTS? Cockroaches, rats & mice. Call 626 828 974

MR FIXIT For all your electrical, Plumbing, General & appliance & Bolier repairs. No call out charge.

698 320 434 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

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 CASA ANGELA TORREVIEJA Luxury Private Chalet, parking.

registered business who have been operating on the Costa Blanca for 6 years. We offer a professional, reliable, safe and efficient pool service, inc. re-grouting, pressure testing and leak repairs. Private and community swimming pools undertaken. Call now for more information on 965-725-565 or mobile 676-945-360/ 620-743-048 www.pooltechspain.com

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 18 years experience. 10 years served on the Costa Blanca. Torrevieja and surrounding areas including Costa Calida. Tlf:- Pristine Pools on 966774-199 or 678-080-500 www. pristineswimmingpools.com NO CALLOUT CHARGE SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE BY POOLTECHSPAIN. We are a fully legal, qualified and

REDUCED FOR SALE a Bargain 3 bed villa in La Sella for 149,950€ AVS 1847 Tel: 965 796 311 REDUCED FOR SALE a 4 bed villa in Pinosol, Javea for 239,5000€ AVS 1207 Tel: 965 796 311 FOR SALE Bargain 2 bed apartment near Arenal, Javea 139,000€ AVS 1450 Tel: 965 796 311 FOR SALE OR RENT Classic Spanish old townhouse. 3 double bedrooms (1 en suite) Family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom.

New kitchen. Large living room/ diner. Terrace with bbq, sun terrace with view of mountains. Recently refurbished. Fully furnished Callosa d¨en Sarria 400€ p/m Or 100.000€ Tel 609 177 032 100% FINANCE On luxury golf properties, Must have a good income. Tel 639 951 018 NEW APARTMENT In Campoverde 69.000€ Tel 639 951 018 MOBILE/PARK HOME 11X4 MTRS AITANA 2 BEDROMS EN SUITE COMPLETELY FURNISHED READY TO MOVE

APARTMENT FOR SALE Beautiful apartment in Alicante overlooking the sea. 3 mins to the beach.3 double bedrooms. 2 bathrooms .

Large terraces all with sea views.

Swimming pool. 150sq meters.

Close to tram and bus stops.

Private sale 240.000€ Tel 667 668 782 3 BED APARTMENT ALTEA LA VELLA 110m squared, 3 double bedrooms - 2 with patio doors and balconies and mountain views, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, separate fully fitted kitchen, large living room with 2 patio doors onto large terrace with mountain views and open views onto orange groves, large trastero and private parking space. Central village location. 1 min walk to supermarket, bars, restaurants, pharmacy, bus stop.

2 mins to AP7 motorway. Private sale. 170,000€. Tel: 617 893 036 or email: girlinspain@gmail.com MOBILE/PARK HOMES ON CAMPING PUEBLO IN SAN JAVIER FROM 17,000E CAROL 96 819 24 25 MOB 626 055 622 www.mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com

Boulevard. Furnished. Long term. 550€ monthly + electric & water. Perfect family home. Tel: 966733079 / 619098543 AVAILABLE TO RENT 3 bed villa in Media Luna, Javea for 800€ pcm AVR 1158 Tel: 965 796 311 AVAILABLE TO RENT 4 bed Apartment in Port area Javea for 750€ pcm, Javea AVR 2190 Tel: 965 796 311 AVAILABLE TO RENT bed Apartment in Arenal, Javea for 600€ pcm AVR 2031 Tel: 965 796 311 LA MARINA Detached 4 bedroom 2 bathroom villa with pool. 750€ pm + bills Call 618 897 721 LA MARINA 2 bed, 2 bath detached rosa near Santander bank 450€ pm + bills Call 618 897 721 SANTA POLA 2 bed, terrace. 3 mins to the beach. 350€ pm + bills Call 618 897 721 LONG LETS - HOLIDAYS Best Price Rentals Paul 966785891 659647616 miramarproperties@ yahoo.co.uk www.miramarholidays. com LARGE 2 BED APARTMENT In Cabo Roig. 360€ per month Call 696 229 101 DESK IN OFFICE From 250€ per month, everything included. tel 639 951 018 2 OR 3 BED / 2 BATH APARTMENTS in San Miguel.

Lift, communal rooftop pool & solarium, video entry system.

Available for short or long term rent from 300pcm. 96 672 3437 or 636615716 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

CASH BUYER Looking for villa in Denia area. Quick completion possible. Send details and price to houseinnorthcostablanca@gmail. com RESALES REQUIRED In Orihuela Costa. Reasonable Call 638 266 372

*For Rent* 3 Bed, 3 Bath spacious Semi-Detached house with garage, situated in the popular area of La Zenia, walking distance to shops, beaches and the new La Zenia

Register your property for FREE at www.rapidpropertysales.com and when we sell your property we will charge you absolutely nothing!

The average time it takes us to sell a property is 8 weeks. Register now at www.rapidpropertysales. com – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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VAN LEAVING UK TO SPAIN 8TH DECEMBER Returning Spain to Uk 15th December. Space available, 0034 679042805, 0044 [0]7552985343 Or email keithmarion9@yahoo.co.uk

SKY SUPPLIES New and Reconditioned Sky+HD, Humax and FTA satellite box`s, Sales, Repairs, Spare remotes. Full Sky (Sports/Movies/ all HD) from 15e/month. Dish`s/Install`s, Realignments, LNB`s, Advice and Backup. 966194013/600899096.

CRYSTAL CLEAR SATELLITE AND INTERNET TV Freesat High Definition from 299€ on 1m dish. 12 months Sky package 200€ Steve 660 186 505 Ros 965 584 097 www.ccsattv.com info@ccsattv. com

SMALL REMOVALS, DELIVERIES & STORAGE SpainUK-Spain. Budget prices. www. spanishmoves.net UK 01209 843971 or Spain 678 756 644 STORAGE SPACE 150€ per month 639 951 018 VAN LEAVING FOR THE UK/ SPAIN EVERY 2 WEEKS great rates please contact Joe on 966 074 576 or 650 341 087 or civic1235@msn.com

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

EUROMOVE4U Full & Part Loads.

Spain to UK/UK to Spain on a regular monthly basis. Cars & Motorcycles transported. Call Grant or Jan Office 0034-965-300-959 Mobile 0034-648-102-529 UK Mob 0044-7803-893-719. Email info@ euromove4u.eu

SOLAR SYSTEM COMPLETE choice of batteries 1100amp hr and 550 amp hr,6x 140 watt panels,inverter victron or outback 3kw,choice of different controllers available seperately. Call 965078483 or 675878601 HEAT YOUR HOME FOR FREE! Fed up with spending a fortune every year on electricity, gas or diesel? Centrally heat your home forever for FREE! No heating bills ever! Don’t sit around in the cold.

Call us now to find out about our revolutionary solar power Central heating systems. Tel: 659 315 130 or email info@solardirecta.com website: www.solardirecta.com Fully leagl and installing Solar in Spain since 2004.

REDUCE SOLAR COSTS BY 40% Save 1000’s €’s on Swimming pool systems, hot water systems, full electric systems. Tel: 965 060 526 or email: info@solardirect.es or visit our website www.solardirect.es

JACUZZI, HOT TUBS & SPAS Quaility American spas at factory prices. Also spares, filters and repairs. Used and ex display spas available. We part ex and buy spas, best prices. Established 9 years in Spain. Eurospas 650 722 905 www.eurospas1.com

BRITISH GRADUATE TEACHER offers Primary/Secondary English Mathmatics. Telephone Margaret Johnson B.Ed. 965-350-516 Mob: 616-660-687

UKTV FOR ONLY 15€ PER MONTH Introducing a brand new English Satellite TV Service in HD. 150 English TV & Radio Channels.

NO INSTALLATION CHARGE. NO MINIMUM CONTRACT. Option to add more channels. Call Iberswitch TV now for more details: 966 265 089

WANTED Jet Skis and Quad Bikes. Call 650 722 905 JACUZZI, SPA & HOT TUBS WANTED Working or not. Call 650 722 905 I BUY RECORDS LP’S SINGLES AND CD’s ANY STYLE, JAZZ, BLUES, POP, PUNK, ROCK, ETC... TOP CASH PAID. 622 750 117 TURN YOUR UNWANTED FURNITURE Electrical, Household Goods and Bric-a-brac into Cash.

Anything! Anywhere! 965-319220/618-165-877