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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our readers & advertisers!
AS ANOTHER successful year draws to a close RTN would like to wish all of its readers and advertisers on the Costa Blanca and the Costa Calida a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Our next edition will be out on Friday 2nd January 2015.
Shrek’s Christmas special by Jack Troughton
Hollywood’s finest: Princess Fiona (Julie Wilmott), Shrek (Pino Ferullo) and Snow White (Sylvia Barnish)
MAGICAL OGRES Shrek and Princess Fiona were an instant hit with excited youngsters at the annual Christmas Party for the children cared for at the Preventorio de Gandia. Father Christmas arrived laden with presents but for once faced some competition from Tinseltown’s cartoon character stars at the football ground in Javea. And 48 children arrived on a coach from Gandia and raced into the now legendary party thrown by Bay Radio and generously supported by expats along the Costa Blanca. There were immediate shrieks of delight at seeing ‘Papa Noel’ in person, Mr and Mrs Shrek, and Snow White. Once the youngsters had the chance to let of some steam on the football field, the two bouncy castles, riding on Shrek’s broad shoulders, or having faces painted and making jewellery, it was time for a slap up feed. Chocolate plays a large part in the proceedings, although crisps, sweets, cake, and the odd healthy
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‘bocadillo’ swiftly vanish from the festive banqueting tables. LOOT Finally, at the end of the meal and for the seventh year, Santa did his duty. Every child is called up to receive their sack full of loot. In some cases – and such is the response from the expat community each year – the sack towered above its owner...and needed to be dragged back to the tables. There were last minute donations too. RTN joined Grant a Wish, Continental Wealth Management and Spain Wealth Management donated over 1,000€ to help repair the damage to the Preventorio caused by burglars – and to help provide transport to take the kids swimming. And an anonymous donor arrived with tracksuits for every child – together with a backpack, blue for the boys and pink for the girls. Mayor of Javea Jose Chulvi earlier visited to thank the organisers and the many volunteers who turn out each year to run the celebration. For those not in fancy dress, many sported Christmas jumpers. Continued on page 4
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Normal service resumes by Jack Troughton ALICANTE’S NEW Consul Sarah-Jane Morris has reassured British citizens it is business as usual despite also having responsibility for the Madrid Consulate – and a patch covering central and northern Spain. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has undertaken a round of “management rationalisation” but at an informal press conference at Alicante on Tuesday, she said the public would see no change in front line services. “I will be based in Madrid but on the AVE down here quite a lot - I don’t know if they do a season ticket, but I will find out,” she said referring to Spain’s highspeed train links. Alicante is one of the world busiest consulates – it supports 2 million visitors to the area each year, as well as over 165,000 people registered as resident on the town hall ‘padron’ in Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Castellon, and Albacete. Asked if the consulate was being “down-graded”, Mrs Morris said: “The front line services will not change at all. Led by Vice-Consul Lloyd Milen, the team here is the biggest in Spain and possibly the world. “Management rationalisation is intended to make savings without affect-
Fire at Karting track
A FIRE broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning at Karting Finestrat. Three fire engines attended the incidence, which broke out in the workshop next to the track. The cause of the fire is not known and noone was injured.
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Register to vote EXPATS WISHING to vote in next May’s Municipal Elections in Alicante have until the fast-approaching deadline of 30th December to insure they can take part in the important ballot. European Citizens resident in Spain aged over 18 have the right to cast a vote but must visit their town hall to join the electoral register and “express a willingness” to vote. Voters must be on the town hall register - the ‘Padron’ – although it is possible to join both lists at the same time. People who have previously registered an intention to vote and continue to live in the province of Alicante are not required to renew a declaration regarding the election. In addition people with an NIE number can claim a voice in the election by visiting https://sede.ine.gob.es. For more information, people can visit their town hall or call 901 101 900.
ing the customer. There is a very big British community here on the Costas and I don’t think it will affect them at all.” The Consul said part of her duties in Madrid was maintaining links to the Spanish central government. “I am actually closer to the front line. I can listen to issues on the Costas and passing them direct to central government more quickly than in the past.” Mrs Morris paid tribute to Mr Milen and the consulate team’s “tight ship” and real experience and said Alicante was also unique in having a dedicated team representing the Department of Health and Department of Works and Pensions. And she said the consulate team would continue to focus on promoting links between British charities, Spanish colleagues, and Spanish run services “trying to join up the dots between them”. Mrs Morris, who worked in the volunteer sector before joining the Foreign Office 10 years ago and who has lived in Spain for 20 years, added: “There is a lot of work still to do; we will not sing ‘victory’ yet. We need to join up the dots some more. “We also need to promote volunteering within the British community – charities say their volunteer base is getting older,
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people have moved back to the UK, and they struggle to replenish their group. “British people living on the Costa may not be money rich but are certainly time rich. I hope to tap into that and see ways we can encourage people to volunteer.” Mrs Morris said the consulate team would insure things working well would continue, while current actions not succeeding would be revisited. “We do need to keep our eye on the ball because it moves.”
By Irena Bodnarec THE REGISTRAR Department, located within the Benidorm Court House opposite the bus station, have urgently requested more staff to deal with the daily workload or risk total meltdown. The department deals with the registration of births, marriage, death, adoptions, guardianships and change of nationality. On average they deal with 80 people a day – with Monday and Tuesday the busiest days. In some instances it is taking up to 2 years for a change of nationality to be processed and even the Spanish are not exempt, with some waiting for up to a year for a marriage certificate. Staff also say that due to the high number of foreign nationals, in particular Moroccan and Pakistani who do not know the language, the process takes even longer. Last year the courthouse handled 4,151 cases yet by November of this year had already dealt with 4,275. Since the year 2000, they have operated with only 3 staff plus the secretary and Judge in charge, despite the growing population of Benidorm in the last decade. The request to the Department of Justice and Superior Court of Valencia for 2 further members of staff will provide better customer service to the residents.
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19 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015 Continued from front page SYLVIA BARNISH – aka Snow White – has run the party each year for Bay Radio with loyal lieutenant Julie Wilmott (dressed for the occasion as Princess Fiona) and also manages the ongoing Bay Radio appeal which supports the children throughout the year. Appearing in front of cameras for the first time –an RTN exclusive – said: “For me, this is the highlight of the year. This is the true spirit of Christmas. HAVING FUN “It is a day all about the children and the children having fun. The fund raising is for other occasions. The kids have fun and by the time they get back on the bus they are exhausted but still clutching bags of goodies.” Sylvia said the build up to the party could be stressful. “But we just get on and do it; it’s not difficult once you know what you are doing. “And for all of us who have children of our own it is very special – I just look at mine and think ‘how lucky are you?’.” Jody Kirby, founder and director of Grant
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A Wish, was at the party and happy to support the Gandia children. “It is Christmas and helping children is what we do – we want to help sprinkle a little happiness because children are close to everyone’s heart.” The charity also bought each child a new pair of trainers as well as presents. Jody added: “We have to remember it is not just about Christmas but helping the kids all year.” RTN wishes to thank Round Town Travel, Positive Signs & Designs, David Higton of Service Air, Vanessa of the Super Drogeria in Benidorm Indoor Market and Nova 86 in Albir and International Tyre Services in La Nucia who generously donated cash to help the children.
Jody Kirby meets Santa (Clive Webster)
By Irena Bodnarec TAXI FARES in Benidorm are set to rise in the New Year by 1.4% following a draft proposal, the first stage having been approved by the local council and so just a formality to get full passing at the next plenary session. However, a report produced by the consumer association FACUA shows that the starting price of a taxi in Benidorm is virtually double that of any other city within the Costa Blanca, or even the entire country. The starting day rate in Benidorm will be 3.25€ whereas in Alicante it is just 1.80€ and even in the capital Madrid is 2.40€ and the other popular tourist hotspot in Spain, Barcelona it is only 2.10€. Surprisingly, the affluent Costa del Sol resort of Malaga is one of the cheapest at 1.49€! The president of the local taxis said that the increase is minimal and will only amount to a monetary increase of around 10 cent per journey.
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Freemasons in great ‘give away’ Tribute to Benidorm’s past by Jack Troughton GOOD CAUSES across the northern Costa Blanca have received thousands of Euros in a generous winter ‘give away’ by the Masonic Home of Valencia Association and the Moraira Charity Shop. Freemasons travelled across the region to hand out cheques – 3,000€ to the Bay Radio Orphanage Appeal, 2,000€ to the Alzheimer’s Association in Teulada, 3,500€ to EMAUS in Calpe, and 1,000€ to little Kiera Alvarez Turner’s appeal, the six-year-old from Finestrat suffers from cerebral palsy and needs to return to the United states for further specialised treatment. And the hand outs will continue in the New Year, a further 3,000€ has been earmarked for distribution to various branches of the charity Caritas. Pictured at the Alzheimer’s centre in Teulada are Barbara Wilson (far left), Keith Hart (centre) and Bernard Wilson (far right) with association officers.
Full house for Red Cross
A MONUMENT was unveiled on Monday in dedication to Benidorm´s past – an anchor to commemorate it´s historic roots with the sea. Long before Benidorm became a popular tourist destination it was a thriving fishing village and port, something which should not be forgotten the Mayor Agustin Navarro said in his speech. The monument was donated by the former president of the boat club, Fransisco Peréz Llorca and is located just past the port in front of the entrance to Mal Pas beach and the Yacht Club in the Old Town. His Deputy Gema Amor, local officials and families with links to the town’s historic fishing past, accompanied the Mayor for the moving ceremony. The council have updated the archives thanks to information obtained from family members, along with photographs and documents to remember its past for generations to come. The monument also has a QR code, enabling those with smartphones to scan the code and read through the archives.
FATHER CHRISTMAS is scheduled to visit children of families hit by the ongoing recession thanks to bighearted expats and a night of ‘Barmy Bingo’. People living on Gata Residencia and the ‘Friday Club’ at Monroe’s Restaurant in Pedregeur donated food and drink to make up festive hampers as prizes for last week’s competition. It allows Monroe’s to hand all the cash raised to the Red Cross and it is used to buy presents for children under 12 in families being supported by the charity. Monroe’s and the Red Cross started the scheme in 2012 when presents were purchased for 65 youngsters. This year 110 excited children will enjoy a Christmas surprise – parents have already indicated what the kids would like. The annual treat is organised by Karen Hubble of Monroe’s. She told RTN: “Everyone has been so generous; we have piles of food and drink to make up the hampers. All I do is send out one email and everything just starts flooding in.”
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Bank victims welcome ‘Luxileaks’ probes by Jack Troughton VICTIMS OF a crooked equity release scheme run by a Luxembourg-based bank are backing new investigations into alleged fraud in the Grand Duchy’s key financial sector. In London, Parliament has launched a Public Accounts Committee investigation into tax avoidance and the role of large international accountancy firms – including the Landsbanki auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers. And in Brussels a petition has been launched concerning the “Luxileaks scandal” and other “scandals” involving Luxembourg’s financial centre. More than 600 pensioners in Spain, France, Germany, and Portugal are fighting for justice after taking heavily marketed ‘no risk’ loans between 2006 and 2008. However, when the bank and its parent company in Iceland crashed in the autumn of 2008, victims found their homes were at risk to administrator Yvette Hamilius – treating them as have debts with the bank rather than being victims of illegal market manipulation, including using cash to support its own share price. Luxembourg has refused to investigate any question of fraud within its boundaries, despite Landsbanki directors being jailed in Iceland and court victories in France involving the equity release scheme. And lawyers representing groups of victims across Europe – including the 180 members of the Landsbanki Victims Action Group
Turn off the lights! THE SITTING room and bedroom of a top floor apartment at 43 Calle Reina Victoria in Elche were completely gutted by flames on Sunday when a Christmas tree caught fire thought to be due to a short circuit in its decorative Christmas lights. The owner of the flat was awakened by the smell of smoke and alerted the fire service. Other residents of the building were quickly evacuated but allowed to return home within hours. The owner of the apartment was unhurt but had to be treated for shock. The fire department would like to remind the public to switch off and unplug Christmas lights before going to bed.
The honest tissue seller Landsbanki administrator Yvette Hamilius
on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol – are “supporting” new investigations. HEADWAY In a statement they said: “The group of victims of Landsbanki Bank remind everyone it is only the pressure from journalists and independent parliamentarians that can make any headway with the problems of the financial scandals revealed recently.“The victims of Landsbanki Bank discovered clear and disturbing similarities between the Luxileaks and the Landsbanki cases, accounts, and also concerning the attitude of certain people in the grand Duchy of Luxembourg. “Time and time again, one is shocked by the immorality of the proceedings, which are claimed to be legal. This is not the result of any deep analysis of the
cases but instead is a defensive mechanism by those who have organised the schemes, some of which are fraudulent.” The lawyers said Miss Hamilius continually maintained there were no “irregularities” in the management at Landsbanki Luxembourg – a position upheld by the country’s courts. And when the Court of Appeal finally authorised a hearing over false accounting, the prosecutor refused to proceed. The victims’ lawyers allege an example of the defence mechanisms at work trying to protect Luxembourg’s reputation. “Any other judiciary authority anywhere would have ordered an investigation long ago and would have pursued all those who did not respect the law within the state. This is not, however, what happened to the victims in the grand Duchy of Luxembourg.”
PETER ANGELINA, a 35-year-old Nigerian immigrant who makes his living selling packets of tissues at a traffic light junction in Seville, has hit the headlines for his integrity and honesty when on 3rd December he noticed a briefcase fall from the roof of a car as it pulled away from the lights. He retrieved it and took it to the nearest police station where it was found to contain 16,000€ in cash and cheques. The grateful owner, a 42-year-old Seville businessman, was reunited with the briefcase and gave Mr Angelina a gift of 100€ as a reward. Peter said, “People say I could have kept the money and then thrown the briefcase away but I am not like that - and God wouldn’t have liked that - I am a good man.”
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Google News shuts down in Spain
GOOGLE SHUT down its Google News service in Spain on 16th December following a row with the government ahead of copyright fines for online content – dubbed ‘Google Tax’, to come into effect on 1st January. by Jan Gamm IN A blogpost on Thursday, Google declared it an “incredibly sad day” but said the company could not afford to run the service under such heavy fines. (The law allows claims from publishers of up to €600,000 for links to pirated material). Head of Google News Richard Gingras said: “This new legislation requires every Spanish publication to charge services like Google News for showing even the smallest snippet from their publications, whether they want to or not. Google News itself makes no money - we do not show any advertising on the site - so this new approach is simply not sustainable.” The Spanish Newspaper Publishers’ Association (AEDE) for its part recognises that “Google’s decision will undoubtedly have a negative impact both on Spanish citizens and Spanish businesses.”
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Spain’s new gagging law sails through the lower house SPAIN’S LOWER house approved the proposed new public security law, labelled the ‘Ley Mordaza’ (Gagging Law) on Thursday: all opposition parties opposed the law but the PP majority ensured the bill will now go to the senate, Spain’s Upper House, early next year. Activists are up in arms over the law which will allow ‘illegal’ demonstrations to be fined 600,000€: civil ‘disobedience’ and those who confront the police may be fined up to 30,000€. Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz claims the new legislation serves to “…better guarantee public security in a way that has more legal certainty and will better protect rights and freedoms.” Critics insist the new law is a violation of citizens’ right to protest.
UK nursing is now a foreign affair
ALMOST 6,000 nurses in the UK were recruited from abroad last year, mostly from Spain and Portugal. Now, four out of five of the UK’s new NHS nurses are foreign but it is feared that their lack of English skills could affect their abilities to do the job properly. Peter Carter of the Royal College of Nursing said the figures showed an “astonishing over-reliance” on foreign nurses. And Katherine Murphy of the Patients Association said: ‘We are concerned that poor English skills may lead to mistakes and misunderstandings when patients are trying to explain their problems.” In the 12 months to September 2013, 5,778 nurses were recruited from abroad compared with 1,360 the previous year, comprising 81% of the 7,111 nurses who joined the NHS last year. According to the Health Service Journal, 14 hospital trusts hired 100 or more foreign nurses.
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Little Miss Magic by Jack Troughton YOUNG LAUREN Denyer has waved a magic wand to help other children this Christmas – raising over 2,322€ to bring a little sparkle to less fortunate youngsters on 25th December. The 13-year-old, a Year 8 student at Xabia International College, started fund raising after learning how the festive season was always a difficult time for children living in EMAUS homes and the dedicated carers who are away from their families to look after them. And so Lauren, who has only recently recovered from major heart surgery in the UK, launched her own Christmas Fund. A fund raising evening at the Bull and Bear in Benitachell made over 1,507€, a stall at her Javea school’s Christmas Fair added another 315€, and Lauren’s story prompted charity Grant A Wish to add a further 500€. XIC paid tribute to Lauren’s initiative, dedication, and the “totally inspiring story” at Christmas time. PRIDE Parents Jo and Stuart Denyer said Lauren’s interest in charities was triggered when she was in hospital earlier this year and saw the difference they made to people going through a difficult time. They said: “We are so proud of
Lauren. Through the whole process of her surgery and recovery, her concerns were never for herself but only for those around her. “Lauren’s interest started in charity work when she saw the good work charities did to help people going through hard times in the ICU and the ward.” And they added: “When a close friend suggested Lauren could help a local charity, she jumped at the chance. She has inspired many people to donate money and services to EMAUS and has done this effortlessly – Lauren loves people and talking, so this is something she has absolutely loved. “She mentions the children of EMAUS in her everyday life; her thoughts are always with others. We are sure this is just the start of Lauren’s journey helping others.”
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Christmas Square in Benidorm By Irena Bodnarec Christmas arrived in Benidorm on Saturday as the lights were officially switched on by the Mayor, Agustin Navarro and the fiesta queens at the Town Hall square - named Plaza de Navidad, or Christmas Square for the festive period. The ceremony kicked off a little after 6pm with a children´s Christmas themed play performed on the specially erected stage - which was totally packed out and kept the young ones totally spellbound and excited. Once the short show had finished the Mayor gave a short speech and then invited the fiesta queens – Maria Perez and Megan Butterton up onto the stage to say a few words before they switched on the Christmas lights. As is the norm, no ceremony in Spain is complete without the requisite firework display – which was let off beside the Town Hall to much cheer and applause from the crowd. Most then went on to enjoy the rides, trampolines and activities around the square, including the ice rink which will all be open until after 3 Kings on 6th January.
HARLEY DAVIDSON owners of the Costa Blanca Espana Biker Group are celebrating the sell-out success of its Christmas Draw – which helps fund Sunday’s annual ‘Toy Run’ The raffle raised 1,500€ which will insure scores of less fortunate youngsters living in the area can look forward to a happy festive season. Tuesday’s draw was made at Benitachell Bowls Club and the winners are: Thor Maugesten (ticket no 111) who can look forward to a Meal for Two at Restaurant Masena in Javea and a case of Champagne; Lin Honey (ticket no 081) who wins a Meal for Two at Restaurant Vall de Cavall in Gata de Gorgos plus a case of wine; and Rita Grimmett (ticket no 054) who wins a Bumper Christmas Hamper. The organisers of the draw made a “massive thank you” to Restaurant Masena and Vall de Cavall, Totus Consulting in Benitachell, Casa del Vino in Javea and Pepe La Sal in Moraira for generously donating the prizes. Pictured (left to right) are Elizabeth Emmett of the biker club with Ian Botterell and Maria Morawiec of Totus Consulting. For any further information contact Elizabeth on 966 461 039.
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Valley of the Fallen again under review
Michael Douglas to sell Majorca home IF YOU are house-hunting and fancy a pile in Majorca, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have put their 247-acre Majorcan estate on the market for a modest £40 million. The S’Estaca estate in Valldermossa has 11 bedrooms, a pool complex to die for and private beach access. The home is jointly owned by Douglas and his ex-wife Deandra and so he has access to the house between January and June while his ex enjoys the estate for the rest of the year – a point of annoyance to the current Mrs D who has always found the arrangement ‘inconvenient’. Interested buyers should contact Sothebys International Realty for details.
Albir to the rescue! The Valley of the Fallen
by Jan Gamm THE HOUSE of Representatives is in the process of debating whether Madrid’s Valley of the Fallen should be ‘redefined’ to reflect losses on both sides of the Spanish Civil War. The
crypt presently accommodates the remains of Francisco Franco and also Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera along with those of 30,000 Nationalist victims of the 1936 - 39 conflict. There have been calls to review the image of the Valley of the Fallen to more clearly
represent the losses of both Nationalists and Republicans. There were suggestions made in 2011 that the remains of Franco should be removed. Later proposals included the creation of a memorial park with space for contemplation and meditation.
By Irena Bodnarec ESTEEMED CHRISTIAN Dior designer John Galliano, who fell from grace and was sacked from the fashion house in 2011 following a xenophobic outburst at a Paris bar, is preparing for a return to the fashion catwalk in January. But the key to his rehabilitation is all thanks to the SHA Wellness Clinic located in Albir! He has spent nearly 2 years following the ethos and principals of the macrobiotic diet, with prolonged stays at the facilities. Owner of the SHA, Alfredo Bataller opened the centre, based on the benefits of natural therapies and healthy eating as a result of personal experience and how it helped him – a team of worldwide professionals are now employed there. Galliano experienced various treatments to curb his excessive drinking and substance abuse to clear his body and mind, where weekly fees are in excess of 5,000 euros per week. The SHA is considered the best clinical spa in the world and regularly welcomes famous faces such as Julio Iglesias, Naomi Campbell, Barbara Streisand and even Russian President Vladamir Putin.
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Roll up for the Gordo!
Winners celebrating a lucky windfall
by Jan Gamm THE EL GORDO lottery haul this year totals a staggering €2.2 billion and your chances of winning something, due to the sheer size of the total amount up for grabs, is an attractive ‘one in six!’ The draw will be held on 22nd December as always and Spaniards are queueing feverishly round the
block outside ticket sellers in anticipation of changing their fortunes forever, some waiting for hours to buy at the same outlet every year. One ticket is priced at 200€, so most choose to buy a tenth of a ticket (un décimo) for 20€ and often company or village syndicates will share tickets. The top prize is €4 million so there is plenty to go round on a shared win!
And the top gift this year is…
THE SELFIE-STICK! The selfie-stick is the top-selling ‘must have’ Christmas gift this year. The gadget has gradually gained in popularity since the summer and now manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand as the selfie-stick flies off the shelves both on-line and in the High Street. The Selfie is a simple hand-held stick device that allows the user to place a camera or mobile phone at arm’s length in order to take group pictures. It is available in a range of colours and the shutter action is delivered from buttons on the handle. Simple but effective – and prices start from a reasonable 8€.
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Appalled I HAVE been appalled at the level of crime taking place in the Torrevieja area of late, with particular reference to the elderly lady who was robbed three times in the town centre in broad daylight, and also the poor gentleman and his dog who were severely beaten by a gang of merciless youths in the Los Balcones area. What we haven’t heard is what the police are doing about these crimes! It’s a bit worrying to think that a gang of youths capable of such a terrible crime are still on the loose and could strike again! Also, with the Torrevieja town centre now equipped with CCTV and a reasonable police presence throughout the day, how were the animals who robbed the elderly lady outside the bank not captured? I would be interested to hear if there have been any results by the police in relation to these crimes. Peter, Torrevieja
It does have its advantages IT IS the New Year and time does fly by and it has got me thinking… Over the past few years I have noticed my memory is not what it used to be. I cannot remember how long I had difficulty remembering things. Sure I can remember certain things from twenty five years ago, but when it comes to remembering what I did or said a week ago, well, that is another issue. Some people suggest that memory loss is a bad thing. But I suggest it does have its advantages. For example, I can make all sorts of grand New Year’s resolutions, knowing full well I will not be able to re-
member what I said a week after saying them. I can justify myself by rightly saying I do not remember making New Year’s resolutions. I can blame it all on my age. I will blame everyone except myself. New Year’s resolutions are made and quickly forgotten, much like promises made by Politicians. But I will remember 2014 like it was yesterday. Have a great New Year, even though I likely will have forgotten saying that a week from now. Cheers! Robert Murray, Gran Alacant
Grandchildren
AS A regular reader of RTN letters page may I offer the following: My better half has been so busy baking because next week our daughter and husband from Croydon are coming for a fortnight. We so much enjoy everyone being together for Christmas, especially seeing the grandchildren. Oh my how they have grown in this past year: it is such fun having everyone together. We know how much they love to come to see us. They are so full of life and rambunctious. They do tend to be a tad noisy, but we do enjoy them. I do admit getting cross with them being noisy and my wife does have to put the fine china away when they are here to avoid any nasty surprises. We always give the grandchildren money when they come, but I am sure they do not like coming to visit us just to get money from us - well at least we hope that is not the reason. My wife does not always share my positive disposition toward our grandchildren. She does all the cooking and feels they could be more polite. She laughingly says it is nice to see them come, but even better to see them leave. Huw Thomas, Altea
Festive sing-a-long
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HELP ‘Operation Clean’
EVERYONE CAN join in the festive fun of Javea International Baptist Church’s now traditional ‘open air’ Christmas carol singing in Javea Port from noon on Monday 22nd December. by Jack Troughton People can enjoy some refreshments at the cafes in the square behind the Miramar Hotel while listening to carols old and new – and perhaps exercise their own vocal chords and join in. New faces tempted to get into the Christmas spirit are made particularly welcome and for more information call 96 579 5847 or visit www.javeabaptist.com JIBC is a lively English speaking church with many activities taking place throughout the week and has an international congregation of many denominations who worship together each Sunday. Sunday Service, led by the Reverend Steven Hall, is at 10.30am, the church’s Carol Service will be on 22nd December at 10.30am and the Christmas Day Service is also at 10.30am, all in The Church Centre, Calle Favara 8, Javea Old Town.
Ladies giving at Christmas MEMBERS OF Benitachell Ladies Club supported children and firemen with Christmas donations this week. Club president Dorothy Sweeney presented Moraira Ladies Luncheon Club with a festive hamper of goodies bound for the EMAUS children’s home in El Vergel – both organisations support the family unit. And Dorothy (pictured second from right) also handed a cheque for 300€ to the Benitachell Voluntary Firemen’s Eberhard Halli, treasurer, and Dieter Munkelt, watched by Nieves, Nick Cole and Anita Lutz from the town hall.
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JIBC leads the singing in 2012
By Jack Troughton JALON VALLEY HELP is appealing for donations of cleaning materials to support the Franciscan Home and Hospice in Gandia. Run by three Franciscan Brothers, they care for over 60 homeless and in some cases very ill men and are “desperate” for supplies. The charity said the small amounts of money received did not cover expenses as, with the help of volunteers, they offered a welcoming and peaceful shelter men without regard to race or religion. HELP said any donations – such as bleach, floor cleaners, washing up liquid, cloths and dusters – could be left at the Jalon Valley Charity Shops in Jalon and alcalali – the team of volunteers will insure everything reaches the shelter. For more information visit www.jalonvalleyhelp.com
Kids under wraps
KIND-HEARTED VOLUNTEERS at the Roundabout Charity Shop in Javea have given all the EMAUS youngsters a practical winter warmer – a colourful ‘snug’ blanket. The throws were delivered to the Los Arcos EMAUS Children’s Homes Office in Altea last week to be distributed amongst the homes across the region. Veronica, one of the co-ordinators of the homes, is pictured unpacking the blankets.
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19 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015
Top of the form XABIA INTERNATIONAL College welcomed Mayor Jose Chulvi and Deputy Mayor Oscar Anton to celebrations to mark the school’s 20th anniversary. by Jack Troughton MORE THAN 80 guests gathered to mark the occasion at Javea’s El Rancho Restaurant, including current members of staff, their partners, and others connected with the school, including its founders. And students connected with XIC since their days in the nursery
– now preparing for university – were also at the party accompanied by their parents. Mayor Chulvi praised the “vision” of the school in offering quality education in a multi-lingual environment and wished XIC every success for years to come. Mr Chulvi and Mr Anton also presented the college with a replica of a historic document
of the town to mark the occasion. David Gardner-Brown, the owner of XIC, welcomed guests to the celebration and outlined a short history of the school – from its humble beginnings with just four pupils, to its current standing as the only international college in the town with more than260 students representing over 20 nationalities.
Jingle Bells rocks
Mayor Jose Chulvi arrives at the party
YOUNGSTERS FROM 12 junior schools charmed the crowd at Jalon Valley HELP’s annual carol singing evening with repeated renditions of the classic ‘Jingle Bells’. Over a 100 children from schools across the Jalon and Orba Valleys, and the Vall de Laguart, joined in the festive fun around a Christmas tree in a packed Church Square in Jalon. Invited by HELP, they arrived bearing gifts – toys for kids in need and presents for the elderly in the community. HELP President Elaine Horton presented each school with a Christmas card and a donation of 500€. And charity volunteer Cliff Edmonds – standing in for a very busy Papa Noel – enjoyed his role, apparently “mobbed” by excited children on several occasions. Elaine also presented 3,500€ to Jacqui Phillips MBE, President of the MABS Cancer Support Group, to help meet the enormous bills resulting from caring for people affected by the disease and their families. The audience were in good voice, joining in with carols led by the U3A Vall del Pop Casual choir, and everyone enjoyed tucking in to some festive refreshments.
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Russian Medal for UK Veteran
JOHN QUEREE, a 97-year-old resident of Bolnuevo, near Mazarrón, has been awarded the Ushakov Medal by Russia as a mark of respect for his participation in the Russian Convoys during World War II. by Patricia Thompson The British Government introduced the Arctic Star campaign medal in 2012 to honour those who served in the Arctic Convoys - John was awarded this medal last year (70 years after the event!) Russia also wanted to award its own medal but the UK’s regulations did not permit British nationals to accept and wear the Ushakov Medal. In 2013, however, it made an exception and a small number of surviving veterans are now entitled to receive this prestigious award. On 10th December, the First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Madrid travelled to Bolnuevo to present John with the Ushakov Medal. She read a citation from the Russian Government, conveying its gratitude for his invaluable contribution, displaying heroism and bravery in terrible conditions. Winston Churchill famously called it “the worst journey in the world.” John is one of
only three UK veterans living in Spain to receive the award. John, has lived in Bolnuevo with his wife Anne since 1985, the last surviving member of a family of six brothers, all of whom went to war in 1939 and all of whom returned safely. John was present at some key moments of history including the sinking of the Bismarck, the surrender of the Italian Fleet and the bombardment of the French Fleet in North Africa. He was also involved in the on-board security of Prime Minister Winston Churchill when he went to meet with the President of the United States in Iceland, and has long held memories of his ship being visited by King George V and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Templeton. John said that he was extremely proud to receive the Ushakov Medal and it would be added to the collection of 40 medals that he and his brothers had received between them for their services.
John Queree
Best Wishes from Jennifer Cunningham! JENNIFER AND all her staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are facing the last budget of our term of office. In the first month in government, our goal was to approve a realistic budget after four years without a single municipal budget being in place. Today we are presenting our fifth budget. Three years ago we managed to balance revenues and expenses “the policy of a good household economy” of not spending more than you have coming in, and doing more with less. This budget consolidates the economic recovery of the municipal accounts and ensures a stable and prosperous immediate future for our town. Three years ago, we began the legislature with determination, responsibility and common sense. The decisions we had to take were not easy, but time has shown that seriousness brings results, and at stake was the future for our children. We have now left behind a Town Hall that spent more than it earned - between 2007 and 2011 the Council spent 29 million Euros more than its income. It was a period of waste, non-payment of suppliers and institutional instability. Today Calpe Council has become an administration which is calm, straightforward, efficient and more accessible.
We approved a “Plan to save the Municipal Economy” which has worked and we have achieved:
1. Budgetary stability. 2. Compliance with “Rules on spending”. 3. Compliance with the average payment period to suppliers laid down by Law. So today everyone is paid on time. According to official data from the Ministry of Finance, in the last quarter the Council paid within 21 days. 4. Tax Justice. Today everyone pays their IBI. We managed to increase revenues by 15% by including all those who did not pay in the past. 5. And by meeting this budget, the town´s debt at the end of 2015 will be within the parameters allowed by the Government of Spain, something unthinkable a few years ago when our debt made us one of the leading councils in debt per capita nationwide. This latest achievement means that our accounts have resulted in normality and consistency which is expected of a public administration which is for everyone. One thing that demonstrates the improvement of the municipal economy in Calpe is, according to the Audit Office, we have gone from being known in 2010 as the most insolvent town in the Region, to being in absolute terms one of the municipalities which has most improved in economic terms. Each year we have been reducing the historic debt, while maintaining and increasing spending on social policies; the Maite Boronat Centre, the Nursery, the Food Bank, the new El Tapis centre for people with learning difficulties, plus the launch of new Educational Scholarships - the biggest commitment in the history of our town, with the amount in this budget exceeding 135,000 euros in scholarships and the Senior Citizens Card which includes free transport for our seniors on low incomes. This is a budget focused on people. In addition we have increased the amount allocated to our beaches, some of our greatest treasures which every year generate tourism, economic benefits, employment and welfare. And, in conjunction with other administrations, we are improving the town with productive investment, such as the bike lane which is now underway, the plan to improve the road surfaces in the urbanisations, the improvements to the Gastronomic and Commercial area along Calle Pintor Sorolla, the remodeling of Avenida del Norte and Puerto de Santa María, The roundabout at the access to Calpe from Moraira, the footbridge over the N332 from the road to the station with a State Investment of 1 million euros . Also a commitment to diversify our economy to create employment, with the Council directly managing the Pou Roig Business, Commercial and Leisure Park which incorporates a Road Safety and Accessibility Plan with two roundabouts on the N332 that will provide access to the urbanisations in northern Calpe. All these investments and infrastructure have one goal: that Calpe is a better place to live, with a competitive economy and is more attractive to visitors, our main source of income. We are presenting a budget that ensures the recovery, stability and economic and social progress of Calpe.This town is on the move, and faces with optimism the challenges posed. The task has not been easy, but our residents chose seriousness and sense, and this government team has worked tirelessly to move the town forward and create Institutional Stability. Together we succeeded.
Trained to Kill in Torremendo by Keith Nicol THERE’S NO need to worry if you see a bunch of guys in camouflage running around the hills of Torremendo in the New Year, it’s all part of the final scenes for Bill Little’s latest film: ‘Trained to Kill’. The all action production has moved its setting from the Scottish Highlands to the sunnier and slightly warmer Costa Blanca as the final twist in the fascinating film. Last week, Director and Screenwritter Bill Little, along with his partner and Production Manager Hazel, met with Torremendo’s Deputy Mayor, Sebastian Andreu Marcos who helping the film company, Scotfilms, provide the necessary permissions for film locations. Bill wanted to add: “We’d like to thank Sebastian for all his help and I was really surorised when he told me that he knew of my work and had seen some of my other films. Also thanks to our Locations Manager Manolo Guillamon and his father Ramon for organising this for us.” Other locations that will possibly be used in the production include Casa Pedera, the Grand Design House, plus Torrevieja’s Marina Salinas, the exhibits of the floating museum plus local yacht clubs and hotels. It’s yet another production that helps to put the region on the map as a great location for filmmakers, especially for the quality of its winter sunshine. Bill and Hazel just recently moved to Spain from Scotland and have taken
over the Los Chispas Restaurant Café in San Miguel, which they have renamed El Oasis, where apart from good food, they hope to put on fun but different entertainment evenings. They hope to open their new doors next Tuesday or Wednesday with more details of both the film, the cast, the location and what special entertainments they have lined up, being an-
nounced early in the new year after he gets his 60th birthday out of the way, on 29th December. For more information on Bill’s film CV, please visit: www.imdb.com/name/nm2063933 and you can contact Bill directly by email at: bill242@hotmail.co.uk.
Deputy Mayor Sebastian Andreu Marcos and Bill Little
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Christmas chocolate treat
By Jack Troughton DOZENS OF chocolate Santas have arrived at EMAUS ready to be distributed to the children living in the charity’s homes across the region this Christmas. The sweet treats were donated by Lesley Clark, who organises the Christmas Fairs for Friends of the Children of EMAUS each year at Javea’s Salones Carrasco and the Denia Marriot Hotel. And pictured with the chocolates is Javier Narro, director of EMAUS Children’s Homes. It is understood this is the first time camera-shy Javier has posed for a snap!
Cuidad Patricia Christmas Fair By Irena Bodnarec LAST SATURDAY Cuidad Patricia – a Residential Complex for seniors in the Rincon de Loix, held their annual Christmas fair. The huge parking area within the complex was completely full, with a guard trying to direct visitors and many had to park in streets adjacent approaching the venue. Over 60 stalls sold a variety of gift and Christmas themed products – with many stallholders getting into the festive theme by wearing Santa hats. The vast majority were Dutch but with a spattering of Brits, with one expat lady selling traditional home made British bakes such as Christmas Cake and mince pies. There was food to sample and buy, free wine and cake provided by the onsite restaurant and a Santa Claus walking around, having pictures taken with excited visitors – and not just the children! The management took the opportunity to organize guided tours to the hundreds of visitors of the accommodation and facilities throughout the day.
19 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015
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Care of plants over Christmas by
Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author
AT THIS time of year many expats are busy with the preparations and enjoyment of two weeks of festivities stretching from Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), to Los Reyes (The Three Kings) with the Aùo Nuevo (The New Year) in the middle but at the same time there are three sets of plants that need some care. FIRSTLY THOSE plants in window boxes or pots to cheer up the front of the house. Typically these are poinsettias, cyclamens, mini roses, mini Christmas trees , crotons, kalenchoes , azaleas, chrysanthemums, pansies and violas. Many of these will have been grown in hot houses and until a few days before delivery to garden centres were used to almost continuous tray or drip feeding. So plant all of these in a moisture retaining compost mix and water them once or twice a week to keep the compost just damp especially if they are placed where they will receive sun for most of the day. Secondly do visit the greenhouse and/or cold frame every few days as these can get warm on sunny days and cuttings and seedlings can irreversibly dry out. Thirdly emergent seedlings in the vegetable garden may still have shallow roots so don’tvlet these dry out. Fourthly newly purchased house plants, especially flowering ones, will need watching and timely watering. These will often have been used to a hot house with a high humidity but although living spaces in the house will be warm from log stoves or central heating the air will be dry with little humidity. So check the dampness of compost every two days and if it is starting to dry out give the plant a watering and also spray the leaves with a fine jet water sprayer. Christmas gifts may be any of the plants listed earlier
plus bulbs. These are best placed on a regularly used covered terrace and if brought inside restrict the hours in a hot room. Lastly if tender potted plants have been kept on open or covered terraces, or around the front porch, for a Christmas effect do now give them protection from the possibility of freezing winds and heavy frosts during January, February and early March. I line a metal gazebo with a large sheet of plastic hoisted up over an old plastic table top and tied back with lengths of wood to create a secure temporary green house for around fifty plants. In fact the cold house gets quite warm so the door is opened up once a week and if things are drying out the inside is lightly hosed with a fine jet of water. Happy year end best wishes to all our readers and do keep all those plants alive.
19 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015
legal
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Carlos Baos
from White & Baos Abogados Solicitors Lawyers
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White & Baos Abogados wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2015 DEAR CLIENTS and Friends, It seems like it was yesterday when the deadline for submitting your NON RESIDENT TAX RETURNS was so far away and yet the Holiday Season has suddenly arrived. We hope to have met our clients’ expectations when dealing with their MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES in Spain and we would also take this opportunity to congratulate those clients, from different countries, who SOLD, PURCHASED or EXCHANGED their properties through our firm and kindly took our advice regarding the importance of having a SPANISH WILL drafted when becoming owners of property in Spain. Year 2014 has been a difficult year for some people; we received an increased number of cases concerning DEBT RECOVERY, indeed some of our commercial clients decided to sell COMMERCIAL PREMISES through our firm before things became harder. Fortunately only a few of our clients were involved in road traffic accidents or suffered PERSONAL
INJURIES, naturally we dealt with these cases as expediently as possible and today these clients have fully recovered or are recovering having received a fair compensation. Sadly some clients and friends passed away during this year and our condolences go out to their surviving spouses, children and loved ones; and again in these cases we have assisted as rapidly as possible to help the heirs when dealing with the INHERITANCE in Spain and the UK. On a happier note we can tell you that we have LITIGATED successfully in Court in relation to many differing legal matters including TENANCY DISPUTES, CLAIMS AGAINST BUILDERS, CONTESTING A WILL and CLAIMS AGAINST THE TAX OFFICE to name but a few. Finally we would like to THANK ALL our clients and friends, who one way or another, dealt with us during this year and wish THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2015 FULL OF HAPPINESS. The White & Baos Team
The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. White & Baos Abogados. Tel:+34 966 426 185. E-mail: info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2014 – All rights reserved, Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com
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19 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015
money
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Wayne Martin
International Financial Adviser
Autumn Statement 2014: What it means for savers, investors and ISA’s PEOPLE WHO rely on the interest on their savings to boost their income have had a terrible time since the financial crisis. OFFICIAL INTEREST rates languish at 0.5pc and various government schemes designed to encourage borrowing have given the banks little reason to tempt savers with decent rates. 150,000 married Isa savers pass away each year, and their Isa tax advantages die with them, even if they were saving as a couple. The Autumn Statement announces that from 3 December 2014, if an Isa saver in a marriage or civil partnership dies, their spouse or civil partner will inherit their Isa tax advantages. From 6 April 2015, surviving spouses will be able to invest as much into their own Isa as their spouse used to have, on top of their usual allowance, and so will be better able to secure their financial future and enjoy the tax advantages they previously shared. The ISA allowance for 2014-15 will rise slightly to £15,240.But there was no mention of excluding assets in ISA’s from inheritance tax. The Chancellor discussed Pensioner Bonds which
are designed to pay much better rates than conventional savings products from banks and building societies. In March he said a one-year Pensioner Bond would pay around 2.8pc and a three-year bond around 4pc. At the time the best rates available on the market were 1.9pc and 2.6pc respectively. The new bonds will be available to anyone aged 65 or over. Supply will be limited, with up to £10bn of the bonds being made available. Pensioners will be allowed to save a maximum of £10,000 in each version of the bond, offering a total of £20,000. So none of the above gives great comfort to ex pats seeking a good rate of return, this is where Blacktower can help, with tailored financial planning giving returns of between 5-10% depending on your requirements. We are here to give you free, impartial, independent advice. If you have any questions or need any advice regarding the above you can contact me on 636361588 or e-mail wayne.martin@blacktowerfm.com
The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is licenced by the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Licence No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.
19 DEC 2014 - 1 jan 2015
Friday 19th December
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08:05 Saints and Scroungers 08:35 Oxford Street Revealed 09:20 Glorious Gardens from Above 10:05 Great Interior Design Challenge 11:05 Children’s Hospital: The Chaplains 11:35 The Travel Show 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast 14:25 Ready Steady Cook 15:10 Great British Bake Off 16:10 A Place to Call Home 16:55 Restoring England’s Heritage 17:25 Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain 18:25 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two 20:30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites 22:00 Canterbury Cathedral 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Text Santa 24:20 ITV News 24:55 ITV News Central
07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 The King of Queens 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Frasier 12:00 Jamie’s Christmas with Bells On 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 A Great British Christmas with Sarah Beeny 14:05 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 18:30 Coach Trip 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:10 The British Comedy Awards 2014
07:00 Childrens TV 08:10 Milkshake! Show Songs 08:15 The Mr Men Show 08:30 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:25 Lucky Christmas 14:15 5 News Lunchtime 14:20 Home and Away 14:50 Dear Secret Santa 16:35 A Christmas Kiss 18:30 5 News 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Ice Road Truckers 22:00 Trespass 23:50 Shoot ‘Em Up
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07:25 Mouse and Mole 07:55 Sarah & Duck 08:05 The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas 08:30 A Christmas Panic! 09:00 Marrying Mum and Dad 09:30 Junior MasterChef 10:00 Junior MasterChef 10:30 Junior MasterChef 11:00 Deadly Pole to Pole 11:30 Deadly Pole to Pole 12:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 13:00 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 13:50 World’s Fastest Indian 15:45 Flog It! 16:45 Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 17:45 Nativity! 19:30 The Good Life 19:55 John Le Mesurier: It’s All Been Rather Lovely 20:55 Dad’s Army 21:35 Christmas University Challenge 22:05 QI XL 22:35 Blackadder 23:05 Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule 24:05 The Young Ones
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Hulk and the Agents of Smash 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Looney Tunes Show 10:00 Share a Story: The Winners’ Journey 2014 10:25 Columbo: Etude in Black 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:29 ITV Central Weather 12:30 Surprise Surprise 13:30 Free Willy 2: the Adventure Home 15:25 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song 16:50 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 18:35 ITV News Central 18:45 ITV News and Weather 19:00 Celebrity Squares 20:00 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 23:00 Jonathan Ross Show 24:30 ITV News and Weather 24:44 ITV Central Weather 24:45 Bette Midler: One Night Only
07:10 Trans World Sport 08:05 The Grid 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 The Morning Line 10:00 Weekend Kitchen 11:00 Frasier 11:25 Frasier 11:55 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Big Bang Theory 12:50 The Simpsons 13:15 The Simpsons 13:45 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Channel 4 News 17:30 The Simpsons 18:00 The Simpsons 18:25 The Simpsons 19:00 Mission: Impossible 21:00 Rewind the Christmas Hits 22:30 Four Christmases 24:15 Wanderlust
07:00 Childrens TV 08:10 Olly the Little White Van 08:15 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:30 Make Way for Noddy 08:40 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 08:45 Paw Patrol 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Wanda and the Alien 09:40 Zack and Quack 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:45 The Gadget Show 11:45 The Gadget Show 12:45 World’s Strongest Man 2014 13:45 Deck the Halls 15:35 Mr Miracle 17:25 Naughty or Nice 19:05 The Wish List 20:50 5 News 20:55 Scrooge 23:10 Rob Brydon Live 24:05 The Joan Rivers Position
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:35 Emmerdale 10:20 Coronation Street 12:20 The Cube 13:20 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 14:25 Secret Santa 16:15 Santa Baby 18:10 The Nightmare before Christmas 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 Tomorrow Never Dies 23:25 Celebrity Juice 24:25 The Office Xmas Party
07:00 Rules of Engagement 07:25 Rules of Engagement 07:50 Rules of Engagement 08:15 Rules of Engagement 08:40 How I Met Your Mother 12:00 Olive, the Other Reindeer 13:00 Famous Fred 13:35 Rude(ish) Tube 14:00 Melissa & Joey 14:30 Melissa & Joey 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:30 How I Met Your Mother 16:00 Made in Chelsea 17:00 Melissa & Joey 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 18:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 Kick-Ass
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07:35 Natural World 08:35 African Cats 10:05 Football League Show 11:25 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:55 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites 13:25 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites 13:55 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 14:45 Live Equestrian 17:30 Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em 18:15 Flog It! 18:55 The Terminal 21:00 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 22:40 QI XL 23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:25 Sarah Millican Slightly Longer Television Programme
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Ultimate Spider-Man 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Big Time Rush 10:00 The Aquabats! Super Show! 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Storage Hoarders 11:30 Death on the Nile 14:15 ITV News 14:19 ITV Central Weather 14:20 Columbo: a Stitch in Crime 15:50 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 16:50 The Chase 17:45 Casper 19:35 ITV News Central 19:45 ITV News 20:00 You’ve Got to Love Christmas 21:00 Surprise Surprise 22:00 Midsomer Murders 24:00 ITV News 24:14 ITV Central Weather 24:15 Vicious 24:45 Premiership Rugby Union
07:00 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems 07:10 NFL: The American Football Show 08:10 How I Met Your Mother 08:35 How I Met Your Mother 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Jamie’s Comfort Food 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Simpsons 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 The Simpsons 17:00 Channel 4 News 17:10 Bugsy Malone 19:00 Jamie’s Cracking Christmas 20:00 Men in Black 3 22:00 Homeland 23:00 Rewind the Christmas Hits 24:35 The IT Crowd
07:00 Childrena TV 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Wanda and the Alien 09:35 Zack and Quack 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:10 Jelly Jamm 10:25 LazyTown 10:55 Mr Men 11:10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 11:20 Roobarb and Custard Too 11:30 World’s Strongest Man 2014 12:30 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas 13:40 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 15:25 The Christmas Shepherd 17:10 The Family Man 19:30 5 News Weekend 19:35 Space Cowboys 22:00 Gran Torino 24:15 Unforgiven
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure 14:55
Monday 22nd December
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Race to Witch Mountain 11:35 Old Dogs 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 17:00 Cinderella 18:15 Pointless Celebrities 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Celebrity Mastermind 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 John Bishop’s Christmas Show 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Mrs Brown’s Boys 24:05 Citizen Khan 24:35 The Graham Norton Show
07:25 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites 07:55 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites 08:25 Canterbury Cathedral 09:25 The Bishop’s Wife 11:10 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 12:10 Great Continental Railway Journeys 13:10 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 14:00 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 14:50 Coast Australia 15:40 A Place to Call Home 16:25 A Place to Call Home 17:10 Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em 18:00 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Bake Off 20:30 TOTP2 22:00 The Wrong Mans 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Brian Pern 24:00 Andy Parsons: Slacktivist
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Speakmans 11:20 Dickinson’s Real Deal 12:20 Tipping Point 13:20 Judge Rinder 14:20 ITV News 14:50 ITV News Central 14:55 Big Star’s Little Star 15:55 The Railway Children 18:00 The Cube 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Tsunami: Survivors’ Stories 23:05 ITV News 23:40 ITV News Central 23:45 Notting Hill
07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 The King of Queens 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Frasier 09:00 Frasier 09:35 The NeverEnding Story II: the Next Chapter 11:15 The Big Bang Theory 11:45 The Big Bang Theory 12:15 The Simpsons 12:50 White Christmas 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Gadget Man 22:00 Food Unwrapped 23:00 Derek 24:05 Gogglebox
07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:45 Tickety Toc 10:00 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:05 Peppa Pig 10:10 Peppa Pig 10:20 Wanda and the Alien 10:35 The Mr Men Show 10:55 World’s Strongest Man 2014 11:55 My Crazy Christmas Obsession 12:55 The Flight before Christmas 14:25 Bigfoot and the Hendersons 16:35 Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties 18:05 Christmas with the Kranks 19:55 World’s Strongest Man 2014 21:00 The Railway: First Great Western 22:00 Michael Buble’s Christmas 2014 23:00 Dirty Dancing 24:55 Abba: The Image
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale 09:50 Coronation Street 11:50 The X Factor 12:50 The X Factor 13:55 You’ve Been Framed! 14:20 You’ve Been Framed! 14:55 Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure 16:45 Ant & Dec’s Christmas Show 18:00 The Polar Express 20:00 The Xtra Factor 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 The Holiday 24:45 Release the Hounds
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07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Britain’s Got More Talent 08:00 Emmerdale 08:30 Coronation Street 09:00 The Corrie Years 09:30 You’ve Been Framed! 09:55 All Star Family Fortunes 11:00 Catchphrase 12:00 The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve 13:55 Emmerdale 14:25 Coronation Street 14:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:10 The X Factor 19:15 You’ve Been Framed! 19:45 You’ve Been Framed! 20:15 You’ve Been Framed! 20:45 Take Me Out 22:00 Through the Keyhole 23:00 Fast & Furious
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07:00 Rules of Engagement 07:25 Rules of Engagement 07:50 Rules of Engagement 08:10 Rules of Engagement 08:35 Rules of Engagement 09:00 Rules of Engagement 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Made in Chelsea 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:30 The Spy Next Door 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 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 Edward Scissorhands 23:05 Rude Tube 24:05 The Inbetweeners 24:40 The Inbetweeners
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07:00 Rules of Engagement 07:25 Rules of Engagement 07:50 One Tree Hill 08:35 Happy Endings 09:00 Hollyoaks 09:30 Suburgatory 10:00 Charmed 11:00 Rules of Engagement 12:00 How I Met Your Mother 13:00 Rude(ish) Tube 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Rude(ish) Tube 17:30 Suburgatory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 Rude(ish) Tube 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Made in Chelsea 23:00 Taking New York 23:35 The Big Bang Theory 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Inbetweeners
19 DEC 2014 - 1 jan 2015
Soap Guide EastEnders (BBC1) The Carters are all set for a traditional Christmas in the Vic, complete with rows, heartache and shocking revelations. Stacey has already worked out one of the family’s secrets ahead of schedule as she encourages Linda to open up about being raped. Once her suspicions are confirmed, Stacey dumps Dean, who reacts by threatening Linda that unless she tells his ex that it was all a mistake, he’ll share his version of events with Mick. The landlady agrees, on the condition that Dean stays away from her family, only for the drunken salon owner to turn up at the pub on Christmas Day anyway. Meanwhile, Shirley and Aunt Babe are much more concerned to learn Mick has invited Sylvie for dinner, increasing the chances of someone dropping a bombshell over the turkey, but which secret will be revealed – and how will the landlord react? Elsewhere, old flames are rekindled as Dot catches Nick and Yvonne in a compromising position – but what does this mean for Ronnie and Charlie’s plan to get rid of him? Jane wonders whether to give Ian yet another chance, while thoughts turn to Lucy’s murder as Emma realises she’s been sent video footage from Good Friday and Cindy is spooked by a sinister present under the Beales’ tree.
Week beginning 20/12/2014
Coronation Street (ITV)
Tony and Tracy agree to keep quiet about their bed-based moment of madness. However, Todd spots Tracy getting out of Tony’s van, and is later intrigued when he lies to Liz about where he’s been and claims he hasn’t seen Tracy. Meanwhile, Steve decides to pay off his hefty car repair bill with Streetcars cash. When he then throws a big party at the Rovers, and returns from the shops with a big bag of goodies, some are curious about how he’s funding it all. Meanwhile, Gary falls out with his family over a duplicate Christmas present. He pays the price when he decides to steal from the café till, and a furious Roy beats him with a cricket bat. On Christmas day, with most of the family out, Kylie prepares dinner chez Platt, but is horrified when Callum lets himself in, presents Max with a new bike and offers her a bag of speed. When David catches them red-handed, Callum explains he’s Max’s dad, Kylie’s ex and her drug dealer, which leads to a bust up. And while Nick offers Leanne her job back at the bistro, Lloyd has to jet off to Madrid when he discovers Jenna’s been arrested.
Emmerdale (ITV)
Childhood sweethearts Andy and Katie are planning to celebrate Christmas by tying the knot again, but not everyone is happy for them. Bernice admits to Kerry that she can’t face doing the bride’s hair and makeup because she’s still in love with the groom, while Robert manages to get into a fight with his brother beside their parents’ graves on the stag night – leaving Victoria and Diane concerned about what he’s got planned for the wedding. The big day itself gets off to an ominous start as a hungover Kerry starts retching dangerously near to the dress, and only gets worse when a drunken Bernice staggers into the church. But will anyone find a way of derailing the ceremony? Elsewhere, Moira has finally had enough of Charity, but Cain refuses to get dragged into the row. Is he siding with his kissing cousin over his wife, or is he preoccupied with problems of his own? Troubled Belle is tempted when Lachlan offers her a legal high, and Laurel is unhappy about the prospect of spending Christmas Day with Ross. Aaron is uneasy when Robert offers to invest in his and Adam’s business, Rakesh warns Kirin not to rush to settle down, and Jai proposes to Megan.
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Mars Needs Moms 11:30 Bridge to Terabithia 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Chicken Run 16:05 The Gruffalo 16:30 Cars 2 18:10 Pointless Celebrities 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Celebrity Mastermind 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 The Royle Family 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:30 Weather 23:35 Mrs Brown’s Boys 24:10 Cuckoo 24:40 The Apprentice
07:05 Close Calls: On Camera 07:35 Great British Bake Off 08:35 Canterbury Cathedral 09:35 Anything but Christmas 11:05 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 12:05 Great Continental Railway Journeys 13:05 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 13:55 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 14:45 Equestrian 15:45 Coast Australia 16:35 A Place to Call Home 17:20 Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em 18:05 Flog It! 19:00 Great British Bake Off 20:00 Dad’s Army 20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 MasterChef: The Professionals 22:00 The Wrong Mans 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Russell Howard’s Good News 24:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Speakmans 11:20 Dickinson’s Real Deal 12:20 Tipping Point 13:25 Big Star’s Little Star 14:25 ITV News 14:50 ITV News Central 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears 21:00 Roman Britain from the Air 22:00 Lottery Stories: Be Careful What You Wish For 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 ITV News Central 23:40 Kylie: Kiss Me Once 24:50 Jonathan Ross Show
07:20 The King of Queens 07:45 The King of Queens 08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Frasier 09:00 Frasier 09:25 The Rugrats Movie 11:00 Andre 12:55 Ladyhawke 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 The Snowman 21:00 Celebrity Fifteen to One 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 23:00 Man Down 23:30 The 11 O’Clock Show 24:30 Ali G in da USAiii
07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:40 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Tickety Toc 10:10 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:15 Peppa Pig 10:20 Peppa Pig 10:30 Access 10:40 World’s Strongest Man 2014 11:40 Jack and the Beanstalk 13:25 The Elf That Rescued Christmas 15:00 This Christmas 17:10 Call Me Claus 18:55 World’s Strongest Man 2014 19:55 My Crazy Christmas Obsession 20:50 Michael Buble’s Christmas Songbook 22:00 Kids’ Hospital at Christmas 23:00 Saving Private Ryan
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07:00 Rules of Engagement 07:25 Rules of Engagement 07:50 One Tree Hill 08:35 Rude(ish) Tube 09:00 Hollyoaks 09:35 Suburgatory 10:00 Charmed 11:00 Rules of Engagement 12:00 How I Met Your Mother 13:00 Rude(ish) Tube 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 Famous Fred 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Rude Tube 23:00 Rude Tube 24:05 The Big Bang Theory 24:35 The Big Bang Theory
19 DEC 2014 - 1 jan 2015
Week beginning 27/12/2014
Emmerdale (ITV)
2014 hasn’t been a good year for Belle, but it looks like she’s got a chance to make a fresh start when Katie gives her a job at the stables. Unfortunately, the troubled teen is still struggling with her demons, and turns to Lachlan for more pills to help her cope. When Zak throws her stash out, she’s forced to make a return trip to Home Farm, where Lachlan has the place to himself because Robert has snuck off to see Aaron. Belle encourages her new friend to take one of the legal highs with her, but he has an adverse reaction and starts fitting. As he’s rushed to hospital, Belle blames herself, although Chrissie wants to know why Robert wasn’t around – and Katie quickly comes up with a theory to explain his absence… Charity fuels Megan’s doubts about Jai when she reminds her former sister-in-law of the factory owner’s dark side, while Leyla is feeling down after hearing about the proposal. Harriet informs a shocked Finn that she’s found his mum’s address, but while he does visit the house, will he pluck up the courage to speak to her? Pregnant Nicola is devastated when she starts bleeding, Pearl is in the money, and Laurel and Marlon try to look to the future.
EastEnders (BBC1)
The Carters knew they were in for an emotional Christmas, mainly because there was a good chance it was Stan’s last, but they weren’t prepared for the day being quite so dramatic. This week, they are still trying to recover from the latest round of revelations, but now the family’s secrets have been exposed, it seems there’s little chance of them going back to the way things were. And Dexter’s attempts to lighten the mood don’t go down well with Nancy, who really isn’t the mood for flippant comments about her clan’s problems. If it’s any consolation, the Carters aren’t the only ones who’ve been lying to each other, as Shirley makes Ronnie realise just how much Nick has been manipulating Dot and Charlie. The blonde comes up with a plan for revenge, but will it work? Elsewhere, Kim Fox makes a welcome return to the Square. In the past, she’s always been guaranteed to lighten the mood in Walford, but she may not feel much like being the comic relief when she sees how much things have changed in her absence. But is she being completely honest about her own reasons for coming back?
Coronation Street (ITV)
The truth about Steve’s depressionfuelled debt is revealed when Andrea discovers Streetcars is £10k overdrawn. Michael and Eileen haven’t been paid, and the fact Steve ducks out of Amy’s panto only adds to the locals’ anger. Liz decides to bail her son out with Rovers cash, but on New Year’s Eve Steve overhears Michelle telling Tony how he is her past and she’s looking to the future now. Roy is questioned over assaulting Gary, and while Anna is shocked by her son’s injuries, she’s also amazed he’d turned to theft. The café owner feels awful after his sentencing, and far worse over Mary’s reaction to his actions. Meanwhile, Alya’s feelings for Gary are rekindled when she hears of his injuries. When Kylie does a vanishing act, David has a go at Callum and demands to know where his wife is. He claims they’re back together, and warns Platt if he doesn’t stay away, he and Kylie may take Max to live with them. New bistro manager Leanne is impressed by Gavin’s ideas, but he panics when she needs a reference and his national insurance number. And Norris is spooked when he thinks he’s seen Blanche’s ghost.
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm BBC One, 9.30pm
UNLESS HARRY Hill really does spend his free time chatting to soft toys and shouting “fight!”, most of us would assume that he’s quite used to playing a character. However, he’s making his official acting debut in this comedy drama, which has been adapted by Charlie Higson from the classic children’s books by Norman Hunter – and no, not the one whose hard tackles frightened the lives out of footballers in the 1970s when he was centre-half for Leeds United. This Norman Hunter was an author from Sydenham who saw service as a teenager in the First World War before becoming a copywriter and author. He wrote 13 books featuring the character over a 50-year period. “As a budding schoolboy scientist and inventor myself I loved the Professor Branestawm books as a kid, I was fascinated by Heath Robinson’s wonderful illustrations too,” says Hill. “It’s a thrill for me to be playing the prof in Charlie Higson’s brilliant TV adaptation. Best Christmas present ever!” Higson claims he’s a long-time fan too: “I loved Norman Hunter’s Professor Branestawm books when I was a kid, and I loved reading them to my own kids, who found them as funny as I did. “These were the books that inspired me to write comedy of my own, and I’ve always wanted to adapt them for the screen. To bring Heath Robinson’s brilliant illustrations to life and share Norman Hunter’s amazing inventiveness with a wider audience is a dream come true for me.” The books have been adapted for TV before, in 1969 by ITV with Jack Woolgar in the lead role. But this take promises to be definitive, not only because of Hill’s performance, but because of the great co-stars lining up alongside him. Vicky Pepperdine, recently seen in BBC Four sitcom Puppy Love, Brian Pern’s Simon Day, acclaimed actresses Sophie Thompson and Miranda Richardson, comedians David Mitchell, Ben Miller and Higson himself all have roles. For the uninitiated, Professor Branestawm is an absent-minded professor, whose creations have a habit of going disastrously wrong. Luckily, his long-suffering housekeeper Mrs Flittersnoop and his dim, but loyal, best friend Colonel Dedshott are usually on hand to stop him blowing himself up, but not everyone is convinced that’s enough of a safeguard. Can plucky school kid Connie stop evil businessman Mr Bullimore and local councillor Harold Haggerstone from kicking Branestawm out of the village on health and safety grounds? “In recent years BBC One has produced some truly wonderful adaptations which have been huge hits with our audience and I have no doubt that Charlie Higson’s take on Professor Branestawm, starring the brilliant Harry Hill, will prove to be just as magical and popular,” says BBC One controller Charlotte Moore. Comedy commissioner Shane Allen is just as sure of its appeal: “This classic of children’s literature has found its perfect match in Charlie Higson’s inventive adaptation and a kindred lead with the eccentric, warm and hilarious Harry Hill. “It’s great knockabout fun to bring the family together.”
WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS EVE BBC1
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Snow Babies 11:00 Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas 12:00 WALL-E 13:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 14:30 BBC News 14:40 BBC Regional News 14:43 Weather 14:45 Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 16:05 Merry Madagascar 16:25 Shrek the Halls 16:50 The Gruffalo’s Child 17:15 On Angel Wings 17:45 One Hundred and One Dalmatians 19:05 BBC News 19:15 BBC London News 19:20 Weather 19:25 Toy Story 3 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm 22:30 Not Going Out 23:15 The Vicar of Dibley 23:55 Mrs Brown’s Boys 24:30 BBC News 24:45 Midnight Mass from Arundel Cathedral
07:10 The Crimson Wing 08:20 Canterbury Cathedral 09:20 One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing 10:55 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11:55 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 12:40 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin 13:35 Torvill & Dean: The Perfect Day 14:35 The Choir: Military Wives 15:35 Little Women 17:25 To the Manor Born 18:25 Carols from King’s 19:40 The Good Life 20:10 Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings 21:00 Christmas University Challenge 21:30 The Choir: Military Wives 22:30 Julie Walters: A Life on Screen 23:30 Calendar Girls
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 All Stars 12:35 Horrid Henry: the Movie 14:20 ITV News 14:35 Doc Martin 16:35 Off Their Rockers 17:05 Santa Claus 19:15 You’ve Been Framed! 19:45 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Skyfall 23:45 ITV News 24:00 Christmas Carols on ITV
08:15 Olive, the Other Reindeer 09:10 The Big Bang Theory 09:40 The Big Bang Theory 10:05 The Simpsons 10:35 The Simpsons 11:10 The Iron Giant 12:50 Father Christmas 13:30 Big Miracle 15:35 Channel 4 News 15:45 The Grinch 17:50 The Muppet Christmas Carol 19:25 Hollyoaks 20:25 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 20:55 The Snowman and the Snowdog 21:30 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings 22:30 Gogglebox 24:00 Rude Tube
07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:30 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Noddy in Toyland 08:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05 Peppa Pig 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:20 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:30 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:40 Tickety Toc 09:55 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:05 Peppa Pig 10:15 Wanda and the Alien 10:30 Gone with the Wind 14:50 The Adventures of Robin Hood 16:50 Scrooge 18:35 Michael Buble’s Christmas 2014 19:30 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 20:20 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights 21:25 The Dog Rescuers 22:30 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies
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07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Britain’s Got More Talent 08:00 Emmerdale 08:25 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 09:15 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 10:05 All Star Family Fortunes 11:10 You’ve Been Framed! 11:40 You’ve Been Framed! 12:15 The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve 14:10 Emmerdale 14:40 Casper 16:40 You’ve Been Framed! 17:05 You’ve Been Framed! 18:05 All Star Family Fortunes 19:10 Catchphrase 20:20 The Nightmare before Christmas 22:00 The Holiday 24:45 Celebrity Juice
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07:00 Rules of Engagement 07:25 Rules of Engagement 07:50 Rude(ish) Tube 08:55 Hollyoaks 09:30 Ivor the Invisible 10:00 Charmed 11:00 Rules of Engagement 11:30 Rules of Engagement 12:00 Marmaduke 13:45 Rude(ish) Tube 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 The Bear 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Rude(ish) Tube 20:25 Hollyoaks 21:00 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory
Doctor Who IT’S CHRISTMAS Day and it’s early evening. You’re probably still feeling bloated after the lunch to end all lunches and want nothing more than to stare at the TV for an hour or so. Thankfully, for the past nine years, the BBC has provided viewers with the perfect way to recuperate after their overindulgences by producing a series of special festive episodes of Doctor Who. The latest – entitled Last Christmas – is the first to star Peter Capaldi. And no, it has nothing to do with the Wham! song of the same name. As usual when it comes to the long-running sci-fi classic, we have scant details to offer you. That’s because showrunner Steven Moffat is slightly obsessed with keeping his plots a secret in case spoilers leak out. Now, we applaud that idea, but a few morsels to whet the appetite would be nice. So, what do we know? As well as Capaldi playing the gallivanting Gallifreyan, Jenna Coleman is back as Clara and
BBC One, 7.15pm
Nick Frost makes a guest appearance as the one and only Santa Claus. “I’m so thrilled to have been asked to guest in the Doctor Who Christmas Special, I’m such a fan of the show,” says Frost. “The read-through was very difficult for me; I wanted to keep stuffing my fingers into my ears and scream ‘No spoilers!’ Every day on set I’ve had to silence my internal fan-boy squeals!” “Frost at Christmas - it just makes sense!” laughs Moffat. “I worked with Nick on the Tintin movie many years ago and it’s a real pleasure to lure him back to television for a ride on the Tardis.” The action takes place on an Arctic base which is under attack from terrifying creatures - and only the Doctor and his pal Santa can save the day. Watch out too for a few other familiar faces, including former Coronation Street star and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Natalie Gumede. But of most interest to Whovians is the presence of Michael Troughton, who continues his family’s association
with the programme - his brother David has appeared in the show several times, most notably in The Curse of Peladon alongside Jon Pertwee, and in Midnight, with David Tennant. They are, of course, the eldest sons of Patrick Troughton, who played the Doctor’s second incarnation. Sharp-eyed fans may also have spotted a photo of Patrick as Robin Hood in the recent Robots of Sherwood episode. Michael published a biography of his father a couple of years ago and is currently working on an encyclopedia about Patrick’s career, which should reach shops next year. This is one of his first forays into TV since he gave up acting to teach physics and, later, to become a school’s head of drama. Now it seems he’s back in the family business for good. Would his father have been pleased to see him in the show that turned him into a children’s hero? You would imagine so. Patrick remained a supporter of the programme until his death at the age of 67 at a Doctor Who convention in Georgia in 1989, so you could imagine him tuning in, belt undone, like the rest of us.
THURSDAY CHRISTMAS DAY BBC1
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Gruffalo 10:30 On Angel Wings 11:00 Come and Join the Celebration 12:00 Only Fools and Horses 13:00 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out 13:25 Gnomeo & Juliet 14:40 Shaun the Sheep 14:50 BBC News 14:55 Weather 15:00 Top of the Pops 16:00 The Queen 16:10 Puss in Boots 17:40 BBC News 17:55 Weather 18:00 Strictly Come Dancing 19:15 Doctor Who 20:15 Miranda 20:50 Call the Midwife 22:00 EastEnders 23:05 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:40 Michael McIntyre’s Very Christmassy Christmas Show 24:40 BBC News 24:50 Weather 24:55 On Christmas Night
07:00 Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas 08:15 Short Circuit 09:50 Pollyanna 12:00 Carols from King’s 13:15 To the Manor Born 13:45 The Choir: Military Wives 14:45 60 Years of Carols from King’s 15:45 BBC Proms 2014 18:00 The Queen 18:10 James May’s Toy Stories 19:15 Morecambe & Wise in Pieces 20:15 Christmas University Challenge 20:45 Dad’s Army 21:30 Blackadder 22:00 Tim Rice - A Life in Song 23:30 QI 24:00 Marvellous
07:00 Childrens TV 08:05 Almost Naked Animals 08:20 Almost Naked Animals 08:40 Horrid Henry 08:55 Horrid Henry 09:10 Horrid Henry 09:25 Weekend 10:25 Valiant 11:55 Back to the Future 14:10 Nanny McPhee 16:00 The Queen 16:10 The Queen’s Garden 17:10 ITV News 17:20 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 18:20 You’ve Been Framed! 18:50 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 19:50 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Coronation Street 22:00 Downton Abbey 24:00 ITV News 24:15 You’ve Got to Love Christmas
07:00 The Ugly Duckling and Me 08:30 Prep & Landing 08:55 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice 09:20 Father Christmas 09:55 Animals United 11:45 The Simpsons 12:15 The Simpsons 12:45 The Simpsons 13:15 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 13:45 The Snowman 14:20 The Snowman and the Snowdog 14:50 The Alternative Christmas Message 14:55 Channel 4 News 15:05 Scrooged 17:00 Big 19:00 Arthur Christmas 21:00 Frozen at Christmas 22:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 24:00 8 Out of 10 Cats
07:00 Childrens TV 08:30 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:30 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Milkshake! Bop Box 09:50 Peppa Pig 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:15 Access 10:20 Andre Rieu: Christmas Around the World 11:20 Scrooge 13:35 The Sound of Music - Live! 16:25 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 19:10 Michael Buble’s Christmas Songbook 20:05 Chas & Dave’s Xmas Knees Up! 21:00 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs 24:05 Muriel’s Wedding
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07:00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 07:25 Emmerdale 07:50 Coronation Street 08:20 Horrid Henry: the Movie 10:10 You’ve Been Framed! 10:35 You’ve Been Framed! 11:40 Scooby-Doo 13:25 Emmerdale 13:55 Coronation Street 14:25 All Star Family Fortunes 15:30 Catchphrase 16:35 Jurassic Park 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! 19:30 The Mummy Returns 22:00 GoldenEye 24:35 Celebrity Juice
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07:00 Olive, the Other Reindeer 07:50 Lost and Found 08:15 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 08:35 Happy Endings 09:30 Glee 10:30 Suburgatory 11:30 Rules of Engagement 12:00 Melissa & Joey 12:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 13:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 18:00 The Snowman 18:25 The Snowman and the Snowdog 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 The Inbetweeners 23:35 The Inbetweeners
That Day We Sang BBC2, 10pm WHEN VICTORIA Wood was 22 (and as she recently told BBC Breakfast, living in a bedsit and existing on a diet of tinned mince), she saw a documentary about the reunion of members of a children’s choir. Clearly something about the programme, and in particular its suggestion of middle-aged people looking back on one of the highlights from their childhood and wondering if the rest of their lives had matched up to it, struck a chord with the young comedienne. It was still on Wood’s mind in 2011, when it inspired her to the write the musical That Day We Sang, which was originally staged as part of the Manchester International Festival. And now, she’s bringing it to the small screen. Made-for-TV musicals are relatively rare, as Wood herself acknowledges. She says: “That Day We Sang brings together everything I love - singing, dancing, comedy, love and chips. A musical set in 1929 and ‘69 complete with tap-dancing children, singing coalmen and possibly a tram, was always going to be a big undertaking, and I’m very appreciative of the way everyone at the BBC has been so encouraging and supportive.” But then if anyone can pull it off, it’s Wood. Over the years, she’s proved her versatility, whether it’s classic sketch shows (As Seen on TV), a successful sitcom (dinnerladies), award-winning period drama (Housewife, 49) or even biopics (Eric & Ernie, which she produced). It’s not a one-woman show though. While Wood may be on writing and directing duties, she’s handed over the job of actually starring in it to Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, both of whom have impressive musical CVs. The pair previously starred together in a West End revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which won them an Olivier Award each. Wood says: “Imelda and Michael are my dream team, superb professionals at the top of their game. I’m hoping to deliver something that will be a real treat for the audience.” The actors play Tubby and Enid, who when we meet them in 1969, are middle-aged and feeling lonely. They have been brought back together for a reunion of the Manchester Children’s Choir, to mark the 40th anniversary of their iconic recording of Nymphs and Shepherds. It stirs up powerful memories and brings back their love of music – but could it also lead to romance? Tubby and Enid aren’t the only ones affected by the reunion, as their faltering romance is interweaved with the story of their fellow choir member Jimmy, whose love of singing proves an escape from his difficult home life. So with romance, laughs, poignant moments and musical numbers, along with a supporting cast that includes Sophie Thompson, Ian Lavender and Daniel Rigby (who made an impressive Eric Morecambe in the aforementioned Eric and Ernie), Wood has definitely fulfilled her ambition to serve up a Christmas treat. And who knows? Maybe it will inspired someone to go off and write a musical of their own…
FRIDAY BOXING DAY BBC1
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Pinocchio 11:25 CBeebies Peter Pan 12:05 Room on the Broom 12:30 Cool Runnings 14:05 BBC News; Weather 14:15 BBC Regional News 14:25 The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm 15:20 My Family 16:15 Monsters, Inc 17:40 The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists! 19:05 BBC News 19:20 BBC London News 19:25 Still Open All Hours 19:55 The Boy in the Dress 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Marvel Avengers Assemble 23:40 BBC News 23:50 BBC Regional News 24:00 Match of the Day
07:10 The Road to El Dorado 08:30 College Road Trip 09:50 Natural World 10:50 Ten Pieces 11:40 60 Years of Carols from King’s 12:40 On the Town 14:15 Talking Pictures 14:50 Singin’ in the Rain 16:30 Victoria Wood: That Musical We Made 17:30 Final Score 18:25 BBC Proms 2014 19:45 Christmas University Challenge 20:15 The Two Ronnies 21:00 Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas 22:00 That Day We Sang 23:30 Hunky Dory
07:00 Childrens TV 08:05 Almost Naked Animals 08:20 Almost Naked Animals 08:35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 08:50 Super 4 09:10 Super 4 09:25 Weekend 10:25 Dinner Date: Australia 11:25 Celebrity Squares 12:25 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 13:30 ITV News 13:45 The Chase 14:45 Back to the Future Part II 16:45 Off Their Rockers 17:15 Downton Abbey 19:15 ITV News 19:30 Emmerdale 20:00 Coronation Street 21:00 A Christmas Cracker 22:00 Birds of a Feather 22:30 Through the Keyhole 23:30 ITV News 23:45 Out of Sight
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07:00 Childrens TV 08:45 Noddy in Toyland 08:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:05 Peppa Pig 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:30 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:45 Tickety Toc 10:05 Peppa Pig 10:10 Wanda and the Alien 10:25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:35 Mr Men 10:55 Access 11:05 Carry On Constable 12:45 Carry On Teacher 14:30 Carry On Nurse 16:15 The Ladykillers 18:00 A Shot in the Dark 20:05 Rob Brydon Live 21:00 Morecambe & Wise Live! 1973 22:25 Tommy Cooper’s Christmas Special 23:25 Carry On Christmas 24:30 Greatest Ever Carry On Films
08:55 The Morning Line 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 10:25 The Big Bang Theory 10:55 Inspector Gadget 12:30 Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! 14:15 Channel 4 Racing 16:50 Turner & Hooch 18:50 Channel 4 News 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 21:00 Bear’s Wild Weekend 22:00 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014 24:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man
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07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Arthur and the Great Adventure 09:05 Emmerdale 10:05 Coronation Street 11:05 The Xtra Factor 12:10 Casper 14:05 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 15:05 Emmerdale 16:05 Coronation Street 17:10 Nanny McPhee 19:10 Despicable Me 21:00 Tomorrow Never Dies 23:30 Celebrity Juice 24:30 Celebrity Juice
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07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Rude(ish) Tube 07:45 Prep & Landing 08:05 Suburgatory 09:00 Hollyoaks 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Prep & Landing 10:55 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice 11:25 Father Christmas 12:00 The Snowman 12:30 The Snowman and the Snowdog 13:00 Aliens in the Attic 14:45 Rude(ish) Tube 15:00 Tooth Fairy 17:05 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 17:30 Father Christmas 18:05 Rude(ish) Tube 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 Kick-Ass
Saturday 27th December
19 DEC 2014 - 1 jan 2015
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07:00 Breakfast 09:25 Match of the Day 11:00 Saturday Kitchen 12:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 13:00 BBC News; Weather 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 Formula 1 15:10 Sport Relief 16:10 How to Train Your Dragon 17:40 Kung Fu Panda 2 19:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:20 Celebrity Mastermind 19:50 Pointless Celebrities 20:40 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List 21:30 Bruce’s Hall of Fame 22:40 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:15 BBC News; Weather 23:35 Live at the Apollo 24:05 Not Going Out 24:35 Not Going Out
07:10 Natural World 08:10 Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 09:50 Ensign Pulver 11:30 TOTP2 13:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 14:00 The Cheyenne Social Club 15:40 Yes Minister 16:45 The Eagle Has Landed 18:55 Dad’s Army 20:30 Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow 21:30 Top Gear 22:30 James May’s Toy Stories 23:30 QI XL 24:15 Harry & Paul’s Story of the 2s
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Hulk and the Agents of Smash 09:10 Horrid Henry 09:25 Weekend 10:25 Columbo: Negative Reaction 12:25 ITV News 12:29 ITV Central Weather 12:30 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:25 The Cube 14:25 Tipping Point 15:30 Back to the Future Part III 17:40 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 18:40 ITV News Central 18:50 ITV News 19:05 You Saw Them Here First 20:00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 22:50 Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality 23:45 ITV News 24:04 ITV Central Weather 24:05 An Audience with Joan Rivers
08:05 Lost and Found 08:30 Famous Fred 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Frasier 10:30 The Simpsons 11:00 The Simpsons 11:30 The Simpsons 12:00 Alaska 14:10 Channel 4 Racing 16:35 Zulu 19:20 Channel 4 News 19:40 Guy Martin’s Passion for Life 20:10 Mission: Impossible 2 22:30 50 Funniest Moments 2014 24:35 X-Men - the Last Stand
07:00 Childrens TV 08:15 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:30 Make Way for Noddy 08:45 Paw Patrol 09:20 Wanda and the Alien 09:35 Zack and Quack 09:50 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:05 Jelly Jamm 10:20 Access 10:30 World’s Strongest Man 2014 11:30 Pal Joey 13:45 The Secret Garden 15:45 Watership Down 17:35 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 19:35 World’s Strongest Man 2014 20:35 Chas & Dave’s Xmas Knees Up! 21:30 The Dog Rescuers 22:30 5 News Weekend 22:35 The Haunting of Radcliffe House 24:30 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 24:55 Access
15:40 Horrid Henry: the Movie 17:35 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 20:10 Johnny English 22:00 Fast & Furious 24:05 Hostage
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Sunday 28th December
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:20 Emmerdale 10:05 Coronation Street 13:35 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! 14:35 You’ve Been Framed!
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07:00 Breakfast 10:00 G-Force 11:20 Three Men and a Little Lady 13:00 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Bargain Hunt 14:55 Call the Midwife 16:10 Songs of Praise 16:45 Raiders of the Lost Ark 18:35 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:00 Celebrity Mastermind 19:30 Countryfile 20:30 Still Open All Hours 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Last Tango in Halifax 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 24:55 The Football League Show
07:50 Antiques Roadshow 08:50 Herbie Goes Bananas 10:20 Coast Australia 11:10 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:40 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 13:40 Talking Pictures 14:25 Great Continental Railway Journeys 15:25 The Heroes of Telemark 17:30 Final Score 18:30 Flog It! 19:00 John Carter 21:00 Top Gear 22:00 Racing Legends 23:00 House of Fools 23:30 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 24:00 The Wrong Mans
07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 Horrid Henry 09:25 Weekend 10:25 Columbo: Double Exposure 12:00 ITV News 12:14 ITV Central Weather 12:15 The Cube 13:15 Michael Flatley: A Night to Remember 14:15 Tipping Point 15:20 Catchphrase 16:20 ET: The ExtraTerrestrial - 20th Anniversary Edition 18:35 ITV News Central 18:45 ITV News 19:00 The Queen’s Garden 20:00 Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera 21:00 All Star Family Fortunes 22:00 All New It’ll Be Alright on the Night 23:00 ITV News 23:14 ITV Central Weather 23:15 Through the Keyhole 24:15 Premiership Rugby Union
07:10 NFL: The American Football Show 08:10 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness 08:35 Ivor the Invisible 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:35 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:25 Imagine That 15:35 The Simpsons 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 The Simpsons 16:55 The Simpsons 17:25 The Simpsons 17:55 Channel 4 News 18:00 Celebrity Fifteen to One 19:00 The Golden Compass 21:00 The Hotel 22:00 Homeland 23:15 Gogglebox 24:50 Rude Tube
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Little Princess 09:00 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:15 Wanda and the Alien 09:25 Zack and Quack 09:40 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:55 Jelly Jamm 10:10 Access 10:20 World’s Strongest Man 2014 11:20 Carry On Christmas 12:25 Greatest Ever Carry On Films 13:25 Carry On Spying 15:10 Black Beauty 16:55 Out of Africa 20:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 22:00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014 24:55 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of
Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 18:20
Monday 29th December
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07:00 Breakfast 09:00 Match of the Day 10:30 Flushed Away 11:50 Megamind 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:15 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:40 Bedknobs and Broomsticks 16:35 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave 17:05 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 18:55 BBC News; Weather 19:10 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 19:20 The Muppets 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:05 Mapp and Lucia 23:05 BBC News 23:20 BBC Regional News 23:30 Darcey Bussell’s Looking for Audrey 24:35 Sport Relief: The Final Score
07:40 Football League Show 09:00 Orangutans: Great Ape Escape - Natural World 10:00 Coast Australia 10:50 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11:50 Great Continental Railway Journeys 12:50 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 13:50 David Niven: Talking Pictures 14:40 Around the World in 80 Days 17:30 Big Dreams Small Spaces 18:30 Wild Brazil 19:30 Nature’s Weirdest Events 20:30 Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Snow Wolf Family and Me 23:00 Dave Allen: God’s Own Comedian 24:00 The Wrong Mans 01:00 Notorious
07:00 Dinner Date 08:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 Judge Rinder 12:30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 13:30 All Star Family Fortunes 14:15 ITV News 14:25 ITV News Local News; Weather 14:30 Secret Dealers 15:30 Surprise Surprise Christmas Special 16:30 Dr No 18:35 The Chase 19:30 ITV News Local News; Weather 19:45 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Countrywise 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Christmas Epic Fails 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:15 Atonement
07:15 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 07:30 How I Met Your Mother 08:20 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:10 Frasier 10:10 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Simpsons 13:00 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale 14:50 Deal or No Deal: Merry Christmas 15:50 Brewster’s Millions 17:50 Channel 4 News 18:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 The Italian Job 21:00 Mini Cooper: For the Love of Cars 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special 23:00 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014 01:00 NFL: The American Football Show
07:00 Childrena TV 09:05 Peppa Pig 09:20 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:30 Milkshake! Monkey 09:35 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:50 Tickety Toc 10:00 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:05 Peppa Pig 10:20 Wanda and the Alien 10:35 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:45 The Mr Men Show 11:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 12:00 Carry On Sergeant 13:50 Glenn Miller Story 16:05 The Dam Busters 18:35 What the Dambusters Did Next 20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 21:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 22:00 The Rock 24:50 Reservoir Dogs
tuesday 30th December BBC1
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07:15 Sign Zone: Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 08:15 When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth 09:50 Coast Australia 10:40 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11:40 Great Continental Railway Journeys 12:40 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 13:40 Robert Redford: Talking Pictures 14:20 The Horse Whisperer 17:00 Big Dreams Small Spaces 18:00 Wild Brazil 19:00 Flog It! 19:30 Nature’s Weirdest Events 20:30 Christmas University Challenge 21:00 Sacred Wonders of Britain 22:00 Snow Wolf Family and Me 23:00 Charlie Brooker’s 2014 Wipe 24:00 Dave Allen: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 19:05 The Immaculate Selection
07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Shark Tale 11:25 Hotel for Dogs 13:00 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:15 BBC Regional News 14:25 Father Brown 15:10 George of the Jungle 16:35 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 18:35 BBC News 18:50 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 19:05 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Mapp and Lucia 23:00 BBC News 23:15 BBC Regional News 23:20 National Lottery Update 23:25 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
07:00 The Hot Desk 07:10 Emmerdale 09:55 Coronation Street 13:25 Jurassic Park 15:50 The Mummy Returns 18:20 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 19:20 Die Another Day 22:00 The Bourne Identity 24:15 Saw II
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07:00 You’ve Been Framed! Full Throttle 07:50 Emmerdale 08:15 Coronation Street 09:15 Wonderful World of The X Factor 10:10 The X Factor: Your Top Ten 11:10 Beethoven 12:55 Emmerdale 13:25 Coronation Street 14:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:40 Catchphrase Celebrity Special 18:40 A Night in with Olly Murs 19:45 Back to the Future 22:00 The Bourne Ultimatum 24:20 Celebrity Juice: 2041 - A Juice Odyssey
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07:00 Dinner Date 08:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 Judge Rinder 12:30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 13:25 All Star Family Fortunes 14:10 ITV News 14:15 ITV News Local News; Weather 14:20 Secret Dealers 15:20 The Queen’s Garden 16:20 From Russia with Love 18:35 The Chase 19:30 ITV News Local News; Weather 19:40 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears 21:00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 23:30 ITV News 23:45 Birds of a Feather 24:15 American Gangster
08:45 Freaky Friday 10:30 The Big Bang Theory 11:55 Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 13:30 The Simpsons 15:25 Deal or No Deal: Merry Christmas 16:25 The Parent Trap 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:05 Come Dine with Me Christmas Special 21:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 22:00 David Blaine: Real or Magic 23:20 The Look of Love 01:20 Damien: Omen II
07:00 Childrens TV 09:05 Peppa Pig 09:20 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:35 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:50 Tickety Toc 10:00 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:05 Peppa Pig 10:25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:35 World’s Strongest Man 2014 11:35 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies: Christmas Special 12:35 Fun in Acapulco 14:35 Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Director’s Cut 17:15 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 21:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 22:00 Elvis by the Presleys 24:00 Elvis: ‘68 Comeback Special
07:00 You’ve Been Framed: Kids! 07:50 Emmerdale 08:15 Coronation Street 09:10 The X Factor: The Boss Is Back 10:10 The X Factor: Cheryl Looks Back 11:15 Beethoven’s 2nd 13:05 Emmerdale 13:30 Coronation Street 14:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:45 Catchphrase Celebrity Special 18:45 Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality 19:45 You’ve Been Framed and Famous! 20:50 Miss Congeniality 23:00 Unseen Celebrity Juice Tit Bits 23:50 Celebrity Juice: Saturday Night Takeaway Special 24:35 Two and a Half Men
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07:00 Rules of Engagement 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:00 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11:30 Made in Chelsea 12:35 Taking New York 13:05 Rude(ish) Tube 13:35 Rude(ish) Tube 14:00 The Spy Next Door 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 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 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 Transporter 3 24:05 The Big Bang Theory 24:35 The Big Bang Theory
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07:45 Prep & Landing 08:05 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice 08:30 The Bear 09:00 Made in Chelsea 10:00 Taking New York 10:30 Hollyoaks 13:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 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 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 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Big Bang Theory 23:00 End of Days
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07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Rules of Engagement 08:35 Rude(ish) Tube 09:00 Hollyoaks 09:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:00 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 Aliens in the Attic 12:45 Rude Tube: The Best of the Best 13:00 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Bad(ish) Robots 17:00 Troy 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 Hollyoaks 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory: Access All Areas 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Made in Chelsea: End of Season Party 23:00 Rude Tube Christmas Cracker 2014 24:05 The Big Bang Theory
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07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Happy Endings 08:35 Rude(ish) Tube 09:00 Hollyoaks 09:35 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Bad(ish) Robots 10:35 Troy 11:05 The Spiderwick Chronicles 13:05 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Bad(ish) Robots 17:00 Troy 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Rude Tube 23:00 Wanted 01:15 The Big Bang Theory
Rita and Me ITV, 9pm
Barbara Knox rarely chats to the Press, but on a sun-kissed day in Manchester, she’s agreed to discuss her life and career on the cobbles. And if you’re going to chat to the woman better known as Rita Tanner, where better than the Rovers Return? Half-a-century ago she made her debut on Coronation Street as exotic dancer Rita Littlewood. Even in those days when the soap was just a few years old, she was in awe of her co-stars. “I was so terrified I lost my voice,” she recalls, her nerves melting like Kabin chocs on a summer’s day. The sight of Elsie Tanner, Ena Sharples and Minnie Caldwell left her speechless. “They were like gods, but they were lovely to me,” she recalls. After eight years away, Knox joined the regular cast in 1972 as Rita Bates, and aside from a brief spell away in 2009, has been a regular there since. Over the years Rita has been married several times; kidnapped; survived that tram crash, and enjoyed the sort of storylines many actresses would give their eye teeth for. Most of which will be covered in Rita and Me (ITV, 8pm). In this one-off, Barbara retraces her childhood holidays on the coast, and steps back into Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom where she first caught the performing bug. She also revisits Oldham Coliseum, where she relives her earliest performances, and talks about her work away from Weatherfield - including her singing career and radio and TV appearances alongside performers like Ken Dodd. Barbara is reunited with actor Thelma Barlow - aka Mavis Wilton - and also Malcolm Hebden, better known as Rita’s friend Norris Cole, who discusses the off-screen friendship he shares with Ms Knox. Millions may be hooked on Rita’s storylines at home, but Barbara admits she isn’t one of them. “I don’t watch for one thing,” she explains. “It’s very funny actually because unlike any jobs I had before I came in here, you do the job and whatever it was (Emergency) Ward 10 and Never Mind the Quality, Feel The Width, and all sorts of things - they were just jobs for two or three weeks or whatever - and you look up and you think 40 years has gone by!” Looking around the Rovers set, there’s little wonder she feels part of the furniture. “This is my home. I’m very comfortable here. It’s absolutely wonderful, but on screen I’m not too happy to watch myself at all. I think everybody is wonderful and I sit there thinking: “Aren’t they good?” I can’t watch me. Really truly.” Playing the same role for more than four decades is bound to touch a chord with any actor. “It is fascinating to think a lifetime has gone by in one job… and a wonderful job with lots of highs and lows, tears and what have you. But what a fabulous gift I think I’ve been given over the years. The stories I’ve had have been wonderful.” Aside from contributions from fans such as Paul O’Grady and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, Corrie stars Sue Nicholls (Audrey), William Roache (Ken), Mark Eden (aka Alan Bradley), Sally Dynevor (Sally), Helen Worth (Gail) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie) give us their thoughts on the flame-haired queen of soap.
wednesday NEW YEARS EVE BBC1
07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Cat in the Hat 11:15 Eight Below 13:05 Bargain Hunt 13:50 BBC News 14:00 BBC Regional News 14:10 Ratatouille 15:50 Monsters vs Aliens 17:15 Top of the Pops New Year’s Eve 18:20 Pointless Celebrities 19:05 BBC News 19:20 BBC Regional News 19:35 Celebrity Mastermind 20:05 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 22:00 Mapp and Lucia 23:00 BBC News 23:10 National Lottery Update 23:15 Graham Norton Show 24:15 Queen + Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live 24:55 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
BBC2 07:10 Sign Zone: Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 08:10 Natural World: Empire of the Desert Ants 09:10 Saboteur 10:55 Alfred Hitchcock: Talking Pictures 11:35 Shadow of a Doubt 13:20 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 14:20 Becoming Jane 16:10 Coast Australia 17:00 Big Dreams Small Spaces 18:00 Wild Brazil 19:00 Flog It! 20:00 Tigers About the House - What Happened Next 21:00 Christmas University Challenge 21:30 The Help 23:50 Mock the Week New Year’s Eve Special 24:20 Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 2014
ITV1 07:00 Dinner Date 08:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 Judge Rinder 12:30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 13:25 All Star Family Fortunes 14:10 ITV News 14:20 Secret Dealers 15:20 The Queen’s Garden 16:25 Goldfinger 18:35 The Chase 19:30 ITV News Local News 19:45 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Rita & Me 22:00 A Funny Old Year 2014 23:00 Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This 24.55 ITV News and Weather and New Year’s Bongs
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07:20 How I Met Your Mother
07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:30 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:10 Milkshake! Bop Box 10:15 Peppa Pig 10:30 Wanda and the Alien 10:45 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:55 The Mr Men Show 11:10 World’s Strongest Man 2014 12:10 Carry On Regardless 14:00 The Vikings 16:10 The Dirty Dozen 19:05 Tommy Cooper’s Christmas Special 20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 21:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 22:00 Britain’s Favourite Sitcoms
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:25 You’ve Been Framed at Christmas! 07:45 Emmerdale 08:10 I’m a Celeb: Stars of Oz 09:00 The Xtra Factor Winner’s Story 2014 10:00 The X Factor Class of 2014 11:05 Back to the Future 13:20 Emmerdale 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 You’ve Been Framed! 17:45 Nanny McPhee 19:40 Back to the Future Part III 22:00 GoldenEye 24:40 Celebrity Juice
07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:25 Charmed 08:10 Happy Endings 08:35 Rude(ish) Tube 09:00 Hollyoaks 09:35 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Bad(ish) Robots 10:35 Troy 11:05 Marmaduke 12:55 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 13:00 Rules of Engagement 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Bad(ish) Robots 17:00 Troy 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 Hollyoaks 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 22:30 The Inbetweeners 24:40 The Inbetweeners Top 10 Moments
08:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:30 The Valley of Gwangi 10:20 The Brady Bunch Movie 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Simpsons 13:25 Five Children and It 15:15 Home Alone 3 17:20 Fantastic Mr Fox 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:30 Channel 4 News 21:00 Frozen at Christmas 22:00 Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular 24:05 50 Funniest Moments 2014
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Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot BBC One, 7.30pm Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench together at last. The veteran stars make a wonderful double act in this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s story, penned by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, who previously worked together on the much-missed sitcom Vicar of Dibley. “To bring together two of the world’s favourite actors in Dame Judi and Dustin is a dream come true,” says producer Hilary Bevan Jones. “Richard and Paul have captured the magic of Roald Dahl’s wonderful tale.” Hoffman plays Mr Hoppy, a shy and lonely old man who lives in a block of flats. He’s in love with Mrs Silver, who lives in the apartment below his, but can only summon up enough courage to exchange a few words with her, despite longing to tell her how he truly feels. He devises a plan he hopes will help him get closer to her, which involves helping her beloved tortoise Alfie grow. Unfortunately, someone else has designs on Mrs Silver’s heart, so Mr Hoppy needs to work fast if he’s to win her over. Once, it would have been inconceivable
that a Hollywood star of Hoffman’s standing would have appeared in what is a relatively small British TV production, but these days the double-Oscar-winner is more interested in good, solid scripts than in career progression. He’s also a committed Anglophile; he has a home in Kensington and a couple of years ago he made his directorial debut with the film Quartet, which starred British legends Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Maggie Smith. The latter is close friends with Dench – perhaps it was she who persuaded Dame Judi to join Hoffman in Esio Trot. Whoever was the brains behind it deserves a massive pat on the back. The chemistry between the pair is charming to see – and Hoffman recently claimed that if he’d met Dench before they were both married, he wouldn’t have let her go! Esio Trot is, of course, a children’s story, first published in 1989; it was one of the final works published by writer Roald Dahl before his death in 1990 at the age of 74. It’s clear that the production designer has been much
influenced by the illustrations of Quentin Blake that accompany the story – so fans of the original book will love the way the film looks. “It’s an honour to have Dame Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman starring in this wonderful new adaptation,” says BBC One controller Charlotte Moore. “It’s absolutely stellar casting for one of the nation’s favourite children’s classics.” “An amazing cast and production team have come together to dramatise Roald Dahl’s wonderful, evergreen story,” adds Ben Stephenson, the BBC’s controller of drama commissioning. “This film is a class act with a roll call of talent that only the BBC could assemble.” It certainly has all the right ingredients to be a major success – fingers crossed it lives up to everyone’s expectations and becomes a festive favourite for years to come.
thursday NEW YEARS DAY
BBC1
BBC2
07:00 Breakfast 10:00 Bee Movie 11:25 Over the Hedge 12:40 Life Story: The Full Circle 13:45 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 13:50 BBC News 14:00 BBC Regional News 14:10 The Boy in the Dress 15:10 Mary Poppins 17:25 Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn 19:05 BBC News 19:20 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 19:30 Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot 21:00 Miranda 21:30 EastEnders 22:35 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:10 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Match of the Day
07:15 Sign Zone: The Great Interior Design Challenge 08:15 Sign Zone: Close Calls: On Camera 08:45 Alec Guinness: Talking Pictures 09:30 The Lavender Hill Mob 10:50 A Hard Day’s Night 12:15 New Year’s Day Concert Live from Vienna 13:50 Snow Wolf Family and Me 15:50 Galaxy Quest 17:25 Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message 17:30 Final Score 18:30 Force 10 from Navarone 20:30 Tigers About the House - What Happened Next 21:30 Christmas University Challenge 22:00 Quartet 23:30 Julie Walters: A Life on Screen 24:30 Mock the Week New Year’s Eve Special
ITV1
07:00 Childrens TV 08:55 Super 4 09:25 Dinner Date 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:20 Judge Rinder 12:20 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 13:25 All Star Family Fortunes 14:25 ITV News 14:35 Secret Dealers 15:35 You’ve Been Framed! 16:05 Thunderball 18:45 Rita & Me 19:45 ITV News 20:00 New You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas 20:30 Emmerdale 21:30 Birds of a Feather 22:00 The Dark Knight 24:55 ITV News 01:00 The Cube
CHANNEL 4
07:15 Three Worlds of Gulliver 08:55 The 7th Voyage of Sinbad 10:45 The Big Bang Theory 11:40 The Simpsons 12:10 The Last Mimzy 14:00 Channel 4 Racing 16:30 Guy Martin’s Passion for Life 17:00 Channel 4 News 17:10 The Wizard of Oz 19:10 Sister Act 21:00 Snow White & the Huntsman 23:30 Rude Tube: Welcome to 2015 The Wizard of Oz 17:10
CHANNEL 5
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E4
07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:15 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:30 Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave 10:45 Access 11:00 World’s Strongest Man 2014 12:00 The Dam Busters 14:25 The Italian Job 16:30 Ben-Hur 20:30 Hercules the Human Bear 21:30 World’s Strongest Man 2014; 5 News Update. 22:35 White Dee: What’s All the Fuss About? 23:35 Celeb Big Brother: The Good, the Bad and the Unforgettable 01:35 Jim Davidson: At Least I’m Not Boring
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! Full Throttle 07:50 I’m a Celeb: Epic Trials 08:50 Emmerdale 09:20 Coronation Street 09:50 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 11:40 Back to the Future Part III 14:00 Emmerdale 14:25 Coronation Street 15:00 The Lost World: Jurassic Park 17:25 Despicable Me 19:20 Die Another Day 22:00 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 24:10 Unseen Celebrity Juice Tit Bits 24:55 Celebrity Juice
07:00 Rude(ish) Tube 07:20 Charmed 09:00 Rude(ish) Tube 09:30 Bad(ish) Robots 10:00 Troy 10:35 Rules of Engagement 11:30 How I Met Your Mother 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 Tooth Fairy 16:35 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Frozen at Christmas 21:00 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 23:25 The Big Bang Theory 24:25 The Inbetweeners 01:00 The IT Crowd
showbiz goss Some seriously relevant latter day Temperance Talk! by Peter
Taylor
Writer and Broadcaster
THIS FINAL main feature of the year centres around something each and every one of us are likely to take part in over these final few days of 2014, and the subject matter is … ALCOHOL! Not too showbizzie I’m sure you’ll agree, but I’ll tie that in shortly. Around the middle of the year, like most of you have done at some time I guess, I fancied giving drinking a miss, but if you don’t drink round these parts hanging out in the Rambla with the feral cats ‘n dogs becomes a serious option. Let me now give you the relevance of all this latter day temperance talk. Earlier this year a lady called Catherine Salway took some space in a building in East London, opened a place called Redemption Bar and mucho peeps from round and about dropped for a shufti. Last year Catherine worked at Virgin Media, but left ‘to pursue my own idea’ as she put it, and an alcohol free bar was her master plan. Clearly a smart lady, Catherine brought her bar to national, nay, international attention when she conducted a survey questioning 2,000 people on their drinking habits, 30% of which admitted they spend most mornings de-tagging all the embarrassing pics of the previous night’s partying from social media sites. She then tracked onto last Tuesday morning at 9.35am as being the most hung-over morning of the year so far, based on the night before being the most used evening for the infamous office party. Catherine said: “After a heavy month of Christmas parties and festive drinking, we’re here to help people through dry January!” … I´ll drink to that!! Happy Xmas and a Guid New Year … Peter
IF YOU’RE familiar with the heavy metal genre of music called Thrash, you´’l know about a group called Slayer. Three of their songs are Raining Blood, Angel of Death and Dead Skin Mask, and just before they were about to do a gig at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis last week they rescued a tiny wittle fwuffie kitten and called it Gypsy. Warms the cockles of your blood dripping heart dunnit!
“ YET ANOTHER famous celeb item has come up for sale, and a letter written by Marilyn Monroe to her husband Joe DiMaggio sold at auction recently for £63,588. It sold for this much mostly because it read that she wanted to divorce baseball player Joe, but even worse was that the poor chap firstly found out about it whilst watching TV. Isn’t it sad how people peddle in other people’s misery?
HOW MUCH would you have put on Bob Dylan recording an album of songs made popular by Frank Sinatra? Not much, huh? Well this is what is occurring and the album will be called ‘Shadows in the Night’. “It was a real privilege to make this album,” said Dylan, “I’ve wanted to do something like this for a long time.” Love you Bob! It’s in the shops on 3rd February.
Quote of the Week
Piers Morgan on USTV “You do not touch a member of the royal family unless they ask you to touch them or extend their hand!” … Bless you Piers.
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EMMA THOMPSON recently won the Richard Harris Award for her outstanding contribution to British film at the Independent Film Awards, and didn’t disappoint at her acceptance speech when talking about her work in big budget movies said, “I must confess I haven’t enjoyed it: I’ve taken small roles in large studio films that could be described as formulaic for money, and for that I’m sorry.” All is forgiven Emma, you cheeky monkey!
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The Great Downton Bake-Off By Jack Troughton DOWNSTAIRS AT Downton Abbey Cook Beryl Patmore and her assistant Daisy Mason have hit on a great wheeze to save the cashstrapped Grantham Estate – enter the Great British Bake-Off. They believe the ovens of their kitchen will tempt visitors and sell enough amongst a discerning public to save the country pile. The year is 1912, ‘upstairs’ they are still mourning the loss of the Titanic, and well-known television characters from modern television are visiting Downton Abbey in a hilarious parody of the world’s favourite period drama. Enter the upside down and hilarious world of ‘The Only Way is Downton’, a hilarious one man
show by Luke Kemper – already a hit at the Edinburgh Festival, London, and on a UK tour. Luke is bringing all 32 characters to the stage of Javea Players Studio Theatre from Monday 12th January to Friday 16th January – and the show will head to the USA for three months after its stay on the Costa Blanca. Performances start at 8pm each night and tickets priced at 12€ are available from the Box Office by calling 96 579 5390 or by email to boxofficejp@gmail.com And a pre-theatre dinner is also available at La Cocina Restaurant from 6pm each night. Two courses are 15€, three courses 19€ - both include half a bottle of wine. To make a reservation call 96 579 5140.
Patmore and Mason feel the heat
ADAPT appreciates Jane Cronin
John Frame, Jane, Janet and the new secretary, Irene Frame
THE ADAPT December AGM saw Founder and serving President Jane Cronin step down after six years at the helm. Jane has put a great deal of work into ADAPT , firmly establishing the Association within the town of San Pedro, looking after the well-being of members and promoting integration into the wider Spanish community. Jane has accepted a future role on the committee, though a far less demanding one than president: she intends to continue with the annual pantomime and other projects in San Pedro. With a standing ovation ringing in her ears, the membership presented Jane with a bouquet and a bottle of bubbly in grateful appreciation of all her efforts over the years. At the same time, Janet Pierce also stepped down after four years of being a hard-working, highly reliable and diligent ADAPT secretary. The membership also presented Janet with a bouquet and bubbly for her excellent service to the association.
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Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin
Answers to translations and explanations NO DOUBT you all romped through the translations that you had to do for homework, but just so you can prove to yourselves that you were right, here are the answers: 1. Mi marido lee el periódico todos los días. My husband reads the newspaper every day. 2. Mi hijo sale los sábados por la noche. My son goes out on Saturday nights. 3. ¿A qué hora coméis normalmente? What time do you usually have lunch? (more than one you). 4. Los chicos cocinan cuando están en el campo. The young people cook when they are in the countryside. 5. No oigo mi móvil. I can’t hear my mobile phone. 6. ¿Escribes en español y en inglés? Do you write in Spanish and English? 7. No hago las camas siempre. I don’t always make the beds. 8. Aprendo poco a poco. I learn little by little. 9. Abrimos la tienda a las 9 de la mañana. We open the shop at 9 a.m. 10. ¿Dónde vivís? Where do you live? (more than one you). I like these kinds of translations because they bring up
all sorts of issues and help correct those little mistakes that we tend to make. The main point, of course, is to practise our verbs in different forms in the present tense. They are all standard verbs, as we have been studying, and there are examples of first, second and third persons singular and plural endings of the three different groups (-ar, -er and -ir) Here are some of the other things you might also have questioned as you’ve done them, or read my answers. In number one, it is also possible to express every day, or each day, as “cada día”, although “todos los días” is a little more common. In number two notice that when we combine a day and time of day in Spanish we do this with the word “por”, whilst “on” is replaced by the definite article “the”, in this case “los”. Number three might have caught out one or two of you and yes, you are quite right, “comer” does mean to eat, but it is also used to mean “to have lunch”. In this sentence which is clearly enquiring about someone’s daily routine “to have lunch” is the more logical translation. In number 4 the word “chicos” could have various translations. We don’t know if it refers to males only as it could also refer to a mixture of males and females. We could also perhaps say “lads”, “kids”, or “boys”. This is where the discretion of the translator comes into play. Number 5 is interesting – in Spanish we say the equivalent
Crossword Solutions for Last Week Cryptic Solutions Across: 1 Of matches; 8 Box; 9 Drawing near; 11 Compere; 12 Cache; 13 Rounds; 15 Gladys; 17 Treat; 18 Omnibus; 20 Counterpart; 22 Lea; 23 Statesmen. Down: 2 Far; 3 Trite; 4 Higher; 5 Stencil; 6 Abracadabra; 7 Expresses; 10 Armoured car; 11 Card-table; 14 Detours; 16 Portia; 19 Nurse; 21 Rye. Quick Solutions Across: 1 Appraisal; 8 Oar; 9 Prohibition; 11 Entreat; 12 Unite; 13 Intact; 15 Resent; 17 Mince; 18 Company; 20 Impropriety; 22 Inn; 23 Resilient. Down: 2 Par; 3 Arise; 4 Shifty; 5 Leisure; 6 Considerate; 7 Presently; 10 Outstanding; 11 Enigmatic; 14 Cheaper; 16 Across; 19 Moral; 21 Tun.
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of “I don’t hear” whereas in English we would always say “I can’t hear”. Hence the translation offers what we would normally say in English. Number 6 is the only one I can’t think of anything particular to say about (how unusual, I know) … except (!) please notice that, unlike in English, the languages “español” and “inglés” do not have capital letters, as with the same words referring to nationalities. Number 7 – er … well … this isn’t me by the way, and number 8 – a good phrase to say while you are out and about trying out your Spanish. (I’m beginning to sound like Julie Andrews singing “Doh a deer …”) Number 9 gives us a variation on our usual “por la mañana”, “por la tarde”. When we say a specific time in the morning we use “de” instead of “por” as in “a las seis de a tarde”. There is no point in asking why this is, it just is, and believe me English is just as complicated where these little words are concerned. Number 10 – a standard sort of sentence that can be said to people you are chatting to when there’s more than one of them. Don’t forget that the accent goes on the second “Í” and that is the part of the verb that is emphasized. My goodness me, I’ve used the whole article up on the homework. I sincerely hope it has been useful and also encouraging. The next article will be about root-changing verbs, I promise.
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Rascals full house
Snow hits Moraira
The Rascals entertained another full house on Sunday evening
By Keith Nicol ONCE AGAIN those evergreen Rascals continue to raise the standards of local productions, putting on an excellent variety show on Sunday evening in Torrevieja’s Vrgin del Carmen theatre. Each year they seem to become more innovative with this year’s ‘Extravaganza’ raising their own bar once again. The performance, based on a Circus theme, delighted the audience during the first half of the show. The true variety performance slickly moved along from number to number; from song to dance to the chorus to comedy skits, never missing a beat with their chosen selection of songs transporting the audience back to their childhood and more carefree times.
As has become a trademark of their Christmas shows, Santa Claus himself arrived during the intermission and handed out chocolate figurines to the kids in the audience, with some of the ‘older’ children at heart only, also enjoy a little chocolate nibble. The second half of show featured the entire cast on stage, performing Christmas Carols and festive songs, encouraging the entire audience to sing along. The evening featured a special performance by a young Poppy Moon, who caught Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, which received one of the biggest rounds of applause of the night. Over the years the Rascals have raised upwards, if not more than 150,000€ for local charities, but their Christmas show always is focused on local children and
at the end of the show, the president of APANEE (Association of Parents of Students with Special Education Needs), Ana Garcia, presented a plaque of appreciation to this group, who always work with them, symbolically picking up the collection buckets, that will be personally delivered to APANEE on the occasion when the Rascals perform a special Christmas show just for them, on their premises. The Rascals now enjoy a well earned festive break and start working on their Spring production early in the New Year. For more information on the Rascals, how to join as a performer, to help back stage, front of house, as a technician or fundraiser, please contact Sue on 966 784 874 or visit their website: www.therascals.org.
HUNDREDS ENJOYED the Teulada Moraira Lions Club annual festive evening of music – and the return of the snow machine. The Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir and the Band of the Salvation Army from Madrid led proceedings in the Plaza de Iglesia, joined by flurries of the ‘white stuff’ to create a true winter scene. And the audience took the opportunity to sample mince pies, shortbread, and warming ‘Gluwein’, as they added their voices to the carols. The Lions’ again held a ‘bucket collection’ and the generous audience chipped in over 588€, while sales of raffle tickets for the Christmas Grand Prize Draw have added another ‘profit’ of 517€. The raffle is drawn today (Friday 19th December) at the Lions’ bookstall on Moraira Market at 11am.
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Sharni:
Female Entertainer
Soggy Bottom Band: Jam Sessions
SHARNI HAS twenty seven years’ experience in the entertainment business with residencies in five star hotels in the Middle East and major holiday/ leisure resorts in the UK. She now has a full laser and light show, plus a 6ft Digital HD Screen. Sharni is ideal for cabaret, dancing or easy listening – singing hits from the 60’s to the present day, from a huge repertoire which she constantly up dates. For bookings and more info check out her web site: www.thesharnishow.com DECEMBER GIGS Friday 19th - Bar Tropicana, Paichi Centre, Moraira: 9pm Saturday 20th - L’Almerca Restaurant, Teulada Sunday 21st - Bar Chez Flo, La Fustera (Ctra. Calpe-Moraira), Moraira: 6pm Wednesday 31st - Chino Shang Hai, Ctra. Moraira-Calpe, Moraira
The Wild Gooseberries
THERE’S A new band on the block: ‘Wild Gooseberries’. It all began early this year when Colin Green, an experienced London-scene bass player, and two local Calpe musicians, drummer Paco Moncholi, ex-‘Calpe Rock’ and Paco Corona, a respected local keyboard player, started putting together a dance repertoire. In August they advertised for a lead guitarist, and ex-BBC session guitarist John Anthony answered the call. With only three weeks of full practice under their belt they were asked to play at this summer’s Calpe Fiestas. Their one-hour-plus set comprised of songs by the Doobie Brothers, Gary Moore, The Beatles, Santana and many more, and was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the large crowd who sang and danced up a storm in the old town Plaza. The band’s set list goes on and on, with songs from Bryan Adams, J.J. Cale, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, The Kings of Leon, The Who, and also light classic rock and roll from the likes of Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran. They are brand new and available now! Contact Colin Green on 96 558 3864.
THE SOGGY Bottom Band consists of Malcolm Adams (guitar-vocals), Terry Hayes (drums), Mike Con (guitar-vocals) and Jose Calle (bass guitar-vocals). Regular Jammin’ Sessions are at Emilios Bar, Llosa – (first Sunday in the month) Aleluya Bar, Jalon – (third Sunday) and Der Kupferkessel, Denia (fourth Sunday). The ‘Jams’ are popular as they get many established, intermediate and beginner musicians turning up to play and sing. The ‘Soggys’ can be contacted on 669 315 657. DECEMBER GIGS Sunday 21st - Aleluya Bar, Jalon: 7pm Sunday 28th - Der Kupferkessel, La Pedrera, Denia: 4pm JANUARY GIGS Sunday 4th - Bar Emillo, Llosa de Camacho: 4pm
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horoscopes Mars takes on Uranus just before the Holiday festivities kick off. You are well prepared to celebrate this year, and have greatly simplified entertaining and hospitality down to a fine art. All that is left is to enjoy the vigours of this time of year and all that they may bring you in terms of reward for a job done well and a great New Year! Venus beguiles Pluto in a conjunction that sees you taking a consequential trip along memory lane, and giving in to some healthy and reminiscent nostalgia. With one or two surprises in store for you, this festive season sees you putting a value on the things you generally take for granted and trying to bring together the lost and the lonely. Mercury squares Uranus on Christmas Day, and allows for some communication that’s unexpected and rewards you in its actions. You are forced to make changes to your agenda this year, but it is taking care of others that finds you trying to please everyone in the process. Take time for yourself…it’s not selfish but it is greatly self preserving! Resolve is especially comforting at this time of the year, and the stubborn attitude of someone close to you has hurt you somewhat. Making up is very hard to do, but you know it is the only way too, especially with the season of goodwill on your doorstep. The New Moon comes just before Christmas Eve and it sees you at peace with all around you. Forget what you signed up for and take care of those who love you deeply but do not quite understand your current wants and needs. A time to talk freely, and to break the negative energies of the silence that has developed; which does nothing for either of you. The Summer Solstice on the 21st sees the Sun exalted in endearing Capricorn! Mighty Uranus steers your planetary leader, Mercury into calmer waters just in time to enable you to celebrate the holiday season with no pressures or fears. Everything and anything can and will happen if you just let it, and especially now that you can focus on positive energies and what they will bring you well into the New Year ahead. Venus takes on lucky Jupiter and you could not have a better aspect to look forward to. Considering that you have been in a dark place it would seem that all is coming to you in the form of fortune and good luck, heralding a very merry Christmas and all the very best for the formation of yet another new year with all it brings you. Your planetary leaders are kept busy of late. Pluto conjuncts with Mercury, and Mars sextiles with Uranus. This presents a truly mixed bag, but the endless possibilities are something worth focussing on over the holiday season when you are less pressured and have the time to realise now just how you can best steer the ship. Saturn enters into your second house on Christmas Eve and brings back the ghost of Christmases past somewhat. There is much to celebrate this year and yet you are taken back, maybe to see just how far you have moved on? Wily, sage Saturn has a habit of helping to eliminate the past and so brings you some needed clearance Time for change as the Winter Solstice sees the Sun enter in splendour, as it illuminates your pathway for the events ahead in the festive season. This time of year really does belong to you and the clarity of your reactions will set you in good stead for not just the celebrations but the many changes that the New Year will surely bring you. Your opposing sign of Leo thrives with the Sun entering Capricorn. You need to be earthed and to know your strengths and your weaknesses better if you are to take full advantage of an opportunity coming your way. There is nothing that you can about anything right now except to relax and enjoy this season of goodwill ahead. The energies of the Sun sextile your planetary leader, Neptune, on Boxing Day, which will be the zenith of the celebrations for this year. Though you had little regard for this year’s festivities you now have something rather wonderful to focus on, and to lead you into the New Year, with good luck and blessings following you all the way!
If It’s Your Birthday This Week
Sudoku
Cosmic aspirations are shifting greatly, and there is a high probability you will change your mind over something which currently seems to be holding you well and truly back from the real event!
Tinsel time
THIS IS the time of year that I start to look back on what has happened over the year and wonder what to write for my Christmas Article. This year time has flown on by, as it does, and I cannot believe that Christmas is well on the way and I have so much to do. Christmas is all about memories and there are surely both good and bad things that connect us with the past history of each and every Christmas. I am unsure that you want to hear of the year my Hungarian neighbour in London toasted me with plum brandy for breakfast and I fell asleep for most of the day missing an invitation to lunch, and a party in the evening. Then there was the school concert that had me in tears when two of the ten year old girls surprised me by dressing up in mini skirts and backcombed their hair so they could mime, especially for me, to my favourite Christmas song, the Ronettes singing Phil Spector’s version of Frosty the Snowman. There was the time I had a country Christmas in a thatched cottage and it snowed on Christmas morning. I will never forget the pigs in the farm nearby snorting steamy hot air and that walk across the snowy fields. Then unforgettably was the surprise arrival of a friend from Australia on Christmas Eve and the making of a constant supply of fried sprout and brown sauce sandwiches and searching West London for a huge supply of cans of lager. Volunteering with the Salvation Army I spent a Christmas Day serving Christmas lunch to the homeless, and I played Father Christmas at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital with tears in my eyes. One year I crewed with a Charter Airline as a
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Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmail.com / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424
flight attendant, and was rostered to fly on a night time flight to Gerona on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately the plane was delayed and after landing the Airport promptly closed and we had to huddle together as crew under blankets on the plane with nothing but a free bar to entertain us. We sang Carols, greatly helped by brandy to ward off the cold, of course, and dreamt of being back home where we should have been. There was a wonderful Christmas as a kid when my divorced parents got together for a Christmas. Looking back I don’t know how they did it, but they did it for me I guess. It only happened once though! All those memories! This year has brought many challenges to us and we have survived to experience another Christmas. Living in a country where Fiestas are common place, Christmas is a time whereby we English can take two days to enjoy ourselves, and we do know how to celebrate our way. The Christmas cards dwindle in numbers every year, but there are email versions that save us postage and all that stamp licking. We may have stopped buying presents, or drastically cut down on spending, but it is amazing how a touch of tinsel and the odd mince pie reflects with it the time of year. Even a table present can be treasured. We celebrate a birthday on December the 25th, and birthdays have to have a party. Whether it is beans on toast or a lavish meal shared, if it feels good just do it. Enjoy. I have had 59 Christmases and so one more, of many, is what I am looking forward to. A time to connect with friends, who are my family, and a time to share whatever we have with them. I would like to share with you my sincere wishes for a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year 2015, which is just around the corner. I will be back in the New Year and thank you, dear readers, and all at Round Town News too, for the inspiration that allows me to reach you in this way! Happy Holidays!
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KENNY, THIS is a season of tears for me as so many of my loved ones seem to have left this World over the Christmas season. Sometimes it is hard for me to celebrate when memories are so strong. Edina H. Edina, this is a time of the Year when we have to celebrate a special birthday and bring in the energies of the New Year ahead too. We can raise a glass of something to those who have departed from this Earth and prepare to experience yet another year. Tears are no way of greeting those who have survived in the Spirit World. There is no way, either, that they wish to see us distressed because of their departure. Rather they would far rather see we are continuing life as they would want us to do. My Mother died on Christmas morning, but since she loved Christmas, I celebrate the way that she would have done, in her memory! No tears!
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ACROSS 1. Pain (4) 8. Speed up (10) 9. And so on (2,6) 10. Virtuous (4) 12. Upright (6) 14. Stretch (6) 15. Pass away (6) 17. End (6) 18. Operatic song (4) 19. Rapturous (8) 21. Intentional (10) 22. Record (4) DOWN 2. Director (10) 3. Comfort (4) 4. Stress (6) 5. Gratify (6) 6. Terrify (8) 7. Sell (4) 11. All-knowing (10) 13. Forcible (8) 16. Loophole (6) 17. Financial (6) 18. Military assistant (4) 20. So be it (4)
ACROSS 1. A convict returns to the fete (4) 8. But he could be backward politically and no Socialist in sport (4-6) 9. Although discourteous, I am to take a European round it (8) 10. Game piece for Uncle? (4) 12. On stage in a temporary capacity (6) 14. The ball is in her grasp, her expert grasp (6) 15. If taken aback, sees the last of the demons (6) 17. Statue shows cunning construction (6) 18. Bring up to be last? (4) 19. Take the corner too lightly and capsize (8) 21. Fetch ring to restore consciousness (5,5) 22. With which orientals show agreement? (4) DOWN 2. There’s surely a fortune to me made in nuclear science (6,4) 3. A singer is included in most normal tours (4) 4. In sight in it, but apparently not likely to be on (6) 5. We are in groups eating confections (6) 6. Photographs from an overheated camera? (8) 7. The smile of the bearer, perhaps (4) 11. Try hard to get power by taking industrial action? (4,2,4) 13. No rating is lacking in knowledge (8) 16. Scrubs most of the finals course (6) 17. A place to meet in the street (6) 18. Makes fun of bones (4) 20. Bound, say, to have water movement (4)
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Winter in Wonderland Director Candy Wright (second from right) with cast members
By Jack Troughton THE PANTO version of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale ‘Alice in Wonderland’ comes to the Costa Blanca as Careline Theatre gears up for its annual family treat. Adapted by Robert Marlowe from the original story and directed by Careline’s Candy Wright, the show will have all the hallmarks of the theatre group’s well established reputation for a winter warmer – colourful costumes, songs, dance routines, and fun for all the family. Alice in Wonderland opens on Thursday 15th January and runs until Sunday 18th January. The show starts at 8pm each evening
and there are 3pm matinee performances on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th. Opening night is once again a charity fundraiser and the proceeds of the performance will be donated to charity; shared between HELP of Denia and the Marina Alta, Jalon Valley HELP, and the MABS Cancer Support Group. The Careline Box Office is now open for bookings. Tickets are 12€ for adults, 8€ for children under 10, and 11€ for pre-paid group bookings of 10 and over. Call 652 294 750 or email carelineboxoffice@gmail.com to make a reservation. The doors open at 7pm each night, and in the words of the White Rabbit, “don’t be late!”
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Drenching night sweats: should I be concerned?
WAKING UP drenched in sweat is not pleasant but is not necessarily cause for concern. Perhaps you put on your 15tog duvet a bit early in the season or you didn´t really need to wear that fleece onesie! However, true night sweats that soak through your nightclothes and bedding need to be checked out for an underlying cause, especially when they are occurring on a regular basis. There are numerous conditions that may cause night sweats but if you are taking medications, first check with your doctor if your medication is causing the problem. For example, antidepressants, some hormone treatments and anti-diabetic medications are known to cause this problem in some people. There are a variety of medical conditions that can cause night sweats. These causes include: Menopause Anxiety Sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnoea Autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage) Stroke Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Tuberculosis (TB) HIV or AIDS Pyogenic abscess
Osteomyelitis (infection in the bone) Myelofibrosis (affecting bone marrow) Leukaemia Hodgkins lymphoma Non-Hodgkin´s lymphoma Brucellosis (a bacterial infection) Syringomyelia (a cyst in the spinal cord) Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour) Endocarditis (infection in the lining of the heart) Carcinoid syndrome (a syndrome that develops from certain cancerous tumours) If you are experiencing persistent night sweats, especially when accompanied by other symptoms such as weight loss or fever, you should see your family doctor. SCHEDULE A DOCTOR’S VISIT IF NIGHT SWEATS: Occur on a regular basis Interrupt your sleep Are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss
This article was written by the Family Medical Centre, Albir. Please call 96 686 5072 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Santa came to town
SINGLE-PARENT SUPPORT group Guardian Angels staged its biggest Christmas Party ever with more than 65 members, mentors, and helpers enjoying some festive fun. By Jack Troughton Youngsters enjoyed party games, tucked into party food – including a huge Christmas cake baked by Ann Martin of the Little Cake Shop – at L’Ancora Tennis club in Javea. And, naturally, the highlight for the children was the visit by Santa Claus and his magical helper ‘Fairy Nuff’ who handed out presents to everyone. At the same time, the adults enjoyed the opportunity to relax and chat amongst themselves and with mentors and the charity’s officers. Charity President Tricia Barr also made a special presentation as the Guardian angels said a big farewell to ‘chief’ mentor Ian Coleman, who is returning to the UK with his wife Brenda. Anyone wishing to join or helping the group can find out more information at the charity website www.guardian-angels.es or Presents from by calling Tricia on 622 795 542.
Moraira-Teulada U3A Christmas Dinner Dance
NEARLY 300 members of the Moraira-Teulada U3A enjoyed the Christmas Dinner Dance at the Salón Canor in Teulada, last Saturday. A delicious Christmas menu was followed with continuous live music provided by Black Glitter and DJ Eric Taylor, bringing the active - and the not so active - onto the dance floor. Clearly everyone enjoyed the meal and the company!
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APASA says ‘Merry Christmas’ APASA HAS extended a big “Merry Christmas” to everyone who supports the Javea-based animal charity and helps it care for its fourlegged friends. The charity’s board, its staff, and fundraising team have passed on their seasonal greetings through APASA President Mandy Conway. Mandy said: “We would like say a big thank you to all the APASA volunteers, the ladies who work in our shop, those who donate items like blankets, those who make cakes and pastries for our events and all who support us. “To all of you we offer our gratitude and wish you a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.”
Mandy (left) with volunteer Pauline
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Climate refugees KATRINE AND KETIL Opdahl were tired of the long, cold winters back home in Norway. In the summer of 2013, they packed their suitcases and travelled from Norway to Alfas del Pi, looking for adventure and warm weather. They started a company called ‘Better Living’, promoting Morinda with a TrūAge Scanner Tour starting 15th October 2014. Perhaps you have seen them on your way through Albir, La Nucia or Alfas del Pi? LIVE YOUNGER, LONGER… …is the slogan of Morinda. Diet is an important factor together with exercise and lifestyle. They both care a lot for Morinda’s products, which the whole family uses every day. “This is the best cell food that we know of,” said Ketil, “and we want to grow old without any health problems. Therefore it is important to provide your body with good nourishment. We start our day with a small shot Morinda Max.” ABOUT MORINDA Morinda, based in the US, has worked for more than 20 years to improve the health of people around the world. A discovery of Morinda Citrifolia in 1993 was the start of an adventure. Morinda was the first to bring Superfruit out into the world with Tahitian Noni Juice in 1996, creating a trend. Today, sales of Superfruit achieves billions every year. Research and science has taken this further. Morinda has developed special products designed to help prevent diseases and help keep you healthy. Morinda has taken a leading role in the world of research about AGE (Advance Glycation End-products), a molecule formed in the body when excess sugar and protein combine together. Studies show that people with a high value of AGE age faster with greater health challenges.
NEW HEALTH MARKER WITH MORINDA TRŪAGE SCANNER Morinda in corraboration with Diagnoptics in the Netherlands, has developed a TrūAge Scanner. The technology has been developed by physicians led by Dr. Andries Smit (University of Eindhoven) who discovered the technology back in 1995. As the first company in the world, Morinda with the TrūAge Scanner has the ability to measure your AGE as accurately as via a blood sample. This measurement is complete in 20 seconds, gentle and painless with an ultraviolet light. Maybe you already know your level of your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, BMI etc. Your AGE level is also an important marker to insure a healthy lifestyle. BETTER LIVING WITH MORINDA EVENT On 17th January 2015 Opdahl invites you to a
U3A monthly meeting
magnificent event at the Benidorm Palace. There will be speakers from the US and Europe working for Morinda, and also other distributors working with Morinda in Europe. “This is going to be an exciting and eventful day,” said Ketil.”We hope to welcome many to share the day with us. We feel that this is important message for everybody: we know we can make a difference.”
THE U3A Moraira-Teulada monthly meeting on Monday 5th January is at the Salon de Banquettes, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada: members are reminded that the doors do not open until 9.30am. This is the first of a number of opportunities for members to renew their subscription set at 10€ and for new members to join. Others dates are: The Salón de Actos at Espai, La Senieta, Moraira on Thursday 8th January, Wednesday 21st January and Thursday 19th February 2015. New members too are welcome to join the U3A before the meeting, which will commence at 10.30am also at the above mentioned dates between 10am and 12.30pm, plus the monthly meeting on Monday 2nd February in Teulada. www.u3amoraira-teulada.org
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tech Emails organising their own destination HI AUNTY: My emails seem to be organising their own destination. When I write an email it pops into the delete box? As well as the sent box! Sometimes I receive an email in the delete box? Also the email in both delete and sent boxes become repetitive. I have tried to use the HP Help-Website but as always there is never a FAQ that covers one’s situation. I use ‘Incredimail’ account. Roy. Aunty says: As you are using incredimail for your emails, and it is that program that is causing you problems, I doubt that the HP website would be able to help! I would suspect that somewhere settings in incredimail have changed, hence the email destination becoming unstable. Or there is an issue with your email accounts in incredimail. Most advice from incredimail suggest most issues can be resolved by removing and then re-adding the email account in incredimail. If that does not work, then Incredimail has a forum where you can post your problems. Their tech team monitor that forum and maybe able to help. Response: Thanks for your valued help.
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Windows Installer HI AUNTY: I have set my desktop to let me know when various updates are available, including Windows Updates. I also from time to time check myself if there are any Window Updates and if they are updated as necessary. I have, however, encountered a problem in installing what Windows describes as two important updates, in that they “failed” and the following Error Codes are given: 80070570 and 800B0100. Updates: KB2761217 and KB982018. I would very much appreciate it if you could let me know how I can overcome the Window Update problems described, which incidentally I do not have with my laptop. John from Moraira. Aunty says: Rather than see if Windows update can automatically install the updates, you can always try to manually install them. Each update has its own page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2761217 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982018 where you can download the update package and install manually - making sure you install the correct Windows 7 version. Windows Update error 800B0100 usually means that a file needed by Windows Update is corrupted or missing. That file could be part of the update package, or another file in Windows that the update package needs. The Windows System Update Readiness Tool may also help solve Update issues- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows7/ What-is-the-System-Update-Readiness-Tool Response: Having followed your steps, I first used the link and downloaded the “System Update Readiness Tool”, then went back to the two specific “kb” links with numbers 2761217 then 982018 and I am pleased to say that everything went well.
Is my laptop kaput? DEAR AUNTY: I wonder if you can help - my laptop which is six years old is acting strange. I have all of a sudden got icons appearing when I switch on (network) for instance and I have a home computer only, not a network. Also some icons have appeared like control Panel and I have not put that on as a short cut. When I have clicked on Firefox or IE a window pops up saying ‘not able to open’ and probably a security programme is blocking it to open. I only use Windows Essentials Security Programme. Is my laptop kaput or do you think I have a virus? Al from Murcia Aunty says: You can change what system icons appear on your desktop, by going into the desktop options. Usually right click on the desktop, options or personalise,
and there will be a Desktop Icon option, where you can select or deselect which icons appear on your desktop. Exactly how you do this will depend on which version of Windows you are using - which unfortunately you have not mentioned. Although you have a “home computer” you will be on a network if you are using a ADSL modem / router. You will be on that router’s network. I am not too sure about your Firefox and IE problem. Do you mean those browsers simply do not open at all, or is it the webpages you want to open that do not open? You can try to run firefox in “safe mode” to see if that works: Click on Start > Run, type the following command: firefox -safe-mode OR uninstall and reinstall firefox to see if that overcomes the problem.
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Pensioners surprise supermarket By Keith Nicol THE TORREVIEJA Barbershop Harmonisers may have been keeping a low profile recently, but that does not mean they have not been kept busy. Just last Friday, many of their members took their place as part of the mass chorus in Torrevieja’s Carol Service and a few weeks ago, according to their spokesperson, “fourteen pensioners were dragged around a supermarket in Rojales.” The incident occurred at the Super Valu shop in Maquesa Golf. The pensioners were made to push loaded shopping trolleys around by their wives. Fortunately there was no violence, in fact it was all a bit of fun as it was part of The Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers annual shopping spree for charity. Although these guys are all pensioners themselves, they are never happier than when they are doing something to help others who are in need of a bit of help. The shopping bill came to 1,000€ with all the foodstuffs being delivered to the charities ‘Caritas Rojales’ and ‘Reach Out’ in Torrevieja. Each charity received 500€ worth of goods to help the needy. Shoppers were quite surprised when The Harmonisers decided to sing a couple of songs from their repertoire, followed by some Carols with the girls joining in to create a good ‘christmassy’ atmosphere. Last week TBH were able to donate a further 500€ to AFA, the Alzheimer’s Association Torrevieja, as a result of a memorial fund raising evening to celebrate the lives of two Harmonisers who sadly passed away last year: Jim Collins and
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Richard Biurnse-Powell. This completes the activities of TBH for this year but they will be back after their festive break. “All the guys, and girls,
of TBH take this opportunity to wish all our supporters and friends a Very Happy Christmas plus a Prosperous and Peaceful New Year.
Absolutely ‘fangtastic’ THE TABLE Tennis group of Calpe U3A marked the end of a successful year with a Christmas Party at the town’s Dracula Restaurant. More than 50 players turned out for a bite to eat in Calpe Port – some taking the opportunity to sample a starter of bacon, eggs and chips. Organised by group leader Alan Lawton, everyone praised the goodhumoured staff of the Dracula and later burned off a few calories on the dance floor.
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A happy return
‘Carols at Christmas’ with the TCF
DYNAMIC DUO, the Dolce Divas, made a successful return to the Costa Blanca music scene in Jalon last Friday with a new sound captivating an audience.
The Dolce Divas
By Jack Troughton SONGS FROM the shows, classic standards and contemporary favourites struck a chord at the Lluna Llunera Restaurant, vocalist and flautist Claire Harkness-Post and pianist and supporting singer Kirsty Glen both enjoying the night. After the show, Kirsty commented: “We wanted to try out our new material in a small, friendly venue to make absolutely sure that our song choices
and new arrangements were right for building a real rapport with the sort of audiences that we want to entertain, and the reception that we got was extremely encouraging.” Claire added: “There was a particular point when we were performing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from ‘Les Miserables’ when we looked at each other and realised that everyone had stopped eating and was listening to us, completely absorbed. Even the waiters
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and the bar staff had paused to listen. “It was one of those special moments that make all the hard work worthwhile and reminds us how much we love performing. We are really looking forward to playing a lot of gigs in quality hotels and restaurants in the New Year.” For information on the Dolce Divas visit website www.dolcedivas.net or email andy.lawrenson@sky.com or call 96 684 1131.
ON WEDNESDAY10th December, more than 300 people attended this year’s Christmas Carol Concert, held at the Torrevieja Christian Fellowship Church. This year saw a completely new format introduced as actors from a number of different Churches made up the cast of the Nativity story in full costume, with each set of actors appearing while appropriate carols were being sung. Readers from the various Churches reminded the audience of the story of the First Christmas; and the programme was interspersed with songs. Cathy Carson (La Siesta) sang ‘Mary, did you know?’; the trio of Robert, John and Peter (ICA) sang ‘A Starry Night’; and Pastor Roy Davies (TCF) sang ‘This Little Child’ all accompanied by the Phoenix Concert Band who provided the music for the carols and also played a medley of well-known Christmas songs during the programme. Pastor Roy said: “We are grateful that everyone who took part did so without accepting any fee for their contribution. This meant that the entire collection could be given to this year’s nominated Charity: AFA Torrevieja (Alzheimer’s Association).” Dª Matilde Sánchez Cervera was presented with 1,000€ raised on behalf of AFA. And there is nothing quite like planning ahead, as TCF already have a date for your band new 2015 Diary, to join them for their next Christmas Concert, on December 9th, the second Wednesday of the month; 2015.
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U3A goes Christmas shopping Hazel Layt, Marie and Max Williams take a break in Murcia
By Jack Troughton MEMBERS OF U3A Marina Baixa enjoyed a busy day Christmas shopping in Murcia last Friday, racing round the Condominia Centre to maximise time at the ‘condo’. Coffee shops and restaurants were in demand for a refuelling stop before people chose to explore the city itself, or head for the premises of furniture giant IKEA. And the hired coach needed to be expertly packed for the return
journey given the amount of purchases – including a white chaise longue. A happy but tired party returned to Albir, thanking Rob Parker, the Travel and Events Secretary, for his expert organisation. The association’s next meeting is the Annual General Meeting in the Casa de Cultura in Alfaz del Pi on Monday 26th January. Doors open at 9.30am for a prompt 11am start. Members should take their annual
12€ subscription in a sealed envelope with their name and number. U3A Marina Baixa welcomes new members, monthly general meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month and there are many activities and groups meeting in the area. For more information, visit www.u3amarinabaixa.com. Those without internet access can call Secretary Joan Flint on 96 586 1226 or 663 637 167.
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The Ice Man hands over cheque PRESIDENT FOR Help of Denia and Alta Marina Charity Judith Goodall surprised Greg Sperring, a member of Javea Green Bowls Club, by appearing in person to accept his cheque for 190€, the amount he raised when he took up the Ice bucket challenge at El Cid bowls club recently. Both Javea Green and El Cid bowlers generously dipped into their pockets to support this very worthwhile charity which provides short term help for expats when required, for medical or health related needs. Judith commented: “I can empathise with Greg as I have recently sustained an arm injury which necessitates plunging my arm into buckets of ice cold water several times a day.” Javea Green’s Captain Alan Phillips has made Help of Denia his preferred charity for his term in office and has several money raising events planned during the coming months.
In step for kids
LINE DANCERS from clubs in Calpe, Denia, Oliva, Moraira and Benidorm, raised 1,296€ to help youngsters cared for by EMAUS by stepping out at their Annual Sponsored Linedance. The event was held at the Gran Sol Hotel in Calpe and club members and guests travelled to enjoy the dancing and a raffle. The money was donated to charity Make A Smile’s Tony Grande and will be spent on food and other essentials living in EMAUs homes.
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Christmas Carols in the Square
By Keith Nicol TORREVIEJA’S PACKED Town Square was in full voice on Friday evening, as thousands of residents and visitors participated in the 12th Christmas Carols in the Square event. Starting at the earlier time of 5.30, the gentleman who has been the Master of Cermonies for every event, Bill Singleton brought is own special touch, signature red jacket and excellent touch of humour, to keep everyone entertained for over an hour. Members of various local choral groups, clubs and associations, including The Rascals, Gilbert and Sullivan, Crescendo, Harmonisers, TARC, U3A, local ex-services groups and many others, were accompanied by the Phoenix Concert Band under the direction of Julie Schofield. The Town Hall was well represented by Mayor Eduardo Dolón, who has been present for all the previous concerts, in his previous position as Councillor for Culture, plus Councillors for Foreign Residents Rosario Martinez, the Deputy Mayor Joaquín Albaladejo, Culture Luis Maria Pizana, Fiestas Lola Sánchez, Parks and Gardens Carmen Candel, Town Planning Francisco Moreno, Councillor José Antonio Sánchez García, the Director of the Office of Foreign Residents Jean-Paul Mulero and the former director Graham Knight, all accompanied by Torrevieja’s Salt Queen and her ladies of honour.
Thousands sang their hearts out at this year’s Carols in the Square
A total of 16 carols were performed this year and for the Spanish songs especially, children from the Municipal Choir School in Torrevieja under the direction of Selina Cansino were welcomed with open arms by the ‘Salt Lake City Shakers’ as Bill Singleton likes to call the representatives from the Town Hall. The night also cooinsided with the Birthday of Torrevieja’s Councillor of Foreigners, Rosario, who was invited to conduct the Orchestra as they played Happy Birthday to her. Members of the Rascals also worked the crowd taking donations for local Charity, AFA, Torrevieja’s Alzheimer’s Charity, Bill Singleton was quick to point out that next year’s date for the diary, the 13th edition of the Carols in the Square, will take place on Friday 13th, and noted that to date, they have not seen a drop of rain, or snow, and hoped it would stay dry for next year’s event too. Thousands of visitors then took the opportunity to browse the local Nativity scene, which is an open 24-hours hour a day but has a very special and different look at night. The miniature Belen mixes images from Bethlehem with a few from Torrevieja to make for a wonderful sight that can be enjoyed on many different levels, by the whole family and all religions. This stays open until January 7th 2015.
Carols with the ‘Singing Vicar’ SINGING VICAR Rev Steve Foster and the choir of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy treated members and guests of HELP of Denia and the Marina Alta to a festive concert. HELP’s Activity Centre in La Xara was filled with more than 60 people enjoying a taste of Christmas with mulled wine, mince pies and other delights, all donated by charity members A small raffle raised 108€ which was donated to the Chaplaincy as a token of thanks for spreading some festive cheer. Anyone interested in joining in with the fun and events which HELP regularly provides, or giving some of time as a volunteer, should visit the website www.helpdenia.com or visit their Facebook page Help of DAMA.
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APAH Christmas Fayre
Pilar Christian Community Church THE PILAR Christian Community Church at Calle Canalejas 3, Pilar de la Horadada Sunday Service is at 11am, and Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All are welcome from any church background - or none. For more information contact PilarChristian. CommunityChurch@gmail.com 96 684 9448 – 96 857 5417 – 96 684 8806
THE ROYAL Air Forces Association The ladies from Spangles entertained at the APAH Christmas Fayre
By Keith Nicol AT THE end of November, the APAH Animal Rescue Charity had a fantastic day, at their annual Christmas Fayre. This year they raised 836€, which was over 200€ higher than the amount raised last November. The event all takes place at Iceland in San Pedro where the ladies from the Spangles Choir also showed up to entertain
shoppers, staff and passers-by with some Christmas carols and popular songs. As an added treat, complimentary mulled wine and warm mince pies, courtesy of Iceland, were passed around, putting everyone in the mood for the Festive Season. There were some great prizes to be won in the Raffle drawn at the end of the Fayre, including Iceland Shopping
vouchers, meal vouchers from local restaurants, a voucher from a local hair and beauty salon and a huge Christmas Hamper from APAH. APAH would like to thank all the ladies from Spangles, the Iceland customers and most of all the management and staff at Iceland for their warm friendship and support throughout this year.
THE ROYAL Air Forces Association is a charitable organisation that brings together like-minded people, giving help and support to serving or ex-RAF personnel and their families in times of need. Anyone who wishes to support these aims, whether they are ex-RAF or not, is invited to join the Branch. All are welcome at the General Meeting, held on the third Tuesday in the month at the ‘El Paraiso’ restaurant, near the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja, starting at 2.30pm. Members also enjoy regular lunches at a variety of restaurants as well as visits to places of interest and joining in with the local festivities in support of our Spanish hosts. To learn more please contact Chairman David Barnes: Tel 96 857 4803 or visit www.rafacb.com Spanish Charity Number: G 54288329
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Focus on Golf Powered by Campbell Lamont Golf, partnered by BayRadio
What does Yoga mean to you? Lots of chanting and Incense? Think again! By Tony Myles JUST IN time to help you with your New Year Resolution to get fitter (yes the same one you made last year) Campbell Lamont has arranged for a series of Yoga for Golfers training sessions to be held at his retail outlet in Ondara. The sessions will be hosted by Tricia Chapman who was trained in Hatha Yoga in 1990 at The Yoga Foundation for Health at Ickwell Bury, Bedfordshire, with Howard Kent Tricia has worked in England, with the Salisbury Multiple Sclerosis society and then in Hong Kong for many years before moving to Spain 13 years ago. I asked Tricia about some of the possible misconceptions about yoga. Tricia - Yes, there are misconceptions. Yoga is a way of life, a lifestyle, an enhancement to your health. If you have stiff hips you maybe cannot sit in the Lotus position, so one compromises as in all things in life. I personally don’t teach a headstand as I cannot do it with the old neck injury I have. So I don’t instruct something that I cannot demonstrate. Tony M - Is Yoga relevant for golfers? Tricia - Yes, there are certainly elements of Yoga that a golfer would benefit from before a round, breath control (pranayamas) and some of the stretches. I believe it is absolutely ideal. Tony M - Do you have to be fit before you start to a Yoga routine? Tricia - If you find the right instructor/coach and, more importantly, you are an individual who can find your own limits, you can be as fit or as unfit as you like, you will grow with the learning, to stretch more and more,
especially if you are dedicated and practice a bit at home, in between classes. In one of my Hong Kong classes I had a lady who had been in a POW camp and had steel in her shoulder, along with an anorexic teenager who had been frogmarched into the class by her mother and also a lady with a new metal knee. The rest of the class were fighting fit and worked to their own requirement. As for the very fit, they too work to their limits and always seem to pick up some element of yoga that suits them... and their fitness takes on new and different levels. Tony M - Is there an age range for whom Yoga is suitable? Tricia - Any age range at all. Children love it and are brilliant at it ! Tony M - What benefits would a golfer accrue from yoga? Tricia - There are scores of benefits from working with Yoga, chief of which is suppleness specially beneficial for the golfer. We aim to exercise every part of the body and to do so evenly, we wouldn’t do one side or one leg/arm and not the other. We would include asanas (postures) for wrists, hands, fingers, feet, toes, and eyes. We do balance asanas and these are very good for the golfer. They say balance is one of the first things we lose, so balance postures are an integral part of the training. Tony M - Most people want to see some instant results is that possible with yoga? Tricia - Benefits can take a while to be obvious. Normally I would say after 6 wks of attending a class, and with a bit of practice at home, you can certainly notice the benefits. Tony M - Many thanks, Tricia. I can foresee a lot of very flexible golfers inhabiting the local fairways.
The Yoga for Golfers sessions will start on January 12th at the CL GOLF shop opposite the Ondara Mall. You can just turn up at 8.30 but it would be helpful if you dropped a note to info@clgolf.es to tell Tricia that you will be attending.
Head2Head Tony M - So In the New Year we are going to be fitter thanks to your Yoga classes. Campbell - Exactly. We all spend too much time sat down
in front of a screen. Tony M - That is good news and it should be good fun. I will try to join you.
Exercise Campbell - I hope so. Anyway I thought you said that were going to get some exercise. Tony M - No! What I said was I am going to get some extra fries.
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Rugby La Vila News The team hopes to maintain this position until the end of the competition
IN AN important away game last Saturday, La Vila’s first team played Barcelona’s Hospitalet. Stronger opposition was expected but La Vila won 25-0. Injured players were: Paco Martinez, Captain, Hernan Quirelli and Gaston de la Cruz New signs for La Vila include English player Matthew Surman in prop, an important scrum position. Now top of the table the team hopes to maintain this position until the end of the competition. The women’s team won 43-12 against Elche, away: The second team lost closely 27-24 against Safor Gandia, an away game, and the Under 18s lost 23-22 against Elche, an away game.
Under 16s won 57-0, at home against Montcada Valencia, with two new English players for the team. The Under 12s, Under 10s and Under 8s travelled to Tabernes for a mini rugby festival, plenty of rugby for the three teams. Don’t miss the first team’s last home game before Christmas, Sunday 21st December at 12.30pm against Barcelona. Christmas is to be celebrated with free fish and seafood fried nibbles laid on by the Cofradia de Pescadores Villajoyosa (the fisheries commission). There is still time to join the club as a member, as a player, or as a supporter, so come down and watch the next game and join in!
Players are still needed for the second senior team: they play in the local Alicante league, mainly Denia, Alicante, Elche and Torrevieja. So please come along to training, all players are welcome. The Club also run women’s rugby and U18s, U16s, U12s, U10s and U8s teams. Training has already started, so please come down. We also have a well-equipped Gym. Members have free access to the Gym. Come and join Rugby La Vila La Vila Rugby Club is at Carretera El Pantano, Villajoyosa. Just take the motorway AP-7 exit Nº 66 (Villajoyosa). If you are interested in joining contact Jason Craig on 659 674 768 or Ignacio Davila 608 068 208.
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Torrevieja Swimming Club YOUNG TORREVIEJA swimmers gave themselves early Christmas cheer this weekend when all members of the team had good swims and new personal bests in all their races. The competition on Saturday at the Municipal Pool in Petrer, was the last timed control of 2014. Eight of ‘Club Natacion Torrevieja’s’ younger swimmers raced against seven other clubs and 220 other swimmers in the region in a range of Butterfly, Breastroke and Freestyle events. In the 100m Butterfly races Vilja Therese Bilstad, Vicky Pigneur and Amy Connolly all had good swims. For Vija it was her first Butterfly event and for Vicky and Amy their swims knocked a second off their previous best times. The girls then all went onto the 16 length race, the 400m Freestyle. Another first event for Vilja and very good swims for Vicky and Amy both winning new best times knocking 18 and 12 seconds off previous times. The boys also continued with this winning theme in the 50m and 100m Breaststroke races. The youngest member of the team, Sergio Martin Moreda, swam 50m Breaststroke for the first time as did colleagues Patrick Met and Nicholas Zon Acuna in their 100m Breastroke races. Finally Vitalio Veres improved upon his previous best 100m Breastroke time by 8 seconds. Well done all. Racing will begin again on the 17th January 2015. Meanwhile the club continues to train throughout the festive period. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by emailing info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com .
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Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer
Toyota Auris Tourer Hybrid HYBRIDS ARE all very well but they’re generally smaller than traditional cars and therefore less user-friendly. Well, at least that used to be the case with the likes of the Honda CR-Z. THE LARGEST was a hatchback, either a Toyota Prius or the more luxurious Lexus CT200h. No estates. Well, not until Toyota launched the new Auris Hybrid Tourer, which provides the environmentally conscious with a well sized, capable vehicle and also performance. Things have really moved on since I drove a hybrid a year ago. My first acquaintance with the striking island blue estate is at night. It’s always more of a challenge to drive a car you’re unfamiliar with when it’s dark, for obvious reasons. A click of the keyfob and I’m inside. The delivery driver was fairly short by all accounts as my knees are around my neck as I sit in the driver’s seat. It’s easy to adjust. In common with other hybrids I am instantly struck by a feeling of fear as I rummage around for the ignition and even though I push the button start on the right of the steering wheel, there is an unnerving silence. The automatic box does not look very substantial but on engaging the reverse function it quietly moves backwards. There is an electric parking brake and a traditional one; the first car I have come across with two. The dashboard looks a bit boxy especially where the sat nav is located; it looks like an afterthought. Over time the driver does become more used to it, though. It’s a large car, not dissimilar to the Ford Focus estate in terms of styling. Head on, it’s attractive and the front looks striking and well designed. The large panoramic glass roof that stretches from the front to the back of the vehicle has
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FACTS AT A GLANCE: Toyota Auris Touring Sports Excel Hybrid 1.8 CVT T&G New price: 29,520€ Top speed: 112mph
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