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29 Jul - 04 aug 2011
Ryanair threatens to pull out of Alicante
RYANAIR WENT back to court in Elche this week to thrash out its differences with airport authority AENA p6
Summer visitors up on last year
THIS YEAR, Torrevieja is apparently enjoying a busy summer p7
Abandoned property
Villa Villains by Louise Clarke
THERE ARE plenty about houses that look like no one has crossed the threshold for many years… p32
Attention RTN readers...! F i n d o u t more on
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Jazz San Javier finale THIS WEEKEND sees the final concert of the XIV edition of the San Javier International Jazz Festival p46
Out with the old and in with the new The AGM of FC TorryFans (Independent Supporters’ Club) , saw fans take the unprecedented step of turning their backs of FC Torrevieja and electing instead to support another local football club p63
Tom Jones comes to the Costa Blanca For more information and details turn to page 22.
DOZENS OF innocent holiday makers have been left stranded recently by a couple raking in deposits from renters before scarpering with their money. John and Amanda Treagust of crooked holiday rental website Costa Blanca Live are being hunted by national police following complaints from several holiday makers and home owners. 18-year-old Vian Vali, celebrating leaving college, booked a Torrevieja villa with 13 friends with Costa Blanca Live over two weeks in July: “The day before our departure, Costa Blanca Live emailed that the villa had been ‘double-booked’- we could no longer stay there and they would refund us immediately. With difficulty
we found another villa, but the so-called ‘immediate refund’ never happened. We are owed £1,795 - for us a lot of money!” Ben Ayad of Eskoriatza in the Basque Country owns a house in Lomas de Don Juan in Orihuela Costa and was a ‘non-exclusive’ client of John and Amanda Treagust. Ben rents with several companies so required renters’ details to avoid ‘double-booking’. He told RTN: “At the end of June, I received an email saying that he (John) had rented my house out for one week in July.” Ben continued: “It also stated that there were three more families staying in it in July and two more in August but there were no names or details.” Continued on page 3
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continued from front page On 1st July, when the first family arrived, it emerged they expected to stay for a month, not a week! They had also paid Treagust in full, equating to €2,900 plus €300 deposit! The Norwegian family’s money was received 27th April - Ben knew nothing about it and would now have to sponsor the family’s utilities until 31st July from his own pocket, without receiving a penny from Treagust: “How can I evict them?” said Ben, “They have children and I can’t do that - I have children myself and I have morals and respect…” Two more families have paid to stay at Ben’s house for the same two weeks in July and a French family paid €2,700 to stay there for two weeks in August, without any money paid to him by Treagust.
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DENUNCIA Ben implores anyone with information on John and Amanda Treagust to get in touch with the National Police in Orihuela, who have opened a file on the couple. He said: “Get the denuncia in as soon as possible. The police know that they have moved to Mojacar, where it is believed they are pulling a similar scam: they need to be stopped!” Meanwhile, Sarah Chambers, the PR and Brand Communications Manager for HomeAway.co.uk, the portal where the couple harvested most of their bookings, told RTN: “John Treagust’s properties have now been removed from our site. This man is a bit of an anomaly in that he was formally legitimate and for some reason has now turned bad. As soon as we became aware of problems with him, he was, of course, immediately removed from our site.” Mike Sherlock, however, refutes that statement: Mike’s Cabo Roig property was mar-
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keted by John and Amanda Treagust and claims that HomeAway.co.uk knew of this dodgy couple’s dealings months ago, when he was left more than €4,000 out of pocket. He said: “I related all my evidence to Sonia in their legal department November 2010: they reacted very slowly and continued to keep the property links on the website throughout this summer. If they had acted sooner, all this could have been avoided. They also have a French affiliated website - a lot of French holiday makers have been scammed.” DAMAGE
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One resident from Bigastro told RTN: “I know of scores of people for whom the Treagusts claimed to manage properties, renting them out without their knowledge or payment of any kind, ruining many people without a backward glance. We got off pretty lightly - they wanted to market our villa in Bigastro, moving in as soon as they saw it. Thankfully, they moved out after 11 weeks but left more than €2,000 worth of damage and the villa so dirty it was inhabitable. And we never actually received any rent!” RTN contacted John Treagust for comment but he has not responded.
Toddler dies in road accident near Orihuela
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Fugitives seek Spanish hideaway
Anthony Downes (left) and Kirk Bradley
by jack Troughton DETECTIVES BELIEVE two fugitives freed in an armed and violent attack on a prison van plan to vanish on the Spanish Costas. The UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is appealing for expats and holidaymakers to be on the look out for Kirk Bradley and Anthony ‘Fat Tony’ Downes after they escaped in the Manchester raid. The pair and an associate - described as “dangerous men” who should not be approached – were travelling from prison in Manchester to a Liverpool court on Monday 18th July to answer serious firearms charges when the van was attacked with a gang armed with guns and baseball bats. After the attackers escaped with the prisoners in car, both the security van driver and his passenger needed hospital treatment, although they were not badly hurt. And SOCA believes that because of long-standing links Bradley and Downes are headed for Spain – or could already be on the Costas.
WANTED Downes is a known associate of Kevin Parle, another fugitive on the Crimestoppers ‘most wanted’ list, who is already to be believed to be in hiding in Spain and wanted over two murders in Liverpool. SOCA’s Frank Francis said: “These are dangerous men and it is very important that nobody approaches them. “We are asking people who think they may have seen them to call Crimestoppers, either in Spain or in the UK. You can do this for free and completely anonymously – our priority is getting these two back in custody as quickly as possible.” Bradley is aged 25, 5ft 10 in tall, of proportionate build, with green eyes and cropped black hair. Downes is 24-years-old, 5ft 7in, with blue eyes and short dark hair. Call Crimestoppers in Spain on 900 555 111, the call is answered in the UK by a Crimestoppers agent. In the UK call the crime-busting charity on 0800 555 111. Information can also be left at the website www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Norway tragedy update THE GRIM news from Norway this week was updated by National Police Commissioner Oeystein Maeland, visibly moved during his address to reporters at a press conference at which he explained the reasons behind the confusing death toll first reported by police, following the bomb attack and the tragic mass murder of dozens of innocent young
people at Otoeya. He stressed that police and rescue personnel handled a “difficult and complex” situation with calm and efficiency under the circumstances. However, in their efforts to prioritise injured victims and in the chaos that surrounded the emergency services’ first response, some of the dead found piled on the ground were counted twice. The
revised death toll now stands at 76. Gunman Anders Behring Breivik has hinted that he was not working alone as investigations continue. Spain’s Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero expressed his “deep shock,” sending condolences to the Norwegian people. HM King Juan Carlos also sent messages of sympathy to the victims and their families.
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Department of Commerce to create closer links to businesses by julie Day TORREVIEJA’S DEPARTMENT of Commerce is in the process of updating and modernizing its database of bar and restaurant businesses in a bid to create closer links between the businesses and the town hall. Councillor for Commerce, Agustina Esteve, has stated that inclusion in the database will mean that businesses will immediately be informed via email or through social networking pages such as Facebook of new laws, subsidies and promotions, and they will also receive information on local hosteller events such as gastronomy
fairs, taster days and other exhibitions that may be of interest plus details of how to participate. Over the next three months, identified representatives from the town hall will be visiting bars and restaurants in the Torrevieja area asking for simple details such as name and address of the establishment, NIF, contact details, opening hours, type of business etc, to be added to the database. Alternatively any business can visit the DeAgustina Esteve, partment of Commerce located in the old town hall in Torrevieja’s main square, Plaza de la Con- Torrevieja’s councillor stitución between the hours of 8am and 2.30pm for with the relevant information. Commerce
EHCRC are waxing lyrical THE EASY Horse Care Rescue Centre is to hold a charity waxing session to raise much needed funds. No don’t worry it’s not the horses being waxed! Anyone prepared to support the beautiful animals at the Rescue Centre may do so by
raising sponsorship for a leg or chest wax, by one of Tonetastic’s beauticians at Montesino. Presenter Steve Austin at Vibe Radio is in the process of being persuaded, in company with several other brave candidates, for a mass waxing on
Saturday 13th August at the Rescue Centre in Rojales. A leg wax (from the knee down) takes around 20 minutes. Sponsorship forms are available from organiser Abby by ringing 96 500 8093/ 682 102 680.
Man’s body found on Orihuela Costa shore
By Julie Day The unidentified body of a man aged between 40 and 45 dressed in only a shirt and underwear was found floating face down in a rock pool on the beach near Playa Flamenca and Cala Cerrada on Tuesday morning. The man’s body
was in poor condition, leading police to conclude he may have died some days before, although violent death has already been ruled out. The man was not carrying any form of ID. The Guardia Civil are conducting an investigation into the man’s identity and the cause of his death.
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Legal stalemate as Ryanair threatens to pull out of Alicante by jan Gamm RYANAIR WENT back to court in Elche this week to thrash out its differences with airport authority AENA, in response to AENA’s report findings that airlines could board passengers on foot at Alicante El Altet in the winter only and that in the summer heavy ground traffic presented a danger to passengers boarding without air bridges. Ryanair is insisting this decision be overturned, arguing that boarding procedures that are safe in winter are equally safe in summer; that the airline’s swift turnaround is possible only by dispensing with boarding via air bridges and that AENA’s ‘test walk’ carried out to assess the safety of boarding on foot was flawed. RISK AENA has taken a surprisingly confrontational position considering that Ryanair provides the airport with the majority of its business, by stating that to board passengers in the way Ryanair requests con-
stitutes a real and unacceptable risk to passenger safety. AENA sees its offer of allowing the airline to board from the tarmac in winter as a generous compromise and denies that the use of air bridges would cause delays to Ryanair’s scheduled turnaround or cause any alteration to the company’s business model. REJECTION After a lengthy five hour hearing, during which Ryanair indicated its intention to shut down its Alicante operation entirely if an agreeable and reasonable solution could not be found, the airline called for the adoption of precautionary measures to operate throughout the airport without walkways and not only in winter, while AENA rigidly called for the total rejection of Ryanair’s demands. Speaking to RTN exclusively yesterday, Ryanair’s Head of Communications Stephen McNamara said, “Ryanair is confident after
Airport Director of El Altet, Santiago MartínezCava Arenas, entering the court with AENA’s lawyer
yesterday’s court hearing that these silly restrictions at Alicante will be overturned allowing Ryanair to continue to deliver low fare
flights to and from the region.” RTN contacted AENA’s press office at El Altet to find it “…closed until 15th August.”
Over 50 new Jehovah’s Witnesses baptized at their annual meeting in IFA Centre A TOTAL of 55 people comprising 34 women and 21 men were baptised last Friday in a ceremony held by Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended by a large congregation. The service was held as part of the Jehovah’s
Witnesses’ annual meeting, at the IFA Exhibition Centre in Elche, which concluded with representations of biblical scenes. An estimated 7,400 people visited the trade fair on the weekend.
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Summer visitors up on last year by julie Day THIS YEAR, Torrevieja is apparently enjoying a busy summer with a greater number of visitors this month in comparison to July 2010, according to the manager of the Municipal Tourism Agency, Marco Celdrán. He cites three main reasons as to why many tourists are flocking to Torrevieja for their summer holiday. Firstly, due to instability in several North African countries, many are choosing Turkey and Spain as alternative safer ‘sun and beach’ destinations. Secondly, a number of northern European countries recovering from the economic crisis are returning to Torrevieja for their summer break this year. The final reason is that a great number of visitors are from other regions of Spain, predominantly Madrid, the Basque Country and Castilla y León, and year after year they show their loyalty to the town by returning for several weeks at a time during the summer. Many of our national visitors have second homes in Torrevieja and have resorted to renting their property out during the months that they are at home in order to make some extra money and afford a summer break by the sea. Statistics from the tourism agency portray a positive outlook for local businesses, although many regular visitors and residents do not totally agree with the above information.
An old fashioned parade in Almoradi IN THE town of Almoradi last weekend, as part of the Moors and Chritians festivities, a parade of traditional farm animals and equipment was staged by local farmers. The stars of the show were oxen, donkeys and horses pulling vintage farm carts and various ploughing implements. Despite the hot day the parade drew an interested crowd of supporters reminded of the days when food was brought to the table via traditional methods.
Liz Kelly from Ireland says: “It’s much quieter this year compared to last year. Last year when we visited a number of local bars we couldn’t get a seat and we had to be squeezed into a corner somewhere - yet this year we’ve just walked in, no problem, taking seats in the front row.” Brian, a regular visitor throughout the year from Belfast agrees: “It’s definitely not as busy this year compared to last year, although there does seem to be an awful lot of people down on the seafront but other areas are very quiet. Last year you had to book for certain restaurants but this year you can just walk in.” Others agree that this month does seem to be extremely busy but only during the last week and predominantly in the harbour and seafront areas with mainly Spanish and Scandinavian holidaymakers. “It’s very busy down in the marina at the moment. The restaurants are full and people are spending money, however, the visitors are mainly Scandinavian. This week has definitely picked up but earlier on in the month was fairly quiet,” said one resident. Others say that whilst there may be more people walking about, they are not spending money and are eating in their apartments more often and gathering at friend’s houses rather than going out. Another factor contributing to this could be the smoking ban; forcing people to sit outside or in some cases stay at home. One statistic that most do seem to agree on is that the number of Spanish tourists is greater than this time last year,
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Torrevieja’s street market is always busy during summer
even in areas not generally associated with Spanish visitors such as El Chaparral, La Siesta and other urbanisations on the outskirts of the town centre. Kevin from El Salado says: “There are so many more Spanish visitors where I live this year. I often have to park the car three blocks away because I can’t get a space.” Attendance figures for local cultural events seem to support this point with record numbers attending the Hogueras in June and the International Habaneras competition, which has been taking place all week.
Seven arrested as falsified goods centre discovered in Torrevieja By Julie Day SEVEN PEOPLE have been arrested after National Police agents swooped on a property in Torrevieja, revealed to be a storage and distribution centre of counterfeit goods that included clothing, CDs, DVDs and sunglasses amongst other items. The seven men and women, all of Senegalese nationality living in the same property, have been charged with holding and selling falsified
articles in the Vega Baja area, principally on Torrevieja’s seafront using the ‘fold-up blanket’ system. On searching the property 150 copies of designer sunglasses were confiscated along with 100 watches, 250 items of clothing, 80 perfumes, several pairs of designer shoes, plus more than 300 CDs and DVDs ready to be sold to the public. The total value of the originals of these items would carry a retail
value of around 50,000€. Amongst the DVDs were copies of films on current cinema release, indicating that the copies ‘screened’ – recording directly at the cinema - which is also illegal and a violation of copyright. In an attempt to avoid any money being confiscated by the police, more than 1,000€ was given to two of the detained women, both heavily pregnant, to hide in their underwear.
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Fabra’s plenary tribute to Camps by Jan Gamm THE PP CANDIDATE for Presidency of the Generalitat de Valencia, Alberto Fabra, based the majority of his half-hour long inaugural speech in part Castilian and part Valenciano on Tuesday to the defence of his predecessor, Francisco Camps. Fabra, in a love-me-love-my-dog-themed delivery, expounded the ideals and principles of Camps, who stepped down as President a few days previously, having agreed to pay a fine of 46,000€ against charges of passive bribery. Camps arrived at the plenary session shoulder-to-shoulder with Fabra, to a standing assembly that remained on its feet to applaud Camps until he had taken his seat in the second row. PLEDGE Fabra wasted no time expounding the virtues of Francisco Camps, whom he said he “admired and respected”
More than a hundred protest Cabeçó power line
for his “effort, tenacity and dedication to serve all the people living within the Region,” pledging to maintain the direction and the principles of Camps and his PP political project, before assuring the assembly that his principles and those of Camps were as one. RESTRUCTURE Fabra followed with a proposal to restructure public enterprises under a new management programme to “reduce operating costs,” and exercise “strict financial control.” Other keynotes of Fabra’s speech included the importance of creating a competitive environment in which to create jobs and to improve spending efficiency with the aim of providing private companies with access to financing. Fabra’s clear intentions are to implement reform in his new position on foundations prepared by Camps, despite his calls to “…turn the page and begin a new phase…”
LAST WEEKEND more than a hundred people took part in a march to protest over the new high voltage lines running through Cabeçó d’Or. The towers scale 55 meters, affecting the protected areas for birds throughout several municipalities, including Busot and Alicante. The march, organized by Ecologists in Action and various affected neighbours, assembled at the Canelobre Caves. The line runs for more than ten kilometers of the protected area according to the SPA. Mayor Alejandro Morant welcomed attendees and spoke a few words but did not participate in the march.
The PP’s candidate for President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Alberto Fabra, with Francisco Camps
An itchy problem for Alicante beaches
An ugly and itchy problem on the beach
STORMS AT sea last weekend left the beaches in the San Juan Postiguet area contaminated with an ugly embankment of algae and ocean debris that attracts insects along the shoreline. Lifeguards have received scores of daily complaints from swimmers that the algae is causing itching, chafing and discomfort but as yet the algae, caused by the churning and breaking of plants on the sea bed, has not been cleaned. Since March more than seven million kilos of seaweed and sea debris has been removed from Alicante beaches.
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BBC iPlayer app launches in Spain MILLIONS OF Brits abroad will be able to experience a taste of home through the BBC’s new global iPlayer app, exclusively on iPad www.bbc.com/iplayer/tv The video-on-demand subscription service is available at 6.99€ per month (or 49.99€ annually) offering classics such as ‘Fawlty Towers’, ‘Only Fools And Horses’, ‘Dr Who’, ‘Top Gear’, ‘Sherlock’, ‘Luther’ and favourite BBC dramas such as ‘Pride and Prejudice’. ARCHIVE Subscribers may also explore the extensive BBC archive, containing such gems as David Attenborough’s incomparable wildlife documentaries. The global BBC iPlayer app will offer programmes packaged in eight genres: News Specials & Documentaries; Entertainment; Drama; Comedy; Science & Nature; Family & Kids; Music & Culture and Lifestyle and will be made available in Spain, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Republic of Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland.
EASY And designed to be intuitive and easy-to-use, a key feature of the app allows subscribers both to stream and to download shows for offline viewing for when they can’t access Wi-Fi connectivity: the stylish and simple interface enables users to build a personal library of programmes. The global BBC iPlayer App is now available to download for free from the App Store, in the launch markets, on iPad at www.bbc.com/iplayer/tv. The global version of the BBC iPlayer app launched on Thursday this week marks the start of a pilot phase for the service. “We’re providing a rich viewing experience for British nationals living abroad who may miss the excellent content from home as well as local residents who want to discover shows for the first time”, said Jana Bennett, BBC Worldwide President of Worldwide Networks and Global iPlayer. “Whether it’s on a train on your way to work, relaxing by the pool, or entertaining the kids, the BBC is back in your life!”
Supermums wanted for Wife Swap
by Jack Troughton EXPAT FAMILIES have the chance to taste life in the spotlight and take part in a new version of the hit television reality show Wife Swap. RTN has signed an exclusive deal with independent production company Big Bang Media to help make a fourth series of the hit show in Spain. In a new twist, the wives and mums of a British family will change places with a Spanish one – and Spain’s favourite English newspaper has the task of finding suitable candidates to go in front of the cameras. Wife Swap was originally produced in the UK, and although axed by Channel 4 in 2009, has gone on to be a worldwide smash with different versions being made around the globe. The basic format is simple. Two families with very different lifestyles swap wives and mothers. Normally the mums are polar opposites – for example Mrs Tidy changes places with Mrs Messy. And during the first week with a new family, the new wife must live under the rules of the woman she replaces after being handed an ‘owner’s manual’ on arrival. During week two, the new wife calls the shots on how her host family lives. Finally the two couples get together to discuss how each family got on with a stranger in charge. At times this has led to insults being swapped and on rare occasions even violence – but normally there is a middle ground and after heartfelt and emotional exchanges has changed lives. Big Bang Media was founded in 2009 and as a young successful company is passionate about television and its hit courtroom drama ‘De Buena Ley’ shown daily on Telecinco has passed the landmark of 500th episodes. The company is currently making a drama series ‘Homicidios’ starring actor Eduardo Noriega – triggered by an in-house idea – again for Telecinco, and has just been commissioned to make a second season of the international hit ‘Minute to Win It’ for Cuatro, the Spanish programme known as ‘Uno Para Gana’. Wife Swap format is called ‘Me Cambio de Familia’ in Spain and Big Bang Media has produced three successful series with its adaptation. Two seasons were broadcast on Telecinco and the third by Cuatro. And thanks to the previous success, Big Bang Media has been commissioned to produce a new series and that is where RTN readers come in a search for reality stars. To find out how to apply to take part in Wife Swap, pick up a copy of next week’s paper.
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Protect us RE: FRONTPAGE story of Maisie Venn and the Gas Inspectors, we recently had our third five-yearly official gas inspection and we wish to say that Maisie is not alone. For with unerring punctuality, three or more days before the inspection should take place, the con men arrived! We can only conclude that perhaps somehow they are privy to the same information as the official inspectors at the Repsol Office? Why can´t Repsol devise a way of protecting the interests of loyal customers over this thorny subject of rogue inspectors and their worthless certificates? It seems they prefer ploughing their vast profits into sponsoring motor/car racing? Just a thought or maybe this is how it is in Spain? Mr & Mrs S Watmough
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Come on, let’s be fairer I HAVE shopped at Iceland in Torrevieja since just after it opened, mainly because it seemed cheaper than the Spanish supermarkets for certain items. At that time, and to take an example, a Pizza that would cost £1 in the UK would cost €1.25. At this time, the €/£ exchange rate was hovering at around 1.08. Around October last year, 2010, the €/£ was almost 1.20 and that £1 Pizza would now cost €1.40! Now, the €/£ has dropped back to 1.10, yet the £1 Pizza still costs €1.40. So come on Iceland, I appreciate that there must be some mark up so that you can make a profit, but how can you justify a rate of 1.4, when in reality it is only 1.1? Let´s have a fairer exchange rate! Mr. Chris Smith, Orihuela Costa
Gentleman’s bracelet found
A MEMBER of the ADAPT Metal Detecting Club has found a gentleman’s silver bracelet. On one side of it there is an inscription: DAVID. On the reverse side it has another inscription. The bracelet is good quality and it is a recent loss judging its condition. ADAPT would like to see it returned to its rightful owner. To claim it, provide the following information: 1. The beach and area you lost it 2. The construction of the bracelet 3. The inscription on the reverse side of
Terms and conditions I READ Ian Benson’s letter with interest - it is worth pointing out that almost all loyalty schemes have a points expiry and this will have been outlined in the terms & conditions he agreed to. He will also know that airlines operate to make a profit and reducing services during quieter periods allows them to remain solvent. This is the best overall scenario. Every few months for eight years I flew with FlyBe, building up large numbers of points. What did they do? First they removed Murcia as a destination and then Spain as a whole from the scheme; even though that was the main route I had amassed my points on. I was unhappy but I never made a booking on the basis of getting points. Now I just choose a flight and fare which suits me and never make my decision based on points I may accrue. EasyJet has taken my recent business and I have been more than happy with their basic service. Shop around and read the terms & conditions in future: if you want access to the VIP lounges ignore the schemes operated by your airline and sign up directly to schemes operated by the likes of Priority Pass. Adrian Wilkinson-Smith
DAVID It is not often we are able to reunite people with their lost items, but hopefully this time we can. Remember, the ADAPT Metal Detecting Club provides a FREE Search & Recovery Service for lost metal items on the beach or dry land. We have members from the Mar Menor up to Santa Pola who provide this free service and are happy to assist you... (subject to conditions) Roderick Toms Email r.toms@btinternet.com
Taken over
DEAR ED, I was so dismayed to read the article in RTN regarding the opening of a gay radio station in Benidorm - what next! They have already taken over the old town with the horrible bars and cafes, with live sex acts being performed for all and sundry to see, which is disgusting and should never be allowed - what a shame that Benidorm has had to sink to this level to get business, it was once known to be a family resort, not any more I am afraid, who wants to bring their children to a place like this to see and now hear what is going on! I left a lovely village called Sitges 50 years ago when they moved in there and ruined the place, first they came and then the gays and lesbians, drug addicts, prostitutes, child molesters, and now it’s here, thank goodness that I have not got alot of time left to suffer having it shoved down my throat, what a world we live in, just like Rome all over again, it’s my grandchildren I feel so sorry for, having to mix with this lot, why don’t they go to somewhere away from normal people and do what they like, but please leave us alone: perhaps the reason is that there is a politician that plays for their side. Very sad, Regards MTG
Making it all worthwhile – a letter of thanks THIS LETTER was received from the wife of a patient being helped by the MABS Murcia Northwest Area Office: Thank you once again for making my life so much easier! It was so lovely to have David drive us yesterday, he was lovely to chat to; in fact I now look forward to my “driver days” more than anything because I can talk to someone else for a change! Especially he knows exactly what I am going through. I bless the day I contacted MABS, and can’t imagine how bad my life would be without you. All of the drivers have been fantastic, given me something to look forward to, as well as taken the pressure off me having to drive.
Gill has been sensational. I have called and emailed her on the edge of despair and she has helped me through the really bad times. I’m still here, largely thanks to her, times have been really horrible. Thank you again, without MABS I don’t know where I would be now. Lots of love - Philippa P.S If I can afford to stay in Spain once this is all over, I would be delighted to become a volunteer, to be able to put something in having taken so much out! In the meantime, I can only say thank you again, and hopefully a time will come when I can start to repay some of your kindness and support. I think you are fantastic!
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Legionnaires Swift fire service in Valencia prevents evacuation
Fire fighters battle to control the fire
by Jan Gamm A FOREST fire near Javea was swiftly extinguished on Tuesday thanks to the swift intervention of fire fighters assisted by the water-spraying services of a fire plane and two helicopters. A hectare of forest pine and bush was burned in the Tossal Gros de Javea area in tinder dry conditions – the fire is sus-
pected to have originated with an aerosol ignited near a private residence. The evacuation of the area was avoided due to the prompt attention of regional fire services. Throughout the region there are fire restrictions in place that prohibit the lighting of barbecues and bonfires while dry scrub and forestry presents a high risk.
VALENCIAN REGIONAL Heath Councillor Luis Rosado has informed the press that five people are in the Hospital Universitario Dr Peset in Valencia after ten cases of Legionnaire’s Disease were reported last Friday in the Alcásser area. The water fountain in Alcásser has been closed down as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out into the source of the infection. The symptoms of Legionnaire’s Disease are similar to those of flu, with coughing, fever, sore throat, sore muscles, nausea and a shortness of breath. All five patients hospitalised are recovering well.
Letizia under pressure LETIZIA PRINCESS of the Asturias has been criticised in the Spanish press for sporting a pair of favourite bright blue ballet pumps encrusted with Swarovsky crystals valued at around 500€ at a function to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Instituto Cervantes. The shoes are part of the flat-shoe ‘Pretty
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Ballerinas’ signature collection of Jaime Mascaro and are favoured by celebrities for their comfort and enormous choice of designs: the range starts at around 130€ per pair. The princess is usually seen in skyscraper heels when seen alongside her 6’5” hubby. Letizia seems unable to please at
present, criticised last month for wearing a 39.95€ outfit to attend a function with her husband and a constant target throughout the summer by local press photographers anxious to be the first to capture Letizia in a bikini; a picture thought to be worth a million Euros.
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Gays and lesbians create new association in Torrevieja A NEW association called LGTB, which stands for Lesbians, Gays, Transexuals and Bisexuals, has been set up this month and has its headquarters in Torrevieja. The newly formed group met with Agustina Esteve, councillor for Citizen Participation, earlier this week to talk about some of their worries and projects for the future, which include theatre works and exhibitions. One of the main objectives is to make Torrevieja “a reference city of the gay world in the southeast” and to promote diversity and social equality for minority groups such as gays and lesbians as is the case in other cities. Next year the organisation hopes to celebrate a Gay Pride event in Torrevieja. At present the association is scouting for new members by visiting pubs, bars, clubs and cafés, however, if you are interested in joining the group, you can contact them by phoning 629 842 571 or email lgtb@vegabaja@gmail.com or visit their provisional headquarters at Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta, 26, 1-C.
Six student officers join Torrevieja Local Police
The student police officers are carrying out practical training
by julie Day SIX STUDENT police officers have joined Torrevieja’s Local Police force for the next two months, in order to complete the second and practical part of their training with the Valencian Institute of Public Security. Their duties during the next 90 days will consist of patrolling the seafront promenades and surrounding areas and in particular controlling the selling of falsified goods in these areas and on the beaches. After their practical training has finished, the six police officers will be incorporated into Torrevieja’s police force permanently, bringing the total number of agents to 180. The Councillor for the Police and Citizen Security, Eduardo Gil Rebollo, has indicated his satisfaction at the inclusion of the new agents, especially during this busy summer period, and looks forward to seeing them in Torrevieja on a more permanent basis.
Pilar celebrates 25 years of independence from Orihuela By Julie Day THIS WEEKEND the town of Pilar de la Horadada will be holding a number of celebratory events in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of its independence from the municipal of Orihuela, which after years of petition was granted on 30th July 1986. Tonight, Friday 29th July, there will be a celebratory concert from 9.30pm in the Plaza de la Iglesia given by the students and teachers of the professional music conservatory “Mariana Baches”. The concert will consist of jazz and big band music plus pieces from the conservatory orchestra. This concert will be followed by great bingo in aid of the AECC. Saturday sees a full day of varied events including a mass at 10am at the Parroquial de Nuestra Sra. del Pilar
church with the participation of the Horadada Choir; the inauguration of the new tourist office located on the ground floor of the town hall at 11am; the inauguration of the 25th anniversary of segregation National Certamen of Painting art exhibition at 12.45pm at the exhibition room within the Casa de Cultura; and at 5pm the ringing of bells and letting off of rockets at the exact time that the municipal was awarded independence from Orihuela. There will be a second concert in the Plaza de la Iglesia at 9.30pm this time, given by the Horadada Choir, which will be followed by an open-air dance with music from the Zona Azul Orchestra. The evening and celebrations will end with a spectacular firework display in the Ramblas dry canal by the Virgen del Pilar School.
Last minute bookings to be taxed
Last minute bargain hunters
by jan Gamm LAST MINUTE holiday packages now represents between 30% and 40% of business for Benidorm hotels, according to Hosbec (The Business Association of Hotels in Benidorm). In a summer season where bookings have rocketed to the delight of hotel managers and the area has experienced its best July in five years, the practice of seizing last-minute deals is causing staffing chaos as management is unable to project service levels to accommodate demand. “It is impossible to plan ahead,” said Hosbec president Javier Garcia, “And that leads to an overload of work among existing staff and affects the quality of service.” CONTRACTS The proposed solution to the problem is to apply a levy to last minute bookings and
reward advance reservations, “…much the same as the airlines do – because last minute bookings do not benefit anyone, neither the employer, the employees or the customers,” said Garcia, who went on to point out that the present booking climate also affected employees’ chances of securing permanent contracts, with labour constantly engaged on a casual basis to cope with unexpected numbers. SPORT Among other improvements for Benidorm Hosbec recommends an injection of sporting activities and events to compliment the city’s image as the leading tourism attraction in the region and to raise its sporting profile. Hosbec did not comment on whether a tax on last minute bookings might prompt cashstrapped holidaymakers to look elsewhere for fun in the sun…
Guests enjoy free makeovers at Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja Open Day SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Torrevieja celebrated the arrival of two new designer brand glasses by offering free make-overs at the store on Tuesday. Local hairdressers and beauticians were on hand to pamper and beautify the guests totally free of charge, and style advisors were there to help choose a frame to complement their new look. There was also a Flabelos Machine on site for the guests to try out which helps with conditioning, inch loss and toning, so visitors left the store looking and feeling great. Specsavers style advisors guided the guests through the ranges and advised them on the best colour, style and shape to suit their colouring, face shape and personal style. As part of the day, there was also a ‘Spectacle Wearer of the Day’ Competition, with great prizes won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
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El Altet struggles to cope with concourse campers by jan Gamm THE BRAND new €700 million El Altet air terminal has been turned into an expensive campsite. Young holiday makers on a budget waiting for early morning flights find the new terminal’s facilities more than adequate and have begun camping on the marble floors of the departure concourse, now littered with teenage economy sunshine break detritus. Hundreds of sleeping bags are scattered throughout the departure lounge. The young passengers use the bathroom facilities for their laundry and the ATM machines and luggage trolleys as drying rails. Many of the toilets are overflowing and the remains of food and drink are left for airport staff to clean up. CHEAP The problem is being laid at the door of economy airlines such as Ryanair that offer rock bottom flights to tourists that haven’t the means to pay for accommodation during their stay on the Costa Blanca. Low cost flights now represent 75% of total business at one of the biggest airports on the Mediterranean. The era of cheap tickets has made it possible for youngsters to move freely around Europe but most of them simply cannot afford to pay for anything other than their airfare. These cash-poor visitors fly in cheap and live rough on the beach, buying food and alcohol as cheaply as possible and consuming it in public places. There is no profit for the ho-
The refugee camp early morning…
tels, bars or restaurants and the only winner is the airline. AENA Airport authority AENA is struggling to keep control of the hundreds of travellers that choose to camp out at El Altet. For the moment no action has been taken due to the sheer num-
Bridge uniting the Intempo Building towers put in place THE 90 TON bridge framework connecting the two towers of the Intempo Building in Benidorm has been put in place this week by specialised construction workers of the Basque company URSSA. The work to install the frame took three days at a height of 147 metres: the frame will support an inverted cone resembling a giant diamond expected to be complete in three months’ time. Architect Alberto Perez-Guerra is pleased with progress on the building: “Everything is great,” he said. On completion, the Intempo Building will be the tallest The towers residential construction in united Europe, scheduled for 2012.
bers involved; AENA is reluctant to instigate an incidence of public disorder in the terminal at the height of the season. One airport employee said. “If you think this is bad you should have seen it yesterday – it looked like a refugee camp!” El Altet continues to resemble a bus station in a banana republic…
Holy-crashbang-wallop what a picture!
THE ASSOCIATION de Campello History Museum opened an exhibition of antique wedding portraits on Friday in the municipality’s Casa Cultura, attended by Mayor of Campello Juanjo Berenguer and several councillors. The exhibition features more than 200 old photographs: some sepia, some black and white and a few taken since the fifties that are in colour. The exhibition will remain in place until 30th August.
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Dead fish put off swimmers in Javea Port
The seagulls enjoying the feast
by jan Gamm VISITORS TO the pebble beach in Javea Port this week were shocked to be faced with hundreds of dead fish lining the shore and floating in the shallow water, with beachgoers anxiously enquiring whether the water was safe from contamination. In fact the fish had simply been discarded from the daily catch by fishing vessels near the entry to the port. In the month of July when the beach is a popular destination for tourists the council has requested of the Fishermens’ Association that precautions be taken not to discard fish waste so close to shore but the request sometimes falls on deaf ears. On Tuesday there were dozens of dead Bream littering the beach and an understandable reluctance on the part of swimmers to wade through fish carcasses to swim in the otherwise inviting waters. The seagulls, however, had a banquet!
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Dog whisperer helps Orihuela shelter by Patricia Thompson
RENOWNED UK dog whisperer Peter Singh is to help with dog re-homing at the Orihuela animal shelter. Shocked by the situation at the shelter, struggling to cope with the soaring numbers of abandoned dogs, Peter has volunteered his services at the upcoming adoption day and with future re-homing programmes. Peter specialises in dog psychology and can help owners to understand and communicate with their dogs: he will be on hand at adoption day on 3rd August with free advice for would-be owners and will help match dogs to owners. “All of these dogs have so much to give and anyone wishing to take one of these dogs home will basically be walking out of the shelter with the best friend they will ever have. I was truly moved at how wonderful these dogs are,” said Peter. Although only fully operational for a few months the shelter is already at crisis point, with more than 200 dogs at a facility designed for just 98. Shelter staff and volunteers are doing everything they can to find new homes but the dogs are coming in faster than they can be re-homed. Shelter manager Virtudes Sanchís commented, “We are delighted Peter is going to help us. It is fantastic to have such an experienced and professional dog psychologist involved and we hope it will boost adoptions. “The levels of abandonment in Ori-
Peter Singh with an abandoned dog at the Orihuela shelter
huela are shameful. A mass education and dog sterilisation programme, along with enforcement of chipping laws, is the only way forward, or the crisis we are facing now will become a permanent and worsening state of affairs.” There are also around 30 beautiful cats and kittens at the shelter seeking new homes. Peter, along with English and German-speaking volunteers will be available to help with adoptions on the special adoption day on Wednesday 3rd August from 11am until 3pm at the shelter in Partida Lo Arques, San Bartolomé, close to the Vega Baja Hospital – from the ITV station head toward the moun-
tain, turn left at the second roundabout and follow the signs. Visit http://www. centroproteccionanimalesorihuela. com and click under DONDE ESTAMOS for a map. Or email adoptdogsandcats@hotmail.es and state where you are coming from for written directions. The shelter’s normal public opening hours for adoptions are Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Adoptions cannot be finalised on Sundays but dogs can be viewed between 10am and 2pm. More details of Peter Singh’s work and the services he offers can be found at www.thedogyouneed.com
Centre joy as beautiful filly is born to Sophia ANOTHER ADORABLE newborn arrived at 6pm on Saturday 17th July at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, with Mum and baby bonding well. It is a miracle that this baby made it into the world at all since Sophia was owned by gypsies and found tied to a tree, in foal and starving, with no access to water. Sophia had to be injected with antibiotics; a risk to the foal, but with tender loving care and vet Dorothea’s expertise the little filly finally entered the world when everyone least expected it. Proud mum is still receiving treatment for her uterus infection but careful consideration has to be given as to how to treat it as she can no longer take antibiotics due to her foal requiring milk. Updates will be given as and when they happen. FUTURE EVENTS Sunday 7th August: Another Fun Day Sunday at the EHCRC with Dave Knights from TKO Gold: great music; Fun Trivia Quiz; Prize Draw, horse tours and more, with hot and cold food refreshments available from 1pm: For directions visit www.easyhorsecare.net or call Sue. Also on Sunday 7th August why not try scuba diving with the Dive Academy in the swimming pool at the Rescue Centre from 3pm to 5pm for just 10€: all proceeds to the Centre. The centre is now home to 40 residents: to make a donation please visit www.easyhorsecare.net, ring Sue on 652 021 980 or pay by credit card at the Centre, which welcomes visitors every single day from 1pm - 4pm: Sue’s Horse Tours on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Strictly ballroom
Lyn and Chris Aspen
by Jack Troughton EXPAT DANCERS John and Kathryn Hugginson tasted success in their first competition in Spain at the Valencian Championships for Ballroom and Latin American. The couple – coached by former All England Professional Latin American champion Lyn Aspen – were delighted with fourth place in the Senior Ballroom section of the competition in Alicante.
Sincere thanks THROUGH THE pages of your newspaper may I please send the sincere thanks of the Torrevieja branch of Associación Española Contra el Cancer (AECC) to all our supporters, fundraisers and volunteers and particularly the following: Las Casulas, Santa Pola; Viallis Restaurant, Playa Flamenca; Cascada Golf Society, Algorfa; Cancer Care Group, Javea; Peter & Angela Reilly; Billy, Calas Blancas; Marina Bar, Torretta 2; Santa Maria Bar; LM D’Bras, El Galan; Marianne & David Hunt; Card Shop San Miguel;
Lyn, who runs the Denelle Dance Club with husband Chris, said: “After not competing for several years, they were understandably very nervous but gave an excellent performance in the senior category. “They are now looking forward to many more competitions in the Valencia region.” Lyn added: “Ballroom and Latin American dancing is a fantastic way of simultaneously exercising the mind and body at the same time as having great fun.” The Denelle Dance Club stages Argentine Tango classes every Tuesday this summer at The Club in Quesada: 7.45pm for beginners, 8.30pm for intermediates. This is followed by a Ballroom and Latin American practice session. Ballroom and Latin American classes resume at the Big Wok, Punta Prima, from Thursday 8th September; and at The Club, Quesada, from Monday 12th September. New members are always welcome and for more information, call Lyn on 635 584 431, email lynatdenelledance@hotmail.com or visit www.denelledanceclub.com
Bar Kenz, SanLuis. In memory of Brian Hardy: Danny Buchanan: Julie Lane: Carol Noakes: Noel Birkett: Evelyn Jackson. To ALL our volunteers, fundraising, hospital visiting and general assistance, but too many to mention by name, thank you again. Without the support of these people AECC would be unable to provide the valuable services that it does. If I have forgotten anyone, please accept my apologies. May I also remind everyone of the importance of screen-
ing to detect cancer in its early stages: men should have a prostate test; women should have a regular mammogram and smear test. AECC offers subsidised screening to everyone - simply contact them on 96 571 6679 (English-speaking on Wednesday morning). However, the office will be closed after Wednesday 27th July, reopening Wednesday 7th September, so please put a reminder in your diary to call after this date. Mike Bissett, AECC
Walk and talk with the animals by Jack Troughton ENJOY A real life Dr Doolittle experience with RTN this summer and have fun learning more about the animal kingdom with a visit to Benidorm’s Terra Natura and Agua Natura. The new generation wildlife parks give visitors a unique opportunity to get up close with animals without the obvious barriers of traditional zoos. And RTN readers can enjoy an affordable day out for all the family at Terra Natura because as an official sales outlet, we are selling tickets at an unbeatable price - with the bonus of entrance to neighbouring Agua Natura absolutely free! For a limited period there are special promotional packs designed to give families small and large access to the wonders of Mother Nature. Visitors will enjoy a voyage of discovery on land and in the sea with this fantastic offer and there is also an opportunity to let off steam in the water chutes, rides and pools of the theme park with this fantastic and unique offer. Spread over 320,000 square metres, Terra Natura is divided into four separate areas – Pangea, the entrance to the park, America, Asia and Europe - offering a new concept to visitors – and offers a new concept ‘Zooinmersion’, bringing visitors into contact with animals in their own habitat.
NATURE And the wildlife park attempts to raise awareness of crucial values for animals’ welfare across the globe such as equality, sustainable development, happiness and a love for animals and nature. The aim of Terra Natura is to keep humans better informed about animals and teach respect for nature and conservation of dwindling natural resources. So while enjoying a trip around the park, people are actually having fun and getting to see rare animals while helping species survive in the wild. The overall target is to keep populations of endangered species stable and increase the gene pool while undertaking a breeding programme that can see animals returned to their natural habitat. Taking part in international breeding pro-
grammes, Terra Natura is already playing a key role in helping save species threatened with extinction, such as the ocelot, jaguar, Sumatran tiger, Asian lion, and Asian elephant. And the zoological park also prides itself in recreating the landscape and fauna of animals’ natural homelands whether it be the tropics of Central and southern America of South-East Asia. This allows visitors to see animals as if they were still in the wild and appreciate the colourful and exotic diversity of trees and plants from around the globe. WATER Aqua Natura is a water park designed for everyone to have a good time – with places to relax or to be a little more energetic. The famed lighthouse breakwater separates the beach and water chutes form the stunning undersea world of the aquarium of Mediterranean species and features an underwater walkway to get up close to the teeming sea life. There is also the wave pool, swimming pools, children’s splash pool, the water chutes, spa and for those who want to chill out, the sun deck. And everyone always enjoys the demonstrations given by the sea lions and the chance to swim with these curious and highly intelligent creatures. Enjoy the antics of the sea lions while learning about the seas and oceans, the problem of pollution and how best to protect the marine world. By calling 902 118 999 and paying by credit card, entrance for adults is 20€ (normally 31€) and for children aged four to 12 and seniors aged over 60, 15€ (normally 25€). RTN’s limited family packs are 50€ for two adults and a child or senior, and 70€ for two adults, two children and or seniors, and a further guest of any age. Tickets can be collected from RTN offices at La Nucia (minutes from Terra Natura) Monday to Thursday 10am until 6pm, or Fridays between 10am until 2pm. Alternatively, there is a next day delivery service to your door for just 1€.
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The Phone Shop by Julie Day THE PHONE Shop in Cabo Roig is an established telephone and Internet business that has been serving its loyal customers for the past 11 years. Its main aim is to make life simpler for the client and to provide a wide variety of services in a professional, friendly and trustworthy manner. Staff members Isabel and Jaime, both fluent in English and Spanish, are always on hand to ensure customers’ needs and requirements are met with regards to any telephone or Internet query: their extensive knowledge of all the latest technologies, packages and prices instils every customer with confidence and information is offered in English as well as several other languages. The Phone Shop has a wide selection of unlocked mobile telephones to choose from ranging from the most basic to the latest and most innovative models of Iphone and Ipad with some of the most competitive
prices on the market. Whether on holiday or as a resident in Spain, there is always a need to keep in contact with family, friends or work back in the UK. The Phone Shop is an official dealer for Lebara, one of Europe’s best networks. Coverage and reception, provided by Vodaphone, are excellent. Their prices on calls to UK landlines are hard to beat from only 0,05€ / min; and calls to UK mobiles and nationals calls both 0,09€ / min. As well as numerous accessories for your phone, The Phone Shop can also unlock any locked mobile telephone at a very reasonable price. There are 10 computers available for use at The Phone Shop offering internet services, each equipped with web cams and headsets with integrated microphones. And The Phone Shop also distributes USB modems for PCs and laptops that have no monthly fees, contracts or complicated installations. The staff will happily install your purchased USB modem for you, whilst explaining how to use it in the correct way.
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Jaime and Isabel are always at hand to assist
The Phone Shop may be small inside but it has so much more to offer its customers: pop in to have a look for yourself and see how they can help you to make your life simpler. The Phone Shop is located at Centro Commercial Aguamarina, 16, Cabo Roig, 03189,
By Julie Day THE NEW library of La Mata, now open to the public, was inaugurated earlier this week by Eduardo Dolón, mayor of Torrevieja; councillor for Culture, Luís Pinzana; mayor of La Mata and the municipal librarian, Carmen Muñoz. The modern and naturally well-lit 160m2 building, situated in Calle Alta, 17, boasts 40 work and reading stations; computers and wifi; a wide selection of reading and audiovisual Members material plus daily newspapers and magazines. of the The construction company responsible for public building this library in La Mata has also been crowded in to see contracted to construct the new Semana Santa museum in Torrevieja and a second library in the new library Acequión.
Orihuela Costa and is open Monday – Friday from 10am until 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Contact The Phone Shop by calling 688 228 888; fax 965 321 965 or via email at thephoneshop20@yahoo.es
Two stabbed, four arrested in Guardamar del Segura TWO YOUTHS were attacked with a knife during a street brawl in the early hours of last Sunday morning in the club district of Santa Ana Guardamar del Segura. The fight involved several young men of Spanish nationality said to be from Elche and Albacete, aged around 22 and 23: they fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle but were apprehended by police when driving through the El Raso urbanisation. According to sources at the Guardia Civil, the two victims were later taken to hospital in Torrevieja with multiple stab wounds, one in serious condition.
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Julio Iglesias and Tom Jones confirm August concerts in Gandía JULIO IGLESIAS and Tom Jones, two internationally acclaimed performers, have confirmed their respective concerts in Gandía in August as part of the ‘Gandia, el mar donde se unen las estrellas’ (Gandia near the sea where the stars come together) event at the ‘Plaza del Puerto’ (formerly Areva Challenge), Avinguda de la Pau.
Julio Iglesias will perform on Sunday 14th August, with Tom Jones to launch his first of a total of four shows in Spain included in his European tour, on Tuesday 16th August. Julio Iglesias has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is one of the top ten best-selling artists of all time, kick-starting his career in 1968 by winning the Benidorm International Song Festival with ‘La Vida Sigue Igual’. His musical talents are broadcast in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and even Indonesian, earning him the Guinness Book of Records Diamond Album for having recorded in the most languages. He is also honoured with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Tom Jones debuted in Gandía with his international tour ‘Praise & Blame’. 70-year-old Jones continues to charm audiences after a career spanning 46 years. Sir Tom Jones, OBE (knighted in 2006) embraces a spectrum of musical styles but is mostly associated with blockbusters ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’, Bond theme ‘Thunderball’ and ‘Delilah’. A rock and roll legend and acknowledged king of the blues, with true rhythm and soul, his latest album is already a resounding European success. SHOW DATES Julio Iglesias - 14th August Tom Jones - 16th August Venue - Plaza del Puerto Address - Avinguda de la Pau, Gandía Gates open - 9pm with the concerts to begin at 11pm Tickets available at - Town Halls’ website: www.gandia.org - www.visitgandia.com El Corte Inglés /Bancaja/ Ticketmaster/ Servicam/
For ticket and transport information call RTN on 902 118 999.
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Telegraph blunder offends Mayoress of Valencia THE DAILY Telegraph has made an enormous gaffe by publishing a story that addressed the issue of Italian women prisoners being banned from wearing designer clothes by Gucci and Armani, featuring a photograph of the new prison governor of Ucciardone jail in Palermo, Rita Barbera. Unfortunately, alongside the article the newspaper mistakenly published a photograph of Mayoress of Valencia Rita Barberá who has nothing whatever to do with the story.
Whoops wrong Rita!
New route for EasyJet: Essex/Alicante IN APRIL 2012 Easyjet are to connect the Costa Blanca with the South East of England. The low cost airline announced this week that Spanish passengers will be able to fly to several destinations that include Alicante and Barcelona from Southend, Essex, from April 2012. In addition to these two destinations, the airline will fly to Ibiza, Malaga and Mallorca, as well as Amsterdam, Belfast and Faro. Easyjet announced on Tuesday that tickets are now on sale, offered at a minimum price of £23.8 pounds (26.8€). “This is an exciting time to launch our new routes from our UK base,” said Director of Customer Service for Easyjet, Catherine Lyn. “The airport is conveniently placed outside London with a fast rail network to the city.”
Watts in Britain: Watts In Thanks Britain to RTN readers... By
Paul Watts
I’M GRATEFUL to RTN readers for all their kind comments regarding my article last week on unfair parking fines in the UK. To recap, I’m being hounded to the tune of a hundred quid by Excel Parking Services for merely parking in an Iceland car park for twenty minutes. A thoroughly decent chap by the name of Dave has implored me not to pay. He read the article on the RTN website and responded via the comment box. “I hope you are not thinking of paying this charge,” writes Dave, who tells me it is not a fine but an ‘unenforceable invoice’. He continues: “Under civil law the parking company/land owner can only charge you for the actual material loss that they have suffered. In this case it’s a big fat zero.” Oh Dave, I hope you’re right. He adds: “They would have to take you to the civil court to try and get the money from you but Excel tried this once in Mansfield and lost. The judge ruling said that this was an unfair penalty.” Well, you’re not wrong there Dave; £100 for twenty minutes does seem a bit excessive. Dave warns, “Excel will send you all sorts of threatening letters which you can safely ignore. Eventually they will go away and try and con some other poor motorist.” Dave then pointed me in the direction of a website which tells you all you need to know about the private parking ‘industry’. I’ll copy it here just in case anyone else has a need to peruse it: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=163 It wasn’t only Dave that advised not to pay. Dear ole Eric Taylor (of OCI and RTN North fame) also says, “Paul, do not pay,” and kindly sent me a whole raft of information to help with my predicament. Thanks guys, it’s good to have support but can we ever beat the bullies and their legal teams? Watch this space and I’ll update as the drama unfolds. ARISE, SUN ON SUNDAY And talking of dramas unfolding will the phone-hacking antics of News Corps ever leave the pages of our newspapers? We’ve had the hit series, Murdoch Most Foul wall-to-wall in tabloids and broadsheets for weeks now. Radio 4’s, The Report did a good ‘in-depth’ on the subject last week and the programme interestingly revealed that News of the World was not alone in using private investigators or ‘blaggers’ in securing information by dubious means (including phone hacking). In fact News of the World limped in a poor fifth, according to a report compiled by the Information Commissioner Christopher Graham, behind the Daily Mail (1st); Sunday People (2nd); The Mirror (3rd) and Mirror on Sunday (4th). The programme showed how the majority of news publishers systematically broke the law on Data Protection. They’re all at it! Even The Observer was listed. Of course, we here at RTN would never be party to any such nefarious goings-on! Free-lance journalist Richard Peppiat told the programme: “At the Daily Mail it was rife... and in the industry that was well known.” Although, and for the sake of balance, you must bear in mind that this was the Richard Peppiat that had a ‘road to Damascus’ moment and left the Daily Star huffing and puffing because he thought they were a tad jingoistic. Now, if you work on a title like the Daily Star isn’t that a given? My friend Julian worked for them and said the whole place was one “big centre of bullying.” Peppiat is also the guy that ‘dreamed-up’ Kelly Brook’s experimentation with hypnotherapy. Yup, that story was all Dickie’s imagination. He has admitted as such and declared: “For that exclusive I pocketed a £150 bonus.” Of course, we here at RTN would never resort to making-up stories! Any-old-road, all of this nonsense leads me to wonder if the News of the World could ever rise again? The answer I feel, is not if but when. Give the scandal a month to blow over and News of the World MK2 will probably pop up, or as it will more likely be called the Sun on Sunday (isn’t that what the News of the World was anyway?). Did you know that on 5th July, as the phone hacking scandal gathered momentum, the domain name ‘www.sunonsunday.co.uk’ was bought by an unknown company and registered? Of course, we here at RTN have not bought it. But I guess you knew that already... Watts in Britain, waiting for the super, sexy, soar-away Sun on Sunday…
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Spain’s Coral targeted by poachers by Jan Gamm EXPERTS AT the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in The Hague in Holland this week discussed the problem of coral poaching. Red Coral is one of the wild fauna species in danger of becoming extinct. Its scarcity has led to a black market price on coral of up to 1,200€ per kilo on the internet, depending on quality and up to 36,000€ if the pieces have been treated and polished. Poachers are well organised, with agents selling to Switzerland and Japan in enormous quantities. POWERS Coral is used all over the world to make jewellery,
ground up for use in homeopathic and Ayurvedic medicines, and considered lucky by both Eastern and Western civilizations: it is popularly used to make rosary beads and said to have ‘protective powers’, coral is a traditional baptism gift. SCARCE Once abundant in Mediterranean waters, Red Coral is now increasingly scarce in a market worth €150 million annually. In 2010, a total of between 450 and 500 kilos of coral was seized from unlicensed fishermen working off the Spanish coast. Putting its’ rarity into perspective, Red Coral takes 60 years to grow just an inch in diameter!
Collision on A-31 involves ten cars A TEN-CAR pile-up on the Alicante-Madrid A-31 on Monday causing a 14km tailback that took hours to clear. The crash occurred at around 12.45pm near Petra at km209, with eye witnesses reporting that the resulting queue of traffic reached the Portichol in Monforte del Cid. Several police patrols supervised the clearing operation involving several cranes. All of the drivers and their passengers escaped serious injuries with some treated for severe bruising in the nearby Hospital Virgen de la Salud de Elda, released hours later. One of the drivers stated that the accident was caused by a lead car making a sudden and unexpected stop: the car alleged to have caused the accident was driven away before police arrived at the scene.
Shortage of Cardiologists in Marina Baixa
ACCORDING TO the complaints commission CCOO the departure of three service specialists has caused a shortage of cardiologists in the Marina Baixa, now struggling to cope with demand with only four doctors, leaving patients with a 16-month wait for diagnosis. The Ombudsman of Valencia received a complaint from a patient requiring an echocardiogram in
July 2010 who will not receive results until next November. The Department of Health has been urged to take appropriate measures to bring service for heart patients to an acceptable level. The three cardiologists that left decided to join hospitals with better working conditions, causing the region to be severely undermanned and sending waiting lists rocketing.
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Sid’s Adventures in Spain Spanish lessons by
Jane Cronin
A weekly ‘cut out and keep’ feature helping you to learn basic Spanish for everyday needs
This is the last of this little serialisation which is meant to whet your appetite for the rest of Sid’s story. What kind of problems will Sid encounter in his new home? What will his neighbours be like? Will he find the new love of his life? Will he ever manage to master the Spanish language? In this section, Sid is still an innocent newcomer experiencing his first reactions to life in Spain.
por un grupo de varios adultos ruidosos todos hablando a la vez y dos o tres niños gritando para hacerse oír. También había un bebé llorando al que ignoraron durante un rato, y luego lo cogieron y calmaron de forma ruidosa y afectuosa. Mientras escuchaba con más atención, Sid se dio cuenta de que podía oír las olas del mar a unos metros de distancia y algunos perros ladrando a lo lejos.
At a table next to him there was a large family made up of several loud adults all talking at the same time and two or three small children screaming to make themselves heard. They also had a crying baby who was ignored for a while, and then picked up and cuddled in a noisy, demonstrative manner. As he listened more carefully, Sid also realized he could hear the waves of the sea just a few metres away and some dogs barking in the distance.
Even the smells here were different from the damp green air of Yorkshire. There was a sweet smell of baking coming from one of the nearby shops, whilst some of the ladies walking passed left in their wake a strong aroma of Spanish cologne and there was the mixed scent of exotic tobaccos, coming from a variety of cigarettes and cigars quite different from those back home.
En la mesa de al lado había una familia grande formada
Incluso los olores de aquí eran distintos del aire verde y húmedo de Yorkshire. Había un dulce aroma de pastelería que provenía de una de las tiendas cercanas, mien-
tras, algunas de las señoras que paseaban, dejaban una estela de fragancia intensa española y había una mezcla de aroma de tabacos exóticos que venían de una variedad de cigarrillos y puros bastante distintos a los de casa. “Back home”, thought Sid. He repeated the words to himself again: “Back home.” He had made the decision that this alien and chaotic place would be his home from now on, but he wondered how long it would take for him to really feel at ease. He was gazing out at the blue sea, glinting between picture-book palm trees and shining white balustrades when an elegant Spanish lady crossed his path. For some reason he suddenly remembered his dear sister Mary who would be waiting anxiously to hear from him. “How could I be so selfish!” he thought, and he decided to go in search of a shop that would sell some postcard images of his amazing new place of residence. “De casa” pensaba Sid. Se repitió las palabras otra vez: “De casa”. Había tomado la decisión de que este
Air Exhibition opens AIRPORT AUTHORITY AENA has organised an exhibition in Alicante Port from this week until 30th September, showcasing a visual journey through 100 years of aviation and air transport in Alicante. 29th July marks the 100th Anniversary of the first flight to Alicante in 1911; part of an air race from Valencia to Alicante. The
The golf a
Nats coaches student Lynda Geddes
by Jack Troughton SCHOOLEAVER NATASHA ‘Nats’ Woodhams has landed her dream job as an apprentice professional golfer coaching players at one of the Costa Blanca’s top clubs. The 16-year-old began her sporting career earlier this month at the El Plantio golf school under the watchful eye of RTN’s own Noel Eastwell – one of the World Golf Teachers Federation top 100 coaches. Nats, who was one of four youngsters who won a golfing scholarship in a competition sponsored by RTN and Bay Radio, described her new life as “awesome” despite long hours on the course. The teenager – favourite colour pink, hero European Ladies Tour rising star, England’s Melissa Reid – added: “I absolutely love it – you are playing golf and teaching people to play golf. What more can you ask for?” Nats gets to play in competitions – her handicap continues to tumble – and is kept busy with students. “I try to remember how I learnt with Noel and put myself in the students’ shoes and try to help them understand as best as I can.
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HELP International
lugar caótico y ajeno sería su hogar de ahora en adelante, pero se preguntó cuánto tiempo tardaría en sentirse cómodo. Estaba mirando el mar azul, destellante entre palmeras de dibujo y blancas y brillantes balaustradas, cuando una elegante mujer española se cruzó en su camino. Por alguna razón se acordó de repente de su querida hermana Mary quien estaría ansiosa por saber algo de él. “¡Cómo puedo ser tan egoísta!” pensó, y decidió ir en busca de una tienda que vendiese postales con imágenes de su increíble nuevo lugar de residencia. The answers to all of the above questions and much much more besides are to be found in the bilingual book “Sid’s Adventures in Spain. Las Aventuras de Sid en España” which is available as both a paperback and e-book via my website.
THIS WEEK, on behalf of the members of HELP International Benidorm, members of the committee presented a cheque for 500€ to the staff and patients of the Alzeimer’s Association of Benidorm.
in Alicante Port exhibition features 13 panels of more than 150 images, some black and white and some colour, entitled, ‘Airport of Alicante: Nine decades of air travel in Alicante’. The Exhibition may be seen on the Paseo Conde de Vallellano in the Port of Alicante, opposite the Esplanade d’España.
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“I love working at El Plantio. It is a beautiful course and everyone is really friendly – although there are some problems with the wildlife. I hate the snakes, they are really scary – the other day I saw one over 1m long.” She added: “I’m doing this for a year and it will be a big decision, whether or not to actually go pro – this is my training and I can only hope it all works out.” Lynda Geddes from La Marina enjoying being coached by Nats and paid tribute to the fledgling professional’s talents: “She is perfect – a good teacher and very polite. If you get something wrong, she doesn’t criticise but says ‘have another go’ – she will make a lovely professional.” Noel, putting Lynda’s husband Ian though his paces, said Nats now had a whole range of shots in her armoury and had every chance of success as a pro golfer. “Her range of shots is a million times more than when she started, she actually feels each shot. As long as she keeps her head and her heart in it, she will make it,” he said.
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Polisònic Music Festival - Gandia THE POLISÓNIC, Gandia’s International Music Festival, commences Thursday 4th August with an exciting programme that includes performances from eight world class groups. Organised by the Gandia City Council, the Polisónic is one of the most important events within the Valencian community encompassing broad musical styles including Tango, blues, Flamenco, Cuban music, showcased in the magnificent setting of the gardens of the Casa de Cultura in Gandia. THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST
Barcelona Bluegrass Band
I Contramilonga SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST Septeto Santiaguero (Cuba): Cuban Rhythms Septeto Santiaguero is emblematic of Cuban music. Originally from Santiago de Cuba, their live performances are an example of the incredible energy and warmth of Cuban rhythms, with a repertoire representing the island´s most typical styles: Son, Guaracha, Boleros, Changuí. This year the band will be completing their 15th European tour, presenting their latest album, ‘Oye mi Son Santiaguero’. Tickets can be can be purchased from the Casa de Cultura (11am - 2pm and 6pm-8pm) and one hour prior to each concert. Also from Servicam 965 117 117, www.servicam.com
Barcelona Bluegrass Band: Country and Western The Barcelona Bluegrass Band devotes itself to traditional Amercian music with a masterful command of the banjo and harmonica. The BBB is inspired by country and bluegrass with a hint of jazz, blues and a celtic influence; a contagiously rhythmical and upbeat show. The group will be presenting their latest album titled ‘Old Time Blues’. FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST I Contramilonga: Longing for Tango Originally from Italy, ‘I Contramilonga’ specialise in performing Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla’s music. The performance combines music and choreography, portraying Piazzolla’s most emblematic works and other classic pieces (La Cumparsita, La Choclo...) The performance evokes ever-present elements of Tango: passion, nostalgia and dreams of a better life.
Septeto Santiaguero (Cuba)
business
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Karla Darocas
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Running an online shopping platform just got easier WHY DO I keep reviewing software applications with crazy names? Well, here I go again. I just have to tell you all about an internet programme that is fairly new on the scene. I have been using it myself to run an Aloe Vera products shop and now I am teaching this new programme to DIY students who want to set up online shops too - for example craft suppliers and antique dealers. The software is called – nopCommerce and it is an ‘open source’ e-commerce solution which means it is free – like all ‘open source’ software. It is basically a shopping cart programme that you can turn into a real online store or just use it as an ‘add-on’ to your current website to sell products. This is a super-nice programme for DIYers and I have found it very insightful for educating students on the business of retailing and running an ebusiness in general. The software not only facilitates the retailing of your products with a shopping cart and easy hookup to a PayPal account, but it also helps you to keep track of your stock inventory too. It has built in features that help you with your promotions like Gift Cards, Polls, Blogs, Discount Coupon Codes and Reward Points System. And, it helps you to keep in touch with your clients with Newsletters and Forums.
An important component that is very much needed in Spain is a multilingual interface. I only use English and Spanish in my shop, but this programme supports a large variety of languages. Of course – that is just the interface; you must type in the descriptions of your products in the different languages yourself. However, the software makes that job fairly easy as well. I personally like the Affiliate Programme customization and I will be using this feature to bring other website owners into my Spanish Aloe Vera shopping experience. They will be able to feature my Aloe Vera products on their website – and each product will be linked to a code and processed via my website store. When the purchase is complete – my affiliate person will receive a percentage of the sale, just like a real live sales person would. Another great feature is that the pages are setup to be search engine friendly and you can SEO (Search Engine Optimization) until your fingers explode. The customer experience is nice as well in this software. They get to build a Wish List of products and they can view their order history or status any time they want. They can build their own address book. They can create different billing and shipping addresses, which is perfect for sending mail-order gifts. The many features of this programme go on and on
Karla Darocas * Business Communications Software Training & Computer Repairs *Helping You to Help Yourself 965 973 234.
– and each one is a vital component of running any enterprise. The nopCommerce software runs on a basic Windows hosting package that supports an SQL database – which together costs about 45€ per month. The programme comes with two built-in pre-design templates and you can get others for free off the Internet. Customising the templates is not hard if you know some basic CSS manipulation (Cascading Style Sheets). The best part for DIYers is that there is a great online support community who are working together to build ecommerce websites of their own and offer each other guidance and ideas. For some of us, who are getting too old to stand on our feet all day and work in the retail world, but love the experience and the enterprise, opening a cyberstore might be a good option. At least you will not have to worry about being fired or sent into early retirement. Shopping online is the way of the future because it is a ‘greener’ solution and more and more people are enjoying the thrill of mail-order once again. Companies like Marks & Spencer’s now have cheaper rates of shipping to Spain, from their online shopping website, because of all the British buying their favourite items. Can you imagine the money and carbon footprint saved by not going back and forth to the UK?
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Your rights as property owners by
Carlos Baos
of White & Baos Abogados English & Spanish Solicitors
WE ARE a small community of owners where one of the owners owns four properties out of the total 10. This owner has quite an aggressive manner and wants to change the administrator, change the gardener and make a series of agreements that the rest of us do not believe will benefit our community at all; in a nutshell he wants to be President and rule the roost. We strongly want to stop this from happening as we are convinced that he has poor intentions and we don’t trust his management. It seems that he has convinced two other owners to vote for him, so in total he represents six of the 10 properties which is roughly 60% of the Community. What can we do to avoid this? Dear reader, Thank you for your email from which we understand that your community has 10 properties and only 7 owners, since one of the owners is the proprietor of 4 houses and the other 6 owners own 1 property each. The first thing to point out is that if all the owners go to the board meeting, even when the owner of the 4 properties agrees with the 2 other proprietors he will not have the majority of votes, as in spite of having 60% of the
community shares together, he will only represent 43% of the owners’ votes (i.e. 3 owners out of the total of 7 owners), and the law requires there to be a majority of both shares and owners. If we analyse the Spanish Horizontal Division Law 49/1960 (LPH) (Ley de Propiedad Horizontal), (which governs units of ownership) we will see that the essence of this law deliberately seeks to protect the weakest proprietors / owners from being overridden by the strongest proprietors / owners of several properties. In particular articles 16 and 17 point out the following: Should the majority of the proprietors representing also the majority of the community shares not attend the board meeting on 1st ballot, a 2nd ballot will be called at the same time and date, but this time without being subject to quorum. And other parts of the same articles also reinforce that the law requires the majority of votes and the majority of shares. In fact the law states that votes in favour of three fifths of all owners representing also three fifths of the shares are required. Likewise, other parts of the same articles also confirm that the law requires the votes in favour of the majority of the owners representing also the majority of the community shares to be required. Therefore it can be concluded that the LPH Law states that in order for an agreement to be accepted, it needs to be voted upon and passed, not only by the majority of the owners, but also it is necessary that these owners represent the majority of the community shares. In effect, this means that according to the Spanish Horizontal Division Law 49/1960 (LPH) each proprietor is effectively assigned with one vote, regardless of
the number of properties actually owned by him. The LPH Law establishes the need at the 1st call for two different majorities to be obtained in order for normal (i.e. standard) agreement to be valid i.e. firstly, the majority of votes (owners) and secondly, the majority of shares. If both these majorities cannot be reached at their respective ballot, then the meeting will need to progress to a 2nd call. At the 2nd call a majority of votes of the owners present at the meeting will be accepted, but with the proviso that the majority of votes must represent at least 50% of the shares (owners) present. This Law aims to avoid the strongest proprietors / owners of several properties seeking to take control over the weakest proprietors / owners of just 1 property. Therefore, referring back to your particular situation, if the owners who are not in favour of the proposed changes attend the Board meeting and outnumber the owners who are in favour, then the owners in favour will not reach the required majority because as we have seen from the above, having the majority of the shares does not represent the majority of the votes (owners). This means that they will not be able to force a change of President. Therefore the current Community President can remain in his role, which from the sounds of it will be to the greater benefit of your Community. The information provided on this article is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues. We kindly invite you to visit and comment about this article in our blog at http://www.white-baos.com/blog/ your comments in this respect will be greatly appreciated.
Marc White LL.B. & Carlos Baos (English & Spanish Solicitors) © White & Baos Abogados 2011 - All rights reserved. C/Diana 19, 2º-D, 03700 Dénia (located 1 minute away from the La Via underground car park). Tel: 966 426 185. Send your questions to spanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com or info@white-baos.com
Rubalcaba on youthful employment THE SOCIALIST presidential candidate, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, promised yesterday to put an end to exorbitant salaries received by the country’s mayors and other civic employees, speaking at a meeting of members of the Young Socialists in the PSOE headquarters in Calle Ferraz. “As we have learned, we cannot build 800,000 homes a year…and the abandonment of education is a disaster…” he said, in reference to the many youngsters that gave up formal education to work in the construction industry. He also promised to provide training schemes for the hundreds of thousands of youths left without gainful employment as a result of the collapse in the building industry. Rubalcaba wore a white lapel ribbon in remembrance of the “monstrous” slaughter of young people in Norway earlier in the week and called for two minutes silence “in memorium...”
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Abandoned property THERE ARE plenty about - houses that look like no one has crossed the threshold for many years… by They’re overgrown, dilapidated and very, very sad. At one time they will have been someone’s home and will still be ‘owned’ at the Land Registry. But for now the only home they provide is for the local Customer Care at Ábaco strays and cockroach population.
Suzanne O’Connell
One property was featured in this newspaper only a few weeks ago. The swimming pool at Torreta 3 was the subject of an article about a number of apparently ‘abandoned’ properties on this older urbanisation. The article queries why Torrevieja council hadn’t done anything about the eyesore the pool has become. Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. We believe that this particular swimming pool has got debts against it. Anyone wishing to purchase the pool needs to settle its debts first before it can be restored: it’s
not just a case of the council stepping in. Properties such as this can still be legally owned by someone who perhaps can’t afford to or chooses not to do anything with them. There’s another reason why properties can seem to be left to their own devices: inheritance. The inheritance law in Spain is complicated and can be quite expensive for those who inherit. In the UK, inheritance tax is non existent or minimal for the majority and if necessary, property can be sold in order to pay any tax due. This is not the case in Spain. Inheritance tax is alive and kicking and can be a significant chunk of any bequest. This is particularly the case if you are not closely related to the deceased and are non-resident. What’s more, you have to pay inheritance tax before the property can be signed over. This makes it harder for many families to find the necessary money to take possession of the inherited
property, so it is left in limbo. It may seem a real shame and a waste but there is little that can be done without a change in the law. In the meantime, individually, there is plenty that people can do. Making plans for your inheritance is important and your inheritors need to be aware of what to expect. Although making a Spanish will is not compulsory we do advise our clients to make one in order to make the process simpler and quicker for inheritors. It’s not going to solve the problem of the abandoned buildings of Torreta 3 but it could prevent a few forlorn properties in the future. We would like to announce that Ábaco is launching a new service, ÁbacoInheritance, this includes comprehensive support for inheritors as well as a willmaking service. For more information call the Ábaco Inheritance team on (0034) 96571 2656 or visit the website: http://www.abacoinheritance.com/
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Making you money and putting you first by
Paul Clarke
AES International
HARD EARNED cash must be made to work efficiently to enable it to grow while guarding against the affects of market changes, warns a money expert. Independent Financial Adviser Paul Clarke said that a strategy of simply leaving savings on deposit with a bank actually risked seeing them lose value. He said expert impartial advice was crucial and he wanted to be “positively different to the rest of the pack” providing personalised financial planning “making you money and putting you first.” And he said: “Many people are leaving money on deposit with banks because they think doing nothing is a good strategy. Doing nothing could cost you a lot as you could be receiving income and growth through investing your capital.” “I also have clients with existing Investments through other brokers. However, they have not been reviewed face to face for years and the broker is only “interested if there is any more money being invested.” “This is simply not acceptable in todays service orientated marketplace” says Paul. “If you don’t look after your clients someone else will”. A fully qualified expert with 22 years experience, Paul is part of the award-winning AES International team and aims to build a lasting ‘hands on’ relationship with clients. He is busy building a finite number of clients to use his independent expertise and also specialises in QROPS – helping expat residents release their
UK pensions to take cash sums and/or reinvest the remainder. “There are legitimate method of releasing cash early from UK pensions for people who meet the criteria laid down by HMRC...this is creating a lot of business at the moment”. And with the Spanish regulators clamping down on unauthorised financial advisers it is a comfort to know AES International was one of the first UK financial advice firms to receive Spanish Authorisation from the Comision National del Mercado del Valores (CNMV) in order to provide advice to retail clients. In addition they are also Registered and Regulated by the Spanish Direccion General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones (DGS). Paul says that lots of ex-pats living in Spain are under the mis-conception that if a firm is registered and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the UK then they are protected in the same way as a UK Citizen. “Not the case” says Paul. Paul, based in Benitachell, joined AES International because the company has the highest standards of ethics, morals and compliance – it meets the professional standards of the UK’s Financial Services Authority and Spain’s regulatory bodies, the CNMV and DGS. “I specialise in offering products approved by the Spanish authorities and regulators, which are designed specifically for Spanish Residents and Ex-pats and are Tax Efficient,” said Paul. He said like the FSA in the UK, the CNMV offered disgruntled clients a formal redress. “It actually
protects investors resident in Spain. Unfortunately, there are other companies here that will not offer this protection because they are not authorised correctly in Spain. If they say they are Regulated in Spain ask them to prove it in writing.” If you wish to search yourself go to www.cnmv.es click ‘Ingles’ in the top right hand corner, then click ‘companies search’. Here you can enter the firm’s name to see if they are registered. Paul said the most important thing was offering an ongoing service and building a lasting relationship with clients. “I am looking at longevity of business rather than simply selling a product.” “This means meeting clients face to face and continuing to review investments at least twice a year to ensure everything is kept on track. QROPS is a one-off transaction but on the investment side I want a finite number of clients so I can manage their Investments effectively,” said Paul. “I give bespoke hands-on Independent financial advice.” To find out more call Paul at his Benitachell office on 96 505 8488 or on his mobile 691 219 354, email paul.clarke@aesfinance.com, or visit www.aesinternational.com/paulclarke. Paul also advertises on Spectrum FM radio.
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Covering the basics with Beneficial Insurance Services IN THIS period of austerity when the Euros and cents are tight, the need for good insurance is not your top priority. When it comes to your motor vehicle it is a legal requirement and cheap is not always best: protecting your home and valuables have been reduced to “when we can afford it.”
When you insure through Beneficial Insurance Services, you are not only reducing your premiums by taking advantage of competitive quotes, also advice available to clients helps put their minds at rest. All policies are in English and designed to cover all eventualities, helping to spread the cost for the cover needed. Quotations are given by English-speaking agents in a friendly, business-like fashion and usually within 30 minutes. Another area of our expertise of Beneficial Insurance
Services is funeral planning; too often left for family to plan and pay for at the worst possible time. To alleviate these worries and take the responsible approach, why not arrange and pay for a funeral plan taking into account all expenses, costs, arrangements and legal documentation. You can plan the funeral yourself, with our help and you can make them as simple or as complicated as you wish. The plan is valid in both Spain and UK. One telephone call, day or night and your wishes are put into position immediately. The payments can also be spread over a period of time but once started the cost is locked in at today’s price. For help in any these areas please do not hesitate to contact Beneficial Insurance Services on 96 112 9215 or email info@beneficialspain.com
CAM nationalisation in progress Successful Expo in Japan for THE BANK Restructuring Fund (FROB) has wasted no time preparing the CAM for auction. José Antonio Iturriaga was appointed as administrator on Tuesday and the CAM will be auctioned to the highest bidder in late September. A €2,800 million injection of cash will ensure the organisation runs normally until it may be handed over, ideally to a single buyer. CAM staff has been assured of a management model that will implement redundancy proposals already in place, with observations made that the more efficient the preparations prior to auction, the fewer redundancies will be necessary. From Saturday, all directors were dismissed from office and relieved of their responsibilities.
shoe industry
THE TWO-DAY Expo ‘Shoes From Spain’ at the Modapolitica Building in the trendyAoyama district of Tokyo has pulled in more than 500 potential buyers for Spanish footwear, despite misgivings that there would be a significant drop in trade after the Japanese tsunami disaster. The Marketing Director of FICE, Imanol Martínez, noted: “There have been no cancellations of orders for winter collections arising from trade shows in February and March and activity is positive.” Spain’s shoe industry exported €25 million to Japan in 2010. Guests viewing the collection and also the Expo hosts repeatedly thanked exhibitors for bringing a sense of normality back to the Japanese business environment after the distressing events of last year.
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Attention RTN readers..! IN OUR issue six weeks ago we told you about the new Valencian Government grants available from the Generalitat Valenciana to help with the replacement of old out-of-date aircon units containing dangerous gases. Since then, of the 1,200,000€ set aside for the grants (called ‘Plan Renove Aircon’) the Valencian regional government has already paid out 482,000€ to homeowners. The scheme came into effect on 1st June and as you can see the funds are rapidly being taken up by those wanting to take advanIncentives of up to 500€ are being offered
tage of the grant monies available when replacing their old airconditioning units with new, efficient and eco-friendly models. Grants range from 150€ to 500€ and are calculated relative to the KW output of the unit to be swapped. So at the time of writing there is still 718,000€ available to be allocated to homeowners. Previously we reported that a grant was available for the exchange of one unit per household. However, we have subsequently learned that the Agencia Valenciana de la Energia (known as AVEN) are perfectly happy to subsidise one unit per person, even if the installation is for the same property. All you need is an NIE and current Passport to qualify, so this means that a husband and wife can obtain grants on two units, and a family of three can obtain grants on three units, and so on… Airconditioning gasses cause great harm to the environment, with gas from a single charge equivalent to the emissions of an average family car for a year. New units incorporate safer (but not harmless) forms of refrigerant and new units are very much more economical to run. So, the grant monies available coupled with the modern units means that there has never been a better time to upgrade and benefit from quieter, safer and more energy-efficient systems. If you re-charge your aircon unit every year (think of the harm your doing to the environment...!) or if you are just looking to benefit from the energy saving potential of a new aircon unit then contact 100% Plumbing for more information on 96 583 5939. But do hurry; with the grant funds going fast there is no time to lose…
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Some gardens to visit by
Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors
AS PROMISED last week, here is a list of gardens to visit in Valencia Communidad and when travelling north towards France for a short trip, on the way home to England etc at the end of the summer or on route back to Spain after a cooler summer in the UK. We say cooler, but this summer we have experienced the coolest Spanish July we can remember in 25 years, especially early morning and evening. It’s been great for doing essential work in the garden. If you are not sure what to do at this time of the year look up the monthly job lists in the gardening calendar chapter in each of our books. GARDENS IN ALICANTE PROVINCE Algar Falls Complex, The cacti garden Jalon, Lavendar garden and restaurant Elche, Huerta de Cura palm and cacti garden Pedrequer, L’Abarda Mediterranean garden – usually open on the last Saturday of each month
but probably not in August. We have left out the Marnes Iris garden near Los Pinos as it only opens from March to May, except for picking up plants. GARDENS TO VISIT IN VALENCIA CITY The Botanic Garden; Royal Garden; Floral Bridge; Montford garden and ‘river bed gardens’, especially for trees – the most convenient way to visit these is to travel into Valencia by train and go immediately to the tourist office within the station and ask them to mark up the location of each garden on a tourist map - then walk or taxi between them. GARDENS TO VISIT GOING NORTH, COMING BACK FROM FRANCE Zaragoza province, Cataluyud Nuevelos – The water garden of the Monesteria de Piedra CATALUÑA PROVINCE Tarragona, Parc Sama Fiqueres, Pina de Rosa Garden Gerona, La Devesa Mediterranean Garden Lloret de Mar, Santa Chlotilda and Fenel Botanic Gardens Blanes, Mar i Murta Botanic Garden
GARDENS FOR A MADRID VISIT In August it’s quiet and there are good hotel offers… The Royal Botanic Garden, Retro garden Opera garden Casa de Campo Ameda de Osuna NOTE More details of each garden can be found on the internet and from the tourist office. More gardens south of Alicante Province and in other areas of Spain will be found in a longer list filed in the archives of April 2009 of our website www.gardeninginspain.com When visiting each of the gardens do make a mental note of the type of location, micro climate and soils in each before assuming that all the plants you see would suite your garden. STATUETTES IN GARDENS As illustrated in Chapter 2.15 of ‘Your Garden in Spain’, ornaments chosen wisely and according to individual taste can have a useful place in Spanish gardens. We visited Stone Art on the Gata to Javea road earlier this week and you may find something of interest there. Most items are made on the premises and prices were more rea-
Clodagh and Dick’s practical gardening books will be found to be useful for both experienced and new gardeners coming to Spain. The useful quartet of books can be obtained from bookshops or by email from the websites of Amazon, Santana Books, Bookworld and The Royal Horticultural Society. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardeninginspain.com
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sonable than some places. Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s books include instructions for caring for plants during each month of the year. The books can be purchased from bookshops and via internet mail order sites such as Santana Books. At present they have a special summer offer for ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’. It will save your garden as well as being a great present.
Huerta de Cura palm and cacti garden, Elche
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Excel Airconditioning by
Georgie Durbin
DID THE heat of June already begin to get you down? What of July and August!? Excel Air conditioning can provide an energy efficient solution with their A grade air-con systems which will be perfect for the extreme heat of the upcoming summer months. With a product range from both major and smaller manufacturers’ you can have your home cool by means of any budget and fully guaranteed for between two and five years. Excel Air conditioning is a family run business operating on the Costa Blanca for more than eight years, built on a growing reputation with hundreds of happy clients and great recommendations. They pride themselves on taking as much care and consideration of your home as they would of their own home. Not only an installation firm, they have the experience and professionalism to offer maintenance and servicing from a fully qualified team, which is able to offer a range of services to suit your needs at extremely affordable prices. Excel is always offering new and better products, keen to give great value-for-money. Many of the airconditioning systems they can provide take into consideration energy efficiency and environmental issues. And it is because of these growing environmental concerns and the economic climate of today that they also offer a great range of solar powered water heaters for constant hot water usage, and keeping the bills down. So whether you’ve never had an air conditioning system, or are looking to replace an old one, speak with Excel. Based in Polop this reliable company can install most units within 3 days! Contact them by email at services@excelairconditioning.com or telephone the Head Office at 966 897 772: Mobiles 680 154 432 or 676 265 675. Be like a penguin and stay nice and cool with Excel this summer
Upgrading your electrics I, LIKE most other people living on the Costa Blanca, have in the past been frustrated by constant power cuts. Sometimes this is due to the weather and on other occasions it’s simply caused by the electrical installation in your house. If you find that your electrical system often trips when you turn too many things on at the same time, you may want to upgrade your supply. Here I will explain a few things that you will need to consider and how to go about it. First you must contact your electricity supplier; they will instruct you if the cables supplying power to your street or apartment block are capable of taking increased power consumption. It is possible, with the permission of Iberdrola, in some cases, to increase your power simply by changing your contract for the next level up and installing a higher rated ICP/ PCS (limit switch). For example if you have a contract for 3.3kW you can increase your supply to 4.4kW with a phone call and a change of limit switch. If you require further power you may be asked by Iberdrola to produce a ‘Boletin’ this is a safety certificate issued by an authorised and registered, electrician. This would involve an inspection of the installation to ensure all the systems comply with current regulations and
are safe for use. The inspection will identify if there are any underlying problems that you may have in your electrical system. However, if you have an older property it does not always mean you will require a complete re-wire. You would then be required to open a case file with Iberdrola and submit the relevant paperwork to them (this can be done by email). You would also be required to adjust the new ICP (limit switch) to the relevant rating. It may also be a requirement by Iberdrola to sign a new contract or simply agree to one that is read out to you over the phone. A technician from the electricity supplier will then make an arrangement with you to come and inspect and seal the ICP. Now if this seems quite complicated, or you just don’t want all the hassle, but need to upgrade your supply, I can help. Electricity is an essential part of modern day life and ensuring it is installed safely is part of my job.
By Daniel Smith, Adept Electrical SL, see his advert in the classified section
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Spanish women in the news I AM in Barcelona as I write this week’s column; a city that I spent a lot of time working in about eight years ago, so it is good to be back amongst old friends and familiar sites. The Air Traffic Controllers strike of last December is back in the news as stranded passengers sue for 10,000€ in compensation, with some talking of being ‘kidnapped’ as a result of the strike. I had been looking forward to my return flight but at 10,000€ a pop I reckon I could handle a couple of days stranded here in Barcelona... Do you recall that last year Lleida insisted that the prostitutes all wore yellow high visibility jackets when plying their trade on the side of the road? They are going one step further now and Cataluña is to ban prostitution on its roads before the end of the year, on a modification of the 2009 ley de carreteras legislation, part of the Omnibus laws. Moving on…domestic violence caught the eye as one woman was killed and another seriously injured in two domestic violence attacks in Valencia. The victim in the first case was a woman from Bolivia, Julia F.P., found strangled to death in an orange grove in Chiva. Her husband was arrested and it was later revealed that his wife had reported him for abuse in 2009 but had no protection order in place. In the Tránsitos district of Valencia City a 35-year-old woman was injured in a stabbing attack by her estranged husband. It happened in front of her three young children and she was taken to hospital with between 13 and 15 stab wounds to her face, neck and arms. A couple of weeks ago I wrote that I had no sympathy at all for spectators injured at bull fights, so the family of the 62-year-old man gored to death recently in a bullring during a festival in north
western Spain the other weekend need not check their post for a sympathy card from me! The report said: “The man was behind a wooden protection barrier when the animal was released shortly after midnight into the temporary arena. The bull rammed the barrier… the beast’s horn then spiked the man in the chest as he lay on the ground, killing him, an official in the regional government of Castilla y Leon said.” That’s right - a wooden protection barrier! Madness I tell you, madness! As for the rest of the headlines that caught the eye this week: Romanian nationals coming to Spain will once again need a work permit, the government has announced. Romanians already living and working in Spain may continue with just a NIE number, but any new people will only be granted work permits if they already have a job contract ready and waiting. Spanish women are among the most stressed-out in the world, according to a recent survey by Nielsen market researchers. They come fifth out of a total of 21 countries where women were questioned. Although they may have had their spirits lifted as a Supreme Court ruling recently recognised the right to compensation for childcare and housework when a couple divorces. María Piedad F.A., a law graduate who has never worked outside the home, was awarded 108,000€ as part of the divorce settlement when she and her husband split up after 15 years of marriage. I just couldn’t resist this one: an Irish youth escaped with just minor injuries after falling out of a third-floor window whilst sleepwalking, emergency services reveal. The tourist, aged 20,
Madness a wooden protection barrier
was staying in the Verdemar apartment complex in Santa Ponsa (Mallorca) with friends, whom he had warned that he was prone to walking in his sleep. And finally, if you got some time on your hands maybe worth having a bit of a search around for Gaddafi’s cash! Apparently he could have as much as 2€ million hidden away here in Spain, and I suspect he won’t be coming over to pick it up anytime soon! Chris runs a expat blog about life in Spain (www.almerimarlife.com) and is a regular contributor to a number of publications and radio stations in Spain, as well as writing a monthly column for the Telegraph Expat site and is a Telegraph Expat guest blogger. He lives in Almerimar with his wife Sands, four cats, two Harleys and more often than not a glass of red.
Views from a balcony is sponsored by Central Contracts (www.centralcontracts.com) a leading car leasing company supplying cars and vans to business users and private individuals. See also www.almerimarlife.com/expat-technology-blog Email: chris@almermarlife.com Social Networks: Twitter - Facebook - Facebook Group
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Is this a virus or a fault?
Computing with aunty virus
Geoff via email asks: HI AUNTY. When I switch on my computer I get a screen headed ‘Windows Disk’ stating that it’s a ‘PC.performance & Stability Analysis Report’ and proceeds to run a fault check. Then after about 10 minutes I get another message that reads ‘a critical error has occurred while indexing data stored on the hard drive, system restart required’ if I click this message my computer re-starts, but if I ignore it I can just carry on with what-ever I was doing. Is this a virus or a fault with the hard drive? Aunty Says: Almost certainly a virus/spyware Geoff. Install and run an updated MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware from www.download.com and double check your antivirus software is up to date and working okay.
Is it the end of the road for free email address? Wireless network Roger via email asks: HI AUNTY. Further to my email with regard to Gonuts4free I have found out that they now charge for their email service. They claim that they have charged for two years and that they sent information to all the customers with an account: no one I know received any information. Any one who had a free email address with them has had it discontinued so change to a new one and inform all your friends. If you try to set up a free email account you get the following information: “Due to continuous
abuse from email spammers we have decided to deactivate our instant email registration option, and not supply free email accounts anymore. Nevertheless if you would like to use our premium email service at a small fee, please contact us with your details and we will configure your account.” Aunty Says: Thanks for the info Roger. It looks like it may well be the end of the road for Gonuts4free email users. This is the main reason I was never a fan of any ISP specific email addresses, even if you
Use an independent provider
simply change your broadband provider you can lose your email address. Stick with one of the free independent ones such as Google’s Gmail or Yahoo.
Keyboard troubles Barry via email asks: I RECENTLY bought a new computer which has a Spanish keyboard and I am running Windows 7 in English. Unfortunately I cannot get the Keyboard to type anything despite having tried all of the Spanish language options in the region settings/ control panel. On checking the status of the Keyboard, Windows says it is connected and functioning correctly: as I am having to use the onscreen keyboard I would appreciate a solution to this.
Aunty Says: Is it a wireless keyboard Barry? Probably the most common cause of this is batteries or the synchronisation buttons need to be reset (usually under the keyboard). If it’s a normal USB keyboard then maybe plug it into a different USB port. If it’s the older PS2 type connector (usually purple) then you may need to test the keyboard on another machine. You can pick a USB keyboard for around €8 from PCbox or one of the other computer shops.
Keith via email asks: I HAVE just changed my internet provider from Telefonica to B.T and I am now happy with the access and speed after some hiccups. I have a wireless set up and looking at the details of my network information I find that under ‘signal strength security type’ it states ‘unsecured, yet when I look at the details in ‘manage wireless networks’ it tells me that my router is secure (802.1x). I do not understand the conflict here. Is this a problem that
I should be worried about? Thanks in advance for your help. Aunty Says: I’m not too sure why you are getting two different status reports Keith. Probably the easiest way to be sure is whether you need to enter a pass key when you first connect to your wireless network. This key is usually remembered by your computer and you normally don’t need to enter it every time, so maybe try this with another laptop or delete the connection.
How do I rectify this? Roy from Gandia asks: HI AUNTY, Further to my previous email about not being able to connect to the ‘group policy client service’, I have now managed to read the whole statement. When I click on to get to the internet I get this message: ‘Windows could not connect to the Group Policy Client Service. The problem prevents limited users from logging on to the system. As an administrator user you can review the System event log for details about why the service didn’t respond.’ What is this all about, and how do I rectify it please? Really like your column - it’s the first thing I read every week. Aunty Says: Not an easy one to fix Roy. There is a slim chance this will work, but if not you will need to contact a computer engineer as this could get quite complicated. Click on ‘start’ and type ‘netsh’ and at the next prompt type ‘winsock reset’. If you get a message about administrator access then we may need to fiddle around with some security settings so let me know how you get on.
That’s all for this week, email me on auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com and I will do my best to sort you out
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GADGET INSPECTOR
Gadget Inspector investigates the case of: Outside Essentials THIS WEEK the Inspector is taking a look at a bunch of gadgets for outdoor types. Many people, allegedly, actually like to go off into the wild blue yonder camping or attending picnic spots. The gaggle of gadge on offer this week should add some 21st Century tech to the proceedings. To take care of the sounds at the campsite mosh pit we have the Jawbone Jambox at €180. This compact wireless speaker packs a hefty 85db of sound from its ultrasmall dome speaker and innovative moving-wall passive bass radiator - high quality audio that you can literally feel from a box that will sit in the palm of your hand. The Jambox will connect wirelessly with any Bluetooth enabled device and can be re-charged via a USB adapter. It also has a microphone and can be used to take calls using a linked mobile phone – great for ordering a takeaway after the picnic food has wilted in the heat. Next up we have the Panasonic FT3 Lumix digital camera at €320. Ruggedly built, the Panasonic will take more knocks than David Haye. Shockproof to 2m and waterproof to 12m, it is more than capable of surviving the kids dropping it or an excursion into the portaloo. With 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 times zoom and image stabilisation you will be guaranteed sharp snaps
or HD video footage of little Johnny falling into the dry river bed. To add to the fun we have the Parrot AR Drone at €330. This iPhone controlled helicopter has a built in camera for checking out the queues for the campsite lavvy, or spying on your missus in another tent. You´ll need a WiFi signal and a steady hand to control it and watch the picture at the same time – but great fun as long as the wind doesn´t get too strong. But what are we to do to keep this little lot running, carry around a rucksack of batteries? Fear not, there is the Eton Raptor to come to the rescue at €120. This handy little gadget uses solar power to re-charge any device from its USB connection. Light, rugged and waterproof, this wonder also delivers weather reports and has a compass, altimeter and barometer. But that´s not all - it also has a radio, alarm clock and built-in LED torch! And in case you´re thirsty it even has a bottle opener – cheers! The Inspector´s Verdict: You´re going to need a good rest and probably another holiday after an excursion with this little lot, but this won´t bother the outdoor types amongst you. The Gadget household, on the other hand, is more likely to be found at a nice hotel or Indian restaurant – but each to their own.
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Skin cancer by
Michael Lord BPharm(hons) MRPharmS UK Pharmacist with 20 years experience
SKIN CANCER is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells and is sub-divided into two main types: Melanoma: Is malignant and develops from the pigment producing skin cells melanocytes. Whilst this type is less common, it is more dangerous and is the leading cause of death from skin disease. Malignant melanoma is likely to affect neighbouring tissues and also tends to metastasise (spread) to other organs causing secondary tumours. Non-melanoma: there are basically two main types; basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Others are rare, but include Karposi’s sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma and cutaneous lymphoma. BCC is the commonest type of skin cancer and is also known as a ‘rodent ulcer’. It develops from basal skin cells which are located in the deepest part of the epidermis (the top layer of skin). BCC appear as pearly or waxy, are white, light pink, flesh coloured or brown in colour and they are generally slow growing. SCC is the second commonest skin cancer, developing from keratinocyte cells also in the epidermis, but slightly closer to the surface. They grow more quickly than BCC and tend to appear as a growing bump with a rough scaly surface with flat reddish patches. Both these non-melanoma skin cancers become more common with increasing age and 70% of cases are in the over 60 age group tend to appear on the face, neck, ears or arms. The main cause of these cancers is sun damage, especially with UV rays which damage the skin
cell’s DNA. Fair skinned individuals are most at risk. Children are particularly vulnerable to skin damage which can cause problems later in life. Other risk factors include; family history of skin cancer, use of sunbeds, poor diet, previous diagnosis of solar keratosis (also known as actinic keratosis) which are small, rough bumps on the skin caused by lots of exposure to the sun over many years. Occasionally skin cancer can develop where the skin has been damaged, such as a scar or burn or even after x-ray exposure. Melanomas can develop from normal skin or can appear from existing moles. The incidence increases with age, but also affects young health people. In women the commonest site to develop a melanoma is on the legs, whereas in men it is on the back or chest. Unlike non-melanoma cancer types these cancers can develop in areas not often exposed to the sun, short periods of sun damage can trigger melanoma such as during a holiday. Skin cancers can present with many different appearances, so any unusual lumps or lesions should be looked at by your Doctor, however certain features to be aware of are ABCDE: A Asymmetrical shape – one half having a different appearance to the other. B Border – irregular, jagged edging, not smooth. C Colour - irregular shading, different shades of black, brown or tan throughout the lesion (may even have shades of blue, red or white also) D Diameter size – Most, but not all, are generally over
6mm in diameter i.e. larger than the end of a pencil. E Evolving - any skin growth that grows in size or will not heal. TREATMENT Prevention is better than a cure, so take all steps necessary to limit sun damage to your skin, such as covering up with a hat, using high factor sun protection (F30+), avoid sunburn and staying in the shade, avoiding intense sunshine when possible. Once skin cancer has been confirmed it is normally removed surgically. Care must be taken to ensure all the cancerous tissue is removed. With melanoma it’s important to discover if the cancer has spread, with a CT scan, treating accordingly with radiation or chemotherapy. Immunotherapy, using interferon or interleukin, to boost the immune system may also be used. The prognosis for skin cancer has been improving for many years, but early diagnosis is paramount so if in doubt have it checked out! Around 75% of melanoma sufferers will have no further problems once the lesion is removed and treated. For more information go to: www.cancerhelp.org.uk For all your pharmacy needs, go to: www.pharmacy4less.co.uk The UK’s number 1, legal, regulated and approved, award winning on-line pharmacy with the lowest prices. Delivered to Spain (from only £3.95)
Michael Lord BPharm(hons) MRPharmS UK Pharmacist with 20 years experience. Now at Health & Beauty Abroad, Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre, Orihuela Costa. Tel: 965325116 HealthandBeautyAbroad.com
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Get on yer bike
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Monthly cycling tips, advice and routes By Gary and Lynn of Cyclogical in Quesada What to carry with you and how to fix a puncture NOW THAT you have chosen your cycle and had it modified to suit your requirements you should consider carrying the following bits and pieces with you in case of any emergencies, such as the dreaded puncture... We have had numerous people in the shop in the last few weeks with punctures (mostly caused by thorns). Now the weather is slightly cooler more and more people are venturing further afield. The following is just a recommendation: 1. Small wedge shape or under seat bag / pouch 2. Puncture repair kit / Tyre levers 3. Spare inner tube and small pump 4. 15mm spanner or similar for removing wheels 5. Water bottle / Strong hi-tensile steel pad lock and chain All of the above can easily be stored very neatly on your bike. Alternatively it can all be carried in a day sack on your back. FIXING A PUNCTURE Not all of us can fix a puncture. However, it’s a relatively simple task. First of all ensure that you are in the top gear (smallest cog); release the brake; undo the wheel either by loosening the nuts or the quick release; take
off dust cap and deflate any remaining air; use tire levers and remove tire on one side only; pull out the inner tube. Remove the tire completely and check for any sign of damage or protruding objects such as nails, thorns etc. and remove them. Replace the tube with a new one if you have one or if not locate the hole by blowing up the tube. Once located, mark it and let most of the air out, apply glue solution, apply patch onto the glue and allow it to dry for a few minutes: put in a small amount of air. After checking the wheel and rim are okay put one side of the tyre onto the rim, then insert the tube valve first (slightly inflated) until it is sitting completely inside the tire. Now put the other side of the tyre on using the tyre levers; inflate tire completely and refit to your cycle. Spin the wheel to ensure that it is sitting true and after replacing the brakes, check that they are working. Carry on with your cycling. Well done. So no excuses: Get on Your Bike…! Cycle Route 5 Quesada to Pedrera reservoir and Torremendo via Vistabella LEAVE QUESADA by the Arches. Go round the large roundabout and come off at the cycle track which runs along the side of the dual carriageway towards Torrevieja but instead of going on the cycle track take the
tarred road that runs parallel to the right of it past Alonso’s garage. Stay on this Camino / Canal road (the canal is to your left under the concrete slabs) and pass over a hump back bridge just before you enter La Herrada. Carry straight on through La Herrada straight on at the roundabouts until you come to signs saying ‘Camino / Canal road no entry’. Carry straight on until you come to a main road junction (which is the main road to Zoco Market), go straight across and again follow the Camino road to the next junction. This time turn right (this is the main road to Algorfa and La Finca) and cycle for 1.2kms uphill past a large sign saying ‘Contra Vega’ and a few street lights, pass over the AP7 and then about 200metres on your left you will see the start of the canal road . You will see count down markers on the side of the canal starting at 5.1km and at 100 metre intervals all the way past Entre Naranjos to a pumping station. At this pumping station turn right and head uphill for about 1 km then as the road bends round to the left follow it. It joins a dirt track which takes you all the way to the car park of the restaurant La Fortaleza in Vistabella - brilliant place to stop for a Tapas
Costa Blanca Sun Safety campaign THIS WEEK the Red Cross began their campaign to promote safety in the sun, beginning at Guardamar and continuing along the coast to Villajoyosa, Javea and Denia. The ‘Love Yourself This Summer’ programme is supported by the Vichy Laboratories and the Council of Official Colleges of Pharmacists. Holidaymakers on the beaches are given a demonstration on how to rescue a swimmer in distress and how to perform a heart massage, as well as being given advice on avoiding sun and heat stroke. Workshops are also offered on yoga and aerobics, especially dedicated to the elderly. The Red Cross says that of the 180,000 cases attended each year around 90% are avoidable, hence the importance of public awareness.
and a beer or coffee. Turn right at the car park and cycle for approximately 250metres on the road then turn left at the sign for Pedrera/ Torremendo and cycle slightly uphill till you can see the lake. Once you see the lake, stay on the road all the way around it enjoying the breath-taking scenery: keep on this road circumnavigating the lake and you will pass through the village of Torremendo (a couple of nice tapas bars here). Just follow the road all the way back towards the CV95 San Miguel road and approx 100 metres before the road you will come to the canal turn. Left here and follow the canal for a few kms then back across the Cv95 up to Entre Naranjos, where you will recognize your earlier route. Head back home in the opposite direction ( one of our favourite routes: gorgeous views.) Total Distance: Approx 48kms Total Time: Allow four hours Remember Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada, Monday to Friday from 9.30am till 5.30pm and from 10am till 2pm on a Saturday to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements, including route maps. Next Month: The Dark nights and cycling safely…
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Time
29 Jul - 04 aug 2011
Time is an illusion. It seeks to control our lives, and yet too it is constantly changing and reinventing itself. Marking and dividing us, time is relentless and consuming, happy or sad, fixed or free, as it passes too quickly, or too slowly through our lives. Sometimes a day can pass like a minute, gone in an instant, or sometimes a day can feel like a year has passed by. Time therefore has nothing to anchor it, no race to win, point to prove, and often no sensitivity for our feelings. It is true that when we were younger life meant that we could play all day long. Time wasn’t an issue, and the days just flowed by as we were cushioned, oblivious to what time could do, and the part that it could play. In our present time we may look back at past times and it may stir a happy memory, possibly one which time almost forgot, but which we remembered. Life brought us a rich pattern when we began to take responsibilities, because we began also to make that connection with time, as well. School divided our time with ringing bells and structured our lives with double Geography, punished us by wasting our time in detention; and gave us hours of work in addition in the form of homework which greatly curtailed our free time, and fun. Homework increased, studying became a good use of our time if we wanted to achieve, and then came exams. Examinations flashed by in seconds and there we were trying to figure out logarithms, regurgitating dates of Tudor history, and unenthusiastically remembering illustrations pertaining to the sexual life of a stickleback. We were given such limited time to express ourselves as we answered, as best we could, under pressure of time, those examinations that were marked pass or fail; and how long did we have to wait for the verdict, as each day passed by? Work then put pressure on our freedom of time. How precious became those three weeks of free time, often spent on holidays. Snatching that odd day with a feigned
Kenny’s diary Readings at Bistro Maya: Monday August 1st from 16.30 onwards. For information and advanced bookings for mini readings please contact Els and her team on: 966 868 213. August Dates to be Announced shortly: Readings at La Fustera, between Calpe and Benissa from 10.00. Call Penny Smith on: 965 749 182 or 687 926 021 for information and advanced booking. Readings in your area: Please make contact if you want to organise readings in your locality, or organise a psychic summer event for your favourite charity. Some dates available June/July/ August. Autumn Workshops: Listing shortly.
horoscopes by Kenny Corris sickness, when all we really wanted to do was not to have to set the alarm and snooze in our beds, or to do a serious shop for Christmas. As children came into the equation then also close behind came the true needs of friends and neighbours, the necessities of aging relatives and commitments. Suddenly time became pressured and there was no going back in the sense of time, that could adequately ease or appease the given situation. Many times when we realise that we did wrong it seemed so right at the time. If, and sometimes we do ask for it, we could turn back time we would make all the same mistakes all over again. Time and tide wait for no man, but often I think that we wished that we had done things another way. Why? Because now with time to look back we realised that there may very well have been a more suitable alternative. We do, however do what we think is best! As we wait for the kettle to boil it will seem like an age, whilst we have all sat around airports just waiting for a delayed flight, and spun out long waits hoping to pass the time quickly; knowing that it isn’t really possible, after all, and that inevitably, time will really drag. I was very honoured to meet Joyce Grenfell. She was a staunch spiritualist, and favoured that she would one day pass over to the Spirit World. Her faith was outstanding, and despite her many years showed no fear in looking back on life with no regrets, only choosing to remember the good things, anticipating that the very best was still to come. With the happiest of expressions on her face, Joyce chronicled her life to me, and she put an emphasis on the passing of time. With a smile spreading across her face she told me proudly, “I am part of this minute, and I am in it, thank the Lord!” She died the very next year, but her words live on and beg to be shared by us all; timelords of each our own private and timely existence.
Love & Light... Kenny Corris
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Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com I have a very special grandson. He is obviously seeing things that others do not. His mother is really unsure how to deal with all this, and tries to excuse it as fantasy play, but I know it isn’t. My father had very psychic skills and used them in his business, and this little fellow is following in the footsteps of his great grandfather. How can I help? Ivy J. Ivy, sounds as if you really do have a very special young man in the family. He will not suffer if Spirit are taking care of him, but you need to tell his mother to take special care of him. If she doesn’t believe in Spirit he may just have a battle on his hands. You would be the ideal person to establish a very special relationship, so tell him to write a diary, if he is old enough, or to draw a picture of an event if he is too young. Talk to him and let him know that you believe in the special things and that you want to hear of all of his stories, because he needs someone to share in his specific talents. Keep in contact with me and I will do whatever I can!
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Uranus takes away the urgency of a situation that should have been sorted out long ago. Others have procrastinated and delayed what could have been a foregone conclusion, but you can now work this to your advantage as a loophole develops. With all the will in the World you are nobody’s fool, and this additional time can now be put to good use, and following your own set of rules. Planetary movements in your opposing sign of Scorpio fuel and fire you up to deal with something that has been on your mind for some time. Someone needs their comeuppance, and you may just be the right person for the job, even though you have better things to do. Your inner anger can be dissolved, and you will respect your tact and judgment of a situation that could go either way. Transient energies bring your own problems right to the surface as this is a week of advances and changes. You were right to stick to your guns, but it is nothing more than reconciliation that needs to happen right now, and someone is being very stubborn. Take the chance to look at all this from a different angle and nothing will be gained by allowing your own pride to get in the way. Mars has timed things just right and now supports you utterly on a venture that showcases your innermost talents and allows you to take a chance you have long awaited. Peace has brought you an awakening and you have shelved anger to be a part of what is now to be. You were too confused before to see what you could do, so work towards your own highly prized skills now you can. Venus has brought you a loving compassion that may now be making you feel very guilty regarding recent actions, and jumping to a conclusion that you now know was a wrong one. We all make mistakes, and it won’t take much to say that you have made one, and show just how very well you can put things right. Remember that you are only human and were acting on instinct. Mercury’s midweek retrograde takes place in clear sight of Virgo. There is a need to connect with actions of the past, especially any inefficiencies that still may haunt you. Time is right to enact just what you have to do, but stall before you take this out on someone, it wasn’t their fault. Take care and remember that it is vital that you avoid signing any contracts or agreements until next week. A great chance to discover an inner you. Charged with psychic energy and a high level of intuition you often take your skills for granted. This week is a great time to have a corporal treatment and to take a step closer to meditation. You need some peace to get yourself together and some rest and relaxation will see you through. Your conscious needs to be refreshed and yet stimulated too. Underlining nagging doubts are fuelling your anger once more. Instead of just letting go you are taking things onward and you are doing this the hard way. With best intentions nothing that you do now will change a situation that has resulted, but you can better rely on your own individual powers to steer you once and for all in the right direction whereby your energies can, and will make a difference. Left to your own devices use this week to chill out from all the hectic energies of the past month. There is not only something to catch up on, but something which both merits and needs your attention. Before you say yes remember that you have rights and an option, and that sometimes no is the answer that you have to give, whether you like it or not. A breather will help you decide what’s plausible. Pluto guides and sets the ground rules as connective control is a by product of this mysterious and chilling Planet. The unexpected rules the week ahead and you have nothing whatsoever to fear even if you think that you are out of your depth. With Pluto’s undivided attention you will surprise yourself at your reactions, and this will certainly start a precedent you will enjoy following. With current actions involving Uranus with Mars you are goaded into anger, and will inevitably lose you temper in the process. Your calm energies send out a constant message of peace, but ringing the changes this week you will experience the real you coming through and gain positive ground. Working with yourself is the best way of releasing any negativity energies helping you to move on. Mars is in action with Neptune and this may serve to show others once and for all that you are not to be messed with. Psychic energies are abounding in astrological form this week and it is just possible that what you call a dream can be a reality if you take the bull by the horns and start to fully believe into what you want to do, since it is well within your grasp right now.
If it’s your birthday this week... There is magic in the air, and so do not lose your focus and your desires as you plan an astrological year that brings wonders and solutions to any problem you feel like taking on!
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Word Ladders The key rule is that you must only change one letter at a time as you move from one rung to another, and the word you make must be a proper word! Therefore you may move from BATH --> BATS but not from BATH --> CASH because that changes two letters in one go which is not allowed.
Cryptic Crossword
Sudoku ACROSS 1. Liking a bit of a quarrel? I should say so! (6) 4. Engulfs in the fens (6) 9. It offers short cuts for calculating people (5-8) 10. They change battles, and may commemorate them (7) 11. Number of half even shares (5) 12. Filch 20 (5) 14. A number are beaten by a very narrow margin (5) 18. Where a leader should be, presumably (5) 19. Pretentious person is out of bed to begin with (7) 21. Not a capital expression (13) 22. Egghead will be swallowed up yet rise into notice (6) 23. Creatures need new nibs, for example (6)
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1. Combat (6)
1. Limb (6)
4. Private (6)
2. Play safe (4,2,7)
9. Invite disaster (3,3,7)
3. Slack (5)
10. Satisfy (7)
5. Feeling (7)
11. Creek (5)
6. Stirring up the mob (6-7)
12. Rascal (5)
7. Negotiation (6)
14. Harden (5)
8. Condition (5)
18. Accumulate (5)
13. Weighty (7)
19. Disparate (7)
15. Enmity (6)
21. Counter-charge (13)
16. Cower (5)
22. Banish (6)
17. Glimpse (6)
23. Hound (6)
20. In high spirits (5)
1. I tarry, but it’s almost unique (6) 2. Compel to follow the scent? (4,2,3,4) 3. Some nasty legal fashion (5) 5. Vigilant fellow finally gets a fluke break (7) 6. The appearance of ruinous famine at the post (13) 7. Swerves with salver in ship (6) 8. 12 couldn’t be smaller (5) 13. Spoiling by tacking on about fifty (7) 15. Get specimen from politician in auction (6) 16. A fistful of drink? (5) 17. They may pay for corresponding deliveries (6)
Wordwheel
20. 8 are not fresh (5)
Quick Crossword
You can play these wordwheels by whatever rules you like. But there is at least one nine letter word hidden in each wordwheel (and thus using every letter in the wordwheel). For many players the fun element and biggest challenge of the wordwheel is to find a nine letter word. Other than that, the rules are up to you - but generally you should restrict yourself to only finding words that contain the central letter, as otherwise you will find huge numbers of words in many puzzles!
Euromillions Draw Friday 22nd July
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2 tickets won 15,000,000 Euros jackpot prize (one Belgian and one Portuguese)
Tuesday 26th July
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No ticket won the 15,000,000 Euros (£13,272,000) jackpot prize
Answers & Winners Last week’s Crossword and Suduko answers found on page 53/54. Winner for 614: Jim Stokes, Denia
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29 Jul - 04 aug 2011
music scene
Jazz San Javier Finale Vibes From The Costas by
Tony Poole
from www.vibesfromthecostas. blogspot.com
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HIS WEEKEND sees the final concert of the XIV edition of the San Javier International Jazz Festival. Once again, stars from the world of jazz, blues and rock entertained the festival faithful under the night sky of the Mar Menor in the month-long extravaganza. I asked Festival Director, Alberto Nieto what had been his favourite concert, “I really enjoyed Elvin Bishop, and Monty Alexander was incredible, and once again Hiromi with her new jazz trio was fantastic.” Many representatives of the media turned out to party, including Mark Rose of Vibe FM, who said. “Chicago was brilliant.” Rachael Angus of TKO FM, said, “Those guys can really rock.” Following last weekend’s packed concert on Friday night, the mayor of San Javier, Juan Martinaez Pastor, presented Eric Burdon with the festival award for a lifetime of services to music. Tomorrow night (Saturday 30th) is the last opportunity to witness the unique vibe created in the beautiful 2000 seater ampthitheatre in Almansa Park with British rock and blues singer Chris Farlowe and pop/swing ensemble, Pink Turtle. Farlowe is best known for his #1 hit single ‘Out Of Time’ from 1966, and his association with Colosseum and the Thunderbirds. Inspired by Lonnie Donegan, Farlowe’s musical career began with the John Henry Skiffle Group in 1957, before he joined the Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet in 1958, after
which he joined the Thunderbirds. He released a cover version of ‘Stormy Monday Blues’ under the pseudonym of ‘Little Joe Cook’, which perpetuated the myth that he was a black singer. Farlowe later recorded eleven singles, five of which were cover versions of Rolling Stones songs, including ‘Paint It, Black’, ‘Think’, ‘Ride On, Baby’, ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and ‘Out Of Time’. He recorded four more singles, the best known of which is Mike d’Abo’s ‘Handbags and Gladrags’. He began an association with the jazz rock group Colosseum in the 1970s, recording a live album and three studio albums including, ‘Daughter of Time’ (1970). Later in the next millennium he would appear on two more Colosseum albums. In February 1972 he joined Atomic Rooster, and is featured on the albums ‘Made In England’ (1972) and ‘Nice ‘n’ Greasy’ (1973). Outside his music career, Farlowe collects war memorabilia. French seven-piece vocal group Pink Turtle perform swing/jazz interpretations of contemporary pop songs. Their 2008 debut, ‘Pop In Swing’, focused mainly on the sounds of the ‘70s as they tackled prog rock (Yes’ ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’), heavy metal (AC/DC’s ‘Highway To Hell’) and disco-pop (Bee Gees’ ‘How Deep Is Your Love’), alongside reworkings of tracks by Deep Purple, Supertramp, and The Eagles. Tickets are €12, available on the night at the
Chris Farlowe
auditorium box office. For reservations contact the San Javier Festival Office: 96 819 1588 or 96 819 1568 or email festivales@sanjavier.es Full programme information at www.jazz.sanjavier.es
More festival and concert information at www.vibesfromthecostas.blogspot.com Email news and views to vibes@roundtownnews.com Keep the ViBES ALiVE!
Shakin’ Stevens to hit the Costa Blanca in August Shaken Stevens
THE UK’S top Shakin’ Stevens tribute will be in the Costa Blanca for a seven show tour featuring Shakin’ favourites, from 18th to 28th August, supported by Jukebox Legends. “Shaken Stevens is great,” says Peter Day from Jukebox Promotions, “He looks, sounds and moves just like Shaky did back in the 80s and people will be really surprised at how he portrays the original artist.” Amongst those that influenced Shaky are Little Richard, Buddy Holly, The Everlys, Eddie Cochran, Marty Wilde, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Cliff, Beach Boys and Dire Straits and many songs from these greats will be in this show along with some female renditions by Fiona McLean. This is the first time Shaken Stevens show has been to Spain and it is destined to be a big hit as ticket interest is already high. “It’s very exciting to get Shaken Stevens over here and to make the tour another fund raiser for HAH
Costa Blanca,” said Peter. “Shaky was a great star and this tribute is the right age to show exactly what Shaky did thirty years ago.” Show tickets are just 7.50€ with a special block booking deal for those paying for ten tickets or more – an entitlement to TWO FREE (except The Rendezvous which includes a great buffet and has a ticket price of 10€). All shows start at 8.30pm and are three hour performances. DATES & VENUES Thursday 18th, Asturias, N332, Punta Prima Monday 22nd, The Lounge Bar, Torrevieja Tuesday 23rd, Fox on the Fairway, The Plaza, Villa Martin Wednesday 24th, The Club, Quesada Thursday 25th, Rocajuna, Punta Prima Friday 26th, Casa Ventura, San Luis Sunday 27th, The Rendezvous, Campoamor Tickets are available at the venues now. Ticket info line is 695 135 134 or go to www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk Pre show meals at great prices are available at most venues so as you collect your tickets, talk to them about the food options. The shows on this tour will all raise funds for Help at Home (Costa Blanca) with two great competitions that could win someone 50€ and a special designer perfume from Federico Mahora (FM).
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Taste a little Bourbon Street
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by Jack Troughton
OVERS OF classic New Orleans jazz have the chance to snap up tickets for the return of internationally popular seven-piece band The Bourbon Street Stompers. Enjoying the reputation of being the best band of the genre across Europe, the band is playing in Teulada, Denia, Torrevieja and Alfaz del Pi during the first week of September. Costa Blanca fan Norman Dunnington first came across the band at the Upton-on-Severn Jazz Festival when the Stompers made a festival debut and promptly stole the show – accepting an invitation to return the following year. The band then announced they were off to play in the prestigious French quarter Festival in New Orleans – and Norman snapped up the chance to travel to the birthplace of his beloved jazz and joined the band in the Crescent City. “Very appropriately, given the band’s name, the opening performance was actually on Bourbon Street. Within five minutes the street was jam-packed as people flocked to listen to them,” Norman said. “Small wonder really, because the band recaptures the sound of the early greats such as Oliver, Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Johnny Dodds with such authenticity, it sends a shiver down the spine of every aficionado who is lucky enough to hear the Stompers.” PIPER He added: “At each successive performance the crowds got bigger and as they followed the group from gig to gig, it was
reminiscent of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. “I stayed in the same hotel as the band and got to know them very well. They play all over Europe but had never before played in Spain. When I asked if they would be interested in a Costa Blanca tour they jumped at the chance.” Founded in Essen in May 1993 as teenagers fascinated by the hiss and crackly of old recordings, the musicians all have day jobs and as they now live across Europe, every gathering is a logistical triumph. In June 2009, the band arrived at Alicante Airport on flights from Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Vienna, and Brussels before playing to hundreds of people at the Moraira, Altea, Denia, and later the same evening, opening the Moraira Music Festival. Norman remembered at every performance they were cheered off stage. And for this year’s Spanish dates, the Stompers will be joined by two special guests – vocalist Betty Berent from Hamburg and John Maddocks from the UK, recognised as one of the best traditional jazz clarinettist and saxophonist in the UK. The Bourbon Street Stompers open the tour at Teulada’s new auditorium at 8.30pm on Saturday 3rd September and continue at a special Louisiana-style brunch at the Marriott Hotel, near Denia, between 1pm and 5pm on 4th September. RETURN Work commitments mean John must return to the UK, but the tour continues at Torrevieja’s Teatro Municipal at 8.30pm on Tuesday 5th September and ends with a charity performance at 8.30pm in the Casa de Cultura Alfaz del Pi – marking the beginning of the town’s own 10 day jazz festival.
PAUL MELBA is one of the great ‘born’ entertainers. A gifted comic and raconteur, he is to many the all-round impressionist ‘par excellence’, whose natural voice can out-sing many of the stars he recreates on stage. In the beginning it was the television series ‘Who Do You Do’ that put him firmly at the top of the ratings. This led in turn to him appearing in the Val Doonican series and, of course, The Comedians… As well as guest television spots too numerous to mention, Paul has frequently topped the bill at the Lakeside Country Club, Camberley, perhaps the most prestigious night club in the UK. Paul was acclaimed by the press as ‘the best impressionist in the world’, just one of many rave reviews he has been given wherever he has appeared throughout the world from Dubai to Detroit, from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. Away from terra firma, some of the more relaxing work has been aboard cruise liners including Cunard’s QEII, Princess and Countess, and P & O’s Oriana and
Claire Daniels AFTER A two year sabbatical and relocation to South Africa, Claire makes a welcome return to the region. Ever popular with her audiences, Claire has a brand new show to offer which includes a tribute to Annie Lennox/ Eurythmics. With a professional approach and a willingness to entertain her audiences Claire will always perform the right music for the right occasion. CLAIRE CAN BE SEEN 28th July, La Taberna, Quesada 29th July, Longs Bar, Catral 2nd August, Baybrooks, Algorfa 6th August, Catorce Restaurant Benijofar(Welcome Home Show)
Teulada tickets are 12€ and are available for credit card purchases by calling 96 511 7117 or visiting www.servicam.com. They can be bought between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday at Teulada Town Hall or the Espai La Senieta, Moraira. Tickets are also available at the auditorium itself between 6pm and 8pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or up to two hours before the 3rd September show. The Marriott Hotel tickets are 45€ including buffet and book by calling 96 645 4054; Torrevieja seats are 5€ and are available from the municipal ticket office Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am until 1pm, or via www.servicam.com; Alfaz tickets are 12€ and can be booked by calling 96 587 1731 or 96 619 7325 – from 1st August they are available at the Tourist Information Office and ay remaining seats will be sold at the door.
Out and about this week
Paul Melba
28th July: Claire Daniels, La Taberna, Quesada Pat Martin, The Black Bull, El Chapparell Jimmy Vincent, Quesada Country Club, Quesada
Canberra. One of Paul’s proudest moments was being invited, by personal request, to make an extended solo appearance before the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. It comes as no surprise that yet another career has opened up for Paul. Increasingly he is being requested to appear as a function guest in the role of celebrity and afterdinner speaker, where his wit and talents as a raconteur are being seen as a fitting climax to celebratory occasions. Paul is appearing at Catorce Restaurant in Benijofar on Thursday, 25th August.
Variety Show Group takes ‘PCN time’ off to support DEBRA
THE VARIETY Show Group, veteran supporters of Paul Cunningham Nurses, is in rehearsal again at the highly successful Kobutt Restaurant in La Mata thanks to owners Sven and Marlene. The group’s new show is to open 30th July at the restaurant with proceeds this time to go to DEBRA, otherwise known as the ‘Butterfly Children’. Choreographer Eileen Carpenter-Walker said: “This will truly be a home from home for The Variety Show Group - for all of us it will be just like a fabulous rehearsal, as this is where we practice every week.”
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29th July: Claire Daniels, Longs Bar, Catral Jimmy Vincent, Final Whistle, La Marina Lorena, Harrys Bar, (Tina Turner tribute)
30th July: Greg March, Final Whistle, La Marina Steve Finn, Bar Imanyo, Daya Nueva Wildcat, Rojales Steak House, Rojales 31st July: Magic Supreme, Rocajuna, Punta Prima 2nd August: Claire Daniels, Baybrooks, Algorfa 3rd August: Woody, Bar Virgo, Nr Torrevieja
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HELP Murcia Mar Menor HELP MURCIA Mar Menor are grateful for the support of the airline JET 2, receiving goods that are left on aircraft by passengers. The items are kept for 3 months before being donated to charity and for some time Jet 2 has donated these items to HELP. A pushchair and good quality clothes were given to the Samaritanos charity in San Pedro del Pinatar that looks after local poor people, and other goods were sold at a Car Boot stall at
the Autocine, Los Narejos, on Sundays, to enable HELP to continue helping anyone in need of assistance in the Murcia province. Unwanted goods for donation are much appreciated and HELP always welcomes volunteers as Hospital Visitors, Office Volunteers or Fundraisers. Please contact the office at Calle Penelope 11, Urb Oasis, Los Narejos, los Alcazares, between 10am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, or ring 96 857 0059.
Walking for HAH OVER THE past few months, members of Mar Menor Golf Club Walkers have been busy raising funds during their weekly walks, and last week saw Ann Payne from the ‘walkers’ present a massive cheque for 800€ to HAH Help at Home president, Paul Eburne. Gordon Payne said, “We have a friend, Geoff, who has benefited so much from the quick response from HAH and so much help and advice from Lynda, HAH Clinical Lead, we all wanted to give something back.” Geoff is now back to playing golf and hopes to organise a fun run for HAH later in the year. Geoff told Lynda that, on behalf of HAH, he would now like to visit other stroke victims to tell them of his experience and help in their recovery. Joining the presentation were members of the Friday Frolickers & Golfers (some who are also ‘walkers’) who have done so much for HAH in the past. Les Owen from the Frolickers then came forward with two very full collection boxes and a bag, which together contained a further 491€. He told Paul that this had been made up of donations, an auction, and the generosity of the people at the Resort who are so pleased to have Geoff back “playing around!” Lesley Eburne (HAH founder) thanked everyone for their generosity, announcing that Lynda, after eight months as a
volunteer, would now be asked to become a paid member of HAH. She added, ‘To employ our own ‘district Nurse’ was our first goal, and due to the generosity of our local communities, this has been made possible sooner than expected. You have all contributed, so we applaud you all for making this happen.” If you would like to become a HAH volunteer, Telephone Jackie on 96 857 5231, or email helpathomespain@gmail.com. For health issues telephone 633 073 034. Also visit www.helpathome.es
BARC says thank you THE BUSOT Animal Rescue Centre (BARC) would like to thank Pat Earle for organising a highly successful Garden Party in support of this worthwhile charity. A fantastic 2,600€ was raised on Saturday 23rd July. Special thanks also go to Browns Restaurant, Proctor & Gamble and all the local restaurants, shops, bars, beauty salons and friends who gave such wonderful prizes for the raffle and auction. Thanks go to T4 for entertainment, Martin for keeping the bar well stocked, all Pat’s helpers and Christopher for his heartfelt speech. BARC will be using this money for food and medical supplies for the 30 rescue dogs in its care. For further information about BARC please visit: www.barcmountain.com
The Punjabi´s - New Indian Restaurant now open in Pueblo Bravo! We, The Punjabis are an Indo – Aryan linguistic group from south Asia. Punjabi cuisine has an immense range of dishes and has became the world leader in this field so much so that many entrepreneur have invested in this sector and built large personal fortunes due to the popularity of Punjabi Cuisine throughout the world. We always prepare and serve fresh food, we are well known in this town
for our quality and taste, both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Simply The Best, The Punjabis, for hospitality, service and satisfaction is our motto. Open 7 days Mondays from 6pm – 11:30pm Tuesday –Sunday 12:30 – 3:30pm and 6 – 11:30pm. Our menu of the day is served Tuesday – Sunday 12:30 – 3:30pm is three courses and includes first drink free. Bookings accepted for celebration/ parties etc. Tel 966 848 491 or 632 503 168
Go maD makes a difference SIX MONTHS have rolled by since our shop opened and still we receive an abundance of donations, as always a great big thank you to all our Supporters, without whom we could not continue to make a difference. GOmaD is now looking for further premises to accommodate its ever growing provisions/donations and for vehicle of our own, perhaps a Berlingo/ Kangoo or similar: if you are selling or know of one for sale, please contact our ‘Outreach’ number listed below. In Mazarron we have visited 87 homes and GO maD provides for aprox 55, many that are families of three children or more. In Pt de Mazarron we have around 20 clients and growing fast - we are glad to announce that we have a bi-lingual team member now covering this area. Our numbers in Canada’s de Gallego now reaches high 90s with an average of 70 attending monthly. GO maD is starting an independent ‘Aid Day’ in July, overseen by our Moroccan Volunteer. We are aware of Spanish who have been repossessed or find themselves massively affected by life’s circumstances. We visit homes where there is no electricity, water or sanitary provisions and at times very little food. It teaches us the enormity of the crisis
here and how fortunate we really are! It is touching to receive such hospitality from those who have very little and much can be gained by these humbling experiences – anyone wish to join our Outreach Team, please contact us. We heard from an ex-employee of Paloma that 200 redundancies have occurred and more are to follow. Paloma is one of the biggest employers in the area; this will make an even bigger impact on already stretched resources of local services! Men’s shoes and trainers are always in desperate need, along with smaller sized clothes. DROP-OFF CENTERS The Cultural/Social Centre on Camposol B: Mon 3-5pm and Fri 12.30-2pm Camposol Business Centre A’ & Costa Calida Radio, Puerto de Mazarron Shop: Open Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat 10am2pm plus Thurs evening 6-9pm 8 C/Carmen - Nr ‘Guillermo II’ Restaurant/ Hotel, Mazarron Telephone Shop: 634 321 161 - Outreach/ Other Enquiries 634 357 137 Facebook: madmazarron Email: madmazarron@live.com Website http://madmazarron.posterous.com
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Melody Makers in San Pedro By Julie Day FOLLOWING THE huge success of ‘An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber’ at the Orihuela Costa Resort on 25th June, Melody Makers International are to repeat their concert for a final time this Saturday 30th July, at the Castelar College in San Pedro del Pinatar. The extremely impressive children’s choir Cantemos! will once again be part of the show, in which all but one of the original numbers will be performed. In addition, the audience will also be treated to a previously unheard song. Talented pianist Matthew Hopkins is flying in from the UK to participate in the concert, set in the beautifully air-conditioned and acoustically-pleasing Salon de Actos within the college. The concert will start at 8pm and tickets at just 6€ will be available on the door. Tickets may also be reserved by telephoning 966 775 976. Refreshments will be available from the college cafeteria. The Castelar College is located at Calle Las Palmas, 15, San Pedro del Pinatar.
A press release I would run if I ran a supermarket We Supermarkets get the blame for everything from strangling small businesses to the closure of small high street stores, when it’s you the customer who’s at fault. You say you can’t be bothered anymore to walk a few paces from the local village car park to use the high street shops. We watch in amazement as you park your car in our huge car parks hundreds of yards from our front doors and then continue to walk around the store for what seems like hours without so much as a murmur. Our wine experts travel the globe in order to be the first to select the finest wines for you to choose from, when half of you pick a wine solely based upon the price or the new pretty label. We sell you cheap beer which is what you ask for, then, we get accused of getting you all plastered on a Saturday night.
You stack trolleys so high it’s a wonder how some of it stays on and then you complain the next day when three eggs and a packet of custard creams somehow were “damaged when you bought them.” So then we order more resilient packaging to withstand the pressure you bring to bear only then to be accused of damaging the environment with our excess packaging. We are expected to keep sufficient stocks of ‘delivered today, perfectly sized’ vegetables, some even readyprepared, peeled and cut for your convenience. As well as predict the one really obscure item that some TV celebrity chef used last night which suddenly thousands of you all want even though you still have no idea what to do with it - then you complain when we run out of it. Our rigidly temperature-controlled
fridges and freezers ensure that what you buy is at the optimum temperature when you select it, but why then do you buy your chilled or frozen food first? It then sits in your trolley for an hour while you wander round looking for cling film and toilet rolls before you fling it all unceremoniously into the now red hot boot of your car having sat in the sun for the past hour… Then you decide to go for a coffee, or even lunch, before going home. When you do finally get home you wonder why your frozen vegetables and ice creams are all runny and why your fridge then packs up trying to cool everything down again that you’ve just stuffed into it, having had the fridge door open for an hour trying to fit it all in. That’s our fault too I suppose? Lucky for us not many people still
remember what we refer to as ‘the good old days’, where buying local meant walking distance local, and not locally sourced from Europe, or a place where shopkeepers were more interested in how you were than how much you spent. It’s a good job you the consumer are still more interested in what we do next instead of what we’ve forgotten to do. If we Supermarkets reverted to that level of service we would have to put up the prices.
Edwin Cheeseman is a practical food consultant. If you have a question about food email cheeseman@roundtownnews.com
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The TV Round Up by
Alex Trelinski
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LET rip with a resounding cheer when the unstable Gary Windass punched the irritating Sean Tully in the gob on last Friday’s ‘Coronation Street’, and it was miles better than anything that David Haye could manage recently! Antony Cotton’s character of Sean has been around for seven years and is one of the most ham-fisted and annoying gay stereotypes around on British TV. At least his partner, Marcus, comes over as a normal human being, but most of the gay and lesbian portrayals on TV soaps are just not true to life, and the Sean Tully character is a modern version of what John Inman was doing back in the seventies as he minced around in Grace Brothers. There was certainly more humanity about the Aaron/Jackson plot in ‘Emmerdale’, but I’m fearing the worst when young Ben Mitchell comes out as gay in ‘Eastenders’. His moronic father, Phil, is hardly likely to offer tea and sympathy! Can’t we just have a normal clean-living and contented gay or lesbian couple somewhere, rather than these unrealistic cardboard characters that the soaps foist on us?
Journalistic shambles Somebody has some sense You just know that there’s something wrong when a new drama series pops up after the late Sunday evening news bulletin on BBC 1 in the middle of the summer. Having given us the dreadful ‘Candy Cabs’ earlier in the year, at least somebody has had the sense to dump ‘Sugartown’ into the Bermuda Triangle of scheduling. I hope you didn’t watch it as it was ‘Candy Cabs’ once again with every northern stereotype on display (including a token gay character), with the fight to save a seaside rock factory. I almost expected to see ‘The Goodies’ make an appearance with their famous black pudding routine!
The era of 24-hour news has always been a double-edged sword over the last couple of decades or so. Both the BBC and Sky News have been excellent in their Murdoch hacking coverage, but in last weekend’s tragic events in Norway, the two channels were left high and dry for a long time, exposing the risks of having to fill unlimited airtime. With no reporters based in Oslo and a lack of accurate information, the two channels were rushed into a frenzied fever of incorrect speculation that some Islamic-based terrorists were behind the outrages.
All kinds of people both in Norway and UK were being cajoled to the end of a phone-line with little or no facts, and then were being asked to take part in some kind of perverted guessing game! You could hear the frustration with the contributors from Norway, as they were being asked questions that they clearly just did not have the answer to, as producers were desperate to fill up the time. Surely there was other news that could have been run as well, whilst a more measured approach could have been taken? It was sadly, at times, a journalistic shambles on the Friday.
Showing great potential Not a clue One of the best looking dramas at the moment is BBC2’s ‘The Hour’, set in the fifties, looking behind the scenes of a fictitious TV news programme. The news anchor is an oily character played by Dominic West, who for me will always be Detective McNulty in the
fantastic American show, ‘The Wire’. It is very watchable and there is a lot of attention to period detail, but the plotting needs to go up a couple of gears or else this series, which shows great potential, will not be back for a second run next year.
It all makes the soon-to-end ‘The Royal’ on ITV1 seem like a work of Dickensian proportion, but it also makes me worry about the BBC. For an organisation that is moving whole departments to Manchester, key management figures just don’t seem to have a clue as to what life north of Watford is really like.
Lollipops of Dust: Memories of an African Childhood Danny
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THERE IS a rather cruel saying in the literary world that most people copy@dannyjpcollins.com have half a mind to write a book - and those with half a mind usually do. I suppose that’s a general knock at authors but I’m very glad that Susan Read-Lobo became one because I’ve just spent two very pleasant and entertaining afternoons reading Lollipops of Dust, her memories of a childhood in Africa spent as the daughter of a District Commissioner in the Bechuanaland Protectorate in the latter part of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. The Bechuanaland Protectorate became Botswana on its independence in 1966 and the Read family returned to England, bringing young Susan and her precious memories of a childhood spent in idyllic days under the brassy African sun on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. In Lollipops of Dust the reader is led through grass-roofed bush villages and introduced to funloving characters imbued with the warm laughter of an Africa now disappeared under the mantle of progress but recreated for us by a direct and magical prose that only results when the events are seen through the eyes of a child. As such the book is cultural history
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and deserves to be read for that reason alone. Add some of the most delightful characters you’ll ever meet in print and hear them described as a child would see them and you’ve got a book that will take you through some magical hours as it did me: wholeheartedly recommended for all readers from nine to ninety. Author: Susan Read-Lobo Publisher: Woodfield publishing Price: €15.90 ISBN: 978 1 84683110 2
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Author of Motoring in Spain
WE BOUGHT a car October 2010 and now the garage has contacted us asking us to pay a fine that they say is for our car. They will not give us the Trafico notice but are insisting the fine is ours. We are a bit suspicious in that we have not received anything From the Trafico to our address in Spain (our holiday home). My husband is a journalist and deeply concerned that this may be a scam. Can your experts advise or shed any light on this? Many thanks. Rosemary (no last name given) Dear Rosemary and husband: Is the car registered in your name yet? I assume it is but if not and the sales contract is that the transfer will be included for the purchase price, then the dealer/seller cannot completed the re-registration transfer until all fines are paid: and interest is charged for late payments. The following is also for general advice to readers of RTN. To save double transfers, that is, seller to dealer and dealer to new owner/customer, dealers often do not advise Trafico of a new owner until the car is finally sold so although they can check themselves, as
you can and check on any outstanding fines for about 8€ but many do not bother. As described in my book, approach Trafico (Is the nearest one fairly close to cut the wait time period?) with an application form TASA 3.050 which is downloadable from the Trafico web site at: http://www.dgt.es/was6/portal/contenidos/ documentos/oficina_virtual/conductores/hojas_ informativas/3.050-Castellano.pdf Addresses of all Traficos in Spain if you wish to use the post... http://www.dgt.es/portal/es/ oficina_virtual/dir_telefonos/jefaturas/ ?tit=%BFD%F3nde%20se%20puede%20solicitar? Sorry for the length of the Trafico website addresses but these are directly to the correct form/info. And at Trafico at the counter they will quickly supply the info on their computer system for about 8€ - the information will include the dates of any outstanding fines and the registered owners at that time, even the earlier owners etc. If you are unable to go to Trafico you can send them by Correos, posting the TASA Form
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3.050 and wait OR pay a local gestor to do the work as many are visiting Trafico every week but get a written presupuesto (quote) in advance for this service. If the details show that you were not operating the car on the day on the information, the dealer appears to have been caught out. Remember to keep all documents as proof for possible future use in case the scam is continued and especially keep safe the receipt/invoice for the delivery of the car when you bought it. As I write often here: trust nobody. If the information shows that the fines were incurred after you took delivery then you can take it from there but it may be that the dealer is trying to help you although I have my doubts if they will not supply positive original proof. Do you let anyone else use the car, etc? Do not blame the garage if they are Spanish as I have had reported by RTN readers’ complaints about local British-owned garages /dealers as well. It never fails to amaze me even now at the age of 73 why so many people wreck their businesses by failing to give good service. Let us know, please, how you get on.
There is much more detailed information on all motoring subjects in my book. Brian Juan (John) Deller, Malaga, author, ‘Motoring in Spain’ www.spainvia.com. Tel: 666 888 870 Brian Deller, author, book Motoring in Spain, ISBN No 978 84 611 9278 6. Shops’ addresses in my web site at: www.spainvia.com/bookshopslist.htm
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• Free Air Con Service with every full service • Servicing starting from as little as 79€ • Air Con Service (re-gas and leak test) only 35€ • Free Brake checks • Brake fluid change only 19.99€ • Faded headlamp restoration from 5€ per lamp • Free visual ITV health checks Richy has been a car mechanic for 20 years in the UK, his main employer being Jennings Ford, the largest Ford and Mazda dealership in the North East of England, with 12 branches. He was a fully trained mechanic there, and then became a Quality Controller and MOT tester, undertaking numerous Ford recommended courses. He also became a specialist in automotive air-conditioning systems, obtaining many Fordrecognised Diplomas. Richy is carving a niche in the market by being an honest and professional car mechanic who will repair all makes and
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EXCEL AIR CONDITIONING. See main ad on page 13.Tel/Fax (Head Office) 966-897-772. Mobiles:-680-154-432/676-265675. Email excelairconditioning@ hotmail.com. All credit/debit cards accepted. SERVICE AIR David Higton: (Tel) 966-865-883 (Mob) 629-308-505 (Email) cool@serviceair.biz
MOVE IT NOW Professional Pet Transporters Spain/Uk/ Spain. Travel with your pets. www.moveitnow.co.uk Ring 0044(0)209311123 or Spain 600247535 LABRADOR cross puppies FREE to a good home 617942466 SMALL DOGS CARED FOR IN OUR OWN HOME So if you need to go away on holiday but don’t want your dog to go into kennels then we will look after them. References available. Tel: 965843781 Mob: 622514980 TRANS-PET We do regular, doorto-door journeys between the Costa Blanca and the UK.Our aim is to provide a professional, caring service for your pets.Boarding facilities for Cats and Dogs. This may be for an overnight stay or of longer durations.Tel:600-552030/965-960-658 www.trans-pet.co.uk
BUILDER Leemabuilders Ltd. All groundworks and building works undertaken Domestic and Commercial No job too small Contact Lee:-634-349-039 www.leemabuildersltd.com
BYTEBACK MICROS computer repairs/upgrades in your home. Qualified technician. Systems custom built. Whatever your problem call: 965-312-006 or 606-127-424
HAIRDRESSERS TERSAPASO FOR SALE very low rent, excellent clientel, Torrevieja 966786722 or 627065301 SOLAR ENERGY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Long established company, own product range. First class training & support. Telephone 606586587 10 COLD DRINK/SNACK VENDING MACHINES with sites,€44,900.excellent cash income, no overhead, work from home, work only one day per week, €31,000 nett yearly. 25 pringle vending machines with sites €14,900.€250 per week guaranteed.965-326-442/ 659-696-455
360º CONSTRUCTION Professional trustworthy service. All aspects of construction. 12 years experience. Spanish spoken. Portfolio available. 965 771 983 or 681 270 415
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - COSTA BLANCA Confidential Helplines South - 625-912-078 North - 648-169-045 www.aa-costablanca.org
TWO LARGE MOBILE HOME/ CARAVAN PLOTS have come available on Camping Castillejo Park in Fortuna, the campsite is fully legal and has a private swimming pool, bar and restaurant. For more information please call (0034) 619003258 MOBILE/PARK HOMES from 17.000€, Fully furnished ready to move into, A/C, Tel, Eng TV, on permanent site, Bar/Res, Pool, Tennis, Gym, Shop, walking distance to San Javier, 5 mins to beach, Airport, Hospital by car. (also bungalows for rent and caravan plots short term or permanent stays) Tlf Carol 968192-425 mob 626-055-622 www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain.com
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quality pre owned furniture, many from show apartments etc. Look at: www.michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S Four different exercise bikes, rowing machine, etc. Antique corner cupboard and more antique furniture in Port shop. See photos: www. michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S English Divan beds. Double beds in classic Spanish style in our Arenal bed shop. Several high quality NEW beds. See more than 600 photos: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S Yamaha electric organ with a stand. Portable air conditioner. Large 2-door American fridge/freezer. Juke box from the 60 iíes. Photos: www. michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S you can get part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal. See photos (updates every 5-6 days): www.michaels-javea.com MICHAEL’S 28 YEARS IN JAVEA ENSURES YOUR SATISFACTION! We sell high quality pre owned furniture, many from show apartments etc. Look at: www.michaels-javea.com Tlf:965-791-328.
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DIESEL GENERATOR 4.5kva electric start 350€. Petrol generator 2.4kva 75€. Water pump Suzuki engine large capacity 150€ Tlf: 675878601 2 X MATCHING SOFA TABLES Circular, Diameter 60cm, Height 55cm, 3 legged pedestal base, Light oak finish. VCG. Altea area, Buyer collects. 50€ the pair. 691-202-307 WHEELCHAIR Light, Foldable, hardly used! 150€. Electric Mobility Scooter, SUNRISE MEDICAL 40km range 499€. Both like new! Tlf:-627-019-403 PERGOLA 5MX3M Never erected. High quality solid timber, Treated. Ideal for Garden or Carport. €385 Will Delivery Free. 622-791-907 or si.whitworth@gmail.com
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BALLROOM/LATIN/SEQUENCE DANCING La Rustika (Los Arcos) Restaurant, Avenida Baleares,Torrevieja, Saturday Social dance 7.30pm - 10pm, Tuesday IMPROVERS LESSON 7.30pm - 8.30pm plus SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm - 10.30pm (not second Tuesday of the month) Monday NEW BEGGINERS CLASS 10.30am - 12.30pm. Casa Ventura, San Luis, Torrevieja. Thursday NEW BEGGINERS CLASS 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Tlf Andrea and Brian 616-478-157
POOL, SNOOKER TABLES Also Table Tennis and Darts. Will beat any price!. Tlf:-666-933-726. www.spainpool.com KARAOKE MEDIA PLAYER Special Offer 500GB. 80,000songs, software, songbooks, bar/home use. 195euros Tlf:-657-766-341
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ENGLISH LADY 42 Provides various services. Torrevieja. 666 376 887 ELEGANT SEXY SLIM Lady escort available. Home, Hotel, Villa. Region Calpe to Torrevieja. La Manga. Mazzaron. Tel 693 357 526 SPANISH LADY PLAYA FLAMENCA near new Carrefour before La Florida. 35 years, attractive, classy lady, private house, parking. Offers all erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie, economical prices from 40€. Full discretion. Call Ana 680-735-412 TORREVIEJA TRANS EDUARDA stunning blonde, huge breasts, sculptural body, espaciality erotic massage, very femanine and sexy www.hisparelax.com/eduarda TLF:671-424-456 LADIES: enjoy a Friendly and Erotic Spanking in your own home, NO FEES, 666 613 468, headmaster@live.co.uk GENERIC VIAGRA safe and effective, live a full love life again, call Ron 966-499-204
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The final whistle With Andy Kay
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McCoist’s McExcuses! Dennis Jordan NORTH REGION
Mike Probert SOUTH REGION
ALLY MCCOIST is learning quickly as a manager. The former Scotland striker, who took over as Rangers boss when Walter Smith retired at the end of last season, is going down the well-worn route of switching the blame from his players and onto other parties to camouflage his team’s on-pitch problems. After the opening season game with Hearts, which ended in a disappointing 1 – 1 home draw, McCoist’s immediate reaction was that he needed to strengthen his squad. Just quite what he’s been doing in the off-season then remains a mystery. Isn’t that when you are supposes to sign new players so they have a chance to bed in before the competitive season starts? Now, after the midweek home loss to Malmo in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, McCoist has let it emerge that he’s in dispute with the BBC and won’t be talking to any of their football journalists until he receives an apology following the showing of a TV documentary which he says portrays him in a bad light (remind you of another Scottish manager by the way?) He may have a point but the real story is this: Rangers have played twice this season and haven’t been very good. Perhaps McCoist should concentrate on that rather than cranking up a dispute against his former TV employers. ENGLAND EYE UP TOP SPOT By the time you read this, the second Test between England and India will be underway and who knows what path it will have already taken. However, following the first Test at Lords, we can safely come to one conclusion and it is this: England is a very, very good side. When Australia ruled the roost, their players had a happy knack of performing when it mattered. If one batsman failed, another would score a century. If one bowler’s radar was off, another steamed in to take a five-for. England are now in that zone and while Kevin Pietersen was named as man of the match, it was the bowlers who were really on song. Rather like the bowling unit of England’s successful 2005 Ashes squad, they hunt as a pack and if one doesn’t get you, the other one will. Ending up as the number one team in the world following the four match series is still very much on the cards. DANVERS DOWNED Back in 2008, Tasha Danvers won a bronze medal for Great Britain in the 400m hurdles at the Beijing Olympic Games. Since then, she’s endured an injury nightmare which saw her miss most of 2009 and race just once in 2010. It’s now been announced that she will miss the World Championships in Daegu next month. However, don’t write Danvers off. Her medal in 2008 was unexpected and I reckon a repeat performance from this tenacious and brave athlete in London next year is still very much a possibility. She may be 33, but she remains a rare talent and I sincerely hope she makes it to the start line in Stratford next summer.
Murcia Golf Hound Murcia Region
I MUST say that the courses here on the Costa Blanca are in Golf Course RTN Price Comments great condition considering the heat. Some good offers have at last come through (see price list), with lots of courses giving Alenda 2x1 offer 12pm – 4pm inc Buggy €89 free buggies with the 2 x 1 offers that will certainly help in this 2x1offer 12pm – 4pm inc Buggy Alicante Golf €69 weather. €59 All Day: 2x1 offer inc Buggy Make sure you take plenty of water or liquids out there with Bonalba you on the course: we have had a lot of players out last week Don Cayo €43 Single Green fee and you would be surprised at the number of golfers that don’t El Plantio €45 Single Green fee inc Buggy go out stocked up with enough liquids. Players in, say, AmerFont del Llop €74 All Day: 2x1 offer inc Buggy ica and other countries that are totally geared up with drinks machines and Buggy Bars around the courses think it is going Villaitana Par 62 €29 Single Green fee inc Buggy to be the same here, but alas not – don’t under estimate the Villa Aitana Par 72 €69 Single Green fee inc Buggy power of the heat guys and of course it can affect your game! Slap on the sun lotion and take a hat and drinks. For more information email Dennis at If you would like to book any of the great 2x 1 offers email us dennis@roundtownnews.com or direct to at rtngolfnorth@gmail.com or call 630 714 373. www.benidormgolf.com on 630 714 373. Enjoy your games…
MANY OF the courses in the region are quiet at the Golf Course RTN Price moment but with prices at their lowest why not load up Vistabella €56 the buggy with clubs and plenty of water and play some La Manga €104 excellent golf at affordable prices? This week I took the opportunity to play Vistabella and La Serena €75 I must say that the course is in excellent condition and Polaris World Courses €92 is especially good value, particularly under the terms of Roda €78 their 50% discount terms for repeat games offer. In the south of the region the Olagolf course at Mar Las Colinas €82 Menor is in very good condition and well worth a visit. La Peraleja €76 The deal at La Finca of only €164 for 4 players and 2 Olagolf Courses €90 buggies continues popular as does the deal at Altorreal For more information contact Mike at at only €55 for 2 players and buggy.
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mike@roundtownnews.com or direct at Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931.
WITH EXCELLENT uptake on the Twilight offers at La Manga Club, I felt a review of the North Course was in order for this week’s column. Often perceived as the easiest of the three golf courses at La Manga Club, the North Course is by no means easy. With barrancas coming into play in on eleven holes, Tee Shot strategy is important. Though not the longest course, the North Course Greens are truly Championship in size, pace and undulation. Avoiding 3 putts is key to good scoring here. Overall, the aesthetic of the North Course is very pleasing. With a greater elevation change than the South Course, there are some fantastic vistas down towards the Mar Menor to be enjoyed. The liberal sprinkling of Palm and Pines also adds to some well-presented Tee Shots and framed greens. Watch out for the wind direction when you come to play; the Levante and Lebeche winds can play havoc, especially on the Par 3, 4th hole with out of bounds down the left. The North Course at La Manga Club is a very strong test of golf that will reward you for your good play and definitely test you for any errant shots. Well worth playing, and by no means inferior to the South Course.
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Comments
La Envia
€33
Single Green fee
Alborán
€35
Single Green fee
Cortijo Grande
€29
Single Green fee
Almerimar
€42
Single Green fee
Aguilon
€40
Single Green fee
Desert Springs
€60
Single Green fee
Valle del Este
€90
2 Single Green fee+ buggy
La Manga Club
€52
1 Green Fee (Twilight)
La Manga Club
€104
2 Green Fees+Buggy
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ANYONE FOR FOOTBALL? Aged between 20 to 40 ? Torrevieja area Call Doug on 628 789 335
Slow or correct? Noel’s world of golf By Noel Eastwell Teaching Professional Campo de Golf El Plantio 639 730 891
EIGHTEEN HOLES of golf here in Spain take longer than anywhere in the United Kingdom. Virtually all golf courses here allow certain amounts of time to play par threes, par fours and par fives. Often for nine holes of golf the allotted time will be somewhere between two hours and ten minutes and two hours and twenty five minutes. These times have been worked out by the golf clubs over a number of years and in most cases will be reasonably accurate. Many will be aghast that nine holes of golf should take so long compared to back in their home courses and blame ‘the foreigners’ for being what they consider slow. Well I have news for the people who think like that: the so-called ‘foreigners’ think it’s we British that are slow. Just think back to a society day you have played in recently. How long did it take to complete nine holes? Who did you blame, the others on the golf course? Just ask yourself another question: how long did your slowest group take to complete the eighteen holes? I would not mind betting it was somewhere in the region of five hours. Many times I have played in the group immediately behind a society meeting and witnessed first hand how slow some can be. Most of the delays seem to stem from people who leave buggies or trolleys in the wrong place or are not ready to play when it is their turn. All could easily be avoided. How many times have you stood on the tee ready to go with glove on hand and club selected waiting for someone to get into the same state of readiness you are in even though they have the honour? A little thinking ahead would undoubtedly help ease the frustrations of many golfers who write or speak to me about the length of time it takes for a round of golf. Many will not play the game because it takes so long - in some
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cases I cannot blame them. I must explain to you that I don’t want to run around the golf course and I find four to four and a half hours for eighteen holes as a relaxing and enjoyable pace but I am amongst the vast majority that feels five or more hours is unacceptable. So maybe a little thinking could see even more people enjoy our sport? WIN A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 INCLUDING BUGGY AT THE BEAUTIFUL EL PLANTIO RESORT IN ALICANTE To enter this competition, simply answer the question below correctly. Every correct answer will be entered into a draw at the end of the month and the winner of this fantastic prize worth over 180€ will be picked at random at the end of each month. Send your entries by email to golf@roundtownnews.com. The decision of the editor of RTN will be final in making the winning selection. QUESTION FOR 29TH JULY 2011 The R & A are considering taking The Open back to Northern Ireland. Which golf course are they considering? A. Royal Portrush B. Royal County Down C. Portmarnock All answers must be received no later than 5pm on 30th July 2011 to be entered into July’s draw, to be made on 31st July. The winner will be announced in RTN on 5th August 2011. NOEL EASTWELL GOLF ACADEMY AT EL PLANTIO For the very best in golf coaching, contact Noel on 639 730 891.
Any questions you have for Noel should be sent to golf@roundtownnews.com
RTN Golf School Start & Go Course Duration of the course will be 8 hours over 2, 3 or 4 days according to the students requirements. We may be able to take the course over a period of 2 or 3 weeks. Aimed at beginners and those who want to come back to golf this course is aimed at getting people to fully understand the basics required to play golf on a full size golf course. Minimum number of participants: 3 Maximum number of peopl: 8 Cost 225€ per person Advanced Course Duration of the course will be over 3 or 4 days according to the students requirements. Aimed at those who have some experience of golf and want to improve. The participants will have a handicap. All aspects of the game will be covered including a playing lesson
over 9 holes. Minimum number of participants: 3 Maximum number of people: 6 Cost 280 Euros per person Licence Course Duration of the course will be 5 hours over 2 days Aimed at people who do not have an official handicap or Real Federacion Espaniola de Golf licence. The course will cover the basic technical aspects of the game and etiquette. Includes 9 holes of golf on the championship course at El Plantio under The Rules of Golf. Minimum number of people: 2 Maximum number of people: 4 Cost 200€ per person All courses include unlimited range balls for the duration of the course. Call 639 730 891 or email golf@roundtownnews.com
Out with the old and in with the new… The AGM of FC TorryFans (Independent Supporters’ Club) last Wednesday, 20th July, saw fans take the unprecedented step of turning their backs of FC Torrevieja and electing instead to support another local football club who play football three levels below Torrevieja. At the same time, club members voted to change the name of their supporters’ club as they no longer felt they wanted to have anything to do with FC Torrevieja. This all came about due to what the supporters’ club members felt was an ‘illegal takeover’ of the club last season. This episode has been well documented, but it did split the fan base down the middle and resulted in a drastic reduction in the attendance figures at Vicente Garcia Stadium. At the AGM, the members voted to retain all last seasons’ committee members, as follows: President: Eduardo (Eddie) Manuel Cagigao Souto Vice-Presidents: Frederick Griggs and Michael Hewison
General Secretary: Alex Dunn, Treasurer: Howard Yeats Membership: Penny Willits, Social: Roger and Pauline Waller Website: Nick Edwards After lengthy discussion the members also voted to change the name of the club to the ‘Internacional (BC) Football Supporters’ Club, supporting local town side, Club Deportivo Montesinos, which plays in the 2nd Regional Division where, last season, they finished in 6th place. At the AGM, the President explained that although the members had asked the committee to try to set up a NEW club based in Torrevieja, this proved impossible because the local Torrevieja Council blocked this happening. After the elections, it appears the sports councillor had a very quick change of heart and did a complete U-turn on the subject: Guillem was also told that the Council would NOT support any new football club in Torrevieja. So having been snubbed by the Torrevieja Council, this left the
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Fishing Maggots End by
David Hoare
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For further details ring Alan Roscoe 968 570 876 or email: anglerstogether@hotmail.co.uk THIS WEEK’S competition was the final match in the Summer League series: the venue was the Rio Segura at Murcia. The river is still well up and pushing through, it seems never ending… Goodness knows how many millions of gallons of water have been flushed through the Segura system and out to the sea; it has been running like this for almost six months. One day, it will return to normal! For those who know the venue, the best weights came from up near the Crystal Bridge, with only 9 kilos being the best weight up to the road bridge. TOP RODS ON THE DAY 1st Ian (Irish Wizard) Dalzell fishing the feeder using pellet with 23.40 kilos 2nd Stan (The Man) Roberts fishing the pole using paste with 18.24 kilos 3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the pole using paste with 17.32 kilos OVERALL WINNERS OF THE SERIES 1st Lenny Bolton with 15 points 2nd Dave Hutchinson with 17 points 3rd Bill Reade with 20 points ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS supplied by Terry Screen The 4th round match of the Summer Series was fished at Argos on the 19th July. The water is now receding and is down about four feet, making the pegs in the trees fishable. It is also very clear with little signs of any fry, although it is possible that the fish may be spawning a second time, as the males were leaking milt in the nets when being caught. On the whole it was a good day with a cool breeze, and Ian Dalzell fished Pole and hemp up in the water for Barbel to win the match. He has mastered this technique which others must learn if anyone is going to be able to compete with him, as the Barbel seem to be taking over in the Summer months. 1st Ian (The Irish Wizard) Dalzell with 34.020kg fishing pole and hemp up in the
water 2nd Stan (The Man) Roberts with 31.120kg fishing feeder and hemp up in the water 3rd Terry (Swing ‘Em) Screen with 24.300kg fishing pole paste and hemp up in the water All details available from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 96 532 8368. Anglers Together MEMBERS RECENTLY had a fishing trip to Murcia on the River Segura which was enjoyed by all: Winner; David Hoare, Second; Alan Roscoe, Third: John Theaker. Another friendly match is planned for the autumn. Anglers Together was formed to introduce and encourage anglers of all abilities to meet up and get together to fish, either sea or freshwater. Firm friendships have been formed during the time the group has been active and information on fishing venues and licenses required are available at the meetings or by regular emailed newsletters. Meetings are held in two locations on the second Friday and Saturday of each month. Anyone with an interest in fishing (sea or freshwater) is welcome to come along to a meeting to see what we’re about. The next meeting at Mary’s Bar, Campoverde (near Pilar de la Horadada) will be held on Friday 9th September at 12pm. On Saturday 10th September at 12pm the meeting will be held at The New Royal Bar and Restaurant at El Alamillo, opposite the sea-front between Isla Plana and the Port. Refreshments and lunch are available at each location: come along to a meeting nearest to you. No meetings are held in August. For further details ring Alan Roscoe 96 857 0876 or email: anglerstogether@hotmail. co.uk (Please note the NEW EMAIL ADDRESS). If anyone has emailed to our previous address (@ gonuts4free) please resend to our new address as we have not been receiving messages.
supporters’ club with very few options. What was clear was that most of the members did not want to return to the Vicente Garcia Stadium, and finally decided to support a new side – CD Montesinos, who have welcomed us with open arms. It is still early days in this joint venture, but there are clearly things that, ‘The Full Monte’, as some of its members are already calling the new supporters’ club, will be able to assist CD Montesinos with, and over the next few weeks there will be plenty of meetings between both sets of committees, as well as a forthcoming BBQ at the Los Montesinos ground as both groups get to know each other. A brand new Forum has already been set up at www.cbfootyfans. com and a new website will follow shortly. For additional information about CD Montesinos and the new supporters’ club, please contact us at: thefullmonte2011@hotmail.com