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Expats find Brexit voice Friday, August 12 - Thursday, August 18 2016
BRITISH EXPATS across Europe are busy lobbying politicians to voice concerns about life abroad after the historic ‘Brexit’ vote in June. by jack troughton The referendum vote to leave the EU has triggered the setting up of a number of different pressure groups and sparked a number of electronic petitions to go before the British Parliament. Both moves are intended to remind London and Brussels there are British nationals living across Europe and
Europeans living in the United Kingdom that have a huge stake in future negotiations. In the uncertainty following the referendum – and the anger of expats barred from having a vote under the 15year rule – there has been an appeal for calm until formal talks begin between Britain and its 27 EU partners.
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Legend boosts club morale RUGBY LEGEND Jonny Wilkinson CBE has sent spirits over the bar at Villajoyosa after the controversial exit of ‘La Vila’ from the promotion play offs.
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Rules not made to be broken IGNORE THE red flags warning swimmers of dangerous conditions at the beach at your peril – two swimmers found themselves in hot water with the authorities by repeatedly refusing to return to dry land after the sea became a ‘no go’ area. Lifeguards and the police tried to get the visitors out of the waves at Javea because of a potentially deadly rip current. The 750€ they were both fined will have made a bit of a hole in their spending money. Safety rules also came under the spotlight during bull running. The fiesta event is not to everyone’s taste but again the regulations are there for a reason and a 15-year-old thought he knew better than the safety marshals who blew the whistle because they knew he was underage. Unfortunately, in the arena the kid slipped and was gored in the shoulder. Once home from hospital, he proudly posted a photo on social media…which was quickly taken down. The boy was in big trouble. It can be a bit of a wheeze to bend the rules once in a while but both cases are a tad more serious than the outrageous interventions by health and safety that frequently make the press. Lives in both cases could be at risk. However, a happy ending over an inadvertent piece of getting things wrong. Heads dropped at La Vila Rugby Club after disqualification from promotion play-offs in a ruck over a player’s registration. Step up World Cup winner and all round good egg Jonny Wilkinson with a timely email of support to help soothe broken hearts. Call 744 484 079 or email jack@roundtownnews.com
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US killer cornered AN AMERICAN who fled the USA three years ago rather than face trial for manslaughter following a fatal car accident has been arrested in Almeria. by Jack Troughton Drunk driver Christopher Ponce was alleged to have been more than twice over the legal limit and driving in the wrong direction when his car was involved in a head on collision in Florida on 19th June 2012. William Angel, 20, was killed in the collision and two of his friends seriously hurt – however, after being granted bail, Ponce cut through his electronic tag and fled. This week, Ponce was arrested using a fake Mexican passport and an identity check showed he was on Interpol’s wanted list. Officers in a passing police patrol car became suspicious when a stranger attempted to slink away from them, stopped and demanded identification. The fugitive was taken to the police station for formal identification after the names on his travel card and passport differed. He was fingerprinted and officers soon realised he was wanted in the USA and now faces extradition to the United States. The parents of the dead man were said to be delighted the runaway had been snared. They had never given up hope that Ponce would face justice and had been combing social media for any sign of Ponce.
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Legend boosts club morale RUGBY LEGEND Jonny Wilkinson CBE has sent spirits over the bar at Villajoyosa after the controversial exit of ‘La Vila’ from the promotion play offs. by Jack Troughton The former England and British and Irish Lions fly-half – a World Cup winner in 2003 – sent an email to the Costa Blanca club after the table-topping side were disqualified over an allegation it fielded an unregistered player. The “iconic” 37-year-old, who retired from international duty in 2011 and quit the sport at the end of the 2013-14 season, helped England lift the William Webb Ellis Cup after an extra time drop goal against Australia in a pulsating World Cup final. Acknowledged to be one of the sport’s greats, he emailed “all players at La Vila Rugby Club” with “simply a message to say congratulations on a great season.” He wrote: “I can only imagine how difficult it must be not to continue through to the finals. However, this cannot be allowed to take anything away from all the hard work, all the team spirit and the fantastic performances. “Most importantly, it cannot be allowed to detract from all you have learned and the improvement, both individual and collective.” JOURNEY Now a sought after commentator, Jonny added: “For me, be it kicking, tackling, winning or losing, the most important thing is enjoying the process. Being in the moment, performing, sharing and inspiring is an infinite journey and it is not restricted to rugby. The path continues on and off the field and beyond the game. “The fact you cannot say you were champions of the 2015-16 season means nothing when you can compare it to what you can say; that you have all grown and that you have made ground on becoming the very fullest version of who you are in every moment. And above all, you pulled together and did it as one.” He concluded: “Keep working on this last part and 2016-17 could be a different story. Whatever happened, I think we can agree that the best is still to come.” The international signed off with: “Very best wishes and huge respect.” Insiders at the club were “amazed” press releases over the controversy of the disqualification had reached so far afield but acknowledged the sport was a close knit community. RTN was told: “That such an iconic player (as Jonny Wilkinson) takes time to write this is praise indeed for the team’s efforts.”
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Expats find Brexit voice BRITISH EXPATS across Europe are busy lobbying politicians to voice concerns about life abroad after the historic ‘Brexit’ vote in June. The referendum vote to leave the EU has triggered the setting up of a number of different pressure groups and sparked a number of electronic petitions to go before the British Parliament. Both moves are intended to remind London and Brussels there are British nationals living across Europe and Europeans living in the United Kingdom that have a huge stake in future negotiations. In the uncertainty following the referendum – and the anger of expats barred from having a vote under the 15-year rule – there has been an appeal for calm until formal talks begin between Britain and its 27 EU partners. However, as reported in RTN, expats living in Spain and other countries are worried about such things a healthcare, pensions, and taxation. British citizens continue to enjoy full EU membership rights until the UK pulls out after an expected minimum of two years of negotiations. Prime Minister Theresa May told Danish and Dutch leaders this week that the UK would not launch Article 50 until next year. Article 50 of the EU Treaties is the formal process of leaving the European Union and the Premier said the UK will not invoke it until 2017, to allow member states to prepare properly for the crucial negotiations. During a recent visit to Rome, Mrs May said Brexit should develop a model that suited Britain and the EU rather than adopting “a model that is on the shelf already.” Asked about the rights of Italian and other EU nationals living in Britain – and by implication British expats living in Europe – she said: “I want to be able to guarantee their rights in the UK. I expect to be able to do that and I intend to be able to do that, to guarantee their rights. “The only circumstances in which that would not be possible would be if the rights of British citizens living in other EU member states were not guaranteed.” LOBBY Expat Citizen Rights in EU – or ECREU – is a lobby and self-help group founded to insure the rights of British residents are in the forefront of the minds of those negotiating Brexit in the UK and Europe. Run by a volunteer team of campaigners, it is free to join. A spokesman said: “We are working to get British MPs and Brussels representatives on our side and willing to state our case in any discussions and negotiations resulting from the UK’s decision to leave the EU.” He said ECREU was a means to allow people to have a voice with “impeccable contacts” at the highest level and could give members “the power to influence decisions” that could define their future. The group’s website is www.ecreu.com. Brian Cave, one of the founders, said: “The threat of Brexit is causing much worry. My personal view is that one should not over-emphasise the issue – live for the day but it is wise to keep a ‘weather eye’ on developments...we must not be ostriches.” The UK Government petitions site has a number of electronic petitions linked to Brexit and act as a “prod” to Parliament – once they reach 10,000 signatures both the Civil Service and politicians. Two have been launched by the British Community Committee of France and relate to healthcare and pensions. The petition ‘Commit to healthcare arrangements for British pensioners living in the EU’ can be found at https://petition.parliament. uk/petitions/156984. And petition ‘Maintain pension increases for British pensioners living in the EU’ can be found at https:// petition.parliament. uk/petitions/161717. A third petition involves the rights of British expats to continue to enjoy free healthcare in EU countries and aims to raise awareness of a major issue. It simply states ‘On Brexit, British expatriates should retain their rights to healthcare within the EU’. It can be found at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/161997.
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Essential kit for Bedar EXPATS PROUDLY presented essential first aid kit to Bedar and its newly formed Proteccion Civil group following two fund raising events. by Jack Troughton Mayor Angel Collardo Fernandez and the civil protection group coordinator Matias Collado Gallardo accepted 750€ to buy equipment – another 165€ was donated to buy food for local cats. The money was raised by The Pilgrims, Eileen Kilmurry and Jackie Windsor, sponsored to walk 330km of the world famous Camino de Santiago and The Ladies Who Care Productions who sold out a performance of show ‘Just Joyce’, a tribute to British star Joyce Grenfell, in Bedar. Pictured are (from left) the Mayor, Councillor for Tourism MarianMay Simpson, Eileen Kilmurry, with the three ‘Joyces’ - Janet Franklin, Chrissie Cremore, and Sally Miller – and Matias Collado Gallardo. Just Joyce shows also raised 800€ for ODAT in Vera and 406€ for APSA in Albox and by popular demand the show returns on Thursday 15th September at the Milaflores Ballroom at Camping Los Gallardos. The show starts at 3pm and entrance of 10€ includes a cream tea. On this occasion Just Joyce is performed in aid of animal charity PAWS – a show that captures the wit and satire of a star renowned for her powers of observation, humour and comedy, in monologue and song.
Padel success
PADEL PLAYERS from across Almeria travelled to Mojacar for the fifth annual summer Padel Tennis Tournament with 11 pairs of players competing for the prizes.
Staged on the municipal courts everyone showed off their skills and sportsmanship in a competition won by Antonio Gomez Lorente and Miguel Fernandez Galera from Albox – winning a trophy and a prize of 125€. Prizes were presented by Mojacar’s Councillor for Sports Ana Garcia Fernandez – pictured with the winners - who praised the success of the winners, the smooth running of the competition, and the success of the council’s padel lessons; demonstrated by the local players.
Birthday bowling bash by Jack Troughton THE ALMERIA Bowling Centre celebrated its seventh birthday in style with 12 hours packed with entertainment while raising 607€ for charity. The festivities were hosted by Smooth FM presenter Ray Peters and the event was supported by charities Walk for Life and FACE – Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone. Three dance groups were on hand to demonstrate different forms of the art. Grupo Arbuli performed Spanish dancing, Le Rock ‘n’ Roll Arboleas demonstrated more modern moves, and Carrie’s Dusty Boots showed off a medley of line dancing ‘birthday style’. During the evening there was a Spanish-style buffet and entertainment was provided by singing duo Billy and Sammi with a selection of golden oldies and contemporary songs. And there was a selection of stalls throughout the day selling jewellery, wine and various other items - there was also a special photo booth in which visitors, and not only children, who had their faces painted or wore masks to have their photographs taken. The raffle with over 30 donated prizes also boosted the total allowing the 607€ to be donated to Spanish cancer charity AECC.
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Benidorm on the map for music FRENCH DJ David Guetta and the ever-popular Low Festival have put Benidorm and the Costa Blanca firmly on the music calendar. by Caroline Tyszka Over a period of three days at the end of July thousands attended the Low Festival, with organisers saying crowds reached 75,000 and describing the event as a resounding sell-out success. And on 28th July a free concert on the Levante beach was organised where approximately 2,500 music lovers attended for a sample of what the festival offered. Areas in front of the four stages at the three day event were packed every evening as eager fans waited to watch artists such as the Kooks, Belle and Sebastian and Vetusta Morla. Just a week later, David Guetta took to the stage to host 20 hours of electronic music; supported by other renowned DJ’s. The Guillermo Amor Stadium was lit up with a lighting show which complimented the remixed tracks and blended with pyrotechnics and more than 16,000 people danced through the night at the macro party which had Guetta repeatedly saying: “This is so amazing.”
Eurostar workers strike THE RMT union has announced two strike actions affecting the Eurostar service in August, including the bank holiday weekend. The ongoing dispute between workers and their employer is centred on an alleged failure to honour an agreement made in 2008. This should have ensured a good work and life balance for train managers – particularly regarding duty rosters and unsocial hours. However the union is arguing that there has been no change and around 80 train managers are involved in the dispute. As a result, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out from 0.01am on Friday 12th August until 11.59pm on Monday 14th August, and for three days over the Bank Holiday weekend from 27th August. Union workers voted in favour of strike action, claiming that balance had been “repeatedly undermined”. A spokesman for Eurostar said: “We are aware of the plans for strike action, our focus has been seeking a joint resolution whilst planning to provide a good service for our customers.” RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “Our train manager members at Eurostar have a heavy commitment to shift work and unsocial hours and are sick and tired of the company’s failure to honour agreements.” Eurostar has announced that if an agreement cannot be met changes to the timetables for strike days were in place and that passengers affected would be notified.
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Flying high
SCHOOLGIRL KITEBOARDING sensation Osaia Reding has won a top sporting award on dry land after becoming the Under 15 Spanish champion and second in the world. by Jack Troughton The 12-year-old, from Mojacar, received the 2016 Levante Almeriense Sport Award for her success at a ceremony marking achievements of people in the region. And Osaia - pictured with Mayor of Mojacar Rosmari Cano, who presented the award – thanked the town council for its support as well as her sponsors. She said she took up kiteboarding aged seven, practicing
the sport on Mojacar’s beaches and encompassing a work ethic needed by successful champions. The youngster attended the event – run by La Voz de Almeria, Cadena Ser, and Los Cuarenta – accompanied by her mother and coach but did not forget to take her kiteboard which bears the Mojacar coat of arms and has travelled with her to events across the globe. And Osaia is now looking forward to a much-needed holiday both from lessons and the intense challenge of competitions to grab a rest before a new term at school and at sea.
Expenses authorised MOJACAR TOWN Hall has agreed to update the expenses incurred by Civil Protection volunteers in the line of duty. The group is a “humanitarian organisation” made up of residents of the municipality and the team freely give up their time. However, the town hall is responsible for reimbursing costs and (pictured) councillors voted at their last meeting to adjust the level of compensation to those outlined by Royal Decree in May. In emergencies, the volunteers attempt to identify and prevent situations of extreme risk as well as helping protect people and property. They are also on hand to help organisers of sporting and cultural events to support the safety of those taking part.
Dream summer by Jack Troughton AMERICAN WRITER Martha Williams was a special guest at the Mojacar Summer School working with youngsters aged nine to 12 in the field of dreams. Martha who pens scripts for television, films and advertising, specialises in strong female characters and was the special guest at the ‘Dream Writing’ workshop. And although shy at first – and despite Martha needing a translator – her students threw themselves into the project describing sleeping dreams and their hopes and aspirations discovered in waking hours. With the town hall receiving funding from the Valparaiso Foundation, Martha was joined at the school by three other artists: Annette Leyener, a German photographer; Ulrike Johansen, also a photographer and performer; and Bulgarian sculptor Tina Zlatina.
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Red flagged! by Jack Troughton TWO SWIMMERS have been fined under a Costa Blanca resort’s bylaws for ignoring the warning ‘red flag’ and remaining in the sea. It is believed to be the first time in Spain such penalties have been issued for an offence that risked lives – and came when sea conditions suddenly worsened. The two bathers – each hit with a fine of 750€ - refused to leave the water at Javea’s Arenal Beach despite pleas from Red Cross lifeguards and later police officers. Lifeguard towers fly a simple and internationally recognised ‘traffic light’ system of flags; a green flag means people can enjoy the water, yellow indicates people should take caution, and red signifies a prohibition on swimming. The two visitors, once coaxed back to dry land, were
told they had contravened ‘Article 139 of the Coexistence and Safety Bylaw’ – enabling the authorities to penalise people who disregard the flag warnings and instructions from police and lifeguards. The incident happened in “difficult conditions” at the beach. Yellow flags were replaced with red as sea conditions worsened “significantly” – heavy waves and strong currents prompted the Red Cross team to act. And a spokesman for Javea Town Hall said: “Despite the warning flags and constant announcements over the PA system to advise of the prohibition, many people continued to enter the water and several rescues had to be made to bring in swimmers who had got into great difficulty in trying to escape areas which had rip currents. “To tackle the situation, police officers were called to intervene and arrest two swimmers who refused to follow the instructions of the lifeguards and entered the water risking their own lives as well as those of the rescue personnel and the police.”
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Teenage bull victim warned A SCHOOLBOY gored during bull running in Calpe on Sunday was earlier twice warned to stay out of the arena as organisers call for a review of safety measures. by Jack Troughton The 15-year-old slipped as he ran for protective metal cages and was injured in the shoulder as some 5,000 people packed the area – however, strict rules state people taking part must be 16. And volunteers marshalling the event maintain the youngster – who was known to be under age – and his parents ignored warnings. Following the incident during ‘bous al carrer’, the teenager was taken to Denia Hospital for treatment and later released. He later posted a photograph on social media after returning home; although the picture was swiftly taken down. The Valencian federation for bull running has already asked for the government to review safety procedures and has doubled the number of volunteers helping police such events. Former policeman Valentine Torrado, who volunteers to be in charge of safety at Calpe, said: “The trouble is you have to keep on asking people for their ID and the boy who was injured on that night had already been told twice to go away because he was known to be under age. “The police say the blame lies squarely on the shoulders of the parents who did not control him.”
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Be #PassportAware TRAVELLERS ARE being urged to keep passports safe and secure this summer as they head off on holiday – losing the travel document can prove expensive and ruin a trip. by Jack Troughton More than 5,000 British visitors lost or had passports stolen in Spain in 2015 – a huge part of the 21,000 that went missing around the world. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is urging British nationals abroad to be #PassportAware and keep them safe to avoid extra costs and troubles that can spoil their holiday. The summer season is in full swing and many people are jetting off to the sun with Southern Europe the hot destination this year. Most holidaymakers enjoy trouble-free trips. However, valuable holiday time and money can be wasted should a victim need o report the theft of travel documents to police or spend time at the nearest British consulate or Embassy to be issued with an emergency travel document (ETD). Consulates around the world issued over 30,000 ETDs last year and assisted British nationals who were victims of crime. And for the second year running, the FCO has produced a series of short films with fraud and stealth crime expert James Freedman to raise awareness of passport ‘hustling’ techniques and help people avoid this crime. FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood said: “While we all enjoy our holidays, it is important that we remain vigilant about valuables – particularly passports. Becoming a victim of theft or losing your passport could ruin your trip. “By following the simple tips included in these videos you can minimise the risk of falling victim to thieves while abroad.” Crime expert James Freedman stressed with identity crime on the increase the actual cost of losing a passport could be thousands of pounds. “Criminals and conmen are always evolving the tricks they use to target tourists, but a few simple precautions will really help you stay safe. “Only carry what you really need and keep cash and other valuables in a secure pocket or
bag. Remember is you put bags down; they should always be in your line of sight. If you don’t need your passport or other valuables when you are out and about, leave them at the hotel. Above all, trust your instincts and be aware of people invading your personal space.” The videos can be seen at FCO Travel Facebook, Twitter and You Tube feeds.
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Grahame’s final bow MUSICIANS FROM across the Costa Blanca turned out in force to bid a fond farewell to the talented Grahame Sheppard at Denia Crematorium. by Jack Troughton The much-loved and highly respected 67-year-old, who “excelled” on the clarinet, saxophone and flute, died suddenly on 27th July. Family, friends, and fans packed the building’s chapel to hear tributes from people who had worked with him on stage – but it was the early hour and the number of working local musicians who had set their alarm clocks to be present that caused comment. At 10am, many of them would still be in the land of nod but for the call to say goodbye to one of their number. One member of the congregation noted: “I have never seen so many musicians up at this time in the morning.” And guitarist Rudy Maarsman – who played with Grahame in ‘Jazzify’ – underlined the point in his eulogy, saying: “I once made the mistake of calling Grahame at around noon and remember his reaction – he said ‘Rudy, it’s the middle of the bloody night!’.” He also praised Grahame’s skills as a musician. “Beside his tone and great technique, he always put an ocean of feeling and soul into his playing. This is what really touched our hearts.” Drummer Geoff Britton, once of Paul McCartney’s Wings, Manfred Mann’s Earthband, and Rough Diamond, also paid tribute: “Grahame was a quiet, shy person. To know the man, you had to close your eyes and listen to his music; the world of music is impoverished by his loss.” Social media also came alive as other musicians commented. Sting, once of The Police and still recording, posted: “I worked with Grahame in the Newcastle Big Band and the Phoenix Jazzmen in the mid-seventies. He was a consummate musician and a gentleman. I am proud to have known you.” Grahame is pictured on stage with Jazzify at the Moraira Music Festival in June 2014.
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Rescue despite cash crisis
THE EASY Horse Care Rescue Centre has helped save a wandering pony despite battling a “critical” cash shortage brought on by a medical emergency. by Jack Troughton The pony was found wandering near Almoradi’s sports centre and the rescue centre’s founders Sue and Rod Weeding were called out by police to help out. The emergency arose as the centre struggles to pay mounting vet fees for a two-year-old foal Lily – suspected to have been deliberately injured at the stables during a suspicious break-in. However, despite the money worries, Sue and Rod paid tribute to the police who called for their expertise in the rescue. Sue said: “We are extremely impressed by the way the local police acted in this case – they asked for the pony’s age, breed and condition to note in their report and also brought a microchip reader with them; although it turned out the pony wasn’t chipped. “Eight years ago, this would never have happened. Almoradi should be proud of its new young police force and their stance on animal welfare.” Young Lily is suffering from a fractured vertebra that could leave her disabled. The injury is believed to have been caused by a severe impact on her neck one night when she was in her stable – which came during a series of break-ins. She is being treated at the Hospital Veterinario San Vicente, Alicante’s horse hospital and the centre is worried she is still so unwell – her mother died six weeks after giving birth but Sue added: “We dearly hope they can save our girl.” And Sue said money was a constant battle and it was hoped people would help by donating towards Lily’s vet bills. “It is hugely expensive for us to send a horse to hospital, but we know that Lily needs the best possible care right now, so, somehow, we will find the money to cover it.” Donations can be made online at www.easyhorsecare.net/donate and updates on Lily’s condition can be found on the centre’s Facebook page - the centre relies on donations and fund raising to care for more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. The centre, just outside Rojales, is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm – a free tour with Rod starts at 2pm and refreshments are available – for details again visit the website.
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Cab pool
A town hall has suggested taxi drivers across the Vega Baja should be allowed to pool their resources. by Patricia thompson
Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall wants a change to current laws that limit a cab to operating in the area it is licensed. Under the move, taxi drivers from Orihuela, Pilar de la Horadada, San Miguel de Salinas, Bigastro, Benejuzar, Los Montesinos, Rafal, Jacarilla and BenfĂŠrrito would then be able to offer their services in any of these towns. Council spokesman, Alfonso Armenteros said these towns were surrounded by numerous isolated urbanisations. He said it made no sense that taxi services could only be provided in the town issuing the taxi licence.
Saturn watch
STAR WATCHERS can join the Vega Baja Astronomy Group on Thursday 1st September as all eyes focus on Saturn, the famous ringed planet. The group is meeting on the Punta Prima promenade, near the Nautilus Restaurant, from 9pm to study the sixth planet from the sun. Saturn is the second largest planet in the Solar System with an equatorial diameter of 120,000km – or nine earths across. It has a day 10 hours and 39 minutes long and 62 moons; all varying in size, colour, and texture. The Vega Baja Astronomy Group meets at Casa Tom on Avenida Jaca, San Luis Torrevieja, on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm. For more information email vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com.
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Guardamar on the up Hotel occupancy figures in Guardamar del Segura continue to rise, reaching 86% in July, which is 2% up on the same month last year, the town hall has announced. by patricia thompson New statistics show there has been a constant progression from 2008 to 2015 with occupancy reaching 74%, 78%, 79%, 84% and 84% in each respective year. And it was reported of some hotels were between 90% and 100% occupied, while the Hotel Playas de Guardamar was 88% full. Last year August and September’s occupancy figures were 92% and 82% respectively and similar or even slightly better results are hoped for this year. According to the tourism office nationalities visiting the area were from were from Madrid(42%), the UK (12%), France(10%), Castilla La Mancha (6%), Castilla León (5%), Valencia (4%), Basque Country(3%), Germany (3%), Norway(2%), Russia (2%), Holland(1%) and others ( 10%).
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Meet Father Jim from a big country by Jack Troughton TEXAS-BORN PRIEST Father Jim Booker and his wife Chrissie have joined the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy and a team covering eight churches between Gandia and El Campello. A seventh-generation Texan and born just outside the gates of NASA – his father was a engineer who first worked on the Apollo programme – Father Jim will be the lead chaplain at Ermita San Josep in La Fustera, Benissa, and Javea’s Ermita del Popul. After graduation from high school in the Lone Star State, he joined the US Air Force, worked for a short time on a cattle ranch, and moved to the oilfields after funding his training
as a diver. He worked in the Gulf Coast before moving to Aberdeen and the North Sea oil industry before changing careers and at the age of 29 studying theology at Aberdeen University and at the Scottish Episcopal Church seminary in Edinburgh. And once ordained he became a church rector, a prison chaplain and ‘offshore’ chaplain to the Missions to Seafarers – after 15 years taking time out to run a small Cornish hotel with Chrissie and finishing his degrees. Later, Father Jim and Chrissie – born in Sussex – worked in Arizona and Florida before grabbing the chance to work in Spain with the Anglican Chaplaincy. For more information about the chaplaincy, the Church of England in Spain, its team, services and events, visit www.costablanca-snglicanchaplaincy.org.
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Theme park races ahead THEME PARK Terra Natura Murcia has forged closer links to the world of sport as a base for competitions, exhibitions and presentations. by Jack Troughton The park has signed an agreement with the Union of Sports Federations of Murcia to help promote multi-discipline sports and offer discounts to sportsmen and women and their families. Across Murcia the sporting federation represents more than 120,000 athletes, 3,500 clubs, and is linked to 59 sports’ associations. As part of the agreement, Terra Natura will host federation events and also offer members and their immediate families entrance to its zoo and water park at special rates. The theme park already collaborates with a number of sports associations such as the Murcia Cycling Federation and the Region of Murcia Football Federation. Pictured after signing the agreement is Daniel Santos Bericat, manager of the Union of Sports Federations (centre), with Terra Natura’s head of marketing Carmina Noguera and commercial manager Beatriz Domingo.
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Do you or a loved one suffer with depression? About 12 per cent of the population experience depression severe enough to require treatment at some time or other in their life. People experience depression in many different ways, but perhaps the most prominent feature is a low or sad mood. Do you or a loved one feel lethargic? Have trouble sleeping or early wakening? Have a feeling of constant tiredness? Have pessimistic negative thoughts, difficulty thinking straight or making any decisions? Have changes in appetite or complete lack of interest in self-care? For most people a ‘depressive reaction’ is triggered by a set of ‘life events’; Does this sound familiar? Are you finding your feelings difficult to cope with? Depression is not easy to ‘snap out of’, but there are ways to gradually free yourself from depression so you don’t continue on this downward spiral. Here at Step One Recovery, we can help and support you. Our trained team of professionals can guide you towards the appropriate treatment for depression and your problems If you or a loved one have reached a place where you can no longer manage with the effects of depression and day-to day living then Step One can offer respite and emotional support for you, with bespoke, tailor-made stays -both residential and day programmes are available, to suit the needs of all our clients. At Step One Recovery there are various treatment programmes, undertaken by a dynamic team of health professionals, therapists, specialists and wellbeing experts in our exclusive, luxury Javea retreat, we can get you or your loved one on the road to recovery, enabling a much more positive future and to help manage your life moving forward. Please contact us in confidence: For a FREE consultation & medical examination * please call: +34 965 055 166 +34 672 637 647 info@step1recovery.com www.step1recovery.com
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Danced with wolves NATIVE AMERICAN Chief David Bald Eagle, who appeared in the Oscar-winning film ‘Dances With Wolves’, has died aged 97 at his home on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The grandson of Chief White Bull – who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 – he was born in a tepee in 1919, his native Lakota name translates as ‘Wounded in Winter Beautiful Bald Eagle’. Bald Eagle appeared in more than 40 films and he also trained a host of stars including John Wayne in horse and gun handling, and also worked as Errol Flynn’s stunt double. Before his Hollywood career, he served in the US Army in World War Two, fought at the landing at Anzio and was severely wounded by German fire while parachuting into Normandy during D-Day in 1944. He then pursued a music career as a drummer for Cliff Keyes’ Big Band, and before turning to acting became a ballroom dancing and was a member of a rodeo stunt team. However, away from the film set, Bald Eagle was the face of South Dakota’s state tourism promotions and in 2001 was elected first Chief of the United Native Nations, the voice of indigenous people worldwide. His last film was ‘Neither Wolf Nor Dog’ which was premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in June – the film’s director Steven Lewis Simpson said Bald Eagle was “truly unique”. He added: “His life was more extraordinary than those that most great biographies are written about; the joys and the tragedies. “He was an astonishingly beautiful man. The sparkle from his eyes when he smiled or was being mischievous was a joy to behold.”
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legal&finance Summer: Separations and divorces. Expatriates with assets in Spain by
Carlos Baos
Statistically during the summer months, and especially in September (in August the family courts do not hold session), consultations on divorces and separations and the number of family court claims presented increase. While on holiday we might think that having more free time, and without the stress produced by work, children’s activities, etc., would make it an ideal time for couples and families. However, the truth is that the numbers say otherwise, it may be that with more time together there are more possibilities of conflict. Each year after holiday periods, including after the Christmas holidays, there are more family breakdowns than normal. If unfortunately this happens, it is essential to prepare the divorce or separation as conveniently as possible and make sure that we have all the necessary or important documentation and information in place. If you are an expatriate living in Spain or living in your country: United Kingdom, France, Germany, etc., there are legal and practical issues that must be considered. If you live in Spain, there are concepts of international law that may be of vital importance that could determine the law applicable for the divorce, and the matrimonial property regime, and the application of the rules of one country over another could be very relevant. If you do not live in Spain, but part of your assets are in Spain, and your intention is to initiate the divorce or separation process in your own country, it is still essential that an expert in Spanish Law helps you and your lawyers. For example in divorces by mutual consent, drafting the agreements one way or another may decide whether higher costs or taxes are to be paid, to explore the possibility to register the court order and change of ownership of properties in Spain at the Land Registry, etc.
If you find yourself in this situation, and unfortunately it is not possible to solve your family situation, if you are a foreigner with properties or assets in Spain, whether resident or not,
you should seek legal advice about the proper steps to be taken, because the consequences can be very different. Contact us and we will help you.
The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. White & Baos Abogados. Tel:+34 966 426 185. E-mail: info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2014 – All rights reserved. Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com
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Christina Brady
Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca
Is there a new banking crisis looming
Just the other day it was announced that Barclays are having to pay another £77m for the rigging of Libor and Euribor markets, this is in addition to the £290m fine they had to pay in 2012, Barclays are not alone HSBC and Deutsche Bank, to name but a few have been hit with hefty fines as well. How many more fines can the Banks take? When the latest round of stress tests were carried out they revealed that the UK’s four biggest banks would need to raise another £155bn in fresh capital to withstand a new financial crisis, despite the view of the Bank of England Governor that lenders have an adequate cushion to cope with further turmoil. Those are the results of research from three respected financial academics – and add to a growing feeling that the Bank of England is dangerously undercooking its capital requirements on UK lenders in the face of swelling instability in financial markets. UK banks had to be rescued in 2008 and 2009 at huge cost to British taxpayers. Capital represents the shareholder funds in banks which absorb their losses. When losses are greater than the capital cushion the bank is bust and may need to call on state support if deemed to be systemically important. In a new paper Viral Acharya of New York University and Diane Pirerret of the University of Lausanne and Sascha Steffen of the University of Mannheim calculate that HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and the Royal Bank of Scotland would need to raise $185bn (£155bn) of new equity to retain a 5.5 per cent capital cushion in a crisis, which is the benchmark of safety used in the past by the European Banking Authority. Yet despite the above HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds all paid out billions in dividends to their shareholders, while turning a blind eye to the capital holes in their balance sheets. That hole is roughly equal to the present market capitalisation of these banks, implying that they are massively overexposed. No one wants to see another repeat of Northern Rock or worse still Lehman Brothers collapse, so now is the time to make sure that you are not over exposed to Banking/Counterparty Risk. The key to protecting yourself and your money is to diversify your Risk.
Don’t hold more than the guaranteed amount, £75,000 or €100,000 in any one Banking Group. Remember this only covers current accounts and deposit accounts, nothing else, not Bank investments of any shape of form, for example capital guaranteed investment bonds linked to the performance of a company/companies or a stock index, these are usually guaranteed by the Bank offering them, so if the Bank has
problems their guarantee in worthless. If you would like more information on how to diversify your risk I am here to help you, to arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation or review of your current banking / investment portfolio, please contact me by email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 658 892 330.
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The course for destruction is set We are merely skittle targets as the bowling ball of recession thunders down the Brexit alley…
have taken a nosedive, the GfK consumer confidence index has seen a sharp drop and Ellie Goulding said on that fateful Friday…
Not only should you consider loaning your uncle’s 12-bore (an automatic set-up wiring the trigger to the front door will do the trick), but you must also stick to your guns by remaining invested in the same asset allocation you and your adviser settled on months or years ago taking into account your appetite for risk.
“I felt a fear I’ve never felt this morning” Anyway, enough of the politics. How should we, as savvy investors, react?
That’s right. From Eddie Izzard to David Beckham to Bob Geldof, the oracles have spoken. So we better assemble our hunting knives and order in enough croissants and chorizo to keep us going for a decade. Admittedly, preparing for a zombie apocalypse could be hysterical, but there are very real rumours of economic recession now that the Brits has passed judgement on the EU. It is true; the pound hit a 35 year low recently, shares in UK banks and housebuilders
Prepping Tip #1 Whilst assembling vital meds, tourniquets and IV stands for the impending influx of trauma cases as tribal warfare spreads – invest too, in ensuring that you are not paying over the odds for products and fund selections. Individual investors under-perform the market by approximately 7.3% per year largely as a result of hidden charges (Source: 2015 Dalbar study of US equity investors). For expats, the risk of running into a smoothtalking, unscrupulous financial salesman has been high – I am sure they will be the first to get mauled by zombies post-Brexit – but there are a few simple steps which will help you dodge the costly products a few may continue to peddle.
In the long run, hidden fees and zombie salesmen will do far more permanent damage to your portfolio than market volatility. Make very sure your adviser is not infected… I mean unqualified. Prepping Tip #2 As ever, diversification is the key.
Studies show, “About 90 percent of the variability in returns of a typical fund across time is explained by [asset allocation] policy.” This applies to the underlying performance of your portfolio too. If you have a 70/30 mix of equities and bonds, then ignore the noise. Stay proportionately invested 70/30 in the same top-line asset classes. Office 965 058 488 Mobile 691219354 Website www.aesinspain.com email: info@aesinspain.com This article is part 1 and part 2 will follow in next weeks edition. SEE ADVERT BELOW
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Talent lights up show by Jack Troughton
‘COLOUR AND Light’ is a Calpe exhibition featuring the work of 14 British and Spanish artists in the town’s Casa de Cultura until Tuesday 30th August. The popular annual show by members of the Painting for Pleasure Art Group, based in Rafol d’Almunia in the Orba Valley, features watercolours and oils, pastels and collage, silk paintings and textiles. The artists are showing 70 works in all media and encompassing a huge variety of styles and subjects from flamenco to floral, landscape and seascape to still life. And the exhibition is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 10pm. Visitors will be able to meet one of the artists and buy cards and prints as well as original art.
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Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 52.
ACROSS 1. Chooses a different spot (4) 8. Ruffle a sea-expert perhaps (10) 9. It shows intelligence! (4-4) 10. Country in Asia-Minor (4) 12. Wanders away from the street lights (6) 14. Not a good mark to get (6) 15. Manage to show the way (6) 17. They’re laid down by our betters (6) 18. This preposition is involved in the end (4) 19. Shows part of a book on insects (8) 21. One may have to pick one’s way here (10) 22. Has scattered snow (4) DOWN 2. Not very exciting for one lacking drive (10) 3. Looks up and down (4) 4. They may be cut and pickled (6) 5. Upsets to make light of (6) 6. Nudists dislike this sauce (8) 7. Some light or heavy timber (4) 11. One may be lost in it (10) 13. The porter of this house is often drunk (8) 16. They start to perspire - from over-drinking? (6) 17. The home of the brave (6) 18. Chin out - but not far (4) 20. Too wrapped up in local society (4)
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Quick ACROSS 1. Barrel (4) 8. Impracticable (10) 9. Conclusive (8) 10. Every (4) 12. Take risks (6) 14. Revolt (6) 15. Expand (6) 17. Ignoble (6) 18. At one time (4) 19. Shrink (8) 21. Valued too low (10) 22. Pitcher (4) DOWN 2. Change (10) 3. N. Zealand bird (4) 4. Elf (6) 5. Regard (6) 6. Manager (8) 7. Network (4) 11. Appropriate (10) 13. Bangle (8) 16. Accompany (6) 17. Reason (6) 18. Responsibility (4) 20. Offensive (4)
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An intensity of inner emotion sees you ready and capable to finally take on love and all its aspects. Venus trines Pluto at the beginning of the week. Because your emotion is so powerful it may very well have a strong effect on others around you at this time, but the main focus is on partnership and what this really means to you right now!
Your strong will is backed by an interesting aspect this week, as the Sun trines Jupiter. The Sun rules Leo and exalts in Aries, bringing many ardent fire sign qualities into free play. Particularly affected is the fifth house which makes for enthusiasm as you become more out going, and you open up about something you have been trying very hard to hide! A free range this week as you have the opportunity to turn any attention seeking behaviour into magnetism, spiritual insight, and, in so doing release leadership potential that is much needed right now. The Sun trines Uranus and for you this means some experimentation until you get it just right, so that your true potential can now be finally released. It would appear that luck is very much on your side as you emerge to be the victor after a clashing of horns. As Jupiter acts up on Uranus things seem to be going your way, and you will get the support that you need if you continue to believe in yourself and enter a whole new phase. This is not change for changes sake but a reveal of what’s on option!
Ceres brings routines and plans into the fore, and you should be checking on the finest details just now and just to make sure that things actually run smoothly. Calling time on the past, when you were bogged down with pressure and controlled by others, you are now very much free; and about to make your very best intentioned moves into a new reality. Mars tries to enforce the negative in a situation which has left you feeling baffled but angry to boot! You have left behind a conflict that you had hoped would sort itself out; but you would never have expected what was to come next. Don’t get mean, get angry because you have every right, remember that karma comes to those who deserve it. Jupiter, your planetary leader, actions with Uranus and helps you to strengthen your belief forms. This means that you are beginning to work around new realities and are actively seeking solutions to your unanswered questions. They are only unanswered because you have kept things within; however now it is a time to ring the changes. You are known to be a good organiser, but so too are you protecting your own security as you are not ready to take the risk that you know would make such a difference to your life. O.K. perhaps now is not the time for change but it is time to get the ball rolling and to show others that you do mean business, and that you are not to be messed with. Whatever you do you are striking out on behalf of others and you are quick to take up the cause, often not realising what this actually means. This week the Sun trines Uranus and this brings things to a head, so that there can be an ease in finding those good resolutions you always seem to use to the benefit and well being of those you truly care for. Everything seems to revolve around your artistic and creative sources; and you only have to look within to see that you are geared up and ready for something to happen that will release all that you are holding close inside. As Venus opposes Neptune this week you will feel the force of your true spiritual power as true reveal comes from enlightenment
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Kenny, when was the happiest time of your life? Is there any better coming my way in the near future? Betty P. That’s very easy Betty, the best of times is now. I am not one who lives in the past although I do find myself lost in memories sometimes, as we are all prone to do. I think of the past sometimes too with a shudder that jolts me into asking why I did what I did, but often it was because I had no options or that it seemed to be the right thing to do. Being able to look back in hindsight, maybe it wasn’t right, but it was my response at the time, and it has now become a part of my destiny. As for the future Betty, make things happen for you and this will bring you a host of wonderful things coming your way. Ask Spirit for anything you need, because they heed a nudge from time to time, and otherwise be happy and content with what you have. May Spirit bless you in all the ways you wish!
If It’s Your Birthday This Week
The Cosmos decides and guides and it is time to follow up and back your strengths by believing more in yourself. The astrological year ahead bodes you well, but is leaving many life changing decisions for you to action; whereupon support will be given to you abundantly!
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Hi, Sometime ago you sent a link to stop windows 10 automatically installing and also the number of the update that installed windows 10,both of which I have misplaced. At the moment I have a load of updates waiting to be installed, including the automatic update for windows 10. My question now is, as it is approaching the end of the free update period for windows 10 will the automatic update become defunct once the free period has ended ,or is it liable to still install itself even after the period end. I don’t really bother about installing updates as none of them normally apply to me but I don’t want to install them and find that windows 10 has crept in via the back door. Regards, Michael Response: The update that is used for W10 is “ KB3035583” The tool is at https://www.grc.com/never10.htm which does the removal of the W10 update for you, and stops it from being installed. Windows 10 free upgrade ended on July 29th 2016. I would assume the free upgrade update will become defunct, to be replaced with an “upgrade for x price” update. I cannot see the free upgrade installing itself after the free period has elapsed. Not too sure why Microsoft would do this for free when they want you to pay for it... Reply: Hi, Thanks for the information. I agree, I too would assume that once the free period for upgrading has ended then the updates would become obsolete, but that said who knows how the mind of ole billy gates works. many thanks.
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Succulents are great alternatives to geraniums When I first came to Spain on holidays to the Costa Brava (1962) and the Costa de Sol (1977), and even when I took over my house on the Costa Blanca in 1988 the most popular plant in gardens, garden centres and local propagating nurseries was probably the geranium.
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Dick Handscombe Practical gardener and author
‘ Window box planted up four months old from cuttings from the garden’…
Not only were house windowsills and early apartment terraces festooned with geraniums but gardens had several metre high banks of geraniums. Their benefits were then that they could flower for most months of the year, they could live for years, they were easy to propagate from, they were not very thirsty, they were rarely killed off by insects or fungi and they were inexpensive. Then in the 1990’s the demand from new home buyers, Spanish and expat, was such that Spanish growers could not keep with the rising demand and imports began and grew and grew bringing with them the first serious plagues of the dreaded geranium moth. A pest difficult to control as some plants were already infested when purchased or within a couple of days of killing off those moths in your own garden new ones hopped over the fence from nearby untreated gardens. This is especially a problem in the autumn when summer holiday making families who had purchased them to brighten the garden or apartment terrace from June to September then leave them un-watered to die. So this year I decided to start to plant up the geranium window boxes with collections of easier to keep succulents. Two of them are shown in the two photographs. ‘Window box planted up with one euro plantlets in the spring’
The benefits have been as follows. 1. Low cost plantlets or garden cuttings from pots or rockery. 2. Rooted plantlets and unrooted cuttings can be mixed. 3. Little water needs and if one goes away for a week or two there is little risk of losing plants. 4. There are many suitable succulent plants of varying height and diameter. 5. Plant designs and colours can be easily mixed for interest. 6. Easily pruned to create and maintain a balanced display. 7. All cuttings can be used to propagate new plants. After my first summer’s experiments with five windowsills I will now add succulent window boxes to all window sills on the ground floor and upper floors and am very unlikely to ever return to geraniums, petunias or other annuals.
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7:00 Childrens TV 10:00 The Saturday Show 12:00 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops 12:25 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 13:20 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 14:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 15:10 Police Interceptors 16:10 Police Interceptors 17:10 Police Interceptors 18:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 19:05 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Criminally Funny: Caught in the Act 22:00 Football on 5: The Championship 23:00 Football on 5: Goal Rush 23:30 Celebrity Big Brother 00:30 Impractical Jokers UK
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7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Dinner Date 8:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00 Emmerdale 9:30 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 19:35 You’ve Been Framed! 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 20:00 Film The Matrix Reloaded 23:10 FYI Daily 23:15 Film The Matrix Reloaded 00:45 Family Guy
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7:00 The Hot Desk 7:10 Emmerdale 10:15 Coronation Street 12:45 Ninja Warrior UK 13:45 Catchphrase 14:35 You’ve Been Framed! 15:35 Film The Smurfs 16:35 FYI Daily 16:40 Film The Smurfs 17:40 The X Factor 18:45 Film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 19:45 FYI Daily 19:50 Film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 22:00 Film The Matrix Revolutions 23:00 FYI Daily 23:05 Film The Matrix Revolutions 00:25 Family Guy 00:55 Family Guy
E4
7:00 Hollyoaks 7:25 Coach Trip 7:50 Melissa & Joey 8:10 How I Met Your Mother 9:05 Rules of Engagement 10:00 The Goldbergs 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Baby Daddy 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 The Goldbergs 18:30 The Goldbergs 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Coach Trip 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Film The Five-Year Engagement 00:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 The Big Bang Theory
E4
7:00 Rude(ish) Tube 7:45 Jane the Virgin 8:35 The Mindy Project 9:30 Baby Daddy 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Melissa & Joey 11:30 Melissa & Joey 12:00 Melissa & Joey 12:30 Melissa & Joey 13:00 Made in Chelsea: South of France 14:00 New Girl 14:30 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Goldbergs 15:30 The Goldbergs 16:00 The Goldbergs 16:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 17:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 17:25 Film Step Up (2006) 19:35 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:35 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Film X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) 00:05 Gogglebox
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///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ´Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,´ 90´s USTV comedy show brought Will Smith´s New York street talking hip hoppin´ character to the screen, and launched quite a career for the boy too. But this is not about Will, but one of his co-stars Tatyana Ali who played Ashley, the 11 year old niece of Will´s uncle as she´s recently got herself married. What’s interesting about this particular nuptial is that Tatyana met her husband Dr.Vaughn Rasberry (you better believe it!) on the dating website eHarmony in 2014. (Again, you better believe it!) Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at her Beverley Hills reception Tatyana said “planning our wedding has been so exciting, but when we found out we were expecting, our perspective shifted completely, we want our ceremony to really celebrate our newest blessing!” Lovely … but sooo American!
The Bowie-tree will bear its first UK fruit in November! The legend of David Bowie will run and run as, month by month, year by year his life´s work continues to pop up and surprise and delight. Such has recently been the case as a book David wrote with Irish playwright Enda Walsh called Lazarus, that´s based on a film David starred in ´The Man Who Fell to Earth, ´ debuted on Broadway last December.
We´ve recently been heavily bombarded with news of the Spice Girls, will they, won’t they, and how they are now going to be a trio with Scary, Ginger and Baby going out under the name of GEM … thrilling stuff I must say! The tale today however is solely about Ginger, Gerri Halliwell, (Horner), as she´s just finished a country music album that´s due out later this year. However Ginger / Gerri , has found out that some spoilers have spread rumours that the songs on the album contain only acoustic country songs and ‘very personal’ tracks about ‘motherhood,´ and she´s not best pleased … even although it´s true!’ So basically Gerri´s the new Dolly Parton, but she´s not too keen for anyone to know just yet!
Lazarus was also the title of his last album as well as his final single that topped the UK charts when they were released in January, and now ´Lazarus the Broadway show´ is attracting similar attention. I am now the bringer of good tidings, as a London Production has been put together and should be onstage this coming November. Tickets went on-sale last week, so if you’re a Bowie fan, get hustling and bustling before it goes into total meltdown. The show features many of Bowie’s biggest hits and has therefore been described as a Jukebox Musical, a bit like ´Mamma Mia´ and ´Sunny Afternoon´ about the formation of The Kinks. The Sun however did say … and I quote “but it sounds a hell of a lot more surreal than those two!” … David Bowie and surreal have always been strange bedfellows. Again according to The Sun, the London production will star Michael C Hall, who will play David’s film role as the fallen alien Thomas Jerome Newton; Hall played the part in the Broadway production, when it opened at the end of last year to rave reviews. An extra titbit of info about Michael … in ´99, director Sam Mendes cast him as the flamboyant ´Emcee´ in the revival of Cabaret, his first Broadway role. As if that was not enough to get your juices flowing, because David passed away in January, plans to get a London run on its feet picked up speed, and now a brand new temporary theatre is being built in Kings Cross, with an audience capacity of 800, especially for the production ... how cool is that! Many became seriously analytical about David´s strong interest in the Lazarus figure, the Biblical character that was raised from the dead, but David was primarily a writer and musician, and I am certain the stage production of ´Lazarus´ in London will remind us all what an extraordinary talent he was. Trekkies of the world will be raising a glass on September 8, the date of the first Star Trek episode in 1966. In the time honoured tradition of drinking alcohol to mark such an occasion, New York´s Schmaltz Brewing are releasing two special edition beers to mark this 50th anniversary. Up first is ´The Trouble With Tribbles´ named after the episode where the USS Enterprise is overrun with cute little hairy beasts, with lead brewer Drew Schmidt commenting “light Carastan malt gives some residual sweetness to this beer in the form of very light toffee,” ooh I love toffee! The other beer is called ´Voyage To The Northeast Quadrant´ and apparently its aroma is ‘accented by fresh citrus fruits such as lemon and lime with subtle notes of white wine.’ That´ll get rid of those Klingons on the starboard bow!
sunday 14th August BBC1
BBC2
7:00 Breakfast 8:35 Match of the Day 10:00 BBC News 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer 13:00 Bargain Hunt 13:45 BBC News 13:55 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:00 Olympics 2016 18:00 BBC News 18:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 18:30 Countryfile 19:30 Olympics 2016 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News 23:30 Match of the Day 2 00:25 Olympics 2016
7:15 Gardeners’ World 7:45 Countryfile
8:45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
10:15 Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016
14:00 Film The Prisoner of Zenda
15:40 Flog It!
16:25 Highlands: Scotland’s Wild Heart
17:25 Songs of Praise 18:00 Olympics 2016
19:30 Film Megamind 21:00 Robot Wars
22:00 Dragons’ Den
23:00 Olympics 2016
00:25 Film Mister John
ITV1
7:00 Childrens TV 8:35 Thunderbirds Are Go 9:00 Ninjago: Rise of the Snakes 9:25 ITV News 9:30 Weekend 10:25 Murder, She Wrote 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:25 Film Columbo: Now You See Him (1976) 14:15 ITV News and Weather 14:24 ITV London Weather 14:25 Long Lost Family 15:25 The Chase 16:25 Film Peter Pan 18:30 Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh 19:30 ITV London Weather 19:30 ITV News London 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 The Zoo 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:14 ITV London Weather 23:15 Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones 00:15 Tipping Point
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 5
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7:05 Triathlon 8:00 British GT Championship 8:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:25 Frasier 9:55 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 The Simpsons 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 The Simpsons 15:30 The Simpsons 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 The Simpsons 17:00 The Simpsons 17:30 Location, Location, Location 18:30 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Flying to the Ends of the Earth 21:00 Film Captain America: The First Avenger 23:30 Film Cuban Fury
7:00 Childrens TV 9:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:50 Shimmer and Shine 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:30 Football on 5: The Championship 12:25 Football on 5: Goal Rush 13:00 Now That’s Funny! 14:00 Film WarGames 16:10 Film The Time Machine 18:00 Film Planet of the Apes 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Film Pulp Fiction
7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Emmerdale 10:30 Coronation Street 12:45 The X Factor 13:45 Take Me Out 14:55 Film Mr Bean’s Holiday 15:55 FYI Daily 16:00 Film Mr Bean’s Holiday 16:40 The X Factor 17:45 Film The Smurfs 2 18:50 FYI Daily 18:55 Film The Smurfs 2 19:55 Film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) 20:55 FYI Daily 21:00 Film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy 00:00 Family Guy 00:30 American Dad! 00:55 American Dad!
E4
7:00 Baby Daddy 7:20 Baby Daddy 7:45 How I Met Your Mother 8:05 How I Met Your Mother 8:35 The Goldbergs 9:00 The Goldbergs 9:30 Made in Chelsea: South of France 10:30 Hollyoaks 13:00 Coach Trip 13:30 Coach Trip 14:00 Coach Trip 14:35 Coach Trip 15:00 Coach Trip 15:35 The Goldbergs 16:00 The Goldbergs 16:35 The Goldbergs 17:00 The Goldbergs 17:30 Film Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Film Aliens
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monday 15th August BBC1
7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryside 999 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Olympics 2016 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 Olympics 2016 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Olympics 2016 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:45 Olympics 2016 01:00 Olympics 2016
BBC2
7:00 Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution 7:45 Homes Under the Hammer 8:45 The Housing Enforcers 9:15 Natural World 10:15 Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016 13:50 Olympics 2016 14:45 Red Rock 15:30 The Edge 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 The Great Antiques Map of Britain 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Olympics 2016 20:00 Eggheads 20:30 University Challenge 21:00 Olympics 2016 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 Kate Humble: My Welsh Sheepdog’s Tale 23:00 Olympics 2016 23:45 Newsnight 00:15 Weather 00:20 Robot Wars
ITV1
7:00 Good Morning Britain 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 Weather 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV London Weather 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Alphabetical 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Wild France with Ray Mears 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV London Weather 23:30 ITV News London 23:40 The Chase 00:40 Britain As Seen on ITV
CHANNEL 4
7:15 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Frasier 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Simpsons 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Come Dine with Me 15:10 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Superfoods: The Real Story 22:00 The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 23:30 Naked Attraction 00:35 Tattoo Fixers
CHANNEL 5
7:00 Childrens TV 9:05 Wissper 9:15 Peppa Pig 9:25 Peppa Pig 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:50 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:10 Film Millionaire Mystery: The Ultimate Gift 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 5 News Update 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 Police Interceptors Unleashed 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 One Punch Killers 00:05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
itv2
7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Dinner Date 8:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00 Emmerdale 9:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 American Dad! 23:30 American Dad! 00:00 Family Guy 00:30 Bordertown
E4
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Coach Trip 8:40 Melissa & Joey 9:05 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Coach Trip 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Made in Chelsea: South of France 23:00 Gogglebox 00:05 The Big Bang Theory 00:35 The Big Bang Theory
tuesday 16th August BBC1 7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryside 999 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Olympics 2016 19:00 BBC News at Six; Weather 19:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 Olympics 2016 11:00 BBC News at Eleven 11:20 National Lottery Update 11:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 11:30 Olympics 2016
BBC2
7:00 Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution 7:45 Homes Under the Hammer 8:45 The Housing Enforcers 9:15 Now You See It 9:45 The Hairy Builder 10:15 Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016 13:50 Olympics 2016 14:45 Red Rock 15:30 The Edge 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 The Great Antiques Map of Britain 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Olympics 2016 20:00 Eggheads 20:30 Grand Tours of Scotland 21:00 Inside the Factory 22:00 An Hour to Save Your Life 23:00 Olympics 2016 23:30 Newsnight 00:00 Weather 00:05 Dragons’ Den
ITV1 7:00 Good Morning Britain 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 Weather 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV London Weather 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Alphabetical 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Endeavour 11:00 Weather 11:00 ITV News at Eleven 11:30 ITV London Weather 11:30 ITV News London 11:40 Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America 00:40 Murder, She Wrote
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 5
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 5
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E4
7:00 Childrens TV 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:50 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:20 Film Killer Instinct: From the Files of Candice DeLong (2003) 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 5 News Update 20:00 Stop! Roadworks Ahead 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Suspects 00:05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
8:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00 Emmerdale 10:00 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 14:15 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 The Vampire Diaries 23:55 Family Guy 00:25 Family Guy
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Coach Trip 8:40 Melissa & Joey 9:05 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Baby Daddy 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Coach Trip 21:00 Jane the Virgin 22:00 Containment 23:00 Supernatural 23:00 The Big Bang Theory 00:30 The Big Bang Theory
7:15 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Frasier 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Simpsons 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Come Dine with Me 15:10 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 16:10 Countdown 19:00 Four in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Heroes of Helmand: The British Army’s Great Escape 23:00 First Dates 00:05 999: What’s Your Emergency?
7:00 Childrens TV 9:05 Wissper 9:15 Peppa Pig 9:25 Peppa Pig 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:50 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film Buried Secrets 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 5 News Update 20:00 Conspiracy 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Borderline 23:30 Impractical Jokers UK 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
itv2
7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Dinner Date 8:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00 Emmerdale 9:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:15 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Mom 22:30 Mom 23:00 Celebrity Juice 23:50 Family Guy 00:15 Family Guy 00:45 American Dad!
E4
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Coach Trip 8:40 Melissa & Joey 9:05 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 16:30 Baby Daddy 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Coach Trip 21:00 2 Broke Girls 21:30 2 Broke Girls 22:00 Tattoo Fixers 23:00 Wasted 23:35 The Inbetweeners 00:05 The Big Bang Theory 00:35 The Big Bang Theory
wednesday 17th August BBC1 7:00 Breakfast 9:15 Countryside 999 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 14:45 Olympics 2016 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 20:00 Olympics 2016 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Olympics 2016 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:20 National Lottery Update 23:20 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:30 Olympics 2016
BBC2 7:00 Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution 7:45 Homes Under the Hammer 8:45 The Housing Enforcers 9:10 Gardeners’ World 8:45 The Hairy Builder 10:15 Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016 11:00 Olympics 2016 14:45 Red Rock 15:30 The Edge 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 The Great Antiques Map of Britain 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Olympics 2016 20:00 Eggheads 21:30 Grand Tours of Scotland 21:00 Olympics 2016 21:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 22:00 Skies Above Britain 23:00 Olympics 2016 23:30 Newsnight 00:00 Weather 00:05 Inside the Factory
ITV1 7:00 Good Morning Britain 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 Weather 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV Regional Weather 14:55 ITV News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Alphabetical 19:00 ITV Regional Weather 19:00 ITV News 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 22:00 Long Lost Family 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV Regional Weather 23:30 ITV News 23:40 UEFA Champions League Highlights 00:40 Murder, She Wrote
7:15 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Frasier 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Simpsons 11:30 The Simpsons 12:00 The Simpsons 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Four in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Great Canal Journeys 22:00 Britain’s Benefit Tenants 23:00 Man Down 23:30 A Granny’s Guide to the Modern World 00:05 First Dates
Thursday 18th August BBC1 7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Countryside 999 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 The Housing Enforcers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Olympics 2016 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 Olympics 2016 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Olympics 2016 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News and Weather 23:45 Olympics 2016 01:00 Olympics 2016
BBC2 7:00 Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution 7:45 Homes Under the Hammer 8:45 The Housing Enforcers 9:15 Natural World 10:15 Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016 13:50 Olympics 2016 14:45 Red Rock 15:30 The Edge 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 The Great Antiques Map of Britain 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 Olympics 2016 20:00 Eggheads 20:30 University Challenge 21:00 Olympics 2016 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 Kate Humble: My Welsh Sheepdog’s Tale 23:00 Olympics 2016 23:45 Newsnight 00:15 Weather 00:20 Robot Wars
ITV1 7:00 Good Morning Britain 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 Weather 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV London Weather 14:55 ITV News London 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Alphabetical 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Wild France with Ray Mears 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV London Weather 23:30 ITV News London 23:40 The Chase 00:40 Britain As Seen on ITV
CHANNEL 4 7:15 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Frasier 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 The Simpsons 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Come Dine with Me 15:10 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Three in a Bed 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Superfoods: The Real Story 22:00 The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 23:30 Naked Attraction 00:35 Tattoo Fixers
CHANNEL 5
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E4
7:00 Childrens TV 9:05 Wissper 9:15 Peppa Pig 9:25 Peppa Pig 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:50 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:10 Film Millionaire Mystery: The Ultimate Gift 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 5 News Update 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 Police Interceptors Unleashed 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 One Punch Killers 00:05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Dinner Date 8:10 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00 Emmerdale 9:30 Coronation Street 10:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 Coronation Street 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 22:30 Family Guy 23:00 American Dad! 23:30 American Dad! 00:00 Family Guy 00:30 Bordertown
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Coach Trip 8:40 Melissa & Joey 9:05 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Baby Daddy 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Coach Trip 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Made in Chelsea: South of France 23:00 Gogglebox 00:05 The Big Bang Theory 00:35 The Big Bang Theory
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WITH A background in family and matrimonial mediation, Life Coach Sara Bell helps Readers with their daily worries. If you are having difficulties with relationships, family, work or any other aspect of your life, then help is at hand.
Having opinions I am 14 and have trouble keeping friends. When I have asked my ‘former’ friends, why they don’t want to be with me, some have said it’s because I am bossy and try to tell people what to do, or tell them they are wrong about things when I have an opinion. I just seem to get up their noses. This is just the way I am, but I end up with no one wanting to bother with me. Making and keeping friends at your age is not always plain sailing. Most youngsters go through life chopping and changing their circle of friends, it’s quite normal. However there are some things you can do to help things run more smoothly. Although having opinions isn’t always the same as being opinionated, you might want to keep in mind that people generally don’t want their opinions picked apart. Try to accept that everyone has their own view on life, and try not to comment. How would you feel if someone said to you that YOU were wrong? It’s all about diplomacy really.
Write to Sara in confidence. A pseudonym will be used if you wish. Sara reads all letters and can give a personal reply. Email your question to agonyaunt@roundtownnews.com or Sara is available for private consultations, telephone 650 054 467.
I want us to move in together I want to settle down and get a flat with my girlfriend. But she still wants the single life, and to go out with her friends. She lives with her Mum and Dad, and her parents pay for everything. She doesn’t even have to pay keep. She is more interested in getting her nails done than talking with me about our future. It seems your girlfriend has quite a good life at home. Perhaps she is not yet mature enough to settle down. At your age a person should at least have had a job, and be thinking about striking out on their own in life. If this is not the future you imagined, then you’ve got some thinking to do. If you force her to live a life she’s not yet ready for, she will resent you for it and trouble will soon start. You both are clearly not on the same page here. Time to have a serious conversation, and if she won’t budge, you might want to think about having some time apart to see how you both feel.
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AECC summer closure by Jack Troughton THE OFFICES of cancer charity AECC in the Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre have closed for a summer break until Monday 5th September. The charity’s weekly ‘table’ on Zenia Boulevard, which is manned by volunteers, will also be closed until Monday 5th September. Once the office reopens the hours are Monday to Friday 10am until 1pm, and the table every Monday from noon until 2pm. Should anyone need to contact the charity during its summer break or make an appointment, this can be done via the website www.pinkladies.es. There is also the Facebook page Pink Ladies and Panthers. And in an emergency, call Maria on 633 487 595.
Striking a pose for stroke support The 1,350 euros recently raised at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores, was handed over to Paul Owen, Treasurer for Torrevieja Stroke Support. The money will mostly be used to support stroke victims with rehabilitation and residential care. On 20th August there will be another charity night at the Restaurant, in aid of Samaritans in Spain. Entertainer for the night will be Lee Howard, singer/guitarist, who has played with some of the top artists. Tickets available from the Restaurant itself, or from The Card Place in Benimar, and REDZ cafe bar in Quesada. Priced at 10 euros which includes a 2 course meal, and with another chance to win a Mediterranean cruise. Don’t miss the boat, at tickets for these events always sell out quickly.
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Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin
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More about “was” I deliberately committed myself to a course of action last week, knowing that if the undertaking appeared in print, there would be no way of getting out of it. That was, of course, to look at the different ways of saying “was” in Spanish. I actually came up with six alternatives namely: “estaba, estuve, estuvo, era, fui, fue”. However, since then I have been reminded of four more! They are “estuviera” “estuviese” “fuera” and “fuese”. These are the imperfect subjunctive forms of “estar” and “ser” which sometimes, but not always, get translated as “was”. I hope that statement is enough to put you off because we are not ready for them yet, but they will come later on, I promise! Going back to our original six terms, there are two possible ways of tackling the differences between them, and that is because there are two different contrasts in meaning. One is the differences in meaning between the two past tenses (I call them the descriptive past and the simple past) and the other is the differences in meaning between the verbs “ser” and “estar”. I think I’ll start with the two verbs first and see how I get on! When I first mention the difference between these two verbs at an elementary level I explain it with the following rule of thumb – “ser” refers to “who”, “what” and “when” and “estar” refers to “how” and “where”. If by any chance you have in your head some idea related to “temporary” and “permanent” please delete it immediately. This difference is slightly helpful occasionally, but mostly it is misleading. This is particularly true when discussing events in the past. How on earth can we meaningfully differentiate between “temporary” and “permanent” when discussing things that are in the past and not in the present? That makes no sense whatsoever so best to stop trying! However, our elementary rule of thumb does have some mileage. In the past, as in the present “ser” refers to “who” “what” and “when”. That means for example that I can say “En Inglaterra yo era secretaria” (that’s “who” I was at some time in the past). “Cuando mi padre era joven” (at some point in the past my father was a young man). “El ganador fue Nadal” (Nadal
was the winner – that’s who he was when he won the match). “¿Quién llamó ayer? - Fui yo.” (Who called yesterday? It was me. I was the person who called). So that is how “who” can work in the past using “ser”. We can address the concept of “what” in a similar way. “What was the answer?” “¿Cuál fue la respuesta?” “The film was interesting” “La película era interesante” “Era” and “fue” are both forms of the verb “ser”, but notice that we are not discussing the difference between the tenses yet, we are just focusing on the fact that we can use the verb “ser” to talk about “what” something was. Finally “when” – “Cuándo fue tu cumpleaños” (When was your birthday). “Eran las dos cuando terminó la reunion”. (It was two o’clock when the meeting ended). As I suspected, this is going to take a while to get through. Next week we will look at the use of “estar” in the past, without discussing in detail the differences between the past tenses, which will come later.
Crossword solutions for last week Cryptic Solutions
Across: 7 Extra; 8 Theseus; 9 Rookery; 10 Plump; 12 Open secret; 15 In good part; 18 Droop; 19 Teacher; 21 Concern; 22 Three. Down: 1 Bear in mind; 2 Stool; 3 Take; 4 Stay on; 5 Leap year; 6 Require; 11 Put in order; 13 Prompter; 14 Aground; 16 Patent; 17 Sharp; 20 Alto. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Torch; 8 Illness; 9 Tearful; 10 Deter; 12 Settlement; 15 Adolescent; 18 Tenon; 19 Uniform; 21 Excuses; 22 Often. Down: 1 Statecraft; 2 Great; 3 Chef; 4 Billet; 5 Bludgeon; 6 Heathen; 11 Retirement; 13 Evenness; 14 Cornice; 16 Cruise; 17 Worth ; 20 Idol.
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The onionman cometh
ONCE AGAIN dear reader I need to stir you from your August torpor and explore the backroads by the rivers of my memory – ooh er! – came over all Glen Campbell there (for you younger groovers (snort) – check out REM’s version of ‘Gentle On My Mind’).
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Chris Ashley
Writer & Broadcaster
Do you recall Johnnie Frenchie – all garlic & Gauloises - onions strung on an old bone shaker of a bike? You see I know he existed but I never saw him. We lived during the 50’s a fairly peripatetic life, usually one step ahead of the tallyman, moving between Eastbourne & Worthing (they are not twinned, but it’s rumoured they do have a Dignitas Pact). However as Sussex is a quick frog hop across the channel from France, you’d think we would have got an eyeful (pun intended). How about you? Did you parle français with Onion Henri? Now the Rag & Bone Man astride his horse & cart I remember well. He was a regular feature up our road and us ragamuffin kids would shovel up the hay burner’s detritus & sell it to uptown posh abodes – yes! it was a ‘Good Year For The Roses’. Hell’s Bells! now I’m in George Jones mode (for you whippersnappers - Elvis Costello droned a version). Granny Monk was a tough old bird who didn’t take to anyone calling to our 2 up- 2down & one around the back terrace house without a prior invitation. She once sent off a Singer sewing machine rep with a flea in his ear. Sadly he’d just come to present Master Ashley with a brand new machine which the boy wonder had won for his mum on Radio Luxembourg The Great 208 by answering this question - “Which recording artist was known as the Velvet Fog?” Go on hotshot – without Prof. Google. The only person Gran would allow to cross the pumice stone scrubbed threshold was the gypsy woman, crystal ball at the ready, selling lucky heather with a side order of dolly pegs. She firmly believed a rebuff would incur a gypsy curse which would bedevil a family for an eternity – which could explain me supporting Brighton & Hove Albion for the past 60 years – all because I didn’t buy that damn posy. So any memories of a Continental Come-lately – a Scrap Merchant Memory – a Romany Recollection, get in touch – ashleybobble@hotmail.com
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Coxinhas
In keeping with the Rio olympic celebrations these little croquettes stuffed with chicken and spices are popular snacks served in bars all over Brazil. The name means ‘little chicken thigh’ in Portuguese because of their shape Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (300-350g) 450g floury potatoes(such as King Edward), peeled and quartered 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp Cabana spicy malagueta marinade (available at cabana-brazil.com) or Cholula hot sauce 100g plain flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 100g panko breadcrumbs vegetable oil, for deep-frying ½ small pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Method 1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Poach the chicken very gen-tly for 10 mins. Remove from the heat, cover and cook for 10-15 mins more until cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and leave to cool. Reserve the poaching liquid.
2. Bring the liquid to the boil, add the potatoes and simmer for 15-20 mins until just tender. Drain, then leave to dry out before mashing and seasoning. 3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion and stir over a medium-low heat for 8-10 mins. To assemble, shred the chicken in a bowl, mix in the mash, onions and marinade, then taste and season. With damp hands, shape about 50g of mixture into a teardrop shape. Set it upright on a plate and repeat with the rest of the mixture. Coat each in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Cover with cling film and chill for at least 1 hr. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 170C or until a piece of bread browns in 30 secs. Fry in batches for 3-4 mins until golden, turning once or twice. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Serve warm with the parsley scattered over.
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Benefits of the most popular summer drinks WHEN THE heat increases so does the amount of liquids we consume and we don’t just drink water to quench our thirst. There are a variety of beverages to which we turn to hydrate and enjoy throughout the day.But many of us don’t know how the most popular summer drinks can contribute and benefit our health. Beer, one of the most widely consumed beverages in Spain, lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by increasing good cholesterol (HDL) and polyphenols, protects against neurodegenerative diseases and improves bone health as it contains silicon. It also has an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effect thanks to hops.It is also highly recommended for athletes, Carolina Perez, nutritionist at Quirónsalud Hospital Torrevieja, “consumption of a moderate amount of beer after intense activity regains rapid rehydration and helps prevent muscle aches. Beer for its taste, aroma and being carbonated more so served cold, is better than water in situations where thirst is not present, as it is 2% of dehydration that compromises performance sports but it is not significant enough to combat thirst.” Slush, one of the most popular summer drinks, however, is halfway between slush and ice cream it contains less fat than ice cream, but more sugar. The main component of the slush is water, whose presence represents about 85-90% of its composition. Therefore, its calorie
content is not very high, is around 60-70 calories per 100 milliliters. In its preparation no fats are used (unlike ice creams), so no added fat or cholesterol. However, the consumption of these products should not abused because, although they contain a significant amount of sugar. “The absence of fat and cholesterol in your composition can be a positive for people with high blood cholesterol levels who want to indulge occasionally. However, it is important that the consumption of these products occurs sporadically to avoid excess sugar in the diet, “advises Dr. Honorio Martinez, a specialist in Sports Medicine Hospital Quirónsalud Zaragoza. Another irresistible drink is horchata, consumed in two versions, liquid and slush, the basic ingredients are water, tiger nuts and sugar. Horchata is a rich sugary energy drink with healthy fats, “highly recommended for all ages but especially for patients with cardiovascular disease who do not suffer from being overweight,” says Dr. Carina Gimeno, nutritionist at the Obesity Unit Hospital Quirónsalud Valencia. “It also has a significant calcium content, much needed during periods of breastfeeding, pregnancy and growth in children.” It is low in sodium and high in potassium which makes it very suitable for hypertensive patients. It aids in the recovery of diarrheal diseases for its astringent properties and having no cholesterol, gluten or lactose, is suitable for those with intolerances. “However, horchata is not advisable for diabetic patients because of its
high sugar content,” says Dr. Gimeno. Gazpacho, another one of the kings of summer, retains all the nutritional benefits of each and every one of its ingredients without suffering any degradation by heat that is caused by cooking “Vitamin C in peppers and tomato, vitamin E in the Tomato’s and extra virgin olive oil, antioxidants such as lycopene from tomatoes, vitamins for summer sun and also takes care of our skin, “lists nutritionist Carolina Perez. It is full of fiber, which promotes intestinal transit and promotes cleansing of our body. Also it contains minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium and sodium. That is why gazpacho is regarded as an isotonic drink because of its water content and mineral salts. Gazpacho also helps reduce blood pressure. “Consumption of the main natural ingredients of gazpacho is linked to a reduction in blood pressure. Hypertension is a condition that affects 25% of the adult population and is the main risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Finally, another soft drink that is experiencing a boom, especially among athletes are sports drinks, which promote athletic performance and quickly help replenish losses caused by intense exercise. Its contribution in water prevents dehydration, the concentration of carbohydrates (6-8%) is effective to maintain fluid balance, provide energy, maintain blood glucose levels and accelerate the absorption of water. Electrolytes help maintain fluid bal-
ance, nerve function and muscle contraction. “While many experts agree that if exercise lasts less than an hour, even in intense and warm atmosphere, it is sufficient to hydrate by drinking water before, during and after exercise,” says the specialist in sports medicine. ABOUT QUIRÓNSALUD Quirónsalud is the largest hospital group in Spain and the third largest in Europe. It is present in 13 autonomous communities has the most advanced technology and has more than 6,200 beds in the 80 centres, like the Jimenez Diaz Foundation, Ruber, Hospital La Luz, University Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid, Teknon, Dexeus, Polyclinic Gipuzkoa, etc., as well as a large team of highly specialized professionals and international prestige. We work in promoting and teaching (seven of our hospitals are universities) medical and scientific research (we have the Health Research Institute of the FJD, a unique private research centre accredited by the Ministry of Research, Development and Innovation). In addition, our healthcare service is organized into units and transversal networks to optimize the experience accumulated in the various centers and clinical translation of our investigations. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing more than 1,600 research projects throughout Spain and many of the centers are market leaders in this field, being pioneers in different specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, neurology and oncology, among others.
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Better than a bacon butty
LIFESTYLE COACH Skip Archimedes believes natural foods fill the body with essential energy and suggests two superfast snacks that are delicious and nutritious. by Jack Troughton In this week’s ‘Skip’s Tips’, he says the two snacks are: “Faster, cheaper, tastier and healthier than a bacon sandwich”. Skip is running a free one day event ‘Forever Young’ at the Denia Marriott Hotel on Saturday 1st October to demonstrate how his advice works and tens of thousands of people are already feeling the benefits. And in his RTN articles, he shares some of his secrets about how to start living a healthier and more enjoyable life. Skip said: “Think about this for a minute. What makes the trees and plants grow? It’s energy; and this is the fundamental essence of all life as we know it. “The more energy we have pulsing through us, the more alive and happier we feel – the more foods we eat direct from nature, that used the sun’s energy and Mother Earth to make that food...the more alive we feel. “If you want to feel alive then eat more live and raw foods like fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains.” For Skip’s first snack, simply take an avocado, half a lemon, sea salt, and curry powder or cayenne pepper to taste. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, and cut vertical lines down the fruit and horizontal lines across before squeezing the lemon over the two halves; insuring the juice goes down the cracks, and season with the salt, curry powder or cayenne pepper.
“That’s it,” said Skip. “How easy is that? Take a spoon and enjoy your healthy snack that will serve you greatly in many ways.” RECIPE And his second recipe is just as easy using a base of a healthy bread, oat cakes or crackers, avocado, tomato, lemon, and again sea salt, curry powder or cayenne pepper. Mash or slice the avocado and place on the base and slice tomato on top; now squeeze the lemon juice over the top and season as before. Skip said avocado was “incredibly nutritious” and could lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They contain more potassium than bananas, are packed with fibre, loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, and crammed with powerful antioxidants. He said lemon added “great zest” to both snacks and also supported a healthy heart, helps control weight, protect against kidney stones and anaemia, and contained high levels of vitamin C. And Skip said tomatoes were full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, potassium, and lycopene and science showed could reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. “Once you try these snacks, you’ll be hooked for life because
they are so fast and simple to make; plus your body and mind will actually thank you for putting something of great value into yourself,” added Skip. “Your mind and body are the only things with you for your whole life, so making sure they function well should be a priority...we don’t have to break down with age if we make intelligent choices.” To learn more go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=p4rvKwWYMQY and to register for the free event at the Denia Marriott visit: http://skiparchimedes.com/foreveryoung.
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Alfaz fantasy football league
This Weekend is your last chance to enter this Seasons A.F.F.L. you have until the the kick off of the 1st Premier League game between Hull and Leicester City to get your entry forms in.I will be at Pineapples in Albir for any last minute entries. The 23rd Alfaz Fantasy Football League should be one of the best Seasons ever, what with all the new Managers in the Premier League and new Players taking part for the 1st time everything points to an exciting Season ahead. The Fantasy has 6 major Competitions to play for as well as Weekly and Monthly Prizes. You can follow your teams progress through the Season by logging onto our website which is www.alfazffl.com. Reports each week will appear on these pages and you can always find us on Facebook and add any comments as the Season unfolds. So come on folks give the Fantasy League a go you will not be disappointed.
La Vila in Rio
VILLAJOYOSA RUGBY club’s first team player Javi Carrion is currently in Brazil playing for Spain in the sport’s sevens event. Javi, who took part in the opening ceremony in Rio, started his rugby career with Alicante University, and apart from a short period away, has always been a key player for La Vila – representing Spain at sevens on many occasions.
Rocket’s golf society It was back to our “Home” on another extremely hot Summer’s day, temperatures hit a high of 36 degrees and plenty of water was the order of the day, a little tip drink at least a half litre of water before you go and play as it is difficult the rehydrate quickly when playing. Considering it is August and the high temperatures the turnout was very good, thankfully a breeze came up in the afternoon to ease the players game. Yet another well done to Vistabella green staff as the course and in particular the greens is in really good condition considering the heat wave over the past weeks and helped those who could cope with the heat. RESULTS GOLD CATEGORY 1ST Peter Daggart 31 points 2nd Paul Newman 30 points 3rd Derrick Power 27 points
SILVER CATEGORY 1st Malcolm Woods 34 points 2nd Geoff Wild 29 points 3rd Paul Mutter 25 points
NEAREST PIN Hole 4: Paul Mutter. Hole 15: Ron Swift LONGEST DRIVE: Arthur Williams BEST GUEST: Graham Temple (H/C 3) 33 points So it was back to St. James’s Gate for the usual menu of the day, thanks to Martin and Mandy for their hospitality. Our next game on 23rd August is at Font del Llop Golf, please be there by 09:15. For a first tee time of 10:00. For more information or if you wish to play with arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com
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pego golf society “singles stableford” competition OLIVA NOVA GOLF COURSE TUESDAY 9th of August 2016. The Society played a Ford League Qualifier today on a very hot morning at Oliva Nova, in the format of a Singles Stableford Competition, and we were greeted on the first tee with the most wonderful weather, and a beautiful golf course. Oliva Nova is looking superb these days, with the greens in perfect condition after the hollow tinning, and the fairways equally as good. There was no wind, but the temperature was up at 36 degrees, which sapped the strength as the players went round. It is noticeable how the numbers drop in the heat of the summer and today we had 33 players and guests, which is very low for Pego Golf Society. It was also noticeable that the scores today were lower than normal for some reason in both Divisions. It is strange, because conditions were perfect. They were at least three to four shots lower than the last Singles Stableford we had only four weeks ago in similar conditions. We were delighted to have four guests today, and they were Richard Morris, Martin Livesey, Derek Lindley and Richard Lindley, and all were warmly welcomed by our Captain David O’Connor. Now to the competition proper.Division 1 Winner: Penny Barden with 35 points playing off 16.6 2nd Place: Ian Robertson with 34 points playing off 15.5 3rd Place : David O’Connor with 33 points playing off 13.0 4th Place: John Guest with 33 points playing off 10.6 Division 2 Winner: Brian Barden with 35 points playing off 18.1 2nd Place: Iain Campbell with 31 points playing off 20.3
3rd Place: John Evans with 31 points playing off 18.2 4th Place: Paul Singh with 30 points playing off 26.2 So the family Barden won both the first and second division titles this week, so many congrats to both. Nearest the hole at No 16 was Iain Campbell with 3.61 meters, and nearest the hole at Hole no 5 with their second shot was Brian Barden again. We had four two’s today and they were by Mike Cuerden, Brian Barden, Mike Phillips and Nigel Siddall. The number of “Balls in the Water” today for all competitors
was 93 and there was no winner, so it is carried over until next week. Player of the day was Brian Barden, winning the second division title, having a two, and nearest the hole at the 5th hole. Well played Brian !!! If any member or guest would like to play with the Pego Golf Society, and who wouldn’t, as we are playing a “Texas Scramble” Competition” please contact our secretary and send an e-mail to Penny Barden at pegohandicapsec@gmail.com or enter through our website www.pegogolfsociety.com. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Chatters quiet until September by Jack Troughton LOS ALCAZARES informal social group Chatters will not meet again until Wednesday 21st September as the hot weather and holidays have led to a summer break. The monthly group is sponsored by local charity Help at Home and allows people to meet old and make new friends at the Pasty Shack, near supermarket Mercadona, Rio Nalon, in Los Alcazares. On 21st September the usual complimentary refreshments will be served between 10.15am and 10.45am followed at 11am quizzes and games. The guest speaker will be local historian Antonio Zapata, returning to tell more about the town’s history. And the meeting will be the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the Chatters Christmas Carvery Lunch which will be at the Pasty Shack on Wednesday 14th December – last year was a sell-out so people are advised to buy tickets quickly. Charity Help at Home provides help and support for people in their own homes needing temporary support following ill health or other issues. It makes no charge for this service and relies on fund raising and donations to cover costs. More information can be found at www.helpathome.es.
Important Quesada date QUESADA LADIES Club is staging its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13th September at the Cooper’s Arms, Dona Pepa. Members are asked to put the meeting in their diaries – the AGM is for members only and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.
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life&leisure motoring
Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer
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Honda HR-V When the Honda HR-V arrives on my doorstep (it’s a tough job being a motoring journalist) I was very pleasantly surprised.
You see I remember the original HR-V in production from 1999 to 2006, which looked, frankly, strange. It was a quirky vehicle that didn’t really look comfortable in itself and quite boxy, too. This second generation model is a veritable delight. It’s curvaceous and sexy and extremely youthful looking no doubt enhanced by its pearly white finish. First and foremost it is a sports utility vehicle (SUV) but I would go as far as saying that it is one of the most stylish I have had the pleasure of driving. Head on it looks fresh; I like the curvaceous front end and from the rear there is a hint of the frog about it thanks to its slightly arched back. Like its smaller sibling, the Civic, the side profile suggests that it is only a three door thanks to the use of the neat concealed door handles. But of course it is not, it’s a five. Manufacturers are really raising the bar when it comes to alloy wheels these days too and Honda is no different, there is a very flash set that certainly enhances the overall look. Step inside and there is a feeling that the driver and occupants are one step ahead of the competition. For instance, select the temperature and fan speed by touchscreen – the first time I have come across this. But I find this slower to react to my requirements than traditional buttons and switches when driving because it is necessary to be quite precise and inevitably when keeping their eyes on the road, the driver cannot be.
Supportive black leather seats provide a luxury feeling to the interior. The panoramic glass roof not only allows a huge amount of light into the otherwise dark cabin but it also incorporates a tilt/slide electrically operated sunroof; this is quite unusual because often manufacturers seem to just include a glass roof but no sunroof. There is also an electrically sliding cover. A choice of two engines: either the 1.5-litre petrol or the 1.6 turbo diesel; the test vehicle is fitted with the latter. The typical diesel rattle is present on start up but most drivers won’t mind this when they can travel over 600 miles on a full tank. To drive, the HR-V generally feels a capable vehicle and not too large. However, it can be easy to misjudge its width despite the lane departure device that bleeps if the driver goes over the middle of the road. The thin manual gearstick is a novelty and positively adds to the driving experience, making selecting any one of the six
gears thoroughly enjoyable. It is a good decisive unit. There is a centre armrest in the front and a folding one in the centre rear. And there are plenty of cupholders, too. My daughters quickly discover that there are buttons on the side of the front headrests that if pushed allow them to move the headrests. Where would I be without them? I cannot lock Heidi (2) in the car while I fetch her car seat because she sets the alarm off… A sizeable boot makes light Facts at a glance work of most New price: £17,995 upwards loads and there Top speed: 121mph is plenty of leg0-60mph: 10.2secs room front and Power: 188bhp back. Economy: 70mpg Yes, I do like this Watch the video at: www.testdrives.biz HR-V.
Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. For more independent unbiased car reviews and videos visit www.testdrives.biz
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SECOND HAND CARS 2016 PEUGEOT 3008 bHDi 120cv Style, dark grey, km 0 EX DEMO 19400€ JNK 2016 CITROEN C1 1.0 82i 5 door Shine Km 0 EX DEMO 11700€ JNC 2014 CITROEN C4 Picasso 1.6 HDI 115cv Automatic ETG6 Intensive, red color, km 57200 16700 € HXY 2015 CITROEN C3 Picasso 1.6 eHDI 90cv 100cv Exclusive Km 19100 14500 € JKF 2014 CITROEN C3 Picasso 1.6 bHDI 90cv SX Km 34000, dark blue color 12700€ HYN 2016 CITROEN NC3 1.2.i 82cv ETG Feel Edition Km 6000, dark grey color 13800€ JLX 2010 CITROEN NC3 1.6i 120cv Exclusive Automatic, Km16700 black color 9500€ GZX 2016 CITROEN Aircross 1.6 HDI 115cv Collection Km 450 White color 21.000 € JPJ 2012 SKODA OCTAVIA 20Dci Green color, Km 35.000 11700€ HKZ 2015 PEUGEOT 308 16 blueHDI 120cv, silver color, 18000km 15700€ JGG 2013 OPEL MERIVA 17TDCi, km53.000, dark grey color (P) 9900€ HPC 2012 CHEVROLET Cruze 20 VCDi, km 19000, silver color 9800€ HNK 2006 FORD FOCUS 1.7 TDCi Silver color,170000 Km 4.800 € DYY 2005 FORD GALAXY 1.9TDCi 130cv 7 seats, grey color, Km 187000 (P) 4800 € DGN 2005 FORD KA 13i, silver color, km 87.000 (P) 2250 € DLX 2015 HYUNDAI I30 Tecno 1.4 100cv ,White color, 11000km EX DEMO 14900 € JNH 2010 HYUNDAI iX55 3.0 CRDi 7 seats, (all extras) white color km 157.000 (P) 19500 € GXC 2012 HYUNDAI i10, silver color, 31300Km 5.900 € HMV
NEW : VW GOLF Advance 1.6 Tdi AUT(DSG7) 110cv 23.278,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : VW POLO Advance 1.2 TSI 90cv AUTOMATICO 16.556,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : VW GOLF Edition 1.2 TSI 110cv 18.132,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : OPEL ZAFIRA Tourer Excellence 1.6 CDTI 136cv 24.900,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : KIA SOUL X-Tech 1.6 CRDi 136cv Automatico 23.400,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : OPEL Astra 1.6 CDTi 110cv 17.900,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : OPEL Corsa 1.4 90cv gasolina 13.800,00 €* (Campañas y descuentos incluidos) NEW : OPEL Mokka 1.6 CDTi 136cv Automatico 22.600,00 €* (Campaña y descuentos incluidos) DEMO2016 : HYUNDAI Tecno i30 1.6 CRDI 110cv KM : 1900 JHZ 15.500,00 € DEMO2015 : HYUNDAI Tecno i30 1.4 MPI 100cv KM : 11000 JHT 14.900,00 €
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2015 FIAT 500 1.2i SPORT ice white with SPORT pack 23,000kms USB AUX etc like brand new
9,995€
SOLD
13,500€
2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO TSi in White. CD/radio, air-conditioning, 33,000kms.
10,995€
2014 CITROEN C-ELYSEE HDi SEDUCTION air-conditioning, ice blue metallic 37,000kms.
9,995€
2014 VW TOURAN 1.6 TDI BMT ADVANCE 50,000kms in silver 7-seats climate cruise
2014 FIAT 500L AUTOMATIC multi-jet diesel lounge plus. CD/radio, USB & Aux, 37,000kms.
2014 SEAT LEON ST 1.2TS SPORT TOURER climate control, 24,000kms.
2014 SEAT LEON 1.2 TSi 110bhp REFERENCE PLUS, cd/radio, USB & Aux, air-con, 30,500kms.
12,995€
2014 FORD FIESTA 1.25 TREND in stratos silver 28,000km Climate USB MEDIA music system.
11,995€
9,995€
2014 OPEL CORSA 1.2 SELECTIVE.Climate control, multi-function steering wheel silver 25,000km
8,500€
2013 FIAT DOLBO 1.3 DIESEL MULTIJET 90hp COMBI in Arctic white twin sliding doors 5 seats.
7,500€
2011 OPEL MERIVA 1.7 CDTi COSMO model auto lights and wipers, alloy wheels 87,000kms.
SOLD
2005 RENAULT MEGANE DYNAMIC 1.6 16valve, cd/radio, air-conditioning, 138,000kms. 1993 AUDI 80 2.3 CABRIO in diamond White New hood, Alloys, Paint, Interior, viewing advised.
SOLD
5,495€
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