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Brexit brings bumps Friday, October 7 - Thursday, October 13 2016
PRIME MINISTER Theresa May has ended months of speculation by saying Britain would head for the door marked ‘Brexit’ by the end of March next year. by jack troughton
The Premier said the process of leaving the European Union – triggering Article 50 of the Treaty of Rome – would begin and the next Queen’s Speech would include a ‘Great Repeal Bill’; to remove the European Communities Act 1972 from the statute book.
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The news first came as Conservatives gathered for the annual party conference in Birmingham on Sunday; Mrs May immediately dealing with the ‘elephant in the room’. However, Brexit continued to dominate proceedings throughout the week. The process of leaving is expected to take two years as the UK negotiates its departure with the bloc and individually with the 27 countries it leaves behind. Expats across Europe will watch carefully over the period – as will EU citizens living in Britain. The official line is EU citizens in the UK will have their rights respected as long as the rights of Britons abroad are also acknowledged in a reciprocal manner.
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The Tories seem to mean business over Brexit, putting the ‘Great’ back into Britain, and probably explaining the meaning of life in the 21st Century – all to appeal to the centre ground of the UK electorate. There may be trouble, sorry ‘turbulence’ ahead, when it comes to extracting the country from Europe but everyone is welcome on board the Conservative charabanc and the party is busy attempting to recruit disaffected Labour and Lib Dem voters for the ride. Naturally, it may not all be a pleasure cruise; Theresa May has not minced words during the party’s annual conference in Birmingham – branding Labour the new nasties in politics and putting forward her team as the official people’s choice for the future. The party get-together in Birmingham is over and as the dust settles over triggering Brexit next March and every word is put under the microscope of political science, we might learn where we actually stand. Details of the negotiations will not be widely available it is not the language of diplomacy but key points will be made public. Hardball is on the cards from both sides, we just need to see how the ball bounces… and hopefully without spin.
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Line dance party MEMBERS OF Eleanor and Gilly’s Monday Afternoon Line Dance Class went back to the Eighties to celebrate the its eighth birthday. by Jack Troughton The party was staged at Maloan’s Bar in Albox and members turned up in fancy dress and danced to music of the period with music such as YMCA” by the Village People and “9-5 Morning Train” by Sheena Easton. And prizes were awarded for the best costumes. First was Jan Harris, Angie Mitchell came second and the third place was awarded to Margaret Farmery. All the winners received bottles of wine. There was also a raffle, as the group continued its support for FACE (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), for another year. The group has raised nearly €3,000 for FACE since its inauguration and the sum of €112 raised at the party, helped the group get even closer to that €3,000 target. Eleanor and Gilly would like to thank all the class members for their support over the last eight years. They would also like to thank everyone involved at Bar Maloan’s for their superb food and service. For more information on Eleanor and Gilly’s Line Dance class, call 950 439 003.
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Fight for winter fuel
THE EUROPEAN Commission has rejected expats’ claims that ending the Winter Fuel Payment to pensioners in ‘hot’ countries is illegal. by Jack Troughton Campaigner Roger Boaden has learnt the EC has ruled the withdrawal of the benefit to retired British citizens in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Malta and Gibraltar did not breach European law. However, Roger, who lives in France and submitted a petition to Brussels, has two months to reply – and will be joined in the battle by expats who are currently denied the annual £200 payment; which rises to £300 to those aged 80. The benefit was first introduced in 1997-98 but was not paid to expats in Europe until the EU ruled this was illegal and said it was discriminatory and against treaty rules. Brian Cave, of ECREU – campaign group Expat Citizens Resident in Europe – said: “Any knowledgeable pensioner knows this is not the case as, while Britain is still part of the European Union, benefits are transferable and can’t be cherry picked. ‘Following Roger’s success in forcing the Department of Works and Pensions to uncover the truth about the methods used to justify ending WFP in some ‘hot’ EU countries, he is now seeking further evidence of their wrong-doing. “So the petition to the EU has taken on increased relevance. Roger now has two months to reply. We must give him the widest possible support. If you have not already done so, please back his efforts by supporting the petition.” Margaret Hales, ECREU coordinator in Spain, added: “We all moan and groan that we have lost the Winter Fuel Payment. Here is a chance to do something; actually two things. Sign the petition and join ECREU, it’s free to do so! “They both take only moments but your support will be noticed by those who take decisions. While we are still in the European Union, let’s right the Winter Fuel Payment injustice.’ ECREU has been founded by activists across Europe, including lawyers, teachers, environmentalists and retired politicians. Within a few months the group has gained thousands of members. It is actively lobbying all political parties in Britain about the need to protect British citizens in Europe ahead of the negotiations for Brexit. Find out more at www.ecreu.com. And to support Roger´s petition go to https://petiport.secure.europarl.europa. eu/petitions/en/ . Pictured is Margaret Hales with the wood she buys to warm her Costa Blanca home in winter.
Brexit brings bumps by Jack Troughton PRIME MINISTER Theresa May has ended months of speculation by saying Britain would head for the door marked ‘Brexit’ by the end of March next year. The Premier said the process of leaving the European Union – triggering Article 50 of the Treaty of Rome – would begin and the next Queen’s Speech would include a ‘Great Repeal Bill’; to remove the European Communities Act 1972 from the statute book. The news first came as Conservatives gathered for the annual party conference in Birmingham on Sunday; Mrs May immediately dealing with the ‘elephant in the room’. However, Brexit continued to dominate proceedings throughout the week. The process of leaving is expected to take two years as the UK negotiates its departure with the bloc and individually with the 27 countries it leaves behind. Expats across Europe will watch carefully over the period – as will EU citizens living in Britain. The official line is EU citizens in the UK will have their rights respected as long as the rights of Britons abroad are also acknowledged in a reciprocal manner. And certainly the indications from the Spanish authorities – especially at a regional and provincial level along the Mediterranean coast – are expats are welcome. However, details concerning such things as pensions, access to health care and free movement are sparse and very real uncertainty remains. Mrs May’s announcement caused “jitters”. Sterling fell to a 31-year low against the US Dollar but the FTSE 100 index soared to an 18-month high – and the Prime Minister admitted the process would not be “plain sailing” and there would be “bumps in the road.” VALID She said there were still democratically-elected politicians saying Brexit was not valid and calling for a second vote and others saying the move would be challenged in the courts. “But come on. The referendum result was clear. It was legitimate. It was the biggest change this country has ever known. Brexit means Brexit – and we are going to make a success of it.” Mrs May said there was too many that “find the fact that 17 million people voted to leave the EU simply bewildering” and were trying to kill Brexit by delaying it. “They are insulting the intelligence of the British people.” She said the vote was a “once-in-a-generation to change the country for good” and asked for support for her government “and together let’s seize the day” – she believed the June vote was a desire for greater control but also reflected social divisions across the UK with people being ignored by “the privileged and powerful”. Mrs May said there would not be a “blow by blow account” of the negotiations as the Brexit negotiations took place but pledged: “When there are things to say, we will keep the country informed.” There was much talk of a ‘Hard Brexit’, moving outside the EU single market but taking control of immigration and ending an automatic free movement of people. The alternative ‘Soft Brexit’ involves access the bloc but allowing cross-border movement of EU citizens. NEGOTIATION Mrs May said Brexit was not “about negotiating all our sovereignty away again” and was not a negotiation “to establish a relationship anything like the one we have had for the last 40 years”. She added: “It is going to be an agreement between an independent, sovereign United Kingdom and the European Union.” The Prime Minister pledged: “We will seek the best deal possible as we negotiate a new agreement with the European Union. “I want it to involve free trade in goods and services. I want to give British companies the maximum freedom to trade with and operate in the single market – and let European businesses do the same here.” Brexit Secretary David Davis did have words of comfort for expats about the future – saying he believed their rights across Europe would be safeguarded. He said in his Birmingham speech: “When it comes to the negotiations, we will protect the rights of EU citizens here, so long as Britons in Europe are treated the same way – something I am absolutely sure we will be able to agree.”
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PAWS’ ticket to ride CUSTOMERS IN animal charity PAWS-PATAS six charity shops will earn a free ticket to ride into this month’s generous giveaway. by Jack Troughton Everyone buying something large or small at the charity’s Almeria shops will be rewarded with a free raffle ticket. The charity has decided to show its appreciation for the people who support its work and helping to find cats and dogs their essential ‘forever home’. Naturally, by visiting the shop – or shops – more frequently increases the chance of a win. The grand draw will be made on Monday 31st October. Pictured (from left) Paola and Gustavo Isaacs from the Vera shop who are giving away a James Martin Juicer; Simon Borg and Gilly Bradley from the two shops in Mojacar offering a glass decanter, a fine bottle of sherry and a 2008 bottle of red wine. Carole Wancio from Heurcal Overa has a Dolce Gusto Nescafe coffee maker; Jill Wise and Chrissie Greswolde from the Buganvillas outlet are giving away an Ollas GM Convection Oven; and finally Eileen Kilmurry and Masha Hones from the new Turre shop offer free line dancing classes and three bottles of cava. PAWS-PATAS remains extremely grateful for all the donations to its shops that help it survive. It also needs volunteers to help in the six shops, help with the cats and dogs, driving, gardening, and D.I.Y. The friendly charity hopes people will seek further information at website www.paws-patas.org.
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Record breaking summer NEW FIGURES show that foreign visitors to Spain continue to increase in record breaking numbers. by jack troughton The countries National Statistics Institute (INE) reported that 10.1 million overseas holidaymakers chose Spain as their destination in August, an increase of 5.8 percent on last year. Experts predict that 2016 end of year figures will exceed last year’s record breaking 68.1 million tourists, if people continue to visit Spain, as the total to date is already 52.5 million.
Paraglider’s fatal fall
A PARAGLIDER fell to his death at the weekend after it is believed his aircraft suffered an equipment malfunction. The man, aged 61, from Fuente Álamo, plummeted around 50 metres before crashing onto the La Ermita beach in Mazarrón on Sunday morning - with many onlookers watching in horror. Emergency services were on the scene within minutes as the 112 operators took several calls from members of the public who had witnessed the event. Early indications are that his motor failed and due to the 162ft drop he was killed on impact.
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Funding to promote trade A EUROPEAN grant has been awarded to help a local town promote trade in the area. by Caroline Tyszka Roquetas de Mar town council has received 165,000 euros as part of a collaboration agreement involving the Comprehensive Plan Support Retail Trade Chamber of Spain and the Ministry of Economy. The town was given the largest grant to be awarded to an area of “unique projects with high tourism,” some of which is to be spent on the remodelling of the old market. José Juan Rodríguez, from the town hall, is leading the project and recently met with Carlos Bejarano, the director general of the Confederation of Commerce of Andalusia (CECA) to establish the needs and the planning of how best to spend the funds. Luis Miguel Carmona, councillor for Commerce, Tourism and Beaches, said, “we are designing campaigns promoting small local businesses, with information stands and gifts, and need to develop a plan to improve the quality of service for small businesses in Roquetas.” Recent initiatives in the town have included a loyalty card, combining cultural events with trade markets and holding specific craft markets.
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A NEW 2017 calendar went on sale this week destined to put glamour back on the streets – and that’s just the gleaming chrome and paintwork of the Harley Davidson Motorcycles. by Jack Troughton The limited edition Biker Babe Calendar 2017 sells for 10€; there are 600 copies and a sell-out means 6,000€ will be shared equally between charities Make A Smile and the children’s home Preventorio de Real Gandia. And buying a copy also guarantees a unique entry into a Christmas draw and the chance to see the girls who volunteered to help the machines look their best. Following the success of the 2014 calendar, the Free Spirits Harley Davidson Enthusiasts Club decided on a follow-up to raise more money for the children’s charities. “The 2014 calendar absolutely flew off the shelf,” admitted Free Spirit’s Peter Emmett. “It is very much back by popular demand – I have been hounded by people to produce another one to collect and by girls wanting to be a Biker Babe. “Every page is sponsored so the cover price all goes to the two charities; and every calendar enters the purchaser into the Christmas raffle – with some great prizes. It has taken three months to put together and I am very pleased with the result.” Details of the list of distributors of the calendars are available by sending an email to freespiritshd@gmail.com...but they are selling fast!
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Dune in autumn PHOTOGRAPHER ALEC Bettney took his camera and explored the beaches of Piles and Oliva on the first Saturday of autumn – discovering a dune regeneration project to help maintain the natural habitat. by Jack Troughton Walking the sands on a sunny afternoon in a pleasant 25 degrees Centigrade, he watched sunbathers, anglers, and a few tourists all enjoying the beach off season. He also met a lady exercising three dogs – one named Lluna, the Catalan spelling of Luna, or Moon in English. The pooches were also enjoying some off season freedom on the sand. “I also came across two jellyfish the size of dinner plates washed up on the beach and a mule enjoying a snack of new grass shoots,” said Alec. “The views in both directions were truly magnificent and the beach was a soft golden colour; the sea still warm enough for a dip.” Pictured are Lluna enjoying her freedom; two dogs making an ‘ass’ of themselves; and Gandia from Piles Beach. To contact Alec B, call 630 981 229 or email ibizafixit@yahoo.com.
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A HISTORIC REFERENDUM
On Thursday June 23, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum. This decision has prompted jubilant celebration whilst sending shockwaves through the global economy. Over the next two years or so, Britain will negotiate its exit under article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRITAIN EXITS THE EU Through the withdrawal negotiations, nothing will change for British expats in Spain because the UK will remain part of the EU during this transitional period. However, what happens after Britain has left the EU and how this may affect you is still unclear.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE Whilst many questions remain unanswered, Línea Directa would like to remind its customers that they can include our Legal Assistance service in their insurance policies. Then, if you have any queries you can call and consult one of our lawyers. They offer information and legal advice on a wide range of matters such as inheritance, family, taxes, purchase and rental of property, etc. As the Brexit negotiations evolve, our legal team will keep abreast of all the latest developments relating to events occurring in the Spanish territory and those to which Spanish legislation is applicable. 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY LEGAL CONSULTATIONS Should you require an immediate legal consultation, which due to the gravity of the matter in hand cannot wait, we offer a 24-hour legal advice service. Regardless of the time of day, we can provide immediate specialist legal advice for emergency incidents relating to you, your family or your home.
questions raised by the Britain’s exit of the EU, but we can provide sound legal advice for our expatriate customers living in Spain.
IN ENGLISH The service is entirely in English. From the drafting and revision of legal documents to negotiations with third parties and or opposing parties. We can’t provide all the answers to the
We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Línea Directa please call 902 123 148 More information on Línea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
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Lions back heroes VOLUNTEER FIREMEN have been given a 1,200€ donation by Teulada Moraira Lions Club to replace and repair hoses damaged in last month’s blaze in Benitachell and Javea. by Jack Troughton Members of the Bomberos Voluntarios Cumbre del Sol are pictured with Lions led by President David Platt, the firemen still working to clear damaged woodland. Councillor for citizen security Dirk Rheindorf thanked the Lions for the club’s help and its continue support of the municipality and the “solidarity” of the volunteer firefighters. “It is a great example of volunteer service to the community.”
Fugitive arrested A MAN wanted by the authorities in Ireland for a string of crimes has been arrested near the El Altet airport in Alicante. The Irish national is accused of kidnapping a family and stealing a vehicle which contained 134,000 Irish pounds. The European arrest warrant was executed when Spanish officers discovered the accused waiting in a car and carrying fake ID. He faces trial for 11 crimes including the illegal possession of firearms, and, if convicted is expected to serve at least 50 years in prison.
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We are sailing by Jack Troughton TWO LUCKY winners are off on a Mediterranean Cruise after scooping the holidays in raffles at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores. Charity fund raising nights are popular a monthly feature at the restaurant but two nights were held in September, raising 1,670€ for good causes. The restaurant owners donated a cruise on each night. Winner of the first cruise was Denise Van Der Goten, from Torrevieja, and the second winner was Colleen Bryce of La Marina. And the charities benefiting from the nights are Elche Children’s Care Home and The Cats and Dogs Association. Another cruise will be up for grabs in the draw on Wednesday, 19th October, when money will be raised for Torrevieja Stroke Support. Woody & The Peckers will provide the entertainment. Tickets are10€ and are available from the Restaurant, The Card Place in Benimar and Redz Cafe Bar in Quesada.
New born found dead
THE BODY of a new born baby was found dumped in a rubbish bin earlier this week by a homeless man looking for food. The discovery was immediately reported to the Guardia Civil who attended the scene on Tuesday night in Pilar de la Horadada. The baby was found wrapped in a blanket and is believed to have been born only a few hours earlier, weighing 3.5kg. A search has now begun to find the mother with medical personnel believing her health may be at risk as there was no sign of the placenta in the rubbish bin. They are also concerned for her mental well-being.
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Born to run WHEN SCHOOLBOY Michael Fenerty skipped school to meet rock star Bruce Springsteen he got out of trouble with the authorities by getting ‘The Boss’ to sign an absence note. by Jack Troughton Philadelphia student Michael was so desperate to meet his hero he decided to take the day off – but he and his father wanted to smooth things over with the school authorities. Springsteen was in the city to promote his new autobiography ‘Born to Run’ and the pupil and his Dad, a major fan and memorabilia collector, attended a ‘meet and greet’ with the musician at a library. Michael had already seen Springsteen live but his parent wanted to follow the school rules and the youngster said an absence note was needed – so they typed one out. It read: “Dear Principal Brown, Please excuse Michael Fenerty for being late or absent today. He came to the Free Library of Philadelphia to meet me and get a copy of my book. Thanks! Very truly, Bruce Springsteen.” When asked to sign the note, the musician told the student he would have to read it carefully first; because that was how he got in trouble with his first contract. Mr Fenerty said: “Bruce said ‘I hope you don’t get into trouble’...My son was very star struck – it was a very cool experience.”
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HELP VEGA Baja volunteer Pat Milligan hosted a special night with tribute band Abba Elite to raise 500€ for the charity. by Jack Troughton Pat Milligan is part of the HELP Hospital Visiting Team and spends many hours supporting patients and their families
at the Vega Baja hospital. However, feeling that she would like to do even more, she often organises fundraising events, particularly in the Catral area. And on Wednesday 28th September, Pat hosted a night with Abba Elite at SUM Constancia in Catral. It was a well supported event where everyone not only enjoyed the ever popular music of Abba but at the same time knew that they were supporting a great cause. Pat later presented HELP Vega Baja President, Michele Masson, with 500€ which will be used to help those people in need throughout the Vega Baja area. Michele said: “We are extremely fortunate that we have such a great team of volunteers and we would like to thank Pat for not only being such a dedicated volunteer with our charity but also to recognise the fundraising she does quietly in the background for so many good causes. “Volunteers are very special people and although I am here to accept the donation on behalf of the charity, there should be no mistaking that it is the tremendous efforts that go on in the background by volunteers such as Pat that ensures we are able to continue to support people in the area when they need us as we have for the past 35 years”. To find out more about HELP Vega Baja, visit their webpage at www.helpvegabaja.com or their Facebook page. Alternatively, contact the charity at office@helpvegabaja.com or call 96 672 3733, Monday to Friday between 10 am and 1.30 pm.
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Tai Chi Amigos show their moves
Thursday adventures by Jack Troughton THE JALON Valley Explorers are a small and friendly walking group which meets every week to explore the hills, valleys and coastal paths of the area. Formed a year ago, the group is setting out
again as the cooler weather arrives but hopes to attract more members to insure there are sufficient numbers to organise a walk. Walks are generally four to five hours, with breaks to enjoy the scenery and enjoy a picnic lunch. They start at 10am and usually end at a suitable watering hole so everyone can take a well-deserved drink. The group walks at a moderate pace and
its routes are suitable for everyone who is reasonably fit. The terrain makes it essential for walking boots – and walking sticks are strongly recommended. Many of the group members are ‘visitors’ and it is hoped to welcome more resident members to keep it active. For more information, call Paul or Jan on 96 640 5335 or email paulleniston@hotmail.com.
The “Tai Chi Amigos” are staging a demonstration on the dance floor in Laguna Ribs, the bar restaurant in the Arenal in Jávea on Thursday 13th October at 5.45pm. The ‘Amigos’ can be seen all summer practicing Tai Chi in the Park in Javea pueblo but in the winter they move inside. It allows them to still get together every week to enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of performing Tai Chi with friends. An exercise for everyone whatever age or physical ability, Tai Chi improves the health of mind and body, flexibility, balance and inner strength and exercises all the muscles, joints, tendons & ligaments. So if you have always wanted to try Tai Chi or are simply curious, come along to see what it is all about and talk to people in the group, as a new beginners’ group is about to start. Everyone is welcome. For more information, phone 634 303 781 or email taichiamigos@gmail.com
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How to contest, challenge or dispute a Spanish Will after the Regulation 650 2012 Inheritance Law in Spain. How to contest, challenge or dispute a Spanish Will now, after the August 2015. Contest, Challenge or dispute a Spanish Will as per the regulation 650/2012 I would like to contest my late father’s Will in Spain, who passed away recently, as I understand this is possible if he is English, was a Spanish resident and has all his real estate assets in Spain. Is that correct? Dear reader, Thank you for your query, you are right, before the European regulation 650/2012 came into effect, it was possible to claim Spanish Inheritance Rules applying to the inheritance of an English citizen, and therefore the children are entitled to 2/3 of the estate, as long as the English national was resident in Spain and has all his real estate assets in Spain. Because what we call the renvoi from English to Spanish Law, as the law that should govern the succession. NOTE: (WRITING IN THE BLUE) NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS. Now, after the European regulation 650/2012 came into effect, this means in relation to all deaths that take place on or from the 17th of August 2015, it would be essential to know when the Spanish Will that we want to contest or challenge was granted. If the Spanish Will was granted before the 17/8/2015, it will apply to article 83 ( Transitional provisions), and the provisions of the Will will be respected, as long as they are valid as per the rules of private international law which were in force at the time the disposition was made. In the case in which the deceased had his habitual residence or in any of the States whose nationality he possessed or in the Member State of the authority dealing with the succession, etc. NOTE: (WRITING IN THE BLUE) NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS. If the Spanish Will was granted on or after the 17/8/2015, the law of habitual residency of the deceased will apply unless they have expressly opted for his/her national law to apply to the inheritance. Therefore, in order to determine if a Spanish Will could be contested it would be: date of death, date when the Will was granted, time and place are the assets part of the estate. Once we can determine which law applies to the inheritance, i.e; Spanish or English Law, we could determine if it would be possible to contest the Will, and what are the grants to dispute and challenge it. If you want any further information regarding contesting a Will, contact us, 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.
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Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca
Too Big to Fail, Let’s Hope So Deutsche Bank has been in the headlines over the last few weeks for all the wrong reasons, dropping share price, questions over its capital adequacy and a huge DOJ fine of some 14billion USD. Do you need any more evidence that the banking crisis that started 9 years ago in itself is far from over? The only difference is now the epicentre has moved from the US to Europe and the UK. All are fast being enveloped by a perfect storm of negatives, and this time around, it is substantially the policymakers and law enforcers who are to blame. All eyes are naturally focused on the specific problems of Deutsche Bank, is it insolvent, is it possible Deutsche Bank could go the way of Lehman brothers or are we seeing the final crawl towards the nationalisation of Deutsche Bank. If necessary, Angela Merkel will bail the bank out, despite German lawmakers - including the finance ministry - continuing to refute speculation that it is preparing a backup plan. Whatever the cost, Germany is more than solvent enough to take the hit. But Deutsche is not alone, as Tidjane Thiam, chief executive of Credit Suisse, observed last week, as an entire sector, European banks are still “not really investable”. Much the same disease as afflicts Continental banks also applies to British counterparts, including Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays and even Lloyds. The saga deals yet another blow to the already frail reputation of the banking system and may cause banks to further contract their balance sheets, perpetuating the wider economic impact of the crisis. So what can you do? First, make sure that you hold no more cash in your bank current account and or deposit account than is guaranteed ie £75,000 or €100,000, if possible keep it well under this amount and spread your risk across banks. Look at taking out some investments to diversify away from the banking system. If you would like advice on what’s on offer 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. The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.
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Doodle Box
Cryptic Crossword ACROSS 1. Plain words about a border flower (8) 5. Employed in house demolition (4) 9. Food produced in layers (4) 10. Scrap a soft thing (8) 11. Not qualified to speak (5) 12. Many snakes are associated with them (7) 13. What the buyer did on the telephone when reproached by the chairman? (6,2,5) 18. Be careful, the timekeeper’s incorrect! (5,3) 19. Moves fast and bites (4) 20. A case for travelling light (7) 21. Colonel married and broken in spirit! (5) 22. Gives someone their due (4)
23. He often stops while working (8) DOWN 2. One expects a good row in the course of it (7) 3. It’s wrong to give people a hand like this (7) 4. Hot looking athlete or climber (7,6) 6. Those who inherit are bound to (7) 7. Furniture found back-stage? (7) 8. You may find a working model in it (6) 13. Blooming company fall into error about a point (7) 14. Any Celt in a dormant state (7) 15. Natural responses (6) 16. Managed to continue with foreign capital (7) 17. State train (7)
Quick ACROSS 1. Sink (8) 5. Froth (4) 9. Scrutinise (4) 10. Obstinate (8) 11. Elude (5) 12. Combining (7) 13. Unite (5,8) 18. Satanic (8) 19. Close (4) 20. Being paid (7) 21. Extremity (5) 22. Killed (4) 23. Discolouring (8) DOWN 2. Lay open (7) 3. Refer to (7) 4. Hide (3,3,2,5) 6. Not very warm (7) 7. Boss (7) 8. Compel (6) 13. Evil (7) 14. Opposite (7) 15. French (6) 16. Strain (7) 17. High spirits (7)
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Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 38.
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Kenny Corris kennycorris@hotmail.com 686 361 594
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Mars sextiles Neptune midweek and plays on your emotional centres with positive outcome. Charged and ready is the psychic energy which is there but always awaiting your instruction. Sadly this instruction doesn’t always come but this week see the difference that you can make and realise more the potential from within. Mercury squares on Mars as the Sun squares on Pluto thus both planets are connecting absolutely with their leaders and in a direct opposition to you. This double whammy must bring you some very mixed blessings and open your mind to what could be next if you prioritise in the days ahead. Above all, never say never, say it now! Things are much calmer now that Mercury slides into Libra and balance can be felt all around you. It has taken time for you to take a stand over something very close to your heart and it looks as if you are now going to get your way. Beware that others try to give you advice and this, above all, just isn’t what you need to have right now. Moon energies phase in from Jupiter which is conjuncted by Mercury squaring on Mars. You will feel over burdened and in need of some rest and repose to charge your batteries. Your recent reactions have caused others to react angrily, as of late, and you have now a reason not to lose your temper in any act of retaliation. As the Sun sets on Pluto do not hold back and make sure that you see things through to where they should be. Though you are seeing things through open eyes for the first time in a long run, this can be determined by others to be your having a bee in your bonnet! Determination and strength will win the day and show others what you do. You have a witty and tenacious sense of humour, and if others cannot see this then they are certainly not your friends. The Mercury square on Mars promises to bring you the changes that you have long awaited, but so too do some complications come to the fore; and these will need to be dealt with, not just swept under the carpet.
Channels of communication are open now that Mercury enters your sign. There is something that you need to say which you are afraid to, and this action stops your participation in something which needs a boost to get it off the ground. Silence can reward, but just now what you have to say will be the icing on the finest cake!
Pluto squares on the Sun, but ensures that a salient energy comes through to back you, now that the time has come. It is much better to be in the light about something, but this still has to be retained in the recess of your mind and not used until it is absolutely necessary. Time is of the essence and every dog does have his day!
Mercury is ensconced in Ceres and under the strict rule of timing; but this changes when Jupiter moves on to confront Mercury midweek. This brings you a week of challenge and for sure there will be some minor irritating changes to schedules and adjustments to your already busy timetable. Worry not, what will be will be!
You have butterflies in your stomach about something that finally comes to a head this week. You hate confrontation but this is clearly becoming an option that is more and more attractive. Moon energy generated in your opposing sign of Cancer helps you to see the negative side of something and it is this that helps to prove the positive!
Venus ensures that a relationship is back on track and is going well. Instead of wondering what happened, be grateful that you have the chance to take things to a new level, allbeit under your approval! Uranus is mightily powerful to assist you when and if you need that helping hand. When trust returns this won’t matter! Look to Virgo if you need the inspiration right now As Mercury squares on Mars a lot of that negativity is cast aside where it belongs. Surely you need something to get your teeth into right now; but do not miss messages sent to your mystic energy centres because these are matters that have a here and now, and they deserve your attention too!
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Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com
Kenny, I wish I could make contact with Spirit! There is so much that I know they can help me with, but I tend to give up before I start. Marjorie P. Firstly you have to have the confidence in yourself Marjorie! If this isn’t there it could be your biggest problem in communication. I am told that as a professional that I make it look easy to make that vital first contact with Spirit. Well, this I accept, but don’t make it hard, and remember it is your personal connection that matters. Contact on this level is a truly personal thing. You cannot make a mistake nor can you say something wrong, and even if you do then Spirit understands this. You know that they can help you and I know that I can help you, so I am going to do just this. Come and see me with a view to learning in a Circle with others...you will love it!
If It’s Your Birthday This Week
See how contrary the energies you need are right now. They are awaiting your reaction and your support. It is by putting things right this astrological year that you realise the dynamic that is coming your way; to be used as you see fit!
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life&leisure #whats on ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Shedding pounds... gaining Euros CLASSICS TEACHER Christopher Synnott is on a fitness regime and is looking for sponsors as he sheds weight to raise money for charity Paul Cunningham Nurses.
Monte axe new boss by Andrew Atkinson
CD MONTESINOS has sacked new manager Camacho - after just two games in charge - after the Alicante-based club lost 4-1 against La Murada at the weekend in the Segunda Regional Grupo 16. A club spokesman said:”At an emergency meeting of the football club’s committee, immediately following today’s performance, and in addition to the poor display at Benijofar, the Committee has sacked Manager Camacho.”
CD Montesinos appointed Camacho this year following the shock departure of Roberto Cases after being at the helm for one season, having replaced Juampe for the 2015-16 campaign. The defeat against La Murada brought anger from sections of home fans in the 160 crowd - after a performance that has been described as ‘unacceptable’. Montesinos failed to compete, and were outplayed. Many veteran fans described the two defeats to date in the 2016-17 season have been the club’s poorest performances in recent times.
CD Montesinos have a faithful fan base - The Full Monte Supporters Club - with crowds of 400 in recent seasons attending home fixtures at The Municipal Stadium. The Vega Baja club, who suffered a double blow in the departures of Dani ORourke and Wallace this season, have yet to see club talisman, injured Brazilian striker Vazquinho in action, following his return to the club. A new manager has been lined up to replace Camacho but has yet to be publically named.
Christopher, from Surrey, is taking a year out from his busy schedule in London and while in Spain has taken a “bold decision” to invest some time in his health. He has started slimming on a programme with the Cambridge Weight Plan and attends weekly meetings with Angela DallyMascall at Reflections Bar in San Luis. In two weeks 5.6kg vanished. However, Christopher wants to help the charity gain some cash and hopes to find sponsors as he aims to shed a total of 25kg. He has already started a fitness regime to go hand in hand with the diet and will be cycling, walking and going to a gym. Anyone wanting to help Christopher – and Paul Cunningham Nurses – can call the charity office in La Marina on 96 679 0363 or call into Reflections Bar for a sponsor form.
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friday 7th October BBC1
7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Street Auction 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Going Back, Giving Back 1730 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Still Game 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:25 National Lottery Update 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:25 Josh
BBC2
7:45 Rip Off Britain 8:30 Thief Trackers 9:00 DIY SOS 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast 14:15 The Edge 15:00 Hi-de-Hi! 15:30 Yes, Prime Minister 16:00 To the Manor Born 16:30 Ultimate Swarms 17:30 The Link 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:30 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 Later - with Jools Holland
saturday 8th October BBC1
7:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts 13:00 Football Focus 13:30 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out 16:20 Film Shrek the Third 17:45 Can’t Touch This 18:35 BBC News 18:45 BBC Regional News 18:55 Pointless Celebrities 19:45 Strictly Come Dancing 21:50 The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion 22:40 Casualty 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 BBC News 23:50 Film: Iron Man 3
BBC2
7:30 Film: They Flew Alone 9:10 Film: Evening 11:00 Miniature Britain 12:00 Lost Land of the Jaguar 13:00 Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 13:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Great British Menu 15:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events 16:00 Flog It! 17:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg 18:00 Gardeners’ World 19:00 Inside the Commons 20:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 20:30 Dad’s Army 21:00 A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley 22:00 Artsnight 22:30 Boy George’s 1970s: Save Me from Suburbia 23:35 Film Cabaret
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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 15:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:00 ITV News 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Level 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV Regional Weather 23:30 ITV News 23:40 Film American Pie
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7:00 Childrens TV 7:15 Grizzly Tales for 8:20Oddbods 8:25 Scrambled! 8:30 Nerds & Monsters 8:50 Horrid Henry 9:10 Looped 9:30 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 11:05 Adventure Time 11:25 ITV News 11:30 Murder, She Wrote 12:25 Judge Rinder 13:25 ITV News and Weather 13:30 Tipping Point 14:30 The Chase 15:30 The X Factor 17:00 ITV Regional News 17:30 Live International Football 20:15 ITV News and Weather 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 The X Factor 23:00 Newzoids 23:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 24:30 International Football Highlights 24:50 Jackpot247
Shakin’ Stevens, the youngest of 13 children, was born in Ely, Cardiff, and worked in the building trade having previously been a coal miner. In the mid-1960s, he formed his first amateur rock and roll band with school pals and became its vocalist and frontman. Originally named The Olympics, then The Cossacks, the short-lived band finally became The Denims and performed gigs in the local Cardiff and South Wales area. They got a recording deal in 1970, and must´ve had a patient record company as it took 10 years for him to be an overnight sensation, albeit after Shaky went solo. While the 80´s spawned New Romantics, Big Shoulders and Ageing Punks, Shakin Stevens kept the jive-lovers busy with ´This Ole House´ and ´Green Door.´ The good news is he´s heading out on a full-blooded UK tour next year. Don’t forget Spain SHAKY!
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7:00 Countdown 7:45 The King of Queens 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 12:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:05 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Four in a Bed 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 My Kitchen Rules UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Unreported World 21:00 Jamie’s Super Food 21:30 Travel Man: 48 Hours in 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 The Last Leg 24:05First Dates
7:05 Gillette World Sport 7:35 GT Academy 2016 8:05 Triathlon 8:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30 Frasier 10:00 The Morning Line 11:00 The Simpsons 11:30 The Simpsons 12:30 Four Rooms 13:30 Formula 1 15:00 Channel 4 Racing 17:30 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 18:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Grand Designs 21:00 Walking Through Time 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 Film:The Inbetweeners 2
7:00 Childrens TV 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 House Doctor 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Yorkshire Vet 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Access 16:20 Film Fatal Justice 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 The Gadget Show 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 The Cars That Made Britain Great 22:00 Carry On Caravanning 23:00 Film Killer Elite 24:00 5 News Update 24:05 Film Killer Elite
7:00 Childrens TV 9:05 Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:30 Noddy in Toyland 9:45 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:55 Shimmer and Shine 10:25 Peppa Pig 10:45 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12:00 FIA Formula E Championship 13:00 Police Interceptors 14:55 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 16:55 5 News Weekend 17:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 19:00 5 News Weekend 19:05 NCIS 21:35 NCIS: New Orleans 23:20 Football on 5: Goal Rush 24:30 Caught on Camera 24:55 Access
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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 NRoyal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13.:45 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 19:50 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 Film Knocked Up 23:00 FYI Daily 23:05 Film Knocked Up 24:35 Family Guy
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7:00 Emmerdale 9:35 Coronation Street 12:00 The X Factor 13:30 The Xtra Factor 14:30You’ve Been Framed! 15:15 Film: Kangaroo Jack 16:15 FYI Daily 16:20 Film: Kangaroo Jack 17:00 Film:The Flintstones 18:00 FYI Daily 18:05 Film The Flintstones 18:50 Film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) 19:50 FYI Daily 19:55 Film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) 20:55 Film: The Mask 21:55 FYI Daily 22:00 Film: The Mask 23:00 The Xtra Factor 23:30 Celebrity Juice 24:20 Family Guy 24:50 Family Guy
Q: Is Noelie ready for the funny farm? Ans: ? Ilford, Essex boy Noel Edmunds, aged just 20, turned down an offer of a place at the University of Surrey in favour of a job as a newsreader on Radio Luxembourg, and has since gone on to have a spectacular career in broadcasting. It took off big-time when he ran The Radio 1 Breakfast show ´73 - ´78, followed shortly after by the superb Noel´s House Party, although many of us have still not forgiven him for Mr Blobby! On Monday, 31 October 2005 he presented Deal or No Deal for Channel 4, and at £3 million a season, became one of the highest paid personalities on UK television. The show is to be axed after this coming season, and you´re not going to believe what he´s come up with next! He´s set up a service via his site noel.world where you can fill in a form about your pet and he’ll give them a buzz! ... Really!! It asks for the pet’s breed, interests, and their phone number! Sounds like Noel´s been having too many dinners with Mr Blobby!
E4
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Stage School 8:40 Coach Trip 9:10 Baby Daddy 10:05 Rules of Engagement 11:00 How I Met Your Mother 12:00 Charmed 14:00 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 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 Stage School 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Film Die Hard 2 23:25 The Big Bang Theory 23:55 The Big Bang Theory
E4
7:00 Rude(ish) Tube 7:25 Rude(ish) Tube 7:45 Coach Trip 8:10 Coach Trip 10:15 Film Postman Pat: The Movie (2014) 12:00 Rude(ish) Tube 12:05 How I Met Your Mother 12:35How I Met Your Mother 13:05 Baby Daddy 13:35 Baby Daddy 14:00 The Goldbergs 14:35 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Goldbergs 15:30 The Goldbergs 16:00 The Goldbergs 16:30 The Goldbergs 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 The Big Bang Theory 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Film Contraband 24:10 Gogglebox
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Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr recently enjoyed a mini Beatles reunion at the premiere of a new documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years, directed by Ron Howard, aka ´Richie´ from big USTV show Happy Days. The movie charts The Beatles´ live gigs and meteoric rise to fame in the ’60s. Macca said “We’re getting great memories of playing with John and George; it’s very emotional and very special to see that again.” Ringo described their enduring fame as ‘beautiful’ before adding ‘People love the Beatles.´ Interestingly Paul wore the same jacket he donned for the premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in 1964 at the event. Yoko Ono and George Harrison’s widow Olivia also attended the screening at London’s Odeon Leicester Square, but quite rightly the film’s world premiere took place in Liverpool. Fab! Really Fab! Dame Angela Lansbury voiced Mrs Potts, the castle cook that turned into a teapot, in the 1991 animated film ´Beauty and The Beast,´ and she surprised many when she paid an impromptu visit last week to the film’s 25th anniversary showing in New York. The surprise consisted of her not only turning up, but taking to the stage and singing the Oscar-winning hit song ´Beauty and the Beast´ from the much loved movie. A live action remake is currently in production and will star English actors Emma Watson as heroine Belle and Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens from Croydon in Surrey as the Beast. As the film’s success has been built on the spectacular animation brought for us by Disney Productions is this s tinker too far? In the meanwhile watch Dame Angela Lansbury sings Beauty and the Beast at the 25th Anniversary Screening.
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The subject of weight loss will always catch our attention, but focusing on Timothy Spall as the person shedding the pounds is a serious surprise. Timothy was in his mid-twenties when fame came a-knocking in ITV comedy-drama ´Auf Wiedersehen Pet´ when he played Barrie, the much put upon electrician in that glorious comedy drama of the 80´s. Timothy recently attended the 73rd annual Venice Film Festival and there he was showing off his very noticeable weight loss and ´looking amazing´ according to the report I read. The actors shape has, to my mind, been the corner stone of his quite marvellous career, having played roles that range from Oliver´s Mr Bumble to Peter Pettigrew in the “Harry Potter” films, ´ and looking like a stick insect might be a teensy weensy error Barrie baby! If it’s a health issue Tim your good, if it’s not … Eat the pies!
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7:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics London 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Homes Under the Hammer 15:00 Escape to the Country 15:45 Points of View 16:00 The Great British Bake Off 17:00 Lifeline 17:10 Songs of Praise 17:50 Animal Babies 18:50 BBC News 19:05 BBC Regional News 19:15 Countryfile 20:15 Strictly Come Dancing 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Poldark 23:00 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News 23:30 Room 101 - Extra Storage 24:10 Film War of the Worlds
7:30 The A to Z of TV Gardening 8:15 Glorious Gardens from Above 9:00 Gardeners’ World 10:00 Countryfile 11:00 The Beechgrove Garden 11:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 13:00 Food & Drink 13:30 Great British Menu 14:00 Great British Menu 14:30 Great British Menu 15:00 Natural World 15:00 Heir Hunters 16:00 Flog It! 18:00Rugby League 19:00 Modern Times 19:00 Ireland with Simon Reeve 21:00 Wild West: America’s Great Frontier 22:00 Sir Chris Hoy: 200mph at Le Mans 23:00 Film Begin Again 24:40 Film Wonder Boys
7:00 Childrens TV 9:10 Looped 9:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 10:05 Adventure Time 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Bear Grylls Survival School 11:00 Peston on Sunday 12:00 Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 12:30 Chopping Block 13:30 ITV News and Weather 13:39 ITV Regional Weather 13:40 The X Factor 15:40 Midsomer Murders 17:40 Victoria 18:40 Doc Martin 18:35 ITV Regional Weather 19:35 ITV News 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 The Chase 21:00 The X Factor 22:00 Victoria 23:05 ITV News and Weather 23:19 ITV Regional Weather 23:20 Peston on Sunday 24:20 Premiership Rugby Union
7:00 Shipping Wars 7:20 Ginetta GT5 Challenge 7:45 Triathlon 8:40 Frasier 9:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 14:30 Formula 1 16:30 The Simpsons 17:00 The Simpsons 17:30 Location, Location, Location 18:30A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Posh Pawn 21:00 Speed with Guy Martin 22:00 Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 23:00 Gogglebox 24:05 Film Predators
7:00 Childrens TV 8:05 Fireman Sam 8:20 Pip Ahoy! 8:35 Little Princess 8:50 Paw Patrol 9:05 Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:30 FIA Formula E Live 11:30 Football on 5: oal Rush 12:30 The Gadget Show 13:30 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops 14:00 The Hotel Inspector 14:55 The Hotel Inspector 15:50 Film Hercules (1997) 17:35 Film Robin Hood 19:15 Now That’s Funny! 20:05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 21:00 Ice Road Truckers 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00, Film Parker 24:20 Film Safe
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7:00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:20 Emmerdale 10:00 The X Factor 12:00 Coronation Street 13:25 Catchphrase 15:10 You’ve Been Framed! 15:40 Film Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 16:40 FYI Daily 16:45 Film Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 17:50 Film Despicable Me 18:50 FYI Daily 18:55 Film Despicable Me 19:50 Film Paranoia 20:50 FYI Daily 20:55 Film Paranoia 22:00 The Xtra Factor 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 Family Guy 24:00 Family Guy 24:25 Family Guy 24:55 American Dad
E4
7:00 Rude(ish) Tube 7:25 Stage School 7:50 Stage School 8:20 Stage School 8:55 Stage School 9:30 Stage School 10:00 Baby Daddy 10:30 Baby Daddy 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Come Dine with Me 15:40 Film Dr Seuss’ The Lorax (2012) 17:20Rude(ish) Tube 17:30 The Goldbergs 18:00 The Goldbergs 18:30 The Goldbergs 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30p 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 Shallow Hal 24:15 Tattoo Fixers
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BBC2
7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain - Live 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Street Auction 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Going Back, Giving Back 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC Regional News 20:30 Inside Out London 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 Reggie Yates: Life and Death in Chicago 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 24:30 The Graham Norton Show
7:00 Going Back, Giving Back 7:45 Rip Off Britain 8:30 Thief Trackers 9:00 Ingenious Animals 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 US Presidential Debate 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Edge 14:45 Hi-de-Hi! 15:15 Yes, Prime Minister 15:45 To the Manor Born 16:15 Restoration Home 17:15 Wonders of the Monsoon 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Simply Nigella 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Only Connect 22:00 The Victorian Slum 23:00 Morgana Robinson’s The Agency 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 Sir Chris Hoy: 200mph at Le Mans
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 News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 Weather 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Cold Feet 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:45 The Agenda 24:25 The Jonathan Ross Show
CHANNEL 4
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6:55 3rd Rock from the Sun 7:45 The King of Queens 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:05 Posh Pawn 15:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Four in a Bed 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 My Kitchen Rules UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Derren Brown: Miracle 23:35 First Dates 24:40 Tattoo Fixers
7:00 Childrens TV 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:45 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:15 House Doctor 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 When Calls the Heart 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 Aircrash 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 23:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 24:05 Film Layer Cake
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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 You’ve Been Framed! 10:30 Psych 11:20 Royal Pains 12:15 Dinner Date 13:15 Emmerdale 13:45 You’ve Been Framed! 14:45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:50 Take Me Out 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Ibiza Weekender 24:00 Family Guy
7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Stage School 8:40 Coach Trip 9:10 Rules of Engagement 10:05 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 18:00 The Goldbergs 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Stage School 21:00 Film: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) 22:50 Tattoo Fixers 23:55 The Big Bang Theory 24:55 Gogglebox
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7.00 Childrens TV 9.35 Paw Patrol 9.45 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10.00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10.15 The Wright Stuff 12.15 House Doctor 13.15 Can´t Pay? We´ll Take it Away 14.15 Home and Away 14.45 Neighbours 15.20 NCIS 16.15 When Calls the Heart 18.00 5 News 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.30 5 News Tonight 20.00 The Tube: Going Underground 21.00 On Benefits 22.00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 23.00 Celebrity Botched Up Bodies
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 You´ve Been Framed! 10.30 Psych 11.20 Royal Pains 12.15 Dinner Date 13.15 Emmerdale 13.45 Coronation Street 14.15 You´ve Been Framed! 14.45 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18.50 Take Me Out 20.00 You´ve Been Framed! 21.00 Two and a Half Men 22.00 Dating in the Dark 23.00 Celebrity Juice 23.50 Family Guy 24.45 American Dad!
7.00 Charmed 7.45 Hollyoaks 8.10 Stage School 8.40 Coach Trip 9.10 Rules of Engagement 10.05 How I Met Your Mother 11.00 Baby Daddy 12.00 Charmed 14.00 The Goldbergs 15.00 The Big Bang Theory 16.00 How I Met Your Mother 17.00 Baby Daddy 18.00 The Goldbergs 19.00 The Big Bang Theory 20.00 Hollyoaks 20.30 Stage School 21.00 The Big Bang Theory 22.00 New Girl 23.00 Scream Queens 24.00 The Big Bang Theory
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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 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! 22:00 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Family Guy 23:00 American Dad! 23:55 Family Guy 24:25 The Cleveland Show
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7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Stage School 8:40 Coach Trip 9:10 Baby Daddy 10:05 Rules of Engagement 10:35 Rules of Engagement 11:00 How I Met Your Mother 11:30 How I Met Your Mother 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Charmed 14:00 The Goldbergs 14:30 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 Baby Daddy 18:00 The Goldbergs 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Stage School 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00Made in Chelsea 23:00 Drifters 23:35 The Inbetweeners 24:40 The Big Bang Theory
tuesday 11th October BBC1 7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain - Live 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Street Auction 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Going Back, Giving Back 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Ambulance 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 Anne Robinson’s Britain 24:45 Being Jamie Baulch: The Search for My Birth Dad
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7:00 Street Auction 7:45 Thief Trackers 8:15 Going Back, Giving Back 9:00 Coast 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The Edge 14:45 Hi-de-Hi! 15:15 Yes, Prime Minister 15:45 To the Manor Born 16:15 Restoration Home 17:15 Wonders of the Monsoon 17:15Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Chicken and Egg 22:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 NFL This Week
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 London 15:00 Judge Rinder 15:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 15:59 ITV London Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:00 ITV News 19:15 Weather 19:15 ITV Evening News 19:45 Emmerdale 20:15 Live International Football 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:35 ITV Regional Weather 23:35 ITV News London 23:45 International Football Highlights 01:10 Murder, She Wrote
7:00 Countdown 7:45 The King of Queens 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:0 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:05 Posh Pawn 15:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Four in a Bed 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 My Kitchen Rules UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 National Treasure 22:00 National Treasure 23:00 Damned 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 24:35 Hunted
7:00 Childrens TV 9:00 Wissper 9:15 Peppa Pig 9:25 Peppa Pig 9:35 Paw Patrol 9:45 Toot the Tiny Tugboat 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 House Doctor 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS: New Orleans 16:15 When Calls the Heart 17:00 5 News at 5 17:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 5 News Update 20:00 House Doctor 21:00 5 News Update 21:00 The Yorkshire Vet 22:00 Eamonn & Ruth: How the Other Half Lives 123:00 Extraordinary People 24:05 The Hotel Inspector Returns
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7:00 Charmed 7:45 Hollyoaks 8:10 Stage School 8:40 Coach Trip 9:10 Rules of Engagement 10:05 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Baby Daddy 12:00 Charmed 14:00 The Goldbergs 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 16:30 How I Met Your Mother 17:00 Baby Daddy 17:30 Baby Daddy 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 Stage School 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Body Fixers 123:00 Empire 24:00 First Dates Abroad
wednesday 12th October BBC1 7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain - Live 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Street Auction 12:45 Thief Trackers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at Two 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Decimate 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 Going Back, Giving Back 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Seven 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 The Missing 23:00 BBC News at Eleven 23:30 National Lottery Update 23:30 BBC Regional News 23:45 A Question of Sport 24:15 Ambulance
BBC2 7:00 Street Auction 7:45 Thief Trackers 8:15 Going Back, Giving Back 9:00 Great British Menu 9:30 The Severn Bridge at 50: A High Wire Act 10:00 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC Newsroom Live 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Lifeline 14:10 Coast 14:15 The Edge 15:00 Hi-de-Hi! 15:30 Yes, Prime Minister 16:00 To the Manor Born 16:30 Home Away from Home 17:15 Wonders of the Monsoon 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:00 Simply Nigella 20:30 Great British Menu 21:00 Coast 22:00 Horizon 23:00 The Premier League Show 23:30 Newsnight 24:10 Weather 24:15 No Such Thing As the News
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 ITV Lunchtime News 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 16:59 ITV Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV London Weather 19:00 ITV News London 19:25 Party Political Broadcast 19:30 ITV Evening News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 Aberfan: The Young Wives Club 23:00 Weather 23:00 ITV News at Eleven 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Wedding Surprises: Caught on Camera 24:40 British Touring Car Championship Highlights
7:00 Countdown 7:45 The King of Queens 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14:05 Posh Pawn 15:10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Four in a Bed 17:30 Come Dine with Me 18:00 My Kitchen Rules UK 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 Stand Up to Cancer 21:00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 World of Weird 24:05 999: What’s Your Emergency?
Thursday 13th October BBC1 7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Rip off Britain- Live 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer 12.00 Street Auction 12.45 Thief Trackers 13.15 Bargain Hunt 14.00 BBC News at Two 14.30 BBC Regional News 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Decimate 16.00 Escape to the Country 16.45 Going Back, Giving Back 17.30 Antiques Road Trip 18.30 Pointless 19.00 BBC News at Seven 19.30 BBC Regional News 20.00 The One Show 20.30 EastEnders 21.00 Anne Robinson´s Britain 220.00 The Apprentice 23.00 BBC News at Eleven 23.30 BBC Regional News 23.45 Question Time 24.45 This Week
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CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown 7.45 The King of Queens 9.00 Everybody Loves 9.30 Frasier 11.00 Undercover Boss USA 12.00 Ramsay´S Kitchen Nightmares 13.05A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 14.05 Posh Pawn 15.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 16.10 Countdown 17.00 Four in a Bed 17.30 Come Dine with Me 18.00 My Kitchen Rules UK 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 21.00 George Clarke´s Amazing Spaces 22.00 Hunted 23.00 The Lie Dertective 23.50 Gogglebox 24.55 Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls
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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.
Should I tell him? I am a mature lady, and retired to Spain after my divorce. I met a lovely man and we are getting serious. I think he may ask me about my past and how many men I have had relationships with. I feel a bit bad about how many partners I’d had when I was young. I was a hippy child and free love was the thing. I’ve since calmed down a bit though! I want to be honest, but I don’t want him to think I was a tramp in case he has a problem with that. If you are both sharing experiences, then you might find that he may also have enjoyed himself with the ladies. If the subject comes up, there’s no need to be specific. I don’t think people are too judgemental these days. What’s important is the here and now. You’ve both had a past, and people are more tolerant as they get older. Don’t quote numbers, and don’t worry about it.
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.
Bridesmaid betrayal My bridesmaid tried to spoil my wedding and turned up in a totally different dress to the one chosen for her. It was the right colour, so she blended in and no one said anything, but she deliberately turned up late already dressed, so that nothing could be done. Not only that, the dress was practically a replica of my wedding dress. It was obvious that she’d pulled a fast one, and my other bridesmaids consoled me on the day, but I will never forgive her. She also got drunk and made a show of herself at the reception. I haven’t said anything to her about it, I just pretended I hadn’t noticed, but I am furious. I think you are well rid of this so-called friend. What she did was pretty unforgivable. It sounds like she did all of these things intentionally, perhaps out of jealousy. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t have anything more to do with her. I think she was looking for a reaction from you, so you were right not to give her one.
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Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin
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Conditional sentences – some tricks This week is the turn of the Conditional tense.
You may well be wondering how many tenses there are in Spanish and the answer is, absolutely loads. There are far more tenses than any language could reasonably need and therefore we can often get away with two or three alternatives to say the same, or pretty much the same, thing. That is meant to encourage you rather than the opposite, but that might partly depend on how anal you are about being “correct”. That’s basically your problem though! Anyway, this week’s tense is relatively acceptable in as much as we can form it, and translate it, fairly easily. There is a fiddly bit about how to use it which I’ll mention at the end. Firstly, we’ll look at the formation of the tense, which is based on the same principle as the Future Simple. Remember that the future simple tense adds its endings on to the whole infinitive of the verb (hablar – hablaré etc.) Well, the conditional does exactly the same thing, and also has the same endings in all three verb groups, again like the future simple. Here are the endings: - ía
- íamos - ías - íais - ía - ían
So name any old verb and we’ll put it into the conditional. What about an “er” verb for a change? For example “leer” (to read). As far as the pronunciation is concerned, the most important thing to remember is to place the emphasis where the accent is, in each case over the letter “i”. Leería Leeríamos Leerías Leeríais Leería Leerían The irregular ones are exactly the same as in the future simple tense. For example: Decir – diría; hacer – haría; poder – podría, poner – pondría; querer – querría; saber – sabría; salir – saldría; tener – tendría; valer – valdría; venir – vendría. Finally, how do we use the conditional tense? Well, as I mentioned last week, the clue is in the name. It is called “conditional” because its use implies the existence of a condition. “I would read the book ….. if it were interesting; if I had the time”. “Leería el libro … si (if). And now we come across a
new problem, which is that the “if” clause (if it were, if I had etc.) takes us into yet another tense, and furthermore one of the hardest ones of all, namely the imperfect subjunctive - aaarrrghhhh!! However, do not panic, simply apply the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid) and find a
way round it, using the word “pero” (but). “I would read the book, but it isn’t interesting” (Leería el libro, pero no es interesante). “I would read the book, but I haven’t got time” (Leería el libro, pero no tengo tiempo). I don’t know what you’d do without me; you would be very confused! - Estaríais muy confundidos.
Crossword solutions for last week Cryptic Solutions
Across: 1 Second-class; 9 Aid; 10 Lower-case; 11 Picks; 13 Amiable; 14 Minute; 16 Uglier; 18 Deepest; 19 Might; 20 Underhand; 21 Pen; 22 Prime number. Down: 2 End; 3 Ogles; 4 Dewlap; 5 Larking; 6 Shambling; 7 Happy medium; 8 Penetrating; 12 Contender; 15 Theorem; 17 Strain; 19 Madam; 21 Pie. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Acknowledge; 9 Pan; 10 Vigilance; 11 Recur; 13 Apparel; 14 Ponder; 16 Beaten; 18 Imagine; 19 Cadet; 20 Tangerine; 21 Gun; 22 Protagonist. Down: 2 Con; 3 Never; 4 Wigwam; 5 Ellipse; 6 Generated; 7 Appropriate; 8 Wellingtons; 12 Container; 15 Eminent; 17 Sewing; 19 Clean; 21 Gas.
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Chris Ashley
Writer & Broadcaster
Blast Brilliant Blessed Brian ONE YEAR AGO TODAY my first ramble appeared in the RTN. What a fine record of unremitting loyalty and devotion to duty. Where’s my gold watch? Also this month the Current & Final Mrs. Ashley and I are – celebrating??? - our silver wedding anniversary. This of course raises the thorny issue of an appropriate present. On a first anniversary the traditional gift should be paper & with that in mind on the day 1992 I gave my perky poppet, not one, but 6 rolls of wallpaper – thoughtful & practical as she had been banging on about decorating the spare room. The reaction was not exactly what I expected – it was as underwhelming as a wet Wednesday in Woebegone Worthing. Now I’m worried about the 25 year job – silver – hum! Not sure a gift pack of tin foil is going to crack it. Proof if proof were needed I’m not much cop at the minutiae of marriage unlike Blessed Brian who was introduced to me by an emailing RTN reader–Andrew. Thank you mi amigo, I’ll leave it to you as it’s time for my nap. A man hails a passing taxi – he jumps in and the cabby says “Perfect timing, you’re just like Brian.”Passenger; “Who?” Cabby; “Brian he’s the guy who did everything right all the time. Like me coming along when you needed a cab, things like that happened to Brian all the time.” Passenger; “Yes but things can’t work out 100% all the time.”Cabby; They did with Brian, a terrific athlete, he could have won a Grand Slam at tennis, he could golf with the pros, box with the best, be a Galáctico with Real Madrid. An entertainer par excellence, he sang like Pavarotti, danced like Astaire, and you should have heard him play the piano – Liberace? pah!” Passenger; “Blow me down he sounds like someone very special.”Cabby; “There’s more – he had a memory like a computer, he never forgot an anniversary or birthday. Brian knew all about fine wines and dining. He knew how to treat a lady and never answered her back, even if she was in the wrong. He was always dressed immaculately with shiny shoes. He never made a mistake, nobody measured up to Brian.” Passenger; “An amazing chap – how did you meet him?”Cabby; Well I never actually met Brian- he died. I’m married to his ruddy widow.” If you have similar whimsical puckish tales email; ashleybobble@hotmail.com
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Rain-or-shine leg of lamb Butterflying your lamb not only means it cooks quicker, but it can be barbecued as well as roasted Ingredients 1 leg of lamb, about 2kg/4lb 8oz, butterflied 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 tsp caraway seed, crushed 1 tbsp chopped thyme leaf 1 large bunch parsley, chopped Method 1. Take the lamb out of the fridge an hour or so before cooking to allow it to come up to room temperature. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 or light the barbecue. Mix together the oil, caraway seeds, thyme and parsley with lots of salt and pepper. Smear this all over the lamb, rubbing it well into the meat. You can do this up to a day before. 2. If you are cooking the meat on the barbecue, wait until the fire has died down and the coals are white and glowing. Lay the meat, skin-side down, onto the bars and cook for 15 mins. Flip over and cook for a further 15 mins for slightly pink lamb, or 5 mins longer if you want the meat well done. Remove and leave to rest on a tray, covered with foil, for at least 15 mins. To cook the lamb in the oven, place it on a large shallow baking tray, cook for 15 mins, then turn down the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and cook for a further 15 mins. Leave to rest for 15 mins. Once the meat has rested, slice it up and pour over any juices from the resting tray.
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Low fat rice pudding Try this recipe for a low-fat rice pudding, which doesn’t skimp on creaminess Ingredients 100g pudding rice Rice 50g sugar Sugar 700ml semi-skimmed milk pinch grated nutmeg 1 bay leaf, or strip lemon zest Method
Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Wash the rice and drain well. Butter an 850ml heatproof baking dish, then tip in the rice and sugar and stir through the milk. Sprinkle the nutmeg over and top with the bay leaf or lemon zest. Cook for 2 hrs or until the pudding wobbles ever so slightly when shaken.
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Eye Care Advice for World Sight Day World Sight Day (WSD) is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. World Sight Day 2016 is on 13 October 2016 and the theme is Universal Eye Health. In order to support this important initiative and raise public awareness of blindness and vision impairment as major international public health issues, Specsavers Opticas want to share important information about impaired vision and offer advice on how everyone can take an active role in looking after their eye health. Visual Impairment Facts There are approximately 285 million people worldwide who live with impaired vision and blindness. Of these, 39 million people are blind and 246 million have moderate or severe visual impairment, yet 80% of visual impairment is avoidable through treatment and protective measures. According to a report by Specsavers and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), there are currently more than two million people in the UK living with sight loss, which is significant enough to impact their daily lives. Nearly half of all cases are preventable. This figure is set to rise to 2.7 million by 2030 due to the UK’s ageing demographic. According to a study by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics in 2008, 979,200 people are suffering a visual disability in Spain. This figure is increasing every day, and there are now over 72,000 ONCE members who are classed as legally blind. The leading causes of avoidable blindness are: Cataracts
Glaucoma Age Related Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy All of these conditions and many others can be easily identified with a complete eye test and early diagnosis is crucial to effective treatment and avoiding permanent vision loss. If necessary, the optometrist will refer you directly for further medical examination to an Ophthalmologist or doctor. -MOREHow to Protect Your Sight Get your eyes tested regularly – every year for children, over 70s and people with family history of eye complaints and every two years for those with no issues Eat a healthy diet – A diet full of the following foods has been shown to help reduce the occurrence of Age-related Macular Degeneration; chicken, saffron, dark green leafy vegetables, peppers, broccoli, pumpkin, yams, squash and sweet potatoes, apricots and citrus fruits, sardines and nuts. Know the signs – Being aware of the symptoms of these common conditions will help you identify them quickly. Take action - Don’t delay in seeking professional help if you do notice any changes, the quicker any condition is identified the easier it is to treat. World Sight Day 2016 will be marked in all Specsavers’ Opticas stores with eye health information available to take away and experts on hand to answer any questions. They are also offering free eye tests to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes and to find your nearest store.
The feel good factor HELPING THE Chatters group feel good at its next meeting on Wednesday 19th October is guest speaker Craig Hadley from the FX salon in Los Alcazares. Craig is known for his physiotherapy & massage as well as holistic therapy and reflexology and he will be explaining how he can help and answer individual questions. Chatters is open to all and is free of charge. The next meeting is at the Pasty Shack in Rio Nalon - near to the Mercadona - in Los Alcazares. Complimentary refreshments are available from 10.15am until 10.45am and the meeting will start at 11am. And as well as a speaker, the group has the usual games and quizzes, and the opportunity to win modest prizes. Everyone is welcome to go along and meet old and make new friends. There will also be the opportunity to buy tickets for the popular Pasty Shack Chatters Christmas Carvery. Tickets are already selling fast. Chatters is sponsored by Help At Home. It is a local charity supporting people in temporary need of help in their own homes. It makes no charge for the help it provides and relies on donations and fund raising to support its activities. Follow us on Facebook, or find out more at www.helpathome.es.
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What does it mean implants without surgery? At Sdent Dental Clinic we think that dental implants are a great alternative to loose, poor fitting dentures wich can cause embarrassing situations. Implants bond to the jaw, much like the root of a natural tooth, and permanently replace a lost tooth. With the use of advanced 3D technology, guided surgery allows us to place the implants in a previously planned area in its exact place and with greater accuracy. This approach has significantly simplified the procedure. This approach has significantly simplified the procedure.
How do you put in the implant without surgery? Without cutting, without stitchig and whitout bleeding. With exact measurements calculated by advanced 3D technology, and no need to cut through the gums, sutures ( or stitches ) are hardly ever needed. The dental implant program used in Sdent Dental Clinic is so exact that all of the gum tissue that is extracted during the treatment is replaced with the implant. This coupled with the high quality of our German made implants, guarantees good results.
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Alfaz fantasy football league by patricia thompson
Well after 3 weeks of goals galore the Premier League slowed down by scoring the lowest number of goals since the start of the Season. The 1 Monday Night game and a full Premier League at the weekend gave the Alfaz Fantasy Football League only 22 goals,6 clean sheets,45 yellow cards and I’m pleased to report the Referees kept their red cards in their pocket.Liverpool’s James Milner scored his 3rd penalty in 2 weeks while Spurs Lamela had to watch Manchester City’s new goalkeeper Bravo save his penalty. One of our Junior teams Ant & Brad became the 5th team this Season to reach the summit of the A.F.F.L. when they climbed up 5 places to claim the number one spot.They are only 2 points ahead of Terry’s Hugonaughts United then comes Eric’s in form Peaky Blinders.Last weeks leaders Andrew’s Big Tymers have now slipped down to 5th position. At the very foot of the table we have Kevin’s team El Portet Elite sinking fast as they are now 25 points adrift of Glenda’s Spanish Smoggies. Julie’s team The Gers top our Mark Cater Ladies Section for the 1st time and are the new leaders of this Division with a slender 1 point advantage over Karen’s Ceasar’s Blackcats. Tracey’s Brownies Boys & Debbie’s Foxy Filberts are well in contention in 3rd & 4th position.At the bottom end of the
table Spanish Smoggies have dropped 16 points behind Jo Jo wants a Dog.The Gers won last Month’s 20 euro voucher which is sponsored by Quick Save the only British Supermarket in Albir and they have got off to a flying start this Month as well by taking a 6 point lead over Karen’s Florida Pearls. Eric’s team Peaky Blinders have kept hold of the top spot of our Leonard Knowles Construction Golden Boot League courtesy of Arsenal’s Koscielny last minute handled goal against luckless Burnley. Dave’s Juke Box Mackems are 7 points behind the leaders.At the other end of the scale El Portet Elite are only 1 point behind Mitchell’s Suplex City. In our U.K.T.V.Spain Junior League Ant & Brad are romping away at the top with a large 17 point advantage over Teigar’s Tigers while at the bottom Charlotte’s Arm Wavers United face a formidable task of catching up Nathan’s F2 Freestylers who are 18 points ahead. The 2 teams going into our Monthly Draw for a case of wine which is sponsored Wyn at Wyndhams are Lenny’s Spreaders who top scored with 50 points and our lowest scoring team Angie’s Blues who didn’t bother the scorer.August’s winner was Stephen’s team Shrek is Life. Manager of the Month is being kindly sponsored by Debbie & Paul at Our Plaice in the Sun Restaurant in Albir who provide a very special Fish & Chips which you can eat in or take away.The early doors leaders are Lenny’s Spreaders who
have a slight 1 point lead over Joanna’s Coblanca Cruisers.Chris’s Always Hoping and Wayne’s Gunnawinthisyear are both joint 3rd just 2 points behind the leaders. Johnny’s Rockets have won this weeks Breakfast for 2 sponsored by Jo & Pete at the 2C’s in Alfaz after moving up 77 places to Number 67 in the main League. At the time of going to Press I have not had time to collate all the scores of our Preliminary Round of our RTN K.O.Cup Competition but I do know that there was 2 very close ties which saw Try Try Again beat The Special Ones by 7-6 and the other tight game was between No Chance(31) and Hairy Triangle(30).By the time you read this all the results will be up on our website which is www.alfazffl.com. We have a rest now for the International Break lets hope all our Players come back fit and well and are ready to go again.
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Pego golf society Today Tuesday 4TH of October, we played a major competition called “The Committee Plate” which is a lovely trophy for the winner of the medal competition played today at Oliva Nova Golf Course. We had 36 members and guests available for this competition, and our guest today was Derek Lindley. We were greeted today with a lovely autumn morning with perfect weather for good scoring, so no excuse today. Winners 1st Place:- David Blakeley with a net 71 playing off 20.7 2nd Place:- Bill Pike with a net 72 playing off 15.4 3rd Place :- Roger Miller with a net 74 playing off 22.9 4th Place:- Patrick Lynch with a net 74 playing off 22 5th Place :- Mike Cuerden with a net 74 playing off 6.7 There was only one 2 today, and that was by Mike Cuerden who scooped the pool. The “Balls in the Water” prize was won today with 99 balls, and that was won by Mike Phillips, who won the roll over from last week and also this week’s pool. Nearest the hole at Hole 5 with their second shot was Steve Patton at 3.95 meters, , and at hole 16 the closest was Roger Miller with 2.23 meters. If any member or guest would like to play with the Pego Golf Society, and who wouldn’t, as we are playing a tournament called “The Team Accumulator” 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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Polishing the lamp THE 24-STRONG cast of Stagestruck’s Christmas production is busy rehearsing the traditional panto ‘Aladdin’ ahead of next month’s performances. by Jack Troughton The theatre group is based in Torrevieja and has been treading the boards since 2011 to raise money for local charities, mainly for the Alzheimer’s Association; presenting two shows a year at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio – the last production allowed donations of 3,500€ to be handed out. And Stagestruck is already looking forward to the curtain going up on ‘Aladdin’. Opening night is Thursday 17th November and two more performances follow on Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November. Aladdin, the Principal Boy is played by Blanca Helena Sierra and a Stagestruck newcomer, Louise Thomas, plays Princess Jasmine. Alan Appleton plays the bad guy, Abanazar and Joe Luker puts a unique twist on the part of the Genie. Tickets are 7€ and are on sale at the Card Place, Benimar, the Post Room, Benijofar, The Post Box, Dona Pepa, Quesada, Marabu Lounge, Quesada, Kennedys Supermarket, Los Montesinos, Cards and More, La Marina and Ray’s Laundry, La Marina. Alternatively call Leigh on 679 679 584 or Jenny on 608 129 983 or email leigh.humphries58@gmail.com.
7 oct - 13 oct 2016 Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer
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Peugeot 108 Push button starts are characteristic of older cars but they are increasingly making a come back. The latest Peugeot 108 city car incorporates one, together with keyless entry. This means that as long as the key is in the driver’s pocket, they can open the car and drive off (after putting their foot on the clutch and pushing start). One wet Wednesday morning when I take eldest daughter Harriett to school there is, all of a sudden, a frighteningly loud beep, which repeats for a few minutes. I don’t want to be late so I ignore it. We arrive some 10 minutes later in one piece with no punctures. Perplexed, I forget all about it until I return and push the start button. Only to find that a stop sign appears in capital letters on the dashboard. We are not going anywhere. Resisting the urge to phone the AA, I reach for the glovebox and delve into the user manual. Remaining calm I push the buttons on the keyfob together with the start button and thankfully am able to start the engine. Whether this is an electrical fault I do not know but the experience is one I do not wish to repeat. Give me a key ignition any day. Let’s get one other gripe out of the way. On installing my daughter’s cumbersome car seat in the rear it is clear that the 108 is just a tad too small for our family. Thank goodness we’re only driving short distances. Heidi would prefer my seat to be pushed further forward but I insist I can’t drive with my knees round my neck. I can feel her feet massaging the base of my spine through the thin seat. I keep reminding myself that this is a city car, not one for the family as such.
Aside from this there’s a good driving position and like its predecessor it’s enjoyable to drive, helped by the fact that it is quite low to the ground. I really do like this feisty little car that will reach 60mph from standstill in 11 seconds. The little Pug with its three cylinders roars with a slightly deeper rumble than your average lawnmower and it makes fast progress. The bars on the fuel gauge just do not seem to deplete, no matter how demanding the driving. It will reach just over 60mph in second gear… Because I am testing the Top! version it has an electric fabric roof, which no matter what the weather, is a delight to open (just turn up the heating if it’s cold outside). That roof also enables large items to be easily transported, such as a bath, for instance... The 108 replaces the much loved and successful 107 (launched in 2005 and in production until 2014). I have fond memories of driving the 107 across Europe. When my wife and I were married in Bulgaria, our little blue 107 even had wedding ribbon on the bonnet. It was the glass tailgate that was unique at the time and I am pleased to see that this has been carried over to the 108. During this test it really comes home to me just how overcrowded the UK has become. Drive during the day and you might as well not bother; the queues, the tailbacks and the learner drivers clogging up the road network. Yes, 20 years ago I was a learner driver but there were far fewer cars on the roads. Today, a 10 mile journey on B and C roads takes me close to an hour to travel during the day. Yet at night time it
can be achieved in well under half that time. This car excites me because it is visually very attractive, helped by its diamond white exterior and finished to a good standard. I like the chrome grille, door handles and wing mirrors. It adds a touch of class and promotes a welcome resurgence in its use. Peugeot has really struck gold with its tiny and elegant 108. Sticking rigidly to three criteria: affordable, modern and stylish it is a joy to behold. Overall, the goal of presenting a sophisticated and premium feel in a small car has been achieved. Model tested: Peugeot 108 Allure 1.2 Top! 5dr New price: £12,495 Engine: 1.2-litre 3 cylinder petrol Power: 82bhp 0-60mph: 11secs Top speed: 106mph Economy: Over 50mpg Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz
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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