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30 APRIL - 06 MAY 2010
Education chaos
Lisa Fox
Mabs race for life
COSTA BLANCA runner Lisa Fox warmed up for the Edinburgh Marathon by joining in the fun of the MABS Race for Life in Moraira last weekend. Lisa, from Benissa, is training hard for her second run round the streets of the Scottish capital and on May 23rd she will again be raising money for the MABS Cancer Support Group. She joined 235 others – plus babies, toddlers and assorted dogs - at the MABS Support Centre at Sol Park on Sunday to complete a more genteel 6.2km course – although its hills were a bit tricky – and raise cash for the charity. SEE PAGE 8
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ANGRY PARENTS say the closure of a Costa Blanca school on the eve of the exam season could jeopardise their children’s futures. Parents and friends have struggled as stand in teachers after youngsters were unable to attend classes at Nau Learn in Javea – the school housed in the villa of David and Sarah Berry on Cap de la Nau. The gates were closed after neighbours on La Siesta urbanisation questioned the legality of the private school, attended by more than 20 pupils, and its health and safety procedures. They complained to the local authority. However, parents told RTN they were led to believe all was in order and until the crisis had fully supported Mr and Mrs Berry and appreciated the education their chil-
by Jack Troughton dren were receiving. Now they claim they have been “duped” and allege the owners have so far refused to release the vital ‘forecasts’ of students’ expected exam grades. And parents say those that paid fees in advance have yet to be reimbursed and several deadlines for repayment have already passed. Yesterday (Thursday) Mrs Berry said parents should contact Nau Learn’s lawyer. She said: “It is a legal issue.” RTN contacted the British Council in Madrid. Education services manager John Carrivick confirmed Mr Berry had been in contact on at least two occasions to inquire about the regulations for authorising and setting up a foreign school in Spain. Continued on page 3
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continued from front page “GIVEN THE nature and activities of Nau Learn, it needed to consider whether it was a school offering a full educational package for children of compulsory school age, which would require authorisation under the legislation,” he replied. “Or, whether it was simply offering a complement to conventional education in the form of additional tuition and preparation for external examinations, for which this type of authorisation might not be necessary or appropriate.”
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25 saving banks disappearing?
RODRIGO RATO, President of Caja Madrid, previously Minister of Finance and Director of the International Monetary Fund, predicts 20 of the 45 saving banks existing in Spain will merge with other saving banks and five will close. He said the excess in capacity at present is 30%.
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Mr Carrivick concluded: “Mr Berry agreed to consider these issues before taking any further action. To date, the British council has not received an application from Nau Learn.” And this week RTN was shown an ‘academic report’ for a teenager who attended Nau Learn full time, in the “Year 10, Secondary School” from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. LESSONS Her parents said she had taken eight GCSE subjects and tennis lessons. They said when their daughter enrolled, Mr and Mrs Berry claimed they were sorting out the paperwork and because at the time they provided education under the exclusive Los Pinos tennis academy, pupils were temporarily covNau Learn ered by the sporting establishment’s licence premises as long as they took tennis lessons. “We had no reason to disbelieve them. Never at any point did they say ‘actually we they were being followed by the “secret poare not allowed to run the tutoring centre lice” of the education system. “They said they knew our children’s birthfrom home, we have to find premises in ordays and addresses. It was slightly scary der to get a licence,” they said. “They just kept telling us all was in hand. stuff.” With exams looming, parents found Now we find out the Berry’s never ever made alternative premises but maintain the Beran application.....the Berry’s duped us all, ry’s told them “teaching could not continue.” One added: “From the children’s point of they took students at a critical time in their education and made all sorts of promises view the children have been massively let to those kids knowing it was unlikely they down. I do not understand how any educational establishment would do that.” could ever see it through to the end.” Parents say they were promised children Other parents said at one meeting the owners claimed closure was temporary and would receive “a fantastic education” adding
“everyone was happy with what was on offer.” They say the saga has become a “massive disruption” for their children, one adding: “I would be mortified to have done this to someone else’s child.” And another concluded: “They seem to want to blame everyone else for what has happened but themselves.” Yesterday parents were advised to contact Nau Learn’s solicitor. Mrs Berry said: “It is a legal issue – the parents or their solicitors should contact our solicitor – they know who it is.”
Attack against judges on Supreme Court THE SUPREME Court has started a vendetta against, the radical investigating judge, Baltazar Garcon, particularly in relation to his investigations into crimes committed during the fascist dictatorship of Spain, current corruption, and also the financing of his recent study year in the USA. Protest meetings
against the decision of the Supreme Court to prosecute Garcon have taken place in the leading university Complutense. Defence committees have been set up in a number of centres, both in Spain and abroad. Jimenez Villarejo, previously an anti-corruption judge, has attacked the judges of the Su-
preme Court, calling the accusations against Garcon “unfounded” and “unjustified.” He has also pointed to the fact that some of the Supreme Court judges were on the “Tribunal de Orden Publico” of General Franco, and accepted his torture practices until the last days of the previous regime.
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Torrevieja woman classed as asylum seeker in UK by Louise Clarke A BRITISH grandmother has hit the headlines in the UK when she returned to her homeland after 23 years living in Spain and was branded an asylum seeker! Lorraine Marsland has been told by officials in the UK that even though she has a British passport and was born in Britain, she is being classed as an illegal immigrant. The 52 year old, who returned to the UK in January, has complained after being refused benefits including Jobseeker’s Allowance, Child Benefit, for her ten year old grandson Dylan and housing benefit. As a result, Ms Marsland is living off charitable handouts and her grandson, whom she has custody of, is living in a hostel which has been provided by Havering Council in Essex. She told members of the UK media: “The council sent me a letter which said I was classified as a person from abroad and therefore I wasn’t entitled to housing benefits.” She added: “I looked up the law they quoted and it included asylum
seekers. I was just stunned. I’m a British citizen, I’ve got a British passport, I’ve paid my taxes in the UK and in Spain and now I feel like a refugee in my own country.” REPOSSESSED
Lorraine was born in Liverpool and moved to Torrevieja with her parents Jim and Margaret 23 years ago. Sadly her father passed away 12 years ago and her mother died six years ago and so Lorraine inherited their two-bedroom home, which she shared with her 30 year old daughter Lisa and her sons Dylan and Bradley who is four. She lost her job three years ago and developed anaemia so she decided to sell her home to clear off debts. It was at that point that she realised that her parents had taken out a £35,000 mortgage and so the £100,000 that she expected to get from the sale of her house was significantly reduced. She couldn’t afford to pay off all of the mortgage and her debts, so ended up having the house repossessed; leaving her and her family homeless.
Lorraine Marsland LAUGHED
Reluctantly, they decided to leave their life on the Costa Blanca behind and return to the UK with her eldest grandson; Lisa had to stay in Spain with Bradley as she has not got a copy of his birth certificate which is needed for a passport. On her return to the UK, Lorraine stayed with friends in Brentwood in Essex and following the confirmation of her status, she rang the Asylum Seekers Association to see if they could help her. She said: “They just laughed at me.” She has since sold all her jewellery to raise some money and receives food parcels. She added: “I’ve applied for about 40 jobs
doing everything from cooking, cleaning to ironing but I’ve not had any luck.” ELIGIBILITY
According to Havering Council Ms Marsland was ‘ineligible for assistance’ under various sections in the 1996 Housing Act, which relate to ‘persons from abroad’ and ‘asylum seekers and their dependants’. A council spokesman said: “She is not eligible because she is not habitually resident in the UK. It is nothing to do with being an asylum seeker, she has not claimed asylum. It is a very complicated case and we are working with her, helping her to look for employment.”
Violent aggressor released
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has made an official complaint to the police after being attacked on the Madrid metro on his way home from work. The entire incident was caught on CCTV camera and is now circulating online. Despite the fact that the victim needed two weeks off work and suffered a black eye as a result of the apparently unprovoked attack, the aggressor was only held in jail for 10 days and has been released with a restraining order. The victim initially claimed that he did not know his attacker, although he had seen him on the metro before, but it later emerged that the two had argued online. The attacker said very little at the time of the assault, other than he was an “anti-fascist”.
Cancer scare in Gibraltar
NEW FIGURES released by the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona show that people are suffering from a high level of cancerous tumours in Gibraltar. The Spanish Ministry of Health has also completed a study that reveals many more people in Gibraltar are hospitalised due to tumours than in other areas of Andalusia.
Consequently, the EU has called for Britain and Spain to proceed with further investigations into the cause. A group called Platform for an Epidemiological Study believe that the high rates of cancer could be connected to the oil refineries in the bay. Previous investigations have shown that the level of air pollution in Gibraltar is also high.
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Heaven’s Kitchen by Jack Troughton
BRITAIN’S CONTINUING love affair with all things curry has nudged Team Spice into the kitchen to discover some of the secrets of the East and learn how to make the authentic dish. Chicken tikka masala is now topping the charts as one of UK’s favourite dishes but in reality it has little to do with the Asian subcontinent and much more a cleverly marketed invention to please UK tastes, a sort of Indian ploughman’s lunch. And so Moyra, Ruth and your special correspondent Jamie Troughton (or is that Jack Oliver?) were ready and raring to go and, under the watchful eye of our teacher Rubina Morton, get to grips with curry. Rubina runs her cookery school at her Javea home on an ad hoc basis and it is advertised through friends and word of mouth. The emphasis is on having fun and any profits are sent east to help Pakistan’s continued recovery from the devastation of its earthquake disaster. Indian cooking is as varied as the huge country itself. Many restaurants have very similar dishes on offer – with a few specialities – but every region has its own methods of cooking traditional ingredients. Rubina is sharing secrets she gleaned from her mum. SPICE And before anyone declares ‘ready, steady, cook’, we sit down and are introduced to the spices. This means handling and smelling leaves, seeds and bark and discussing not only their flavours but also
the additional properties some contain when used in traditional treatments to sooth various common maladies. Spiceworld also features a central base ingredient for curry, garam masala. To save time our host is kindly allowing us to use some she made earlier and the dry roasting and grinding is a future task in our own kitchens. On the menu are a chicken and spinach curry and Aloo Bhaghan, an aubergine and potato curry, together with pilaff rice, raita and a tomato, onion, cucumber and coriander relish. Elected chief onion chopper – and there is a lot of onions – I am handed a large knife and set to. For some reason it is very different cooking in someone else’s kitchen and with an audience but the task is completed without the need for a (blue) plaster or the need for the sort of language Chef Ramsey is frequently prone to using on television. The girls are also busy preparing ingredients and soon we are ready to cook. Starting with the onions gently frying in what seems a lot of oil (rather than ghee) everything is added according to the instructions on the recipes Rubina has helpfully given us. TIME Our teacher has already underlined the importance of timing. Nothing is rushed and flavours are allowed to infuse. We learn to watch for changes in the appearance of onions, tomatoes and the oil as the room fills with a delightful aroma. Because there is time, we are also able to
Going underground A complete overhaul for Benidorm’s Mediterranean Avenue
could include the building of a huge underground car park.
(left to right) Moyra, Ruth, Jack and Rubina
prepare the side dishes and the rice while asking questions and making comparisons to our own cooking methods at home. We share tips and short cuts. And as everyone knows, time flies and soon it is time to lay the table and serve the impressive looking fare. The lesson ends with an enjoyable lunch and tucking into two very tasty colourful main dishes. Rubina tells me she started giving lessons four years ago after the earthquake in Pakistan as a way of raising money for charity. “I think every single person comes along and has really enjoyed it, often coming back again to learn other things. “We all cook but we all have something to learn and we all learn from each other. The essence of doing this is an exchange of information. Once I had a lady here who does really nice things with French pastry – when making naan bread she understood about preparing the flour through its textures.”
Specialist engineers are to undertake feasibility studies to see if extra parking could be provided as the busy and central road gets a refurbishment. The town council has historically held back from
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She said: “I think the important thing is when someone expresses and interest in lessons I say put a group together themselves. People are then more comfortable with each other, they have a rapport and I just fit in. “If people were complete strangers it would be more difficult. When people know each other they are already a team.” Rubina likes to cook a whole range of styles and different cuisines. She also likes to unlock the secrets of Indian cooking and give practical lessons. “Recipes miss out so much. If you are going to use one, you have to be sure it really does work.” Cookery school was fun and boosts kitchen confidence. The Costa Blanca now has a host of Asian shops, making the spices easy to find and our two curries are readily adaptable to make a whole range of dishes. Sales of prepared sauces and pastes could plummet! Anyone interested in learning to cook authentic curry can call Rubina on 660 996 554.
updating the avenue because of problems with funding – but is now looking for a joint public and private sector initiative. Consultations will take place in the early part of next year to gauge
public reaction to a new look street and councillors have promised a “courageous” update. A plan shelved as long ago as 2001 envisaged an 18 million euro budget.
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Alicante beach which is in the Valencian community
Spain profits from resident and non-resident tourists SPANISH HOLIDAYMAKERS prefer Valencia, while foreigners prefer the Canary Islands. This is according to statistics recently released by the National Statistics Institute. The study looked at the travel destinations of tourists during the month of March this year.
The results show that the main destination chosen by non-residents was the Canaries. Within the Canary Islands the overnight stays by foreign nationals increased 5.6 percent when compared with March 2009. The following destinations were Catalonia, with an inter-annual rate of 26.6
percent, and Andalusia, with a rate of 2 percent. Andalusia, the Valencian Community and Catalonia were the main destinations chosen by guests resident in Spain, with inter-annual rates for overnight stays of 7.3 percent, 12.0 percent and 20.4 percent respectively.
The study also showed that overnight stays at hotel establishments increased 7.5 percent in March, compared with the same month in 2009, and that hotels earned €33.5 per available room. However, as Easter fell in March this year – and it didn’t last year – the figures are bound to be more positive.
Madrid-Valencia flight emergency landing A FLIGHT from Madrid to Valencia was forced to turn around due to the breakdown of its engine last Sunday morning. The hydraulic system failed once the plane was airborne. Privilege Airways operated the
flight which departed from Madrid Barajas at 7.30 am. And by 8.10 am the pilot had performed an emergency landing back at Madrid. Firefighters were on standby, but the plane landed safely and nobody was hurt.
Emergency landing in Seville A VUELING flight had to make an emergency landing at Seville airport last week when a bird hit one of the engines during
takeoff. The incident happened just after 5pm last Monday. The plan’s destination was Barcelona. Fortunately, no one was
Matador loses to bull in Mexico A FAMOUS Spanish bullfighter has been severely gored by a bull in Mexico. José Tomás was rushed to hospital after a bull named Navegante inflicted serious injuries up to 15 cm deep on the matador in the Feria de San Marcos. Tomás underwent a three-and-a-
injured and passengers were re-routed. This is the second emergency landing made by an aircraft in Spain in the past week.
half hour operation and he was reportedly given eight litres of blood to compensate for what he had lost. There was so much of his blood in the bullring, that the announcement came over the PA for audience members to donate blood. Doctors say that Tomás is now stable and recovering in intensive care.
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MABS marathon by Jack Troughton
It was the first solely MABS organised Race for Life and organisers said 4,000 euros was raised on the day – with sponsorship money and donations still to be collected. TRAIN Lisa, who will run the Edinburgh course with her sister-in-law Karen and in memory of her dad, said: “I have four weeks to go and am sticking to a training schedule – I will
be running four times a week from this week and I am running 60km a week at the moment.” The first woman home on Sunday and the second finisher behind Barry McCormack, she said the MABS event was “brilliant”, adding: “It is really good to have lots of people here today and really get into the mood of things.” And people can still sponsor Lisa for the marathon (call 659 469 338 or www.mabscancersupport.org). “Everything I raise is going to MABS.”
The start
In the universal spirit of Race for Life, many runners were remembering loved ones and friends affected by the cancer. PUSH Oona Hughes and Gemma Small were taking part for Nick, who died of cancer last summer and determined to complete the course despite Oona breaking a leg in December and relying on her friend to push her in a wheelchair. Gemma said: “Nick was only 28 and we are doing it for him.” And a spokesman for MABS thanked the event’s sponsors for “pulling out all the stops” in making the run such a success. “This is an amazing result for a first attempt,” he said. “It doesn’t matter how many times we say it because it is heartfelt – we thank the people of the Marina Alta for being such strong supporters of MABS. “Without them we would not be able to do the work we do.”
Skeleton Brad
Next stop ALTEA COUNCILLORS have asked for the town to be given a second tram stop to service the Cap Blanc area of the town. They believe a new station can be
built as part of modernisation to 8km of track between Benidorm and the Marina Alta town. Further, they argue, it would be an ideal situation for a new stop as part of the railways plan for Valencia which already includes proposals to build a double track.
Spain remains the second noisiest country in the world
April 28th was the International Day Against Noise, and Spain remains the second noisiest country in the world, only Japan is noisier. The PEACRAM State Platform Against Noise says the fact that Spain is second is a serious attack on the fundamental rights of the citizens, rights which are in theory protected by the Spanish Constitution, by EU legislation and also in the United Nations declaration of Human Rights. They say most of the noise comes from traffic, cars, heavy lorries and noisy motorbikes and mopeds. This is closely followed by building works, discotecs and leisure activities in general; especially in summer. Noise is an environmental problem and can lead to physical problems, psychological imbalance, and sleep disorders. It is estimated that two million Spaniards are already going deaf, and there are concerns these numbers will jump with the widespread use of the ipod among the young.
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Iberdrola tax is legal
After a 50 minute wait, RTN’s Louise Clarke got the answer she was after from an Iberdrola representative
FOLLOWING A letter that was printed in RTN two weeks ago entitled ‘Spot the Deliberate Mistake’, the Newsdesk and RTN’s reporters have been inundated with calls and e-mails asking us to ascertain whether it is legal to charge IVA on top of the 4.864% ‘Impuesto sobre electricidad’, which can be found on all Iberdrola bills. Eager to get clarification from the company RTN sent its reporter Louise Clarke to the Iberdrola office in Pilar de la Horadada earlier this week to get the ‘lowdown’ on the tax and find out exactly what it is for. After a 50 minute wait in the queue, Louise got the answer that everyone wants to know. According to the lady behind the desk in the office, the tax is a charge that has been in place for over ten years and was imple-
mented to subsidise the Spanish coal industry when more sustainable forms of energy started to be used. Although it is classed as a ‘tax’ it is more of a subsidy and therefore IVA can be charged on it. The lady added that it was completely legal and above board and that it was the government that charges it and not Iberdrola. So, there you have it! AIR YOUR VIEWS
Do you think we’re still being cheated by large corporate companies or, now you know the reason for this ‘tax’, are you happy to pay this charge if it helps find other means of energy supplies. Email your views and comments to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com and we’ll print the best replies in next weeks paper.
Spain to spend millions on telescope? SPAIN HAS lost out to Chile for the right to house the world’s biggest telescope. Chile was chosen because it’s northern Atacama Desert offers cloudless skies for 320 nights per year, low humidity and very few storms. Spain wanted the telescope to be based on the Canary island of La Palma, but the island suffers from too many adverse
weather conditions. Spain is still considering financing the project however, and the government said in their original bid for the project that they would provide €300 million for the $1.3-billion (€970-million) scheme. Science and Innovation Minister Cristina Garmendia said that before the government would make a decision on whether
or not to participate in the telescope’s manufacture, that they “demand complete economic guarantees on the viability of its construction.” The European Southern Observatory (ESO), which is behind the project, hope that the telescope will lead to new discoveries and answer unresolved questions in the world of astronomy.
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Calpe in focus SPAIN’S FOURTH Specsavers store officially opened with a fanfare and a flourish in Calpe on Saturday – and hundreds packed into the premises to join the party. Attending the fiesta and booking a sight test meant people received a special bonus on top of the existing instore offers. And the town band provided the music as visitors enjoyed tapas and a glass of bubbly to celebrate the ongoLottie ing Specsavers success story – it is the Stone and world’s largest private opticians and Christian has 1,500 stores in 12 countries and last Weger year sold 11 million pairs of glasses. help out
by Jack Troughton Mike Stone, a director of both the Calpe store and its sister premises in Javea, said the new Specsavers was given a “soft opening” in November and had taken off “really well” in the Marina Alta resort. “We are now giving eye tests in five languages and in Calpe we certainly need to because there is such a wide mix of nationalities – it is very different to Javea, and much more of an integrated town,” he said. “Here in Calpe there are German,
Dutch, Scandinavian, Flemish and Spanish, as well as British expats.” Members of staff have stumbled on one difficulty and are hoping to have a solution soon – no-one speaks Russian. Along with optometrists Louise Stone, Claus Weger, and Cecilia Navarro Tudela, teams of eight are busy helping a growing band of loyal customers. Mike said Specsavers could now prepare single vision glasses within 60 minutes. “In 99 percent of cases, we can have them ready, from eye test to dispensing in an hour.” And he said the business was also launching new initiatives to attract schoolchildren to take advantage of the range of youngsters’ glasses, while Spanish customers were also delighted to find affordable variable vision spectacles at Specsavers.
May fayre JALON VALLEY Help, based in the beautiful Jalon Valley inland from Denia on the Costa Blanca are holding their annual May Fayre. Once again they are asking for your support as they raise funds to support non-profit making organisations and charities in the local community. With more than fifty stalls there will be something for everyone. The event will take place in Jalon on Sunday, 23rd May under the lovely plane trees on the rastro site. Tombola, raffle, cakes, food, cards, jewellery, bric-a-brac and plenty for the children with pony and cart rides and a fancy dress competition. In the past, Jalon Valley Help have provided funds to support local schools, medical centres MABS, Women’s Refuge, ADIMA, AMADEM and Denia Help based at the hospital as well as bonafide charity organisations worldwide. It will be a great day out so come and support them – fayre open from 10am to 2pm.
Face lift
Calpe Store now open
DENIA TOWN centre is to get a 1.8 million euro face lift, redeveloping key squares to make them more accessible to pedestrians. The project, which could begin as early as June, will also include the opening of a new museum and it is intended to improve the views of the historic castle from the town. The work is partly funded with cash from the European Union and also includes work on important artery road Carrer la Mar – although to avoid traffic jams this will be delayed until after the summer season.
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National bureaucracy Yesterday I received from Cereco a letter which is apparently intended to be helpful, informing me of the documents I need to bring to their medical centre in order to renew my driver’s licence: the existing licence, a copy of my NIE – ‘In case you have not old residencia or if it run out in 2 months, we need a copy of the Certificate of Member of the European Union (new residencia), a recent original padron and a copy of your passport with 2 recent colour photographs’. As my existing driver’s licence, which incidentally is valid until October 2011, has my NIE, what possible relevance have these other documents, and why should my ability to drive depend on my ability to keep up with Spanish local and national bureaucracy? Roger McCutcheon, Torrevieja
Pedestrians be warned
Car drivers be WARNED, pedestrians be WARNED. There is a hidden danger awaiting you on the New Javea Arenal Traffic layout. The pedestrian crossings are hidden by half (or over half) with the parked cars on either side of the through roads going either way through the Arenal. Pedestrians will be part way across the crossing (and think they are safe on the crossing) before they can be seen from the left and from the right. This was really brought home to me driving behind a car that narrowly missed knocking a pedestrian over. It was not the car drivers fault or the pedestrian’s fault it is just a hazardous layout Regards Mick Scarles
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A fictional party?
It was the night before Hot Cross Christmas Wednesday, which this year fell on Friday 30th February. Nick Cameron-Brown, the newly elected leader of The Green Liberal National Labservative Party, was in his new flat within the recently extended political hostel, Buck House, filing his claim for hens teeth coated organic hiporhinosacow fin soup when he heard a knock at the door. His astute political brain immediate shifted a gear wondering if he could claim for a door bell. A quick check of the Parliamentarian’s “DO, DO, DO, DON’T GET CAUGHT GUIDE” revealed that if listed as a national monument the upper price allowed was not the paltry million times the average state pension, 97 devalued new pence monthly, but 150% of GDP of all oil rich states together. A frantic goggle on the web later resulted in a quote from a firm in Brussels, “Side Line MEPs “ stated if using old shoe laces linked to Big Ben the cost would be €10,000,000 plus VAT, well within the allowable limit. Concorde was removed from mothballing and two work
experience 14-year-olds flew in from Lithuania for the work, with two brown envelopes: one addressed to Nick Cameron-Brown and the other to Allowances Office, UK Plc, having just attended a course for local Spanish politicians, Finance Directors, Mayors and close blood relatives of same. The invoice was forwarded to the relevant office of UK Plc but was refused. Checks revealed Nick CameronBrown was disbarred from being an MP as his birth certificate contained the names of both father and mother. FACT: You cannot be made into one of the UK parliamentarians; you have to be born one. Now the only other thing you will hear in the coming year even more far out and fictional than this is all Political Parties Manifestos. All of which would be of more use to the general public if they were printed on very soft paper and each page separated by perforations. Juan De La Ribera
Be bothered! I feel I have to respond to the letter last week from a holiday maker to our area of La Regia, Orihuela Costa. I am the person who organized the petition to the town hall to get something done about the park, which was signed by 350 people of many different nationalities, all of whom were united in condemning the town hall for their lack of commitment in fulfilling their responsibilities with respect to the health and safety of the public and their lack of investment and management of the park. Children in our area have nowhere else to play and to suggest because a fence has been vandalised by some, that nothing more should be done
in that area is just pig headed idiocy. If that were the case all civilised society would be turned into ghettos because vandals will always be amongst us, they always have been since the beginning of time, and those elected to look after our society must never acquiesce to them and allow them to destroy the facilities and thus denying enjoyment to others. The town hall has a responsibility to make sure that does not happen and it can never be used as an excuse to do nothing. In the case of La Regia park the area has been the way it is for over ten years and if people didn’t bother to do something about it like the author of your letter suggested, I am sure it would remain the
way it is for another ten years. I found on my petition collecting around the houses that a lot of people do care about their environment and want change for our area of Orihuela Costa. I have been contacted from other people since this went public who have similar problems with regard to neglect of their areas by the P.P. controlled ayuntamiento of Orihuela. It is gratifying to know that there are other people out there who are willing to get off their sun loungers and make themselves heard. My advice to those people is to go for it, because today 27 April 2010 at Orihuela city the Plenary meeting of the ayuntamiento agreed to include the La Regia park renovation in their next budget. That is why people should bother. Alan N McPhail, Vista Azul 2, La Regia, Orihuela Costa
Snake Oil Cameron To those who took the trouble to register to vote in the UK elections I would like to offer a little advice. Beware Greeks bearing gifts. You may wake up on Friday the 7-5-2010 with Snake Oil Cameron as your Prime Minister. I would not dare to call him a liar but he is a false prophet who is a stranger to the truth. One simple fact is that when the Tories were miles in front in the polls the Pound was around 1.10 to the Euro, now that it looks like we may have a hung Parliament they are
Chris Hale Read-in
The organizers of the read-in would like to thank all those who contributed to this very worthwhile cause. The event managed to raise €2150 to help Chris have the chance to have a ground breaking and potentially life saving new operation in Poland in November this year. Unfortunately this operation, which was recently reported on by the BBC news, is still only available privately and at a substantial cost. The six readers completed the task of
saying that the economy will collapse and the Pound with it because the markets will not like it? As we have seen the three main parties are fairly equal and the Pound has gone up to 1.16 to the Euro! People are not as daft as Snake Oil thinks, they know that most EU countries are governed by coalitions that give strong governance. If the snake is prepared to lie about this can you trust anything he says? Jack Johnson, La Cala Finistrat
reading in turn continuously for eight hours, with Chris himself reading from his own novels at the start and the end of the read. Many people were involved in the event and in raising the cash and our thanks go to all of them, and our thanks also go to Bodywise, Javea Golf Club and Lisa Fox for donating prizes for the contributors. To read a full report on the event please go to www.ddecker.net and click on the Chris Hales Read-in button. We will keep you all updated on Chris’s progress. David Decker
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Last of the election whine by Jack Troughton
DAYS TO go in the race for No. 10 and people can be forgiven for being driven batty by the blanket coverage given to the General Election 2010. For the first time the leaders of the three major parties have sluggishly slugged it out in presidential-style television debates – and every moment of the soap opera has been put under the microscope and analysed. And the successes and failures of Messrs Brown, Cameron and Clegg on the campaign trail have also become a focal point for the camera and filled many column inches as Britain prepares to vote next Thursday. The dour inhabitants of a fictional Yorkshire village could even, like any punter, pop into their nearest bookmaker and have a flutter on the outcome of the poll or who did best on the box. SUMMER Certainly illustrator Jan Gamm was inspired by the original characters of the long running hit comedy Last of the Summer Wine when she decided to capture some cartoon capers on paper. Labour’s Gordon Brown becomes Compo, Tory chief David Cameron is
seen as Foggy; while the role of Norman Clegg is taken by namesake Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats. “I suppose it started with Nick Clegg having the same surname as Cleggy in the series,” she told RTN. “And some
of the electioneering has become very funny. “Gordon Brown has reminded me of Compo, he always seems to be in a crumpled suit and bumbling around and putting his foot in it.”
Muslim girl wins fight to wear headscarf
A 16-YEAR-OLD Muslim girl returned to school in Madrid last week after being banned for wearing a headscarf. Najwa wears her hijab for religious reasons, but her school in Madrid has said that the scarf in incompatible with its regulations. Najwa was forced to work in isolation for refusing to remove her scarf, and suffered panic attacks and depression after being ordered out of school. Her parents met with the head teacher over the weekend and explained that they would take legal action if Najwa’s right to wear the hijab was not respected. The teenager was due to go back to the school wearing her scarf - her friends were also sporting scarves in support – but at the last minute her parents elected to send her to another school where the scarf is allowed. AIR YOUR VIEWS This has been a highly reported story in the Spanish press, do you think Najwa should be allowed to wear her hijab or should she respect the regulations of the school? Email your comments to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com and we’ll print the best replies in next week’s paper.
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Charlie goes for X-Factor glory by Louise Clarke CHARLIE WILCOX-ROYAL is well known in the Costa Blanca for his excellent vocal skills and is a regular performer at his Dad Dave’s bar, La Bodega in La Marina. Last weekend, he put his amazing talent to the test and auditioned for this year’s X Factor. The ITV1 show was holding its auditions at the Birmingham NEC last Saturday and RTN is pleased to reveal that Charlie, who is 19, wowed the producers with his talent and he has been predicted to go through to the next stage in June. Earlier this week, RTN caught up with Charlie to find out all about the audition process.
Charlie went to Birmingham with his brother Billy and he, along with Charlie’s friend Lee Anne, who travelled from London to meet the pair in Birmingham, accompanied Charlie to the audition. The brothers left Alicante Airport on Friday night for East Midlands Airport and were collected by family friends, Clive and Louise, who actually live in Sheffield. Now, these friends can only be described as ‘probably the best in the world’ as Charlie explained: “Clive and Louise picked us up from the airport, drove us up to Sheffield, where we stayed the night. They then drove us back to Birmingham at 05:00 the next morning so that we could get there
for 08:00. They picked us up on Saturday night, took us back to their house and then brought us back to Birmingham on Sunday, for the second and third auditions. They were brilliant!” SUCCESS Charlie had to wait in the X Factor queue, which contained 6,500 entrants and at least two friends or family members, for eight and a half hours before he was eventually seen by producers. At this audition, he wowed them by singing ‘Everything’ by Michael Buble. He was told that he had got through to Sunday’s audition and to return at 15:00 the next day for a second audition. Charlie told us: “I
had to register that night for the next day and show them my ID; so I didn’t leave until 22:30.” He had his second audition with one of the programme’s producers and a producer from record company Song BMG at 20:30 and amazed them with his vocal talents. He was told that he had been successful and he then had to wait around for an interview with more programme producers so that he could give them all his background details. CONFIDENT After the interview, he was met by top Executive Producers and had to go through another audition, which was filmed. They told Charlie that he was in the
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final 600 and he now has to wait to find out whether he is in the final 500 and whether or not he will face judges; Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Danni Minogue and Cheryl Cole in June. Charlie said: “I feel quite confident as I sang really well in all three auditions. I met some
Coastal Youth Fiesta
The amazing ‘Monos’
THIS SATURDAY, 1st May, sees the first ever Youth Fiesta in Orihuela Costa. The event, which has been organised by the new Youth Association (AJOC) and the Orihuela Town Hall, will take place on the large car park area close to Mercadona in Playa Flamenca. The fiesta includes, sport, games, art and music for children of all ages; with the amazing ‘Monos’ closing the event with a free concert on Saturday night. The scheduled activities include a mixed 7-a-side soccer tournament for young people aged from 14
great people who also got through and so I am looking forward to seeing them all in June.” RTN will keep you posted on Charlie’s progress. In the meantime, if you want to see this talented young man perform, he will be at his Dad’s bar in La Marina on May 21st at 22:00.
to 20 years of age; children’s games and activities such as a bouncy castle, painting and drawing. The football tournament starts at 10:00 and registration can be made by e-mail to ajoc@hotmail.es or by telephone: 607 043 779. The children’s games start at 11:00 and finish at 14:00, whilst the painting and drawing for 3 to 10 year olds starts at 15:00 until 18:00 hours. The free ‘Monos’ concert starts at 23:00 and there is also going to be a DJ at the event, to take the music and dancing into the early hours.
This is success!
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St George’s Day Fiesta
A young boy celebrates
ENGLAND’S FLAG was flying high last Friday for the second annual St George’s Day Fiesta in Playa Flamenca. The event which was organised by the Orihuela Town Hall was situated in the car park next to Mercadona and played host to a number of different stalls, which sold an array of items including food Jennifer Cunningham and her team
by Louise Clarke WITH THE sun shining and the swimming pool open and ready to use, last weekend’s ‘This is Spain’ exhibition, which took place at the prestigious Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel in La Zenia, has been hailed as a tremendous success. RTN was proud to be the main media sponsor for the event and organiser Christine Roche was delighted with the amount of visitors to the exhibition, especially during Sunday when the exhibition saw a record numbers of visitors. She told RTN: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the exhibitors who took part in the ‘This Is Spain’
exhibition last weekend. The event was busy despite the current economic climate and other events taking place nearby. Having spoken to some of the exhibitors, I have been told that most had received some very positive leads and had got some good results.” She continued: “I would like to thank everyone involved in making the event such a success, in particular, Geoff Gartland and Cliff Roberts from RTN, together with their design team and Gerrit from Go Advertise.” She added: “And of course the TKO team, who all produced fantastic professional publicity for the event. I must also say thanks you to Norma and Mike Reilly
and beverages. There was entertainment throughout the day including Layla and Josh Gillespie. The stunning vocals of 22 year old Layla were perfectly accompanied by the amazing guitar playing ability of her younger brother, 14 year old Josh, who is a pupil at El Limonar School in San Miguel.
Saturday market
The Council of Almoradí, directed by Miguel Gascón, has reported that the weekly market will also open on from Phoenix Promotions for providing Saturdays from May 1st. According to Councilman Gascon, “responds to the some of the quality entertainment that demands that have arisen from merchants, visitors and took place during the event.” Christine is now looking forward to tourists who normally come to this market.” the next exhibition and hopes you all have a fantastic summer. RTN’s Cliff Roberts said: “We always do our very a trophy and 25 euros in best to promote the This is Spain events THE PSOE party in Orihuela prize money. There are also and it was nice to see the RTN logo back Costa are organising the medals and prize money where it belongs alongside TKO and Go first ever Coastal Dominoes for second and third place. Advertise, who have always worked so Championship. The event Everyone is welcome and as well together over the years through will take place on 6th May at 18:00 in their office on every nationality can play both the good and bad times.” dominoes, it is hoped that ‘This is Spain’ will be back in the the coast; opposite the Cabo the event will provide some autumn and RTN will keep you post- Roig Health Centre. It costs four euros to positive integration for the ed on all the details as and when we enter and the first prize is local community. get them.
Dominoes Championship
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Adam triumphs in Europe
LOCAL SWIMMING sensation Adam Stuart competed in last week’s European Downs Syndrome Open Swimming Championships, which were held at the Quays Aquatic Centre in Southampton, and came back with a well deserved haul of medals. Adam, who trains at the Pilar de la Horadada Municipal Swimming Pool, knocked two minutes off his personal best in the 800 metres crawl to get silver and also got a personal best in the 400 metres crawl, also getting a silver medal and knocking one minute off his best time. He got
a bronze medal in the 100 metre butterfly, a bronze in the relay for Team España and was placed sixth in the back stroke. So all in all, a very good weekend for Adam! All his times are qualifying times for the World Championships which take place in October in Taiwan. WHIPLASH
There were over 150 swimmers at the championships from around Europe including Spain; England; Scotland; Ireland; Portugal; Estonia; Sweden and Norway. Dad Greig told RTN: “This achievement was something
special to Adam as this year has been quite bad for him. He was involved in a car accident at the end of January, which caused whiplash and as a result, has had to have regular physiotherapy sessions. On top of this, his mum was seriously ill in hospital during February and is recovering.” Greig added: “He has worked hard through all this though to achieve these times. We have to thank the OK Gym in Los Dolces for their support and advice as well as the guys from the pool at Pilar de la Horadada.” Well Done Adam!!
Adam Stuart
Foundation stone ceremony THE HON Senora Trinidad Maria Miro Mira, the Regional Councillor for Culture and Sports will be visiting Torrevieja this Sunday, 2nd May, to lay the foundation stone of the new Semana Santa Museum in the city. The Councillor will attend mass at 11:30 at the City’s church, which will be performed by the Bishop of Orihuela and Alicante, and then she will accompany the Mayor and other Town Hall officials to the parcel of land where the new museum will be built. The procession to the site will also include the local cofradias and costelleros, who will all be in uniform.
Rare orchid RECENT RAINFALL has benefitted the natural park of La Mata. According to the Torrevieja Town Hall botanists, more birds have been spotted than ever before, including some very rare species. They are also very excited to have found an extremely rare orchid which seems to flourishing in the park. The botanists have discovered 311 Orchis
Collinos which have now all been photographed and catalogued. The orchid bulbs often remain underground for years but this spring they have decided to appear; much to the delight of the local botanists. One of the scientists commented: “This is such a rare and exciting find. We are delighted to have them here in the La Mata Natural Park.”
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Experience Las Colinas Truly a world apart! by Louise Clarke LAS COLINAS Golf and Country Club is an exclusive private community built around a world class championship golf course and it is right here in the Costa Blanca. The eco-friendly development, which is situated in Campoamor on the Orihuela Costa, is surrounded by 10,000 hectares of Mediterranean woodland in a beautiful valley and offers superb views of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor. The Troon Golf managed championship golf course, was uniquely designed by world renowned course architect Cabel B Robinson and boasts wide fairways, extensive and undulating greens. The course adapts to the natural lie of the land and with five different tee platforms for each hole, there is great versatility which promises to test every golfer who plays there, time and time again.
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PGA PROFESSIONAL The winners will each receive the full Las Colinas experience and enjoy a VIP day on Friday 14th May. The winners will not only get to play 18 holes on this amazing course and have a buggy provided, but they will also receive a Las Colinas goody bag, a picnic bag lunch prepared by the head chef of the club house restaurant, UNiK, and time to use their superb practice facilities, as well as have a swing check session from the course’s head professional, Robert Mitchell, who is a PGA qualified professional. Robert, who is originally from Wales, has spent the last three years working at the Scott Cranfield Academy in Cadiz, where he was Head Coach. The 28 year old is fluent in Spanish and brings a wealth of experience to Las Colinas. The event will be covered by RTN’s Louise Clarke and she will be asking all the winners for
Exclusive Competition To enter the competition, you must be available on May 14th and be able to get to Las Colinas under your own steam. The day will start at 09:30 with a tee off at 11:00 and will finish around 16:00 with a presentation by the Golf Course Managing Director, Juan Álvarez.
Just answer the following question:
Who designed the Las Colinas Golf Course?
Please state whether you are male or female and your handicap on the application and send it to golf@lascolinasgolf.es using the header ‘RTN Competition’. E-mail details will only be used by Las Colinas and RTN. their comments and reviews on the course and the whole Las Colinas experience and will report on those findings in the following week’s paper.
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Claims and the Consortium I AM sure there are better places to spend a weekend which turned out to be lovely and sunny. The venue for This is Spain is a very attractive hotel resort. Some even braved the pool! My company as normal was kept busy and hopefully the consultants who worked all weekend will convert lots of the enquiries. Although, and as per normal, most people who were approached are never going to die (!), funeral plans and indeed health enquiries were very encouraging. Perhaps the investment of time and money will have been worth it. We listened again, as per normal to a small amount of moans and groans, in the main from people who have claimed on their insurance, only to find that they are underinsured. Why this always ends up being our fault, I just don’t know, especially with the amount of times that I write about this situation. I also know that our consultants always point out the risks attached to underinsurance. Many times, the problems occur when a community policy is in place,
and it is assumed that this covers everything related to the buildings…unfortunately, this is just not true. You should be aware that there are many elements within your property that are classed as buildings, yet may not be covered by the community. This can include installations such as water, heating, air conditioning, telephones, and also elements required to operate such installations, including boilers, radiators etc. Also, any fixed decorative or ornamental items attached to the floors, ceilings and/or walls, such as paint, wallpaper, fabric, carpets or parquet etc, that form a part of the home and belong to the insured shall be construed as an integral part of the building at all times. Should your property be part of a community of owners, it is always worth requesting a copy of the policy from your administrator, and checking the exact level of cover. The majority of communities will insure the bare minimum, keeping costs down for all concerned. However, there are exceptions to the rule, as some communities will
cover more. The other problems experienced by many are with claims via the consortium. As a Spanish government agency, we should not expect them to speak any other language but Spanish! As I have mentioned before, a part of every Spanish insurance premium is paid to the consortium, thereby protecting the insured in the case of “extraordinary risks” such as earthquakes, gota frias, forest fires etc. We have recently heard from Liberty Seguros, that the consortium will now allow claims to be registered over the phone, providing we have full policy details prepared, to be able to confirm verbally. This should help to speed up the claims process. The consortium, besides dealing with extraordinary risks, holds the huge national database of car insurance policies. However, unlike the Motor Insurance Bureau, this information is not readily available to the general public. This means that should you be involved in a car accident, the most important detail to ensure that you have correct is the other persons registration number – if
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they have written it down for you, check it carefully, as your insurers first port of call with this registration number will be the consortium, in order to identify the other parties insurer, hence opening the claim. Finally, it is worth checking with your chosen insurer that they are fully regulated /registered in Spain and that they pay their fees to the consortium. I still fail to understand what significance an FSA registration holds in Spain – the regulatory body in Spain is the Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones (DGS). I for one would not insure in the UK with a company regulated in another country… Why do it here? NB; Don’t forget……Friday 21st May “Something Red” May Ball, at the Marjal Rte on the N332 between Guardamar and La Marina, Tickets just 12 Euros for live music, dancing, and dinner, now available from PCN Office in La Marina on 966 790 363 or the Charity shop in Cuidad Quesada, book now to be able to enjoy a fantastic night.
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Special purchase of 200 boneless sirloins. (Steak or joints) Buy 2 kilos + only 12.95€ per kilo
Short back bacon( lean) 9.95€ kilo - 2.2 kilos only 16.50€ Free-range chickens 2½-3 kilos - 3.84€ per kilo Home-made gourmet sausages 6.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos 12€ Lean beef minced steak 10.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos 20€ The market open on Friday 30th April
THIS YEAR’S Medieval market in Villajoyosa will have a farm feel with animals like pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, and they will walk through the streets of the market on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May. The medieval market will open on the 30th April, 1st and 2nd May (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), in the streets of the old town. This year the program commemorates the 357th anniversary of the miracle of Santa Marta’s tears and also the population of the letter granting in the year 1300. Loly Such councillor of culture “asks people to come and visit the medieval market, because it is the most extravagant of the Marina
Baixa. The 2010 medieval market will have 60 artisans stalls and workshops over the streets of the old town, calle Mayor, Vigueta, Arxiu, Frai Posidonio Mayor, Costereta, plazas de Castelar”. There will be taverns with pâtés, cheeses, olives, coucous, skewers … Also Moroccan tea and desserts. In the streets there will be different activities for young and old, criers, comics, music and knights fighting. The medieval market is open to everyone and especially for families. There will be a childrens corner from 11.00am to 2.00pm and from 5.00pm to 9.00pm, with entertainment such as the carrousel, and traditional entertainment.
Historic tour of Villajoyosa
POPULARLY KNOWN as ‘La Vila’, Villajoyosa is the historic capital of Marina Baja, rich in history, originally an Iberian City and later a Roman port. The town was abandoned during the Islamic occupation, but rebuilt as a Christian stronghold in 1300. An organised tour of Villajoyosa will depart from Altea market car park at 10.00 on Wednesday 19th May. During the morning there will be a guided tour of the old walled town and also a visit to the Casa Museo La Barbera, a 17th Century finca For lunch, there will be choice of one of the many seaside restaurants, or a picnic on the beach. At 16.00 the tour will include a visit to the Valor Chocolate museum and factory, returning to Altea at around 17.30. TIckets at €12 (including entrances and guide) are available via: Lol : 965 842 623; Jo: 966 888 144, Marilyn : 965 847 832 or Mike : 965 848 597. Promoted by CIPAL – The independent political party of Altea www.cipal.es
Henry VIII extravaganza
THE CHILDREN and parents at Sierra Bernia School we treated to a fantastic display of amateur dramatics this week when Mrs Sweet and her Year 4 class Aaron Glencross, acted out the turbulent love life of Henry who VIII and his six wives. The children wore played fantastic authentic costumes and acted King out each marriage, death and even the Henry, beheadings of Henry’s wives! Well Done with his six wives Year 4 and Mrs Sweet.
Braising steak 11.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos + 22€ Topside of Beef 12.95€ per kilo 2 kilos + 11.95 per kilo Fresh American rump 4 kilos + only 8.95€ per kilo Fresh fillet steak 29.85€ per kilo - Whole fillet 23.95€ per kilo Pork chops with crackling 6.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos 12€ Lean belly pork 5.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos 10€ Meaty pork ribs 6.95€ per kilo - 2 kilos 12€ Lamb joints 550-600 grms 5.95€ each - 4 for 20€ Quality Navara/Rioja wine from 1.83€ a bottle SPEND 40€ - FREE BOTTLE OF WINE,SPEND 50€ - FREE KILO OF SAUSAGES SPEND 60€- FREE CHICKEN New enterprise: We are supporting Annabelle’s Organic Marmalade. Fantastic product. Please try and support.
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Eh, it’s been an Eyjafjallajökull of a week… I SIGNED off last week with the immortal words: “Watts in Gatwick, bored beyond belief…” Boy, should I have kept my big mouth shut. It has gone ballistic. Yup, since air travel returned to normality, it’s been all hands to the pump down here at the UK’s second busiest airport. What a week… I suppose those six days of non-flying, is about the closest I’ll ever experience to that period in histoBy ry known as the Phoney War. It was so Watts quiet and unreal but at the back of your mind you knew that at any minute all hell was going to break loose. BBC Radio 4 reported on Monday that the volcano at the centre of all our avionic woes is now producing steam rather than the more problematic engine clogging ash. So is that it? Can we relax? According to the Icelandic media organisation Pressan, “the effects of the volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajökull are now limited to Iceland”. Hmmm, I suppose that’s good news for the rest of us, although of course there’s still a huge cloud of ash floating around the planet somewhere - it’s out there. Pressan’s website says: “Keflavik Airport remains closed and international flights are rerouted to and from Akureyri or Egilstadir.” And there’s still an ever present ash mist over the capital, Reykjavik. Does this ash present any health problems? Pressan reports: “The ash mist is predicted to remain limited and similar to pollution caused by traffic.” The agency adds, “The country’s chief epidemiologist advises those who suffer from dormant heart and lung disease to remain indoors but there should be no need to wear masks.” Well, you wouldn’t wear masks for traffic pollution would you? But equally you
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wouldn’t remain indoors for it either. Does anyone know, just what’s going on? Do aircraft engines fail in the ash cloud? Why haven’t the newspapers been talking about Eyjafjallajökull since airspace returned to normal? Too many questions there Watts… And talking of questions, we here in Britain are in the middle of our busiest media question time. Questions abound in every nook, broadsheet and tabloid. They lurk on national and local radio and burst out without a moments warning on near-by tellys. The average person’s letterbox fair groans at the rain forests of printed questions pouring through them from wannabe MPs. “We’ll give you clarity on the issues,” boasts the BBC while bombarding us with those issues from noon till night. Yes, with just a few more days of electioneering to go the huge media Q and A session is reaching exponential acceleration. The politicians are scrabbling like river-escaping wildebeest to get their messages to us. There is more hot air coming out of would-be MPs than a continent of Eyjafjallajökulls! But do you know what the biggest problem is? You really cannot tell the MPs apart. The minutiae of argument is being spun around and around to the nth degree that you get dizzy with all the facts, figures and predictions. You do not know who is telling the truth; or, for that matter, what is the truth. The colossal figures regarding the economy are truly mind-numbing. It is so hard to get your head around the massive sums that most people default to the position of choosing between personalities. Now to make even that strategy unworkable you cannot tell the major
The Debt Clock
players physically apart. If you discount Brown for a moment, Clegg and Cameron morph into this homogeneous American presidential-style shinning ‘package’ - with hair by Clairol. But even Bully Brown has a wealth of luscious presidential hair. Where are the individuals? Where are the Lord Suchs of the screaming variety? How about letting the bald guys have a go? Na, sorry Mr Hague. It really is a case of the bland leading the bland. I am at a loss to find what the difference to choose between them is. I guess this is where their secret weapon, the leader’s wives, comes in. Hmmm, Leader’s Wives, sounds like a tacky magazine… Hugh, fire up the printers! Now I don’t want to appear partial but feel I must make a note of warning because there is a growing feeling that Bully Brown might gain a last minute sympathy vote. So, should you be sparing a sympathetic thought for the Bullymeister it’s worth remembering Daniel Hannan’s musings in last week’s Daily Telegraph. “It bears repeating,” warns Dan, “Labour has introduced 111 tax rises
since 1997, taken an additional trillion pounds in revenue, and still left us with the same level of deficit as Greece.” That certainly does bear repeating Danny Boy. As I said above it is really hard to get a handle on the huge sums of tax payers’ money that is being lost. But help is at hand. The ever vigilant Tax Payers’ Alliance has been travelling around Britain these past few weeks with their marvellous Debt Clock Road Show. It is a timely, if not worrying reminder of the state of things. Britain’s national debt goes up at a rate of £5,169 every second. Every second! So, just reading this nonsense it’s gone up over another £600,000. £5,169 per second is £310,212 per minute; which is £18,607,306 per hour and an unimaginable £446,575,342 per day. Quick, STOP that clock. For an instant up-date (if you’ve the stomach for it) go to www. debt-clock.org and be frightened by the way the national debt is racking-up! So, please bear that in mind if you’re thinking of taking sympathy on Brown. Watts in Eyjafjallajökull, where the air is clearer…
‘HELP’ for EOS
Josie Lucas giving the cheque to Cynthia Robinson
by Chris Sinclair ALTHOUGH NOT a common topic of conversation, serious conditions of the bowel and bladder are on the increase. Here in Spain, the expatriate community alone has approximately 4,000 ostomates, who are not only trying to come to terms with their disease but are struggling in some areas to find access to specialist Stoma nurses. To explain the condition briefly – a Stoma or Ostomy is a surgical opening in the body wall that allows waste to be expelled into a pouch outside the body. These operations usually follow a serious illness - predominantly cancer. Managing these pouches, sometimes for a lifetime, can be very daunting and not all areas have the dedicated nurses to assist patients once they have returned home. EOS (Expatriate Ostomates of Spain) is an independent non-profit-making association based in Javea and dedicated to the support of all ostomists and their carers in Spain (resident or visitors). They are active locally, nationally and internationally but with a focus on expatriates because of the particular problems they can face. EOS was formed in 1997 by Cynthia Robinson of Javea and is run entirely by volunteers who offer vital support and assistance before and after surgery, as well as trying to ensure the availability of equipment and care for ostomy patients through the Spanish social security services. From humble beginnings EOS is now an active member of the Federation of Ostomy associations in Madrid, and is well-placed to be heard at ministerial level. With a seat on the World Council of the International Ostomy Association, EOS also send surplus items to distribution points for onward shipping to third world countries. With education being the key, an EOS newsletter is produced and other specialist magazines and publications are also made
available for information. Informal coffee mornings give members a chance to meet others for mutual support or to talk in confidence if they so require. A website www.ostomyinspain.org and a dedicated ‘helpline’ is available (96 646 0063). Or EOS can be contacted by email eostext@gmail. com. There is no need to suffer in silence when EOS can listen, understand and help. Secretary of EOS, Barry Lapham, pointed out that many people are not aware that a simple test for colon cancer is available in the Valencian region to anyone over the age of 45 years in receipt of a SIP card. Barry explained, “Individuals should be contacted by post but if they have not received notification they should register with their GP.” The association works extremely hard to raise funds to support its projects and last Friday another local charitable association, ‘Jalon Valley Help’, came to their assistance and donated 1,000 Euros to help EOS continue their efforts to improve the quality of life for ostomates and those with related surgeries. At the charity shop in Carrer del Mig, Alcalali, President of Jalon Valley Help, Josie Lucas, handed over the cheque to President of EOS, Cynthia Robinson. “We are so grateful to Jalon Valley Help for this donation and for them taking the time to understand and support us,” Cynthia told RTN. Much of the money raised by Jalon Valley Help comes from its two shops in Alcalali and Jalon which are open Monday to Saturday – 10am to 1pm, and as well as donating funds to various organisations and charities they also provide wheelchairs and other disability aids for short term loan. 50+ hardworking and dedicated volunteers give up their spare time to get involved with the community and many, many people are grateful that they do. Telephone and Helpline 96 646 0063, email: eostext@gmail.com. Address: EOS, Apartado de Correos 336, Javea
Tail of woe Digby
NEW PARENTS are urgently needed for Digby, a charming chocolate brown Labrador suddenly left all alone
in Spain. The six-year-old pet’s owners have retuned to England but could not find dog friendly rented
accommodation and a foster family or permanent home is urgently needed. At present Digby is safe in kennels and the Local Animal Protection Society in Pego is appealing for help housing him. Chrissie Edwards, of LAPS, said: “He is a big Labrador but very gentle. Sadly his owners just couldn’t take him with them.” Costs for looking after the dog until he is permanently settled will be met by the owners or LAPS. If anyone can help, call Chrissie on 661 199 270.
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I am the owner of a property in Spain and I am not Tax Resident. I have been advised to gift my property to a Spanish company SL or an English Limited company in order to avoid Spanish Inheritance Tax, is this advisable? by
Marc White & Carlos Baos
English & Spanish Solicitors
DEAR READER, thank you for email. First of all we would like to clarify that we understand that even if you transfer the property to a company by means of a gift, sale, as a part of the share capital of the company, or any other way, when the shareholder passes away their shares must be transferred to their heirs and the shares will represent the ownership of the Spanish property so, there will be instances where inheritance tax (IHT) must be paid in Spain. It is true that it could be difficult for the Spanish tax authorities to realise that someone has passed away, and that his Spanish estate is comprised of shares in a company. This is relevant, as the IHT in Spain must be paid within six months from the death, and the taxman can only start a penalty process asking for IHT within the next four years after the payment period, therefore we can say that after four years and six months from the death if the taxman has not started a process asking for the IHT, the obligation to pay it disappears. But please keep in mind that if the taxman realised that you have not paid the IHT within this period, you will need to pay the taxes, plus penalties and interest. If the property is owned by a company it would be possible for
the directors of the company to sell the property without the need to deal with the inheritance, which is an advantage. But if the property is owned by an individual who passed away the inheritance needs to be sorted before the heirs are able to sale the property. The disadvantages are that owning a property through a company also means more expenses, as the company will need to file annual accounts, submit company tax declarations, possibly appoint a tax representative in Spain etc, so it is not always a good idea as the maintenance and the setting up costs are high if you compare them with the cost of owning a property personally. About your question of transferring the property that you already own to a company through a gift, it is really important you to know that there is no gift tax, so for the Gift Deed the taxes that you will need to pay would be 1% Stamp Duty (AJD), as companies do not pay gift tax (which is the same as IHT). But you need also to be aware that when a company receives a gift, it does not pay gift tax but should pay company tax if you are transferring the property to a Spanish SL or Income Tax for Non Residents if the company is an English Limited company. The General Tax Office (Dirección General de Tributos) in the Consultation number 2017-04, made clear this point, in the consultation made by a French Institution that was a beneficiary of a Spanish Inheritance, and confirmed that in this scenario the inheritance or gift are not subject to IHT, but there must be paid Income Tax for Non Residents when the recipient is a company non resident in Spain.
Should this be your case, or the case of someone you know, we will be more than pleased to assist you. *The information provided on this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.
Marc White LL.B. & Carlos Baos (English & Spanish Solicitors) C/Diana 19, 2º-D, 03700 Dénia (located close to the Glorieta Square at the end of Marques de Campo). © White & Baos Abogados 2010 - Tel: 966 426 185. All rights reserved. Send your questions to thespanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com
Do you live in La Siesta or El Chaparral? IF SO, you might be interested in meeting with the Councillor for Foreigners, Pedro Valero, and the Councillor for Parks and Green Areas, Eduardo Gill, who have asked to meet with you to discuss any questions you might have regarding the Urbanisations you live on or any subject regarding Torrevieja as a whole. Graham Knight will accompany the Councillors to act as interpreter if necessary. A meeting has been arranged by the La Siesta NHW & Residents Group to take place at the New York Bar, Washington Square, La Siesta on Tuesday 4th May, starting at 16:00. Everyone is welcome so make a date to come along and let the Councillors know how you feel, both good and bad.
Consumer alert over Power Balance bracelets
The consumer association, Facua, have made an official complaint against the manufacturers of a bracelet called Power Balance. The marketing campaign claims that the bracelet has the ability to “bring the body to a state of harmony and balance the same as it had before chemical pollution, fast food, lack of exercise and stress.” The bracelet also promises: “increased balance, strength,
flexibility, endurance, focus, coordination and rhythm.” Facua say that the advertising violates a Royal Decree from 1996 regarding the promotion of products, activities or services in relation to health. The decree prohibits the advertising of products, materials, substances or methods “to suggest or indicate their use or consumption can enhance physical performance, or psychological, sexual or sporting abilities” without complying with the conditions and requirements under the Medicines Act.
Churros travel to Japan THE FAMOUS chocolateria, San Ginés, in Madrid has sold its secret churro recipe to Japanese businessman, Hideto Maeda, who has opened a chocolateria in Tokyo. This is the first time that the traditional Spanish snack of chocolate con churros has been sold in Japan. The shop opened last Wednesday, and has a sign informing customers about the Spanish origins of churros, which says: “In Madrid since 1894”. Staff are also wearing t-shirts that show how to pronounce “chocolate con churros” in Spanish. There’s a Japanese twist, as these churros are coloured pink, blue and yellow.
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Spanish inheritance tax By Gwen Davies I HAVE received many replies after my article recently with a lot of people concerned about the Inheritance Tax problem in Spain. One of the most frequently asked questions is: Can I avoid or minimise the Amount of Inheritance Tax payable by putting the property into my children’s names? This is one way of avoiding the issue of inheritance tax in Spain, but it also raises other issues that you may not be aware of. If the transfer is done after purchasing the property then you have to pay the following. • 7% Property Transfer Tax • 1% Documentation Tax • 0.2% Land Registry Tax This can become expensive, around 8,200€ for a property
that is valued at 100,000€. This is not taking into account Plus Valia Tax and any potential Capital Gains Tax. What happens if one of the children become involved in matrimonial issues or insolvency issues, it could put their part of the property at risk. If they are living in the UK it may create problems in respect of gifting to members of the family.
If their beneficiaries are non resident in Spain then they would be liable for Spanish Inheritance Tax upon inheriting their share of the property. If you have any property of any value then you should seriously consider restructuring your asset and weigh up all the pros and cons before making any decision that could affect you and your family.
This information was supplied by Gwyn Davies from Costa Blanca Property Consultants and is intended for informative purposes only, if you are worried or concerned on how Spanish Inheritance Tax may affect you and would like more information then e-mail Gwyn at gwyn@costablancapropertyconsultants.com Or phone 0034 965 741 360 / 0034 608 186 316
Government supports home renovation
HOME RENOVATION projects will be easier from now on, according to the Minister for Housing, Beatriz Corredor. At a press conference following a meeting of the Council of Ministers, she announced that the government will be providing the public with “direct, personal and qualified technical assistance for the development of property renovation projects.” The Council of Ministers has agreed to support the creation of a social platform for the promotion of redevelopment, accessibility and energy efficiency work on homes and other buildings. The platform will explore ways for the public authorities and the private sector to cooperate and create a broad network of technical offices to help the public. Corredor stated that the platform will help speed up the issue of permits and will increase the information offered to the public.
Good time to buy property
SPANISH SAVINGS banks (cajas) are eager to get rid of properties they have on their books and have started to sell homes via the Ahorro Corporación. Currently, 6,000 properties are being put up for sale. The portal is offering the stock from 12 savings banks, and estimates say that there will be more than 10,000 properties available by the end of the year. Properties up for sale in Alicante, Murcia and Valencia make up 1,500 of the flats already for sale through the portal.
Zapatero optimistic about economy PRIME MINISTER Zapatero confirmed last week in parliament that the economic data for the last quarter indicate that the Spanish economy is improving and that the country is starting to leave the recession behind it. Zapatero said that the increase recorded in income to the State is the largest in two years, that the number of contributors to the Social Security system increased by 22,000 people in March compared with February and that the same positive trend will continue in the coming months. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the recovery of employment will be slow due to its current high level, but he confirmed that expectations indicate unemployment has reached its highest level and that we will now start to see a decline. The leader of the PP, Mariano Rajoy, does not share the same views as Zapatero and accused him of lying about the Prime figures. Rajoy went on to say that Minister Zapatero’s credibility had reached “rock José Luis bottom” and that he was running out of Rodríguez time to do what must be done. Zapatero
Spain’s unemployment at record high? UNCONFIRMED REPORTS say that Spain’s unemployment could be at its highest level ever since 1997. A report was accidentally published prematurely on the National Statistics Institute’s web page earlier last week. The official figures were not due to be made public until the very end on the month of April. But if the statistics shown are true, then Spain’s unemployment has now risen to 20.5 percent, meaning that 4,612,700 people are out of work. Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero spoke in congress last Tuesday, and said that: “Our unemployment rate has reached its highest level.” Saying that it is “excessively high”.
Huge profit increase for Antena 3
THE ANTENA 3 group has reported a massive increase in profits for the first quarter of 2010. Their books show €15.9 million, almost double the profit made for the same period last year, which was €8.1 million. Gross earnings are revealed to have reached €25 million, which is a 10 percent increase on the first quarter of 2009. An increase in advertising revenue is the main contributing factor; TV advertising revenue brought in €167,894, which is 20.3 percent more than last year. This boost to Antena 3’s revenue is mainly due to the removal of advertising from competing channel, TVE1.
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Greeks, Hung UK Parliament, emerging elephants, my UK pension fund and QROPS by
Stephen Ward & Robert Burns A FEW months ago we warned about the possibility that economically speaking we may be getting “fooled in to a state of complacency”. We wrote about planning for the unexpected and preparing for “the hidden elephants in the room”. Some of the “hidden elephants” we mentioned have emerged - they are no longer hidden and now represent real risks. THESE LURKING BEASTS INCLUDE: • A possible UK Sovereign debt crisis following a credit rating drop. • Tax increases and reduction in public spending with the possibility of civil unrest.
• A possible collapse of the Euro - as the so far uncontained “Greek crisis” threatens to spread to Portugal, Italy, Spain … • Hung parliament in the UK followed by political and economic instability and a possible second general election later in the year - as happened in 1974. Frankly we do not want to think about, let alone write about, what this could all lead to. However, it remains probable that the worst scenario will be nowhere near the eventual reality. Surely this must be right? • The IMF and the European central bank will rescue Greece, and underwrite Portuguese, Italian and Spanish Sovereign debt won’t they? • Stock markets will soon resume their upward trend surely? • We can all sleep soundly in our beds can’t we? Gold is perhaps the best barometer
of economic and political uncertainty. It is heading up again. We are increasingly being asked by those for whom we transfer UK pension funds to overseas pension schemes or QROPS to give investment advice. This is especially so for those who are looking to transfer their UK funds to a Guernsey QROPS. When we give advice we do so in the knowledge that we are taking full account that for the last year or more maybe we have been at “half time” in a two part financial crisis. The Banks were hard enough to rescue; rescuing one Nation state from having to default on its Sovereign debt may indeed be doable - but a wholesale rescue of a big chunk of the Euro zone? Surely this could never be necessary. Well the International Monetary Fund begs to differ.
Protesters in Athens burning a European Union flag
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from under the covers, and have taken account of them in the strategies they devise. For further information please see our main advert on Page 2 and contact Stephen Ward and Robert Burns via e-mail: review@qrops.es or see: http://www.qrops.es or http://www.qropsguernsey.com
THIS ARTICLE IS WRITTEN BY STEPHEN WARD AND ROBERT BURNS, April 2010. Please see our advert on Page 2. At the forefront of the industry with over forty years combined experience with pensions, regulated and authorised, liaising directly with providers and HMRC, Stephen and Robert are two of the leading authorities on QROPS. E: review@qrops.es T: 965 790 918 W: www.qrops.es
currency
When the going gets tough… THEY SAY a week is a long time in politics but in the currency market it is an eternity. Greece, hung parliaments, debt, borrowing, budget deficits, GDP, sentiment are all factors affecting how much money you receive on your currency transactions. by Sterling has strengthened over the last couple of weeks (or has the Euro weakened?) which is better Account Manager, news for anyone receiving money Moneycorp from the UK. However, there are still a large number of us selling up and returning to the UK and for those people the market has moved the wrong way. No currency company can influence the rate of exchange but there are steps you can take to make sure you are getting the best deal. For those receiving funds from the UK a few minutes can put more Euros in your pocket. How much is your UK bank charging to send your regular or ad-hoc payments? Are you sure you are getting the best rate of exchange? There is only one way to be certain and that is to get a comparison – otherwise how do you know?
Kevin Wright
When sending money back to the UK every penny counts so last week we were extremely proud to announce the official launch of the Moneycorp repatriation service in conjunction with Solbank. In a nutshell, when you use Moneycorp to send your funds back to the UK you will not incur any Spanish bank charges during the process. Remember, depositing your notary draft and transferring the funds can mean you lose up to 1% of your sale proceeds before a currency exchange has even taken place. With Moneycorp the process is completely free the partnership with Solbank shows the commitment of Moneycorp to ensure our clients receive the best deal and therefore more sterling. Unlike other companies ‘free’ offers, the repatriation service from Moneycorp is agreed at head office level, available at every Solbank branch nationwide and is always confirmed in writing. If you have any currency related issues or questions please do not hesitate to contact us and we will always do our best to help with honest advice.
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Sterling ignoring prospect of hung parliament Mostly positive UK data but GDP disappoints. Greece formally requests EU aid but will Germany play? With the opinion polls pointing ever more precisely to a hung parliament after next week’s general election the FX market gave every impression that it had come to terms with such an outcome. Sterling was a winner on most fronts… It received considerable help from most of the week’s economic data. Tuesday’s consumer price index figures showed inflation accelerating again to 3.4%. Wednesday’s employment figures were less compelling but a 33k shortening of the dole queue was positive enough. Thursday’s money supply figures revealed total government borrowings of £163.4 in the financial year just ended, slightly less than last month’s budget forecast and 8% below the chancellor’s original estimate… Friday’s first estimate of overall economic performance in the first three months of the year was far from helpful though. For the third time on the trot, economists and investors overestimated quarterly expansion of gross domestic product… A general shortage of pan-Euroland economic news left investors to make the best of fuzzy numbers like economic sentiment, seven points
higher in April at 46.0, and consumer confidence two point better but still negative at -15. The main driver for the euro continued to be the ebb and flow of investors’ faith in the EUIMF bailout for Greece… On Friday investors were momentarily enthusiastic that Greece had made a formal application for EU aid. Surely now the money would flood into Athens, reassuring investors that it was once again safe to buy Greek government debt. But it transpired at the weekend that Germany still has misgivings. Finance minister Wolfgang Schauble had previously said that ‘we cannot allow the bankruptcy of a euro member state like Greece to turn into a second Lehman Brothers’. But that sentiment evidently does not guarantee Germany’s participation… Sterling’s ability to shrug off the opinion polls and the disappointing GDP figure gives room for optimism that it has found a comfort zone and is flexing its muscles with a view to moving higher. But with the election only a few days away there is little chance of any serious upward push unless it becomes obvious that the wheels have come off the Greek bailout project…
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Golden mile by Jack Troughton
OLYMPIC GOLD medal hero Steve Redgrave threw down the gauntlet and colleagues at the British Embassy and Consulate General in Madrid responded by running a Sport Relief Mile. Ambassador to Spain Giles Paxman and Deputy Head of Mission Emma Boggis both completed the run which will raise money for Age Concern Espana and Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Espana. Sir Steven – who won five rowing gold medals at consecutive Olympics - challenged Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff around the globe to take part in charity run and the FCO was happy to accept. The Madrid runners warmed up as the sun rose on the Spanish capital’s Parque
del Norte, in the shadow of the impressive Torre Espacio which houses the FCO offices, and after the mile enjoyed some traditional ‘sports day’ events like the egg and spoon and relay races. It was decided the two charities would benefit as both have ongoing relationships with the British Consular Network in Spain – Cruz Roja promoting integration and wellbeing through various social intervention programmes and Age Concern providing advice and assistance for more than 15,000 expats a year in Spain, depending on donations to fund its telephone information line and training for volunteer caseworkers. Adam Kettle-Williams, of the consular network, helped organise the event and said: “Both these charities offer fantastic services to local communities in Spain and we often
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rely their support in providing assistance for our customers. Today has been an opportunity to give something back.” More than 70 FCO bases around the world took up the challenge and held
Paul Cunningham Nurses expand inland! HOT ON the heels of the recent and very successful Black and White Night, which raised €600 for the charity, PCN Fundraising Manager Susan Reader and her dedicated volunteers Jennie and Jack Lowe, hardly had time to catch up on their sleep before they were helping Darren and Hazel at La Pedrera in Bigastro plan the tremendous PCN Music Night in association with Maria O’Hara from Elite Entertainment. PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Maria along with amazing singers,
By Jack Troughton JALON AND Orba Lions are staging a ‘Fun in the Park’ day on June 12th hoping the extravaganza will be a huge fund raiser for charity. The venue is the Torrecremada Gardens, Denia, and organisers promise a classic car show, flamenco and other dancers, singers, choirs, bands, along with trade and craft stalls.
The Lions recently held a quiz night at the Piscina Bar, Rafol, to raise money for the club’s charity fund. Twelve teams took part, with The Dandies narrowly beating Bob’s Best to win the night. Pictured are (right to left) Peter Tomlin, quiz master, Brian Maddox of The Dandies, Lions president John Wilkins, Sally and Malcolm Blackwell of Bob’s Best.
Sport Relief events. British Embassy staff on Astana, Kazakhstan claim they ran the coldest ever Sport Relief Mile as they braved temperatures of minus 10 degrees Centigrade last month.
Andy Jones, Tony Kelly, Susan James, Lucinda, Suzy G and Shadogie and of course not forgetting the very loveable Tony Lincoln who not only sang but was compere too, all performed at the fundraiser. The night started well and just got better and better. Darren has his own version of Play Your Cards Right and is great competition for Brucie! Tickets were a modest €3 but even so with entrance money and the proceeds of a raffle and the kind donation of €55, funds reached €471 passing the ‘champagne’ buck-
Community services provided by Help Vega Baja OUR OFFICES in San Miguel de Salinas and Torrevieja provide a wide range of information and advice to members of the public for free. Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm. • Diabetic support group once a month • Monday afternoon between 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm our Friendship Centre at Playa Flamenca is open and is a popular meeting place for people who tend to be housebound or isolated. • Our hospital visiting teams visit both the Vega Baja and the
et among the very generous guests bought the total raised to over €500! FUN DAY All in all two great nights out and many more to come: On May 12th there is an Only Fools and Horses Quiz with Darren at La Pedrera Bigastro; tickets are just €3. And on June 5th there will be another FUN DAY at El Corazon Hotel in Rojales. For more information on the charity please visit our website www.paulcunninghamnurses.com or email sueinthesun@terra.es
Torrevieja hospitals three times a week. Books and talking tapes from our library are loaned to patients free of charge. • We have a wide range of orthopaedic equipment for hire from our San Miguel de Salinas office. This service is available to both residents and visitors alike. • Friends Unlimited is the social arm of Help Vega Baja and they meet on a Thursday afternoon at The Club in Quesada between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Come along and meet new friends of all ages. For further information on any of the above please contact our offices in San Miguel on 966 723 733, Torrevieja on 965 704 282 or visit our website www.helpvegabaja.com
MABS buffet and dance raises over 4,000 euros
Race night
The ladies in their Ascot Best
PUNTERS PLACED bets, ladies modelled Ascot-style hats, and a charity was first past the post in a successful race night. The Original Charity Shop and Library organised an evening’s entertainment using the sport of kings and eight races to raise cash – collecting nearly 700 euros. The money will be added to a successful Easter raffle and a total of 11,400 euros has now been raised for the Gandia Refuge Transformer Appeal, and the aim of connecting new buildings at the hospice run by Franciscan monks to mains electricity. Pictured are the ladies wearing their colourful headgear and there were also prizes for the best dressed male and female race goer while a successful tombola meant no-one went home empty handed.
The cheque being given to MABS
LADIES IN colourful dresses and outfits along with their companions made their way through the revolving doors of the Sensol Hotel in Camposol last weekend to take part in a night of enjoyment, entertainment and thoughtful giving to help others. Many won delightful prizes donated by generous and very thoughtful people. The tremendous efforts of all, was presented by Kevin of Kevin’s Fly Screens and his wife Barbara and it amounted to a whopping 4,317 euros for the MABS cancer support group in Mazarron. If you or someone you know would
Samaritans donation PRESIDENT OF the Costa Blanca Samaritans, Steve Ashley, attended the rehearsal of the Melody Makers International last Tuesday to present conductor Nigel Hopkins with a certificate in recognition of over 415 euros raised at their highly successful inaugural concert at the Orihuela Costa Resort in January. The choir is rehearsing for ‘An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein’ which will take place on 19th June, again at the Orihuela Costa Resort and which will again benefit the Samaritans. Tickets for this concert will be available from the OCR box office from 1st May, priced at 10 euros.
Nigel Hopkins left with Steve Ashley
like some confidential help or support call their HELPLINE 620 422 410. For General Enquiries call 620 582 418 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday Email: mazmabs@hotmail.com Web: www.mabsmazarron.com www.mabscancersupport.org www.twitter.com/mabscancer FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8th May Draw for Na’ura prize of Table and Chairs. 29th May Summer Fare Mariano’s (outside) 1€ entrance. For further details on EVENTS call 634 338 189
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Question: I have just found out I am pregnant and as I am a frequent traveler to the U.K. (to visit my elderly parents) please could you give me any advice about traveling by plane during pregnancy.
Ask the Specialist by
Dawn Blythe S.R.N. R.M.
THANK YOU for your question which I am sure will be of interest to readers as many patients ask about travel. So long as you have a healthy, normal, uncomplicated pregnancy it is considered safe to travel by air until your 35th week. However, when possible it is preferable not to travel beyond 28 weeks. Obviously, your condition may alter as you progress through pregnancy and different issues may ‘crop up’ that might make it unadvisable to fly despite your gestation. As a rule it is always a good idea to have a word with your midwife prior to each journey as she will be the best person to advise you if travel at that particular time would be unwise. Your midwife will also tell you of certain weeks when it is best not to be away if at all possible. There are certain blood tests that have to be done on very specific weeks and it would be advisable to plan your trips accordingly. The ideal time to travel is
during your second trimester (14 – 27 weeks) as any morning sickness should be well behind you, your chances of miscarriage will be low, and above all you will have far more energy than at the beginning or end of your pregnancy. I recommend that you should always carry a copy of your complete midwifery notes including all examinations and blood tests. Should you need any sort of emergency medical care whilst away from home it will be of great help to have a comprehensive record of your pregnancy to date. Make sure you carry sufficient supplies of any medication and the accompanying prescriptions to avoid any problems at customs. If you have travel insurance check your policy carefully for any clauses concerning pregnancy. Many people ask if it is safe to walk through airport screening machines. The answer is ‘yes’. The exposure is considered safe for all people including during
pregnancy. This is the same for screening wands. During the flight it is advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Most importantly, do get up and walk around as much as possible as pregnancy increases your risk of thrombosis. It may be wise to reserve an isle seat rather than crush past your fellow passengers! Whist in your seat either turn your feet in a circular motion, each foot at a time or flex your feet alternatively (like pressing the pedals of a car) for five minutes out of every half hour. Finally, whilst making your booking do check with the airline as to their specific cut off date for flying as rules for different airlines vary. Once past 28 weeks it is wise to see your midwife 24-48hrs prior to your flight. She can then examine you and if all is well issue you with a medical ‘Fit to Fly’ letter which can save you any unnecessary confrontation at the airport.
This article has been written by DAWN BLYTHE S.R.N. R.M. Dawn is a British trained Midwife who has spent over 20 years caring for mothers and babies in expatriate communities. She now offers Midwifery Care (excluding delivery) to the patients of ‘THE ENGLISH MEDICAL CLINIC’, ALBIR. To chat to Dawn pop into her free ‘drop in’ clinic on Wednesday mornings.
Can the Chiropractor help with my Sciatica? Dr Lawrence King explains... SCIATICA IS one of the most common presentations to the chiropractic clinic, with patients often reporting pain in their lower back and legs. Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of one of the five by nerves in the lower back which go on to make up the Sciatic Nerve. The word sciatica itself The Costa Blanca describes a group of symptoms Chiropractic Centre which includes shooting pain, a dull ache, tingling/pins and
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needles, muscle weakness or cramps, in one or both legs. The most common presentation of sciatica also includes pain in the low back. The most usual place for one of these nerves to become irritated or compressed is as it exits the spine, via a small hole. In the majority of cases the nerved is ‘trapped’ or irritated by a ‘slipped’ or swollen disc. With the correct chiropractic
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care most cases of sciatica can be resolved. NATACHA TELLS HER STORY Natacha came to the Costa Blanca Chiropractic Centre after experiencing severe pain in her right leg, and difficulty with walking. “I woke up one morning with severe pain in the back of my right leg, and when I started to walk it was extremely difficult and painful”. “After Dr King had assessed me, I received my first chiropractic adjustment that day, which gave me instant relief. I continued on a course of care until my pain had completely gone and I was able to walk with ease. I have been given a lot of advice from Dr King and he has suggested a regular check up to keep my spine healthy and help to prevent the problem returning”.
For an appointment with Dr. Lawrence, please contact The Costa Blanca Chiropractic Centre on 966 865 432 or call Dr Lawrence direct on 656 589 740.
The rightful Ruela takes the crown
Winner Clare Ruela with runner up Sara Hamer
THE ONLY word that could possibly describe the unveiling of the “Fight The Flab with Fab” winner was fabulous. The glamorous evening was held in the gorgeous Ritz in Albir, who were also one of the campaign’s main sponsors, donating not only all the hospitality for both the opening and closing events, but a very special dinner for two at their Las Vegas themed evening. Over fifty people attended the event for close family and friends of the very special Fab Four girls, Annie Swistak, Candida Wright, Clare Ruela and Sara Hamer. Little did the girls know when they embarked on
their individual journeys that it would be such a gruelling ten week programme. A tiara was finally placed on the head of unbelievably close runner up Sara Hamer and the crown placed on very well deserved unanimous mentor’s choice winner, Claire Ruela. Claire Ruela now goes on to receive a total image make over package and presentation at Benidorm Palace in May. All of the Fab Four girls are winners because each received incentives prizes through out the competition and all were awarded free gym membership of up to six months.
Nursing care with Presitage PRESTIGE NURSING & Social Care Services has now been practising private nursing in Spain for almost a year. In that time we have seen some clients recover and return to England, some clients have decreased care needs, some clients have increased care needs; in some cases we have instigated social services input, and sadly we have also assisted some clients who are no longer with us. As a company and as a team we are establishing an outstanding reputation, building excellent working relationships with local Saluds, private GP clinics, hospitals (both private and public) and ayuntamientos to ensure that our clients receive the most comprehensive care packages available, with the minimum of personal cost. Our aim is to provide the Expat community, and the Spanish, with alternative solutions to their health care needs. There are few of us that wish to be a burden to our loved ones and children, or wish to enter a care home or even return to England, for just what is, in most cases, a little assistance needed. There are even fewer of us that wish to spend our last days in hospital… Prestige Nursing offers a full range of
home nursing solutions to assist you or your loved one stay in familiar surroundings, assisted by trained, experienced and professional staff. We offer hourly, daily, weekly, short term and long term packages of care. With 24/7 telephone back up and call out assistance. WHY CHOOSE PRESTIGE NURSING? • All our nursing staff are chosen for their experience and professionalism. • We assist our clients to access social care and work in conjunction with those teams to ensure you receive the best possible care with the minimum of personal financing. • All clients are given a contract of care which clearly states what care you will receive and at what cost, so there are no hidden surprises. • All clients are allocated a ‘principal nurse’ who undertakes the majority of the care and oversees other team members. This enables the building of good relationships, good communication, piece of mind (as you will know who is coming) and trust. • All Prestige Nursing’s practising qualified nurses are registered with both the
Nursing and Midwifery Council in England and with Alicante official college of Nursing Spain (this is a regulation by law) and undertake continual education and study to ensure that the care they provide is of the highest standard. • The company is a legally registered company here in Spain and is governed by and regulated under Spanish law. • The company is the only one of its kind in the areas of Altea, Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Benidorm, La Nucia, and Cala Finestrat that is owned and run by a qualified/registered nurse. • The company not only has civil liability insurance cover but full nursing procedure cover. • All staff undergo an induction course before working directly with clients. All this and much more at competitive prices without compromise to quality, standards or service! For more information go to www.prestigenursingcostablanca.com or email info@prestigenursingcostablanca.com. Telelephone 687 015 517 and speak directly with a qualified nurse.
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Irregular past simple verbs Spanish lessons by
Jane Cronin
A weekly ‘cut out and keep’ feature helping you to learn basic Spanish for everyday needs
Lesson 105
OUR NEXT irregular past simple verb is “decir”, chosen like the others we have looked at because of its frequent use. “Decir” as you no doubt know means “to say” or “to tell”, and of course we are always using it in sentences like: “What did he say?” “I said to him and then he said to me”, “They told me to ….” “We were told …” and so on. Telling people what was told to us must be part of the human condition, and is just as necessary in Spanish as it is in English. HERE IS HOW THE VERB LOOKS IN THE PAST SIMPLE: dije dijimos dijiste dijisteis dijo dijeron One thing that is particularly odd about these irregular verbs is in the placing of the emphasis in the third person singular. You will remember our regular verbs in this form look like this: “miró, bebió, vivió”. In other words they all have a beat on the final “o” sound. With the irregular verbs this is not the case, as the beat here goes on the “di” syllable (DI-jo). “What did he say?” is “¿Qué dijo?” “He said” - “Dijo …” or “He told me ….” “Me dijo ….”. These must be followed by what he told me, using the link word “que” this time meaning “that”. For example “He told me that he was ill” “Me dijo que estaba enfermo”. In the English language we can say “He told me” on its own, as in: “Did he say that he was ill?” “Yes,
he told me.” However, to say the same in Spanish we cannot simply use “Me dijo” on its own. We have to include the word “lo” (“it”) as in “me lo dijo” (he told me it). This applies to all combinations, for example: “¿Se lo dijiste?” (“Did you tell him/her/them?”) “Nos lo dijeron” (“They told us”). And finally, another of our very common irregular past tenses – the verb ESTAR (to be - where or how). This is what it looks like: estuve estuvimos estuviste estuvisteis estuvo estuvieron Here is a typical exchange in which this verb is used, along with the past tense of “ir”, talking about places. “¿Has estado alguna vez en Madrid?” “Sí, estuve allí el año pasado” “¿Sí? ¿Te gustó?” “Sí, mucho. Estuvimos en el Escorial también, pasamos allí un día entero. Luego, al día siguiente fuimos a Segovia y estuvimos allí dos días.” “¿Fuisteis a Toledo también?” “Sí, estuvimos allí el último día, antes de regresar a casa.” We can also use “estar” with reference to someone’s “state” or “how” they are, at a particular moment. “¡Qué dijo tu padre cuando se enteró?” “¿Tú que crees? Estuvo enfadadísimo” “What did your father say when he found out?” “What do you think? He was absolutely furious!” You may remember having conversations like that, a few years ago.
Animal charity fundraising THE FORTHCOMING charity events to be held in La Bodega Cabaret & Restaurant Bar on the urbanisation of La Marina. Friday 7th May - K9 Club Charity night with entertainment by Tony Lincoln, starting at 9:30 pm. Two course set meal available, to be booked in advance, 10.00€ per person. Monday 10th May - in aid of S.A.T. Animal
Rescue. Show starting at 8.00pm. Local Talent paying tribute to their favourite artistes. Two course set meal available, to be booked in advance, 10€ per person. Fun packed evening including raffle & “Open Dave’s Box!!”. For bookings call the restaurant (Urb. La Marina, Plaza Sierra Castilla, 39) on 966 795 157 or Pauline on 660 934 615.
Thank you to the Dutch Painting Club of Moraira!
Louk Clavam, Anna Kerkhoven and Lisette de Leeuw in front of the collage of 10 paintings
LAST THURSDAY 22nd April saw the opening of a display of 30 paintings at the Anneke Residence in Alfaz del Pi. The cheerful and strongly coloured pieces have been painted by various members of the Dutch Painting Club of Moraira, and kindly the Painting Club has offered one of the paintings, a beautiful collage of ‘10 paintings of flowers’ as a gift to the residents and staff of Anneke. On behalf of the club Louk Clavan and Anna Kerkhoven presented the gift to the Residence, and in the photo are Lisette de Leeuw (General Director of Cruz Costa Blanca) together with Louk and Anna, in front of the collage. Special detail is that one of the flowers, the Strelitzia, or bird-ofparadise flower is the model for the logo of Anneke Residence. For five years Anna Kerkhoven has been one of the teachers at the Painting Club, and she explained to RTN that every six weeks the theme of the members’ work changes. On show at the Anneke Residence are pictures from three of their past themes: Birds, Moraira and Flowers. The current theme on which the members are working is Silhouettes, but no paintings have been finished yet, says Anna.
All the paintings on display are done in acrylic, which the Club members prefer because it is quick drying, enabling them to work on with their pieces rather than having to wait weeks for the pieces to dry as they would if they were working with oils. The Club members also give time to producing special effects on the canvas, and to treatment of the surface of the paintings to give various finishes. You can visit this beautiful exhibition in Anneke Residence free of charge until the 20th July each day from 10am until 6pm. Displaying different designs, different textures and different mediums is one part of the Care Home’s goal of creating a constantly evolving and stimulating place to live for the residents. If you are thinking of entering into a Care Home, or have a relative or friend who may be needing to do this soon, then the Anneke Residence is highly recommended for its excellent care, the surroundings, and its ambience. It offers a warm and homely atmosphere, and the care centres entirely around the wellbeing of the elderly. For more information call Lisette de Leeuw on 966 814 034 or see the website www.annekeresidence.org
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music scene Compiled by
Eric Taylor
Menu de la Casa from 14.95€
Full A La Carte Menu
ET’s Golden Oldies Disco Tel: 965 748 199 659 921 875 or email: etinspain@hotmail.com
If there are any music venues or acts that wish to be featured in this column, please contact Eric directly.
San Antonio Spanish rock group
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FTER 15 years of playing Spanish guitar on the Costa Blanca, Juan Saez has decided to return to his roots and form the rock group “San Antonio”, with Martym, ex guitarist with “El 38” (lead guitarist), Juan (vocals/bass guitar) and Ophelia (drums). They have been rocking up and down the coast for almost two years, getting the crowd up and dancing from Orba, Pedreguez, Benidoleig to Javea, Benitatchell and Moraira. “San Antonio” has a varied repertoire which allows them play to Valencian crowds as well as the expat rockers. Their most popular tunes include Bob Seger, Kiss, Jon Bon Jovi, The Police, Iron Maiden, Creedence Clear Water, Deep Purple ... For more info phone Juan: 645 390 994. See them for yourselves at the Moraira Commercial Fair on Sunday 2nd May at 12.30 and 18.00, and at Penelopes in Javea on Friday 14th May at 20.00.
The Everlys – Bar Quo Vadis, Javea “THE EVERLYS” (Rick and Dan), who play the music of Phil & Don, The Everly Brothers, are appearing at Bar Quo Vadis on Saturday May 9 @ 4.30pm. The sweet sound of the Everly Brothers close harmonies, Bye Bye Love, Dream, Cathy’s Clown, Let It Be Me are just a few Everly’s classics that you will hear included in this outstanding tribute show. Add this to some other classic hits from the same era and “The Everlys” will provide a full evenings entertainment to get you dancing in the aisles. Rick and Dan have chosen not to go down the
“look-a-like” tribute show, but have opted to concentrate on re-creating the original sound of the Everly Brothers. For more info on “The Everlys” phone: 638 728 552. Quo Vadis phone: 96 646 3734 or web site: www.barquovadis.com Directions: From the roundabout by SOL Bank/CAM Bank in Javea Park, turn inland alongside the Club de Tenis for approx. 400 metres. Take the second left turn (Calle Cannes) and marked Camping Naranjal / Karting Javea and Bar Quo Vadis is at the end of the road on the left.
Janette Galbraith vocal entertainer JANETTE IS one of the most popular female vocal entertainers in this area. She began her singing career with “Black Diamond” in 1997 and then worked with the Spanish Fiesta Band “Buffalo Group”. In recent years Janette has completed contracts in Japan and Indonesia with “Les Belles Duval” as well as working on cruise ships worldwide. Since returning to Spain she is doing solo work, including an excellent Karen Carpenter
Tribute Show, as well as working with various bands performing Jazz/Blues music. Janette is based in Javea and regularly performs in Platino’s Lounge Bar, Arenal, Javea. Whether she is fronting a band or singing solo, Janette always gives a great performance. She will also be performing at the Moraira Music Festival on Sunday June 6th. For more info phone Janette on. 661 007 752.
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Every week Nigel Turner, Cumberland Bar, Benidorm will be doing a Focus report on the nightlife of Benidorm and the artists performing there. Should any artist/venue wish to be included :– contact Nigel on 685 550 106, email: ngltur@aol.com, web site: www.cumberlandbarbenidorm.com
Malibu Bar, Calle Berlin, Rincon De Loix THE MALIBU Bar in Benidorm’s Rincon De Loix area has always been known as a venue which hosts top quality artistes and bands at that end of Benidorm. There is something to suit all tastes and ages from jazz to comedy on different nights of the week, under the direction of resident entertainments manager Dave Peterson. The week starts on Wednesday with jazz at the Malibu which comprises of keyboards, drums and sax/clarinet with guest singers. Thursday sees the great sounds of Lucky Southern featuring Bernie Price on a range
of instruments including trumpet, sax, guitar and harmonica. Friday Nights you can catch three piece band ‘The Boyz’ playing a good mix of Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Reggae with a hint of comedy thrown in. Saturday alternates with Bernie Price and the Johnny Harper Rock & Roll Show. Sunday is comedy night with the legendary Jenny Renn. The shows start around 20.30 and finish around 00.15 and are well worth a visit to this popular night spot.
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Calpe pirates by Jack Troughton
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WASHBUCKLING TALES of piracy come to the Marina Alta next month - not from the Caribbean but the more genteel waters of Cornwall. One of the most popular and colourful Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and packed with skulls and crossbones, the Pirates of Penzance is being performed at Calpe’s Casa de Cultura on May 19th and 20th. The lively and funny comic opera, which enjoyed a London debut in 1880 after first being aired in the USA, is the first full production by the Calpe Gilbert and Sullivan Society which has been in existence for a year. Directed by Andy Headford and
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with Aileen Lightfoot as musical director, the show is in full costume and will be accompanied live by a small orchestra. It includes a number of songs first made famous by D’Oyly Carte, including ‘With Cat Like Tread’, ‘Poor Wandering One’ and the timeless and much parodied ‘I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General.” And the money raised through the box office will go to help two hardworking charities, Caritas and the Friends of the Children of EMAUS. To enjoy a little of the buccaneering spirit, tickets costs 10 euros are available in advance from the Book and Card Shop, Galeria Mar Azul, Av. Gabriel Miro, Calpe, by calling 696 514 613, or at the door. Danger: For more information email Andy at pirates at akheadfordlord@hotmail.co.uk play!
Park life
Rat trap
YOUNGSTERS OF Stage Door will perform ‘Rattitude’, a modern take on the classic Pied Piper tale on Wednesday May 5th. Benitachell Arts Centre hosts the fun-filled show, a dramatic musical with terrific songs by the awardwinning writer Darren Vallier and ideal for the under 11’s. The 45 minute play starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost 4 euros for adults and 3 euros for children. Call 680 673 871 for more information and to make a reservation.
Lisa the Clown
By Jack Troughton YOUNGSTERS AND GROWNUPS will enjoy a fun day out when Fiesta in the Park returns to Calpe on Saturday 12th June. The now annual event at La Cometa is an important fund raiser for Friends of the Children of EMAUS, which supports youngsters cared for in the charity’s homes across the region. Entrance is free to ‘Kids Entertainment’, which runs from 16.00 until 20.00 with the fun hosted by the ever popular Lisa
the Clown. There are prizes galore for children in fancy dress, a talent contest, games and races. The afternoon will also feature a bouncy castle; face painting; glitter tattoos; a kids’ tombola; youth theatre; stalls and refreshments. And the fiesta continues in the evening with live entertainment, featuring the talented singer Sophie Jackson and her CB Street Dancers, the Poco Loco Steel Band, a rock band and DJ. There is also a BBQ and dessert, all for €12.50 for adults and €6 for children under 12. For more information visit www.fcemaus.es or call 639 637 520.
Duo Romance – Restaurant La Naya, Benimarco
Rene and Tracie
RENÉ AND Tracie perform together as the Duo Romance. (Keyboard/ guitar and vocals) and provide live dance music for Wedding Receptions, Parties, Christenings, Private Functions, Dinner/Dances and restaurants. If you would like to contact
them call: 628 435 339. Rene is a French musician, of Spanish descent, plays keyboards, electric and acoustic guitar and sings lead and backing vocals. Tracie is English, of Irish descent, a classically trained soprano, having studied the Bel Canto, operatic
technique, sings lead vocals. The Duo Romance are performing a weekly dinner/ dance at the Restaurant La Naya, Benimarco (between Calpe and Teulada, on the CV-741), starting on Saturday 1st May. The Naya is a country restaurant with fabulous, panoramic views of the sea from the terrace, an ideal setting if you are looking for an excellent place to wine, dine and dance. The Menu del Dia is 18 euros p/p, inc. IVA, for a four course meal, including a bottle of wine for two people. For bookings phone: 96 574 7665.
Restaurant El Paraiso, Sunday 2nd May 5 course lunch and live music with Los Trinantes only14.95 euros Friday Evening May 14th 5 course dinner with Suzie Q only 14./95 euros
Daily 5 course menu 12.95€ Tel 96 640 5398 For reservations
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Alternative gardening ideas by
Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors
OVER THE years we have gathered many traditional gardening ideas that are not widely used today but would be very effective if they were. So we use many of them, particularly when they are good alternatives to manufactured chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. Many are mentioned in our books but not all, so we discuss a useful mix below. COMFREY Following the enthusiasm for the comfrey plants we had at the ‘This is Spain’ show last weekend, we are potting up more for next month’s talks which are as follows: 5th May Gardeners Circle, Teulada Social Club 14.00 6th May Castalla Gardening Club 11th May Quesada Ladies Club, La Maquesa Golf Club 19th May Torrevieja Flower Club Comfrey plants can be used in a number of
ways including the following: 1. Wrapping around seed potatoes before planting them. 2. Putting in a barrel of water for a month to produce a good fertilizer for fruit vegetables, flowering plants and fruit trees. 3. Placing around seed beds to deter snails and slugs. 4. An overnight poultice around a gouty toe. FISHING FOR FERTILIZER There is still time to plant squash and pumpkins plantlets or seeds. We had hoped to fertilize ours in the best way possible this year but there is an unfortunate missing ingredient. The large planting holes are now filled with a mix of compost and well rotted horse, rabbit and chicken manure and have been watered with liquid comfrey but we had hoped to place a large chunk of catfish under that mix as prize winners of local shows used to do this with pike when Dick lived in Norfolk in the 1960’s. To get the large fish, Dick fished on the Ebro for two days to relax before the La Zenia show. A large cat fish - which the river authorities want out of the waters as they are not native fish – was hooked but it snapped the line after twenty minutes. But there was the compensation a couple of hours later of
Dick with his catch
landing a thirty pound native carp, which was returned to the river to grow bigger. By the way, if you want to do the same, phone keen gardener Mary, and knowledgeable fisherman Mike, on 605 422 890. They have recently moved from Alicante to manage and upgrade a comfortable riverside fishing lodge in idyllic natural surroundings with excellent home cooking. Interestingly, their land still has an ancient water wheel that would have been driven by donkey power to draw irrigation water from a well. PROTECTING PLANTS FROM WILD BOAR Many readers have experienced marauding wild boar from time to time that love to dig up and eat sweet potatoes, potatoes, peanuts and flower garden bulbs. Mary (above) was suffering the latter in her raised beds so Dick suggested that she ask the local hairdresser to save a few days of hair cuttings and then fill small netting bags and
hang them on canes on the edge of the affected raised beds. ASH FROM THE LOG BURNING STOVE Garlic leeks and onions are swelling well but the soil they are growing in would benefit at this time of year with a dusting of wood ash which contains useful minerals. Do this on a calm day to avoid wind blowing the ash onto the leaves. THE COMPOST HEAP Compost heaps are invaluable in Spain for making quality compost. Remember to add green kitchen waste, coffee and tea grounds as well as garden cuttings and shredded prunings. If you have the comfrey plants mentioned earlier they are an excellent compost heap accelerator. You will find full instructions for making compost in ‘Your Garden in Spain’ as well as the fruit and vegetable books.
Clodagh and Dick are practical gardeners and authors who have enjoyed living and gardening in Spain for 25 years. Their quartet of books published by Santana Books have become popular best sellers useful to both experienced and beginner gardeners. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe April 2010. www.gardeninginspain.com. The books are obtainable from high street and internet book shops including Bookworld, Carrefour and www.santanabooks.com - also via 952 485 838 if you do not have a computer in Spain.
Enchanted garden
The Garden Club of Vega Baja
In the greenhouse at the Agricultural school
The Iris Gardens of Marnes
MYSTERIES SURROUNDING a magical flower will be revealed next week when the doors of the world famous Iris Gardens of Marnes are thrown open for charity. Thousands of flowers in bloom will create a carpet of colour for guests at the Garden Party thrown by Calpe and Benissa Lions Club on Thursday, May 6th. And Christine Lomer, the owner of the gardens and recognised around the globe as an iris expert, will be ready to answer questions about the species – its seemingly
endless palette of colour, size, and intriguing names such as Drinks At Sunrise, Slovak Prince, Louisa’s Song, Crazy For You, and Decadence. The country garden is an easy drive into the hills from Benissa, the journey itself offering spectacular views of the countryside, before entering the tranquillity of the romantic gardens, its labyrinth, and its inner secret. Visitors have a chance to take in the Marnes experience between 3.30pm and 6.30pm and the 6 euro
entrance fee includes afternoon tea and homemade cakes available throughout the afternoon. This year proceeds from the open day will be used by the Lions to support Caritas in Calpe and Benissa, the Spanish charity committed to helping families struggling to cope in the economic crisis. A year ago visitors were delighted with the spell cast by the Iris Gardens and to secure a place on this year’s open day, call 629 478 007 or 636 695 569.
APRIL HAS been a busy month for the Garden Club of Vega Baja. On Monday April 5th, club member RON HARRIS gave a very informative talk about roses. He started by helping his Dad when he was about five years old. On Monday April 19th, a coach load of garden club members visited the vegetable growing area of Murcia near Torrepacheco, where Maria-Jose, a rep for the Green Route joined them. They started the visit with a tour of a very up-to-date packing factory AGROMED. After a brief talk in the lecture theatre, Rafael, the factory guide, handed out overalls and hats for everyone before showing how the factory operates; from a high tec laboratory to the regulated cooling rooms where the wrapped vegetables are cooled to three degrees before
being loaded onto the trucks and sent off all over Europe. Back on the coach for a quick visit to the Horticultural/ Agricultural school where students come from all over Spain to learn the modern growing methods, then a menu del dia before boarding the coach for home. Next month the speaker will be club member Margot Gay talking about HERBS, their folklore, origins, and uses. The meeting will be on Monday May 3rd at CASA LIMON (new name for the Venue) on the Lemon Tree Road from 2-4 pm. May is also the month for the ROSE COMPETITION. There are three categories…a single rose, a floribunda rose, or a scented rose each one to be displayed in a vase. All enquiries to chairman VAL on 966 716 527.
Readers’ recipes
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Chicken with almonds and apricots THIS AROMATIC chicken stew with a thick apricot and almond sauce makes a tasty, low-fat midweek meal that’s easy to prepare
INGREDIENTS Substitute the apricots for dried prunes, if you prefer. • 1tbsp sunflower oil • 2 onions, sliced • 1tsp ground turmeric • 1tsp ground cinnamon • 1tsp ground ginger • 500g chicken, cubed • 500g pot of chicken stock • 250g pack dried Apricots, halved • 25g organic shelled almonds, chopped or sliced METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a medium pan and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the spices and chicken; stir to coat evenly. Pour in the stock. 2. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the apricots and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir well and continue to cook for 10 minutes more, until the chicken and apricots are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. 3. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the almonds. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander, and serve with couscous, flavoured with a little fresh lemon juice.
Jennifer, Benitachell Don’t forget: if you have a recipe that you would like featured in RTN please email to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com Artien is created and illustrated by Jan Gamm
Fun dog show with dog walk and scavenger hunt SUNDAY 9TH May, Registration for classes 10.00am – 11.00am Show to start at 11.00am to approx. 4.00pm. At Casa La Pedrera, off the CV95 just past Urb Bellavista. Entrance is 10 euros per dog and handler to Show Ring and Scavenger Hunt, 5 euros for Scavenger Hunt only (first place prize for the cleverest dog and its owner) (All dogs must have a current vaccination cert. & be kept on leads at all times). Eduardo from Eduardo’s Pets Veterinary Clinic and Anna from Tidy Paws Grooming Salon will be on hand with expert advice for Dog Owners, and Gloria Ayres a ‘Natural Animal Therapist’ will be giving a short talk on Caring for Animals Naturally There is an Agility Course and Display
Team and Tea Rooms for drinks and snacks and an APAH Tombola with instant prizes to be won. Please come along, have a lovely day out, support a worthwhile cause, and if you don’t have a dog, but would like to join in you can borrow one of ours for a day! From 7.30 there will be a Barbeque and live entertainment from ‘Loose Change’. No pre-tickets sales, buy on the night and enjoy good food and great entertainment. (Take your dog home, and come back and enjoy the evening with us) Contact Jenni on 660 816 620 or Yvonne on 630 422 563 for further details, or visit the APAH Web site www.apahrescue.com or www.thingstodoinspain.info
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Vibes From The Costas by
Tony Poole
from www.vibesfromthecostas. blogspot.com
RAMMY AWARD winner George Benson is to headline the XIII edition of the San Javier International Jazz Festival this summer. George returns for a third appearance in July following highly successful performances in 2003 and together with Al Jarreau in 2007. The full programme of national and international jazz and blues artists was announced to the press on Wednesday 21st April at the Cultural and Tourist Office in Murcia. Festival Director Alberto Nieto made the announcement accompanied by the Mayoress of San Javier, Pepa García and the Consejero de Cultura y Turismo, Pedro Alberto
Cruz. The programme will stage 21 performances over 12 nights from July 2nd to July 31st at the open air Almansa Auditorium which seats 2,000. The finale will be dedicated to Brits in Spain in recognition to those who have faithfully supported the festival every year since the beginning. This year’s edition is dedicated to the memory of the late guitarist Willy DeVille who performed at the festival in 2007. American rock musician and occasional actor Chris Isaak opens the festival. His best-known song is “Wicked Game”. Released on his 1989 album Heat Shaped World, an instrumental version of the song was later featured in the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart. The programme includes jazz greats George Benson, American jazz singer Dianne Reeves, legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes with his Afrocuban Messengers, vibes and marimba player Bobby Hutcherson together with pianist Cedar Walton, saxophonist James Carter and Italian accordionist Richard Galliano with his Tangaria Quartet. Blues fans will be well catered for with performances from New Orleans great Dr. John, Canned Heat who had big hits with “Going Up the Country” and “On the Road Again”, Murcian blues rock group Los Bluesfalos, Robben Ford and Bill Evans with “Soulgrass Meets Blues”, Dr. John Women of Chicago Blues featuring Deita
Mayoress Pepa Garcia at the unveiling of artists
Farr, Zora Young and Grana Louise, and the collaboration of blues piano and boogie woogie virtuosos Barrelhouse Chuck and Lluis Coloma. The final concert features two British greats, Carol Kidd and Paul Carrack. Ms. Kidd has a long line of admirers including Prince Charles and Tony Bennett. Frank Sinatra said “Carol Kidd is the best kept secret of British jazz”. This endorsement from Ol’ Blue Eyes gave Carol the confidence to make singing her career. In 1998 she was awarded an MBE. Carrick is best known for his work with Ace, Mike & The Mechanics and Roxy Music. His distinctive voice appears on
Exclusive interview with Pepa García and Alberto Nieto TWO DAYS after the annual press conference in Murcia City which announced this summers programme for the 2010 edition of the San Javier International Jazz Festival, I was granted some “face time” with two key figures responsible for this prestigious event. I wanted to understand how a small Spanish seaside resort can host one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. This is my trip to the top floor suite of the San Javier Town Hall for an interview with Pepa García, Mayoress of San Javier and Alberto Nieto, the Festival Director. TP: Many thanks for taking time out of your schedules to talk to the RTN. PG: Our pleasure, the British population in Spain are very important to us. They have supported the festival since the beginning in 1998. This year we are dedicating the final concert to the British along with Scottish jazz singer Carol Kidd together with Yorkshireman singer/songwriter Paul Carrack. No fish and chips (laughs) but a tip of the sombrero to all our British amigos. TP: Tell us more about the beginning. AN: The festival was started by a team of four together with the support of the Cultural Department for the Murcia region. Three friends and myself, all working for San Javier Town Council; Jose Andreas, Salvador Tenza and Luis Lluch. As the festival has grown so has the workload but it’s basically still the same small team that run it. The first edition was extremely exciting but very nerve racking, the festival was only staged for five nights back then, however once guitarist Luis Salenas took to the stage and gave a magical performance our dreams came to fulfilment and we realised what could
be possible. The festival is now in its 13th year and has matured into one of the most important cultural events in Murcia. TP: I’m a huge Al Green fan, it’s unmistakable, and it’s my favourite poster. How do you choose and decide who to book each year? AN: Several factors are taken into consideration before I can even consider my “Wish List”. The artists should have a national or international reputation. I dedicate half of the programme to jazz, the rest is a mix of blues, bossa nova and rock, along with Spanish artists of course. One or two popular rock artists ensures high attendance plus a different type of audience. The blues are popular with all music lovers and the Spanish have particular affinity with Latin and bossa nova artists. We receive invaluable support from the Cultural Department, the cost this year is 667,975 euros, however due to the continuing cash crisis we have been hit with financial restrictions. TP: How does this year’s line up compare with previous years? AN: We are very excited to have George Benson again. We welcome back some familiar names, Dr. John, Chucho Valdes and sax player James Carter, who gave one of the best performances of the XI edition in 2008. As well as many new appearances, the wonderful singer Dianne Reeves, one of the most import voices in contemporary jazz, American country rock artist Chris Isaak and an exceptional young Tunisian oud player, Dhafer Youssef, who I’m particularly excited about. I’ve just heard his latest CD “Abu Nawas Rhapsody”, no other artist has ever impressed me as
Pepa Garcia and Alberto Nieto much on a first hearing. This year we have 12 nights, the concerts in La Manga and Santiago de la Ribera have been suspended and big bands are too expensive to consider. However that hasn’t stopped us producing an exciting programme that will continue to enhance the high reputation of the festival. TP: What about the future of the festival? AN: With the continued support of the Cultural Department of Murcia and our invaluable sponsors we are committed to developing the festival to help the people and businesses of San Javier. It’s always been my main aim to help San Javier. It’s important to remember that the festival is not primarily about making money, it’s a cultural programme, we are investing in the future of San Javier...
some of these bands best known hits. Completing the programme is the Marcus Strickland Quartet, Christian Scott Quintet, Avishai Cohen Quintet, Dhafer Youssef Quartet, Javier Vaquero Group, the Colina-Serrano Project with Carmen Rodriguez. Tickets can be purchased from May 1st onwards from the festival office on the ground floor of the San Javier Town Hall (tel. 968 19 15 88 or 968 19 15 68), opening hours are 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Also Discos Carrots in Cartagena (tel. 968 50 19 07) and ServiCaixa. Information is also available in English on the web site www.jazz.sanjavier.es
Festival Programme Sunday July 2nd - 30 euros Chris Isaak Thursday July 8th - 18 euros Chucho Valdes & The Afrocuban Messengers Friday July 9th - 12 euros Marcus Strickland Quartet Avishai Cohen Quintet Wednesday July 14th - 15 euros Canned Heat Dr. John Friday July 16th - 15 euros Bobby Hutcherson - Cedar Walton Quartet Dianne Reeves Saturday July 17th - 12 euros Javier Vaquero Group Christian Scott Quintet Sunday July 18th - 12 euros Los Bluesfalos Robben Ford & Bill Evans “Soulgrass Meets Blues” Friday July 23rd - 12 euros James Carter Quintet Women of Chicago Blues Saturday July 24th - 12 euros Dhafer Youseef Quartet Barrelhouse Chuck & Lluis Coloma Quinteto Sunday July 25th - 30 euros George Benson Friday July 30th - 12 euros Colina - Serrano Project + Carmen Rodríguez Richard Galliano Tangaria Quartet Saturday July 31st - 15 euros Carol Kidd Paul Carrick A festival pass is available for 100 euros which allows admission to 10 concerts. George Benson and Chris Isaak is not included, however the ticket price is reduced from 30 to 24 euros. www.jazz.sanjavier.es
Full details www.vibesfromthecostas.blogspot.com plus you can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tony.poole. Email news and views to vibes@roundtownnews.com Keep the ViBES ALiVE!
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Cryptic Crossword
Sudoku
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6. Liken (7)
1. Fret (5)
7. Serpent (5) 9. Attempt (3)
2. Secret agent (3) 3. Region (4) 4. Not resolved (9)
10. Shows (9)
5. Not detailed (7)
12. Prophetic vision (6,5)
8. Concealed (6)
15. Understaffed (5-6)
11. Harm (9)
17. Society (9) 19. Wicked (3)
13. In one’s possession (2,4) 14. During (7) 16. Bisect (5)
21. Pangs (5)
18. Rip (4)
22. Immense (7)
20. Enquire (3)
Across 6. Getting up a revolt? (7) 7. It just goes to show how time passes! (5) 9. Our first cardinal (3) 10. River rose, perhaps, to fill it? (9) 12. An order which doesn’t require attention (5,2,4) 15. Father, in making wagers, is very careful (11) 17. They may struggle to break locks (9) 19. Consumed stirred tea (3) 21. Complete set of notes (5) 22. Make believe (7)
Down 1. Odd person to alter the motion? (5) 2. One who could be taken for a ride (3) 3. Low joint keen to be reformed (4) 4. Madly in love and such a romantic place (3,6) 5. Put in the shade, naturally (7) 8. Comment about foreign (6) 11. Doesn’t sit inside and is conspicuous (6,3) 13. Sting to anger (6) 14. Good route for a longdistance driver (7) 16. Baby bird? (5) 18. Bird you can play with (4) 20. The first mate (3)
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Lucky for some SOMEBODY ASKED me today if I have a lucky number. They asked because they wanted to win the Eurolottery; well so would I! However numbers do have their significance and their relevance, and they seem to pop up here and their throughout our lives. I always dread my appointment with the American Embassy to renew my Visa. The process is laborious and it takes months to get an interview. Renewal used to be a formality, but in these days of terrorism each application merits an interview, and that means a trip to Madrid. The Embassy is quite intimidating, with a tank and live US soldiers guarding it. Guards are armed with machine guns. Security means that you cannot enter with anything more than the relevant papers that you need; and such papers are scanned before you are allowed to sit for hours waiting for approval. It is here that my numbers came into play. My appointment was for 13.00, and the number of the office dealing with my petition was, no: 13. My cloakroom tag was, number 13, and the receipt for my mobile phone was also 13. Yes, you’ve got it, the date was the 13th too! Unbelievably I was called to booth number, 13, and was interviewed, standing up and talking through a telephone, like a jail scene in the movies, with a substantial plexiglass shield between me and my interviewer. There were 13 interview stations. My application was approved, my passport taken, and my receipt for the passport was given to me, stamped: 13! I couldn’t believe that everything happened so quickly. As I collected my belongings I glanced at the clock. It was 13.13. As I walked on the sunny Madrid streets I hailed a cab. As I sat down I couldn’t believe that the cab was registered as number 13013. Next day a courier
delivered my passport to my home here in Finestrat. As I signed I noticed that I was his 13th delivery of the day, and as he sped away saw that his number plate included the magical number 13! Since that day the number 13 was of no real significance for me. Princess Diana was killed when her car impacted with the 13th pillar of the Alma tunnel in Paris. The number 13 has always been seen as sinister in some way. Jesus was the 13th member of the Last Supper, and it was his last! He allegedly died on Friday 13th. The Freemasons fear the 13th because the original Knights Templar were arrested and charged on Friday the 13th 1307, all 13 of them. Here in Spain and in parts of Italy it is Tuesday 13th that is the unlucky day. How that fares with Paraskavedekatriaphobics, I just don’t know. Paraskavedekatriaphobics are irrationally scared, to the point of mania, on any Friday 13th that comes along. All over the World attempts are made to remove the number 13. In elevators and on planes the number 13 is often removed. At Aintree racecourse lane 13 is clearly marked 12A and the Trump Tower has no thirteenth floor. Many London Theatres avoid row 13. The Queen is said to be very superstitious about the number 13, and she certainly isn’t alone! I was at the roulette wheel in Vegas once. Pausing with my huge 50 dollar chip, whilst others were playing with thousands, I was drawn to sweet little number 13. My winnings paid for my flight home! Well, in this world of number there are many connections that have to be made. Good or bad. Make them. But when your number is up, then it’s up, and that’s final! Remember that!
Love & Light... Kenny Corris
Postbag Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com
What exactly is a poltergeist, and why do they act so malevolently? J.D.(text) A poltergeist is a very determined and energized but immature spirit entity that often attaches to homes where there is a moody adolescent present. They are in fact very low in vibrational energy, and have to resort to breaking things and disturbing the peace just to get the attention that they think they deserve. Fuelled on by a rebellious teenager around them the poltergeist can hurl plates or other objects and break, or move things often causing havoc. They act badly because they can! The low grade energy of a poltergeist actually has a musty smell and they can normally be removed quite easily. However, a poltergeist presence can bring chaos, and then when a better offer comes along they are off to join in, and make merry somewhere else!
Kenny’s Diary Readings at Bistro Maya on Monday 3rd and Wednesday 5th May from 16.30. Parlour Séance on Tuesday May 4th at 19.00 in Finestrat. Limited Places! Friday 7th: Kenny addresses the UFO group in Javea “2012 The Truth!” 10.30 to 13.00. All welcome. Call: Maria on: 96 645 9976 for more info.
contact kenny Appointments: 96 587 8424 Mobile: 686 361 594 Web: www.kennycorris.net Forum: www.kennycorris.net/forum Please contact me for inclusion in my healing list!
horoscopes by Kenny Corris Pluto appears on the horizon changing your schedule and bringing some changes from the depths of your foundations. As the wind of change blows you will benefit from a new stance and realize that you didn’t have all your exits covered securely. Plans made of now will reflect your innate ability to construct and grow. You often do your very best work alone, and under pressure, so conditions are favourable now for you to proceed with clearance and caution. The Ceres retrograde means that this week is well and truly put on hold somewhat. Serendipity calls midweek and brings someone to your door, someone you cannot turn away, but who must now tell you the truth, and not just a version of it; if you are to give them the help and backing that so desperately need. Your kindness and generosity are legend, and highlight your concern and fear of involvement, but be very careful until you know everything that you must. A peaceful week, and yet too a good time to catch up with domestic duties and chores while you can. You have put off doing these things, but with a renewed vigour and a need to get the job done then you can see your achievements as you take things on. A time of reflection and contemplation comes too. Looking within and finding that Libran balance is all very well, but just how do you propose to keep it that way? Especially, take time out to re connect. Powerful Venus is currently en route to bring a little romance into your life, but currently you are wound up in one of your predictable routines. Hard work is natural to you, but do not expect others to be able to work the way that you do, because they cannot aspire to your levels, and you are hard to keep up with. Hold onto a secret this week, and however tempted do not share it with anyone. A friendship comes from a new source and makes a difference to your life it you let it. Sulking is not a solution to your current problems since you have only yourself to blame for what has happened. Your little game did not work, and in hindsight how could it have done? Put your positive power into actions, and leave no stone unturned in the pursuance of that which shows you in a truly positive light, because people haven’t really had a chance to see just what you can do if you are left alone. True power should be used, not abused. Actions with both Saturn and Neptune take you one step forward and two steps back. You have the energy needed to rise above all this, but all that you do is to combat petty jealousy and rivalry with a challenge. To resolve you simply have to work towards a peaceful and all embracing solution. Things shouldn’t be the way that they are, but they are, so what really can you hope to do about it; without someone getting very hurt in the process? A financial warning comes yet again. Be ruthless in economy, and see that thus spreads all across the board. There is a need to restructure a loan, and to investigate ways in which your money can work for you, and not you for it. Take the advice that you are given and tighten that belt once and for all. The message must now go out to all involved that this is a joint effort, and it has to work. Determination and resolve will see you safely through. Actions beyond your control have seen you having to suffer. People do need to know your current situation because by the time you ask for their help things will have gone too far and you will be too late. Independence is all very well, but pride can really come before a fall, and a trouble shared with someone who cares is a problem halved. Somebody’s viewpoint can do much to alleviate pressure and will help you see a way out of all this. Your attention is drawn to pressures within the family, and this means that you have to take control for all concerned, since you are the best person for the job. It is quite clear that you are not going to be popular when a few home truths are told, but then there are things that have to be said, and when all is said and done facing the current problem goes well on the way to making resolve, which may come with compromise. Whatever, please keep your temper even when others lose theirs! Pluto continues to call the shots and this is distracting and confusing. Indeed it is hard for you to make any further plans whilst your seventh house continues to make contact with the many negativities that have coloured your life in the past. Fortunately there comes a real chance to use this time to make plans, bearing in mind that they currently cannot be put into action for obvious reasons, but they will help you to move on when the time finally comes. Attention comes to the work front where you are taking over temporary responsibilities. Your organisational skills are endearing and encouraging, and this chance to show what you can do, especially when left alone, as prompt changes in the future help to give you give you a better say in what goes on. Take control, because it is natural for you, and show all and sundry just what you are made of, and showcase your talents and your expertise once and for all. With Neptune in cahoots with Uranus you will feel as if you lack support this week, but it mustn’t stop you from achieving that which you must. Often your great ideas are shelved because you lack confidence at the thirteenth hour, and bow to pressure beyond your control. If you play your cards right then you really can have the happiness you need, and the support you merit, without having to look over your shoulder. Others should be aware that you are someone who can, and will, get the job done.
If it’s your birthday this week... Place on hold your priorities. This astrological year is not about compromise, but there is a slow and testing start until you really get going!
Breaking down musical barriers ANOTHER SMALL milestone in Anglo/Spanish cultural integration was reached in Pilar de la Horadada on Sunday 25th April with a concert appealing to both sections of the community, who were equally represented in the audience at the Iglesia Ntra.Sra del Pilar. The programme of “Musica Sacra” sung by the new chamber choir “Chorale”, under the baton of Christine Eames, featured the work of Spain’s greatest composer Tomas Luis de Victoria, ‘Ave Maria’, alongside British sixteenth-century sacred music by William Byrd and Richard Farrant. This was followed by music of the Romantic Period by Bruckner and Fauré, leading up to music from the last century. Many of the items were sung unaccompanied by the choir. Later, the glorious acoustics of the church provided a perfect setting for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Pie Jesu’ – beautifully sung by Jennifer Morton and Helen Baines - while ‘The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23)’, the
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theme music from the TV series ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, gave an opportunity for another superb duet, this time by Eva Olsson and June Phillips. The piano accompanist throughout the evening was Natalyia Khomyak. The concert ended with the first Spanish performance of ‘Father’, for which Christine Eames had set the words of the Lord’s Prayer to Italian composer Ennio Morricone’s music for the film “The Mission”. In this work the solos came from Chris Parkes and Eve Suffield. The arrangement, which has already been performed in the UK and South Africa, involves exciting cross-rhythms, a pan-pipe introduction from one of the two keyboards, and further percussion in the shape of claves and a cabasa. This was a finale which brought the audience to its feet demanding an encore, which was duly performed, thus concluding a wonderful The new evening of music which broke many musical chamber and cultural boundaries. choir
Crescendo Choir events May
CRESCENDO INTERNATIONAL Choir has been hard at work learning new pieces for their summer season. As usual their music will be a mixture of fun and serious numbers. Dates for your diary are:Saturday May 8th: San Roque Church in Torrevieja. Approx 20:45 (after mass). Entry is free but there will be a collection for church restoration. Saturday May 22nd: Torrevieja Christian Fellowship at 19:30. This event also features Q4 Barbershop quartet. Tickets are five euros in aid of APANEE and are available from the church or Margot on 653 085 833. Saturday May 29th: Casa de Cultura in Quesada at 19:30. Free entry with a collection for the Rojales Caritas.
All That Jazz ALL THAT Jazz will be performing from 1pm – 3:30pm at The Marina Bar, Calle Las Rosas Toretta II, Torrevieja with a brolly parade at 3pm (On behalf of the Rainbow Trust). For Further Information Call 679 011 081
Vivace Choir sing Puccini BETWEEN THE 15th and 18th April, the Vivace Classical Choir gave three performances of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, in San Miguel de Salinas Parish Church, La Siesta Urbanisation Church, and Orihuela Cathedral respectively. The comparative rarity of performances of this setting of the Latin Mass is amazing, given its succession of lovely tunes and positive emotional effect for
both choir and audience alike. The Choir didn’t know the work before rehearsals started in January, but by April all the singers were bowled over by the sheer beauty of the music, and gave their very best at all three concerts. The second and third performances were particularly good, given the clearer singing acoustic of those venues. Soloists Alan Phelps (tenor), and Douglas Brown
(bass-baritone) also excelled, and their duet in the Agnus Dei was lovely. Nataliya Khomyak was the fine accompanist and Tom Pargeter provided inspired overall music direction. The Orihuela Cathedral performance was an experience which none of the choir will ever forget; singing in a superb acoustic from the choir stalls down the nave and behind the full and most appreciative mainly Spanish audience and congregation. A surprise but very welcome cold buffet was laid on for the choir by the Cathedral after the concert, in the nearby Bishop’s Palace. On the strength of this Puccini performance, Vivace has also been invited to sing again in the Cathedral next Easter, when the music will be a selection from Handel’s Messiah. The choir will also be singing this at other venues, from 7th to 10th April 2011. Vivace now has its mid-year break. Rehearsals start again in San Miguel de Salinas on 7th October for concerts to take place in several venues from 2nd to 5th December. The theme of those concerts will be “A Victorian Evening”.
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Hospital Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Grandpa in My Pocket 16:15 Gigglebiz 16:30 Leon 16:35 Piggley Winks 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Tracy Beaker Returns 17:35 Gastronuts 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Jeremy Paxman Interviews 22:00 Ashes to Ashes 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 Regional News 23:45 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
08:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Zoo Factor 09:20 Shaun the Sheep 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Louie 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat: SDS 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Garth and Bev 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Nature’s Calendar 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 World Championship Snooker 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 World Championship Snooker 22:00 Bombay Railway 23:00 Frank Skinner’s Opinionated 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 The Review Show 24:45 Later... with Jools Holland
07:00 GMTV 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Daily Cooks Challenge 17:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 18:00 Divided 19:00 Granada Reports 19:25 Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Marco’s Kitchen Burnout 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 Blood Work
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08:00 Childrens TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Big, Bigger, Biggest 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 Danielle Steel’s Zoya 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:25 Party Election Broadcast 20:30 Highland Emergency 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Ice Patrol 22:00 The Mentalist 23:00 Grey’s Anatomy 24:00 NCIS 24:55 Cops in Crisis
07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Great British Menu 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Regional News and Weather 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Inside Sport 14:30 World Championship Snooker 17:30 Final Score 18:10 BBC News 18:20 Regional News and Weather 18:25 Total Wipeout 19:25 Doctor Who 20:10 Over the Rainbow 21:10 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 22:00 Casualty 22:50 BBC News 23:15 Match of the Day 24:25 The Football League Show
08:00 Childrens TV 11:00 Horrible Histories 11:30 Da Dick and Dom Dairies 12:00 BAMZOOKi 12:30 Hai! Karate: Journey to Japan 13:00 Degrassi: The Next Generation 13:25 The Cut 13:50 Myths 13:55 Myths 14:00 Myths 14:10 Myths 14:15 Myths 14:20 The 5.19 Show 14:35 Off the Hook 15:05 Revealed 15:20 Flower Drum Song 17:30 World Championship Snooker 18:30 Dad’s Army 19:00 Coast 19:20 Newsnight 20:00 World Championship Snooker 22:40 I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band! 23:40 Heroes 24:25 Heroes
08:00 Dora the Explorer 08:25 Kid vs Kat 09:00 The Secret Saturdays 09:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 09:50 Aaron Stone 10:25 Planet’s Funniest Animals 10:55 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 11:25 The Lakes 11:55 Monk 12:50 ITV News 13:10 This Morning: Saturday 14:10 Midsomer Murders 16:15 The Secret of My Success 18:15 Creature Comforts 18:30 Granada News 18:45 ITV News 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 The Whole 19 Yards 21:00 Britain’s Got Talent 22:00 The Prisoner 23:00 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 24:15 ITV News 24:30 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
08:00 World Sport 08:25 Road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup 09:00 The Morning Line 09:55 Friends 10:25 Friends 10:55 Dizzee Rascal: Video Exclusive 11:00 90210 12:05 Friends 12:40 Christina Aguilera: Video Exclusive 12:45 Frock Me 13:20 Koko Pop 13:55 Smallville: Superman the Early Years 14:50 Channel 4 Racing 16:55 Come Dine with Me 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Party Election Broadcast 20:05 Blitz Street 21:00 SAS: The Real Story 22:05 The Transporter 23:50 Sleepy Hollow
08:00 Childrens TV 09:25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:45 Igam Ogam 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Mr. Men Show 10:30 Gerald McBoing Boing 11:00 Europa League Football 11:35 Red Bull Air Race 12:35 The Gadget Show 13:35 Chinese Food in Minutes 14:05 Justin Lee Collins: Good Times 15:05 Zoo Days 15:30 Mutiny on the Bounty 19:00 Five News 19:05 Two Mules for Sister Sara 21:05 NCIS 22:00 CSI: NY 22:55 Law & Order 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:50 Cops in Crisis
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift ITV1, 23.00
07:00 Breakfast 08:45 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 The Politics Show 13:40 Match of the Day Live 16:10 EastEnders 18:00 Points of View 18:15 Songs of Praise 18:50 BBC News 19:05 Regional News and Weather 19:15 Countryfile 20:15 Over the Rainbow Results Show 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Modern Masters 23:00 BBC News 23:15 Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:35 The Football League Show
08:00 Dennis & Gnasher 08:15 Dennis & Gnasher 08:25 Muddle Earth 08:40 Bear Behaving Badly 09:00 The Legend of Dick and Dom 09:30 Prank Patrol 10:00 Big Babies 10:15 OOglies 10:30 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 11:00 Something for the Weekend 12:30 Escape to the Country 13:30 MotoGP 2009 15:00 World Championship Snooker 18:30 Dad’s Army 20:00 Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Story 20:50 World Championship Snooker 24:00 Eyewitness
08:00 Special Agent Oso 08:25 Kid vs Kat 09:00 Penguins of Madagascar 09:25 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 10:00 Phineas and Ferb 10:25 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:45 ITV News 13:05 This Morning: Sunday 14:10 Columbo 15:40 Survival with Ray Mears 16:40 Britain’s Got Talent 17:40 About a Boy 19:25 Granada News 19:40 ITV News 20:00 Survival with Ray Mears 21:00 Coronation Street 21:30 Lewis 23:30 ITV News 23:45 The South Bank Show Revisited 24:45 The Birds
08:00 The Grid 08:30 Racing Cup 08:55 Superbike World Championship 09:25 Freesports on 4 09:55 Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:25 Glee 13:30 Frock Me 14:00 The Simpsons 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Deal or No Deal 17:55 Killer Volcanoes 19:00 Time Team 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Election Uncovered: What They Won’t Tell Us 22:00 The Restoration Man 23:00 The Volcano That Stopped Britain 24:05 Bremner, Bird and Fortune
08:00 Elmo’s World 08:15 The WotWots 08:30 Little Lodgers 08:35 Chiro 08:40 Noddy in Toyland 08:50 Fireman Sam 09:00 Hana’s Helpline 09:10 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 09:25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:45 Igam Ogam 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Mr. Men Show 10:30 Gerald McBoing Boing 11:00 BUPA Great Edinburgh Run 2010 12:30 Ice Patrol 13:30 Cowboy Builders 14:30 The Gadget Show 14:40 Lawrence of Arabia 18:50 Five News 18:55 The Golden Voyage of Sinbad 20:55 Five News 21:00 Hellboy 23:20 Dog Soldiers
07:00 Hour of Power 08:00 Malcolm in the Middle 08:30 Malcolm in the Middle 09:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 10:00 Road Wars 11:00 WWE: Superstars 12:00 WWE: Experience 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 The Simpsons 14:30 Glenn Martin, DDS 15:00 Futurama 15:30 Futurama 16:00 Oops TV 17:00 Futurama 17:30 Futurama 18:00 Modern Family 18:30 Modern Family 19:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Best of Oops TV 22:00 24 23:00 House 24:00 Bones
tv Saturday
tv Sunday
08:30 Snooker World Championship 09:30 WTA Tennis 11:00 Live Snooker World Championship 14:00 Live WTA Tennis 15:45 Live Snooker World Championship 18:30 Live WTA Tennis 19:00 Eurogoals Flash 19:10 Live WTA Tennis 20:00 Live Snooker World Championship 23:00 Intercontinental Rally Challenge 23:30 Strongest Man 24:30 Freeride Spirit
08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:30 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Medium 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Medium 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 CSI: Miami 24:00 Criminal Minds
Watch Eastenders for Free with Europa call 902 050 999
08:00 Malcolm in the Middle 08:30 Malcolm in the Middle 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Soccer AM 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 The Simpsons 14:30 Futurama 15:00 Futurama 15:30 Futurama 16:00 WWE: Smackdown 18:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 19:00 Futurama 19:30 Glenn Martin, DDS 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Lie to Me 22:00 Back to the Future Part II 24:05 Fringe
08:30 IRC Rally 09:00 WTA Tennis 11:00 Live Snooker World Championship 14:00 Live WTA Tennis 15:45 Live Snooker World Championship 18:30 Live WTA Tennis 20:00 Live Snooker World Championship 23:00 IRC Rally 23:30 Fight Club
08:30 Snooker World Championship 09:30 World Series by Renault 10:00 FIA World Touring Cars 10:30 Live FIA World Touring Cars 11:00 Artistic Gymnastics 12:00 Snooker World Championship 13:00 Live Formula Two 14:00 Live FIA World Touring Cars 15:00 Live FIA World Touring Cars 16:00 World Series by Renault 16:30 Live Snooker World Championship 18:00 WTA Tennis 19:15 Artistic Gymnastics 20:45 Motorsports Weekend 21:00 Live Snooker World Championship 24:00 IRC Rally Review SlumdogGreat BUPA Millionaire Edinburgh Run Channel 4, 10.00pm 2010
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08:00 Maury 08:55 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 My Wife and Kids 11:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 12:00 Will and Grace 12:30 New Australia’s Next Top Model 13:30 Four Weddings 14:00 Four Weddings 14:30 Four Weddings 15:00 Four Weddings 15:30 Four Weddings 16:30 Steel Magnolias 18:50 Celebs 24/7 19:00 Nothing to Declare 19:30 Nothing to Declare 20:00 Nothing to Declare 20:30 Nothing to Declare 21:00 Nothing to Declare 21:30 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Ghost Whisperer 23:00 Ghost Whisperer
08:00 Maury 08:55 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 My Wife and Kids 11:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 12:00 Will and Grace 12:30 Steel Magnolias 14:50 Celebs 24/7 15:00 Cougar Town 15:30 Cougar Town 16:00 Cougar Town 16:30 Cougar Town 17:00 Cougar Town 17:30 Cougar Town 18:00 Cougar Town 18:30 Cougar Town 19:00 Grey’s Anatomy 20:00 New Four Weddings 21:00 Cougar Town 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:00 Supernatural
tv Monday
30 april - 06 may 2010 Feb 26 - March 4 2010
08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Best of Oops TV 11:00 UK Border Force 12:00 The Lion Man 12:30 The Lion Man 13:00 The Biggest Loser USA 14:00 Cold Case 15:00 Project Runway 15:55 Malcolm in the Middle 16:25 Futurama 16:55 Oops TV 17:55 Back to the Future Part II 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 She’s Amazing 2010 22:30 A League of Their Own 23:00 NCIS: LA 24:00 24
07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Hospital Heroes 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer 11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Cash in the Attic 13:10 Bargain Hunt 13:55 BBC News at One 14:10 Regional News 14:15 Antz 15:35 Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 17:10 Escape to the Country 17:55 The Weakest Link 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:20 Regional News 19:30 Countryfile’s Spring Special 20:30 Bang Goes the Theory 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Inspector George Gently 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:20 Late Kick Off 24:50 Fakers
08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat: SDS 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Garth and Bev 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Castle in the Country 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:30 Badminton Horse Trials 15:15 The Daily Politics Election Debate 16:00 World Championship Snooker 18:55 Badminton Horse Trials 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 The Hairy Bakers 20:30 Newsnight 21:00 World Championship Snooker 24:00 Davis v Taylor: The ‘85 Black Ball Final
07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 60 Minute Makeover 12:30 Daily Cooks Challenge 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 17:00 Midsomer Murders 19:00 Granada Reports 19:10 Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party 19:15 ITV News 19:30 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Joanna Lumley’s Nile 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:15 Unforgiven
08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:35 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Cocoon 14:15 Killer Volcanoes 15:20 The Volcano That Stopped Britain 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Iron Chef UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Dispatches 22:00 Blitz Street 23:00 The World’s Fattest Families and Me 24:05 Bremner, Bird and Fortune
08:00 Childrens TV 09:50 Castle Farm 09:55 The WotWots 10:05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:50 Monkey Life 14:20 Neighbours 14:50 Home and Away 15:20 55 Days at Peking 18:15 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Zoo Days 19:30 Police Interceptors 20:25 Party Election Broadcast 20:30 How Do They Do It? 21:00 The Gadget Show 22:00 FlashForward 23:00 Justin Lee Collins: Good Times 24:00 Stolen Hearts
07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Hospital Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Grandpa in My Pocket 16:15 Gigglebiz 16:30 Leon 16:35 Piggley Winks 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Natural Born Hunters 17:35 Blue Peter 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 19:55 Party Election Broadcast 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Luther 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 Regional News 23:45 Children’s Emergency 24:15 Inside Sport 24:45 This Week
08:00 Childrens TV 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Garth and Bev 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Castle in the Country 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Gymnastics 15:15 The Daily Politics Election Debate 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:40 Flog It! 17:25 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 18:10 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain 18:55 Party Election Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Monty Halls’ Great Hebridean Escape 21:00 Theo’s Adventure Capitalists 22:00 The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Tropic of Cancer
07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Daily Cooks Challenge 17:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 18:00 Divided 19:00 Granada Reports 19:25 Party Election Broadcast 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Children’s Hospital 21:00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 22:00 The Bill 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 Campaign 2010 with Jonathan Dimbleby 24:35 Joanna Lumley: Catwoman
08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Country House Rescue 14:05 Come Dine with Me Extra Portions 14:35 Johnny Come Lately 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Iron Chef UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Party Election Broadcast 21:00 Supersize vs Superskinny 22:00 Heston’s 70s Feast 23:00 Shameless 24:05 Bremner, Bird and Fortune
08:00 Childrens TV 09:50 Castle Farm 09:55 The WotWots 10:05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:50 Combat Chefs 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 Scandalous Me: the Jacqueline Susann Story 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:25 Party Election Broadcast 20:30 Chinese Food in Minutes 21:00 Cowboy Builders 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 CSI: Miami 24:00 CSI: NY
08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 UK Border Force 12:00 The Lion Man 12:30 The Lion Man 13:00 The Biggest Loser USA 14:00 Medical Emergency 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Runway 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Stargate Universe 22:00 Glenn Martin, DDS 22:30 Glenn Martin, DDS 23:00 Fringe 24:00 Steve Jones in The Jones’ Boys Amazon Adventure
07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Hospital Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Grandpa in My Pocket 16:15 Gigglebiz 16:30 Leon 16:35 Piggley Winks 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Dani’s House 17:35 Blue Peter 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 DIY SOS 21:00 Waterloo Road 22:00 Motorway Cops 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 Regional News 23:45 The National Lottery Draws 23:55 Damages 24:35 Masquerade
08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat: SDS 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Garth and Bev 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Castle in the Country 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 See Hear 14:30 Ready Steady Cook 15:15 The Daily Politics Election Debate 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 18:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Out of the Frying Pan 21:00 The Edible Garden 21:30 Cracking Antiques 22:00 Monty Halls’ Great Hebridean Escape 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Tropic of Cancer
07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Daily Cooks Challenge 17:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 18:00 Divided 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Lion Country 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 Red Heat
08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:35 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Country House Rescue 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Channel 4 Racing 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Iron Chef UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Three in a Bed 22:00 Jamie Does... 23:00 Desperate Housewives 24:00 Shameless
08:00 Childrens TV 09:50 Castle Farm 09:55 The WotWots 10:05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:50 Combat Chefs 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 Moonlight Becomes You 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Heads or Tails 21:00 Last of the Dambusters: Revealed 22:00 NCIS 23:00 CSI: NY 24:00 CSI: NY 24:55 PartyPoker.com Women’s World Open IV
08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 UK Border Force 12:00 The Lion Man 12:30 Zoo Vet at Large 13:00 The Biggest Loser USA 14:00 Medical Emergency 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Runway 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 Chris Ryan’s Strike Back 24:00 Ross Kemp: Battle for the Amazon
tv Tuesday
tv Wednesday
08:30 Motorsports Weekend 08:45 FIA World Touring Cars 09:45 Snooker World Championship 11:15 Artistic Gymnastics 12:30 WTA Tennis 13:30 Snooker World Championship 15:00 Live Snooker World Championship 18:00 Eurogoals 18:45 Champions Club 19:45 Football 20:00 FIFA World Cup Giants 20:30 Snooker World Championship 21:00 Live Snooker World Championship 24:00 Champions Club
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08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Exposed 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Four Weddings 16:00 Four Weddings 17:00 Four Weddings 18:00 Four Weddings 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 New Australia’s Next Top Model 22:00 New Four Weddings 23:00 Cougar Town 23:30 Cougar Town 24:00 Criminal Minds
Watch Coronation Street for Free with Europa call 902 050 999
08:35 Snooker World Championship 10:00 Artistic Gymnastics 11:15 Eurogoals 12:00 Champions Club 13:00 Live WTA Tennis 19:00 Eurogoals Flash 19:10 Snooker World Championship 20:15 Eurogoals 21:00 Boxing 23:00 Freeride Spirit 23:15 Inside World Touring Cars 23:45 World Series by Renault 24:15 Champions Club
08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Four Weddings 14:30 Four Weddings 15:00 Medium 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 New Four Weddings 22:00 Cougar Town 22:30 Cougar Town 23:00 Drop Dead Diva 24:00 Criminal Minds
Glenn Martin, DDS Sky1, 22.00
08:30 Freeride Spirit 08:45 Eurogoals Flash 08:55 Football 09:15 Eurogoals 10:00 Champions Club 11:00 Cycling 12:00 WTA Tennis 13:00 Live WTA Tennis 19:00 Eurogoals Flash 19:10 Olympic Games 19:40 Wednesday Selection 19:50 Kentucky Three-Day 20:50 Riders Club 20:55 Wednesday Selection Guest 21:05 US PGA Golf 22:05 European PGA Golf 22:35 Ladies PGA Golf 22:45 Golf Club 22:50 Sailing 23:20 Yacht Club 23:30 Snooker World Championship
Chris Ryan’s Strike Back Sky1, 22.00
08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 09:30 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Four Weddings 14:30 Passport Patrol 15:00 Medium 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Nothing to Declare 21:30 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Supernatural 23:00 Medium 24:00 Criminal Minds
tv Thursday
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Hospital Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:30 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 BBC News 16:05 Grandpa in My Pocket 16:15 Gigglebiz 16:30 Leon 16:35 Jakers: The Adventures of Piggley Winks 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Safari 8 17:35 Prank Patrol 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Watchdog 21:55 Have I Got News for You 22:25 Outnumbered 22:55 Election 2010
08:00 Skunk Fu 08:15 Eliot Kid 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven: The Dragon’s Eye 09:00 Gimme a Break 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Louie 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat: SDS 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Garth and Bev 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:00 Seven Little Foys 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Castle in the Country 14:30 Ready Steady Cook 15:15 Car Booty 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 18:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Bombay Railway 21:00 Bill Oddie’s Top 10 Frights and Delights 22:00 History Cold Case 23:00 Kinky Boots 24:40 I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band!
07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Daily Cooks Challenge 17:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 18:00 Divided 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones 22:55 Election 2010
08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:30 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Country House Rescue 14:05 Come Dine with Me Extra Portions 14:35 Channel 4 Racing 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Iron Chef UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Landscape Man 22:00 Channel 4’s Alternative Election Night
08:35 Roary the Racing Car 08:45 Little Lodgers 08:50 Make Way for Noddy 09:05 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Thomas & Friends 09:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 Castle Farm 09:55 The WotWots 10:05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:50 Combat Chefs 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 The Family Recipe 15:55 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:10 Secrets of the Summer House 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Zoo Days 21:00 Britain’s Greatest Machines 22:00 The Contract 23:50 Soho Blues 24:50 Cops in Crisis
07:00 Good Morning Sports Fans 08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 UK Border Force 12:00 Zoo Vet at Large 12:30 Zoo Vet at Large 13:00 The Biggest Loser USA 14:00 Medical Emergency 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Runway 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Modern Family 21:30 Modern Family 22:00 A League of Their Own 22:30 Glenn Martin, DDS 23:00 Bones 24:00 NCIS: LA
Crossword Answers 549 Cryptic solutions Across: 7 Railway ticket; 8 Pressman; 9 Oils; 10 Candid; 12 Inland; 14 Vessel; 16 Glance; 18 Spur; 20 Venetian; 22 Prefer a charge. Down: 1 Marriage; 2 Closed; 3 Farm; 4 Stunning; 5 School; 6 Well; 11 Delivery; 13 No change; 15 Strife; 17 Astray; 19 Part; 21 Nice. Quick solutions Across: 7 Make nothing of; 8 Converse; 9 Rare; 10 Ransom; 12 Employ; 14 Barren; 16 Yelled; 18 Deaf; 20 Unstable; 22 Consolidation. Down: 1 Panorama; 2 Serves; 3 Poor; 4 Thievery; 5 Unwrap; 6 Sour; 11 Manfully; 13 Overlook; 15 Refuse; 17 Lean-to; 19 Eros; 21 Side.
08:30 World Series by Renault 09:00 Inside World Touring Cars 09:30 Snooker World Championship 11:00 Cycling 12:00 WTA Tennis 13:00 Live WTA Tennis 19:00 Eurogoals Flash 19:10 Planet Armstrong 19:45 Cycling 20:00 Fight Club 23:00 Pro Wrestling 23:30 Pro Wrestling 24:30 Bowling
08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:25 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 09:30 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Four Weddings 14:30 Passport Patrol 15:00 Medium 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Drop Dead Diva 22:00 Grey’s Anatomy 23:00 Criminal Minds 24:00 Criminal Minds
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The Forgotten Garden Book Review by
Danny Collins
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THE FACT that this book was voted Richard & Judy’s Summer Read of 2008 should be enough to deter most people. It certainly stood me at bay until my wife told me she had read Kate Morton’s earlier triumph The House at Riverton and enjoyed it immensely. We don’t always agree on books – if we had a boiler she’d light it with Ian Rankin – but we do have similar tastes for the enigma of the plot, especially when it concerns age old family skeletons brought to light, something at which Kate Morton excels. Thus I found myself inveigled in a story that begins in 1913, when an Australian harbourmaster finds a three-year-old waif sitting on her tiny suitcase on the quay when an ocean liner from London disgorges its passengers. All she can remember of the journey is being hidden among some deck crates before the ship sailed by a mysterious woman whom she knew as the Authoress, who then vanished without trace. As an old lady the child whom the harbourmaster and his wife adopted and called Nell travels to England to discover her origins, her only clues are what was contained in that small white suitcase that had accompanied her from England over sixty years before. Her quest leads her to Cornwall and an estate called Blackhurst Manor, once owned by the titled Mountrachet family. Nell goes to her grave with the secrets she discovered there but on her death thirty years later, her granddaughter Cassandra discovers that Nell has left her Cliff Cottage, an abandoned dwelling with a mysterious walled garden on the Blackhurst Estate that is notorious among the locals for a secret scandal that split the family asunder so many years before. Was Nell in truth the tragic Ivory Walker who reportedly died of scarlet fever aged three and was
Author: Kate Morton Publisher: Pan (paperback) Price: 10 euros ISBN: 978 0 330 44960 1
never spoken of again; and who was the mysterious Authoress who abandoned her on the Australia bound ship? Personally, I couldn’t put the book down in my old maid’s urge to hear all the gossip and discover the truth. Kate Morton, bless her, obligingly kept me strung out for every one of the 645 pages. Well, would you ever? What a plot, what a story, what a read. I shall be following Kate Morton’s star which is definitely in ascendency and revelling in her masterly and dastardly plots at every opportunity. I suggest you order this book today and prepare that sofa for a long occupancy. This is thoroughly recommended reading for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and it’s the most gripping I’ve read this year.
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Wireless or WIFI Prepare to install Derek via email asks: Dear Aunty, I’m running Windows XP and this problem is driving me mad. As soon as my desktop appears, a window pops up from the Windows Installer saying “preparing to install”. I’ve tried cancelling it but it keeps coming back. It eventually leaves after fifteen minutes or so, but it’s still a pain. Can you advise me how to get rid? Aunty says: There’s a plethora of things that can cause this Derek and none of them are easily identified. MS Office is probably the most common cause but to be honest fixing this can lead to all kinds of problems, often a lot worse than just having the annoying installer message appear. Certainly make sure you have the latest Windows and Office updates and XP Service Pack 3, and maybe use the Task Manager (Ctrl Alt Del at the same time) to identify the process that’s running. Keep me posted.
Geoff via email asks: Hi Aunty, keep up the good work, I find your page always of great interest. Could you possibly assist me with finding a reliable Wi-Fi internet service supplier in Spain? I spend about six months of the year in Spain (two separate three month periods). When in Spain I live on Villamar Benidom the ISP Wi-Fi that I use is Ahoranet, or should I say attempt to use as it is very difficult to get on line and when on line it is very slow. The service is also expensive when compared to the UK. Most of the time I use the free hotel Wi-Fi connections but would rather have and pay for my own connection. I read many bad reports about Telefonica but Ahoranet must be a close second for charging an A1 price for a third class minus service. Aunty says: The million dollar question Geoff. I use Europa
Yahoo email Frank via email asks: Hello Aunty. My Yahoo email address and contact list has been hijacked and all my contacts have been receiving emails advertising anything from motorcycles to video cameras. I have changed to Gmail and deleted all my contacts from Yahoo. My question is: Can I remove my Yahoo email address completely? Many thanks. Aunty says: Hi there Frank. If you login to your Yahoo account and go here you can delete all of your Yahoo account stuff. https://edit.yahoo.com/config/ delete_user
Wireless and therefore have no need for a landline and thankfully no contact with Telefonica. However it’s not cheap in Spain so shop around. you may find having a wireless installation isn’t as fast or reliable as a fixed line ADSL running over your existing phone line. When talking about ‘Wi-Fi’ and ‘Wireless Internet’ there is often confusion so I’ll try and explain it a little. Essentially there are two very different varieties of wireless, three if we count the mobile USB dongles from the likes of Vodafone. ‘Wi-Fi’ is the connection Windows tells you about when you’re near a Wi-Fi source in your home, café or hotspot. It is not actually the Internet connection, but simply a connection between your laptop and a small internet box with an aerial known as a ‘router’. This Wi-Fi router is usually supplied by the internet provider and exists purely to save you having an unsightly cable running across the floor. The very different ‘Wireless Internet’ service that the likes of Europa offer involves installing a transmitter somewhere on your roof
Firefox affecting speed Dave via email asks: Hi Aunty, can you help please? My computer runs fine with variety of programmes running at same time but when I open up Firefox and start browsing within a minute it has bought the computer to an almost standstill. When I hit ctrl+alt+del to get out of it my CPU meter shows 100% and the moment Firefox shuts down everything goes back to normal. I run AVG, SuperAntiSpyware & and Malwarebytes regularly and these are showing everything is good to go, any suggestions please? Aunty says: Hello Dave. There seems to a couple of things that can cause Firefox to eat up your computers resources so try this one first and let
me know. Start Firefox and click on ‘tools’ ‘add-ons’ and click on the ‘extensions’ button. In the extensions window that appears you will see a list of all the additional features that Firefox has installed and you can disable each one and check the results. The AVG Security Toolbar is notoriously bad so maybe go for that one first. You will need to restart Firefox and give it a few minutes before you check your CPU load.
that points to a receiver more than likely a few miles away. In this context you can think of Wi-Fi as a connection within the home/hotspot as an alternative to having bothersome cables, and Wireless Internet as a long distance ADSL/broadband connection as an alternative to the ADSL used over the copper landlines owned by Telefonica. So now you know.
Phishing emails Alan from Benidorm asks: Dear Aunty, I often receive (like everybody I’m sure) emails which get sent to my junk box that are blatant phishing scams. They are usually claiming to be from banks or building societies, but I have even received them from the ‘Inland Revenue’ offering a tax overpayment rebate or people with foreign names. I always mark them as phishing scams and they disappear from my inbox. Do you know what happens to them? Does the network provider report them to the supposed sender so they know what is happening? As they arrive as junk I cannot forward them to the financial institution being used to target me. Aunty says: I’m not sure with Hotmail Alan, but I know the Gmail people at Google are constantly monitoring these junk and spam emails to try and identify the source, what can be done about it is a different matter all together. Until the ‘No Man’s Land’ surrounding the Internet is properly legislated I can’t see any way our ISPs (Internet Service Providers) can do much more than the tail chasing they already do.
That’s all for this week, email me on auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com and I will do my best to sort you out
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motoring
I notice that on the roads we have police traffic road blocks operated by usually the Guardia Civil but never the policia local or the Policia Nacional. What are the differences? by
Brian Deller
Author of Motoring in Spain
AS YOU should know (the differences are explained in my book) the Guardia Civil (GC) is a national police force attached to the military (although it was announced last year the intention of merging it with the Policia Nacional) and the GC was formed in the days of Franco. The GC had a reputation in those days of being the “do not argue with me” force. The GC is organised and is paid by central government. It also officiates in many smaller pueblos where there is insufficient people and/or funding to have a policia local, so a section of the GC will look after several pueblos and the adjoining areas. The GC officers usually live in small urbanisations (barracks) with their
families so they are protected from such organisations as ETA etc. and being national they usually patrol the “open roads” whereas the policia locales tend to keep to the confines of the towns and villages where they have been employed and they also know most of the citizens but their duties are rather low-key compared with the Guardia Civil. There is also the Policia Nacional which is the detective arm of the police forces again national but they investigate serious crimes such as murder etc and they have offices in larger towns called Comiserias. As far as us drivers are concerned, the policia locales only fine offenders within defined limits because if the fines are not issued within
the towns boundaries, then the amounts are to be paid to central government. The local ayuntamiento pays the costs of the policia locales albeit with grants sometimes from the government. The offences would include such events as parking. Open road offences’ fines are policed by the GC and the cash collected goes to Central Govt. Amazing as it may seem, this often results in the attitude that the policing on the open roads is the responsibility of the GC as there is no income for the policia local. I have been a little unwell recently but I have a forthcoming interview with our local jefe de policia local and have many questions to ask so more specifics on this matter when I know for sure. YOU HAVE A SPANISH REGISTERED VEHICLE? Have you paid the annual “Impuesto Municipal Sobre Vehiculos de Traccion Mecanica?” This is the equivalent of the Road Fund Tax in the UK, and you have
from mid-March to Mid May to pay it to your local ayuntamiento. The amounts vary from in our local case, €73 to one other Malaga area Ronda, where it is €135, 97 for the same vehicle, namely in this example, 12 to 15, 99 fiscal Horse-Power which is what our Ford Focus diesel, 1, 8 litres is classed at. The Fiscal HP is the designated power of each vehicle and yours can be found on the Tarjeta Inspeccion Technica de Vehiculos Card issued and kept with your vehicle (even on the road) when you bought it. The actual end-date for paying may vary slightly but in most areas it is the 20th May. Late payments incur a percentage fine which increases the longer you leave it and you pay the amount to the address ayuntamiento in the area as on your Permiso de Circulacion, at the local ayuntamiento although most will give you the banks where the cash must be paid over the counter along with the letter/advice/ invoice from the ayuntamiento.
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Noche del Coche THIS FRIDAY evening, April 30th, is time for the second ‘Noche del Coche’, taking place in the Marina Salinas, Torrevieja. This fun and informal event attracted 30 cars, half a dozen bikes and over 200 spectators last month, all of whom had a good time chatting to car and bike owners and enjoying a cup of java or a frosty libations in Ole del Mar café, while looking at the variety of cars on display. It’s a casual, no pressure event, organised by enthusiasts for enthusiasts; a social gathering and display of all types of interesting cars and bikes. Noche del Coche attracts cars and drivers from all points of the globe and it’s expected that you’ll see classic cars, tuning and
customised cars, American Muscle, Italian Exotica, German Technology, pocket rockets and hot hatches, Harley Davidson’s and the best of British, including the Mini, Ford Anglia and Classic, Morris, Lotus, Panther, Morgan, Triumph, MG, Jaguar and even the ubiquitous Rolls Royce. With a bit of luck, there may even be a London Taxi! The event is planned along the same lines as the popular Friday Night Cruises, which are held all over the USA. It’s an opportunity for the younger drivers to show off their ‘tuning’cars with stereos, neon, lambo doors and DVD systems, the older ones to let everyone see a car from yesteryear, the bikers to bring along choppers, café racers and chrome while the
horsepower will be provided by Mustangs, Corvettes, Porsche, Audi and even Ferrari. It’s hoped that some car services shall also be in attendance, including tuning, insurance, bodywork and accessories. A team from Photo Video Spain shall be photographing the cars and adding those that wish to their quickly developing database of vehicles for Movie, TV and promotional hire. Couples looking for that special car for their wedding day may also be interested in seeing if there is something special for their own ‘special day’ and representatives from Costa Blanca Weddings will be around to answer any questions. Entry is free, as is parking outside of the main entrance barrier (first come, first parked!) while anyone displaying their classic, future classic or just fun and interesting car or bike, can park for free inside the Harbour Zone itself. Marina Salinas is the new sporting harbour located beside where the Delfin S-61, Pascual Flores and static museum All types is based, beside the fairground. of cars For those displaying their cars or and bikes bikes, just take a ticket to open the are on barrier, go around the roundabout display
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555/ 00447949589539 or londonangels@hotmail.com FULLY FITTED APARTMENT for rent, quiet urbanization, mountain views. 220€ per week all included. Rafol de Almunia 679-285-161 LOW RENT COMMERCIAL UNITS Large commercial unit 110m2, fitted as restaurant, Playa Flamenca. 600€ p.m Unit in La Finca, fully fitted 600€ p.m. 657-964-702 1 BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR FLAT IN TORREVIEJA telephone line, English TV, pool. Near Friday market and Iceland, walking distance to bars, shops and sea front. Long let min 4 months.300€ pcm including bills. 966-708-573 or 660-859-862 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with large garden & parking, for yearly rental on Camping pueblo, San Javier. Carol 968-192-425/ 626-055-622. Email: haydn47@ hotmail.com WEB: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com
LA ZENIA BEACH Terraced house, 2 bed, 2 baths, large rooms, garden, furnished, comm. pool, off-road parking, gated community, quiet area, walking distance to the beach. 139.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA Luxury corner apartment, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, balcony, solarium with nice views, south facing, off road parking, comm. pool, only 8 mins walk to beach, 99.900 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com VILLAMARTIN Luxury detached villa, large rooms, 2 bed, 2 baths, storage, balcony, carport, furnished, comm. pool, marble radiators, air con, double glazing, fire place, 196.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com VILLAMARTIN Detached house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 terraces, furnished, a/c, storage, central heating, sea views, conservatory, sunny side, parking, community pool. 149.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA FLORIDA Penthouse apartment, 2 bed, furnished, balcony, solarium, conservatory, garden, south-facing, fire place,
off-road parking, storage, comm. pool, 84.700 Euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com GUARDAMAR Lovely 2 bedroom, apartment, furnished, balcony with sea views, lift, only 500m to the beach and close to the centre but quiet area. 129.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA Terraced house within walking distance to the beach. 2 bed, 2 bath, conservatory, patio, comm. pool, air con, fire place, storage, furnished, close to amenities, 123.000 euro Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com PLAYA FLAMENCA Terraced house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, furnished, balcony, sunny side, off road parking, community pool, quiet area and close to all amenities. ONLY 109.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA BEACH Semidetached on 280m2 plot, 2 bed, 1 bath, terrace, private pool poss. , in need of renovations, quiet location, short walk to the beach. 129.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA Detached villa, 400m² plot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, fire place, furnished, nice garden, large storage room and garage, pool possible. 176.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA BEACH Terraced house, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, guest toilet, alarm, roof terrace, off road parking, community pool, lovely sea views, quiet gated community. Only a short walk to the beach! 164.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com WE ARE LOOKING FOR RESALE PROPERTIES ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA. IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOURS, PLEASE CONTACT US. T el: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com RIOJA, VILLAMARTIN terraced bungalow, 2 bed, 1 bath. Well presented, garden,terrace, large roof solarium with planning permission for additional bed & bath. Fully furnished, comm pool, close to amenities. BARGAIN PRICE €99,900. Phone 628 932 137.
PUNTA PRIMA APARTMENT with 2 beds, 1 bath. Secure property with intercom system and lift. 2 balconies, fully furnished, separate kitchen, communal pool, option to buy garages. Now Reduced €78,500 Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. MONTEBELLO 3 bed, 2 bath Quad House situated in a quiet road close to local amenities. Good size lounge, a separate raised dining area, and a separate fully equipped kitchen leading to a utility room. The master bedroom benefits from its own private terrace. The property comes fully furnished and has a private garden, off-road parking and a communal pool.€122,500. Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. TERRACE HOUSE IN ROCAJUNA 3 bed, 2 bath property in a secure, gated urb over-looking the large communal pool. Good size lounge/ dining area with a fireplace, fully fitted separate kitchen and a g/f shower room. 2 bedrooms and a family bathroom on the 1st floor, master bed with private balcony. Large 3rd bedroom on the top floor with a glazed balcony, ideal for an extra sitting room or a study. €117,400 Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. TORREBLANCA La Mata top floor apartment/bungalow. 1 Bed, 1 bath, sun room, new fitted american kitchen. Balcony off bedroom with beautiful sea views, use of 2 communal pools. This is an ideal holiday retreat at a bargain price of €64,450. Phone Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. DETACHED VILLA in Blue Lagoon, San Miguel de Salinas. 400sqm plot. Separate dining room with a beamed ceiling, large lounge and good sized separate kitchen. On this floor there are 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Marble heating, A/C, sat TV. Downstairs are 2 further large bedrooms which have independent access; however the under build can easily be connected internally if required. Beautifully landscaped garden with extensive terraced areas and a large roof solarium with lovely views, garage and a hot tub! €256,000. Phone Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. CREVILLENTE finca currently being used as a B&B business.
For Rent Luxury 2 & 3 Bedroom (2 Bathroom) apartments in the centre of San Miguel de Salinas, video entry, marble entrance,lift to all floors – underfloor heating, roof top pool,next to supermarket, stunning views From: 385€ per month Call 965 720 817 or 616 493 487
FOR SALE IN ALTEA LA VELLA
Spacious furnished 3 bedroom apartment for sale in middle of beautiful village. 110m². New kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room. Bars, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy all within a couple of minutes walk. Large terrace at back of the apartment overlooking orange groves and balconies off 2 bedrooms. Trastero and private parking. AP-7 3 minutes by car.
€200,000 Tel: 617 893 036 or email kath_poole@hotmail.com
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2000sqm plot in the countryside with pool and BBQ area. Finca has 3 beds and 2 baths (divided into an owners and a letting suite). There are also 2 cassitas in the grounds each with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom €300,000. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137. VISIT OUR WEBSITE www. pricecrashproperty.com for more bargain properties on the Costa Blanca. SICKNESS FORCE SELL Villamartin Blue Lagoon,Villa, 400qm plot, 180 qm livingspace, garage, 2 sep apartments 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms,seaview Make an Offer 669 283 973 www.costablancaproperties24. com LOS ALTOS Bungalow,2 bedrooms,terrace, 96.000 €, 669 283 973 www. costablancaproperties24.com SICKNESS FORCE SELL Villamartin EL Galan,Villa, 240qm plot 4-5 bedrooms, pool, seaview, southwestfacing Make an Offer 669 283 973 www. costablancaproperties24.com SPECIAL OFFER, LOS ALTOS Detached Villa, 2 bedrooms, terrace, furnished com - pool, roofterrace, 220 qm plot, only 117.000 € 669 283 973 FOR OUR RUSSIAN CLIENTS we require looked after 2nd hand properties pref. near the beach) from La Mata to Cabo Roig Palmera Mar Inmobiliaria since 2000 Tel/Fax (Manfred) 966 764 678 - 669 283 973
BAR BISTRO FOR SALE on popular lemon tree market. Excellent potencial. 88 cover. Sale due to ill health. Tel: 966180-168/ 655-479-753 LUXURY VILLA For sale on the Costa Blanca North. A luxury 9 bedroom villa, set in a quiet area, 15mins walk to the blue flag beaches of Calpe. Currently operating as a small bed and breakfast accomodation. The property could be used for many other activities. This property must be viewed to be appreciated. This is an opportunity not to be missed! For further details contact 628-499448 or 965-837-948. PINE FURNITURE Large quantity of flat pack solid pine furniture for sale, includes double and treble wardrobes, bedside cabinets, chest of draws, mirrors, tall boys, side boards, dressing tables, single beds, double beds, king size beds, bookcases, etc. Too much to list, for details tel 628-499-448.
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SERVICE AIR David Higton: (Tel) 966-865-883 (Mob) 629308-505 (Email) cool@serviceair.biz
SUN BLINDS - AWNINGS Established in 1992 and still offering a reliable service for: Installation of all types of sun
CONSTRUCCIONES PASTOR Building and maintenance without complications. Call 96584-7284 Mobile. 627-706-405. www.construccionesaltea.com
blind, manual or electric. Material replacement and repairs. Mosquito blinds for doors and windows. Roller shutter blind repairs. Contact Tony Bowers on 659-464-992 or 965-831272. www.toldosalchemy.com email info@toldosalchemy. com English/Spanish spoken.
INTERIOR PAINTER One bedroom property from 135€. Two bedroom property from 200€. Three bedroom property from 265€. Fast, reliable service. Will quote for exterior painting. No job too small. For more info. tel: 634-793-984
Villamartin Hot Tub Centre 120sq m Unit for rent within our very very busy shop and showroom
700€ per month
Please call the office on 966 764 878 or mobile 685 442 656 for more info
VAN LAVING UK TO SPAIN 10th May. Great Rates. I’ll even do your shopping whilst there. Tesco, Argos, B&Q Etc. Any other goods required bringing over. Contact Joe 966-074576 or 650-341-087 or email civic1235@msn.com BMC REMOVALS High volume new luton vehicle. We have over 15 yrs of experience covering all of Europe and the UK providing a professional and reliable service with a personal touch. If you want the best removal company then call Sue on 620044-983 or email bmctransport@ live.com GRAHAM’S TRANSPORT 24/7 Deliveries, Collection. Spain- UK- Spain or any where in Europe. Reasonable rates. Storage facilities are available in Spain and UK. Tel: Lyn or Graham 661-752-010/ 00447733-329-305 SPANISH LINKS LTD Low budget door to door fast collection & quick delivery removals or storage. Weekly reliable service. Full or part loads and even small deliveries. Spain/ UK/Spain. Credit or Debit cards accepted www.spanishlinks. co.uk Telephone UK office 00441209-843-971 LARGE EMPTY VAN with experienced owner, driver returning to UK regularly. Dave: 965-329-610/ 686-767-839 STORAGE/ VAN HIRE/ REMOVALS First class storage facilities north and south CB with free access, low cost van hire with or without driver, local and international removals, boxes and packing materials for sale. Call 965-681-605 CB south or 965-760-111 CB North www. securistore.com MAN & LWB SPRINTER VAN going to UK- Spain twice a month. Tel: 610-846-260 or 0044-7519-186-355 email van. man@hotmail.co.uk MICK WITH HIS VAN Removals Collections Deliveries. For a reliable effective service. Hourly rate or quote. Call Mick anytime 600-247-535
SPANISH CLASSES MondayFriday (mornings) My house
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or your house. Good prices. Sara(La Nucia) 677-340-292. PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH WEEKLY with a native teacher. Improve your speaking ability. On the internet or personally. From 5€/ person. Call Martin 600-400668 www.howtospeakspanish.es BRITISH GRADUATE TEACHER offers secondary/ primary tuition. English/ mathematics. Tel: margaret Johnson B.Ed. 965-350-516/ 616-660-687
SKY FREE TO VIEW Small dish & mesh upgrades, yes back on 90?. BBC, ITV, CH4 & lots more. Also installations/ repairs. 10 years. Torrevieja. 679-876-926 SKY UK ENGINEER Famaval Satalite Dishes, Trade prices from 395€. Sky Sports, Sky HD, Home Cinema. Tel: 965-070-458/ 618-585-051 FREE VIEW TV SKY SPORTS Freeview TV, World Cup, Digital Box Upgrade, Sky Sports 1 2 3. No Contract Required Short Term Hire Availiable Details Paul 680-938-184
COMPLETE SKY SYSTEM Including free to view card. Installed and guaranteed for only 349€. Hurry whilst stocks last. Tel: 617-911-118. CRYSTAL CLEAR SATELLITE & TELEVISION Forget the rest go to the best for all your digital & TV requirements Steve 660186-505 Ros 965-584-097 www. ccsattv.com info@ccsattv.com DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS Largest supplier and installer of famaval satellite equipment on the costa blanca. A genuine registered company with genuine registered premises. Mon-fri 8:00- 4:30. Www. digitalsatsystems.com 965-852251/ 965-866-999/ 965-854-528/ 966-804-748 (or see our main ad in the tv section)
INTERPRETER cheap rates, I can help out with: Medical, Police, Schools, Admin. Call Olivia 605-778-559 TRANSLATOR Spanish and English speaking. Available for medical visits etc. Benidorm and surrounding areas. Tel Dawn: 626-337-258.
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MOTORING IN SPAIN
Third Edition VITAL INFORMATION FOR OWNING A CAR AND DRIVING IN SPAIN ORDER YOUR COPY ON LINE AT www.spainvia.com/motoringinspain.htm
or call 666 888 870
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ISBN No. is 978-84-611-9278-6
ACE AUTOS
British & Spanish used car sales
01 CHRYSLER P.T. CRUISER 5 DOOR MANUAL 00 PEUGEOT PARTNER COMBI DIESEL A/C 98 PEUGEOT 306 1.4i A/C P/S LOW KMS 00 FORD FIESTA DIESEL 5 DOOR A/C P/S 97 DAEWOO LANOS 3 DOOR A/C P/S 06 MERCEDES SMART CAR AUTO A/C 94 PEUGEOT 306 DIESEL RHD P/S E/W 99 LAND/ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 98 SEAT CORDOBA A/C P/S E/W 00 CHRYSLER VOYAGER DIESEL 7 SEATS
3,950€ 2,750€ 1950€ 2,400€ 1,950€ 4,950€ 950€ 3,750€ 1,750€ 4,750€
97 FORD MONDEO A/C HATCHBACK 2,350€ 95 PEUGEOT 306 DIESEL RHD V/CLEAN 1,250€ 99 NISSAN ALMERA 5 DOOR A/C P/S E/W 2,750€ U.K RHD 00 CITROEN XANTIA TURBO DIESEL 1,750€ 98 B.M.W.318 ESTATE A/C ALLOYS 1,500€ 96 PEUGEOT 306 XTR V/LOW MILES 950€ 98 FORD TRANSIT LWB HIGH TOP VAN 950€ MANY MORE CARS IN STOCK ALL WITH NEW ITV/MOT´S P/X ON MOST CARS.
Tel: 620 738 023 10am to 5pm
FIND US NEAR NEW MERCADONNA. PUEBLE PRINCIPLE,VILLA MARTIN
Cars wanted for cash LHD/RHD
installation, plumbing, electrical, boilers, fencing, painting, balustrades, tiling & general maintenance. Small jobs welcome. Torrevieja surrounding area. Tel: 965-328-361/ 680-934-549
WOODWORM, BORING BEETLE, OR TERMITE problems? Call Woodtech now on 625-160-325 COCKROACHES, RATS, MICE, WASPS OR HORNET problems? Call Pestkill now on 625-160-325
SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE BY POOLTECHSPAIN. We are a fully legal, qualified and
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Now with video highlights included as standard. Contact Steve 966-470-163/662-570-702 .
registered business who have been operating on the Costa Blanca for 6 years. We offer a professional, reliable, safe and efficient pool service, inc. re-grouting, pressure testing and leak repairs. Private and community swimming pools undertaken. Call now for more
PALM & TREE TRIMMING/ REMOVAL all gardening maintenance. 619-336-762 GARDEN SERVICES private or community gardens. Cut costs not quality. 619-336-762
information on 965-725-565 or mobile 676-945-360/ 620-743048 www.pooltechspain.com
GENERAL BUILDING WORK carried out. Competitive rates. 619-336-762 WELD IT RITE Mobile welding/ repair service, Metal carpentry/ Fabrication projects. Time served & quallified. tel: 966490-338 Mobile 638-479-467 Email iwanegan@hotmail.co.uk (Moraira based) QUALIFIED BRITISH TELEVISION SATELLITE SERVICE ENGINEER... Same day service, all work guaranteed. Call Steve 617-911-118. GUALIFIED TRADESMEN Air Conditioning. Satalitle TV
GOING HOME? Perfect! RHD VOLVO S40 1.6 SE 2001, saloon, 1 previous keeper, only 79,000 miles with full service history and new MOT, high spec. model with alloys, aircon and much more. Stunning car, met. Silver. 4,250€ or exchange for your Spanish car. Tel Frank 600726-221 more nice RHD cars in stock www.fwreurocars.com FORD FUSION 1.6 TREND June 2007, 5 door, 1 owner, 39,000kms, FSH, high spec. with alloys, aircon, front fogs and more. Light met. Ceramic blue, show room condition. Coming this week. P.O.A Don’t miss it. Tel. Frank 600-726-221 www. fwreurocars.com 7 SEATER Look, FORD GALAXY 1.9TDCi GHIA, Nov. 2004, MPV, 7 seats, alloys, climate, front fogs, CD, Roof rails, 2 owners, 79,000kms, FSH, beautiful condition. 10,750€ BE QUICK! Coming this week! Tel. Frank 600-726-221 www. fwreurocars.com FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI 5 door trend, new shape, Aug. 2008, 1 owner, only 7,600kms, high spec model with 16” sport alloys, cruise control, climate, f/fogs and much much more. As new,
30 april - 06 may 2010 beautiful light met. Blue. 11,950€ wont be here long! Be quick! Tel. Frank 600-726-221/ 965-687-976 www.fwreurocars.com BARGAIN! OPEL CORSA New ITV new Tyres, new CD, just serviced. Only 1,495€. Tel. Frank 600-726-221/ 965-687-976 www.fwreurocars.com LHD/ RHD VEHICLES We buy, we sell, we exchange. Cash waiting. Tel Frank 600-726-221 HYUNDAI GETZ 1.2 2004, 75,000kms, CD, aircon, 5 door, white, 4,500€ ono. Call 661-938-806 RHD FORD TRANSIT 2001, 2.4d, Semi High Top, LWB, Tax & MOT. Clean, drives well. 2500€. Ph 628-667-582 SEAT IBIZA, RED 1.4 petrol, 4 door, 1998. All electric, ITV, 1195€ ono. Call 966-772-153 or 616-343-218 FORD FOCUS TDCI ESTATE 2003 Spanish car, 130,000Km, new clutch, drives superbly. 4,460€. Denia 686-624-102. OPEL CORSA 1.4 - YEAR 1995 Ideal as a first car for a new driver. A few “dings” in the bodywork but well maintained and cared for. 3 new tyres, MOT to Jan 2011, DVD player etc. 995€ ONO tlf 691-202-307. Altea area (close to Benidorm) 2001 AUDI A4 TDI Black/ Beige leather, Electric seats/ 18’’ Alloy Wheels, Electrical sunroof/ LHD Spanish plates. 10.900€ Negociable. Call 697-421-568 RENAULT MEGAN II COMFORT EXP 1.9DCI 2004, 5dr, L/H/D, 87,000klms, 2yrs ITV, SILVER. Climate Control. Trip comp, E/W, E/M, Remote C/L, Keyless start. CD Stereo player, 6 Air Bags, Censor lights/mirror Alarm & Imob. Recent tyres, battery, front disks& pads. Very economical, VGC, genuine reason for sale, 5495 euros ono. Tel: 680-159-391. (RTN apologize for a mis print on the price last week) WANTED I buy any car, van, Caravan, 4x4 Etc. British, Spanish. Immediate cash 600-781-873 ibuyanycar@ hotmail.com FORD FOCUS diesel, silver 1.6, full service history from new. 42,000kms. 5,300€. Tel: 965-796-702 IVECO 7.5 TONNE BOX LORRY 2001. Tail lift, ideal for taking back to the UK. £1200 recently spent on MOT etc. 3200€. Call 616-343-218
WANTED UK registration right hand drive cars. Immediate cash settlement. Please phone Rod 687-434-950 or 966-462-089
FOR SALE Static Home with large extension,views of mountains- fully furnished with outside store- Pine Sheds- 3Km to Albetera. MUST SEE owner moving back to UK Contact Cheryl on 608-021-331 Price 12,000€ AITANA STATIC MOBILE HOME 3 years old, camping Almafra, benidorm, 2 bedrooms, aircon, washer, television, large raised decking. Many extras!. 27,000€. Rita 625-733-611 MOBILE/ PARK HOMES from 18.000€. TV, A/C, Tel. Some with conservatories, permanent site, pool, Tennis, bar, supermarket, 5 mins walk San Javier. All amenities, 3km beach & hospital. 7 mins Murcia airport by car. Also bungalows to rent. Carol 968-192-425/ 626055-622. EMAIL: haydn47@ hotmail.com Web: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com
SPORTS POWERBOAT 5M comes with 90hp engine, trailer and all equipment, can be seen working. Excellent condition only €6500 call 638-056-224
FAMILYBIKEHIRE.COM HireSales-Repairs. The largest selection of bike hire equipment on the Costa Blanca, free delivery and collection. Tel: 966-774-598/ 655-338066. See us at WWW. CostaBlancaBikeHire.COM (Spanish registered)
EXTRA INCOME MONTHLY Tax Free. Would 200 Euros approx + Per Week Help? Members Only Club - Free Membership for first 25 joining. Work From Home With A Computer&Internet in Afternoons approx 1-2 Hours Details: EMail to horces@gmail.com AVON NEED AGENTS AND LEADERS work hours to suit yo. For info Phone Rosh 966-785-520 CHEF/COOK REQUIRED FOR POPULAR RESTAURANT IN EL RASO. Part time leading to full time for the right applicant. Experience essential. Previous applicants need not apply. Call 636-889-232
LINE DANCING every Friday, absolute beginers 11.00AM12noon. Improver intermediate 12Noon -1.30PM. Bar Patricia’s, Torreta’s Torrevieja. New classes commencing 30th March @ Vistabella Gold Club 10,00am12.00. Call John or Amanda 606-783-989/ 688-611-789
WANTED
Fully Qualified Nail Technican, working with Acrylic and Gel nails, required for well established Hair and Beauty Salon in Moraira. Must be competent in all aspects of the business. Telephone Angie at: Shop 96 574 5357 or Mobile 659 921 877.
FOR SALE 4 seats from Alicante to Bristol 29th April oneway Ryanair offers Tel 96 679 0986
BALLROOM/ LATIN/ SEQUENCE DANCING with LA BAMBA’s. Los Arcos Restaurant, Avenida Balaeres, Torrevieja, SOCIAL DANCE: Saturday 7pm- 10pm: TUITION: Beginners Monday 10.30am. Bienvenido Chinese Restaurant La Zenia: Beginners Wednesday 7.30pm; Thursday 11.30am; Intermediates Friday 11am. Tel: Andrea 616-478-157 SINGLE IN SPAIN? DON’T BE! www.iwant2meetyou.com Spain’s No1 online dating site. Bringing Ex-Pats and other English speakers together DATEMED.ES Great new online dating site for English speaking people on the Costa Blanca. Free memberships - Join Now! www.datemed.es
MISTRESS JASMINE will see you now for all your needs in her fully equiped Dungeon near Benidorm. 608-250-649 NEW ONLINE SEX SHOP Over 3000 items privacy assured. bigmelonssexshop.com LETS HAVE FUN! 63yr old sub/ Dom, switch for men, woman, couples, love mature woman, same sex, couples & crossdressers. Call me (low rate) 655-058-554 TORREVIEJA CHINESE SUPER SEXY GIRL! Young and beautiful. Calle Orihuela Nº60, 2º1 DVDS! Gay, Sado, Bestial, you name it! 7 for 25€. Tel: 697-647-367 SPANISH LADY, PLAYA FLAMENCA Near new Carrefour before La Florida. 35 years, attractive, classy lady, private house, parking. Offers all erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie, economical prices from 40€, full discretion. Call Ana 680-735-412. NEW PLACE! TORREVIEJA Sexy girls from South America. Come and enjoy, economical prices from 40€. NEW ADDRESS Zone Los Locos beach. 639-622-285 CASA ANGELA TORREVIEJA Luxury Private Chalet, parking. Drinks invitation. Feeling alone? Just want some company? Exotic girls from South America. Call us, come and enjoy! Also Escort Service. Full discretion. Street: Avenida Asociacion Vistimas del Terrorismo. 609-573-468 or 639-832-118 GORGEOUS ENGLISH BLOND 45 years, gives discreet massage, 1 hour or over night stay, 15 mins Alicante airport. Tel: Karen 662-049-021 THE WEATHER MAY HAVE COOLED but Tanya is still hot! All inclusive 40€. Tel: 626-324-088 JAVEA, MORAIRA East European lady, super erotic massage and more. 661-034-261 Hotel & Home visits
SOLO GUITARIST/ VOCALIST seeks work, blues & Country. In
bars etc. No set price. Pay what you can afford. Tel: Charlie 691622-804 www.myspace.com/ bluesmancharlielindsay
WE SELL & HIRE mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Very cheaply. Janet 697-647-367 PRESTIGE NURSING offers Legal, Registered and Professional Home Care on the Costa Blanca. All your home nursing care service needs can be undertaken by our highly trained nursing/ domiciliary team. Call Prestige Nursing on 687-015-517 PRESTIGE NURSING offers Legal, Registered and Professional Home Care on the Costa Blanca. All your home nursing care service needs can be undertaken by our highly trained nursing / domiciliary team. Call Prestige Nursing on 687-015-517 JODIE’S GELS Nail technician: Gel nail extensions, gel nail overlays, gel toenails. Finishes: French, colour, glitter. Repairs. Tel: 622-244-613. WEIGHT WATCHERS Call our free English Call Centre now to find your nearest Meeting. 900-818-794 CREATIVE NAILS Creative acrilic nails. You come to me (Alfaz Del Pi) or I’ll come to you (Altea - Villajoyosa). Fully qualified, 15 years experience. Tel: 669-126-281.
SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES 2 male pups lovely markings, pedigree parents, calm, intelligent, excellent family pets. Tel 699-203-136 PAWS PET TRANSPORT door to door service, all pets are fully insured, vehicle has a/con. your pet will be exercised every 2/3 hours, and be rest assures your pets will be treated as if they belonged to us, we may have the cheapest rates in Spain so why not give us a ring for a chat on 966-074-576/ 650-341-087 or email pawspettransport@ hotmail.com Web: www. pawspettransport.com PETZBACK HOME LTD Professional door to door pet transportation. UK/Spain/UK. Travel in our petmobile with your pets for free (subject to availability). Or treat yourself in one of our air conditioned luxury vehicles with our fully chaperoned Limo Service. A regular, reliable and safe service. Defra pet passport advice given. ww.petzbackhome.co.uk Credit or Debit cards accepted. Telephone UK office 0044-1209-843-971 NEED YOUR DOG TAKING CARE OF? No Kennels, Just a friendly home. Larfe fenced garden (Altea) Tel: 699-790-080 HOME FROM HOME caring dog
WE NEED URGENTLY MODELS FOR A FASHION SHOW !!!
Karen is organizing a fashion show for the LIONS Charity and is still looking for models who are interested to show on the catwalk. Unfortunately this is not paid, as it’s for a charity. But certainly good exposure and experience for yourself. Pictures will also be taken for free which you can use in your portfolio. This will happen JUNE 12TH.
Call Karen for all details 669 030 892 Costa Blanca Models
boarding with experienced owner in my rural home near La Marina. No kennels. Inspection welcome. Tel 616-459-599 SMALL DOGS CARED FOR IN OUR OWN HOME so if you need to go away on holiday but don’t want your dog to go into kennels then we will look after them. References available on request. Call Diane and Trish: 965843781 or 622514980 (Altea Area)
WANTED BASS PLAYER/ SINGER or Keyboard player/ Singer. to join working band playing general covers from the 60\’s to present day music, any age group considered, must be enthusiastic and willing to gig. WANTED!! LARGE BIRD CAGE or Aviary for lovebirds. 638-253-684 WE BUY YOUR STOCK FOR CASH We purchase closing down stock, over runs, buy bankrupt stock, salvage and clearance stock. Contact us NOW for quick cash on 675-218-436 or 966-196-777. or email your inventory or queries to insolvencyespana@yahoo.es. Or if you’re looking for stock to buy, visit our website at www.liquidacionfinal.es HOUSE/ PET SITTER AVAILABLE July & August, UK - Spain. Call Gail 669-126-281.
DRIVING TO THE UK? English owned B&B in France close to the Spanish border. Peaceful location, ideal for your stopovers. Please ring for details: 0033-562-33-19-62 or visit website: www.millefleursbb.co.uk
AT MICHAEL’S Customer-tocustomer Service: you can sell your furniture on our website for only 3:- euros per item! For more info look at: www.michaels-javea. comTel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S Two matching swivel chairs with foot stools, as new. Yellow leather suite
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(3+2+1). Dark brown mock leather recliners. See photos (updates every 5-6 days): www.michaelsjavea.com AT MICHAEL’S Industrial Miele tumble dryer. Two industrial large fridges with locks. Large American fridge. Portable Jacuzzi (NEW in box). Video players. Look at: www. michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S English divans (New and pre owned). Beds with motors. Guest beds. Large King size pine bed and more. Quick delivery! See over 600 photos on: www.michaels-javea.comTel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S you also get NEW high quality Spanish beds. All sizes available as we deal directly with the manufacturers! Famous brands like United Colors of Benetton, etc www.michaelsjavea.com SHOP FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Shop racking to fit 90m2 area. Chest Freezers, glass fronted fridges, open fronted chiller, Epos till system, flat screen and scanner plus much more. Please contact 688 666 999/ 622 380 570 or email tollica@aol.com for further details LOOSE COVERS Curtains etc. Made to measure. Choose from a wide range of beautiful materials in your own home. Javea based. Tel: 965-771-397/ 686-453-827 PINE FURNITURE SALE www. gata-discount-pine.com PINE FURNITURE SALE King size bed + under-bed drawers 285€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Double bed + under-bed drawers 270€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Double wardrobe 180€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE CD stand 80€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Hall mirror 85€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Gate leg table 60€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Bookcase 57€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Wine table 30€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Side table 30€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE Dressing table mirror 30€. Tel: 628-499-448. PINE FURNITURE SALE 2 drawer bedside 23€. Tel: 628-499-448. RECORDS AND CDS WANTED Pop, Rock, Jazz, Etc. Specially collections and lots. Top cash paid. 630-665-363 LA MARINA FURNITURE All Furniture Bought & Sold At Unbeatable Prices. Now Also In Shop, New Linen, Lingerie, Jewellery & JML Products. Also Cars Bought For Cash. Come and visit La Marina Furniture shop on the main street through La Marina. Call Allan on 966-443-370 or 625-985-491 FLYING FLOWERS beautiful bouquets to any UK address. Order by credit or debit card. Call Kelly’s 965-761-595/ 966-425-713 POOL TABLES, SNOOKER TABLES Table Tennis Tables Tel; 666-933-726
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Classifieds Agents
Now it’s even easier to place a classified advert with the RTN by using our official agents listed below! Cars, Houses, Boats, Computers find them all in the classifieds section. Or maybe you have unwanted items to sell or something to offer? Our classified agents will be happy to help you whatever your needs.
AGENTS NORTH
ROUND TOWN TRAVEL 1, Avenida Dr Severo Ochoa, 1, Urb. El Admiral, Local 1, Rincon Benidorm, 03503, Alicante. Lisa 966 811 123 BENIDORM ROUND TOWN TRAVEL 2, Calle Gerona, 39, Benidorm, 03503, Alicante. (Next to Hotel Ambassador) Kerry/Gemma 966 813 261 BENIDORM ROUND TOWN TRIPS, Calle Narcisco Yepes, 4, Local 8, Albir, 03581, Alicante. (Opp. Golf Course, next to Kwik Save) Lee/Jackie 966 867 294 • lee@roundtowntrips.com ALBIR PROMINENT, Teulada Industrial Est. Calle Llanterner, 2 alto, 03725, Teulada, Alicante. Marja 965 793 229 • espana@prominent.nu MILLIE MUNRO INSURANCE, Avenida Lepanto, 6, 03726, Benitachell, Alicante. Millie 966 493 082 • millie@milliemunro.com MICHAEL’S FURNITURE SHOP, Avenida Lepanto, 9, Javea Port. Cristina 965 791 328 • astorga@telefonica.net EASYBUY, Avenida del Portet 24, Moraira. 03724 Alicante 965 745 969
TEULADA BENITACHELL JALON MORAIRA
AGENTS SOUTH
BARGAIN BOOKS, Plaza Juan Carlos 1, Nº 2, San Miguel de Salinas, 03193, Alicante. (Opp. Tourist Info) Gaynor/Lee 688 667 389 • leeshaw.evans@gmail.com SAN MIGUEL
ALADDIN’S Disappointed with offers elsewhere on Jewellery etc? Telephone 966-457-291 WANTED INSTANT CASH PAID Antique and modern jewelley, bought sold & part exchanged, insurance valuations. Jewellery & watch repairs. Alexanders, Javea Port seafront near Bar Esquina. Established since 2003 Tel: 965-792-595.
JOHNSONS EL LIMONAR,JCP Commercial Center, Local 31, Los Altos Del Limonar, Torrevieja, 966 785 600 TORREVIEJA JOHNSONS QUESADA, Ava. Las Naciononies 1a -17, Quesada, 966 717 848 QUESADA JOHNSONS ALGORFA, Local 30, Commercial Center La Finca Golf, Algorfa, 966 729 647
ALGORFA THE POST ROOM, Centro Comercial 5, Via Park III, Calle Panticosa Nº 2, Los Altos, 03189, Orihuela Costa, Alicante. Aoife/Chris 965 319 665 • aoifesweeney@hotmail.com ORIHUELA PENNYS SUPERMARKET, Flamenca Beach Comercial Centre, Unit 123, Playa Flamenca, 03189, Orihuela Costa, Alicante. Peter/Sarah 966 733 257 • bulldogstores@live.com ORIHUELA PRINT SOLUTIONS, Avenida Londres 136, La Marina Urb, San Fulgencio, 03177, Alicante. Jim/Trish 966 790 520 • jim@printsolutionsspain.com SAN FULGENCIO INTERPOST, Avenida de la Alegria Nº 32, La Marina, 03194, Alicante. Malika/Malcolm 965 419 673 • Inter-post100@live.com
GENTS PETROL MOTOR BICYCLE price 230euros. Altea area, tlf 686-513-510 KINGSIZE SLEIGH BED Polished Cherry Wood, as new, 275.00euros La Nucia Area. Tlf : 966-873-279 FOR SALE- OFFICE FURNITURE DESKS, CHAIRS & PHONES. Brand new and in perfect condition. Call 636-889-232 WHEELCHAIR Light, foldable, hardly used, LIKE NEW. 175.00€. Tel: 627-019-403. LA MARINA FURNITURE All Furniture Bought & Sold At Unbeatable Prices. Now Also In Shop, New Linen, Lingerie, Jewellery & JML Products. Also Cars Bought For Cash. Come and visit La Marina Furniture shop on the main street through La Marina. Call Allan on 966443-370 or 625-985-491
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VILLAMARTIN SATELLITE CENTRE, Avenida Las Brisas 33, Villamartin, 03189, Alicante. (Near Supervalu, Los Dolses) . Sarah/Heather 966 764 878 • villamartinsatellitecentre@yahoo.co.uk VILLAMARTIN BEST WISHES, Local 30, Comercial Centre Hispania, Avda de la Union 72, San Javier, 30730, Murcia. Kathy 968 192 235 • kaffywalker@hotmail.com MURCIA ONONIX MAR SL, Calle Mayor 30, bajo derecha, Guardamar, 03140, Alicante. Ron/Alicia 965 728 178 aliciamuddle@ononix.com GUARDAMAR FOR SALE Beautiful old convertible snooker/dining table with original ivory balls. Slate base. Gd con. 2.00m x 1.10m. 750€ono. Call Andy 630949883.
ALADDIN’S For quality furniture and second hand household goods at prices that won’t dent your wallet telephone 966-457-291
2nd Hand Don’t whisper about your business Furniture bought for cash 966 723 437 or about 965 720 817
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Royal Albert Bone China, design Belinda (white back ground, gold edging on rims and pretty country-flower border). This would make and ideal wedding/anniversary present. Tea Set, comprising: Teapot, Milk Jug, Sugar Basin, 6 teacups and saucers, 6 cake/bread and butter plates, Large B & B/Sandwich plate, 3 tier cake stand. Tea Set Value (+/-) 325euros....sell for 275euros Coffee Set, Comprising: Tall Coffee pot, 6 coffee cups and saucers, Creme Jug, Sugar dish. Coffee Set value (+/-) 180euros.... sell for 150euros Dinner service, comprising. 6 large dinner plates, 6 salad plates, large oval meat platter, round chop plate, gravy/sauce boat & plate, vegitable tureen with lid. Dinner service value (+/-) 400euros....sell for 350euros. All in excellent condition. Will sell as three seperate lots but would prefer to see all go to the same home. Also, 6 x large, Bohemian crystal sundae dishes, matching design but different colours. Value (+/-) 56euros...sell for 35euros. 4 x Fine Glass, Irish Coffee Mugs sell for 25euros.
Tlf: 96-584-4801/691-202-307
ANIMAL AID TEL: 965725794 WWW.ANIMALAIDCOSTABLANCA.ORG ALICIA & DEGSY are two adorable 8 month old puppies in desperate need of a loving new home. They are brother & sister Labrador/Doberman crosses & love being together, playing & cuddling. They have truly lovely natures. Could you love them? Please call Linda, Animal Aid tel: 965725794 www.animalaidcostablanca.org
OZ KENNELS 968 431 265 OR 968 431 590 This mum and her pup are to be sent
NATASHA ON 616 210 850 WWW.APAHRESCUE.COM
A.P.A.S.A. 618 754 635 WWW.APASA-JAVEA.ORG
AYISHA OR MICHAEL AT 968 685 837 LOSGRUENHEIT@HOTMAIL.COM
ALDEA FELINA-DENIA LYNDA - 648 100 629 Ginny is a gorgeous torty who loves to be fussed and is desperate for a home. If you would like to adopt Ginny, or any of our other cats/kittens please call. See our website http://aldea-felina.blogspot.com.
PEPA 650 304 746 WWW.PEPASPAIN.COM
S.A.T. 966 710 047 INFO@SATANIMALRESCUE.COM
K9 Club 676 447 682 k9club@lamarina.info www.petsinspain.info
EASY HORSE CARE RESCUE 96 596 7033 or 652 021 980
JOE THE CATMAN 96 671 9272
WWW.GIVEADOGAHOME.ES 619 938 955 Toy Terriers. Little beauties, 2 female, 3 male. Born at the kennels and ready for new homes. Fully weened. Ideal for small dog lovers !! for more info on any of our dogs call 619938955. or visit our website www.giveadogahome.es
K9 CLUB 676 447 682-K9CLUB@LAMARINA.INFO WWW.PETSINSPAIN.INFO
APAH has several puppies of ages between 6 weeks and 8 weeks old who are now ready to be adopted into loving homes. They will grow up to be varying sizes between small dogs to medium/large dogs. Some were lucky enough to have their mother look after them, others were unlucky and have had to be bottle fed by volunteers.
Homer was starving and on initial inspection it was obvious that he had been attacked by a larger dog because he had wounds to his right hip and his right ear. He is a medium size German Shepherd cross, 15 months old, a very friendly dog. PAWS LINDA ON 646 645 035
Jo is a beautiful boy of around 6 months. His owners have to move back to the UK and can´t take him with them so he needs someone to love and look after him. He is a sweetheart and will make a loving companion. If you are interested in Jo, or any of the cats or kittens that we have, please contact Linda on 646 645 035
to the pound if they cannot be homed or fostered could someone please help them DESIREA, female, Shelter since 14.10.2007 Spaniel Cross, DOB approx. Oct. 2006 – 45 cm She’s rather like a jack-in-thebox and is continually ready for affection and a game. Desirea would like to have a sportive family who would have a lot of action with her. She walks well on the lead and she is very fond of water Erin is 2-3 years old and is an Argentine Dogo X. Her foster carer says she has never seen such a gentle loving dog and considers that she would be a very loyal companion. All she asks for is a bit of love and a good home. For more information please telephone P.E.P.A on 650304746. Suffering from COPD, a pulmonary disease, Malibu was fighting for breath when we found him. We doubted he’d make it to the centre alive. Emergency treatment to keep his airways open saved his life. Fresh air and a good diet keep him healthy. Open days Wednesday & Sunday 1-4pm.
APAH CONTACT YVONNE ON 630 422 563 Emily and Tess are two beautiful sisters, who are very affectionate towards each other. Both of them are quite large cats, and have lived together since birth. They are happy to be stroked and handled by people, but Tess the tabby female is the more confident and outgoing of the two and Emily a ginger/white is gentle and shy. Urgent! Baños de Fortuna. Female dog, German Shephard type, 9 years old, ca. 25kgs, 21 inches high at the shoulders, sterilized and with all her vaccinations, shy and loving. Male dog, large mix-breed, 4 years old, ca. 25 - 30 kgs, 28 inches high at the shoulders, sterilized and with all his vaccinations, friendly and loving. Owners must return to England for assisted living and cannot take the dogs with them. Call Ayisha or Michael at 968 685 837
THE R GANG are a litter of 6 puppies who came to the kennels last month. They are cute little dogs who love playing with their siblings and their toys, running around one minute and sleeping the next. They have started their course of vaccinations and will soon be ready for a new home.
Dixie has been in our pen for over two months, she is very friendly and loves to sit on your lap. She gets along well with the other cats in the pen and will make a very loving addition to any family. Please call Joe (The Cat Man) on 966719272 Luna is a 20 month old miniature Poodle and was left with a neighbour when he moved away. She has a microchip and full record of vaccinations. She has a lovely appealing nature and loves to sit on your lap. or more information please call 676 447 682
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The final whistle Champions League special With Andy Kay
Cartagena lose more ground FC CARTAGENA 1 REAL SOCIADAD 1 By Steve Hibberd PLAYING AGAINST 10 men for nearly half the match, Cartagena should really have capitalised against table topping Real Sociadad. But unfortunately these two dropped points have left Los Albinegros with it all to do if they want to make the huge step up to La Liga football next season. They now lay joint third with Levante on 55 points, a point behind second place Hercules. Neither side played with any real commitment - the first half in particular littered with unforced errors. The game was scrappy, failing to flow for prolonged periods. Real Sociadad opened the scoring after only four mins, through a superb 20
yard blockbuster by Aranburu, which brushed the outstretched fingers of Ruben before nestling in the back of the net. It took only 13 mins for the home side to equalise. A well taken in swinging corner was back headed by Victor perfectly into the path of Herrero at the far post, who side footed home his first goal of the season. Just before the interval De Lucas blasted a long range free kick just wide of the post. Toche gasped in disbelief as his fiercely struck drive was blocked on the line, as Cartagena started the new half brightly. When Aranburu received a second yellow card for a trip on De Lucas Cartagena should really have made numerical advantage count, but they failed to
exert any real pressure. On the stroke of full time Cartagena might have been awarded a penalty for a push on Toche but the match officials decided otherwise. FC CARTAGENA LINE UP Ruben, Exposito, Etxeita, Herrero, Signorino, Lafuente, Mariano, Falcon, De Lucas, Victor, Toch
FORTHCOMING FIXTURE Next up for FC Cartagena is a long trip up north to 14th place, SD Huesca. This div 2a match takes place on Sat 1 May, K.O 6pm. For further information visit www.futbolclubcartgena.com or www.gotocartago.com.
Second successive clean sheet Inter players celebreate the win
YOU WOULD have thought that UEFA would have learnt their lesson after the Norwegian referee fiasco in last year’s semi final between Barcelona and Chelsea. Sadly not. This week, we had the top teams from France, Germany, Italy and Spain in action and the officials came from Switzerland and Belgium. Obviously, they are held in high esteem by the sports governing body but I just don’t get it. Surely a weekly diet of Neuchatel Xamax versus Bellinzona or Germinal Beerschot against Genk (and no, I haven’t made any of those up) isn’t the kind of preparation required to officiate some serious European heavyweights. Now, Massimo Busacca who took charge of the Lyon v Bayern Munich game is highly experienced. He reffed last year’s final in fact but you don’t have to look too far back in his record to find some almighty clangers. At the 2006 World Cup for instance he made some awful decisions, wrongly sending off a player in one game and then failing to dismiss another for a clear red card offence. Indeed, during Tuesday’s match he booked Maxime Gonalons for simply standing his ground and then sent off Cris after he’d pulled off a perfectly legitimate tackle. Enough is enough. We are constantly told by the likes of UEFA that the Champions League is the premier club competition in the world. If so, why can’t they use officials from the top leagues in the world? Furthermore, the decisions of Busacca whilst critical on the night, would have had far reaching consequences for Lyon if they had managed to progress to the final. Both Gonalons and Cris would have been banned from playing. Hasn’t the time come for UEFA to recognise that a lack of a post match appeals process is clearly ridiculous, particularly when it comes to wrongly awarded yellow cards? Incorrect decisions are constantly robbing players of performing in marquee games and it’s wrong. On a similar subject, I thought the dismissal of Inter Milan’s Thiago Motto by Frank de Bleeckere was harsh. Yes, I know the rule is clear – if you raise your hands to another player’s face it’s a sending off offence, but Motto wasn’t even looking at Sergio Busquets when the incident took place and the contact was minimal. Indeed, it wouldn’t have troubled Graham Norton even after 12 rum and cokes. Busquets though went down as if pole-axed by Lennox Lewis. It was a blatant piece of play-acting and again, it should be reviewed by UEFA and Busquets should be retrospectively banned. Finally, whilst I can understand that everyone at Barcelona was upset at going out of the competition, the decision by the club to turn on the sprinklers as Inter Milan celebrated their win was mean spirited, plain and simple. You know, one year, we might have a team that actually accepts a semi final defeat in good grace. But then again, don’t hold your breath.
JOVE ESPANOL 0 FC TORREVIEJA 0 A SECOND successive clean sheet away from home helped give FC Torrevieja another point in another goalless draw. In truth it was a scoreline that summed up the game pretty well, which was low on quality and on chances, but in the key business of avoiding relegation, FC Torrevieja are safe from the drop. This was all largely down as to whether three or four teams would go down, because of the regional status of the teams that would be demoted to the division for next season. A fluid set of factors that have had the supporters twitching over recent
Alone out of drop zone By Steve Hibberd ALTHOUGH NOT pretty to watch by any stretch of the imagination, this point moves Guardamar a point clear of the preferente div relegation places. It was way back last November that Alone last won a league match at Albatera, but in between, many points have been lost from lack of discipline. Lessons have been learnt, for at long last the defence kept a clean sheet, whilst the attack showed imagination. Within two mins Albatera twice shot just over the bar, before Mario almost scored for the home side, but his headed effort was also just too high. Midway through the half, Linero
saw his header well saved as Alone pushed forward for a winner. Another card happy referee, decreed that an innocuous foul by Juanje was worthy of a yellow card inside injury time. Having already been booked, poor Juanje traipsed off the pitch dejectedly, knowing that he will now serve yet another suspension. On Sun 2 May K.O 11.30 hrs, Alone de Guardamar make the short journey to Rojales to take on local rivals Thader, in another vitally important preferente league match. Please phone Steve on 656 579 423 for further information.
weeks, but it appears now, unless there is a dramatic twist, that only three teams will face relegation. Some 250 spectators watched this dull and forgettable match where scoring opportunities were at a premium, and where Juampe was sent off for Torrevieja, 12 minutes into the second half for a second yellow card. The home side were unable to capitalise on this advantage, and themselves had a man sent off with a few minutes remaining. So there are just two games left in what has been a roller-coaster ride of a season, both on and off the field, for FC Torrevieja. The final home match is this Sunday with struggling Onda the visitors for the earlier kick off time of 11.45am.
Vistabella Golf
THE WEEKEND of the 8th May sees the launch of the final Introductory Beginners Course for Golf: this course runs over 2 months with 1 hours of lessons every week. The course gives a full and detailed introduction to golf, covering all the aspects needed to get you started. The fundamentals of the golf swing; pitching; putting; chipping and sand play are all covered over the 8 week course. Beginners groups still have places available on Saturday mornings, either at 10:00 or 11:30. The course price of €85
includes all equipment hire and range balls. Saturday 1st May at Vistabella Golf hosts a Custom Fit and Demo Day in association with WILSON GOLF. Come and try the latest technology available and their range of newest clubs on offer, or book a private fitting session for made to measure clubs to really improve your game. There will be a demonstration and FREE clinic by Academy Professional Simon Foster at 11:30 and 16:00. For further info on academy offers, please contact Vistabella Golf Academy on 661 27 96 16
Cricket España junior trials OVER THE past three weeks Cricket España (CE) has held two Junior Cricket trials for players aged between seven to 18 years of age to form Spanish cricket Squads for U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 levels. The first trial took place in Barcelona at the superb Olympic Park where 40 juniors took part and where there was a selection of players in all age groups. The second trial took place at Sporting Alfas CC where they had 30 young players in total. From these two trials, plus all other recognised players in other regions of Spain, CE can now be satisfied that they can form strong squads to represent Spain in the future. CE’s Director of Junior Cricket Neil Brook told RTN: “At both trials, we saw some outstanding players. We also have around 30 players that weren’t available for this weekend to pick from as well.” INTERNATIONAL MATCHES Squads will be announced in the near future with various coaches to be selected from by main committee, three players from these trials have been selected to represent Spain in the forthcoming U17 Tournament in the Isle of Man with possibly one more. Neil added: “I will be looking to arrange international matches for these squads to take part or touring schools this I hope to begin later this year but will definitely have matches arranged for 2011. It was pleasing to see all the hard work going on in the various regions by many volunteers who give up there own time for Junior cricket.” GIRLS SQUAD As regards to the cricket playing girls, a number of girls took part in the second trial and they will all be joining their age group squad. Neil commented: “We haven’t enough girls of a certain age to form an individual squad but hope to have a girl squad later this year. I’m aware of other juniors playing cricket throughout the other regions, where I’m waiting for regional officers to let us know who playing there so we can visit these regions to expand junior squads.”
Noel’s world of golf by
Noel Eastwell Professional coach and RTN golf expert 639 730 891
Rise to the challenge ALICANTE GOLF, RTN and Bay Radio have got behind a fantastic golf tournament that will once and for all settle the old argument of just which is the best golf society in the Province of Alicante. There are many good golfers in all our societies and all have handicaps that they are proud of. This will be the first time that they can test themselves against the very best and most consistent golfers on the Costa Blanca in an event that matters to all golfers who play society golf. The chance for your golf society to prove to be the best in Alicante will take place on May 26th & 27th at Alicante Golf, the area’s top championship golf course with a unique pedigree and outstanding record of holding all the biggest and most important events in the area. Alicante Golf has also been chosen to hold the inaugural event because of its experience in holding top quality golf tournaments and its convenient location. The two-day competition will start at 9am each day and we have arranged a special deal with the Hotel Castilla for players who wish to avoid travelling each day from home to the golf course. A twin room and breakfast can be booked for just 54 euros and a triple bed room for just 70 euros. Dinner can be included at a cost of just 12 euros per person. The Hotels Castilla is situated just a few minutes walk from Alicante Golf who will store competitors golf clubs overnight in their secure caddymasters area if required. It will be possible for you to select your tee times although no player may play with another from the same team. Tee times will be allocated at 9-minute intervals with play taking place in groups of four where possible. This will be a Stapleford competition in teams of three with all three scores to count for your society over the two days of competition. Your society can enter a maximum of three teams. Handicaps should be calculated as far as possible along RFEG guidelines and all players must have played at least three times for the golf society that they represent. A full handicap allowance plus slope will be calculated as this will be a competition where you will play as an individual event though players will be representing their golf society. We will endeavour to accept as many different golf societies as possible but reserve the right to refuse entry to any applicant. The cost of two days golf will be 70 euros per player and will include a buggy each day and buffet lunch on day two at Alicante Golf where
the prizegiving ceremony will take place. Alicante Golf has arranged for a fantastic arrangement of prizes and there will be the usual nearest the pin competitions and longest drives. The prize giving ceremony will take place as soon as all the returned scorecards have been checked and all the scores added together for each society that competes. To enter email your teams and their handicaps to golf@bayradio.fm Places are limited and will be allocated on first come first in basis so contact us without delay to secure your place. THE PROFESSIONAL TOURS The PGA Tour staged the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last weekend where a relatively weak field competed for the top prize and the things that go with a tour win these days. Jason Bohn picked up his second tour win with a wire to wire victory. His total of 270 was enough for a two shot victory. The European Tour went to Korea where Marcus Fraser took his maiden title by four shots from Gareth Maybin. The event was played over 54 holes because of prolonged rain over the first two days. The European Nations Cup at La Sella was the big news for us in Spain last weekend. The strongest field ever assembled for this event produced thrilling golf for those lucky enough to attend. The lead changed several times over the four days with all the best players determined to win. In the end 72 holes were not enough to produce a winner as Sweden and Australia finished tied on 21 under par. A further three holes produced a win for Sweden with a tap in birdie on the par five 75th hole. WIN A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 INCLUDING BUGGY AT THE BEAUTIFUL EL PLANTIO RESORT IN ALICANTE To enter this competition simply answer the question below correctly. Every correct answer will be entered into a draw at the end of the month and the winner of this fantastic prize worth over 180 euros will be picked at random at the end of each month. Send your entries by email to golf@roundtownnews.com. The decision of the editor of RTN will be final in making the winning selection. Question for 30th April 2010: Who won the 2010 US Masters? A. Phil Mickelson B. Lee Westwood C. Anthony Kim All answers must be received no later than 5pm on 30th May 2010 to be entered into May’s draw, which will be made on 31st May. The winner will be announced in RTN on June 4th 2010.
Any questions you have for Noel should be sent to golf@roundtownnews.com
Ifach golf mixed competition ON SUNDAY 18th, the Dutch contingency of members challenged the Rest of the World to a mixed competition with a shotgun start. With so much at stake it was heads down and concentration at its highest with a satisfactory result of 7 - 3 in favour of The Rest of the World! The game was followed by a paella lunch in the clubhouse and the day continued into the evening with music by The Rock Academy which includes the son of this year’s Ifach Captain, Richard Trinder. Wednesday the 14th April saw the ladies tackling their monthly medal. 1st Division joint winners in the 1st Division were Susie Pernack and her best friend Rita Linder, both with 61 pts, 2nd Julie
Mighall (64) and 3rd Marlise Achar (65). In the 2nd Division, 1st Gail Brumham (59 pts) 2nd Judy Harland (61) and 3rd Beryl Harding (67). On Sunday 25th the men
competed for the Ken Singleton Trophy which was won by The Captain, Richard Trinder with his partner Al Colclaugh. 32 players took part in a greensomes.
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Costa Blanca round-up
Maggots end by
David Hoare
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RODS AND REELS THIS WEEKS match was the second in the Summer Championship. This is a series of nine matches with the best six results being used to determine the winner. The match was held on the Rio Segura in Murcia, a venue that is fishing very well. Everybody caught fish, although the river on the day was pushing through. For myself I went the hog this week, and managed to not only lose some very big fish into the reeds, but also lost the top two sections of my pole. If anybody is fishing at Murcia, halfway between the road bridge and the crystal bridge, and catch a top two section, you know who to phone. Other than that the day went very well! TOP ANGLERS ON THE DAY 1st Harold (H) Clarke fishing the pole using maggot and corn with 26.94 kilos. 2nd Paul (Poco Loco) Baxter fishing the pole using corn with 11.34 kilos. 3rd Mick (The Arsenal) Hill fishing the pole using corn with 11.32 kilos. ANGLERS TOGETHER IMPORTANT NEW MESSAGE: The Friday Campoverde meetings will now be held at Mary’s bar/ restaurant. Taking the CV 925 from Pillar de la Horadada turn right at the first roundabout into
Pinar de Campoverde, then first left and following the slip road up (past Fibber Mcgees and Lounge bar 6) until you get to the next parade of shops. Mary’s bar is the 3rd / 4th unit up. The next meeting will be held on Friday 7th May at 12 o clock. The Puerto de Mazarron meetings remain at Los Galayos bar/restaurant on the paseo adjacent to the beach. Next meeting will be held on Saturday 8th May at 12 o clock. Subs will be due at these meetings for the forth coming year. Work is still continuing on the Rio Segura at Murcia but is still fishable and fishing well. Embalse de Pedrera the water level appears to be still rising as there is more going in and very little being taken out. Sweetwater the final dredging has taken place and the works personnel have cleared the surrounding road of all the silt that was deposited there, however there are still workmen there. The banks are now angled and swims need cutting in! Anglers Together continues to grow as a club with many friendships formed over the past three years. Many members fish together regularly and say they are pleased that they have taken up a sport that they once followed in their youth. We have the occasional organized outings but the main aim is to introduce members to find fishing companions and to assist in finding the fishing venues. The joining fee is 10 euros for new members and 5 euros for renewing members. If you are interested in joining or finding out more about Anglers Together, then either come along to one of the meetings or contact Dave. (Alan is away on his annual trek to Oz). anglerstogether@gonuts4free.com or telephone Dave Hoare on 96 819 9279. TIGHT LINES, DAVE HOARE
Javea Bulls 18 Cau (Valencia) 14
ON SUNDAY the 25th of April Javea Bulls played host to Cau the north Valencian champions in the first leg of the semi final play off to see who gains promotion to the higher league. Javea Bulls were rewarded for some intense pressure when a penalty on 5 minutes was awarded on the 15m line, this kick was duly converted to give the Bulls the start they needed. The home side seemed to settle and after 11 minutes were rewarded with a beautifully worked interpassing blindside attack involving both forwards and backs for the centre to crash over for a well taken try. Cau showed why they were the unbeaten north division champions and drove deep into the heart of the Bulls defence but they could not penetrate the resolute tackling until a decision to penalise a Javea player when he clearly stole the ball legally from a tackle situation gave Cau the opportunity to get 3pts back from a penalty kick. Several missed penalties by Cau let Javea off the hook in this period. Undeterred, the Bulls attacked hard again and were rewarded with a second try somewhat identical to the first except on the other side of the field. This try was converted to give the Bulls a 15pts to 3 lead. The second half began with a text book play that had the crowd on their feet cheering. Cau kicked off to Javea and the ball was secured
by the Bulls, a box kick followed and supported by some good support saw the ascendancy back in Javea’s favour. A penalty was awarded for killing the ball by Cau and Javea duly converted to take an impressive 18pts to 3 lead. The next score would be vital and both teams knew it. A blindside attack by Javea saw a searing run by the winger only to be caught when it seemed easier to score. Then followed a series of penalties awarded to Cau for offences that seemed to amaze the Bulls which resulted in a score for Cau to narrow the gap by 3pts. What followed next would indicate the outcome of the match, a yellow card awarded against a Javea player seemed to baffle the player concerned yet alone every other Javea player and supporters. The Bulls resilience dug deep and kept out Cau for the 10 minutes he was off the field only to see on his return another player yellow carded almost simultaneously for a different offence. This meant Javea were down to 14 men continuously for 20 minutes of the second half and it was during this second 10 minute period that Cau crossed the line for a try after a series of well worked forward drives. As soon as the Javea player returned to the field another Javea player was red carded for spear tackling a Cau player. Despite strong representations which were correct that the
red carded player had in fact smother tackled the player to the ground fell on deaf ears. This penalty was converted to take the score to 18pts to 14. So in effect for 27 minutes of the second half Javea Bulls played 14 men against 15 which is totally unacceptable in the semi final of a league play off. Whilst it was 15 against 15 Javea Bulls controlled the game and were in general the better side but how costly would this indiscipline be as Javea will now take a slender 4 point lead into the second leg at Cau on Saturday 8th of May. The first major event for the youth side of the club is the `Come and Try It` days to be held on 5 consecutive Sundays beginning on the 23rd of May commencing with the player registration at 10.00am at the large car park end of the Arenal Beach Javea. These non contact sessions for children between the ages of 6 to 16 years will give the children the opportunity to sample the delights of being coached to play rugby in a safe environment. To enlist on the ‘Come and Try It’ days or for further information please contact stacy. spencerbarclay@ javeabulls.com or lee. jones@javeabulls.com