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20-26 June 2014

Off Plan ‘losers’ win

FIVE BRITISH families who saw the dream of a home in the sun shattered over a collapsed development have won back over 300,000 Euros in lost deposits.

by Jack Troughton

Rob Bonovox

International Charity Concert in planning stages IT’S BEEN almost seven years since Torrevieja last held a major International Charity event in Eras de la Sal. Now, Artists Against Cancer, the entity formed by local entertainer Rob Bonovax and his wife Sue, are on a mission to revive the International Charity Day by staging a major show in Torrevieja.

Read the full story on page 23.

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In another historic milestone, a court has ruled a Spanish bank failed in its duty to provide off plan purchasers with a guarantee and keep money safe in a “special account”.

Court No.4 in Totana, Murcia, ruled Banco Popular must return deposits, plus interest, and pay legal costs regarding the failed Almanzora Country Club project in Almeria being built by developer Huma Mediterraneo SL. The case is seen as an important victory by lawyer Carlos Baos of Denia-based solicitors White and Baos because it will help other losers win justice.

And RTN has allowed itself a little pat on the back after putting some of the parties in touch with the lawyers – after featuring a similar court victory on its front pages when CAM Bank was ordered to repay almost 1.5 million Euros to 47 buyers in the Finca Parcs development in Albacete, a judgement upheld on appeal.

The Almanzora Country Club problem dated back to 2005 and some of the worst excesses of the Spanish property boom.

DEBTS Huma Mediterraneo – declared insolvent last year with reported debts of over 115 million Euros – had looked to build some 1,800 villas but had no planning permission and a director was later found guilty of planning offences.

Mr Baos, who writes a legal column for RTN, said when buying off plan, clients were given the strong consumer protection granted under Ley 57/68. “It tries to be really protective See page 34 of the consumer.”

He said some individuals were given a guarantee and funds held in a “special account” – and so received their cash back. “Because some individuals had guarantees, the bank knew they had to be provided and they needed to have the money in a special account.

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20-26 June 2014

Home sales rebound by 24.3% in the first quarter

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WHILE THE news of doom and gloom still resounds about the exodus of mainly foreign residents from the Alicante Province, somewhat surprisingly, almost across the board, property sales are on the rise.

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Not surprisingly, the major cities of Torrevieja, Alicante and Orihuela account for two out of five transactions recorded in the area. This week the Ministry of Development confirmed the strong recovery of the Alicante property market. According to data released on Monday, the sale of homes in the province rose a remarkable 24.3% in the first quarter, registering more than 6,600 operations. And although the new and adjusted census figures say that up to 40,000 foreigners have been struck off the pardon, foreigners are still purchasing more than half of the properties in Alicante, with 55% of the total, accounting for 3,579 sales.

From the total of homes sold, only 773 were new construction, while the remainder, 5,724, were second hand. Although these figures may be somewhat distorted because the Ministry considers any home that was built

more than two years ago to be second hand even if it has never been inhabited, as is the case for many promotions that are being sold directly by banks or developers themselves.

While Torrevieja head up the list of property sales in the region, accounting for a total of 927 homes sold in the first quarter. Coming a close second was Alicante, which recorded 829 sales and Orihuela when they sold 809.

However, the majority of these sales where on the Orihuela Costa, especially around Zenia Blvd, while property sales in Orihuela City remained fairly static.

The list, lead by Torrevieja with 927 sales, was followed by Alicante (829), Orihuela (809), Elche (331), Benidorm (322), Santa Pola (192), Javea (168), Calpe (160), Rojales (157) and Pilar de la Horadada (123) complete the ranking of cities with the most real estate sold.

In the whole of Spain, during the first three months of 2014, 81,358 dwellings where sold, an encouraging 48.4% increase over 2013.

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20-26 JUNE 2014

No more parking on Calle Ramón Gallud

by Keith Nicol

PARKING IN Torrevieja became just that little more difficult this week as to mark the start of the summer season, cars are no longer allowed to park on the main street. With thousands of tourists heading to the City of Salt for their holidays, the restrictions are designed to give greater traffic flow on the city’s main thoroughfare.

Torrevieja’s Councillor for Trade, Traffic and Police, Agustina Esteve said; “From Monday, June 16th, the official start of the summer season parking on Calle Ramon Gallud will not be permitted to allow transit on two lanes, thus ceasing the use of free parking with their time limitations.”

The councillor stressed that these measures will be vigorously enforced, 24 hours a day. With Torrevieja’s population topping the half a million mark during the summer, the Department of Trade and Commerce are working on a draft agreement with the Association of Small and Medium Retailers of Torrevieja (APYMECO) and Hospitality Association of Torrevieja and Region, on special pricing for car parking in the private car parks, thus helping to revitalize these areas of the city centre.

Torrevieja’s main drag is now a ‘No parking’ zone for the summer season, through mid September

Agustina Esteve added that ‘The rest of the streets of Torrevieja that have this type of parking in some sections, in Bazán, Orihuela, Rambla Juan Mateo and the Paseo de La Libertad, will remain during the summer, with time limited to one hour.” Parking is these area is controlled by the city’s CCTV video camera system with Policia Local noting cars that abuse the system, especially on a regular basis.

Visitors to Torrevieja should note

that Torrevieja has one of Spain’s most sophisticated licence plate recognition system and that cameras are located on every entrance and exit road to the city. With the new traffic laws on registering foreign cars onto Spanish plates for residents, it’s now easier than ever for local authorities to identify cars that abuse this rule, as information can be stored for up to six months on their data system, of every car entering and exiting the city.

Continued form front page “ALSO THE bank had an obligation and the opportunity to check the money going into the special account and speak to the developer and check the identity of the consumer.”

He said one client received a guarantee for one deposit but not a second staged payment for a villa.

However, Mr Baos underlined in the court case he argued that under the law there was an obligation for the bank to give “a general guarantee” to protect investors.

He said in the Almanzora Country Club none of the villas was finished. “They didn’t have final licences of occupation or the final paperwork – these were the crazy times of the property boom. “In the company bank accounts there was a lot of money, millions of Euros – these people got all this money without having all the correct licences in place.” And he said families had lost all or most of their savings and while it was possible to sue the developer, Huma was mired in the insolvency process, so it was necessary to pursue the banks.

Mr Baos, already preparing a case for another six losers, added: “This was one of the biggest developers that I know of. This is a real potential risk to the banks involved. If they lose court cases they have to pay the money back, plus interest, and legal costs.

“White and Baos is in contact with other lawyers. We share information and I know they are others preparing cases as well. This for Banco Popular and other banks could become a very big thing.”

He said: “The important thing is people are getting their money back, in this case more than 300,000€ - and it has also opened the doors for thousands of people to have a last chance of getting their money back too.”

Should any of our readers wish to contact White and Baos contact information can be found in their weekly column on page 36.

Lawyer Carlos Baos of White and Baos

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Embassy warns of highway robbery

by Jack Troughton HOLIDAYMAKERS ARE being warned of the danger of ruthless modern-day highwaymen preying on people driving foreign-registered vehicles and hire cars.

Black spots for roadside robbery are along the coast between Barcelona and Alicante, across Andalucia, and in the Madrid region – the bad guys identify foreign registration plates and hire car company stickers.

And police in Catalonia have dealt with 126 British victims of robbery on the AP7 motorway between the French border and the Valencia region over the past two years.

British Consulate staff estimate that 1 in 20 of all emergency passports issued last year as a result of theft was following a motorway robbery.

The thieves commonly work by distracting the driver and passengers and grabbing valuables – police statistics indicate these

roadside robberies are largely non-violent.

A new Foreign Office video ‘Don’t Let Thieves Drive You to Distraction’ shows reallife footage of some of the common tactics employed by the gangs.

Robbers frequently flag a driver down indicating a problem with the vehicle – one gets out distracting the occupants while an unseen accomplice sneaks up to steal valuables.

In another case a robber distracts a victim into thinking there is something wrong with a parked vehicle, while a second is opening a door to again steal property. Other tricks include creating a sudden loud noise or puncturing a tyre at a roadside rest stop.

WORRY Will Middleton, Consular Regional Director for Spain, said: “Distraction is the most common technique used by highway robbers in Spain. They will try to worry you about the state of your vehicle, and then whilst they

A still from the video

point out the supposed problem, an accomplice is robbing you.”

He advised being wary of people attempting to stop a vehicle, trying to point out a problem, or offering assistance. “They may not be the good Samaritan they appear to be.”

Mr Middleton said if someone pointed to a supposed problem while on the road, drivers should keep going to a service area. If the vehicle had to stop, one person should remain inside and all valuables should be kept out of sight and out of reach – while if a driver notices a problem with the vehicle the emergency

breakdown service should be called for help.

“We are working with the Spanish police to alert British visitors to how these gangs work, so that holidaymakers can avoid becoming victims,” he said.

“However, falling victim to this kind of theft can be distressing and costly; a family of four who lose all their passports would unfortunately need to pay around £400 to get emergency passports to get home.”

The Foreign Office video ‘Don’t Let Thieves Drive You to Distraction’ can be seen at https://vimeo.com/98023947

Prince becomes King Felipe VI KING FELIPE VI was proclaimed Spain’s king and head of state yesterday morning (Thursday) in a low key ceremony in Madrid pledging “a renewed monarchy for new times”.

by Jack Troughton THE 46-year-old was accompanied by his wife Queen Letizia and their daughters Leonor Prince to and Sofia to Congress – the lower house of parliament – in downtown Madrid, walking up become the steps to cries of “Felipe! Felipe!” from a crowd waving Spanish flags.

King Inside they were met with a standing ovation from 325 deputies, 259 senators and Felipe VI other elected officials. There was no actual crowning but a solemn proclamation when the new king took his oath.

As the national anthem was played, there were cries of “Viva el rey! Viva Espana!” – “Long live the king! Long live Spain!”

King Felipe expressed his desire to become a symbol of unity. He said: “The parliamentary monarchy can and must continue to provide a fundamental service to its people.”

TRUST “The Crown must constantly earn citizens’ appreciation, respect and trust. Today more than ever, citizens are rightly demanding that public officials lead by example.”

King Felipe legally became head of state and king at midnight on Wednesday after his father signing into law his abdication – announced on 2nd June.

The ceremonial duties began earlier in the morning at La Zarzuela Palace, where Juan Carlos presented his son with the sash of commander-in-chief sash of the armed forces, a position held by the head of state under the constitution, before a motorcade set off for Congress.

And afterwards the new senior royal Family of Spain were driven through the streets decked out with flags and flowers – and amid heightened security – in a Rolls Royce.

Iberdrola under investigation for price tampering THE NATIONAL Commision on Financial Markets and Competition (CNMC) announced on Tuesday that it was opening disciplinary proceedings against electricity giant Iberdrola on suspicion of tampering to alter prices in the wholesale electricity market. The research focuses on multiple installations at the basins of the Duero, Tagus and Sil Rivers. Should allegations of price tampering be proved, it could cost Iberdrola up to €30 million in penalties.

E-smoking under Health Department scrutiny THE HEALTH Department in Spain is warning against the lack of regulation on electronic cigarettes. Unlike traditional tobacco products, there is little restriction on electronic cigarettes in terms of taxation, use, advertising, and more importantly, possible health concerns. The long term effects of e-smoking are as yet unknown. More than 100 health specialists have written an open letter to WHO (World Health Organisation) President Margaret Chan, calling for an urgent strengthening control over electronic cigarettes as consumption grows exponentially. The letter also pointed out that there was no convincing evidence to suggest that electronic smoking helped smokers quit traditional cigarettes. In Spain it is already forbidden to use electronic cigarettes in public buildings, schools and children’s playgrounds and health centres.

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Passenger transport between the airport and Torrevieja grows 25%

New Apymeco App available July

Buses in their new livery are hard to miss on the airport route

by Keith Nicol THE AIRPORT bus service is gaining in popularity between Torrevieja and Alicante. From January to May, 2014, the service was used by 27,602 passengers, 5,360 more tourists than in the same period last year. The direct shuttle for passengers between the Alicante-Elche Airport and Torrevieja increased by 25% in the first five months of the year. With 7,694 passengers, May was the busiest of travellers using the direct bus service.

One family departing the bus in Torrevieja cited the actions by Elche Taxi drivers as one of the reasons, along with the low price, for using the bus. David Johnson said; “The Elche taxi drivers want to monopolise the airport but when we

have used them before, we have to direct them to our home in Aguas Neuvas. On three occasions we have had to argue with them about using the N332, which is the shorter route to our home. They would rather use the AP7, which is 20km further and takes almost ten minutes longer to get to our door.”

The ‘QuickAir’ bus service offers eight round trips without any stops, 365 days a year, leaving from Torrevieja at 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:00pm.

The trip back to Torrevieja leaves the airport at: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm and 10:00pm. Ticket Price: 6.92€ per person, each way. Children under 4 years travel free (ID required). Pensioners receive a 30% discount with proof of age. This

discount only applies to pensioners living in the Valencia region, so you must be on a local Padron.

To prove that you are a pensioner, you must be over 65 and present your NIE, DNI or residence card, which must confirm that you are a resident of the community of Valencia. The bus is Handicap accessible and offers Free Wi-Fi connection.

Tickets are sold in Torrevieja at the main bus station on Calle de Mar, 50 while at Alicante Airport, you pay the driver. There is no need to pre-book and the journey time is 50 minutes.

The route runs inland via the A-7 highway instead of following the N332 route, thus avoiding traffic delays on the N-332, especially during the summer months ensuring you are at the airport on time.

APYMECO, TORREVIEJA’S small and Medium Business Association, introduced its new mobile app last week, designed to help users find shops, services and business partners in the city.

The application includes a guide to stores and service businesses; hotels and restaurants; parking and local events and useful telephone numbers. There are links to local news media and a section on leisure, culture and special offers. The app will be available in July.

Apymeco, is a ‘non-profit’ association helping to improve and enhance opportunities for local businesses and professionals. Any local, legal business or entrepreneur is encouraged to become a member at a special joining price of only 50€ plus a monthly fee of 15€.

Membership offers a number of advantages, including legal advice; promotional and marketing assistance; use of meeting rooms; web space and the new app, plus attractive prices for involvement in local exhibitions and special events.

Their office is located to the rear of the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre at Calle Ramón Gallud, 145, Torrevieja: Call 96 670 5909, email: apymeco@salitel.com or visit: www.apymeco.com.

Another earthquake tickles Torrevieja ANOTHER SMALL magnitude was recorded in Torrevieja last week, for the second week running. A second quake was recorded in the vicinity of Las Salinas de La Mata at 6.05am on Wednesday 11th June with a magnitude 1.5 degrees on the Richter scale, awakening some neighbours and prompting social media postings. The 8-second quake reached the city centre and the urbanisations of San Luis, La Siesta and Limonar plus further inland to Los Montesinos but did not cause any damage.The General Director of Prevention, Fire Fighting and Emergencies, Irene Rodriguez, explained: “A total of 332 municipalities in the Region have a Plan of Action against earthquakes and another 75 have been encouraged to develop one. Our territory is located in a seismically active area of relative importance and, in the past, some areas were affected, so it’s important we can react in such a situation.”

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Help over passport worries

by Jack Troughton BRITISH EXPATS in Spain concerned about their ability to travel in the ongoing crisis caused by a backlog at the Passport Office are being offered help.

British nationals abroad either waiting for a new travel document, or have a recently expired passport, or one that will expire soon are being offered additional services. People living in Spain who need to renew an existing passport can instead apply for it to be extended for 12 months – there is no charge for the service.

However, to qualify, they must be in possession of a passport that expired less than six months ago or will expire within the next three months, and there must be as least three blank pages in their passport.

If people have already applied for a new passport they are unable to get an extension on the current document, even if it is still in their possession. If they need to travel urgently, they must apply for an emergency travel document.

And parents or guardians of children in Spain needing to travel can

also apply for an emergency travel document for the youngster, rather than a new or renewed passport.

To access any of these services, British nationals in Spain are asked to call 902 109 356 and make an appointment to visit their nearest British Consulate – people are warned not to arrive without an appointment as there is no ‘drop-in’ service available.

A spokesman for the British Embassy in Madrid said: “These ad-

ditional services are designed to enable British nationals overseas to continue to be able to travel.

“They are in response to people’s understandable concerns about the current pressure on Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the United Kingdom, which is dealing with the highest demand for passports in 12 years.”

The full details are available at www.gov.uk/get-an-emergencypassport-extension-or-child-traveldocument

All Out goes all out to tackle hate book by Richard Cohen A BOOK by American therapist Richard Cohen published in Spanish that claims to teach the reader how to ‘cure’ homosexuality is being sold on Amazon and also in El Corte Inglés and La Casa del Libro despite the stringent discrimination policies currently in force within all three companies.

The book ‘Hijos Gay, Padres Heterosexuales: ¿Qué Hacer? Un Plan Familiar’ is already being slated as the work of a fanatic with no connection to reality or science by the writing community and carries a damning Amazon review by author Jan Fisher, who slams the book as being “…offensive, prejudiced and a direct attack on the gay community.”

The gay-turned heterosexual Cohen who views homosexuality as an ‘illness’ that may be ‘cured’, is preparing for a Madrid seminar this week but has reckoned without equality organisation All Out and its petition to put a stop to the book being marketed irresponsibly by so-called respectable retail outlets.

All Out is known globally for standing against ‘gay cures’ and has successfully petitioned governments in Argentina, Ecuador and France. The group also managed to pull a ‘gay cure’ app on Apple and Google within 24 hours thanks to support from its 155,000 members.

To sign All Out’s petition visit:www.allout.org/no-se-cura

20-26 JUNE 2014

AVE celebrates it first high speed year

THIS WEEK, the high speed AVE Train celebrated its first successful year of operation travelling between Madrid and Alicante.

The AVE high-speed train

by Keith Nicol DAILY TRAINS connect Alicante to Madrid in just over two hours and provide more than 7,000 places daily. During the past 12 months, 1.3 million passengers used the new service. That first trip on June 17th, 2013 brought Spain’s new King Felipe VI (as from yesterday) from Atocha to Alicante in two hours and twenty minutes. This marked the end of the first phase of development that cost 4,000 million in investment, nine years of work and hundreds of thousands of letters published on the subject, not without controversy in many cases. The result: the AVE transported 1.3 million passengers in the first year of operation.

Today, eleven trains per day link the cities with almost every train reaching a speed of 300 kilometres per hour and this week the AVE started covering the route in 125 minutes. The cheapest seats in Tourist Class are available for the very affordable price of just 25.95€. Those who want more luxury when

travelling can enjoy their two hours for the still inexpensive price of 109.40€. The demand for places has grown by 50% and the average occupancy of trains is 80%. According to the president of the Provincial Association of Hotels Alicante, Cristina Rodes, “the balance of the first year of the AVE in the province has been very positive. It was a highly anticipated infrastructure at the local and provincial level and the wide acceptance it has had for travellers, shows.”

Specifically, Rodes highlighted the role played in their first year of life the AVE in increasing tourism weekend and stresses the importance of “keeping prices competitive.”

Is convinced that growth will continue to increase in the coming years and includes some improvements that could be undertaken on vehicles like the Internet in the train itself.

To further add to their service, RENFE will be offering charter buses from the Alicante Railway Station to both Torrevieja and Benidorm over the summer. Details on times and prices to follow.

UK shock as Spaniard sentenced to 3 years for killing Brit THE BRITISH press has expressed outrage at the news that 28-year-old José Iván Jiménez Martín, a Spanish man found guilty of pushing a Scottish holidaymaker to his death from a 4metre ledge during a bar brawl in 2009, has been sentenced by a Spanish court to only three years imprisonment on a manslaughter charge. 49-year-old Stephen Mallon was involved in a brawl between five Brits, including his two sons, and up to 30 Spaniards in Competa in the Costa del Sol. Two other Spaniards have been sentenced to two years in prison but with their sentences suspended under the two-year rule. 225,000€ in victims’ compensation has been ordered to be paid to Mallon’s family but his wife Teresa is considering further action.

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Have a cool summer…

NOW THAT the warmer weather is heading in our direction, it is time to warn your readers regarding overheating laptops.

How do you keep your laptop cool in the Spanish summer heat?

Take two bottles of vino: tinto, blanco or rose… any type will do. Open the first bottle, and place the cork to one side.

Carefully pour the wine into a glass, or better still share the bottle with family/friends.

When you have finished the wine… put the bottle to one side then open the second bottle and once again, place the cork to one side. Serve-up the second bottle and savour the fine delicate balance of your chosen wine. When you have emptied the second bottle, place to one side.

Now… retrieve the corks that you initially saved – the bottles can go to the re-cycling bin as and when.

With great care (you having had probably the best part of a full bottle of wine), take a sharp knife and cut the corks in half. Try to make them of equal half-lengths if possible, but you may find this part

difficult after all the wine you have had. Locate some Blue-Tac adhesive putty, (white-tac works just as well) and place a dollop of the Blue/White-Tac on one end of each of the now four cork halves that you have.

Disconnect your laptop from any mains/mouse /printer, close the top and turn it upside down.

Take the four cork halves and press one onto each corner of the upside down laptop, remembering to place them putty side down - this may sound patronising but considering the amount of wine you have just consumed, this could be quite tricky.

When complete, turn the laptop right side up, reconnect all the accessories and hey presto - a ventilated laptop that will run much cooler than one placed hard up against a table surface.

The above exercise can also be repeated for your router. A word of warning however, if you decide to combine the laptop and router exercise at the same time, I would suggest you wait until the next day before attempting to cut the corks in half!

Mike Stepney, La Nucia

In memorium

IN MEMORY of Charles Henry Francis, who died on 17th March 2014, 640€ plus £80 Sterling has been presented to Javier Murcia Gil for the Asociacion Español Contra Cancer.

Iris Francis would like to thank all the family and friends who generously donated.

Notable Quotables “THIS IS bigger than the Higgs boson”: Mark Kamionkowski, a theorist at Johns Hopkins University, after a team of observers at the South Pole found the first direct evidence of gravitational waves, which bolsters the Big Bang theory.

“Whoever did this...had nerves of steel”: An unnamed veteran airline pilot, on the deliberate series of events that resulted in the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: experts now assume a knowledgeable pilot was responsible.

“Would I do it again?....Absolutely”: Edward Snowden, announcing in a video message at South by Southwest that he does not regret his decision to leak classified information about the National Security Agency.

“What is it like to be the last black President?” Zach Galifianakis, to President Obama, on the satirical web talk show ‘Between Two Ferns’ “Seriously?” Obama shot back, “What’s it like for this to be the last time you ever talk to a President?”

Source: Time International Magazine, Briefing: issues March 24th and March 31st, 2014. Richard M McBride, Benidorm

A warning I WOULD like to share my story to prevent it happening to somebody else. On Monday I was shopping in Lidl, Denia near MacDonalds with my two small children (2 and 8 weeks) and somebody stole my purse. Two men were hovering round me and also an old lady (all of Gipsy/Eastern European appearance) was playing with my daughter at the front of the pram (we have a tandem style). I went to the front of the pram and left my bag unattended at the back – I didn’t realise I had been robbed until I went to pay. The staff was uninterested and sent me to the police station. 100€ for shopping and all cards, i.e. residencia, SIP, driving licence, professional identity card as a nurse, all gone… very upsetting. I just wanted to warn people…Nancy

Under pressure

THIS IS regarding my recent letter to RTN about my friend who collected his hire car from an American hire company at Birmingham Airport in daylight. He examined it and it all seemed fine so he declined the extra insurance premium as he was only having it for a couple of days and did not intend to use it much. He returned it at night and the company rep examined it with a torch. For some reason he got on his knees and looked underneath the car and lo and behold found a mark. Not being very agile my pensioner friend was not able to get down on his knees to check what the ‘mark’ was. The company withheld his £700 pound deposit and two days later took £845 from his bank account. I just want to let you know that his cash has now been refunded under pressure. Brian Nicholls, Moraira/Teulada

Marrying in the Torrevieja sunshine THE WEDDING business is slowly returning to Torrevieja, in part thanks to the Town Hall designating three official places to hold civil weddings at locations around the city.

by Keith Nicol Torrevieja’s Town Hall said; “A large number of couples expressed an interest in holding their civil wedding ceremony outside of the very unromantic setting of the Town Hall council chambers. We can now offer three legal locations for couples to hold their ceremonies; at the bandstand in Dona Sinforosa Park, the Garden of Nations’ small chapel and at the historic and picturesque Eras de la Sal. Their location and special nature of these places are the most ideal for these purposes.”

The new by-law, was approved on August 2nd, 2013, which although too late for many couples in 2013, already many have chosen the more romantic settings for 2014.

Nick Ireland from CostaBlancaWeddings. com said “We approached the council back in 2006 and made a formal request for weddings to be performed in some of Torrevieja’s more picturesque spots, so this is great news, even if it’s a better late than never scenario.

These venues are proving very popular with couples wishing to have a special symbolic blessing and on occasion, our celebrants work side-by-side with the officials from the town hall, performing the ceremony in both English and Spanish.”

Other local attractions have also been suggested as possible venues including the Pascual Flores schooner, the beautiful Torre del Morro, which already hosts dozens of legal Scandinavian weddings every year, some of the local coves, the La Mata Sand Dunes and Natural Parks, so there is also hope that some of these may be added at a later date. Nick added, “we hope that this new initiative will entice more foreign residents to ensure they meet the residency requirements and take advantage of these new locations and have a legal wedding in Torrevieja in one of these beautiful settings. But for those tying the knot back in the UK, Ireland or Gibraltar, the Costa Blanca remains a very popular choice for couples to enjoy their wedding and holiday, rolled into one.”

MABS Murcia Mar Menor Events VOLUNTEERS MEETING: Wednesday 2nd July: Normally held the first Wednesday of each month at the Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda. 11am for 11.15am: If you are interested in helping MABS and would like to know more, come along to the meeting or ring Sylvia, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 634 353 575.

Friday 4th July: Share & Care Group at MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier: 11am – 1pm. Informal get together. Coffee and a chat, and meet others in the same situation: Details from Anne 693 795 247, or the centre on 634 328 401 (10am – 2pm).

Sunday 6th July: Cool Sax, Arches Bar, Los Alcazares: 1.30pm - 3.30pm: Enjoy a drink or lunch whilst listening: Donations to MABS. Tel: 653 081 341.

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New market to open in November

Work on the new market zone restarted in April with a projected opening of November 2014

by Keith Nicol PRESSURE FROM residents from the Nueva Torrevieja Urbanisation have managed to get an answer from Mayor Eduardo Dolon as to when the City’s Friday market is to relocate.

Dolon has now set the opening for November 2014, which will be located between the Water park and the Nelson Mandela Stadium, on Avenida Delfina Viudes Mayor Eduardo Dolon (PP) blamed the delay in the launch of the new site for Spain’s largest Friday, weekly market on Spain’s financial crisis and that Plan E, the Valencia Trust Plan, only released 50% of the required capital, resulting in the market being paralyzed by matters of convenience and the economy of the Government.

These works, along with the Sports City Project, were awarded in 2011, a month before the municipal elections, with a budget of more than five million euros.

Over the last couple of years, the mayor and his team have met with residents who live around the area where the market has been located for more than 15 years.

Among other complaints, residents pointed out the lack of accessibility and security

in and around the area, which attracts thousands of locals and tourists every Friday and encompasses three schools and a health centre with emergency department. Of major concern, apart from difficulties of any sort of emergency services entering the zone, is the total lack of amenities such as toilets and the inconvenience imposed by the ban on using parking garages, every Thursday night, plus before and during the event.

The major push to get work on the market area finished, which is now almost three years behind schedule, came from pressure from more than 200 residents from Nueva Torrevieja who stated that they bought property in the area with the understanding that the market would be moving.

While work progresses on the new zone, the PP says they are committed to making lives for the neighbours a priority and to enforce “meticulous working hours’ for the assembly and disassembly of stands, under police supervision. The mayor noted that the market activity, in its present location, also benefits the numerous catering establishments, which make the market a tourist attraction for the city and many residents take advantage of it to shop.

Blue Flag for La Cala Finestrat LA CALA Finestrat beach, a firm favourite with families has been awarded a blue flag by the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Alberto Fabra. The flag, a distinction in recognition of quality, maintenance and services was presented to Mayor Honorato Algado at the weekend. 135 blue flags have been awarded across the regions beaches, with the Alicante Province attaining 74 of those.

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It could happen to you: take care by

Jennifer Cunningham

IT IS that time of year, once again, where many tourist and visitors will be making their way to various parts of Spain, via the motorways.

I UNDERSTAND, that this year, the British Foreign Office have issued warnings, after an increase in attacks on UK plated cars.

Organised gangs are creating distractions to enable them to steal passports, cash, phones and tablets.

In fact, any paperwork you may have on you and of course, your credit cards are at risk as well. Various gangs flag victims down, indicating there is a problem with the car and they usually work in teams of two. One keeps the occupants of the car busy, pointing out where there seems to be a problem, whilst at the same time the other accomplice, mostly unseen, steals items from the car.

The busy AP7 from the French border to Valencia is particularly vulnerable to this type of robbery, also on the roads leading out of Santander. Apart from the motorways, there is also the situation where you visit petrol stations or cafes along route, and these areas are where extra care should be taken, at all times.

Not only can this type of robbery be very frightening, you can be left with no money, no documents or means of communication. This can be distressing and obviously could spoil what should be a lovely holiday.

From an insurance point of view, it is quite a difficult one to cover, because if you leave your valuables where they can be seen through the window, this will be classed as negligence. However, if you have taken precautions and you still lose your possessions, then it could be considered to be theft with violence against

you or your vehicle, remembering that intimidation is violence. Please remember that any cash you are carrying will not be covered.

Whilst packing your car before heading out on your journey, can I make the following suggestions to at least give you some protection‌ 1. Never leave anything of value where it can be seen in the car.

2. Place your communication devices in a suitcase in the boot and even if you are persuaded to open the boot, these cannot be snatched easily.

3. Ladies, always keep hold of your handbag, especially when getting out of the car, for any reason. If you are flagged down, do not get out of the car and keep your doors locked at all times, and always hold any handbags securely - even consider keeping your handbag in the boot of the car.

4. My suggestion would be hiding your cash and passports throughout the car – under the spare tyre or in the tool box, or even under the foot mats, for example.

5. Anything you do that will help to slow the assailants down and hopefully put them off, as I understand that they work at a tremendous speed, and it is a few minutes before you realise what they have done, and by that time it is too late, and you are left in shock.

6. In a nutshell, do not make it easy for these horrible people. They are not good Samaritans, with a smile on their faces.

As the temperatures are rising and the sea is warming up, more and more people are heading for the beach and the water. This means full exposure to very powerful sun. Living in Spain for a number of years, I am extremely respectful of the sun and had I lain in the sun for hours and hours, with or without protection, I would now be suffering from very bad skin and possible skin cancer, which can be a killer.

So take care that you follow the instructions regarding sun screen and remember that even Factor 50 needs to be reapplied during the day and stay out of the sun as much as possible during the middle of the day when it is at its strongest. Along with using sun screen, drinking more water is essential. The last thing that you need, especially if you are on holiday, is to be rushed into hospital with sun stroke or dehydration, which is very unpleasant. You only have to watch Benidorm ER on the television to realise that most of the holiday related problems could easily be avoided.

You may be one of the more fortunate ones that have a boat, and of course, the reflection from the sea is even more powerful. On the subject of boats, we have an excellent boat insurance, which is now more important to have as the police are beginning to monitor the boats up and down the coastline, but not just for insurance papers.

If you would like a quotation to discover how competitive our boat insurance is, then please call one of the offices.

Jennifer Cunningham Insurances S.L The Costas leading insurance consultant. If you have a question please email her at: jennifer@jennifercunningham.net Regulated and Authorised by the DGSFP in Spain.

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Porsches head to Mar Menor

by Keith Nicol MORE THAN 120 high performance Porsche cars will be enjoying the hospitality of the Mar Menor this weekend. Drivers will spend the weekend in the area as part of the sixth Porsche Days Murcia.

Two friends who had hopes of attracting like-minded Porsche owners to get together, share their passion for the marquee and spend a weekend together, and created the event in 2008. Through the forum, SoloPorsche, word spread and 33 cars attended the first meeting.

As news of the event grew, in 2012 they attracted 117 cars and have cut off the entry for this year’s event at 130 cars.

This weekend is one of the largest gatherings of road legal Porsche cars in Southern Europe and local aficionados are invited to join in the sensitivities. The cars and drivers get together at their HQ at the Hotel Intercontinental Mar Menor at 3pm today, Friday 20th June. Cars will be displayed while participants enjoy a casual get together followed by a boat cruise and dinner party at 9pm.

The action starts early on Saturday between 8am to 9am with a reception for all the participants in the Intercontinental Hotel. From here the cars head towards the air base in San Javier for 10am to see the Academia General del Aire and visit with pilots from the Patrulla Águil. Leaving here at noon, cars head for the racing circuit in Cartagena, where from 1pm until 3pm, drivers will have the opportunity to test their driving sills in half hour sessions on

130 Porsches excite the Mar Menor this weekend

the track, followed by lunch and an evening of relaxation back at the hotel.

Sunday 22nd June is probably the best opportunity to catch a glimpse of all the cars. From 10am through to 1pm, they will be displayed in San Pedro del Pinatr at the Puerto Deportivo Marina de las Salinas with a Concours d’Elegance 2014 taking place from 11am. At 1pm trophies and gifts will be passed out from the official sponsor, followed by lunch. For more information please visit: www.porschedaysmurcia.com.

Cruz Azul Events CRUZ AZUL will be celebrating its first anniversary on 4 July in true USA style with entertainment from the Riverside Blues Band, line dancing, and lots of American vintage cars. We’ll have hotdogs and burgers on sale too and you’re welcome to wear your Stetson and cowboy boots– yee ha!

Friday, 4th July – 11am to 3pm - Cruz Azul Shop, Avenida de la Unión, San Javier.

For more information call: 693 017 616 or Email: shop@cruzazulmurcia.es

International Charity Concert in planning stages

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IT’S BEEN almost seven years since Torrevieja last held a major International Charity event in Eras de la Sal.

by Keith Nicol The annual events where hugely popular and featured popular local artists of the era such as Mike and Marie Joy, Ricky Powell and his Elvis, Abba Elite, Eddie Walace, The Rascals, Cathy Carson and Patti Ross.

Now Artists Against Cancer, the entity formed by local entertainer Rob Bonovax and his wife Sue, are on a mission to revive the International Charity Day by staging a major show in Torrevieja, featuring some of the best-known entertainers in the region.

Following the success of last weekend’s event in Zenia Blvd on behalf of Afecancer, and encouraged by the support he and his fellow performers have received in doing benefit concerts for Maria and the Pink Ladies, AECC and others, Rob already has the backing of local bars and entertainers.

A line of communication has been opened up with Torrevieja’s Town Hall with the only downfall being that Torrevieja does not own their own PA or lighting system, and so this is the major expense that has be covered by the

organisers. In 2008, work on developing the Eras de la Sal into a museum, café and performance area, came to an abrupt halt after what was thought to be Roman ruins were uncovered during the excavation process. Unfortunately, the purpose built staging area at the north end of the arena was demolished and now only the original, smaller, performance zone and stage exists, which does not have a lighting grid. But Rob is in talks with different companies to find the best options for supplying the sound and lights.

Rob said; “I moved to the Costa Blan-

ca after this fantastic event finished, and it would be great if we can revive the event and offer an evening featuring the best of local entertainment plus raising funds and awareness for local charities. Eras de la Sal in September is our first choice but we have alternative venues should this not be possible.”

Anyone interested in offering their services, volunteering their time or that has a major audio and lighting system, can contact Rob through Facebook/Robert.Bonovox or by dropping an email to: radiotv@mac.com, and Rob Bonovox your details will be passed on.

The Best of Broadway comes to town

MELODY MAKERS International, the Costas premier popular music group, has announced what they promise to be their best show to date - presenting the Best of Broadway at the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel in La Zenia on Saturday 28th June.

Supporting local charity Help At Home, the group will perform many of Broadway’s greatest hits including songs from 42nd Street, Rent, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Cabaret, Paint Your Wagon, Miss Saigon and more.

Melody Makers will be joined as ever by the talented youngsters of the Cantemos Youth Choir, performing scenes from Oliver and The Sound of Music. Three of their soloists will sing will perform Maybe This Time and Send In The Clowns, with one of the highlights of the show a staged performance of the fabulous scene from Les Miserables,‘Master of the House’, accompanied by a professional band from the UK, conducted by Nigel Hopkins. Audiences are guaranteed an entertaining Broadway show. There are two performances on the day: The Matinee performance at 2pm with tickets at 10€ and the Evening performance at 8pm with tickets at 12€. Tickets are available from the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel Box Office/ Reception, Tel: 96 676 0800, or from La Ponderosa shop at La Zenia.

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Benidorm residents donate over 200kg of food to Cruz Roja

by Patricia Thompson SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Benidorm collected over 200kg of food for the Cruz Roja during their week-long food collection campaign and were delighted with the generosity of local residents.

The food has been delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm’s food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. This food bank helps between 80-100 people per week and has been required to respond to demand more than doubling due to the crisis.

The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan, explains why donations are so important: “There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. 200kg of food is a fantastic

result over one week and will supplement our existing supplies to enable us to help so many people in need. Many thanks to Specsavers Benidorm for arranging the collection and thanks also go to all those people who donated.”

Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Friday 9am -1pm and 5pm – 7pm. They can be reached on 96 586 4209.

Specsavers in Benidorm is located in in Calle de Gambó 2, Benidorm. To find out more about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es

Sizzle success

MABS says ‘Let’s Dance’

THE MABS annual summer barbeque in Javea raised over 1,594€ to help the Cancer Support Group support people with the illness and their families in the Costa Blanca North area.

The event attracted 150 people who enjoyed Mary and Brian’s “fabulous” garden, Don Fuego’s Argentinean BBQ, and danced to the music of Freeway.

The charity has thanked all its hard working team for their efforts and Frances and Thelma for running the bar.

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Monroe’s Rock Fest at Eras de la Sal TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ago, when Torrevieja was not much more than a small fishing village, brothers Neil and Nigel Wyatt opened Monroe’s Rock Café in the centre of Torrevieja.

by Keith Nicol Since those humble beginnings, Monroe’s has become an institution for the local rock ‘n’ punk scene and is the city’s premier coastal rock café. The bar’s philosophy is to “Fuel the fire of rock ‘n’ roll, and simply have a great time, ‘cos that’s what it’s all about.” To honour their loyal supporters, Neil and Nigel organized their 2nd Rock Fest, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, which attracted hundreds of people on Saturday night.

The most popular band on the night was ‘Sensa Yuma’, an old school punk band, originally formed in Stafford, England, in 1980. In Torrevieja in 2000, their new ‘continental’ line-up made a huge impact on the local rock scene and they returned to Torrevieja from their European tour, especially for the event, having also appeared at the 20th anniversary event in 2008.

Pid from Sensa Yuma with the youngest punk in town

Also adding to the non-stop eight hours of entertainment were ‘Black Thunder’, ‘The Cages’, ‘Kolted’, ‘Heroes de Leyenda’ and ‘Ebony code’. Owner Neil said “The success of Monroe’s has been without a doubt thanks to its many regulars, of all nationalities, who over the years have rocked, partied or just relaxed over a cold beer and a game of pool,

weekend after weekend in their favourite bar.” Mixed in with their locals, Monroe’s has also been the place to be for Torrevieja’s coolest visitors and holidaymakers. Neil and Nigel wanted to pass on their tanks to each and everyone who has supported them over the past 25 years.

More information at: www.monroesrockcafe.com.

Charity half marathon ON SATURDAY 7th June Norah Mulberry and her sister were to take part in ‘The Moonwalk Scotland’ Sadly, her husband lost his battle with Mesothelioma Pleural (lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos) on Sunday 8th ad Norah

was unable to attend the event. They had discussed the alternatives, should this be the case, and on Saturday 21st June, Norah and her sister will go the distance by walking round Campoverde village three times, monitoring

the distance on ‘map my walk’ to ensure the 21.1km is completed, starting and finishing at The Rusty Nail in the centre of the village.

More than £1000 for breast cancer charities has already been pledged. Paul Cunningham

Nurses were a great support to Norah’s husband Roger in his final days, and also very supportive towards his two daughters and Norah through an emotionally draining time. They would like to give something back so on the evening of the walk friends will be collecting in and around the bars and restaurants all over the village, for the PCN charity. And other friends will be joining in part or all of the distance…

Yankee Doodle just Dandy

by Jack Troughton ROGER GALLANT the chorus director of the popular Costa Barber Singers was honoured with a surprise presentation to celebrate half a century of involvement with Barbershop singing on both sides of the Atlantic.

Roger, an American born and bred, has lived on the Costa Blanca for many years and was given a case of fine wines and a collage of pictures to mark 50 years of singing and directing the close harmony singing.

Along with Paul Freeman, roger set up the first Barbershop chorus on the coast more than 20 years ago and since that time it has sung across the region and helped raised thousands of Euros for local charities.

At the presentation Paul read messages from old colleagues across the Atlantic who had been tracked down and added the warm regards from current and past members of the Costa Barber Singers.

Pictured are Roger (left) receiving the collage of photographs from Brian Norbury, the President of the group.

APASA summer fiesta

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The 3c’s Care Agency The agency that actually cares

THE 3C’S is now in its 10th year on the Costa Blanca.

From a very humble beginning, we have gone from strength to strength, due to the high demand for care services in this area.

We now cover from Denia to Torrevieja, all staff are qualified carers or nurses and speak English and are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

We are a family run business with close links to several local leading support groups and charities, additionally have a close working relationship with social services and the British Consulate. 3c’s specialise in the particular needs of all English speaking residents and assist family members who require distance care from the UK including those that require holiday care or respite care. The 3c´s mission is to enable our clients to remain in their own home with full level support to aid a speedy recovery following long or short term illness.

The 3c’s will provide a specialist care package to suit you and your needs. We are here to help, today, tomorrow and in the future. Contact us on 664 266 991 (24hrs) or visit www.costablancacareagency.com

ANIMAL CHARITY APASA is holding a summer party at La Font Santa, Moraira, from 5pm on Friday 27th June.

There will be a barbeque, drinks and stalls with live music from The OK Band, and between 5pm and 7pm guests can relax and watch the hard work of the Zumbathon.

And on Thursday 19th June, APASA is staging a shopping trip to Alicante and Primark. Tickets are 15€ and there are pick-up points in Javea at 8.45am and Moraira at 9am.

For more information about the party or the trip, or to reserve a place, call 96 574 1668.

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Torrevieja’s first team is now Club Deportivo

Torrevieja Swimming Club

CD Torrevieja look forward to the new season with their new ‘old’ name

by Keith Nicol AFTER MANY months of work by the previous and present management team of the local football club, what was FC Torrevieja has officially become CD Torrevieja.

Having moved out of administration, the club now has an elected board headed by club President Vicente Boix Mora, who has financially backed the club for the past couple of seasons. Along with Vice President and Treasurer Jeff Scott, the backroom team has high hopes of resurrecting the club’s past glory days and the following the club enjoyed less than a decade ago. This season, 2014/15, the club firmly has its eyes on gaining promotion to 2B and raising the profile of the club and the sporting status of the town.

Therefore, from next month, the club will recover its former corporate name, as Club Deportivo Torrevieja. The club was founded in 1993, when as a brand new club, they entered the Second Regional Division of the Valencian Football Federation. Two years later, they gained promotion to the Preferente Division and at the same time requested the change of name to FC Torrevieja.

The Valencian Football Federation approved the name change but the political department of sports, the Consejo Valenciano del Deporte, never changed the club’s statutes and so the club has had two names, one for each administration, for more than two decades.

The new management team decided that it was necessary to unify the club’s name so as to avoid any confusion, especially with the town’s second team and the municipal schools,

who play under the CF Torrevieja banner. Thus the club have simply reverted to what was their original name: Club Deportivo Torrevieja. The Ministry of Sports officially approved the name change and thus they shall play as CD Torrevieja from now on.

Their first pre-season friendly is provisionally penned in for July 12th, at 7.00pm against English opposition, Dagenham & Redbridge. The ‘Daggers’ manager Wayne Burnett hopes to have the majority of his summer signings already in place for the four day visit to Spain, so they can maximise their time together. “It is something different, but we have managed to raise some funds to go away and I feel it will be excellent for the boys to go away and bond,” said Burnett. “It’s going to be another small squad, but hopefully going away will help create a good team environment.”

THIS WEEKEND’S Regional Championships in the Municipal Pool San Vincente pre-empted the Valencian Regional Summer Final Championships in the Municipal Sedavi on 28th and 29th June. Fifteen regional clubs with 165 swimmers in the Alevin age group battled it out in a full range of events.

Club Natacion Torrevieja submitted six swimmers in this category and the team won 4th place overall for the girls and 8th for the boys; a massive achievement given the number of swimmers in each category.

For the girls Paula Garcia won bronze in the 100m Backstroke, 5th in the 200m Freestyle, and 4th in the 100m Freestyle. Paula and the Girls Team won bronze in the girls’ 4 x 100m Freestyle and 4th in the 4 x 100m Medley Relay. Other team members Skye Burns, Vicky Pigneur, and Samira Lucumbi supported Paula in these relays, winning medals in the freestyle relay. More outstanding achievements saw Vicky win 3rd in the 200m Butterfly event and 6th in the 100m Backstroke.

For the boys Elian Rio del Castillo stood alone for Torrevieja and came 4th in three of his races, 100m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly and 200m Freestyle. Fourth being the hardest position to achieve was then rewarded with gold in his 400m Freestyle event. With strong competition this was an outstanding result.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa: 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki on 669 637 015 or by email at info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

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Herbs are essential features of Spanish gardens

by

Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author

HERBS HAVE been essential features of Spanish gardens since time memorial. And most importantly many withstand extreme summer and winter temperatures well.

Many are used for cooking, refreshing infusions, and natural remedies for plants and ourselves, as well as adding beauty and perfume to a garden.

Herbs can be fitted into gardens of all sizes in a number of ways: Planted in pots or larger containers, either within the garden or conveniently by the kitchen door; or of course in a patio courtyard; or the terrace of an apartment or penthouse…

In a dedicated herb garden with a squared, wagon wheel or raised spiral, or medieval ‘tied knot’ design Alongside the vegetable plot or paths Mixed with alpines and succulents in a rockery Mixed into the front and mid-depth of a mixed perennial/shrub bed Creeping thyme and dichondra as lawns in shady areas As internal hedges: Rosemary, Bay and Lavender are especially useful Mints are best planted in large sunken pots or barrels as the roots can spread evasively. Or build up a collection of different leaved and flavoured varieties in a cluster of pots or containers.

In the vegetable garden borage, cultivated and wild garlic, fennel and artichokes not only brighten up a plot but are also useful companions to help protect vegetables from plaques such as carrot fly, black and white fly and swarming beetles.

There we also have a large patch of comfrey. It has two important uses for us: fermented in a plastic barrel it produces

a very useful plant feed. As a poultice it can help to accelerate the curing of sprains, cracked bones and signs of gout.

PROPOGATION BY DIVISION Now is also a good time to plant up stem cuttings of Rosemary, Sage, Dill, Rue, Lavender and Scented Pelargoniums.

The autumn is a good time to propagate many herbs from rooted or stem cuttings. Separate rooted cuttings from large plants of sages, thymes and mints from a large parent plant. Plant directly into the garden or bring on in pots to develop a strong root ball before planting out. Cut back the top growth to stimulate a bushy new plant.

GROWING HERBS FROM SEED It is now getting a bit late to do so this year as April and May are the best months for raising annual and perennial herbs from seed. Sun-loving herbs that can withstand a degree of dryness we plant directly into the garden. These include dill, coriander, anis, fennel, dandelion and borage.

More delicate leaved herbs like parsley and basil need to be constantly kept damp. These we propagate in pots or trays for potting on to then keep in semi shade.

HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR HERBS The basic rules can be summarised as follows.

Plant in water retentive but well draining fairly rich, gritty soil: herbs dislike heavy clayey soils or being waterlogged...

Keep all new plants damp until deep tap roots have developed. This may take a year or two. Once established, most perennial herbs require little watering except in very

dry situations during the hottest summer weeks.

We don’t fertilize herbs except annuals in pots. A comfrey and nettle decoction seems to do the trick.

Trim to shape as they grow. Trimmings can be used immediately, dried, used as cuttings for propagation.

Medium sized plants often establish themselves better than large ones. Make sure that the root ball is large enough to support the leaf growth.

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expat survey

Expats had their say in a big way!

HIGHLIGHTS REVEALED from 2013 study In the world’s largest independent research programme It’s taken four months for its team to analyse more than 60,000 pages of consolidated results and insights into the lives of almost 8,000 expats around the globe.

Comprising more than 150 questions across three surveys: ‘Migration & Lifestyle’, ‘Retail & Finance’ and ‘Travel & Health’, The Expat Survey 2013 was launched on 15th July last year and remained live for six months.

Any nationality in any country was free to engage in the project; and providing they completed all three parts of the programme each expat was then entered into a prize draw to win £1,000 cash.

Responses came from 128 countries, with most of the feedback being provided by ten nationalities – British, Americans, South Africans, Irish, Dutch, Australians, Canadians, Indians, Germans and New Zealanders.

Project Director Emma Wood explains ‘we wanted to achieve several key things with our research programme.

Firstly to learn about each expatriate’s migratory journey and the reasons behind their decision to leave their country of origin. Secondly, to find out whether or not the grass is greener on the other side and thirdly to establish what is now relevant to them and the decisions they make in their day to day lives; from banks to brands, health to holidays, the technology they favour and the media they connect with. Beyond this we wanted to secure meaningful and ongoing engagement with them, so that they can continue to share their views and opinions with us’.

‘We are delighted with the outcome of our inaugural study. Expats from all walks of life and locations have made an invaluable contribution and we are now able to understand what’s important to them and what isn’t, what they feel adds value to their lives or influences their decisions when making critical consumer choices.

In a world where we are all constantly bombarded with information and advertising messages, relevancy is particularly significant to this group of individuals, due to the dynamics of their lifestyles’.

Out of 56 contract, pay as you go and roaming SIM solutions put forward by those residing outside their country of origin, the top 3 coms providers based on vote volumes were Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile.

Wood adds ‘the project covered a diverse range of topics and gleaned in-depth insights. For example, whilst it’s significant to know which coms companies expats mostly subscribe to, it was particularly relevant to learn that in many cases those companies don’t have exclusively ownership of their customers’ consumption. When expats are on the move many often adapt their telecoms and broadband solutions on a trip by trip basis, subject to the continent and territory they are going to; and with a good

understanding of the infrastructure and options available to them. Many use several packages with different providers and numerous actually explained why’.

Out of 167 travel website/apps nominated it wasn’t an airline or tour operator that dominated the top 10, but price comparison platforms with Skyscanner in first position, Expedia in second and Booking.com in third; but interestingly it wasn’t only price that ranked in their priorities when choosing to look up these providers.

Independently minded expats didn’t hold back when sharing their opinions of online retailers. Many received significant praise, but in equal quantities there was criticism for certain elements of the online shopping experiences they had received.

When asked about their favourite brands the top 10 were Apple, Samsung, Chanel, Armani, Gucci, Nike, Sony, Zara, Ralph Lauren and Marks and Spencer.

And whilst most of these are deemed to be luxury with considerable price tags, to those that voted they were regarded as good value for money.

‘We are pleased to report that Eastern and Latin American cultures connected with us too; and in the 2014 research study due to launch in the middle of next month, we shall be focussing on developing response

levels from Chinese, Brazilian and other emerging groups’ said Wood.

‘In tandem with the 2014 research programme we also intend to launch The Expat Survey Consumer Awards (TESCA) to further empower expatriate consumers, as they will be able to nominate and explain in up to 100 words why they favour certain media and companies that service them’.

‘If you reside outside your country of origin for more than 6 months in any 12 month period, on a temporary or permanent basis, we really want to hear from you.

The Expat Survey is accessible via smart phone, iPad and most tech applications, so wherever you are in the world we hope that those that engaged with us last year will join us again this year; and that thousands more expats will join in too’.

The Expat Survey 2013 prize draw was won by Mrs Audrey Harris, originally from Britain but now living in Fuerteventura, who invested her winnings in a new laptop and a trip to visit her family. The 2014 research programme will again offer a cash prize for participation, as well as some other great treats to be announced in the coming weeks on their website at www.theexpatsurvey.com

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legal

by

Carlos Baos

from White & Baos Abogados Solicitors Lawyers

Did you make payments buying Off Plan in Spain and have lost your money? Do you want to get it back?

PEOPLE WHO bought property in Spain off plan from developers that did not deliver now have a good legal possibility to fight for their rights and get the amount paid refunded.

THE CASE is by making a demand for the return of the money paid, against the banks that granted the general bank guarantee line for the development, or committed to it. Or, claiming against those banks that opened the special account to receive amounts paid in advance by buyers (consumers), and who failed to check and confirm that, as established by Law 57/68, the developer had in place all the guarantees necessary to prevent the buyers losing their money if the properties were not finally handed over to them.

We are happy to report that last week the court number 4 of Totana (Murcia) ruled against the Spanish Bank, Banco Popular, to return the deposits paid by several British families, who bought at the development known as Almanzora Country Club, from the developer Huma Mediterraneo SL. This result was reached even though the families affected did not have an individual bank

guarantee securing the money given. Our firm had claimed in this case for these affected families, and the resultant ruling in our favor also resulted in the money to be returned including interest.

The judge noted that Banco Popular, despite not having granted individual bank guarantees to our clients, clearly had granted the general bank guarantee line for this promotion, and they had informed the buyers of this, etc.

Whilst this case does not mean that all claims in this regard have a guaranteed success, this court ruling is significant, like others already granted in a similar sense by both first instance courts, and provincial audiences.

In some cases, clients have already spent money claiming against the developer or promoter. They may even have won their court case, but if the developers are insolvent or have just disappeared, they got

The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

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nothing. However, given these new legal cases, banks are solvent so they have a better possibility of being paid out if they win against the banks.

It is advisable to seek minimum legal costs and legal assistance on a No Win No Fee basis, and for this very reason our firm, for these cases, offers the possibility to claim at minimum necessary cost (court fee, etc.), agreeing to be paid the legal fees (no win no fees) only in the event that families at the end of the process, not only win their judgment but recover their money.

So, if you bought a property off plan, and the developer has not completed and has not handed over the property to you, even if the seller is insolvent or even if you won your claim against the developer but you did not get any money back, we can help and confirm if there are good real and legal changes affecting your particular case, to claim against the banks.

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money

Pension pot exodus?

by

Wayne Martin

International Financial Adviser

WORKERS ARE rushing to exit ‘gold-plated’ final salary pensions for fear of being permanently blocked from using the new pension freedoms to cash in their funds.

IN MARCH, the Government said a ‘revolutionary’ ability to make unlimited withdrawals from pension savings in retirement would be reserved for savers with stock market-linked plans. The only way final salary members could use the freedoms would be to transfer to these plans. However, the Government intends to ban savers from transferring final salary funds when the new rules take effect next April.

The prospect of missing out on a potential windfall has jolted savers into action. Pension advisers have experienced a sharp rise in inquiries about initiating transfers before the door is bolted in just 10 months’ time. One scheme has had the equivalent of a year’s normal transfers take place in a few weeks. A spokesman at the firm, said: “A greater number seem to be considering transferring out ‘while stocks last’.”

Many of those taking action are concerned about a permanent lock-in. It is believed that this rise in activity is being driven by people who might always have considered taking a transfer but are now worried this

facility might be withdrawn. The Government wants to block final salary transfers because it fears bond markets and public finances could be flattened next April if large numbers flooded out of final salary schemes.

The five million workers with a public-sector pension are almost certain to be locked in, because their pensions are mostly ‘unfunded’, which means no money has been set aside to pay their retirement income. If large numbers transferred out, the Government would not have enough money to cover these demands and would need to borrow.

Anyone planning to exit a scheme before April should get all relevant figures together now to be sure they are making the right decision. All schemes differ, so it comes down to understanding all the benefits which your pension will offer you or your survivors, and comparing that with the transfer value and how that might eventually be taxed.

In the current uncertain economic climate I would urge you to speak to a professional financial adviser today at Blacktower and arrange a review of your

circumstances. Our advice is free and impartial: can you afford to not take advantage?

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.

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Life Members of Footlights Youth Theatre at rehearsal

Tribute to fallen of Great War

By Jack Troughton FOOTLIGHTS YOUTH Theatre will pay tribute to a generation who gave their lives in the First World War as part of the group’s second annual Summer Show on Wednesday 2nd July in Calpe.

The youngsters will perform the patriotic song penned by Ivor Novello’s, ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’, at the beginning of the show in the auditorium of the Casa de Cultura at 8pm.

Monday 4th August is the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War and starting the show in reflective mood, Footlights is including one of the most popular songs of 1914.

A spokesman said: “Ivor Novello’s patriotic song ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ may seem very sentimental to audiences, a hundred years after it was written. However, it is included as a tribute to the many hundreds of thousands of young men and women, so many our members’ own age, who fought and died, on both sides, of that terrible conflict.”

In complete contrast, the show ends with a spirited group rendition of Lady Gaga’s ‘Applause’.

The performance is expected to last around 1 hour 30 minutes and consist of popular show songs and some energetic dance routines, choreographed by Giovanna Wallis.

And the Summer Show promises to be a lively celebration including two songs from the youth theatre’s recent ‘Chicago’ workshop – ‘All that Jazz’ and ‘Razzle Dazzle’ as well as title songs from Sunset Boulevard and Footloose and numbers from the lion king, Miss Saigon, Rent and Wicked.

There are no tickets for this free show but a bucket collection will be held in aid of Friends of the children of EMAUS – last year the event raised 450€ for the charity.

Footlights Youth Theatre is based in Calpe and is on the lookout for more talented people to join a multi-national group of youngsters aged between 12 and 20.

20-26 JUNE 2014

The Mars and Uranus opposition may very well ruffle a few feathers, but basically right now you have to stick up for your guns and tell things the way that they are. Some artful manipulation has brought things to a head, but under the circumstances it is time to reveal your source and to work out a solution that’s firmly based on mutual trust and understanding.

Venus dallies with Gemini making decisions of the heart even more uncertain and difficult. Things have to get worse before they will get better, but this wasn’t what was really needed right now. In the current scheme of things make sure you know where your priorities really lie, and put trust in only yourself whilst any negotiations are in progress, as you have made the right moves.

With Venus backing, and no real plan to execute, it would appear that the baby has been thrown out with the bath water; and there are those around you who now, more than ever, need to explain their actions toward you.

You appear to be on the defensive, but this strategy is best left on hold until you are absolutely sure what you are dealing with this time around.

The Summer Solstice finds the Sun ingressing Cancer and the start of a new venture for you. Much research has taken you to a new level, but keep your options open right now, your friends close, and those who oppose you even closer. The radiance of the Sun acts up to shed some light on a shelved subject, but there is no time quite like the present to delve.

The Summer of Love may very well be beginning since you have successfully hidden your emotional energies as of late. Sun energies take steps with a devout Cancer, and maybe this is a time for cards on the table and some down to earth plain speaking.

From then onwards it is a true time to test your emotions, to lighten up, and to have all the fun you deserve to.

Someone has been economical with the truth, and you are starting to see who your friends really are, and what they mean to you. In hindsight you would never have got involved if you knew what all this would bring, and how it would affect you. The leopard doesn’t change his spots, but it is a balanced deal that you have in front of you, and somebody is licking their wounds.

Venus takes on Gemini, bringing dialogue where there has been silence previously. Trouble is this is too little and too late, and you are advised to take any interference in your stride. Whilst your only thought is that all this could have been avoided. accept that the whole truth maybe out there, but you have only heard a version of it so far, and all that this implies right now.

Mighty Mars and Inspiring Uranus serve to bring some Aquarian energies into the fore as love turns quickly to war. You are passionate about something that has apparently been neglected by others at this time, and angry that cries for help appeared to have been ignored. Unless you take conscious control further squabbling and indecisive actions will only get worse.

Governed by the shift of the Summer Solstice you appear to be temporarily distracted by pastures new. Indeed the past weeks have seen you come to the rescue of others, and this has meant brushing personal matters temporarily aside. Focus on your own wants and needs right now, and if this involves some break away it is high time to see things from a different angle.

Much of what you have said lately has fallen on deaf ears, but this hasn’t stopped you, and you have finally dug in your heels.

With Uranus in opposition the greatest of plans may have to be put on hold because you have other fish to fry right now. Giving the benefit of the doubt really has been an eye opener for you, though you buoyantly refuse to accept any defeat or compromise.

Your mighty planetary leader, Uranus springs into actions with Mars this week. There has been a dark side to many things lately, but the gloom appears to be lifting somewhat, showing you that your determination and hard work are about to be recognised in other ways. All around you now people seem to be losing their temper, see to it that you keep hold of yours.

With Neptune appearing to be treading water there is very little progress to report, when what you need is a boost to your energy levels right now. The complexities of your life have taken their toll, but they must never be allowed to swallow your talent, your wishes and dreams. Throughout this week you have a strong feeling you are being guided towards something innovative and new.

If it’s your birthday this week

Sudoku

The Cosmos is sending mixed messages yet providing celestial back up to ensure a smooth delivery. The twists and turns of late have left you energised and deserving, and yet right now you feel that something is missing and needs to be addressed!

Cigar Smoke

SO MANY mails just lately are from concerned readers who weren’t there when their loved ones departed from this Earth.

Many arrived too late, some failed to find out of the passing until it was too late; but for whatever reason feel that they have failed their departed in some way. I have very strong feelings on this subject having missed my Mother’s departure to the Other Side by ten minutes. I often do wonder how I would have felt watching her die, what would I have said? Would she be able to say anything? How traumatic a death scene is for all who witness, when it is said and done.

In an ideal World maybe we could be like a cat on its ninth life and just disappear to end our Earthly sojourn. I myself could not think of anything worse than to have anyone watch me die, especially when I shall have one very beady eye upwards to anticipate what comes next. I have had much practise of the ascending of the soul from others, but this will be me. I have given many performances, but this would be the only one to fail to get an applause. Whilst anyone around may feel the sadness of losing me, I will be very selfishly preparing for a journey that I have imagined and worked with all my life, and gearing up to relive that of my life that Spirit may question me about too.

I have presided over several funerals here on the Costa Blanca.

Many people enjoy the energy that comes from a Service with a Spiritual source, and are happy to know that their loved ones will, hopefully, be able to make contact in the future, after a while. When the body is displayed prior to the service I always recommend that mourners remember the departed as they were, and not opt to

Kenny’s Postbag

Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmail.com / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424 take the reconstructive visage that shows the body, albeit minus the soul. We are attracted always to the soul energy of our friends and relatives, and although viewing a dead body brings me no fear whatsoever, it brings no comfort either.

As I walked away from my dead Mother I was walking along an endless corridor in an old hospital building. I did not want to glimpse her lifeless body, and as a result her laughter and her smile followed me instead along that perpetual grey walkway. I was entering a new phase of my life whilst so was she. I hope both of us have done what we could and not regretted a thing. My memory of our brief life together continues to bring me the very best of positive energies. I can only remember her as a living and breathing happy person, not something cold and soulless being laid out in some distant hospital ward.

The fear is that a loved one may have died alone, and this is never true. At the time of passing an Angel, usually your Guardian Angel, comes to take your hand and to take you on. The whole procedure is one of love and light, and nobody is forgotten or overlooked. So beautiful is the departure, and next comes the journey of the soul departing, as this is the barcode of life, your loves, your hates, your achievements, a blueprint of yourself sent skywards to help you to acclimatise to life in a new and dynamic dimension.

A client recently bereaved made an early appointment to see me. I advised her that it was too soon to contemplate making a connection, but she wanted to come. She had lost her husband only a week ago.

As she entered my office we both experienced the smell of a cigar burning, and she knew that he was safe on the other side. Funny thing was, she told me, that she had always hated the cigars, and husband had to smoke outside! Suddenly now, as a message of survival and love, the cigar smell, for her, was the most beautiful thing in the World!

Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com

KENNY, I have spiritual friends, and they all seem to have experienced things that I have not. I end up staying silent and listening to them when what I need is some evidence or a sign to help me communicate more with them. Does this make sense? Jules Y. Jules, we have all of us experienced so much water under the bridge in our lives. Our individual journey does reveal so much to us, and what we experience is a unique blueprint tailor made for us. We can and we do often go to our limits, and how Spirit works with us is determined by how much belief and faith we have. You may be being tested, but you may never get your sign the way that you would hope to. All that is revealed to you is relevant for your journey and others have details of their experiences which they are sharing with you. Let things happen and tell Spirit that you are open to connect with some new experiences, that makes every sense and it will bring about a shift within you!

Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 54.

horoscopes

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Quick or Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS 1. Sink (8) 5. Froth (4) 9. Scrutinise (4) 10. Obstinate (8) 11. Elude (5) 12. Combining (7) 13. Unite (5,8) 18. Satanic (8) 19. Close (4) 20. Being paid (7) 21. Extremity (5) 22. Killed (4) 23. Discolouring (8)

ACROSS 1. Plain words about a border flower (8) 5. Employed in house demolition (4) 9. Food produced in layers (4) 10. Scrap a soft thing (8) 11. Not qualified to speak (5) 12. Many snakes are associated with them (7) 13. What the buyer did on the telephone when reproached by the chairman? (6,2,5) 18. Be careful, the timekeeper’s incorrect! (5,3) 19. Moves fast and bites (4) 20. A case for travelling light (7) 21. Colonel married and broken in spirit! (5) 22. Gives someone their due (4) 23. He often stops while working (8)

DOWN 2. Lay open (7) 3. Refer to (7) 4. Hide (3,3,2,5) 6. Not very warm (7) 7. Boss (7) 8. Compel (6) 13. Evil (7) 14. Opposite (7) 15. French (6) 16. Strain (7) 17. High spirits (7)

DOWN 2. One expects a good row in the course of it (7) 3. It’s wrong to give people a hand like this (7) 4. Hot looking athlete or climber (7,6) 6. Those who inherit are bound to (7) 7. Furniture found back-stage? (7) 8. You may find a working model in it (6) 13. Blooming company fall into error about a point (7) 14. Any Celt in a dormant state (7) 15. Natural responses (6) 16. Managed to continue with foreign capital (7) 17. State train (7)

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health

RHAD MSHAA of Digital Hearing Michael Burke

Hearing protection: ear plugs PREVENTION IS better than cure, as the saying goes, and wearing ear plugs for any noisy activity may help save your hearing. Earplugs come in all shapes and sizes for all purposes.

Specialist ear plugs are available for musicians/DJs, motorcyclists (some with intercom systems so they can talk to their passengers), shooters and swimmers as well as plain ones for people with partners who snore.

MUSICIANS A musician’s technical ear protector will reduce the overall level of sound while maintaining an even balance across the sound spectrum. This means you can still hear everything clearly (including speech) although the overall sound level is reduced. A decent amplifier or instrument can cost a lot – your ears are priceless! These earplugs cost less than 200€ a pair and can be used by anyone who wishes to reduce the sound levels they are exposed to without having muffled or distorted hearing.

MOTORCYCLISTS Research shows speeds of 40mph or above can cause the pattern of airflow around the rider and particularly the helmet to vibrate, generating wind noise. At 40mph the noise level is of the order of 85-90 dB(A) – a potentially damaging amount. Typically at motorway speed the sound

level is around 100 dB(A) and is safe for a maximum of thirty minutes. The same applies to motorists/lorry drivers who drive with their windows open. (Up to 110 dB(A) is generated at around 100mph (illegal on roads) – a level that is only safe for three minutes.)

Drivers worry that using earplugs will interfere with hearing other traffic noises: sirens, horns, etc. Research shows that above 45mph when wind noise exceeds 90 dB(A) signal detection is in fact better with earplugs in place; so for long journeys (motorways especially) use specialist earplugs.

SHOOTERS Shooters are a group of people that are exposed to short very sharp bursts of loud sound that can severely damage hearing. Specialist plugs to handle these short extreme variations in noise whilst maintaining speech awareness are available but they can cost up to 500€ per pair.

At the other end of the scale a pair of specialist swim plugs will save your ears from infection and potentially a lot of pain and will set you back approximately 50€.

Standard noise plugs will cost you up to 80€ per pair, or you can get foam plugs or cotton wool balls from the pharmacist for less than 10€.

Whatever you do, protect your ears. The short-term cost will be far less than the long-term if you don’t.

In the next Hearing Column we will look at noise damage.

If you have any question’s about this week’s topic, email digitalhearing@hotmail.co.uk or contact Michael Burke at Digital Hearing, Quesada Business Centre, Calle Los Arcos 7, Quesada: Tel 698 418 642.

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07:20 How I Met Your Mother 07:45 According to Jim 09:30 Lorraine 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:30 The King of Queens 09:00 The Morning Line 11:30 This Morning 10:00 Frasier 13:30 Loose Women 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 14:30 ITV News 12:00 Come Dine with Me 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:05 Come Dine with Me 16:59 ITV Central Weather 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 17:00 Tipping Point 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 18:00 The Chase 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 19:00 ITV News 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Celebrity Fifteen to One 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 20:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 Does Countdown 23:15 ITV News 23:00 Friday Night Dinner 23:35 The Inbetweeners 23:25 ITV News Central 24:10 The Inbetweeners 23:35 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 24:40 The Inbetweeners

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Little Princess 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 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:20 McBride: Semper Fi 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 The Girl Raised

by Monkeys 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Stand by Your Man 23:40 Big Brother 24:10 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Holiday Airport: Cyprus 07:55 You’ve Been Framed!

08:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:40 Dinner Date 10:40 The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30 The Real Housewives o f Atlanta 12:30 Millionaire Matchmaker 13:30 You’ve Been Framed!

14:00 The Cube 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 Britain’s Got More Talent 22:00 The Holiday 24:45 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 New Girl 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 New Girl 17:30 Happy Endings 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:05 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 The Big Bang Theory 22:00 He’s Just Not That into You 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

E4

saturday 21st June BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:50 Canimals 08:00 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Horrid Henry 09:00 Adventure Time 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 The Hungry Sailors 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:30 All Star Mr & Mrs 13:30 A Touch of Frost 15:30 Fool Britannia 16:00 Tipping Point 17:00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 20:15 ITV News Central 20:20 ITV News and Weather 20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:30 Our Queen 23:30 ITV News and Weather 23:44 ITV Central Weather 23:45 The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A Grammy Salute

07:05 Channel 4 Racing Highlights 07:35 Trans World Sport 08:30 The Grid 08:55 The Morning Line 10:00 Weekend Kitchen 11:00 Frasier 11:30 Frasier 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:25 The Big Bang Theory 12:50 The Simpsons 13:20 The Simpsons 13:45 The Tomorrow People 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 19:05 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 19:35 Channel 4 News 20:00 The Restoration Man 21:00 Grand Designs 22:00 The Hunger Games 24:50 Saturday Night Fever

07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 City of Friends 08:50 Little Princess 09:05 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 Access 11:15 Power Rangers Super Samurai 11:50 The Dog Rescuers 12:45 Big Brother 14:15 Hitch 16:30 The Deep End of the Ocean 18:45 Columbo: a Case of Immunity 20:00 Cricket 2014 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 The Abba Years 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych

07:00 Emmerdale

07:00 Breakfast

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 A Double Life 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 09:00 MOTD Kickabout 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 09:30 Brazil’s Soccer Cities 09:35 World Cup Films 13:00 BBC News; Weather 11:00 Match of the Day: 13:15 Live Athletics FIFA World Cup Highlights 11:45 Wimbledon Classics 17:00 Bargain Hunt 13:45 Tennis from Eastbourne 17:45 Formula 1 16:30 Triple Cross 18:30 Natural World 19:00 Celebrity Mastermind 19:30 Flog It! Trade Secrets 19:30 BBC News 20:00 Fostering & Me with 19:50 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday Lorraine Pascale 21:00 The Culture Show 20:30 World Cup Finals 2014 22:00 I Love 23:00 Gimme Gimme Gimme 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 The Mrs Merton Show 23:30 The National Lottery Live 24:00 Game On 23:40 World Cup Finals 2014 24:30 TOTP2

sunday 22nd June

07:00 Switched 07:25 Ugly Betty 08:15 Coronation Street 08:10 Charmed 09:40 Britain’s Got More Talent 09:00 Glee 10:00 The Mindy Project 10:40 Britain’s Got More Talent 10:30 Youngers 11:00 Rules of Engagement 11:40 Take Me Out 13:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 14:30 Rude(ish) Tube 12:50 I Wanna Marry `Harry’ 15:00 Rude(ish) Tube 15:30 How I Met Your Mother 13:50 Flipper 16:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:40 New You’ve Been Framed! 16:30 Made in Chelsea 17:35 The Big Bang Theory 16:40 You’ve Been Framed!

18:00 The Big Bang Theory 18:30 Rude(ish) Tube 17:45 Arthur and the 19:00 Rude(ish) Tube 19:30 How I Met Your Mother Great Adventure 20:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:55 The Mummy: 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 The Big Bang Theory Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 21:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 Wayne’s World 22:00 Underworld 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:25 Troy 24:30 Rude Tube

BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News 14:15 Countryfile 15:10 Flog It! 15:55 Escape to the Country 16:40 Points of View 16:55 Songs of Praise 17:30 World Cup Finals 2014 20:05 BBC News 20:25 Countryfile 21:15 Antiques Roadshow 22:15 Casualty 23:05 BBC News 23:30 World Cup Finals 2014

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Gardeners’ World 07:50 The Beechgrove Garden 08:20 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights 08:50 World Cup Films 10:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:00 Wimbledon 2014 13:00 Live Athletics 17:00 Rowing World Cup 18:30 Ice Age Giants 19:30 Tropic of Cancer 20:30 Formula 1 22:00 A Cabbie Abroad 23:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad 23:30 Mock the Week 24:05 QI XL 24:50 Countryfile

07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 07:25 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:20 Digimon Fusion 08:45 Horrid Henry 09:00 Deadtime Stories 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 May the Best House Win 11:20 Murder, She Wrote 12:15 ITV News and Weather 12:25 Love Your Garden 13:30 Long Lost Family 14:30 Nature’s Newborns 15:00 Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Ejector Seat 19:00 ITV News Central 19:10 ITV News and Weather 19:25 Catchphrase 20:25 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 23:15 ITV News and Weather 23:30 The New Statesman 24:00 Rik Mayall Presents

07:10 Channel 4 Racing Highlights 07:35 Caterham Motorsports 08:05 Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 15:30 The Simpsons 15:55 Marmaduke 17:40 Deal or No Deal 18:45 Channel 4 News 19:15 Mr Popper’s Penguins 21:00 Born in the Wild 22:00 Fargo 23:20 The Social Network

07:00 Childrens TV 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:35 Milkshake! Show Songs 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Power Rangers Megaforce 11:35 Access 11:40 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!

12:40 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 13:40 Big Brother 14:35 Legally Blondes 16:10 While You Were Sleeping 18:10 Monster-in-Law 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 50 Shocking Facts About Diet and Exercise 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 What to Expect When You’re Expecting

07:00 Beauty and the Geek

07:00 Switched 07:25 Make It or Break It 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Rude(ish) Tube 09:30 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Rude(ish) Tube 10:30 Rude(ish) Tube 11:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Youngers 14:00 Made in Chelsea 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:35 How I Met Your Mother 16:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 The Big Bang Theory 18:00 The Big Bang Theory 18:30 The Big Bang Theory 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 The Mindy Project 20:30 New Girl 21:00 Turner & Hooch 23:05 Rude Tube 24:10 How I Met Your Mother 24:35 How I Met Your Mother

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Good Morning Britain

07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Draw It! 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Dispatches 21:30 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 CCTV: Caught on Camera 24:05 Bouncers

07:00 Childrens TV 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Access 16:20 Desolation Canyon 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 Angry Britain 22:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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

08:45 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:30 Dinner Date 10:30 The Real Housewives of Orange County 11:30 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 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 Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 You’ve Been Framed!

21:30 Must Love Dogs 23:30 Celebrity Juice 24:20 Two and a Half Men 24:45 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 08:55 Charmed 09:55 Glee 11:00 New Girl 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 New Girl 17:30 Happy Endings 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 New Girl 21:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 22:00 Rude Tube 23:00 What Happens in Sunny Beach 24:05 The Big Bang Theory 24:35 The Big Bang Theory

monday 23rd June BBC1

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Claimed and Shamed 12:30 Countryside 999 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Wimbledon 2014 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Panorama 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 When Andy Won Wimbledon 24:35 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights

BBC2 07:00 This Is BBC Two

07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 09:30 Lorraine 08:20 Building Dream Homes 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:50 Match of the Day: FIFA World Cup Highlights 09:20 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:05 The Planners 11:05 Watchdog Test House 11:35 Click 12:00 Daily Politics 12:30 Wimbledon 2014

11:30 This Morning

13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Central 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 20:15 ITV News and Weather

21:00 Today at Wimbledon

20:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Police Under Pressure 21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 23:00 The Culture Show 24:15 ITV News and Weather 23:30 Newsnight

24:50 ITV News Central

24:20 A Cabbie Abroad

24:55 You Cannot Be Serious!

07:45 Britain’s Got More Talent 08:40 Britain’s Got More Talent 09:40 Emmerdale 11:10 Coronation Street 12:40 America’s Got Talent 14:35 You’ve Been Framed!

15:35 You’ve Been Framed!

16:05 You’ve Been Framed!

16:35 Flipper 18:30 Scooby-Doo 20:15 Johnny English 22:00 Educating Joey Essex: Football Fever 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 24:00 TV OD 24:30 License to Wed

20-26 June 2014

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tuesday 24th June BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Breakfast

07:00 This Is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain

10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow

07:20 Homes Under the Hammer 09:30 Lorraine

11:00 Homes Under the Hammer

08:20 Match of the Day:

10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show

12:00 Claimed and Shamed

FIFA World Cup Highlights

12:30 Countryside 999

11:30 This Morning

09:20 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom

07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:30 The King of Queens 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Draw It! 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 Auction House 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 24:00 Europe’s Immigration Disaster 24:35 Coppers

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:10 Little Princess 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Frozen Impact 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 The Dog Rescuers 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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

08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

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

21:00 I Wanna Marry `Harry’ 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 24:00 Celebrity Juice 24:50 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 New Girl 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:30 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 New Girl 17:30 Happy Endings 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 18:30 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 The Big Bang Theory 21:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 First Dates 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:10 Little Princess 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Dead Lines 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Emergency Bikers 21:00 Brand New House for 5K 22:00 The Hotel Inspector Returns 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 You’ve Been Framed!

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

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

14:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 16:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:10 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 18:05 Millionaire Matchmaker 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed!

20:30 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 New You’ve Been Framed!

22:00 I Wanna Marry `Harry’ 23:00 The Only Way Is Essex 23:50 Educating Joey Essex: Football Fever 24:50 Celebrity Juice

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Happy Endings 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 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 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Happy Endings 17:30 Happy Endings 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 Youngers 21:00 Addams Family Values 23:00 Rude Tube 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 The Big Bang Theory

CHANNEL 5

itv2

E4

07:00 Childrens TV 08:00 Pip Ahoy!

08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:10 Little Princess 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Ice Twisters 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Police Interceptors 21:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!

22:00 Trauma Doctors 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

07:00 Coronation Street 07:25 Holiday Airport: Sydney 08:25 You’ve Been Framed!

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

20:35 You’ve Been Framed!

21:00 I Don’t Know How She Does It 23:00 TV OD 23:30 Celebrity Juice 24:20 Two and a Half Men 24:45 Two and a Half Men

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Desperate Housewives 09:00 Charmed 10:00 Glee 11:00 Happy Endings 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 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 Rules of Engagement 16:30 Rules of Engagement 17:00 Happy Endings 17:30 Happy Endings 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 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 2 Broke Girls 22:30 The Inbetweeners 23:00 Rude Tube 24:00 New Girl 24:30 The Mindy Project

13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Wimbledon 2014 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders

10:05 WW2: Captain Winkle Brown 11:05 Watchdog Test House 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 Daily Politics 12:30 Wimbledon 2014 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 22:00 Shopgirls: The True

13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:59 ITV Central Weather 17:00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 20:30 ITV News

21:00 World Cup Finals 2014

Story of Life Behind the Counter 21:00 Love Your Garden

24:10 BBC News

23:00 Goodness Gracious Me 22:00 Alison Steadman’s Shetland

24:35 BBC Regional News

23:30 Newsnight

23:00 ITV News at Ten

24:45 Hollywoodland

24:20 Police Under Pressure

23:35 Rambo III

wednesday 25th June BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

07:00 Breakfast

07:00 This Is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain

10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Bargain Hunt 12:30 Wimbledon 2014 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Wimbledon 2014 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Watchdog 21:30 World Cup Finals 2014 24:10 BBC News 24:35 BBC Regional News 24:45 A Question of Sport: Super Saturday

CHANNEL 4

07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 09:30 Lorraine 08:30 The King of Queens 08:05 Animal Park 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Match of the Day: 10:00 Frasier 11:30 This Morning 10:30 Frasier FIFA World Cup Highlights 13:30 Loose Women 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 09:15 Helicopter Heroes 12:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 ITV News 12:30 Come Dine with Me 10:00 Natural World 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 11:00 Watchdog Test House 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:35 Come Dine with Me 11:30 See Hear 14:05 Come Dine with Me 16:59 ITV Central Weather 14:40 A Place in the Sun: 12:00 BBC News 17:00 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 Home or Away 12:30 Daily Politics 15:40 Countdown 20:10 ITV News 16:30 Deal or No Deal 14:00 Wimbledon 2014 17:30 Draw It! 20:30 Coronation Street 18:00 Come Dine with Me 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 19:00 The Simpsons 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:10 Coast Australia 19:30 Hollyoaks 22:00 Benidorm 20:00 Channel 4 News 23:00 Episodes 21:00 This Old Thing: The 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 Newsnight Vintage Clothes Show 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:35 On Assignment 24:20 Fostering & Me with 23:00 My Last Summer Lorraine Pascale 24:05 Raw Deal 24:00 CCTV: Caught on Camera

thursday 26th June BBC1

BBC2

ITV1

07:00 Breakfast

07:00 This Is BBC Two

07:00 Good Morning Britain

10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Claimed and Shamed 12:30 Countryside 999 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News14:45 Wimbledon 2014 17:30 World Cup Finals 2014 20:10 BBC News 20:35 BBC London News 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Celebrity MasterChef 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

CHANNEL 4

07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun 07:10 Homes Under the Hammer 09:30 Lorraine 08:30 The King of Queens 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:10 Animal Park 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30 This Morning 10:00 Frasier 08:40 Match of the Day: 10:30 Frasier 13:30 Loose Women FIFA World Cup Highlights 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada 14:30 ITV News 12:00 Come Dine with Me 09:20 Helicopter Heroes 12:30 Come Dine with Me 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 13:00 Channel 4 News 10:05 Escape to the Continent 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 13:05 Come Dine with Me 11:05 Gardeners’ World 13:35 Come Dine with Me 16:59 ITV Central Weather 14:10 Come Dine with Me 11:35 HARDtalk 14:40 A Place in the Sun: 17:00 Tipping Point Home or Away 12:00 Daily Politics 18:00 The Chase 15:40 Countdown 12:30 Wimbledon 2014 16:30 Deal or No Deal 19:00 ITV News 17:30 Draw It! 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 18:00 Come Dine with Me 20:00 Emmerdale 19:00 The Simpsons 22:00 Business Boomers 20:30 Tonight 19:30 Hollyoaks 23:00 Mock the Week 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Emmerdale 21:00 George Clarke’s 23:30 Newsnight 21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014 Amazing Spaces 22:00 Beauty Queen or Bust 24:20 Match of the Day: 24:15 ITV News 23:00 Meet the Mormons 24:50 The Cube 24:05 Britain’s Benefit Tenants FIFA World Cup Highlights

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showbiz goss

by Peter

The King is dead…!

Long live the King!

MANY HUNDREDS of tributes have been paid to Rik Mayall, a man who would have been immensely proud if he were to have found out in his life how much he was loved and respected for his contribution to comedy, and most especially how innovative his work has now been recognised as being. He was born in Harlow in Essex in 1958 and eventually went to Manchester University where he met Ben Elton and Lise Mayer with whom he wrote The Young Ones. This wildly hilarious show broke so much new ground, with the standout performance coming from Rik Mayall´s poetry writing sissy character Rik. As I said there have been many tributes paid to the great man and I have picked out three that I would like to share with you. Simon Pegg, a man who’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows said to Sky Entertainment Week: “Rik Mayall was a true pioneer of comedy, he was the inspiration to me and the main reason I became interested in comedy, and for me, The Young Ones will always be his signature performance.” Mayall and a few other up and coming writers in the late 80s put together ‘The Comic Strip Presents’ and an integral part of that team, Peter Richardson, said on Radio 4 Today show, “Rik loved playing the bad boy, but in fact he was a lovely family man who did the washing up, and not selfish and vain as he liked to make out.”

Rik also met Ade Edmonson at college who was quoted as saying about his good friend “There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him, and now he’s died for real ... without me ... selfish b*****d.” (Line From ‘Bottom’, which they wrote together).

Celebrity Clips WE ARE continually being told that the entire original cast of Star Wars will be in the new movie but we now find out that this won’t be the case. Darth Vader, least the voice of Darth Vader won’t be the original. James Earl Jones who voiced the Sith Lord said: “I’ve got no illusions that I will be, or even have hankerings to be in the movie.”

Yep … that’s a definite NO!

ALL YOU fans of the hugely successful TV show Mrs Brown’s Boys are likely to be beside yersells ahead of next Friday 27th as this is the date ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie’ goes on release. It’s rare that TV sitcoms transfer onto the big screen, so let’s hope Brendon O’Carroll and the motley crew can break that mold. Check out the trailer on the internet.

Taylor

Writer and Broadcaster

THE NEW Dr Who pops up in August and writer and director Steve Moffat has hatched quite a plan to promote the show. Peter Capaldi (Dr Who) and sidekick (Clara Oswald) Jenna Coleman are going to visit 5 continents to spread the word, with Moffat saying: “I’ve always thought we’d all be a lot safer if the Doctor conquered the world, instead of the Daleks.” What? No more …

Exterminate!

I BROUGHT you top news last

week about Back to the Future and one of the most thrilling scenes in the film features Marty being chased on a ‘hoverboard’ and a guy called Jim Pitts has only gone and invented one of these gadgets for real.

He’s now actively looking for funding and fronting it with catchy slogan ‘Want to fly like Marty McFly? … Yes I do!’

New Live Music Venue in Denia

ENCORE ENCORE is a Live Music venue newly opened in Denia, aimed at those who prefer their evening to commence earlier than the usual midnight starts of other music venues.

The key differences between Encore Encore and other music venues is its very attractive and comfortable environment with plenty of seating and tables, a spacious dance area, light food available and reasonable drinks prices, with an additional 10% discount on all drinks if you sign up for a free membership discount card.

Bands and artists are booked for all Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, producing music from Latino and Flamenco to popular Party Rock, Pop, Soul, Jazz and Blues classics that we all know, with the occasional tribute evening. They will also be introducing Salsa and Flamenco nights, where you can either get involved or sit back and enjoy the evening.

Encore Encore is located next to the Europa Gym just off of Av Miguel Hernandez at the traffic lights near Mercadona. You can see a map and full details of scheduled events at www.livemusicindenia.com or call Richard on 650 948 337.

A must try for those who enjoy live entertainment!

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Gerunds We are making progress with those wonderful things called verbs, and if you have been following these articles from the beginning you will now have a few of them under your belt. Without explaining all the ramifications, we have looked at the present tense of a number of verbs and their infinitives. To explain this differently in terms of one verb (hablar), this is what we now know about it so far: Hablar - to speak (infinitive) Hablo - I speak (first person singular) Hablas - you speak (second person singular) Habla - he or she speaks, or you speak, more polite (third person singular) Hablamos - we speak (first person plural) Hablan - they speak (third person plural).

Whatever you’ve understood of all of that is good! For those of you who are already familiar with verb conjugation in Spanish, you will be aware that I have so far omitted one form which is the second person plural – in this case habláis. There is no particular reason for omitting this and we will include it of course once we go into more details about the present tense later on. It is a form which does not have any resonances in English, since we do not have a plural version of “you”.

That makes it hard to translate, and we end up with “you two”, “you folks” “you lot” and so on.

However, we will look into all of that in more detail later on. We’re now going to look at another form which is even simpler than all of the above. Sticking for now with the verb hablar, the word in question is hablando which means “speaking.”

The proper grammar name for this form of a verb is a “gerund”, also referred to as the “present participle”, and it is broadly the equivalent of the “…ing” form in English. However, we need to be careful as it isn’t used nearly so much in Spanish as the “…ing” forms are in English.

Nevertheless is quite a common type of word and also very useful and

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

A helping hand from ‘Smile’

also (this is the best bit) extremely easy to work out!

We have mentioned before that all verbs can be divided into two parts – the root and the ending. Continuing with hablar – if we remove the ending – ar we are left with the root, which is therefore habl - This process is a very important one as we will need to do it for all verbs all the time, whatever else we do with them in future articles.

Now hablar is a verb that ends in – ar, and therefore follows the same simple rule as all – ar verbs, which is to change the – ar to – ando, giving us habl-ando, hablando, speaking. This same process is identical for all verbs ending in – ar.

Mirar – to look.

Mirando – looking.

Cambiar - to change Cambiando - changing Trabajar - to work Trabajando - working Cocinar - to cook Cocinando - cooking Bailar - to dance Bailando - dancing Andar - to walk Andando - walking Cerrar - to close Cerrando - closing Escuchar - to listen Escuchando - listening Estar - to be Estando - being This ending is different for verbs ending in – er and – ir but the good news is that these two are the same as each other. The rule is that the endings –er and –ir both change to –iendo. This gives us, for example: Correr - to run Corriendo - running Salir - to go out Saliendo - going out Well as you can imagine there are a lot more exciting things to say about gerunds, including (I’m afraid) just one or two simple irregular versions. Also of course we need to know when and how we can use them, but that will have to wait now until next week!

THE FOLKS at Smile Charity Group have been very busy raising funds for various local charities, through their monthly fund-raising nights, at ‘El Alto La Dolores Restaurant’, and their own performances of the short play ‘Skool Blazers’ – ‘Flaming St Trinian’s’.

Over the last two weeks alone they have donated 586€ to The Benijofar Crisis Appeal; 815€ to Reach Out, Torrevieja and a small donation of 100€ to AECC. On 19th June they will be raising money for the Alzheimers Association and on 23rd July for TSS (Torrevieja Stroke Support). In September they will be doing another short run of ‘Skool Blazers’.

Since they were formed just 11 months ago, this hard-working group has raised in excess of 6,500€ for charity – an outstanding achievement.

Velocity Racing VELOCITY RACING invites you to the Circuito Cartagena Oval next Race meeting Saturday 28th June, gates open at 6pm.

Come and enjoy a great experience and a different evening out with all the family.

There will be a bar with food and refreshments, as well as a seating area and picnic area.

Only 2€ entrance fee and the kids go free!

Check out the website or call 674 256 146/147 for more information: www.velocityracing.eu

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Your chance to entertain

By Keith Nicol THE SOUTHERN Costa Blanca has dozens of groups and bands for anyone with a performance background, and especially talented musicians. Even though we are entering the summer hiatus, a few local groups are keen to keen to attract new members.

The following entertainment groups all perform locally, raising money for various charities and are looking for new members to boost their ranks. If you are musician, the Phoenix Concert Band have openings in their brass and woodwind sections. They are on the lookout for trumpet, trombone, saxophone, flute,

oboe, bassoon and clarinet. Applicants must have either reached grade 5 or have experience playing in bands in the past. The band rehearses every Tuesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Cultural Hall, San Miguel. Please contact Gill: 966 199 549 or Julie: 634 184 747 or email: schofieldjak@aol.com.

In a more fun filled, cabaret type of environment, The Alpengold Oompah Band have vacancies for a trumpet, clarinet and an alto saxophone player.

The band rehearses very Monday.

2.00pm to 4.00pm at Casa Venura, Urbanisation San Luis, Torrevieja.

Contact Bill Singleton on. 966760032;

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mobile: 634 310 309 or email: rytethen@gmail.com.

For those with happy feet, the Panache Dancers are looking to expand their troupe. If you have past experience in tap, modern musical dancing, come along and have a chat with us at rehearsal or in the first instance telephone Chris on 634 310 314 or Yvonne on 966796820 or email: rytethen@gmail.com. They rehearse Monday from11.00am 1.00pm at Casa Ventura, Urbanisation San Luis, Torrevieja and on Friday from 1.00pm to 4.00pm in the Sports Complex, Urbanisation La Marina.

The Rascals bring the house down once again

By Keith Nicol THOSE EVERGREEN Rascals delighted a full house in the Virgen del Carmen on Sunday evening. The occasion was their final performance of their ‘The Best of Times is Now’ show, which many audience members ranked among one of their best, perfectly matching the show’s title.

Sunday’s show featured dance, song, great costumes, harmonies, comedy and in the second act, they transported the audience to the glory days of the Talk of Town, with their tributes to some of the great artists from today and yesterday that did, or might have performed there, if it was open today.

Once again, the performance was in aid of a great cause, on this occasion AMFA, whose president, Mari Carmen Mora said; “It’s my pleasure to be here tonight and I’m excited by the generosity of these artists.” Representatives from the Town Hall also supported the event.

The Rascals now take a well-earned break for the summer, returning to rehearsal in September for their Christmas Variety show, that will be performed in a number of venues in December plus their participation in the annual International Christmas Carol Service.

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tech

with Aunty Virus

Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com

Will my antivirus protect me against all viruses?

HI AUNTY: A question regarding these two new viruses which are supposed to be infecting all computers shortly… I have the free version of AVAST! installed on my laptop. Will this be sufficient to stave off attacks from these viruses, or will I need to buy and install an upgraded version? Terry Aunty says: Although you have anti-virus software on your PC it may not prevent viruses infecting your PC. Unfortunately some only catch them when they are on your PC. Most free versions offer the same level of virus protection as paid for versions. Most viruses infect PCs due to the user!

There are a few ways to help stop viruses coming onto your PC, of which most should be common sense anyway.

1) Make sure your Windows is updates - usually this is automatic.

2) Make sure your antivirus software is up to date, and perform regular scan.

3) Make sure your anti malware software is up to date, and perform regular scan.

4) Do not open emails from unknown senders 5) Do not click on links in email from unknown senders 6) Do not click on links in emails if you are not expecting a link 7) Be careful what you click on when on webpages - for example some ‘free TV streaming’ sites ask you ‘click to update your flash player’ - which is usually an advert and gateway for it to install rogue software.

8) Do not use the same passwords for all the websites you use – vary them and don’t use ‘pets’ names’ or other information people may find online like your Facebook profile.

9) Change your passwords regularly 10) Back up your files regularly on a cloud service or on an external hard drive or USB pen drive.

Sky Plus boxes in Spain HELLO AUNTY VIRUS: Is it possible to use Sky Plus digital boxes here in Spain? I have an old Sky box but it has had its day! Any information on this matter would be appreciated. Frank Aunty says: Yes Sky+ and the newer latest Sky+HD boxes do work in Spain. To use the recording functionality of a Sky+ and Sky+HD box, then you will need a sky subscription, a viewing card paired to that box, and ideally two cable feeds from the dish to the box to allow you to watch one channel and record another at the same time.

If you do not have a Sky subscription, and want HD and recording functions then a Freesat HD+ box will do the job. May I suggest a look at www.satandpcguy.com , a very comprehensive website for reception of UK / Sky TV in Spain?

Security Centre messages

DEAR AUNTY: When I turn on my computer I keep getting a message from a Security Centre and just wonder if it is genuine or not as I have read that there are quite a few scams about. If you feel it is okay can you tell me what I should do? Bob, Calpe.

Aunty says: The warning you are getting is to tell you that the Windows system automatic updates is turned off. As this is turned off you your PC will not automatically download and update any Microsoft software updates. So you need to go into the option screen and turn it on.

But note that some downloads are large, and using a dongle, especially if it is data capped, could be an issue - perhaps this is why you turned it off in the first place...

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Gadget Inspector Investigates: Omron M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor THIS WEEK the Inspector is under pressure with the Omron M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor.

“So it is just for taking blood pressure… why bother?” I hear you say. Well, this particular little marvel is perfect for monitoring the performance of your most vital of organs – particularly with the 21st Century obsession with anything health related.

The Omron M10-IT Intellisense Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor (to give it the Full Monty), is a fully automatic blood pressure and pulse rate monitor. The device uses Omron’s patented ‘IntelliSense’ technology to ensure accaurate and clinically proven readings.

The Omron M10-IT also features the innovative ‘Comfit Cuff’, which is a pre-formed dual sized comfort cuff (22-42cm) for medium to large arms. An absolute doddle to put on, within seconds you will be ready to take a reading. Not only will the device take your blood pressure reading but also your pulse rate, and can monitor for an irregular heartbeat – that is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by more than 25% from the average measurement while

the unit is taking the pressure reading. If this occurs the unit informs you. Within seconds your blood pressure and pulse rate will be displayed on the large LCD display panel.

The unit can take and store up to 84 time-stamped readings for two individual users – averaging the results for morning and evening. There is also an Auto mode where the unit can take 3 consecutive measurements at a specified interval in one sitting.

The Omron M10-IT also comes with PC connectivity via the supplied USB cable and Health Management Software.

This allows full monitoring over time via the handy display graphs and availability of averaging functions. There is also the facility to print-out or create results files that can be given to your doctor. Power is supplied by four AA batteries (good for approximately 1400 readings), or the optional AC adaptor.

The Inspector´s Verdict: The Omron M10-IT

Blood Pressure Monitor is a ‘musthave’ for the health conscious amongst us – whether of more tender years monitoring fitness, or of a more senior disposition for keeping an eye on your vitals. There is the added bonus of the device being clinically validated by the International Protocol British Hypertension Society and recommended by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA for the

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detection of morning hypertension - the biggest risk factor for stroke and heart attacks – peace of mind indeed! But do remember, this device is not supposed to replace the advice of a medical professional, but provide home monitoring – if in doubt speak to your doctor.

Please note the following is for information and is not intended as an advertisement - visit www.gadget-hound.co.uk/omronbp-monitor/ to purchase the Omron M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor for 64€. 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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Focus on Golf Powered by Campbell Lamont Golf, partnered by BayRadio

“Come and take me on if you think you are good enough!!”

By Tony Myles IF YOU have the inestimable pleasure of living in Spain then you will be aware of the mind-set of most friends and relations who decide to visit you for a week or so. Everyone assumes that you are on a permanent holiday and therefore available for full time R&R. This is not necessarily a bad thing as it can force you into assuming the mantle of the holiday maker and forgetting that the patio has to be pressure washed or the laundry needs ironing. In the last week I have been engaged in entertaining some very old friends - although I know they may question the use of the word “entertaining”!

So why is that of relevance in a golf page?

The reason is that we met in Valencia where we dined, toured and played golf. Of course if you are a golfer in Valencia you have to play El Saler.

Wow what a course!

Our first impression is that this does not look like any of the other major courses that feature alongside it in the European top fifty listings.

No manicured driveways and flowerbeds with starched blooms displayed at regimented heights.

It is rather akin to having a gauntlet thrown down

Bernhard Langer

El Saler

from the minute you arrive and there is a feeling that this is going to be a challenge. “Come and take me on if you think you are good enough!!”

It is not for the faint-hearted but even the higher handicap player can enjoy playing it provided their round is well-planned and any wayward shot is not followed by a second - as I discovered!

Before heading north the advice from Campbell was - “If you end up anywhere off the fairway just accept it and don’t try to remedy it with a bigger shot, or you will regret it. Just take a lofted club and get back onto the fairway. The course will punish you if you don’t treat it with respect.”

How true that is, and of course I didn’t believe it until halfway round and suddenly realised that I was haemorrhaging shots and forfeiting par chances.

One of the most enduring memories of the course is the size and quality of the greens. Each one measuring over 700 square metres they represent an additional challenge if you fail to guide your approach shot to within a reasonable putting distance. Getting on the green in

regulation means nothing unless you have the expertise to discern the line to the hole and the strength of shot needed. No one in our party successfully avoided three putting one more than one occasion.

My colleagues have all played in various courses around the world and rated El Saler as one of the most challenging, but great fun.

We all appreciated the friendly welcome and the professionalism of the staff who were on hand with advice.

Final word most go to the current record holder. How on Earth did Bernhard Langer, way back in 1982 when he was virtually unknown in his own country, manage to tame El Saler and post an incredible round of 62. I managed to do that but still had seven holes left to play!

He2ad Head Target Golf Tony M: Do you ever play target golf?

Campbell: Well every round I play is based on target golf. Initially I target the best line off the tee and then the best route onto the green and then the target area for my putts.

Tony M: I do something similar.

Campbell: Really? How do you get on?

Tony M: I do very well.

Campbell: Well done. Do you use a particular method?

Tony M: Yes. I hit the ball and then where it lands I call that the target.

Campbell: Ah yes, I can see how that would suit your game.

Join Campbell and Tony every Saturday on Bay Radio for Focus on Golf.

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Tune in From Valencia to Cartagena .

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road test

Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer

Skoda Roomster Scout ROOM IS a necessity for families.

You don’t appreciate this until you become a parent. Thankfully, Skoda realises this and its Roomster, which reminds me of a Pope mobile thanks to the styling at the rear, has bags of space (up to a cavernous 1,780 litres – quite something for a small MPV). Its seats have 20 configurations so that no matter what you’re transporting the optimum amount of room can be utilised. For instance, if bicycles are being carried then perhaps one of the rear seats might be removed but if rubbish is

being taken to the tip then the whole lot can be taken out.

Usually I have to make an exploratory trip to every vehicle I test before daring to show it our enormous tandem pushchair but I don’t bother with the Skoda. On lifting the large hatch it fits perfectly with room to spare. In fact there is almost enough room for some shopping… but more about that later...

What I love about Skodas is that they always feel well built and robust. The Roomster Scout is no different. Once behind the wheel you quickly forget its shape. “There’s so much light inside due to the particularly large rear windows,” my wife Caroline notes. They are larger than the square edged front ones, which remind me of those on an old Saab 900 as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz.

There’s a five speed manual gearbox but no engine stop/start and yet the 1.6-litre diesel engine will return a very respectable 60mpg. Just as well because it has a demanding weekend ahead.

On the Saturday we take it to the north of Hampshire to visit some art exhibitions and as ever time is imperative. Quickly I get used to the driving position, which is slightly higher than in a standard car making it good for overtaking and providing an added sense of security.

I forget to put the child locks on the rear doors and as we are making good progress down the outside lane of the accident blighted M3 a red sign depicting the vehicle suddenly appears on the dashboard – Harriett has tried opening her door.

Fortunately I’m able to travel from the outside to the inside lane fairly swiftly to park on the hard shoulder and rectify my mistake. Hot and flustered I am grateful for the air conditioning, which is certainly effective.

The driver’s seat seems comfortable enough but extra padding in the lower lumbar region would be beneficial.

I like the layout of the dash in this Scout version which is fairly simple and easy to navigate. The leather steering wheel, gearknob and handbrake give a welcome feeling of luxury.

New price: 11,919€ - 19,323€ FACTS AT A GLANCE Top speed: 112mph 0-60mph: 11.5secs Economy: 60.1mpg Power: 105bhp Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz

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

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LADIES DANCEFIT WITH L.A DANCE at 4kwatro in Albir, Mondays at 7.30pm, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information 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 23rd April 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!

BYTEBACK MICROS computer repairs/upgrades in your home.

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

MINI DIGGER AND DUMPER WITH DRIVER Covering North Costa Blanca Telephone: 648 052 911

AT MICHAEL’S Almost new fridge/freezers, washing machines, steamers, dish washers etc. See them all on www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S 30 YEARS IN JAVEA with three shops! Buy and sell! Tel 96-579 1328 MICHAEL’S 30 YEARS IN JAVEA-ENSURES YOUR SATISFACTION!See all our new furniture at: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S www.michaelsjavea.com we now have updates with new furniture every Friday!

MICHAEL’S 30 YEARS IN JAVEA are now on Facebook! Be sure to follow us, search “michaels-javea”.

MR FIXIT FOR ALL YOUR ELE CTRICAL,PLUMBING,GENERA L& Appliance Repairs.No Callout Charge.698 320 434 REPAIRS Washing machines, Dishwashers & Dryers. Also Boilers and any electrical problems.

24hours. Cheap prices Tel 648057091 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

A SPANISH-BASED POLISH COMPANY manufacturing custom furniture is seeking selfemployed amateur and professional sales representatives to work on a commission basis.

Contact: info@decoriamuebles.es or Tel. +34 638 863 8

SOS INSURANCE IN SPAIN Best prices available. CALL US FIRST for all your insurance needs, including best deals on Funeral plans. Buildings and contents cover from just 82 euros per year & cars from 120 euros. Tel 966787123 / 622275561 / 686116297 email info@sosinsuranceinspain.com

SINGER WANTED We are 3 experienced musicians, on the Orihuela Costa,looking for a singer to join us.If you fit the bill Please call Malcolm on 966 185 758 or email: malcolmjones9@hotmail.co.uk

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safe and efficient pool service, inc. re-grouting, pressure testing and leak repairs. Private and community swimming pools undertaken. Call now for more information on 965-725-565 or mobile 676-945-360/ 620-743-048 www.pooltechspain.com

MR FIXIT For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No Call out charge. 698 320 434

PROBLEMS WITH INSECTS? Cockroaches, rats & mice.

Call 626 828 974 All insects MJB MOBILE WELDERS Gates, grills, hinges etc., repaired or new. No job too small.

Fast service. Low prices. Free Quotes. Call Terry: 966 845 414 / 625 995 470 WANTED I BUY ANY CAR van,Caravan,4x4 Etc.British, Spanish. Immediate cash 600-781-873 ibuyanycar@hotmail.com

AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYING We paint the average Villa for 1600€. Email us or give us a ring for a brochure and video Airless 965846620 ehohara@gmail.com

POOL LEAK REPAIR SPECIALIST’S Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired.

Structural leaks investigated and repaired. Professional, conscientious service to the highest standards. Refurbishments and upgrades undertaken. Replacement pumps, filters, salt systems, ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed. All work guaranteed. British trained in the UK pool industry with over 18 years experience. 10 years served on the Costa Blanca.

Torrevieja and surrounding areas including Costa Calida. Tlf:Pristine Pools on 966-774-199 or 678-080-500 www.pristineswimmingpools.com NO CALLOUT CHARGE. SEE MAIN ADVERT ON FRONT PAGE OF CLASSIFIEDS Why go to the shop?

When we come to you saving you time and money!

SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE BY POOLTECHSPAIN. We are a fully legal, qualified and registered business who have been operating on the Costa Blanca for 6 years.

We offer a professional, reliable,

3 BED, 2 BATH, ATTICO APARTMENT with large balcony and solarium in gated urb with pool and tennis. reduced from 240,00 to 73,000€ Tel: 693 051 612 briansierra@hotmail.com 4 BED, 3 BATH, 10M POOL 1300m2. Mountain and sea views, unique property in Busot. Walled electric gate, orchards and gardens, patios etc. Reduced from 380,000€ to 249,000€. Tel: 693 051 612. briansierra@hotmail.com URB.LA MARINA 2 Bedroom,2 Bathroom ensuite,Fully renovated Detatched House.2 Terraces with Mature Flowers.

Own Heated Swimming Pool.

Near to all amenities.Sold Fully Furnished,Ready to move in!!

130,000€ ONO For more information Call:(Spain) 634 347 680 (UK) (00)44 1253 734 334 or email: email@bbent71.plus.com

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20-26 june 2014 JALON VALLEY 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Apartment in Beautiful Location with Mountain views.

Set in well kept grounds with Large Communal Pool. Just 99,950€ Tel: 605 231 331

MODERN COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE Coastroad between Moraira Calpe,constructed 2010; (including a fully licensed Cafeteria/Bar and well known real estate company); Full financing possible; TEL: 678 664 880 CALPE LA MERCED Sunny 2 bedroom Terraced Bungalow.Fitted wardrobes,Garden,Commun ity pool & Parking.Shops,Buses and Beach near by. 142.500€ 637160545

cally reduce or even eliminate 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. www.moneycorp.com/roundtownnews

SELLING YOUR HOUSE? Sold your house? Moving funds back to the UK? Don’t let your Spanish Bank take up to 1% of your sale price, Talk to MoneyCorp now about how to save up to 4,500€* Moneycorp’s repatriation service can help you drasti-

0% COMMISSION AGENT A new freshing way to sell your property. FIXED FEE SAVE 1000’s €€€. For more information contact Beneficial Spain Property Sales. Tel: 961 129 215 or 645 429 815. Email: admin@beneficialspain.com LONG TERM RENTAL WANTED Cartagena/Los Alcazares area.Unfurnished,2 Bedroom minimum.Outside space,Terrace/Garden.Retired English Lady with a small dog. sunrainbow333@gmail.com

SOPHIE ESCORT Slim elegant naughty lady. Hotel/home visit available. Tel:693 357 526 GENERIC VIAGRA EXCLUSIVE First time in Spain 120mgs. Also Kamagra 100mgs, Generic Cialis 20mgs, and jellies. Local and Nationwide service. Pay on Delivery. colin@costablue.co.uk or

phone Colin 680 878 735 CASA ANGELA TORREVIEJA Luxury Private Chalet, parking.

Drinks invitation. Feeling alone?

Just want some company? Exotic girls from South America. Call us, come and enjoy! Also Escort Service. Full discretion. Street: Avenida Asociacion Vistimas del Terrorismo. 609-573-468 or 639-832-118

ANÚNCIATE TLF: 628 191 897 eduardo@roundtownnews.com

SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken also pet transport catered for. www.spanishmoves.net.

Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960 130 537

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JAVEA SKIP HIRE 626 670 038 Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Denia from S&W TOOL HIRE & FERRETERIA MORAIRA

SIERRA COMMS NO LANDLINE NECESSARY Wireless!

Internet and Phone. Calls to UK or other European countries FREE to Landlines. Also a UK number which is routed to Your home in Spain. UK Utility bills: If you have a UK property and want to reduce your Utility Bills, Landline and Mobile phones, Internet services, Gas/Electric all on one bill by email. www.prosperandsave.com Utility Warehouse. Give us a call: 965 993 259 Mobile: 693 051 612.

UK 07540 932 133. www.sierracomms.com sierratelecoms@hotmail.com

TURN YOUR UNWANTED FURNITURE Electrical, Household Goods and Bric-a-brac into Cash. Anything! Anywhere!

965-319-220/663-012-541

COMPLETE SOLAR SYSTEM including, 3x solar panels, 6x550amp hour batteries,charge controller, full sinewave inverter, solar powered fridge freezer, all for 1500 euro’s Call Tony on 965 078 483 or 675 878 601

HOT TUBS, SPAS, JACUZZIS Quality spas at factory Prices.

Also spares, filters and Repairs.

Used and ex-display spas available. We part ex and buy spas, best prices in Spain. Established 12 years Eurospas 650 722 905

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TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS Available for Benidorm and surrounding areas.We are here to help you,please call for more information on 600 809 698 and ask for Fran

I BUY RECORDS LP’S SINGLES AND CD’s ANY STYLE, JAZZ, BLUES, POP, PUNK, ROCK, ETC... TOP CASH PAID. 622 750 117