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05 APR - 11 APR 2013

Allies join asset battle

by Jack Troughton

Excellent Easter

Javea’s Reinas de Fogueres

By Jack Troughton MARINA ALTA resorts have reported a successful start to the season with coastal towns busy with visitors over the Easter holiday weekend. Easter traditionally marks the start of the tourist season and town halls have recorded high occupancy levels of hotel beds – a measure of tourist numbers. Denia noted nearly 95% occupancy, Calpe 85% and Javea almost 83%. Pictured are Javea’s Reinas de Fogueres 2012 officially opening the Old Town’s 32st annual Easter artisan market, the narrow streets being filled with 84 stalls selling a wide range of goods – including chocolate!

BESEIGED EXPATS fighting Spain’s draconian new asset declaration law have found allies in Costa Blanca town halls.

Local politicians fear their expat residents will be driven away by the controversial legislation and new immigrants choose other countries for a new home in the sun – hitting the fragile economies along the coast.

And town halls are worried that the legislation, which demands the declaration of overseas assets worth more than 50,000€, is ill conceived and has already spread “havoc and panic” in their communities.

Passed by Royal Decree last November, the rules require Spaniards and expats classed as fiscal residents to make a declaration by 30th April or face prohibitive penalties that could exceed the value of any undisclosed holdings.

Expats facing being caught up in Madrid’s trawl through the country have already branded the law “the new Spanish Inquisition” and believe the declaration is a forerunner for new taxes or levies in a “money grab” by the recession hit state.

Enter a White Knight. Oscar Anton is Deputy Mayor of Javea and its councillor for Finance. Supported by other town halls he is calling on Madrid to rethink its new law.

The leader of Xabia Democratica – a political party supported by a large number of expats in the Marina Alta town – he has organised two meeting with finance experts, the second was last night (Thursday) to help explain the declaration rules.

However, Mr Anton believes the asset declaration exercise is missing its intended target – Spanish citizens moving money abroad to avoid taxes – and instead hitting foreign residents keen to abide by the rules.

“People living here and paying taxes must declare assets over 50,000€. Why? Because the government is not thinking of the expats but the Spaniards sending money out of Spain,” he said.

“Madrid wants to know how much is going to Switzerland or Germany or wherever. But what has happened? In this area and mainly in places where there are large numbers of expats facing this situation of having to declare everything. They are already paying their income taxes.

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Harlequin property investment scam THE SPANISH Costas are full of stories from International residents who have been ripped off or defrauded by property developers or have been caught up in land grab situations.

by Keith Nicol Many of these cases are ongoing and thanks to the sterling work of the late Louise Clarke and with the backing of RTN, many of these unscrupulous companies, individuals and Town Hall are facing or have lost court actions. Although not focused on Spanish Property sales, Britain’s Serious Fraud Office is now investigating Essex-based Harlequin Group regarding its marketing of high-end Caribbean villas linked with a self-investing personal pension product. It has come to light though the pages of the RTN that some Spanish residents have also been taken in by this scam.

The situation has also been broadcast on UK TV and stems from the fact that Harlequin’s business was not regulated by the Financial Services Authority, which is now writing to all UK FAs requesting the details of any client who has invested in the scheme. At the same time, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and Essex Police are also requesting full details of the transactions involved from anyone who has invested in the Caribbean resort off-plan sales schemes. The SFO would also like to hear from others inadvertently caught up in the scam, and state that they may request a full witness statement where necessary.

The SFO believe that thousands of investors have poured their savings into off-plan

purchases of condos and villas in the Caribbean and Thailand, many of whom are now in touch with the FSA. A legal challenge by a group of investors is expected, based on misselling of a financial product.

The Mail on Sunday has also conducted their own investigation and said that: Liverpool Football Club, Australian tennis star Pat Cash and former Republic of Ireland footballer Andy Townsend have allowed their names to be used in promotions; a planned holiday village in Barbados is still little more than a building site while a former prime minister of St.Vincent and the Grenadines says local builders and suppliers have not been paid in full!

Harlequin CEO David Ames has denied misleading investors and promised that the developments in question will be finished, blaming contactors for the problems. However, investigation has revealed that, out of 3,000 promised homes, only 300 have as yet been completed and interest payments due to investors have now ceased.

According to the FT Advisor, Law firms Kobalt Law, Carter Lemon Camerons and Regulatory Legal have been inundated with calls from investors for advice over their Harlequin holdings. Nicolette-Elizabeth Crozier, spokesman for CLC, said a series of meetings has been set up in its London offices throughout April for those parties who have been affected or concerned.” Stefano Lucatello, senior partner for London- based Kobalt Law,

What the project looks like, in reality, last week!

said: “We are hoping to get a freezing order against the business. We need the impetus to get an out of court settlement.”

In March, Regulatory Legal dropped proceedings at Birmingham High Court to freeze the assets of Harlequin Property amid concern about investor money put into projects in the Caribbean. Gareth Fatchett, director of law firm Regulatory Legal, said a settlement had been reached but he was still open to issuing proceedings on behalf of other investors.

The FT Advisor reported that a spokesman for Harlequin Property said: “We do not comment on ongoing litigation, nor will we speculate on unissued litigation.” The case and SFO investigation continues. If you have had dealing with Harlaquin Properties and would like RTN to pass on your concerns, please contact keith@roundtownnews.com. More information about Harlequin can be found on their corporate website www.harlequinhotelsandresorts.com.

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Semana Santa’s hotel occupancy exceeded 80%

Torrevieja’s packed beaches made headlines on National Spanish TV

by Keith Nicol IF YOU found yourself looking for a parking space or marvelled at the number of people who lined the streets to watch the Holy Processions last weekend, it will probably come as no surprise to hear that Hotel occupancy figures are up on 2012. Torrevieja’s Councillor for Tourism, Luis Maria Pizana highlighted the importance of the Scandinavian market which had seen an increase in tourism figures over Easter, standing at the top of international tourism enquiries, followed by citizens from the United Kingdom and Germany Luis Maria Pizana, said that hotel occupancy from Holy Thursday (March 28) exceeded 80% in the city of Torrevieja, while hotel occupancy averages during last Easter had only been 60%. To be more specific, the average occupancy in hotels was for the Hotel Juan Carlos (95%), Hotel Mass (73%), the Hotel Cabo Cervera (65%), the Hotel Fontana (64%) and the Hotel Doña Monse (60%). Figures were also boosted by the hundreds of youth footballers who came to Torrevieja to take part in the Tor-

revieja Cup and other local competitions.

Pizana noted that the statistics in the local tourist figures reflect very similar results to last year, where tourism centres served a total of 1,911 visitors, of which 63% were citizens from Spain and 37% international tourists. National Visitors were mainly from the Madrid region, followed by the Basque Country, Castile-Leon and towns of Valencia itself, with the majority of enquiries being primarily for information on festivals and cultural events, as well as provincial and local tourist information.

He also noted that the Department of Tourism has set up digital display boards in many hotels in the city offering information about Torrevieja. Pizana stressed that the digital exhibition aims to provide a space for the promotion of local tourism companies, in addition to keeping customers informed about what the city can offer its visitors. Finally, Luis Maria Pizana highlighted a 2.8% increase in water consumption compared to Easter 2012, which also shows a positive in terms of more visitors to the city.

Orange grove tragedy in Cheste ARMED ROBBERS shot and killed a Bulgarian security guard in an orange grove in Cheste, around 25km from Valencia, on Sunday 31st March. The 40-year-old victim who has been named as Rumen Iliev and his companion, who had both been hired by the owner to stand guard over his crop, had that morning surprised a group of men stealing oranges. They gave chase and the men escaped in a van but returned at around 6pm with guns. Four men confronted the guards with their weapons, asking: “Now can we get a bag of oranges?” As both guards ran for cover Iliev was shot in the back. At least four shots were fired. The second guard, who was unharmed, carried his friend to the nearest medical centre where he was pronounced dead. As a result of the incident fruit pickers and farmers are now going to work armed with sickles and other farm tools that might serve as a defensive weapon.

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continued from front page “I want to present a motion explaining to Madrid that they don’t realise what they have done to the expat – the spirit of the law was for the Spanish not foreign residents.”

Mr Anton said the declaration did not mean new taxation but added: “Everyone is in a panic because of the economic situation (in Spain) and this kind of thing does not help.”

He said he would underline the importance of expats to local economies and how much money they brought into the country.

QUESTION “I want to say to Madrid that we are not happy about the law and the government must limit things because in future people will not choose Spain to make a new home because the state will be asking you a lot of questions,” said the politician.

“People are coming here to retire and relax or to work – they pay their taxes, we do not want more taxes from them because they spend their money in our shops, restaurants and bars and for our services. It is wrong to get to these people.”

Meanwhile the fight back by worried expats against the directive continues to gather pace with a ‘manifesto’ being prepared to show the extent of fears in the foreign community.

A petition is also being urgently being prepared for Brussels raising important questions with the European Parliament regarding legitimacy of the declaration process under European Union law and complaints have also sent to the European Commission – with the possibility of a challenge in the European court of Justice.

Part of the draft manifesto states: “We are now becom-

ing increasingly concerned that we are being targeted under the terms of recent anti-fraud and asset declaration laws being forced to reveal in great detail sensitive personal information and data tom others including authorities with no guarantees that this information will not be used in a tax or asset grab to follow from the declaration or to conduct detailed reassessments of past tax returns.

“We are further concerned about the disproportionate penalties for even minor reporting errors, when these derive from information provided under different reporting systems and are passed via third parties in a form few of us understand.”

Denia’s cycle lane network a failure IT HAS emerged that the municipality of Denia has spent 675,000€ on cycle lanes that are rarely used. Enthusiastic cyclists turn out in droves every weekend to cycle along Les Rotes or at the Marina but approved and designated cycle lanes remain - for the most part – empty. The problems seem to be that the lanes have been badly surfaced and also many drivers do not respect the cyclists’ right of way and 30kph speed limit. In some areas the cycle lanes run over dangerous kerbs and manholes and visibility for drivers entering and leaving the main roads is obstructed by oncoming cyclists using the cycle routes. The route to the new hospital in La Xara, which it was hoped would provide handy access for cyclists, is also hardly used.

Norwegian Government invests in local school THE NORWEGIAN Government is to invest €1 million to the expansion of the Den Norske Skole in L’Alfas del Pi Costa.

The investment coincides with the 41st anniversary of the college. The cash

has enabled the school to double its capacity of just 300 students. The mayor of L’Alfas, Vicente Arques, visited the school on Wednesday and congratulated the head teacher, Norwegian Knut Lithel, on

behalf of the residents of L’Alfas. The school’s new facilities include a new modern building equipped with nine additional classrooms, each catering for 25 students, and a sports hall.

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Madrid grants budget advance

by Jack Troughton GOOD HOUSEKEEPING at a Costa Blanca town hall has allowed central government to advance the local authority 5 million euros to honour its debts.

Javea Council has received a cheque for the seven figure sum after the administration successfully argued it faced extraordinary circumstances and needed the money to pay suppliers.

The cash is part of the 7.4 million euros the town hall would receive this year from Madrid on the basis of its population census – the number of people signed on the ‘padron’.

However, Javea faced a budget crisis because of its latest cadastral figures – the basis of the local property tax – being declared illegal and having to revert to an earlier legal figure when values were much less.

Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Finance Oscar Anton said normally town hall coffers received a monthly payment from the Spanish government.

“In extraordinary circumstances it is possible to obtain some of the money from the state at one time – for example after severe storms or heavy rains when there was a lot of damage,” explained the leader of political party Xabia Democratica.

FAULT “I discovered there was an option to ask for this money because we had lost 8 million euros for something that was not our fault but imposed by an earlier government in the town hall.

“We talked to Madrid and explained everything. We thought we as a town had a lot to do and we had lost this money and could be

Medieval city wall in Zaragoza collapses ABOUT 30 METERS of a medieval wall in Zaragoza collapsed on Thursday morning at around 6.40am. The collapse occurred near the Municipal hostel facilities but luckily no one was injured. The wall is five metres in height and 40cm thick. Dogs from the Police Dog Unit were deployed to check that nobody was buried beneath the rubble. The area has now been closed to traffic until the considerable amount of debris has been collected.

Tax subsidy

The 5 million euro cheque

bankrupted by suppliers wanting payment.”

He explained it was agreed the situation was highly unusual but the advance was only possible if Javea could show it was now being well managed with reduced outgoings and budget savings.

“I had to return to Javea to work on a detailed report. We were able to show that at the end of 2012 we closed with a positive bank balance – everyone thought we would have a negative figure of 2.7 million euros,” said Mr Anton.

“We also managed to save the 8 million euros and the government studied this and advanced the money without interest or penalties – put simply, they trusted us.”

By Jack Troughton LA NUCIA Town Hall has announced a financial support package for people struggling to pay the local ‘bin tax’.

The unemployed, pensioners, and people with large families will be able to apply for a discount of up to 90€ depending on income – forms to claim a helping hand from the local authority will be available from next month and should be submitted in June.

The town hall said the full cost of collecting and disposal of waste in La Nucia will be covered by the tax and the levy does not support any other council spending.

“This new subsidy is launched with the aim of benefitting those individuals and families who have less,” said a local authority spokesman.

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Police dogs Murcian hospital performs sniff out lifesaving surgery on unborn baby coach-party cannabis

Specialists performed complicated surgery to remove a tumor from the face of the baby whilst still attached to the mother.

by Murciatoday.com ON 21ST February, for the first time in the Region, a team of 33 specialists at the Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca performed EXIT surgery (ex-utero intrapartum treatment) on a 34 week foetus which had a facial tumour that was likely to cause death by asphyxiation at birth.

The surgical intervention was suggested when, at 30 weeks, the foetus was seen to have a huge mass under the upper jaw and, after a multidisciplinary team of specialists had monitored the situation, they advised a termination of the pregnancy at 34 weeks.

The EXIT procedure, which was developed as a result of advanced techniques in prenatal diagnosis, is one which allows the partial birth of the foetus by caesarean section, without the severing of the umbilical cord, allowing surgical intervention or invasive procedures to be carried out on the foetus while it is still being oxygenated through the maternal placenta.

The doctor in charge of the procedure, Dr Cubillana, explained that this type of operation was used to “prevent foetuses who suffer from a facial tumour in the oral cavity or neck, from asphyxiating at birth due to the tumour obstructing the airways.”

It is a complicated surgical procedure that

has only been performed in six hospitals throughout Spain and also poses a risk to the mother, as the caesarean is performed without completely removing the foetus or the placenta, which means that there is “a high risk of the mother bleeding during the surgery.”

The Chief of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de La Arrixaca, Juan Luis Delgado, explained that in this case, there was no deviation from procedures set out in the protocol and that “after the partial birth, the baby girl, who only weighed two kilograms, was monitored as a second patient, although she was still attached to the mother and being oxygenated through the umbilical cord.”

He also explained that drugs are used to prevent the contraction of the mother’s uterus until the foetal airway has been controlled, “so that the placenta continues to provide oxygen to the foetus to ensure that the newborn infant does not suffer irreparable brain damage.”

The Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, María Ángeles Rodríguez, said that after the infant was intubated, the umbilical cord was cut and she was removed to another operating theatre for the definitive surgery, while the rest of the team completed the caesarean.

The complete team taking part in the op-

LOCAL POLICE have intensified their checks to prevent the arrival of hashish in Alicante in coaches by utilising the services of the Canine Unit, thanks to whom three young men have been arrested in the past two weeks in possession of more than two kilos of cannabis, en route from Almeria to Malaga and Barcelona. One of the men was carrying the cannabis in a parcel made from a baby’s diaper and then strapped to his back. He confessed to his intention to sell his haul in Valencia. A subsequent hospital examination revealed more cannabis concealed inside his body.

eration consisted of 15 specialists, 11 nurses, 3 auxiliaries, 3 orderlies and a cleaner.

The hospital’s specialists who took part in this process are “very satisfied” with the results, said the medical director at the Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, because “today, Ainara is a healthy little girl with no outward signs of the tumour that was totally disfiguring her face.”

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Woman dies after axe attack THE PARTNER of a woman brutally attacked with an axe has been arrested in Lugo, Santiago de Compostela. The Romanian woman was found in a pool of blood in the doorway of her home last Friday 29th March by neighbours who, hearing her screams, alerted the emergency services. The victim later died at the University Hospital Lucus Augusti (HULA).

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Animal shelters take the strain

ANIMAL CHARITIES along the coast are counting the cost of the economic crisis as they rescue pets abandoned by cash-strapped owners.

by Jack Troughton SHELTERS ARE filled to bursting point as they are daily taking in animals that families can no longer afford to keep or are found wandering the streets – some literally dumped at the gates.

This week RTN visited APASA in Javea where Mandy Conway and Pat McCue explained how animal charities were being forced to become an emergency service because of the growing problem of unwanted pets.

The charity currently has more than 250 dogs at its sanctuary with more arriving every day but has been criticised for ‘charging’ people to adopt a pet.

Mandy and Pat explained the controversial 150€ charge covered a dog receiving all its injections, a microchip, passport and blood test.

“We have had a lot of stick from people demanding to know how can we want money for dogs when there are people living on the street – well, we have got their dogs,” said Pat. “This week a woman arrived at the pound and said ‘I am leaving the country but I cannot afford to take this dog’. They were asked to wait a moment but she just disappeared and left the dog tied to the gate.”

Mandy added: “We are actually performing a public serv-

(from left) Volunteer Lucy holds Luigi with Mandy Conway

ice by taking these dogs off the street.”

They said the adoption charge helped cover the costs APASA - like other animal charities faced – as they cared for their canine charges and looked to find them new homes.

Pat said the adoption charge had not risen for six years yet vets fees, medicines, “and everything else” had gone up.

“We don’t just stick a dog in a kennel and feed and water it and when someone says ‘I want that dog’, of fit goes. It’s not like that,” she said.

No expiry date for yoghurt

IN LINE with the ‘More Food Less Waste’ incentive, Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Miguel Arias Cañete, has confirmed that in future yoghurt will not carry an expiry date. However, manufacturers may recommend a date by which yoghurt should be consumed, probably within 28 days of production. Yoghurt is high on the list of wasted items yet consumers report having eaten it weeks, months or even a whole year after the expiry date without becoming ill. Past a certain length of time yogurt loses its organoleptic properties but is not harmful. Spain wastes 7.7 million tonnes of food annually, Europe’s sixth behind Germany (10.3 tons), the Netherlands (9.4 tons), France (9 tons), Poland (8.9 tons) and Italy (8 , 8 tons).

And Mandy said new arrivals often needed urgent treatment. “We have dogs coming in that have been ill treated or coming in off the streets in a terrible state.

“But with loving care, medicine and good food these dogs can still make a good and loving pet.”

APASA urgently needs volunteers to help with its growing family of dogs – such as dog walkers, handymen prepared to offer DIY skills at the pound, fund raisers, and event organisers. Anyone interested can call Maggie on 96 574 4449.

Prostitutes drugging clients

THE NATIONAL Police in Madrid have arrested 11 prostitutes accused of drugging their customers in bars and night clubs in order to rob them of their valuables, with reportedly more than 330,000€ taken. Victims describe ‘zombie-like’ symptoms after their drinks were ‘spiked’. The bulk of the money was charged on credit cards – some customers being semi-conscious for hours, later finding their credit cards charged up to 40,000€ - with some cash also pickpocketed. 17 formal complaints have so far been received but the actual number of victims is thought to be much higher.

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Step by Step Spanish

HI JANE CRONIN, we are still with you, still saving all the articles and compiling our Spanish bible from them. We just want to say thanks for all the help you have given us with our Spanish since you started with the first issue, 12th May 2008.

My wife and I have lots of Spanish friends as a result of your efforts to enable us to put things in the right order and in the right ‘recall boxes’. Our life in Spain is so much better for having Spanish friends and the confidence to communicate with them.

Please don’t stop writing your articles. Castell de Castells is so quiet today I am going to devote the rest of today to the ‘Subjunctive’ before I have a rest.

TTFN! Arthur Hacking

Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike update COULD YOU please let me know if there has been any more information regarding the Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike December 3rd and 4th 2010? It was being pursued through the courts by a number of lawyers and I would like to know if the case has any chance of succeeding. There has been no information in the papers as far as I can see as to what the latest situation is. I am required to go and visit a Notary in Alicante, according to lawyers in Madrid, to register my claim so I can be added to this list of claimants. Any information would be of interest.

D Benson

What a wheeze!

THE ENERGY Performance Certificate is yet another desperate, cynical ploy, to separate ex pats returning home from the proceeds of their house sale, targeted to have a minimal effect on the Spanish.

I refer, of course, to the new mandatory legislation apparently coming into effect on 1st June 2013, which prohibits the marketing of a property, as a pre-condition, until an EPC has been obtained (four page spread in new rival newspaper, undated). What a wheeze!

The thermal co-efficient (U Value) of the external envelope of a typical house in Costa Blanca is, and always has been, little better than that of a caravan.

Depending on the season, energy (heat) finds its way in and out of our houses with ease. These houses, in essence, are designed as holiday homes and do not meet, even now, in ‘new build’, the most basic European criteria.

Now the wheeze: Legislation provides for an A-G classification of the thermal performance of your house, presumably excellent to very poor.

This is a scam. Unless the classification can be compared to a basic barometer or norm, it is meaningless tosh.

In UK, 30 years ago, in private practice, you couldn’t obtain an occupation certificate in UK unless the aggregate co-efficient was within 0.6 wattsm2 etc.

Let’s use that as the norm - the barometer - then the proposals may not be entirely worthless. Spanish co-efficients will not, even today, get close to the requirements 30years ago in northern Europe. If you live in a mid-terrace and derive the benefit of neighbours’ heat and walls then the newly trained technician who visits you may give a better rating... This will be used as a vehicle to justify the exercise. Time to put the wagons in a circle for those who value living here - and resist the raids on your pocket by the EU and so- called Judases who have sold their UK jerseys to pilfer UK pockets under EU directive.

My advice - Hobsons choice - put your house on the market, if you are thinking of selling, before 1st June! Retired British Architect

Sit down and keep his brains warm!

UNLESS ANDREW James fully understands a situation he would be better to keep quiet.

I actually watched the GP and Webber drove superbly so that Vettel could not get past him. Late in the race orders were given to turn engines down and get both cars home safely. Webber did as he was instructed but as Vettel is another arrogant German and did not obey. He then passed Webber in a dangerous manoeuvre and was almost entirely off the track which is illegal but as he and his team are so well protected by F1 there was no punishment.

He who pays the piper calls the tune. Heard of that? What would happen in a normal working environment if members of staff - that is what Vettel is - disobeyed their managers? Unless A J knows what he is talking about he should sit down and keep his brains warm! Regards Mike Ingle

Respected correspondent MIDDLE-AGED MALCOLM Drew should have noted that Tim Saunders is a respected motoring correspondent in the UK so has no need to lift comments from any other source for his reviews - this is noted at the end of his column.

With reference an article on the Chevrolet Orlando could I point out that here in Spain you can

get a Dacia (owned by Renault) Lodgy, a very similar looking car that can do all the Orlando can do for around 5,000€ less per equivalent model specification except a smaller engine, but would give you a genuine 55 MPG not a manufacturer’s figure, and can seat up to 7 adults not 5 adults +2 children.

Graham E Johnson, Benidorm

An infringement of our human rights

I WOULD like make a suggestion regarding ‘fiscal information when applying for a residencia’ and it is this: That one of your investigative journalists looks into the Police Requirement that proof must be provided as to ‘one’s ability to fend for his or herself whilst resident in in Spain’. And that one’s Bank Statement has to be stamped by one’s bank.

This is an infringement of our human rights and as such needs to be challenged. Both my wife and I are trying our very best to be honest, upright citizens only to thwarted by the eve-changing rules and incompetent staff in the Town Hall. It’s about time this country recognises the fact like many thousands of ex pats that we are investors in Spain. We create employment; we pay our taxes; spend our money in their shops, restaurants etc. Graham Hodgson

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Exiles on main street

Ruben Hornillo

by Jack Troughton NEW DOCUMENTARY ‘Spanish Exiles’ will examine the lives of young professionals forced to emigrate because of the collapse of the economy.

Since 2008 and the start of the crisis it is estimate some 400,000 Spaniards have left their homeland in search of work – last year alone more than 100,000 emigrated. The majority are aged between 25 and 35 and highly qualified people looking for a new start in other European countries and increasingly, Latin America and Asia.

The director of Spanish Exiles is Ruben Hornillo from Javea who now lives in Los Angeles.

He headed to the United States three years ago to work in the film industry after finishing his degree in film and communication Studies in Valencia and being accepted to study at the

prestigious American Film Institute.

Ruben, who has already produced two films, explores the despair, frustrations and criticism of the generation forced to leave Spain and utilises the slogan: “We’re not leaving, they’re kicking us out”.

And the director said: “We’re not going to tell a bunch of happy stories. Some will be happy, but the common thread running through them all is the inability to live and work in the country of their birth.

“The fact that a first world country has invested so much money and so many resources to educate the most highly qualified generation in its history and is then unable to offer them jobs is very sad.”

It is hoped to fund Spanish Exiles – ‘Espanoles en el Exilio’ – through donations and filming will start this summer in Spain and abroad. To find out more visit www.spanishexile.es

Spain’s economy is not in the toilet after all POTTY SPAIN is prepared to economise in most areas but not, it seems, in the bathroom.

While the rest of Europe has reduced its consumption of toilet paper in response to the crisis, Spain has not, disposing of more than 14 pounds per year, and as soft as possible with plenty of printed decoration! The UK is still the highest consumer of loo paper, prepared to pay considerably more for quality bathroom tissue than Germany or the US.

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Fast Track Hypnosis: motivating you through life’s rough patches MOTIVATION IS one of those popular subjects at the moment: with one of the worst recessions in decades and a gloomy economy showing little hope of improvement in sight, it’s difficult to keep your chin up and to maintain focus on your goals.

By Jonathan Gilchrist: Costa Blanca’s Newest Hypnotherapist Without goals, however, life is rather staid and day-to-day routines can be boring.

Humans don’t deal well with boredom and motivation can change this inspiring weight loss, relocating abroad or aiming for a work promotion, spicing things up and adding excitement to routine! Goals are often difficult to attain but it is this characteristic that makes them desirable.

Motivation is the key to attaining those goals. It’s what takes you from A to B and leads you through to Z, where your goal lies. However, interference can be detrimental to a goal, knocking you off track and leading you down another route.

If you know you’re overweight and finally make that decision to lose weight and then

hear someone call you fat, you could handle that situation one or two ways, in a positive or a negative frame of mind. You can either say, ‘I won’t live the rest of my days fat - I’ll show you!’ Or, you can say, ‘Pass me the biscuits.’

FAST TRACK HYPNOSIS My clinic doesn’t just solve the situation in the here and now: it deals with the future too. The results remain with you for the rest of your life, changing you for the better. It tweaks beliefs that are deeply rooted in the psyche. Fast Track Hypnosis will stop negativity in its tracks while your mind heals itself.

Hypnosis is actually a state of supreme relaxation. Your active mind slowly switches to ‘standby’. You stop thinking about the inane and instead, allow yourself to relax.

What happens is rather interesting… the subconscious comes to the fore. With the active mind resting, there’s space for it to come forward for therapy.

On top of this, suggestion therapy is also a part of the entire process, strengthening your self-belief, giving you the confidence to believe in yourself and your ability to attain your goal.

A natural by-product of the process is relaxation. If you’re feeling stressed and tired and under-motivated simply out of the exhaustion of day to day life, hypnosis can take that away.

Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Depending on the severity of your case, only one appointment should be necessary. If you do, then up to four is usually the requirement but this can be

assessed at the first appointment.

For more information please contact me at: jonathangilchristbh@gmail.com or by phone: 691 784 954. Or find me on twitter: @HypnosisBH! Jonathan and Alan Gilchrist hold their Fast Track Hypnosis sessions in Cabo Roig, Guardarmar, Benidorm and Fortuna.

Alan is also the Creator of the Stop Smoking in Under 30 minutes Fast Track System as featured and proven on TV. Jonathan also holds sessions in Spanish as well as English.

For an appointment, brochure or free-ofcharge initial consultation, contact Jonathan Gilchrist on 691 784 954 or Alan Gilchrist on 659 229 408. www.alangilchristinspain.com www.hypnosiscostablanca.com

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Canarian bananas promoted in Torrevieja

by Keith Nicol AGUSTINA ESTEVE, Torrevieja’s Councillor for Commerce and Catering, went bananas this week, when she made a visit to a special mobile information centre that’s parked outside La Plasa. Torrevieja has been included in the Spanish route of the information campaign. The mobile classroom “The Original European Taste” is an exhibition space and teaching centre, specially built on a bus with removable side panels with special access for the disabled.

Inside, information activities can be carried out using audiovisual equipment and computers. Upon entering, visitors receive a practical gift and a piece of banana.

The special banana bus is touring around Spain and invites those interested to visit and lean more about Banana production.

The Free mobile classroom is located outside La Plasa - (Mercado Municipal) Calle Joaquin Chapaprieta with C / Pedro Lorca.

During his tour of 13 Spanish cities, this initiative aims to raise awareness among the public about the spatial, social and economic of these outermost regions of Europe and especially to groups of consumers. Inside you’ll find information about the special characteristics of Canarian banana, which together the bananas from Martinique, Guadaloupe and Madeira, exceed the highest of European standards of production, maintaining its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics.

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Breast is best and cheapest

ELCHE’S GENERAL Hospital has achieved a national award from the Spanish Association of Paediatrics for its paper on the influence of the economic crisis on breastfeeding mothers. Despite breast milk being the cheapest and healthiest form of nourishment for babies, findings indicate that families with lower incomes also have lower breastfeeding rates, despite the cost of powdered baby milk. Head of Neonatology in Elche Hospital, José Luis Quiles recommends a programme of prenatal education to improve mothers’ awareness of the nutritious and economic advantages of breastfeeding.

Opera class with soprano Maria Teresa Juan

The special banana bus is touring around Spain

THE CASA de Cultura de l’Alfas is offering an opportunity to opera buffs to try out their talents under the supervision of professional opera soprano Maria Teresa Juan. Classes will include tuition in all aspects of the operatic world and include character study, recitation and studies in musical theatre as well as artistic production. To enquire further contact mariateresajuan@mariateresajuan.com

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Easter parade Tour of Javea’s windmills for Denise THE TOURISM Office in Javea has announced that a new guided tour of the La Plana Windmills in English is to be launched this Saturday 6th April. Bookings may be made directly with the Tourist Office on 96 579 4356 or 96 579 0736. Tours depart at 9am from the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (the Monastery on La Plana) and include the windmills, monastery and lighthouse, taking approximately 3.5 hours: the price is 6€ for adults and 3€ for children.

by Jack Troughton VOLUNTEERS FROM Cancer Care Javea a staged a colourful fund-raising Easter Parade on Saturday – dedicating the fun day to the memory of team member Denise Allen.

Easter bonnets and bunny costumes were the order of the day at the Iceland supermarket where the team helped shopper pack purchases and sold raffle tickets.

It was an upbeat mood despite Denise’s funeral being held on Maundy Thursday. Denise, 58, who

worked in the charity’s Javea Park shop, lost her battle with cancer on 23rd March.

Cancer Care’s Vice-Chairman Eileen Saville – dressed as a bunny girl on Saturday – told RTN: “We wanted to dedicate Saturday in memory of her from all her friends at the charity and it was a wonderful occasion.”

EASTER “And it was a great day to hold in her memory – when we think of Easter we will remember a fun day and how much she would have loved

taking part.”

It was also a successful day for the charity’s coffers. The Easter bonnet and bunny parade raised 503€ and a raffle for a basket stuffed with Easter goodies a further 304€.

“That’s given Cancer Care Javea a total of 807€,” added Eileen. “And that’s not bad for a day’s work.”

The Easter bonnets were all made

by Cancer Care using hats and materials donated by people to the shop.

Eileen explained: “Everything came from the charity shop and we made 20 bonnets for our parade.”

Signs of success on the Cumbre del Sol RESIDENTS THAT have been lobbying both the Town Hall and the developers VAPF for over eight years to have signs indicating the various zones and facilities on the Cumbre del Sol, part of the municipality of Benitachell, are delighted to report some welcome success. Zone signs and house number signs for Lirios, Magnolias and Kalmias have been erected, making life easier for holiday renters as well as visiting tradesmen. Home owners continue to work toward achieving more signage in the near future.

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Infanta Cristina charged with being an accomplice to fraud THE INFANTA Cristina was charged on Wednesday with being an accomplice in the Noos Institute fraud involving her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, Duke of Palma.

Examining magistrate José Castro ordered the 47-year-old princess to appear before him on 27th April to answer charges

of complicity, stating that there was evidence the princess had “…aided and abetted or at least been an accomplice to fraud,

tax evasion, falsifying documents and embezzling €6 million of public funds.” In a court document explaining his decision to indict the princess, Castro quoted King Juan Carlos’ own words in his 2011 Christmas address to the nation: “The law is the

same for everyone.” Despite the Spanish royal family’s efforts to remain detached from the Noos case, this latest development is likely to reinforce the opinions of those Spaniards who believe that monarchy has no place in modern Spain.

More puppies found in Calpe waste bins A SECOND and third litter of adorable puppies abandoned by their heartless owners have been found in waste containers in Calpe. The first litter was abandoned in a box and left next to the container. However, the second batch of six puppies was thrown directly into the waste bin, in danger of being crushed in the morning garbage collection had they not been found by nearby residents who heard their cries. A third set of small dogs were deposited outside the private home of a local vet on Good Friday.

Many of the pups are too young to be taken from their mother and are being bottle fed every few hours. The mayor of Calpe is appealing for homes for all the puppies and has called for emergency awareness campaigns to help prevent further abandonments.

Arrest over child ‘grooming’

By Jack Troughton DETECTIVES HAVE arrested a 27-year-old Gandia man suspected of using social networking sites and the Internet in a bid to groom over 300 girls for sex.

In an ongoing investigation by the National Police, the man is alleged to have run a campaign of sexual harassment in cyberspace and a judge has ordered officers to attempt to identify the full extent of his alleged criminal behaviour.

He has already been charged with indecent exposure and possession of child pornography. A forensic examination of computer equipment is being currently being made, along with careful interviews with some children.

According to police the suspect made sexual proposals to young girls, showed them pornographic images, tried to gain naked images of his victims, and attempted set up meetings with youngsters – although there is so far no evidence he was successful.

And a police source said the investigation was being treated as a case of online “child grooming” and harassment.

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Charity’s pet project

by Jack Troughton

Hot dogs!

John with SCAN volunteer Pauline

DOGS AND their owners will soon be enjoying keep fit classes together as animal charity SCAN prepares to launch a new community project.

The fenced exercise area at its El Vergel shelter is to be given a face lift with trees and a new surface to create an agility course with dog trainers on hand to improve understanding between man and canine.

John Dowdle – known locally as ‘Juan the Dogman’ – explained the plan at Easter Monday’s open house at the SCAN shelter where volunteers and supporters enjoyed a barbecue in the sunshine.

“We will have the agility course and dog training here to get dogs trained and fit – and some of the owners fit as well,” he said. “We have four trainers ready to take part and I think we will be up and running within three months.

“I think it will be very successful. At the moment we are able to take all our dogs out there and they can have a good run around – we throw a ball for them and they all enjoy getting plenty of exercise.”

John is the charity’s dog manager and he said since the purposebuilt shelter opened six months ago SCAN had rescued 61 dogs and found new owners for 43 of them. The shelter is also currently home to around 40 cats.

“The shelter was officially opened on October 13 last year. It is working very well, although we are still tweaking things a little bit,” he added.

Caritas takes centre stage

By Jack Troughton GENEROUS MEMBERS of theatre group Javea Players are “determined” to help support struggling families during the crisis and have made a donation to Caritas.

At the society’s annual general meeting it was decided to start with a 500€ donation – the money being shared between two branches of the charity, Caritas Old Town and Caritas Port of Javea.

And Chairman Tony Cabban said: “All our members are delighted to be doing something to help the needy in Javea Players’ ‘home town’ and they are determined to donate more money during the year.”

Pictured (left to right) are Mike Harvey, Tony Cabban, Elly van der Wel, Maria José de Quevedo, Joanne Wheatherby, Don Fernando Maño.

More than 3,000 people attend Bonsai Exhibition in Elche A THREE-DAY Bonsai Exhibition ended last Sunday in the Rotunda del Parque Municipal in Elche. The nineteenth Bonsai Exhibition, organised by the Elx Bonsai Club, was declared a resounding success despite the morning’s light rain. In total 118 Bonsais were exhibited showcasing up to 30 different species of trees including Olive, Ficus, a Common Elm, Almond, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Rosemar and Pomegranate. The youngest tree was two years old and the oldest 185 years. In addition visitors were treated to a demonstration in the care and history of Bonsai.

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A remarkable challenge

Appeal bears fruit FRESH FRUIT was delivered to the Harvest Store on Wednesday to help the hundreds of people relying on the charity to help make ends meet.

by Jack Troughton The Mayor of El Vergel Miguel Gonzalez arrived at the food bank in Javea Port Market with 200kg of goodness – much to the delight of Harvest Store Founders Peter and Tricia Cox. The mayor is a keen supporter of the ongoing success of Grant A Wish - a partnership formed by Continental Wealth

Management, RTN, and foreign exchange expert Moneycorp to help people in the community – and had heard how the project was already supporting the Harvest Store.

And the politician now plans to meet with one of the big name supermarkets in the area in a bid to get even more supplies to Peter, Tricia and their team of volunteers.

Pictured from right are Ramon Howard, marketing director of Continental wealth, two volunteers and Mayor Gonzalez.

LEN ALLEN of La Marina is taking on the challenge of the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage known as ‘The Way’, starting in Pamplona 31st May and travelling to Santiago, a distance of approximately 800km. Len, who turns 60 this year, will go on to Finisterre, taking his total distance to 900km.

Len, a seasoned marathon runner in the UK, moved to Spain in 2000. He will be joined in this ambitious challenge by one of his old running partners, John Cripps.

The plan is to walk some 40km a day over an estimated 23 days, in aid of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Foundation in Rojales.

David from Easy Horse Care said: “I take my hat off to him and ask everyone to support him. Walking 900kms in less than a month is a truly remarkable challenge.”

Len can be sponsored by either contacting him direct on 620 180 002 or via any of the EHCRC Charity Shops in Guardamar, La Siesta, La Zenia, Montesinos or Quesada, or at the rescue centre on Sundays during Open Day. Alternatively, email admin@easyhorsecare.net: There will also be sponsorship forms available in several locations around La Marina including News 4U, Serafins & Cuts R Us.

El Hierro records quakes of up to 4.9 in magnitude THE LARGEST El Hierro volcanic movement since 2011 has been recorded in La Gomera and La Palma, registering 4.9 on the Richter scale. A powerful marine ‘earthquake swarm’ accompanied by violent tremors began in the western part of El Hierro 18th March with the highest recordings reaching 4.9 on 31st March. The quakes recorded so far are at a depth of around 20km.

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Youngsters’ big sleep

(second from right) Carole accepts a cheque from members of the Benitachell Charity Shop team

by Jack Troughton CASH DONATED to help look after children living in EMAUS homes across the Costa Blanca will be spent on much-needed bedding.

Generous volunteers at the Benitachell Charity Shop have given 1,250€ to charity Friends of the Children of EMAUS to buy eiderdowns and mattress protectors for 30 single beds.

The shop team were told by Carole Saunders, the charity’s President, that it had provided duvets some years ago but the house ‘parents’ asked for eiderdowns which would last longer and re-

Hope and glory

By Jack Troughton A CELEBRATION of everything English is being staged by the Gandia Area Social Club on St George’s Day in aid of the MABS Cancer Support Group.

The fun evening is being held on

quire less washing because they were used with a sheet “and the protectors extend the life of mattresses.”

She said in past years the association had been able to pay for children living at the homes to enjoy trips out but because of government cuts there was now a need for direct support.

“EMAUS used to take them out on trips and pay for them to go to summer camps and on holidays but they just cannot afford it anymore,” said Carole.

“It means the children are spending more time in their bedrooms and the colourful eiderdowns make them look so much better.

Tuesday 23rd April at the Viva Espana Restaurant, Oliva, an features an English menu, fun quiz and disco.

The organisers also hope guests will wear something red and white – and arrive in good voice as the night will kick off with renditions of ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘There’ll Always be an England’.

MABS has been chosen to benefit from

the proceeds of the night after a former club officer recently received a lot of help and assistance from the charity during her battle against the disease.

The party starts at 7.30pm. Tickets at 15€ for members and 17€ for nonmembers are available by calling Lisa on 96 280 8601 or by email to secretary@gandiaareasocialclub.com

The deadly Black Mamba comes to Terra Natura

ONE OF the world’s deadliest snakes, named for its distinctive blue/black mouth, is the latest addition to the attractions at Benidorm’s Terra Natura.

A Black Mamba bite is usually fatal and the species is capable of travelling up to 20kph. A special container has been built at Terra Natura to enable keepers to feed the Mamba without coming into direct contact. Other attractions include feeding the camels, water buffalo, elephants or rhino under the supervision of Zootour keepers, while more adventurous visitors can try out Europe’s longest zip line (400 metres) or swim with the sea lions.

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Free electricity! Plug into the grid with Solar in Spain NEW GOVERNMENT legislation means you can now connect solar panels to your electricity supply and use the electricity as you produce it. You get free electricity!

SEMINAR DATES To fully explain all the options, and as a result of the great success of Solar in Spain’s recent Introduction to Solar Energy seminars the company has decided to repeat the event on: Friday 12th April - Sun Palace Hotel, Albir Friday 19th April - Inn on the Green Bowling Club, Javea There will be information available on how to generate you own electricity and use that electricity to lower your electricity bills.

Presentations will be made about the various applications for renewable energy and Solar in Spain staff will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding

solar electricity; solar pool heating; solar water heating; solar ventilation systems and wood pellet heating systems.

IT’S APRIL! NOT SWIMMING IN YOUR POOL YET? Find out how you can join Solar in Spain’s happy customers by heating your pool with solar energy and swimming every year from early April until the end of October.

Have you switched off your central heating system because it’s too expensive to run? Solar in Spain customers have reduced their central heating bills by over 50% by changing to wood pellet heating systems.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE, AND WE CAN HELP! Government grants are available for solar energy hot water, biomass boilers and standalone electric systems that are certificated by the Spanish Government and installed by accredited installers. Solar in Spain is one of the few accredited companies that have been working for many years with the government’s energy department to obtain generous grants for their clients.

INTEREST FREE FINANCE AVAILABLE To help people through the current economic crisis, Solar in Spain has introduced a financial package in association with a national bank offering 12 months interest free credit on all its products.

Solar in Spain has been established for 12 years with thousands of satisfied customers enjoying the benefits of very low household bills as a result of installing a renewable energy system in their property.

TIMETABLE OF SEMINARS Doors will open for both energy seminars at 10am when coffee will be served. The events will run from 10.15am to 12.15pm and are free to attend. Places are limited and booking is recommended: we would ask everyone to pre-register by calling 96 285 4488 or email info@solarinspain.com.

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Plant Irises now for the spring

IRISES ARE now starting to flower in many gardens, creating colourful displays that will continue for some weeks. by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Holistic gardeners and authors gardening in Spain for 25 years

THERE ARE three types of iris that grow well in both coastal and inland gardens: Dutch and Spanish irises and the larger flowered bearded irises and we are lucky to have Spain’s largest collection of bearded irises and supplier right here on our doorstep - the Marnes Iris Garden high up on Bernia.

The wonderful gardens that not only specialise in bearded irises but also sages and rose are now open each day from this week until the end of May. With several restaurants near Los Pinos, a visit can be a good day out with wonderful scenery en route.

Bearded irises have become a popular bulbous plant for several reasons: They flower for many weeks in the Spring They are perennials so flower for many years After a few years, daughter rhizomes can be separated from the original parent plant in the autumn and planted to expand displays. At this time it is best to discard the original mother rhizome.

The tough skin of the Iris rhizome means that it is less susceptible to eel worm, slug and snail damage than the thinner

skins of bulbs such as tulips especially during the dry summer months.

There are many varieties available so interesting collections can be built.

They do best in full sun.

They can be grown in dedicated beds, mixed beds, in containers and on rockeries.

Irises need very little if any watering.

They have few disease problems At this time varieties of Irises about to flower can be purchased in pots at the Iris garden but the main buying period is the autumn when dry rhizomes for sale for autumn planting are available by mail order.

A visit to the garden or a search of the catalogue section on their website www.iris-lomer.com will immediately demonstrate the enormous range of varieties that have been bred by plant breeders.

There is probably something that would fit into your garden whatever your colour scheme. If you are not on the internet then try telephoning 96 597 3520 and ask for Christine.

Christine advises that when you receive your package of irises, open the packet immediately and plant out as soon as possible in a reasonably rich soil. A soil enriched with well rotted compost or manure is preferable to feeding with manufactured nitrogen rich fertilisers. The latter can result in too much green growth and smaller flowers.

Plant so that the top is just showing with the roots spread out and covered with firmed down soil. Water once a week to keep the roots damp for a month - or two if there is no rain -until the roots are established. Always remember that irises do not like to be waterlogged. In the Spring and early summer watch out for aphids if the weather is humid and spray for several weeks until the danger is past.

The height of the iris stem and size of flower means that the plant needs plenty of nutrients so feed your irises each year six weeks

‘Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s gardening books make good presents. They can be obtained from high street and internet bookshops including Amazon UK and Spain. Thanks to readers the Kindle E-book Making waterless gardens a practical reality world wide is starting to sell well.’ © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

before you expect them to flower. Typically this will be March/ April on the coast and April/May in higher up inland gardens. A second feed each October is beneficial.

One thing that Christine Lomer emphasises is: “Please weed between Irises and do not use weed-killers as they can affect the quality – especially the colour – of the flowers.”

Finally if you invest in a few irises they are something that you can enjoy for the rest of your gardening years.

Clodagh and Dick’s practical and comprehensive gardening and Spanish lifestyle books can be obtained from a variety of high street and internet bookshops including Bookworld, Amazon and Santana books.

BOOKING SIGNING By invitation Dick will be doing two book signings and question and answer sessions for your convenience: Today (Friday) at the Quicksave store on the N332 going north near Pedrequer; and 1st May at the Iris Garden in Marnes just beyond the village of Los Pinos on the road to Bernia from the N332 just south of Benissa. Dick looks forward to meeting readers there.

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Paul Watts

And as if the snowfall wasn’t enough to worry about I notice from last week’s ‘letters’ page that I have been taken to task. Apparently, my indignation about my adopted town of Tamworth being wrongly ridiculed as the fatty capital of Britain brought about a response that has cast doubt over my sense of humour.

Here is the letter from last week: “(Subject: Tubby Tamworth) Dear Editor, I fear that the humour of The Guardian is a shade too subtle for many and that includes both the good people of Tamworth and Paul Watts. In his ‘Watts in Britain’ article (Issue 20) he castigates Sarah Boseley of that newspaper for singling out Tamworth in her piece about the obesity epidemic in UK. True, she could have chosen almost any town in Britain but how many of them have given their name to a famous breed of pig, the porcine variety that is.

Did no one think that that was just a little too coincidental?”

The Tamworth Two

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Watts In Britain

I HOPE everyone on the Costa Blanca had a good Easter; here it was another snowfall followed by…erm… more snowfall. “ ...the two porkers lived a happy and long (in piggy terms) life. I wonder if they saw a piggy bit of Guardian fun in their situation “Well I never,” stutters a word-weary Watts, “…whatever next?” This defence of Sarah’s sloppy fact checking leaves me speechless. The fact that her ‘facts’ were based on long out of date data is indefensible and ‘the good people of Tamworth’ deserve far better representation. However, (and here I’m holding my hands up high) I will agree that the writer had me bang to right over my puerile and unsophisticated humour threshold. I feel duty bound to report that the wit of the Guardian does seem to escape me. Woosh! ...yup, there it goes it goes right over my head.

I confess my sense of humour is locked into that unrefined titter-ye-not-Carry-On double entendre nonsense. Frank Spencer and Ma Brown’s Boys are about as high a humour hurdle as I can handle.

Give me John Cleese, strutting about in ‘Ministry of Funny Walks’ and I break out in a giggle every time. “Don’t tell him, Pike,” has me chortling in sheer plebeian delight. Del Boy falling through the

open hatch in the pub will cause me to cackle with joy; as will most things ‘Round the Horn’ (under 30s this will go completely over your heads). So, clearly the clever wit of Ms Boseley and anything in The Guardian leaves me floundering.

Mind you, I seriously cannot see how her article makes the connection to the famous Tamworth Two (the pigs alluded to by the writer above). If she did it was so sophisticatedly subtle that even Prof Laurie Taylor of Radio 4’s Thinking Aloud would be hard pressed to have seen it. The Tamworth Two, were a pair of pigs from Packington Farm, who made a dash for freedom on slaughter day – their plight was highlighted in many papers and as a result gave them both a stay of execution.

Anyway, to conclude I accept the criticism of my poor sense of humour but I cannot understand (in all that’s good on Jeremy Clarkson’s Earth) why anybody would want to stand up for a Guardian reporter!

Paul in Packington, oink, oink, oink...

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Met Office confirms March weather was second coldest on record Snow and plunging temperatures have caused chaos through March in the UK FREEZING TEMPERATURES in March made it the UK’s joint second coldest since records began more than 100 years ago, the met office has said.

Meanwhile ex pats in Spain look at the weather news, shiver and gaze out at the warming world outside and bask in the glow.

But there is a cloud to every silver lining, there is the recently introduced Overseas Asset Declaration here in Spain that people have been panicking about, loss of income from low interest rates, Banks stealing client’s money calling it a tax, rising inflation eroding your capital. Rising deficits in UK private pension funds so where do you put the money you have to keep it safe?

We at Blacktower are seeing increasing numbers of clients with these concerns and are helping them make provision for their financial future.

Talking to a consultant at Blacktower is free

of charge but the advice could be invaluable, so why delay? There are many alternatives to leaving your hard earned cash at the mercy of the banks which pay you a pittance in interest. We at Blacktower will tailor a solution to your needs whether you need a supplementary income or growth, there are products available. As independent advisers we can trawl the market for the most suitable solution for you.

But it doesn’t end there once we have helped you we will continue to look after you to ensure that you are advised in the future and that changes in circumstances are Ex pats reflected in your holdings, easily said when in Spain times are good but we are busiest in the look at the more difficult times. This is an opportunity weather for you to take advantage of that now. news, shiver If you feel you would like help in taking and gaze take control of your financial future you can out at the contact me on 636 361 588 or email warming wayne.martin@blacktowerfm.com world

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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The RTN Money Matters page has been created to help you our readers by giving you as much information about current financial matters and products as possible. If you would like us to cover any specific topics or products please email moneymatters@roundtownnews.com. Also if you have any questions that you would like answered by our panel of experts, email them to moneymatters@roundtownnews.com

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Cheap Printing Spain does what it says on the tin!

CHEAP, QUALITY printing services with English staff have never been so easy to find on the Costa Blanca and right across Spain!

After six years in the print and design industry, Tony Durbin (formerly a director of Publishack, the company who successfully rebranded RTN three years ago) has set up Cheap Printing Spain - a new take on printing services for businesses. He told us about the new venture: WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND CHEAP PRINTING SPAIN? As the credit crunch hit, businesses began working to tighter and tighter budgets. Often what can happen is that the advertising budget takes a big hit, which is a vicious circle. Even though brand image and advertising is absolutely essential for a business to find new customers and expand, when a business hits cash flow problems it’s often one of the first places to be cut back as it’s perceived as an ‘optional extra’.

This in turn means that the business suffers from a lack of new customers, so it’s a dangerous trap to fall into. So we set up Cheap Printing Spain to help businesses

large and small by providing quality, low-cost printing delivered to their door.

HOW IS CHEAP PRINTING SPAIN ABLE TO OFFER CHEAPER PRICES? IS THE QUALITY AFFECTED? Keeping costs down by running a workshop closed to the public in a small Valencian town, Cheap Printing Spain is able to offer great prices across its range of products with, in most cases, free delivery to anywhere in Spain and also across Europe.

The quality of our printing is first class: we just have fewer overheads so we can pass on the savings to our customers. We produce a lot of our products in-house but we can also outsource some of our big jobs to larger printers where we enjoy favourable rates due to bulk deals – again reducing our overheads as we don’t need the huge running costs of litho printers and a large team of workers.

Everyone wins!

SO WHAT MAKES CHEAP PRINTING SPAIN SO GOOD? We’re truly a one-stop shop for all types of paper printing (business cards; flyers;

Cheap Printing Spain also offers graphic design services

invitations; calendars; office stationery; posters etc...) to vinyl; signage; pop-up displays; promotional merchandise and more.

Cheap Printing Spain’s customer service is second to none. Customer enquiries receive a prompt response; advice is offered on the best materials to use for a particular job; print files are always checked over to make sure they’ll print well and in many cases files are touched up for free to make sure they print correctly.

Many print companies won’t, or don’t know

how to do graphic design as they only print: at Cheap Printing Spain are also graphic designers, able to receive files in almost any format and convert them into good print files. Cheap Printing Spain also offers professional graphic design services at a great price to create eyecatching and result-targeted publicity.

Contact Cheap Printing Spain on info@cheap-printing-spain.com, call 652 491 129 or visit: www.cheap-printing-spain.com

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by

Carlos Baos

of White & Baos Abogados

English & Spanish Solicitors

Spanish real estate and mortgage law

Failure to pay the mortgage: Spanish legislation does not comply with European Consumer Legislation about unfair terms.

THE COURT of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) granted a court order on 14th March 2013 concerning the 93/13CE directive on consumer contracts and unfair terms, and whether the Spanish procedural law is contrary to it or not.

In very brief terms, the ECJ decision states that the Spanish legislation infringes upon EU Consumers Law because: On the mortgage foreclosure or enforcements proceedings the debtor can only oppose proceedings for few reasons, but they cannot object on the basis of unfair terms on the mortgage loan contract base of that execution process.

In addition, in Spain, in the case of the existence of an unfair term, the debtor must start a new different court process applying for the declaration of invalidity, but in this new proceeding the judge

cannot stop or stay the mortgage enforcement court case, whilst the court decides whether or not the clauses are unfair or invalid.

Therefore, the ECJ understands that Spanish Civil Proceedings Laws do not comply with the principle of effectiveness, because in practice once a foreclosure proceedings starts, the debtor can do almost nothing, even if the loan contract contains unfair terms.

As for what must be considered as unfair terms or clauses, the ECJ said it is the national courts who must assess this , taking into account such criteria as: Applicable rules under national law in the absence of agreement, and in considering such, whether the agreement leaves the consumer in a worse situation.

The consumer’s status must also be taken into account, and his means to prevent continued use of the unfair terms.

Whether the seller or the supplier (in this case the bank) is dealing fairly and equitably with the consumer, could one reasonably assume that the consumer would have agreed to such a term in individual contract negotiations.

While this is good news for consumers, it does not mean that Spanish foreclosures or mortgage executions are invalid or illegal, but in the event that it is understood that a part of the loan is abusive, the courts should be able to decide on this point before the executive procedure ends and the property is lost.

If you as a consumer have any problem with your bank, seller or supplier, we can assist you. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

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)

As a company we have over 25 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry and have been doing pension transfers since inception in April 2006. We are now in a position to offer Expats and UK residents our services due to a new product launch.

We understand that times are tough in the UK and overseas, and that people need cash NOW to sort out their personal lives. We are told every time we speak to clients “I would rather have my money now rather than wait until I retire” we completely sympathize and understand your feelings.

We now have several options to help our clients release money NOW from the pension fund. It is a very simple process and takes only a short time to release your cash.

No matter how small or large your pension fund is even the smallest amount of money now could help in these difficult times.

To find out if you qualify to release money now call 951 206 138 or email admin@kennedyfinancialservices.com or visit www.kennedyfinancialservices.com and complete the free assessment form.

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Bank repossessions – a fresh start by

Suzanne O’Connell Customer Care at Ábaco

WHEN A house has been repossessed there will be a story behind it. It might be of willful squandering and financial mismanagement or it might be a genuine case of hardship following redundancy. No doubt some neighbours will be happy to fill you in. However, one person’s misfortune is often another’s opportunity. It’s a sad fact of life and one that many potential purchasers of Spanish property are embracing.

As you would expect, banks are keen to sell their re-possessed property. This means that there are many properties around at low prices. However, that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Banks will be very clear about the mortgage they are prepared to offer on their stock of properties and in some cases might seem to be less than accommodating on the price.

The main advantage of buying from a bank is that you are likely to get a better mortgage offer. For most property you are only likely to be able to get a mortgage of 80% of

the valuation survey or sale price – whichever is lower. If the bank owns the property you may get up to 100%.

If you are thinking about buying a repossessed property the best place to start are the banks’ real estate websites. For example, Bankia uses Habitat https://www.bankiahabitat. es/en/inicio, Banco Sabadell uses Solvia http://www.solviaproperties. com/?nlang=en However, there are also a few words of warning. If you do buy a bank-owned property there can be complications.

The previous owner may have left the property in a less than desirable condition and it is unlikely that they

will have provided the bank with all the documentation needed and ends tidied.

There is a strong likelihood that whatever led to the home owners defaulting on their mortgage will also have led to them defaulting on their utilities too. Make sure there is a clean break and be clear about any additional costs you may have to pick up left by the previous owners. From a conveyancing point of view, you need a skilful and experienced solicitor acting on your behalf.

Not only may there be debts against the property to settle but utilities might already have been cut off.

This means that they will need to be reconnected and you, as the new owner, will be responsible for doing that too. These minor hurdles shouldn’t put you off: just be aware.

Finally, everyone deserves a second chance and every property too. Look on your acquisition as being in need of a little TLC - bring it a new lease of life and no doubt it will return the favour.

If you would like a conveyancing expert to help you purchase a repossessed property contact our helpline 96 670 3748 or visit our conveyancing website: www.abacoadvisers.com/ conveyancing

Ábaco provide fiscal representation to non-resident and resident Spanish property owners. You can contact us for free advice and information by calling our helpline 96 670 3748 or visiting our website www.abacoadvisers.com

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PMR - a full management service to suit any requirement

PMR PROPERTY Management & Rent located in the centre of Alfaz del Pi, is an established company providing good quality long term and holiday rental properties all along the coast.

DIRECTOR LISA Turner told RTN that they are enjoying a flying start to the New Year with lots of new property on offer. Their holiday bookings for the 2013 season are going really well and Lisa said that they are receiving enquiries and bookings from all nationalities, with a large number coming from Russia, Scandinavia and as far afield as America and Australia.

This interest is being achieved by the worldwide advertising that the Company has in place,

along with proactive research into the holiday marketplace for new ideas to increase brand awareness.

Enquiries and bookings are also being taken for 2014, with a good deal of interest from people wanting to spend the winter months in warmer climes. Many of PMR’s properties are ideal for this and many clients return year after year.

Lisa also confirmed that the long term rental market is busy this year, attracting many more enquiries from people

moving from other countries, hoping to make Spain their main home. This is good news, showing that Spain is still as popular as ever, not only for tourists but for all year round living too. The Alfaz office always has a good portfolio of properties available for long term, which can range from three months to much longer.

As well as beachfront apartments being popular they also have a great range of property in inland towns like Callosa or Relleum, where you can really experience the Spanish lifestyle.

For property owners, PMR offer a full Management service to suit any requirements to ensure that their property is looked after throughout the year: PMR are happy to ‘tailor make’ packages to suit each individual property.

So, contact Lisa or her team at PMR to book your next holiday, winter sunshine break or your long term rental.

Telephone 96 626 0877 from Spain or 0203 411 7758 from the UK: or email info@pmrspain.com. Also visit www.pmrspain.com

Featured Properties

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PERFECT GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. Lovely position on El Alcazarcommunity 2.5 km from centre of Moraira. xcellent condition, new kitchen,3 bedrooms.20 m2 private storage.Stunning community swimming pool, gardens and views.

Call 965 741 748 & ask for Melanie or Sandy.

FOR SALE MORAIRA €119,500 SC1358

TOP FLOOR SPACIOUS APARTMENT. WITH LARGE PRIVATE TERRACE, BEAUTIFUL WEST FACING SUNNY VIEWS. Monte Cala development on Cumbredel Sol. Two beautiful community swimming pools with wonderful lounge areas and restaurant. Spacious apartment, modern kitchen, dining area, lounge, A/C.2 double bedrooms &modern bathroom. Call 965 741 748 & ask for Melanie

or Sandy.

FOR SALE JAVEA €490.000 REF. AVR 1806

PRICE REDUCTION! Great value 4 bed, 3 bath detached villa with 10 x 5m2 pool situated on a flat plot in the sought-after Las Laderas area in Javea. Ideal family home or as an investment opportunity as a good holiday rental yield can be expected here. Plot 1017m2, Build 230m2.

965 796 311 - 622 354 907 - info@altavillas.com

Spotlight: Property

The new Certificado de Eficiencia Energética (CEE) ‘Sponsored feature by Sparks in Spain @ http://eecinspain.blogspot.com.es

BUYING A property in Spain involves considering a lot of variables before you decide to purchase. Important decisions have to be made about the location, size and age of the property, as well as the state of the construction, decor, electrics, etc. Now, you will have to consider another important factor on that list: energy efficiency.

We have all been told that we must save energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions in order to slow down the effects on climate change.

For several decades governments have been slowly introducing ways to achieve this and to help educate us on what we need to consider to save energy.

White goods are a perfect example of how this works. They have been subject to being energy efficient rated for several years. Coloured bar graphs attached to the goods provide useful energy efficiency information which helps us compare similar products.

More recently the demise of the traditional light bulb in favour of

low-energy lamps has us now using more energy efficient lighting in our homes. Look closely on the packaging and you will see a small energy performance certificate displaying the lamps power efficiency. This, along with the infamous ICP that we must all have fitted in our Consumer Units, is all part of the European Union master plan to cut CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020.

On 1st June 2013 a new law will be introduced that makes it compulsory for property owners to obtain a Certificado de Eficiencia Energética in order to sell or rent a property.

Basically, selling or renting your home will be no different than buying a fridge freezer: certified information must be provided to the wouldbe buyer or renter about how energy efficient the property is.

Hey ho, silver linings!

AS THE European economy lurches from one tragedy to another sapping confidence and depressing stock markets throughout the world it could be argued that some of the ‘perfect storm’ clouds that are ominously stacked high above the Spanish property market may have silver linings.

Featured Properties FOR RENT ALFAZ DEL PI

SPACIOUS UNFURNISHED TOWN HOUSE close to town.

Private parking, heating, sunny terraces, comm. pool.

650� per month.

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FOR RENT ATALAYAS DE POLOP

Very well maintained furnished 2 bed house with private gardens and parking. 495� per month.

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FOR SALE JAVEA €545.000 REF. AVS 3029

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Supply is outstripping demand

By Guest Writer Michael Rushe There are thousands of properties for sale on the Costa Blanca. This glut, coupled with a lack of confidence, has severely depressed property prices meaning that throughout the region there are bargains to be had for the astute buyer. If you are looking to buy a property for sale on the Costa Blanca, despite all the doom and gloom, now seems the time to do it. The paradox is that because property prices are so much lower than three or four years ago, buyers are far more cautious. They have less con-

fidence in the potential future growth of their property investment. However, investment growth has not disappeared - it has just ‘changed shape’.

To put it bluntly, if you are looking to make a ‘quick buck’ out of buying a property for sale you are going to be sorely disappointed. If you are considering buying a property on price alone than you could come unstuck. As I have said before, buying a property on the Costa Blanca is an emotional as well as a commercial decision.

Finding a property for sale that has a rock bottom price may look like a silver lining but if

it doesn’t meet the lifestyle that you intend to lead here in Spain then it could turn out to be a white elephant. Every buyer who approaches an estate agent has a budget. It is wishful thinking if you have a dream that you cannot afford.

The price is important but it is not the only thing that you should consider.

When looking for a property for sale on the Costa Blanca you should consider how you are going to live in Spain.

Consider what the property is for. Is it only for holidays or is it your new home in the sun?

You should make a wish list

of what your dream property should have in terms of location and function. The property should fit the lifestyle you intend to enjoy rather than the other way round.

Estate agents have a lot of properties for sale on the Costa Blanca and with supply outstripping demand you have the luxury of being able to pick and choose the right property for your lifestyle choice. Don’t waste the opportunity just to get a bargain. Low prices may look like silver linings but when your head is in the clouds ensure that your feet stay firmly on the ground.

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She’s back! Tina’s Indian cycle challenge raises almost 3,000€ for charity

The finishing line

AS PREVIOUSLY reported in RTN, Premier Rentals’ Tina Coppen from Villamartin took up a charity challenge to complete a 445km, six day charity cycle ride in Rajasthan, India, this February. Monies raised will be shared between Breakthrough Breast Cancer and local charities.

Mission accomplished, RTN went to find out how it all went.

“I’ve done two of these challenges before, following the Great Wall of China and mountain trekking to Macchu Pichu,” said Tina, “but this was a truly amazing experience. Being on the bike meant we covered a lot more ground and experienced so many different sides of life in India.”

Tina started in May last year organising fund raising and training for six months, finishing with a 32 hour trip to Delhi where she met the 26 other travellers to be her 24/7 companions for the next 10 days.

Tina’s cycling challenge involved coping with early mornings; ‘Delhi Belly’; up to

112kms of cycling in a day over rough roads and some off-road stretches: “We visited a school; a women’s craft village and the Ranthambhore National Park, but sadly the tigers were in hiding!

The route; the porterage; transport; accommodation; food; refreshment stops and the little side-trips as well as the evening entertainment were all organised by Charity Challenge with the help of the local guides. Tina said: “We had four cute boys who cycled with us all the way and a back-up team with a coach, jeep, medical kit and mechanical spares. They really do look after everything - all we had to do was prise ourselves out of bed every morning and get pedalling!”

WHATS NEXT? “I have some wonderful memories and a book published, which is so amazing!

I still have some monies to collect so as soon as I have a final figure I need to organise presentations to the charities. Then I can start looking for my next challenge!”

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Life tech

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Babylon hi-jacking computers Hi Aunty: REGARDING BABYLON hi-jacking computers, I had a problem with the said program and had a look in programs and features and found Babylon there, after removing it from programs I did not have a problem again and when I download I always uncheck the box that will include Babylon in the download. I also had the blue screen of death every time I started my laptop. I looked in programs and saw one I did not recognise uninstalled and stopped having the blue screen. It is worth people checking programs and features if they feel their computer has been hijacked. Jennie Benidoleig

Wifi booster HI AUNTY: I noticed that there is a gadget called the wi-fi network booster and in the instructions it states ‘press the pairing button on your existing wifi rooter marked WPS’ but I have a TPLink wi-fi rooter and there is no button to press: any ideas please? Garry Aunty says: Many TP Link routers have a button called ‘QSS’. QSS is TPLink’s name for WiFi Protected Setup (WPS). If your TP Link router does not have a QSS button, then it is not QSS / WPS compatible. Either get a new router with the QSS / WPS button, or do the paring manually by configuring the booster manually to your router.

Aunty says: Many people simply install programs using the default settings, not knowing what else they will be installing. And sometime with ‘free’ programs they can install all sorts of things like unwanted tool bars and search engines. If you do install something, use the ‘advanced’ options, as that will usually take you through exactly what you are installing, and will offer the option not to install things like tool bars.

Response: Thank you for the info, I did use the QSS button, not realising that was the way to connect. Thanks.

Reading emails off line

Hi Aunty: I have a windows Vista laptop. I access emails from a wi-fi source and get all my messages when I am online. However, after accessing them I want to view them offline. I was able to get them originally but now I cannot. What am I doing wrong? Tony Aunty says: Normally if you are using an online email systems, like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo - then these can only be read and used when connected and online. If you want to be able to read your emails when off line, then you will need an email program like Outlook, Outlook Express or Incredimail. These download emails, storing them on your PC, so you can read and reply when off line.

Everything deleted Hi Aunty: Don’t know if you can help: I own an English i-phone on which I accidently erased everything: I have tried to restore but the error 1015 keeps appearing. Although there are ‘how to fix 1015 errors’ on the computer I don’t seem to be able to make them work....And here lies my problem - that I cannot find anyone in Calpe or surrounding ar-

eas that can restore it for me. Have you any contacts that might help? Eric Aunty says: This does sound to be a bit more involved that what I can help you with via email! However, you could try Darren Clavert - http://www.macfix.eu - an expert in devices from Apple.

Gadget Inspector Investigates:

Motorola Defy Mini Sim-Free Smartphone These days your phone is much more than just the device you make calls on and access your texts with. Nowadays it’s a multimedia device with camera, internet access, social media, games, music and much more besides.

But not everyone wants to be locked into a mobile contract to enjoy all of this, so what could be better than a Sim-Free model. Basically this means you can put in your sim card from any operator, in any country, with compatible networks (UK and Spain are fine…) and off you go!

So let’s take a look at this mini-marvel.

And mini is the right word, measuring in with a pocket/purse friendly 109 x 58.5 x 12.5mm and weighing a mere 107g. But this does not mean this smartphone is short on performance, with a 600MHz processor and over 2GB of RAM (expandable up to 32GB by microSD card), and running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), you’ll be whizzing along in no time.

And the Motorola is a tough little blighter ready for modern life – the 3.2” HVGA 480 x 320pixel TFT touch-screen features Corning Gorilla Glass for scratch resistance, and the phone is waterresistant and dust-proof too. The IP67 rating means the Motorola Defy can be submerged in up to a metre of water for 30 minutes without failing!

And when you want extra functionality the Motorola has access to over 300,000 apps from the Android Market – so whether games or a kitchen timer you’ll find something to do the job. And there’s no need to worry about battery life with a talk time of up to nine hours and standby of 360 hours!

The Motorola can also access the internet via WiFi or your mobile network, and likewise your email and social media too. And if you want to take a picture there is a built in 3megapixel camera with flash, and a second front facing VGA camera for video chats.

The Inspectors Verdict: Need a second phone? Want to be able to use it wherever you are? Want to have smartphone features without having to pay a fortune?

Well, you won’t go too far wrong with the Motorola Defy Mini Sim-Free Smartphone – but be warned, you still have to pay for your calls!

Please note the following is for information and is not intended as an advertisement - visit www.gadget-hound.co.uk/motorola-defy to purchase the Motorola Defy Mini SimFree Smartphone for 94€. Please note the power adapter has a UK plug which

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The Great Brain Experiment

Are you faster or more attentive than other people?

Can you remember more or make better choices? Time to test your brain and find out!

Be part of a unique scientific experiment by playing games on your phone. Neuroscientists at University College London have ‘gamified’ their research, creating a quirky, fun app which turns neuroscience experiments into games. Each time you play you’ll be contributing data to a huge scientific experiment, taking part in research that could previously only be conducted on small groups of volunteers in the lab. The Great Brain Experiment will look at memory, impulsivity, how we take risks, and how well the mind’s eye can see. It will allow the researchers to explore questions that are normally impossible to ask. Free to download from Google Play on all Android devices.

will require a Spanish 2-pin adapter.

Price quoted includes free delivery to Spain and is subject to availability (Euro cost subject to exchange rate at time of purchase).

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Life going out

Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group’s ‘Movies and Musicals

Curtain going down on the Gilbert and Sullivan Society

By Keith Nicol AFTER EIGHTEEN years entertaining the people of Torrevieja with colourful and beautifully staged musical shows the G&S society will be giving their last performances on the 11th and 12th May 2013 at Casa Ventura Restaurante, San Luis, Torrevieja. The show called “The Rederring Women’s Institute Goes Wild In Europe” costs just 8.00€ and includes a savoury Pick & Mix Platter. Tickets available from Casa Ventura Restaurante or by telephone 96 619 8396 or email dfarrer1@terra.es.

Last week, the society rid themselves of many treasured items, props and costumes, which have adorned their shows over the years. Despite the threat of rain the Gilbert & Sullivan society was able to raise 500€ from their sale of costumes and props and wanted to send out their thanks to all the local groups who attended and gave generously.

After a brief tour of the AFA facilities to see the wonderful work being done at the centre, David Farrer (Treasurer of the G&S society) presented the money to Matilde Sanchez (AFA President) accompanied by Cristina Camillo (psychologist).

By Keith Nicol MOVIES AND Musicals is the latest show from the cast at Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group. The show will be performed for one night only on Friday 17 May 2013 at the San Fulgencio Theatre, doors will open at 7.30pm for curtain up at 8.00pm. Spanning 100 years of movies from the days of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton through to the Oscar winning movie this year, Les Miserables, you are bound to find many fond memories from your youth, when the cinema and theatre were our popular means of escapism. The songs and dances will be interspersed with some hilarious sketches. You will be assured of a great night of entertainment for just 6.00€, all of which will be donated to local charities.

Tickets are available by calling Maria on 966715891. Please check out our website www.thecardenalbellugatheatregroup.com The Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group are

always trying to encourage new people to join their enthusiastic group so, if you can feel a little something stirring inside you when you are reading this, maybe there is a budding talent inside you that is just waiting to burst out. Don’t waste it use it and come along on any Monday afternoon at 2.00pm to the La Marina Social Centre and let it all out!

Some of our members are there for behind the scenes requirements! Maybe your forte is carpentry or lighting or painting or even helping the cast to dress during those quick changes. Another very important area that needs to be covered is front of house on the night of the show. Some people avoid joining a group if they are only in Spain part-time and therefore are not able to commit to weekly rehearsals, as long as you are committed to your roll, even if you are only in the area on the night of the show, they need you.

Top class choir to perform in April THERE IS a rare opportunity to hear two performances of the “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn, though a combination of two leading choirs in the area: ‘Vivace’ and ‘Cho-

rale’, who will perform this favourite work in the choral repertoire, along with guest soloists from the UK. The first concert is on Friday 12 April, in Ntra. Snra. del Pilar Iglesia,

in Pilar de la Horadada, at 8.30pm, followed by another performance on Sunday 14 April in Orihuela’s Teatro Circo, at 7.30pm. More details from 966 772 192.

Forthcoming Events in April at Haweli Indian Restaurant Denia from sunday 14th april onwards

Special Sunday Buffet…

Delicious! just 12.90€ Including all you can eat from the Extensive Menu of succulent Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian dishes, Delicious rices & Fresh special breads.

wednesday 24th april 3pm

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Tibet in 1957. He began his monastic studies when he was just a child training first in the Sacred Tibetan Buddhist Tradition of Nygmapa and later in the Sakyapa tradition.

Venerable Lama Thupten is the Lama in residence of the Sakya Drogön Ling Buddhist Community located in Denia, Alicante, He is both teacher, and a spiritual guide when he is asked to.

away with hits from the 60’s all the way to the present day, includiong Adele, Ollie Murs, Nancy Sinatra, and Peggy Lee. So why not join us here at Indian Haweli Restaurant Denia

saturday 27th from 8-11pm tuesday 23rd april

St Georges Day Celebration

Diners welcomed with a special Buy 2 GET 1 EXTRA FREE drinks menu all day

Live Music by Encore

(Non-diners welcome, just drink purchase) Guidance offered by the Venerable Lama Thupten Nyimais, a completely ordained Tibetan monk.

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05 APR - 11 APR 2013

Life events

Charitable Acts in San Miguel

By Keith Nicol FORGET THE crisis and worries about life and get yourself out to the theatre. If you are looking for a light hearted night at the theatre, then come along to the Casa de Cultura, San Miguel on Thursday 11 or Friday 12 April and enjoy the latest offering from The Actors Studio. The evening will consist of two one-act comedies written and directed by David Whitney.

The Actors Studio works for the benefit of one charity only and for this show, all proceeds are donated to the AFA Alzheimer’s Association. As many of you are aware AFA Alzheimer’s offers a range of services to all sections of the community who have Alzheimer’s and depend totally on fund raising activities in order to finance their work. The Actors Studio was initially set up with the aim of helping this charity and it is proud to help this very important and worthwhile organisation.

The theme for the latest comedy from Charitable Acts is based around David utilising his vast experience of working in

the voluntary sector as inspiration for the two one act plays.

The first play centres on the antics of a group workers helping out in a charity shop. The shop is vastly overstaffed by a range of individuals who have very misguided views of their own abilities. Follow the petty happenings of this disparate group of workers and how they mismanage the shop during the course of a morning.

The second play brings to light how to mismanage a charitable concert to be held in a church controlled village hall. The incompetent organisation committee has advertised a concert but with days to go seem to have no acts willing to appear in the event. Fortunately the night is saved when a visiting DJ enlists the help of his family to entertain the villagers. As usual David has written with wit and perception.

Go along and enjoy an evening of light comedy and support the very worthwhile cause; AFA Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets can be purchased from Bargain Books San Miguel or contact David on 96 670 4097.

Bullocks from Stagestruck!

By Keith Nicol BULLOCKS HOTEL has a touch of everything: especially son, dance and laughter, all brought to you for your

enjoyment by the talented cast of Stagestruck!

The company is currently rehearsing their latest original production called

‘Bullocks’ which is set in a Hotel owned by the Bullock family and features the tangled love lives of the staff and the hotel guests.

The show has been specially produced to feature many of their new members, all of whom have fitted nicely into their very friendly group, which is becoming more international all the time, attracting new members form both Spain and Holland into the cast.

The show will take place on

23rd, 24th and 25th May at 8.00pm in the brand new Casa de Cultura in Benijofar and tickets are just 6.00€ which includes a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets can be obtained at The Card Place in Benimar or from Stella on 966 786 154 or Ellen on 627 887 010. All the profits from the performances will be evenly split between two worthy causes; The Benijofar Social Services for needy families and The Alzheimer’s Association.

Torrevieja Book Fair

THE 17TH Book Fair takes place in Torrevieja thru 7th April 2013. The specially assembled huts will be situated on the Paseo de la Libertad and will be occupied by 5 local stores: Santos Ochoa, Papelería Torrevieja, Bargain Books, Papelería Trini and Eduardo y Javier Gomis. It is an ideal opportunity to stop for a browse when enjoying a walk along the promenade, the stores will be open in the mornings and afternoons.

05 APR - 11 APR 2013

Life people

Scottish Country Dancers have a fling in Fuengirola

By Keith Nicol FIFTEEN Scottish Country Dancers from Torrevieja made the trip to Fuengirola for this year’s Special Clan weekend. Such is the popularity of the weekend that it takes months of planning and has to be booked two years in advance by the host group.

On a rotational basis, groups share the responsibility for the once-a-year gathering of the clans from all over the Iberian Peninsula and this year ten groups attended, spread geographically across Spain and Portugal from which 124 dancers attended this year’s gathering.

Full highland dress was the order of the day with the first main activity being an excellent dinner followed by dancing, with kilts and gowns swirling to the tunes of the Graigellachie Band. The dancing went on until after midnight.

On Saturday morning, for the keen dancers, their teacher for the weekend, Mervyn Short, held a technique class. The afternoon was spent relaxing, catching up with old friends and practicing a few steps! After dinner a total of 17 dances were reeled, jigged - or strathspeyed (a tempo unique to Scottish Country Dancing). The evening was rounded off with Auld Lang Syne and a short polka.

Being a Scottish theme, a few hardy couples wound down in the bar until the wee hours.

On Sunday morning a Group Teachers’ Meeting was held, followed by another class.

Mervyn Short took them through some technique and formation lessons. He then taught dances, which included those moves.

For some it was time to go home for work the next day, but with a promise to meet again next year. For those from Torrevieja, the

afternoon provided free time to explore further the delights of Fuengirola. A Ceilidh was held on Sunday evening and this proved to be great fun and a fitting end to a wonderful weekend.

For those interested in knowing more about this fun activity, Scottish Country Dancing is held at 3.00pm on Monday afternoons at El Paraiso Restaurant in Jardin del Mar, Torrevieja. Everyone is welcome and you don’t even need a kilt for the classes!

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Patti Ross to appear at Emerald Isle THE FABULOUS Patti Ross has been added to the show at Emerald Isle on Monday 8th April following a standing ovation at the end of the first of the eight show tour for Swing Sensations in La Marina.

Darren Jones was ably supported by the fabulous Fiona McLean and Peter Day of Jukebox Legends: a unique show.

Peter from Jukebox Promotions says: “Patti was unavailable for the show at the Emerald Isle but after the first night we have managed to persuade her to add this date to her list!”

This tour supporting Help at Home (CB) will continue until 11th April. Remaining dates are: Sunday 7th The Rendezvous, Campoamor (nr La Fuente centre) (Tickets for this show are 10€ and include buffet): 608 467 597 Monday 8th Emerald Isle, La Florida: 96 532 7138 Tuesday 9th The Club House, Camposol Golf: 96 897 8855 Wednesday 10th Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcazares: 96 540 0188 Thursday 11th Rocajuna, Punta Prima: 664 591 795 / 96 599 7260 Tickets are just 8-50€ and available at the venues or online at www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk. Shows start at 8.30pm: For more information call 695 135 134

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Life Showbiz Goss

by

Peter Taylor

Writer and Broadcaster

very own Big screen beckons Kelsey’s Citizen Kane for Bromley babe THREE AND a half years ago, when Pixie Lott was just 18 years old, she released ‘Turn it Up’, a debut album that amazingly produced five consecutive top ten singles. The high octane life of the pop world beckoned our Pixie, but the young girl from Bromley much prefers to live her life well below the radar.

However, she recently stepped out of her privacy mode to perform a duet with Rowan Atkinson of ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ to raise money for the NHS Organ Donation Campaign.

Watching that performance quietly at home was a man called Matthew Bird, the producer of the BBC’s ‘Inspector George Gently’ and he not only got in touch with her management but offered Pixie to play the part of Megan, a singer and dancer at the Blue Bird Holiday Camp in the upcoming feature-length film version of the TV show set in the late sixties. I recall seeing Pixie being interviewed three years ago when she first appeared on Ch4’s early morning show ‘Freshly Squeezed’ and it was clear then that she was head and shoulders above the average superhun / numbnuts in the entertainment business.

Producer Matthew Bird said: “Pixie is very excited about joining the cast and we are delighted that she is to make her TV acting debut in Inspector George Gently,” then a lovely little confidence booster for the girl when he added: “We know she will bring something very special to the role.”

As hard as I tried I was not able to find any reference as to when the film might appear on our screens, hopefully before the year is out - either way, as you are well aware, something good is always worth the wait.

THERE’S A fairly good chance that you watched ‘Frasier’ on TV sometime in the past, and if you did, chances are you enjoyed it as much as me. The show ran from 1993-2004 on Ch4 and starred Kelsey Grammer as a radio psychiatrist whose personal life needed more attention than his listeners.

The character first appeared in ‘Cheers’ and on the back of that ‘Frasier’ was born. Sadly for Kelsey, his follow-up show after ‘Frasier’ bombed big time.

But enough of all this doom and gloom as I am pleased to inform you that the man is back, and from what I can glean it’s gonna be a cracker. The new show is called ‘Boss’ and Kelsey plays the part of ruthless Chicago mayor Tom Kane, a man who not only has all the self-involved anxieties of Frasier but also a very much darker side. This darker side manifests into him allowing ends to justify means, and seeking to do good but not shying away from how bad he is to get there, and with the portrayal by Kelsey Grammer having already been acclaimed by viewers in America as ‘a mesmerising performance’, I suggest you put Thursdays at midnight on More4 on your list of sofa visits.

Another wee bit of encouragement to get you to tune in is that ‘Boss’ was written by Farhad Safinia, the man who wrote and directed ‘Apocalyto’ starring Mel Gibson as well as helping the troubled Australian with his preparation for ‘The Passion of Christ’…‘Boss’…Thursdays at Midnight - More4.

Certainly not ´naff and annoying´ I PERSONALLY struggled with some of the content of ‘Little Britain,’ a way out there comedy show that just about hung onto that comedy tag - just about.

David Walliams has since gone down the road of being a well-known celeb who enjoys taking the whatsitsname out of mainstream television and rather smartly does it from the inside. Let me now bring in Matt Lucas who popped up just a few weeks ago on BBC 1 with his ‘Matt Lucas Awards’ a show that deals with the worrying subject of ‘all things naff or annoying’ but it comes off won-

derfully well, and Matt is quite brilliant at keeping the whole illusion thing going.

I remember seeing him as the drummer dressed as a baby on ‘Shooting Stars’ in the late nineties and how irresistible his style was, and to have read last week that he is in the planning stages of bringing a silent comedy show to our screens called Pompidou that tells the story of ‘an English oddball who has fallen on hard times but remains upbeat and resourceful,’ like the Pixie item, it’s surely well worth hanging about for.

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5th April - 11th April

FRIDAY 5th April BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 You’ve Been Scammed 12:30 Real Rescues 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Countryside 999 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 MasterChef 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Not Going Out 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Graham Norton Show 24:25 Matt Lucas Awards 24:55 The Disappearance of Alice Creed

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Real Rescues 08:45 You’ve Been Scammed 09:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Holiday Hit Squad 11:00 Animal Park 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Skyrunners 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Britain’s First Photo Album 15:45 Country Show Cook Off 16:15 Great British Bake Off 17:15 The Blue Planet 18:15 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Hairy Bikers’ B est of British 20:30 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Road to El Alamein: Churchill’s Desert Campaign 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 Breaking and Entering

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 ITV News Central 15:00 Cook Me the Money!

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Ade in Britain 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 King Kong

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Undercover Boss Australia 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:35 What’s Cooking?

14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 Deal or No Deal 18:15 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 How to Win the Grand National 22:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 23:35 Lee Evans: Roadrunner 24:45 Rude Tube

07:00 Childrens TV 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Milkshake! Monkey 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:05 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Mentalist 16:15 McBride: Anybody Here Murder Marty?

18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Bermuda Triangle: The Mystery Revealed 21:00 Ice Road Truckers 22:00 The Mentalist 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:55 Inside Hollywood

07:00 Emmerdale 07:55 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 08:25 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:40 Judge Judy 10:10 Judge Judy 10:35 Winners & Losers 11:35 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:35 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:30 Judge Judy 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 The Bourne Identity 24:20 Billy Madison

07:00 Switched 07:20 90210 08:05 Ugly Betty 08:50 One Tree Hill 09:45 Scrubs 10:15 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Charmed 11:40 90210 12:30 Ugly Betty 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 Scrubs 15:30 Scrubs 16:00 Charmed 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:25 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 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 Youngers 22:00 Blade: Trinity 24:15 Body Shocking Show 24:50 The Big Bang Theory

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SATURDAY 6th April BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 13:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:00 Final Score 18:10 Pointless Celebrities 18:55 BBC News 19:15 Doctor Who 20:00 The Voice UK 21:30 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 24:30 Football League Show

BBC2

07:40 Irene 09:05 Odette 11:00 A History of Britain

by Simon Schama 12:00 Climbing Great Buildings 12:30 Map Man 13:05 Country Show Cook Off 13:35 Country Show Cook Off 14:05 Country Show Cook Off 14:35 Country Show Cook Off 15:05 Country Show Cook Off 15:35 Mastermind 16:35 University Challenge 17:05 Flog It! 18:05 The Great British Sewing Bee 19:05 Carry On Again Doctor 20:30 The Many Faces of 21:30 Dad’s Army 22:00 QI XL 22:45 Coriolanus 24:40 Shout at the Devil

SUNDAY 7th April BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 08:55 Match of the Day 10:00 Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Flog It! 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Points of View 13:25 Countryfile 14:20 Bargain Hunt 15:20 Homes Under the Hammer 16:20 Walk on the Wild Side 16:50 Fake Britain 17:20 Escape to the Country 18:20 Songs of Praise 19:05 Deadly 60 on a Mission 19:35 BBC News 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 The Village 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:45 Football League Trophy Highlights

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07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:30 Hell Drivers 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 The A to Z of TV Gardening 10:30 The Beechgrove Garden 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread 13:00 EastEnders 14:55 Triathlon 16:30 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart 17:30 Secrets of Our Living Planet 18:30 Coast 19:30 Donald Campbell: Speed King 20:30 MotoGP 22:00 Toughest Place to Be 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 It’s Kevin 24:00 Dead Poets Society

ITV1 07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Almost Naked Animals 09:45 Almost Naked Animals 10:00 Jessie 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 12:25 Dinner Date 13:25 Countrywise 13:35 ITV News 13:50 Columbo: the Greenhouse Jungle 15:25 Escape to Victory 17:30 The Chase 18:30 ITV News Central 18:45 ITV News and Weather 19:00 New You’ve Been Framed!

20:00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 21:20 The Cube 22:20 Jonathan Ross Show 23:20 ITV News and Weather 23:35 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

ITV1 07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Kick Buttowski Suburban Daredevil 09:30 Almost Naked Animals 09:45 Almost Naked Animals 10:00 Aquabats Super Show 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 12:25 ITV News and Weather 12:35 Columbo: Swan Song 14:35 You’ve Been Framed!

15:35 Doc Martin 16:35 Food Glorious Food 17:35 The Scorpion King 19:15 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News and Weather 19:45 Catchphrase 20:30 Off Their Rockers 21:00 Foyle’s War 23:00 Perspectives 24:00 ITV News and Weather 24:15 Who Killed My Dad? - The Death of Terry Lloyd

CHANNEL 4 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 Freesports on 4 08:05 British GT Championship 08:30 The Grid 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Frasier 10:30 The Morning Line 11:30 Sunday Brunch 14:00 Channel 4 Racing 18:10 Five Minutes to a Fortune 19:10 Channel 4 News 19:35 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man 20:00 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses 21:00 Walking Through History 22:00 Taken 23:50 Derren Brown: Miracles for Sale

CHANNEL 5 07:00 Childrens TV 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Toby’s Travelling Circus 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Mr Men 11:15 Power Rangers Samurai 11:50 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:15 How Do They Do It? 12:50 Guns of the Magnificent Seven 14:55 David Copperfield 18:35 5 News Weekend 18:40 Raid on Rommel 20:25 CSI: NY 21:10 5 News Weekend 21:15 NCIS 22:10 NCIS 23:10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 24:05 Law & Order: Criminal Intent

ITV2 07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Coronation Street 09:30 Emmerdale 12:25 Back to the Future Part III 14:45 Peter Pan 17:00 You’ve Been Framed!

17:30 You’ve Been Framed!

18:00 You’ve Been Framed!

18:30 You’ve Been Framed!

19:00 Uncle Buck 21:00 The Mummy 23:20 Celebrity Juice 24:10 Plebs 24:40 The Interpreter

E4

07:00 Heartland 07:45 Greek 08:35 Supernanny US 09:30 Gok’s Clothes Roadshow 10:35 Make It or Break It 11:35 Ugly Betty 12:35 Scrubs 13:10 Scrubs 13:40 Scrubs 14:10 Scrubs 14:40 Scrubs 15:10 Glee 16:05 Charmed 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 Rules of Engagement 18:30 The Mindy Project 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Youngers 20:30 Happy Endings 21:00 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 2 Broke Girls 22:00 Trading Places 24:20 The Big Bang Theory

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07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 FIA GT 08:30 Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:25 The Big Bang Theory 13:55 The Simpsons 14:25 The Simpsons 14:55 A Knight’s Tale 17:30 Deal or No Deal 18:30 The Real King’s Speech 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Nick Hewer: Countdown to Freetown 21:00 The Secret Millions 22:00 The King’s Speech 24:20 Nine to Five

07:00 Childrens TV 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:30 Mio Mao 09:40 Castle Farm 09:45 Rupert Bear 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 Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:00 Cowboy Builders 13:00 Winnie the Pooh’s Most Grand Adventure 14:30 Adventures in Babysitting 16:20 Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure 17:55 5 News Weekend 18:00 Practical Magic 19:50 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous 22:00 Once Upon a Time 23:00 Person of Interest 23:55 Bulletproof

07:00 The Hot Desk

07:00 Switched 07:25 Supernanny US 08:05 Make It or Break It 09:05 Ugly Betty 10:00 Scrubs 10:30 Scrubs 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Youngers 14:05 Glee 15:00 Charmed 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 How I Met Your Mother 17:30 How I Met Your Mother 18:00 Revenge 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 New Girl 20:30 The Mindy Project 21:00 Big Momma’s House 23:00 Rude Tube 24:00 The Body Shocking

07:10 Emmerdale 09:50 Coronation Street 12:20 Top Dog Model 13:20 Top Dog Model 14:20 The Mummy Returns 16:50 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 18:10 You’ve Been Framed!

18:40 You’ve Been Framed!

19:10 Babe 21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

Funniest 100 22:00 The Holiday 24:40 Celebrity Juice

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5th April - 11th April

MONDAY 8th April BBC1

BBC2

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 You’ve Been Scammed 12:30 Real Rescues 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Bang Goes the Theory 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 The Prisoners 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:20 Late Kick Off 24:50 The Graham Norton Show

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:10 Homes Under the Hammer 08:10 Real Rescues 08:55 You’ve Been Scammed 09:25 Heir Hunters 10:10 Great British Menu 10:40 Countryfile 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 The Master of Ballantrae 14:25 Coast 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 Great British Bake Off 16:45 Britain’s First Photo Album 17:15 The Blue Planet 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread 22:00 Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Toughest Place to Be

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 ITV News Central 15:00 Cook Me the Money!

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Ade in Britain 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 James Nesbitt’s Ireland 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Broadchurch 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 The Unforgettable 24:35 Monk

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:35 What’s Cooking?

14:45 SuperScrimpers’ Challenge 15:45 Countdown 16:30 The Common Denominator 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Five Minutes to a Fortune 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 SuperScrimpers 22:00 Embarrassing Bodies 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 24:05 Random Acts

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:05 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Disney Shorts: Mickey’s Trailer 16:20 Lone Rider 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Emergency Bikers 21:00 Born to Kill 22:00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 23:00 Battle Scarred 24:00 Young Guns

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Coronation Street 08:25 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:40 Judge Judy 10:10 Judge Judy 10:35 Winners & Losers 11:35 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:35 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:25 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 You’ve Been Framed!

23:00 Plebs 23:30 The Bourne Identity

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07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 Cook Me the Money!

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Ade in Britain 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 UEFA Champions League Live 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 UEFA Champions League: Extra Time 24:35 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:35 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:35 What’s Cooking?

14:45 SuperScrimpers’ Challenge 15:45 Countdown 16:30 The Common Denominator 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Five Minutes to a Fortune 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Bedtime Live 22:00 16 Kids and Counting 23:00 Shameless 24:05 Dogging Tales

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 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 Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:05 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Family Gathering 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 Big Body Squad 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 CSI: NY 23:55 Dallas 24:55 CSI: Miami

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Coronation Street 08:25 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:40 Judge Judy 10:10 Judge Judy 10:35 Winners & Losers 11:35 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:35 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Peter Andre: My Life 22:00 The Vampire Diaries 23:00 666 Park Avenue 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:45 Plebs

07:00 Switched 07:20 90210 08:05 Ugly Betty 08:50 One Tree Hill 09:40 Scrubs 10:10 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Charmed 11:35 90210 12:30 Ugly Betty 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 Scrubs 15:30 Scrubs 16:00 Charmed 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 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 The Cleveland Show 23:30 The Inbetweeners 24:00 Rude Tube

TUESDAY 9th April

BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 You’ve Been Scammed 12:30 Real Rescues 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 The Syndicate 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The Matt Lucas Awards 24:05 Cuckoo 24:35 The Ladykillers

BBC2

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Real Rescues 08:50 You’ve Been Scammed 09:20 Heir Hunters 10:05 Great British Menu 10:35 Deadly 60 on a Mission 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 The Fox and the Child 14:30 The Super League Show 15:15 Golf: The Masters 16:10 Mastermind 16:40 Britain’s First Photo Album 17:10 The Life of Mammals 18:10 Flog It! 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 21:00 Great British Sewing Bee 22:00 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day 23:00 Later Live with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 A Very British Wedding

WEDNESDAY 10th April

ITV2

E4

07:00 Switched 07:20 90210 08:05 Ugly Betty 08:50 One Tree Hill 09:40 Scrubs 10:10 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Charmed 11:35 90210 12:30 Ugly Betty 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 Scrubs 15:30 Scrubs 16:00 Charmed 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 The Mindy Project 22:00 Revenge 23:00 Made in Chelsea 24:00 The Inbetweeners 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

ITV2

E4

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 You’ve Been Scammed 12:30 Real Rescues 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 MasterChef 22:00 Victoria Wood’s Nice Cup of Tea 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 Ladder 49

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Real Rescues 08:45 You’ve Been Scammed 09:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Great British Menu 10:30 Deadly 60 on a Mission 11:00 Great British Railway Journeys 11:30 See Hear 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 14:25 Weakest Link 15:10 Mastermind 15:40 Great British Bake Off 16:40 Britain’s First Photo Album 17:10 The Life of Mammals 18:10 Flog It! 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 21:00 Coast 22:00 Frank Gardner’s Return to Saudi Arabia 23:00 James May’s Things You Need to Know 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Golf: The Masters

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 ITV News Central 15:00 Cook Me the Money!

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Ade in Britain 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Food Glorious Food 22:00 Scott & Bailey 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 Sports Life Stories 24:35 The Dales

07:00 Childrens TV 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:35 What’s Cooking?

14:45 SuperScrimpers’ Challenge 15:45 Countdown 16:30 The Common Denominator 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Five Minutes to a Fortune 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 The Mimic 23:35 Anna & Katy 24:05 Random Acts 24:10 16 Kids and Counting

07:00 Childrens TV 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:05 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Ann Rule’s Too Late to Say Goodbye 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 21:00 Rolf’s Animal Clinic 22:00 NCIS 23:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:55 Poker

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Holiday Showdown 08:15 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:40 Judge Judy 10:10 Judge Judy 10:35 The Only Way Is Essex 11:35 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:35 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Holiday Showdown 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 The Holiday

07:00 Switched 07:20 90210 08:05 Ugly Betty 08:50 One Tree Hill 09:40 Scrubs 10:10 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Charmed 11:35 90210 12:30 Ugly Betty 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 Scrubs 15:30 Scrubs 16:00 Charmed 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 Youngers 21:00 Big Momma’s House 2 23:05 Rude Tube 24:10 Made in Chelsea

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 You’ve Been Scammed 12:30 Real Rescues 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Chefs: Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 MasterChef 22:00 Victoria Wood’s Nice Cup of Tea 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Question Time 24:35 What Just Happened?

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Real Rescues 08:50 You’ve Been Scammed 09:20 Heir Hunters 10:05 Great British Menu 10:35 Great British Menu 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Invaders from Mars 14:25 Roving Mars 15:05 Coast 15:10 Mastermind 15:40 Great British Bake Off 16:40 Britain’s First Photo Album 17:10 The Life of Mammals 18:10 Flog It! 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British 21:00 James May’s Man Lab 22:00 Horizon 23:00 How TV Ruined Your Life 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed

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 ITV News Central 15:00 Cook Me the Money!

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Ade in Britain 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:10 Party Election Broadcast 19:15 ITV News 19:45 Emmerdale 20:45 Live UEFA Europa League Football 23:10 ITV News 23:40 ITV News Central 23:50 Jonathan Ross Show 24:50 UEFA Europa League Highlights

07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:35 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 13:35 What’s Cooking?

14:45 SuperScrimpers’ Challenge 15:45 Countdown 16:30 The Common Denominator 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Five Minutes to a Fortune 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Secret Eaters 22:00 The Intern 23:00 The Sex Clinic 24:05 Random Acts 24:10 One Mile Away

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Trisha 13:00 Looney Tunes 13:05 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Classic Car Rescue 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Mentalist 16:15 Murder 101 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Big Body Squad 21:00 Cowboy Builders 22:00 Trauma Doctors 23:00 Jodie Marsh: Bullied 24:00 The Slaves in the Cellar

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Planet’s Funniest Animals 08:25 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:10 You’ve Been Framed!

09:40 Judge Judy 10:10 Judge Judy 10:35 The Only Way Is Essex 11:05 The Only Way Is Essex 11:35 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:35 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Judge Judy 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 Peter Andre: My Life 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Plebs 24:15 Utterly Outrageous Reality TV Moments 2012

Crossword Answers 702 Cryptic Solutions Across: 1 Midnight oil; 9 Observe; 10 Watch; 11 Extra; 12 Curtain; 13 Ogress; 15 Tissue; 18 In force; 20 Clara; 22 Hoard; 23 Castled; 24 Intemperate.

Down: 2 Inset; 3 Normans; 4 Greece; 5 Tower; 6 In tears; 7 Come to light; 8 Change hands; 14 Refrain; 16 Incisor; 17 Tea-cup; 19 Ridge; 21 Allot.

Quick Solutions Across: 1 Promiscuous; 9 Plunged; 10 Prior; 11 Opera; 12 Termite; 13 Treaty; 15 Effete; 18 Neglect; 20 Dodge; 22 Trait; 23 Islamic; 24 Belligerent.

Down: 2 Rouse; 3 Migrant; 4 Sedate; 5 Upper; 6 Utilise; 7 Opportunity; 8 Irreverence; 14 Engrave; 16 Fiddler; 17 String; 19 Extol; 21 Demon.

E4 07:00 Switched 07:20 90210 08:05 Ugly Betty 08:50 One Tree Hill 09:40 Scrubs 10:10 Rules of Engagement 10:40 Charmed 11:35 90210 12:30 Ugly Betty 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 Scrubs 15:30 Scrubs 16:00 Charmed 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:25 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 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 The New Normal 22:30 2 Broke Girls 23:00 Body Shocking Show 23:30 Rude Tube 24:00 Fresh Meat 24:55 The Big Bang Theory

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 5th April An Evening With... the fabulous Joe Longthorne live at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre. 19.00 Saturday 6th April Let’s Talk – with a ‘rocket scientist’ living right here on the Costa Blanca - Roger Parker. 18.30 Sunday 7th April Buying A Car In Spain - a guide to everything you need to know about buying a car here, looking a new and used cars. 18.30 Monday 8th April Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca’s answer to “Come Dine With Me” – Ep. 4 Alex Trotter

creates a jungle in her home and treats our judges to some bush tucker. 19.30 Tuesday 9th April Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures – the boys start their trip with Ginetta racing at Guadix and waterskiing on the Mar Menor. 18.30 Wednesday 10th April Guardamar’s Moors and Christians. We look some of the preparations and speak to some Brits involved with one of the biggest parades in the area. 18.05 Thursday 11th April Spanish Dive Adventures – one of the most thrilling sports on the Costas – featuring some stunning underwater footage. 19.00

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Life music

Sharni: Female Entertainer SHARNI HAS over twenty years’ experience in the entertainment business with residencies in five star hotels in the Middle East and major holiday/leisure resorts in the UK. Since arriving in Spain, Sharni has been in great demand at many venues in the area and she now has a full laser & light show. She is ideal for cabaret, dancing or easy listening – singing hits from the 60s to the present day, from a repertoire which she constantly up dates. Sharni performs every Tuesday at the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant, Ctra. MorairaCalpe and every Friday at Rusty’s Bar & Restaurant in Benitachell/Moraira (next to Mercadona).For bookings and more info check out: www.thesharnishow.com APRIL GIGS Friday 5th - Rusty’s Bar & Rte, Benitachell/Moraira (next to Mercadona) (Every Friday) Saturday 6th - So What Bar, Av de Europa, Calpe Tuesday 9th - Chino Shang Hai, Ctra Moraira-Calpe: Moraira (Every Tuesday) Saturday 20th - So What Bar, Av de Europa, Calpe Saturday 27th - Bar La Torre, Alcalali

Vikki Reynolds: Female Entertainer AFTER ENTERING a karaoke competition and getting first prize, Vikki had vocal training and took up singing at the age of 24. She has performed in many shows all over the UK and abroad plus been in different bands and worked as a solo act. As well as taking up the guitar and song writing, she put a tribute show together and has kept herself busy with the different styles of music she has to offer, from Kylie Minogue to Etta James, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke.

She has recently moved to Spain with her family and has a few regular gigs on the Costa Blanca. Vikki offers an acoustic set with her husband - perfect background music. She also offers a set for the party animals! Vikki can be seen performing at GJ’s in Javea every Sunday from 2pm and Tasca Les Fonts Bar/Restaurant every Friday.

OTHER UPCOMING GIGS Friday 5th April La Senieta Friday 10th May

Casa de Cultura

Moraira (Galaxy of Stars Charity Show) Alfaz de Pi (Legends Charity Show)

Chill Factor – Vocal Duo CHILL FACTOR are Pam and John Pearson, a highly professional musical duo with a difference as their repertoire focuses on classic pop/rock songs performed in their own style. This duo is a delight to listen to, performing two sets: acoustic and electric. Their acoustic set combines the unique sound of John’s ten string acoustic guitar with Pam’s edgy and soulful vocals, giving a performance of flair and originality followed by an electric set which is....electric!. Together with Tommy Duffy (bass) and Steve Keen (drums), they are ‘Rio’, (rock band). ‘Rio’ will be playing in the Aleluya Bar in Jalon on Sunday 7th April at 7.30pm. For more information call 696 731 290.

APRIL GIGS Sunday 7th

Coll de Rates Rte. Parcent 1.30pm (Chill Factor) Sunday 7th Aleluya Bar Jalon - 7.30pm (Rio) Sunday 21st Coll de Rates Rte., Parcent 1.30pm (Chill Factor) Sunday 28th Coll de Rates Rte., Parcent 6.30pm (John Acoustic)

Matt Curtis-Mason: Singer/Entertainer MATT IS well established on the Costa Blanca 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 year entertaining 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. Contact Matt on 662 504 969 or email: matthewcurtis09@yahoo.co.uk

GIGS FOR APRIL Saturday 6th - Inmayo Bar, Daya Nueva Urb. nr. Guardamar Friday 12th - La Torre Bar, Rte., Alcalali, Alcalali Saturday 13th - Coll de Rates Restaurant, (Ctra Parcent-Tarbena), 1.30pm Saturday 13th - Druids Cave II, Paichi Centre: Moraira, 9 pm Saturday 20th - The Hills Bar, Rte., Altea La Vella Saturday 27th - L’Almecera, Rte., Teulada, wing Night

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Life health

by

Amanda Collins Dip HE

Family Medical Centre, Albir

Recognising the signs of abuse MOST PEOPLE have little idea what sexual abuse is about. It varies from rape to inappropriate touching, to leering or making unsavoury comments. Sexual abuse arises where a parent (or other adult) has sexual contact with a child, because the power is unequal.

WHEN A child experiences sexual abuse for the first time (it rarely happens just once), things go through their mind that many adults cannot understand. They may think that all parents have sex with their children and therefore nothing is unusual. They may feel that if they speak up, they will be labelled as “evil” and sent to prison.

If a child considers telling someone, it may take ages to pluck up the courage to actually do so. Most children are afraid that adults will not believe them, and of course, many adults do not. Children try to find someone they can trust, and hope that the adult will protect them. If they tell a teacher, they may be afraid that they will be sent home with a letter from the school telling the parent what they have said.

People who abuse children are quite accomplished in silencing children. They do so by threats, emotional blackmail or by suggesting the hopelessness of doing so. “If you tell your mother, the whole family will split up and it will be your fault.”

How do children cry for help? There is no one way that they do so; cries can come in any form. Even continued silence may be seen as a cry for help. Most initial cries are small but grow in intensity until they are heard.

Children cry out to people they feel can help. It may be direct,

such as to a teacher, or it may be indirect, to a friend or sibling, in the hope that they will tell someone. They will only confide if they feel safe; if not they may tell their dog, their doll or their diary.

What can we learn from this? We can learn that any uncharacteristic behaviour can be a signal. When signals appear, we should ask a few questions and listen to what the child has to say. Children can assess when an adult is willing to listen.

Perhaps you were the victim of sexual abuse when you were young. Maybe you are now grown up and feel that at last you can speak about what has happened to you.

You may be looking for someone to tell. Luckily, there is a now a doctor, a nurse, or a therapist just around the corner who is ready to listen.

Obviously, people should not become obsessed by looking for signs of sexual abuse. It would be good to feel, however, that children can go home after school and be safe.

If you have been in any way affected by this article please contact the Family Medical Centre: 966 865 072

This article was written by Amanda Collins, Dip HE, Family Medical Centre, Albir. Should you wish to speak to Amanda about this issue please call 96 686 5072 or email info@albirfamilymedicalcentre.com

Shop’s cheque out

By Jack Troughton MEMBERS OF the Original Charity Shop and Library’s team of volunteers have been busy handing out cheques – the Javea-based charity has already donated more than 21,000€ to good causes this year.

Javea branch of the Red Cross received 5,000€ in support of the tremendous task

the association is undertaking in helping local people during the crisis.

And the Javea Feral Cat Association also received a generous sum courtesy of the charity.

Pictured are Maica and two colleagues from the Red Cross receiving a cheque from Original Charity Shop and Library’s Treasurer Sylvia Jackson.

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Life going out

Concrete in the oasis

By Jack Troughton IMAGINATIVE WORK with concrete by South American artist Antonio Imberon features in a new exhibition opening on Sunday (7th April) at the Costa Blanca’s Sculpture Garden.

The 60-year-old chooses to work with a solid material to create simple yet appealing pieces – he believes his creations do not require much detail - and he continuously experiments with new forms and colour.

The exhibition is in the oasis of the gardens owned by the KleinSchreuder Foundation at Cami del Pinar 23, Alfaz del Pi, and opens at 11am and runs until 12th May. Entrance is 2€ and on Sunday there is an opportunity to meet the artist while enjoying a glass of wine.

Antonio was born in Santiago, Chile. He is part of a Spanish family of artists who fled the Franco regime and he studied art in Puerto Rico.

POLICY The Sculpture Garden has a policy of featuring work by promising artists and also has an exhibition of permanent work. It has been open to the public since 2003 and since that time has also been used as a base for concerts, wedding and even open air ballet.

In 1996 Johannes Klein and his wife Johanna Schreuder bought 20,000 square metres of neglected orange groves and designed and built their house, landscaping their surrounding property to create a home for art.

The first sculptures arrived in 2002 and the following year the couple, wanting to share the beauty and tranquility of the space, created the foundation which now owns the gardens and opened its doors to everyone.

The gardens are open every Sunday between 10am and 2pm – groups are welcome at other times by appointment – and entrance is 2€. For more information call 96 686 0230 or visit www.klein-schreuder.com

Chapter and verse

By Jack Troughton ELS POBLETS is hosting a book fair over 27th and 28th April to boost everyone’s interest in reading along with stalls, entertainment and music. The fair will open each day between 11am and 2pm and 5pm to 9pm in Calle Cervantes and Plaza del Castell and the latest publications will be on offer as well as storytelling, a bouncy castle, and musical performances every two hours.

Escape to the country

By Jack Troughton COUNTRY AND Western fans will enjoy a stomping night out on Saturday (6th April) at a fund raising evening organised by Calpe and Benissa Lions Club. The club aims to host a rootin’ tootin’ fun event in support of the charity CARITAS and the Calpe Food Bank at the El Bolero Restaurant from 7.30pm and an added attraction is a demonstration of line dancing by the Rodeo Stompers – with the opportunity to join in and have a go. Tickets are 12€ and include a supper of chicken and chips with half a bottle of wine per person and all proceeds go to the two charities. To book call Mike Warnes on 96 583 6232 or 680 934 380.

Life recipes

A Kind of Cassoulet Cassoulet is a heart warming stew of meat, beans and sausages originating in the Languedoc region of France.

THIS SLIGHTLY more Spanish version uses chorizo sausage instead of the more traditional Toulouse sausage, and the paprika in the chorizo gives the dish a touch of spice. You can use ordinary pork sausage if you prefer, but cook them first and then cut into thick slices.

• 2 medium onions, halved from top to bottom and sliced.

• 2 fat cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped.

• 8 skinless chicken thighs with bone.

• 20 slices of chorizo sausage • 2 tsps mild paprika.

• 1 tsp mixed dried herbs.

• Half a bottle of dry white wine.

• 2 tbls tomato pureé.

• 6-8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced.

• 250g button mushrooms, quartered.

• Two 300g cans of white beans (barlotti, canellini, or Spanish alubias).

• Olive oil for frying.

and herbs, stir and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the carrots, chorizo and mushrooms, stir again then add the white wine and tomato pureé and bring to simmering point, scraping any burnt bits off the bottom of the casserole.

5. Cover the casserole, transfer to the oven and cook for 50 minutes.

6. Remove the casserole from the oven, strain the liquid from the beans and stir them into the dish.

Return to the oven and cook for a further

15 minutes. Serve immediately with a jacket potato or plenty of crusty bread.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. 2. In a large flameproof casserole, fry the onions and chicken with a little olive oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is nicely browned.

3. Add the chopped garlic, paprika

If you have a recipe you would like to share with RTN Readers, email your recipe and if possible a photo to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com

Restaurant Brisa del Mar, Albir LORNA AND Darren invite you to dine at the Brisa del Mar, now open for 10 years, and add that they would like to thank old and new customers for their support!

Three choices are offered from the Menu of the Day, all with five courses from only 11.95€, which includes a bottle of wine and free tapas on arrival.

Try the Chili & Garlic Prawns or Thai Fish Cakes to start, followed by a main course of Sirloin Steak or Shoulder of Lamb. Choose from 11 starters and 12 main courses – there is something for everyone!

A lunch menu for 8.95€ includes a drink and free tapas, and Brisa del Mar’s Sunday roast offers a delicious three courses for 11€, including a ½ bottle of wine and tapas.

Look out for our special offers each month in the RTN find us down the hill from the Cam / Solbank off the main street in Albir, Calle Ruperto Chapi, Albir: Tel 96 686 5214.

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Mat Ford-Dunn wins Spanish Supermoto First round

By Keith Nicol THE FIRST round of the Spanish Supermoto championship may have got off to a rather wet start in Seville last month but it was Murcia’s British expat Supermoto racer Mat Ford-Dunn who came away with a superb rostrum finish despite the testing conditions.

The supermotoland race team had a busy week beforehand when Mat wrecked an engine in the final test before Seville and the team had to replace his race engine with a standard unit from his spare bike. The Seville racetrack featured some long straights that put Mat at a disadvantage with a less powerful engine. After heavy overnight rain the race organisers had no option but to close the waterlogged dirt section of the track and the weekends racing was run entirely on the asphalt race circuit.

With wet and changeable weather throughout the days racing, it was Mat that made the most of the tricky conditions

in his first race to come from fifth on the grid to finish a very close second, just behind the leader on the final lap. The second of Mat’s two races was looking at being a repeat performance until a small crash, whilst in third position, saw Mat drop back to finish sixth at the flag. The combined results gave Mat a superb third overall and a podium position for the weekends racing.

Mat will next be racing In Villena, near Sax, Alicante for the second round of the Spanish Supermoto championship on the 14 April, where he will be joined by his younger brother Anthony Ford-Dunn who will be competing in the first round of the SM Road championship. The supermotoland team and their Spanish and UK based Sponsors ‘Advance Moves International removals’ will be on hand to welcome anyone wishing to attend the race, which will no doubt be a fantastic days racing.

Further race reports, videos and information can be found at the teams website www.supermotoland.com.

Mountain walking SATURDAY 6TH APRIL Around Benidoleig: Moderately strenuous with mostly good tracks: 14kms of 4.5 hours’ duration with a 370m ascent: Dogs on leads at rear: Angela 606 334 790.

Barranco de Calvo & Bco Malafi: Very strenuous over mostly rough terrain with some scrambling: 12kms of 5 hours’ duration with a 500m ascent: Dogs on leads at rear: Jon 686 148 704.

TUESDAY 9TH APRIL - SATURDAY 13TH APRIL: TO CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY WE ARE WALKING THE COSTA BLANCA WAY Day 1 Villalonga to Val d’Ebo: 26kms, 11 hours, 1100m ascent Day 2 Val d’Ebo to Fleix/Campell: 14kms, 7 hours, 439m ascent Day 3 Fleix/Campell to Castell de Castells: 27kms, 11 hours, 824m ascent Day 4 Castell de Castells to Confrides:

23kms, 8 hours, 800m ascent Day 5 Confrides to Benifato and finish: 20kms, 7 hours, 772m ascent Not for the faint hearted!

WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL Isberts Dam: Moderately strenuous over mostly good tracks: 13kms of 5 hours’ duration with a 450m ascent: Dogs on leads at rear: Ralph 699 784 253.

The rules and guidelines for walking are given at: www.cbmwalkers.org. Please also refer to this website for any last minute changes to the walks.

Torrevieja Model Boats

THE 10TH Exhibition of Model Boats is taking place in Torrevieja until the 14 April 2013. During these dates you’ll be able to view 150 model boats in the Sala de los Aljibes in the Parque de las Naciones. The exhibition is free to wander around and at weekends the radio-controlled models will be sailing around the small lakes in the Park of Nations.

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Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

Step by Step Spanish -26 HAVING SUMMARIZED the way we form the present subjunctive, it’s now time to make a brief foray into how it is used. Although this is by no means a simple subject, or one that can be explained quickly, I will try to give you some basic pointers.

THERE ARE certain rules which dictate when the present subjunctive should be used, but there also occasions when its use depends on the exact meaning you wish to convey. As well as learning the rules, a “good user” of the present subjunctive (I’ve just invented this individual) gets a feel for when it should be used.

A good starting point is to look at its use in what we call a subordinate clause. Let’s explain that first. A subordinate clause is the second or subsidiary section of a sentence that can be split into two – the connection very often being made with word “que” (that or which). Here is a sentence we have already seen to explain exactly what I mean. “Espero que estés bien” (I hope that you are well). This sentence, as short as it is, can be split into two parts. These two parts are called “clauses”. The first clause is “Espero que” (I hope that).

This is obviously an incomplete idea and needs the second clause to make full sense. However, it does express a single idea – that I hope something. The second clause “estés bien” (you are well) completes the idea of the sentence, but it also expresses a separate idea from “I hope”. You can also see that in this case there are two subjects involved (“I” and “you”) controlling two different verbs (“hope” and “are”). The second clause is called a “subordinate clause”, that is, it is dependent on “main clause” and is linked to it by “that”. Notice also that the word “that” can disappear in English (I hope you’re well), whereas “que” cannot disappear in Spanish.

Now then, in Spanish it is quite common for subordinate clauses to appear in the subjunctive (as is the case of “estés”). This is because

the main clause often expresses a hope, desire, preference, regret, fear request or similar concept which makes the contents of the second clause hypothetical. In other words, when I say “I hope you are well” I am implying that I don’t know whether you are well or not: your “wellness” hypothetical. Therefore the usual indicative form “estás bien” (you are well) changes to the subjunctive form “estés bien”. We can’t translate this difference in English. We just have to accept that the subjunctive exists in Spanish and has practically no equivalent in modern English.

Here are some more examples that follow this pattern. Remember that not all subordinate clauses have to be in the subjunctive, only those that express a hypothetical concept which has been set up by ideas of hope, regret and so on in the main clause.

Prefiero que vengas mañana.

I prefer you to come tomorrow (I prefer that you come tomorrow) Quiero que escuches muy bien.

I want you to listen very well (I want that you listen very well).

Dudo que sepas más que yo.

I doubt that you know more than me.

No creo que haya mucha gente I don’t think there are many people.

No creo que sea verdad.

I don’t think that it’s true.

There’s more, but I think you have enough to chew over for a while.

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Honeycombe’s book is a collection of the more horrific crimes that took place during a hundred year period leading up to 1975, after which the author thought the crimes too recent and liable to cause distress to existing families of victims.

So we don’t get the Yorkshire Ripper or Dennis Nilsen but we do get Jack The Ripper, Doctor Crippen, Christie, Neville Heath, and the Craig and Bentley example of misguided justice.

In reading the book I was struck by how many of the crimes were memories of my childhood – my mother was a police matron and I was often witness to the canteen scuttlebutt of police stations when crimes were discussed.

I remembered the scandal of Bentley’s execution, a victim of the establishment’s thirst for revenge when a police officer was shot and killed by the underage Craig; the White City murders of three police officers and the subsequent manhunt for Author: Publisher: Price: ISBN:

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It’s a chilling read and the reader must come away with the impression that there are no depths to which humankind can sink and that murderers are stupid, crass, and hysterical people who pave their own path to the gallows.

Suduko Answer

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Life horoscopes Both Venus and Mars have designs on you this week which should bring balance and equilibrium to a somewhat shaky situation. It is often said that opposites attract, but for sure the dominant energy of a wilfull Mars and the passionate embraces of the Goddess of Love may be just what is needed right now to square things nicely.

Mourning time

THERE ARE times when we just do not know quite how lucky we are. We sometimes take for granted that which is available to us without thinking of those who are suffering in any way. I have received a number of emails regarding Venus brings you wild cards from time to time and it is absolutely the time that it takes to get over the mourning procedure. sure that you are more than ready to start something new and will Grief initially sets in whenever we lose a loved one and use this to showcase your many talents. Being gifted you are more than capable of steering things in the right direction, but there has this heightens our senses, plays havoc with our emotions to be good reason to want to succeed so strongly this time around. and through partial shock and trauma we are numbed into accepting that we have lost somebody special. We still are Pluto helps you to examine just exactly what went wrong and why inclined to think that we are allowed to live forever but this you are being so over careful about your next move. It is definitely is never on the cards. We are born into this World with a a time to say nothing ventured is nothing gained, and yet you seem blueprint that will one day end our life and bring us to our determined to analyse all that has gone before in an attempt to make final destination through destiny and fortune and a life spent changes and to label blame when you should be just moving on. doing things our way. How dreadful it would be if we knew when we were going to depart from this life. I do have a few Taking control of the situation may be put you in charge but also clients with bizarre senses of humour who genuinely do want open to criticism and speculation. There is more than one way to skin a rabbit, and yet people may not thank you if they feel that to know so that they can charge up their credit cards, but in you are taking things on for the wrong reason. Nobody could have all seriousness would we really want to know that we have a seen what was actually around the corner, or better prepared for it. shelf life, date of death printed? Best By…..!

Anniversaries of death can bring sombre overtones Check all aspects of travel this week as there could well be significant into our life, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Respect delays or hold ups as well as last minute cancellations. Aspects of the Moon’s phasing are bringing in minor hiccups, Cosmically, involving for the dead just doesn’t mean that certain days of the year become no nos. Yes we can and we do shed a tear public transport and timetables, so be prepared to plan well any sometimes but those who have made their transition connections and check onward travel wherever appropriate. have done so and the action cannot be reversed in this You are very much in two minds over something this week and lifetime. I for one would hate to leave behind a date in do not like your being indecisive when you know very well you the past when I snuffed it, and a subsequent veil of tears have to have your wits about you; and that others are waiting then became necessary to hold that day in place for the for your answer. Just remove the pressure for a little longer memory of others. No thank you very much. because there is something more to all this than meets the eye.

As for a known period of mourning I live in the village of Finestrat where there are far more than a fair share Advances of Venus bring you the update this week, and free you from having to take sides in a situation which borders out of control.

If you had known what you do now you would never have got involved in the first place, but then somebody has altered the ground rules to suit themselves and to simply make things more difficult.

Being under pressure for some time you have had to learn things the hard way, but can now relax and see the blueprint unfold and see just how you have done your best for all concerned. Time to take a break away from all the stresses and strains that have surrounded you of late and enjoy time to recharge for the final conflict.

Capricorn sees you making future plans and tying things up in your own inimitable way. Once you decide to do something you do not waste time, but here too is time to take some advice that allows a considerable loophole to benefit all concerned. With a wayward Jupiter calling the shots and Mercury on standby…..just go for it!

Pluto takes much of the recent spontaneity away in actions with Capricorn this week as Chiron and Pisces are taken on as a part of the plan too in a midweek sextile. This conjunction brings you a healthy helping of spiritual guidance but also it goes to emphasize that there is something you should be studying carefully, right now!

Someone is openly lying to you, but they do not know your highly psychic energies and the comfortable protection you get as a result. You have known for a while that things are not quite as they seem to be and it is time, maybe, to tell a few home truths before the gossip sets in once and for all and destroys your opportunity.

Chiron always shows your strong leadership skills but even this opportunity means nothing if you do not believe in yourself.

Chiron hosts many individual projects and seeks your guidance in all events where there is a strong need for success, knowing that you are more than capable of the hard work to back it.

Kennys diary Albir Readings: The End of the Mayan Calendar has brought the Maya Bistro in Albir a brand new name.

In future it will be known as SOMETHING ELSE. Readings are available on Monday April 8th and Wednesday 10rd April from 17.00. Call for bookings for mini readings on: 966 868 213.

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If it’s your birthday this week

Kenny corris www.kennycorris.net of Vuidas…. Women in black still mourning after dozens of years in respect of dead husbands. There is here no prescribed time in mourning since it is just a very personal thing, but some will mourn all their life, whilst others can see a way through that brings timbre and respect and allows them to move on. One client asked me was it a week of mourning on average for every year of marriage?……Well, I can’t get my head around that one. Spirit often make it their objective to help find a replacement partner for their bereaved one. Yes it does happen and it is a good thing. The new partner is not a replacement, but the single and the lonely should mingle together in mutuality and try to make happiness for what will be the rest of their lives..

The saddest of situations is when I make Spiritual contact and see those in the Spirit World who are static and unable to take their rightful place because they are so worried about leaving a partner behind….only to find that their loved ones also cannot connect and move on with their rightful Earthly life. This stalemate creates frictions and stress on both sides, and does very little to help the situation of the greatest of divides between the living and the dead.

I often find myself writing letters of condolence, taking funeral services and helping those in the grieving and mourning turmoil that hits home after a passing over. Naturally my great joy is to bring those who have passed over through, or pass messages between to loved ones so that I can prove the existence of the Spirit World and so that a smile can be seen coming through the subsequent tears of joy. Putting back a smile is something that can really matter to Spirit, especially since they know that they brought on tears in the first place, though through no fault of their own!

Love & Light... Kenny Corris

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

KENNY, EVER since I was small I have always felt different to other people. I saw things as a child and my Spiritual faith is important to me still. But I am waiting for Spirit to find something for me specially to do so that I can move into the future and do more to help others. Wendy P. Great to hear from you Wendy, I am glad that you have chosen to live a Spiritual life. Sharing it with others is of course a wonderful thing to do. And there are so many people who need your help on all levels as you reflect the sharing and caring that you can muster to help. If you are waiting to hear what you can do then you best speak to your Guide who should instruct you as to how you can help. You have a wealth of experiences to share with everyone.

Maybe rather than waiting for what you could do it is time to volunteer in some way, as this is often the very best way of being useful, helping and seeing the wealth of things that people really do need help with on a day to day basis. If something really does take off then you can tailor make your individual help and assistance and everybody’s happy. I wish you luck in finding that something special you seek!

Others may be accusing you of wasting time but then you know just what you are doing and nagging doubts have given way to appropriate actions which will see you safely through.

Sudoku

Cryptic Crossword Across 1. Select tool (4) 3. The bird is heather after the chief actor (8) 8. The only sound spirit (4) 9. Worthless stuff from tricky card-players? (8) 11. The reason for the command is a matter of formal procedure (5,2,5) 13. Charge for hire could have been learnt (6) 14. Allow mischievous child to be included - he’s a sticker! (6) 17. Does nobody take the chair in the chamber?

(8-4) 20. Tore tape up to make short musical drama (8) 21. The sort of performance one would expect from a recluse (4) 22. Freedom from restraint on the map, perhaps (8) 23. Abandoned socialism, perhaps (4)

Word Ladders

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Down 1. Travel document shows father’s a good fellow! (8) 2. Warning; confused education deal is out (7) 4. Economy in the garden?

(6) 5. Coupling made again?

(10) 6. She figures in their energetic display (5) 7. The artist should leave yawning at first (4) 10. The taint meant an accomplishment (10) 12. Completely get rid of the latest philatelic issue?

(5,3) 15. Suggest work in writing other than poetry (7) 16. Dismissed from the prospect of becoming the better half (6) 18. Pilfering article 12 in. long (5) 19. Fathead, the wise bird is a bird! (4)

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.

Quick Crossword

Across 1. Profound (4) 3. Ready (8) 8. Tastes (4) 9. Star (8) 11. Confusion (12) 13. Wanders (6) 14. Grab (6) 17. Incarceration (12) 20. Mitigated (8) 21. Eyot (4) 22. Pause (8) 23. Burden (4)

Down 1. Undeceive (8) 2. Authorise (7) 4. Duty list (6) 5. Excelling (3-7) 6. Rule (5) 7. Ditch (4) 10. Skip school (4,6) 12. Movable possessions (8) 15. Treachery (7) 16. Climb (6) 18. Hebrew leader (5) 19. Reckless (4)

Euromillions Draw Friday 29th March 2013

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Tuesday 2nd April 2013

Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 53.

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No holds Bard Director Terry Dean hopes his cast plays ball

By Jack Troughton IT’S SHAKESPEARE but not perhaps as the Bard wrote it when Javea Players perform ‘Bottoms Up’, a hilarious new show inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Devised and directed by Terry Dean, the new and highly original Javea Players Studio production follows the fortunes and misfortunes of an amateur troupe of Shakespearian actors who get a crack at the Tudor big time performing at a Royal Wedding in 1595.

During rehearsals the group’s principal actor Nick Bottom suddenly pops up wearing an ass’s head and frightens the living daylights of his band of merry men.

They also suspect he has drunk a little too much ale when he tells of a colourful dream where he falls in love with the Fairy Queen Titania – but is it a fiction?

Director Terry is using his own methods to get his cast in the mood for rehearsals. He is convinced that a ‘catch ball’ session helps his actors forget their day jobs and any worries before getting down to the business of Bottoms Up. Bottoms Up promises to be a fun not to be missed evening and is being performed in the Studio behind Bookworld, Javea, between 16th and 20th April at 8pm. Tickets are 7€ and can be booked by calling 96 579 4937 or by email to javeaplayersboxoffice@gmail.com And there is an opportunity to enjoy a pre-theatre dinner and the show. From 6pm on performance nights, La Cocina Restaurant is offering a special Shakespearian-influenced menu. Two courses – either starter and main course, or main and dessert – are 15€, or for three courses 19€. Both options include half a bottle of wine per person. View the fare at www.lacocinajavea.com and click on the Javea Players tab, and for reservations call 96 579 5140.

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Life cars

Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Drive a vehicle that has gravitas WE LIVE in an increasingly tough world where those who exude this quality seem to survive and prosper. Donald Trump, Richard Branson and Alan Sugar all possess confidence in spades.

Executives must be confident and others must have confidence in their abilities.

So how do you become more confident? These three hugely successful entrepreneurs all know they are good at what they do and can deliver what they say they will. We can all aspire to be like them. But another sure-fire and perhaps quicker way is to drive a vehicle that has the gravitas and capability that presents the correct image and in so doing boosts self-confidence.

Get yourself behind the wheel of the BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics, the executive express. So what that Trump, Branson and Sugar would only ever consider the absolute top end 7-series, X5 or X6 - we all have to start somewhere and the 320d four-door saloon is as good a place as any.

The test takes place in high winds and the low saloon cuts through them without noticing. Other motorists noticeably slow down as their vehicles buffet. Add to the mix hard driving rain and it’s enough to reduce us all to a crawl. But not in the 320d - you see because it’s so low to the ground with excellent aerodynamics, it cuts through the elements like a sharpened knife. This ensures that 320 drivers get to their destination safely and stealthily. Not just that but it’s an efficient German, too, returning over 50mpg.

There are niggles, though, not least from my pregnant wife, who finds lowering herself into position awkward. However, when in place, she is

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comfy but “not as much as in the Volvo S80, which really cossetted,” she recalls.

BMW has done well to squeeze 167bhp from a 1.6-litre diesel engine and it can be responsive, if required. I do expect a BMW to be quieter, though, and am surprised to hear the telling rattle from inside the cabin. There can be a judder at standstill, too when the engine is ticking over. Equipped with engine stop/start, I am still to be convinced of the benefits. When I find myself in a painfully slow-moving, two-mile long queue the engine cuts in and out at least 10 times. Although I am freewheeling to prevent this from happening, as soon as the Beemer hits 3mph the engine starts up again.

It’s not the smoothest of operations either: there are better. And as far the entertainment and navigation system goes, you need a degree in rocket science to operate it. I like to be able to easily find my favourite radio station without Caroline accidentally phoning BMW but they understood and were very courteous.

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The bottom line NOEL’S WORLD OF GOLF

By Noel Eastwell Teaching Professional Alicante Golf 639 730 891

THE BOTTOM line with golfers is that they want green fee prices reduced to an affordable level here in south east Spain. There is no excuse for overcharging golfers to play our golf courses. Yes, we have some great golf courses in our area but are any of them worth anything near 100€ for a round of golf?

I know we are now in the middle of the high season as our golf courses like to refer to it: I see it as just another excuse to overcharge golfers to play their golf courses just because they are busy. Imagine how much busier they could be if they kept their prices at a reasonable level all year long and how many more people we would see playing our great sport.

The age old excuse used by a number of golf course managers is that the need peak season prices to provide them with enough money to maintain their golf courses.

What they fail to see is that if golf was more affordable they would see more golfers out every day at their clubs.

This in turn sees more and more people spending their money in other areas of the golf club such as the pro shop and café and restaurants. Just how we get the golf course managers to see the reasoning behind

this I have absolutely no idea but we all need to keep informing them in some way that golf here really is not as affordable as elsewhere in Europe and they are the people responsible for this.

Nowadays we see the tourist authorities courting those from Eastern Europe and further afield because they are seen as the ones with the money. Traditionally the UK has been the big income source for Spain and just how long the authorities will continue to court those from the east is anybody’s guess. I wonder just how long these people will have the money to spend here when they have a bountiful supply of other areas to invest their money that will give them an easier way to transfer their money without ridiculous attempts to remove a large part of it in unfair taxes; or take less expensive holidays in areas where they actually get some form of customer service.

To take your eyes off the ball as far as UK investors are concerned is to me just plain stupid but none of us would really be surprised at that would we? There are plenty of people in Northern Europe who will be only too happy to invest in Spain if the correct attractions

are in place whereby their investments are safe and secure and where they will be made welcome.

We are in an age where all those in business have to battle for every cent but you ignore your traditional income stream at your peril as history will verify all too many times. The sad thing that appears to be in place here is the lack of learning; or is it just arrogance from our Spanish hosts?

WIN A DOZEN SRIXON GOLF BALLS COURTESY OF GOLF MED Answer the question below correctly to have a chance to win. The winner of this fantastic prize will be picked at random at the end of each month. Send your entries by email to golf@roundtownnews.com: The decision of the editor of RTN will be final in making the winning selection.

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The RTN Club Scene LAST TUESDAY we had our largest ever numbers of non-British golfers join us for our weekly golf day at Alicante Golf and what a welcome they received!

We saw representatives from Spain, Sweden, Germany and Norway join us for the first time.

Once again we were faced with tricky pin positions and the seemingly never-ending swirling winds of recent months but nobody could fault the condition of the golf course as once again it was proved what a great challenge it is to golfers who really enjoy their golf.

When all the scorecards were returned and checked it was our youngest member Oliver Jacobsen from Sweden who came in with the best score of the day: 38 Stableford points off a 4 handicap and he took home his second Ashworth golf shirt of the season as a result. Second place went to Steve May who scored 36 points after getting 20 on the first nine even with a two shot penalty for playing the wrong ball.

Our twos competition was not won again so the jackpot will roll over to next week where the pot will no doubt increase again if we see windy conditions and difficult pin placements.

The atmosphere at our weekly golf days is now getting really good as we see good humoured banter and keen competition to combine to provide a thoroughly enjoyable day for all who play their golf with us.

To join us email you names and handicaps to golf@roundtownnews.com and we will notify you of your tee time over the weekend. All RTN Golf Club members are welcome and also are encouraged to bring their friends along.

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Warnock-ed Out! Following the home defeat to Derby on Monday, Leeds United find themselves in 12th position and 9 points off the playoff places; a situation that’s resulted in manager Neil Warnock throwing in the promotion towel and tendering his resignation.

Now, regular readers will know that, back in August, I tipped Warnock to guide The Whites back to the Premier League this season so, as suggested by Mike’s letter on page 10, it appears that I don’t have a clue what I’m on about!

It just hasn’t really worked out for the Yorkshire club this campaign. They’ve had a few good results but have failed to find any consistency and been unable to string three or four wins together. They were actually in a decent position around the turn of the year, and with the new owners finally in place, it looked like a major push in January was imminent; but it never came.

Warnock, since leaving the club, has stated that the owners did intend to invest but, for one reason or another, it just wasn’t possible. This however has lead to sections of the fans worrying about GFH Capital’s long-term commitment to the Elland Road outfit. I understand where they’re coming from, but it’s the short-term everyone associated with Leeds should be focused on because, in a season which

Alevins and Benjamins the local winners in the ‘Torrevieja Cup’

By Keith Nicol MORE THAN 1,200 youth football players descended on Torrevieja’s Sports City last weekend to take part in the third Easter edition of the Torrevieja Cup. Friday and Saturday’s games were played in fabulous sunshine although at around noon on Sunday a few rain showers blew in, but not enough to damped the spirits of those champions who came to lift their trophies and receive their medals, cheered on my family and friends.

Prizes were handed out by Torrevieja’s Councillor for Sports Luis Maria Pizana, however the ceremonies all started late due to two of the games and some semi-finals having to be decided on the very unpleasant ‘lottery’ of penalties. Two of the finals were unsatisfactorily decided this way, as was the case of Moratalaz and CD: Canaveral.

The winning teams were: Prebenjamines: Elche CF A 4 – 2 Promesas Elche: Benjamines Torrevieja C.F. A 5 – 0 Promesas Elche: Alevines Torrevieja C.F. A 4 – 2 Junior Strikers CF: Infantiles Aguilas Moratalaz 2 – 2 Torrevieja C.F.A with Aguilas Moratalaz winning on penalties: Cadetes Atlético Cañaveral won on penalties against C.D. Montesinos: Juveniles UCAM Guadalupe 4-0 Aguilas Moratalaz: Femenino Under 13 Hércules Femenino 6 – 0 Elche C.F and at Feminino Senior Hercules 1- 0 Elche CF A.

Crickey bat and bus

By Keith Nicol SAN FULGENCIO take on Torrevieja Cricket Club on the 13 April 2013 at Torrevieja’s Dani Plaza Stadium. Torrevieja will be playing a San Fulgencio Select at 20/20 cricket with all proceeds going to AECC. The Office for the Urbanisations in San Fulgencio will be laying on a bus for 5.00€ per person to watch the game. The bus will leave Urb Marina at 10.00am, returning at 6.00pm. You can buy a lucky programme for 2.00€ from the Office of the Urbanisations. Please visit the office on Calle Madrid to book your place.

promised so much, with six games to go, they’re now only five points clear of the relegation places!

Can Woods once again Master Augusta?

I’m sure golf fans don’t need reminding but The Masters gets underway at Augusta National on Thursday and I for one cannot wait to see who picks up the first Major of the season. Reigning USPGA Champion Rory McIlroy was until recently the stand-out favourite for the green jacket but a certain Tiger Woods has found his way back from the golfing wilderness over the past 12 months and in fact reclaimed the World Nº1 spot with a win a Bay Hill a couple weeks ago. It’s been quite a rollercoaster for the man from California.

Back when Woods won his 14th Major at the 2008 US Open, no-one could’ve predicted his since spectacular fall from grace. It appeared at the time that Tiger would continue to brush all comers aside and surpass Jack Nicklaus’s record of 18

Majors at a canter. But a series of crippling knee and Achilles injuries (2008-11), an infamous and painful divorce (2009-10) and a complete rebuild of his swing in response to the injuries (2011-12) meant that he couldn’t even win a tour event for 3 years!

So the Masters could of course be the ultimate redemption, but McIlroy, the man who Woods replaced at Nº1, will I’m sure have something to say and if there’s anything better than one spectacular player at the very top of his game, then it’s two equally precocious and single-minded talents going head-tohead at every opportunity. It’s for this reason that my fingers are firmly crossed for next Sunday’s final pairing to be Woods – McIlroy, in a match-up that will surely be billed as “Old Master versus Young Pretender”.

This Week in “The Lions”: Sat 6th Apr: Reading v Southampton (1.45pm) Stoke v Aston Villa (4pm) West Brom v Arsenal (4pm) Everton v Stoke (6.30pm) Sun 7th Apr: Liverpool v West Ham (2.30pm) Spurs v Everton (3.05pm) Chelsea v Sunderland (4pm) QPR v Wigan (5.10pm) Mon 8th Apr: Man United v Man City (9pm) 9th/10th/11th: All Champions / Europa League Fixtures Thu 11th Apr: The Masters

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THIS WEEK was the 2nd round of the Summer League, held on the Embalse de Pedrera. Although we fished the venue the day before it was generally felt that the feed going in the previous day would increase the fishing. Wrong!

One of the learned colleagues within the club stated that with the full moon that night things would change, and yes they did, with only half the field catching! Strangely, too, the predominate species was Carp whereas normally it would have been Barbel.

The water level still appears to be dropping causing the last meters at the water’s edge to be muddy.

However, one can only assume that they will be filling it up soon as the holiday period is with us.

TOP RODS ON THE DAY 1st Dave (The Sweetie Man) Hutchinson fishing the pole using paste with 11.62 kilos 2nd Ian (Irish Wizard) Dalzell fishing the feeder using hemp and maggot with 8.53 kilos 3rd Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare fishing

the feeder using maggot with 7.03 kilos PLEASE NOTE The club has some vacancies at present: if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 96 672 9293 or 603 535 771.

ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS: Supplied by Terry Screen The first match of the Spring Series was fished at the Embalsa de Pedrera 26th March.

Although rain clouds gathered behind us and there was a fine skittering of a rain shower across the lake in the morning, on the whole for the rest of the day it remained fine and dry: this is one of the venues that if it does start to rain a fast exit is required as the ground quickly turns into thick mud and neither the Gruas or the local farmers are willing to come down to pull your vehicles out.

The water is still receding which is leaving muddy margins and the temperature of the lake is now 12º,

FC Torry news

Torry made the trip north to 4th placed Alzira last Sunday morning and returned home empty handed after losing 1-0 to a 35th minute goal. The opposition created the better chances and could have extended their lead but Torry almost got a late equaliser from an Abel header which hit the post but it wasn’t to be. Torry now find

and now with the longer warmer days coming the fish should now start to feed in earnest.

1st Stan (The Man) Roberts with 10.400kg fishing the waggler using temp and tares 2nd Andy (Web Man) Stevenson with 9.480kg fishing the pole using sweet corn 3rd Dave (The Sweetie Man) Hutchinson with 8.540kg fishing the pole using paste All details are available at www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary on 96 532 8368.

Anglers Together THE OBJECTIVE of Anglers Together was to introduce anglers to each other, who otherwise had no one to fish with or didn’t know where to fish. It was successful in bringing together many anglers who established friendships and which continue to this day. No meetings are held now but information is still available through our email: anglerstogether@hotmail.co.uk.

themselves in 18th place in the table occupying the final relegation spot. There are 3 teams a single point above them including their opponents on Sunday Eldense. To be fair any of the teams in the bottom half of the table are not safe yet and it looks like being a battle against relegation which increasingly looks likely to go to the wire.

Torry quite simply need to win on Sunday. The match kicks off at 5.00 pm at the Nelson Mandela. Try to be there and get behind Torry. Torry need all the backing and help from above they can get.

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