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French tourists allege a Guardia Civil assault

A FRENCH couple holidaying in Torrevieja over the Christmas period have filed assault charges against two Guardia Civil officers.

by Jan Gamm JEANINE ALICE Naud and Jean Louis Naud were shopping with their two children at a large complex near the city on 30th December when the security alarm was activated.

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The family was taken aside and searched by security personnel, including the two children, along with other shoppers. They were body-searched and their bags were emptied.

Nothing that was not accompanied by a receipt was found amongst their belongings, yet they were removed to a private room by attending Guardia Civil officers and thoroughly searched again.

When nothing was found the father demanded that his family be released. He and his wife both allege that they were then subjected to a vicious assault in front of their two chilThe Nauds dren, aged 5 and 13, by the two Guardia officers. describing Continued on page 8 their ordeal

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Health and Language Tourism to be promoted in Oslo

Deputy of Tourism Joaquín Albaladejo promoting this week’s visit to Oslo

by Keith Nicol THE COSTA Blanca Tourism Board is on their way to Reiseliv Oslo to promote the region for health and language tourism. This week, the Deputy of Tourism Joaquín Albaladejo announced that for the second consecutive year, the Costa Blanca Tourism Board and the Generalitat Valenciana will be promoting the region at the Reiseliv Fair, this weekend in Oslo.

Albaladejo wil also be holding various business meetings, among which is scheduled a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain in Norway, Antonio Lopez and the director of the OTS Oslo, Rafael Chamorro. The Deputy of Tourism said, “this is one of the most important fairs of the sector and provide an opportunity for the three administrations to work together as we promote the region as a tourist destination, while advancing the presence of the business sector, to develop promotional activities and build upon new contacts. We feel that the Costa Blanca continues to be a power engine and a tourist destination within Spain. This event, one of the most important in Europe in the

field of conferences, incentives, events, business travel and conferences. It also reaches out to both the professional and the general public and covers different segments, including products and tourism services.”

During the weekend, the Costa Blanca will also showcase the cultural, gastronomic and scenic coastline offered by the province to consolidate and increase tourists numbers.

The area of Alicante North will especially be promoted to Norwegian municipalities for language tourism and health. Arques pointed out that this year L’ Alfas del Pi is to be the chosen municipality of Erasmus students to learn the Spanish language. He said, “we’ve finalized two working meetings with the various universities of Oslo in order to offer our facilities and our knowledge of the Norwegian market, thus we are promoting a Scandinavian university and offering courses in Castilian.” Moreover, Sebastián Fernández has realized that it is the first international event of the year and is an important market for Valencia, as it is the second most popular Spanish destination for Norwegian visitors.

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Ian Baker passes on THE LOCAL rugby world was sent into shock on Boxing Day, 2013, when one of their larger than life figures, the former President of Torrevieja Tigers Rugby Club, Ian Baker, sadly passed away in his sleep.

by Keith Nicol IAN WAS only 50 years old and had been one of the major driving forces behind local rugby, especially the youth of the region, and was instrumental in helping to set up the Torrevieja Tigers in 2011. A dedicated family man, Ian leaves behind wife Heidi, son Kane and daughter Scarlet, who attended a special game played between the Tigers youth and San Javier last week. After the game, a presentation of flowers was given to the family, as a thank you from the members of the club in appreciation for all that he had done, to get to the respected position they are today.

A former player in the UK, son Kane followed in his fathers footsteps, both in size and stature, pushing Ian to help develop the local youth club scene with Rojales, Nomads, Torrevieja and the Alicante South squads while daughter Scarlet trained for a future career in the RAF, of which he was very proud, of both her and of the British Armed Forces.

The big man with a heart of gold even set up a business to specifically help others who had moved to the Costa Blanca to settle in. He could be found at Trafico in Alicante, Notaries and NIE offices of the National Police on a regular basis, working with wife Heidi on trying to help new residents get all their paperwork into order, while sending out constant updates of his trials and tribulations of dealing with law changes and the ‘fun’ with local authorities he encountered in doing his job.

Ian’s drive and determination helped put Torrevieja on the map as a growing force in local rugby and last year they went on to win their division, although only in their second season.

He was reluctant to take on the role of President, but held the position with pride and used his connections to attract some of rugby’s biggest names to the club’s first end of season dinner, attended by local and regional TV and Press, along with mayor Eduardo Dolon and many others’ A lover of Heavy Metal, his funeral on Monday 30th December featured music from ZZ Top and Guns and Roses, to remind family and friends, of his love for music and his jolly outlook on life. Ian will be sorely missed by one and all that he had touched with his presence in the community, be it through work, sport or giving a helping hand to those in need. Ian Baker: RIP.

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Strong winds cause nuclear power plant shutdown THE VANDELLOS II nuclear plant in Tarragona has notified the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) that at 0.39am on Sunday an automatic shutdown of the plant occurred due to loss of the 400kV power line in strong winds. A statement said that the shutdown had no impact on workers, the public or the environment. The plant remains at 0% power pending start-up procedures.

Torrevieja’s population continues to grow

by Keith Nicol THE CITY of Salt started 2014 with 107,492 registered inhabitants, of which 57,115 or 53.1 % are foreign citizens and 46.9 % or 50,377 are Spanish. The International population is still led by the UK, with 12,759 registered inhabitants, followed by Russia, Germany and Sweden on Torrevieja’s census.

The data keeps Torrevieja as the third largest city in importance and number of inhabitants in the province of Alicante and fifth in Valencia, behind only the three provincial capitals of Valencia, Alicante and Castellón plus Elche. The population of the city has continued to grow, adding 483 registered inhabitants over the 107,009 from January 2013.

The most significant increase is in citizens from the Russian Federation, with 451 added this year, and they now rank second behind UK residents. In 2005 Torrevieja had 2,372 citizens of Russian origin. Five years later Russians grew to 3,464, while in early 2012 numbers had already exceeded the 4,000 registered voters at 4,013. As of today, they now account for 4,925 residents. Also, the data provided by the Department of Census and Statistics detected a slight but con-

Torrevieja’s population continues to grow

tinuous rise from those registered from Sweden, France and the Netherlands.

After the registered residents from Russia, comes citizens of Germany (3,906 ), Sweden (3,206), Morocco (3,040), Bulgaria (2,922), Romania (2,671), Norway (2,397), Ukraine (2,212 ), Belgium (1,628), Finland (1,338), Italy (1,190), Colombia (1,068), Ireland (991), China (939), Algeria (894), India (854), Lithuania (743), Ecuador (693), Poland (691), France (660), Netherlands (656), Argentina (541) and Brazil (445) making up the major countries from the 115 represented in the Municipal Reg-

ister of Torrevieja.

It should also be noted that since 2008 there has been a continued but moderate increase in citizens of Hispanic origin , mainly from Colombia , Ecuador , Bolivia , Peru and Chile. Historically, in 1990 the city had a municipal census of 23,192 residents, reaching 50,189 a decade later, in 2000. This large increase in population in the 90’s continued into the first decade of the century, certifying that the city of Torrevieja has become one of the Spanish cities that has seen the highest population growth since 2000.

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Angela Merkel injured skiing GERMAN CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel will be out of action for several weeks after she fractured her pelvis in a ‘lowspeed’ fall on the ski slopes of St Moritz on Monday. The 59-year-old and her husband have holidayed in the area for several years. There has been some speculation that the accident might have been caused by Ms Merkel’s 20-year-old cross-country skis.

The manufacturer recently urged her to buy a new pair, warning that after a decade of use such skis “noticeably lose their tension.” Ms Merkel has been advised to spend several hours of each day in bed resting: she is able to walk with the aid of crutches.

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Clifftop tragedy IN GALICIA on Monday three people of the same family were washed into the sea while they were scattering the ashes of a relative near the lighthouse at Frouxeira in Coruña.

by Jan Gamm Severe weather warnings had not deterred the family group of four from approaching the clifftop with their urn, in winds gusting at 90kph. A massive wave knocked them into the sea.

A 70-year-old woman survived the ordeal but the remaining three were washed into deep water. Local Mayor Jose Antonio Vigo confirmed that: “A search is supported by a ship and an aircraft from a rescue centre based at A Coruña. However, they are struggling against 40ft waves and 90kph winds so it will be very difficult to see anything down there.”

Arrests of suspected paedophiles

THE NATIONAL Police have arrested two men in Murcia and Valencia suspected of grooming more than 550 children through online social networks.

The men posed as children or young women and harassed many of their victims as they tried to persuade them to make contact. House searches were made and computer evidence confiscated as a result of one of the children filing a formal complaint.

Banks to be levied on empty properties

IT WAS announced on Sunday by the Secretary for Housing Carles Sala that the government is planning to levy a fee on banks that own empty properties. The tax will be based on the number of unoccupied square metres of property owned.

Sala said that the tax was not designed to generate revenue but rather to encourage banks to offer properties at favourable rents in collaboration with Social Services.

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Torrevieja promotes its gourmet events

by Keith Nicol THE BUREAU of Local Hospitality in Torrevieja has approved the creation of an annual calendar of gourmet events throughout the city, which will be presented this month at the International Tourism Fair of Madrid ( FITUR) At a meeting chaired by Mayor Eduardo Dolon, at the Tourist Information Office on Paseo Vista Alegre, among the points discussed was the last Tapas Route, which ran from Thursday to Sunday, between 21st November and 1st December, that attracted the participation of 63 bars and restaurants in the locality. One of the main topics of discussion was whether or not the rise in price from 2.00€ to 2.50€ had any major effect on the popular event, which led to different proposals in order to satisfy the demands of all parties involved for future editions held in 2014.

There was also a proposal from the Association of Hospitality Torrevieja and Region, to approve the creation of an Annual Calendar of gourmet events that was passed and will be presented shortly in the International Tourism Fair of Madrid (FITUR), to be held from 22nd to January 26th. Part of the new gourmet Annual Events Calendar is the creation in 2014 of a conference called ‘Casserole and Wine’ to be held mid February 2014. Similarly, the Bureau of Local Hospitality confirmed details of their presence at FITUR as part of the Provincial Tourism Exhibition for the Costa Blanca, where they will present a cooking show on Friday January 24th, at 2.00pm at the Valencian Community stand.

Continued from front page THE COUPLE claim that they were repeatedly punched by the uniformed officers, their arms held behind their backs while they were shoved against the walls of the room and beaten while Mme Naud screamed hysterically, as their two horrified and frightened children looked on.

VIDEO Unknown to the officers, the entire episode was video recorded on a smartphone by the eldest child.

The Nauds had to wait a day or two while an interpreter was appointed, as neither speak Spanish. However, they have now denounced the two officers following a detailed medical examination of their injuries pending a formal investigation of the incident. Mme Naud has also added a complaint of racism to her statement.

La Mata bless their animals on Sunday

PET OWNERS from La Mata and the local area are all invited to have their pet’s blessed on Sunday. The hamlet of La Mata celebrate their ‘festividad de Santón’, patron saint of animals to be held in the Plaza de Encarnación Puchol, starting at 12.00 noon with a Rociero Mass. The event is officiated over by the pastor of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Archpriest of Torrevieja, José Luis Arnal. After the Mass, all pet owners are invited to bring their pets into the square for the traditional blessing of pets.

Lords debate EU question THE CONTROVERSIAL bill calling for a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union is debated in the House of Lords this morning (Friday) with expats closely watching its progress through parliament.

James Wharton MP

by Jack Troughton THE EUROPEAN Union (Referendum) Bill would enshrine in law Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to stage an ‘in/out’ vote by the end of 2017.

However, expats who have taken up their right to freedom of movement within Europe and face an uncertain future regarding their status if the UK left Europe would have no automatic voice in the referendum.

The Cabinet Office has already confirmed to campaign group Votes For Expat Brits that the franchise for the key vote will not be extended to expats disqualified from a ballot in British elections under the 15 year rule.

Campaigners maintain it is a key example of why British expats should retain a vote and be represented Parliament.

Tory MP James Wharton has steered the bill through the Commons and has accused Labour and Liberal Democrats of a conspiracy to block its onward passage despite its high-profile support amongst conservative leadership.

“Having tried and failed to block the Referendum Bill in the Commons, labour and the Lib Dems are once again conspiring to stop the British people having a say,” he said.

“Fundamentally, they don’t trust the British people and once again, the Conservatives will be the only party fighting to get this Bill through and give the British public the referendum they deserve.”

In the Lords the Bill is sponsored by Lord Dobbs – author Michael Dobbs who wrote the celebrated satire on Parliament ‘House of Cards’.

STATUTE The backbench proposed legislation needs

to be returned to the Commons by the end of February in a race against time to reach the statute books because of time restrictions on Private Members’ Bills.

The debate can be watched via the internet and is due to begin at 11am Central European Time. The link is www.parlikamentlive.tv/Main/Live.aspx Campaigner Brian Cave said there had been some contact with Lord Dobbs and “at heart” the peer seemed to believe expats should have some form of representation.

“If this Bill gets Royal Assent, then it will be necessary to draw attention to the situation in the EU Commission’s Department of Justice and the rights of the Citizen. The democratic opinion of those most affected – the Briton in Europe – will not be sought,” said Brian.

“It is anticipated that other peers will draw attention to the defects of the Bill and it will probably be delayed and never get finalised.

But one cannot count on that!”

He underlined how a referendum could take the UK out of Europe. He added it could mean State Pensions could be frozen or limited, health support for British pensioners could cease, and the winter fuel allowance would “certainly” end.

“All Britons would be foreigners in the EU, with no right of free movement in the European continent,” said Brian.

He said it was vital that expat Britons had a political voice and invited everyone to write to their last MP in the UK – finding the correct address via www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/ More information about the campaign and its linked electronic petitions can be found at www.votes-for-expat-brits.com

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Plastic pooches please!

A MATE of ours has come up with the perfect solution to people with dogs being a continual source of aggravation to non dog owners. The type of dog owners I refer to is not the conscientious ones but the ones that are quite the opposite.

YOU KNOW the kind I mean. The owners who walk several streets from their own property to use public parks as a dog toilet. The owners who look the other way, pretending to not know what is happening as their dog dumps right on the street where other people walk and do not clean it up. The owners who leave their dog at their property as they go on errands or out for the evening, and of course their dog barks and howls, thus bothering all the neighbours.

The solution as alluded to at the start is to have plastic, life sized dogs with wheels on them so the dog owners can drag them around pretending they are taking them for a walk. This

would insure no more dog dumping in our parks and no more barking and bothering the neighbours. The government would of course still require a yearly dog licence tax for the plastic muts. Airlines could charge extra to the plastic dog owners to bring their plastic pooches on their airplanes. Veterinarians could still make hefty profits providing pretend rabbi shots for the plastic pooches. For the owners peace of mind they could still take their plastic pooches to the vet for monthly check ups, depending on the plastic dog’s ages of course. Plastic pooches please!

Clarence Tracey, Torrevieja

No tears for ‘poor’ taxi drivers!

DO NOT shed any more tears for the ‘poor’ taxi drivers who reckon they cannot make a living! Last week two friends and my wife and I plus a small dog visited Valencia to see ‘Les Miserables’. We had arranged to stay overnight at an Ibis Hotel as they accept pets. After booking in we decided to visit a local shopping centre and the hotel reception rang for a taxi which came and took the four of us plus dog. When it was time to return there were about 10 taxis standing in line waiting for fares. We asked each one if they would accept a dog and all refused.

We then could have split up two going by taxi and two walking with the dog.

However, we all decided to walk and there sat a line of taxis having just missed four fares. By the way Toby stayed in the hotel when we went to the show.

Roger L Fell, Benichembla

Great stuff

I HAVE just perused the latest edition of RTN and greatly enjoyed the creative writing contest and winning stories accompanied by the excellent cartoons by your resident cartoonist Carter McKeague. What a smashing way to start the New Year.

The stories from the various age groups I found surprisingly very good and certainly much better than anything I could ever write.

Could RTN possibly have more such writing contests for I am sure many of your readers would greatly enjoy the talented stories and the accompanying cartoons -the readership of RTN would most assuredly increase!

The stories coupled with the cartoons certainly give RTN a decided edge over all the other local newspapers.

Sincerely, Tom and Anita Babcock, Cabo Roig

Gumtree sadness I READ with sadness about the gentleman who was robbed while using ‘Gumtree’ - this is one of the reasons I will not use this system. To me it would seem easier if Gumtree set up a bank so that buyers who want to buy using their services could put their monies into this account. Then when the buyer receives the goods and is happy he or she could contact Gumtree to release the monies to the seller using a password that way everyone is protected and Gumtree’s reputation would be improved. This may not be the perfect answer and other readers could see faults in this but it is only a thought and for anything like this to work Gumtree would have to accept it and implement it.

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The King turns 76

by Jan Gamm STAR ARCHITECT Santiago Calatrava could face legal action from the city of Valencia as the City of Arts and Sciences complex (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) experiences serious structural problems only eight years after completion. Christmas performances scheduled to take place within the iconic space-age building had to be cancelled when huge pieces of the mosaic frontage fell off in strong winds.

The Valencia born Calatrava was paid an enormous fee of €100 million for the billion euro project that completed a staggering four times over budget.

The regional government spokesman responsible for Arts and Culture, Maximo Buch, has announced that Valencia is to pursue legal action against Mr Calatrava and his architectural firm for the cost of repairs. Calatrava was also paid €15 million for a The City of Arts project to build three skyscrapers and eight residenand tial blocks, shelved in 2008. Mr Calatrava’s offices in Sciences New York and Zurich are not responding to calls. complex

DON JUAN Carlos celebrated his 76th birthday on Sunday in private, still recovering from a hip operation undertaken in November. The King’s public image has deteriorated considerably over the past two years. In the first three months of 2012, almost 80% of Spaniards had a positive opinion of the King but now 62% of polled Spanish citizens believe King Juan Carlos should abdicate in favour of Crown Prince Felipe: 56% of those surveyed believe Prince Felipe would put in a better performance as monarch.

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You say tomato…

Watts In Britain By

Paul Watts

I HEARD a strange story on the “…and finally” bit of the news which I initially thought was an early April fool’s gag.

But no, it turned out to be completely true and it made me feel bad that I’d chuckled so heartily. The story concerns a Canadian lady named Sharon Campbell-Rayment who was knocked unconscious falling from her horse. She sustained a slight head injury in the fall but that was not all. Because when she finally came around she wasn’t speaking in her normal Canadian drawl but in a Scottish voice.

Although Sharon has never set foot in Scotland she’s now developed a strong accent and has started to pepper her sentences with such Caledonian colloquialisms as ‘wee’ and ‘grand’. The 50-year-old, mother-of-two, from Ontario is set to write a book about her vocal anomaly. She told the BBC: “Doctors have said I might have the Scottish accent for the rest of my life, or it might just disappear overnight but I don’t think it’s going anywhere fast.”

Sharon has been being diagnosed with the extremely rare, Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS). No, no I kid you not. Okay, here’s the potted history: “Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare medical condition in which patients develop what appears to be a foreign accent.

FAS usually results from a stroke but can also develop from head trauma, migraines or developmental problems. Between 1941 and 2009 there have been sixty-two recorded cases.” Hmmm, so this is all true and not just one of those Ronnie Barker ‘Malapropism’ sketches where people “seem to get their worms mixed up…”

I suppose as we’re all capable of learning all lan-

guages, we must similarly be capable of reproducing a question. So I wonder if he’s got mild FAS? all accents. Quick, give me a slight blow to the head so Anyway, I’m being rude and ignoring Sharon, so that I might develop the husky Nordic tone of the guy let’s head back to Canada. Amazingly, since being out of that Dutch/Swedish TV series The Bridge... affected with FAS Sharon has learnt she does in fact Apparently, according to members of my family have Scottish ancestry. “I could have ended up with I develop the accent of whichever country I’m in. It any accent,” said Shaz, “French, Spanish, even Klingon causes them no end of embarrassment when I speak – but I got Scottish. It was definitely a sign. I strongly English with an Allo, Allo type accent whilst in France. believe it was a message telling me this is how things Could this be mild form of Foreign Accent Syndrome? were meant to be.”

Och ei hen.

My sister definitely thinks it could be a developmenWatts in Britain, contal problem. stantly speaking drivel...

Mind you, having been in the Midlands for a while I’m losing my rather cultured RP accent. These days I seem to go to work on a ‘bouz’ rather than a bus. And, more alarmingly, I’ve dropped the affected ‘ah’ in castle, grass, glass and class. And that’s without ever falling orf me ’orse!

For another example, take the case of my kid brother.

Now, Mark (or Maaak as he’s known nowadays) has been an Australian for nearly twenty years and he sounds more and more like Croc Dundee every day - complete with the rising inflection. Everything he says, apparently, is Sharon Campbell-Rayment

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Torrevieja’s 114 Cultural Activities

THE WINTER Cultural Program for Torrevieja was officially announced on Friday by the Councillor for Culture, Luis María Pizana together with the coordinator of the Municipal Institute of Culture, Manuel Esteban Moreno.

by Keith Nicol The new Cultural Agenda offers a total of 114 activities through March for a budget of 18,552€.

Pizana said “the city was striving to provide quality programming, with a variety of cultural genres for all segments of the community and different tastes.” He added: “we are firmly committed to continue promoting the activities of local associations and cultural organizations plus musical companies in the locality.” Pizana highlighted the great efforts of the Municipal Institute of Culture to “provide new attractions to Torrevieja as both a city and as a tourist destination in the low season and we will continue to be a cultural landmark; not only in our environment but nationally.”

As part of the mix of activities on offer, throughout this quarter the II International Winter Festival of Music and the first Microtheatre of Winter Jazz will take at the Music Palace. On Friday 17 January the Casino Cultural Society will hold a special musical night in

a new tribute to memory of Maestro Francisco Casanovas while Carnival is also a major feature at the end of February and into March.

One of the biggest names on the program is the talented Rosa Lopez, who returns to the theatre on February 1st while on the 2nd the International Auditorium features a concert of Russian music of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev and on the 20th a lyrical gala with Lola Casariego.

The biggest International event is probably the performance in English, on February 22nd at 8.00pm in the Municipal Theatre of the musical West Side Story.

On 3rd March ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ is performed and the following week one of the highlights of this program will take place on March 8th, coinciding with International Women’s Day, a concert at the International Auditorium with Spanish heartthrob Sergio Dalma. The full program is available at various official Town Hall offices including the Theatres., the Town Hall and the Tourism Office with more details at: www.torreviejacultural.com.

Mayor publicises pregnancy scan on Facebook

THE MAYOR of Alicante, Sonia Castedo, now five months pregnant, is a great fan of social networks – so much so that she has posted an ultrasound scan of her unborn child due in April, on Facebook, accompanied by the caption: “I present my little Carla.” The post has so far received more than 7,000 visits. Castedo’s pregnancy became public last October when she had to delegate her mayoral duties for several weeks on doctor’s orders. The 42-year-old Mayor already has a 12-year-old daughter.

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Sharks and Jets coming to Torrevieja FEBRUARY OFFERS up a ‘must not miss’ event for lovers of the Broadway musical, as West Side Story will grace the stage of Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre on February 22nd.

by Keith Nicol The show is being brought to the city by the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club, who are delighted to announce that the Footlights Youth Theatre Group are returning to perform the Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical on Saturday 22nd February 2014 at 8.00pm. Tickets are very reasonably priced at only 12€ and can be purchased from the Box Office in the Plaza at the front of the Teatro Municipal. Box Office opening hours Tuesday-Friday 11.00am -1.00pm plus 2 hours immediately before the event, or online at www.instanticket.es West Side Story, one of the many classic musicals of that era, is set on the West Side of New York City. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it tells the story of two New York rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The story evolves when all American boy Tony, a member of the Jets falls in love with Puerto Rican, Maria, the sister of the leader of the Sharks. There are many timeless classics in the musical score with songs such as “Maria”, “America”, “Somewhere” and “I Feel Pretty” to name but a few.

This is the third time that the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club have been associated with the Footlights Youth Theatre Group. Last year the Teatro sold out for both performances of Cats the Musical and South Pacific and those wishing to see the show should book early to avoid disappointment. All profits from this performance will be donated by the Lions to ‘Reach Out’ in Torrevieja, who provide an excellent support facility for the needy and homeless people of Torrevieja. Tickets will sell quickly for this “one night only” performance in Torrevieja so book your tickets now, and come along on Saturday 22nd February to see a fabulous show.

The Broadway muscial will be performed in February

Samaritans in Spain ON SATURDAY 18th January La Finca de Eduardo’s in Villamartin are having a fund raising dinner in aid of Samaritans in Spain. The fun starts with a three course dinner at 18.95€ at 7.30pm. A prize draw will take place followed by live entertainment by Alison Janye.

To book call Terri on 96 532 2830.

The Three Kings visit the coast

Thousands of people lined Torrevieja’s main street to welcome the three kings

by Keith Nicol THOUSANDS LINED the streets of Torrevieja on Sunday to enjoy a memorable evening as the Three Kings and their entourage of almost 400 helpers, plus Mary, Joseph and the baby Jeasus, made their way through the streets of Torrevieja.

After arriving by sea, the Kings were greeted in Torrevieja’s harbour by Mayor Eduardo Dolon and Councillor, Lola Sanchez.

After the brief speech delivered by King Melchor, the procession headed for the Corozon Church before continuing to the Inmacudala Church in the centre of town.

The parade was full of fun, music, dance and of course hundred of kilos of sweets, that were thrown to the thousands of children along the route, screaming their lungs out, in the hope of being given even more sweets over Christmas.

The dancers from ‘Soul Dance’ headed the procession and didn’t stop dancing for the 90 minutes of the parade that also contained a

simple Bethlehem scene with poultry, pigs, goats and geese. After them, Joseph, the Virgin and Child Jesus, which this year, made the journey on foot to be closer to everyone followed by Roman Centurions, on foot and horseback, dancing ladies, while the Kings were accompanied, by their own musicians such as Union Musical Torrevieja and the Musical Society “City of Torrevieja” and the Band of the Legio Hispanis, who wore their own spectacular outfits.

The Temple of the Immaculate was staged to resemble Bethlehem with the Kings all giving their gifts to Joseph and family which once again Melchor, said words of thanks to the people of Torrevieja in Spanish and English. From there the entourage went to City Hall, where they were received by the mayor, who after the official reception, accompanied him to the balcony from where they threw the audience a shower of candy. The Kings then visited the Plenary Hall for the traditional toast to children, peace and the city of Torrevieja.

Torry visit for Oxford University Rugby Team THE UNIVERSITY of Oxford Rugby Team has started its 2014 New Year training at Sports City in Torrevieja, organised by personal trainer Richard Draper. The team members are enjoying their break from the inclement British weather and are scheduled to share some training session with local team ‘The Tigers’.

Free educational talk for mums of young children

TORREVIEJA COUNCILLOR for Health, Mamen Matthew, has announced that local breastfeeding support group ‘Lactatorre’ is to give a talk on Friday 17th January aimed at caring for and dealing with the emotions of young children aged 1 – 7 years. The talk will take place in the Youth Information Centre (CIAJ) on the Juan Aparicio promenade, No. 5, from 5.30pm.

Admission is free and children are welcome. For further information call 668 886 303, email lactatorre@gmail.com or visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/lactatorre

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Developing a great Spanish garden by

Dick Handscombe Active gardener and author

HOW DOES your garden stack up? Apart from the swimming pool terrace how much use of the garden did you make last summer? Does the garden take maximum advantage of the Mediterranean climate we experience? If not here is a basic framework for a garden that matches an outdoor life style with the garden developed as the main room of the house for most months of the year.

A BASIC FRAMEWORK The following framework can be used as the basis for improving an existing garden or starting from scratch and matches and enables an outdoor lifestyle for most of the year by, amongst other things, providing for summer shade and sheltered winter sun. Only with these can a Spanish garden become the most used room of the house.

An attractive and interesting network of terraces and paths: terraces of different sizes for different activities such as cooking and entertaining, secluded siestas, sunning after a dip in the pool or a quiet winter’s read. Pathways should lead one from one attractive part of the garden to another, opening up both internal and external vistas en route. Curving rather than straight paths and the use of a

variety of surfaces can add to the magic of a new garden even before the first plants are planted.

A number of interesting and contrasting mini gardens, patios or corners: the pool area should be treated as one of several mini gardens rather than the only feature of the garden. If you only use it for five or six months a year why stare at it day in day out throughout the year?

A variety of colour schemes in different parts of the garden can use plantings with the many hues and textures of green foliage as well as the subtle or blazing colours of the flowers. Our book ‘Your Garden in Spain – Planning Planting and Maintenance’ includes an important chapter in this respect – Chapter 2 ‘Painting with plants’.

With the generally benign climate an amazing range of flowering plants, fruit and vegetables can be grown provided the soil is first improved. But do be creative in how you group the flowering plants and integrate the growing of fruit and vegetables.

To use plants with interesting architectural shapes carefully site groups of palm trees; cordylines; cacti and aloes or green or purple-leaved aeoniums for an effective bank of flowering shrubs.

Provide perfume throughout the year as one passes through the entrance gate and around the garden.

Favourites include jasmines, roses, honeysuckles, galan de noche, san diego, frangipani, mock orange, citrus trees, freesias, lilies, passion flowers, sweet peas, geraniums and – naturally - culinary and medicinal herbs.

The growing of a variety of herbs for use in cooking as well as for their natural aromatherapeutic and medicinal effects may be grouped in a herb garden or on a rockery or spread around the garden in mixed beds.

The traditional Spanish sound of dripping water from a fountain, the running water of a waterfall into or between ponds or a creative mini water feature is a spectacular addition. Solar pumps allow features to be located anywhere in the garden without expensive wiring systems.

Tastefully select and place ornaments and groups of pots with some of the latter left empty and others planted up.

Even just a few seasonal vegetables can be grown for harvesting and eating fresh, especially if grown ecologically.

A range of beneficial wildlife ranging from geckoes on the walls at night that catch flying insects to lizards on rocks and frogs and dragonflies around a pond can add interest.

The Handscombe’s books can be most conveniently purchased from Amazon Books, Santana Books website or 95 248 5838, The Book Depository or The Royal Horticultural Society Bookshop. ©Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Wayne Martin

International Financial Adviser

“Triple lock” is it pension security? Protect yourself now RECENT NEWS from the UK shows David Cameron talking about a “triple lock” approach for pensions. If the Tories win the next election, they will guarantee to increase the state pension every year in line with whichever is the highest of inflation, average earnings or a baseline of 2.5 per cent.

The Pensions Minister, also says he wants the elderly to be allowed to switch to better-paying annuities. At present, many people are exploited by a market that is complicated, packed with hidden charges, and discourages people from shopping around for a better deal. It’s been calculated that some consumers could have raised their pension incomes by more than 20 per cent if they had only purchased their annuities from a different insurer.

Expats have a unique opportunity to

manage their pensions in a way that allows them to gain enormous tax benefit and improve their income. This is through transferring their pensions in to a QROP, this form of pension management allows greater control for the individual and takes away some of the risk associated with maintaining pensions in UK companies where there is already a massive acknowledged pension fund deficit.

The size of this deficit means that some funds will just be incapable of paying out people’s entitlements. Could this happen to you? How would you manage on a basic state pension?

The fact is that welfare costs now amount to a quarter of all public spending, and around half of the welfare bill is pensions. As the population ages, this expense increases, becoming a challenge passed down from one

How would you manage on a basic state pension?

overtaxed generation to another.

Clearly this is unsustainable and we will need as a population to make greater use of the private sector. So the Government’s moves to make it easier to shop around are welcome. There may also be advantages if individuals were able to opt out of the state arrangement altogether and invest instead in privately

managed insurance schemes. If you have a private pension in the UK I urge you to talk to your financial adviser at your earliest opportunity If you have any questions or need any advice regarding the above you can contact me on 636 361 588 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 Services Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Licence No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.

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Spanish wills for all worldwide assets by

Carlos Baos

of White & Baos Abogados

English & Spanish Solicitors

MY WIFE and I are British nationals, although we have lived in Spain for many years now. We have now decided to make our Spanish Wills, as it is here where most of our assets are located. For this reason we would like to know if we can grant Spanish Wills including our assets abroad. Can this be done with all legal guarantees and without worrying that this could lead to problems in the future?

WE HAVE previously pointed out that owners of properties situated in Spain should grant their Spanish Wills as this means significant advantages and reductions of the costs involved, such as simplifying the formalities of the Spanish Inheritance Process, e.g. no need to wait for documents from your home country; no need to translate and apostille them in order to make them legally valid in Spain.

Also you should know that it is possible to include your assets located outside Spanish territory in your Spanish Will.

In cases like yours, when the most part of the assets are located in Spain and for example, you only keep a bank account in your home country, this would be a

particularly interesting option.

We advise you to enclose all your assets in your Spanish Will and use this document granted in Spain to process the inheritance in your home country. When it comes to the moment, your heirs will be able to obtain official recognition by means of the Probate without relevant problems, our experience shows us.

Under certain circumstances, we think it is not advisable to include your assets situated abroad. This would be the case, if for example, you use formulas for tax-savings or you want to arrange a complicated Will appointing as beneficiary a trust which is a legal entity not recognised in Spain, etc.

So, certain dispositions which are completely usual in your country may complicate the drafting,

interpretation and execution of your Spanish Will.

Therefore, in view of everything said before, please note that in most cases it is not only possible, but also advisable to make a Spanish Will for your assets in Spain and abroad. Our firm can help you to draft the Will, not only in Spanish language, but also in your native language, which will simplify the process in your home country.

Please let us know, in case you have further questions and doubts in connection with Spanish Wills not only for your Spanish assets, but also for your assets abroad. Our experts will be pleased to give you proper advice on the matter.

You can follow the Spanish Legal Issues that affect you and consult us by following us on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/WhiteBaosAbogadosLawyers

Carlos Baos (Lawyer) © White & Baos Abogados 2012 - All rights reserved. C/Diana 19, 2º-D, 03700 Dénia (located 1 minute away from the La Via underground car park).

Tel: 966 426 185. Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com. This article is available in English and Spanish at www.white-baos.com. The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. Visit our blog at http://www.white-baos.com/blog/ and Facebook (White-Baos-Abogados-Solicitors)

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Infanta Cristina formally summoned

IT WAS announced on Tuesday that Judge Castro has formally summoned the 48-year-old Infanta Cristina to answer charges of fraud and money-laundering connected with her business partnership with her husband the Duke of Palma in a company called ‘Aizoon’. A hearing is set for 8th March despite repeated statements from the princess that she had no knowledge of her husband’s business affairs or alleged embezzlement of public funds from the Noos Institute. In a 227-page investigative report it is alleged that the princess applied her name to a number of documents precisely to deter scrutiny of the dealings in which she and her husband were 50/50 partners.

In response to the summons the royal household said that it had “…maximum respect for judicial decisions.”

Newsletter to non-resident RTN readers NON-RESIDENTS who own a property are subject to non-resident state tax.

THIS IS nothing to do with the Suma bill if you are in the Comunidad Valenciana - which is a local Town Hall tax on the property.

Many non-residents either choose to ignore this issue or they are unaware of the need to do this - incorrectly thinking a UK tax return suffices. As a non-resident, if you own a property in Spain you are automatically liable for the Property Owners Imputed Tax. You must make your annual tax return for your Spanish tax liabilities by 31st December every year. If you are late submitting, you can pay a surcharge on it.

The non-resident is taxed always at the flat rate of 24.75 % on any income arising in Spain. Do

not confuse this tax with the capital gains tax of 21%, which applies to profits from the sale of assets, such as a house or shares in a company.

If a non-resident husband and wife own a villa with a valor catastral of 120,000€ and a real value of 180,000€ the Spanish Tax Agency imputes to each of them an ownership of 60,000€, half of the valor catastral. 1.1% of 60,000€ is 660€ - taxed at 24.75%, this gives a bill of 163.35€ per person. Many think this is a huge tax because the amount of 24.75% is sometimes mentioned.

But that is the amount levied on 1.1% of your property’s catastral value - so typically the final tax due might be quite small.

Additionally if you have been letting the property to either short term, (i.e. holiday lets) or

long term that income is taxable in Spain. Taxes on rentals are in fact due quarterly.

We can advise Non-Residents of their tax liabilities as well as advise on all other issues such as inheritance tax planning and the best way for you to setup a will. Properly organised planning of your affairs could save your partner of relatives many future problems.

Sometimes we meet clients who are confused as to whether they are non-resident or should in fact be establishing residencia status in Spain. There are rules which dictate a person’s status, with benefits as well as legal compliance.

Confidence that you are compliant with these rules provides peace of mind. And if you are confused or unsure, we can help.

For legal advice on any legal or administrative matters please contact Pellicer & Heredia Lawyers and Tax Advisors who will be pleased to help you. Do not forget to mention you are a RTN reader. For information and advice call 96 548 0737, 606 056 282 or email info@pellicerheredia.com

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Mind your language: embargoes by

Suzanne O’Connell Customer Care at Ábaco

THERE ARE examples of words in Spanish and English that sound the same but have a different meaning. In some cases these differences can cause amusement.

FOR EXAMPLE in the case of ‘embarazada’ – it might sound a little like ‘embarrassed’ and you will be if you use it incorrectly - its real meaning is ‘pregnant!’

The difference in the meaning of the word ‘embargo’ is actually quite small but significant. Generally, if you speak to someone from the UK and talk about an embargo it will conjure up images of an international dispute with perhaps one country blocking trade with another. What they are unlikely to think is that an embargo might happen to them.

In Spain the use of the word ‘embargo’ is a lot more widespread and it doesn’t just refer to international boycotts. Instead it might be your property or bank account that can find itself subject to one. If it’s your

bank account then what it means in practice is that your account will be frozen without your permission.

Again, a concept that is unusual for those coming from the UK. Who would do such a thing?

An embargo might be placed on your account when you have an outstanding debt. It could be a missed mortgage repayment, a personal loan you’ve defaulted on, non-resident taxes or IBI property tax that remains unpaid.

It comes in the form of either a court order or from a government public administration office, such as the tax office (Agencia Tributaria). A private individual or a company can take an outstanding debt to court.

Whilst a decision is made about how the debt will be settled, the judge will freeze your account. In the case of a government department, there is no need to go

to court. Your account can be frozen and you may not even realise that you owe any money!

The debt might be settled by money being taken out of your account directly. If there is insufficient money there to cover the debt, then assets can be seized, including property, pensions or even jewellery.

It sounds harsh, and it is. Even more so when you consider that if your account is frozen your bills will not be paid. This can lead to services being disconnected with all the additional costs and inconvenience.

We don’t want to start the New Year with too much gloom. Good housekeeping, in most cases, will prevent this from happening. Knowing how things work in Spain, along with the language, can help prevent more than just embarrassment.

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

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Cambridge 800 Winners Cruise 2013 WINNERS OF the Cambridge 800 Spanish Convention awards joined senior managers for a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate their successes as a reward for their achievements and hard work.

ALL CONSULTANTS and customers of Cambridge 800 in Spain are winners in the eyes of Cambridge. However, each year they present awards to those people who have achieved outstanding successes and go the extra mile for their customers.

The lucky winners were: Slimmer of the Year Rob Blyde who was joined by partner Becky. Both Rob and Becky are now Consultants, helping people to lose weight, just as his Consultant did for him.

Consultants of the Year: Marion Hughes and daughter Zoe Hughes, for their outstanding service to their customers and commitment to Cambridge. Marion was also the Consultant who helped Rob to lose weight and keep it off and then helped him to become a Consultant.

Sponsors of the Year: Lynda Gibson and daughter Lauren Shakespeare who work in Orihuela Costa. Lynda and Lauren have helped many people in and around the Torrevieja South, Orihuela Costa area to lose weight and have also introduced many Consultants and helped them develop rewarding careers with Cambridge.

The cruise took the lucky winners to charming Sicily, the pretty island of Corsica, then onto Rome and the Vatican City, Mallorca, Valencia and finally back to Malaga: all in all a cruise to never forget their great achievements with Cambridge 800.

You don’t have to have lost the most weight to be entered into the Slimmer of the Year 2014 competition. People from all walks of life and medical challenges use Cambridge 800 to lose weight and keep it off for good … just like Rob and many others have over the past two years in Spain.

Cambridge is only available from Accredited Cambridge 800 Consultants, who will help you to lose weight, reintroduce foods and make healthy, delicious choices to prevent you from putting your weight back on.

Cambridge can be used as a Total Diet Replacement and / or can be used with conventional food.

There are five different Programmes to choose from to ensure that you are on the right programme for you as an individual.

Your Cambridge 800 Consultant will be with you throughout your weight loss journey and beyond into long term weight maintenance … or as Cambridge prefer to call it … My Life.

If you have tried every diet, only to put more weight on afterwards … now is the time to make the change for good: change to Cambridge 800.

YOU together with your Cambridge 800 Consultant can make it work today … and the next day.

To find your local Cambridge 800 Consultant contact: 952 586 324 or 952 475 954.

Email: admin@cambridge800.es: www.cambridge800.es Facebook: Cambridge 800 España-Spain

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A SHORT movie is being made by Nakamura Films centred on the story of Benidorm mayor Pedro Zaragoza, who travelled all the way from Benidorm to Madrid in 1953 on a Vespa to make an appeal to General Franco to allow bikinis to be worn on Benidorm’s beaches.

By Jan Gamm THE MOVIE ‘Bikini: A True Story’ stars popular actor Sergio Castellon Caballero taking the role of the colourful Zaragoza, who was determined to put Benidorm on the tourist map.

FINE When a fine was imposed by a Spanish policeman in 1952 on a British tourist wearing a two-piece swimsuit, Zaragoza knew something had to be done. And he took quite a risk with his cheeky defiance of the proprieties in grey, puritan and stoutly Catholic fifties Spain, daring to confront Franco’s policies and even risking excommunication to secure Benidorm’s future as Spain’s top tourist destination.

Yet defy them all he certainly did with his eight-hour scooter trek to the seat of power, returning triumphantly to Benidorm with Franco’s decree tucked under his arm – the

rubber stamp on beachwear freedom that would change Benidorm’s fortunes forever.

VISIONARY Oscar Bernàcer, producer and director of Nakamura Films said: “My father told me the story of the visionary Pedro Zaragoza and how he changed the future of Benidorm by persuading Franco to legalise the bikini!” In the interests of accuracy Bernácer interviewed a number of locals including the children of Zaragoza.

Sergio Caballero has been rehearsing (complete with Vespa!) in the city and also on location in El Pardo: “It’s an exciting story that explains

the development of Benidorm through the dedication of one man,” he said.

‘Bikini: A True Story’ is to be released in the Spring of 2014 and is already tipped to be a festival winner.

Zaragoza appeals to Franco

San Miguel Food Bank collects 200 kilos

By Keith Nicol THE GENEROUS shoppers from Mas Y Mas in San Miguel participated in yet another two-day food collecKaren and tion for local food banks. Growing on their success from 2012, this Christmas the San Miguel de Salinas store collected over 200kilos of food for the areas needy.

William with Mas Just before Magic Kings Day, Karen and William McDonald held another collection for the San Miguel Y Mas food bank run by the Asociacion de Vecinos Archangel and collected three boxes full of food for which manager Karen and William plus the Association wanted to thank everyone for their generosity.

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Festive food supply NEEDY FAMILIES in Calpe were able to buy fresh food over the Christmas holiday period thanks to a 30 Euro supermarket voucher from the town’s Food Bank.

by Jack troughton THE CHARITY Shop of Calpe donated 3,000€ in the form of 100 of the Mas y Mas vouchers to help the most needy buy supplies.

The shop volunteers also raised 1,200€ with their Christmas raffle and the money was shared between a number of good causes in Calpe.

And to help celebrate the traditional Spanish celebration of Three Kings, the charity shop team purchased presents for the youngsters living in the EMAUS home in Calpe.

President of the shop, John Bridge wished customers and supporters a Happy New Year and said: “Christmas is a difficult time of year for families and children who have very little and it is great that we can bring a bit of happiness to those most in need.”

The shop in Galerias Mar Azul half way up the Avenida Gabriel Miro, on the right hand side of the street, is now open after the holiday period.

(from left) Councillor Carole Saunders with Margaret Chang and John Bridge from the Charity Shop of Calpe, with Encarna Perez of the Food Bank

Life Showbiz Goss New Scorsese movie tops the PM charts B4 release!

MARTIN SCORSESE was born in New York in 1942 and as a teenager attended the film school at the City’s University and made his first short film in 1963 called ‘What’s a Nice Girl Like you Doing in a Place Like This’ (love the title). He is now of course a top man in the business with ‘Raging Bull’ and ‘Taxi Driver’ two of his big movies. His latest film stars Leonardo Di Caprio and is called ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ and will go on general release in Europe later this month.

But this item is not the main feature in the column, just to let you know about a movie coming out, but is to do with the results of somebody somewhere going to an awful lot of trouble to sit down and watch the film and count the number of times the ‘F’ word appears in the dialogue.

I routed out the top five ‘sweariest’ films and Scorsese is in at No 3 with ‘Casino’ in 1995 which had 398 of those words; Gary Oldman’s directorial debut ‘Nil by Mouth’ is in second place with 428 and Spike Lee’s ‘Summer of Sam’ was No1 with that word featuring 435 times. The key words here of course being … was No1 … as ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ uses the ‘F’ word an astonishing 506 times, and goes straight in at number one in ‘The Potty Mouth Charts’.

I am far from a prude when it comes to saying stuff like damn and blast for example, and can go with the need for a level of authenticity, but with that many ‘F’s in there I can’t imagine there’s a scene without somebody being told to … “Get t´ ****!!”

It makes me wonder if Scorsese had to direct Di Caprio as to how he should say these words in each scene, and if and when he got it wrong did they have a handbags at ten paces row that filled the air with even more swear words.

Can’t wait to see the outtakes!

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Peter Taylor

Writer and Broadcaster

Celebrity clips MRS BROWN’S Boys is also part of today’s swearing theme. Brendan O’Carroll has been approached by top US TV channels about running his show on their networks. The programme won the ratings battle on Xmas day and Brendan is now trying to win a battle with the US as swearing gets beeped over there and Brendan won’t agree to that ... Go Go Bren baby!

Keira Knightley has always struck me as being a delicate little flower and it’s bearing out a s the poor girl decided to take her friends advice and open a Twitter account, and within 12 hours she closed it. “It made me feel a little bit like being in a school playground and not being popular and standing on the sidelines kind of going, ‘Argh’,” she said … Aah bless…

New Dr Who Peter Capaldi has been allowed to keep his Scottish accent and it was fairly open knowledge that David Tennant wanted to keep his when he was the Doctor but was turned down. A BBC spokesman told The Daily Mirror: “The decision for Peter Capaldi to have a Scottish accent as the Doctor was a creative one.” … Humm!

Ant and Dec were on Desert Island Discs last week and admitted to believing that the phone voting scandal of 2007 signaled the end of their careers. Dec said: “We thought that probably was it to be honest.” Just to remind you, competitions that people had little or no chance of winning were run using premium rate phone charges.

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10th January - 16th January

FRIDAY 10th January BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Celebrity Mastermind 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:25 EastEnders

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 08:45 Real Lives Reunited 09:15 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 10:00 Sacred Wonders of Britain 11:00 Question Time 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 17:15 Great British Winter 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Great British Garden Revival 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Kangaroo Dundee 22:00 Italy Unpacked 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 Darts: BDO World Championships

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 The Americans 24:35 Benidorm

07:10 According to Jim 07:35 According to Jim 08:00 Will & Grace 08:50 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25 Frasier 10:55 Frasier 11:25 Frasier 12:00 Building the Dream 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 23:00 David Blaine: Real or Magic 24:25 Saw

07:00 Childrens TV 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 12:10 Big Body Squad 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Jungle Babies: Tarsier Tails 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 The Mentalist 16:15 Defending Our Kids: the Julie Posey Story 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Jungle Babies: Tarsier Tails 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 24:30 Celebrity Big Brother

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Emmerdale 07:55 You’ve Been Framed!

08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:55 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Real Housewives of DC 11:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Emmerdale 14:30 You’ve Been Framed!

15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Orange County 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The 40 Year Old Virgin 24:20 Take Me Out

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 11:30 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 Charmed 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Waterboy 23:50 Rude Tube

SATURDAY 11th January BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 The Good Cook 13:00 Football Focus 13:45 Sportsday 14:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 14:15 Live Athletics 15:45 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 17:30 Final Score 18:15 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 19:15 Reflex 20:00 The Voice UK 21:30 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins 22:20 Casualty 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 24:55 The Football League Show

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:30 The Informer 08:55 I Married a Witch 10:10 Life on Earth 11:05 Life on Earth 12:00 Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain 12:30 Great British Railway Journeys 13:00 A to Z of TV Cooking 13:45 A to Z of TV Gardening 13:50 Summer Magic 15:35 The Go-Between 17:30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 19:00 Flog It! 20:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events 21:00 Dad’s Army 21:30 Morecambe & Wise in Pieces 22:30 QI XL 23:15 Burke & Hare 24:40 Darts: BDO World Championships

07:00 Childrens TV 08:15 Sooty 08:25 Sooty 08:40 Almost Naked Animals 08:50 Almost Naked Animals 09:05 Horrid Henry 09:15 Horrid Henry 09:30 Victorious 10:00 Deadtime Stories 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Dinner Date 11:30 Murder, She Wrote 12:25 Countrywise 12:45 ITV News and Weather 12:54 ITV Central Weather 12:55 Columbo: Rest in Peace, Mrs Columbo 14:55 The Chase 15:55 Boyzone at 20: No Matter What 16:55 Show Me the Telly 17:55 ITV News Central 18:05 ITV News and Weather 18:20 Ice Age: the Meltdown 20:00 Splash!

21:30 Take Me Out 22:45 Jonathan Ross Show 23:45 ITV News and Weather 24:00 Miami Vice

07:10 American Football Show 08:00 Trans World Sport 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30 How I Met Your Mother 11:00 How I Met Your Mother 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Simpsons 12:55 The Simpsons 13:30 The Taste 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:05 Channel 4 News 17:35 Come Dine with Me 18:10 Come Dine with Me 18:40 Come Dine with Me 19:10 Come Dine with Me 19:45 Come Dine with Me 20:15 ‘Crocodile’ Dundee 22:00 Hostages 23:00 Wanted

07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:30 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers: Megaforce 11:35 Slugterra 12:00 Access 12:05 Celebrity Big Brother 13:30 World’s Busiest 14:30 Police Interceptors 15:30 Columbo: How to Dial a Murder 17:05 Diagnosis Murder 18:05 Diagnosis Murder 19:05 Mr & Mrs Murder 20:00 CSI: NY 20:45 NCIS 21:40 NCIS 22:40 5 News Weekend 22:45 Celebrity Big Brother 23:45 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych

07:00 Beauty and the Geek 07:45 You’ve Been Framed!

08:05 Coronation Street 10:25 Emmerdale 13:25 Step Up 15:30 Curly Sue 17:30 You’ve Been Framed!

18:00 You’ve Been Framed!

18:30 You’ve Been Framed!

19:00 You’ve Been Framed!

19:30 Evan Almighty 21:30 Tomorrow Never Dies 23:50 The Magaluf Weekender 24:55 The Interpreter

07:00 Switched 07:25 Ugly Betty 08:10 Charmed 09:00 Glee 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Rules of Engagement 11:30 Rules of Engagement 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 The Mindy Project 13:00 How I Met Your Mother 13:30 How I Met Your Mother 14:00 Rude(ish) Tube 14:30 Rude(ish) Tube 15:00 Rude(ish) Tube 15:30 Rude(ish) Tube 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 17:00 2 Broke Girls 17:30 2 Broke Girls 18:00 Rules of Engagement 18:30 Rules of Engagement 19:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:30 How I Met Your Mother 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Tomorrow People 22:00 What Happens in Vegas 24:00 The Big Bang Theory

SUNDAY 12th January

Tomorrow Never Dies 21:30

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07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Moving On 15:00 Bargain Hunt 15:45 Real Lives Reunited 16:15 Escape to the Country 17:00 Songs of Praise 17:35 Dolphins - Spy in the Pod 18:35 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:00 Countryfile 20:00 Celebrity Mastermind 20:30 Antiques Roadshow 21:30 Sherlock 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:25 The Revolution Will Be Televised 24:55 Cemetery Junction

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:40 A Woman’s Secret 09:05 Monty Don’s French Gardens 10:05 Countryfile 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 13:15 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 14:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 18:00 Ski Sunday 18:45 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 21:00 This World 22:00 Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow 23:00 Let Me In 24:50 Snooker: The Masters

07:00 Childrens TV 09:30 Victorious 10:00 Deadtime Stories 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Dickinson’s Real Deal 11:30 Murder, She Wrote 12:30 ITV News and Weather 12:34 ITV Central Weather 12:35 Inside the National Trust 13:35 Crocodile Hunter Diaries 14:35 Catchphrase 15:20 Splash!

16:50 All Star Mr & Mrs 17:50 The Chase 18:50 ITV News Central 19:00 ITV News and Weather 19:15 Dancing on Ice 20:45 All Star Family Fortunes 21:30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off 22:00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:15 Birds of a Feather 23:45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories 24:45 River Monsters

07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Will & Grace 08:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 How I Met Your Mother 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:25 The Simpsons 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 27 Dresses 18:40 Deal or No Deal 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 21:00 Speed with Guy Martin 22:00 Fast Five 24:35 End of Days

07:00 Childrens TV 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 11:10 Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:45 Slugterra 12:05 Access 12:10 Celebrity Big Brother 13:10 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors 14:15 Holes 16:30 Space Jam 18:10 5 News Weekend 18:15 Loch Ness 20:05 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 The Switch 24:55 Hens Behaving Badly

07:00 Beauty and the Geek 07:45 Emmerdale 10:30 Coronation Street 13:00 Take Me Out 14:10 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 16:30 Step Up 18:45 The Incredible Hulk 21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 The Magaluf Weekender 23:00 The Butterfly Effect

07:00 Switched 07:25 Make It or Break It 08:05 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Rules of Engagement 10:30 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Revenge 14:30 Rude(ish) Tube 15:00 Rude(ish) Tube 15:30 The Mindy Project 16:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:30 The Big Bang Theory 17:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 18:00 The Tomorrow People 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 How I Met Your Mother 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Dragonball Evolution 22:40 Rude Tube 23:50 The Big Bang Theory 24:20 How I Met Your Mother 24:50 How I Met Your Mother

The Incredible Hulk 18.45

MONDAY 13th January BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Inside Out 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Fake Britain 22:00 I Want My Baby Back 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Have I Got Old News for You 24:20 Who Do You Think You Are? USA

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 10:05 Britain and the Sea 11:05 Britain’s Empty Homes 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Great British Garden Revival 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 22:30 The Sacred Wonders of Britain 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Snooker: The Masters

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Bletchley Circle 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 300

07:30 Countdown 08:15 Will & Grace 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Secret Millionaire Australia 12:00 Building the Dream 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:35 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Dogs: Their Secret Lives 22:00 Benefits Street 23:00 Dave: Loan Ranger 24:00 American Football Show

07:00 Childrens TV 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Love Begins 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 World’s 21:00 Go Hard or Go Home 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Baby Faced Brides 24:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Coronation Street 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:45 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Real Housewives of DC 11:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Orange County 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 The Sweetest Thing 24:00 Fake Reaction 24:40 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 Charmed 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Revenge 23:00 What Happens in Kavos 24:00 The Big Bang Theory

10-16 JAN 2014

Tuesday 14th January BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Death in Paradise 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Motorway Cops 24:35 Disturbia

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 10:05 Antiques Roadshow 11:05 Britain’s Empty Homes 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Great British Garden Revival 21:00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 22:00 Wild Brazil 23:00 House of Fools 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Snooker: The Masters

ITV1 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 River Monsters 21:00 Weight Loss Ward 22:00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 Sports Life Stories 24:35 Crocodile Hunter Diaries

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07:25 Countdown 08:10 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Secret Millionaire Australia 12:00 Building the Dream 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Location, Location, Location 22:00 The Taste 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 23:55 The Undateables 24:55 Random Acts

07:00 Childrens TV 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Ann Rule’s Too Late to Say Goodbye 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Highland Emergency 20:30 Highland Emergency 21:00 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 24:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 Coronation Street 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:45 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Real Housewives of DC 11:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 Coronation Street 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Orange County 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Tomorrow Never Dies 24:30 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 Charmed 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:30 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Big Momma’s House 24:00 Rude Tube

wednesday 15th January BBC1

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Waterloo Road 22:30 Live at the Apollo 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 Tropic Thunder

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:45 Real Lives Reunited 09:15 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 10:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 11:00 Kangaroo Dundee 11:30 See Hear 12:00 BBC News 12:30 Daily Politics 14:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events 21:00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 22:00 Wild Brazil 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Snooker: The Masters

07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Live FA Cup Football 23:20 ITV News 23:50 ITV News Central 23:55 FA Cup Football Highlights 24:55 Jonathan Ross Show

07:00 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:25 Countdown 08:10 Will & Grace 08:35 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Secret Millionaire Australia 12:00 Building the Dream 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 The Restoration Man 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 Finding Mum and Dad 24:05 Benefits Street

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:05 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Flower Girl 18:00 5 News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Extraordinary People 21:00 Big Body Squad 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:30 Hens Behaving Badly 24:30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Holiday Airport 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:45 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Real Housewives of DC 11:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 The Cube 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Orange County 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 The Magaluf Weekender 24:00 Fake Reaction 24:50 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 Charmed 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 16:30 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 Rules of Engagement 17:35 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 The Tomorrow People 23:00 Rude Tube 24:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut 24:50 The Big Bang Theory

Thursday 16th January

BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Father Brown 16:00 Perfection 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 Antiques Road Trip 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Hidden Kingdoms 22:00 Silent Witness 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

BBC2

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 10:05 Tudor Monastery Farm 11:05 Kangaroo Dundee 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 Live Snooker: The Masters 21:00 The Great Sport Relief Bake Off 22:00 Wild Brazil 23:00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Snooker: The Masters

ITV1 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 Britain’s Best Bakery 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Central 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Birds of a Feather 22:00 Benidorm 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV News Central 23:35 Weight Loss Ward 24:35 The Lobby

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07:00 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:25 Countdown 08:10 Will & Grace 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Secret Millionaire Australia 12:00 Building the Dream 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Come Dine with Me 15:10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 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 Supersize vs Superskinny 22:00 The Undateables 23:00 What Happens in Sunny Beach 24:05 24 Hours in A&E

07:00 Childrens TV 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Baby Faced Brides 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 NCIS 16:20 Avenging Angel 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Winter Road Rescue 21:00 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Botched Up Bodies 24:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Emmerdale 07:25 Coronation Street 07:55 You’ve Been Framed!

08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

08:45 Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 Real Housewives of DC 11:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 Emmerdale 14:00 Coronation Street 14:30 You’ve Been Framed!

15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Orange County 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Two and a Half Men 21:30 Two and a Half Men 22:00 Tricked 23:00 Fake Reaction 23:50 The Sweetest Thing

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Rude(ish) Tube 12:00 Rules of Engagement 12:30 Charmed 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 Rules of Engagement 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 22:30 2 Broke Girls 23:00 The IT Crowd 23:30 The IT Crowd 24:00 Rude Tube

Life travel

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Race tracks and bulls tarts FOR SUCH a small town hovering just off the motorway a short drive from Valencia, Cheste has three major sporting venues; the motor racing track, Circuito de Velocidad Ricardo Tormo; the Valencian Community’s hunting grounds, said to be one of the best in Europe; and the regional Archery centre, used for national championships.

THE CIRCUIT was opened in September 1999 and is named after one of Cheste’s most famous son’s, Ricardo Tormo, twice motorcycle world champion, who died less than a year before it’s opening, sadly of leukaemia.

Prior to the opening of the track, probably the most notable event to have happened in Cheste’s recent history was in 1864, when a collection of coins and gold and silver artefacts dating from the Iberian period were found just outside the town. Not surprisingly it became known as the Tesoro de Cheste, the Treasure of Cheste.

The restoration bug has hit Cheste in a reasonably big way. In the main square, the Plaza del Dr Cajal, the Fuente del Ayuntamiento, designed in 1802 by Vicente Marzo, president of the Real Academia de Bellas Arts de Valencia, spouts forth in front of the elegant town hall.

Keeping it company is the splendidly ornate Sindicato Agricola y Caja Rural, the town casino (a kind of gentlemen’s club where the town’s solid citizens socialise) with its sinuously curving Modernista wrought iron work and colourful tiled panels showing agricultural abundance. Sadly, the interior is rather a let down.

The Chestanos are said to be very proud of the hexagonal bell tower of the Iglesia de San Lucas Evangelista. At 51 metres, it matches that of the Micalet tower of Valencia’s cathedral. In 1982, the church was declared a Monument of National Artistic Interest, and has been completely restored, with its rich cream stonework glowing as if it were completed last year and not in 1770. High above the main doorway cherubs perch precariously, praying on a high pointed pediment, while to the left of the main alter is a mural attributed to the 18th Century artist, José Vergara (or one of his students).

Unfortunately, the charm of the church is somewhat marred by the appalling 80’s apartment block that sits beside it, but the Modernista façade of the building that houses the Salon de Te Verdi, opposite, helps restore the ambience of the plaza, and you can nip in to try some of the home-made local specialities such as Tortas de Toros, small pastries with raisins and nuts, or Testaminos, made with sugar, flour, and egg yolk and occasionally with an assortment of fillings such as chopped almonds.

The municipal market, sensibly placed in the Plaza Mercado, is currently under restoration, so as you approach, it looks as if it is derelict; it isn’t, half is working while half is being restored – a very sensible approach.

Tucked behind it, the Ermita de la Virgen de la Soledad Gloriosa, named after the town’s patron saint, was originally built in 1573, but has been considerably restored since, as witnessed by the numerous plaques signifying its various face lifts. Most notable amongst these is the medallion just below the twin bells that informs the public in bold 3D lettering that the façade of the church was restored in 1904 at the expense of one José Rodrigo Martinez. In such manner do the rich pave their way to heaven...

To the side of the market the rickety hand-made sign for the long closed Cine Goya – a building that looks more like a barn with balconies than a centre of entertainment – recalls a time long before the onset of 16-screen multicines when every tiny village had its own cinema.

As you wander the streets take a glance at some of the tiled side panels that frame the front doors of many of the Modernista houses. In fact the town has maintained quite a lot of architectural gems, although the town architect in the ‘70’s and 80’s has something to answer for. Fortunately most of the new developments, at least in the town itself, seem to be in keeping with the original styles. One oddity is the police station, a combination of public building, garage, water tower and public broadcast system all in one.

To discover more about Spain, visit www.derekworkman-journalist.com and http://derekworkman.wordpress.com. http://valpaparazzi.wordpress.com: random notes about life in Spain.

Derek Workman’s books, Inland Trips from the Costa Blanca and Small Hotels and Inns of Eastern Spain are available from most good books shops or direct from the publisher, Santana Books, www.santanabooks.com or Tel. 952 485 838.

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Life spanish

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

Basic forms of sentence building MANY PEOPLE who study Spanish get upset by those terrible things called verbs. They quickly discover that they are rather complicated, and they often find themselves sinking into a mire of grammatical terms that they don’t really understand. It is certainly true that verbs are more complicated in Spanish than in English, but they are understandable if we take them step by step.

The first step is to be absolutely certain that we know what a verb is. Many of us have learnt quite correctly that they are “doing” words, such as “to run”, “to jump”, “to play” and so on. They can also include words that do not exactly express an action, but rather a kind of state, such as “to own”, “to have”, “to believe”, “to intend”. This form of the verb which in English usually starts with the word “to” is called the “infinitive”. It is the basic form of the verb before any changes are made to it.

The reason why it is so important to learn verbs is because they are what make sense of a sentence. If I say something like “The boy the ball” I don’t make any sense. If I say “the boy hits, (or throws, or steals, or loses, or likes) the ball”, then I have made a meaningful sentence. “To hit”, “to throw”, “to steal”, “to lose” and “to like” are all verbs.

Now we are going to learn six verbs in Spanish to get us started. You will notice that all of them end in either “–ar”, “-er”, or “–ir.” All Spanish verbs have one of these three endings when they are in their “infinitive” form; that is the equivalent of the “to ...” form in English.

CAMBIAR (to change) HABLAR (to speak) BEBER (to drink) VOLVER (to return) VIVIR (to live) DORMIR (to sleep) You may have learnt in your Spanish classes, or noticed for

yourself, that the endings of Spanish verbs often alter. When this happens it is to produce a change in meaning, generally connected to “when” an action occurs and “who” is producing the action of the verb. However, not everyone learns early on that there is a great deal that can be done with verbs in their “infinitive” form. We can make simple sentences with them without any changes being made at all.

In order to do this we are now going to learn three more words (they are also verbs but that doesn’t matter for now) which can combine with our infinitive verbs to make simple sentences. I call them “first person” words because they are words about “I”, and “I” in grammar is called the “first person”: QUIERO (I want) NECESITO (I need) PUEDO (I can) There is a separate word for “I” in Spanish which is “yo”, but when we are forming sentences we usually miss the word “yo” out, so that the one word “quiero” means “I want” and so on.

We now already know enough to link these two words, that is, the “first person” word and the “infinitive” of the verb to make instant “mini-sentences”. For example: QUIERO VOLVER (I want to return) NECESITO DORMIR (I need to sleep) PUEDO HABLAR (I can speak) QUIERO VIVIR (I want to live) NECESITO BEBER (I need to drink) PUEDO CAMBIAR (I want to change) Even at this stage you may well be able to add other words you already know to make the sentences more meaningful. For example: NECESITO BEBER AGUA (I need to drink water) QUIERO DORMIR MUCHO (I want to sleep a lot) PUEDO

CAMBIAR DINERO (I can change money).

If you try out some different combinations just with these words, you will already be well on the way to being able to form some very useful basic sentences. If you learn some more “infinitive” verbs, you can expand your range of possibilities even further. Here are six more to learn: TRABAJAR (to work) COCINAR (to cook) BAILAR (to dance) APRENDER (to learn) COMER (to eat) ABRIR (to open) Something else we should know about these infinitive verbs is that when they are pronounced, the “emphasis” or “beat” of the word falls onto the ending “ar”, “er”, “ir” which are shorter sounds than most English people assume. Remember as well that the “j” of trabajar has a throaty “h” sound, the second “c” in “cocinar” has a “th” sound and the “ai” of “bailar” is pronounced like the English word “I” or “eye”. These sounds are all dictated by specific rules of pronunciation which are rather difficult to explain in more detail in written form. Now let’s see if you can create some more “mini-sentences” in Spanish. Here are some in English for you to think about.

I want to work.

I need to cook.

I can dance.

I need to learn Spanish. I want to eat more.

I can open the door.

I think it would be rather good for you to work these out for yourselves before next week, and also make up some more small sentences using the principles we have learnt. Remember that we are only talking in the first person “I” form at the moment.

Another thing you might have noticed is that in most cases the Spanish use fewer words to express the same idea, which is amazing when you think how much they like to speak!

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The Lemon Table

ONE CAN’T help reading a Julian Barnes’ short story without being reminded of Maupassant, who wrote equally compelling stories - vignettes of the human experience of growing old, written with all the great skill of a master story-teller.

SUCH IS The Lemon Table, instilled with an acid wit and an incisive look at life: from the salon where an old man measures out his life in haircuts to the concert hall where a music lover carries out his obsessive campaign against people who cough during a performance.

Here we learn of the woman who reads elaborate recipes to her sick husband as a substitute for sex and the woman incarcerated in an old people’s home who begins a correspondence with an author that enriches both their lives.

To read Barnes is to notice the niches and alcoves of Life that we so often stumble by without turning our heads to peer into. It is an enriching experience.

Author: Julian Barnes Publisher: Vintage (paperback) Price: 12.15€ ISBN: 978 0 099 55499 8 Stars: 10, it’s Barnes, you see.

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When music becomes a Christmas present

by Keith Nicol FOR THE fourth year, Torrevieja’s Symphony Orchestra offered their very special, light-hearted, ‘New Year and Three Kings Concert’. The International Auditorium featured the ‘Full House’ signs once again, who came to enjoy the sixty musicians on stage, led by Professor José Francisco Sánchez. The 1,600 in attendance were treated to a memorable concert, in a tradition that virtually all orchestras in the world have inherited from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

This year’s concert featured mainly well known and popular pieces including Polkas and Waltzes of the Strauss family including the ‘Trisch-Tratsch-Polka’, ‘Voices of Spring’, ‘Unter Donner und Blitz Polka’ and the famous ‘Blue Danube Waltz’ In keeping with the Three Kings Theme, the orchestra, could not leave without offering some musical tips, one for each of the ‘Wise Men’. Melchor, gave us the ‘Champagne Polka’ but the surprise of the night, was Gaspar, with the interpretation of ‘The Typewriter’ by Leroy Anderson.

Finally, Baltasar provided the final gala number with the interpretation that ends all Viennese New Year Concerts, ‘The Radetzky March’ with the audience on their feet and clapping along, finishing in a long and well deserved standing ovation.

Caring for Catral THANKS GO to friends, neighbours and the generosity of the members of San Miguel Golf Society. Captain Steve Davis and his wife Helen were able to present Grupo Parroquial de Misiones de Catral with 400€ of non-perishable foods and toiletries along with 200€ worth of fresh fruit and vegetables.

The charity supports Spanish families severely affected by the crisis situation.

Essential items were carefully selected from a list provided by Susie, the charity organiser.

Puri Supermercado did an excellent job of

Torrevieja’s Symphony Orchestra preformed their New Year Concert to another full house

boxing up the items ready to be handed out to the 32 families (including 89 children) living below the poverty line in Catral. Fruit and vegetables were supplied by Antonio and Vincente Gutierrez and arrived early on Christmas Eve ready for distribution so the families were able to have a nutritious meal over the festive season.

Captain Steve said SMGS plan to support these people in need with further fund raising events during 2014. If you want to find out more or make a donation of money, food or second-hand clothing/ items then checkout GPMC at www.misionescatral.com or contact Helen on heldavis@lineone.net

Torrevieja Costa Lions Club COME AND join our club members on one of our Business Meeting Nights and see what we are doing this year to raise money for charities in our local area and further afield. We are growing in numbers every month so if you feel like helping us we can be found on the second Thursday in every month at the Cabo Cervera Hotel in La Mata near Torrevieja: meetings now start at 7pm. If you like what you see and hear you will be invited to join us at our next social night event later in the month: wherever and whatever it may be you can be sure of a good night. Contact davedanie@gmail. com or visit membership@torreviejacostalions.org

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Learning music the SOLFA way

by Keith Nicol MUSIC IN Spanish schools is taught through the SOLFA method and starting this week, classes are being offered in Torrevieja to those who wish to be able to learn this method. Do you play an instrument and want to learn solfa? Did you study music years ago and would like to take it up again? Don ́t hesitate, head down to the class and sign up now.

Think of the Von Trapp Family in the ‘Sound of Music’ singing “do re mi, the first three notes just happen to be, do re mi do re mi do re mi fa so la te, do- a deer, a female deer re- a drop of golden sun mi- a name i call myself” and so on, and you’ll know exactly how this works.

The ‘Tonic Solfa’ system was developed by the Reverend John Curwen in the 1830’s as he felt the need for a simple way of teaching how to sing by note through his experiences among Sunday school teachers and named his method Tonic Sol-fa.

This course is ideal for people who would like to learn to read sheet

music, or sing or play an instrument and want to learn music theory. It’s also suitable for people who studied music for years and wish to resume their studies. Its main objective is to bring elementary music education to the adult population, filling a gap with Conservatories unable to admit adults in their basic teaching. Don’t worry about your level as you don ́t need any prior knowledge, as all students have a place, from those that start from level 0 to the ones interested in a preparation for access to professional studies at the Music Conservatory. In the last academic year several students were over 80 years old, so you probably can’t use age as an excuse not to go.

It costs just 40€ with classes twice a week, Thursday and Saturday.

Method of payment: Bank transfer to one of these accounts: SABADELLCAM: 0081-1444-98-0001075416: CAJA MURCIA: 0487-0473-09-2000002050: To the name of: ASOCIACIÓN ARS ÆTHERIA. This completed application form, along with the bank receipt can be emailed to: arsaetheria@hotmail.com or personally give it to the teacher during the first week of classes in the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre, which started yesterday, and runs through to April 26th, 2014. Further information: E-mail: arsaetheria@hotmail.com or Telephone: 606 215 409.

Velvetones get ready for 2014 THE VELVETONES Ladies Harmony chorus returned to rehearsals on Wednesday 8th January, so if you are looking for something new, perhaps a different hobby, then why not go along and meet the ladies and learn how to sing in four part harmony. They are a happy, friendly group and always keen to welcome new members. They practice every Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm at El Paraiso Restaurant, behind McDonalds and Carrefour in Torrevieja. For more information contact June on 965 327 446 or Ena on 965 707 598.

You will be assured of a warm welcome and it’s great fun!

HELP Vega Baja Christmas finale HELP VEGA Baja held their final event of 2013, a menu del dia was held at Portico Mar just before Christmas.

The event was supported by 90 diners who all enjoyed a fabulous meal in festive surroundings. The draw for the Christmas Hamper was well supported and raised over 300€ for HELP Vega Baja.

The President of HELP VB, Ron Perrin, made a short speech thanking all in making the club such a success over the past seven years and saying how sad it was that the weekly meetings had to cease. Ron also said so many good friendships had developed from the club and knew these would continue and he also thanked the ladies who had agreed to organise a monthly menu del dia on the last Thursday of the month in January, February and March to maintain some contact for the group.

Life horoscopes

In hindsight there was a warning some time ago, but now that things are full on it is so easy to see the gaps in the fence, and to be wise about what should have happened.

This is a useful blueprint for the future and a time to send out the strongest of Mercurian messages that you are not, and never have been, someone to mess with.

Unity reunites and strengthens, and it is time to bring people together to celebrate something in style this week.

Your gregarious energies are inspired and appreciated and the current actions of Venus linking to Mars highlight a make or break situation in which your love and guidance will be highly sought and then appreciated for what it is.

Mercury acts up to Aquarius midweek and this serves to put things into perspective once and for all. The complications of the past should be swept away to be replaced by the solid framework of inspiration and continuity. You have started something and you must finish it, and that’s on your terms and in your conscious control.

Ceres brings rest and resolve to your door, and not before it is really needed. Your motives are unselfish, but demand that you receive the respect you deserve at all levels. Someone has bitten off far more than they can chew, but time will tell just how beneficial your immediate actions have been, and how change can now finally be implemented.

You need something to get your teeth into right now as you are more than ready to assume responsibilities and to show others just what you can do if you try. This week you have the wisdom of Saturn and the open channels of Mercury poised to back you to the hilt. Be unafraid of changes because you have been silent for too long…!

An opportunity comes that you cannot afford to pass by, even though it does seem to take you down a peg or two.

A devious energy exists between Saturn at present, and full reveal may be some time in coming. You are the very best person for the job in hand and since it will become what you make it anyway, turn hesitation into positive action, say yes.

Mercury allows channels of communication to open so be sure that you get the very best deal through open negotiation and bargaining. You are finally promoting yourself at a time when your skills are needed; and it is current actions this week that free you for what is soon to come your way, and the better times within your grasp.

Kenny Corris www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 Tel: 965 878 424

Venus takes on Saturn bringing in wisdom and stories of the past to remind you of what you are capable of. With those who love you and need you currently at your side there is so much more to achieve, but give yourself the biggest dose of self love and there will be plenty left over for you to give to those who rely on your generosity so much.

A sensitive sextile with Saturn brings backs the fondest memories of how things used to be. This nostalgia combines the subtle and enduring energies of a wily Saturn with the romantic connections of Venus, Goddess of Love. You are right to look within to see the depth of spiritual energy that exists to take you onward to new exciting levels.

Venus trysts with Saturn and conjuncts with the Sun this week. Such dalliance makes it easy to see that it is an affair of the heart that has somehow brought nagging doubt to your doorstep. Yes there are matters that need to be addressed, and it is important that you have all the answers you currently lack, so that real magic can work!

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With Uranus preoccupied and poised to strike this is a time of peaceful consolidation of your most immediate wants and needs. It is true that you have been moody and hesitant as of late; but it seems that you have got your act together, and now you can see that you were right to take a pause and to make a clean breast of things.

Ceres has attracted the attention of the Sun as they square together just after the weekend. Coincidence has brought things together really nicely, and it is time to make plans, run ideas by others and to make the conscious decisions that will steer you to not only face up to what’s on offer, but to reveal what you know now that you have to do.

Kenny’s article and postbag is now being printed monthly

If it’s your birthday this week

Timing is the essence of success, and you have sat on that old fence for far too long. Start any process that identifies the real you, and open that innermost soul to the eventualities that are now so very close by!

Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 51.

Quick or Cryptic Crossword

Across 3. Misfortune (9) 8. Sediment (4) 9. Conduct (9) 10. Eaten away (6) 11. Guide (5) 14. Fall into (5) 15. Curb (4) 16. Moribund (5) 18. Story (4) 20. Wireless (5) 21. Ant (5) 24. Dread (6) 25. Ignore (9) 26. Cosy (4) 27. Cheer (9)

ACROSS 3. So dieting upsets one’s assimilation of food (9) 8. A double round to celebrate (4) 9. They may be punched by workers (4-5) 10. So rich a blend of voices (6) 11. Change seats and get something worth having (5) 14. Worthy of respect, though not entirely legal (5) 15. Witnessed a Pole cut in pieces! (4) 16. New easel to hire out (5) 18. Something from which danger may arise (4) 20. Tree for the sea-shore we hear (5) 21. Get involved in someone else’s business? (5) 24. How one should march on foot (6) 25. Ninety-ton order, yet one of no account (9) 26. Reel back with some drinks (4) 27. It gives you time to play (9)

Down 1. Ease (9) 2. Conciliate (9) 4. Action (4) 5. Precise (5) 6. Tremble (6) 7. So (4) 9. Whiskers (5) 11. Speedy (5) 12. Translation (9) 13. Foster (9) 17. Covetousness (5) 19. Appear (6) 22. Keen (5) 23. Portent (4) 24. Genuine (4)

DOWN 1. No notes? Call at the station! (3,6) 2. Distorted explanation of why a player was dropped? (3,2,4) 4. I take a bit of a risk for her (4) 5. Odds that aren’t odd! (5) 6. Finds broken crates (6) 7. Inequalities of chance (4) 9. Kind of spirit used in petrol lighters (5) 11. Knowing there’s a fight over a point (5) 12. Make moves to raise one’s standing? (4,5) 13. Almost in debt? Very well could be! (2,3,4) 17. It’s not easily carved by one in a confused state (5) 19. Temporary skylight? (6) 22. Agree to embark (3,2) 23. Learning a new role (4) 24. Make a note of the time (4)

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Life health

The Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist Jonathan Gilchrist

Still smoking after your New Year’s resolution?

THE NEW Year has come and gone, it’s mid-January and let me guess... you have already broken your New Years Resolution and as you read this you’re guiltily stubbing out your cigarette or defiantly puffing away!

WE ALL watch the government ad campaigns designed to terrify smokers into quitting the habit by showing clogged arteries and the damages of secondary smoke to children and others.

Quitting the habit on your own is difficult – they are easy to buy even if they do cost a fortune.

Each cigarette contains hundreds of chemicals including formaldehyde! A chemical used in taxidermy! Yes, you read that right! Did you know that every time you smoke a cigarette your blood becomes gradually more and more clotted?

What will you do without a cigarette? For an adult smoker, a cigarette is like a baby’s dummy - and you know how difficult it can be to wean a baby off a dummy!

But the good thing about smoking being a habit is that habits are made to be broken. Try it the Fast Track Hypnosis way. The success rate of clients quitting the habit with Fast Track Hypnosis is phenomenal - look it up for yourself!

Fast Track Hypnosis can help stop you from picking up another cigarette and lighting up because it deals with the mental habit that has you going back for more. Fast Track Hypnosis deals with the mind in its entirety, training and tweaking the way you view the world to help stop you from looking through smoke-hazed eyes!

Now is the perfect time to turn your back on the past and turn over a new leaf. And if you’re ready, Fast Track Hypnosis can help you do just that.

When you’re in a state of relaxation the method of changing the way you think comes into practice. Through suggestion therapy, we work together to change your opinion of cigarettes, we break that habit by exposing your mind to it, showing it that you don’t want and most importantly need cigarettes.

Alan Gilchrist and Jonathan hold their Fast Track Hypnosis sessions in Cabo Roig: NEW - Quesada, Benidorm. For an appointment, brochure, or free of charge initial consultation call Alan Gilchrist on 659 229 408: Jonathan Gilchrist on 691 784 954 or visit: www.alangilchristinspain.com www.hypnosiscostablanca.com www.thegastroband.com

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Life recipe

Lamb with cous cous COUS COUS is a much underrated accompaniment to grilled meats, perhaps because people think it’s bland. In this version the cous cous is heavily flavoured with diced Mediterranean vegetables and chicken stock and that’s all you need to go with simply grilled slices of tender lamb. You could spice up the cous cous by adding some finely chopped red chilli to the vegetables.

• 2 thick leg of lamb steaks • Salt and pepper • Half a small red pepper, finely diced • Half a small green pepper, finely diced • Half a small courgette, finely diced • A small onion, finely chopped • A clove of garlic, chopped • 75g mushrooms, finely chopped • Olive oil • 125ml chicken stock • 125g cous cous • A knob of butter 1. Heat a little oil in a small frying pan and fry the peppers, onion and courgette for 5-6 minutes until just cooked. Add the garlic and mushrooms and fry, stirring, for a further 5-6 minutes. Set aside.

2. Season the lamb steaks with salt and pepper and grill or fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. This will leave the lamb pink in the centre.

Cook for longer if preferred.

3. While the lamb is cooking, bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cooked vegetables and dry cous cous. Remove from the heat and stir in the knob of butter. Cover and allow to stand for a couple of minutes, then serve with the cooked lamb.

Serves 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

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

Baywatch victory at the III San Silvestre Race THE TOWN of Ondara ended the year with the III San Silvestre Race, covering 4km in fancy dress!

The winning team, the Baywatch beach heroes was followed by runners up dressed as Rubik’s cubes and a whole team of reindeers pulling an inflatable Santa! The event attracted more than 500 people, the race organised by the Department of Sports and Athletics Club Ondara, with the collaboration of Somesport, Sports Colau, Pons Brothers (Building Materials), Civil Defence and local Police.

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see our 2x1 voucher on p5 Arrocería El Sarmiento, Orihuela Costa Typical Spanish Food

THIS UNIQUE Typical Spanish Arrocería, located in a very privileged place along the N322.You can enjoy see view from the bar terrace and there is also a peaceful garden where you can see the elaboration of paellas and grilled meats in its large barbecue area. We are specialist in Rice cooked on The Wood of The Wine.Giving a very special taste in our different types of paella served directly in the pan with a thin layer of thickness. All that in a modern decorated place where we cater for groups and all types of celebrations. In this beautiful surroundings we have every Thursday Flamenco show at 8pm;Friday and Saturday Live music where you can dance or just listen to music. A unique place to spend a emorable experience of Spanish Life.

Book now on 617 263 922 Or visit our web-page: www.arroceriaelsarmiento.com Ctra.N-322 Torrevieja- Cartagena km.5,7 03189 Orihuela CostaAlicante Tel 617 263 922

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Pizza y Tarta, Almoradi & Formentera Del Segura

LOCATED ABOVE the Gama Supermarket,next to sunset bar,family run business. We offer the traditional English homemade fayre from our kitchen daily. With our special Mexican evening on a Tuesday & Pie & Steak Night on a Thursday (from 6pm).

For early Riser 10am-11am “fry-up@2.50!!Breakfast served every day,ALL DAY!!!Plus daily homemade specials.

LOCATED BETWEEN 2 supermarkets DIA and Masymas (ex Intermarché) just off round about Formentera Del Segura direction Los Palacios.

This excellent take-away owned by a French Chef since 2003 combined the taste of French and Italian cuisine.You can find delicious homemade cakes,fine pastry Italian pizza to suite all taste, salads and lasagne.

All served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

We cater for groups and special occasions too like birthday parties!

We open Monday to Thursday 6pm to 11pm,then Friday to Saturday 10Am-3pm and 6pm-11pm.

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We also have “Happy Horlicks Hour” from 6-10pm, having all our happy hour drinks & Sunset G&T/V&T Special, including Liqueur Coffees @3.50€ for those looking for a night cap at the end of the night. With Nibbles!!Alongside Not to miss our Sunday lunch from 4.95€ We offer free wifi. Find us on www.facebook.com/BarPepas Or call us on 672 517 408. A place to enjoy delicious food in a very friendly atmosphere at a price you can´t resist!!!

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Try this place you will not be disappointed or call us to make an order. We have 2 places.

966 712 426 Formentera Del Segura 966 783 751 Almoradi (opposite to Mercadona)

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Life tech

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Nexus 7 keeps freezing HIYA AUNTY: I have a Nexus 7 and this last two times travelling back to the UK from Spain it has frozen. The only way I got it going was to reboot it. Twice I have lost everything on it. Is there a way to avoid this and to save my apps in case this happens again? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks - Maria.

Aunty says: Freezing can be down to an app trying to do something or access something and it cannot.

Rather than doing a ‘hard reset’ that loses all installed apps, you can always try a ‘soft reset’.

You can start up your device in safe mode, which temporarily disables third-party apps that you’ve installed.

1. Ensure your device’s screen is on, then press and hold the Power button.

2. Touch and hold the Power Off option in the dialog box.

3. Touch OK in the following dialog to start safe mode.

Try using your device in safe mode to see if the problem persists.

If it doesn’t, restart your device to get it out of safe mode and uninstall recently installed apps to see if you can pinpoint the one that’s causing the problem.

Or the next time you do a full reboot, make a note of the apps you install, and rather than installing them all at once, do them once a day and see which one may be causing the freezing.

It may also be an idea to turn off the ‘google sync’ and see if that is causing the problems.

Kindle books info RE YOUR correspondent in a previous issue enquiring about Kindle books: Try calibre library…free software…nice bit of software http://calibre-ebook.com/ Regards John Aunty says: Many thanks - I am sure Kindle users may find that useful.

Google changes HELP AUNTY! I quite often access my e-mails on other computers but Google seem to have changed things and now I can’t do it - nor could I let my friend access his on mine.

It used to be just ‘gmail.com’ in the search box, click on “sign in” and up came a box for your email address and password. Any help would be much appreciated: Eileen.

Aunty says: You do not say what internet browser you are using, but it may be worth trying a different browser, like Chrome or Firefox, and see if that resolves the issue? This may indicate an issue with the browser you are currently using.

The problem of a browser not working correctly can be caused by a number of different things: browser settings; an addon not working correctly; an antivirus blocking things.

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Gadget Inspector Investigates:

Sony BDPS1100 Smart Blu-ray Disc Player THIS WEEK the Inspector takes a look at the Sony BDPS1100 Smart Blu-ray Disc Player.

In these days of Smart TV this, internet connectivity that and media streaming the other do you ever feel you are missing out on something? Sure there’s nothing wrong with VHS/DVDs, but what if you’ve bought a more modern HD TV and want to take advantage of being able to play higher definition media?

Well, never fear – you don’t need to spend mega bucks or throw out all of your ‘classic’ DVDs either, the Sony Smart Blu-Ray Disc Player is a good place to start enjoying higher definition media.

So what’s the difference between a DVD and a Blu-Ray disc? Simply put, the Blu-Ray uses a different type of laser that allows for a lot more information to be stored on a disc.

This means high definition movies can be fitted on easily.

Don’t worry though - the player will still play conventional DVDs too. Do remember that all discs need to be Region 2 (UK/Europe) – the Sony will not play discs from the USA or other countries.

Apart from playing discs in full (1080) HD, the Sony also comes with internet connectivity allowing access to the Sony Entertainment Network where you can stream millions of songs and there’s also a web browser and apps for weather, news, games and more. You can also stream on-demand movies, catchup TV and the best of the web from BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Lovefilm, Netflix, DEMAND 5, BBC NEWS, BBC SPORT, Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited. Do be aware that most of these services require a UK internet address so

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Crossword Solutions for 742 CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Mastiffs; 5 Quid; 9 Fowl; 10 Carousal; 11 Rigid; 12 Evident; 13 Tender-hearted; 18 Notebook; 19 Norm; 20 Inverse; 21 Coach; 22 Gash; 23 Asserted.

Down: 2 Aconite; 3 Tallied; 4 Flame-throwers; 6 Unspent; 7 Diluted; 8 Godiva; 13 Tanning; 14 Natives; 15 Embark; 16 Rancour; 17 Earache.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Splendid; 5 Adds; 9 Prop; 10 Assassin; 11 Funny; 12 Globule; 13 Objectionable; 18 Teutonic; 19 Sick; 20 Amnesia; 21 Cover; 22 Tell; 23 Strident.

Down: 2 Perturb; 3 Expense; 4 Insignificant; 6 Disturb; 7 Sincere; 8 Baboon; 13 Outcast; 14 Journal; 15 Choose; 16 Abscond; 17 Lectern.

will not work in Spain.

But that’s not all: you can also enjoy your videos, music and photos on your HD TV from a camera, digital music player or PC via USB and let the built in USB Play function take care of the show!

The Inspectors Verdict: The Sony BDPS1100 Smart Blu-ray Disc Player is a very easy way to move towards a fully up-todate media experience without losing the ability to still enjoy those traditional DVDs. Do remember you will need a modern HD TV with an HDMI connector as the Sony does not connect to conventional TVs with SCART connectors.

Please note the following is for information and is not intended as an advertisement - visit www.gadget-hound. co.uk/sony-bluray/ to purchase the Sony BDPS1100 Smart Blu-ray Disc Player for 63€. Please note the power cord has a UK plug which will require a Spanish 2-pin adapter and HDMI cable. Price quoted includes delivery to Spain and is subject to availability (Euro cost subject to exchange rate at time of purchase).

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DAVID GÓMEZ, 38, is director of the greens section of the Spanish Golf Federation, a member of the European Golf Association’s golf course committee, the agronomist for the Ladies European Tour – and an example of how greenkeepers are changing with the times.

Head 2 Head Tony: How often should you change your clubs?

Campbell: It depends on a number of factors such as how often you play, what level of game you have and also on what you can afford.

Tony: Do you think that advances in technology actually make a significant difference to a player’s game?

Campbell: If you are a single figure handicap player then even small improvements can be effective. If a new club helps a golfer move from 5 to 4 handicap then that is quite an improvement. Likewise, a higher handicap player may find a new set of clubs gives him the confidence to develop his game and he could benefit from a much greater reduction.

Tony: So should I change my clubs?

Campbell: The first thing you should do is reduce the length of that old 3 wood.

Tony: Why? Campbell: It will fit in the bin easier.

Tony: Oh, that’s so funny. Have you got a new script writer?

Campbell: See you tomorrow . . .

1. What is your role with the Spanish Federation?

I am based in the Federation’s headquarters in Madrid. The Federation’s greens section is on call to all golf courses in Spain who feel they need guidance. We deal with a wide range of issues but the main problem is maintenance.

I head a team of greenkeepers advising and working to improve the condition of courses throughout the country.

2. What is your background and experience in greenkeeping?

Originally I was a biologist but golf courses really interested me. First, I worked as a greenkeeper – at Las Brisas on the Costa del Sol, and at La Cala de Mijas in the Malaga. Later, I applied for the Scholarship of Valderrama where the owner, Don Jaime Ortiz Patiño, provided the financial support enabling me to study at Michigan State University. In America, at the Atlantic Athletic Club, Georgia I was also fortunate to meet another major influence on my life, the world-renown agronomist Ken Mangum. I worked with him for two years.

3. When was the Federation’s greens section opened and how many people does it employ?

I was invited to take the job ten years ago and, since then, we have built up the team to 15, seven of whom, like me, have studied at Michigan State University. Nowadays there are many skills to learn. You have to be multi-skilled and change with the times. Understanding the game and players’ demands, knowing how to work to budgets, which are getting ever tighter, how to manage people, and how to communicate. These are all now a part of the job.

4. When courses contact you for help what is your plan of action?

I visit the course and look at every aspect of the operation, including the irrigation system, machinery, the programme for fertilisation and maintenance, and how the employees work. I then establish why the course is having the particular problem that has been reported and produce a report recommending a solution and programme for improvement. The Federation is an independent body with no links to individual suppliers so our clients know that, in the case of products we recommend, they are the ones we firmly believe are right for the job.

5. Are you currently involved with courses on the Costa Blanca?

We have worked with many courses in the area and at the moment we are at Don Cayo, Manises and a new pitch and putt course in Elche. Earlier this year the PGA European Tour staged the Spanish Open at El Saler, where we worked to produce the course in its best possible condition for the tournament. We also advised La Sella before, and during, the four years it staged the Ladies European Nations Cup. It is a fine course and I hope the competition will return there in the not too distant future.

Other golf courses we have been involved with more recently are Javea, Foressos and Costa Azahar.

Socks that could help your swing SOCKS MAY be the perfect present after all. But not just any old socks.

Manufacturers claim that a new range to be launched in March will boost performance in any task involving the feet, benefiting the sports of skiing, athletics – and golf.

Made of special fibres the socks have built in sensors which monitor your every twist and turn. An ankle bracelet transmitter sends messages to a smartphone and the data is then analysed to provide information on how to improve technique.

The socks can be thrown into a washing machine without damaging them. But they will hurt your pocket.

The retail price is expected to be about €140.

Now that’s a darned good idea.

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Life road test

Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Citroen C1 Connexion

“NOW, THIS is a snazzy little car,” said my wife Caroline as we sat in the Citroen C1 Connexion.

I CAN see why she instantly warms to it because it is a very girlie car with its lipstick red wing mirrors and door handles and its striking black finish. No sooner have I started driving it and another model exactly the same passes me with a young lady driving it. Unashamed I carry on regardless of the lipstick red edged rev counter, speedometer and door trim…

It is a very compact city car and surprisingly there is a good amount of legroom in the front and back, which puts competitors like the Fiat 500 to shame. Despite its blatantly female characteristics (as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz), if the hardnosed male motorist sticks with it, it provides a good driving experience.

Yes, you’ll have to ignore the sympathetic stares from macho motorists in their Range Rovers and Mercedes and the ‘sweetie’ from the effeminate assistant at the garage forecourt. “It’s my wife’s car,” I mumble. Get over that and this Peugeot 107 by any other name (it uses the same floorpan and bodyshell) has a five speed manual gearbox and a 998cc petrol engine.

You could be forgiven for thinking that this makes for a pretty dull car but because it is so light, just 805kg, it is

possible to reach 100kph from standstill in a shade over 12 seconds and onto a top speed of 157km/h. Very reasonable figures. Obviously when there are four adults inside, these results are hampered somewhat as they are when strong winds pick up, as they do in the test. Then there is the 27.6kpl (combined) figure, which is better than some diesels. At tick over the engine is audible from inside and there is a slight judder but my wife quickly reminds me that this is a massive improvement on her cherished Hyundai Pony; sadly deceased.

It is possible to squeeze a pushchair into the tiny boot or a week’s worth of shopping but not both at the same time. The only criticism I have, which I admit is partly my fault, is that if your hands slip from the ten-to-two position on the steering wheel it is all too easy to sound the horn, which has occurred

on a number of occasions, frightening the motorist in front and embarrassing me.

While this five-door hatchback is finished to a good standard there is no denying that this is a bit of a tin can. I shut the rear door a little too enthusiastically and I fear that if I do it any harder it might change shape.

FACTS AT A GLANCE New price range 9,577€ - 12,831€ 0-100kph 12.2secs Top speed 157km/h Economy 27.6kpl Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz

Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. For more independent unbiased car reviews and videos visit www.testdrives.biz

10-16 JAN 2014

Life cars

Brian Deller Author of Motoring in Spain

New Emergency System for 2015 THE EU has announced that all new vehicles including ‘touring cars’ must have a system in the vehicle by 2015 where in the event of an accident the local emergency services are advised by mobile phone technology with the GPS location.

It has yet to be introduced and promulgated into Spanish law but it looks as though it will be as it may save lives.

It appears that many accidents can occur where those involved are not able to use their mobile phones. The day is coming where we will not need to drive the vehicles at all. For me there will be no fun anymore in using a car. Back to motorbikes again, my first love for 45 years. But even more costs for the vehicle owners.

MORE POWERFUL CARS ON OFFER With the ever-increasing numbers of speed traps and higher fines, I find it crazy that more and more vehicles are being sold with much more powerful engines. Some drivers will speed at well over 300kph and they are not equipped for the race tracks.

And my experiences here show that over 90% of drivers are not skilled enough to operate cars that will do even 160kph, by the way they constantly

go over the double white lines on corners and the white line on the right that is the border for the hard shoulder or the pedestrian area. They are unable to take the correct driving lines through corners, but beware for if a police vehicle is following, they may stop you and issue a fine and a penalty point loss on you licence.

Be safe out there and watch out for the increased numbers of speed traps: the Spanish government is broke and needs the money.

The Nissan GT-R can reach speeds of 300kph There is much more detailed information on all motoring subjects in my book. Brian Juan (John) Deller, Malaga, author, ‘Motoring in Spain’ www.spainvia.com.

Tel: 666 888 870 Brian Deller, author, book Motoring in Spain, ISBN No 978 84 611 9278 6. Shops’ addresses in my web site at: www.spainvia.com/bookshopslist.htm

NEW CARS available to view in our showroom in CALPE 2009 MODEL,RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EMOTION Eco 2, (50mpg) 5 dr, aqua blue met, with grey trim, a/c, c/d, cruise, high spec, low kms

2004 OPEL ZAFIRA 2.0DTI DIESEL 7 seater gunmetal metallic with grey trim, alloys, a/c, c/d 5995€ 2002 TOYOTA CELICA 1.8 VVTI COUPE,silver with grey sports trim,a/c, c/ d, alloys,very low km,s, as new, 5995€

2002 TOYOTA CELICA 1.8 VVTI COUPE

6995€

2011 BMW 320D AUTO X-DRIVE-4x4 LTD EDITION Smoke silver met with cream Dakota leather, nav, clima, PDF. full spec, too much to list. (Cost new 48K) 24,950€ 2008 HONDA CRV 2.2 I CTDI DIESEL platinum grey metallic climate , alloys, 1 owner, only 80k, 11,995€ 2009 FIAT 500 1.2 LOUNGE,SPECIAL pearl white metallic with contrasting trim, alloys, panoramic glass roof, a/c c/d, ONLY 5k, as new REDUCED >>>>>>>> 8,995€ 2005 VW GOLF GTI DSG AUTO tornado red with black leather,climate, alloys, huge spec, 8995€

2004 OPEL ZAFIRA 2.0DTI DIESEL

silver with grey sports trim,a/c, c/ d, alloys,very low km,s, as new

5995€

2004 RENAULT LAGUNA 2.0 AUTOMATIC priviledge. white with grey half leather trim, alloys, xenons, c/d, 1 owner REDUCED >>>>>>>> 4995€ 2003 SEAT IBIZA1.4 AUTOMATIC 5 DR white with grey trim, a/c. c/d, remote locking, low kms 4995€

2003 SMART FOR-TWO PURE, SEMI AUTO- TIPTRONIC

7 seater, gunmetal metallic with grey trim, alloys, a/c, c/d

5995€

2006 VW GOLF 1.9TDI DIESEL, 5 DR dark blue met, with charcoal trim, climate & navigation 6995€ 2009 MODEL, RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EMOTION Eco 2, (50mpg) 5 dr, aqua blue met, with grey trim, a/c, c/d, cruise, high spec, low kms 6995€ 2006 MODEL, FORD FOCUS 1.6 AUTOMATIC. 4 dr silver with grey trim, climate/ Ac, c/d, electric windows, remote locking, 5995€ 2012 RENAULT TWIZY AUTO, 2 seater fully electric car, pearl white met, gull wing doors 5995€

2005 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.4 SE 5dr.silver with grey velour trim,a/c c/d,low km,s.

3995€

Black with grey trim, c/d a/c,p/ex to clear

3495€

2005 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.4 SE 5dr.silver with grey velour trim,a/c c/d,low km,s.

3995€ 2005 MAZDA 6 TS2 2.0, 5 door hatch, blue met, with black trim, climate, alloys, cruise, BOSE hi-fi WAS 5,995€ NOW 3995€ 2003 SMART FOR-TWO PURE, SEMI AUTO- TIPTRONIC, Black with grey trim, c/d a/c,p/ex to clear 3495€ 2000 MODEL RENAULT MEGANE 1.4 RXE 5 dr emerald met with grey trim. Alloys, a/c, low kms p/ex to clear REDUCED >>>>>>>> 1295€

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2007 PIAGGIO MP3 3 WHEEL SCOOTER

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2011 citroen nc3 1.4 Hdi 70 sx in silver metallic 10,500 € 30,500kms like new AC CD Radio New model C3 HKR 2011 CITROEN NC3 1.4i Tonic in arctic white 25,000kms 10,000 € AC CD Radio this car is like new HJX 2010 CITROEN BERLINGO III XTR+ 1.6Hdi 115 in aArctic white with 13,500 € climate, cruise, alloys, Modutop Moon roof

GYF 2010 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6 hdi sx+ 92 hp with 60,000kms 9,300 € one owner full history climate control etc

GYV 2010 CITROEN C1 Audace 1.0i AUTOMATIC CMP 5 door A/A 7,500 € CD Radio Silver metallic paintwork very economical GZB 2009 CITROEN C4 Picasso 1.6Hdi AUTOMATIC CMP Aircon cd radio 9,000 € Cruise control in Black paintwork 79,000kms GNM 2006 CITROEN C4 1.6 Hdi collection in silver blue 5,300 € 130,000kms very economical motor car, drives well DVZ 2005 CITROEN C4 2.0 Hdi EXCLUSIVE in blue metallic 4,900 € Climate control cd radio park sensors 132,000kms DGM 2005 CITROEN C4 COUPE 1.6Hdi In Gold Metallic paintwork 6,000 € Cd radio Climate control with 120,000Kms (P) DJL 2005 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6 Hdi SX+ with 113,000 kms 4,900 € Climate control cd radio new paintwork

5DFL 2005 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6Hdi SX+ with 5,500 € 130,000 kms CD radio Climate in Biege metallic 4DFL 2005 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 2.0Hdi exclusive with 6,300 € 78,000kms excellent condition CD radio Climate DNR 2010 FORD C-MAX 1.6TDCI TITANIUM with panoramic roof 12,500 € climate control cruise control ONLY 12,800kms

GYC 2007 FORD MONDEO 2.0Tdci TITANIUM in panther black metallic 7,500 € beautiful condition with 80,000kms 1 owner

FWM 2006 FORD FOCUS SALOON 1.8Tdci Ghia in silver metallic, 5,500 € like new with only39,900 kms one owner from new FFJ 2004 PEUGEOT 407 2.0 Hdi 140 ST-SPORT in Beige metallic paint 5,000 € work Full history one owner like new

DCZ 2001 MERCEDES A CLASS 1.7 CDi geartronic AUTOMATIC 2,800 € in burgandy red, 2 owners from new 175,000kms FJF 2000 FORD KA 1.3i Collection with only 64,000kms in new 2,400 € condition with new tyres and ITV Holiday home car A-EH

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TYSON WILL BE 3 YEARS OLD on the 10th of this month.

He was rescued as a tiny puppy with his two sisters and has lived all his life in kennels. Although he is a large dog, he is very sociable and loves people and other dogs. He would be a very faithful guardian to whoever offers him his first loving home. To arrange to meet Tyson, please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563.

APAD (ANIMAL) CHARITY SHOP Calle San Antonio 1, Jalon. Open 9.30/1.00 Mon- Sat. Stock needed - clothes, toys, misc. For more info. Tel: Jane 680717118 ALSTRAYS TRANSPORT SERVICES Monthly cat and dog transports between Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium and the UK. DEFA certificate and license. www.alstrays.com.

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GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold and Silver jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment. Peter (7 days) 664 890 990. Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths

MR FIXIT (no callout charge).

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PROTECTAPET Spains leading pet insurance provider. www.protectapet.eu tel: 965 756 371 SMALL DOGS CARED FOR IN OUR OWN HOME So if you need to go away on holiday but don’t want your dog to go into kennels then we will look after them. References available. Tel: 965843781 Mob: 622514980 (Altea area - Costa Blanca North) TRANS-PET We do regular, door-to-door journeys between the Costa Blanca and the UK.Our aim is to provide a professional, caring service for your pets.Boarding facilities for Cats and Dogs. This may be for an overnight stay or of longer durations.Tel:600-552-030/ 965-960-658 www.trans-pet.co.uk

PET TRANSPORT we treat your pet as if they belong to us and that is our promise. Van fully air conditioned we believe we have the best rates so give Joe a call on 966 074 576 or 650 341 087 for a chat or e mail pawspetttransport@gmail.com

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CAMPER VAN British reg 1996.

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Includes Safari room, bike rack, many extra´s. Ready to go.

Lady owner. View at Caravaning La Manga. 15,000€. Tel. 639537666

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE for your home or business at a fair price. References available.

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Qualified technician. Systems custom built. Whatever your problem call: 965-312-006 or 606-127-424

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TAPPY TOES DANCE CLASS FOR BABIES from 18 months, at 4kwatro in Albir, 11am, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information.

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LA BAMBA’S - BALLROOM / LATIN / SEQUENCE DANCING Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm 10.30pm [SEQUENCE CLASS 7.30pm - 8.30pm] Friday - SOCIAL DANCE 7.30pm - 10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class [Starting 8th January 2014] 2pm -3pm Intermediate Class 3pm - 4pm Intermediate Plus Class 4pm - 5pm For more information contact Andrea and Brian 616 478 157 FUNKY FREESTYLE DANCE with Louise, every Saturday morning at Villamar Campsite in Albir/Benidorm, come and learn all the moves and routines to your pop idols! Call Louise on 655-781-068 for more information!

REPAIRS Washing machines, Dishwashers & Dryers. Also Boilers and any electrical problems. 24hours. Cheap prices Tel 626 805 709

Paul Cunningham Nurses are looking for a part time trained bank nurse who must have current registration in the UK or Spain to support existing PCN trained nurses. Must be flexible with own transport and live in the Vega Baja area. This role will involve on call and weekend work, interested? Please email your CV to Valerie Rolland at val.pcn@outlook.com.

EDEN HAIR & BEAUTY on Condado De Alhama Resort, looking for Part-time winter / Full-time summer, Experienced Colour / Hair Stylist. Able to speak Spanish & English.

Please contact Leeanne on 620072536 or email:

MICHAELS AT MICHAEL´S Several very high quality coffee tables, large & small. See more than 600 photos: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S Fantastic black recliner / massage chair with built in soothing music. Must try! Photos on: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S we specialize on very high quality pre-owned furniture for half price or less. www.michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 MICHAEL’S 30 YEARS IN JAVEA - ENSURES YOUR SATISFACTION! We sell high quality pre owned furniture, many from show apartments etc.

Look at: www.michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal.

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DO YOU NEED EXTRA HELP AT HOME? I can help you at home with light duties, cleaning, cooking, housework, shopping etc as a carer. References available. Altea, Benidorm, Alfaz del Pi area. Call Trisha for more information on 622 514 980 or 965 843 781

leeanne@condadohairandbeauty.com BENIDORM AREA RENTAL AGENCY seeking administrator to work in the busy holiday and rental department with an immediate start. English and Spanish both written and spoken, computer literacy and good interpersonal skills essential.

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GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold and Silver jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment. Peter (7 days) 664 890 990. Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths

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WRANGLER JEEP 2.4L SE SPORT 2006 SILVER (only 28K miles) Jeep Wrangler Convertible in Silver. With only 46,000KM (28K miles), Just had ITV for 2 years (Oct 2015) and serviced. Black soft top, CD/Radio. Owned since 2007.

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Peugeot Chassis Turbo Diesel 2.5 Only 36,000 miles, 6 metres, Road Tax & MOT for 11 months.

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PROBLEMS WITH INSECTS? Cockroaches, rats & mice. Call 626 828 974 All insects

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10-16 JAN 2014 Spanish bank fees when sending your property sale proceeds back to the UK. Call Moneycorp +34 902 887 243 and quote RTN to get more out of your money.

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