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Osborne targets expats BRITISH EXPATS are in Chancellor George Osborne’s sights in controversial plans to stage a £400 million tax raid and strip nonresidents of their personal allowance. 13 PAGE 16
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THE SPANISH government accused Gibraltarian authorities on Monday of ‘protecting’ the criminal gangs that smuggle tobacco into Spanish territory. Turn to page 7
The world mourns the loss of two acting greats
This week the world was shocked to learn of the deaths of Lauren Bacall and Robin Williams. Read the full stories on PAGE 2 and PAGE 11
Torrevieja’s big budget
THE GENERAL 2014 Budget for Valencia’s fifth largest city, Torrevieja, has risen to 105,715,829.12 Euros, the largest in its history. by Keith Nicol Torrevieja’s Municipal Spokesman, Deputy Mayor and Councillor of Finance, Joaquín Albaladejo, presented the draft budget for the year 2014, as approved by Local Government, on Friday 8th August. Albaladejo reported that the City Council’s consolidated budget balanced in income and Joaquin Albaladejo expenditure is for the amount of 105,715,829.12 shows off the euros. Besides the General Budget of the City, municipalities he also presented the 2014 draft budget for the draft budget, Municipal Institute of Culture “Joaquin Chanow stored paprieta”, which amounts for their projected on a digital memory stick Income and Expenditure to 1,017,852.50 euros
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and the draft of the Municipal Habanera and Polyphony that amounting to 886,303 euros both in its Statement of Income and Expenses budget. Some of the most notable changes planned for investment is the acquisition of properties for urban expropriations, for just over 19 million. The City Council have acquired almost 85,000 square meters of public land for greenery for 386,000 euros for different resurfaced in city, more than 187,000 euros to adapt the Multipurpose Community Centre of La Mata and 123,000 to adapt the old Easter Museum for the Municipal Archives, following the line of seeking savings by adapting municipally owned properties. Continued on page 8
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Lauren Bacall dies
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VETERAN ACTRESS Lauren Bacall has passed away at the age of 89 after suffering a stroke in her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. MS BACALL starred in countless Hollywood blockbusters including ‘The Mirror Has Two Faces’ alongside Barbra Streisand, ‘Key Largo’ and ‘The Big Sleep’ with her husband Humphrey Bogart. Bacall was named on the American Film Industry’s list of Top 100 Stars. Despite her age Lauren Bacall was still working in 2014 in Ernest and Celestine as ‘The Grey One’. She is survived by one daughter and two sons.
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DAYTRIPS & FIESTAS
The driver of a SEAT Cordobra remains in serious condition after a collision with a truck in Pilar de la Horadada
by Keith Nicol TUESDAY WAS a another busy day on the roads around the Southern Alicante region. In one major incident Firefighters from Torrevieja, took over an hour to safely extract the driver from a crash with a track, while the truck driver walked away unharmed. On Tuesday afternoon at 12:45pm a 112 call was received at the Fire Station in Torrevieja, warning them of an accident between a SEAT Cordoba and a truck on the CV 925 at kilometre 21, on the road between the Pinar de Campoverde urbanization and Torremendo, in the town of Pilar de la Horadada. The driver of the SEAT, a man of middle age was taken to hospital in a Torrevieja SAMU ambulance. He was in a serious condition and was taken
care of by the highly trained health and medical ambulance team. At the scene of the collision, several Guardia Civil vehicles, two fire engines and two ambulances were on hand to close of the road and take care of the situation. As the area readies itself for a major influx this weekend, Tuesday was an Intense day for the emergency services.: For Torrevieja firefighters, it was particularly intense because of this serious accident but they also had to rescue a baby who had been locked in his house accidentally. During the evening, at around 8:30pm they had to make another door opening task, this time in Blue Lagoon, San Miguel de Salinas, for a person who was inside and required the services of SAMU staff.
MotoCaca: soon to make an appearance? THE ‘MOTOCACA’ is an adapted vacuum device that hoovers dog poo from the streets. The machine, priced at around 470€, is mounted on the back of a motor scooter. Many urban centres throughout the Costa Blanca are overrun with swarms of flies attracted to dog excrement left on the streets by strays and also by pets with irresponsible owners who fail to clean up after their animals. Restaurant proprietors are particularly concerned in areas where the odour and fly population is made worse in the summer heat and are calling for councils to purchase fleets of Motocacas to deal with the prob-
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Corruption triggered by “failed institutional design” SPAIN’S NOTORIOUS corruption scandal in development and construction was the fault of greed and the failure of the institutional design according to an investigation by the University of Murcia. by Jack Troughton Boffins investigated 676 cases occurring between 2000 and 2009 in the 110 most populous Spanish municipalities – all with more than 35,000 residents. The researchers admitted corruption in Spain was not a new concept but concluded that a number of factors combined during the first years of the new millennium – the time of the property boom. The university’s report says: “Urban corruption in Spain is not new, but during the first decade of this century, a series of factors joined together to trigger a substantial increase in its occurrence, such as the real estate bubble, municipal competencies in urban matters, complex legislation, intricate planning agreements, the ability of the may-
or to make decisions without full municipal support and, of course, the large quantity of money which figured in those activities.” And it was found where local authorities were more transparent and civil servants better paid, corruption was reduced. One key factor was centred on urban planning with a concentration of powers in local town halls – especially with mayors – and a process described as “opaque” that included reclassifying land in return for a bribe. And the tender process also came under the microscope – companies submitting a low price for work and then pushing for an “outrageous” modification. The report concluded that despite a new transparency law – and once recovery kickstarted the property market – there was a danger of the same mistakes being made.
Torry gets DIY Guardia reporting centre
THE GUARDIA Civil in Torrevieja has installed a natty ‘Ofipol’ cabin on the Paseo Vista Alegre. Citizens may use the cabin as a sort of ‘DIY crime reporting centre’ and also utilise the cabin’s facilities to register complaints, complete documentation and make enquiries. The ‘Ofipol’ opened on Wednesday and may be used by any citizen presenting an ID card. It is hoped that the new facility, open 24/7, will significantly reduce waiting times and improve security. Torry’s new Ofipol is the first of such facilities to be opened in the Costa Blanca.
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Neighbourhood Watch locking windows by Keith Nicol ON THE Orihuela Costa and Entre Naranjas, Neighbourhood Watch have groups representing 133 residencies. They keep records of the numbers of crimes committed which, on their residencies is normally very low. However, during the summer months of 2013, May to October, they recorded a total of 70 houses that were entered with most robberies taking place between 4.00am and 7.00am. The main method of ‘entry’ is by thieves finding open or partially open windows and by using a rod with a net attached and removing property from within. The numbers of thefts returned to a normal low after these months. Numbers of fishing robberies are on the rise again so NHW advise you not to
leave vulnerable windows open or partially open especially during the night. Also please do not leave articles in view from outside particularly hand bags
and keys. By taking these simple precautions the thieves may be prevented from spoiling things especially if you are on holiday here.
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EU to prop up Spanish fruit growers THE EU is to provide support for Spanish peach and nectarine growers in financial difficulties due to the extreme heat and drought and also the Russian sanctions introduced last week. The Commission is taking steps to prop up the growers’ finances with a 10% payment for the crop. It will be withdrawn from sale and freely distributed to schools, prisons and hospitals. This emergency aid for fruit growers comes from a €420 million fund set up under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It is expected to cost the EU around €30 million. An EU meeting on Thursday of 28 EU member states considered alternative markets for EU food exports originally destined for Russia
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FATHER MIGUEL Pajares, a 75year-old Spanish priest suffering with the deadly Ebola virus, has died at Madrid’s Carlos III Hospital. Father Miguel is the first European to die of the deadly virus.
by Jan Gamm A CONVOY of medics in protective suits escorted the missionary back to Spain last week after he was repatriated on a specially-adapted military Airbus from Liberia in West Africa. He was treated by a team of 12 physicians working two hour shifts over 24 hours. At the time of his death the Madrid hospital would not confirm if he had already been treated with ZMapp, an experimental drug being used on two other Ebola sufferers in the USA. Fr Pajares had been treating patients infected with Ebola in the Liberian capital Monrovia, at a hospital run by a Catholic humanitarian group. He had worked as a missionary in Africa for nearly five decades, due to retire to Spain in September.
EXPERIMENTAL The drug ZMapp is a mixture of three antibodies engineered to recognise Ebola and bind infected cells so that the immune system can kill them: it has not as yet been tested on humans. The manufacturers of ZMapp, Mapp Biopharmaceutical of San Diego, California, have confirmed that “…very little of the drug is currently available” and they are cooperating with government agencies to increase production as quickly as possible. The drug is so far being made available on a compassionate use basis and takes months to produce. TRAVELLERS Elsewhere in Spain airport and port authorities are taking the risk of Ebola seriously.
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In Barajas airport, a charter plane from Nigeria carrying 140 passengers was moved to an isolation area after the control tower was informed that one of two children on board travelling with their mother was suffering from a fever. All the passengers were released after the child was diagnosed with Tonsillitis.
Spain accuses Gibraltar of harbouring smuggling gangs THE SPANISH government accused Gibraltarian authorities on Monday of ‘protecting’ the criminal gangs that smuggle tobacco into Spanish territory. A formal complaint was lodged by the Spanish Tax Agency that “…there is reason to believe that crimes of smuggling and money laundering have taken place in Gibraltar that affect the financial interests of the European Union.” The complaint claims that 60% of tobacco smuggled into the country last year was sourced in Gibraltar creating a huge illicit market and prompting a year-long investigation by the EU Anti-Fraud office (OLAF) at Spain’s request.
An American doctor struck by the deadly Ebola virus whilst treating patients in Liberia has issued a statement saying he feels he is finally on the mend in his isolation room at Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital, saying: “I am growing stronger every day, and I thank God for His mercy as I have wrestled with this terrible disease.”
Megabus chaos for holidaymakers PASSENGERS TRAVELLING from Spain to London via ‘Megabus’ were left stranded by the roadside for 12 hours from 5pm on Sunday after Spanish police arrested their driver who was allegedly presenting false documentation in the form of a tachograph card that belonged to someone else. The driver was apprehended at a service station 50 miles north of Barcelona on the AP-7, where the 60 passengers remained waiting for replacement transport. 10 of the passengers spent the night in the coach while others were forced to make their own arrangements to get to their destinations. Megabus has guaranteed that they will cover all the costs incurred for passengers who had to make their own arrangements for onward travel, saying: “We will also be issuing a full refund and providing complimentary return travel for all customers affected.”
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Flying on water by Keith Nicol THE NAUTICAL experience in Torrevieja expanded once again this week with the introduction of a new activity. Torrevieja’s newest tourism product is Cable Ski “The Bocana” which adds to the different nautical sports that the city has to offer. The construction of the Cable Ski facility in the port of Torrevieja has been the result of the collaboration of a group of entrepreneurs in the marine industry with the city of Torrevieja. “La Bocana” is a sports centre for water skiing where you can practice different modalities such as wakeboard, skiing or wakeskate. It is located in the inner harbour of Torrevieja within the Marina Salinas. Facilities include all the services necessary to practice water skiing, equipment hire, training school and introductory and advanced fixed lines, The area also features a snack bar with a large terrace where you can watch the cable users and enjoy great views of the port of Torrevieja, The beach bar restaurant service and sale of drinks and refreshments. The facilities will remain open to the public 365 days a year, staying open in high season from 10:00am to 9:00pm, while off-season they can be reserved. The Bocana has a navigation area of 6,000 square meters, the cable length is 170 linear meters and ground surface of 300 square meters. The practice of this new sports offering is offered from children of 8 years old. Rates are 25€ for a-half hour and 50 an hour, although at this time has a launch promotion 40€ for an hour, with the peculiarity that can be shared by up to four different people. This price includes the necessary equipment, class instructor, plus insurance for any contingency that might happen. Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, along with Councillors of Fisheries and Tourism, Eduardo Gil Rebollo and Luis María Pizana, visited a demonstration although nobody offered to
The new Cable Ski facility is now open at Marina Salinas
try it out. They were accompanied by Cable Ski director Sergio Martinez. The new facilities of Cable Ski Torrevieja “The Bocana” is located on the East Dock, next to the berthing area of
Marina Salinas. The mayor stressed that this is a water sport facility that offers high standards and quality, of which there are few others in Spain.
Continued from front page Regarding the Plan of Works and Services of the Provincial Government, the City of Torrevieja hopes to spend 150,000 euros, which will be supplemented by 481,500 euros in the year 2015, in order to perform the redevelopment work of the Promenade from Punta Margalla up the Avda de la Habaneras. Finally, the Councillor of Finance has indicated that, given the excellent financial economic situation of the Torevieja council in relation to budget ratios, this institution is willing to go to bank financing amounting to 10,740,000 euros, without raising taxes on the citizens of Torrevieja, thus ending the final state of the debt of the session below 75%. The councillor said that “This proves the economic strength of the city of Torrevieja, which has faithfully reflected in the highest and most difficult budgets in the municipal development history of this city.”
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Michael Cashman becomes a peer MICHAEL CASHMAN the former MEP who championed the rights of Spanish property owners is to take a seat in the House of Lords as a Labour Peer. by Jack Troughton As the MEP for West Midlands and a member of the European Parliament’s influential petitions committee, he twice came to Valencia on fact-finding missions – and condemned the region’s notorious ‘land grab’ laws and other abuses of people’s rights. He stood down before the May European Elections and has described his promotion to the Palace of Westminster as a “huge and humbling honour.” Mr Cashman said: “It gives me an amazing
opportunity to continue the work I am passionate about; international development, human rights, equality, and giving a voice to the voiceless – those people who are often overlooked because they are not favoured. “Standing up for all those beliefs that I believe make us human and civilised – it is a huge honour.” He said it would be strange to be working at Westminster after the melting pot of Europe where things were done in a very different way, working across the political spectrum to achieve compromise.
Look out Rajoy: a rising star for PSOE LEADING UP to a general election scheduled for 2015, the PSOE is fast catching up with Rajoy’s Partido Popular, returning 31.7% in a Metroscopia popularity poll against the PP’s 32.3%. The PSOE’s soaring popularity is attributed to its new leader, a rising star with Hollywood looks, Pedro Sanchez. Metroscopia surveyed 5,400 people in July.
However, he said it was the spirit of compromise that also saw the UK’s upper house at its best. “Not all of us are in possession of the Holy Grail and
have all the answers.” Pictured in a Brussels office, Mr Cashman surrounded by more than 20,000 petitions complaining of ‘land grab’ issues in Spain.
E-cigarette explodes A MAN was transferred from his home to the Regional Hospital of l’Alt Penedès, Vilafranca by EMS Emergency Medical Systems on Saturday after his mattress caught fire as a result of an ecigarette exploding in his hands. The 49-year-old sustained serious burns on his forearms and back. No one else was hurt in the incident.
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Death of a legend “
Robin Williams was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit
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by Jan Gamm HOLLYWOOD IS in shocked mourning after comedy legend Robin Williams was found dead at 63 at his San Francisco home on Tuesday following a long battle with addiction and depression: law enforcement officials have confirmed ‘suicide by asphyxia’. Williams was an on-screen dynamo described as a “genius” by Hollywood’s most prominent directors. Some of his more memorable roles include Mork the Alien; a slightly off-balance DJ in Vietnam; the formidable and hilarious Mrs Doubtfire and an inspirational, unconventional teacher in Dead Poets’ Society. US President Barack Obama said: “Robin Williams was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most – from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalised on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Rob-
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in’s family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams.” Williams is survived by his third wife Susan Schneider and children Z e l d a , Cody and Zachary.
Robin Williams: 1951 - 2014
THE GUARDIA Civil is appealing for information on vehicles suspected to be involved in robberies in the Benitachell area. Eight burglaries have taken place in the last seven weeks. In the latest incident two people described as “gypsies” went into the house and stole credit cards and ID while the owners were in the pool. One of the villa’s windows was removed and replaced afterward – the owners spotted them and gave chase but they escaped in a Blue Seat registration number 4870 BHC. Other vehicles thought to be involved are: Blue VW Polo: 4586 HPF Grey car: 3293 HKL White van: 2175 FNY Readers are warned to be vigilant and lock gates, doors and windows and ensure valuables are kept out of sight.
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Beard epidemic DURING THE last five to ten years we’ve witnessed a contagious fad among Spanish men of all ages: to grow or ‘let grow wildly’ beards so dishevelled and multi-coloured (among older males) that many of these untidy bramble bushes resemble an explosion in a silo. Beginning with many of our not-so-prestigious political leaders, with their whiskers of diverse shades of black, white, grey and brown mixed together (Rajoy and Rubalcaba), we now discover that the epidemic has spread, infecting almost all Spanish males, young or old, with the only common denominator being that almost none of these recently converted fad-followers take the time or effort to trim or care for them. Is it due to simple laziness? I realise that this gripe of mine (and also my Valencian wife’s) is not one of our major problems in crisis-ridden Spain, but if we look around to observe the males of other Western nations we readily notice that hardly any of them (young or old, famous or not) wear beards, and those few beards that do exist are well-trimmed and of one colour. If your appearance isn’t important to you, it won’t be to anyone else either. Richard M McBride
Liz Bulpitt: 6th July 1944 -16th May 2014 I FEEL that I should write a tribute to a very brave lady. I met this bright and bubbly young woman when she first came to Javea and during the passing years our friendship grew from strength to strength. When Liz was first diagnosed with cancer 14 years ago, she was determined that the illness would not stop her from continuing her enjoyment of life with Tony, her husband and Kate, her daughter, who both said that throughout this enduring process, there was never one complaint. Liz showed a warmth, dignity and strength of character which humbled many when they discovered her situation. She was a pure joy to live with and her smile will last forever. The fact is, it appeared to give her that extra zeal to travel and also to assist other members of MABS! Being a very popular lady, all who knew her were struck by her determination to overcome all the difficulties associated with this insidious ill-
ness, even when she was feeling poorly she always looked very glamorous in whatever she wore and her make-up was impeccable. How she found the strength to take control of her life for the past 14 years is to be applauded. It was Liz who decided enough was enough not the illness and even organized her own funeral service, with each of us receiving explicit instructions on what we had to do on the day. On her instructions, the afternoon was a happy one with all her relations and friends attending and their respect and love for her was shown with a donation to MABS totaling over 900€ - again her orders: no flowers - donation to MABS. I do not think we will ever forget Liz and she will be missed sorely by us all. One last instruction from Liz to me was to thank all who attended and gave so generously. Jacqui Phillips MBE President, MABS Cancer Support Group
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I AM writing to thank the wonderful staff at the new Iceland store in Benidorm. I had a 5€ coupon to be taken off my purchase. There was a problem with my credit card pin and a manager had to reinsert everything. I didn’t know I had a coupon so it wasn’t deducted. I didn’t notice until I got home but Iceland emailed me before I could contact them, realising the mistake and told me the next time I came in to get the 5€ from them. I had thought I would not see the 5€ again since I had not paid attention, but it turns out Iceland really cares about their customers. I returned and was given the cash back. I have always have had great service at Iceland and here is just another example. Ann Gilman, Benidorm
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Osborne targets expats BRITISH EXPATS are in Chancellor George Osborne’s sights in controversial plans to stage a £400 million tax raid and strip non-residents of their personal allowance. by Jack Troughton People renting out UK property for an income would be barred from using the allowance to offset some of their tax liabilities should proposals get a green light. Many of the 1.2 million British retirees living abroad would not pay extra tax on their pension because they are UK residents for tax purposes or because most state or private pensions are taxed in the country of residence. However, retired people living abroad drawing a Government pension, including civil servants, NHS workers and council officials, could pay more tax unless exceptions are introduced as their pensions are only taxable in the UK. Accountants have warned that if the chancellor pressed ahead with plans to force non-residents to pay tax on all UK income, expats could be forced to end retirement abroad. Mr Osborne first targeted the allowance in his March budget and under Treasury proposals release for consultation, personal allowance would be restricted to people with “a strong economic connection” to Britain and bring the UK in line with regimes in the United States, Canada and much of the EU. At present, EU nationals and British expats are able to offset UK income against the current £10,000 personal allowance.
The Daily Telegraph estimated such a move could affect up to 400,000 people to raise £400 million a year for the exchequer – and would include the 175,000 living abroad who earn an income from UK property. GENEROUS A Treasury spokesman underlined that no decisions had yet been made. “The increases the government has made to the personal allowance support hardworking people by helping them to keep more of the money they earn and, as a result, is one of the most generous in the world. “At the same time, we believe that it is reasonable to consider whether non-residents who receive income from the UK are paying a fair share on that income in this country.” Jackie Hall, a tax partner with accountants Baker Tilly, believes should Mr Osborne’s raid go ahead some expats would be forced into abandoning a carefully retirement overseas if any tax changes left them without sufficient income. “Pensioners who have gone abroad would suffer the biggest impact,” she warned. “If you have already jumped ship and are reasonably comfortable, this could turn the tide against you.” The proposed tax raid sparked outrage on social media sites. One person wrote: “Pay tax all your life, retire abroad on a mod-
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est pension and get no personal allowance, that’s totally unfair.” Another added: “Tax, tax, tax. These politicians are obsessed with it so they can buy votes to spend, spend, spend.” And yet another commented: “£400 million to balance the books...now they only need another one hundred million!”
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Registering your vehicle in Spain Spanish license plates and registration document Registering a non-Spanish vehicle in Spain is a complex and potentially costly procedure. However, you may be exempt from Spanish registration tax by getting Spanish number plates within one month of entering the country. But to do this, you need to become a resident. Linea Directa has been insuring expat drivers in Spain for over a decade and understands all the steps involved. Below we outline this process. STEP 1: OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY This is a statement by the car’s manufacturer that it conforms to EU regulations. You will need the car’s chassis number to complete this straightforward process online at www.eurococ.eu/en/certificate_of_conformity. The charges for this service will vary according to type of vehicle, make and country of 1st registration. STEP 2: CURRENT LOG BOOK The vehicle’s original log book showing your name as the owner, the vehicles age and a valid UK address. You will also need the bill of sale for the car.
STEP 3: RESIDENCY IN SPAIN The Spanish residency certificate (Certificado de Empadronamiento) is your official proof of residency in Spain. Your local town hall can provide you with this document. You will need to take your passport and proof of Spanish address (rental contract, contract to purchase or property deeds). STEP 4: OBTAINING A SPANISH MOT CERTIFICATE All vehicles over 4 years old must be roadworthy and clearly display a valid ITV sticker. The ITV (Vehicle Technical Inspection) must be tested at an authorised centre, just as for an MOT test. You can find out the location of your nearest ITV centre on DGT website (equivalent to the DVLA). You can also call your local centre to make a booking. If the centre is busy, especially pre-summer, this can save a lot of time. The cost can vary but generally is around 40€ for petrol-engine cars and 56€ for diesel-engine cars. Step 5: OBTAINING A SPANISH EQUIVALENT OF A TAX DISC The Spanish Tax Agency can provide your
Call now on: 902 123 148 vehicle with a valid “tax disc” for Spain, which must be carried in the car when in use. You will need to complete the relevant form online and pay the amount according to your car’s tax band. You can carry out all these procedures yourself or you can seek the assistance of an
accountant to do this for you. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902-123-148. More information on Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
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Electromar is back with a techno bang
Councillor for Culture and Electromar present tonight’s techno event
by Keith Nicol ELECTROMAR 2014 goes live this evening, Friday August 15th at the Antonio Soria Park in Torrevieja, starting at 7.30pm. If the past event is anything to go by, this year’s electronic music fest should attract anywhere from 10,000 to 12,000 lovers of electronic music, for an all night event, with a back beat that can be heard or felt, around much of the city. This week, Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture Luis María Pizana, accompanied by the event coordinator, Sebastian Cazorla and its Artistic Director, Gonzalo Miranda, presented the music festival “Electromar 2014” as one of the main benchmarks of electronic music along the east coast. On the all night bill are such performers as Dirtyphonics, Solomun, Steve Aoki, Steve Lawler, Hot Since 82, Pet Duo, Ben Sims, Sfdk, Laura Jones, Candy Cox and many more to complete the line-up. The electronic music festival will feature three stages, one main outdoor stage for the main acts and two tents, in which performances of Techno-House and Hard-Techno will be developed. With the credibility, strength and responsibility that this entails, the artistic poster the festival is now closed to interna-
tional and national performances by the best DJs in the world such as the French metalheads Dirtyphonics, the renowned European producer characterized by severe tones and funkis Solomun, the latest sensation from USA, Steve Aoki and veteran famous British DJs with their label Live Music, Steve Lawler and Ben Sims plus British house music producer Fanciolli Inc., one of the biggest names in ascending deep house scene. The night also features Hot Since 82, Brazilian Pet Duo, who are considered by many in the techno worlds as the kings of world hard techno, and the hiphop of SFDK from Seville and the new and current female Dis Candy Cox and Laura Jones, among many others. Over this weekend, Torrevieja is one of the most visited city by Spanish holidaymakers plus different European countries. Ticket sales have been active for about a month and can be bought from www.electromarfestival.com, www.elcorteingles.es, www.ticketmaster.es and www.atrapalo.com. Price is 25 euros plus the normal booking fee, or space permitting at the door. The first Electromar rea;ly kicked off after midnight and went through to nine the following morning.
Sunscreens damage sea life
CSIC RESEARCHERS have combined laboratory experiments with scientific measurements in the waters off a typical beach in the Mediterranean and concluded that some cosmetics, when introduced into the sea while bathing, react with sea water and release hydrogen peroxide. The component is a “strong oxidant that damages marine microalgae.” The research has revealed that certain creams and sunscreens could cause “potentially toxic” compounds to impair marine life, according to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology. CSIC is calling for corroboration between the cosmetics industry and scientists to achieve a balanced and sustainable use of the environment.
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Nurturing the English language GREEN-FINGERED GARDENER Dick Handscombe has been helping grow confidence amongst Spaniards wanting to boost their command of the English language. by Jack Troughton THE RTN gardening columnist travelled to Madrid to be a volunteer at an event called ‘Vaughan Town’ – a six day immersion course coaching the language. Dick became an ‘Anglo’ and for 84 hours over six days helped people improve their knowledge. The use of Spanish by either the students or the Anglos is outlawed. He said almost every week of the year Vaughan Town events were taking place at five star rural hotels within two hours of the Spanish Capital. And Dick said it was aimed at Spaniards with an intermediate level of understanding of English grammar and vocabulary, but lacked the “confidence and sufficient practice to speak it spontaneously.” He said he joined other volunteers from as far away as Australia, Canada, the United States, and South Africa, and a number of ethnic backgrounds on Vaughan Town No 489. ENJOY “The Spanish leaned fast and all the Anglo volunteers enjoyed giving something to Spain
and making new friend in Spain and farther afield,” said Dick. “The Anglos are not paid but transport from Madrid and full board for the week is free.” And he said for people who liked talking “it’s great” as 80% of the week consisted of one-onone conversation sessions for 50 minutes each – the remainder of the time was in group sessions, ranging from conference calls to preparing a sketch for evening entertainment by the students. Dick added: “The week flew past evolving as a memorable, even magical at times, experience which will help the Spanish teachers and business executives who attended cope with the increasing demands for speaking English in their
current jobs – or obtaining new ones with internationally orientated companies.” To find out more about becoming a Vaughan Town volunteers by searching for ‘Vaughan volunteers’ on the internet.
Dick Handscombe
Moonstruck Spain
TOURISTS IN Spain were delighted to see a sight to remember - the moon at its brightest and best - on Sunday with the advent of the ‘pedigree moon’, which occurs when the moon is near the horizon, appearing significantly larger and brighter than any other full moon. There has already been a ‘Supermoon’ this year on 12th July but the August edition proved magnificent – appearing 12% bigger and 30% brighter than it did in January 2014, when the moon was full at the farthest point in orbit (‘lunar apogee’). In Spain, where the skies are crystal clear at the height of the summer, the phenomenon is a sight to see!
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APAH needs more summer loving Rescued dogs at APAH need your help during the summer
by Keith Nicol DURING THE hot summer months, many British and Irish residents choose to return to their homelands, for the cooler weather. However, for local kennels and abandoned animals, they have a 365 day commitment and so with the mass exodus of APAH volunteers returning home during the summer, they are really struggling to keep their kennels and their shop in Pilar de la Horadada running. So if you can spare a couple of hours each week, your help would be much appreciated. Back in March 2014, APAH launched an appeal for volunteers willing to work in their Cattery in an attempt to avoid its closure. Thanks to a great response, several people volunteered to help in the Cattery and APAH are delighted to report that they currently have enough dedicated helpers to ensure that their cats are cared for every morning
throughout the week. So far they have not been able to re-instate the evening visits, so if anyone living local to Pinar de Campoverde would like to donate a small amount of their time to visit them one evening, that would be very much appreciated. It’s now the dogs that need help and so APAH are therefore appealing to anyone willing to donate a few hours of their time over the remainder of the Summer to help out either cleaning and feeding the APAH dogs, or helping out in their Charity Shop. As volunteer Margaret said, “You never know, come the end of the Summer, you may have enjoyed it so much, you may be happy to stay on and help. There is not much more rewarding than seeing the look of gratitude in a rescued dog’s eyes.” Please contact APAH on 630 422 563 or 616 210 850 if you are willing to help. They desperately need you.
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La Fuente shows respect THROUGHOUT EUROPE, America and Canada last week, millions of people reflected on a generation of young men and women who fought or were service personnel in the Great War: WWI. by Keith Nicol Teenagers as young as fourteen ran away from home to sign up and enlist, with many of them returned to their homes only for them to enlist elsewhere just months later. Millions died during the conflict on both sides and to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the start of the war, cities, towns and villages have been remembering those who served their countries. On the evening of August 4th, lights were dimmed across the UK as a sign of respect to those who gave their lives during the Great War, two holidaymakers from Sheffield helped organise a similar observance on the Costa Blanca. David Pearson had been busy organizing a commemorative event in his home town at Mosborough Rugby Club but when a holiday opportunity arose he had to leave the final preparation with colleagues as he and his family took the opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine.
With time on his hands and with nothing planned in the local area, it seemed only natural that he should go ahead and arrange a similar event at a local bar. James Dumbreck was delighted to offer La Sahara Bar in CC La Fuente as a venue. The Royal British Legion Recruiting Officer Jim Watt became involved and the event began to take shape, culminating with the commemorative act on Monday night as bar owners, restaurateurs and members of the public united with thousands of people across the UK to dim their lights, leading up to the moment at 11.00pm that Prime Minister Herbert Asquith declared Britain’s involvement in the conflict that would go on to claim an estimated 16 million lives. The commemoration follows on from the words of the then-foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey, who said portentously after the declaration “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” In the UK, the Houses of Parliament, Broadcasting House, home of the BBC in London,
Lisa Gascoigne and David Pearson commemorating the fallen from WWI
and St Paul’s Cathedral, as well as hundreds of councils, iconic buildings, national organisations, including the Royal British Legion, took part in the ceremony. Blackpool illuminations, the Eden Project, the Imperial War Museums and Tower Bridge also went dark. In the minutes leading up to the ‘dimming of the lights’ at CC La Fuente, David was joined by Lisa Gascoigne, a schoolteacher, who has spent the last months introducing her students to this significant
period in history at the Westfield Secondary School in Sheffield. The pair set the scene and recited letters and poems from the time. The event concluded with ‘The Last Post’ which was rightly dignified, as many dozens of holidaymakers rose and stood silently to pay their respects, for each a personal gesture in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us 100 years ago and who must never be forgotten.
Michael Jackson Tribute for Torrevieja by Keith Nicol MICHAEL JACKSON would have been 56 on August 29th. Taken away far too young in 2009, his legacy lives on and the latest chance to have a peak of what he looked and moved like in his prime is being brought to the Torrevieja Stage through “Michael, The Legend”, the newly created musical tribute to the King of Pop, produced by World Music Productions, that will première in Torrevieja on Sunday August 24th, at 9:30pm in the Municipal Theatre in Torrevieja. The musical is directed and stars dancer Domingo Sanchez, known throughout the city of Torrevieja for the multitude of works he has carried out with the Municipal Theatre School and most recently at Halloween when he led the ‘Thriller’ Flash Mob through the streets of the city. Domingo Sanchez is also the creator of the promotional video “Flamenco in Torrevieja” and choreographer with the troupe “La Sal de Torrevieja”. He has recently been involved with Spanish singer David Bisbal in mediometraje “You and I” directed by Kike Maillo.
Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture of the City of Torrevieja, Luis María Pizana, presented the new show along with Domingo Sánchez this week and noted that this visual extravaganza features a cast of dancers, acrobats and pyrotechnics, for a full 90 minutes, that follows the life of the King of Pop music, that mixes dance and visual images for a well rounded event. The show is a comprehensive review of all his most successful songs, from his beginnings in Motown along with his brothers the Jackson Five, through the consecration of his career with “ Off the Wall “,” Bad “,” HIStory “,” Dangerous “and, of course, a recreation of the music video which was a milestone in the history of music videos; “Thriller”. “Michael, The Legend” will premiere at the Teatro Municipal in Torrevieja on 24th August and then tour several cities thoughout Spain with other local performances in Alicante, Elche plus A Coruña, Sabadell, etc. Tickets are on sale at the Municipal Theatre box office and www. Ticketmaster.es, for the most popular price of just ten euros.
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Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture, Luis María Pizana, presents the new Michael the Legend show along with Domingo Sánchez
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A night of no speed limits! IT WAS a spectacular night at Circuito de Velocidad Cartagena last Saturday for Velocity Racing Spain. The pits were bogged down with classic and new cars all along to participate or just enjoy the fun. by Patricia Thompson The BMW Spain Fan Club took to the long track for an incredible 30 minutes of racing; we saw superb karting displays; and as per usual the Oval Racing Rookie Rods and Lightning Rods never ceased to provide riveting entertainment. It was great to see lots of local people out to support the event, along with many enthusiasts who travelled some distance and of course the regulars. The Oval Racing season continues on 6th September, gates open at 6pm, only 2€ entrance and kids go free! Come along for a different experience and be part of this friendly team and spectators. The pits are open to all! Marshalls Required! For a limited period Velocity racing are of-
fering hire cars for just 100€ per night (normally 165€), practice included! Celebratory packages are also available in conjunction with the restaurant. For more information contact 674 256 147 info@velocityracingspain.eu www.velocityracing.eu
Ondara to host ‘Wintersun’
ONDARA IS to host one of the 10 episodes of the forthcoming series ‘Wintersun’ with the aim of promoting the Marina Alta region as an off-season holiday destination. Mayor of Ondara, Ximo Ferrando, said: “The full support of the City Council is behind this project, committed to creating an image that enhances local knowledge of the landscape and tourism resources of our people.” The series will begin recording in October, currently in the casting stage. Director Luis Eduardo Perez is also searching for locations of interest. The series will be broadcast in Catalan and English over the Internet on http://www.soldeinvierno.net/ and through social networks.
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home and garden
by
Dick Handscombe Holistic gardener and author
Oh for some shade!
SHADE IS critical in a Spanish garden if an outdoor life is to be enjoyed to the full, especially in summer. Yet in recent weeks we have heard many an exasperated sigh along the lines of ‘Oh I wish we had more shade!’ So this week I am looking at some of the issues involved and considering ways of ensuring a good supply of shade in the garden while retaining non shaded areas for plants that love the sun and for winter sun for ourselves. First let’s look at the Spanish attitude to shade in their traditional small as well as large garden designs. If one looks at the established gardens of Spanish homes, whether for year round residence or just for weekend and summer holiday use, it’s obvious that shade is taken seriously. Most natural established trees are retained and if there is space fruit trees, flowering trees and vegetables are planted in the gaps or clear spaces. If a swimming pool has been added for the children and grandchildren it is often at least partially in semi-shade. Essentially they are gardens that can be lived in for many hours during the hottest months. Shade is seen as imperative as weekend, fiesta and summer meals are often for large family groups of several generations. And grandparents are normally not as tolerant of the sun as the younger generations. Outdoor cooking and eating starts in earnest at the Easter break. On Easter Monday smoke curls up from many gardens as the first paella of the year is cooked over a wood fire to achieve a better flavour to one cooked over a gas ring. Then the expatriate influx grew. Developers cleared natural copses in coastal and inland areas for building and many of those who purchased a traditional Spanish garden felled most of the trees to make room for a large pool in full sun, large sun bathing terraces, an English style lawn and beds of annuals if only a summer
home. Often as the weather warms up such gardens are under populated as they become ovens for much of the day. With no natural shade – and an umbrella is no substitute for the deep shade under a mature leafy tree- a retreat to shady covered terrace or a cold air conditioned lounge is a sensible move. But once one is used to the latter it is difficult to acclimatise to the summer Spanish climate so summers in northern Europe become sensible decisions with the house let to sun worshipping short stay holiday makers. The two types of garden described above are not exaggerated. Walk around any town, village or new urbanisation and you will see both. So what can be done. DECIDE YOUR LIFE STYLE AND SHADE NEEDS EARLY First decide ,during your first year in Spain if not before, what long term life style you came to Spain for and develop your garden design accordingly. For many including ourselves the chance to sun bath daily – often for too many hours initially - is a novelty during the first summer but by the second or third summer life has became more varied, friends are met and asked round for tapas and if sensibly designed the garden is a delight. Section Two of our new book ‘YOUR GARDEN IN SPAIN’ will help you take all necessities into account and reduce the heartache of making false starts. Second if you came to Spain for the good all year round climate – forgetting the occasional freezing days and week long ‘gota frias ‘– design the garden for an outdoor lifestyle. Ensure that you allow for the three priorities summer shade, winter sun and ample terrace areas. The latter often best split into a number of terraces of varying size rather than just one large terrace. And
ensure that some terrace space is shaded or can be shaded. 12 WAYS OF PROVIDING SOME SHADE 1. Retaining large existing trees. 2. The planting of fast growing young trees. 3. Covered terraces 4. Umbrellas. 5. Blinds and awnings 6. Sails 7. Gazebos and pagodas. a. Cloth and hard covered. b. Covered with climbing plants. 8. A traditional extended porch covered with a grape vine. 9. Maximum use of the natural shade of the north side of the house. It’s free but often on the road side of the house so high walls or hedges are required for privacy. 10. A carport that can also be used as an outdoor workshop. 11. Covered runs for dogs, hens and other pets. 12. Get used to wearing a straw hat. We hope that the above ideas will enable more readers to enjoy the summer climate, which is why many house owners came to Spain. It’s still 32 degrees centigrade in the shade this evening so it made sense to get ahead writing a few RTN columns.
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money
The Property ladder
by
Phil Pennick
Financial Advisor, Pennick Blackwell
– A great investment, done right OVER THE course of the last few weeks, I have had people get in touch with a wide variety of questions and requests for information on how to best invest their money. One of the more frequent requests I have received is “Should I buy an investment property in Spain?” NOW, AS you can appreciate, a weekly column is not the place to get a definitive answer to such a complicated question but I can give you some general information to think about before you invest, or before you even start looking! As a landlord in Spain, what would you be looking for? Rapid turnover of occupancy or a long term rental? This is the foremost question you need to consider as it will shape your whole purchase and investment scenario. If you are looking for a property that will be desirable for the holiday market and rent it on a weekly basis, are you willing to accept the extra cost that will come with this type of rental? Changeovers, cleaning, wrong tenants and the issues they create? A recent ruling in Spain has left one landlord unable to rent their property at all due to the problems created from tenants who arrived for just one week!
If you are looking at the long term market, are you prepared to meet the added payments that a tenant will not cover? Community fees, rubbish charges, damages and replacements to the fixtures and fittings? Property rental can be a very, very lucrative venture if you approach it in the right way and you are fully informed from the off. If you know what you are getting into and get the right management team to monitor it for you, then profit is what you can hope to achieve, however, if you approach it in the wrong way and hope for the best, your money will be filling a never ending pit that will cost you a lot more in the long run. If you are interested in either buying a property to rent or looking to rent, either long or short term a property you already own, contact us for a no obligation, free chat to see how well it can work for you. Prepare with Pennick Blackwell and minimise the risks to your money (and health!)
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When will savings rates start to rise?
by
Christina Brady
THAT’S A very good question, everyone is fed up with their savings in the Banks and Building Societies earning little or no growth year on year whilst to cost of living keeps on rising year on year.
Regional Manager of Blacktower Costa Blanca IT LOOKS like in Europe a rise in interest rates is
not going to happen anytime soon with inflation bordering on deflation. Central banks i.e. Bank of Spain charging banks to deposit their funds , Italy sliding back into recession for a third time, a further slump in measures of Germany’s industrial strength and German investor confidence plunging to its lowest level since December 2012, plus turmoil in Portugal’s banking sector that could easily spread to other banks in the Eurozone. None of which bode well for a sustained recovery or the increase of rates paid to savers. Even the in the UK which has been talking about raising rates for most of this year, which hasn´t happened yet and when it does it is likely the rate will rise by the awe inspiring amount of 0.25% . Not enough to ensure that savings growth keeps pace with inflation and certainly not enough to make your money grow. What can you do you, you may ask, well there are options out there, there is a 100% capital guaranteed instant access account that is offering 2% on Sterling deposits and 2.35% on Euro,
minimum deposit 10,000. But if you want to have the potential to outstrip inflation and see your capital grow you must be prepared to take a small amount of risk. There are 5 year policies that use smoothing to iron out volatility and have over the last 5 years returned 4% to 5% (net) per annum. They allow you to take 5% maximum per year as income and initial investment amounts start as low as £20,000 / €25,000. So what should you do with your money? Of course we should all have some readily available as a contingency fund, the rest should be invested in the best way to work effectively for YOU. There is no time like now to act, if you are unsure as to what is available and what option is best for you just call me at Blacktower and I will be more than happy to run through the options with you. My advice is free so why not take advantage of this and see what your money could be doing for YOU. If you need independent, impartial advice on your financial future please contact me by email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 658 892 330 to arrange a free consultant.
The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is licenced by the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Licence No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.
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legal
Wills and inheritance for expatriates in Spain. Application of the Regulation R.E. 650/2012. by
Carlos Baos
from White & Baos Abogados Solicitors Lawyers
Dear Readers, The famous European Regulation 650/2012 has been in approved since 2012 and is ratified in Spain. It will come into force in 2015. According to this new regulation, the applicable law for inheritance will be (in principle) the law of the country in which the testator has his/her habitual residence at the time of death. HOWEVER, ARTICLE 22 of this Regulation expressly allows the testator to choose the law of his/her nationality as the one to regulate the Will and inheritance. So if you are a foreigner who lives and has his habitual residence in Spain, in principal the Spanish succession inheritance law will be the applicable to your succession law, unless you expressly opt for the law of your nationality in your Will. As per its Article 83 entitled, Transitional Provisions “This Regulation shall apply to the succession of persons who die on or after 17 August 2015 .” Therefore, in one year this regulation will be fully applied to inheritances and successions, leaving little time for Wills to be reviewed and updated (where necessary), and these rules especially affect foreigners
or expats living outside their country of origin. Not all wills need to be modified and updated since the regulation provides for how Wills granted before 17th of August 2015 must be interpreted, but in some cases in order to avoid potential problems in the interpretation of the applicable law to an inheritance, or acceptance of the Will under this new Regulation 650/2012, it may be appropriate to revise the will. A valid example would be if you have your habitual residence in Spain, and you want your inheritance to be governed by your national law, not the Spanish law, which forces you to leave two thirds of the estate to the descendants. Clearly, it is essential to have a will in Spain. If you are not sure whether the wording of yours is adequate, or you want to make a new one in line with the new Regulation, please contact us.
The information provided in this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. White & Baos Abogados. Tel:+34 966 426 185. E-mail: info@white-baos.com White & Baos 2014 – All rights reserved Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com
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Puente Genil
BASED IN a tastefully furnished hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms in the small town of Puente Genil, explore this charming part of Andalucia with David’s Coachtrips SL. THE JOURNEY takes in the mountains, towns and the coast. Puente Genil is a typical Spanish town with a rather nice ‘village’ feel to it. Puente Genil is named after an 11th Century wooden bridge built over the river Genil, connecting the two halves of the town, later replaced around the 15th Century with a stone bridge which can still be visited. Daily excursions from Puente Genil take the tour to Ronda, Antequera and Malaga: three very different locations, each with much to offer. Ronda sits amongst the mountains of the Serriana de Ronda. This uniquely attractive and historical town has two halves connected by a bridge straddling a huge gorge cut by the waters of the river Tajo. The modern Bridge is now known as ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge), built much later than the original, replacing one built in earlier centuries that collapsed, sadly taking several residents of the town to their deaths in the valley below. From the Puente Nuevo there are breath-taking views down the gorge. The town has many buildings dating back to medieval times, yet has a pleasant feeling of spaciousness. The bullring, where the modern rules of bullfighting were devised, changing from fighting the bull on horseback to the present day practice of this being done on foot, is one of the most famous in Spain. A fascinating museum takes you through the history of these changes. Narrow cafe lined streets lead to a spacious, lively town square bordered by cafes and an old church, an impressive fountain tinkling away in the centre. The large, coastal city of Malaga is full of things to see, its massive cathedral adorning the city centre. Above the town is the old fortified palace (Alcazar) from which first the Moors and then the Christian monarchs ruled the city. Alongside are the preserved older remains of a Roman amphitheatre. Parks line the esplanade, in turn leading to beautiful beaches. A busy and thriving shopping centre provides a wide range of shops, cafes and bars. Museums include the house where Pablo Picasso was born, exhibiting works of art created not by Picasso himself but by a number of his very talented family members. A city tour bus can be used or how about a horse and carriage ride? A fascinating city: plenty of things to see and do. Antequera is smaller and situated inland with a busy main street always full of life. At the top of the town the old well-preserved Moorish castle is clearly visible sitting above the historical area. Many old convents, churches and city gates add to the character of what an essentially typical Andalucian town developed over many hundreds of years, with an equal taste of old and the new. On this excursion each day is very different and yet costs so little. Davids Coachtrips SL offer this full 4-day package including excursions on a half board basis for only 199€. Next available date: 16th -19th September. Reserve your place by calling direct on (0034) 96 678 5910 or book online at www.coachtripsonline.com
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Calendar Horses! THE EASY Horse Care Rescue Centre is relaunching its popular yearly calendar thanks to the tireless fundraising work of volunteer Kate Camish.
The 2015 calendar will feature 13 glossy photographs of the many horses, ponies and donkeys saved from abuse and neglect, now living out their days peacefully and happily at the Rojales centre. EHCRC was forced to cancel the 2014 calendar because co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding did not have time to fundraise for printing and design costs. Kate stepped up to help and managed to raise an incredible €2000 in just a couple of months for the 2015 edition. The calendar will be released in September and costs 5€. Every cent raised will help cover the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre’s hefty feeding and running costs. The centre also has a network of eight charity shops across the Alicante province, at La Zenia, Los Montesinos, La Siesta, Ciudad Quesada, Guardamar, La Marina, Pilar de Horadada and Gran Alacant. Donations of furniture, clothes and bric-a-brac to stock the shops are gratefully welcomed. Large donated items such as furniture can be collected from your house and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items purchased from the charity shops. EHCRC is also looking for volunteers to staff its shops for a few hours or days each week Please contact the charity shop Kate hotline on 652 021 980 for more information about furniture pick-ups and Camish, volunteering. Sancho The EHCRC opens to the public every Sunday between 1pm and 4pm. Panza and Kate`s Entrance is free and refreshments and tasty food are available in the garden café. The first horse tour begins at 2pm, where you can get to meet and pat friend and Rescue the residents, hear their stories and see where your money is spent. Centre EHCRC is located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59. For more volunteer details and directions to the centre, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net. Sandra
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The Jazz Singer sings for Pets in Spain GEOFF WATTS returns to Spain from the UK for his one and only show as ‘The Jazz Singer’ at Restaurante Los Rosales at 7.30pm on Saturday 16th August and has invited Pets in Spain to do the raffle on the night. Geoff, who lives in the UK, heard how the animal charity are now opening a second shop on La Marina urbanisation, opposite Soterin DIY in Avenida Londres. As an animal lover the talented showman wanted to help with fundraising for the new shop. Feral cat colonies are expanding, causing mass suffering through the lack of veterinary care. Recent events spurred Pets in Spain to join forces with cat lady Linda Scales and the PAWS team of volunteers to tackle the huge problem of Welfare and Sterilisation of Feral Cats, to keep the feline population in check. Donations and items to sell for this very worthy cause can be taken to the new Pets in Spain charity shop, or call 645 469 253 for more information. Once again delighted Neil Diamond fans will sing along to ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘America’ and many other favourites as Geoff amazes with the authenticity of his voice. Tickets for this exclusive show are only 12€ to include a 2-course meal, available from Restaurante Los Rosales CV895 Guardamar; Cards and More La Marina; Post Box Dona Pepa; Hire Centre San Luis and The Card Place Benimar. Call 697 501 992, email lrshowsinfo@gmail.com or book and pay with Paypal on www.lrshows.com
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Summer Parade 2014 By Keith Nicol THE MIDDLE weekend in August marks the two days that Torrevieja’s population swells to more than 600,000 as visitors from all over Spain head to their second homes on the coast. To celebrate, a new fiesta has been added to the calendar: Torrevieja Summer Parade 2014, which takes place this Sunday evening, August 17th, along the city’s main streets. The Parade is planned to start at 8.30pm and will follow a route along Calle Ramón Gallud, from the Municipal Theatre to the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun, it’s completely free and more than 500 people will be dancing in the street for your enjoyment, so bring your camera to capture those special moments. The Parade is dedicated especially to tourists and visitors to Torrevieja and will feature numerous local groups that participate in the many different festivals celebrated in the city throughout the year, in order to promote them and to entice visitors back to the city to enjoy the other major festivals. You will see many of those that participate in Torrevieja Carnival, a representation from the May Fair, the Rocío Pilgrimage, and other festive city entities such as the spectacular Moors and Christians from Crevillente. The busiest place will be at the start of the event, but as the parade moves up the street, if you are arriving late, it is easier to get a good spot near Virgen del Carmen.
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Mars and Pluto kick off the week in opposition, and however you plan your time know that you will be subject to cancellations, delays and misinformation…. all along the line. It won’t stop you, but it will give you time to think, and you will be surprised at just what you can get away with when all is said and done and how calmly you take it all! Venus conjuncts Jupiter midweek, and things should start to get very much better. You certainly get the green light on a project, but timing is of the essence since work wise it seems to be all something and then nothing. You are being tested with a view to taking on a new role, so just show them they are getting more bang for their buck. Wildly indecisive, a quick response is what is chiefly needed right now, but you are finding it hard to put two and two together. Don’t make a mountain over a molehill, but do insist that others get it right when they seek to use your talents and gain from your expertise. Mercury takes on Pluto which empowers you onwards. With a New Moon on the horizon you have work to do to sort out the emotional debris you seem to have been left with. There comes a time when you say to yourself that enough is enough, and choosing to ignore the warning signs is taking you into dangerous territory, whilst giving the impression to others you don’t give a damn, and you do! The Cosmos is sending you a clear cut message, but your stubborn pride is stopping you from taking it on board right now. In the scheme of things there are many gaps that need to be filled before you can lay a foundation built on trust, and remember that with partnership issues you will always be the worker, homing in on your professional skills. Mixed blessings this week as you have to follow the dutiful role in a recent family development. The idea that everyone will chip in is far from the reality, and you face the lion’s share of the current problems. However, much will come from this, as you are transported back to basics. Mercury and Neptune steer you in the right direction. O.K. so you may have to bite your tongue, but something does have to be done and you are the right person to take things onboard. The Mercury sextile with Ceres brings you to your senses and prepares you for much of what is to come, although never forget that you have a choice, and that you are striking whilst the time is right. Anger is a dish best served cold, and this week you have every right to give somebody hell for that which they didn’t do. To be let down at this late stage is really inexcusable, especially as there are so many irons in the fire right now. Taking control of the situation, however, brings an unexpected reward and clears up a mystery too. Jupiter is ensconced with Venus, and for sure it is love out there that is causing you to feel the way that you do. To love is never wrong, and you have a good feeling that all could work out well in the long run. How will you ever know though if you don’t give it a try? This time round it is different, but then isn’t that what you wanted anyway? Stubborn energies have seen the end of something drawing closer because someone begs to differ. It is such a shame if indeed the baby is to be thrown out with the bathwater, and all this at a time when you could do with diversion and interest in your life. The Mercury opposition to Neptune works against plans, but brings fresh new ideas. Take what you have heard with a pinch of salt. Uranus and Mars near to a fatalistic collision in which there is much to lose and everything to gain, but it will be a matter of showing who is boss that will win through. You are capable and ready to take on further responsibility, but you are nobody’s fool and have absolutely nothing to lose! Great tuning of your infallible psychic senses serve to pre warn somebody this week before things get out out of hand. You have coasted through a relationship problem, and you are reconciled and ready to put a new plan into action, but it will only work if you let it, and if your partner does not let you down, however gently that could be.
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Decisions are what have made you strong, and with the courage of your convictions the astrological year ahead may be full of surprises, but you still have to make the changes that will work for you!
Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmail.com / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424
The buzz word Many readers have contacted me to ask me what has happened to the insect population here on the Costa Blanca. I agree that it is very odd there are so very few flies, wasps, bees and butterflies out there, for whatever reasons! Nobody misses the common fly, or the hovering and likely to sting hornet… but when was the last time you saw a butterfly? Cleverly planting basil plants on the windowsills, many flying insects hate the smell and do not enter my house. But where are the flying insects of summer? The bees, I know are chiefly dead already. A virus that began last spring has wiped out the population so much that I haven’t seen one bee here in Finestrat all summer. Guess that means no honey, and Finestrat honey was so very good too, but it also means so much more. Bees are pollinators. If you remove them from the Earth then the pollination of many plants we need for survival are in jeopardy. A recent project involving the University of New York sent groups of students into Central Park to start a cross pollination experiment. One hundred students worked for ten days to establish the pollination of the basic flora of the park, and they worked eight hour shifts. It was calculated that they did 1.4% of the work the everyday bee did as a matter of course. It was also estimated that 93% of the plants within the Central Park boundary would die without bee intervention. Serious? Well, what about food crops that heavily rely on all manner of insect pollination?
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The calls and the mail I have had has also highlighted the lack of birds flying around. It is not hotter and it is less humid than August last year, and the local pigeon population that scramble over my roof tiles every morning are gone. The lavender plant on the terrace attracts usually a number of smaller birds that nibble the buds and stunt the growth…… this year the selfsame plant is blooming! I am glad that spiritually minded people have started to question the changes of the environment we inhabit. I have remained silent on these aspects since I wrote about Chemtrails a couple of years ago. The trails provoked a stream of photos all taken here on the Costa Blanca, and brought people to me who asked questions I couldn’t answer if they involved the word, “Why?” In every aspect of the terms of the natural and spiritual World we can expect change. There is a tremendous shift, and those of us who have a spiritual faith can expect to be challenged and made aware of the many man made changes that are affecting this Earth that we inhabit. I hope sincerely that the energy we can generate will serve to help others to see just what is happening and how we can be a part of the changes. Fear stops so much happening, and what is needed is awareness and resolve, though at this stage one does not necessarily lead to the other, and nothing is certain. Keep a watchful eye, and share with me…please!
Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com
Kenny, I have been thinking hard and I have really been stupid. So much that could have been wasn’t, and so much of what has happened has left me feeling down. I want to follow my spiritual destiny, but is it too late? Pat. G. Not having any idea of your age I would say emphatically that it doesn’t matter what you have done……that’s done and dusted: it is what you are yet to do that should be your inspiration. Anyone can make the decision to take the spiritual journey at any time of their life. There are no real rules, certainly no petty restrictions and an open heart and a sense of humour are key factors in the process. As for When? How? That’s when the fun really starts. I wish you well on your journey…just do not look back.
Last weeks crossword answers can be found on page 46.
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ACROSS 1. Barrel (4) 8. Impracticable (10) 9. Conclusive (8) 10. Every (4) 12. Take risks (6) 14. Revolt (6) 15. Expand (6) 17. Ignoble (6) 18. At one time (4) 19. Shrink (8) 21. Valued too low (10) 22. Pitcher (4) DOWN 2. Change (10) 3. N. Zealand bird (4) 4. Elf (6) 5. Regard (6) 6. Manager (8) 7. Network (4) 11. Appropriate (10) 13. Bangle (8) 16. Accompany (6) 17. Reason (6) 18. Responsibility (4) 20. Offensive (4)
ACROSS 1. Chooses a different spot (4) 8. Ruffle a sea-expert perhaps (10) 9. It shows intelligence! (4-4) 10. Country in Asia-Minor (4) 12. Wanders away from the street lights (6) 14. Not a good mark to get (6) 15. Manage to show the way (6) 17. They’re laid down by our betters (6) 18. This preposition is involved in the end (4) 19. Shows part of a book on insects (8) 21. One may have to pick one’s way here (10) 22. Has scattered snow (4) DOWN 2. Not very exciting for one lacking drive (10) 3. Looks up and down (4) 4. They may be cut and pickled (6) 5. Upsets to make light of (6) 6. Nudists dislike this sauce (8) 7. Some light or heavy timber (4) 11. One may be lost in it (10) 13. The porter of this house is often drunk (8) 16. They start to perspire - from over-drinking? (6) 17. The home of the brave (6) 18. Chin out - but not far (4) 20. Too wrapped up in local society (4)
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Screening for Aortic Aneurysm
THE LARGEST blood vessel in the body is called the abdominal aorta which transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It is a about the size of a hose pipe and travels from the heart in a straight line through the chest and abdomen before branching off into a network of smaller vessels. SOMETIMES THE wall of a blood vessel becomes weakened. There may be no cause or it may be linked to hardening of the arteries, smoking and high blood pressure. As blood passes along a weakened blood vessel the wall of the vessel may bulge like a balloon. This is an aneurysm. Aneurysms can occur anywhere in the body, one of the most common places for them to form is in the abdominal aorta. In most cases an abdominal aortic aneurysm in itself causes no symptoms and does not pose a serious health threat. However, should an aneurysm rupture (burst) this can cause massive internal bleeding and in 4 out of 5 cases prove fatal. PREVENTION The best way to prevent getting an aneurysm, or reduce the risk of an aneurysm growing bigger and possibly rupturing, is to: Not smoke Avoid a high-fat diet Exercise regularly Be of an ideal weight Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm In 2009 the U.K. launched a screening programme whereby men aged 65yrs are invited for screening. This is because
abdominal aortic aneurysms are most common in men aged 65 or over, with around in 1 in 25 men being affected. The number of aortic aneurysms that rupture is much smaller, with only around 1 in 10,000 people having a ruptured aortic aneurysm in any year in England. Men are six times more likely to have an aneurysm than women. On average, a ruptured aortic aneurysm occurs 10 years later in women than in men. For those outside of the screening criteria, screening is stall advised for those deemed at high risk through a strong family history of aneurysm. TREATMENT If an aneurysm is detected surgery may be recommended. The aim of treatment is to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. This can be done by replacing the weakened section of the blood vessel with a piece of synthetic tubing. Because this surgery carries a small risk of serious complications, it is only carried out if the risk of rupture is high enough to justify the risk of surgery. This is assessed by measuring the aneurysm. Preventative surgery is often recommended for an abdominal aortic aneurysm that’s larger than 5.5cm. Unfortunately at the current time there is no routine screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysm in
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Spain. However, if a person is high risk their G.P. may refer them for screening. Alternatively screening can be booked through a private medical centre. The most common symptom of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is sudden and severe pain in the abdomen. Any person who suffers severe, sudden abdominal pain should see a doctor without delay.
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THURSDAY 14th August BBC1
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Motorway Cops 24:35 Biker Boyz
07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 08:15 Rip Off Britain: Food 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 09:00 Escape to the Continent 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 10:00 Live Athletics 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 12:45 Sydney White 15:00 Judge Rinder 14:30 Breakaway 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Central Weather 15:15 Cash in the Attic 17:00 Tipping Point 16:00 Natural World 18:00 The 21st Question 19:00 ITV Regional News 17:00 Great Continental 19:30 ITV News and Weather Railway Journeys 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 18:00 Live Athletics 21:00 Emmerdale 22:00 The Honourable Woman 21:30 Harbour Lives 22:00 Kids with Cameras: 23:00 QI Diary of a Children’s Ward 23:30 Newsnight 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 24:20 The World’s War: 23:40 100 Year Old Drivers Forgotten Soldiers of Empire 24:40 Benidorm
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07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 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 Four in a Bed 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Win It Cook It 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Embarrassing Bodies 23:00 First Time Farmers 24:05 Child Genius
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 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 Emergency Bikers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Reverse Angle 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 Caught with Their Fingers in the Till 21:00 Countdown to Murder 22:00 The Last Secrets of 9/11 23:00 Big Brother 24:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
07:00 The Cube 07:55 Emmerdale 08:20 Coronation Street 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 Coronation Street 13:25 You’ve Been Framed! 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Hot Fuzz 24:25 The Magaluf Weekender
07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:35 Rules of Engagement 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 18:00 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 22:00 Suburgatory 22:30 The Inbetweeners 23:00 Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy 23:35 The IT Crowd 24:10 New Girl 24:40 The Mindy Project
FRIDAY 15th August BBC1
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07:15 Homes Under the Hammer 08:15 Fake Britain 09:00 The Big Allotment Challenge 10:00 Live Athletics 12:45 The Gumball Rally 14:30 Breakaway 15:15 Cash in the Attic 16:00 Live Equestrian 18:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:30 Live Athletics 22:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 22:30 Sweets Made Simple 23:00 Edinburgh Nights with Sue Perkins 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 Weather 24:05 The English Patient
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The 21st Question 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Dales 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Doc Martin 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Dog Day Afternoon
07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 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 Four in a Bed 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Win It Cook It 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Million Pound Drop 22:00 The Singer Takes It All 23:00 The Last Leg 23:50 Virtually Famous 24:40 Date Night
07:00 ChildrensTV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 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 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 My Daughter Must Live 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 On the Yorkshire Buses 22:00 Big Brother 23:45 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 24:45 Stand by Your Man
07:00 The Cube 07:55 Emmerdale 08:20 Emmerdale 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 Emmerdale 13:25 You’ve Been Framed! 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Bridget Jones’s Diary 24:00 The Magaluf Weekender
07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 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 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 Suburgatory 21:00 How I Met Your Mother 21:30 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 Twilight 24:30 Rude Tube
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07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 Trans World Sport 08:30 The Grid 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:55 Frasier 11:25 Frasier 11:55 The Big Bang Theory 12:20 The Simpsons 12:55 The Simpsons 13:25 Speed with Guy Martin 14:25 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 17:40 Come Dine with Me 18:10 Come Dine with Me 18:40 Come Dine with Me 19:15 Come Dine with Me 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:05 Grand Designs 21:00 Iron Man 23:25 District 9
07:00 Childrens TV 08:40 City of Friends 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Access 11:05 Police Interceptors 12:00 Ultimate Police Interceptors 13:00 Police Interceptors 14:00 The Golden Voyage of Sinbad 16:05 Rocky V 18:05 North Sea Hijack 20:00 Cricket 2014 21:00 The Last Secrets of 9/11 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 TV’s Nastiest Villains with Joan Collins 24:55 Access
07:00 Emmerdale 09:30 Coronation Street 11:55 Take Me Out 13:00 Dinner Date: Australia 13:55 Dinner Date: Australia 14:50 You’ve Been Framed! 15:20 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 17:10 You’ve Been Framed! 18:10 You’ve Been Framed! 19:15 You’ve Been Framed! 19:45 Back to the Future Part II 22:00 The Shawshank Redemption 24:55 Batman Returns
07:00 Desperate Housewives 07:50 Charmed 08:35 Rules of Engagement 11:00 Suburgatory 11:30 Suburgatory 12:00 Suburgatory 12:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 16:35 The Big Bang Theory 17:00 The Big Bang Theory 17:30 Melissa & Joey 18:00 Melissa & Joey 18:30 Made in Chelsea NYC 19:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 20:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:30 The Big Bang Theory 21:00 New Moon 23:40 The 100 24:40 The Big Bang Theory
SATURDAY 16th August BBC1 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Food & Drink 13:00 BBC News and Weather 13:10 Football Focus 13:50 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Live Athletics 17:30 Final Score 18:20 BBC Regional News 18:40 Pointless Celebrities 19:30 Tumble 21:00 The National Lottery: Break the Safe 21:50 Casualty 22:40 Mrs Brown’s Boys 23:10 BBC News; Weather 23:30 Match of the Day 24:55 The Football League Show
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07:05 Blackbeard the Pirate 07:00 Pat & Stan 07:25 Dino Dan 08:45 Live Athletics 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 11:45 Great British 08:15 Nerds & Monsters Railway Journeys 08:40 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 12:15 Animal Park 08:55 Chowder 13:00 Sweets Made Simple 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 13:30 Paul Hollywood’s 10:25 The Hungry Sailors Pies & Puds 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 14:00 Talking Pictures 12:25 Columbo: Death Hits the Jackpot 14:50 The First of the Few 14:25 The Unforgettable 16:45 Flog It! 14:55 60 Minute Makeover 15:55 Smokey and the Bandit II 17:30 Live Athletics 17:50 Mr Bean’s Holiday 18:15 Live Equestrian 19:20 ITV Regional News 20:00 Proms Extra 19:30 ITV News and Weather 19:45 You’ve Been Framed! 20:45 Dad’s Army 20:45 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 21:15 Great War Diaries 21:45 All Star Family Fortunes 22:15 Andrew Marr’s 22:45 Star Wars Episode V: the Empire Strikes Back Great Scots 23:40 ITV News and Weather 23:15 QI XL 23:55 Star Wars Episode V: 24:00 Oranges and Sunshine the Empire Strikes Back
SUNDAY 17th August BBC1
07:00 Breakfast 09:35 Match of the Day 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Wanted Down Under 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 BBC News 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:15 Best of Homes Under the Hammer 15:45 Eat Well for Less? 16:45 Escape to the Country 17:30 The Great British Bake Off 18:30 Songs of Praise 19:05 Deadly 60 on a Mission 19:35 BBC Regional News 20:00 Antiques Roadshow 21:00 Countryfile 22:00 The Village 23:00 BBC Regional News23:25 Match of the Day 2 24:25 The 51st State
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07:45 Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets 08:45 Live Athletics 11:30 The Football League Show 12:50 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 14:20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds 14:50 Live Athletics 17:50 Flog It! 18:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys 19:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00 Tropic of Capricorn 21:00 Dragons’ Den 22:00 James May’s Cars of the People 23:00 The Prestige
07:00 Pat & Stan 07:25 Dino Dan 07:50 Canimals 08:05 Sooty 08:15 Nerds & Monsters 08:40 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 08:55 Chowder 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Weekend 10:25 May the Best House Win 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News and Weather 12:30 Love Your Garden 13:30 Long Lost Family 14:30 Columbo: Identity Crisis 16:30 Midsomer Murders 18:30 Tipping Point 19:35 ITV Regional News 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Come On Down! The Game Show Story 21:00 The Zoo 22:00 The Great War: The People’s Story 23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward 24:15 The Cube
07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 Caterham UK Racing 08:05 Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 14:40 The Big Bang Theory 15:10 The Big Bang Theory 15:40 The Big Bang Theory 16:10 The Simpsons 16:40 The Simpsons 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:15 Channel 4 News 18:45 Water for Elephants 21:00 The Mill 22:00 Richard III: The New Evidence 23:00 The Taking of Pelham 123
07:00 Childrens TV 09:20 Milkshake! Bop Box 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Olly the Little White Van 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 10:15 Jelly Jamm 10:30 LazyTown 11:00 Access 11:15 Highland Emergency 11:45 Police Interceptors 12:45 Police Interceptors 13:40 Police Interceptors 14:40 White Fang 16:45 James and the Giant Peach 18:15 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 20:00 5 News Weekend 20:05 Cricket 2014 21:00 World’s 22:00 Safe 23:55 Crank: High Voltage
07:00 Beauty and the Geek 07:45 Emmerdale 10:40 Coronation Street 13:05 America’s Got Talent 14:55 America’s Got Talent 15:50 You’ve Been Framed! 16:20 Nancy Drew 18:20 King Kong 22:00 Hot Fuzz 24:20 Batman Returns
07:00 Make It or Break It 07:45 The Mindy Project 08:10 The Mindy Project 09:00 How I Met Your Mother 09:30 How I Met Your Mother 09:55 Melissa & Joey 10:25 Melissa & Joey 10:55 Hollyoaks 13:30 Made in Chelsea NYC 14:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 15:30 Suburgatory 15:55 The Mindy Project 16:25 New Girl 16:55 The Big Bang Theory 17:25 The Big Bang Theory 17:50 The 100 18:50 Rude(ish) Tube 19:25 Rude(ish) Tube 19:50 Inkheart 22:00 Made in Chelsea NYC 23:00 Almost Royal 23:35 Virtually Famous 24:25 The Big Bang Theory 24:55 The Big Bang Theory
Batman Returns 24:20
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Fake Britain 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:00 New Tricks 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Have I Got Old News for You 24:05 Boomers 24:35 Live at the Apollo
07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Fake Britain 10:05 The Stuarts 11:05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef’s Protege 15:45 Celebrity MasterChef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Food & Drink 22:00 Horizon 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Dragons’ Den
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Tonight 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Long Lost Family 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 The Zoo 24:40 All Star Family Fortunes
07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 15:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 Royal Marines Commando School 23:00 My Online Bride 24:05 Dispatches
07:00 Childrens TV 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 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 The Dog Rescuers 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Imaginary Friend 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 Police Interceptors 22:00 Gotham: Exclusive Preview 22:05 Celebrity Big Brother 24:05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:25 Emmerdale 07:55 Coronation Street 08:20 Coronation Street 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 Coronation Street 13:25 Coronation Street 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 The Shawshank Redemption 24:50 Two and a Half Men
07:00 Switched 07:25 Rude(ish) Tube 08:10 Glee 08:55 Suburgatory 09:25 The Mindy Project 09:55 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 13:00 Hollyoaks 13:30 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 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 New Girl 21:00 The Mindy Project 21:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 22:00 The 100 23:00 Virtually Famous 23:50 Rude Tube 24:50 How I Met Your Mother
tuesday 19th August BBC1
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 In the Club 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Scrappers 24:05 Operation Wild
07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Fake Britain 10:05 The Men Who Made Us Spend 11:05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments 13:30 The Super League Show 14:15 The A to Z of TV Gardening 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef’s Protege 15:45 Celebrity MasterChef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 Coast 22:00 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals 23:00 Some People with Jokes 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Horizon
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Live UEFA Champions League 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 UEFA Champions League Highlights 24:40 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green
07:00 Countdown 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun 08:35 The King of Queens 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:30 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:30 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Come Dine with Me 13:35 Come Dine with Me 14:05 Come Dine with Me 14:40 Come Dine with Me 15:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives 22:00 Worst Place to Be a Pilot 23:00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 23:55 Royal Marines Commando School
07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 Peppa Pig 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Celebrity Big Brother 14:10 5 News Lunchtime 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Audrey’s Rain 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 Celebrity Big Brother 24:05 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
07:00 You’ve Been Framed! 07:25 Emmerdale 07:55 Coronation Street 08:20 Coronation Street 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Hot Desk 10:35 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:30 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 Coronation Street 13:25 Coronation Street 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 The Cube 22:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 23:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA 24:00 40 Days and 40 Nights
07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 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 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 How I Met Your Mother 22:00 New Girl 22:30 The Mindy Project 23:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:00 Almost Royal 24:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Fake Britain 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Operation Wild 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 A Question of Sport 24:05 Room 101 - Extra Storage 24:50 Irresistible
07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:45 Real Lives Reunited 09:15 Fake Britain 10:00 Coast 11:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef’s Protege 15:45 Celebrity MasterChef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 The Stuarts 22:00 Horizon 23:00 Some People with Jokes 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Trawlermen’s Lives 22:00 Secrets from the Asylum 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Dangerous Dogs 24:40 Off the Beaten Track
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 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 10:55 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:50 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money 22:00 Undercover Boss 23:00 The Mimic 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats 24:05 The Inbetweeners Go Global
07:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 09:00 Little Princess 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 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 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Beyond the Blackboard 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 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Suspects 24:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
07:00 The Cube 07:55 Emmerdale 08:20 You’ve Been Framed! 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 You’ve Been Framed! 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Through the Keyhole 23:00 The Butterfly Effect
07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 10:30 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 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 Melissa & Joey 16:30 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 22:55 Rude Tube 24:00 Made in Chelsea NYC
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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners 12:45 Real Lives Reunited 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News and Weather 14:30 BBC Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:30 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Britain’s Compulsive Shoppers 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 BBC Regional News 23:35 Motorway Cops 24:35 Paycheck
07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 Animal Saints and Sinners 08:50 Real Lives Reunited 09:20 Fake Britain 10:05 Escape to the Continent 11:05 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Cash in the Attic 15:15 The Chef’s Protege 15:45 Celebrity MasterChef 16:30 Coast 17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Young Vets 21:00 Russia’s Lost Princesses 22:00 The Honourable Woman 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Horizon
07:00 Good Morning Britain 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 The Chase 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Regional News 15:00 Judge Rinder 16:00 Secret Dealers 16:59 ITV Regional Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 Gift Wrapped 19:00 ITV Regional News 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Harbour Lives 22:00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:30 ITV Regional News 23:40 Benidorm 24:40 The Chase
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 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 10:55 The Big Bang Theory 11:25 The Big Bang Theory 11:50 Come Dine with Me 12:25 Come Dine with Me 12:55 Channel 4 News 13:00 Come Dine with Me 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Educating Yorkshire 23:00 First Time Farmers 24:05 My Online Bride
07:00 Childrens TV 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Noddy in Toyland 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 Emergency Bikers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Deadly Suspicion 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News Tonight 20:00 The Railway: First Great Western 21:00 Prom Queen Divas UK 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother 23:00 Suspects 24:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side
07:00 The Cube 07:55 Emmerdale 08:20 Coronation Street 08:50 Dinner Date 09:40 The Only Way Is Essex 10:25 The Real Housewives of New York City 11:25 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 12:25 Emmerdale 12:55 Coronation Street 13:25 You’ve Been Framed! 13:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 15:00 Millionaire Matchmaker 15:55 The Jeremy Kyle Show 17:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 18:05 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:00 Dinner Date 20:00 You’ve Been Framed! 20:30 You’ve Been Framed! 21:00 You’ve Been Framed! 22:00 Bridget Jones’s Diary 24:00 The Magaluf Weekender
07:00 Switched 07:25 90210 08:10 Glee 09:00 Suburgatory 09:30 The Mindy Project 10:00 Melissa & Joey 11:00 Charmed 12:00 Revenge 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 Melissa & Joey 17:00 Revenge 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 22:00 Suburgatory 22:30 The Inbetweeners 23:00 Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy 23:35 The IT Crowd 24:10 New Girl 24:40 The Mindy Project
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by Peter
Taylor
Writer and Broadcaster
Let the Famous Five Celebrity Clips Blyton up your Day!
IT’S MY pleasure to announce that The Inbetweeners 2 movie had the biggest ever opening day for a comedy at the UK box office, taking over £2.75m. Fans are as good as begging them to make a third film but Simon Bird who plays glorious geek Will said “Once you see the film you’ll see we’ve all moved on with their lives, so unfortunately this is it - but It’s a great way of saying goodbye!”… Boo hoo!
A FILM production company called Working Title formed in London in 1983 and has a remarkable track record of successes that include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Johnny English, and Les Miserables. Last week they signed a deal to own the film rights of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books, a move that has surprised many in the business as the content of The Famous Five books truly is a blast from the past in every sense of the word. Scattered all over the jolly childhood adventures of Annie, George (female), Dick, Julian and Timmy the dog are expressions like ‘Rather!’ and ‘Golly!’ and ‘lashings of Ginger Beer,’ the group’s favourite drink. When you then add in that young Dick has an Aunt Fanny and that the group regularly went to Billycock Hill, one realises how innocent Enid Blyton’s work truly was. On that double entendre subject, in 1982 The Comic Strip Presents made a short film called ‘Five go Mad in Dorset’ based on Blyton’s work starring French and Saunders, Ade Edmonson and writer Peter Richardson, and it was hilarious. So maybe this is the direction Working Title are looking to go. Can you imagine the uproar there would be if Annie, George, Dick and Julian started chucking in the odd swear word or were to drop into gansta rapper slang, or instead of sitting round the campfire chatting and drinking ginger beer they all have their heads buried in their smart iPhones. Enid Blyton passed away 50 odd years ago, but I’m sure the current members of her family struck a deal with Working Title to not mess with these classic adventure stories, but just in case, Showbiz Goss will be keeping an eye!
RICKY GERVAIS’ career went global on the back of the remarkably innovative The Office in 2001, and, as reported here nine months ago, Ricky spoke of giving show character David Brent the starring role in his own movie. “It’s going to be tragic, it’s not going to be what he thinks it is,” Gervais has been quoted as saying. We´ll be treated to David Brent struggling to make it as a musician, but is this just a wee bit too much tragedy Ricky. THE BIG Bang Theory started in 2006 and I recall thinking when I first saw an episode … umm? Here we now are with season 8 about to descend upon us and I see that the three main characters have held out for a 300% wage increase and only got it! … $1m (£590,000) an episode, for pure unadulterated tripe!! They´ve battered one pathetic joke about being geeky into submission for 8 years!! ESSEX GIRL Victoria Beckham is about to give away 600 pieces of her designer clothing to try to help raise awareness of women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. The clothes will be sold online from 20th – 25th August with Victoria saying: “I want to do as much as I can … seeing all that suffering really was a life-changing experience.” Let’s hope Victoria gets the word to those Big Bang Boys … $1m an episode…?
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Basic Spanish for everyday needs by Jane Cronin
Haber and the present perfect tense Well hello there! Have you had a good week? Have you been busy? Have you done anything interesting? What have you done today before reading this? I have just got out of bed and made a cup of tea, but you don’t need to know that. Those of you who have been up slightly longer than I have and are sufficiently awake should have noticed something about these questions. They all contain the word “have” and they are all enquiring about recent past events. Now you should remember that at the end of last week’s article we said that, however tempting it is, we cannot translate the word “have” in these kinds of questions, or answers, using “tener”. We have a different verb to translate “have” or “has” when talking about the recent past, and that is “haber”. Like all verbs in Spanish, “haber” changes its forms depending on who the subject of the sentence is, that is, who is controlling the action. This is how “haber” goes: Singular He - I have Has - you have (familiar) Ha - He/she has. You have (formal)
This verb “haber” is an odd one because it is rarely used on its own and generally has no independent meaning, apart from in a few odd expressions. Usually “haber” is used to help change the meaning of other verbs, as in the case we are looking at now. So, taking your minds back an article or two, we were looking at those things called past participles and saying that they joined together with these forms of “haber” to talk about the recent past. Not wishing to be tedious but I want to remind you again that these past participles don’t need to change at all. They remain exactly as they are, independently of anything else, relying on the verb “haber” to make the relevant changes for them. To illustrate this, let’s go back to the first of our example sentences again: “He hablado con mi vecino.” (I have spoken to my neighbour) We can change the person doing the action purely by changing “haber” as follows:
Plural Hemos - We have Habéis - You have (familiar) Han - They have. You have (formal)
He hablado con mi vecino. - (I have spoken to my neighbour) Has hablado con mi vecino. - (You have spoken to my neighbour) Ha hablado con mi vecino. - (S/he has spoken to my neighbour) Hemos hablado con mi vecino. - (We have spoken to my neighbour).
Crossword Solutions for Last Week CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Extra; 8 Theseus; 9 Rookery; 10 Plump; 12 Open secret; 15 In good part; 18 Droop; 19 Teacher; 21 Concern; 22 Three. Down: 1 Bear in mind; 2 Stool; 3 Take; 4 Stay on; 5 Leap year; 6 Require; 11 Put in order; 13 Prompter; 14 Aground; 16 Patent; 17 Sharp; 20 Alto. QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 7 Torch; 8 Illness; 9 Tearful; 10 Deter; 12 Settlement; 15 Adolescent; 18 Tenon; 19 Uniform; 21 Excuses; 22 Often. Down: 1 Statecraft; 2 Great; 3 Chef; 4 Billet; 5 Bludgeon; 6 Heathen; 11 Retirement; 13 Evenness; 14 Cornice; 16 Cruise; 17 Worth ; 20 Idol.
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Farm welcomes Lions THE TORREVIEJA Costa Lions were down on the farm last
week to hand over a cheque for one thousand euros to help the Granja Escuela Sol Del Camp, near Agost. By Keith Nicol The farm school provides facilities for disabled, and disadvantaged children and houses animals like donkeys, rabbits, pigs, geese and the like, The presence of a few Lions in their mist didn’t seem to the upset any of the animals, who are shown much love and affection by all the children who have the opportunity to visit. Torrevieja Costa Lions Club presented a cheque for 1,000 euros to Josefina Valero Martinez, President of ADIS Vega Baja. ADIS Vega Baja to help their wonderful team of volunteers who care for and share their lives with children and young adults who suffer from varying Lions degrees of disability. Every year the volunteers take the Janette children off to Summer Camp, on this occasion to Agost, and where the children can enjoy a short holiday with all their Maureen, friends in a happy and carefree environment. ADIS Vega Baja An additional benefit from attending the Summer President Camp is that the parents of the children get a short Josefina break from caring for their children, full in the knowledge Valero that they are safe and happy in the care of Josefina and Martinez and Lion her band of volunteers. The Torrevieja Costa Lions are President proud to be associated with ADIS Vega Baja and look Iain forward to continuing the relationship. Bennett
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Helen’s Kitchen awaits! A WARM welcome awaits at Helen’s Kitchen, but only by Robert because Helens hates people and wishes you would all leave her alone so she can concentrate on cooking! Only joking…!
HELEN’S KITCHEN is a true gem set on the Industrial Estate just outside Roldan, near Balsicas. The ample seating consists of both formal dining and relaxing settees to cater for your every comfort. Spacious, light and airy… Fresh food is prepared on site from only the freshest ingredients, home prepared and cooked by Helen, a Cordon Bleu trained chef who has been cooking professionally from the age of 18. THE VAST AND VARIED DAILY MENU INCLUDES: Cooked breakfast with Pork Sausages and English Bacon Afternoon tea (a speciality): homemade Scones, Cream and Jam - presented with a sweet and savoury platter and there is also a full range of cakes and cookies available from the patisserie counter, to eat in or take away Lunches include traditional Ploughman’s with all the usual trimmings including Goats Cheese Tarts and Chicken Caesar Salad.
Friday night is Fish and Chip night. On other evenings, from Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm, a full evening menu is now being served. In fact everything you might miss from the UK can now be found at Helen’s Kitchen. Booking is required to avoid disappointment. As well as showing all of the TV sports, there are also two pool tables and, of course free Wi-Fi. Helen’s Kitchen can be found on the Roldan Industrial Estate, Maria Soares No 34, on the corner with Manuel Ballester Boix.
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Wearables
Wearables is the new craze of technology that is currently sweeping the world, taking technology and putting it into wearable devices that are designed to connect and enhance your life. This technology is currently available in different forms such Smart Watches and Smart Glasses. Smart Watches are a popular form of Wearables. These devices normally are able to connect to your mobile phone to provide and integrated service including notifications from your phone displayed on your watch, quick reply text messages and answering/rejecting phone calls amongst many other things. One popular example of the Smart Watch is the Samsung Gear Fit. This watch is designed to help track of your vitals during exercise or sleep, allowing you to monitor your fitness and find out what needs improving. The functionality of the watch can be extended by external developers such as ourselves that can create custom applications that can be used on the watch. Techbubble is currently finalizing plans to test the Samsung Gear Fit. We will be working Sarah Scrivener and the guys at Jacobs Gym in Alfaz Del Pi, and also Russel Bradley Cann and the La Nucia Spartans. These tests will push the Smart Watches to the limit and we will be sharing our results with TechBubble very soon! For more information about the Smart World, check our www.TechBubble.info
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Email auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com
Internet wont open DEAR AUNTY: I run Windows 7 and have been able to use Internet Explorer for years: now all of a sudden Explorer will not open. I have tried un-installing and un-ticking in Control Panel and re-installing, all to no avail: any ideas? Brian Aunty says: There are two things to try: The first one will reset Internet Explorer, and remove any ‘add-ons’ that have been installed, one of which may be causing the problem. METHOD 1 Click on Start, Control Panel, Open the Internet Options. Go to the Advanced tab Click the ‘Reset Settings’ button Make sure the ‘Delete personal settings’ box is ticked and press OK. Try running IE again and see if that fixed it. The second one is to uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer. But note than you MUST reboot your PC once you have uninstalled IE.
METHOD 2 Uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer Uninstalling: Open the Programs and Features applet from the control panel (Add/ Remove programs in XP) Click the “Turn Windows Features on or off” link on the left Uncheck Internet Explorer in the list of programs that shows up Restart your computer
Reinstalling: do the exact same, except you tick the box. Failing that, simply use another internet browser, like Chrome or Firefox.
Apps and Windows 8 HI AUNTY VIRUS: I have a problem with my Windows 8, I can only open 2 of my apps on the start screen. Is there a solution? May. Aunty says: There are many reasons why apps will not open, including: An antivirus system, like Kaspersky 2013, avast or Macafee , is causing a problem - turn off, or use another AV program. Incorrect screen resolution - all Windows 8 applications requires 1024 x 768 screen resolution at least. Right click on the desktop, select Screen resolution and go to make changes. If you have turn User account control (UAC) ON, disable this security feature (see link www.thewindowsclub.com/ fix-metro-tiles-responding-windows-8 )
Can’t record radio onto Audacity YOU RECENTLY gave me some advice via Aunty Virus, on recording programs. Your advice was to use Audacity, which I have used for some time now in transferring audio tapes to digital without any problems. So I tried to record a radio show via the BBC radio iPlayer. I start the radio program, then Audacity but there does not seem to be a signal into Audacity. I have clicked the ‘Speakers’ icon bottom right of the Windows screen: this shows the speakers have a signal but not Audacity. What am I doing incorrectly? Peter Aunty says: Firstly, you have to enable ‘stereo mix’. Speakers, Mixer, System Sounds, Recording, and enable Stereo Mix. Then in Audacity, it is a question of changing and configuring the Input and Output devices. Sometimes when recording it actually records feedback: so change the output device to select a different audio output device setting, to cancel this out and Audacity will record. But to hear the recording in Audacity, you will need to change the output to select the correct audio output device setting.
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Gadget Inspector Investigates: MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder THIS WEEK the Inspector takes a look at the MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder. Unfortunately, unless you have a wireless headset or earphones, you’re still tied to a good old pair of earphones with a cable. And with that cable comes the perennial problem of tangles, particularly after use when they get crumpled up and shoved into a pocket. The MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder has been designed to remove this aggravation. Just wind the cable of your earphones onto the sprung reel and pull-out when you want to use them. When you’re done push a button and the cable neatly re-tracts ready for storage in your pocket or bag – and no need for batteries either! Next time you pull out the earphones the spring is automatically tensioned ready to re-tract them. The MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder is made from a strong and resistant plastic coating to protect your valuable earphones when stored. And as the opportunity for tangling with
other items in a bag resulting in damage is reduced the life of your earphones should be extended too. You don’t have to keep the MiniWINDER attached when the earphones are in use, but you can easily partially unwind the earphones and clip the unit to your clothing or belt. And as the MiniWINDER only weighs 18g it won’t place any strain on the cable. You can also only unwind the length of earphone cable you actually need to listen comfortably. The Inspectors Verdict: The MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder will end those headphone cable tangle nightmares, but it won’t be able to fix your choice in music! Please note the following is for information and is not intended as an advertisement - visit www.gadget-hound.co.uk/miniwinder/ to purchase the MiniWINDER Earphone Cable Winder for 22€. 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
The ANSWERS to The FUN QUIZ!!
Head 2 Head
How did you get on? Did you require Google or Wikkigolf? By Tony Myles 1. Why was golf banned in Scotland from 1457 to 1502? It was b) They feared an English invasion. Golf was a distraction from training and an invasion from over the border was feared. 2. How old was Otto Bucher when he scored a hole-in-one at La Manga? He was 99. So there is still time!!! 3. Who said “Golf is a good walk spoiled”? It was Mark Twain and how many times have you agreed with him? 4. Who hit a golf shot on the moon? Alan Shepherd - didn’t get his ball back apparently so it may have been the first lunar shot to go out of bounds. 5. Where does the name Caddy originate? India? France? Scotland? - It is of French origin as it was originally Cadet meaning novice or starter. 6. What was unusual about the 1997 US Open last hole? a) It was a par three 7, Who did Rory McIlroy beat to win his first professional title in 2009? Justin Rose - Adam Scott - Jose Miguel Jiminez - Fred Couples? He beat Justin Rose. 8 . Name the golfer? The very talented Natalie Gulbis 9. Which famous Golfer was born in Berlin in 1931 and has played in the Ryder Cup team on eight occasions? Now better known as the Voice of Golf - Peter Allis 10. If you putt into a bunker can you declare the ball unplayable? Yes you can - “The player may declare his ball unplayable at any place on the course except when the
ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable.” 11. What does SSS mean on a scorecard? Standard scratch score 12. What size object can you use to mark your ball on the green? a) any size there are no limits. But dragging a dustbin lid around with you will be frowned upon. 13. St Andrews is in which county? It is in Fife 14. In a bunker a scorecard is close to your ball. Can you remove it without penalty? Yes you can. A player may take relief, without penalty, from a movable obstruction as follows: a. If the ball does not lie in or on the obstruction, the obstruction may be removed. If the ball moves, it must be replaced, and there is no penalty, provided that the movement of the ball is directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction. 15. Under the rules concerning anchoring is this a legal grip? Yes it is - provided that it is not anchored to the body at any point. 16. In a match you concede an opponent’s putt but he decides to play it and misses. Can you withdraw the concession? No - tempting though it may be. After the concession the ball is considered to be in the hole and therefore your opponent can’t no longer affect the play on that hole. 17. Can you use a golf ball which is twice the diameter of the standard size? Yes there are no upper limits to the diameter of the ball.
18. In what year did the first golf competition for women take place? 1811 or 1891 or 1911 or 1931. The ladies first entered the competitive world in 1811! That was more than 100 years prior to being granted the right to vote in the UK. 19. How many Majors has Tiger Woods won? Fourteen. F F F Fourteen . Does it appear to be stuck! Will he win any more? Campbell says YES - I say NO! 20. Which two players were the US Captains Pick for the 2012 Ryder Cup? You could have had any two from these four - Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson and Brandt Snedeker.
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Campbell - You are off to Scotland for a few days. Tony - Yes seeing some of my family and getting some deep fried Mars Bars. Campbell - Do any of your family play golf. Tony - Oh yes lots of them and some very good single figure players. Campbell - It must run in the family. Tony - Not exactly. My Uncle Hamish was a good player until tragedy struck. Campbell -That is unfortunate. What happened? Tony - He lost his ball.
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road test
Tim Saunders Independent unbiased car reviewer
Toyota Auris Tourer Hybrid
HYBRIDS ARE all very well but they’re generally smaller than traditional cars and therefore less user-friendly. Well, at least that used to be the case with the likes of the Honda CR-Z. The largest was a hatchback, either a Toyota Prius or the more luxurious Lexus CT200h. No estates. Well, not until Toyota launched the new Auris Hybrid Tourer, which provides the environmentally conscious with a well sized, capable vehicle and also performance. Things have really moved on since I drove a hybrid a year ago. My first acquaintance with the striking island blue estate is at night. It’s always more of a challenge to drive a car you’re unfamiliar with when it’s dark, for obvious reasons. A click of the keyfob and I’m inside. The delivery driver was fairly short by all accounts as my knees are around my neck as I sit in the driver’s seat. It’s easy to adjust. In common with other hybrids I am instantly struck by a feeling of fear as I rummage around for the ignition and even though I push the button start on the right of the steering wheel, there is an unnerving silence. The automatic box does not look very substantial but on engaging the reverse function it quietly moves backwards. There is an electric parking brake and a traditional one; the first car I have come across with two. The dashboard looks a bit boxy especially where the sat nav is located; it looks like an afterthought. Over time the driver does become more used to it, though. It’s a large car, not dissimilar to the Ford Focus estate in terms of styling. Head on, it’s attractive and the front looks striking and well designed. The large panoramic glass roof that stretches from the front to the back of the vehicle has an electric cover and this, in common with those found in Peugeots, is a winning formula. It makes the cabin much lighter when the sun does decide to show its face. With my growing family we’re having to make use of every bit of space our Victorian terrace house has to offer and so I have cleared the loft to make way for a more imaginative use of this space; office come bedroom. Needless to say I have a great deal of rubbish to take to the tip including old bits of wood and plasterboard and a vacuum cleaner. The cavernous boot swallows it all with ease and a roof box from roofcarriers.co.uk is also a great help. Although I have to push down two of the rear seats to make way for this large load, it is so easy to do; you simply pull a lever on the right of the boot. Removing the security cover in the boot does prove a little more awkward. FACTS AT A GLANCE: Toyota Auris Touring Sports Excel Hybrid 1.8 CVT T&G New price: 29,520€ Top speed: 112mph 0-60mph: 10.9secs Economy: 49mpg CO2 emissions: 92 g/km For more information about roof boxes visit: www.roofcarriers.co.uk Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz
2010 CITROEN C2 1.4i VTR in Silver metallic paint alloy wheels climate control cd radio lovely little car 53,000kms (P) GVJ 7,000 € 2005 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6i Sx in silver metallic paint climate control alloys clean tidy car DJS 5,200 € 2004 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 2.0i AUTOMATIC exclusive beige metallic Climate control CD Radio CXY 5,200 € 2003 CITROEN C3 1.4Hdi exclusive with parking sensors climate control 130,00 kms in excellent condition CDH 3,600 € 2013 PEUGEOT 208 1.2Vti ALLURE SE 30,000kms with touch screen control climate control alloys like new condition HST 12,800 € 2011 PEUGEOT 308 1.6HDI 115 6 SPEED ACTIVE in light blue metallic paint like new condition with only 20,000kms HHF 13,400 € 2010 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDci TITANIUM in silver metallic with 90,000kms one owner car in excellent condition GZH 8,500 € 2010 HYUNDAI i20 1.3 lux active in Light blue metallic one owner from new with only 22,000kms GYT 8,500 € 2006 AUDI A8 4.2 TDi AUTOMATIC with 52,000kms perfect condition in Gunmetal blue and 19” alloys cream leather FFS 22,000 € 2002 NISSAN TERRANO II 2.7Td LUX with climate leather 7 Seats one owner from new, alloys etc 129,000km DLF 3,500 € MOTORCYCLES 2002 SUZUKI SR 250 MARAUDER in black and chrome rear top box 57,000kms including 2 new helmets (P) BTL 1,000 € 1987 YAMAHA SR250 Special original classic cruiser in black full ITV and recent service (P) 1,000 € COMMERCIAL 2005 KIA K2500TL COMMERCIAL FLAT BED Diesel with load supports and security boxes 150,000KMS (P) DVR 4,500 €
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ELLIE IS A BLACK LABRADOR who only has one back leg, but it doesn’t stop her running around. Her story is shocking, not only could her owner have saved her leg if he had acted in time, but after her leg had to be amputated, he abandoned her to an uncertain future by telling the police that he had found her. Fortunately for Ellie she was recognised and the whole sorry story came out. She is a lovely girl who needs a far better home than she had. To meet Ellie, please call 630 422 563 or 616 210 850. PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www. pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A DOG OR PUPPY please join our Facebook group. We have many dogs, large, small, scruffs and pedigree! Just go to Facebook and search Costa Blanca Dog Homing. Even if you cannot offer a home, rescues are always needing foster homes, and just sharing the dog posts really helps us to help them.
HOUSE SITTING, PET SITTING Daily or longer. Your home or mine.Key holding service.References.637160545 COSTA BLANCA PET TRANSPORT TO UK DEFRA registered. Excellent rates. www.costablancadoghoming.com or call 965 698 052 ALSTRAYS TRANSPORT SERVICES Monthly cat and dog transports between Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium and the UK. DEFA certificate and license. www.alstrays. com. Tel: 676 653 681
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GOLD WANTED English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold and Silver jewellery & coins for cash. Call for an appointment. Peter (7 days) 664 890 990. Member of the Nat. ASSN of Goldsmiths
TAPPY TOES DANCE CLASS FOR BABIES from 18 months, at 4kwatro in Albir, 11am, call Louise on 655 781 068 for more information. 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 3rd September 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!
TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS AT LOW PRICES Rose Fabrics, Railux designer Roller blinds, Awnings & Canopies, Venetian Blinds, Pleated Blinds, PVC Blackout fabrics, Rainforest Fabrics, Mosquito Screens. We also do windows, doors and glass curtains. Contact us now for a free no obligation quotation or visit us at Zoco Market every Sunday. Tel: 965 701 984 / 658 338 123. Website: www.yourblindsinspain.com Email: info@yourblindsinspain.com
AT MICHAEL’S Comfortable electric reclinable sofa set in thick white leather. Very high quality! !
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. michaels-javea.com we now have updates with new furniture every Friday! MICHAEL’S 30 YEARS IN JAVEA we have a lot of new furniture in stock, be sure to stop by today!
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Own your own lingerie, clothing and swimwear boutique. Prices from 10,000 Euros including stock and shop fittings. Full help and support given throughout. Established company with over 10 years trading in Spain. Call Peter on 660 170 355 without obligation.
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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
REPAIRS Washing machines, Dishwashers & Dryers. Also Boilers and any electrical problems. 24hours. Cheap prices Tel 648057091 MR FIXIT FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, GENERAL & Appliance Repairs. No Callout Charge. 698 320 434
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AQUARIUM 120cm x 40cm x 50cm.Fully complete,includes canopy with lighting,2 heaters,2 filters.Gravel including rocks,plants and various items.Wrought iron stand 175cm high 120cm x 40cm x 50cm. 150€ Contact: 686 274 864
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VEHICLES WANTED For cash including trailers! Anything accepted working or non working! We will collect today! All legal paperwork arranged! Call anytime 674 256 147
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
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
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VILLA FOR SALE ATALAYA PARK,BENIJOFAR 3 bedroom 2 bathroom.Fully Furnished with internet and Satellite connection. Quiet Urbanisation with Mountain views. 180,000€ Call: 966 712 823 LOS NIETOS Large 3 bedroom 2 bathroom villa. Sunroom with glass curtains.Communal pool set in lovely well kept grounds. Spectacular rural views.4 minutes from Mar Menor 210,000€ Call: 968 133 624 NORTHWEST MURCIA Tranquil Village House. Very Large Lounge/Diner/ Kitchen with wealth of beams and open fire. Office/Bedroom with disabled access and adjacent shower room.integral garage,courtyard.Upstairs charming sitting room with access to patio. 4 Bedrooms and shower room. 175,000€ Call: 966 491 686 TORRETA,TORREVIEJA Terraced Bungalow,Newely Furnished. Living room,2 bedrooms,1 bathroom,New Kitchen.Terrace with wooden house.3km from the beach.Near all amenities.Near to saltlake. 60,000€ Call: 966789956
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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 drastically 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
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SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/ people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 VAN LEAVING UK TO SPAIN August 31st.Returning Spain to UK September 5th.Space Available. Spain: 0034 679 042 805 Uk 0044 (0) 7552 985 343 keithmarion9@yahoo.co.uk
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JAVEA SKIP HIRE 626 670 038 Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Denia from S&W TOOL HIRE & FERRETERIA MORAIRA
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