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No more Burkas

Coín (Málaga) will be the first municipality in Andalucia to forbid the Burka in public buildings. • p4

Spain flouting EU regulations The Spanish Government is flouting acceptable standards of behavior by continuing to send non-EU passengers who do not have a Schengen Visa back to London. • p7

IVA increases are almost upon us

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Andalucia helps Sahrawi children

by Gabrielle Rey

All of us in business in Spain, whether professionals, shopkeepers, wholesalers, manufacturers and not forgetting landlords, will have to get to grips with the IVA increases which come into force here on 1st July • p11

The Granada Music and Dance Festival

This year’s festival starts on the 24th June and highlights include: The magnificent Orquesta del Estado de México with Enrique Bátiz and the Berlin Staatskapelle led by the ArgentineanIsraeli-Spanish conductor Daniel Barenboim. • p12

Noel’s world of golf Read Noel Eastwell’s weekly round up of golfing news.

This week: Wallet, car keys, house keys… • p21

2,000 children from Tindouf, (Algiers) Sahara, will begin to arrive this week in Andalucia

SOME 2,000 children from Tindouf, (Algiers) Sahara, will begin to arrive this week in Andalucia to spend the summer with families here, thanks to the project “Vacaciones en Paz” (Peace Holidays).

The children are aged between 8 and 12 years old and will arrive in Málaga airport from the refugee camps situated in the desert. They will be taken in by Andalusian families during the summer months to avoid them being exposed to the typically high temperatures in the region. The children will also have a number of medical checkups during their stay.

The general secretary for the Federation of Associations of Friends of the People of Sahara in Andalucia

(Fandas), Francisco Guerrero, has stated that from the 16th to the 21st of June, thirteen planes will arrive at Málaga airport proceeding from the refuge camps in Tindouf (Algiers).

This year Andalucia will be taking in some 2,000 children, which represents about 8% less than in 2009, when 2,154 children arrived from Tindouf. Guerrero highlighted the fact that regardless of the decrease in families willing to take children during the summer holidays, which is provoked by the general crisis, there are still those willing to ‘temporarily’ adopt. He said that it is important that the solidarity continues with the ‘Sahrawi’ people.

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This is only the Beginning WELCOME TO the Costa del Sol’s newest newspaper! If you have ever ventured north to the Costa Blanca, you will no doubt have seen RTN, previously called Round Town News, the newspaper that everyone talks about. It has recently undergone an amazing rebrand and its owners are delighted to be able to bring the RTN concept to the many thousands of expat readers in the Costa del Sol. LINCHPIN

RTN started in 1999 as a small community based newspaper that produced just 2,000 copies a week. A decade later, it produces 50,000 newspapers in the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida and is the most popular, brightest and best English language free newspaper in Spain. RTN succeeds because of its readers.

Without them it would not have survived. Its readers are the linchpin to its success as it is they who pick up a copy to read every week and contribute by contacting the news reporters with stories and visiting loyal contributors, some of whom are joining RTN Costa del Sol. Geoff Gartland is the man who started it all, going it alone with hardly any money but plenty of dreams and lots of hope.

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Today, his staff and his advertisers know just how much is owed to his vision and determination. None more so than Garreth Wright, a former Costa Blanca Sales Representative and now the Managing Director of RTN Costa del Sol. Garreth has been with RTN for seven years and during that time Geoff’s vision and determination has rubbed off on him; meaning that RTN Costa del Sol will soon become as popular and as important in the community as its northern sister. Garreth says: “We have had fantastic support from our client base in the Costa Blanca such as MoneyCorp, Linea Directa Europa Network. It was these companies that actively encouraged RTN to take on this new venture and make the move to the Costa del Sol. We believe that there is a niche in the market for a quality newspaper

like RTN.” Each Friday RTN hits the streets bringing news, interviews and features to keep everyone entertained and informed about what is going on in their local community. From colourful TV pages, through to local and national news stories, current events and columnists with top tips on everything from DIY to art, RTN is hard to resist for both readers and advertisers. During the last ten years, RTN has been at the forefront of news in the Valencian region; promoting integration, reporting exclusively from the European Parliament in Brussels and championing the cause of land grab victims and highlighting other urban abuses. We have been controversial at times, but always truthful. And we will endeavour to bring those characteristics to the Costa del Sol, guaranteeing RTN to be a great read and one that will knock the socks off the competition.

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The Costa del Sol’s reporters, Gabrielle and Eddie, will soon become household names as they begin to write informative and interesting local news stories. Both reporters have been based in the Costa del Sol for 30 and 15 years respectively and have a wealth of knowledge of the area. Gabrielle helped set up the first Mijas municipal radio programmes in English and migrated from there to local television and magazines. Eddie has worked in journalism, film, TV and radio production and has been involved in the Estepona foreigners department and numerous charity events. The RTN Media Group family includes an array of fantastic products aimed at helping the expat survive life here in Spain.

The RTN website, which has an average of 4.7 million hits a month, includes a virtual newspaper and sees 10,000 copies a week sent directly into e-mail inboxes all over the world.

RTN Network is a telephone and internet network which offers you more calls and more services; all at lower prices.

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Property sales up PROPERTY SALES in Spain were 16.7 percent higher this April than last, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute. New built property

sales increased 10 percent on last April, while resales were up 26.6 percent. This is the fourth month in a row that the market has improved and the total

number of homes sold during April was 34,326. The majority of sales took place in Andalusia, then Catalonia, Madrid and the Valencian Community.

Mean Streets

by Eddie Taylor

ALMOST HALF of all deaths on the streets of the towns and cities in Spain take place in the Andalusian capital cities. The Cities of Sevilla, Málaga and Granada are considered the most dangerous in Spain.

If you happen to be on the streets of one of the Andalusian capital cities, are male, between the ages of 16 and 30, it is a Wednesday or Friday and the time is between 1pm and 2pm or between 5pm and 9pm, the possibilities, statistically speaking, of being one of the more than 6,000 people killed or injured in traffic accidents that occur in major cities of Andalusia each year, are extremely high.

This figure represents almost half, 47%, of the figures in 2008 (the last complete statistics issued by the Director General of Traffic). The safety battle against death on the roads now moves to the streets, where hundreds die each year, the persons most at risk are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.

And the municipalities are struggling to improve road safety.

The struggle seems to be the same in all the municipalities of the province of Andalucia judging from the data provided. They are seeking solutions to improve urban development, road access, public transport combined with speed reduction and traffic

The busy streets of Granada city centre

safety education on urban roads. For example, in Málaga, a major problem is speed. Earlier this month, a young driver was caught by the local police driving at 131 kilometres per hour on Avenida de Andalucía, where the limit is 50 kph.

In this city, it has gone from 25 deaths in 2004 to 14 last year, the town hall has strengthened the police presence in the ten most troubled areas, where there are between 28 and 75 accidents per year. The most dangerous places are Camino San Rafael, Avenue Moliere and Azaña Manuel Plaza, where there were 174 accidents last year.

In The City of Granada, which is in the process of completely changing its road infrastructure at the moment, meaning that accurate statistics are more difficult to judge, there are reports of more than three accidents a day in the major avenues that ac-

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Málaga in the World Cup

By Eddie Taylor MÁLAGA FOOTBALL Club players continue their preparation for the most prestigious sporting event of the year, the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. The players from Málaga Football Club; Obinna, Nigeria,(forward) and Mtiliga, Denmark, (defender) played in two separate friendly matches against hosts South Africa and North Korea, respectively. Whilst the cess the centre. “We need a more raPortuguese midfielder tional use of the vehicle within the Duda, played in a friendly city, but vehicles that come from against Mozambique. outside have no choice but to drive Meanwhile, Spain’s squad, in. The main problem is that 50% after their success at of the vehicles on the roads come Euro 2008 which ended from the metropolitan area,” said a 44-year wait for a the director of mobility for Granada, Jesus Pulido. Sevilla City Council stated that their streets were actually safer than they used to be and the statistics seem to back them up. The percentage rates show a reduction in deaths, 36% less in the last year compared to 2008, i.e. from 11 to 7.

This year has started well although in two months there have been four fatal accidents. Between 2008 and 2009 accidents were down 2.6%, although the number is still touching the 4,100 victims. Last year in the three capitals, one in every three people killed in trafObinna of Nigeria fic accidents was a pedestrian.

major trophy, and their impressive qualifying campaign, are many people’s favourites to win what would be their first World Cup. With the canny Del Bosque in charge and a deep squad it would be a major surprise if they did not make at least the last four. Bookmakers are offering odds of 4/1 on Spain at the moment.

After beating Poland 6-0 in their last warm up match who can blame them. England is currently predicted at 8/1 to win the 2010 World Cup. After England’s opening match it is now all to play for, they will have to up their game if they are to progress.

Seizures at Fuengirola Sunday market

THE HUSTLE and bustle of Fuengirola’s Sunday market was disturbed this week, when four Guardia Civil vans blocked both entrances to Calle Méndez Nunéz, the site of the street market near the castle. The main roundabout was cordoned off and prevented vehicles from flowing down to the beach area, causing disruption to the Sunday traffic, whilst onlookers watched from their prime positions in the comfort of the street cafés. Officers proceeded into the market looking for counterfeit and illegal items, confiscating as they went.

The local street vendors, left their rugs adorned with

Officers confiscated counterfeit & illegal items

fake designer bags, watches and DVD´s where they were and slipped away, watching their wares being boxed up from a distance sitting on the benches around Parque de Poniente (the pirate park). Police officers using a van, reversed up to a large articulated lorry where the confiscated goods were transferred.

continued from front page The Peace Holiday Project basically consists in offering the children a two month holiday in the summer for them to avoid the over fifty degree temperatures commonly reached in the desert. Here they have the chance to recharge their batteries for the rest of the year. Any health problems are also attended to during this period.

FOSTER FAMILY VISITS TO THE CAMPS

The children are taken in by families, couples or even single people, and in no case are the children able to be adopted as they have their own families in the refugee camps.

They do however adapt quickly to their stay in Andalucia and normally return to the

This is similar to operations around the country, in the battle against counterfeit goods. In Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca only last month the director of the Policía Local with the mayor Pedro Hernández Mateo, personally oversaw the crushing of over 20,000 counterfeit items with a road roller.

same homes year after year. The children are often visited by their foster families a couple of times a year, in December or during Holy Week, who go the refugee camps to see ‘in situ’ the living conditions of the families there.

To find out more about the possibility of taking in one of these children in future projects, RTN has spoken with the President of the Association in Málaga, Isabel Gonzalez Cobos, who tells us that it is necessary to contact the Association in the month of March next year in order to prepare all the paperwork in anticipation of the children’s arrival.

If you are interested in helping, you can contact the Association ‘Amigos del Pueblo Sahrawi de Malaga’ (Friends of the Sahrawi People in Malaga) on 607 373 356

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No more Burkas in Coín

TDT television signal returns to the Costa del Sol

By Eddie Taylor MANY AREAS of the province which have been suffering poor reception for a number of months now will see their signal improve this week.

The Ministry for Industry and Telecommunications has announced that the Mijas transmitter for Digital Terrestrial Television which broadcasts signals to most of the province of Málaga has been upgraded, and will be turned back on this

by Gabrielle Rey

Coín (Málaga) will be the first municipality in Andalucia to forbid the burka in public buildings. The Town Hall of Coín, (with almost 22,000 inhabitants) will prohibit the burka in all public buildings for security reasons and to guarantee ‘true equality’ between men and women.

Network of credit card cloners closed down

IMPOSSIBLE TO FORM PART OF SOCIETY

The councillor for Equality and Employment, Inmaculada Agüera (PSOE) explained on Monday that the fact of not being able to identify the person wearing the burka creates a sensation of insecurity, and at the same time makes it impossible for these women to form part of society. The initiative has come about due to the unease of the residents in Coín, where there are burkas to be seen, although there have been no incidents to this date. The measure is aimed at preventing future conflicts.

A MOTION BACKED BY ALL

The motion is to be debated on the 28th of this month and it is foreseeable that it will prosper with the votes of the governing team (PSOE and PA), who hold absolute majority in the Town Hall. It is expected that it will also be backed by

week in an effort to improve reception. Many residents in some areas of the province, the Axarquía in particular, have complained about poor reception after the analogue signal was turned off earlier this year. The re-inauguration of the transmitter this week is hoped to solve these problems. Viewers are advised to re-tune their sets once the adjustments have been made.

Burkas are being banned in Coin

the other groups (PP, IU and two independent parties). The measure will affect all public buildings, as well as schools and sports facilities in the town situated in the Guadalhorce Valley in Málaga, with a population of some 1,500 Muslims according to Aguera.

FIRST TOWN IN ANDALUCIA

Coín will be the first town in Andalucia to adopt this rule, following Lleida, El Vendrell and Barcelona, all in Cataluña.

By Gabrielle Rey An investigation initiated in Spain by the National Police has led to the closing down of a complex and very organised group of credit card cloners with branches spread worldwide and which has finalised with 178 detainees, 76 in Spain. They could have stolen more than 20 million Euros.

According to the National Police report, eighty-four searches have been carried out in eleven laboratories used to create the cloned cards. The group also carried out forced robberies, swindles, extortions, sexual exploitations and money laundering activities. In Spain the police operation has been carried out in four phases, which has resulted in a total of 76 detainees. In one of the laboratories, the agents confiscated more than 5,000 cloned credit cards, and 120,000 card numbers ready to be used.

The Summer is Here

by Eddie Taylor THE SUMMER has arrived on the Costas, you only have to walk around your own town to hear the ex pats and locals alike complaining about the weather, how it never used to be as hot as this or can you remember rain in June. The hay fever sufferers are having a bad time this year because the rains through the winter have increased the pollen count, but never mind summer is here. The fairs are in full swing here in Andalusia which holds some of the best in Europe. You will be able see some spectacular outfits appearing on the streets of your town over the next few weeks as the local families don their traditional costumes for the fair. Don’t be left out, you will find the locals will love you if you join in. It is not that expensive to kit you’re self out in a traditional The fairs outfit, from about €100 up for a man are in full or woman. swing!

Alhaurin el Grande Road Reopens

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THE JUNTA de Andalucia undertook works with an investment of around three million euros. Alhaurin el Grande is now better connected to the Costa del Sol. The Ministry of Public Works reopened the A-387 highway on Monday 14th June, the road connects Alhaurin el Grande to the square of Puerto de los Pescadores. The completion of works on this road will continue for two months but can be carried out simultaneously with the movement of traffic.

BurgerKing to open in El Corte Ingles

BURGERKING is to open new branches within El Corte Ingles shopping centres, according to a report by the online retail magazine ‘Kam City’. The first fast food outlet is scheduled to open later this month in the El Corte Ingles in Arroyosur.

The move is part of the US fast-food chain’s plan to expand into new channels, including opening restaurants at service stations, motorways, train stations and passenger terminals.

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Malaga wins gold award from EMT PUBLIC TRANSPORT in Malaga obtains the ‘Gold Award’ for the excellent quality of the service offered by the ‘Empresa Malagueña de Transporte’ (EMT).

This is the first public transport company in Spain to have obtained the award. An audit was carried out during the month of May within the EMT over a period of days, during which technicians from the EFQM (European Foundation Quality Management) studied all aspects of the company. The report was sent to Madrid and once studied, it was decided to

concede the level of ‘maximum’ excellence, or better said, the Gold Award, meaning that the company had achieved more than five hundred points. It is to be highlighted that the EMT is the first transport company to receive the ‘Gold Award’ in Spain.

The award was created in 1988 and is based on client satisfaction, employee satisfaction, a positive impact on society by means of correct strategies and company politics, correct management of personnel, efficient use of resources and adequate definition of the processes.

UK´s position on Gibraltar ‘won’t change’

By Eddie Taylor Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg held talks with Spain’s Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero during meetings held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid last week. The Deputy Leader of Britain’s coalition government, Nick Clegg, has told Spanish premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero that the UK will not change is stance on Gibraltar.”I must be absolutely clear on this point. The (British) Government will not in any way accept a change in the status of Gibraltar unless this is approved by the inhabitants of the Rock,” he said.

The UK will not change it’s stance on Gibralter

“I know, thanks to my political family, that this position is not popular in Spain, but it was the outgoing government’s

position and one that we share.” Spanish press picked up on the comment, and were noting surprised as he has a Spanish wife.

National Police arrest robber

This is the first public transport company in Spain to have obtained the award

By Gabrielle Rey Police arrested a 37 year old man in the El Bulto area in Málaga who is accused of being the author of twelve different robberies in houses in Málaga City and Fuengirola, which were carried out while the owners were asleep inside.The man would gain access to the building by climbing through one of the outside windows, stealing mainly jewels, electrical items and

even in one case, a wedding dress! The detainee always then stole the car keys from the house and used the vehicle to transport the objects to the homes of members of his family, where he would hide the stolen items.

According to investigations, the man has already been arrested more than thirty times for similar robberies and has been remanded in custody since last Friday.

Spain flouting EU regulations on diverted flights

by Eddie Taylor THE SPANISH Government is flouting acceptable standards of behavior by continuing to send non-EU passengers who do not have a Schengen visa back to London when a flight destined for Gibraltar is diverted to Málaga instead.

This is not the first such incident involving a group of non-EU nationals that have arrived in Málaga airport, a British Airways flight from London Heathrow was diverted to Málaga last week because of poor weather conditions in Gibraltar.

“The standard procedure in these circumstances is that the passengers on board the plane and their luggage are then driven to Gibraltar by bus. However, once again, a group of non-EU nationals who did not have a Schengen visa were not allowed to transit through Spain to Gibraltar and were sent back to London instead. This is totally unacceptable and it needs to be resolved.

These situations frequently affect people who are travelling to Gibraltar to provide a crew change for vessels waiting in the Bay as well as other non-EU nationals who are resident in Gibraltar,” a Gibraltar opposition party spokesperson stated.

Last year, following similar complaints received by the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Civil Aviation Dr Joseph Garcia raised the issue with Lib-

A British Airways flight was diverted to Málaga last week because of poor weather in Gibraltar

eral Democrat MEP for Gibraltar and the South West, Graham Watson.

Mr. Watson questioned the European Commission on the matter and was told in April 2009 by Commissioner Barrot, responsible for justice, freedom and security, that there was provision in EU law in such situations for a transit visa to be issued at the airport provided that the passenger in question was in possession of a visa for their final destination, in this case Gibraltar.

The Opposition says that the Commissioner advised that Council Regulation (EC) 415/2003 covered the issue of visas at the border, including the issue of such visas to seamen in transit.

The Commissioner said that: “Member States’ authorities responsible for checks on persons may exceptionally, by way of derogation from the general rule that visas shall be issued by diplomatic and consular authorities, issue visas at the borders, provided that the person applying for a transit visa at the

border is in possession of the necessary visas, if applicable, for his/her onward journey.” The Commission concluded that “it would therefore seem that application of these provisions could be appropriate in the situation referred to by the Honorable Member.”

Commenting Shadow Civil Aviation Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, said this means that if the Spanish authorities want to be helpful, all that they have to do is make use of the derogation that exists in EU law and issue the necessary visa at Málaga airport to those EU nationals bound for Gibraltar who do not have one. “The Spanish authorities must understand that these nonEU nationals did not have a Schengen visa because they had no desire to enter Spain. They ended up in Málaga through no fault of their own because of the bad weather in Gibraltar. Spain should exercise its discretion and show some common sense in this matter.”

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Pills and psychiatrists to cure homosexuality

By Gabrielle Rey LEGAL PROCEEDINGS are being taken against a clinic in Barcelona that states that it ‘cures’ homosexuality. The Health Council in Cataluña has started legal proceedings against the ‘Policlinic Tibidabo’ in Barcelona for applying therapies to cure homosexuality, using pills and psychiatric treatment.

The Council for Health in Cataluña trusts that it will have sufficient information gathered within one month to be able to evaluate the fine that the aforementioned

clinic will have to pay.

Sources from the council have confirmed that there will definitely be a fine.

The council has indicated that there is no scientific evidence to back the idea of homosexuality needing to be treated medically.

Choice of sexual orientation is a legal right in Spain and homosexuality was removed from the list of medical disorders by the North American Psychiatric Association in 1973, although the World Health Organization continued to publish it as a mental condition until 1990.

There she Blows

By Eddie Taylor THE GREY whale which had experts scratching their heads after making the first ever documented appearance by the species in the Mediterranean basin (off the coast of Israel), continues to cause intrigue almost a month later by popping up off the coast of north-eastern Spain.

On 10th May, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) reported on the sighting of a gray whale off Herzliya Marina, Israel, which either marked the return of the North Atlantic gray whale (previously thought to be extinct for hundreds of years), or that the whale in question had shattered all previous records for the longest migration by the species. As if the sighting of this whale so far from its usual habitat wasn’t puzzling enough, the mystery continues with the first glimpse of the same whale 23 days and 3,000km later off the coast of Spain! The animal was last seen heading south towards the Costa del Sol and Straits of Gibraltar and researchers are now on high alert for any further sightings.

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Devalue the Euro Isn’t it time to devalue the Euro? I’m no economist and don’t pretend to understand all the nuances of international finance, but it seems to me that the Euro is greatly overvalued against other world currencies.

Devaluation is always looked upon as a bit of a failure by politicians to get their sums right. Well let’s face it; the sums at the moment are not right, are they?

If the Euro were to be devalued by, say, fifty percent it would boost exports and reduce imports, thereby benefitting each European country’s balance of payments.

It would also give a boost to manufacturing industries. Here in Spain it would kick – start the building industry, do wonders for tourism and get us back on our feet

again, and reduce the size of our national debt, just think what it would do for our pensions!

While I’m sure there must be downsides to devaluation, such as future inflation, others are not apparent to me; although I feel sure some of your other correspondents will be able to put me right!

Incidentally, why is it that highly – paid economists never see financial crises approaching, and when they’re upon us why can’t you find said economists for love or money? They disappear like rats deserting a sinking ship!

Yours, sinking back behind the barricade, Oliver J. West.

(No relation to Fred West or even O.J.Simpson!)

Zapatero has lost the plot

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero the Spanish Prime Minister, Way out on his policys it seems;in fact in a bit of a twister.

A five percent wage cut forall of the civil servants in pay, Has got the spanish industrial strikes season well underway.

The euros fourth biggest economy;is now a weeping blister.

Regards, Neil burman

Spanish bank charges May I point out to your readers that EU law specifies that transfers of Euros between private individuals within the Eurozone, using the IBAN & BIC/SWIFT facility, should be completed without bank charges at either end of the transaction. It is, I think, high time that account holders started to complain to their banks that this law is being totally disregarded (in Spain and also France). I was alerted to this law several years ago because it was introduced by the Dutch banks on the first day that such free transfers became a statutory requirement.

Like the British, the Dutch will always charge for something if they can.

More recently I received a leaflet from HSBC (UK) which states: The EU has introduced regulations to align charges for local and crossborder payments within the EU. This means that

The beach season has officially started

By Gabrielle Rey ACCORDING TO the mayors of Costa del Sol’s coastal towns, the beaches are in perfect condition to commence the summer season.

In Málaga, the Coastal Delegation has worked all year on the maintenance and conservation of the 74 beaches in the province. According to the sub delegate of the Government in Málaga, Hilario Lopez Luna, there are still some beaches with work remaining to be done, but that these will be ready soon.

The maintenance work carried out after the winter storms has led to the removal of 50,745 cubic metres of residual waste. The area for Public Health, within the Health Council of Andalucia, has now initiated the official campaign to analyse the water on the 254 beaches in Andalucia. Josefa Ruiz, who is in charge of this department, has highlighted the fact that all the beaches are in optimum sanitary and hygienic condition.

cross-border euro-denominated payments for Euros €12,500 or less, sent quoting the correct IBAN and BIC, will not incur charges. Further, my own UK bank confirmed this to me over the phone but hastened to remind me that although they are in the IBAN zone, they are not in the Eurozone and consequently are free to charge for cross border transfers - as we all know too well! A Spanish bank charges €3.50 (€1.75 to each party) for an Internet Euro transfer within Spain; more for a cross-border one. One can avoid all these charges by using a Euro account based (for example) in Holland to pay Spanish bills. This situation is scandalous and I suggest that it is high time that the consumer reacted.

We all have to win this battle, whatever the health of the Spanish banking system.

Yours faithfully, John G Deacon

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currency

by

Kevin Wright

Account Manager, Moneycorp

Rate watching – the latest sport?

As anyone with upcoming currency transactions will tell you, watching the rate to get the maximum return for is very difficult as the rate seems to move very quickly. So how do you know when is the best time to exchange currency at the rate you want or need?

Because of the recent turmoil in the financial market and the extreme volatility of currency it is extremely difficult to judge when to trade and if you use a bank, making sure you get the rate you want. As an example, from the 1st June there has been over a 3 cent difference between the high and low point.

This may not sound a lot but the potential difference of the rate you could have traded would equate to a significant saving or loss depending on which rate you took.

Tracking the rate yourself is time consuming and unless you monitor throughout the time the market is open often fruitless. You then have to ensure that if you see the rate you want your bank is (a) open and (b) able to give you that rate. This is a key reason why more and more clients are turning to a currency specialist the like of ourselves who are able to offer a range of services allowing you to gain the rate you require without the associated hassle. For example, some of the tools used to benefit you include: Spot contracts - Buy or sell a currency for immediate delivery. Spot contracts are

suitable if you want to receive your currency quickly and efficiently while achieving the best rate available.

Forward contracts - Fix an exchange rate at which you buy or sell currency for delivery at a later date (up to two years). Forward contracts protect against adverse currency movements and can be used to lock into favourable exchange rates.

Stop-loss orders - Set a minimum level at which you buy or sell your currency. Your order will be fulfilled automatically if this rate is reached, effectively guaranteeing a minimum rate at which your currency will be exchanged.

Limit orders - Set a higher target exchange rate at which, if this rate is achieved, you buy or sell your currency. If you run a limit order in parallel with a stop-loss order, the exchange rate at which you trade is guaranteed within a given range, giving you the advantage of predictability.

The process is simple and arranged over the telephone. Also, because currency companies deal with ‘live’ rates, the rate you agree is the rate you achieve if hit. In our experience, if a client is realistic in terms of the rates they are looking for there is a strong chance they can be achieved – we just do the work for you!!

For further information and guidance please see www.moneycorp.com/roundtownnews

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Euro/Sterling Weekly Market Update brought to you by &

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STERLING’S ADVANCE FOILED BY EURO HIGHS

Sterling/euro’s failure to break higher prompts profit-taking-selloffs elsewhere. Shortage of bad news provides respite for the euro.

A relatively narrow range held the pound last week. The highlights were the two attempts to break convincingly above an 18month high…

The week got off to a slow start for sterling. With no economic data - positive or otherwise - to help it on its way it festered on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday’s trade figures were not good. They showed once again how the weakened currency has totally failed to make any noticeable difference to the trade gap…

It was a different story on Friday when watery industrial and manufacturing production data were seized upon as a reason to sell Sterling…

There was no surprise at the Bank of England’s decision to keep monetary policy unchanged in June. A survey in the Daily Telegraph of 25 UK economists gave weight to the suggestion that it would be next year at the earliest before interest rates started to move higher. However, the Sunday Times carried an article by MPC member Andrew Sentance in which he drew attention to the mysterious rise of inflation…

Euroland sauntered through the week with little to say for itself on the economic front. The downgrade by Fitch of Spain’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ was disappointing but not entirely unexpected. Any possibly greater effect on sterling/euro was averted when Fitch threatened to do the same for Britain if the new government failed to mend the ways of the old one in next week’s emergency budget…

The European Central Bank’s press conference on Thursday served to highlight the innate problems of a one-size-fits-all interest rate across the euro zone. ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet said, not for the first time, that interest rates remain on average ‘appropriate’ at 1.0%...

Buyers of the euro should note that sterling retreated twice last week from 18month highs. Whilst there is every chance that the damage is temporary, and that the euro has further to fall against the major currencies, if sterling could not hack it last week it has no obviously greater chance in the next few days, especially with the emergency budget coming up on 22 June…

To read the full report click on Currency Guidance at www.moneycorp.com/roundtownnews

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legal

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Lending money to a friend I LENT €45,000 to a friend one year ago for the renovation of his house in Estepona. Now his property is on the market and regrettably he is also seriously ill.

We still get on very well but I would like to have a document or agreement to ensure that I will get my money back if the unfortunate happens, or if he sells the property which could be in two months or two years. We are both in agreement to sign whatever is necessary to put this guarantee in place. What can we do? What sort of contract or document should we sign?

This is quite common - many people lent money to friends and family during the property boom. The feeling was that the loan was safe as prices were always going to increase. In your case, we understand that you need a loan agreement confirming that you (the lender) have lent €45,000 to your friend (the borrower).

The first thing that we recommend is to document this agreement in a proper contract, a ‘Loan Contract’. It is important that you and your friend sign a Loan Agreement in order to determine the obligations of both parties.

This kind of contract should state the main terms of the Loan: full names and contact details of the parties; amount of the loan; time (duration of the loan); how and when it will be repaid; if interest would be charged, etc.

In your particular case, as in almost every case, we also recommend to secure the loan agreement by means of a Mortgage against your friend’s property. You can do this in a similar way that the bank does when they grant mortgages.

This should be done by signing a Mortgage-Loan Deed (Escritura Pública de Préstamo Hipotecario).

In this way the property of your friend will serve as security for your Loan and both of you will be sure that the agreement will be respected and registered, provided of course there is sufficient value or equity in the property.

So, if the property is sold, your loan must be paid off and the mortgage cancelled if the purchaser wants to buy free of charges. If the purchaser does not pay off the mortgage, you will be able to claim against the new owners as the mortgage in your favour will be linked to the property and transferred with it.

Similar consequences will be in the scenario of the inheritance, where the heirs will inherit the property but also the Loan guaranteed by the mortgage.

But probably the best news for you is that we understand that for this type of Mortgage-Loan Deed between individuals (Escritura Pública de Préstamo Hipotecario entre Particulares) no taxes should be paid, as per the following: 1. As per the law of the Patrimonial Transfer Tax and Documented Legal Acts (ITP-AJD), article 15.1: “… the mortgage in guarantee of a loan, will pay taxes only in

respect of the loan” (and not in respect of the mortgage).

2. Where both of you are private individuals, the Loan is subject to Transfer Tax (Transmisiones patrimoniales onerosas TPO) but exempt.

3. For the mortgage, given that the Loan is subject (but exempt) from the transfer Tax (TPO) the mortgage cannot attract a 1% tax charge in respect of the Documented Legal Acts, as both taxes are non compatible.

This reasoning was followed by the General Tax Direction in consultation number V1246-05, of 27th June 2005.

To sum up, we understand that the Mortgage Loan Deed between the two of you is the best solution for your case as: 1. It will be an official Loan guarantee by means of a mortgage, which means that the property will guarantee that you get your money back (provided its value/equity is sufficient).

2. The costs are low (cheaper than if you sign a mortgage with a bank as the 1% tax would not be payable), as there are no taxes to be paid, only notary fees and land registry fees.

If you are in a similar situation and you want a guarantee for a debt or loan in your favour, please do not hesitate to contact us; we will be more than pleased to assist you. *The information provided on this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues.

Send your questions to thespanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com

FAZ reports preparation of aid packet for Spain

THE PRESTIGIOUS German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports that negotiations on an EU aid package to Spain have started already. This has been denied by the Spanish government and the European Commission. Such a denial is needed to try to hinder the collapse of the tottering Spanish economy before the EU has agreed on the aid package.

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BBVA President: “the markets do not trust us” THE PRESIDENT of BBVA, Francisco Gonzalez, has recently declared that: “The financial markets have withdrawn their confidence in our country…..and for the greatest part of the private sector the international

capital markets are closed.” He added: “The crisis has precipitated the collapse of our economical model; a model based on foreign debts and excessively concentrated on the property sector and the foment of consume.”

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IVA increases are almost upon us by

Michael Olmer

Solicitor, Link Point Legal and Business Services

ALL OF us in business in Spain, whether professionals, shopkeepers, wholesalers, manufacturers and not forgetting landlords, will have to get to grips with the IVA (Value Added Tax) increases which come into force here on 1st July, imposed by Law 2/2010. Under the new law, goods and services which are currently subject to VAT at 7% will be subject to a rise to 8%, and the general rate of VAT will rise from 16% to 18%.

If you have not already done so, you should be getting ready to make the necessary adjustments to your accounting systems and records and preparing to adjust automated tills, computerised invoicing and at an elementary level getting used to using the correct set of buttons on your pocket calculator!

If you deal in individual transactions, the change in the rates amount to little more than getting used to the new arithmetic. However, there are special rules if you accept or make payments of IVA on rents or leases, pay for goods and services in advance, or if you are in the building trade.

RENTAL AND LEASING Article 75 of the Ley del IVA (37/1992) makes it clear that the rate of IVA to be applied to rents or leases is the rate in force when the installment of rent or the leasing payment is due. So, if you rent property, IVA should be charged at 18% for the payments due from 1st July onwards.

Sometimes rental and leasing contracts only require

payments once a year. If you rent property or lease business equipment on this basis, the amount of IVA is apportioned over the period, which includes the date on which the rates change; 7% or 16% on the amount which relates to the period up to 30th June and 8% or 18% on the proportion which relates to the period from 1st July onwards.

PAYMENTS IN ADVANCE If you have paid for goods or services in full before 30th June but which are not to be delivered or supplied until after 1st July, the rates of IVA applicable are the old rates of 7% and 16%. The exception to this rule is for building or other raw materials subject to IVA at the rate in force at the time they are delivered to the buyer (Article 75 para. 2 of Law 37/1992). The purpose of this rule is to prevent large scale purchases of bulk materials at the lower rates of IVA but which are for future delivery.

BUILDING WORKS Building works for which the certificates of new works ‘Obras Nuevas’ are issued after 1st July are subject to IVA at the new rates.

DISCOUNTS AND REFUNDS If you give or receive a discount or a refund from a transaction, the rate at which the IVA is allowed is that which applied when the original transaction took place.

Link Point Legal and Business Services www.linkpointlegal.com - michaelolmer@linkpointlegal.com

The IVA increase comes into force on the 1st July

LOW VALUE IMPORTS If you import goods of low value (with the exception of alcohol, tobacco, or perfumes) from outside the European Union, for example from the USA, China, or other countries, since 2nd March the value of goods which are exempt from customs duty has been reduced from €150.00 to €22.00. So that DVD, computer game, or nifty electronic gadget you order on-line may no longer be quite the bargain it seems by the time you have paid the customs duty and the handling charge imposed by ‘Correos’ or other carrier.

If you have any queries about how the change in VAT rates may affect you please contact Chris Spence or Michael Olmer at our office, or speak to your own accountant or gestoria.

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The Granada Music and Dance Festival

by Eddie Taylor WITH VIEWS of the stunning Sierra Nevada snow capped peaks, Granada makes a wonderful place to get away to. There can surely be few better settings in which to listen to high quality music than some of Granada’s historic venues. Consequently, the annual International Festival of Music and Dance provides a perfect venue to indulge yourself.

The Festival can trace its beginnings back to 1883, when a series of symphonic concerts were held in the King Carlos V Palace during the Corpus Christi celebrations. Later, in 1922, the Cante Jondo contest for flamenco singers took place in Plaza de los Aljibes Square in the Alhambra, with such notable figures as Lorca and Falle amongst the intellectuals and artists attending.

It was in 1952 when the modern version of the festival celebrations started. Since then this annual event has grown into what

is now one of the most important music festivals in Spain. The year 2010 sees the 59th Festival of Music and Dance in Granada starting on 24th June. It promises to be a real high for lovers of music and dance everywhere. This year, programming will be inter woven with Latin American music and dance. With the bicentenary of many Latin American republics, it should demonstrate the international reality of the festival which brings together over 600 million speakers who share Spanish and Portuguese as the second and the sixth most widely spoken languages in the world respectively.

In typical Andalucian style, the celebrations spread throughout the city via the bars and the streets. The sounds and sights of singing, playing and dancing will make your stay worth while. The programmes are usually traditionally based on classical music, ballet and Spanish dancing but it also includes exhibitions, flamenco and contemporary music, and so there is always plenty of choice

for everyone. The Orchestras of Gran Canaria, directed by Pedro Halffter, interprets the mythological and religious epics of Europe and America, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, directed by Victor Pablo Perez will take you to the haunting depths of Havana and the Cuban zarzuela. Both formations will be accompanied by the brilliant Andra Mari de Renteria with a splendid lyrical accompaniment. The National Ballet of Spain with its dance programme has a spectacular program planned. An exhibition of Goya paintings illustrates the period leading to the loss of the American colonies in 1810. The City of Granada Orchestra conducted by Salvador Mas celebrates its 20th anniversary since its introduction in the 39th edition of the Festival of Granada in 1990.

This year’s festival starts on the 24th June, ending on 14th July, and highlights include: The magnificent Orquesta del Estado de México with Enrique Bátiz and the Berlin Staatskapelle led by the Argentinean-Israeli-

La Noche de Sa

by Gabrielle Rey THE NIGHT of the 23rd of June is ´La Noche de San Juan´(Saint Johns’ Eve) a traditional ‘fiesta’ in which people of all ages participate to make predictions and carry out rituals affecting the weather, their love lives, to scare away evil, purify the body and conserve beauty. There are even those who bring out their woolen clothes to air because this is said to avoid them being eaten by moths during the hot summer months. Some are even brave enough to dare to try to discover if they are going to live another year.

On the night of San Juan, which coincides with the summer solstice, the shortest night of the year is lit up by thousands of bonfires on the beaches and riverbeds to scare off bad spirits and to help love and romance to thrive on a night mixed with pagan and Christian rituals. The traditional burning of the ‘Júas’ (effigies) is carried out all along the coast and on the riverbanks to celebrate the arrival of the summer.

Just to name a few, there will be

bonfires in Málaga at La Playa de la Malagueta, in Fuengirola on the beach in front of the Sohail Castle and Marbella will be creating two areas, one at the Playa del Pinillo and another on the beach at the exit to San Pedro. All of these will be accompanied by concerts on the beach and are organized by the Town Halls of each municipality The fires are normally lit at twelve pm.

Check out where your nearest bonfire will be and wherever you may find yourself next Wednesday night, here are a few of the rituals for you to try out.

RITUALS

Weather predictions: To know if it is going to rain during the following year, an onion is cut into twelve parts. Each part is covered in salt and placed in a line outside where the dew will form on them and each part is assigned a month of the year. On sunrise the following day, those pieces on which the salt has liquified are the months that it will rain.

Love predictions: If you want to know if your loved one loves you, you must

pick two leaves from a black fig tree in representation of yourself and your loved one. On the following day, the leaf that is freshest represents the one who loves the most. Health and beauty charms: You must wash your feet and face in either sea or river water and the most daring must leap over the bonfire.

To end bad luck in your life: Write whatever it is that you feel is bad in your life and burn this on the bonfire. Some also include their wishes on a different piece of paper but this one must be thrown in the sea. To know if death is close: On the night of San Juan, if someone looks at their reflection in the river and sees two faces, this means that they will die soon.

To keep woolen clothing free from moths: Woolen items must be left out all night and taken in before sunrise. This method was very common in ancient times, although there are still some who test it. Whatever happens and whether they work or not, you are guaranteed to have a night of fun and games on the beach. Feliz San Juan!

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The Marbella International Art Festival

National Ballet of Spain

Spanish conductor Daniel Barenboim. Dance is represented by the sensational Boston Ballet, and the Ballet Argentino with its programme devoted to the Tango, who have recently received UNESCO´s award of Intangible Cultural Heritage. There is also the heritage of flamenco which occupies a special place as the voice of return between South America and Spain. While Fuensanta La Monetas get to the very roots of flamenco with Extremo Jondo. Full details of the locations and programme can be found on following web

site in English and Spanish; www.granadafestival.org Tickets are available in advance from the venues below or from the ticket office on the day.Buy online on www.ticketmaster.es/granadafestival Daily telephone sales service available, phone 902 150 025 from 10.00am to 10.00pm.

Festival Box Office in Corral del Carbón, Calle Mariana Pineda s/n, Granada Telephone: 958 221 844 or email taquilla@granadafestival.org

an Juan

By Eddie Taylor AFTER LAST year’s resounding success of the 1st International Art Festival in Marbella showcasing the work of more than 100 artists which saw over 20,000 visitors, the 2nd festival, which promises to bring even more excitement and cultural stimulation to Marbella, takes place in the centre of Marbella this week.

By popular demand, the event has been extended from three to four days, and will take place from Thursday the 17th to Sunday 20th of June. The 2nd Festival International de Arte Marbella has already attracted the attention of even more galleries, artists, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and digital artists who can’t wait to show their work in a dynamic street festival sprawling down the Alameda and the Avenida del Mar in the heart of Marbella between the quaint Old Town and the Paseo Marítimo.

Individual tents will be placed throughout the area where the artists will display their work, and the street festival will incorporate a stage for a full program of high caliber performances of music and dance. Founded in 2009 by American artist Pixie Glore, and interior designer Caroline Bowley, the festival is fulfilling its promise to promote and sup-

port the thriving artistic community in Marbella, and stimulate an interest in art collecting and culture among the general public.

With the full support of the Marbella Town Hall, Jose Luis Hernández, councillor for Tourism said of the event; ¨The Festival International de Arte Marbella is an absolute winner in terms of contributing to the social and economic revival of the town, and this event is important in consolidating the reputation of Marbella as a tourist destination that also offers culture.¨ The festival is free and will culminate with live music every night. Full details of the Festival can be found at www.artemarbella.com

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Sunny Gardening by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors

GARDENING IN the sun especially in Andalucia has some major challenges so we are proud to be able to give weekly advice to Round Town News new readers from this week onwards.

Readers who live in apartments, village houses, fincas and villas both on the coast and inland.

THINKING ABOUT THE SUMMER AHEAD HERE ARE TEN TIPS TO GET THE BALL ROLLING. 1. Unless you have an own well and an extensive piped watering system chose to plant mainly drought resistant plants.

2. If on the coast enjoy the semi tropical plant possibilities.

3. If you are inland with frosts and snows during the winter months go for frost resistant plants.

4. Even if living in an apartment grow some herbs, fruits and vegetables as well as flowers.

Our latest book ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’ what can be easily done in small spaces.

5. If you have shallow or terrible soils grow plants and trees in containers as you would need to do on apartment terraces, balconies and windowsills.

6. If you experience insect and fungal problems do look out for ecological products. They are now much more available than five years ago and their use makes the garden and apartment terraces safer for the family, pets, beneficial wildlife and neighbours.

7. Don’t co-plant thirsty and drought resistant

plants. If you do roots of the latter can rot and unnecessary pests will be attracted. Even onto bougainvilleas and lantanas which are normally trouble free. Over watering can kill off as many plants as under watering here in Spain.

8. Do plant some fruit trees not only for their delicious fruits but also their spring blossom and summer shade.

9. Do preserve old and plant up new flowering and evergreen trees for summer shade and protection from cold and hot winds. In the early days of the coastal invasion trees were preserved at all cost when large old villas were converted into apartments and polls were built.

Recently we visited friends near Torremolinos . Their pool is 80% shaded by trees making it pleasant to use at any time of the day. Near by is an urbanisation where all trees were stripped and pools and pool terraces are unbearable at the hottest hours of the day in midsummer.

10. Before you visit the garden centre next time ask yourself the following questions.

• Which plants have done well so far?

• Which plants have been difficult or even disasters?

• Do you have year round colour?

• What gaps need to be filled?

• Which would be sensible buys?

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To help you with the latter both ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’ and ‘ Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’ have comprehensive plant lists and descriptions with photographs. English, Spanish and Botanical names are given to help you find and ask for things at garden centres.

The English – Spanish vocabularies at the end of the books will help you locate all the gardening supplies that you will need top purchase from time to time.

Happy gardening until next week whether your garden is mature or about to be laid out.

To celebrate the launch of RTN Andalucia we are offering two copies of the recently launched best selling comprehensive guide book for those living in apartments.

The title is ‘ APARTMENT GARDENING MEDITERRANEAN STYLE – Terraces, balconies and windowsills’ and it is written by our well known gardening columnists Clodagh and Dick Handscombe.

Email the answer to the following two questions by Tuesday 22nd June and one of the autographed books could be yours.

Clodagh and Dick Handscombe

ENTRY TO READERS BOOK COMPETITION Email mail@rtncostadelsol.com with your name, email address and telephone number.

Q1: Why are succulents good plants for apartment terraces?

Q2: Can vegetables be easily grown on roof top terraces?

BY CLODAGH AND DICK HANDSCOMBE practical gardeners and authors who have enjoyed gardening in Spain for themselves and at times others for twenty five years. New book ‘Apartment Gardening - Mediterranean Style’ is to be published this month and can be obtained from high street and internet bookshops including www.gardeninginspain.com for the fastest deliveries.

Gifts and crafts Benalmádena pueblo

Steve & Brenda

Benalmádena Aquarium

By Michelle Bromley AT THE sea life centre in Benalmádena you can embark upon a fascinating journey beneath the sea and come face to face with species as diverse as sharks, rays, turtles, jelly fish, piranhas and seahorses.

One of the first exhibitions you will come across is the ray pool where you can even experience feeding them for yourself if you choose to purchase the special ´ray food`!

The shallow pool allows you to get almost face to face with these inquisitive creatures as they come up to the surface. The aquarium is divided into zones, these include the Mediterranean Sea, The Amazon and the Tropical Lagoon.

In each zone you will find native aquatic species in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats, allowing you to observe the marine life from above, below and beside you. Perhaps one of the most popular attractions is the shark tank, with its underwater viewing tunnel for an as-close-asyou-dare look at these prehistoric predators.

Other marine creatures you will come across

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are the giant Pacific octopus, moray eels and colourful tropical fish. The aquarium promotes education and awareness of the world’s oceans and they encourage this by involving visitors in the interactive area and by allowing some people to help at feeding times.

On-site you will find other entertainment such as the Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, plus a shop and terrace café. This really is a fun, educational and fascinating voyage of discovery for the whole family.

The aquarium is located next to the marina in Benalmádena. Take the motorway exit 222 or N340 to Benalmádena Costa.

Ticket Prices are 13.75€ for adults and 10.50€ for children (under 3’s free). Mini-golf is extra. Visit the website www.sealifeeurope.com for feeding times and discounted ticket purchase. Phone 952 560 1 50. Opening Times: Open all year round from 10 am (excluding Christmas Day).

Last admission timetable: November to May - 6 pm June, September & October - 8 pm July & August - 12 am

18--MARCH 24 JUNE 2010 FEB 26 4 2010 BENALMÁDENA PUEBLO is a hidden gem, undiscovered by most holiday makers and only a 10 minute drive from Benalmádena Costa, on the Mijas bus route.

The name is Arabic, from when the moors ruled Andalucia, and translates as ´son of the mines`. It is an unspoilt, typical white village, the kind of which are fast disappearing.

Narrow winding streets, balconies overflowing with flowers, wonderful inexpensive bars and restaurants, and the feel of a true Spanish village with its relaxed way of life. Behind the church, take a stroll among beautiful flower filled walkways, trickling streams, and several ´miradors` taking in spectacular views.

GIFTS AND CRAFTS SHOP In the centre of the village is Plaza de España which is locally known as the Orange Tree Square even though it’s round! Here you will find a pretty fountain with the statue of the famous ´niña`, the symbol of Benalmádena, and a wonderful little gift shop called Gifts and Crafts, which truly is an Aladdin’s cave of delights. Run by Steve from Birmingham, who came to Spain in the late eighties looking for a better way of life, and his wife, Brenda, from Yorkshire, who came here 27 years ago, only intending to stay for 6 months! They met and

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married here and 13 years ago they took a risk, crossed their fingers and toes and opened their gift shop in the quiet little village plaza, causing great concern among the older locals when they painted the interior orange! A warm welcome awaits you, and you are invited to come in and browse amongst ceramics from Cordoba, silk pashminas and kaftans from India, Italian leather bags, fashion bags, sunglasses, costume jewellery, novelties and great gift ideas with incredibly reasonable prices and something to suit every pocket, even the kids.

BUDDHIST TEMPLE The Pueblo also boasts a small museum, and is home to the Castillo de Colomares, an incredible castle like folly, built in memory of Christopher Columbus.

Just on the outskirts, an easy walk away is a Buddhist temple, the Stupa, with a golden domed roof and panoramic views from its terrace. Opposite is the butterfly house, reported to be ´opening soon`.

It is well worth a visit to the pueblo during your holidays. Once you have had your fill of sightseeing and have popped in to see Steve and Brenda, take time to relax in one of the restaurants in the plaza over a cool drink, tapas or lunch.

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08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 Guess with Jess 10:45 Show Me Show Me 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:10 The Flintstones 12:35 The Flintstones 13:00 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Ready Steady Cook 14:45 Royal Ascot 18:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys 20:00 The Beauty of Maps 20:30 South Africa Walks 21:00 Springwatch Unsprung 21:30 Gardeners’ World Live 22:30 QI 23:00 MOTD 2010 FIFA World Cup 23:30 Newsnight 24:00 The Review Show 24:45 More than Just a Game

07:00 GMTV 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:15 ITV News & Weather 19:30 World Cup Live: England v Algeria 22:45 James Corden’s World Cup Live 23:15 ITV News & Weather 23:50 World Cup Highlights 24:50 The Shadow

08:00 Big Brother’s Little Brother 08:25 Big Brother 09:25 Frasier 09:50 The 5 O’Clock Show 10:50 Deal or No Deal 11:40 Will and Grace 12:30 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 15:25 Coach Trip 15:55 Cook Yourself Thin 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 The 5 O’Clock Show 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 21:35 Glee 22:35 Big Brother 24:15 The Ricky Gervais Show 24:45 The Ricky Gervais Show

08:00 Childrens TV 09:40 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 The WotWots 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Castle Farm 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Chinese Food in Minutes 14:15 Chinese Food in Minutes 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 The Family Recipe 15:55 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:10 Straight from the Heart 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:25 Message in a Bottle 23:00 The Mentalist 24:00 Grey’s Anatomy

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 The Delicious Miss Dahl 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Regional News and Weather 13:15 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 14:00 Bargain Hunt 14:45 Murder, She Wrote 15:30 MOTD Live 18:20 BBC News 18:30 Regional News and Weather 18:40 Total Wipeout 19:40 Doctor Who 20:30 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 2012 21:20 Casualty 22:10 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow 22:40 BBC News 23:00 Firewall 24:40 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

08:00 Dennis & Gnasher 08:15 Dennis & Gnasher 08:25 Sportsround 08:40 Wolverine and the X-Men 09:00 Deadly 60 09:30 M.I. High 10:00 Paradise Cafe 10:30 Animals at Work 11:00 Horrible Histories 11:30 Da Dick and Dom Dairies 12:00 BAMZOOKi 12:30 Roar 13:00 Blessed 14:20 Escape to the Country 15:20 Royal Ascot 17:45 Athletics 20:00 Mary, Queen of Shops 21:00 Gareth Malone Goes to Glyndebourne 22:00 What Makes a Great Soprano?

23:00 MOTD 2010 FIFA World Cup 23:50 Rescue Dawn

08:00 Dora the Explorer 08:25 Planet Sketch 08:40 The Secret Saturdays 09:05 Ben 10 09:25 Horrid Henry 09:40 SpongeBob SquarePants 10:00 Aaron Stone 10:25 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 11:25 The Lakes 11:55 This Morning: Saturday 12:55 ITV News 13:00 World Cup Live 15:30 Murder on the Orient Express 18:00 Johnny English 19:35 Granada News and Weather 19:45 ITV News 20:00 World Cup Live 22:30 James Corden’s World Cup Live 23:05 ITV News 23:30 World Cup Highlights 24:30 Cadillac Man

08:30 World Sport 09:00 The Morning Line 09:50 Friends 10:20 Friends 10:45 The Hoosiers: Video Exclusive 10:50 The Album Chart Show with Tesco Entertainment 11:25 T4 Movie Special 11:55 Big Brother 13:30 Hollyoaks Music Show 14:00 Smallville: Superman the Early Years 14:55 Channel 4 Racing 17:05 Come Dine with Me 17:40 Come Dine with Me 18:10 Come Dine with Me 18:40 Come Dine with Me 19:10 Come Dine with Me 19:40 Channel 4 News 20:10 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Jason Manford: Live 24:10 Star Trek: the Motion Picture

08:00 Childrens TV 09:00 Hana’s Helpline 09:10 Little Princess 09:25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:45 Igam Ogam 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Mr. Men Show 10:35 Gerald McBoing Boing 11:00 The Gadget Show 11:05 Fifth Gear 11:35 Red Bull Air Race 12:35 Britain’s Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie 13:35 The Hound of the Baskervilles 15:35 Dune 18:05 Rooster Cogburn 20:10 Five News 20:15 NCIS 21:10 CSI: NY 22:10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:05 Law & Order 24:05 CSI: Miami

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Dennis & Gnasher 08:15 Dennis & Gnasher 08:25 Muddle Earth 08:35 Bear Behaving Badly 09:00 Wingin’ It 09:20 Sam and Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 09:30 Prank Patrol 10:00 Big Babies 10:15 OOglies 10:30 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 11:00 Something for the Weekend 12:30 Monk 13:15 MotoGP 2010 15:15 Athletics 18:10 Rowing World Cup 19:05 Chocolat 21:00 Wild Night In 23:00 MOTD 2010 FIFA World Cup 23:30 Mock the Week 24:00 Life

08:00 Special Agent Oso 08:25 Cosmic Quantum Ray 08:50 Back at the Barnyard 09:10 To Be Announced 09:30 Shaggy and Scooby Doo Get a Clue 10:00 Phineas and Ferb 10:25 Coronation Street Omnibus 12:20 ITV News 12:30 This Morning: Sunday 13:30 Columbo 15:30 World Cup Live 18:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 19:00 Granada News 19:15 ITV News 19:30 You’ve Been Framed and Famous!

20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Lewis 23:00 World Cup Rock ‘n’ Goal Years 23:30 ITV News & 23:45 World Cup Highlights 24:45 Land of the Dead

08:00 Catching the Impossible 08:55 The Grid 09:20 MSA Formula Ford Championship 09:50 Shooting Mark Ronson 10:20 The Hills 10:50 Hollyoaks Omnibus 13:25 Big Brother’s Little Brother 14:35 Glee 15:35 Friends 16:10 Friends 16:40 The Simpsons 17:10 The Simpsons 17:40 Deal or No Deal 18:25 Scrapheap Challenge 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 River Cottage 21:00 Come Dine with Me 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 23:50 Failure to Launch

08:00 Childrens TV 08:50 Fireman Sam 09:00 Hana’s Helpline 09:10 Little Princess 09:25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:45 Igam Ogam 10:00 Olivia 10:15 The Mr. Men Show 10:35 Gerald McBoing Boing 11:00 iCarly 11:35 True Jackson, VP 12:10 Family Food Fight with Flora 12:40 Chinese Food in Minutes 13:10 Two Mothers for Zachary 15:05 Swept from the Sea 17:05 My Girl 19:05 Five News 19:10 Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde 21:00 Practical Magic 23:05 The Reaping

tv Saturday

tv Sunday

10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 The Politics Show 13:10 MOTD Live 15:30 EastEnders 17:00 Junior Apprentice 18:00 Lifeline 18:10 Songs of Praise 18:45 BBC News 18:55 Regional News and Weather 19:00 Countryfile 20:00 MOTD Live 23:00 BBC News 23:15 Regional News and Weather 23:25 The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson 23:55 Hart’s War

08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Bones 11:00 Medical Emergency 11:30 Medical Emergency 12:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 13:00 Angela and Friends 14:00 Bones 15:00 Project Catwalk 16:00 Stargate SG-1 17:00 Stargate SG-1 18:00 WWE: Superstars 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Futurama 21:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 Bones 23:00 Bones 24:00 A League of Their Own 24:30 Football’s Next Star

08:30 Soccer City Live 09:00 Tennis 10:00 FIFA World Cup Giants 10:30 Soccer City Live 11:00 Tennis 12:25 Eurosport Flash 12:30 Live Tennis 15:30 Eurosport Flash 15:35 Live Soccer City Flash 15:45 Live Tennis 18:00 Eurosport Flash 18:05 Live Soccer City Flash 18:15 Live Tennis 20:15 Eurosport Flash 20:20 Live Soccer City Flash 20:30 Bowling 21:30 Strongest Man 22:30 Eurosport Flash 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:10 Eurosport Flash 23:15 Tennis 24:00 Pro Wrestling

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 12:50 Private Practice Season 3 Preview 12:55 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Nothing to Declare 14:00 Passport Patrol 15:00 Criminal Minds 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Passport Patrol 21:30 Passport Patrol 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 CSI: Miami 24:00 Criminal Minds

Watch Eastenders for Free with Europa call 902 050 999

08:00 The Lion Man 08:30 The Lion Man 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Football’s Next Star 11:00 Road Wars 12:00 Oops TV 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 Futurama 14:30 Futurama 15:00 Futurama 15:30 Oops TV 16:00 Fat Families 17:00 The Real A & E 18:00 Oops TV 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 Gone in Sixty Seconds 24:15 A League of Their Own 24:45 Football’s Next Star

08:30 Inside World Touring Cars 09:00 Soccer City Live 09:30 Summer Biathlon 10:30 Tennis 11:30 Soccer City Live 12:00 Live Formula Two 13:00 Eurosport Flash 13:05 Live Tennis 15:30 Eurosport Flash 15:35 Live Soccer City Flash 15:45 Live Tennis 17:00 Live Athletics 18:00 Eurosport Flash 18:05 Live Soccer City Flash 18:15 Live Athletics 20:00 Eurosport Flash 20:05 Live Soccer City Flash 20:15 Fight Club 22:30 Eurosport Flash 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:10 Eurosport Flash 23:15 Athletics 24:30 Summer Biathlon

08:00 Maury 08:55 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 My Wife and Kids 11:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 12:00 Will and Grace 13:00 Changing Faces 14:00 Four Weddings 14:30 Four Weddings 15:00 Four Weddings 15:30 Four Weddings 16:00 Four Weddings 17:00 Nancy Drew 19:00 Nothing to Declare 19:30 Nothing to Declare 20:00 Nothing to Declare 20:30 Nothing to Declare 21:00 Nothing to Declare 21:30 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 Criminal Minds 24:00 Criminal Minds

My Big Fat Greek Wedding Channel 4, 20.10

08:00 The Lion Man 08:30 The Lion Man 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Road Wars 11:00 WWE: Superstars 12:00 WWE: Experience 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 The Simpsons 14:00 Futurama 14:30 Futurama 15:00 Body Language Secrets 16:00 Futurama 16:30 Futurama 17:00 UK Border Force 18:00 Futurama 18:30 Futurama 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 21:00 Fat Families 22:00 House 23:00 House 24:00 A League of Their Own 24:30 Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 2

08:30 FIA World Touring Cars 09:00 Live Touring Cars 09:30 World Series by Renault 10:00 Live Rowing 12:40 Eurosport Flash 12:45 Live Touring Cars 13:45 Live Formula Two 14:45 Live Touring Cars 16:00 World Series by Renault 16:30 Live Athletics 18:05 Live Soccer City Flash 18:15 Rowing 19:00 Eurosport Flash 19:05 Live Soccer City Flash 19:15 Summer Biathlon 20:00 Eurosport Flash 20:05 Live Soccer City Flash 20:15 Motorsports Weekend 20:30 Boxing 22:15 WATTS 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:15 Athletics 24:00 FIA World Touring Cars 24:45 Motorsports Slumdog My Girl Millionaire Channel 4,

Five 10.00pm 17.05

08:00 Maury 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 Nancy Drew 12:00 Ghost Whisperer 13:00 Ghost Whisperer 14:00 Ghost Whisperer 15:00 Ghost Whisperer 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 17:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 18:00 Nothing to Declare 18:30 Nothing to Declare 19:00 Passport Patrol 19:30 Passport Patrol 20:00 Four Weddings 21:00 Cougar Town 21:30 Cougar Town 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:00 CSI: Miami

tv Monday

18 - 24 june 2010

07:00 Biggest Loser USA 08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Bones 11:00 Road Wars 12:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 13:00 Angela and Friends 14:00 Cold Case 15:00 Project Runway 16:00 Stargate SG-1 17:00 Stargate SG-1 18:00 Futurama 18:30 A League of Their Own 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Futurama 21:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 Kimberley Walsh: Blue Jean Girl 23:00 NCIS: LA 24:00 A League of Their Own

24:35 Total Emergency

08:00 Big Brother’s Little Brother 08:55 Big Brother 09:50 The 5 O’Clock Show 10:50 Deal or No Deal 11:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 12:05 Friends 12:30 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Coach Trip 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Come Dine with Me 14:55 Come Dine with Me 15:25 Come Dine with Me 15:55 Cook Yourself Thin 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 The 5 O’Clock Show with Lenny Henry 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Dispatches 22:00 Chasing the Cumbrian Killer 23:00 Big Brother 24:15 Being... N-Dubz 24:45 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Castle Farm 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 Killer Flood 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 How Do They Do It? 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 Extraordinary People 23:00 Crimes That Shook the World 24:00 Reservoir Dogs

Norton Show

08:00 Pinky and Perky 08:15 League of Super Evil 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven 09:00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 Guess with Jess 10:45 Show Me Show Me 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 Yesterday at Wimbledon 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:00 Wimbledon 2010 16:00 The Budget 2010 18:15 Wimbledon 2010 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 22:00 Tribal Wives 23:00 MOTD 2010 FIFA World Cup 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Wild Night In

07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 15:30 World Cup Live 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Piers Morgan on Marbella 22:00 The Bill 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 World Cup Highlights 24:35 October Road

08:05 Big Brother 09:15 Frasier 09:45 The 5 O’Clock Show with Lenny Henry 10:45 Deal or No Deal 11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 12:00 Friends 12:30 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Coach Trip 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Come Dine with Me 14:55 Come Dine with Me 15:25 Come Dine with Me 15:55 Cook Yourself Thin 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 The 5 O’Clock Show with Lenny Henry 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Gok’s Fashion Fix 22:00 Inside Nature’s Giants 23:00 Big Brother 24:10 The Good Wife

08:00 Childrens TV 09:50 The WotWots 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Castle Farm 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 The Brooke Ellison Story 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Family Food Fight with Flora 21:00 Build a New Life in the Country 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 CSI: Miami 24:00 CSI: NY

07:00 The Biggest Loser USA 08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Road Wars 12:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 13:00 Angela and Friends 14:00 Cold Case 15:00 Project Runway 16:00 Stargate SG-1 17:00 Stargate SG-1 18:00 Futurama 18:30 A League of Their Own 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Futurama 21:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 House 23:00 House 24:00 A League of Their Own 24:30 Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 2

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Cowboy Trap 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Wimbledon 2010 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2010 15:15 MOTD Live 18:30 Wimbledon 2010 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 EastEnders 21:00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 22:30 Outnumbered 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The National Lottery Draws 23:45 Children’s Emergency 24:15 MOTD

08:00 Pinky and Perky 08:10 Angus and Cheryl 08:15 League of Super Evil 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven 09:00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 Guess with Jess 10:45 Show Me Show Me 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 Yesterday at Wimbledon 12:30 The Daily Politics 14:00 Wimbledon 2010 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 22:00 Tribal Wives 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 What Makes a Great Soprano?

07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 World Cup Live 22:30 James Corden’s World Cup Live 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 World Cup Highlights 24:35 Spain: Paradise Lost

08:05 Big Brother 09:15 Frasier 09:45 The 5 O’Clock Show with Lenny Henry 10:45 Deal or No Deal 11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 12:00 Friends 12:30 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Coach Trip 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Come Dine with Me 15:00 Come Dine with Me 15:25 Come Dine with Me 15:55 Cook Yourself Thin 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 The 5 O’Clock Show 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Come Dine with Me 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Desperate Housewives 24:00 The Big Bang Theory 24:30 My Name Is Earl

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Castle Farm 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:05 Always and Forever 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Daring Raids of World War II 21:00 Mary Magdalene - Saint or Sinner?

22:00 NCIS 23:00 K-Ville 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:55 PartyPoker.com: The Big Game IV

08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Road Wars 12:00 Fat Families 13:00 Angela and Friends 14:00 Cold Case 15:00 Project Runway 16:00 Stargate SG-1 17:00 Stargate SG-1 18:00 Futurama 18:30 A League of Their Own 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Futurama 21:00 Fat Families 22:00 Gone in Sixty Seconds 24:15 A League of Their Own 24:45 Border Invasion USA

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:30 Cowboy Trap 12:15 Cash in the Attic 13:00 BBC News 13:10 Regional News and Weather 13:15 MOTD Live 15:40 BBC News 15:45 MOTD Live 18:10 Wimbledon 2010 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 EastEnders 21:00 Fake Britain 21:30 Panorama 22:00 The Royle Family 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:20 Raising Helen

08:00 Pinky and Perky 08:10 Angus and Cheryl 08:15 League of Super Evil 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven 09:00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 Guess with Jess 10:45 Show Me Show Me 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 Yoko! Jakamoko!

Toto!

11:35 Wimbledon 12:30 The Daily Politics 13:00 Wimbledon 2010 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 22:00 Mary, Queen of Shops 23:00 MOTD 2010 FIFA World Cup 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Tribal Wives

07:00 GMTV

07:00 Breakfast

09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16:00 Midsomer Murders 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News 20:00 World Cup Live 22:30 James Corden’s World Cup Live 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 World Cup Highlights

tv Tuesday

10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Cowboy Trap 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2010 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 MOTD Live 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Imagine...

24:25 The Graham

tv Wednesday

08:35 Soccer City Live 09:00 Motorsports Weekend 09:15 FIA World Touring Cars 10:15 Tennis 11:30 Soccer City Live 12:00 Tennis 13:15 Athletics 15:45 Rowing 17:00 Tennis 18:15 Athletics 19:15 Athletics 20:05 Live Soccer City Flash 20:15 Summer Biathlon 20:45 All Sports 20:50 WATTS 21:00 Pro Wrestling 21:30 Pro Wrestling 22:25 All Sports 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:10 Eurosport Flash 23:15 Athletics 24:00 Athletics

17

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Nothing to Declare 15:30 Nothing to Declare 16:00 Medium 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Changing Faces 22:00 Four Weddings 23:00 My Husband Is Gay 24:00 Criminal Minds

Watch Coronation Street for Free with Europa call 902 050 999

08:30 Soccer City Live 09:00 Paralympics World Cup 10:00 Athletics 11:30 Soccer City Live 12:00 Athletics 14:00 Soccer City Live 14:30 Rowing World Cup 15:30 Eurosport Flash 15:35 Live Soccer City Flash 15:45 Athletics 16:45 Athletics 18:05 Live Soccer City Flash 18:15 Summer Biathlon 19:05 Live Soccer City Flash 19:15 Strongest Man 20:05 Live Soccer City Flash 20:15 Boxing 21:00 Boxing 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:10 Eurosport Flash 23:15 Inside World Touring Cars 23:45 World Series by Renault 24:15 Superbike

Wimbledon 2010 BBC 2, 18.15

08:30 Soccer City Live 09:00 World Series by Renault 09:30 Superbike 10:30 Rowing 11:30 Soccer City Live 12:00 UK Championship Snooker 14:00 Soccer City Live 14:30 Summer Biathlon 15:45 Masters Snooker 17:45 WATTS 18:15 Rowing 19:45 Wednesday Selection 19:50 Show Jumping 20:50 Riders Club 20:55 European PGA Golf 21:25 Ladies European Golf 21:35 Golf Club 21:40 Wednesday Selection Guest 21:50 Yacht Club 22:05 Eurosport for the Planet 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:15 Summer Biathlon

Outnumbered BBC1, 22.30

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Nothing to Declare 16:00 Medium 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Four Weddings 21:00 Four Weddings 22:00 Psychic Sally’s Big Fat Operation 23:00 Drop Dead Diva 24:00 Criminal Minds

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Nothing to Declare 16:00 Medium 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Four Weddings 21:00 Nothing to Declare 21:30 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Supernatural 23:00 Supernatural 24:00 Criminal Minds

tv Friday

18 44

18Feb - 2426june 2010 - March 4 2010

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Cowboy Trap 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Wimbledon 2010 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 MOTD Live 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

BBC 1, 20.00

08:00 Pinky and Perky 08:15 League of Super Evil 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven 09:00 Prank Patrol 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 Guess with Jess 10:45 Show Me Show Me 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 Animal Park 12:00 Lifeline 12:10 Wimbledon 2010 16:25 League of Super Evil 16:35 League of Super Evil 16:50 OOglies 17:00 Safari 8 17:30 Deadly 60 18:00 Newsround 18:10 Gimme a Break 18:35 The Owl 18:40 Shaun the Sheep 18:50 Wimbledon 2010 21:00 Today at Wimbledon 22:00 Gareth Malone Goes to Glyndebourne 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Newsnight

07:00 GMTV 09:30 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 15:30 World Cup Live 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Taggart 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 World Cup Highlights 24:35 Isle of Wight Festival Highlights

08:20 Big Brother 09:15 Frasier 09:45 The 5 O’Clock Show 10:45 Deal or No Deal 11:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 12:00 Friends 12:30 Friends 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Coach Trip 13:30 Come Dine with Me 14:00 Come Dine with Me 14:30 Come Dine with Me 14:55 Come Dine with Me 15:25 Come Dine with Me 15:55 Cook Yourself Thin 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 The 5 O’Clock Show 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 Big Brother 23:00 Kerry And Me 24:05 Skins

08:00 Childrens TV 09:05 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Thomas & Friends 09:40 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 The WotWots 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Castle Farm 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 13:40 Five News 13:45 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 The Family Recipe 16:00 Charms for the Easy Life 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Fifth Gear 21:00 Britain’s Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie 22:00 Before You Go 24:00 Forensic Files 24:30 Cricket on Five

08:00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Road Wars 12:00 Fat Families 13:00 Angela and Friends 14:00 Cold Case 15:00 Project Runway 16:00 Stargate SG-1 17:00 Stargate SG-1 18:00 Futurama 18:30 A League of Their Own 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 Futurama 21:00 Pineapple Dance Studios 22:00 A League of Their Own 22:30 Modern Family 23:00 Lie to Me 24:00 A League of Their Own 24:30 Border Invasion USA

08:30 Soccer City Live 09:00 Show Jumping 10:00 Eurosport for the Planet 10:30 Superbike 11:30 Soccer City Live 12:00 Masters Snooker 14:00 Soccer City Live 14:30 Superbike 15:35 Live Soccer City Flash 15:45 China Open Snooker 18:05 Live Soccer City Flash 18:15 Superbike 19:05 Live Soccer City Flash 19:15 Bowling 20:00 Eurosport Flash 20:05 Live Soccer City Flash 20:15 Fight Club 22:30 Eurosport Flash 22:35 Soccer City Live 23:10 Eurosport Flash 23:15 All Sports 23:20 WATTS 23:25 Pro Wrestling 23:55 Pro Wrestling 24:55 All Sports

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Four Weddings 09:30 Four Weddings 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 14:00 Four Weddings 15:00 Nothing to Declare 15:30 Nothing to Declare 16:00 Medium 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Four Weddings 21:00 Drop Dead Diva 22:00 Grey’s Anatomy 23:00 Private Practice 24:00 Criminal Minds

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horoscopes by Kenny Corris

Cryptic Crossword

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You may have jumped to conclusions and acted in haste, but you really can’t be blamed for your actions since they are a response to what’s really going on right now. You can’t be responsible for seeing the writing on the wall and trying to save and protect those that you love. Times are changing, the focus has shifted, and you are wise to have a plan B to come up with when the going gets tough. Here and now prevention is better than any cure could be!

Pallas directs mid week in your opposing sign of Scorpio, and this really does put the cat amongst the pigeons. Whilst you only really want a quiet life, there is an agenda that begs for your attention and it really could help you take a firm stand over something close to your heart, once and for all. This will serve to clear the decks, and silence those who are making things hard for you right now; whilst also eliminating that inner anger you are storing inside.

Mercury squares with Saturn at the end of the week, and aligns with Neptune just after. These actions highlight new responsibilities and you are ready now to take over that which you know that you must. The ball is now well and truly in your court, and yes, others will be waiting and watching to see just how you handle this and where you take it! Show them just what you can do, and you’ll have them just where you want them, in the palm of your hand.

The Summer solstice comes around again as the Sun is exalted and is once again ready to set a precedent in this the chosen solar pattern. This is a time that you can rest on your laurels somewhat. You work hard and try to play hard, but you always assume control and responsibility, and it is the laid back approach that you need to assume right now, to get the right response. You are under the influence of a cool character, but they haven’t seen what you are truly capable of.

ACROSS 7. Lovers’ suit, perhaps (6) 8. Ten among the non-clerical people show slackness (6) 10. 14 in a royal way (7) 11. It’s a bit exceptional, a tiny boy using such language (5) 12. Cultivate a money-holder (4) 13. Debar what isn’t there after a close shave (5) 17. It comes from the bright lights put out when 2 and 10 are curtailed (5) 18. Just a periodical market (4) 22. A team taken apart (5) 23. Assert it’s hot from the printing-machine? (7) 24. Write your name again - and give up work! (6) 25. Game bird evokes grumble (6)

DOWN 1. Benevolence, but cautious about it (7) 2. 10 in great measure (7) 3. Not moving yet (5) 4. 2 where works of art may be shown (7) 5. Catalogues of combat (5) 6. Land that’s marshy enables animal to hide in it (5) 9. Gradually advancing through academic awards (2,7) 14. Abnormal reaction of 4 (7) 15. Cautious addition of fuel mixture to vehicle (7) 16. Bit of furniture in the robing-room? (7) 19. Henry will give one a vexing time (5) 20. Before a second has passed (5) 21. Wine from the South used in merry-making (5)

Quick Crossword

DOWN 1. Liken (7) 2. Surprise (7) 3. Jovial (5) 4. Intricate (7) 5. Last (5) 6. At no time (5) 9. Dear (9) 14. Satisfied (7) 15. Fidelity (7) 16. Speculation (7) 19. Scour (5) 20. Scope (5) 21. Once more (5)

The Tarifa Circus Association (ACT)

By Gabrielle Rey THE FOUNDING members of the Circus Association of Tarifa are the Burger Sisters, descendants of the 7th generation of the Burger-Revello circus family. Their greatuncles used to walk the tight-rope in Madison Square Garden in New York in the 1920’s. Sonya and Linda Burger debuted at the age of 3 in numerous acts. Sonya and Linda work alongside Marcus Von Wachtel, who studied at the Royal School for Dramatic Arts and Dancing in Madrid and is the Director of the Factory of Circus Shows and Events ‘Circomad’.

INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS The Municipal Youth Council in Tarifa and the Circus Association (ACT) have signed an agreement by which the Town Hall will be cooperating with the Association to promote cultural and recreational activities for young people, initially in Tarifa, but with

Mercury’s interaction with Saturn sees you heavily involved with getting the right answers. As Mercury carries a message that you would be very wise not to ignore, use the situation to reinforce just what it is that you have to say about something right now. You seem to be walking on hot coals at the moment, and for your own sake, strike while the iron is hot, and take a risk on something close to your heart, as it will show you just how much you do care.

A time for connecting with your friends and family, since there has been such little time to pay them attention as of late. Your work is very important to you, but since it has to take precedent, you must never forget that love and friendship are there to help you all along the way. Some rest and relaxation are called for to help you tune into that balancing Libran energy, and to consolidate and prepare for a busy time ahead, come what may!

Answers next week

ACROSS 7. Choice (6) 8. Amenable (6) 10. Puzzle (7) 11. Harmony (5) 12. Revolve (4) 13. Cut (5) 17. Abode (5) 18. Solitary (4) 22. Skill (5) 23. Tramp (7) 24. Pressing (6) 25. Winner (6)

Not a suitable time to pause, feel sorry for yourself and lick your wounds, however you may feel like it. This is a time to face up to what you really want, and to take the bull by the horns as you take strides forward. You really do not know what you can do until you try, and it is worth trying when you have the ideal situation handed to you on a plate. Ignore what others are telling you, you deserve rather more than you have got, but the time for turning the tables is now.

the idea to grow and cover more areas.

The Sports Pavilion in Tarifa will be used to teach different disciplines related to the circus such as: tight rope walking, acrobats, dancing, juggling and theatrical expression.

There will be intensive workshops held throughout the year and circus events will be programmed.

200 ASPIRING CIRCUS ACTORS Today, 18th June, is the first day in which the Association will be getting together with the young people of the area, and 200 children will be gathering at the Sports Pavilion in Tarifa and making first contact with all the aforementioned circus arts.

If you fancy taking your children along to see if they would like to become circus stars, the group will be at the pavilion from 9am to 1pm today. For more information contact Marcus on 639 123 744 or email: Marcus@circomad.com

Pallas makes a direct in your second house after a retrograde trip over the past five weeks. This is a time to exercise extreme caution in anything that involves your signature. Hold onto plans and schemes until next weekend, when energies should be restored, and you are able to think more clearly. Make no changes, because you will surely live to regret them. When the time is right, this retrograde, ‘fall out’ will do you a very big favour: all will be revealed.

Planetary action brings your sage and wise energies to the full, as you take on something that you have held onto right until the very end. Not only is it time to share, but it is the very best chance you will get to set the record straight, and to ensure that your version of events is told and appreciated. There is no need for compromise, and yet there is a great opportunity now to skilfully nip something well and truly in the bud before it bites back at you.

Pluto is an ever present ally in the current game you are playing to win. However you choose to gloss over the main event it is certain that this helps you to eliminate the pain of a hurting relationship and shows you what you now must do. Waiting for others to shed any light on the matter in hand is not an option right now, as things have gone too far to be just forgotten, and all the time it gets worse, certainly not better. Take control.

Neptune brings on a corner that brings you both clarity and an inner insight into a matter that you may not have taken seriously. It is hard to take sides, but your loyalty and generous nature should not now be open to abuse in any way. Above all you uphold the truth, and yet recently you have been placed in a very difficult position where your honesty may be compromised. People love you for what you are, but they shouldn’t abuse your tender, loving nature.

With Neptune in Aquarius, and Chiron resident in your seventh house of wonder and experience, anything could happen. You do seem to have found your feet, and have temporarily moved on, but you do have to face things and steer your own ship in the right direction, to retain your self respect. You often feel that you are being tested, but each and every time you bounce back with a new agenda and some positive work to be getting on with…like now!

If it’s your birthday this week...

Hold back until you are really sure. This is a year of opportunity, and things should be on track for you as soon as possible, if you exercise caution, tune into your natural intuition, and believe in yourself.

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motoring

To good to be true? by

Brian Deller

Author of Motoring in Spain

Question: We, my family and I, moved to Spain just over a year ago, and my children, now nearly 18 and 17 years old, will soon need to obtain driving licences.

We have read on the internet of organisations that will sell us a driving licence for another European country that will be legal in Spain without having to take any tests. What is your opinion on these licences, please?

Bob Williams (email) Your question reminds me of the ‘financial experts’ who will take your hard-earned money promising to invest it with a 20% return with the capital being safe. If it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is.

I have researched these get rich quick (for the suppliers) websites and they are obviously going to be shut down or strongly warned against by the various traffic authorities within the EU if the potential clients do not do so by using their common sense in the first place by just ignoring them. They advertise that if you have been banned in one

country for any offences or would like to buy a genuine EU driving licence, even for heavy goods vehicles or coaches etc, you can be back legally on the road within days by paying them a large amount of cash and supplying a few documents about yourself so they can get their contact, usually in an Eastern European country, to fraudulently create a ‘genuine’ document; forgetting of course that you are really supposed to live there for 183 days plus a year to qualify. I suggest that anyone desperate enough to consider using their services should remember: 1. Driving while banned in any country is a very serious offence, and in Spain as well as many others it would usually mean arrest if caught.

2. When you take out insurance, any insurance broker of repute will take a photocopy of your driving licence for their records. A good agent will immediately realise that the licence is fraudulent as advised by their principles, the insurance companies.

3. I have read that one of the services sources the false

driving licences from the relevant authority in Hungary.

Can your children speak any Hungarian or even remember without looking it up, exactly where the country is?

4. If you do obtain insurance from a ‘dodgy’ source, will they pay out in the event of an accident when they find out about the dodgy licence?

5. If after an accident you end up in Court, you can be sure that the lawyers will know about legal and illegal driving licences. Again, you could leave the dock in handcuffs.

6. For safety’s sake there are no, and should not be, any short cuts to earning a driving licence. All our safety depends on good, qualified drivers.

We read that in the UK, around 1 million plus drivers on the roads are illegal in some way, many without driving licences as they have not passed the test or they have been banned. From 2012, the new driving licence system will be started where all EU citizens will be registered on an EU-wide system that all the policing authorities can access at the roadside. This will mean that such offers will fall away, we hope. I hope you can make the right decision from the above. There is information in my book about obtaining a driving licence here in Spain.

No more space: more next week. Email your questions to mail@rtncostadelsol.com and I will do my best to sort you out.

Brian Juan (John) Deller, Malaga, author, ‘Motoring in Spain’ www.spainvia.com and 666 888 870

Classic Car Show in Marbella

This is Tara. She is approx. 18 months old and is a very sweet girl. She loves cuddles and is good with other dogs.

She was found tied up in the street and starving but is coming on a treat.

If you are interested in Tara, please contact Pat Coleman on: 620 354 885.

If you are looking to give a home to a dog, please visit the adoption tab on our website www.f-a-m-a.net, where you will find many more looking for a home.

This is Curly. He is a small dog of approx. 2 years and very friendly. He gets on well with other dogs and has a very nice, playful character. If you are interested in Curly, please contact Pat Coleman on: 620 354 885. If you are looking to give a home to a dog, please visit the adoption tab on our website www.f-a-m-a.net, where you will find many more looking for a home.

The idea of F.A.M.A. was originally conceived by Pat Coleman and Veterinarian Javier Delgado Sanchez in the summer of 2003. Shortly after, the bringing together of a small group of dedicated like-minded individuals saw the formation of what is now the F.A.M.A. committee. The F.A.M.A. Foundation was originally based at the CAN. ES veterinary clinic and boarding kennels in Mijas Costa, but has subsequently grown and founded its own adoption centre in El Coto, Mijas Costa where it houses and cares for the abandoned dogs until a new home can be found for them.

This is Clio. She is a small dog of approx. 2 years and very friendly although a little shy. Clio gets on well with other dogs and has a very sweet and calm character.

If you are interested in Clio, please contact Pat Coleman on: 620 354 885.

If you are looking to give a home to a dog, please visit the adoption tab on our website www.f-a-m-a.net, where you will find many more looking for a home.

By Eddie Taylor MARBELLA´S FIRST Classic Car Show takes place on Sunday 27th June. Organized and hosted by the American Classic Car Owners Club Costa del Sol in Puerto Banús featuring live entertainment, BBQ and cold drinks as well as incredible classic cars from all over the world. The show celebrates all makes and models, veteran, the vintage and the classics, with a diverse display of classic cars ranging from the most accessible popular classics through to the thoroughly

This is Rosie. She is a small dog of approx. 2 years and very friendly.

Rosie gets on well with other dogs and has a very sweet and affectionate character.

If you are interested in Rosie, please contact Pat Coleman on: 620 354 885.

If you are looking to give a home to a dog, please visit the adoption tab on our website www.f-a-m-a.net, where you will find many more looking for a home.

The show celebrates all makes and models, veteran, the vintage and the classics

outrageous and rare exotica.

The event will take place in the car park of the Centro Plaza in Puerto Banús (Nueva Andalucía), next to the Bullring. There will be an exhibition of classic and race cars from the prestigious Ascari Race Resort, Harley Davidson’s custom bikes from Marbella Performance and the Marbella Sharks Cheerleaders performing live.

EVENT PROGRAM 10:00 - 11:00 Open breakfast time / Music by DJ 11:15 - 11:45 Welcome

and Opening 12:00 - 14:00 Downtown Cruise 14:00 - 15:00 BBQ and Rock ‘n’ Roll with the “The Sun Rockets” 15:00 - 16:30 Concour’s d’Elegance Classics on Wheels® 2010 - judging of cars 15:00 – 16:30 The Marbella Sharks Cheerleaders and much more 17:00 - 18:00 Prize giving Concour’s d’Elegance Classics on Wheels® 2010 with the “The Sun Rockets” 18:00 Closing ceremony Classics on Wheels® 2010

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Wallet, car keys, house keys… The final whistle by

Noel Eastwell Professional coach and RTN golf expert 639 730 891

THE VAST majority of golfers take their valuables to the golf course with them, giving little or no thought to what they will do with them when they get there: the car keys; the credit cards and wallet with cash carrying other valuable ID and information within; jewelry; the list could go on and on... What care do we take with these valuables? Not much if we are all honest. How many of us have sat down and thought about how much value we have in our golf bags when out on the golf course? Just think for a minute: a set of irons can cost €700 or more; three woods can cost €500 or more; a putter €200 or more; then there’s the golf bag itself at €200 or more. Without too much effort, golfers can have a bag of goodies that would cost around €2,000 plus to replace.

The amount is frightening when we give a little thought to it, I am sure you will agree. Now be honest when you answer the next question: how many times do you leave your golf bag outside the professional’s shop of golf clubhouse when checking in or having a coffee or a chat with your pals? I would not mind betting that more than 50% of us would say that they do so without even thinking how attractive our golf bags are to opportunist thief; someone who is becoming more and more prominent in our part of the World nowadays. The thief will not get the full value for your bags

and its contents but that is no consolation when you have lost your keys, wallet and a lot more besides. Worse will come when you report the matter to your insurers and they tell you that you are not covered for such losses, as you did not take ‘reasonable care’ of your property.

We are very fortunate in our part of Spain: crime is not as bad as it is in other parts of the World but in recession it will get worse. Next time you go to the golf club think for a minute just how valuable the contents of your golf bag are.

Above I mention leaving the golf bag outside the clubhouse; what about the areas of the golf course where we walk back to a tee or a green and leave our clubs 100m or more away? This gives the thief a great chance to take what he wants and be away before we have a chance of getting near him. Very few of us could give anyone a 100 metre start and have a chance of catching them. Okay maybe he will not be able to get all our gear but he could easily get a driver or putter or wallet without our noticing until it was too late. Recently I was told of an incident where a pick up truck was used as a getaway vehicle and even the electric trolleys of all four golfers were taken never to be seen again.

Think how you would feel in these circumstances.

THE PROFESSIONAL TOURS This weekend we see the second ‘Major’ of the year, The US Open at Tiger Woods’s favourite course, Pebble Beach in California. The Championship could well see Tiger replaced as world number one

by Phil Mickelson. The European players are in fine form and the likes of Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Paul Casey, Ian Poulter and others are in fine form and could give England it’s first victory in the event since Jackin over 40 years ago. This could be the most open of all the ‘majors’ for a few years and should provide much excitement.

Any questions you have for Noel should be sent to golf@roundtownnews.com

Season Tickets Málaga FC

By Eddie Taylor OVER 2,000 Malaguistas have already purchased their season tickets for the season 2010/11.

The number of supporters of Málaga FC continues to grow. During this week there have been over 2,000 people who

have been processed through the ticket office to receive their season ticket for the season 2010/11. More than 10,000 of last season’s season ticket holders with direct debit payments and automatic renewal subscriptions will receive their cards by post throughout

the month of July. The Peña Internacional Malaguista is based at The Tavern Pub in Old Town Marbella, or you can contact them through the following website; www.malagafootballenglish.com Your word for the day: Peña = Club.

HIPÓDROMO Costa del Sol

by Gabrielle Rey THERE IS nothing like a warm summer night at the races.

The Costa del Sol Racecourse offers races all year round as, when the rest of Europe is reduced mostly to summer activities, this is not so in Mijas.

Thanks to the good weather ‘normally’ enjoyed here in the winter, the best horses are gathered here from the main European Stables.

Built on a surface of 400.000 square metres and located just thirty kilometres from Malaga airport and twentyfive kilometres from Marbella, the Costa del Sol Racecourse offers races throughout the year; during the mornings in the winter and at night during the summer.

The racecourse is equipped with two sand tracks. Races are held on the 1.700 metre outside track, the inner track being 100 metres shorter.

Both are 25 metres wide and are floodlit for the night races.

There are 322 fully equipped

World Cup – hits and misses With Andy Kay

Gelson Fernandes scores HITS THE SOUTH AFRICAN public: Okay, they may all blow those bloody annoying plastic trumpets from about 06.00 onwards on match days but as a nation, they have wholeheartedly embraced the tournament with verve, enthusiasm and genuine affection.

GERMANY Annoying, I know, but the Germans were ruthlessly efficient against Australia and showed yet again what a good tournament team they are. If things don’t pan out England’s way and they finish second in their group, it could be the Germans in the knockout stages. Oh dear!

NORTH KOREA They may come from one of the most despised countries on earth but no-one could fault their sense of purpose against Brazil. The World’s number one team was made to look pretty ordinary by the hard working Koreans, who defended with skill, challenged for every ball, ran their legs off and even scored at the death. They were also scrupulously fair opponents and received not one yellow card. What a better place the World would be if their politicians followed suit.

SWITZERLAND (VERSUS SPAIN) In the words of one famous ex Norwegian commentator (well nearly)....General Franco; Rafael Nadal; Prime Minister Zapatero; El Cid; Pedro Almodovar; Salvador Dali; Severiano Ballesteros; Enrique Iglesias; Pablo Picasso...your boys took one hell of a beating!

MISSES - FABIO CAPELLO Having guided England through a magnificent qualifying run, the Italian made some strange decisions before and during the 1 – 1 draw with the USA. James Milner clearly wasn’t 100% fit and should never have played. And, having replaced him on 30 minutes, why use SWP instead of Joe Cole? Also, I’m not sure that telling the players only 2 hours before kickoff that they are in the team works. Is that enough time to prepare? Not for me.

THE JABULANI BALL Adidas maintains that the World Cup ball has gone through more testing than a wheezing hypochondriac with self diagnosed OCD, stress and yellow fever. But many of the players have struggled to get to grips with it, goalkeepers hate it, the number of goals scored is less than in recent tournaments (at this stage) and, watching from afar, it just doesn’t look right.

Costa del Sol Racecourse boxes for the racehorses and the Hipódromo also offers 2 jumping racecourses as well horse riding classes for children and adults, and for children with special needs .

There are thirty betting machines in three different areas around the enclosure for those who care to chance their luck.

The course also offers the visitors other leisure activities like flamenco shows after each race, guided visits, an art gallery, live music,

exhibitions and a great variety of restaurants, bars, pubs and terraces to cater for all tastes and budgets.

You can reach the course using two different access routes, one from La Cala de Mijas and the other from the N-340 dual carriageway opposite the Fuengirola Castle and heading in to the Cerrado del Aguila urbanisation.

In the summer the races are held in the cool of the evening on a flood lit track. So if you feel like a night at the

races, they are right on your doorstep this summer in Mijas.

Hipódromo Costa del Sol Summer Opening time: 8:30PM RACES PROGRAMMED JULY: Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Friday the 30th.

AUGUST: Friday 6th.

For more information you can contact the Hipódromo Costa del Sol on 952 59 27 00 info@hipodromocostadelsol.es www.hipodromocostadelsol.es

EDDY MAILLET Who’s he you may be asking. Answer – a 42-year-old referee from the Seychelles. You might also ask what is he doing officiating at the World Cup, bearing in mind that he sharpens his skills on a weekly diet of matches involving the likes of Northern Dynamo, Light Stars FC and St Michel United FC (sponsored by M & S no doubt). He took charge of the Honduras v Chile game and was poor. Top refs for top tournaments please.

THAT JACKET AND JUMPER COMBO WORN BY BRAZIL BOSS DUNGA Looked like a cross between a mountaineer and a Beatles wannabe SHOCKER Robert Green: Nuff said.

Calling all Sports clubs & Golf societies. Do you have a sports story for us? Email: eddie@rtncostadelsol.com

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The Company: This is a great opportunity to work for the largest and fastest growing Web and Print Media group on the Costa Blanca, who are now on the Costa del Sol. This role is a fantastic opportunity and is most definitely not to be missed! RTN has a reputation for rewarding its employees and paying high remuneration, and on time!

The Next Step: If this sounds like the role for you; in the first instance please email your CV and covering letter to: mail@rtncostadelsol.com

for short term let large 2 bed 2 bath apt in Rio Real – dates still available tel 952 839 410

MERCEDES - CLK 270 CDI, oct 2004, 90000 km, coupe, diesel, automatic, red, 2 door, no MoT, no tax, immaculate, fsh, private seller, ABS, alloys, cd player, c/locking, e/mirrors, e/windows, heated seats, p/ steering, radio, airbags, child lock, Climate Control, cruise control, DVD player, Lady own and driven from new.

Fully serviced by Mercedes.

Reason for selling: Owner leaving Spain €18000 tel 660882210.

MITSUBISHI - Shogun, 2006, 110000kms km, 4x4, diesel, 3.2 DiD, automatic, blue, 5 door, new MoT, immaculate, fsh, private seller, ABS, Immobiliser, alloys, cd player, c/locking, e/mirrors, e/windows, heated seats, p/steering, radio, sunroof, airbags, child lock, Climate Control, cruise control, roof bars, electric seats, Top of the range model, Ful leather interior, 7 seats, lots of extras, all in perfect working order.

Relocation forces sale, 1 owner from new, ONLY €18, 995 Call 678 736 447 for more details, Torre del Mar, 00447576454299.

NISSAN PRIMASTAR, 9 seat minibus, silver metalic, black windows, only 35 thousand kilometers, September 2008, condition like new, electric windows, air con, blue tooth telephone, 2.5 diesel, long wheel base. location Mijas Costa. €15000 tel-657011266.

MITSUBISHI - Montero,

2001, 150000 km, sports, diesel, 2.5 turbo, manual, silver, 5 door, MoT Jun 11, tax Jun 11, vgc, part service history, private seller, ABS, central heating, alloys, c/locking, e/windows, p/steering, radio, airbags, Climate Control, 7000.00 € ono, 622231476.

BMW - 3 Series, 1998/ matriclated 2008, 218812km km, coupe, petrol, 2.5 turbo, manual, grey, 2 door, no tax, vgc, part service history, private seller, ABS, cd player, c/locking, e/mirrors, e/windows, p/steering, radio, sunroof, Climate Control, recent new brake pads & shoes5gears Reluctant sale of well loved car but new house move dictates 4x4 , 696062864.

LAND ROVER - Santana, Land Rover Santana LWB 10 seater diesel. This is an exceptional 1990 1 owner Land Rover, low mileage and in exceptional condition. €4,395 687792993.

LAND ROVER - Range Rover, ABS, central heating, alarm, Immobiliser, alloys, cd player, c/locking, e/mirrors, e/windows, heated seats, p/steering, radio, sat/nav, sunroof, airbags, child lock, Climate Control, cruise control, DVD player, roof bars, electric seats, parking sensor, spoiler, tracker, tinted windows, well maintained regardless of cost. Range Rover Diesel 2.5 Excellent condition.

Year 1999. €6,995 687792993.

FORD - Focus, 2006, 118km km, saloon, petrol, 1.6, manual, grey, 5 door, new MoT, tax Jun 11, vgc,

nsh, private seller, ABS, cd player, c/locking, e/mirrors, e/windows, p/steering, radio, airbags, child lock, Climate Control, €5500 ono, , 667032909.

KAWASAKI ZX7R p6, 02, alarm, datatag, Fantastic condition, 1000e alarm system, spanish plates, i.t.v 2yr, tax 1yr. Reluctant sale. No offers. €2995.00 952855787 / 692453545.

HYOSUNG AQUILA, 2006, chopper, petrol, manual, private seller, 20.900 km, blue, new MoT, immaculate, For sale Hyosung Aquila 650cc, blue color, spanish ITV newly past, new wheels, only 20.900 kms. Spanish plates. Bargain, only €3500 Ono. 619256347.

HONDA TRANSALP XL650V, burnt orange, 2005 model, totally immaculate only 2,500 klm from new, garaged, itv 2011, spanish reg. first to see will buy!! €4950.00ovno. tel.

670015077.

SUZUKI SV650S, Vreg yr 2000, sports, petrol, chain drive, electric start, private seller, 16000miles, red, no MoT, no tax, grabrail, standard exhaust. Fantasic fun bike. V-twin so loads of low down grunt. Suits any kind of riding - commuting, town and scratching round country roads. Very agile and light. €1300, 635262805.

18 - 24 june 2010

FIAT, 600 Hobby, sleeps up to 4 people, 1993 reg reg, Hobby 600 Fiat Diesel 1993, 165, 000 km, Dutch plates, LHD, solar panels, cooker, fridge, double bed, CD player & radio, good condition. 12, 500 Euros, Nuevo Camping La Herradura, 687 287 966 or 634 229 153 for more details. good condition, LHD, toilet, sat/nav, 1.9L 687287966.

RENAULT, TRAFFIC, sleeps up to 2 people, b reg reg, renault camper van for sale.

107, 000 miles, rhd, diesel. good runner. refurbished interior, re painted exterior. great for fun in the sun. cooker, toilet, fridge, large double bed, new brakes, battery and cushions, mot until october. mains hook up or 12v battery. €1250, 608348376 / 608348376.

FOR SALE 5th wheel caravan sited, ben hilier awning - aluminum framed, 6 berth, end double bedroom, toilet, shower room, full kitchen/ dining area, fully furnished, new upholstery and carpets, Part exchange considered. Bargain €13,500 ono. 606 621481

SEARAY 22 MONACO bowrider 1988/white with green stripe, 5.7lit. inboard mercruiser engine, professionally rebuilt engine, all new parts. hull just antifouled,very roomy boat, ideal for fishing/skiing, ready for the water. good condition, €5000 would take 4x4 or car in p/x, tel. 670015077 670015077.

37’ (11,28M)BAYLINER Fly Bridge, 2 x Volvo AQ205 Petrol (need att.), NEW; -cushions, -carpets etc. Poss. mooring at Marbella, €38.900, 677650563.

KAWASAKI JET Ski, power boat, petrol, blue, mint condition, private seller, trailer, boat cover, cockpit, Kawasaki 1100 stx Di 3 seater Jetski, serviced and ready to go, lots of fun, low hours used, with trailer. €4,995.00 Mijas,

95248 6031 /680961928.

24FT SPORTS cruiser, white, good condition, private seller, trailer, Cuddy Cabin, 4 wheel trailer, Blue and white, Chewy v8 engine, 5.7 needs fitting. €3000. 617923386.

POWER boat, petrol, less than 10000 miles, blue, immaculate, private seller, cockpit, life jackets, flares, anchor, sun bed, first aid, two tanks. , 956640742 / 619979609.

FULLY HAND Reared Lovebirds, creamino and lutino peachfaced, lovingly hand fed at home and very tame. Do you have time to let one of these funny little characters into your life?.

60.00 € 676996602 TWO BROTHERS, grey, male, 1-2 years, FREE TO GOOD HOME, Twin Grey, like Russian Blue, must stay together, neutered, two years old. 951318076.

WE HAVE a good selection of young and older cats, always looking for good and kind homes. Tel: 616 094034 visit www.animals-in-distress.eu FRENCH BULLDOGS ready in July, various colours, female, 0-8 weeks, small, private seller, French Bulldogs. 4 females and 2 males. Females are black and white, very wrinkly, males 1 white and fawn and the other fawn. Vaccinated, pedigree, wormed. Reserve your pup now! Great companions. 700.00 € , 956 628354 / 609840024 2 GORGEOUS puppys need a home, 3-6 months, medium, private seller, Free to good home, 2 inseparable puppies who have been dumped in our garden need a loving home, they are between 3 and 6 months old, they love children and other animals and just want to feel safe and loved, we would like them if possible to go together as we think they are sisters and seem to love each other very much. malaga, 666119922.

LABRADOR ( Yellow ), Males, Fully vaccinated,

both parents can be seen, licensed breeder. 295.00 € , 952112978 / 630197435.

GOOD HOME needed.

Dog, Weimaraner, grey, male, 2-3 years, large, private seller, Owners have relocated to UK so Bonzo needs a good home. Tel: 630197435. , 952112978 / 630197435.

WEST HIGHLAND White Terrier ( Westie ) Puppies, Fully vaccinated, both parents can be seen.395,00 euros.Licensed breeder. , 952112978 / 630197435.

BICHON MÁLTESE, Dog, Bichon Frise, white, male, 0-8 weeks, small, private seller, Bichon máltese, mini Yorkshire small, 3 month dogs with passport, microchip , 681016660.

KOI CARP, Fish, Cold Water Fish, various colours, 2-3 years, medium, private seller, 2 Koi carp, had since babies but pond is now to small. one is orange the other multi colour. size approx 20cm. seen in garden centre at €240 each. also have 6-8babies which will be included €90 tel 952832707 / 697611269.

MURRAY HARPER removals the longest running established company on the Costa del Sol offers a full range of home relocation services. These include twice a month departures from Spain to the UK and from the UK to Spain, as well as from the UK to France and from France to the UK internal removals a packing service and containerised storage and self-storage. Call today Tel and Fax: 952 793 422 EASY MOVE & STORAGE Low Cost International Removals 951 273 068

GBT Building services competitive rates, friendly, professional service 951 216 278 G. WHEELER Building Services. 20 years experience - 7 years in Spain. All types of

building work undertaken.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Refurbishments, Marble Flooring, Replacement Doors and Windows, Roofing, Ceramic Tiling, Plastering, Painting and Decorating, etc. Competitive prices.

Excellent References. All work guaranteed. Malaga to Estepona - and inland.

649508172.

J B BUILDERS Full building services 600045420 ELECTRICIAN 16TH Edition BS7671 qualified, apprentice trained, 23 years experience.

Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. call Ian on 650151569 Carpet and upholstery cleaning, wet or dry, 10 years in spain, all areas covered. latest equipment and chemicals, prompt and reliable with fantastic prices 678808837 952669701 PAINTING & Decorating & general building maintenance work.

Professional reliable & honest tradesman. Estepona to La Cala Area.For a free quote Please call Nick. 633224907.

Female decorator, interior and exterior, fully insured, honest and reliable hours to suit, all areas. free quote, 12 years experience, references available, please call 633271274 952669701 QUALIFIED PLUMBER, Handyman, 20+ years experience, speciality swimming pools. All types of repairs, building, maintenance, etc. No job too small, emergency call-outs.

Reasonable Rates, Marbella, 667 297 549.

ROLAND TD8, Roland TD8 v-drum electric drum kit for sale complete with new millenium pads and cymbals.

Full drum rack and all new cables fantastic sounds and in brand new condition only 775.euro’s for a quick sale.no time wasters please call steve on647379745 el faro, mijas costa area.

DRUMS, PULSE Drums for sale. Need space. Must sell.

125.00 € ono, , 695177268 / 695177268.

GUITAR, ACOUSTIC Guitar, new condition, hardly used, with electronic Tuner included 50.00 € ovno, La Linea de la Concepcion, 95664 5259.

MARINA MARK 14 guitar, lovely as new marina guitar, 85.00 € ono, , 634332902 / 634332902.

CHILDS ELECTRIC Guitar, with books, sheet music, carry case and extras, very good condition, 80.00 € tel, 952420769 / 625337451.

YAMAHA PSR-170, Yamaha electronic keyboard with stand and book stand in very good condition, 75.00 € , 635714668.

ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD Console, Needs attention.

Double Keyboard. Three and a half octaves each. (Lower Keyboard not working) - suit someone with know-how to repair. Bass foot pedals - Offers? Torremolinos, 34952409971.

Elviria based real estate company looking for salesman, succesful appilicants should be English and Spanish spoken. please email cv’s to info@chrisnewsham.com EXPERIENCED BUTCHER REQUIRED To work in new purpose built factory in Malaga, 40 hours per week, spoken Spanish advantageous. Send CV to : G. Webster General Manager Smith y Sanchez Carnes SL, Calle Bahia Blanca, 20, Poligino Ind San Luis, 29006, Malaga CAR CLEANER NEEDED FOR SMALL CAR SITE 2 HRS A DAY PLEASE CALL 656826711 SPORTSBOOK SITE Managers Competitive

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salary: Career Finders: or +350 200 66676 RECRUITMENT CLOSERS required. Excellent rates, two shifts available, paid weekly, great leads and products, immediate start.

Call 634 139 955 SALES REPS & Distributors Wanted. part-time position, The revolutionary new way to ‘smoke’ while remaining healthy and within the law. These cigarettes are a healthy alternative to traditional cigarettes: same cigarette taste, still with nicotine but with none of the 4000 toxins usually found in a cigarette. We are looking for Distributors in ALL AREA’S to promote our Electronic Cigarettes. If your interested 695792736.

SKILLED EXPERIENCED self employed kitchen/stroke bedroom installer with own transport and tools required by established local business. Working knowledge of spanish language and local suppliers an advantage, references required. 664 006622.

PART TIME Gardener required, Alhaurin el Grande, 10 hours/week , 952 11 26 85 / +447966392219.

SOFTWARE AND Content, contract, We are looking for a person to work in Alora who has computer knowledge and is eager to learn new software. We work for private dentists in the uk. The role includes link building, content management for existing sites. Most be bright and energetic and a thirst for new software. Hours tba 7 Euros per hour.contact Cally Gedge. 952498873 / 695618665. BINGO VIP Exec Competitive salary: Career Finders: +350 200 66676