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TINA AND BRIAN JOHNSON

Son welcomes guilty verdict

By Karl McLaughlin

BITTER-SWEET VERDICT FOR SON OF MURDERED FUER TEVENTURA COUPLE

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The son of Welsh couple Brian and Tina Johnson, who were murdered in Fuerteventura almost three years ago, says he can now “move on with his life” after their killer was convicted by a Las Palmas jur y last week.

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Carmelo Santana (42) was found guilty at Las Palmas Criminal Court of murdering the popular ex-pats in July 2006 in a hammer attack in his El Cotillo apartment that was so horrific the jury decided not to review photographic evidence of the two bodies.

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The jur y said it was “in no doubt” that Santana had killed Tina Johnson when she called on him to ask him to pay three months’ rent arrears on behalf of the British owners of the apartment.

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Santana punched her when she told him he would have to leave if he could not pay and then picked up a hammer and hit her with a single blow, leaving her to die on the floor. When her husband Brian arrived a few minutes later to pick up his wife, Santana invited him in and launched another unprovoked attack, killing him instantly in a flurry of ten hammer blows. Continued on page 2

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JOHNSON VERDICT

Santana is led away after being found guilty of both murders by the jury

Son’s relief at case ending DISMISSAL OF THE DEFENCE’S VERSION THAT SANTANA COULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE By Karl McLaughlin

In returning its unanimous verdict, the jur y dismissed the defence’s version that Santana could not be held responsible for his actions because he was under the influence of drugs and drink at the time. It also rejected his claims that he was depressed due to the death of his wife two years earlier. The jury added: “the defendant acted with intent and could have foreseen the consequences of his actions. In killing Mr Johnson he deliberately and cruelly increased the victim’s suffering by inflicting more blows than were needed to cause his death”. Reacting to the verdict, the couple’s son Sam (29)

said he was “very relieved” the case was over and was happy that a conviction had been secured, although he insisted that no concessions should be made in terms of Santana’s jail term. “I am pleased at the outcome although nothing can ever bring my parents back. I am happy this man will spend a long time behind bars for what he did but I am less happy at some aspects of the verdict, particularly the distinction drawn between my mother and father in terms of their suffering. For me there is no difference between them and I can’t understand why Santana might get less for one murder than the other. What level of suffering did Mum need

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in order to be treated by the law the same way as my father? My father died instantly but she was left

I am happy this man will spend a long time behind bars for what he did

there to die and might possibly be alive today if she had received medical attention.”’ Sam said he was looking forward to starting a

fresh life with his girlfriend Kirsty, who is six months pregnant and accompanied him throughout the trial in Gran Canaria. “I will now try and move on with my life. “My priority is now to get my parents’ bodies flown back home as quickly as possible because they have been buried all this time in a temporary grave in Fuerteventura in case more forensic tests were needed”. Other family members attended the trial throughout the week, including Brian Johnson’s two sisters and brother, as well as Fuerteventura friends Keith Kenny and Wendy Miller, whose evidence was cr ucial in helping secure the conviction.

Defence sources said an appeal by Santana was “likely”, while Federico Andreu, the Madrid lawyer hired by Sam for a private prosecution, said he did not rule out an appeal also if the sentence imposed on Santana did not meet the family’s demands. He also

Sam is embraced by his lawyer Federico Andreu with his girlfriend Kirsty in the background

expressed concern that the compensation awarded by the court might never be paid due to Santana’s financial circumstances.

CABINET RESHUFFLE

MIGUEL CABRERA

Missing woman Sparks fly over New ministers appointment Police are trying to locate Isabel Canino

The appointment of the Popular Par ty’s new spokesperson in the regional Parliament has angered the PSOE, who say the decision is a reward for his misogynistic speech a few weeks ago.

The security forces and family and friends of Isabel Canino, a TITSA bus driver from El Sobradillo in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, are asking for the public’s help in locating her. Isabel was repor ted missing by her family when she failed to turn up to work on March

20th. She hasn’t been seen since. Several hundred members of her family and friends demonstrated recently to demand more efforts and resources from the security forces in locating her. If you have seen Isabel please contact the police by calling 112.

Miguel Cabrera was slammed for reading out an anti-female poem in answer to comments by a woman MP and has been in the firing line ever since, with some MPs calling for him to be taken to task for inciting domestic violence. However the PP sees him as the ideal person to counter the venomous attacks launched by PSOE leader Juan Fernando López Agui-

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Current Minister for Development, Magdalena Álvarez

As we go to press rumours abound that Spanish president, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, is about to make changes in his Cabinet. Elena Salgado, the current Minister for public administration is tipped to take over from Pedro Solbes as Finance Minister, Andalucian regional president, Manuel Chaves, purportedly joins the gov-

Miguel Cabrera, the new spokesperson for the PP in the regional parliament

lar, who Cabrera has already described as a “Taliban in charge of his party”. Cabrera has vowed to come down on the PSOE like the proverbial ton of bricks at the earliest opportunity.

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CANARY ISLANDS

CIT SUR

Siam Park

More fun in the sun

Diplomas for loyal tourists CIT SUR AWARDED SOME 51 REGULAR VISITORS TO THE ISLAND WITH DIPLOMAS FOR THEIR LOYALTY

More enjoyment than ever at Siam Park

Now that summer is just around the corner and European Summer time has given us even more daylight hours to enjoy ourselves, the amazing water kingdom of Siam Park in Adeje is opening until six pm ever y day of the week.

Chill out and relax on the white sand beach, join the sur f school to perfect your skills for catching summer waves, thrill and spill through the stunning, exciting rides of the biggest water park in Europe, shop in the floating market, eat

and drink in any one of five cafés, bars and restaurants or simply wander through the 185,000 square metres of natural landscapes and exquisite oriental inspired gardens and walkways. Tickets are available on-line at www. siampark.net/, from selected outlets and at the doors. There are discounts for residents and for those wishing to enjoy the double pleasure of an additional day out at its long established and world renowned sister park, Loro Parque, in Puerto de la Cruz.

Miami route

First ﬂights in June The much anticipated Tenerife – Miami route will become a reality on June 20th with the first Air Europa flights leaving Tenerife North airport, all being well, at 13.45pm. The journey will taken approximately eight hours, and for now there will be a weekly flight out and back, until October 24th.

Prices start at €565 return tourist class, with a business option included. Check out the Air Europa website, www.aireuropa.com for more information.

CIT Sur, the centre for initiatives and tourism in the south of Tenerife awarded some 51 regular visitors to the island with diplomas for their loyalty at a presentation which took place at the Hotel Reserva Ambiental San Blas at the end of March.

Prior to the presentations, the guests who had been transpor ted to the venue by CIT Sur, were invited to take the walk through the Barranco of San Blas and watch an informative film about the area. Despite an all-island power cut due to an electrical storm, the event went ahead in one of the hotel’s auditoriums as planned and all those invited were presented with their diplomas, bouquets of flowers and gift bags by the CIT Sur president María Nieves Rosales and her team. Also present, among others, were the mayor of San Miguel de Abona, Valentín González and the district’s tourism and transport councillor María

Aurora Rodríguez Medina who were responsible for presenting the awards to those who had visited the island more than 50 times. They were Mr. & Mrs Bernhardt, Mr. & Mrs. Murphy, Mr. & Mrs. Watts, Mr. Steadman, and finally Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins who had visited Tenerife some 76 times. Amongst those awarded, there

were several from France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Luxembourg as well as nine more British clients. In the final speeches, CIT Sur were thanked for all the work they do to promote tourism in the South of the island, as were the tourists, without whom this event would not have taken place.

Everyone then made their way down to the amphitheatre and terraces outside the newly opened El Proa restaurant in front of the beach where they enjoyed Canarian folk music, cocktails and snacks. More photographs can be found on our website, www.islandconnections. eu.

Tourism initiatives

Agatha Christie returns Following the successful event of 2007, a second Agatha Christie festival has been arranged to kick off the week beginning June 4. The announcement was made during Puer to’s tourist initiative centre’s

annual general meeting where the officers were also selected and Hortensia Hernández Pérez was reelected as president of the group. The first festival was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the visit by the famous myster y writer to the popular

tourist town in November and December of 2007 and was attended by Mathew Prichard, only grandson of Agatha Christie. This new event will build on the last and offer theatre, conferences, exhibitions, famous visitors and some surprises.

The ﬁrst festival saw the attendance of Mathew Prichard, grandson of the famous writer

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La Gomera

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By Barbara Belt

After months of rumour, political intrigue, accusation and counter accusation, the ports of Valle Gran Rey, Playa Santiago, San Sebastián and Los Cristianos are once again linked by a regular ferry service.

he cer emonial signing of the contract between regional government, as funding body, and Fred Olsen, the ser vice provider, took place in front of a large crowd on the jetty at Valle Gran Rey, with the ‘new’ Benchi Express ferr y moored alongside. The mayors of Valle Gran Rey and Alajeró, the regional government transport head, the president of the island council, the director-general of Fred Olsen, assorted local and regional dignitaries, the town band, the local folklore group, school children and teachers, perplexed tourists, the usual assortment of dogs and most of the town were present for the event. Ruymán García, the mayor of Valle Gran Rey, began the proceedings. He spoke of his, “...long and tireless battle to secure this vital link with the out-

The crew of the Benchi Express and guests after the boat’s inaugural run from Los Cristianos to Valle Gran Rey

side world for Valle Gran Rey...We have been cut off from the outside world. It has been terrible,” he added. He spoke-fascinatingly-of,”...the great handicap that (cabildo head) Casimiro Curbelo has been throughout.” Pencils and mikes poised, we waited for details of more political chameleon moves, so beloved in these parts. No such luck. He

went on to say that Curbelo had been there, “... answering the phone at all hours of the day and night, helping me with my problems in dealing with this situation,” thus making it obvious he was unaware of the meaning of the word ‘handicap’. Given that ninety-nine per cent of those present were equally unaware of the gaffe, all was well. Suppressed mirth

amongst press and opposition suits went unnoticed. Curbelo took the stand for his speech, masterfully yet modestly stressing his major rôle in the presence of the ferry gently bobbing up and down behind him on the incoming tide. “This renewed ferry connection is just part of a package of communications improvements we are preparing,” he promised. There is the,

“...real possibility,” of enlarging the island’s bijoux Alajero airport for direct flights from Europe. As brows were mopped in the heat of the noonday sun, he went on to recall life as a student, back in the bad old pre-Olsen days, when the journey to Santa Cruz from La Gomera “took days.” He added that, “thanks to Fred Olsen, we are where we are today.” Next to speak was the director-general of Fred Olsen, Juan Ramsden, who confined himself to a gracious expression of, “... satisfaction at the launch of the new ser vice.” He wished ever ybody well, leaving the microphone to Juan Ramón Hernández, the regional government transport head. Hernández, in turn, gave as brief a resumé of the convoluted story as possible, announcing that Olsen has been awarded the contract to operate this public transport route until 2010, at a cost of nearly four thousand

euros in subsidies. He did, however, take pains to use the word ‘handicap’ correctly, seeding considerable confusion as to its correct meaning. ‘Es malo o bueno?’ could be heard on all fronts, causing something of a stir. Local English language expert, your Island Connections correspondent, was called upon to give the definitive ‘malo’ answer, causing more mirth. A salvo of rockets, quite possibly coincidental, was released, rendering further mirth and the speaker’s words temporarily inaudible. The town band played, the folklore group sang and danced without incident. Regulation back slapping and hand shaking took place. More photos were taken. The assorted suits disappeared on board for refreshment, more rockets were fired and the Benchi Express left port on the first of what will hopefully be many journeys.

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Government appeal

Twins ruling The Canarian government says it does not accept a court ruling that it should pay compensation to female twins in Gran Canaria who were separated at birth due to a hospital mix-up. As widely reported in the world media last year, one of the twins was handed over to the wrong parents in the incubator unit at Las Palmas General Hospital over thirty years ago and grew up not knowing she had an identical sister on the island. The pair met by chance after a shop assistant friend of one of the women called her to rebuke her for ignoring her the previous day in the shop. The assistant brokered a meeting between the two and the discovery of the truth led to legal action by both women, as well as the other ‘sister’, who was brought up with the wrong family also. The courts have now awarded 180,000€ to one of the twins, the other girl and the biological mother of the twins and 360,000€ to the twin separated from her real family. The case was compounded by the fact that a number of years ago one of the twins was diagnosed with leukemia, and spent years searching (unsuccessfully) for a compatible bone marrow donor. If she had known of the existence of her twin sister things would have been different, though thankfully she has been cured of the illness. The government here says that the hospital was part of the National Health Service at the time and Madrid should be made to pay the 900,000 euros compensation ordered.

Hermigua

Pescantes Gloria Díaz Trujillo, lecturer at Tenerife’s La Laguna University, is author of the recently published book Pescantes de La Gomera. Published by the Cabildo in conjunction with the Canarian archives office and the local council, the book was presented at an event in Hermigua chaired by professor Antonio Tejera. Gloria Díaz Trujillo talked about why she wrote the book: “I wanted to explain why these pescantes were there, and that they were port structures, engineered and built with private funding on the inhospitable northern coastline of La Gomera. I’ve also documented the important rôle they played in the economic development and modernisation of the island during the first half of the twentieth century. The pescantes were long loading jetties or gantries, built out over the sea and supported on tall stone or cement columns. All that remains today are some isolated columns, standing firm against the rough seas normal in the north.”

fficial figures now show that Adeje is the third most visited destination in Spain by non-residents, behind Barcelona and Madrid, with 1,953,052 foreign visitors choosing the region as their holiday destination in 2008. Speaking to Island Connections, Adeje’s tourism councillor Miguel Ángel Santos was upbeat with the confirmation of the figures, and though concerned about the global economic crisis, was hopeful that figures this year would reflect a similar level of interest in the area. Just returned from a hectic few days at the Moscow tourism fair , Adeje’s tourism chief says the way for ward in Costa Adeje is renovation and improvement, something which the council can encourage, but a task that can only be successfully completed if the private sector work in conjunction with the public plans for the area. He is clear that everyone involved in tourism needs to adapt to meet the challenges ahead – and that would also mean, for instance, non-Spanish bar and shop owners making more of an effort to speak Spanish and welcome customers of all nationalities. “I try to recycle myself every day, times change, we have to adapt”, says Miguel Ángel Santos regarding the need for renovation in all aspects of the Costa Adeje tourist offer, from small bars and shops run by Canarians, English or Germans to big hotels and tour operators. He also agreed that if the island and the area is keen to attract five star clients (with the number of quality luxury hotels and a growing conference trade), there also needs to be some form of business class transport, though also acknowledging the importance of deals with the budget carriers – the number of visitors from Ireland to Tenerife rose by 84 per cent from 2007 to 2008 no doubt helped by the frequency of Ryanair flights out of the Reina Sofía airport. “In a destination like Costa Adeje we can’t only rely on one kind of client or one

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Adeje in Spain top three ADEJE IS THE THIRD MOST VISITED DESTINATION IN SPAIN

the euro zone they can offer competitive low prices and have done deals with tour operators.” He also feels it is vital that Costa Adeje targets the emerging Russian and Eastern European market (though not at the expense of the British, Spanish and German tourists who are the region’s bread and butter), and improve the speed and allocation of visas for those wishing to travel to Adeje on holiday. “Costa Adeje will survive – I hope so, but its not up to us, we (the council) can offer advice, encourage and boost, but its up to individuals and

“I recycle myself every day” - Adeje tourism chief, Miguel Ángel Santos

kind of airline; we need low cost, regular, and business class,” to properly ser vice the tourism industry. The zone is receiving money from the national and regional governments for a range of improvements to the area (including beach and coastal walkways) and ongoing renovations and upgrades to hotels. Miguel quotes the recent development of a luxur y spa facility at the five-star Bahia del Duque hotel as an excellent example of selfimprovement. However it’s not just at this level that changes are essential, but from the bottom up. He (and other tourist zones and hotel

organisations) are calling, for instance, for the abolition of cheap look plastic seats, chairs and umbrellas that carry advertising. Bars and shops need to be more open, less uninviting, “Look at the CC Safari or the CC Plaza del Duque, for examples of new generation centres”. While within Spain the councillor is delighted at Adeje’s third place behind Barcelona and Madrid, he is concerned at the level of competition from without, mentioning Turkey, Egypt, Asia and the Caribbean. “Our competitors copied Spain (regarding tourist offers) and then improved upon it. And as they are outside

businesses to renovate and take action, to change, bring themselves up to date...this is an industry and it needs to be renovated all the time, within each sector.” He stressed that tourists have changed over the years, and so have their needs and what they are looking for in a destination. “They no longer want a square room in a ten storey building with a pool; they want a spa, green areas, health and beauty zones, low fat foods, new technology available in their rooms”. As tourists have evolved so must the industry. “We can’t be anchored in the past...if the destination remains the same we will lose out”.

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CANARY ISLANDS

CABILDO CONTROL

Wedding bells

Park management row heats up The simmering row over who should run the Canaries’ National Parks has burst into the open with the strongest hint yet from the regional government that the Cabildos will not be given their way. Responsibility for managing popular visitor attractions such as Mt Teide (Tenerife), Timanfaya (Lanzarote) and Garajonay (La Gomera) is due to be transferred by Madrid to the Canaries by the end of April and the island corporations have already been accused of jumping the gun in assuming they will then be given control over their respective parks. “The Cabildos had a motion passed at a meeting of their federation recognising their right to run the parks but it is just a motion, not a decision

Ricardo Melchior wants power transferred straight to the Cabildos

which binds the regional authorities” said a government source. Among those angered by the news is Tenerife’s Ricardo Melchior, who is stepping up the pressure on the government to transfer the powers straight to the Cabildos as soon as they are devolved from Madrid. “Ideally, a Canarian National Parks Network would be created to ensure overall management of the parks. The Canarian government would, of course, be part of the network but the islands would be responsible for their own parks” he said. It is thought that devolving responsibility further down the chain could trigger moves by individual islands to cash in on the parks by introducing unilateral pay as you visit schemes.

FISHY

What was it? Swimmers at San Sebastián in La Gomera were surprised to discover, “a strange fish”’, floating on the surface close to shore at the town’s main beach. A growing crowd watched as it was washed ashore, after a local man had first spotted the creature

whilst swimming and called other bathers’ attention to it. It was a metre and a half long, weighed about forty kilos and was obviously very close to death. “The ﬁsh had a tail that wasnt the usual ﬁn shape. It was pointed, like a lizard’s tail. Its anatomy

was strangely flat and it had one red dorsal fin that looked as if its function was to stabilise,” said witnesses. Nearby fishermen were curious and came to look at the unfortunate creature, by then dead. All agreed that they had never seen, or heard of, anything like it.

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Seprona, the environmental branch of the Guardia Civil, was alerted and took the ﬁsh away for further investigation, but as we go to press there is no news of their ﬁndings.

Canaries are cheapest Getting married in the Canaries costs an average of just over 16,000 euros but the consolation is that the region is the cheapest in the country for tying the knot. The national average, estimated at 18,380 euros is 11 per cent down on the figure for last year, according to a comprehensive study by consumer group FUCI. Spokeswoman Agustina Laguna said the cost would continue to fall due to the economic crisis, which has forced businesses to rethink

their pricing in order to attract weddings. Of the overall cost, the reception is by far the biggest single item, with lunch or dinner accounting for half the total, based on an average cost of around 80 euros per head. Behind the Canaries in the cheapest region table come Andalusia and Asturias, while Madrid tops the league with an average cost of 22,000 euros. According to FUCI, a quarter of all couples now take out a personal loan to cover the cost of their wedding.

Immigrants

Bone tests catch ‘minors’ out Bone tests carried out on a boatload of African migrants who landed in El Hierro a few weeks ago have established that all but one of the 65 occupants are adults. It was initially believed, after preliminar y interviews, that as many as 45 of the Africans might be under 18 and would therefore have to be allowed to stay in the Canaries instead of being depor ted. However, suspicions that the ages given were false led the authorities to order

swift medical checks, including the standard bone tests used in such cases. Within days of the results being made known, the formalities were commenced to send all the migrants back except the teenage boy whose age was confirmed by the tests. Immigration officials believe the sub-Saharan Africans are encouraged to lie about their age by the organisations that arrange the crossings in wooden boats from Senegal and neighbouring countries in West Africa.

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ECUADOR JAIL

Lanzarote woman’s ordeal

Marcos was arrested with six kilos of cocaine in her suitcase A Lanzarote woman who has been on remand in a tough prison in Ecuador will not be released until her trial takes place, say diplomatic authorities. The family of Mavi Marcos, who was arrested as she tried to leave the country with six kilos of

cocaine in her suitcase, say the Canarian government has done little to help her prove her innocence or press for her to be allowed home until her case comes to court. Marcos, who says the drugs were planted in a case she bought just before the end of her stay in

Ecuador, has been in jail since November and her trial is not due for another four months. A Lanzarote MP has raised the case with the regional government but it is thought the authorities are reluctant to interfere. However, a source said that if she is convicted a request would be made immediately to have her allowed to serve her sentence here under the bilateral treaty between Spain and Ecuador. The prominent media coverage given to the case in recent weeks has generated mixed feelings, with some criticising the government for not helping and others calling for an exemplary punishment for Marcos if found guilty.

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Pedro Almodovar’s new ﬁlm has received a mixed reception from critics but Lanzarote is unconcerned, given that any mention is seen as a boost for the island’s image. Part of the ﬁlm, Los Abrazos Rotos /Broken Embraces, was shot on

location in Lanzarote last summer, triggering massive expectation among locals due to the presence of the director and recent Oscar winner Penelope Cruz. Scenes were shot at some of Lanzarote’s most picturesque locations, providing a ready-made promotional vehicle for the local tourist

industry. Locations which are clearly visible in the story of a couple who flee Madrid for the tranquility of Lanzarote only to get caught up in a serious car crash, include the Green Lagoon at El Golfo, the beach at Famara and the Timanfaya Volcano Park. The film was given a special première in the newly-reopened Jameos del Agua caves and although international critics have given positive reviews, some of the Spanish media have slammed it as “tedious”. It is rumoured that the island’s Cabildo is considering creating an Almodovar-themed tourist route to attract tourists and capitalise on the success of the film.

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help their counterparts in Peru by raising money to buy equipment for them and fund a visit to teach them fire-fighting techniques. Part of the money raised will also be used for a battered children’s facility in the country. Hundreds of women packed the popular disco to see the strip by the nine firemen and contribute to the 60,000 euro target the firemen have set for the Peru project. However, the event has prompted calls for an investigation into the use of the uniforms outside working hours.

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More illegal hotels? THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SUSPECTS THAT MORE ILLEGAL LICENCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOTELS AND OTHER COMPLEXES MAY HAVE BEEN GRANTED IN YAIZA THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT. In early February the prosecutor published a report regarding the case of illegal licences in Yaiza and Teguise in which he emphasised that the person who originally pressed charges, Carlos Espino, should have made available to the court all the relevant licences which the Cabildo were aware of, whether of a touristic or residential nature, and not just those which had been granted by the

corporation. He made it clear that the objective of the investigation was to ﬁnd out who was involved and why, and has asked the Cabildo to supply a detailed report on the situation which must include details of licences granted and appeals made by the corporation, whether they have been resolved or put aside. He also referred to another report which appar-

ently contains a table listing 36 decrees appealed by the mayor’s ofﬁce and another part listing the most signiﬁcant cases. He considers that the courts need to understand that an organised procedure is being followed, which consists of charges being pressed, and appeals being made, or cases squashed. He emphasised the case of a hotel in plot H-2 of the Castillo del Águila develop-

Fuerteventura

Lanzarote

El Cotillo

Camping ban hits beach vans

Tents and vans no longer allowed on the beach in El Cotillo The decision to clamp down on beach campers in El Cotillo (Fuerteventura) over Easter went down well with most locals but angered campers, who had become used to the

ment and the two hotels in Puerto Calero whose licences have also been overturned by the courts, even though the Cabildo withdrew the proceedings. The public prosecutor clearly feels that, in administrative circles, there is more to this than meets the eye, and he is determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

cheap holiday format in recent years. The council in La Oliva announced that camper vans and tents would not be allowed on the beach and plots would have to be booked in one of the two

legal sites in the area, Punta Blanca and Caleta Beatriz. Other rules governing the hygiene conditions to be fulﬁlled by campers were announced also ahead of the busy period and advertised prominently in the media. The crackdown was applauded by many since it marked the end to the presence of mini-colonies of vans -most of which tend not to be equipped with kitchens or toilets - on El Cotillo, with the ensuing increase in rubbish. The improvised campsite had drawn criticism in past years for the nuisance caused both to tourists and locals. However, some have defended its existence, arguing that not everyone can afford the high-season prices charged by hotels and apartments in the area and allowing vans onto the beach was often the only way less well-off families could have a few days holiday.

Pigeons

Cicar

Wing and a prayer

42 years on

If you’re a pigeon person, and have raced birds in the past you will be interested in news of the 2010 traditional Lanzarote pigeon race.

The race, from a chosen point on the African coast, is co-ordinated by the Lanzarote Cabildo under Manual Cabrera, and entries are already being considered. Potential entrants have until July 30th and the entry fee is €30 per bird. Owners can enter as many birds as possible for the general race, but are limited to two birds for the speed

Derby registration is now open

championship. For more information and the entry form interested owners should get in touch with the island department of sport, 928 810367, or contact them via e-mail regarding the ‘XIV Derby de Pichones Isla de Lanzarote at info@ lanzarotedeportes.com,.

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Tagaluche

Villagers 1:0 Authorities By Barbara Belt The one hundred and sixteen residents of the small village of Tagaluche in La Gomera have triumphed after their arduous ten year battle against regional government, the island cabildo and Valle Gran Rey council. A supreme court ruling has finally been made in favour of the villagers. All agree that this is largely thanks to the organising ability, persistence, and sheer doggedness of local woman, Ángeles Rodríguez Mora. Doña Angeles imposed only one condition before taking on the cause. It was, “...that the fight should be a joint effort, involving all of us, all the one hundred and sixteen villagers, from start to finish.” And that is how it was, although some of the

elderly group have died during the ten years it has taken. The villagers’ mission was to prevent the construction of a water bottling plant in the protected Lomo de Carretón area of the village. It was proposed that the springs providing the Tagaluche valley’s water would be diverted, bottled at the plant and sold. The justiﬁcation for the project was that it would generate employment and wealth. The same reasons are presently being touted for the contentious port project at Granadilla, in Tenerife. Locals ﬁghting the project there on similar, environmental, grounds have managed to stop further work, pending an enquiry. The Tagaluche ruling establishes a precedent. There are many parallels be-

Tagaluche’s natural springs are safe

tween the two cases and the Granadilla protesters will be much heartened by the outcome in La Gomera. Ángeles Rodríguez, a law graduate and state employee for the last thirty years, can now happily devote herself to her land in Tagaluche, planted with vines, potatoes and other crops. The ﬁght that

La Palma Caldera de Taburiente

Forest fire prevention Canarian government delegate Carolina Darias, subdelegate José Antonio Batista and the island director of AGE in La Palma, Alejandro Brito, recently visited the Caldera de Taburiente where work is underway on fire prevention. Specifically, scrub and other bushes are being cleared from the Ferrer track from El Paso as a preventative measure. Stubble, weeds and young pine trees are being removed and trees pruned in several locations including Lomo de los Caballos, Bejenado, Roque de los Cuervos, the Lomo Gordo firebreak from Tamarahoya mountain, to the east of Hilera de la Cumbre, Pico de la Nieve, to the west of Torre del Time

she masterminded absorbed most of her spare time, taking her at one point as far as Brussels in order to bring the case to the attention of the European Parliament. She ﬁrst heard of the proposed plant in 1999, when news appeared in the local press of diverting the village’s springs for bottling. This water irrigates the rich soil around the village and is essential both for local agriculture and for maintaining the valley’s protected natural spaces. She became the spokeswoman for a ﬂedgling protest group. “We were going to be left without water, so we started talking to the authorities,” she explains. Various irregularities came to light. The bottling plant was to be built in a pro-

tected area where no building is allowed. There was scientiﬁc evidence that the natural environment would be seriously damaged. There was similar evidence that the water was not even ideal for human consumption. Ángeles became something of an expert in urban and environmental law , denouncing the works, which had begun, to what is now the Agencia de Protección del Medio Urbano y Natura on ﬁve different occasions. She also continually pushed for meetings with the Cabildo, the island’s water authority and all other relevant organisations, but to no avail. Nothing happened. Work continued. “At that point we decided we couldn’t give up, but the

next step was to take them all to high court. It was a daunting prospect, although we always had faith in the TSJC (court of justice). It’s slow but sure. We each put in twenty thousand pesetas, then we got lawyer José Julio García Ramos to act for us. Thanks to him, we’ve got this result today.” The Ayuntamiento of Valle Gran Rey has been found liable for the considerable legal costs incurred in the case. The amount is still unknown. Ruymán García, the present mayor, is indignant that the council now has to pay, “for the personal whims of the last mayor...We’ll do everything we can now to work with the villagers to remove the half-ﬁnished plant, although we’re not obliged to do so. It’s like a ghost there in the landscape.” Doña Ángeles laments that, “... public money was spent on building it and more will now be spent on knocking it down and removing it.” She and the other villagers are, of course, delighted that they took on the authorities and won. “It’s over. Thank God we can plant our potatoes, especially now during this crisis. What would we have done without water?.”

El Hierro Technology Institute

BBC video Morro de la Crespa to the link with the Reventón ﬁrebreak. Darias took the opportunity to see the pruning and clearing process which has created work for 45 people and which should be completed during

November. The project, with a budget of 1,474 million euros, has been ﬁnanced by the ministry for rural and marine environment and charged to the Plan Español for the stimulation of the economy and employment.

El Hierro was recently featured in a BBC video entitled Island nears energy independence, in which Gonzalo Piernavieja, research and development director of the Canarian Technology Institute explains in great depth this ambitious project which

is hoped to lead to self sufﬁciency for El Hierro as far as electricity is concerned within the next year. He introduces island cabildo president Tomás Padrón who explains his involvement in this project which has taken 10 years of planning, and El Hierro residents José Luis Barceló

and Alicia Hurtado. A variety of renewable energy systems are being used, with an emphasis on wind and solar power. They also plan to implement hydrogen cars and ban oil completely from the island. To view the video, go to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ in_depth/7951286.stm.

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PLAYA DEL INGLÉS

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Told you so A councillor in San Bartolomé, raised the problem of a possible collapse just minutes before a wall in Playa del Inglés buried eight cars parked alongside it. Councillor José Rodríguez brought the issue to the attention of a corporation plenary shortly before word reached the council that the wall had collapsed in what could have been a major tragedy if people had been walking past it

The incident took place in Playa del Inglés

A POSSIBLE COLLAPSE OF A WALL IN PLAYA DEL INGLÉS

at the time. A Danish tour guide who was sitting in his car was the only casualty, suffering minor injuries. The four-metre high and 25-metre wide wall at the bottom of a steep embankment has been the subject of considerable controversy since parts of it broke away some time ago. Work carried out to shore it up was criticised by Rodríguez as purely cosmetic and the notices banning parking nearby proved

ineffective. “All they did was remove bits to lighten the wall’s weight, when it should have been demolished and rebuilt,” said the councillor, who was asking for an update on the work during the session when news of the near-tragedy broke. The incident has prompted calls for a formal investigation to see whether the Works Depar tment was negligent in not taking proper action to make the wall safe.

Bin burner jailed The man behind the burning of dozens of rubbish bins in Las Palmas in recent months has been sent to jail pending his trial. Although he confessed to just seven arson attacks, police say he almost certainly set fire to over forty other bins in city streets in the early hours over a period of many weeks, coinciding with his release from a five-year jail term. The 33-year-old admitted he had caused the blazes “in revenge for his miserable life”. The fires have been one of the biggest headaches for the city’s police and fire brigade, not to mention Las Palmas council, which has been forced to pay out thousands of euros to replace the bins. A total of 180 of the large green bins were set alight in the city in 2008, according to the corporation.

Fire victims

TOURISM FIGURES

Compensation blow

Record occupancy Mogán posted the best tourism occupancy figures for February anywhere in Spain, according to the local council. Hotels and apartments in the local resorts were 75 per cent full, beating traditional table toppers Puerto de la Cruz and Arona in Tenerife. The figure,

The ‘Canarian Venice’ has broken records

well above the Canarian average of 60 per cent for the month, has delighted the town’s mayor, Francisco González, who said they reflected Mogán’s consolidated status as a leading destination in Spain. “The credit has to go to our repeat visitors and we hope to do even bet-

ter with the improvements being made to our infrastructures and ser vices” said González. According to the recently-published statistics, Mogán hosted 220,000 over night stays by the almost 29,000 tourists who holidayed there during the month.

Two thirds of the compensation claims by people whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged in the fires in Gran Canaria in the summer of 2007 have been tur ned down by the Spanish government.

were recovered during a search of the home of one of the three arrested. Local sources say the youths were also behind hold-ups in shops and warehouses in San Mateo and Tejeda in recent months.

Many families whose homes were destroyed have been living in rented accommodation as repair work continues and the rejection of the compensation claims comes as a massive blow. It is thought unlikely that the regional authorities will step in to compensate them, although exploratory contacts have been opened to resolve the problem. A large proportion of the homes, particularly those in small villages in the hills, had no insurance cover.

THREE ARRESTED

Ambush robberies Three Gran Canaria youths who ambushed tourists in remote par ts of the island and robbed them at gunpoint have been arrested by the Civil Guard. Operation Bajón, which was

launched after several reports of holdups carried out on secluded roads in the Tejeda and Artenara districts, ended successfully with the arrests and discover y of an imitation assault rifle and hand gun, as

well as a military-style uniform. Several holidaymakers driving in the area contacted police to report they had been ambushed and robbed by the trio, who forced them to stop by blocking the road with their

car and pointing the guns at them. In some cases, the youths passed themselves of as Civil Guard members, with one of them dressed in the force’s green uniform. Mobile phones, cameras, cash and credit cards

The association created to defend the interests of the owners says that Madrid has rejected 148 of the 224 applications received, mainly on the grounds that the properties were not permanent homes for those affected. The July forest fires made the international headlines as flames spread through the hills around San Bartolomé de Tirajana and threatened the resorts further down. 600 visitors had to be evacuated from the area’s most popular attraction, the Palmitos Park zoological, which was gutted by the blaze.

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News in Brief Friends of Tenerife

2009 AGM Over the past year the committee of the Friends of Tenerife have given over 10,000 euros to various charities which they considered worthy of such largesse. They are proud of the fact that apart from administrative costs such as raffle prizes, postage, printing and stationer y, they take none of the proceeds from their events which include lunches, dinner dances, dress sales and the like. The membership fees, however, make up the largest contributions and for ten euros they think it is the best social interaction possible, so come along, join them and make lots of new friends whilst helping those less fortunate than yourself. The Friends of Tenerife annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday April 14th at the Hotel Palmeras Playa, Puerto de la Cruz commencing at 7pm sharp.

TENERIFE

LA ESTANCIA

CCTV

Norwegian’s St. Patrick’s Day police abduction claim DINNER AND GREAT SHOW!

Martina Bowe with the evening’s excellent and eclectic entertainment mix

The Fáilte’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner at La Estancia was attended by connoisseurs of fine times, and no one left disappointed. Chief architect of this wonderful evening was Fáilte President Martina Bowe, and La Estancia’s Paloma, her kitchen and her serving staff excelled in making sure everyone had the best of everything. The special menu was given a sprinkling of Irish to mark the occasion – and, of course the wines were superb. The waiters were unfailingly obliging and pleasant. A really special feature of the night was the entertainment. A star turn by Puerto

The CCTV pictures appear to support the tourist’s allegations

Allegations made by a 24-year-old Nor wegian tourist that a policeman from Santiago del Teide tried to abduct her and force himself on her in broad daylight appear to be suppor ted by CCTV images released at the end of March. As reported in our last edition, the tourist,

who is something of a Nor wegian celebrity claims she was befriended by the uniformed officer who offered to give her a lift in his police car. However, he took another route and tried to force himself on her, stopping at a petrol station on the way. Pictures from the station’s cameras show the Norwegian tried to

escape but was pulled back by the policeman and forced back into the car. The officer was arrested after staff contacted the Civil Guard and was subsequently suspended pending an investigation. The appearance of the images in the media coincides with the news that he is due to be reinstated on 30 April.

de la Cruz based Irish dancer Anne Murphy was followed by favourites Brenda de Bourke and Andreas Nolan from Dublin who are now essential parts of this event. The Fermin Trio were booked to provide relief sets, but the tenor sax-man and his drummer found a rich seam of common musical ground with Brenda and Andreas, and the irresistible blend of popular classics played, at times, with devastating intensity and virtuosity nearly brought the house down. The velvet voice of Joy Dey contrasted well with the hard-driving jazz, and, as a special treat for all, Joy joined the rest of the band for an unforgettable finale.

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GRANADILLA LAND

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Inside information? Speculation that inside infor mation prompted relatives of well-connected business figures in Tenerife to buy land in the Granadilla area has increased following the publication of details of who owns plum sites that have spiralled in value due to the new port being built in the area. Tenerife daily La Opinión, which has

combed the local Land Registr y to discover the identities of several of the biggest owners, some of them with par-

cels of over 100,000m2, says it cannot be pure coincidence that several well-known figures, including the daughter

of one of the island’s best-known proper ty developers and a relative of the head of the employers’ association, happen to own the large tracts of land. The revelations have triggered calls for an enquiry into the transactions to see if the purchases were made as confidential plans were first being discussed for the port. One paper has even hypothesised

When in Rome... that the por t project has been deliberately engineered to favour the interests of the landowners. Comparisons have been drawn with the controversial Las Teresitas Beach development project, which is under investigation due to the suspicious purchase of tracts of land by the same developer a day before an important legal hurdle to the project was cleared.

PARTYING IN PUERTO

Are the streets safe? Whilst young people are out hitting the town until the early hours of the morning in Puerto de la Cruz, parents wait restlessly for the familiar sound of the returning son or daughter. There

have been repor ts in recent years that night life in Puerto has become dangerous, especially at weekends when flocks of young people invade the bars and discos from all around the island. That is the main reason

behind a study carried out by business studies and social work students at La Laguna University. They set out to determine whether or not those fears were well founded. The conclusion reached after interview-

ing young people of between 15 and 28 years old suggests that night life in the town has not become more dangerous as a result of growing juvenile delinquency and violence. Any violence, it suggested, was limited to

a minority. The students’ report, which comes at a time when the economic crisis is keeping many young people at home, is part of a wider project aimed at fighting drug and alcohol abuse amongst the young.

Parents and pupils of the Colegio Costa Adeje were somewhat alarmed to see their headmaster greeting them in a uniform reminiscent of a Roman Centurion recently. Had there been a change in the school’s educational direction? Would pupils be obliged to Hail Cesar on a daily basis? Were rumours of the introduction of a gladiator contest during lunch time true? Happily it was nothing more than an excellent showing for the school’s annual Carnaval festivities.

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Primary education The younger students in Adeje Casco primary school enjoy a playground performance

TENERIFE

ADEJE

CEST, ARRANGED A MEETING FOR MEMBERS WITH MAYORS AND COUNCILLORS FOR PLANNING IN THE SOUTH

The best made plans Reading between the lines More than 400 children from public schools in Adeje, Armeñime, Fañabe and Tijoco la Hoya were treated to a special day dedicated to reading on March 31st, with playground theatre, workshops and puppet shows, all of which was thoroughly enjoyed. Under the Pialte programme (an Island-wide initiative to encourage reading) the children, along with the Adeje and Cabildo councillors for education and youth, Epifanio Díaz Hernández and Josefa García Moreno, took time out from their

normal timetables to enjoy some diverse stories, told in a colourful and theatrical way. The programme aims to create stable structures which favour the development of better reading habits and bring the world of books and culture closer to children (not to mention young people and adults), and make them view the world of letters as one to be enjoyed and indulged in. Internationally, there are annual celebrations of Children’s Book Day on April 2nd, the birthday of Hans Christian Anderson.

CEST, the association of business owners and professionals in the south of Tenerife recently arranged a meeting for members with mayors and councillors for planning in the south, the Canarian government’s minister for the environment and territorial planning, Domingo Berriel as well as the deputy minister, Miguel Ángel Pulido, to discuss the precarious planning situation in the South and voice their concerns over the current economic crisis and its effects. There was high participation at the meeting which took place at the Centre for Touristic Development in Adeje. The mayors were unanimous in opposing the law of urgent planning measures which is designed to speed up the process of approval, as they felt that this would deprive their councils of some of their control and responsibility. A large proportion of the general plans for the south of Tenerife had been approved, but this leaves a substantial number in proc-

ess, especially in Arona where technical matters had to be clarified. It was made clear that there had been no great progress in the processing of plans, which left the business representatives present, who were hoping for some good news regarding their initiatives to create employment, quite disappointed. CEST president Pedro Suárez continued to request clear legislation and simplification of processes, while Berriel made it clear that this would be extremely complicated as, “we rely on European Union norms”. Miguel Ángel Pulido explained, “when we approve a plan, we have to make sure that it complies with all applicable laws, which could relate to coasts, ports, the environment, etc., and this all takes time”. He went on to explain that the laws in the Canaries are not the laws of the jungle, “we are not left behind as many seem to think. Our laws are similar to those of other independent communities in Spain, and in

fact the Canaries are more advanced than some”. The proposed new port at Granadilla was discussed, together with the reasons

worldwide container traffic and make our economy more competitive. Think of the positive effects. We cannot allow a small group of people

for opposition by ecologists. Berriel stated that funds have been allocated and assigned to the project, and explained, “it has an environmental cost, which we are trying to make as small as possible. Any environmental impact will be more than compensated for, as the new port, with the two phase power station, will bring a reduction in the use of fuel. It will be a platform for

who do not represent society to stand in its way”. Progress of individual plans was described before Pedro Suárez closed the session by asking for, “good faith and hard work, so that we can all get through this crisis calmly”. He said that, “sometimes we don’t always understand the laws, but today we have been able to solve many problems”.

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Hotel Bahía del Duque

PUCHERO CANARIO

New twist on an old recipe Few people could resist an invitation by Michelin starred, top chef Salvador Gallego to try one of his superb recipes and we were no exception.

alvador has his own restaurant, cooker y school and a boutique hotel in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama in Madrid, but he also heads the superb restaurant in the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque, Las Aguas. The new menu that the guests were offered on this occasion was based on a traditional Island favourite, Puchero Canario. No ordinary vegetable and meat stew, this is five star luxury cuisine, presenting the Puchero in four different ser vings where the flavour, colour and texture of each of the over 22 ingredients are enhanced and respected to tease, surprise and delight the senses. In a short introduction, Salvador explained, “we wanted to lighten the typical Puchero Canario using new preparation techniques and substituting some ingredients such as the chicken.” They have also added a few ingredients creating, as is typical of Salvador, a quality menu showing a creativity and unique personality of its own. Las Aguas restaurant is the perfect setting for a superb gastronomic experience. The Tenerife weather was behaving beautifully during our

visit so the whole of the glass side of the restaurant had been rolled up into the ceiling giving you a feeling of eating on the most wonderful balcony overlooking the pool, the hills and the ocean. The outstandingly professional staff served and cleared in perfect timing with each other so that each diner at the table is attended at the same time. No-one is served first, or last. A measure of the quality of the menu to come was quickly laid before us, a selection of the restaurant’s home made breads, miniature versions of brioche, ciabatta, olive oil with a touch of sea salt, red wine and walnut and delicious croissants made with real butter. The butter presented to accompany them is considered one of the best in the world, Echiré from France. The

appetizer was a bite sized lobster croquette, flavourful, soft and creamy on the inside and golden with fried fresh breadcrumbs on the outside. The first two courses of Salvador’s Puchero were soups, one cold and one hot. First a cold consommé with a tiny slice of bread made with gofio (toasted grain flour) and topped with slices of truffle. The warm soup was a watercress sabayon decorated with a tiny square of sweet corn,

accompanied by a shot glass containing crushed ice and topped with an oyster leaf (with the true flavour of a fresh oyster) and a large caper. The third dish consisted of the king of the Canarian potatoes, the papa negra, with its golden flesh cooked to perfection and sitting on a bed of fried tomato, a pink and perfectly tender pigeon breast, a minimal expression of chickpeas, slices of turnip, pumpkin and carrot, green beans in

a light batter and a piece of marrow bone filled with baked marrow blended with gofio – another excellent excuse if one were needed to try another of the homemade breads. The final dish of Puchero was a rainbow platter of salted ribs, parsnip, chorizo, orange and white sweet potato, white heart cabbage, pork belly, Palmero chorizo, shin beef, stuffed and battered pig trotter, pigeon leg and a piece of sausage which had been marinated in spicy picón sauce. The strength and variety of the individual flavours was overwhelming. To finish and cleanse the palate, the delicately sweet but not overpowering dessert was a slice of cheesecake with a fine sponge base, topped with a cream cheese mixture and tiny strawberries, served with an ice cream made from eau de vie and the same soft cheese from Arico and adorned with a strawberr y coulis and a sprig of fresh mint. To round off an unforgettable culinary experience, a choice of coffees, teas and wide selection of fruit and herbal infusions were served with a tray of home made petit fours. The menu is a Salvador classic. He has taken first class prime materials and shaken but not stirred the

traditional Puchero recipe to create a magnificent meal which fully respects the nature of all the ingredients and offers an extraordinarily complete menu in terms of both gastronomy and nutrition. The restaurant’s sommelier, Stuart recommends that the menu is accompanied by Canarian wines. His choice for the day was Flor de Chasna, Stratus Malvasia Seco, Crater and Stratus Moscatel Dulce. The choice of Salvador Gallego, who is also a national gastronomy prizewinner, to head up the Las Aguas team is another notch in the belt of the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque and further proof of their total dedication to offering the very best of everything to their clients. It is establishments like these which will change and enhance the image of Tenerife in the years to come to the benefit of us all. Las Aguas will be offering Salvador’s matchless, distinctive menu to residents and non-residents of the hotel on Saturday and Sunday evenings. For more information or to book your table, check the web page, www.bahia-duque.com or call reservations on 922 74 69 32.

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FUNDACIÓN SONRISA

Restoration work

Smiles for San Juan A RECENT DONATION OF €10,000 TO THE ASOCIACIÓN SAN JUAN IN ADEJE FROM THE SMILE FOUNDATION LED TO MANY HAPPY FACES. Founded in 1999 by Club La Costa the Fundación Sonrisa or Smile Foundation’s objective is to of fer the maximum help possible to those in need in areas where Club La Costa are operational.

To that end the organisation has worked to raise funds for local charities and to help those less fortunate, hopefully giving them something more to smile about! In 2007 the organisation expanded its operations in Tenerife, where Club

Smiles all around

La Costa now owns four complexes, with plans for further expansion in the very near future.

With the latter taking on full administrative costs for the foundation, all (100 per cent) funds

LEGAL SETBACK

raised and donations go directly to the charities chosen. Since 1994 the Asociación San Juan have been running their Pedealogical and Social Therapy centre, working with children and adults who are suffering handicaps. Today they care for 31 adults via

Ring-road work to continue Plans to complete the motorway around Tenerife are to go ahead despite a court setback suf fered by the regional government. The Canarian High Court has ruled that a decree ordering land to be expropriated for

the stretch between Icod de los Vinos and El Tanque was passed illegally. The cour t upheld an appeal against the decree by five local residents whose land was taken as a result of the urgent measure but the government insists the ruling is not

definitive and that the cour t admitted that the project was “in the general interest”. The Department of Public Works, which intends to take the case to the Supreme Cour t, stresses that the only aspect of the decree queried was the

procedure followed for approval, but not the actual contents, and it is confident that it will win its case. It added that the completion of the stretch, to link up the island’s two motorways, was vital to Tenerife’s development. “If we halted the project as a

their education and assistance day care centre and 65 students work on integration projects in the Farm school. The San Juan Hogar is also home to six persons with specific needs. The association works with those who, for a number of reasons, find themselves on the margin of society and need some kind of help and appropriate intervention to integrate them into mainstream living. Present at the handing over ceremony were Carlos Monserrat, Club La Costa Tenerife Regional Director, Ana Oneida Borges Medina, President of the Asociación San Juan and Fidel Ortega the centre’s education director.

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Covers come off Bishop’s Palace Restoration work on the Palace of the Bishop of Tenerife in La Laguna will be completed within the next three months, according to the city council. The historic building was gutted just over three years ago by flames and has been shrouded in plastic ever since while delicate repair work goes on. Most of the work on the front has been finished and the giant sheets of plastic were partly removed at the end of March in time for Easter. Architect Sebastián Matías, who is in charge of the multi-million euro renovation project, said the partial unveiling was designed to send out a message to the city ahead of one of its most important religious festivities that the “Palace had risen from the ashes”. Interior work and the replacement of the main stairway are due to be completed late June, although no official re-opening date has been set. The fire, in January 2006, was caused by sparks from a heater which had been left on overnight.

El Sauzal

A tidy coast The barren coastline below El Sauzal in the north of Tenerife has been tidied up completely after the regional coastal department carried out the national government’s order to demolish all illegal shacks and houses erected close to the sea. The order is in line with EEC regulations but it has caused a considerable amount of controversy in other parts of the island where similar demolitions have left ordinary people without homes lived in for decades. A total of 418 illegal properties have now been demolished along the Sauzal coast. The project, which continues with the construction of a wide, public footpath, will cost an estimated six million euros. The next step is to repair and widen the main access road which meanders down the cliff. Proper water and electricity supplies are also envisaged to reach the coast, which makes some people wonder if there is more to the project than the authorities admit.

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To the beaches The Cabildo is hoping to implement a plan to make a series of northern beaches more accessible. The idea is not a timely response to a recent incident in which foreigners got themselves stranded in a cave overlooking the Los Patos beach. It is part of a much wider project, which has been called for over a number of years, which would permit both residents and visitors to enjoy some of the smaller and charming black sand beaches which lie tucked in under the cliffs without too much effort or danger. Steep, goat track accesses to La Orotava’s Bollullo, Los Patos and Ancon beaches, for example, often put people off. A similar project has been thought of before so beach lovers can’t raise their hopes too high yet especially as the current crisis is making the government tight when it comes to spending. However, the fact that the government has commissioned a survey of the northern coastline and beaches from Santa Úrsula to San Juan de la Rambla is a good sign.

Road improvements

Accident black spots promise All major accident black spots on Tenerife roads will be clearly marked with warning signs by the end of next year, the Cabildo has promised. Responding to criticism that the island had not done its bit to implement national and EU rules governing hazardous spots, the corporation’s Roads Unit said a new and more detailed study of the worst spots was being carried out and action had already been taken to improve conditions, particularly road surfacing, at some of the 53 locations identified in a previous survey. The recent fatalities on one of the most notorious blind spots in Tenerife - the Vía de Ronda bypass outside La Laguna - triggered a major row between the local corporation and the fire service, which expressed its anger at being continually called “to free bodies from wreckages” when the problem could be resolved by traffic calming measures.

BACK TO THEIR ROOTS

Crisis cultivation THE ECONOMIC CRISIS HAS FORCED MANY POLITICIANS TO THINK AGAIN ABOUT HOW TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT. In Tacoronte the council recently organised a seminar aimed at helping people to star t breeding rabbits and chickens in order to make an alternative income. Most families used to keep chickens, goats and rabbits in the past, before the construction

and tourism industries prospered and offered good jobs. The council made it clear, however, that the initiative was aimed at people in rural areas. It did not wish to persuade townsfolk to start breeding rabbits in their back gardens. In neighbouring La Orotava the council is rethinking its mass

urban development policies considering schemes to persuade people back to working in the fields again instead. Indeed in a novel initiative which began in 2008 the council tried to promote its ‘Sew a seed and reap the rewards’ scheme. The idea is to reactivate the region’s abandoned

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remain there until mid-April. The scale models, in plastic, balsa wood and metal, are part of a private collection built up over the years by Miguel Ángel Artiles. The collection

includes planes from 119 different countries and is made up of both military and commercial flying machines. It is well worth visiting Pueblo Chico but this temporary exhibition

adds even more charm to a successful tourist attraction. The collection has been divided into three sections, one for just Spanish aircraft or aircraft with Spanish markings, another for militar y planes and helicopters and a third for aircraft with international or special commemorative decorations. A large scale version of one of the Binter Airline island hoppers has also been set up in one of the halls at PuebloChico as well as an Airbus 380, the biggest aircraft in the world. Artiles began to put together his collection

of model aeroplanes in the 1960s when the models were made up with thousands of tiny pieces and instructions came in English only. Visitors who fill in a form will have a chance of winning a number of models provided by Mini Art Aviation as gifts from the regional Binter and Islas Airways and school kids will be given lectures on the history of aviation. To crown a special day out the restaurant will provide a special menu called ‘Come Flying’ at a very reasonable price.

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THE PROJECT TO BUILD A NEW ACCESS ROAD INTO PUERTO DE LA CRUZ FROM THE WEST WAS FIRST ANNOUNCED AS LONG AGO AS 1991. Today, eighteen years later, the road is still not finished. In other words the road, which is only about two kilometres long, has been creeping along at a breathtaking speed of just over one hundred metres a year. The road, the TF-1323, was planned to connect the town directly with the municipality of Los Realejos but principally to reduce the density of traf fic on the main Las Arenas road. The project contemplated a two kilometre stretch of dual carriageway. In 1995 a company was contracted to build it for 5.5 million euros and the Cabildo President and the mayor of Puerto made a ver y formal announcement at the Maritim Hotel saying the road would take just twenty months to

The demolition of the animal refuge was ﬁnally carried last year

complete. Never theless problems arose, many of them political, and work did not begin until 2006. Soon after it finally started there was more controversy as a small wood, a favourite

for picnics and barbeques, was destroyed. Not long afterwards the project again came to a halt. This time it was due to the fact that last minute property expropriations appeared to

be necessary in order to make way for a couple of roundabouts which had not been foreseen. This was in 2007. A few moths later the mayor of Los Realejos said the final problems had been sorted out and an agreement had been reached to speed up the road. The next problem involved the International Animal Refuge close to the Maritim Hotel. It was in the way of the road and was finally demolished in 2008. The road would now seem to be nearing completion if no more problems arise, but the delays have caused a great deal of public annoyance, loss of business and political embarrassment. Its construction has been an example of poor planning and the political tug of wars in recent years.

TITSA

Bus route changes TENERIFE’S BUS COMPANY TITSA IS TO REVAMP ROUTES AND TIMETABLES AS PART OF A COST-CUTTING DRIVE TO SAVE IT FROM FURTHER FINANCIAL TROUBLE. The firm, which is owned by the island’s Cabildo, has racked up massive debts of late and is losing business to the tram that runs between Santa Cruz and La Laguna.

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at any one time. It is thought that week-end services will be particularly affected by the restructuring which was given the go-ahead by the Cabildo after six months

of study. In a controversial decision, which still has to be confirmed, pensioners could also be hit by the savings since it is likely that the existing free travel will be limited to certain times of the day. In all, TITSA hopes to cut its current debt of 11 million euros a year to just 1 million.

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A taxi share scheme has been introduced to Candelaria and the Cabildo is looking at ways of introducing a similar initiative in Puerto de la Cruz. The whole idea behind the scheme is to get around a serious transport problem. The authorities hope that getting people to share a taxi, especially in rural areas which mainline buses don’t get to, will solve an

administrative and social dilemma. The council in Puerto has already been asked to draw up shared taxi route proposals and to estimate just how many people would beneﬁt from the scheme. Meanwhile the idea has become a subject of discussion amongst taxi drivers who have been suffering, like everyone else, a downturn in business as a result of the economic crisis.

New look

Atlantis opens

The Atlantis Hotel in Puerto de la Cruz, now owned by the Beatriz group of hotels, has opened its doors after being closed for a thorough refurbishment. Now, having been completely renovated inside and out it is being seen as an example of how other old hotels in Puerto should tackle the future and take on a new look in order to compete again as a ﬁne resort. The Beatriz Atlantis, whose own-

ers negotiated with unions in 2007 for existing members of the staff to be laid off and to return to their posts once the project was completed, can now live up to its reputation as being one of the best in Puerto. It is a four star hotel with 290 luxury rooms, a wide range of facilities including a spa and a business centre. It has a prime position overlooking the sea and is at the heart of the town’s brilliant night life and shopping centres.

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TENERIFE

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Pirámides de Güímar

Strikes called off

Ceramic curiosity

AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN AENA AND THE UNIONS. The disruption caused by recent stoppages at Tenerife South Airport is not expected to continue through to the summer, following an agreement reached between the Airport Authority (AENA) and the unions. The two-hour strikes on Fridays since early December were staged

Where cups come from! Children visiting the Pirámides de Güímar recently were treated to a fascinating lookback at Canarian pottery through the ages. Under the title The Pottery of the Canaries. From the Prehispanic epoch to today, potters Pedro Benítez Reyes and Isabel Padrón Herrera, gave their fascinated

in protest at the failure of AENA to recruit staff to fill vacancies in a number of operational areas in the airport. However, a deal struck at the end of March will see almost 90 new personnel taken on during the coming months. AENA says Tenerife South will benefit most among Spain’s airpor ts

from the decision to recruit more staff and hopes the agreement will end the long-running conflict. The unions said an important aspect in the decision to call of f the strikes was management’s promise to set up committees to oversee the implementation of the collective agreement on wages and working

conditions, although they would review the position if the problems continued. Tenerife South is due to receive 936 million euros in funding from the Spanish government between now and 2020 for an extension to the current terminal building.

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audience a glimpse of the history of the islands through cups, bowls and plates of yesteryear. The wheel of time indeed! The young audience, from the Santo Domingo school, were fascinated at the pottery talk, and also found time to visit the other installations in this interesting park.

HUNDREDS IN SUPPORT OF SOLEDAD PERERA. Many felt that the sun shone on the righteous during the demonstration of around five hundred people in support of Soledad Perera, the adoptive mother facing jail in the tragic tug of love case we covered in detail last issue. Given the lousy weather all morning, it was surprising to see so many people gathered and the sun finally decided to show its face in Puerto de la Cruz about 15 minutes before the demonstration was about to start. Soledad, visibly moved by the overwhelming support, briefly told the story of her adoptive daughter’s first seven years and how she was removed from their care and returned to her birth mother but is now back in care. “We

Trapped

Cave rescue Nine people of different nationalities had to be rescued by helicopter in March after getting trapped in a cave overlooking the Los Patos beach in the Orotava Valley. How they managed to get stuck in the cave isn’t clear but this coastline and its paths to and from idyllic, black sand beaches are known for being treacherous. Los Patos used to be a popular beach amongst intrepid foreign nudists but has now become a favourite destination for hardy surfers.

Soledad was enormously moved by the support shown

were the first family she had,” she said of the child who is known as Piedad. “No child should be prevented from being happy and much less after so much loneliness experienced, knowing already what absence means and the lack of a stable and

profound hug. Piedad knew love, shelter and protection. She felt immensely loved and grew as a child and a person, and, surrounded by a whole family, managed to leave her fears behind and began to see hope in her future.” Soledad thanked the

many groups, councils and individuals whose support keeps her and her family going. Demonstrators were given rainbow ribbons to show their support of Soledad’s cause, that the best interest of the child should always be the guiding rule in any custody decision. Local and national associations joined their voices and banners to hers and there were several well known northern councillors also present, keeping an unusual low profile. After Soledad’s speech, her family and friends read poems about the importance of family and a mother’s love, several others sang or gave short speeches of support and a group of homing pigeons were released, symbolising the innocence of youth. A meeting held in Las Palmas at the same time and date was also well attended.

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FINANCIAL AID

Transport grants

Civil Service health grants THOSE WORKING FOR THE CANARIAN GOVERNMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE QUICK OFF THE MARK CAN GET FINANCIAL HELP FOR ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE COSTS PAID OUT IN 2008. The latest Of ficial Canarian Bulletin (BOC) has just been published outlining all the help available for Island employees and pensioners, including those who work in the offices of the Regional government as well as those based in outside centres such as health and education employees. BOC 50 was published on March 13, so applicants have until April 13th to apply for the money which is called Social Aid Action. Funds to cover expenses for the employee, or retired employee and his or her par tner and children is available for medicines for the chronically sick, special food for celiacs and other food intolerance sufferers, prostheses, false

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teeth and other essential dental work, special shoes, eye surger y and spectacles, costs produced by a handicap of 33 per cent or over, adaptation of vehicles to handicapped needs, medical and orthodontic costs, hearing aids, overheads caused by relatives over 70 living with the public employee, burial or cremation costs, home helps, rehabilitation costs, up to three years playschool expenses and extra hours school costs. The list is extensive and impressive and grants of up to 2,250 euros are available in the various sections which are not mutually exclusive. The forms to complete, full rules and regulations, the list of expenses which can be grant aided and infor mation on where and when to apply can be downloaded from the Canarian Government’s webpage www.gobcan.es/ boc/2009/050/003.html. Grants are available for essential health care

NORWEGIANS ARRESTED

Three Nor wegian holidaymakers who tried to cheat their insurance companies by reporting the theft of their credit cards while on holiday in Gran Canaria face charges of attempted fraud and wasting police time. The three men said large sums had been

taken using the cards after they disappeared but it turned out they had done the spending themselves in lap dancing clubs on the island. Police became suspicious at the versions offered by the Norwegians and managed to track the use of the cards to the well-

known clubs, where the men were identified by staff. A police spokesman said the theft report corresponded to the typical bogus claim by tourists, usually a short time before they are due to leave to return home. “In many cases, the culprits think getting the police

Cruises

Reps aboard Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, Thomas Cook have introduced their holiday rep concept to cruises. Reps aboard selected NCL Freestyle Cruising holidays will be available to greet customers, book their excursions, or help cope with emergencies. They hope the idea will attract more young families with children to try the cruise experience.

Air travel

Blackpool is best UK travellers have voted Blackpool’s international airport as their favourite in a Holiday Which magazine sur vey. Over nine thousand people were involved in the questionnaire which put London City airport as a close second. Both airports got full marks for check-in efficiency, security clearance time, the distance from check-in to gate, the overall airport experience and staff attitude. London’s Heathrow came out at the bottom with the north and south terminals at Gatwick and Heathrow’s 2, 3 and 4 making up the rest of the worst six on the list.

G20 meeting

International tourism

False insurance claim

The grants available for agriculture and industr y transport to or from the Canar y Islands announced in last issue can now be applied for by Internet. The web page, https:// ssweb.map.es/ayudas_canarias, also allows you to upload all the documents necessary to support your application but those applying will need a digital signature. For further information, contact 91 273 26 88 between 7am and 6 pm.

report is a formality and they can fly off immediately. However, they usually give themselves away with the inconsistencies in their story and it is easy to catch them out,” said a police insider.

Ahead of the conference of the leading financial countries in the world in London, the G20 members were asked to recognise the tourism industr y’s importance worldwide. In an open letter, the United Nations World Tourism Organisations claimed that tourism can help boost consumer and business confidence, bring in more ecological measures in the sector and create jobs. Underlin their claim they affirmed, “tourism and travel represents some five per cent of Gross Domestic Product of the G20 countries and 27 per cent of their services exports.”

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A new fair to be held this year in Puerto de la Cruz is aimed at the newborn to 18 year old market. Anyone with businesses aimed at this sector, shoes, books, leisure etc. are invited to take part in the infant and juvenile fair, El Recreo, which is hoped will be the first of many to be held annually all over the island. Those wishing to participate should contact 647 181 844 or info@ocioelrecreo.com.

New businesses

Cash help Assistance with start up costs is available for new businesses. Grants of up to 6,000 euros are available, increasing to 8,000 euros if one of the new members of staff has a handicap equal to or more than 33 per cent. In addition investment in fixed assets attracts grants of up to 6,000 euros or up to 10,000 euros (not more than 65 per cent of the total) for those employed staff with a handicap of 33 per cent or more.

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Business grants Cash is also available to existing businesses for modernisation to improve customer service You can opt for grants of up to 25,000 euros for IT equipment, furniture and fittings, renovation, quality controls and commercial machiner y. Information on how to apply for both the above grants is available at your local department of development in the town hall.

Study grants

Paid to learn A new series of grants have been announced for courses in the EU’s Ceres training programme in conjunction with the Tenerife island council. Over two hundred grants are available for up to 395.43 euros a month during the training period and are compatible with unemployment benefit. Courses range from gardening to auxiliary help for the elderly or infirm, specialists in dealing with immigration issues and IT auxiliary technician.

Fuel prices

Gas bottle costs less The price of bottled butane gas is down to a maximum of 10.50 euros a drop of 22.4 per cent. This is the biggest drop in the price of bottled gas since 1993 and it is estimated that the annual average saving per household will be 36 euros. Electricity is expected to stay the same price and natural gas is forecast to drop eight, six and 14.5 per cent depending on the type of consumer.

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BUSINESS

The heads of the two big savings banks in the Canaries have moved swiftly to allay fears that customer deposits might be at risk, following the controversial bail-out of a regional savings bank in mainland Spain.

The CCM bank in Toledo had to be given a nine billion euro guarantee by the government, with the Bank of Spain’s approval, to tide it over its current problems. The timing of the news, announced during a week-end to minimise the impact on markets, did not prevent a run on many smaller banks as customers began to fear for their money. Shares plummeted in all the High Street banks in Spain the following days as the uncertainty grew, but the heads of the Caja de

Deposit fears allayed

Canarias and CajaCanarias banks say that there is no chance of a similar situation arising here. Both chairmen issued reassuring statements saying that the savings banks, which have a massive market share in their respective provinces (Tenerife and Las Palmas), are in good health and customers have no reason to feel insecure.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels up for sale Some top hotel chains and individual owners are actively seeking buyers for several dozen hotels in the Canaries according to a leading consultant. A report by the Canarias 7 daily recently shows that 38

hotels, several of them four and five-star with capacity for around 22,000 tourists, are now on the market as chains seek to offload properties to raise cash to improve their liquidity in the current crisis. Francis Her nández,

an analyst at consultants Dyrecto, says that the true figure could be much higher as the number only covers those whose sale is being actively pursued. “Many more could be willing to sell if the price is right and despite the downturn the

Canaries are still attractive as an investment,” says Her nández, who cites interest in other tourism regions among the reasons the chains are tr ying to get rid of their properties here.

ILLEGAL BUILDINGS

Alcampo reprieve shutdown would be put into The Alcampo extension had a last minute reprieve effect on April 2nd at 10am. on the shutdown ordered However the planning department’s legal section by the courts. The shopping galler y have decided to paralyse was, according to the the council decision, given court decision, built under the problems they are illegal licences and had having in contacting those to cease trading and be responsible for the shops in demolished. The time for the extension. The council claim that, voluntary closure passed on March 6th and the council “there are third parties with Transporting goods by sea and air may be grant aided announced that a forcible rights who have not taken

part in this case,” and to shutdown the commercial gallery without taking them into account, “infringes their rights”. It’s now up to the judge in the case to make a statement on the decision announced by the council, but the socialist spokesperson at La Laguna council declared to local daily, Diario de Avisos, that the council was at the

beck and call of interests other than those of the local citizens. “The municipal government…is walking dangerously along an illegal route…They have given a child’s excuse…Once again they have lied to the citizens; it is clear that they are working for the interest of the multinationals.”

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BUSINESS

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enerife Property Shop has received two International Property Awards at the recent ceremony in London. But what does that really mean to people who want to buy or sell a property? The prestigious International Property Awards gala was held on the 27th September, in London. This glittering event took place at the Park Lane Hotel, and Tenerife Property Shop scooped two awards: a proud moment!

Tenerife Property Shop has been recognised as the best Estate Agency in the Canary Islands, and has also won the award for best real estate agent marketing. The awards follow previous successes that the company has had, but winning this year is the result of the continual effort to improve the service offered to clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are continually building on our success, and ensuring that we remain several steps ahead of the rest of the market. Last year, we ensured that every member of staff was covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance, protecting clients, their money and their homes to a greater level than any other agent in Tenerife. This year we have built on that by offering all new purchasers a Title Insurance. This unique insurance protects a purchaser to such a high degree, and for a period of twenty years. We are the only company on the island to offer this to our clientsâ&#x20AC;?, said Mary Spencer, Director of the award winning estate agency. At a time when many companies are cutting back on marketing their clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; properties,

Tenerife Property Shop are as active as ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the last two decades, we have seen the property market go through its cycle more than once,â&#x20AC;? commented Bruce Grindley, a director of Tenerife Property Shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But its no good simply cutting back, or else you are not performing the service you have promised to the many vendors who have trusted you with the sale of their property. This award for Best Estate Agency Marketing should show all vendors that we are really committed to finding buyers for their properties.â&#x20AC;? But what do these awards really mean to you, if you are interested in buying or selling property? A recommendation is only as good as the person who made it and buying and selling property are probably the biggest transactions you will make in your life. So a recommendation should always be from someone who understands the profession and who you trust. The impartial panel of judges involved in selecting the winners of the International Property Awards could hardly be more qualified: Eric Pickles, British Shadow Secretary of State; Peter Bolton King, chief executive of the National Association of Estate Agents; Phil Spencer, property expert and presenter of Channel 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Location and Relocation TV shows; Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Councilâ&#x20AC;Ś it would be difficult to assemble a more experienced and competent group of judges. So when you next need to buy or sell a home in Tenerife, make sure you do it the safe way and give the award winning Tenerife Property Shop a call.

A study by VisitEngland shows that one in five people who went abroad last year would consider taking their holidays in the UK this year to cut back on expenses. The news was released during the first Best of Britain and Ireland show in London recently and the body is to launch a three million pounds sterling campaign to promote homegrown tourism. They found that 90 per cent of the population is cutting back on its holiday spending this year and that 63 per cent of those contacted for the sur vey

planned to take a break or holiday in the UK this year. This year is being seen as a, â&#x20AC;&#x153;tipping pointâ&#x20AC;? for tourism in and around the UK and during the presentation, VisitEnglandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy chief executive, Sandie Dawe announced, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as well as generating more business for the industry to help tide them through the challenging economic climate, Best of Britain and Ireland will be a key opportunity for us to capture the imagination of the five million extra Britons considering taking a holiday here instead of abroadâ&#x20AC;?. As long time residents will know, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first such

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2009 survey to be undertaken over the years and it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the last, but all it takes is a wet British summer over those vital July and August months and the last minute bookings to the Islands always pile in. Crossed fingers all round in the Canaries.

Hooters and Liquid

Financial boob? THE ASSETS OF POPULAR VENUES HOOTERS AND LIQUID HAVE BEEN PROVISIONALLY SEIZED UNDER AN ORDER BY ARONAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COURT NUMBER SEVEN. The embargo was requested by Incoga Norte SL, who was responsible for the reforms carried out when the businesses were originally opened. Calma Tenerife SL, owners of Liquid, ordered work to the value of 3,179 meuros of which the contractors have only received 1,451

meuros. Three promissory notes to the vale of 600,000 euros have according to La OpiniĂłn been returned unpaid. Spanish Hoot SL ordered 1,159 meuros of work of which the building company have recovered 654,000 euros. Incoga SL requested the embargo

when agreed payments of 86,000 euros to be made by promissory note were returned and there is still an outstanding amount to be paid of 419,767.05. The companies running Liquid and Hooters will have to bring payments up to date to avoid closure.

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By Bill Blevins

Financial

Avoiding fraud Unfortunately, the risk of investors being defrauded still exists - as evidenced by the recent Madoff and Standford cases - irrespective of the tightening of regulation. By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks

rauds can range from deliberate misrepresentation through to outright theft. One of the most common types of ďŹ nancial frauds are Ponzi schemes. They are named after Charles Ponzi, one of the greatest swindlers in US history. Ponzi schemes promote very high returns with no risk. Initially the fraudsters running these schemes give investors very attractive returns to encourage others to invest. Behind the scenes, however, the money is not being invested and the returns are being provided by giving investors their own money back. Once the fraudster has built up sufďŹ cient funds, they typically run away with the money leaving investors with nothing.

Other types of potential fraud include deliberate misrepresentation. Over the years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen many such schemes. The story behind them seems plausible but the reality is somewhat different. There are no free lunches and if anything looks too good to be true, then it probably is - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not possible to generate high returns from something that is low risk. If a low risk investment is promising high returns, this usually means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s either higher risk than you realise or that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low risk and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll only ever receive low returns from it.

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Red veins, or are they just spiders? By Nicola Roberts

TELANGIECTASIA - THIS IS THE OFFICIAL TERM USED FOR ‘RED VEINS’, ‘SPIDER VEINS’, ‘DERMAL FLARES’, ‘DILATED CAPILLARIES’, ‘BROKEN CAPILLARIES’ OR ‘BROKEN VEINS’.

hese vary in size and shape on the surface of the skin and look like tiny veins or blood spots. Red veins are caused by a number of factors, but appear when the small capillaries in the dermal layer expand into the skin’s surface and then form a series of thread-like capillaries which can be seen. When they are severe, these can appear like a group of interlinked veins and capillaries, sometimes with blood spots. The whole area then appears like a mass of red or pink skin, sometimes even with a blue/ purple tinge. Spider naevi

have acquired their name because they usually have a central blood spot, sometimes raised, with tiny capillaries spreading outwards like spiders’ legs. In general the veins are caused by some type of injury: either a blow to the skin, tweezing hairs or perhaps the removal of a cyst. Usually in these cases treatment is very successful. Blood spots are a concentration of blood just under the skin, which can also be treated successfully, but if they are too large and raised it is advisable to seek medical advice. Telangiectasia causes more trauma for ladies than men who usually think and

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Dear Doctor I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and wonder if I can tailor my diet to help ease the horrible symptoms. Does diet make any difference? Jennifer

Dear Jennifer, Eating cer tain foods or avoiding cer tain foods may help your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. However, according to the Arthritis Foundation, there is no scientifically substantiated ‘arthritis diet’. On the other hand, if you find certain foods worsen your rheumatoid ar thritis symptoms and others help your symptoms to improve, it makes sense to make some adjustments in your diet. Studies show that saturated fats may increase

inflammation in the body, and as a result of that worsen your condition. Foods high in saturated fats, such as animal products like bacon, steak, butter, and cream, may increase pro-inflammatory chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that cause inflammation, pain, swelling, and joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis. Meat contains high amounts of arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is a fatty acid that’s converted to proinflammatory chemicals in the body. A light vegetarian diet helps relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness. Omega-3 fatty acids (found in cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, and trout; nuts, soybean products …) may have an anti-inflammator y effect in the body. This is key because people with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is less severe in some

Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Italy. In those countries, the main diet consists of large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fatty fish high in omega-3s. Fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes are high in phytonutrients. These are chemicals in plants that have disease-fighting properties and immune-boosting antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and the carotenoids. Supplementing your diet with bone-boosting calcium and vitamin D is important, especially if you take corticosteroids that can cause bone loss. The risk of bone loss is higher in people with rheumatoid arthritis. So check with your doctor to see how much calcium and vitamin D you need to get daily through foods, supplements, and sunlight. A recent study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (2008) concluded that drinking alcohol may be linked to a significantly

Dear Doctor, I’m 25 and uncircumcised. I’m wondering what the benefits of getting circumcised would be and if it really would be worth the hassle. Mike

Dear Mike,

reduced chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis. Talk to your doctor about moderate alcohol consumption if you take any rheumatoid arthritis medication. Avoid alcohol if you take methotrexate because liver damage could be a serious side effect. Studies show that dropping extra pounds is important for your joints and overall health. Excess pounds put extra strain on knees, hips, and other weight-bearing joints, not to mention your heart.

Circumcision may reduce risk of sexually transmitted infections. Studies show that circumcised men have a 25 per cent lower risk of genital herpes and a 35 per cent lower risk of HPV, the virus that causes genital warts and cancers. These findings indicate that circumcision should now be accepted as an efficacious inter vention for reducing heterosexually acquired infections with HSV-2, HPV (the virus that can cause cer vical cancer), and HIV in adolescent boys and men. Some studies have suggested that circumcised men may also be at lower risk of syphilis. Nevertheless, circumcised men in the study had fewer genital ulcers. How can circumcision prevent STDs? In at least three ways: - When the foreskin is removed, the skin covering the head of the penis becomes

tougher. That may protect against “microtears” during intercourse that can provide a point of entry for germs. The mucosal lining of the foreskin may allow germs to penetrate to underlying skin cells. After intercourse, the foreskin may prolong the time that tender skin is exposed to germs. Research studies may vary, but they certainly do not lie. In the United States for example, the rates of circumcision are declining and are lowest among black and Hispanic patients, groups in whom rates of HIV, herpes, and cervical cancer are disproportionately high. I do not believe that’s a coincidence.

Dr. De La Flor, G.P. is licensed in medicine & general surgery. He holds certificates in nutrition, medical exercise and human performance from the University of Berkeley in California, the American Council on Exercise and the U.S. National Strength & Conditioning Association. He is a strong believer in work/life balance and spends much of his time outside of his surgery on the tennis court or chasing his four kids around the neighborhood.

HealthyLiving By Adina Fraticelli

Get control of yourself! EVERYTHING AROUND US SEEMS A BIT OUT OF CONTROL THESE DAYS.

emembering that there are still some things in our lives that we do in fact have control over is comforting. The economic crisis, unemployment rates, ever growing stacks of bills – are all things that are completely out of our control. Even as much as we’d like to control our partner’s behaviour or our children’s grades, it’s just not that likely to happen. Unfor tunately, the list of things swirling around us that we do not have power over is infinite. However deciding to engage strategies that will personally equip us to face this difficult time is absolutely within our control. One thing that all of us old enough to read this article are entirely in control of is the food that we choose to eat. We decide several times each day what we will feed our bodies with. These

choices make a tremendous impact. It’s my theory that eating well is the basis for overall well-being. But, how do we manage that? What is the plan? How many calories or points does it all add up to? Exactly what is eating well? We are all bombarded by so much

confusing and conflicting nutritional information. If you seek to find those answers in a dozen dif ferent diet books, you will likely find a dozen different answers. My purpose in writing this article is to cut though the confusion. I will

be writing an article on this topic in the for thcoming issues and I hope that you follow along and pick up a few pointers along the way that will help you. Benefits of eating well are innumerable. Of course, a flattering silhouette is one

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of the payof fs, however, increased energy and a boosted mood is quite rewarding as well. The list of medical conditions that can be improved through a thoughtful diet is endless. The basis of a healthy diet is very simple. It is well balanced and properly timed to provide us with the fuel we need for optimum per formance. I also believe that above all, it must be enjoyable. There is no template for a healthy diet. It’s a very personal thing that can only be determined by your specific needs and likes. The first step in taking control of your diet is by making an accurate assessment of what your diet currently consists of. It’s impossible to set goals without knowing what your baseline is. This step requires close scrutiny and above all complete honesty with yourself. You will have to be aware each time something

passes your lips. For one week, jot down everything that you eat and drink. In this process, you will most likely be surprised to see how much unhealthy food you are consuming. That’s because most of the junk that we eat is done mindlessly. With this exercise completed, it won’t take much thought for you to be able to make your own necessary adjustments to improve your current way of eating. The habits will likely jump right out at you. Armed with this information you will be ready to take on the next step of implementing changes to improve your way of eating. It won’t lead you to a quickfix crash diet that is always destined for failure, but will instead guide you to create a sustainable and enjoyable way to approach healthy food.

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After this time, they will need to be added to a family member’s health ser vice card or apply for a health card specifically for people who have no financial resources. Failure to do this will result in the patient being charged for any treatment received from the Canarian Health Ser vice (SCS), from a simple consultation to surgery. This measure is the consequence of the application of a State social security law. Knowing that many Canarians are likely to find themselves in these circumstances within the next few months, the regional government’s ministries for employment and health have launched an awareness campaign in the hope that unemployed people in this situation will heed the advice given and hence continue to receive guaranteed free health care. Apparently only a few isolated cases have been detected where an unemployed person has found himself without rights to free health car e, but in the cur rent economic situation it is likely that

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many of those without work will find themselves without unemployment benefit and free sanitary care, and this is going to be an increasing figure. The situation is regulated by a State law, therefore only the State government can modify it. So far, the Instituto de Seguridad Social in the Canar y Islands has refused to par ticipate in this information campaign which has been put into motion by the Canarian

government. Unemployed people will be informed about this legislation every time they sign on at an employment service office (SCE), use the information ser vice 012, or visit a health centre. They will also be told exactly what they need to do in order to conserve their rights to free health care.

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Bluetooth heart monitoring A hospital in Las Palmas will help pioneer a revolutionar y new system to monitor possible heart attacks using mobile phone technology. The Dr Negrin Hospital is to work with Spain’s most prestigious heart unit at Navarra’s State University to pilot the scheme, which has been devised to enable specialists to keep tabs on heart

patients remotely rather than have them admitted for tests. The patients will be fitted with a state of the art device to monitor their heart rhythms and the information will be sent using Bluetooth technology via their mobile phones directly to their hospital doctors, who will keep an eye on their progress and call them in for detailed observation where

necessary. The system was awarded Vodafone’s Innovation Award last year and has been hailed as a major breakthrough in heart attack prevention. Canarian health minister Mercedes Roldós, who attended the official announcement of the pilot project, said the remote sensoring was particularly crucial here, given the above-average rates of heart disease.

Pets corner

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Pets Portrait

Gremlin

Gremlin, the professional painter

EL REFUGIO

Majority against cruelty 86 PER CENT OF SPANIARDS THINK THAT HUNTERS WHO ABUSE THEIR ANIMALS SHOULD BE PENALISED. According to a sur vey carried out by Ikerfell for mainland Spain animal shelter El Refugio, 86 per cent of Spaniards think that hunters who abuse their animals should be penalised. They want their hunting licences to be withdrawn if they keep their dogs tied up and locked in overcrowded conditions. By region, 98 per cent of Canarians and 96 per cent of Madrileños were the most supportive, while the weakest level of support came from Castilla La Mancha and the Balearics with 78 per cent. Vo l u n t e e r s f r o m E l Refugio, in a recent demonstration near the ministr y for r ural and marine environment in Madrid, raised two giant posters behind a hunter who climbed onto a pedestal and simulated a shooting. One

While helping the humans with the decorating, I thought it would be nice to have my fur highlighted and create a new trend in feline furdressing.

Upcoming events

The Live Arico

9th Birthday

PARTY IS TO BE HELD FROM 7.30PM ON GOOD FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL AT THE CENTRAL STATION, THE PATCH, PLAYA DE LAS AMÉRICAS.

With a country and western theme, there will be line dancing, cabaret from Jesse Garon, good food and plenty to drink. Tickets are priced at only €15 each to include a hot buffet and a bottle of wine per person. They are already selling well, so get yours from the Live Arico Shop, Tenerife Property Links Golf del Sur, or by calling Suzi Q on 629 388102. Dust off your cowboy boots and stetsons, and we´ll see you there. Live Arico will be holding a benefit night at The Theatre Bar, San Eugenio, on Monday the 20th April. With Suzy Q, Tanya Tevaro, Nick Page and guests, this promises to be a good night. Thanks are due, as always, to some great workers for the cause, including Dave Tracy and all at the Albatros Bar, Costa del Silencio. Every Friday night Dave holds a quiz night with proceeds going to Live Arico. This ongoing support is much appreciated, so thanks to all.

Nearly new shop The Live Arico charity shop in Coral Mar, Costa del Silencio has now been open for more than four months and the shop takings are providing a significant part of the daily basic needs for the Live Arico dogs. The organisation r ecognise that none of this would be possible without all of the generous donations that keep their shelves filled and their customers happy, so thanks to all who have given ‘nearly new’ clothes, shoes, books, CDs, DVDs, household items and much more. Many thanks also to all volunteer helpers, especially Denise, Claire, Shirley, Ann and Barbara, who not only keep the shop tidy, well sorted and

stocked, but always have a smile and a helping hand for all the customers, and not to forget Arthur, whose great ideas and handyman skills so much help to maintain and improve our shop. Re-homing dogs is equally important to Live Arico as raising money for feeding them. For this purpose the shop also doubles as a meeting point and re-homing

Digs 4 Dogs Professional dog care at our purpose built

KENNELS 6 mins from San Isidro Only 10 € per day • Collection and return Service • Quarantine & UK return Service For rates and availability phone Allen or Lesley on 680 278 254 or 922 772051

The organisation fronted a graphic demonstration on a cruelty meted out to many hunting dogs

of the posters bore a photo of a hunter with the caption, “hunters have a licence to kill animals”, and the other poster bore a photo of a greyhound which had been hung recently at Sonseca in Toledo with the caption, “not to assassinate them”. The dog’s body was placed on a black sheet in front of the hunter. El Refugio has begun a campaign to report both on the streets and on their website, www.elrefugio.org,

the horrors affecting dogs used for hunting purposes in this country. According to the president of El Refugio, Nacho Paunero, “thousands of dogs used for hunting are tied up in deplorable overcrowded conditions and many of them are hung, like the one we recently found in Toledo. This is the reality in Spain. We want the ministry for rural and marine environment to demand that all independent communities carry out strict

controls over dogs used for hunting”. El Refugio is a non-profit making organisation whose main activities are the prevention and awareness of abandoned and maltreated animals, the management of their adoption centre for abandoned animals, and fur ther awareness campaigns. They rely solely on donations from members. For more information, visit www.elrefugio.org.

centre. Every Wednesday we bring at least one ‘dog of the week’ to the shop for you to meet, take for a walk and, in the best case, give a home to. If you would like to adopt a Live Arico dog, please don’t hesitate to visit them at Coral Mar and let them know the kind of dog you are looking for. They will be happy to

make an appointment for you to meet some suitable dogs. For any further questions as well as collecting your donations do not hesitate to call Nicole at 647 176 341. Please call Eugenio on 649 001907 in the first instance if you find a dog in distress, and leave a message if necessary.

We need around €90 per day to feed our many dogs. If you can help in any way please call Karen on 687 905511 or any of the numbers on this page. By the way, please note the refuge is not closed. Rancho Grande is moving but, until land is found, Live Arico will remain there.

Aktion Tier

Easter egg hunt Celebrate Easter on Sunday April 12th with the animals at Aktion Tier, and join in a free Easter Egg hunt at their refuge in the Parque Eólico, ITER in Granadilla. The fun starts at 2pm, and all visitors, both two legged and four legged, are welcome. For more information phone 922 778630.

Food FOR THOUGHT

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MAKING THE MOST OF SEASONAL FOOD

Cheap protein Mackerel is available all year round but Spring and Summer see the largest catches and the lowest prices.

HERBY MACKEREL

Ingredients

ince Januar y 3.3 million kilos of mackerel have been landed in Spain and prices in the lonjas (wholesale fish markets) are as low as 26 cents a kilo. Although that translates to 3.75 euros by the time it gets to the high street shops on these shores, it is still an excellent price for prime quality oily fish protein. The tastiest examples are the young fish, called here ‘caballa del año’ but for baking and barbecuing larger fish are better.

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Slash the sides of bigger fish before cooking or they will burst. A really fresh mackerel will be almost rigid, the flesh becomes flaccid after a few hours and is a telltale giveaway that they’ve been sitting on the stall for a while. Our northern Spanish recipe is quick and easy and can be frozen. The juice released by the mussels can be used with a little fried onion and fish stock to make a rice accompaniment or a fish soup.

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Sandwiches, sausage rolls, pasties, etc.

Fresh homemade Pasta Pizzas - Fresh Fish Meat Eat in or take away

Homemade desserts Great Range of Spanish and Italian wines

Wed - Mon 1pm - 4pm / 7pm - 11pm

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Calle la Gaviota. Playa de la Arena, Puerto Santiago On the main road between Hotel ‘Barceló Varadero’ and Mercadona

The Apolo Centre - Los Cristianos Avda. Gral. Franco - Los Cristianos Mon - Sun 8am - 5.30pm Tel: 922 798 133

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• One 250gr – 300 gr. fish per person • 300 gr. chopped tomato (4 servings) • 3 leaves of sage per fish • Olive oil • 250 gr. mussels per person • 3 prawns per person • Chopped parsley • Sprig of rosemary per fish • Sea salt • Pepper • 2 cloves garlic

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC. 2. Wash the herbs and fish and place a sprig of rosemary and three sage leaves in each fish. 3. Oil an oven dish, season the fish and pour two tablespoons of oil over them. Bake for 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile clean the mussels, discarding all those which float, are open or have broken shells, and place them in a frying pan with the peeled and slightly flatted garlic and two tablespoons of olive oil. Cover the pan and cook over a medium heat until they open. Remove the meat from the shells. 5. Sprinkle the mussels over the mackerel and cover with the chopped tomato. 6. Bake for a further 10 minutes. 7. In another frying pan sprinkle a teaspoon of sea salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the prawns. 8. Serve the baked mackerel using the parsley and prawns as garnish.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Slow Boat I NOW THIS GREAT RESTAURANT IS ALSO OFFERING A DELIVERY SERVICE

ooking for somewhere to go that guarantees great food, and terrific atmosphere, attentive service and excellent value – Slow Boat I was the first and is still definitely the best of the chain. Co-owned by Neil, who runs the business with his father, this is one great Chinese restaurant that simply gets better with age, and now you can enjoy

the excellent Chinese cooking they serve at home too, with the introduction of a new delivery service. They opened in Puerto Colón in 1988 and quickly became very much a residents’ favourite, something that is still true to this day. Standing firm on great food and professional service they just get better and better and the new décor is stunning, with intimate lighting and oriental

splendour. Whether you’re dining with your partner or with your children, there will be a wide selection on the menu to cater for your group’s needs. And speaking of groups, Slow Boat I is always more than happy to accommodate larger group bookings, it’s a great place for a special celebration, where everyone can find something they like on the menu. They have a private section too if

your party wishes to dine and relax away from the main body of the restaurant. The menu is too extensive to list here (but their ad is on this page with more mouthwatering information), but suf fice to say that Slow Boat offer the very best in Chinese and Asian cooking, and unbeatable prices. Open from 6pm to 11pm there is also a delivery service from Los Cristianos to Playa Paraíso,

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so you can enjoy the best that Slow Boat has to offer in the comfort of your own home. They are also currently offering a 10 per cent discount on the new menu.

Puerto Colón - Costa Adeje OPEN DAILY :: 2pm - 11.30 pm TABLE RESERVATIONS : 922 713 416

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Taking a look at Spanish cheeses

FoodIDEAS

Cooking with cheese

Hang in Freeze up fridge doorspace. www.vitrinamagica.es

Handpresso Caffeine on the go. www.handpresso.com

A SERIES OF RECIPES CREATED BY THE BEST OF TODAY’S SPANISH CHEFS

Preparation:

Boils your egg to perfection in tune. www.ubergizmo.com for a purer g & t. www.vitrinamagica.es

• 250gr. La Peral cheese • 250gr. smoked cheese from Pría • 700cl. Full cream milk • 4 anchovy ﬁllets from Cantabria • 75gr. chopped dates in oil • 75gr. toasted hazelnuts

Minimum calories maximum use. www.vitrinamagica.es

Ingredients:

Chill out Permanent ice cubes

By Pedro and Marcos Morán, Casa Gerardo www.casa-gerardo.com

Oil spray

Beepegg timer

Asturian cream of cheese with anchovies

Grate the cheeses and add to the milk. Cook at 50ºC for ﬁve minutes. Filter and chill. The texture should be thick and creamy but elastic.

Presentation:

Information and images from España y sus quesos (in Spanish, English and French) by José Manuel Escorial, ISBN 84-611-2686-6 (around 60 euros). With the kind permission of the national federation of milk industries, FeNIL and the Spanish Institute for External Commerce, ICEX.

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Japanese, Thai and Chinese Cuisine Choose your sauce and our chef’s will prepare your Wok, Grill & BBQ in front of you.

A variety of Asian snacks, fresh meat & seafood

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sushi

1. Place two pieces of dates and two chopped hazelnuts in a bowl. 2. Slightly warm the Asturian cream cheese and pour over the nuts. 3. Finish by topping the cream with another two pieces of hazelnut, a date and an anchovy ﬁllet.

Restaurante

La Romántica International cuisine, flambées a speciality Superb food, stylish service, a touch of class in Callao Salvaje

Tel. 922 741 518 Open daily 12 midday - 11pm

El Ancla, nº 21. C/ El Jable Callao Salvaje, Adeje

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By Gerald Ruben

WineGUIDEE

Wining ways FROM BARCELONA TO BRITAIN, WINE NEWS AND TIPS AND A FUN QUIZ

Mas Tinell

British buys

A couple of days ago I was in Barcelona and on the Friday night went out with some friends for dinner. The restaurant which had been recommended by the hotel porter where I was staying, whilst close to the hotel, was not very good. The food was fairly ordinary and the ambience was nothing to write home about but they did have some interesting wines. The wine that was chosen for the meal was L’Alba Mas Tinell from Penedés. This was a fairly predictable choice of region as Barcelona falls within this scope. Penedés is famous for its cava, the sparkling wine that the French call Champagne. However on this occasion we had a still white wine from Heretat Mas Tinell. The grapes used were Chardonnay, Macebo, Xarel-lo and Parellada, the vintage was 2006 and the alcohol content was 11.5 per cent. It was a very pleasant wine with a pale yellow colour with green edges, a clean aroma of pineapple and apple, a fruity flavour and was well balanced and easy to drink. I would say it would be ideal with paella, fish, shellfish and especially smoked salmon. The cava from this bodega was chosen to be

As some of the Swallows who visit Tenerife as their winter playground will be heading home soon to babysit their grandchildren, cut the grass, and start their summer social calender, I thought they might like to see what some of the wine experts who write for some of the papers in England have to say about the bargains and good buys that will be available during the next few months. In The Times Jane MacQuitty says you should look out for 2007 Finest Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc, Tesco £4.95, 2008 Finest Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand,Tesco £5.99, Esperanza Mendoza Merlot, Majestic Wine, £3.99. In The Independent Anthony Rose suggests Casillero del Diablo Shiraz Rose Sainsbur y’s £4.66 and a Bourgogne Blanc Buisson-Battault in Majestic for £9.99. Tim Atkin in The Observer looks at 2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes, Cafayate, Majestic 2 at £5.99, while Jonathan Ray in The Telegraph recommends 2006 Tahbilk Marsanne Nagambie Lakes £9.99 and lastly in The Guardian Victoria Moore says look in Oddbins for Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2008 £7.99 for a case or try Waitrose

We drank the L’Albe Mas Tinell

drunk at the wedding of the Infanta Cristina, which we reckoned was a good enough indication that we should order another bottle.

is bendog@terra.es and I will be happy to reply to you and tell you if you are right or wrong.

1. Carmenere is a specialist grape of which countr y? Argentine, France, Italy, Chile or Lebanon The Cordorníu producers have launched two new wines

for Inycon Fiano 2007 from Sicily at £4.39. These look like ver y good value for money wines that are recommended by people with a good track record in the wine business.

Codorníu’s Spanish Quarter There are two new wines from this well known cava producer, launched as the first wines in a new ‘brand’. The white is an unusual blend of Chardonnay and Albariño, whilst the red of fers a slightly more familiar marriage of between Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. Both are designed as a Viñedos de España with no specific regional appelation given. That might sound like this is going back to the cheap Spanish plonk days, but

in fact these are quality modern wines made from estate grown grapes by head winemaker Olivia Salas, whom has worked in top wineries in France, Chile and New Zealand as well as Spain. The brand has been launched in the USA where it is apparently selling very well. The wines tend to be on the sweet side which is the type of wine that normally sells well in America. They have a recommended retail price of €7.99 and promotions and discounting will almost certainly drop this price considerably. The packaging of these wines is excellent They are well made wines with plenty of fruit and should sell well when they hit the big supermarkets in England.

A bit of fun See if you can answer the three questions about wine. My email address

2. The Hunter Valley is a wine region in: Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania.

3. Which of these is a real wine? Napolean Beaunapart, Barolo Laughs, Life is a Cabernet, Que Syrah Syrah, Marilyn Merlot Send me your answers by email and see if you are right. Good Luck!

WHAT’S ON

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What’s On Tenerife

MUSEUMS & CULTURAL EVENTS

Silos. Monday to Friday 5pm to 8pm, Sundays 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm

FIESTAS April 26, Romería de San Marcos Evangelista, Tegueste

Until May 24, Mirar de Reojo, Roland Penrose and surrealism. Sala C, Photography Centre, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz.

CONCERTS

[ Tenerife ]

Auditorium Tenerife www.auditoriodetenerife. com

Av. Constitución, 1 38003 Santa Cruz phone 902 31 73 27

Guimerá Theatre www.teatroguimera.es

Plaza Isla de la Madera, 2- 38001 Santa Cruz phone 902 36 46 03

CajaCanarias Cultural Centre www.canarynet.com

Pl. el Patriotismo, 1 38002 Santa Cruz phone 922 471 000

Museum of Science & Space (MCC) www.museosdetenerife. org

C/ Vía Láctea, s/n 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna phone 922 315 265

Museum of Nature & Archaeology (MNH) www.museosdetenerife. org

C/ Fuente Morales, s/n 38003 Santa Cruz phone 922 535 128

Tenerife History Museum (MHAT) www.museosdetenerife. org

C/ San Agustín, 20/22 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna phone 922 825 949/43

Tenerife Anthropology Museum www.museosdetenerife. org

C/ Vino, 44 38270 Valle de Guerra (La Laguna) phone 922 546 300 [ Gran Canaria ]

Cuyás Theatre www.teatrocuyas.com

Pérez Galdós Theatre www.teatroperezgaldos.es

Until May 31, El Bodegón

April 30, 10 pm, Ricardo Arjona at the Pabellón de Deportes, Santa Cruz. Tickets 22 euros. More information at www. santacruzmas.com

español en El Prado, Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias, Santa Cruz. Monday to friday 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.

MUSIC April 11 and 12, 8.30 pm, Antique and baroque music festival, El Castillo Cultural Space, Puerto de la Cruz, organised by the Reyes Bartlet Cultural Association. Tickets from the CIT ofﬁce in Calle Puerto Viejo 13 or through Entrada Directa at 20 euros. More information on 922 386974 and 696 227636. April 18 to July 12, IV edition, Los Caprichos Musicales de La Isla Baja (Musical Whims 2009). Inauguration concert April 18, 8.30 pm, song and piano recital by Gustavo Peña and Ricardo Francia (Las Palmas) at the former convent of San Sebastián, Los Silos. Entrance free. April 19, 8 pm, chamber music, Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos

OTHER EVENTS & FAIRS

April 17 to 21, Friday at 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon, 4 pm and 7.30 pm, Monday and Tuesday at 8.30 pm. Disney On Ice, Princesas. The seven most famous Disney princesses on stage together. Pabellon Santiago Martín, La Laguna. Tickets in advance from El Corte Inglés stores, www.elcorteingles.es or 902 400222, from 18 to 40 euros Island of Theatre, Music and Dance Circuit: La Gomera:

April 13, 8.30 pm, Espacio 21 company performing Feliz acontecimiento at the Auditorio Infanta Cristina

April 20 and 21, Garabatosk brings his Títeres para el reciclaje (recycling puppets) to four schools: CIP Aurea Miranda de Agulo, CEO Marío Lhermet, CIP Alajeró and CEO Santiago Apóstol. April 21 and 22, Espectáculos del Plata company with Burguer Cía (burger company) at the schools CIP Ruiz de Padrón, San Sebastián and La Lomada. On April 23, the show is presented in the Casa de la Cultura, Valle Gran Rey

April 27, 10 am, Reciclown with El otro Rigoletto at the Centro Cultural Pedro García Cabrera, Vallehermoso April 27, 8.30 pm, Helena Turbo

EXHIBITIONS

April 18, Feria 2009 XIII Ecological Week, Parque Cultural Doña Chana, La Orotava

Ctra. Gral. La Cuesta - Taco, Km 0,6 La Laguna Tel. 922 645 165 www.gubra.com

with Los físicos at the Auditorio Infanta Cristina El Hierro:

April 25, 11.30 am, Garabatosk company in the Rambas de La Frontera and at 5.30pm in the Centro Cultural, Echedo with La ﬁesta de los libros, to coincide with the book fair

Make every day count www.harley-davidson.es

Until April 12, The ﬁrst

concert, Auditorio de El Sauzal

exhibition of model aircraft, military and commercial, showing more than 500 models. Pueblo Chico, La Orotava

April 29, 8.30 pm, Danza-Lab

Until April 18, Los colores del

April 25, 9 pm, Tak-Nara in

SCENIC ARTS

information and registrations on www.maccatlantic.org

April 12, 9 am to 2 pm, Tenerife Sur Lions will be holding an Easter Fayre in La Rambla, next to the beach in Las Galletas with a bouncy castle for the kids, prizes for Easter bonnet competition, special tombola and teddy bear tombola, bar and barbecue. Car boot stalls invited. Enquiries to Jim Hunter 669 444 617 or Ken Sadler 670 647 765

GUBRA MOTOS TENERIFE

with the Salina’s Show at the Santa Úrsula theatre La Palma:

April 16, 17, 18 8.30 pm, Producciones del Mar with Camping, at Tazacorte, San Andrés y Sauces and Los Llanos respectively April 21, 6 pm, KDO theatre company with El arbol de Garoe (the Garoe tree), Los Llanos and on April 22 in Santa Cruz de La Palma

April 22, 11am, Espectáculos de Plata with El show de titirimúsicos in Los Llanos and on April 23 at 6 pm in Santa Cruz de La Palma April 23, 8.30 pm, Helena Turbo with Los físicos, Los Llanos, and

April 24 in the Teatro Circo de Marte, Santa Cruz de la Palma

CULTURE April 23, 24, 25, Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz MACC (Mercado Atlántico de Creación Contemporánea) converts the Canaries into the meeting point of national creativity as all selected proposals, ideas and presentations will be split into ﬁve separate themed blocks. Presentations and debates of ideas, experiences, projects, artistic productions, and suggestions for new show formats or creative work processes. More

agua, paintings and sculptures by Imanol Sánchez. Sala de Arte de CajaCanarias María Rosa Alonso, La Laguna. Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays 11am t6o 1pm.

Until April 22, Casanova en el exilio, oil paintings by Alejandro Casanova. Sala de Arte de CajaCanarias Juan Cas, La Laguna. Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.

Until April 24, NUMA fest. CajaCanarias Exhibition Hall, El Sauzal

Until April 26, Environmental Photography Prize 2008, Sala de Arte de CajaCanarias, Puerto de la Cruz. Monday to Sunday 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm.

Until April 30, No mires atrás, photo-reporters collective, Sala de Arte de CajaCanarias, Candelaria. Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.

Until April 30, International Astronomy Year, paintings by May San Alberto Giraldos, sculpture by Julio Nieto and photographs by Luis Rouco. Public Library, Comodoro Rolín 1, Santa Cruz

SPORT &NATURE April 18, 2 pm to 11 pm, III Tuning Villa de Adeje, Las Torres Sports Pavilion car park, Adeje April 29 to May 3, V Paragliding Festival – FLYPA 09, Los Realejos. More information on www.ﬂypa.es/en/

Kayak Tours by kayak for all abilities: Last Saturday of every month. The activity may be combined with snorkelling, hiking, climbing or potholing. More info on 922 127 938.

Hiking: Discover Arona. More information about trekking routes: 922 725 180 or www. arona.org

All year round Guided walks for groups through the most emblematic buildings of the lovely northern town of Los Silos. Contact Oscar on 922 841 086.

Barranco del Inﬁerno Adeje: Mondays to Sundays from 8.30 am till 5.30 pm. No access allowed after 4 pm. Price: 3 euros. Max. 200 people a day. Free entrance on Sundays. More info and reservation on 922 782 885.

Until May 3, Perspectivas,

Guided trails

water colours and oil paintings by Lambert Van Bommel at Exconvento de San Sebastián, Los

For the general public. The National Park’s interpretation service offers guided tours free

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MUSEUMS Casa Lercaro C/ San Agustín, 20-22 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Phone 922 82 59 49

by Compañia María Pages at the Teatro Cuyás, Las Palmas

Alcoholics Anonymous

SCENIC ARTS

(AA) Meetings in the South: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5.45pm, Friday at 11.45am. 1st Floor Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos (next to bus terminal). Information:

Casa de Carta Tacoronte main road, Valle de Guerra, s/n. 38270 Valle de Guerra (La Laguna) Phone 922 546 300

Gran Canaria

MISCELLANEOUS Alcalá market has reverted to Sunday following public demand complete with food stands. The Wednesday market at Playa San Juan has been extended to include two popular sections, car boot and fruit.

La Baranda WINE MUSEUM A renovated 17th century Canary Island hacienda used by the Island Cabildo to promote local quality wines. Autopista Gral. del Norte. Km 21, (El Sauzal exit), 38360 El Sauzal, Tel.: 922 572 535 Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. Wine tasting and shop until 10 pm, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 11 am to 6 pm, closed Monday.

Castles Tours: Tenerife History Museum offers guided tours around the island’s castles for schools and groups. More information on 922 825 949 Masonic Meetings South of Tenerife. Visitors always welcome. Tenerife Craft, Chapter, Mark. For more information phone 922 794 502 or 922 732 386.

Ciudadanos Europeos (European Citizens Group) meets monthly September to April at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultural), Los Cristianos. Full programme of interesting speakers, advice, and social activities. For more information contact the Secretary, Chris Stanyer on 922 751507 or the President, Harry Davies, on 922 781905. e-mail: ceten@fsmail. net

K9 Pleasure Island in Playa de las Américas, just behind Lineker’s bar in Starco, now hosts the K9 and San Francisco charities for animals car boot sale. All proceeds go to the charities. Stallholders are very welcome but booking is advised, enquiries and reservations can be made by calling Pat the Cat on 608 121 081. Open from 8am to midday, great for bargain hunters and those who love a good rummage.

English Library Calle Irlanda, Parque Taoro,

House. Teatro Cuyás, Las Palmas

Puerto de la Cruz: Monday 3pm to 5.30pm, Wednesday 10am to 12 noon, Friday from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 1pm. Information: Julia Gaskell 922 37 2 579.

FIESTAS April 25, 6 pm, Romería in honour of El Niño Dios de Ayagaures, San Bartolomé de Tirajana

CULTURE April 10 and 11, Materia Viva Culturfest: III Sociocultural Festival of Art, Sports and Urban Music, Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. More information, www.materiaviva. es.

MUSIC April 17, 4th Festival of Canarian Alternative Music: Nicotine Swing. Mojo Club, Las Palmas April 17, 8.30 pm, Festival Flamencoencaja 2009: Carmen Paris. CICCA, Las Palmas

April 18, Los Dragons, Teatro Juan Ramón Jimenez, Telde April 18, 9 pm, Cuartet Ornati with Musicae Candelaria. Cueva de los Verdes, Haría, Lanzarote April 19, Jeremy Joseph and contratenor Carlos Mena. Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas April 23, 8.30 pm, Haydn in Gran Canaria: organ concert, Joseph Haydn and Mateo Guerra (ConCiertoArte). Paraninfo, University of Las Palmas

April 24, Saxo Tour with José Ma. Curbelo (piano), Jorge Betancor (saxophone) and Ximo Martínez (percussion). Teatro Juan Ramón Jimenez, Telde

April 24, 8.30 pm, Rock: Zoo. CICCA, Las Palmas

THEATRE

April 17 to 19, Dance, Sevilla

Island of Theatre, Music and Dance Circuit:

April 24, 9.30 pm, Camping, by Producciones del Mar, in the Plaza del Rosario, Agüímes Lanzarote: April 17, 9 pm, Helena Turbo with Los físicos at the Teatro Municipal de San Bartolomé April 23, 6 pm, Burka Teatro with Mafalda y el rey analfabeto at the Teatro Insular

April 20, 9 pm, NGR Producciones with Hansel and Gretel at the Teatro Insular

CINEMA April 17, 8 pm, El Silencio de los Corderos (1991) (The Silence of the Lambs). April 21, 8 pm, Barton Fink (cinema and opera cycle 2009)

April 24, 8 pm, Desayuno con Diamantes (1961) (Breakfast with Diamonds), all at the Salón de Actos, Ediﬁcio de Humanidades Agustín Millares Carló, Campus del Obelisco, Las Palmas April 21, 8.30 pm, La Casa de Bambú (1955) (The Bamboo House), Multicines Monopol, Las Palmas

FAIRS April 17 to 19, II Salón del manga, INFECAR, Las Palmas. Try everything Japanese, from martial arts to karaoke to food. More information, www. fatafactory.spaces.live.com

EXHIBITIONS Until April 17, El silbo Gomero, identity of an island. Edf. Ponce de León, Castillo 6, Las Palmas Until April 24, A lesson in anatomy by Ángeles Agrela. Galeria Manuel Ojeda, Buenos Aires 3, Las Palmas

April 17 to 30, Miniature Dolls’ House (Festival de Primavera 09), Casa de la Cultura, Firgas

April 20 to 26, Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear by Samuel Salcedo. Perdomo 10, Edf. Khuner, Local 9, Las Palmas Until April 30, Espacios

Macbeth of Mtsensk directed by Valery Gergiev. Teatro Pérez Galdós, Las Palmas

abiertos III, Sala de Arte de CajaCanarias, Las Palmas. Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm

12, 7 pm, Noviembre by David Mamet. A satirical comedy set in the Oval ofﬁce of the White

Hotel Neptuno, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, 10 am to 10 pm.

Until June 2009, sculpture by Agoney Santana, Saulo Torón square, Las Canteras, Las Palmas

Until June 2009, Un mar de Vergüenzas, Saulo Torón Square in Las Canteras

Until June 13, Lanzarote Now 2009, by Eberhard Bosslet, Amalia Barboza and Luis Villalba. Taller de Arte, Tías, Lanzarote Until June 19, photographic exhibition, Soutura by Ángel Luis Aldai, Casa Africa, Las Palmas

SPORT &NATURE Trekking: April 18, Pico de las Nieves, Cruz Grande, Chira. Teror. 10Km, 3 hours. Fairly easy. More information 928 630906

April 24, Valleseco, El Prado,

April 8, 9 and 11, Lady

April 10 and 11, 8.30 pm, April

WHAT’S ON

Until June 9, Temáticas Atlánticas by Antonio Sánchez,

Barranco de la Virgen, Vueltas de Acero, Cuevas de Doramas, Moya. More information 928 618740

April 25, Cruz de Carpío, Toscon, La Solana (Teror). 11Km. 3 hours. Fairly difﬁcult. More information 928 630906 Local councils in various areas of the island organise guided treks and other open-air activities. For more information, call UPNature, Guanarteme 928 270084 or 928 473265, Arucas 928 621754, Maspalomas 928 764201, Tablero 928 140640, Mogán 928 158805, Aldea de San Nicolás de Tolentino 928.891.252 or www.alberguelaaldea.com, or Valleseco 928 618740.

Archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: Bentayga (Tejeda), Cenobio de Valerón (Guía) etc. For more information 928 219 229.

MARKETS Saturdays: Telde, 8 am to 2pm. Plaza de San Gregorio Arucas, 8 am to 2 pm. C/ León y Castillo, Santa Brígida, 8 am to 8 pm. Near the Borough Park. San Mateo, 8 am to 8 pm. Town centre

Sundays: Telde 8 am to 2pm. Ramblas de Jinámar, Santa Brígida, 8 am to 2 pm. Near the Borough Park San Mateo, 8 am to 3 pm. Town centre; Valsequillo, 8 am to 2 pm. C/ Isla de la Gomera; Teror, 8 am to 2 pm. Near the Basílica of Nuestra Señora del Pino Moya, 8 am to 2 pm. Bus station; Valleseco, 8 am to 2 pm. Town centre San Bartolomé de Tirajana, 8 am to 2 pm. San Fernando & La Vegueta, Las Palmas, 11 am to 3 pm.

Church Services: Living Spring Pentecostal Church Guaza Calle Almorejo 2, beside the Guaza sports complex. Rev. and Pastor (Mrs) Nelson Olajide Tel: 609 505 915. livingspring75@hotmail.com The Anglican Parish of All Saints Puerto de la Cruz Sunday services 9.30am and 11am 29 Carretera Taoro. Parish Priest: David Jenkins. Tel: 922 384 038 www.allsaintstenerife.com Saint Francis Anglican Chaplaincy Tenerife South Chaplain Fr. Keith Gordon, phone 679660277 or 922742045 Christian Fellowship Los Cristianos 1st ﬂoor of Apolo Shopping Centre Pastor Adrian McBride. Tel: 922 790 007. Costa del Silencio Coral Mar. Sunday Services 11am-6pm. Mothers & Toddlers group Tue.10.30 to 12 noon. Counselling and info: Pastor Bill Jeffrey Tel: 617291751. www. silenciochurch.com Calvary Assembly International Church Buzanada Sunday 11.00am, Wednesday 7.30pm Nursery is provided during the Sunday morning service as well as Sunday School for children under 12. For more information, for counselling, or for information about the International Bible Institute, call: Missionary / Pastor Mark G. Baumgartner 628 107 316. Catholic Mass Puerto de la Cruz International service Sundays (almost always in English) in the Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia parish church Los Gigantes Daily mass in English in the Espíritu Santo church St. Sebastian’s Inclusive Church Mogán, Gran Canaria Sundays 7pm at Cordial Mogán Playa Chapel

Canarian C-Days www.diasc.com/diasc/ Travel between the islands to cultural events is 50 per cent cheaper on certain days and for selected events with Fred Olsen, Islas Airways and Binter.

Discounts on hotels and car hire are also available.

You will need to book by telephone 902 292 999, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm or via the web

Make sure you know the full price of the ticket (including Canarian residents’ reduction) to ensure you receive the full discount.

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THE SPIN

Exhibition:

FilmReview

Showbizz By Barbara Law

Cine Gransur // www.cinegransur.com

Marley & Me Still life paintings CAJACANARIAS ART GALLERY UNTIL 31 MAY 60 paintings from the Prado Museum including grand masters.

The Event:

Disney on Ice ESTADIO SANTIAGO MARTÍN 17 - 21 APRIL All your favourite Disney princesses gliding through a fairytale. www.elcorteinglestickets.es

SPANISH TITLE, UNA PAREJA DE TRES, THIS FILM WILL BE SHOWING AT THE GRAN SUR CINEMA IN THE ORIGINAL VERSION (IN ENGLISH). Distributor: 20th Century Fox Director: David Frankel Duration: 120 mins Language: English Genre: Comedy Based on: Marley and Me, by John Grogan Screenwriters: Scott Frank, Don Roos Cast: Owen Wildon, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner Rating: PG

The cutie dog movie of the year, newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan decide to leave behind the harsh winters of Michigan and head south to begin their new lives in West Palm Beach, Florida. They obtain jobs as journalists at competing

local newspapers, buy their first home, and begin to make their way through the challenges of a new marriage, new careers and, possibly, the life-changing decision to start a family. Unsure of his preparedness for raising children, John confesses

his fears to his friend and fellow journalist Sebastian, who comes up with the perfect solution – a puppy. Enter Marley, a cute, 12pound yellow Labrador, who in no time at all, grows into a 100pound steamroller of unbridled energy that turns the Grogan home into a disaster area. He flunks obedience school, chews of f dr y-wall, takes a bite out of the sofa, overturns garbage cans, steals a Thanksgiving turkey, consumes pillows and flowers, drinks toilet water, and chases the UPS guy. Even a newly-purchased, expensive necklace isn’t safe from Marley’s voracious antics. Amidst the mayhem he generates through the years, Marley sees the Grogans through the ups and downs of family life, through job and home changes, and most of all, through the myriad challenges of a growing family. As John and Jenny come to realise, Marley-”the world’s worst dog”--somehow brings out the best in them.

Estrellas:

Harley Davidson GUBRA SHOWROOM 25& 26 APRIL Open house Come and try out the 2009 range

Spain top singles 1. C. Baute/Marta S. Colgando en tus manos 2. Gurú Josh Project Inﬁnity 2008 3. Amy Macdonald This is the life 4. Lady GaGa/Colby’O Just dance 5. La Quinta Estación Que te queria 6. Amaia Montero Quiero ser 7.Malu A esto le llamas amor 8. Encarnita Polo Paco, Paco, Paco 9. Madcon Beggin’ 10. Alex Ubago Me arrepiento

Stars in the making The children and young adults who make up Estrellas Theatre Academy (the South Tenerife branch) showed that they are indeed the stars of today and tomorrow at the excellent variety show, From Screen to Stage, on March 29th at Exit Palace. What strikes you from the off is that all of these kids are there because they really want to be, and the production is aimed at giving everyone a starring role, not just those who perhaps show more potential than others. The packed programme took the audience through numbers from Saturday Night Fever to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Legally Blonde, Edward Scissorhands (ballet), Bugsy Malone, Singin’ in the Rain, Beauty and the Beast and a rousing finale with Fame. Excellent performances

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all round, no need to single out individuals, this was a troupe spectacular. Well done all concerned and congratulations to Tony and Beth Garwood, the

duo behind the Academy. For further information and enrollment details please call Estrellas Theatre Academy on 610 764 564 or 610 764 552.

Magical Molino Blanco El Molino Blanco, situated just off the motorway in San Eugenio Alto, Playa de Las Américas, is a venue where you can wine and dine, be musically entertained, have a little trot around the dance floor and is extra special in its ambience. The owner and creator is Felipe Neri, who is back at the helm after a break (as reported in an earlier edition), a wonderful host with the knack of knowing what his multinational customers want in the way of food, wines and entertainment. On keyboards on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays is Victor Plasencia, one of the finest pianists on the island, equally at home playing Latin, soul, jazz, pop, and classical music. He is also a wonderful accompanist for any singer. No matter what musical numbers you throw at Victor he can play them with fine melodic improvisations. Recently Felipe introduced a newcomer to the entertainment at El Molino Blanco, English soprano Joy Dey. I called in to hear the talented lady sing and it was a real pleasure. Born in North London, Joy started singing at school where her lovely voice singled her out for solos. On leaving school she recorded a number of pieces of music for a songwriter and was given a good deal of session work, mainly doing voice-overs for radio and TV ads. In the mid 70s she met up with Annie Lennox. They had both attended an audition for backing singers for a jazz artiste. Nothing came of this, but Annie suggested that they team up. They found a manager that named them Stocking Tops and sent them to perform in cabaret at various London clubs. They trundled around in Joy’s old Ford Anglia till they got sick of it and decided to go their separate ways. Annie went on to form The Tourists and then The Eurythmics and the rest is music history.. Joy travelled and lived and worked in Italy and the USA for some time, developing her repertoire and technique. By the early 90s she had discovered her true passion – opera. After singing in the chorus in a number of companies she was eventually given a number of leading roles. She has won many prizes at music festivals and has performed in the USA, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Joy Dey is a very confident performer who knows how to put across a song with sparkling diction – such control and clear modulation isn’t often heard these days. An artiste of genuine vocal versatility, whether singing opera, pop or jazz, her set is mixed with a good combination of show-stoppers. From Nat King Cole’s When I Fall in Love to All I ask of You from The Phantom of the Opera, she handles her audience with a deft touch, with her smooth treatment of Evergreen, to a rousing Nessun Dorma. Joy appears on Sunday evenings. On Thursdays and Fridays diners can delight in the virtuoso and musically perfect violin performances of Richard from Poland, and most evenings one of the chefs, Argentinian Luis Roman will also take to the stage a sing a few classic numbers. Saturdays are usually full of surprises, but whatever night you choose, El Molino Blanco shows Tenerife at its best. For information and reservations call 922 796282.

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Letters

Phew! Dear Editor I am sending a photograph (see below) taken on 21st March 2009 which shows the rubbish collection area outside the front of Edificio Fayser in Calle la Caldera, in downtown Los Cristianos. The area is a disgraceful mess due to the restaurants and supermarket throwing leftover food into the bins. The smell and infestation by flies is dreadful and certainly constitutes a health hazard. All efforts through approaches to our President, our Administrator, and local authority have been fruitless. The first two appear to have done nothing. The local authority have changed the bins but the situation is no better. When will those in authority r ealize that these cafes, restaurants and supermarkets in residential areas should be compelled to site bins for their own refuse either on their own premises or at least well away from main doors of downtown residential developments?

LEASURE & CULTURE

Chinese Horoscope

editorial@ic-news.com

Please feel free to contact me for further details or a meeting. See picture below ROLANDO (Contact details with editor)

Floral tribute

was a real heavy downpour. This lovely woman got out her umbrella and saw me to my car, I hadn’t spent enough money to warrant the VIP treatment, but she did it anyway. This is one flower and plant shop I would certainly recommend both for prices and customer service. BARBARA RIDGEWAY LA QUINTA

Dear Editor With so much awful stuff happening, it’s nice to have someone nice to write about.

I had the sad job recently of buying flowers to commemorate the death of some friends’ loved ones and called into a small florist shop just outside Tacoronte on the way north, La Orquidea. It was raining and there was no parking within 40 yards but I waited for a lull in the downpour and the lady there was ver y nice and prepared a lovely arrangement. I also bought a big candle and to save me stopping again to buy matches she gave me some out of her kitchen and didn’t want any money for them. By the time she’d finished the skies had opened and there

Golf contacts We h a v e r e c e n t l y purchased a proper ty in Callao Salvaje. I would like to join a Golf society or association to enable me to play golf when I visit, which is about four months a year (six weeks in Jan/Feb and two – four weeks over our other visits) a year. I am a member of Rotar y but the Club in Tenerife is mostly Spanish speaking. I would appreciate any help with contacts. Thanks in advance

Crew position Dear Editor I will be in Tenerife in May of this year, and am wondering how people find crews for their small sailboats cruises? I’m looking for an unpaid cr ew position to cr oss the Atlantic to the U.S. or Caribbean, and have found several web sites, but am still looking. Sincerely,

Dear Editor

DAVID HUMPHREYS

OWEN FLEMING, PORT CLINTON, OHIO, USA

Editor’s note The Atlantic Race for Cruisers which brings together over 200 yachts every year to race from Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in Santa Lucia often has spaces for experienced crew members. This year’s depar ture date is November 22n and you can find out more on their website, www.worldcruising. com. Alternatively, if anybody is looking for crew this year for other events, we would be happy to pass on contact information to Mr Fleming.

Click Pastimes

By Daniela Herzberg & Roger Keller daniela@5-elementos.com / Tel. +34 650 830 506 / www.5-elementos.com

Daniela Herzberg & Roger Keller are based in the southwest of Tenerife. They both are certified Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology consultants and Cosmic Healers and work and teach in Tenerife and Germany. Their comprehensive knowledge about Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology and the five elements is a result of their work with Derek Walters, one of the most respected Feng Shui masters in the world. They have published several books about Chinese Astrology and how to increase your health and vitality with the five elements, with recipes from all over the world.

Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) Rat, you have extraordinary career luck now and interested parties may want to offer you employment opportunities! Think through the pros and cons before you agree to change jobs. Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) Your luck prospects are not the best now, therefore avoid investments of any kind. Curb that spending urge and don’t succumb to impulsive purchases. Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) The Tiger person’s wealth luck is pretty good – invest your money now to see fast (and signiﬁcant!) returns. Focus on being more patient and tolerant towards your loved one. Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) Rabbit, your wealth luck is on the up-andup so enjoy a period of money coming your way. On the downside, your tummy is easily upset so pay attention to what you eat. Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) Some obstacles may hinder your path to smooth progress. Keep your temper in check and always be forearmed. It’s also a good idea to avoid any major investments this month. Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001) You may be approached to enter a business partnership this month – think it through before you give your decision. Avoid making risky investments now. Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002) You will be susceptible to careless mistakes during these two weeks, so keep your eyes peeled and always double-check your work to be sure you’ve not made an error. Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) Your luck prospects are pretty fair now but you will be a little pessimistic for no reason. Just remind yourself that all is well, and your moodiness is unwarranted.

Phew!

[ For Crossword and Sudoku solution see classiﬁeds section ]

Across 7 - crevices (6) 8 - order (6) 10 - upstart (7) 11 - manor (anag) (5) 12 - value (4) 13 - leave the path (5) 17 - sheet of paper (5) 18 - woody plant (4) 22 - baked light dough (5) 23 - fifth Greek letter (7) 24 - gestures (6) 25 - soprano (6)

Down 1 - staff (7) 2 - sway (7) 3 - travelled over snow (5) 4 - entry (7) 5 - foam (5) 6 - building complex (5) 9 - held up (9) 14 - body; trunk (7) 15 - simple song (7) 16 - narrower (7) 19 - timber frame (5) 20 - monarch (5) 21 - lending money (5)

Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) Your career will not be as smooth-going as usual, but keep your chin up, lay low and work hard. Aside from this, people may seek to use you (yes, even close friends). Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) Even if you are facing some minor setbacks at work, don’t worry too much as this will only be for a short period and things will begin to improve later. Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) These weeks may herald many changes and you might feel a bit disoriented as a result. To counter the effects, go travelling throughout the entire month and keep calm! Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) You might be dragged by others into situations that require you to play the part of problemsolver. This is an inevitable situation so try to be as helpful as you can. The Chinese solar year starts around February 4. If your birthday is in January or at the beginning of February, your Chinese animal sign belongs to the year before. For example, 27.1.1967 still belongs to the year of the horse.

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BUSINESS PROMOTION

Elbes Conservatories

Enhance your home ELBES THE CONSERVATORY YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMT OF If you’ve finally decided to build that conservatory you’ve always dreamt of you don’t want to skimp on quality, but neither do you want to pay over the odds for shoddy work. That’s why Elbes Conser vatories should be top of your list. Their experience covers a wide range of conservatory styles and sizes, from small sun rooms up to large greenhouse restaurants for 80 guests, and Elbes Conservatories is the only manufacturer on the Canary Islands exclusively specialised in the construction of conservatories in wood and aluminium. At Elbes Conservatories they combine ambitious architectural styles from the interior to the outside, and create harmonic designs in their entirety. The team at Elbes will incorporate the style of your home into their design and by using

modern computer technology will be able to show you exactly what your new view will look like during the planning stage. The entire outside structure of their conservatories is well protected against the elements by using aluminium profile systems. This provides you with high durability and minimal care. The conservatory is built from multi-layered spruce of quality grade A1. This top quality timber is almost free of knots and resin and is produced in Germany. The gluing process eliminates almost all wood warping and cracking. Your conservatory will sustain its beauty for a lifetime. At Elbes they use the highest standard quality materials so you will enjoy your sunny refuge for a long time! manufacture and construction is carried out by an experienced crew of craftsmen, who have

been with the company for years. Whenever they use contractors, they make sure they work under close super vision and adhere to the established quality standards they guarantee for the entire project. Apart from giving you and your family that extra level of comfort an Elbes Conser vator y will guarantee, you are also adding considerably to your home’s value. Interested but still not sure? Why not visit a satisfied Elbes customer

and see one of their high quality conservatories for yourself? For more information visit their website, www. elbes-conservatories.com where you can fill in a contact form or call them on 670 436 932.

Midas

Come and see us me and see

The golden touch

AUTO REPAIR OUTLET WITH A REPUTATION FOR SERVICE, QUALITY, AND RELIABILITY

In April 1956, Midas began life as a groundbreaking auto repair outlet with a reputation for ser vice, quality, and reliability in Macon, Georgia, in the USA.

Puerto de la Cruz Markets

Open every Sunday from 9am - 2pm, in Urb La Paz, beside Supermercado 2000

Information 922 713 246

Now after 50 years, the success stor y continues thanks to the tireless efforts of franchisees and employees, whose local focus and day-to-day involvement fuel the worldwide appeal of their famous brand, including right here in the Canary Islands where there are five Midas centres, in Telde and Vecindario in Gran Canaria, and La Laguna, Santa Cruz and Adeje in Tenerife. The newest centre with the Midas touch, in Avd Ayyo, Los Olivos Industrial Estate (the new Shell station in Los Olivos), is currently running a series of promotional offers (see their ad on page 51). They offer a range of services including maintenance of brakes, exhaust pipes, will check your wheel balancing, air conditioning, shock absorbers, electronic diagnostics, brake pads and

batteries. The excellent and professional staff at Midas take an almost holistic approach to your car – in other words they believe that only when all the parts are working well and working in conjunction with each other will your vehicle function to its maximum potential.

Midas continues to be the leader in rapid repairs, an essential service in today’s fast moving world. With the latest equipment in repair and maintenance and a highly trained, professional not to mention helpful team, give your car the Midas touch.

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BUSINESS PROMOTION

Bellissima Hair, Health and Beauty B E L L I S S I M A After the birth of her son she has returned to work and taken up the post at Bellissima Hair, Health and Beauty. Ziggy has recently completed her Mary Cohr product knowledge and treatment training programme in Windsor, England during which she completed an intensive course and can now competently and confidently treat Bellissima clients with any facial that she knows will suit their skin type, age and pocket. As Bellissima clients know, Mary Cohr offer a great range of facial treatments including the Catiovital - an intensive, cleansing facial, Peel and Lift - a fruit acid, deep peeling treatment suitable for oily, mature or pigmented skin, Catiolift – an anti-ageing facial which uses a lifting electrical current, Super Lift - a collagen based treatment and the Aromatique - for the stressed out person who just need lots of massage and natural products. Ziggy will be working at both the Los Gigantes and San Eugenio salons and will be pleased to answer any questions that you may have regard-

Team update ZIGGY MCGOVERN, A QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED BEAUTY THERAPIST, HAS BEEN LIVING IN TENERIFE FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. she hopes to see them at one of the salons. Sarah Parking has been a part of the Bellissima team for over six months and has been in Tenerife for nearly six years. Sarah brought her wealth of hairdressing experience with her after working at Blueberry Bobs in Los Cristianos for five years. She decided it was time to take on a new challenge and has flourished in the varied environment at Bellissima Hair, Health and Beauty.

L-R: Michelle, Ziggy, owner Nicola, Sam and Sarah

ing these treatments and more. Sam Holt is also new to the Bellissima team. A four times entrant for the Nail Technician of the year (Professional Beauty North), Sam is up-to-date with all the latest in nail enhancement techniques including full sculptured with colour/

glitter, acrylic tips, nail art and air brushing. As well as being a nail specialist, Sam is also a qualified and experienced beauty therapist. She has spent many summer seasons working in the Greek Islands ensuring that top glamour models are all perfectly beautiful with her advanced body and facial make-up. Ziggy

and Sam are both qualified in all St Tropez treatments and will be introducing St Tropez Spray Tanning to Bellissima. Michelle Daniels is making a new start working at Bellissima Hair, Health and Beauty after a hectic three years of building her thriving business at Aviva salon

in Torviscas Bajo and then deciding to spend time with her son Charlie during his early years. You will find Michelle at San Eugenio Alto on Fridays and Los Gigantes on Saturdays. Michelle would like to take this opportunity to thank all of her loyal clients for their support and understanding during her pregnancy and

Absent from the photograph are Monica (hairdressing), Magdolina (alternative therapist), Erica Jeremiah (chiropodist and reflexologist), Jane Coleman (health adviser/midwife) and Lisa Harris (osteopath/ acupuncturist). All the staff spread their time between both salons, offering up to the minute treatments and pampering. *EASTER SPECIAL: Weekend Nails €25.00 and/or Mini-Facial, Body Scrub and Relaxing Body Massage all for €62.50.

Higiensec

Spring is here! HIGIEN EC TINTORERÍAS DE CALIDAD

For the really big jobs look no fur ther than Higiensec, the English dr y cleaners in Adeje. Based in the Hiper Trebol shopping centre in Adeje, Higiensec is par t of a nationwide franchise, thus guaranteeing top class equipment and in-house training for staff in the most up to date dr y cleaning techniques. Owner Angelyne Clarke has been in Tenerife for 20 years and knows what her clients are looking for – the guarantee and satisfaction of a job well done. She opened Higiensec in 2004 (the only branch in the Canaries) when she saw the need for an English dr y cleaners

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, AND FOR MANY OF US IT’S TIME TO SHAKE A LEG, GET OUT THE FEATHER DUSTER AND GET RID OF THE COBWEBS. and has, in a sense, made a clean sweep. Higiensec are currently of fering a 20 per cent discount of f all cur tain cleaning and they will even take your cur tains down and re-hang them for you. If curtains are not cleaned at least annually, dust can rot the fabric and attract cockroaches and other insects. It is also important to have duvets cleaned regularly to rid them of dust mites and dead skin cells. If you alternate between a winter and summer duvet, this changeover is the ideal time for cleaning. No bleaches are used so there is no risk of allergies, itching or other

skin reactions. Higiensec also have offers on cleaning of confirmation dresses for 15 euros, and wedding, evening and party dresses from 25 euros. From curtains to blankets and duvets, sofas and of course quality clothing, Higiensec also offer a repair and alterations ser vice. Rose and Miriam are always on hand to look after your cleaning and make sure your goods are returned in pristine condition. A highly professional operation, Higiensec offer an excellent service for local companies as well as their individual personal ser vice, with special terms and offers for management companies.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Las Chaﬁras

In Tenerife

Calle Francisco Feo Rodríguez 6º- first floor. Pol. Industrial Las Chafiras 38620 San Miguel de Abona. Tel. 922 750 609 Fax: 922 795 810 To Cho - Guargacho - Las

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Sol Meliá Vacation Club, the fastest growing branded vacation club in the world, has great career opportunities in the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Tenerife. We are looking for:

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TF-1 to Los Cristianos Las Américas

Sales staff wanted FIRE STATION

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To Golf MERCADONA del Sur

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05. Property Wanted : The island’s premier Cash Buyers of freehold property. We complete within 28 days. No agents, no viewings, no delays. Call (0034) 922 7 2 0 2 2 2 or visit www. tenerifehomebuyers.com

Business Opps : For lease restaurant, working with good client base, Beautiful local with a family feel, ample parking, tel 637 560 700 Cafeteria / /Pizzeria / restaurant, bar for rent in Roque del Conde, Torviscas Alto, Playa de las Americas, good position, no competition, tel 637 452715

Rent : Available to rent – local with large terrace in prime position in Los Cristianos. Ideal for Hairdressers, office or similar. Tel 629 911338 Studios, 1 and 2 bed apartments from 400€ for rent to mature-minded people in south Tenerife. UK TV channels. For details, phone Nadine: 922 715 162 Beautiful duplex to rent in La Paz (Puerto de la Cruz), 200m2, 100m2 garden, 2 big terraces, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, fully equipped and garage, 800 euros per month, tel 670 817821 Tenerife South, long term rent, Playa Paraiso, aparthotel, one bedroom apar tment, living room, kitchen, terrace, swimming pool and spa, 490 euros all inclusive, tel 690 363506 For rent,Costa del Silencio, urbanisation Atlantico II, new, equipped, precious apartment, spectacular views, tennis, pool, one bedroom, terrace, optional garage, tel 656 724392 Parque la Reina, three bedroom fully furnished apar tment, 2 bathrooms, separate kitchen, large garden with pergola, outdoor shed, indoor parking, storage, adjacent to community pool and tennis courts, phoneline and TV connection, phone 629 494331

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El Médano, dir ectly from the owner!!! New, precious detached house, 3 bedrooms, 2 moder n bathrooms, indep. kitchen, 3 terraces,bbq, luxury complex with 2 swimming pools, 42m2 closed garage, very exclusive furnished. Quiet zone, Price: 330.000 euros, Tel: 650 792 742

Apartment Santa Úrsula. Location: central. Views: sea 207.00m2 3 rooms 227000€. Phone: 629711982 Apartment Las Galletas. Location: central 38.00m2 95000€. Phone: 617878616 Chalet Urb. San Miguel. Location: central. Views: sea 425.00m2 4 rooms 730000€. Phone: 686020267

Torviscas Alto/ Resid. Casablanca, directly from the owner!!! Very beautiful apartment (53m2) in the most exclusive zone of Tenerife, 1 bedroom and an small officeroom, ver y big bathroom, 35m2 terrace with precious views, luxury complex with swimming pool and gardens. Garage and store-room. Only 6 months old!!! Price: 183.000 euros, Tel: 650.792.742

Chalet La Laguna.Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 149.00m2 4 rooms 285000€. Phone: 629262735

Urgently sale in Los Cristianos by the sea. One bedroom apartment, living room, bathroom and kitchen, big balcony, panoramic view etc. 99,000 euros, (no agents), 922 752759 / 608 425426

Terraced house Caletillas. Location: central. Views: sea 126.00m2 3 rooms 255000€. Phone: 652431156

Top opportunity, villa in Chayofa with fantastic sea views, plot 1,240m2, living area 288m2, actual bank value 820,000 euors, five bedrooms, 2 garages, garden with tropical fruit trees, reduced to 750,000 euros, tel 646 531434 or 922 102600 Lovely bungalow with garden, on one level, views, in a quiet and green location, five mins from Los Cristianos, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, 1 guest toilet, separate kitchen, and one separate apartment downstairs, 375,000 euros, tel 646 531434 or 922 102600

Apartment Agua Dulce. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 83.00m2 3 rooms 150000€. Phone: 646650370 Chalet La Esperanza 3 rooms 263000€. Phone: 647402749

Chalet Valle de San Lorenzo. Location: central. V iews: sea 100.00m2 3 rooms 231000€. Phone: 922720551 Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central. Views: sea 106.00m2 4 rooms 252500€. Phone: 649801275 Apartment El Médano. Location: central. Views: sea 80.00m2 2 rooms 234000€. Phone: 679158954 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: outskirts 180.00m2 3 rooms 194000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: outskirts 50.00m2 1 room 150000€. Phone: 922273239

Las Americas, 2 mins to the beach, sea views from terrace, top floor, perfect condition, fully furnished, high rental potential, community pool, studio, 89,000 euros, 1 bed apartment, 155,000 euros, tel 646 531434 or 922 102600

Apartment -Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 45.00m2 1 room 185712€. Phone: 922273239

Detached Villa in Callao Salvaje. Quiet cu de sac facing a barranco. 5 bedrooms,5 bathrooms, lounge,dining room,kitchen, utility and study.Garden, courtyard, heated swimming pool plus store rooms. Sea and mountain views. Can be divided into 2 apartments. Plot 400sq m. € 650,000. tel 607310854

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 60.00m2 1 room 198334€. Phone: 922273239

Studio Costa del Silencio. Location: central. Views: mountain 45.00m2 1 room 75000€. Phone: 670804067 Rustic Land La Hoya. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 12000.00m2 2 rooms 300507€. Phone: 670804067 Terraced house Masca. Location: countr yside 70.00m2 2 rooms 120000€. Phone: 659038027 Callao Salvaje. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 280.00m2 5 rooms 850000€. Phone: 610732040

Apartment Valle Tabares. Location: central 47.00m2 1 r oom 4644€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central. Views: mountain 45.00m2 1 room 210000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Taco. Location: central 49.00m2 1 room 104619€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Laguna. Location: central 60.00m2 2 rooms 178000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Finca España. Location: outskirts 65.00m2 2 rooms 141237€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Taco. Location: outskirts 77.00m2 2 rooms 147858€. Phone: 922273239 A p a r t m e n t Ta b a i b a Media. Location: central. Views: sea 60.00m2 2

rooms 148350€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Barranco Grande. Location: central 80.00m2 2 rooms 154500€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 90.00m2 2 rooms 238902€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Valle Tabares. Location: outskirts 65.00m2 2 rooms 106000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Los Majuelos. Location: outskirts 50.00m2 2 rooms 125519€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 77.00m2 2 rooms 218000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Gallega. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 73.00m2 2 rooms 158475€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Laguna. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 80.00m2 2 rooms 168283€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central. Views: mountain 87.00m2 3 rooms 234395€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central. V iews: sea 100.00m2 3 rooms 297500€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Los Majuelos. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 90.00m2 3 rooms 216364€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 157.00m2 3 rooms 320000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 100.00m2 3 rooms 216664€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Gallega. Location: outskirts 84.00m2 3 rooms 141238€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 90.00m2 3 rooms 156273€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 80.00m2 3 rooms 252405€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Valle Tabares. Location: outskirts 98.00m2 3 rooms 155000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central . Views: sea 184.00m2 3 rooms 781315€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 231.00m2 4 rooms 619100€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Tome Cano. Location: central 50.00m2 1 room 150000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment El Sauzal. Location: central 125.00m2 4 rooms 249420€. Phone: 922273239

EXCHANGE BUREAU & PROPERTY VILLAS DEL DUQUE Luxury Residencial Villa 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Fully furnished, south facing terraces Large garages and storage Heated pool 540,000€

SUN SET BAY Beautiful studio with sea views, totally renovated and reformed. Fully furnished only 89,000€ ROQUE DEL CONDE Superb 2 bed 2 bath Penthouse Fully furnished excellent views parking 220,000€ FAÑABE COSTA ADEJE Large 3 bedroom property, 2 apts in 1. Totally renovated new kitchen floors on 2 leveles with private gym. Private parking. Great value at 235,000€ RESIDENCIAL MARIBEN CALLAO SALVAJE 2 and 3 bedroom properties town houses with large garages and interiors on this quite well run complex. Communias pool, tennis, etc prices from 225,000€ INDEPENDANT VILLA PARQUE DE LA REINA Very large property over 360sq mts living area. 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Large independant kitchen and living Garage form 5 cars must be seen 255,000€

SUPERB STUDIO IN CASTLE HARBOUR Totally renovated and newley furnished Great views Bargen price 89,000€

LONG LET PROPERTIES 2 bedrooms Roque del Conde 800€ 2 bedroom town house Callao Salvaje 750€ Studio Los Cristianos 450€ NO FINDERS FEES RESIDENCIAL MARIBEN CALLAO SALVAJE Large 2 bed 3 bath town house, independant kitchen. Fully furnished with superb sea views Large garages private garden 250,000€

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No. 22 C.C. City Centre, Playa de Las Américas Tel 922 751 693 / 630 994 991

www.mk-property.com info@mk-property.com

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05. Property For sale town house in San Isidro

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 260.00m2 4 rooms 1081821€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Maria Jimenez. Location: outskirts 95.00m2 3 rooms 216500€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 135.00m2 4 rooms 456769€. Phone: 922273239

4 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, w.c. downstairs, garage for 6 cars. With commercial use, fully furnished, all this for €220,000. No time wasters please.

Apartment Ifara. Location: central. Views: sea 179.00m2 4 rooms 390657€. Phone: 922273239

Tel. 619 866 849 / 609 101 401

C h a l e t Ta c o ro n t e. Location: central 320.00m2 4 rooms 515000€. Phone: 922273239

Excellent opportunity

Rent Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 55.00m2 1 room 690€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Tenerife. Location: central 179.00m2 4 rooms 390657€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: outskirts. V iews: sea 115.00m2 4 rooms 220000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment El Poris. Location: central. Views: sea 70.00m2 2 rooms 170000€. Phone: 922273239 Chalet Tegueste. Location: outskir ts. Views: sea 118.00m2 2 rooms 200000€. Phone: 922273239

Frontline studio apartment for sale, partly furnished in a superb position with views of La Gomera. Recently refurbished. Superb holiday or residential home; quiet zone, near to shops and restaurants. Contact C. O’Flynn, 686 586 519

Villa Tagoro San Eugenio Alto

Residencial

La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

New 3 bedroom luxury villa 750,000€ Tel. (0034) 655 914 691 (0034) 922 71 33 56

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, comunity pool. €425,000 Tel. 629 244 958

Chalet Tegueste. Location: outskir ts. Views: sea 118.00m2 3 rooms 210000€. Phone: 922273239 Chalet Tegueste. Location: outskir ts. Views: sea 150.00m2 4 rooms 280000€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Parking Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 0.00m2 100€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Finca España. Location: outskirts 51.00m2 2 rooms 132222€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Finca España. Location: central 61.00m2 2 rooms 150000€. Phone: 922273239

Rent Chalet Radazul Bajo. Location: central. Views: sea 175.00m2 3 rooms 850€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet La Laguna. Location: outskirts 90.00m2 2 rooms 189000€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet Radazul Bajo. Location: central. Views: sea 175.00m2 3 rooms 500000€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 35.00m 2 1 room 89250€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Arona / Valle San Lorenzo. Location: central. Views: mountain 85.00m2 2 rooms 120000€. Phone: 627180081

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 59.00m 2 1 room 179000€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 90.00m2 3 rooms 229587€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Premises Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 167.00m2 1200€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Premises Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 43.00m2 800€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Laguna. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 55.00m2 2 rooms 180303€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Los Majuelos. Location: outskirts 71.00m2 3 rooms 150000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 135.00m2 3 rooms 276465€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Premises Santa Cruz. Location: central 59.00m2 500€. Phone: 922273239 Terraced house Barrio la Salud Alto. Location: outskir ts 120.00m2 3 rooms 132000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Ofra. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 90.00m2 3 rooms 144500€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 60.00m2 2 rooms 144200€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 100.00m2 3 rooms 800€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Cruz del Señor. Location: outskirts 58.00m2 2 rooms 168283€. Phone: 922273239 C h a l e t Ta c o ro n t e. Location: central. Views: sea 140.00m2 3 rooms 282500€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Premises Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central. Views: sea 50.00m2 700€. Phone: 922273239 Rent Premises La Florita. Location: outskirts 82.00m2 600€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment La Laguna. Location: central 100.00m2 3 rooms 298132€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment La Laguna. Location: central 57.00m2 2 rooms 129367€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment La Laguna. Location: outskirts 110.00m2 3 rooms 285000€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet La Laguna. Location: outskirts 150.00m2 3 rooms 353395€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment La Orotava. Location: central 130.00m2 3 rooms 309521€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet La Laguna. Location: outskirts 150.00m2 3 rooms 290393€. Phone: 922273239

159.00m2 4 rooms 450000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, Firgas 101.00m2 181506€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran C 32.00m2 128900€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas d e G ra n C 2 9 . 0 0 m 2 1 room 144250€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment San Eugenio Alto Location: central 91.00m2 2 rooms 295000€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Las Palmas de Gran C 28.00m2 141238€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 4960.00m2 1 room 126000€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Gran Canaria, Santa 199.00m2 4 rooms 250000€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 35.00m 2 1 room 89250€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Telde, Las Huesas 171.00m2 3 rooms 261440€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 46.00m 2 1 room 120000€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Gran Canaria, Firgas 170.00m2 3 rooms 255430€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 60.00m 2 1 room 138500€ Phone: 922866559

Apartment Las Palmas de Gran C 103.00m2 3 r ooms 246415€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 66.00m 2 2 rooms 162000€ Phone: 922866559

Chalet Arucas, Santidad 72.00m2 144243€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 71.00m 2 2 rooms 159000€ Phone: 922866559 Apartment Playa San Juan Location: central 82.00m 2 2 rooms 359000€ Phone: 922866559 Apartment San Eugenio Alto Location: central 85.00m2 2 rooms 295000€ Phone: 922866559 Terraced house Masca Location: countr yside 70.00m 2 2 rooms 120000€ Phone: 659038027 Terraced house Tamaimo Location: central Views: sea 180.00m 2 150000€ Phone: 610703429 Urban Land 36.00m 2 140000€ Phone: 630050870 Apartment Cabo Blanco Location: central 62.00m 2 2 rooms 118000€ Phone: 609969203 Terraced house Guamasa Location: outskirts Views: mountain 90.00m2 3 r ooms 222000€ Phone: 616398928

Apartment Gran Canaria, Santa 43.00m2 3 rooms 145000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, San Ba 86.00m2 3 rooms 155000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, Arucas 152.00m2 3 rooms 252425€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, San Ba 35.00m2 103000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, Mogán 105.00m2 99600€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran C Views:mountain 100.00m2 3 rooms 432729€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, Telde 63.00m2 2 rooms 195330€ Phone: 638173382 Premises Las Palmas de Gran C 250.00m2 1800€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran C 202.00m2 3 r ooms 299000€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Los Cristianos Location: central 77.00m 2 3 rooms 165000€ Phone: 635476415

Apartment Gran Canaria, Vega d 71.00m2 3 rooms 159268€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife Location: outskirts Views: mountain 118.00m2 3 rooms 240€ Phone: 696471932

Apartment Gran Canaria, Vega d 116.00m2 3 rooms 153258€ Phone: 638173382

Apartment Valle San Lorenzo Location: central Views: sea 42.00m2 1 room 125600€ Phone: 629594872 ApartmentLas Palmas de Gran C Views:mountain

Apartment Gran Canaria, Valles 140.00m2 4 rooms 136189€ Phone: 638173382 Chalet Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 180.00m2 4 rooms 342580€ Phone: 638173382

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 588 :: 10/04/2009 - 24/04/2009 Apartment Gran Canaria, L a s Pa l m a s 1 4 4 . 0 0 m 2 3 rooms 258135€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 25.00m2 104000€ Phone: 638173382 Chalet Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 120.00m2 4 rooms 261440€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 75.00m2 2 rooms 252000€ Phone: 638173382 Parking Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 13.00m2 12000€ Phone: 638173382 Parking Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 25.00m2 14000€ Phone: 638173382 Premises Gran Canaria, Mogán 25.00m2 25100€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, L a s Pa l m a s 1 0 3 . 0 0 m 2 4 rooms 258000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 110.00m2 3 rooms 560€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 84.00m2 3 rooms 224200€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, L a s Pa l m a s 1 3 0 . 0 0 m 2 3 rooms 261500€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Gran Canaria, Agaete 72.00m2 2 rooms 144243€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 58.00m2 2 rooms 288475€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 39.00m2 1 room 196000€ Phone: 638173382 Premises Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 90.00m2 174300€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 70.00m2 2 rooms 195000€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 45.00m2 2 rooms 132200€ Phone: 638173382 Apartment. La Laguna Location:outskirtsViews:sea 100.00m2 3 rooms 192000€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. La Laguna Location:outskirts 110.00m2 3 rooms 168283€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:centralViews:sea 114.00m2 3 rooms 515500€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:central 246.00m2 5 rooms 660000€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:centralViews:sea

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235.00m2 6 rooms 811366€ Phone: 922 273 239

3 rooms 234515€ Phone: 922 273 239

Apartment. El Sauzal Location:centralViews:sea 100.00m2 3 rooms 240405€ Phone: 922 273 239

Apartment. La Laguna Location:outskirts 93.00m2 3 rooms 180000€ Phone: 922 273 239

Chalet. Barranco Hondo Location:centralV iews: mountain 215.00m2 4 rooms 336570€ Phone: 922 273 239

Chalet. Santa Cruz. Location:central 116.00m2 2 rooms 217000€ Phone: 922 273 239

Terraced house. Guamasa Location:central 165.00m2 3 rooms 309521€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:central 55.00m2 2 rooms 102172€ Phone: 922 273 239 Premises. Santa Cruz. Location:central 168.00m2 330000€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:central 120.00m2 3 rooms 180000€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:central 160.00m2 5 rooms 510860€ Phone: 922 273 239 Premises. Puerto De La Cruz Location:central 67.00m2 270455€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Radazul Bajo Location:centralViews:sea 90.00m2 2 rooms 168370€ Phone: 922 273 239 Apartment. Santa Cruz. Location:outskirts 102.00m2

FOR SALE Flourishing freehold business established 6 years in the up and coming area of Alcalá with high reputation throughout the south west coast and beyond. Sales of quality second hand furniture, household goods, removals and hire service of cots, car seats, fold up beds and high chairs, Room for expansion in all areas. FREEHOLD shop area of 70m2. With height for an upper level, Toyota truck regularly serviced, all stock kept to a high level between 6,000 to 8,000€ at no extra cost. REDUCED 190.000€ O.N.O or LEASEHOLD 70.000€. Storage premises available with contract near to shop. 450€ per month if required. Tel: 607 435 267 / 677 509 764 Email: maryelainet@hotmail.com

Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé 3 bed semi detached, toilet, complete bathroom, separate kitchen, totally equipped, furnished, 35m2 terrace, secure access to pool, infant park, good views, beside commerical centres, 800m from Playa Fañabe, community feees 30/month, 185,000 € Tel 629 244958

Apartment Las Galletas. Location: central 38.00m2 95000€. Phone: 617878616

Apartment El Médano. Location: central. Views: sea 80.00m2 2 rooms 234000€. Phone: 679158954

Chalet Urb. San Miguel. Location: central. Views: sea 425.00m2 4 rooms 730000€. Phone: 686020267

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: outskirts 180.00m2 3 rooms 194000€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet La Laguna.Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 149.00m2 4 rooms 285000€. Phone: 629262735

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: outskirts 50.00m2 1 room 150000€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Agua Dulce. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 83.00m2 3 rooms 150000€. Phone: 646650370

Apartment -Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 45.00m2 1 room 185712€. Phone: 922273239

Chalet La Esperanza 3 rooms 263000€. Phone: 647402749 Terraced house Caletillas. Location: central. Views: sea 126.00m2 3 rooms 255000€. Phone: 652431156

Callao Salvaje. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 280.00m2 5 rooms 850000€. Phone: 610732040

Chalet Valle de San Lorenzo. Location: central. V iews: sea 100.00m2 3 rooms 231000€. Phone: 922720551

Apartment Santa Úrsula. Location: central. Views: sea 207.00m2 3 rooms 227000€. Phone: 629711982

Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central. Views: sea 106.00m2 4 rooms 252500€. Phone: 649801275

Urb. Arco Iris Playa Second line from the sea in Callao Salvaje. Duplex, totally furnished, 75m2, separate ktichen, totally equipped, toilet, dining room, complete bathroom, 2 bedrooms, SAT-TV, solarium 30m2 with views to Gomera and Teide, garage space, community areas with 2 pools, automatic gates, community fees 54/month, 145,000 euros

Tel 629 244 958

Apartment Valle Tabares. Location: central 47.00m2 1 r oom 4644€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 60.00m2 1 room 198334€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central. Views: mountain 45.00m2 1 room 210000€. Phone: 922273239

1 room 104619€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Laguna. Location: central 60.00m2 2 rooms 178000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Finca España. Location: outskirts 65.00m2 2 rooms 141237€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Taco. Location: outskirts 77.00m2 2 rooms 147858€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Barranco Grande. Location: central 80.00m2 2 rooms 154500€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 90.00m2 2 rooms 238902€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Valle Tabares. Location: outskirts 65.00m2 2 rooms 106000€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Taco. Location: central 49.00m2

Apartment Los Majuelos. Location: outskirts 50.00m2 2 rooms 125519€. Phone: 922273239

Valle San Lorenzo Wonderful Villa with four seperate Living areas seaview, the second free plot is with building licence, 965m2, special offer, 550,000 euros for more information 667 387 459 / 922 765 446

3 bed, 2 bathroom duplex apartment for sale in Los Girasoles, El Madroñal Independent kitchen, downstairs toilet, ofﬁce, living/dining room, 2 terraces approx 20m2 each. For more information email ventasol@terra.es

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Post Ofﬁce Prices

Useful Numbers

Tenerife

Lanzarote

DIAL 112 Emergency

Spain & Canary Islands 0.20 gr. Normal 0.32 € / Urg. 2.33 € Large 0.39 € / Urg. 2.41 € 21-50 gr. Normal 0.43 € / Urg. 2.46 €

EU 0.20 gr. Normal 0.62 € / Urg. 2.76 € Large 1.07€ / Urg. 3.58 € 21-50 gr. Normal 1.29 € / Urg. 3.79€

Rest of World 0.20 gr. Normal 0.78 € / Urg. 3.00 € Large 1.38 € / Urg. 3.75€ 21-50 gr. Normal 1.66€ / Urg. 4.15€

Opening hours Mon- Frid. 8.30am - 2.30pm Sat. 9.30 - 1pm S.Cruz Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am - 2pm Pto.Cruz Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am -1pm

Playa de las Américas: Pueblo Canario Los Cristianos: Edif. Arenal (Montaña Chica) – near Unelco Puerto de La Cruz: C/ Bethencourt. Santa Cruz: Plaza España

Arrecife Av. General Franco, 8 Tf: 928 - 800 673 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm Pto. del Carmen Av. Juan Carlos Primero, s/n Tf: 928- 510381 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 2.30pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm

Fuerteventura Las Palmas Av. 1 de Mayo, 62 Tf: 928 - 362 115 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am - 2pm El Corte Inglés 6ª floor. Mesa Y López, 18 Tf: 928 - 263 000 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am - 2pm Maspalomas Av. De Tirajana, s/n Tf: 928 - 762 341 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 8pm Sat 9.30am 1pm

Puerto del Rosario Av. 1 de Mayo, 58 Tf: 928- 535 055 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 2.30pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm Gran Tarajal Pl. Candelaria Tf: 928 540 373 Monday – Friday Mon-Fri 8.30am - 2.30pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm Morrojable C/Buenavista, s/n Tf: 928- 540373 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 2.30pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm

Granadilla de Abona El Médano, Playa Tel: 922 773067 Santiago del Teide Avda. Paseo Marítimo s/n 38436 Santiago del Teide Tel: 922 110 348 Playa de las Américas Plaza del City Centre Avda. Rafael Puig, Tel: 922 797 668 info-americas@arona.org

Puerto de la Cruz Plaza de la Iglesia Tel: 922 386 000 Icod de los Vinos Casa de los Cáceres Tel: 922 81 44 36

La Palma Santa Cruz de la Palma C/ O’Daly, 22 Tel: 922 412 106

La Gomera San Sebastián C/ Del Medio, 20 Tel: 922 140 147

Playa del Inglés Avda. de España, corner with Avda. Estados Unidos Tel: 928 771 550

Lanzarote Puerto Rico C.C Puerto Rico Tel: 928 560 029 Arrecife Parque Municipal, s/n Tel: 928 811 860

Fuerteventura

Gran Canaria

Puerto del Carmen Avda. Marítima de las Playas Tel: 928 813 792

Las Palmas Parque Santa Catalina Tel: 928 264 623

Puerto del Rosario Avda. Primero de Mayo, 33 Tel: 928 851 024

National ﬁestas On the following days banks and shops will generally be closed, though resort supermarkets may still be open – best advice is to check in advance 1st JANUARY :: New Year´s Day 6th JANUARY :: The Epiphany, Day of the Kings is very important in Spain and is the day when presents are given. 9th & 10th APRIL :: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ( Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Spain)

TENERIFE

1st MAY :: May Day Bank Holiday 30th MAY :: Día de Canarias Celebrating Canarian Autonomy 15th AUGUST :: Assumption of the Virgin 12th OCTOBER :: National Spanish Holiday

Tenerife Airport Reina Sofia 922 759 200 Airport Los Rodeos 922 635 998 Emergencies Single emergency line 112 Fire Brigade Throughout the province 080 Sta.Cruz 922 606 080 Adeje 922 732 280 Arona 922 732 280 La Laguna 922 601 175 La Orotava 922 330 080 Santiago Teide 922 863 184 Local Police Sta.Cruz 092 / 922 606 092 Adeje 922 716 508 Arona 922 725 562 La Laguna 922 255 340 La Orotava 922 330 114 Santiago Teide 922 867 033 Pto. Cruz 922 378 448

Tenerife

Costa Adeje C/ Rafael Puig, (Troya) 38670 Adeje Tel: 922 750 633

Consulates

G.Canaria

Tourist Info points Sta. CruzTenerife Plaza de España s/n Tel: 922 239 592 Fax: 922 239 812 Calle del Castillo. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Sat 10.30am – 1.30pm Free city guides every day (except Sunday) From the Plaza de España kiosk at 11am. More information and group reservations on Tel: 922 531 107

British

1st NOVEMBER :: All Saints Day 6th DECEMBER :: Constitution Day 8th DECEMBER :: Feast of the Inmaculate Conception 25th DECEMBER :: Christmas Day

National Police Sta.Cruz 091 / 922 219300 Adeje 922 797 811 Las Américas 922 797811 La Laguna 922 255340 Pto. Cruz 922 381224 Guardia Civil Sta.Cruz 062 / 922 648 500 Adeje 922 710 003 Arona 922 791 414

Gran Canaria Gando airport 928 579 000 Emergencies Single emergency line 112 Fire Brigade Las Palmas 928 446 444 Maspalomas 928 762 671 Playa del Inglés / San Agustín / San Bartolomé de Tirajana 928762 671 Local Police Whole province 092 Las Palmas 928 446 400 Maspalomas 928 723 429 Mogán 928 569 000 San Bartolomé de Tirajana 928 723 429 National Police Whole Province 091 Las Palmas 928 304 600 Maspalomas 928 764 000 Guardia Civil Whole Province 062 Las Palmas 928 320 400 Maspalomas 928 762 898 Puerto Rico (Mogán) 928 736 817 San Bartolomé de Tirajana 928 750 222 Maritime Rescue and Safety 900 202 202 / 928 467 757

tenerife.enquiries@fco. gov.uk

GRAN CANARIA Edificio Cataluña C/Luís Morote 6, 3rd floor. P.O. Bow 2020 - 35007 Las Palmas G.Canaria Mon - Fri: 8.30am -1.30pm Tel: 928 262 508 Fax: 928 267 774. Emergencies out of hours (answering machine gives instructions): 928 26 25 08 www.ukinspain.com LAPAL-Commercial@fco. gov.uk LAPAL-Consular@fco.gov. uk

Cinema Original version Multicines Gran Sur www.ccgransur.com/ cinegransur.html

Tenerife Centro Comercial la Villa LA OROTAVA 922 32 40 86

GRAN CANARIA

Consulates Austria Avda. de Gran Canaria, 26, Playa del Inglés 928 762 500 Belgium C/. Gordillo 13- 3ºfloor Las Palmas Código Postal: 35008 Tel 928 461 718 Denmark C/Albareda 48, Las Palmas Tel: 928 264 764 Finland C/Franchy y Roco 5, Las Palmas Tel: 928 224 358 France C/Nestor de la Torre 12, Las Palmas Tel: 928 292 371 Germany C/. Albareda, 3 - 2º piso, Las Palmas Tel: 928 491 880 Holland C/. León y Castillo 42 - 5º A, Las Palmas Tel: 928 362 251 Ireland C/Leon de Escobedo 5 Las Palmas Tel: 928 297 728

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UD LAS PALMAS

The Rabbits Society held their winter Championship Day at the Golf Costa Adeje, Los Lagos Course on Saturday 28th March 2009 and the event attracted a full field of “would be Champions” all 28 determined to collect one of the many ver y prestigious trophies.

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The team are hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone

The current turmoil on the playing field at Las Palmas has been mitigated slightly by the news that the club will not have to be wound up as feared. Although losing an appeal against overpayments to former players in 2002, the club was found by a court not to be in breach of conditions that had been set for it to continue operating and the threat of folding has been lifted for the time being. The news is a relief to the Board, which has been under fire for

several months due to the team’s lowly position in the second division. Chairman Miguel Ángel Ramírez is drawing par ticularly fierce criticism for following the advice of his technical director on signings, including manager Javier Vidales, whose arrival in December has done nothing to improve the situation. Despite the temporary relief from winding up, relegation - a distinct possibility at present - could see Las Palmas in irreversible financial trouble.

Although the day started with rain, it soon cleared and provided an excellent day for golf. The day proved to be a huge success with some interesting results! Challenges on the day included, Stableford, Lady and Gentleman first, second and third, Stableford Better Ball mixed two’s, first, second and third, nearest the pin, longest drive, overall winning team and three special prizes for the three lowest scores of the day. The competition was followed by an evening function held in the Golf Costa Adeje main Club House where entertainment was provided by two of the club members, Johnny O’Connor with his superb Sinatra performance, and later by Gareth Powell who, with his up beat per formance, is always guaranteed to get even the

GOLF

Rabbits tee off WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP DAY AT THE GOLF COSTA ADEJE

An excellent day for all concerned

1st Ray Squires and Eddie Cocozza, 2nd Kay Dekker and Brian Johnson, 3rd Peter Naylor and Les Spencer. Nearest the Pin hole 3, Klara Mortier, hole 5 David Almond, hole 7 Kay Dekker. Longest Drive Lady, Lily Roberts, Gentleman Derrick Stapley. Overall winning team, Lily Roberts, Mick Nolan,

slowest people moving! During the evening a raffle was held along with the prize giving. Prizes were awarded as follows: Individual Lady, 1st Lily Roberts, 2nd Kay Dekker, 3rd Carol Odgers. Individual Gentleman, 1st Peter Naylor, 2nd Marco Roberts (junior member), 3rd Ray Squires. Better Ball,

Ray Squires and Eddie Cocozza. Three lowest scores of the day were each awarded a complimentary 18 hole round of golf! The vice captain, Peter Ya t e s , p r e s e n t e d t h e captain, Matt Matthews with a special trophy in recognition of all the hard work he puts in to running the Rabbits Society in such a magnificent manner.

BASEBALL

Pamplona, who some had tipped to be the surprise package in the premiership this year, were on the receiving end of an embarrassing double-thrashing (16-1 and 12-2) which left no room for doubt that the current title-holders are favourites to hold on to their crown and better last season’s fifth place in the European Cup.

SWIMMING

World Record Spanish swimmer Rafael Muñoz amazed himself and the crowd at the Centro Acuático in Málaga recently by equalling Michael Phelps’ 100 metre butterfly record from Peking and smashing the 50 metre record held by the giant south African Roland Schoeman. Muñoz touched the finish at 22”43’, 53’ under the previous world record during the semi finals and almost repeated the feat in the final with 22”45’. The

swimmer was wearing one of the new Italian Jacked swimsuits which have not yet been officially approved by FINA (International Swimming Federation), but neither have they been prohibited. Whilst some swimmers and trainers claim the effect is more psychological than physical, another top swimmer, Aschwin Wildeboer, beat the European record for the 100 metres backstroke during the same championship meeting and announced that the swimsuit had helped him.

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TENERIFE

Compiled by Doreen Lemm

10 pin bowling league results

Tenerife 8 Ball RED LEAGUE TEAM 1. The Palms Bar 2. Target Bar A 3. The Cygnets 4. Ten. Hammers A 5. Toscales Old Boys 6. Trap Door B 7. North & South A 8. Atlantis Bar 9. Phoenix Potters 10. The Terrace Bar 11. Barracuda

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Socas’ Spiderman Jakim Donaldson, aka Spiderman

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Donaldson’s MVP feats continue Jakim Donaldson could be in line for the most MVPs during a season following his fourth nomination against Gandía recently. The skinny Pittsburgh-born Socas Canarias forward, known as Spiderman for his ability to outjump much taller opponents to net shots and grab rebounds, topped the rankings easily thanks to his haul of 20 points and 14 rebounds, plus six assists.

The latest accolade brought him to within touching distance of the league’s overall MVP, Los Barrios’ Richi Guillén, as the most valuable performer in the division, with less than a quarter of games to go. Donaldson’s third season in La Laguna has consolidated him as one of the most attractive potential signings for bigger clubs, although he insists he is happy for the moment in Tenerife.

Week 20

Week 8

Allan Billing (4) Margaret Connor (4) Jeff Lemm (0) Ron Howling (8) Dave Dixon (2) Barry Smith (6) Chris Rose (6) No Player (0) Forfeit Dave Simpson (2) No Player (0) Forfeit No Player (0) Avril Taylor (8) Forfeit Smudge (0) Kevin Capper (8) Forfeit 203 for Ron, who just missed the ‘Bingo’ and 201 for Barry.

Canal Ocio Dayu (2) Tasquita Damián (6) Tasca de Tranvia (2) Absent team (0) Forfeit Golf Costa Adeje (6) Delﬁn Computer San Isidro (2) Frank (Tasquita Damián) in good form with a 213 and 203. Wife, Pamela, bowled left-handed as her right arm is still in pot!

Week 21

Week 9

Dave Simpson (8) No player (0) Forfeit No Player (0) Smudge (8) Forfeit No Player (0) Duncan Wallace (8) Forfeit Allan Billing (2) Avril Taylor (6) Kevin Capper (2) Steve Carter (6) Jacquie Gibb (0) Dave Dixon (8) Chris Rose (2) Margaret Street (6) Barry Smith (6) Adam Davis (2) Jeff Lemm (2) Sue Long (6) Ron Howling (6) Margaret Connor (2) A ﬁne 215 for Sue and Dave Dixon and a clean game of 213 and a 203 for Steve Carter.

Delﬁn Computer San Isidro (2) Tasquita Damián (6) Golf Costa Adeje (2) Megabowl Poppets (6) Tasca de Tranvia (2) Canal Ocio Dayu (6) A ﬁne 209 for Poppet, Sue; 210 for Franck (Costa Adeje Golf) and 207 for Frank (Tasquita Damián).

Saturday Doubles league Week 16 Pearl’s Pantry (2) You’ll never bowl alone (6) No team (0) Smart as a Frog (6) Forfeit

World Championship bid Week 17

Gran Canaria hosts FIBA Of ficials from basketball’s world governing body (FIBA) visited Gran Canaria recently to check facilities as part of their consideration of Spain’s bid to host the world championship in 2014. Accompanied by members of the Spanish federation, FIBA head Boris Stankovic travelled down to Las Palmas to be briefed on progress on the new stadium planned for the capital. Las Palmas is one of a

number of cities hoping to be designated venues if Spain beats off competition from Italy and China and is awarded the championships. The possible nomination has spurred the island’s authorities into action on the 10,000-seater indoor stadium project. A formal presentation of the city’s bid was made to the FIBA delegation in the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium. A decision on the host countr y is expected on 23 May.

International Bowling League ‘Canal Ocio Dayu’

The Arg’ylls (0) Pearl’s Pantry (8) Forfeit Megabowlers (6) No Team (0) Forfeit Troubleshooters (8) Double Whiskies (0) Los Inflamantes (6) You’ll never bowl alone (2) Monkey Foreheads (4) Happy Days (4) An excellent 226 for Bob and a fine 211 for partner, Steve (Monkey Foreheads). 205 for Henny (Happy Days), well above his average and 201 for Fernando (Los Inflamantes).

Ruby Supper Bar, Torviscas Sunday Doubles League Week 16 Racketeers (6) Nothing But Trouble (2) Pinseekers (8) U Bin Framed (0) M + S (6) Market Taverners (2) Buccaneers (8) No Team (0) Forfeit A superb 220 for Racketeer, Jeff (Rack ‘Em) and a ﬁne 214 for Steve (M + S).

Week 17 Racketeers (6) M + S (2) Nothing But Trouble (8) No Team (0) Forfeit Pinseekers (4) Buccaneers (4) Market Taverners (2) U Bin Framed (6)

Monday Pub League Week 2 F.C.U.K’Em (3) Tenerife Royale (5) Maurelly (0) Fisherman’s Bar (8) Bad Boys (3) Buccaneer Bar (5) An excellent 4, 6, 10 split for Dave Dixon and a clean middle game (Buccaneer Bar).

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Las Galletas Over 500 runners took part in the Las Galletas half-marathon recently, the thirteenth time the race has been run in the borough. The winners were Miguel Ángel Vaquero (men) and Tere Linares (women) in excellent running conditions over a route approved by the Spanish athletic federation. First across the line was Va q u e r o , r e p r e s e n t i n g Playas de Jandía, in a time of 1.08.28. Tere Linares (from the Tenerife CajaCanarias team) crossed in 1.23.13. After the event all runners were invited to enjoy a giant paella prepared by ‘Las Ranas’ restaurant.

Boxing

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After a long cour t battle the six judges in the New York Appeals Court decided that the challengers for the next cup should be BMW Oracle against titleholders Alinghi. The decision dashed the hopes of the Club Náutico E s p a ñ o l d e Ve l a w h o hoped to be considered a Challenger of Record and who had already come to an agreement with Valencia to hold the challenge there again after the successful event in July 2007. The city had also planned a series of regattas prior to the challenge itself. It is now uncertain where the race will be held or in what form. It could be that BMW Oracle and Alinghi organise a best of three regatta some time this year, or that the two owners, Larry Ellison and Ernesto Bertarelli could, with the lengthy legal battle now resolved, resume negotiations for a more conventional multi-challenge regatta to be staged next year or the year after. Valencia, whose hotels and businesses did very well indeed in 2007, will be hoping to be allowed to bid to organise the prestigious event.

By George Reed

‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard – multi-weight world champion: A ﬁghter never knows when it’s the last bell. He doesn’t want to face it.

oxing histor y is littered with brave for mer world champions who always believed, even though they were getting on in years that they still had one or two big fights left in them. Then suddenly they are caught in a nightmare against an opponent, when they discover that not only had their reflexes showed down, along with their speed of punch, but also that their legs won’t move. It happened to two of my favourite fighters of the past 20 years, only recently. In December, the once great Oscar De La Hoya was matched with the Filipino Manny Pacquiao, and even though Pacquiao was rated as the best pound for pound fighter in the world, most people in the boxing game believed it to be an even money fight, thinking that Pacquiao was too small to beat a fighter who had won world titles at lightmiddle and middleweight. As it turned out the Filipino looked the more powerful and more vibrant of the two as they entered the ring and De La Hoya was made to look older than his 35 years as Pacquiao knocked him about from pillar-to-post and he retired from the fight at the end of the eighth round. In a more recent contest in Manchester, the 37 year old Mexican, Marco Antonio Berrera was pitched in with young Amir Khan. In my column leading up to the fight I stated that the younger fighter with his advantages in age, height and speed would patiently and methodically pick apart the well-worn warrior and stop him before the final bell due to the fact that seven times, three weight world champion was a mere shadow of his former self. But the former great battler had deteriorated much

Miguel Cotto, who beat Shane Mosley by a ﬂip coin decision

more than I thought he would over the past year and was made to look like a very old fighter, 37 going on 57, and was never in the fight. It was a sad sight on both occasions to witness the two former ‘great’ fighters taking such a pasting. However, there are exceptions to the rule, and at the present time two ring veterans in America are having surprising success. ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley at 37 is ageing as gracefully as any of the older fighters around. Last September he knocked out the younger former world welter weight title holder Ricardo Mayorga in the twelfth round and in November 2007 he gave the brilliant and decadeyounger Miguel Cotto all he could handle en route to losing a flip coin decision. Cotto, Puerto Rico’s most popular fighter was unbeaten at the time in 32 fights, but he came unstuck when he caved

in under the relentless pressure of the Mexican Antonio Margarito last July and was stopped in the eleventh round. The last thing anyone expected of Shane Mosley at this late stage of his career was that he would then challenge the very dangerous Margarito for his world title, but he did, and it appeared like the most daunting challenge of his long career. However, Mosley had never ducked a tough opponent, having beaten some of the best along the way, including victories against the great Oscar De La Hoya on both occasions when they met, a time when both were in their prime. However, this fight was different, for Mosley was in the twilight of his career and he was meeting one of the biggest and strongest welter weights boxing has ever seen, so it was no surprise that when they faced each other in the ring in Los Angeles in Januar y the world

welter weight champion Antonio Margarito was an overwhelming betting favourite to win. It was soon realised that someone had forgotten to give Mosley the script because, from the first bell he caught the champion with some great left hooks on the body and some heavy right handers, many of which crashed on Margarito’s chin, which swiveled the Mexican’s head around. Throughout the contest Mosley was the faster and more skillful of the two fighters, seemingly tur ning the clock way back to the time when he was in his prime as an unbeaten world lightweight champion. Margarito was a beaten fighter by the ninth round and after Mosley shook him with a barrage of punches during the round, which left him sagging on the ropes and about to drop to the canvas a battered and broken fighter, the referee wisely stopped the fight to save Margarito from

further punishment. Mosley had certainly surprised the boxing world, and now has his eyes set on the winner of the Ricky Hatton V Manny Pacquiao fight, which is set for Las Vegas in May. There’s no fathoming out my other favourite ring veteran Ber nard Hopkins, known as ‘The Executioner’, who amazingly is still battling against the best fighters in the world at the age of 43, after boxing professionally for 21 years. Last April we watched him put Joe Calzaghe on the seat of his pants in their light heavyweight battle before fading in the straight and losing the fight on a split decision. It wasn’t a good performance by Hopkin’s standard and didn’t look like the fighter he once was. Even his trainer advised him to retire. So what does the elderly ‘Executioner’ do next? He chooses as an opponent Pavlik, the latest American sensation, who was 17 years his junior, undefeated and a knock out specialist. And what happens? The old warrior only gives a breathtaking display of boxing to win the fight by a mile to leave the ringside press in Atlantic City speechless. One who did speak stated, “regardless of age, for a fighter to do what Hopkins did to someone as highly regarded as the previously unbeaten Pavlik should go down in history as an all time great performance. Add to the fact that it was a 43 year old doing it, and it becomes an all time legendar y athletic performance”. The man is remarkable! A veteran fighter who defied the odds and made ever y middle aged male boxing fan walk that much taller.

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Soccer Experience Sponsored by : Island Connections Media Group & www.windowsplus.co.uk Ali and Martin in Tenerife at the end of March

International date conﬁrmed THE SOCCER EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S 7S IS NOW CONFIRMED FOR MID-NOVEMBER.

Ali Mauchlen on the spot

li had a wonderful top level professional career with Leicester City, Hearts, Leeds and others but has now became famous for being the captain of Leicester City Legends, the team in which he now plays along with Muzzy Izzet, Gerr y Taggart and more! His team have become one of the best Master’s teams in the Sky Masters annual tournaments and also now they are the present holders of The Soccer Experience annual Masters event held in South Tenerife. Ali, spent last week in Tenerife relaxing and enjoying the good weather but he still managed to squeeze in a few games of sevens with Soccer Experience in their local leagues in Adeje. Over a beverage or two at Club Olympus pool bar Ali and Martin Tierney of Soccer Experience decided to prepare an old fashioned feature readers used to get in the Shoot Football magazine and your local team’s match day programme!

LIKES AND DISLIKES Favourite Player who you played with: Eric Cantona Favourite movie/tv: The Godfather, Bourne Identity, wildlife shows. Favourite player you idolised growing up: Billy Bremner Favourite music: Lulu Present player you dislike: Undoubtedly Robbie Savage Favourite holiday spot: Tenerife or Torquay it depends who I am with! Favourite game you played in: Scottish FA Cup semi final Celtic V Motherwell Hobbies: Boxing (twice a week) golf and charity football games Player you disliked when playing: Gordon Strachan Favourite drink: McEwans Export Favourite player you played against: Bryan Robson or Kenny Dalglish Favourite food: Venison Team you dislike the most: England National team! Favourite player now: Stevie Gerrard Dislikes: Smoking. Tenerife likes: The Annual Soccer Experience Masters 7’s tournament and the weather! Ali wanted to make a special mention to everyone at Club Olympus as it was a great place to stay during his recent holiday as the staff were very helpful and friendly. He would like to say a big thanks to Ivan Rhodes for all his help making his holiday a memorable one. Also a special thanks to the very quiet and reserved Danielle Richmond for her week of unusual entertainment. Don’t forget to come and watch or play against Ali, Muzzy and many more legends on 13th, 14th and 15th November 2009. Most team spaces have already been booked so please contact Soccer Experience to get your team on the standby list or to discuss sponsorship options on: Tel: +34654200470 or by email: soccer@soccerexperience.com

Dreamers Bar must get credit with their co-captain Big Rob and the boys showing a great fighting spirit and ‘never say die’ attitude and are improving with each game. Hole in the Wall opened their Masters league account with a great win and with team captain ‘Youngster’ Keith and feisty Croatian midfielder Seanovic are sure to be a hard team to beat! The Master’s league leaders Tenerife Warriors are the team to beat this year playing great football and with five out of five captain Lee Martin and his very own Xavi (Richard) must be proud of his side.

Ali Muchlen, Muzzy Izzet and the rest of the Leicester boys will be back again in Tenerife to play and try to retain their title in Soccer Experiences Masters football tournament on the now conﬁrmed dates of 13th, 14th and 15th November 2009.

Ali will be going for a hat trick of wins as he won the ﬁrst tournament with the Soccer Experience All stars team who had Bruce Grobbelaar, Martin Tierney and Mark Walters playing alongside him. Ali then returned last year with his Sky Masters winning team, Leicester City, containing Muzzy Izzet, ex-Turkish international and Gerry Taggert ex-Northern Ireland captain. This team beat a Celtic Legends team that included Johan Mjallby, Tom Boyd, Darren Jackson and others in the ﬁnal. This year Ali has vowed to bring back an even stronger line-up! Is that possible you ask? Find out on the pitch, and don’t miss the chance to see or play against these legends in mid November 2009.

League review The season’s heating up! As the Tenerife weather warms up so do the Soccer Experience 7’s leagues in Tenerife with the Open and Masters’ leagues heating up nicely.

Open age league summary: Big Rhodri Jones’ Eclipse Café Callao teams continue some good form this season and are pushing for the top spot, but Pablo’s Team España are just holding to it for now! Morﬁtt Properties with their own instrumental captain Lee Morﬁtt are bouncing back after a shaky start with two great wins on the bounce! The new side windowplus.co.uk are settling in well upsetting some teams like present holders Taylor’s Lounge in some very high quality 7’s games! Blair Macrorie’s Exiles Bar Silencio with some very experienced players like the evergreen Darren Kemp and

Rhodri Jones is pushing his side to perform well

Dave Cheetham are looking very strong and are well positioned. Reigning champs Taylor’s Lounge have been beaten twice but with Gary Boyd and John Parks at the helm they’re sure to challenge again. The surprise package Team España are still going strong despite recent defeat and finish the week top of the table. Masters league summary: Cold Flow continue their indifferent form and along with The Hoops Bar have had a difficult start to their league campaign. Co – captain Davie scored a few nice goals and just missed out on a fine hat trick last week but blew it with a poor penalty!

Present champions Morfitt Properties have had an irregular start to the season but can be never written off. Taylor’s Lounge continue their decent form by always pushing for top spot! New boys Britannia F.C. and Captain Dave Riches have had a tough start but finally three points on the board with their first win! Planet Football continues to struggle despite some wonderful goals from key marksman Gavin Harris. Manager of the month must go to Greg Newall at Harley’s for totally transforming his team’s results from last season and they are now pushing the leaders all the way.

If any players above 16 years old out there are looking to join one of our existing teams to just get exercise through football or compete at a decent level please get in touch and Soccer Experience will ﬁnd you a team for your relevant level of play and ﬁtness. Please contact us by calling or sms on: +34654200470 or email soccer@soccerexperience.com also more information on 7’s leagues and tournament on : www.soccerexperience.com.

OPEN AGE LEAGUE TABLE: Teams 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

España Exiles bar, Silencio Eclipse Cafe, Callao windowsplus.co.uk Morﬁtt properties Taylor’s Lounge Cyril’s Creations Christian Centre

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D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 2 1 1 2 1 2 4 0

GF GA 29 24 25 23 19 18 19 0

Points 25 26 13 23 19 14 32 0

9 9 6 6 6 3 0 0

MASTERS LEAGUE SPRING 2009: Teams

Played

1. TENERIFE WARRIORS 5 2. HARLEYS AMERICAN REST 5 3. TAYLOR’S LOUNGE 4 4. COLD FLOW 3 5. THE HOOPS BAR 5 6. HOLE IN THE WALL 1 7. MORFITT PROPERTIES 3 8. BRITANNIA F.C. 4 9. PLANET FOOTBALL 4 10. DREAMERS BAR 4

W 5 4 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 3 0 2 3 3 4

GF GA 42 29 33 18 25 16 10 18 22 14

Points 19 17 15 18 36 4 17 33 40 29

15 12 9 4 4 3 3 3 3 0

CD Tenerife

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 588 :: 10/04/2009 - 24/04/2009

Every point counts By Spike Jones Credit: Gary Hill

29/03/2009 CD Tenerife 2:0 CĂłrdoba CF With league leadership rivals Xerez dropping three points at home against Real Zaragoza the day before, a win here would give high-ďŹ&#x201A;ying CD Tenerife sole occupation of division two top spot. The ďŹ xture attracted a near capacity crowd of just under 20,000 to the Heliodoro to try out the crown for size and to see if the blanquiazules could make amends for their 0-2 defeat at CĂłrdoba last October. The absence of wingers Juanlu Hens and Dani Kome, the latter to Cameroon international duty, meant manager Luis Oltra had to juggle about with the line-up. This was all a bit of an upheaval to the balance of a side that have been in a rich seam of form since Christmas, but it was also a chance to demonstrate the depth of the squad. CĂłrdoba proved to be rugged opponents, at least in the ďŹ rst half. It was a frustrating 45 minutes for Tenerife as CĂłrdoba goalie Raul Navas proved equal to everything Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forwards could conjure up. He was following the example of his opposite number Luis GarcĂa in this respect. The much maligned Tenerife No 2 keeper repulsed a scorcher from Natalio on the eighth minute, and Navas responded with ďŹ ne saves of his own to keep out ďŹ rst Alonso, then Alfaro, Nino and Ayoze. Not to be outdone, GarcĂa used his foot to deny Oberman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a priceless save just before the interval. The faint-hearts need not have worried. Just three minutes into the restart Tenerife won a direct freekick 20 metres out, in front of goal. Alfaroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blast was deďŹ&#x201A;ected off a defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, and Navas, who seemed to have the shot covered, was left with no chance. Then on 55 minutes Tenerife opened up the CĂłrdoba defence with great skill and vision. Mikel Alonso found Nino lurking on the left who in turn produced a radar guided pass for Alfaro steaming into the right of the box. His perfect shot was too much for Navas and was a well-deserved reward for some excellent forward play. Luis GarcĂa also had another couple of saves to make

A hard fought victory against CĂłrdoba saw the side go top

before the ďŹ nal whistle, one a real beauty to frustrate Carpintero. GarcĂa has made a good job of stepping into the breach left by Sergio Aragonesesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; illness. He has grown in conďŹ dence with every match, pulling off some fantastic saves, and even looking reasonably solid on high balls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his Achilles heel. Mikel Alonso had a really good game in midďŹ eld, and with MartĂnez and Luna continuing to impress as a defensive unit, Tenerife are gaining the reputation as a hard side to score against.

4/04/2009 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0:0 CD Tenerife Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the scoreline fool you; despite the lack of goals this was a thrilling match. CD Tenerife came to Rayoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patch as league leaders and Rayo were resolved to knock them down a peg or two. Also they probably harboured â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;issuesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; about their visit to Santa Cruz back in November where, in another entertaining match, Rayo were the better side but ďŹ nished up losing 2-0. Quite apart from grudges and peg-knocking-down, Rayo, only three points behind Tenerife, are also in serious consideration for promotion to La Liga. This was a wildly important match for both teams. To add to the drama over 500 CD fans made the trip to Madrid, and with a full house of 15,000 in the compact, tightly packed

Teresa Rivero stadium the atmosphere was electric. The terraces are so close to the pitch that fans can hear the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boots squeak, (imagine what the players can hear!) It is a daunting prospect for any away team to play in this intimidating, seething cauldron. Sure enough it took Tenerife a while to settle. In a game of ďŹ&#x201A;uctuating fortunes, Rayo had much the better start. Their men found each other with some very ďŹ&#x201A;uent passing and most of the early play occurred in Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half. Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own possession was infrequent and Rayo pressure on the league leaders forced even the deep mid-ďŹ eld into hasty â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one-touchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passing that nearly always broke down. Here Luis GarcĂa played such an absolute blinder in goal for Tenerife that he made certain that Rayo were to be frustrated again. His super-fast reactions kept out powerful shots from Piti on 11 minutes and PachĂłn on 26 minutes. Luna, at left back, had the match of his Tenerife career. The Argentine defender has become a precious link in the Tenerife back line; his tireless work ethic, spooky sense of anticipation and downright world-class ability to dispossess attackers cleanly are helping to reduce Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early season tendency to ship so many goals. After weathering the storm for half an hour, Tenerife approached half time with their own period of ďŹ&#x201A;uency. Dani Kome produced a lovely cross that Juanlu Hens just headed over the bar. Alfaro forced a wonder save from Rayo keeper CobeĂąo and Nino

should have done better when a corner found him unmarked and he shot wide. After the break the blanquiazules raised their game, and really started to play like promotion material. At the same time Rayo began to tire. The chances came with such regularity that it seemed certain a goal would come. Nearly all the play was now conducted in Rayoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half. On 48 minutes MartĂnez just headed over, then a string of Tenerife corners forced Rayo into a state of near panic. This time Rayo keeper CobeĂąo was the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stand-up guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, rising to the occasion to keep his side in the match. He made miraculous saves to keep out several shots from Nino and Alfaro. Then on 73 minutes Marc BertrĂĄn, already cautioned, over-ran an ambitious, fullblooded power-dribble and crashed clumsily into a Rayo defender. His sending off for two yellows took the sting out of Tenerifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attacking ďŹ&#x201A;air, and forced manager

NEWS

Second Division 06/04/2009 CLUB

PLD W

1. Xerez 31 2 . Hercules 31 3 . Tenerife 31 4 . Zaragoza 31 5 . Rayo Vallecano 31 6 . Real Sociedad 31 7 . Salamanca 31 8 . Levante 31 9 . Castellon 31 10 . Huesca 31 11 . Elche 31 12 . Gimnastic 31 13 . Murcia 31 14 . Girona 31 15 . Albacete 31 16 . Las Palmas 31 17 . Celta Vigo 31 18 . Cordoba 31 19 . Alaves 31 20 . Eibar 31 21 . Alicante 31 22 . Sevilla Atletico 31

16 15 16 15 13 12 13 13 11 11 10 10 11 8 9 8 8 9 8 7 6 1

Luis Oltra to reconďŹ gure his side for a more defensive role. The ten men still had the edge, but no more real chances were to come their way. On the whole the draw was a fair result, but the single point means that Xerez, who won at Real Murcia, are back as league leaders. Tenerife return to third place, one point behind Xerez. They are on equal points with second place

D 9 11 8 9 14 13 9 7 11 11 12 12 6 15 10 12 12 9 7 7 9 9

6 5 7 7 4 6 9 11 9 9 9 9 14 8 12 11 11 13 16 17 16 21

55 60 54 55 37 34 47 44 39 38 42 46 35 33 32 39 33 31 32 22 28 20

PTS

35 32 38 34 27 23 34 44 35 34 36 40 43 36 40 39 38 37 52 43 51 65

57 56 56 54 53 49 48 46 44 44 42 42 39 39 37 36 36 36 31 28 27 12

Hercules who annihilated Sevilla Athletic 8-0. There are eleven matches to go, but the next three away games will be criticalâ&#x20AC;Ś Real Sociedad, Real Zaragoza and Hercules. Despite their vastly improved away record this season, CD Tenerife will be armoured with hope rather than wild optimism for their trips to these tough ďŹ xtures. As far as promotion is concerned these games will be make or break.

XIV CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

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