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Royal visit

John Palmer death mystery The notorious John ‘Goldfinger’ Palmer, who was at one time referred to as Britain’s richest crook, has died at his home in the UK at the age of 64.

Palmer was found in his garden at Brentwood, Essex, only weeks after discovering that he faced 15 years in a Spanish prison.

An ambulance was called, but the paramedics were unable to revive him. Oddly, it was initially reported that he had died from natural causes as a result of complications following a recent heart operation, but the autopsy revealed bullet wounds in his chest. Six days after his death, after crucial forensic evidence had been lost, the Essex police confirmed that they are now treating this as a murder inquiry.

The multimillionaire was born in 1950 in Manchester. He was dyslexic and left school at the age of 15 when he became a paraffin salesman. By 1983, Palmer was reportedly already involved with several jewellery stores and a bullion foundry. He was given the nickname Goldfinger after he was accused of handling the gold from the infamous £26 million Brink’s-Mat bullion robbery at Heathrow in 1983. He was in fact found not guilty, despite the fact that he had previously been caught melting down gold in his garden. He alleged that this was normal procedure in his line of business.

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The Prince who kept his promise Given the remoteness of the setting for the visit to Izaña, the usual crowds of public well-wishers were not in attendance at the latest visit of His Majesty Don Felipe VI of Spain (his first visit to Tenerife as King), however there were around 200 guests gathered to enjoy the event.

The occasion was an important one for the island, the inauguration of six new telescopes, the kick-start of the ambitious new Quijote scientific project and the celebration of 30 years of the Izaña Observatory.

Sadly, the event started with commiserations from the King for the families of those who had been killed and injured in the recent terrorist assaults. Such attacks couldn’t be further from the ethos of the Canarian Astrophysics Institute, crowned by the Tener-

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Minister Ana Pastor smiles as the King tries on the ‘manta de esperanza

ife installations at Izaña and the Roque de los Muchachos in La Palma, which are a patent exam-

ple of international scientific collaboration between 60 institutions and 20 countries from four con-

tinents. The King underlined the point by mentioning the over 2,000 scientists who visit every year who “have accomplished many scientific achievements and created ties and connections between investigators from very different countries.

A magnificent example of what the human adventure for knowledge should be.”

The newly inaugurated telescopes at the Izaña Observatory are robotic and need no on-site investigator.

The information they provide will be sent to Mallorca, Quatar, the USA, Russia and Slovakia. They are designed to track meteorites, especially those close to the Earth and to discover eclipses, new solar systems, galaxies, black holes and planets.

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Insane massacre People around the world were shocked to learn that three terrorist attacks were carried out in the space of three short hours on June 27, in France, Kuwait and Tunisia.

The first was at a French gas and chemicals factory and the second at a Kuwait mosque. The Tunisia attack took place on the beach in front of the Imperial Marhaba Hotel, which belongs to the Spanish RIU chain, and the Bellevue Park in the popular tourist resort of Port El Kantaoui in Sousse. At approximately midday, a gunman pulled a Kalashnikov out from beneath a parasol and opened fire on sunbathing tourists. Some holidaymakers ran for their lives but many were injured, some seriously, and at least 38 British, German, Tunisian and Belgian people were killed, the majority being from the UK. The gunman attempted to continue the massacre in the hotel and surround-

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The Quijote experiment consists of two telescopes, one installed in 2012 and the other last year, and three sets of instruments which were fitted in the week before the inauguration. The idea is to investigate the radiation supposedly produced by the microwaves of the universe’s initial ‘Big Bang’. It’s another international scientific collaboration between the Universities of Cantabria, Cambridge and Manchester.

The King is a strong advocate of astrophysics and has followed the development of the Canarian projects closely.

“Thirty years in terms of the Cosmos is nothing, but for the IAC it has been everything” he declared, emphasising the unstoppable growth of this scientific institution and praising “the skies of our beloved Canarias, which are within the best of the world for astronomical observation”.

Terrorism in Tunisia

The Hotel Imperial Maharba was one of the venues of the terrorist attacks

ing confines but was eventually shot dead by police.

One of the Britons killed was Stephen Mellor aged 59 from Bodmin in Cornwall. He was murdered as he tried to shield his wife Cheryl, aged 55. Cheryl was interviewed from her hospital bed in Sousse, and the video of this was widely broadcast during the news on several

TV stations in Spain. Heartbroken Cheryl explained that the couple had been doing crosswords together on the beach when the killer opened fire.

The retired psychiatric nurse said “There were bullets everywhere. It was terrifying. The noise will stay with me forever.” As her husband suggested making a run for it,

Cheryl turned around. “There was a gun pointing right at me, around six metres away. I thought I was going to die. He blew my hand straight off. All I could see was this figure with a gun dressed in black. The pain was excruciating.” Bullet fragments and shrapnel had shattered her forearm and severed two arteries. Debris also hit her

left leg as she attempted to run.

The mother of two was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. At that time, she’d had no confirmation that her husband Stephen was dead, but feared the worst.

The gunman, who was casually dressed in dark shorts and a T-shirt, was said to have been a Tunisian student not previously known to the security services. His name was Seifeddine Rezgui, but the Islamic State, which claimed credit for the attack, referred to him as Abu Yahya al-Qayrawani. During the previous six months he had received military training in Libya. A spokesman for the Tunisian government, Dafer Neji, said that Rezgui was also in the country at the time of the attack on the El Bardo museum in March in which 21 people died.

The Tunisian security forces have since arrested several other people presumed to

have been connected with the attacks, and the country’s Prime Minister, Beji Caid Essebsi, has now declared a 30-day state of emergency.

In Spain, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced that following the terrorist attacks in Tunisia, Spain will call a meeting with the five most important African and European countries in the Mediterranean. Spain’s minister for foreign affairs José Manuel Garcia Margallo said that drastic and definitive action has to be taken in Libya soon to stop Islamist terrorism, and warned that a destabilisation in North Africa could put Spain’s security at risk. The minister for the interior, Jorge Fernández Díaz announced that Spain’s terrorist alert was being raised to level four due to the proximity of the countries attacked and information gathered by Spain’s intelligence sern vices.

The Prince who kept his promise Harping back to the beginnings of the Observatory, which was inaugurated by his parents, their Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía in 1985, he wryly remembered speaking in front of a “great number of scientists”. Aged just 17 at the time, he admitted that the task wasn’t exactly easy for him. He has visited the IAC often throughout the last 30 years and declared “It is an honour to have formed a part of the great history of the project that is the Canarian Astrophysics Institute.”

The now retired first Director of the IAC, Francisco Sánchez, also remembered the speech “You spoke of your intention of coming to the Canaries not only to enjoy the peace here, but also to keep up to date with the scientific advances that we would have, and you kept your promise Your Majesty.”

Also among the guests was Paulino Rivero, the outgoing President of the Canarian Government, and in a burst

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of unusual eloquence he welcomed the King to “The land where man can contemplate the Universe”. He also highlighted that the archipelago was one of the first regions to protect their skies from light contamination under “pioneer” legislation.

Carlos Alonso, President of the Tenerife Island Council, didn’t lose the opportunity to call for “Real political backing for education and investigation” and the Spanish Minister for Development Ana Pastor underlined the importance of the IAC as a place where 2,000 visitors a year from all over the world “speak the same language that of knowledge, investigation and applied science”.

The King also underscored the fact that Spain produces over eight per cent of the space science material and knowledge in the world, which means that Spain’s contribution is proportionally higher than the world average, “We can feel proud of that”.

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The inauguration, anniversary and the royal visit put the finishing touch to a splendid week of the celebration of EWASS (European Week of Astronomy and Space Science) which took place on the island, demonstrating that the IAC is at the vanguard of science in Spain.

After the visit and the speeches were over, there was a short buffet and cocktail gathering under a huge awning. The magnificent silhouette of Teide provided an awesome backdrop and live music was at the hands and voices of the popular Tenerife folklore group Los Sabandeños, who are celebrating their own 50th anniversary this year. Founder member Elfidio Alonso dedicated the pasodoble Islas Canarias to the King and reminded him of his first meeting with the group when he visited the Club Naútico in Santa Cruz as a cadet aboard the teaching ship Juan Sebastián Elcano. With the sense of fun that characfeatures. Advertisements once contracted cannot be cancelled and have to be paid in full.

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terises the Spanish monarchy, the King was easily persuaded to pose for a photograph wearing the ‘manta de esperanza’ – a cape which is part of the regional dress in some areas and forms part of the groups’ stage outfit.

Around two hours after his arrival, the King boarded his

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helicopter again to take off for a private visit to La Palma for a dinner with scientists and a visit to the Roque de Los Muchachos, leaving the clear, quiet skies of Tenerife to the taillights of the departing guests, the scientists and the ever-increasing number of n stargazers.

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Goldfinger

Modern timesharing was invented either in Switzerland or France. Hapimag based in Baar, Switzerland, was created by Alexander Nette and his partner Dr. Guido Renggli in 1963. They acquired properties and sold their ‘right to use’ share programme.

Also in the ‘60s, Paul Doumier of the Société des Grands Travaux de Marseille created a timeshare concept for his firm’s SuperDevoluy ski resort in the French Alps. Many more around the world followed in the coming years.

In 1974, Christel and Jon DeHaan invented the first exchange company, Resort Condominiums International (RCI). They reckoned that if timeshare owners could trade their week for somewhere else, it would increase the value of the perceived product and more people would buy.

It was these and many other giants (and crooks), who over the decades not only brought a new way of holidaying to the world but literally revolutionised the hotel industry. Nowadays, timeshare is often disguised under a term such as ‘holiday club’.

Too many holidaymakers have been swindled by the unscrupulous, and now we see an increase in the number of websites which offer to help the desperate victims to cancel their multi-ownership or sell their timeshares. n

John Palmer amassed millions with his timeshare scam

zón estimated that Palmer and his organisation had swindled over 50,000 people. The group were also reported as being involved in extortion and protection rackets, as well as drug trafficking in Tenerife.

By 2007, he had already amassed seven complexes in Spain, several restaurants, bowling alleys, a yacht, a private aircraft and a helicopter.

As well as his numerous possessions in Spain and the UK, he apparently owned a castle with a private golf course in France. More than 60 accounts and 50 companies in Spain and in various tax havens were

blocked and €100 million were seized. He was sentenced to eight years in jail and served just over half of this term before being released on bail.

At the end of May this year, the Spanish authorities charged him with fraud, money laundering and the illegal possession of firearms, following a 15-year investigation. Ten other supposed members of his gang, including his partner Christina Keyley and his two nephews, were also charged. In addition, detectives have been investigating Palmer’s possible ties to the brutal murders in Tenerife

of two of his former timeshare employees, Billy and Florence Robinson, in 2006.

The question that is left hanging in the air is: who killed Goldfinger? Could it have been another crook cheated out of the millions from the Brink’sMat robbery? Timeshare rivals, or maybe the Albanian mafia?

Some 20 people involved in the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery have already been killed in violent circumstances. Some UK media are reporting his death as a ‘hitman killing’, and others say that this is likely to be n an unsolved crime.

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History of the timeshare industry

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Following the trial he moved to Tenerife where he began his timeshare scam at several complexes in the south of the island. Palmer was said to have amassed over €420 million in a massive timeshare con in which he swindled thousands of, mostly, British holidaymakers in Tenerife by selling shares in non-existent holiday properties to over 20,000 foreign tourists who each paid him between €6,000 and €20,000.

For this swindle he was eventually jailed by the Old Bailey in 2001. He was said to have continued to run his empire from his prison cell at Long Lartin in the UK. In July 2007 he was arrested during an armed police operation in Tenerife. The operation was personally led by the then National Court judge Baltasar Garzón. He was the same judge who ordered the arrest of Augusto Pinochet in London in 1998. After a three year investigation, Judge Gar-

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Lee Child’s latest Jack Reacher Thriller

Homes saved from demolition

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Reprieve for coastal villages

The huge sigh of relief from residents of Igueste de San Andrés, Roque de las Bodegas and Almáciga in the north of Tenerife could be heard for miles as the coastal authority Dirección General de Costas finally brought fears to an end that their homes would have to be demolished.

A 1988 Coastal Law determined that all houses within a set limit of the shoreline had to be demolished. However, a later amendment stated that if owners could prove that services such as electricity had been in place for a certain time, and if the area had historical value, good road access, and a number of other pointers, the inland limit could be reduced to 20 metres.

After eight long years of legal wrangling, nearly 200 families in the above affected zones are now able to breathe again on learning that they have qualified for the exemption.

“Since I heard that we’re allowed to stay I haven’t stopped crying!” said one overjoyed Almáciga resident. Residents of Igueste de San Andrés were equally delighted with the news, as they were in Roque de las Bodegas, although they’re sympathetic towards locals of the nearby village of Tachero who n are still waiting to hear about their claim.

A review by Red Hound he’s free, and Reacher is probBookshop ably the best person to catch It’s never too late to meet Jack Reacher, and if you haven’t read any of the previous 18 stories, the newest book, Personal, could be a great introduction.

The story takes the reader to the US, Paris and London and is complex and fascinating.

On the way to Seattle by bus Jack Reacher happens upon a copy of the Army Times, a military publication. In the middle of dozens of ads is a message for Reacher: “You can leave the army, but the army doesn’t leave you. Not completely”. He gets off the bus, finds a pay phone and calls Rick Shoemaker at the Pentagon.

In Paris someone has taken a shot at the French President and the bullet is American. The distance between the gunman and the target is extraordinary.

How many snipers can shoot from three-quarters of a mile with total confidence? Very few, and John Kott - a former Army sniper gone bad - is one of them. Reacher, who’d worked for many years in the US Military Police, actually sent him to prison 15 years earlier. Now

him for the second time. He is aware however that Kott would like nothing more than to kill his pursuer, making the whole matter so personal.

Reacher joins forces with an attractive 28-year-old agent from the State Department with the fetching name of Casey Nice. Taking her under his wing he schools her in the arts of detection and espionage, amongst other things.

They make an excellent team and find Kott in London waiting for the world leaders coming for the G8.

However, it is not that simple as Kott is under the protection of the book’s major villain, Little Joey. Well over two metres tall, Little Joey is a 136 kilo giant with a house to match. Head of a gang of thugs known as the Romford Boys, they provide Child’s usual array of fights, chases and general action. In the midst of all this Reacher finds himself haunted with memories of a young agent he failed to save. He can’t let that happen again. Not this time, not Casey Nice.

Lee Child does a masterly job of bringing his adventure to life with endless surprises

and fierce suspense. An exciting read indeed, despite the fact we have to pretend not to know that our hero will survive, as he always does!

Consequently, when all the villains have been laid to rest, a weary Reacher (our ‘Sherlock Homeless’ with no luggage, no cards and no possessions)

climbs on the next bus and vanishes into the night, leaving his multitude of fans looking forward to the next challenge to greet him somewhere down the road.

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Fine, fine, fine

To not protect or serve The AUGC union (Asociación Unificada de Guardias Civiles),which represents the Guardia Civil police force, has rejected an unfair bonus scheme that rewards officers for issuing fines, amongst other acts.

Officers can receive around €150 extra each month if they reach a points target based on hours spent on traffic control, roadside assistance and court appearances. At present, an arrest is awarded with five points, catching a driver under the influence of drugs earns four points, and punished traffic offences and

Officers must hit targets and fear they’re being used as “cash machines”

a drink-drive conviction will garner two points. As well as this, officers are encouraged to issue fines where possible and also receive an extra point if they have a vehicle immobi-

lised. Alarmingly, should they not fulfil their points target at the end of the month they are issued with an official written warning. José Fernández of AUGC said that “what they

want is to turn us into cash machines. They are encouraging officers to impose fines as their most important duty and this goes against all ethics of citizen service and protection.”

The initiative was introduced in 2010 but the workers’ union took action and the Madrid Superior Justice Court rejected the Resumen de Actividades Individuales (RAI) that regulates officers’ activities and the target for fines they must reach. However, the ruling was overturned due to technicalities and proceedings must n begin again.

Tachero still lives in fear – this restaurant right on the coast is popular with tourists but may have to go

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Residents of Almáciga can now sleep easier knowing their homes are safe

Quantitative quality of life

A widening divide?

Two Canarian boroughs are included in the top ten poorest areas of Spain.

Santa Lucia de Tirajana in Gran Canaria and Arrecife in Lanzarote are also included in the top ten municipalities hardest hit by unemployment, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

Whilst Sanlúcar de Barrameda topped the table at the end of 2014 with 49.63 per cent unemployment, in the Canary Islands, Santa Lucía de Tirajana had the fourth highest rate with 41.31 per cent and Arrecife was placed at seventh with 38.35 per cent unemployment.

As well as recording high levels of high unemployment and low income, Santa Lucía de Tirajana also came high on the number n of people per household.

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Fascinating phenomena

Dreadful demise

Stars, meteors and black holes Photo: IAC Photo: Navicore

June was a busy and exciting month for the Canarian science community as members of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias observed the awakening of a black hole and its sudden devouring of a nearby star, whilst astrophysicists from the Teide Observatory are also scouring the Vilaflor region for a meteor fragment they believe fell there over a month ago.

Scientists at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in La Palma have been observing an enormous burst of highenergy light from the V404 Cygni system, comprising of a black hole and a star orbiting each other. Its location is in our Milky Way, nearly 8,000 light years away in the Cygnus constellation. In binary systems like this one, material from the star flows towards the black hole and gathers in a formed disc. It heats up and shines brightly at optical ultraviolet and X-ray wavelengths before spiralling into the hungry black hole, which is what is currently being observed.

During this type of activity V404 Cygni is the brightest object in the X-ray sky – up to 50 times brighter than the Crab Nebula. The black hole system has not been this bright and active since 1989 and the science community could not be more thrilled. These peaks of activity, which happen every

Dead vagrant’s daughter seeks truth

A meteor fragment is believed to have fallen near Vilaflor

20 to 30 years, are believed to be caused by material from the star slowly building up on the disc near the black hole until it eventually reaches a tipping point that dramatically changes the hole’s feeding routine.

Since the renewed commotion was first detected on June 15, V404 Cygni has remained very active, keeping astronomers contentedly busy. Several teams from around the world published official communications and the subject has been discussed by astronomers who attended the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science conference in Tenerife recently, sharing information on their collective findings.

Canarian researchers based in La Palma, Teo Muñoz-Darias, Jorge Casares and Daniel Sánchez Mata, have been

A disc formed from star matter is being devoured by the nearby black hole

documenting the events since June 17 and have been fascinated with the unique explosions of energy captured by the Gran Telescopio Canarias, which has the largest mirror currently available for optical astronomy.

There are only a handful of black hole binary systems that have been observed simultaneously at many wavelengths, and the current high-energy explosions of V404 Cygni offer a rare opportunity to learn more about these systems and black holes in general. The observations will soon be made public so that astronomers and interested parties can learn more about this fascinating subject.

Everyone involved hopes these findings will form important material for textbooks in the coming years, which is great news for any budding astrophysicists out there.

Meanwhile, a search is on in Tenerife to find a small fragment of a meteor that scien-

tists believe fell to earth in the Vilaflor area. Telescopes owned by Bratislava University in Slovakia and based on Mount Teide detected a very bright object passing through the sky in late May. Scientists have since determined that it was the remnants of a meteor which disintegrated on contact with the atmosphere.

A large fragment is thought to have survived the disintegration and hit the ground in the Vilaflor area, sparking a detailed search to recover the precious object for close study.

“We initially thought it had dropped into the sea off Los Cristianos but a second calculation subsequently indicated an area of approximately 200 metres in radius in Vilaflor” said Miquel Serra, an astrophysicist at the Teide Observatory. He also stated that the small fragment would provide crucial clues to the composition of meteors but reckons the chances of finding it are as low as one per cent. n

Employers predict growth

The most positive forecast for several years concerning the regional economy predicts growth of three per cent during 2015.

The very upbeat forecast has been published by influential Las Palmas business sector body, the Canarian Employers’ Confederation, in its look back on the islands’ economy in 2014. The annual publication, which was formally unveiled at the end of June, reveals that companies here are much more

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Canaries on the up?

Tourism plays a large part in the upturn for the Canary Islands

optimistic on the future of the economy than at almost any

time since the onset of the recession in 2008. Accord-

ing to the Confederation, the Canaries have now enjoyed seven consecutive quarters of growth and the recovery is well under way, with 2015 bringing a definitive exit from the doldrums.

A spokesperson said the body was not prone to counting chickens before they are hatched but on this occasion is convinced that objective data confirm the ongoing recovery, particularly in the construction industry and sern vices sector.

The daughter of a vagrant who lived rough on the streets of Las Palmas has vowed to get to the bottom of his recent death and clarify the different versions given by the authorities.

Carlos Felipe, who was well-known as a street artist in the city, was found dead on June 11 near the doorway where he slept, with early reports indicating his hands had been bound. However, police later said the cause of death was a heart attack.

His 25-year-old daughter Silvia flew in from Zaragoza in northern Spain at the end of June to find out more about the circumstances behind his death given the contradicting versions she has received so far. “First they told me he had been murdered and then that he had died from natural causes. The two people who found him told police his face had been covered with masking tape, of the type he uses when painting, and that is why I do not buy into the natural death explanation” explained Silvia in an interview with the Canarias 7 paper, adding that she believed that three men quizzed in connection with her father’s death may have tied him up and gagged him as a late-night prank and left him at the spot where he died hours later.

“It is wrong for them to be on the streets if that is what they did. His heart attack was likely caused by panic at being left the way he was. I will find the truth” vowed the popular painter’s daughter. n

Artist Carlos Felipe was well known on Las Palmas streets

Corrupt court proceedings

‘Fake’ psychologist helped prominent business chief

An investigation is under way after it emerged that a neuropsychiatrist whose expert report proved crucial in helping a former Las Palmas Chamber of Commerce chief stay out of court and prison over domestic violence charges was not qualified to practise.

According to the Canarias Ahora digital newspaper, the doctor who certified that José Miguel Suárez Gil was unfit to stand trial or enter prison on remand due to his delicate physical and psychological condition, particularly his “serious depression”, was not entitled to examine the prominent business boss and his evidence should not have been taken into account.

The doctor could face criminal charges of impersonation and Suárez Gil’s ex-wife wants legal action taken against him also for colluding to delay her former husband’s trial by knowingly exaggerating his condition.

The court dealing with the case later sent its own psychiatrist to examine the defendant and found him to be fit to continue with the proceedings. n

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Warning for drivers

Never leave a child in the car

In summer months the inside of a car can heat up frighteningly quickly

It may seem obvious to most, however, it still occurs far too often and warnings are being published about the risks of leaving children and animals alone in the car, especially during the summer months.

It may seem safe to jump out of the vehicle and pop to the bank, shop or friend’s house, but often these ‘quick’ stops can take longer than expected. Within 10 minutes the temperature inside a car can rise by 10 degrees, depending on the conditions. Within half an hour it’s possible that it rises to 20 degrees.

Children and pets are most at risk to high temperatures as their respiratory tract is susceptible to the heat. Additionally, a child’s body temperature increases approximately five times faster than an adult’s.

If you pass a parked car and notice an animal or small child left unattended inside, do not hesitate to call the Spanish emergency services on112.

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Las Palmas council

Aquarium tax exemption causes rift Rifts have appeared in the coalition of parties that governs Las Palmas just weeks into the new term of office and all because of the big Aquarium planned for the capital.

New mayor Augusto Hidalgo used his early days in office to issue a public statement of support for the Poema del Mar Aquarium, the foundation stone of which was laid in May. Describing the project as the city’s new “jewel in the crown” and a welcome magnet for tourists, Hidalgo was full of praise for the initiative by the Kiessling family, who own the Loro Parque and Siam Park in Tenerife. However, the very public show of support by Hidalgo prompted an angry reaction by one of his coalition partners, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Puede (LPGCP), which stressed that

Fuerteventura zoo drama

Escaped chimps killed after attack A pair of chimps that escaped from their cage at Oasis Park in Fuerteventura had to be shot by police after they attacked three members of staff.

Questions are being asked of safety arrangements in the wake of the incident, which led to one 59-year-old man being airlifted to Gran Canaria to be hospitalised for serious facial and body injuries after he was set upon by the escaped chimps at the popular zoo in La Lajita. The owners, a married couple, were also attacked but their injuries were not serious and were treated locally.

Witnesses say panic set in at the park after three chimps called King, Felipa and Cheeta – two females and a male – broke out of their enclosure. Police were alerted by the owners and arrived on the scene quickly, closing the road leading into the park to prevent the public from enter-

Cheeta is recovering well following surgery

ing while colleagues dealt with the situation. Two of the three escaped chimps were shot dead by officers while Cheeta is receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the escape.

Initial reports that a tourist had also been injured by the primates were later denied by the authorities. The chimp deaths have drawn criticism from a

leading Spanish primate welfare association, Proyecto Gran Simio, which blamed Oasis Park for not having the correct procedures in place to prevent the chimps from escaping or neutralising them quickly once they were out in the open. However, in a statement the Park insisted it had done everything in its power to deal with the situation: “In accordance with our emergency protocol, our first concern was to move the public indoors to safety. Our staff then used tranquiliser guns but despite their use three members were injured and we contacted police. Given the problems in bringing the chimps under control, two had to be put down” said the Park, which stressed that the safety of users had taken precedence at all times. “We are devastated at the loss of our chimps, who we considered part of the family” ended the n statement.

it had “never backed” the building of the giant Aquarium on land owned by the Port Authority.

The party says it has always been totally opposed to the decision by the previous mayor to grant the Kiesslings a 95 per cent discount on the cost of the construction

licence for Poema de Mar. “It is a totally private initiative and should not benefit from the near-total exemption from the tax” said a spokesperson, adding that LPGCP candidates had repeatedly voiced their clear position on the exemption in the run-up to the elections.

Hidalgo himself has come in for criticism for not revoking the generous move by his predecessor, Juan José Cardona, when he himself openly denounced the decision to bend council rules to grant the favour, which has cost Las Palmas an estimated €600,000 n in lost revenue.

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Scintillating summer solstice

By Alyssa Alexandre

aboriginal inhabitants of the Islands. Legend has it that fire banished evil and disease while the ash contained mystical properties that healed skin conditions. Jumping over the fire and dancing around it was said to bring good fortune, three jumps over the fire assured happiness for a whole year; and those who rubbed cooled ash into their face would cast off evil spirits.

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If you’ve ever read Lord of the Flies you’d understand that we humans are much closer to our primal side than we’d care to admit.

Walking the line that separates our basic instincts from our civilised selves we often forget how easy it is to cross back into the tribal frenzy of our ancestors, embracing it for all its fierceness and primitivism. Maybe the San Juan celebration here in the Canary Islands is not essentially about that, but dance long enough under the tilting moon with nothing but the sound of crashing waves and the pumping of your own rum-spiked blood to spur you on, and you might begin to wonder. It’s the one night of the year when wilderness is welcome and we spend it dancing, drinking and chanting around the bonfire like savages, catching the crowd’s spirit on the smoky wind.

Music can be heard from far away and fragrant smoke penetrates nearby homes, as if to persuade its unsuspecting inhabitants to join in the wild and almost-pagan celebration. To make the native experience even more complete, the night includes a customary midnight dip in the pitch black of the ocean so that swimmers can wash themselves clean of sickness and safeguard their happiness for the next year, making it a high point of the night. Anyone can relate to the sense of nostalgia conjured by the scent of burning firewood mixed with the striking imagery of violet flames blazing in the dark, and that’s what makes the experience truly unforgettable.

The summer solstice is a festival celebrated by many cultures around the world, including the Guanches, the

Sex abuse case The religion teacher at the wellknown La Laguna school has been found guilty of indecent acts committed against two boys, aged 15 and 16.

In the former case he took advantage of the boy during a camping trip, while the second younsgster was indecently

All photos by Alyssa Alexandre for www.picsarama.com.

1. The magical and myster ious summer solstice 2. Young and old enjoy the feelings of a glowing fire at night 3. Fires burning through the night 4. Los Cristianos was full of groups celebrating Noche de San Juan

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Five years for religious teacher assaulted on several occasions, including at the teacher’s home. Judges ruled that the accounts offered by the victims were entirely credible and stood up to cross-examination, as well as to scrutiny by psychologists. Witnesses called to give evidence at the

trial coincided in describing the teacher as someone who constantly sought to gain the confidence of male pupils by taking an interest in their lives and being in contact with them on social media and by phone.

He also gave pupils lifts home in his car on many occasions

and invited some to his holiday home.

The case hit the headlines at the time when the Parents’ Association went public with its complaints that the school had tried to cover up the allegations because the teacher was the son of the owner. Pressure

from parents eventually persuaded a local judge to issue an order banning him from approaching within 200 metres of the school or making contact with the pupils.

The teacher’s wife, who has stood by him throughout, claimed in court that the allegations were

fabricated by one of the boys, who “was in love with my husband and was angry that he took no notice of him”. In addition to the jail sentence, judges imposed a two-year supervised release order and ordered the teacher to pay compensation n to his two victims.

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Saint Petersburg International Forum

Salary standoff

IC Media group in Russia

Canaries still at bottom of wage league

Credit: European Central Bank

Workers in the Canaries earn on average five per cent more at present compared to 2010 but the increase is insufficient to lift the region off the bottom of the Spanish wage table.

New figures published by the Office of National Statistics show that the average wage has risen to €1,662 monthly, up from €1,553 in 2010, but at a rate which is below the national increase of 6.2 per cent. The nationwide survey shows that workers in the islands draw on average €358 less than their mainland counterparts, with the monthly deficit translating to an annual shortfall of €4,300. Of all Spain’s regions, the Basque Country has recorded the highest average wages at just under €2,400, while Extremadura - with €1,648 - is closest to the Canaries at the n foot of the league table.

The wage increase in the Canaries is still too low

The VIII Russian International Forum, a congress held for members of Russian language media based overseas, was recently staged in the historical city of Saint Petersburg in Russia for the eighth consecutive year.

Spain was represented by two Russian-language journalists personally selected by the Russian Federation based in Spain: the editor of Island Connections’ Russian-language sister newspaper, Victoria Deputatova, based in the Canary Islands; as well Ivan Sheremetev, the president of the Russian-Spanish Association, Russian World, who represented Barcelona.

There were 93 Russian representatives of organisations and Russian-language media companies based in 47 different countries. The forum was held for professionals in foreign-language media, experts in the field of art and design, and for representatives of organisations for Russian citizens living and working abroad. The event is

Victoria Deputatova, editor of Island Connections’ Russianlanguage sister newspaper

organised to help Russians living overseas to strengthen ties with their homeland, encourage the study of Russian language, literature and history, as well as educate on Russia’s fine arts, in particular painting, photography and sculpture.

Selected members who attended the forum were treated to educational lectures and master classes on mass-media, art and leadership. The section on massmedia was designed to help

foreign-language journalists improve their knowledge and skill-sets, and encourage them to broaden their horizons and discover new areas in media.

The event was staged by the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg with the support of the Russian Federation Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Saint Petersburg City Council, the Saint Petersburg State Univer-

sity, and the Russian Culture Department.

Evgeniy Grigoriev, the head of St. Petersburg’s External Relations Committee said “One of the most important areas of our work is interaction with the young generation of Russians based abroad and those who have the honour of promoting and passing on Russian culture and traditions from generation to generation, as well as strengthen the importance of the language outside of Russia.” n

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La Gomera enterprise

The seeds of an idea

By Barbara Belt Landscape architect Michael Enright has lived on La Gomera since 1999.

He came with Ray Pattenden, then Project Manager of Holiday Property Bonds, because HPB’s new Balcon de Santa Ana site in Playa Santiago needed a garden.

It looked wonderful on plans: small units of accommodation nestling in exotic plants on a cliff-edge site overlooking the Atlantic. Michael’s job was to magic the existing barren building site into the planned green paradise. He rented a house and got stuck in, landscaping, planting, making water features, building bridges, coordinating a staff of gardeners and struggling to stick to the planned garden despite tightening financial constraints.

Two years later, with most of the garden planted, Michael found himself out of a job.

The director had decided to cut costs and entrust remaining garden work to the maintenance crew who, feared Michael, “knew nothing about gardening”. The oasis that Michael created won HPB a gold medal. On a recent visit to Santa Ana he was gratified to see all was well, although he regrets the gardens were “never properly finished”.

So what does a middle-aged Brit landscape artist do when he suddenly finds himself unemployed on a small island a long way from home?

This Chingford war baby’s no stranger to changing circumstance. He ran a sagbag and lighting biz for twenty-five years, selling to Heals, Conran and Harrods. “I was good at design and manufacture, but was no businessman. My stuff was in the Haymarket and Glasgow Design Centres, and stores were making a 200 per cent mark up, but the whole thing got seasonal and complicated. We started making premature baby pads and other health service equipment”.

A 1986 move from Thameside business premises to an old school on the Essex/Suffolk border led to a blind date and marriage. Michael discovered he liked gardening the half acre there, despite having been put off by his father’s insistence

Michael sells moringa tea in twenty-five, fifty and hundred gram bags

Michael with one of his beautiful trees

The moringa is easily dried

on too much spade work as a child. “I found an affinity with plants and soil, so I did garden design and horticulture courses and qualified as a landscape architect”.

When his marriage failed, Michael had to sell. He knew Ray Pattenden from shared storage space days at Rotherhithe when Ray was importing cork from Spain and Michael was a beanbag manufacturer,

which brings us back to his 1999 arrival on La Gomera and employment dilemma in 2002.

Hoped-for work with local doctor and entrepreneur Antonio Perez failed to materialise when Perez sold their projected garden project to Petter Olsen, who lost interest.

The island’s main movers thus appear in Michael’s story.

Antonio Perez’ recent prison

sentence has made him determined to tumble his ex-accomplice, our very own Sauna Boy - he who has not only escaped both justice and prison but, incredibly, been re-elected as the Island Council president.

Petter Olsen is the younger of the two Olsen shipping brothers. He owns large tracts of land around Playa Santiago and sold Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream, for a cool $120

million recently. Whilst obviously not pushed for cash, his follow-through record on local projects is famously poor.

Michael’s current occupation is due in part to another abandoned Olsen project, which caused ex Olsen employee Andreas Jenss to appear at Michael’s door in 2013 with a

bag of Moringa seeds. Michael had never heard of Moringa, but his investigations revealed it to be a fast-growing, droughtresistant tree, native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas, and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas, where its young seed pods and leaves are used as vegetables.

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Many parts of the plant can be used

He was impressed by its wide range of medicinal uses and high nutritional value. Different parts of Moringa contain important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various phenolics, with a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, betasitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.

Moringa is used as a cardiac and circulatory stimulant, possesses anti-tumour, anti-pyretic, anti-epileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal properties, and is used for treating a range of ailments too lengthy to list here.

Andreas and his Swiss backer Bruno Froidevaux wanted to plant Moringa commercially but were thwarted when their supposedly Olsen-backed project failed to get off the ground.

They had tried Egypt, but the situation became untenable and they pulled out, leaving Michael Enright with a bag of interesting seeds and the germ of an idea. A local

friend offered land and La Gomera’s first Moringa plantation was born as a largely one man operation, devoid of Swiss backers or Norwegian billionaires.

Michael cleared and planted and now has a hundred trees which are doing well. He’s gradually expanding the planted area, watering rows of these attractive trees with drip irriga-

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tion. When cut back, the trees bush and the cut branches will shoot if planted. Without pruning, Moringas reach heights of seven metres.

Michael harvests the leaves.

All production to date has been for tea, which he sells in twenty-five, fifty and hundred gram bags, but he plans to buy a press and produce oil from seeds. Six kilos of seeds produce two litres of oil with a market value of €500.

“Moringa tea has made my summer psoriasis better and is delicious, but there’s much more potential than that with this tree. I’m just taking early, baby steps here”, he says.

“The main market’s in Germany, where its properties

and nutritional value are well known. For example, it’s richer in Vitamin C than oranges, has more calcium than milk, and is a rich source of B vitamins.

The leaves, flowers, seeds and seed pods are all edible. It’s an extraordinary tree”.

“I’d love to see it used to green up abandoned agricultural land here. It would be perfect as it doesn’t need much water, likes local temperatures, supports bees and butterfly populations and is attractive, fragrant and very useful. I’ve tried to interest local authorities, to little effect so far, but I’m undeterred”.

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Business bosses slam link-road changes The business community in South Tenerife has reacted angrily to the prospect of further delays in the completion of the road which will eventually link the island’s two motorways.

The massive project, which consists of various new stretches between Adeje in the south and Icod de los Vinos in the north, is considered vital for easier movement of people around Tenerife, particularly for those who live in the north but work in the resorts. The travel time savings alone have been calculated in economic terms in millions of euros every year. However, the final piece in the jigsaw - the stretch between El Tanque and Santiago del Teide, including a big tunnel through the hills at Erjos, looks as if it will take much longer than anticipated given the announcement by the Canarian government that it wants to look at an alternative route and reduce the length and size of the tunnel.

New cruise terminal

Quick progress Santa Cruz’s new cruise terminal will be ready for the 201617 winter season, the Port Authority has confirmed.

Work to dismantle giant cranes on the site earmarked for the new facility has gone more quickly than expected and the three obsolete 6-ton gantries have disappeared from the port skyline, soon to be replaced by the buildings of the new terminal. Port chiefs say the 8,500 m2 terminal, which is 7,000 metres bigger than the current temporary building, will have all the facilities needed to handle cruise ships carrying up to 4,000 passengers, with a lounge for 500 people, as well as souvenir and other shops, and parking for coaches. Santa Cruz hopes that the terminal, which it predicts will be “one of the best in Europe”, will consolidate Tenerife’s position on the international cruise scene and make the capital one of the most n important ports in the Atlantic.

The road makes it easier for people to commute to work

The news has triggered fierce criticism not just from the Tenerife Council but from the influential CEST business association, which has warned of the dangers of going back to the drawing board. “Abandoning the agreed route, which took years to build consensus on and approve, is ludicrous.

Having to start all over again

will set the completion of the link between the motorways back many years. The people of Tenerife deserve better” said CEST chairwoman Ana Concepción, adding that the Erjos tunnel in its present form “will pay for itself in three years”. “The government needs to take into account the daily sacrifice

and extra costs of thousands of people who are forced to travel between the two parts of the island at present” said n Concepción.

Cruise passengers will see soon a new terminal in Santa Cruz

Rain and shine!

New weather radar a step closer Tenerife’s long-awaited weather radar moved a step closer to reality with the signing of the installation agreement between the Spanish Met Office and the Tenerife Council.

The radar has been top of the priority list for the Tenerife authorities following the freak storms of recent years that brought devastation to many parts. The force of the storms was seriously underestimated by forecasters, and emergency services were caught unawares, particularly in the north of

the island. Tenerife has long demanded a radar similar to that based in Las Palmas in order to have a more accurate picture of storm fronts moving in from the mid-Atlantic which regularly discharge massive amounts of water on La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera, in addition to Tenerife.

The Met Office has admitted in the past that the Las Palmas facility suffers from a number of blind spots, due to the mountains on the western islands. The Spanish government is meeting

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Modern radars detect even the smallest changes in the weather

the €2 million cost of the radar, with the Council providing the location, which is likely to be in n the Teno mountains.

Mugger youths

Caught red handed Two young men with a string of offences to their name were caught in the act in Santa Cruz moments after they had mugged two elderly people in the city.

Police say the pair, one of them a teenager, have been charged with 14 separate muggings of elderly women since May. The spate of attacks followed the same format, with the younger

of the pair acting as a spotter to identify targets, who were usually well-dressed women wearing jewellery such as gold chains and bracelets. Once identified, the second man would move in and ask the victim the time, seizing the opportunity to pull the valuable jewellery off her before running off with his partner. Patrols were stepped up in the locations of the muggings and the surveil-

lance paid off when the pair was spotted fleeing the scene of two attacks carried out within minutes of each other. Gold chains found on the youths were later identified by their owners. The older member of the pair was remanded to prison while his young accomplice, who had an arrest warrant out for a previous crime, was sent to a young offenders’ centre. n

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Sandos San Blas Nature Reserve

Unearthed treasure You can even enjoy a refreshing spa experience at the hotel

Simply magical: The hotel’s El Proa restaurant A view from the terrace bar of the stunning swimming pools The dam with some beautiful rocky scenery surrounding the lake

The Sandos San Blas Nature Reserve, tucked away on the coast near Los Abrigos in the south of Tenerife, is truly a triumph of conservation.

Born out of the proposed development of a hotel and golf course, the reserve came into being after a quite unusual discovery was made as the hotel was being built - which led to a whole swath of land being turned into a living museum.

When the initial excavation work for the resort started in 2004, workers were surprised to uncover a number of unusual artefacts buried in the soil. Upon further investigation it soon became apparent that a huge ecological, historical and geographical discovery had been stumbled upon and that these strange objects were evidence that a Guanche community – the early inhabitants

of Tenerife - had once camped or made their home on that part of the south coast.

The local government and the Universities of La Laguna and Barcelona were duly informed and the building work was put on hold. After consultations, the developers decided to completely change their plans from the original idea of a golf course, and chose, instead, to create a site of public interest.

Thanks to their dedication and the subsequent development of the Nature Reserve, the area surrounding the hotel has since been deemed a Preserved Conservation Site and is recognised as such across the world.

Depicted by resident actors, you will see Guanches going about their daily chores

Luckily, this isn’t just an added attraction for visiting hotel guests as the public is also welcome to explore the area and enjoy its beautiful scenery, fascinating displays and live exhibits.

The evolution of the Islands – from the first volcanic eruptions that formed the Islands, through to the mass emigrations to South America in the

1900s – is beautifully presented and explained via a variety of media. A fantastic visitors’ centre houses a state-of-the-art museum, a volcanic information tunnel, and an auditorium with a surround-sound system and massive screen.

Once seated for the regular shows, the lights are dimmed and vibrant photography and a

fascinating commentary lead visitors through the evolution of Tenerife. You’ll learn how and why the landscape appears so barren; who the first habitants were and how they survived, and what happened to them after the Spanish invasion.

You will also see ‘Guanches’ going about their daily chores, tilling the fields, working stone, and preparing meals.

Following this, you are taken into the ‘tunnel experience’ where, using the latest technology, you go from literally ‘feeling’ Teide erupt in dramatic 3D effect, to swaying in the bowels of an old wooden boat headed for South America with the first Canarian emigrants: it’s history brought to life. The final presentation at the visitors centre is a film in the auditorium accompanied by a detailed commentary and special effects: The juxtaposition of the use of the most modern technologies with the beauty of the natural surroundings is one of the most fascinating aspects of this hidden gem.

As you then begin to explore that landscape for yourself you can see the extraordinary rock formations and Guanche caves and can even cross a natural lake on a wooden raft-type boat operated by ropes.

It’s a great experience and the Sandos Company has a strict environmental policy so monies collected from the tour are ploughed straight back into the area for conservation - so you are doing your bit for the environment as well.

To visit the Nature Reserve you will need to book in advance at the hotel’s reception area or by calling: 922 74 90 10. n

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Promotion

Clínica Dental El Camisón Do you remember in years gone by, when the ‘old school’ family dentists existed?

Those practitioners treated their patients with respect, they could be trusted, and they gave each of their customers personal attention. At the Clínica Dental El Camisón practice, their aim is to bring back that feeling of confidence, with personal treatment and continuity, and to combine that with 21st century knowledge, techniques and equipment.

Not surprisingly, Clínica Dental El Camisón has only been open for 18 months but already has many satisfied and regular patients.

A visitor’s first impression is always of the reception area which is spacious, bright and tastefully decorated, with comfortable modern seating which invites you to sit back and relax. The welcoming area is complemented by low-level background music and the friendly and smiling staff.

There is a team of five at the clinic, led by Dr. Daniel, and his brother Dr. Claudio. They all speak English, Italian and Spanish well, and Russian and German translators are available if requested in advance so there are never any communication problems.

Between them, as well as general dentistry, they cover all specialties, including oral surgery, zirconia prosthetics, endodontics, implants, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics and orthodontics. Treatments are carried out with the upmost efficiency and, if needed, a conscious sedation service is available on prior

to the attention of our readers. Though it was suggested, the Santa Cruz Dentists’ College refused to reproduce the information in English for the foreign population, even though it was pointed out that their message wasn’t reaching this very large group of residents. So Daniel filled us in.

The main point of the campaign is that you should be very careful when you are choosing a dentist: Only one who is suitably qualified to diagnose and apply adequate treatments should be trusted. There is also a warning to be wary of excessively low prices or offers. A good dentist cannot guarantee good work if he’s not paid a good fee. After all, you would The modern clinic is easy to find The tastefully decorated and spacious reception area

request. They can also treat all the family, from tiny tots with nursery teeth to those in their later years.

The clinic has the latest equipment to ensure the best results and uses an oral camera which takes images before, during and after treatment - so you can clearly see the difference they have made.

The team works with an Italian dental laboratory in Adeje which also uses state-of-the-art equipment. For prosthetics, it takes only five minutes for their computer to send a 3D image of a patient’s mouth to Germany, where the metal structures of crowns and bridges are made. The laboratory in Adeje finishes the work with porcelain, and the completed

pieces are sent to the clinic, ready to fit. This ensures a fast and precise service, the results of which anyone is sure to be pleased with.

Daniel was keen to ask Island Connections to bring the current awareness campaign being promoted by the Spanish official dentists’ colleges

never go to a cardiologist who has special offers, so why do so with a dentist?

Some of the colleges are also aiding the General Dentistry

Council which is asking qualified dentists to send them copies of any misleading advertising that they see promoting dental services. The council will eventually compile a dossier and send it to the Ministry for Health in a move to regulate the service.

Maybe with this in mind, many people choose Clínica Dental El Camisón for the professional treatment and honesty they receive, and as a new customer you’ll be surprised by its convenience and the cost of treatment.

Daniel says “In health, there are no returns, exchanges or refunds. In dentistry, if you don’t like it, you can’t exchange it. Watch out for all the deception behind the big dental chains, and read all the small print before you sign or pay for anything.”

When you visit Clínica Dental El Camisón, your first consultation will be free of charge: something that is common practice at most good clinics.

The dentist who starts your treatment will be the one who’ll complete it for you, so you’ll always know who you are going to see. Their highly qualified experts will take care of all your dental needs and your smile will be in excellent hands.

Visit Clínica Dental El Camisón at the El Camisón complex in Playa de Las Américas, at Avenida Antonio Domínguez, locales 17 and 18. It is open Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm. Call 922 75 33 48 for appointments, and find more information at www.clinicadentalelcamison. n com.

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Clean streets in Santa Cruz

The highest fines in the country

Santa Cruz Council is modifying the byelaws for cleanliness in the city and, from September, offenders can expect to pay the highest fines in the country for leaving rubbish on the streets.

Currently, throwing any type of refuse on the streets or in any public area, be it only a piece of chewing gum, attracts a fine of €150 to €171; failure to collect doggie (or any other pet) poo, €150 to €1,502; throwing a cigarette end on the street or the beaches, €30 to €150; doing what comes naturally in the street, €90 (an expensive pee); putting up posters or adverts in places where they are prohibited, €600 to €3,005; creating graffiti, €902 to €4,508, and selling on the streets, €300.

However, Public Services councillor Dámaso Arteaga announced to the La Opinión newspaper that these fines would be at least doubled and that a new police unit called Proteu, consisting of eight plain-clothes officers, will be dedicated solely to catching and fining offenders.

He insisted that these would be the highest fines in Spain because “this Council has declared a war against dirt and vandalism. The aim isn’t just to increase the Council’s income, but for the fines to have a discouraging effect.

They are exemplary to prevent people leaving rubbish in the streets or vandalising urban fittings.”

Local mayor José Manuel Bermúdez stressed the importance of continuing to acquire resources to improve the cleanliness of Santa Cruz. He added that in the last few months the council has invested €1.4 million in combating the dirt, but it is essential that the public collaborates.

Some of the new equipment was presented by the public services councillor, including high pressure water cleaning machines mounted on vans which are lightweight and small so they can access pedestrian areas and plazas. This equipment can remove grease and encrusted dirt which cannot be cleaned using conventional methods. Arteaga also announced that 15 new underground selective rubbish containers have been installed. n

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Friendliness campaign

A quick photo there?

The new ‘Tenerife Buena Gente’ campaign introduced by the Island Council encourages the local population to be friendly towards visiting tourists, using a video called Una fotito ahí (a photo there).

The video, starring Tenerife actor and comedian Darío López, has already been a great success on the internet, having reached 360,000 people on the social networks, exceeded 160,000 plays in only two days and in achieving 4,000 likes. Darío pretends to be just another local person enjoying the views of Mount Teide and its surroundings at the Mirador de Ucanca.

At a predetermined hour, he launches into action and offers to take a photograph of some real tourists, who also want to capture the moment with their cameras. At precisely the right time, a team of professionals appear out of nowhere (they had actually been hiding in their vehicle) to ensure that there was nothing technical lacking for the scene: they placed lights, reflectors, a ventilator, and all was ready. Without the tourists even knowing, once the pho-

The surprised tourists with their framed photo

tograph had been taken, it was very quickly printed in colour in large format and framed.

This was then presented to the visitors who were surprised by the gift, and of course, by the extraordinary friendliness of the local people.

The Council president, Carlos Alonso, explained that the aim of the campaign is to use a typical situation in which any Tenerife resident has probably found themselves, and take it to an extreme, in a friendly manner, whether it be at a

viewpoint or other symbolic location. He emphasised that “with this video we are aiming to show our welcoming manner, a quality which tourists value enormously when they’re deciding where to go for their holidays, and which differentiates us from other competitors.”

The video, which you can see on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hmkMbWujoK8, was launched on June 27 on the social networks of Tenerife

Buena Gente and creators Palante Producciones.

The Tenerife Buena Gente campaign began last year and continues the work of previous projects such as Tenerife Amable and Tenerife al Siento X Ciento in spreading the word that friendliness and treating tourists well are two of the keys which make Tenerife a unique holiday destination. Find more information at: https://eses.facebook.com/BuenaGenteTenerife and: www.tenerifen buenagente.com.

Charity event

Roar with the Lions The city council aims to keep its streets and public spaces clean

Arona Lions Club International Las Galletas Costa del Silencio will be holding their next afternoon of live entertainment on July 11 from 2pm until 5pm at the Albatros bar in Costa del Silencio.

The host is Derrick from the Lions and entertainment will

be provided by Suzi Q, Indianna, Julie Miller, Mel Gee and Mark Clarke, plus more.

There will also be a raffle with the chance to win some great prizes so why not take the opportunity to have a lovely afternoon and help support a worthy cause?

The Lions are also letting people know that tickets will be available soon for their Presidents Night which will take place on September 5 from 7pm at Westhaven Bay, Costa del Silencio. The tickets cost €25 which includes a three

course meal with nibbles at the beginning and coffee with cake at the end, a bottle of wine per ticket and entertainment by three top acts: Cy Benson, Hayley Butler and Emma Jensen.

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Breast cancer charity The project for a special space for breast cancer victims and their families is finally starting to come together.

The idea is to have a feel-good room for cancer patients, survivors, or those who may be worried that they may be affected; a space for support and information. This is what you told the Walk for Life team you wanted, so we rely on you to tell them now how you want to run it.

As funds raised by the WFL will now be split into more shares to help finance the Pink Room and other projects as well as the AECC and Ámate, it is to become a formal foundation so that all the donations can be written off against tax. They will continue to work solely with volunteers, which means that a very small percentage is taken out to cover costs. Practically

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The pink room project Geraldine and Brigitte outside the new building (l-r)

100 per cent of the money raised is spent directly on breast cancer projects.

Adeje council have given the WFL a room in their Security School in Las Nieves, though

it remains to furnish it, find the volunteers to run it and start the activities that you sug-

San Miguel

Blockbuster in Santa Cruz

unable to name the movie.

The on-location filming will entail the services of up to 600 people and will bring an injection of €5 million for the city, according to Bermúdez, who added that the city will be seen on screens worldwide next year.

The mayor went on to explain that he had persuaded the producers to recruit several hundred unemployed locals as extras and was convinced that the filming would provide a massive boost in interest for Santa Cruz and Tenerife.

He warned that the face of

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Bourne to be filmed in Tenerife Insider reports suggest that the latest offering from the immensely successful Bourne movies is to be partially filmed in the Tenerife capital, Santa Cruz, with shooting scheduled to begin as early as September.

It was the city’s mayor José Manuel Bermúdez who announced that a “blockbuster” had chosen the area as one of its key locations and filming would take place over a five-week period after the summer - though, apparently under orders from Universal Studios, he was at that time

gest you want. The team are hoping to get it up and running in the autumn and there will be an open-doors event to kick it off which it is hoped will be attended by the Adeje mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga and other councillors and workers from Adeje who have always been of such enormous support since the Walk for Life first began in the south of the island.

At a recent reunion between WFL founder Brigitte and Geraldine and Sheila, a couple of the volunteers, it was announced that the painting is to be carried out free by the council, but the room still needs furnishing and decorating. The team are looking for sponsors to help pay for that or to provide them directly

from stock! One sponsor, Finca Canarias Aloe Vera, has already confirmed that they will allot the foundation a monthly amount which will cover part of the running costs. Anybody else would be very welcome to join them!

So, what do they need from you? Volunteers to man The Pink Room and the call centre that they hope to create, and ideas for the type of activities you want to have there.

Any other cancer-related groups are welcome too! And of course if you do have a furniture, electric goods or decorations store, any donations, especially of vouchers that they can use to choose items that mix and match well and suit an area that will be used for multiple activities, will be very welcome indeed. Please contact Brigitte at info@ n carreraporlavida.com.

Hollywood star Matt Damon will soon be in Tenerife

several city centre districts would be changed considerably for the duration of the filming and some disruption, including at night, will be inevitable but that inconvenience would be kept to a minimum.

Although he could not reveal the name of the film, two local papers did dare to state that it is the latest in the hugely-successful Bourne action films, for which Matt Damon has reportedly been contracted to resume the role of hero Jason Bourne under the direction of n Paul Greengrass.

Who wants to be Queen of the fiestas?

The main fiesta of the year in San Miguel de Abona, in honour of the patron San Miguel Arcángel, will take place in the second half of September, with the main event, the Romería on September 29.

The programme usually includes plenty of other activities such as exhibitions, live music and sports.

For the Romería, the application period is now open if you would like to represent your neighbourhood as a candidate for the role of Romera Queen. Contenders need to have been listed on the Padrón of San Miguel de Abona for at least six months before the event, and be aged 16 to 21 years. Under 18s will need the written permission of their parents or guardians, with a copy of their identification documents or passports. Also, only those who A Romera Queen in all her have not taken part in the glory event previously can apply.

There is a full list of the rules and regulations, the documents you’ll need to provide with your application, and where to apply at www.sanmigueldeabona.es. n

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Floating luxury

Cruising to paradise

By Sabine Virgin It was a spectacular sight as the Anthem of the Seas cruise liner arrived at the port of Santa Cruz for the first time recently.

As the enormous luxury vessel approached, it was greeted by water cannons, as is tradition in Tenerife, which was a welcoming gesture that wasn’t lost on the captain and crew members, who warmly thanked port staff and spectators.

However, the crew and guests had more in store for them: a typical Canarian folk group were at hand to entertain as they disembarked, and the passengers – predominantly from the UK – were pleasantly surprised by the ‘fiesta feel’ to their arrival. Numerous taxis, tour buses and 20 jeeps were waiting to show them the best sights of the island and complete the perfect day.

Anthem of the Seas is the second ship of the Quantum class of liners operated by Royal Caribbean International, along with Quantum of the Seas, and Ovation of the Seas – which is scheduled to enter service next year.

Anthem of the Seas was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, northern Germany.

The Anthem of the Seas docked in Santa Cruz

The ship has many restaurants and a full entertainment programme

An authentically Canarian welcome Santa Cruz mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez The captain, Lars Andersson (centre) and a welcome gift The North Star rises 90 metres above sea level providing stunning 360-degree views

Thordur Thorsson is in charge of a team of employees from 72 different countries

At a ceremony held in Southampton in April she was christened by Emma Wilby, a British travel agent chosen because she “exemplified grace, beauty, a social conscious, and a sense of adventure”. In addition, she is a military wife who sings in the Military Wives Choir.

The Anthem of the Seas thus embarked on its maiden voyage, taking in several European cities on a ten day trip, one of them being Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The liner is the second largest cruise ship in the world and the most modern of its kind.

It is 347 metres long and 41 metres wide and can travel at 22 knots. At full speed it consumes 130 gallons of fuel per nautical mile. It has three reverse osmosis plants for producing drinking water at a rate of over 800 tons a day. It has 16 floors, with two below the water surface, and 16 elevators for transporting guests from one deck to another. Eight

decks have balcony staterooms that overlook the ocean.

Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum class of ships all have more than 2,000 rooms; the Anthem of the Seas has 1,571 staterooms with a balcony, 148 ocean-view staterooms, and 1,375 interior staterooms

that feature a floor-to-ceiling 80 inch television that serves as a ‘virtual-balcony’, showing live views from outside the ship. Of those staterooms, 34 are wheelchair accessible and 28 are studio staterooms for single travellers, including 12 with balconies.

9.7.2015 – 22.7.2015 The ship can hold 4,905 passengers and 1,500 crew members and personnel. To cater for them, there are four international restaurants, four speciality restaurants, three highquality gourmet restaurants featuring dining concepts by celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Michael Schwartz and Devin Alexander, as well as five snack bars. There are 31 bars - and in a single week 18,000 pizzas, 550 bottles of vodka, 175 bottles of whiskey and 2,225 bottles of wine are consumed onboard.

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offering a full nightly programme for guests, and large windows covering a 270 degree view of the ocean. There’s also a theatre which caters for up to 1,300 people, a nightclub for up to 560 party goers, and incredible sports facilities.

Active passengers can take advantage of sports courts, a nine-metre climbing wall, inline skating, or a jogging circuit.

Relaxation and cooling down are available at several pool areas. The outdoor pool has a 20 square metre screen that shows movies, as well as a FlowRider for adrenalin junkies that like to practice surfing, bodyboarding, wakeboarding, etc. There’s also a

parachute simulator – where a safe landing is absolutely guaranteed!

Another key attraction is the North Star located on the top deck; an exclusive and intimate experience that takes guests on an exhilarating 15-minute journey inside a jewel-shaped glass capsule that gently rises to over 90 metres above sea level, and rotates upwards and over the sides of the ship to provide stunning 360-degree views – truly spectacular at sunrise and sunset.

Thordur Thorsson, the HR manager onboard who is in charge of a team of employees from 72 different countries, said “some staff members do the job for a while;

The Anthem of the Seas has amazing sports facilities

Cool drinks at the cool bar!

others develop a love that they cannot let go. Just like me, for example: I’ve been at sea since 1988 and I still love it” admits the giant blonde from

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The ship’s captain Lars Andersson expressed his thanks for the nice welcome in Tenerife: “We come from Southampton so we’re able to appreciate the

the time. Spanish royalty used to have an agreement with the British royal family for the Canarian-grown wine. “I don’t want it to leave”, Rodríguez

The ship has many high-quality restaurants

The pool area remained busy, even when docked

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Iceland. He also revealed that Venice is his favourite port and that the Anthem of the Seas will soon travel to her future homeport in New York.

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Canarian sunshine in particular!” He stressed that the ship, despite its size, has a cosy and intimate elegance that makes it seem smaller than it is. Following a showing of the hit musical We Will Rock You, based on the music of Queen, he was proud to point out that “some people told me that it was even better than the original, which was very pleasing.” He also praised his crew for conducting themselves with the professionalism of a longestablished team.

The director of Santa Cruz port, Pedro Rodríguez Zaragoza, presented the captain with a bottle of Malvasian wine; lavishly indulged in by Shakespeare and other British authors of

said with a grin “It’s so beautiful I hope it stays!”

The Santa Cruz mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, thanked organisers for including Tenerife on the recent tour and hopes that it will not be the last time that Anthem of the Seas visits the island. He also told the story of how Lord Nelson came to lose his arm during the attack on Santa Cruz in 1797. The captain was even presented with a book containing 365 high-quality images of the island for the ship’s library.

Onboard there were especially happy and relaxed people sitting on sunbeds with a drink or book in their hand - sometimes both! Cruise holidays are enormously popular at the moment, and a stay onboard the Anthem of the Seas is certainly a special experience. The next time the liner visits the Canary Islands will be in early October when it’s scheduled to depart Southampton on September 28 and arrive in Arrecife, Lanzarote, on October 2. It will dock in Tenerife’s capital the following day.

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Tapas marathon

The San Benito tapas route is currently under way in La Laguna and runs daily until July 31.

Almost ninety bars, restaurants, tascas and cafés are taking part in the event, which has been organised by La Laguna’s shopping area and Fecao (the Canarian hostelry, services and business federation), with the collaboration of La Laguna Council.

For €3 you can try a tasty tapa made with the best local products, accompanied by a glass of Tenerife wine from local bodegas, a bottle of Fuente Alta water, a soft drink or a beer. Those who complete the gastromap, by visiting 10 establishments and having their map stamped at each one, will be entered in a draw for 87 meals for two at the participating establishments, and those who visit 12 establish-

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Mouthwatering snacks on the northern coast

Tapas in Spain come with sun, sea and,usually, a nice glass of wine

ments will be entered in a draw for various stays in the south of Tenerife for two, by courtesy of Bodegas Presas Ocampo.

The establishments taking part are in the city centre and surrounding area and are all based in zones that are wonderful to visit in themselves. These include San

Benito, Valle Guerra, Punta del Hidalgo, La Cruz Chica, Guamasa, San Bartolomé de Geneto, Las Chumberas, and the Alcampo shopping centre.

They can be identified by the posters or gastromaps promoting the campaign.

On the gastromap, you’ll be able to choose your favourite

tapa, and the three best will be awarded as the gold, silver and bronze tapas. The winning restaurants will receive diplomas and gifts such as Tenerife wines, baskets of dried fruits, gift vouchers or a circuit for two people at the Laguna Nivaria Spa. The gastromaps must be completed and handed in to the tourist information points at the Casa de los Capitanes or Torre de La Concepción, the cinema box office at Alcampo, or the La Laguna shopping area office in Calle Escultor Estévez.

Towards the other end of the northern coast, the Tapas Marathon in Los Silos, northwest Tenerife, is still running – but only until July 12. Between Thursdays and Sundays in participating bars and restaurants, you can enjoy a tapa and a drink for only €2.50. Due to the success of last year’s

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gastronomic pub (and restaurant) crawl, this event is being repeated for the fourth time.

As it is restricted to the second half of the week, it would make a wonderful opportunity to combine the tapas marathon with a trip to the northwest

of the island, and make it a healthy day out. You could take a walk along the coast between Los Silos and Buenavista del Norte, visit the swimming pool at Los Silos, or do some bathing at Playa de la Arena in n Buenavista.

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tons of tropical shrimps a year, and they are all frozen.

The strategy of Langostino Real Canarias is to ecologically grow fresh, authentic prawns with an exceptional flavour, in a manner which doesn’t harm the environment and which provides a product that is totally safe to eat. They use the latest techniques for intensive cultivation, which allow for a year Langostino Real Canarias manager, Marc Indigne (L) with David Santos who is in charge of Tenerife distribution

round supply. The prawns are cultivated in filtered crystalclear sea water to ensure they are completely free of disease.

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A popular delicacy for fans of seafood

the chef Ines, some of them in sushi style. These totally pure and very tasty prawns will now permanently be on the menu at La Marina.

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A unique opportunity

An exceptional and truly fascinating exhibition will be in Tenerife this month.

‘Hidden treasures: Europe’s most valuable illuminated manuscripts’ will be on show in Santa Cruz until July 29 and is an absolute must for all literature and art fans.

Lovingly cared for, but mostly hidden from view, some of the world’s greatest historical atlases and illustrated books are safeguarded in institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the British Library in London, and the Bibliothèque Nationale in París. Luckily, for those of us who are unlikely to ever see the world’s complete collection, Spanish publisher Manuel Moleiro is dedicated to the dissemination of reproductions of the masterpieces.

The originals of the volumes that M. Moleiro brings to the public were created between the 8th and 16th centuries - and mostly for emperors,

Hidden treasures materials used and even the feel and smell of those centuries-old tomes.

Each of the copies, which are made to authorised limited numbers, is sold with an exhaustive study manual which allows the reader to interpret the manuscript fully. But you don’t even have to buy one: Tesoros ocultos: los manuscritos iluminados más valiosos de Europa is on show at the Sala Mac, Calle Robayna, Monday to Friday, 10am to 1.30pm and 4.30pm to 8pm.

Over 20 exhibits can be seen, including the ‘book of hours’ Christian devotional volumes popular in the Middle Ages

kings and popes: Painstakingly painted by the best artists of their times, the cost of production of the originals was so high - in both time and materials that they were only available to a privileged few.

The reproduction work that the M. Moleiro group undertakes is carried out under the watchful eye of the experts who are charged with the originals’ preservation at each institution. To say the

copies are faithful to the earlier works is an understatement: the group’s intention is to reproduce them so exactly that they are almost indistinguishable from the original art forms, down to the

An Image from the Miller Atlas (1519) Libro de la Caza from the 15th century

- belonging to various monarchs; collections of health recommendations created for princes and aristocrats; and maps and atlases from the Age of Discovery - the period of intense European global exploration that started in the early 15th century. This is indeed a rare opportunity to explore exclusive works of art.

To see more on M. Moleiro’s work visit the website at: www. moleiro.com or you can watch a brief video of the exhibition, which showcased in Seville before coming to Tenerife, at: https://www.youtube.com/ n watch?v=lsqVE20Ssl8.

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The Canaries have what is considered one of the best climates anywhere on the planet, making the Islands the perfect destination for all year round tourism.

ous luxury hotels and some very nice, small white sand beaches.

In the foothills above these towns you will find three great places to visit. Siam Park (The Water Kingdom), recently declared the best in the world, has something for everyone, from beach lovers to adrenaline freaks. See: www. siampark.net Aqualand, on Avenida de Austria, a water park with a dolphin show. See: www.aqualand.es.

The Jungle Park, at Las Águilas del Teide, is great fun for kids of all ages. See: www.aguilasjunglepark.com

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Santa Cruz, the vibrant, bustling capital city of Tenerife, is located on the northeast coast.

It has a variety of interesting museums and art galleries, a well maintained historical centre, and an important commercial port. See: www.santacruzmas.com.

Currently Tenerife’s main tourist destination, this area has spectacular views of La Gomera. There’s a big night-life scene which attracts younger tourists, but it’s also somewhere you can relax, eat, and go sailing, whale and dolphin watching or golfing.

La Laguna La Laguna, a university city, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It has a lively night life and a thriving cultural scene.

Puerto de la Cruz The town of Puerto de la Cruz was a popular tourist destination long before the south was.

Its attractive and busy town centre has maintained its picturesque fishing-village charm, and nearby is the prestigious, award-winning Loro Parque Zoo. See: www.loroparque.com.

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La Orotava One of the prettiest towns on the island, La Orotava also gives its name to the whole valley, which has a very prosperous history. The town centre has beautiful old mansions reflecting the wealth of the past.

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Güímar This northeastern town is best known for the ethnographic park which was developed

by Thor Heyerdahl. The pyramids are a complex construction, astronomically orientated according to the winter and

Once a little fishing village, Los Cristianos began as a tourist destination for ailing Swedes who came to enjoy some rest and recuperation. From the port you can take a ferry to La Gomera, La Palma or El Hierro.

The two main beaches offer safe swimming with disabled access.

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The town of Los Gigantes, which lives mainly from tourism but on a much more modest scale than Playa de Las Americas or Los Cristianos, is overlooked by the towering cliffs. There is good diving and a small harbour.

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The highest peak in Spain, at 3,718m, is one of Tenerife’s greatest attractions. It is possible to hike to the top, and also to catch the cable car. See: www.telefericoteide.com.

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Other islands La Gomera Only a 45 minute ferry ride from the port of Los Cristianos, La Gomera is a small, peaceful island with amazing hiking and a pre-historic rainforest which is a UNESCO world heritage site and the only one of its kind left in the world.

The ferry will take you to the capital, San Sebastián, famous for being Christopher Columbus’ last stop before crossing the Atlantic on his voyage of discovery.

Valle Gran Rey, in the southwest of the island, and Playa

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is Fuencaliente: the place to go in La Palma to see a real volcanic landscape. The western side of this borough has nice beaches and withstood the many volcanic eruptions the island has suffered, the most recent being the Teneguía volcano in1971.

La Palma has a lovely variant of Carnival called Los Indianos, where everyone dresses in white and people take to the streets during the day to cover everything, including each other, in talcum powder.

like parts of North Africa than it does the other islands. The interior is mainly empty, with a few sun bleached villages and a surprising amount of goats, but the coast has some lovely towns and villages and kilometres of white sand beaches ideal for sunbathing and surfing. The capital is Puerto del Rosario, a relatively modern port town, rather sleepy and quiet despite the fact that nearly half of the island’s population live there.

The two main tourist towns are at opposite ends of the island; Corralejo in the north and Morro Jable in the south.

Gran Canaria Las Canteras beach, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

green and rugged, with breathtaking sights and one of the best places in the world for star gazing, hence the location of the world’s most important astrophysical observatories on its Roque de los Muchachos.

El Hierro

Santiago, in the south, are the main tourist towns. Valle Gran Rey is a beautiful valley with good beaches and great restaurants. The harbour still has a small fishing fleet.

Garajonay National Park houses an ancient laurisilva (laurel) forest at its heart, with over 400 species of flora and fauna. The forest was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987.

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El Hierro The smallest and westernmost of all the islands, El Hierro only has three municipalities; Valverde, Frontera and El Pinar.

For exploring, it’s best to hire a car, and you can easily drive all over the island in a day. Valverde is a small town in the north, the only capital in the

Canaries not located on the coast. Frontera (El Golfo) is a milder, bigger town to the west, with more going on and better weather, and right down in the south is La Restinga, famous for its diving.

La Palma Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the pretty island), La Palma is

The capital, Las Palmas, is a much bigger city than Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has a nice historical quarter, a good night-life and Las Canteras - a long, yellow sand beach with areas for supervised swimming - and another beach for surfers of all levels. The main tourist areas are Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, with its beauti-

Los Indianos Carnival, La Palma

The capital, Santa Cruz, lies to the east of the island. It’s a pretty city of seafaring tradition, although Los Llanos de Aridane in the west is in fact the biggest city on La Palma.

The towns in the north of La Palma are also very beautiful and in the south of the island

Lanzarote Lanzarote is known as the ‘Isla de los Volcanes’, with over 300 volcanic cones. Like Fuerteventura, it’s flatter than the other islands and there’s very little rain, even by Canarian standards. The whole island was

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ful sand-dunes and all-night bars and clubs. The island also has some spectacular archaeological sites.

Fuerteventura Flat, arid and sparsely populated, this island looks more

declared a Biosphere Reserve

by UNESCO, and those who take the time to explore the island will find it’s strangely beautiful. The capital is Arrecife, to the east, and the three main tourist resorts are Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.

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General information for visitors

Useful contacts Tenerife Santa Cruz Tourist Office, Plaza de España Tel: (0034) 922 281 287/922 289 287 Open Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sat, Sun: 9.30am-1.30pm

Time zone: The time zone in the Canary Islands is the same as in the UK and Ireland.

Foreign exchange The Spanish currency is the Euro. You can change currency in any bank by showing your passport (Mon – Fri, 8am – 2pm), or in the many exchange agencies in resorts.

Can I drink the water?

You can drink the tap water in the Canaries, but the change may affect your stomach. If your visit is short, it’s perhaps best to stick to bottled.

Discounts Students and senior citizens may receive discounts on ferries, tickets to concerts, museums, etc., so always ask, as long as you can provide ID to prove it.

Shopping Normal opening hours in the Canaries are from 10am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm.

However, in big tourist resorts and shopping centres the opening hours are longer, often from 10am until 10pm, sometimes even later. On Sundays and Bank Holidays only the shops in tourist resorts open.

There is a flea market in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, every Sunday morning Duty Free Despite popular belief, it is generally cheaper to buy alcohol and tobacco on the Islands than on the plane or at the airport.

Limits are: 200 cigarettes/50 cigars/ 250grs rolling tobacco 1L spirits over 22% or 2L spirits under 22% 2L wine 60ml perfume, 250 ml eau de toilette Medical care All residents of the EU have the right to free medical and hospital care from Tenerife’s Public Health Service whilst on holiday (ie less than three months). To receive this you need to have the European Medical Card or equivalent document, which can be applied for in your home country. It doesn’t cover all treatments; excluding dental treatment, except for emergency extractions, and repatriation due to illness.

Plaza del Duque, Adeje

If you are ill, find a Centro de Salud or Centro Médico. The ones in the tourist resorts generally speak some English.

Make sure they provide care under your insurance policy or EHIC before you sign for anything. Unscrupulous taxi drivers have been known to take back-handers for taking sick people to private clinics so make sure you are in the right place before paying.

Safety Only take out credit and bank cards you actually need: leave the rest in the hotel safe, along with your passport and other valuables. A UK driving licence with a photograph is usually accepted as ID for most credit card purchases, a photo credit card will still have to be accompanied by photo ID, daft, but there you are. Do not leave belongings unattended. Particular vigilance on the beach and when you are travelling with luggage is recommended.

Take the minimum with you on excursions and lock everything in the boot that you aren’t carrying with you and only access it where you are not overlooked.

Do not leave anything in sight.

Cars have been broken into for a beach towel before now.

If you are at a bar or nightclub, don’t leave your drink unattended and avoid dark streets on the way home.

The Islands are safer than many places in Europe, but there are always those who prey on the unaware: relaxing your vigilance could cost you dearly, not just in money but in precious holiday time - reporting the loss of a passport to the police for example and then the visits necessary to the consulates to replace it.

Emergency number: (all Canaries) 112 Guardia Civil (all Canaries): 062

Post Offices Open Monday to Saturday, generally 8.30am - 2.30pm. Some city offices open later.

Blue Badge users Parking for Blue Badge holders in the Canaries is limited to the ‘disabled only’ (Minusválidos) parking spaces in each town. There are no concessions to park on yellow lines or anywhere else normal parking is not allowed. And even if you have a Blue Badge, don’t park in a disabled area which has a registration number marked on it – you will be fined and probably towed away. For further information: www.bluebadgetenerife.com

Consulates British Consulate Tenerife: (0034) 922 286 653 British Consulate Gran Canaria: (0034) 902 109 356 Honorary British consulate Lanzarote: (0034) 928 262 508 Indian consulate: (0034) 922 241 416 Irish Consulate: (0034) 922 245 671 Consulates can issue passports, give information about medical care, education and

legal matters, give assistance to people under arrest, under exceptional circumstances give you enough funds to be repatriated (on loan), and help you in the case of emergency/catastrophe.

Inter island transport: Fred Olsen (Ferries): 902 100 107 www.fredolsen.es Naviera Armas (Ferries): 902 456 500 www.navieraarmas. com Binter (Flights) 902 391 392 www.bintercanarias.com Canary Fly: 902 808 065 Airport and flight Information: All Canarian airports are controlled by AENA. www.aenaaeropuertos.es Buses The transport company TITSA has buses that reach all corners of the island. The main bus station is in Santa Cruz, near the Adán Martín Auditorium. Clients can choose to purchase a ticket on the bus for each individual journey or to buy a Bono-bus ticket, a card which can be shared by various people and will mean saving up to 50 per cent of the fare, depending on the route. They are on sale in any of the TITSA bus stations and also in a number of kiosks and small establishments (often newsagents), identified with a green sticker on the window.

If your Bono-bus has insufficient credit to purchase your last journey, the difference can be made up in cash on the bus, but not with another Bono-bus card.

For information you can call TITSA on: (0034) 922 531 130 or see: www.titsa.com

Taxis Tenerife taxis are white and, unless they are minivans, the maximum number of passengers is four, including children. Eurotaxis have ramps for wheelchairs.

Eurotaxis, Santa Cruz: (0034) 609 867 581/607 612 816/629 132 269 Taxi Santa Cruz: (0034) 937 780 030 www. teletaxi.es Radiotaxi San Pedro: (0034) 922 310 000 Parque Marítimo César Manrique (next to the Auditorium) Open every day: Sun-Thurs: 10am-8pm, Fri, Sat: 10amMidnight Adults: €2.50, Children (under 12): €1.50, Over 65s: €1.50 Tel: (0034) 922 229 368 https://es-es.facebook.com/ parque.manrique Palmetum Open Tues – Sun, 11am - 2pm, 4pm-6pm.

Adults: €4, Children (under 12): €2.80, Canarian residents €1/1.50 Tel: (0034) 697 651 127. info@palmetumsantacruz. com Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre (Nature and Man) Open Tues – Sat, 9am - 8pm; Sun, Mon, 10am - 5pm. Tel: (00 34) 922 535 816 www.museosdetenerife.org Museo Militar (Military Museum), C/ San Isidro.

Tel: (0034) 922 274 224.

Open: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, ecocmar@et.mde.es Castillo de San Cristobal, Plaza de España Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm http://www.museosdetenerife. org Auditorio Adán Martín Tel: (0034) 922 568 600 www.auditoriodetenerife.com Teatro Guimerá, Plaza Isla de la Madera.

Tel: (0034) 922 609 408/922 609 400 www.teatroguimera.es

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La Laguna Tourist Office, Casa Alvaro Bracamonde, C/ La Carrera.

Tel: (0034) 922 631 194/922 601 106.

The tourist office offers a free guided route around the city.

Call to make a reservation.

Tenerife South Playa de Las Américas Tourist Office Plaza del Centro Comercial City Centre, Avda. Rafael Puig, 19.

Tel: (0034) 922 797 668

Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife, Casa Lercaro, C/ San Agustín. Open Tues - Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun, Mon, Bank holidays: 10am 5pm. www.museosdetenerife.org.

Oficinas de Turismo: Avda. Juan Carlos I (Bus station) Tel: (0034) 922 730 133 Paseo Marítimo Playa de Las Vistas Tel: (0034) 922 787 011

Taxis: (0034) 922 715 407

HOLIDAY GUIDE Twin Tickets can be purchased for Siam Park and Loro Parque. www.siampark.net Lost Property Offices Tenerife North Airport: (0034) 922 635 855 Tenerife South Airport: (0034) 922 759 391 Arona: (0034) 922 725 562 Costa Adeje: (0034) 922 710 606 La Laguna: (0034) 922 608 805/922 251 080 Puerto de la Cruz: (0034) 922 378 448

Evangelical Service Centro Apolo, 1ª planta, Los Cristianos, Arona.

Tel: (0034) 922 792 007 Services: Sundays at 11am and 6pm Swedish Church Abroad Coronel, s/n, Los Cristianos, Arona.

Tel: (0034) 922 75 00 68

Radiotaxi La Laguna (0034) 922 255 555.

Puerto de la Cruz Tourist Office, Casa de la Aduana, C/ Las Lonjas.

Tel: (0034) 922 386 000.

Centro de Información Turística, C/ Puerto Viejo.

Tel: (0034) 922 370 243/922 388 777.

Taxis: (0034) 922 378 999.

Loro Parque, Avda. Loro Parque s/n Tel: (0034) 922 373 841 Open every day from 8.30am to 6.45pm www.loroparque.com

Taxis: (0034) 922 747 511 Tourist Office Costa Adeje Avda. Litoral Playa Fañabé Tel: (0034) 922 716 539 Jungle Park: Urb. Las Águilas del Teide, s/n Tel: (0034) 922 729 806. www.aguilasjunglepark.com.

Aqualand Avda. Austria, 15 Tel: (0034) 922 715 266. www.aqualand.es Twin tickets can be purchased for Aqualand and Jungle Park, see websites.

Siam Park (The Water Kingdom) Avda. Siam Park s/n. Tel: (0034) 822 070 000.

Santa Cruz: (0034) 922 606 354 Religious Services In Spain, Catholicism is the main religion and almost all towns and cities, including tourist resorts, have churches where mass is frequently held.

Below is information about Catholic services held in languages other than Spanish and services for other faiths.

Holy Communion Anglican Church, Iglesia de San Eugenio, Las Américas.

Tel: (0034) 922 793 143 Services: Sundays at 10.15am Anglican church, Puerto de la Cruz www.allsaintstenerife.com/

San Sebastián Tourist Office C/ Real, 4. www.sansebastiandelagomera. org/turismo/ Taxis: (0034) 922 870 524

Tourism Board C/ Triana, Las Palmas. Tel: (0034) 928 219 600. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo.

Valle Gran Rey Tourist Office C/ La Noria, 2, La Playa.

Tel: (0034) 922 805 458 www.lagomera.travel/islascanarias/la-gomera/es/acerca/ visitar-valle-gran-rey/

Las Dunas Tourist Office Avda. De Tirajana (Hotel Riu Maspalomas), Playa del Inglés.

Tel: (0034) 928 765 242.

Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, Avda. Los Menceyes.

Tel: (0034) 922 315 265.

Open: Tues-Sat: 9am-8.pm.

Sun, Mon, Bank holidays: 10am - 5pm. www.museosdetenerife.org.

La Gomera

Gran Canaria

Las Canteras Tourist Office Paseo de la Playa de Las Canteras (opposite the Hotel Meliá) Tel: (0034) 928 446 824. www.lpavisit.com.

La Laguna

Teguise Tourist Office Plaza de La Constitución, s/n Tel (0034) 928 845 398 www.turismoteguise.com

Island Tourist Board Avda. España (Yumbo shopping centre), Playa del Inglés.

Tel: (0034) 928 771 550. www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo.

El Portón Tourist Office El Portón Shopping Centre, Playa del Inglés. www.turismo.maspalomas. com.

Lanzarote

Taxis Valley Gran Rey: (0034) 922 805 058

Costa Teguise Tourist Office Avda. Islas Canarias s/n Tel: (0034) 928 592 542 www.turismoteguise.com

La Palma La Palma Tourist Office Avda. Blas Pérez González s/n Tel: (0034) 922 412 106 www.visitlapalma.es Taxis: Radiotaxis La Palma: (0034) 922 181 396 www.taxilapalma.com: 686 553868 Radiotaxi San Miguel: (0034) 922 416 070 Los Llanos de Aridane Tourist Offices: Avda. Dr. Flemming, s/n Tel: (0034) 922 402 583 / (0034) 922 402 528 www.lapalmacit.com Llano de Argual, 31 (also handicraft shop) Tel: (0034) 922 401 899

Playa Santiago Tourist Office Avda. Marítima, s/n.

Tel: (0034) 922 895 650 playasantiago@lagomera. travel

Taxi rank: (0034) 922 462 001 www.taxilapalma.com / (0034) 686 553 868

Taxis: (0034) 922 895 698

Puerto Naos Tourist Office Puerto Naos car park Tel: 618 856 516

Fuerteventura Puerto del Rosario Tourist Office Avda. De la Constitución, 5 Tel: (0034) 928 530 844 Taxis: (0034) 928 850 059 / 928 850 216 Corralejo Tourist Office Plaza Grande de Corralejo Tel. (0034) 928 866 235 Taxis: (0034) 928 866 108

Arrecife Tourist Office Parque José Ramírez Cerdá s/n Tel: (0034) 928 813 174 www.turismolanzarote.com

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Morro Jable Tourist Office Avda. Saladar, Jandía shopping centre Tel: (0034) 928 540 776 turismo@playasdejandia.com Taxis: (0034) 928 541 257

Fuencaliente Tourist Office Plaza Minerva, s/n (Minerva Square) Tel: (0034) 922 444 003 Taxis: (0034) 922 434 071 www.taxilapalma.es Caldera de Taburiente National Park www.visitlapalma.es/recursos/recurso-parque-nacionalde-la-caldera-de-taburiente / www.reddeparquesnacionales. mma.es Theme Parks Maro Parque, Breña Alta.

Tel:(0034) 922 417 782. www.maroparque.com Palmex Cactus, El Paso Tel: (0034) 922 464 862 Paraíso de las Aves, El Paso Tel: (0034) 922 485 701 All information was correct at the time of going to press.

Please confirm before travelling.

Lago Martiánez Avda. De Cristóbal Colón, 1 Tel: (0034) 922 385 955 Taxis: Servitaxi (0034) 922 378 999 La Orotava Tourist Office C/ Calvario, 4 Tel: (0034) 922 323 041

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Don Quijote

If you’re quick you can catch the following performance in Los Cristianos on July 11, but no worries if not: the Moscow Ballet will be returning to the north of Tenerife to perform the ballet based on the 19th chapter of the second book of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de La Mancha by Miguel Cervantes Saavedra.

TEA

The exhibition called Creando Espacios by José Oller aims to reunite the various ways of displaying architecture, to narrate and interpret, for example, public, urban and interior spaces.

For this, the artist has organised this exhibition in the form of several series of photographs which coincide with the characteristics that define the different periods which architectural photography has seen during its history.

The first series has an accentuated documentalist character, and contains images such as those in the collection called The Invisible City, showing symbolic buildings which identify a city, or common spaces which enable us to recognise a region.

The second series shows a different way of seeing things, which is more emotional and

Credit: Malixia

The original ballet premiered in 1869 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, at the request of the Russian Imperial Theatres, with music composed by Ludwig Minkus. The ballet has been revised several times over the years, and following a reconstruction in 1900 by Alexander Gorsky, turned into the great success that it continues to be today.

The storyline, taken from the Cervantes book, is set in Barcelona and centres around the love lives of Kitri and the barber Basilio, as well as the hon-

ourable Don Quijote and Sancho Panza, who experience a series of adventures linked to the young couple.

The Moscow Ballet is one of the finest Russian companies of this age, consisting of some of country’s best dancers and choreographers. Since the company was founded in 1989 it has performed more than a thousand times during over 60 tours around the world, including in Japan, China, Taiwan, Italy, Switzerland, England and Spain.

This ballet, in three parts, will be performed at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium on July 11 at 9pm and 11pm with tickets, costing €35, available from the auditoriums café ticket office or online via: www.arona.org.

Alternatively, see it at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna on July 15 and 16 at 9pm. Tickets are priced at €25 and €38.

See www.teatroleal.com for more information and to make n a booking.

Creating spaces

interpretative. There are photographs which follow construction projects: images of unfinished warehouses or a church which still has an earthen floor, in which the photographer tries to discover the silences of the most naked architecture using natural lighting and textures.

The third is a more concep-

tual collection which contains an image, taken during the construction of the TEA, showing a workers’ wheelbarrow abandoned in one of the halls. This series aims to define the moment when a building begins to function, as in the first project sketches, and in this case, features the TEA still

not completed, but working as if it was.

A more contemporary concept follows, featuring the flexibility of architecture which can adapt itself to different spaces, the change of use of buildings over time, and the strength of the architecture on the old piers of London. These are shown in black and white images, taking the spectator back in time.

The final section, with a more global vision, shows views such as a London scene of a line of Victorian houses on the bank of the River Thames with the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf in the background.

This interesting compilation is open for viewing at the Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA) in Santa Cruz until July 26, Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 8pm. See www.teatenerife. n es.

Dog Days in The Fortunate Islands A new life in hidden Tenerife

By John Searancke

A series of adventures that you won’t want to miss! On the brink of

Art and Diversity

Dancing problems away

Credit: Malixia

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Arte y Diversidad is an event which consists of two shows which can be seen in July.

The first, De lo instantáneo, is performed by the dance company La Integral Psico Danza which has worked with people with or without handicaps since 2005, using their different forms of creative potential and seeking new means of expression. The show is a lively, collective and dynamic project in which each person is able to use their imagination and resourcefulness. It begins with the elements which hold us back in our lives, not allowing us to move forward. These can include time, stress, speed, the communications media, new technologies, tax obligations, personal problems, family circumstances and our own peculiarities, which act to make us feel heavy, stop us living peacefully and trap us in a present that we don’t particularly like – and this is time which we can never recover: it escapes us.

We move on to understand that all around us small signs appear, vital breathing spaces which put the chaos on hold and which make us understand that these are the real times: the ones which make us happy, relax us, which disconnect us from the noise, the stress, the endless rush, and from anxiety. Everything becomes simpler, more natural and authentic.

De lo instantáneo is the turning point in life, the breathing point in our daily lives -when time stands still and we see the simplicity of beauty and the value of what is really necessary.

The stage set was designed by the dancers themselves and the languages used pass from the adaptation of the stage set to sign language, dance and theatre.

The second show is called Wait, performed by the Enbe Danza theatre company. The synopsis of this work is summed up by the words of Alfredo del Rosario: “Every second, the slow passage of my existence invokes your presence. You are my breath, you are my being. I’ll wait until my desperate soul screams and swoons ... I’ll wait.”

You can see De lo instantáneo on July 14 and Wait on July 15, both at 8.30pm at the Teatro Guimerá in Santa Cruz.

Tickets cost €8. See www.teatroguimera.es for a full run n down.

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retirement, John and his wife Sally, together with their beloved Jack Russell/Staffie cross, Freddie, embark on the journey of a lifetime and relocate to the island of Tenerife. www.johnsearancke.com

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Art in movement

Interference El Tanque Cultural Space in Santa Cruz is once again the centre of attention for art and new technologies with the exhibition of the project commissioned by Dalia de la Rosa, called Interferencia.

The display includes video creations in which the visual and sound stimuli are observed from different perspectives. Collaborating artists include Borja Rodríguez from Gran Canaria, whose work is centred on the complex relationship between society and its technologies; Dea Woon Kang from Korea who is mainly dedicated to the scenic arts; Sara Garsía from Santa Cruz de Tenerife who specialises in photography and videos; and Oscar H from Madrid, and Joaquín Artime from Santa Cruz, who are both multidisciplinary artists.

Dalia de la Rosa has worked from the concept of interference as a common focus: “a signal introduced in the reception of another, a reciprocal action, an interposition which disturbs the natural interchange route of artist-work-spectator.

The exhibition Interferencia is open at the El Tanque Cultural Space in Santa Cruz until August 22, weekdays from 5pm to 8pm and Saturdays 11am to 2pm.

See: http://espacioculturaleltanque.blogspot.com.es for up to date information on this and other events. n

Comedy theatre

No grey shades Sin Sombra de Grey is a theatrical comedy: the story of two friends, a few croissants and a book.

Friendship is important, literature is exciting, and croissants are tasty, but it’s not that simple: this musical is full of deception and asks: Are you prepared to forgive and forget?

When you discover that your best friend is the cause of the problem in your relationship with the only boyfriend you’ve ever had, and that she of all people has been the reason for his breaking up with you after eight years, do you think that you’d need help to be able to accept it?

Well, this musical comedy takes us through sentimental therapy and helps us realise how important a friendship is when we learn to separate love from sex.

The soundtrack for Sin Sombra de Grey is a journey back into the 1980s, almost like Thelma and Louise, but without a fatal ending. It consists of musical parodies inspired by songs from Bonnie Tyler, WAN and Cyndi Lauper, and they melt into the lives of protagonists Amanda, Marcos and Paula.

You can see this hilarious show, performed by Clapso Producciones, on July 17 at 9pm at the El Sauzal Auditorium, and on July 18 at 8.30pm at the Aguere Cultural Space in La Laguna.

Tickets cost €10 and are available from the respective box offices, or in advance from www.tomaticket.es. n

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Los Realejos

Get active!

Los Realejos Council is offering over 60 excuses to enjoy the borough this summer, in the new season’s programme called Agüita 2015.

raphy, hip hop and funk dancing, body stretching, Latin jazz, ballroom dancing, Argentine tango, and much more.

Additionally, there are some fantastic parallel events, including a gastronomic route in the restaurants of Los Realejos from July 10 to August 2, the Fiesta del Mar on July 25 from 10am on the Playa del Socorro, and later that day at 7pm, the wine fiesta and wine pairing contest with papas bonitas (a type of potato) in the Plaza de San Agustín. The big entertainment event is on July 24 at 10pm, when David Civera will be in concert.

So, what are you doing this summer? Clearly Los Realejos is the place to be! There are 6,000 copies of the programme leaflet available in the area, or you can find more information at www.losrealejos. es or on the council’s facebook n pages.

There are courses and leisure activities suitable for all ages, ranging from gentle gymnastics for seniors on the El Socorro beach to children’s summer camps, workshops and sports.

There are tennis schools, surfing courses, football and goalkeeping camps, indoor football, beach volleyball, beach football, beach padel, swimming courses and a multisports camp.

Workshops suitable for all ages include vocal techniques to educate your singing voice, infants’ and youngsters’ theatre, 3D entertainment, yoga for all ages, string instruments, painting, audio compression in cinema, video editing, photog-

San Miguel

Cultural and gastronomic route If you haven’t booked your summer holidays yet and are looking for something totally different, San Miguel de Abona Council is offering an eight day and seven night cultural and gastronomic tour of central Castilla y León on the Peninsula.

It takes place between July 21 and 28, and includes airport transfers, return flights to Madrid, modern and comfortable coaches for touring, and hotel accommodation with meals and drinks – all for a very reasonable price.

Your guided tour will take you to Zamora, Tordesillas, Miranda do Duero, Valladolid, Palen-

The Natural Park of Arribes del Duero

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cia, Salamanca, Torrelobaton, Urueña, León and Santuario del Camino, where you can

appreciate the architecture, history and cuisine of the area.

There’ll be a gastronomic route

in Toro, a cruise through the Natural Park of Los Arribes del Duero, excursions to a bodega and a cheese and sausage factory, and a visit to the route of Isabel la Católica in Arevalo and Medina del Campo. Travel insurance is included.

Places are limited for this fantastic journey, and bookings can be made by calling in to the San Miguel Council’s cultural department between 8am and 2pm, or by calling 922 700 000, extension 205. See www.sanmigueldeabona.es for n full information.

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July

July

TENERIFE

GRAN CANARIA

DIARY DATES

DIARY DATES July 9

July 11

Until July 12

8pm: Canarias Jazz & Más Festival, Robert Glasper, Antonio Sánchez and Migration, Teatro Cuyás, LPGC. www.canariasjazz.com/en/.

All day and until July 19: Gran Canaria Wind and Waves Festival, Pozo Izquierdo, Santa Lucia. www. grancanariawindandwavesfestival.com/ 8pm: Canarias Jazz & Más Festival, ST Fusion, La Canalla and Pimps of Joytime, Plaza Santa Ana, LPGC. www.canariasjazz.com/en/.

Tapas marathon, €2.50 for a snack and drink, Los Silos.

July 12

9pm: Marc Anthony in Concert, Parcela Sur Estadio Gran Canaria, Tickets from €40. https://entrees.es/.

July 10 9am: Yoga on the beach, CC Anexo II, Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

6pm: Zumba on the beach, CC Anexo II, Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

7pm: Moscow Ballet, Don Quijote de la Mancha, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Avda Principe de Asturias, LPGC. www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es/ July 16 On or around this date, especially in fishing villages and towns, Fiesta del Carmen, the colourful spectacle of the celebration of the patron saint of sailors.

Check at your local town hall.

July 17 9am: Yoga on the beach, CC Anexo II, Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

July 18 9pm: Pablo Alboran, Spanish singer/ songwriter, Estadio Municipal Maspalomas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Tickets from €27. ticktackticket.com.

Theo Croker

July 19 6pm: Zumba on the beach, CC Anexo II, Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

EXHIBITIONS Until July 17 Joe Louis Walker

8pm: Canarias Jazz & Más Festival, Theo Croker, Nettwork (including Charnett Moffett, Stanley Jordan, Casimir Liberski and Jeff ‘Tain’Watts) and Joe Louis Walker, Plaza Santa Ana, LPGC. www.canariasjazz.com/en/.

8.30pm: Classical music, Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Playa de las Canteras, LPGC. 8.30pm: VI Festival Ayate, South American traditional music and Spanish folk music, Auditorio Teror, Plaza de Sintes, Teror. http://unahoramenos.es/ auditoriodeteror/

Fashion in the time of Galdós, theatrical costumes and accessories, Tuesday to Sunday 10pm - 6pm, Casa y Museo Pérez Galdós, C/Cano, 2 and 6, LPGC, Free entry first weekend of every month.

Joaquín Sabina cancelled Initially, the June concerts in Tenerife and Gran Canaria were postponed and rescheduled for early July when the Andalusian singer/ songwriter was injured during the American part of his tour.

Owing to a slow recovery, they have now had to be completely cancelled.

Around 6,000 tickets have been sold and customers are asked to go back to their sales outlet for a full refund.

July 9 8.00pm: Canarias Jazz & Más Festival; Theo Croker, Nettwork (including Charnett Moffett, Stanley Jordan, Casimir Liberski and Jeff ‘Tain’Watts) and Joe Louis Walker, Plaza Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. www.canariasjazz.com/en/.

8.30pm: Fimucité, four soloists, film music concert, Carezza, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz. www.tomaticket.es.

10pm: Enplazate, open-air concert, various musical styles, Plaza de Los Remedios, Buenavista del Norte, Free. Check Facebook page for latest information: www.facebook.com/David.

Baso.CC.Buenavista.

10pm: Enplazate, open-air concert, various musical styles, Plaza de Los Remedios, Buenavista del Norte, Free. Check Facebook page for latest information: www.facebook.com/David.

Baso.CC.Buenavista.

July 17 8pm: End of course concert, Antiguo Convento de Santa Domingo, Garachico.

9pm: Pablo Alboran, Spanish singer/ songwriter, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna, Tickets from €27. ticktackticket.com.

July 18 8pm: Zarzuela, El Barbero de Sevilla (think Spanish Gilbert & Sullivan), Antiguo Convento de Santa Domingo, Garachico.

9.30pm: God Save the Queen, tribute band, Magma Arts and Congress Centre, Costa Adeje. www.tenerifemagma.com.

July 10

July 19

All day: Gastronomic route, Los Realejos. www.losrealejos.es.

8pm: End of course concert, trumpets, Antiguo Convento de Santa Domingo, Garachico.

8pm: Canarias Jazz & Más Festival, Perinké Big Band, Yul Ballesteros Quinteto and La Canalla, Plaza Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. www.canariasjazz.com/en/.

9pm: Fimucité, Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, Tribute to French Cinema, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. entradas.auditoriodetenerife.com/.

9pm: Marc Anthony in Concert, Estadio Olimpico de Arona, Tickets from €40. https://entrees.es/.

6pm: Vacaciones en Paz, audio visuals, live music and Spanish narrations in a charity show to raise money for the people of Tinduf. Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €5. www.arona.org.

July 11

From July 6

8pm: Fimucité, Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, Back in Time: 1985 Live, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. http://entradas.auditoriodetenerife.com/.

9pm: Moscow Ballet, Don Quijote de La Mancha, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, Tickets €35. www.arona.org/portal/auditorio.

Paintings - Involution-RevolutionEvolution. L.J. Llamas, Adeje Cultural Centre. www.adeje.es.

Photography - Aires de Mar y Tierra, Javier Gea Leiva, Adeje Cultural Centre. www. adeje.es.

July 12 12.30pm: Municipal Band Concert, Plaza de La Libertad, Garachico.

Photography – Nuestros Retratos (Our Portraits), a photographic history of the residents of Cabo Blanco (1917 to 1974), Civic Centre, Cabo Blanco, 3pm - 9pm.

July 15

Until July 25

7pm: Children’s Cinema, Teatro Municipal (in Spanish), Buenavista del Norte, Price €1.

9pm: Moscow Ballet, Don Quijote de La Mancha, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, Tickets from www.teatroleal.com.

Sculpture – Terracotta woman, Marian Heyerdahl, CajaCanarias Exhibition Room, Plaza del Patriotismo, Santa Cruz, Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm and 5pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm, Free entry. www. cajacanarias.com.

July 16

Until October 4

On or around this date, especially in fishing villages and towns; Fiesta del Carmen, the colourful spectacle of the celebration of the patron saint of sailors.

Check at your local town hall.

9pm: Moscow Ballet, Don Quijote de La Mancha, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, Tickets from. www.teatroleal.com.

Museum exhibition – Guanche Women, the life and times of the aboriginal females of Tenerife, Museum of Nature and Man (MNH), Santa Cruz, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9am - 8pm, Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays, 10am - 5pm, Free entry. www.museosdetenerife.org.

July 22 7pm: Children’s Cinema, Teatro Municipal (in Spanish), Buenavista del Norte, Price €1.

Every Tuesday: Tour of Dorada beer factory, Avenida de Ángel Romero, Santa Cruz. doradatour.es.

EXHIBITIONS

Until July 10

For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see: www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000027/0/41004/living-lifestyle-article.html

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La Orotava

Chamber Music Festival

Mayor Francisco Linares, festival director Julio Castañeda and musician Enrique Álvarez at the presentation

The unique chamber music festival in the Canaries, Ensemble Villa de La Orotava, is running now until July 24.

Following year after year of notable success, as much in terms of attendance levels as the quality of the music, this tenth festival has, according to the director Julio Castañeda “a brilliant, complex and moving programme.”

The festival consists of 10 concerts at magnificent locations which make them even more attractive: the churches of La Concepción, San Agustín and Santo Domingo; La Casa Consistorial; Liceo de Taoro; the San Agustín Casa de la Cultura; the Casañas, Franchy Alfaro and V Centenario plazas; and the Doña Chana Cultural Park.

Some excellent musicians will be offering concerts with a select repertoire of classical works. There will also be a series of educational activities including a musical camp and a course on instrumental perfection, and distinctions will be awarded to people who have been relevant in the musical life of La Orotava, Tenerife and the Canary Islands.

The chamber music festival in La Orotava is a must for classical music lovers and anyone who wants to enjoy the art of music. Entry is free. n

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The Qfm music review – Your guide to music created in the Canary Islands

Alonso and Manescau’s Doors to the South Within these islands, we are blessed with a rich fusion of cultures from three continents: namely Europe, Africa and the Americas.

The majority of the music which we hear at our local fiestas is derived from Latin America, multiple genres emerging and evolving as a result of centuries of migration and emigration, mainly influenced by political or economic circumstances. As we listen to today’s Canarian folklore classics, we take for granted lyrics which tell stories of families separated, of heartbreak or of discovering new frontiers.

As with any exodus throughout the ages, the bitterest pills are almost always swallowed by the fairer sex, left behind to raise families, often under dire circumstances. Puertas al Sur is a unique album which pays homage to these survivors who passed on their stories as singers, songwriters or poets within ten beautifully crafted original

songs, complemented by eight short narrations.

The authors, guitarist Miguel Manescau and vocal genius Beatriz Alonso, both have artistic heritages. Miguel, born in Colombia, relocated to Tenerife at the age of 14, and has never looked back. He has played on dozens of albums and at scores of national music festivals, and in between finds the time to teach master classes on guitar, with over 3,000 students having benefited from his special gift over the past 20 years.

Beatriz, born in La Laguna, studied music from a young age and has performed around the Canary Islands and on the Peninsula at numerous major jazz festivals. In addition to her solo projects, she has collaborated with many major names in the music industry, and currently teaches high level vocal techniques to music students on the island. So with two of these Islands’ most renowned

artists working together, we can only expect a masterpiece.

Puertas al Sur doesn’t disappoint, but it does surprise us somewhat. Beatriz has navigated far away from her jazzy roots, and Miguel adapts and twists his technique in such a radical manner that you would believe we are listening to several different guitarists throughout the album. It’s not jazz, pop, rock or Latin.

It’s quite simply unique, an incredibly versatile vocalist interacting with one of Spain’s finest musicians, captivating our attention and imagination with organic and acoustic melodies and lyrics.

This is perfect material to play on your terrace at sunset, to relax and reflect upon the history of this culture which we have chosen to live in and learn about. Listen to tracks from Puertas al Sur on Qfm 94.3, or you can buy the album from n zarandarecords.com.

Puertas Al Sur - Tracklist 1. Soy Pan, Soy Paz, Soy Más 2. Franqueza 3. Trasnochados Espineles 4. Volver 5. Cançao do Mar 6. Construcción 7. Saudade 8. Fina Estampa 9. Cambalache 10. El Pescador

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Spotlight on David Betancur

Life’s opening and closing circles David Betancur is a designer and filmmaker from Medellin in Colombia who has worked all over Europe in the field of cinema, 3D production, design and media, overseeing projects for music videos, motion pictures and large advert campaigns for the likes of Audi, Telefónica and Coca Cola.

Always fascinated by imagery, David decided to study design for five years at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, which gave him his first foray into filmmaking and cinematography. When he finished at the age of 22 he spent the next two years working for a production company producing a weekly culture show called Especiales del Arte. The show won many national television awards, especially for its postproduction and visual effects, and David decided “If I can do it here, I can do it anywhere!”

Living in Europe was a dream, in particular because Colombia at the time was a dangerous place, tarnished by the power of drug cartels, not least of all that of notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, whose operations were predominantly based in David’s home city of Medellin.

In a remarkable voyage that would eventually take him on significant career paths and personal journeys in Spain, Holland, UK, Germany, Denmark and France, David uses the metaphor of “circles opening and closing” when talking of passing opportunities. He believes in the importance of reinventing yourself as each ‘circle’ closes, and the need to find another that’s opening and offering positive growth.

“My first circle opened in Spain when I went to Barcelona to continue my studies but I quickly realised I knew more than the teacher – so I left and started work as a cameraman and video editor, and in my private time I began English classes.”

Along with moving to Europe, learning other languages, particularly English, was important to David. He decided to

Since moving to Tenerife David has been heavily involved in Canarian cinema The magic touch of David Betancur

David currently produces designs and TV spots for Canary Islands based luxury hotels David’s production of a Coca Cola TV spot

move to the UK to improve his English skills and explore employment options, and while

in London he spent six months working freelance and studying every morning at a language

school before a work opportunity arose in Holland. He spent the next two years in Friesland producing promotional videos, however, he felt that the circle was closing and found that a new one was opening in Germany.

The opportunity came during a hectic period that saw him return briefly to Spain, attempt to live in Italy before being refused entry, and meet a woman from Frankfurt who he would later marry. The reason for his continual movement was in large due to his Colombian passport, which during the 1990s was “worse than holding a hot potato”. He admits that there wasn’t a single airport he travelled to that didn’t either search him before reluc-

tantly allowing him in, or outright refuse entry. Obtaining visas in countries that did allow him in only extended to tourist status so finding consistent employment was a dogging problem.

He entered Germany with his new beau, however, for only three months and they desperately searched options for him to stay longer. None existed, except for marriage.

Upon hearing that Denmark was a good place for ‘shotgun weddings’ they ventured north and submitted their ID at the registry office. Instead of the prompt nuptial service they were expecting they were horrified to see armed police roll up with sniffer dogs. David spent the day in jail and was told in no uncertain terms that his presence in Denmark was not welcome.

Having finally tied the knot in Frankfurt he had to wait two years before applying for a German passport that put an end to all the troublesome travelling: “It was such a relief to finally be treated as a human being when entering a new country!” He spent five years working for a leading digital solutions company with large Silicon Graphics systems, producing films, adverts and 3D projects. His company transferred to Hamburg, which put distance between him and his wife, and while this eventually led to separation and the collapse of the business, he discovered windsurfing and

the “holiday vibe” of a popular coastal town – something which would eventually become a huge passion and lead him to Tenerife.

The German circle was closing and it was “time to start again”. Fortunately, a French friend he worked with offered him a job in Montpellier and David spent one year in the French city working on TV promos for the Lara Croft/Tomb Raider series of games and films. The long hours and lifestyle didn’t suit him and he returned to Spain, landing a prestigious position with Imagen Line in Madrid, producing TV spots and adverts for the likes of Rexona and Coca Cola. Two years later when the company crashed and another circle was closing, thoughts of sea and surf returned. David preferred to stay in Europe and considered his options before deciding on Tenerife in 2000. It’s now 15 years later and his Canarian circle is still very much open, having established himself as a top designer and filmmaker here. He was heavily involved in the Canarian feature film El Vuelo del Guirre by Los Hermanos Ríos, music videos for Santiago Ríos, as well as the most successful Canarian short film ever, Nasija.

Currently David works for Grupo 4 Comunicacion, a Zaragozabased advertisement agency that represents several luxury hotels in the Canaries which David provides TV and media campaigns for.

For more information visit: www.g4comunicacion.com and dvdbetancur.wix.com/portfolio for a selection of his videos and n images.

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Exchange of information and living in Spain Administrative Cooperation Directive. This provides for automatic exchange of information on interest, dividends, other investment income, sales proceeds from financial assets, income from employment, directors’ fees, life insurance, pensions and property.

Once the Spanish tax authorities receive this data, they will be able to compare it to your annual income and wealth tax returns, and to Form 720.

By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks

Automatic exchange of information is almost here. What does it mean for you, as an expatriate living in Spain?

This loss of financial privacy affects us all. If we live in one country and have assets in another, our information will be shared between countries.

Tax authorities will be able to track our wealth like never before.

If you are a Spanish tax resident and have, for example, investments in the Isle of Man, bank accounts in Switzerland, or pension funds in the UK, the Spanish tax authorities will receive information about these assets.

Almost a hundred countries have committed to automatic exchange of information so far.

They will follow the Common Reporting Standard developed by the Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Information will be shared

annually between governments, and this will happen automatically, not only where tax evasion is suspected.

number, account balances, interest, dividends and sales proceeds from financial assets.

This covers entities like trusts as well as individuals.

Reporting financial instituInformation to be tions include banks, certain exchanged includes your name and address, collective investment vehicles, account balances, inter- certain insurance companies, est and sales proceeds. custodians and guardians. They will determine your residence, The information to be collect data on your assets and exchanged includes your name income, and forward it to the and address, tax identification Spanish tax authorities.

The ‘early adopters’ group, which includes Spain, will start sharing information in 2017.

However they start collecting data next year. Other countries join the following year.

The list includes so called ‘tax havens’ like Switzerland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Monaco and Singapore.

In Europe, the Common Reporting Standard will be implemented through the

It is essential you understand which assets and income need to be declared in Spain. Tax residents are liable to Spanish tax on worldwide income, gains and wealth.

It is essential you understand which assets and income need to be declared in Spain. As a tax resident you are liable to Spanish tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth. This includes most income which is also taxed elsewhere (eg UK rental income) and UK private pensions. I often meet

British expatriates who believe they can pay UK tax on their private pensions even though they are Spanish residents. This is incorrect. If the Spanish authorities become aware of undeclared pensions it could have serious consequences.

We still have the right to structure our assets in the most tax efficient way, but you have to be careful to only use arrangements which are compliant in Spain. There are arrangements which can be very effective, but take specialist advice to make sure you get it right.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

Blevins Franks has 20 established offices across Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta and UK, and decades of experience advising British expatriates.

Contact our Partner Paul Montague on 922 716 079 or paul.montague@ blevinsfranks.com

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UK law change

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For those who haven’t been keeping up with the UK news, the paper counterpart to the UK photocard driving licence was abolished recently.

All the information that was previously stored on the paper counterpart, including any penalty points and a list of vehicles for which drivers are eligible, has been replaced by an online service. Drivers now have to physically make this information available to anyone who requests it. This is done by the driver sharing their licence details with the person asking to see it, via the driving licence section at the Gov.uk website. A check code will be given out via the website which can then be passed on to those who need to see the information.

Visit the above website for more details but, remember if you have been registered as resident in Spain for two or more years you must now update your driving licence to comply with EU regulations.

Visit: www.dgtcitaprevia.es to make an appointment with ‘Trafico’ (Spanish equivalent of the DVLA) to change your n licence.

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you and anticipate what could happen with the traffic ahead.

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Cliff Allison

From the Fells to Ferrari A fascinating ebook has just hit the market: a biography about Cliff Allison, one of the early young British drivers, who started motor racing over fifty years ago with a little Cooper 500.

Very much a countryman at heart, Allison was not one of the party-going racing drivers, but, rather, one who concentrated on honing his huge ambition to race in Formula 1 – a dream which led to he and Graham Hill competing in the first

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1958, and scoring the first World Championship points for Lotus.

Allison later joined Ferrari, winning the Argentinian 1,000km sports car race with American co-driver Phil Hill, as well as being a member of the Ferrari Grand Prix team in 1959 and 1960.

Cliff Allison can also claim victories in many sports car events including winning the Index of Performance at Le Mans in 1957

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were on the road almost continuously for 28 hours, focused on maintaining an average speed of around 80.5 km/h. In order to do this you have to be fully aware of what’s going on around

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The Audi A6 TDI ultra is now officially a Guinness World Record holder, having covered 14 countries on a single tank of diesel.

Rumours that the Spanish Government were considering an obligatory insurance, registration plate and licence for cyclists have been strongly denied by the DGT, Spain’s organisation for Traffic legislation.

The whispers, which soon found their way onto the Internet and the Social Medias, were apparently founded on a questionnaire and a recent reunion of a specially convened Road Safety meeting about cycling. During the meeting, that was called to discuss methods of improving cycling conditions, the DGT announced that they had no intention whatsoever of making a licence, registration plate or insurance compulsory. The meeting was attended by a large body of cyclists’ groups who agreed that voluntary training in road safety was advisable as was personal insurance and theft/accident cover. n

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Car manufacturer Audi has received a huge boost thanks to a confirmed Guinness World Record of the most kilometres driven on one tank of fuel - a challenge which was undertaken in an Audi A6 TDI ultra.

The car averaged 27 km/L over the length of the trip, which started in Maastricht, Holland, and ended in Hungary after 28 hours of driving completed almost non-stop by Andrew Frankel and Rebecca Jackson.

The unmodified Audi A6 TDI ultra chosen for the challenge comfortably exceeded its official 23.7 km/L+ potential in the hands of motoring journalist Frankel and racing driver Jackson, who not only managed to drive 1,864.5 km on one tank of diesel, but passed through an incredible 14 countries to do so.

Both drivers faced numerous challenges in their 28-hour adventure, including diversions for heavy traffic due to an accident and a closed tunnel which led to an unplanned mountain detour.

Andrew Frankel, respected newspaper car reviewer, said:

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Summer safety

Paolo Galliani, owner of Aluminium Design

Homes in Tenerife are more susceptible to burglary during the summer months than the rest of the year, with properties often left empty, sometimes for long periods, and it’s known that many criminals come to the island at this time to take advantage of the situation.

secure, and at the same time have its aesthetics improved by updating windows, doors and frames.

Paolo Galliani, owner of Aluminium Design based in Guaza, believes there are five key ways to best secure your property: 1. Install strong doors with a modern multi-locking system. 2.

Install window grills or security bars around windows. 3.

Install stronger, thicker glass in windows and doors. 4.

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Aluminium Design collaborates with Prosegur, a multinational security company, to offer clients the best home and business security systems available. “Alarm systems and the hardware and software they use are so much more advanced than 10 years ago, and they’re easily linked to a central system” Paolo added, stressing the importance of full safety for the end user.

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Over-the-counter medication

Non-prescription pain relievers are available over the counter from chemists

sue is damaged - for example by illnesses such as diabetes mellitus. Depending on the cause, this damage can affect the peripheral (remote) or the central nervous system (CNS) (brain and spinal cord).

A typical example is so-called phantom pain where, despite amputation, whether by surgery or accident, peripheral

nerves continue to send pain messages. The pain is real, although it is coming from a part of the body that no longer exists.

In the course of some mental illnesses such as depression, a sensation of pain can also be evident. In this case the cause is not in the body but is due to psychological factors.

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Man’s early warning health system is not always pleasant.

The initial response takes place in the brain, but it makes itself felt elsewhere as pain. Just as the human body reacts to heat, cold or touch, it also feels pain.

The International Association for the Study of Pain (International Pain Society) gives the following definition “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage”. Acute pain signals your body that there is damage such as an injury.

For acute pain therefore, the cause is more clearly identifiable and can thus be treated selectively.

In contrast to acute pain, chronic pain increases over time to form its own illness.

The cause of the pain can usually no longer be ascertained or perhaps no longer exists, so a cause-related treatment is not possible in most cases.

The nerves send lasting pain impulses to the brain, although no reason can be traced. The nerve cells have developed a kind of ‘pain memory’. The time limit, from the beginning of painful sensations to a diagnosis of chronic pain, is three months.

Neuropathic pain (nerve pain) occurs when nerve tis-

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Controlling pain

Headaches are the most common pain of all

Conversely, persistent pain can also cause depression.

Our nervous system is a bridge between the mind and body. It may manifest itself, for example, in an increased heart rate and blood flow during anxiety attacks or in stressful situations. If this overload continues for too long, psychosomatic disorders can occur. If these find an outlet in permanent pain, this too results in a stress situation and a vicious circle begins.

Pain receptors (nociceptors) respond to potentially damaging stimuli, such as elevated temperatures (both heat and cold) and chemical and mechanical such as pressure and injury by sending signals to the central nervous system (CNS, i.e. the brain and spinal cord).

The first signal processing is carried out in the spinal cord and often triggers a reflex that makes a quick reaction possible. This serves as a protection to remove the body from a dangerous situation. For example when you burn yourself, you automatically draw back your hand from the heat source. The pain receptors send information via nerve pathways to the brain, which processes each individual message. The sensation of pain (nociception) is always individually distinctive.

Endogenous messenger substances, such as endorphins, are able to attenuate the body’s pain in certain situations and some painkillers take advantage of this mechanism.

The head is particularly vulnerable to pain. According to reports by the World Health Organization (WHO) headache disorders are prevalent worldwide, regardless of regions and/ or sociological, cultural or public structures. This suggests that most types of headache have a purely biological basis, unaffected by other external factors. In principle, the over 200 different types of headache recognised by the Interna-

tional Headache Society (IHS = International Headache Society) are divided into two major groups: Independent pain which is therefore non-attributable to any cause - the so-called primary or idiopathic headache: about 90 per cent of all headaches which drive a patient to see his or her doctor fall within this group. Examples of primary headaches are migraine, tension and cluster headaches.

However, there are also several other types of primary headache.

Illness-related head pain: These are summarised as secondary or symptomatic headaches. Various illnesses can cause headaches, amongst other indications, and a headache may even be the main or only symptom. For example, infections following a head injury, as a side-effect of drugs or other substances, as well as their withdrawal symptoms, in certain illnesses which specifically affect the head or neck area, damage to the nerves of the brain, head, facial or cervical spine injuries, brain tumours or infections of the eyes, ears, nose, sinuses and teeth.

Headache treatment is highly dependent on its cause. This is especially true for secondary headaches, which can have a wide variety of origins. The choice of a suitable analgesic and other therapeutic measure is very dependent on the type of headache too. Recurrent headaches in particular should be referred to a doctor for diagnosis before trying selfhelp measures or non-prescrip-

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Nevertheless, there are situations in which it is quite reasonable to resort to over-thecounter painkillers. Three drugs have emerged as standing out as particularly compatible and effective in recent years: Aspirin. This classic has been produced since the early 20th century. Its active ingredient, Acetylsalicylic acid, ASS, has been on the list of the WHO’s essential medicines since 1977. Acetylsalicylic acid is a versatile agent with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it has a blood-thinning effect and may be used for preventative treatment of recent heart attacks and strokes. But how exactly does aspirin work?

The drug inhibits the body’s production of prostaglandins, known as neurotransmitters, which enhance the sensitivity of the body’s pain receptors.

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You should be especially careful taking painkillers during pregnancy One of the oldest painkillers of all – Aspirin

nerve endings and the pain and inflammation subside.

Another drug in use for a long time is acetaminophen or

Paracetomol, which became more widely utilised post WW2.

This medicine is also used for children because of its partic-

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When the neurotransmitters’ development is inhibited, it reduces the increased stimulation of pain receptors at the

ular potency in lowering fever.

Scientists at the Swedish Lund University showed that Paracetamol inhibits pain transmis-

sion in the spinal cord. It acts centrally in the brain and spinal cord, but not locally at the site of the pain and inflammation and therefore has no antiinflammatory effects.

Finally, in the 1960s, a third classic of painkillers was developed: Ibuprofen. This is used to treat mild to moderate pain such as headaches. Like Aspirin, Ibuprofen also inhibits the formation of primary prostaglandins. As a result, it has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect.

It is clear that any painkillers - including those obtainable without a prescription – should be fast-acting. The question arises, which of the three classics is the most appropriate in each case? Paracetamol for example is not apt for

35 headaches caused by toothache because it isn’t effective against the inflammation that often goes hand in glove with tooth-related pain. Aspirin in its turn should not be given to children under 12 or pregnant women because of the blood-thinning effect, which can last, even though partially, for up to three days. Aspirin is also therefore not the drug of choice for toothache, because if you need an emergency operation for a tooth extraction, for example, there is a higher risk of bleeding. Some people are also allergic to Aspirin and the ASS may cause inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract, the gastric and intestinal mucosa, or trigger skin rashes.

Even Ibuprofen has its limitations. It is not suitable for pregnant women, especially in the third trimester as the link between the baby’s main and pulmonary artery may close early, overloading the embryo’s circulation. In addition, it can cause water retention in pregnant women and contractions may be inhibited and so delay the birth. Doctors and chemists are generally advised to prescribe Ibuprofen in minimum doses. In adults, the maximum recommended daily intake is 1,200 milligrams. Taking more will not reduce pain or lower fever better or faster. Elderly people require even less as their metabolism does not work as quickly which maintains the painkiller in the body longer.

For mild discomfort, simple naturopathy methods can be an effective alternative in many cases. Take a walk in the fresh air or relieve headaches in a quiet, dark room. Even massaging the temples with rubbing alcohol or peppermint oil has been proven to be a successful pain reliever, and toothaches may respond to n cold compresses.

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Dear Dr. De La Flor

Evidence is mounting that too much added sugar could lead to addiction

Dear Dr. De La Flor,

Is it really that bad to have several fizzy pop drinks per day?

Can you actually get hooked on them? Thanks, Rose Dear Rose, Evidence is mounting that too much added sugar could lead to addiction. Addiction is a powerful, disempowering word. In medicine we use it to describe a self-destructive situation where someone’s brain chemistry has been altered to compel them to repeat a substance or activity despite its tangible harmful effects and consequences. Added sugar is not the sugar naturally found in foods, but the amped up levels added to many processed, refined foods and drinks. Any medical addiction mutates brain biochemistry to cause from binging to craving, from withdrawal symptoms to sensitisation. They all use a common pathway whether it’s an amphetamine, painkillers or alcohol. The drug analogy is always a tough one because, unlike drugs, food is necessary for survival. However, sugar can stimulate the brain’s rewardprocessing centre in a manner that mimics what we see with some recreational drugs.

In certain individuals with certain predispositions, this could manifest as an addiction to sugary foods. Best regards.

“Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance”.

Epicurus

Dear Dr. De La Flor,

How often do you recommend having a skin checkup? Thanks, Robert Dear Robert, I recommend to have a check up as often as needed. Before contacting your doctor, and since summer just arrived, you can do an initial self-examination. This entails a head-to-toe skin exam looking for conspicuous lesions or changes on existing ones. If you notice anything

unusual, please contact your trusted GP. It’s always advisable to bear in mind the American Cancer Society’s ABCDE rule to evaluate skin changes: A stands for lesion Asymmetry. B is for Border irregularity (observing if the edges are ragged, notched, or blurred). C is for Colour (examining if the pigmentation is uniform or perhaps shades of tan, brown, and black are present or dashes of red, white, and blue add to the mottled appearance). D stands for Diameter (any growth of a mole should be of concern). And finally, E is for Elevation (lesion is raised above the surface and has an uneven surface).

Living in the Canary Islands entails a constant, merciless UV ray bombardment.

Sun exposure can be a brilliant health ally but it can also turn into the greatest and darkest risk factor for malignancy.

Prevention, early detection and appropriate treatment can save lives. I simply cannot over-emphasise how serious, prevalent but preventable skin issues are. If attentiveness were proportionate to an organ size, then the skin should be named our top source of vigilance and carefulness.

“Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” Douglas MacArthur, US American General

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 Muscle cramps facts

A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.

Almost everyone experiences it at some time in their life.

There are a variety of types and causes. Numerous medicines can cause muscle cramps.

Most muscle cramps can be stopped if the muscle can be stretched. Adequate nutrition, hydration and attention to ergo-

– anger management “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”

Mark Twain

 Chlamidia´s warning com-

muniqué In men: burning and itching at the tip of the penis, discharge, painful urination. In women: vaginal itching, odorous discharge, pain during sex, painful urination, infertility if left untreated. It clears up swiftly with antibiotics but often goes unnoticed because symptoms can be vague or absent. Be watchful!

 Complete summer fitness

program Beside adding some physical activity to our day, let’s make sure that we also educate our mind with vibrant reading. “I find television very educating.

Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” Groucho Marx

 50+: Live better, longer, fuller – a clear course to steer “Give a man health and a course to steer; and he’ll never stop to trouble about whether he’s happy or not.” George Bernard Shaw

 Healthy investments

Eating more often can help us lose weight. Large meals with many hours in between slows down metabolism between meals. Having a small meal or snack every four - five hours keeps it cranking, alive and kicking … so you burn more calories over the course of a day. Let’s snack wisely!

 Soul-seeking prescriptions

Examine your conscience daily. It will keep us sensitive to the issues that prevent us from becoming the best-version-of-ourselves. Rejoice in that sensitivity. It is a healthoriented ally. It is grace alive and working within us.

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By Dr. De La Flor “All the world is a birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.” George Harrison.

We should consider taking up an ancient lesson, a paradoxical and practical piece of advice, found in different religious traditions and also in the Bible. It is the conviction that “less is more.” It is a truly against-the-grain recommendation. The unceasing tsunami of new consumer goods can baffle our heart, distract our mind, and can eventually prevent us from cherishing each fleeting thing, each brief experience, each passing moment.

To be serenely present to each reality, however small it may be, opens us to much greater horizons of understanding, personal fulfilment and physical health. Christian spirituality proposes a growth marked by moderation and the capacity to be happy with little. It is a return to that simplicity which allows us to stop and appreciate the small things and the gigantic minutiae that infiltrates our very existance, to be grateful for the opportunities which life affords us, to be spiritually detached from what we possess, and to not succumb to dissappointmet for what we lack. This ancient but ever-brand-new way of living implies avoiding the dynamic of self aggrandizement and self-worship, the mere accumulation of pleasures and self-serving navel-oriented spirit that seems to reign in the deepest, most obscure part of our anatomy.

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Summer trends – mellow yellow

Here comes the sun!

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Always base your wardrobe on black, beige and grey? That no longer has to be the truth, which is why a summer colour is bursting forth that automatically puts you in a good mood and is impossible to ignore - yellow!

To simply say yellow however is a bit misleading as there are currently so many shades of the colour that every woman is certain to hit the right note. You can choose from tones such as warm sunny yellow, cool lime, strong mustard or bright neon yellow. This is especially good because you have to be a little careful when selecting outfits in this colour spectrum.

A rule of thumb for those of a fair complexion in adjusting the shade for your natural skin tone would be to make sure that the shade you select doesn’t make you look even paler or give your skin a greenish tint.

Summer dress with a refined rear view from Long Tall Sally

Unusual combination of lace and neon yellow - Lipstick Boutique

Striking filigree earrings – Botica

Flowing top – Very

Yellow shoes with metallic heel - Moda in Pelle

Classic hits the tone!

Tote bag with zipper Littlewoods Ireland

A classic shirtdress reinterpreted - House of Foxy

For those who daren’t go allover yellow, choose skirts, shorts or pants in that colour and combine with subtle colours to avoid a colour disharmony with your skin, hair and clothes. Yellow looks

best, and is very stylish, when combined with nude, white or grey.

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This week has been a long one, as I’ve been researching a question for one of our readers from Santa Cruz.

Jay wrote: “I am puzzled about why our climate has changed so markedly. I live in Puerto de la Cruz, which does have more cloudiness than most of the rest of the island but these past two years have been really bad.

Everyone says that this is very abnormal and that they’ve had to use heating for the past two winters when for many years before they never needed to, and that it was sunnier and warmer than it is and has been.

I wonder if there is any information that you can access to find out if we are experiencing El Niño, La Niña or climate change. This has gone on for too long to be just a little aberration in the weather.”

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Well Jason, it seems you have answered your own question, and we are experiencing all three. We are having El Niño and it appears it’s likely to last until 2016.

Here is a rule that is apparently not always exactly true but still is useful to compare the impacts of El Niño and La

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Niña. Where El Niño is warm, La Niña is cool. Where El Niño is wet, La Niña is dry. While El Niño conditions and their seasonal impacts look very different from normal, La Niña conditions often bring winters that are typical – only more so.

Scientists say severe winter weather like we had in 2010

is still to be expected from time to time. That kind of weather happens even while manmade greenhouse gases build up in the atmosphere creating a long-term warming trend for the planet. When we look into our future, we definitely see a warmer world.

The oceans are becoming more acidic. Adding carbon dioxide to water is like adding a few drops of lemon juice to a glass of water. In the past 200 years, the ocean has become much more acidic. In that time, it has absorbed 500 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It’s hard for me to imagine that amount of a gas but much of this carbon dioxide is the result of us humans burning fossil fuels which builds up in the atmosphere. Most fish can’t survive

in acidic water so many species will die over time.

This additional heat has the effect of melting the ice at the poles more quickly than has been experienced since records began, with the resulting fears that if it continues then our coastal areas are at risk of flooding.

One surprise to me is that all the atomic bombs and the testing in the fifties and sixties appear to have had little effect on the warming process. However, it seems true that volcanic action and earthquakes do have a noticeable effect on us. They add to the murk and dirt in the atmosphere, and indeed, when Nepal had an earthquake on the China-Nepal border, Mount Everest shifted by three centimetres.

Over the past few decades we

Pets Charity News

Pets charities round up every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm offering advice on all aspects of pet health care. Feel free to pop by and have a chat with him.

We are situated at Golf Park and open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. We also have shops in Los Cristianos and San Eugenio. They are open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday; and until 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and have a browse, bag a bargain and help the animals.

Find us at: www.livearico.com, on Facebook, or join us on Twitter: twitter.com/live_arico.

K9 Leon has been at Acción del Sol for nine years and recently had a tumour removed

Acción del Sol Please remember with the high temperatures now upon us to give your pets plenty of shade and cool water and do not leave them alone in the car.

The inside of a vehicle can get hot very quickly and leaving your window open or covering your windscreen has very little effect on cooling it.

Currently we have 220 dogs at the refuge waiting for adoption.

Unfortunately, sometimes they

have tumours that are either non-malignant or malignant and need removing. One dog has been living at the refuge for nine years and is still waiting for a chance to be adopted.

Last week he had a large tumour removed from his paw.

All is done with the help and funding from the members of Aktion Tier in Germany - their donations and continuous support help so many abandoned dogs in Tenerife.

One very lucky puppy has already been adopted after

Acción del Sol rely on continuous support to help abandoned dogs in Tenerife

a short stay and has a clean bill of health from our resident vet after some of our volunteer dog walkers found her alone in a cave on the industrial area surrounding the refuge.

Please call 922 778 630 if you would like to help out in any way. Maybe you have some spare time and could walk some of the dogs, which is always appreciated by our four-legged friends.

The refuge is situated at the Poligono Industrial Estate, Exit

51 on the TF1, directly next to the Parque Eolica where the windmills are. We are open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2pm to 5pm. On Saturdays we’re open from 1pm till 4pm. The refuge is closed Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Live Arico (PAWS) All is going well at our new charity shop on the Golf, and please remember that our vet, Cesar Bertoldi, is with us

We regularly ask San Miguel borough council to help us find suitable land that we could buy or rent within a four-mile radius of our existing kennels, which have become harder to maintain. If anyone knows of somewhere suitable for animal use, we would love to hear from you.

Our shop on Alcala Plaza is in continual need of donations.

If you have anything suitable, please take it to the shop.

The kennels are open every day from 11am until 2pm. If you have any enquiries or are looking for a dog or cat, the numn ber is: 667 638 468.

have seen an increase in the intensity of natural disasters worldwide. In the recent past, we have had natural disasters created by the tsunamis in Southeast Asia and Japan, the earthquakes in Pakistan, Haiti and China, as well as hurricane Katrina and others in North and Central America.

If you care to investigate further then some global warming facts are available through statistics of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, and the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, a subsidiary of the United Nations.

Until next time, take care of yourselves and especially of n each other.

Email: katykennedy@telefonica.net.

Tel: 616 110 930.

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When will someone see Blackie for the gorgeous boy he is? This young spaniel cross is constantly overlooked yet he is an absolute joy. Please visit him at Live Arico’s charity shop in San Eugenio to see for yourself. He doesn’t photograph well and is far more handsome in the flesh!

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Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 4pm – 8pm Telephone: 922 775 200 Alcalá Plaza de Llano Monday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100 Arafo Plaza San Juan Degollado Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 511 711 Arico Porís de Abona Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 676 159 034 Arona Valle San Lorenzo, Carretera General 122 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 767 138 Buenavista del Norte Plaza de San Sebastián Opening times: Saturday 8.30am – 2pm Telephone: 922 129 030 Candelaria Wednesday 2pm - sell out.

Next to council offices Saturday 9am – 3pm. Plaza del Centro Commercial de Punta Larga Telephone: 922 505 014 El Médano Plaza Principal Wednesday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966/62 El Rosario Carretera General del Norte, la Esperanza Saturday/Sunday/festivals 8am – 4pm Telephone: 922 010 160 El Sauzal Hoya de la Vida, next to the church, Ravelo Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7.30am- 2pm Telephone: 922 584 657

Güímar Plaza del Ayuntamiento Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 526 105

side behind Titsa Depot) 8am – 3pm closed Mondays Tel 922 076544

Guía de Isora Plaza del Pueblo de Garachico Friday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100

Playa de San Juan Plaza de la Iglesia Wednesday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100

Icod de Los Vinos Calle Key Muñoz 5 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 815 700 / 922 447 938 La Guancha Carretera General TFS km 49 Saturday/Sunday 8am – 3pm Telephone: 922 360 788 La Laguna Plaza del Cristo Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 6am – 2pm Telephone: 922 601 100 / 922 253 903 La Matanza de Acentejo Ctra. General del Norte Saturday 8am – 3pm, Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 577 120 La Orotava Calle Educadora Lucía Mesa Saturday 8am – 1.30pm Telephone: 922 336 804 / 681 277 633 Los Realejos Camino Viejo de San Benito, Finca el Llano, Realejo Alto Saturday/Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 346 234 Los Silos Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 840 004 Parque de la Reina – El Cho Calle Infanta Elena, 32 (before Karting on right hand

Farmer’s Markets

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Puerto de la Cruz Avenida Blas Pérez González, 4 Wednesday to Saturday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 386 158 San Isidro Mercado del Agricultor de Granadilla Off the roundabout leading to El Médano Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966 San Miguel de Abona P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel de Abona, next to the fire station Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Wednesday 2pm – 7.30pm Telephone: 922 735 386 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Avenida José Manuel Guimerá Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 606 000 Santa Úrsula Carretera General, near the town hall Saturday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 301 640 Tegueste Calle de Asuncionistas, 6 Saturday/Sunday 8.00am – 2pm Telephone: 922 316 100 Vilaflor Plaza de Vilaflor Monday to Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 709 002

We at Island Connections are sure in the knowledge that one of the best ways to help yourself, and the economy, is to buy locally – even if you are just visiting for a short time.

Canarian farmers harvest an extensive range of crops, which can be seen growing in the typical stepped-terrain farms around the Islands. Products range from tropical fruits, such as mangoes, to worldwide staples like lentils, potatoes and onions.

According to the agricultural group COAG-Canarias, prices of

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fresh fruits and vegetables differ greatly between the amount the farmers receive and the sale price in the supermarkets. For instance, towards the end of last year, small marrows, which the farmers were paid just €0.07/ kilo for, retailed at €0.84, and leeks sold at €0.36 were passed onto the consumer for around €2.23 a kilo. Many of the prices don’t even seem to cover the cost of production - and this is when subsidies became necessary to keep farms from disappearing, which, like the hiked prices, also come out of our pockets.

Enter the farmers markets, where the grower can sell directly to the customer without an intermediary. They are dotted all over the Islands, with at least one in almost every town. They allow customers to purchase fresher, higher qual-

ity produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This enables them to maintain or raise the standard of their crops and uphold productivity levels – it’s a win-win situation.

In these markets you will be sure to see a variety of seasonal products, as well as some local home-made delicacies such as preserves, honeys and Canarian goat’s cheese. A selection of meats and fish can also be found among the stalls, along with an assortment of cakes, pastries and biscuits.

Buy locally, eat healthily, pay fairly – this is one way we can all help each other.

So, to show our support of local farmers we are taking this timely opportunity to publish the details of the many farmers’ markets around the island n of Tenerife. Enjoy.

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Horoscope for period: June 11 to June 24 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 Whilst you are criticising yourself at the moment, you can only smile - because if you listen closely one soon discovers that there is a lot of talk about nothing. In addition, you have to apply the motto: “pity gets you paid, envy has to be earned”.

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Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 You sometimes have the feeling that you are only marking time. That is certainly true at present, but should not unnecessarily frustrate you - there are always such periods in life. Instead of arguing with your fate, it makes more sense to think about how you can optimise your life experiences.

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Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 Fun is at the top of your list of personal priorities right now. Go ahead: you can afford it - after all, you have met more than enough of your unwanted obligations lately. You have earned the right to while away these summer days according to your mood.

Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 Even if you want to convince yourself that you are not being argumentative just because you defend your point of view, you have to realise that for every event you have only one opinion - and you need to learn to justify them with facts.

Leo 23.7 - 23.8 Your gut feeling has always been a good counsellor but this is currently not any help at all. However, if instinct advises you to stay away from a matter, you should spend more time and energy on others.

Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 Obviously there is a person in your immediate environment who likes to place obstacles in the way. Catch them unprepared, try to ignore them and just continue with your plans. Now is not the time to engage in battles.

Libra 24.9 - 23.10 You could have responded a little earlier but even that would not have changed the result. However, you will now have to make changes at the last minute. Don’t worry though, other people may no longer be able to change, but you can.

Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 It is quite a difficult situation, to be brought down before you even stand. But that only incites your ambition - along the lines of “anyone can do it”. If you rely mainly on your own ability to find a solution, you will find some unusual methods.

Sagittarius 23:11 - 21.12 Even if you would rather wait: The time for a decision has definitely come. You have the pros and cons already weighed up from all sides, now you have to show your colours. You will find you are better off once it is done.

Capricorn 22:12 - 20.01 A little more structure would improve your life for the good. But as it is currently running, it will be difficult - almost every day unforeseen things happen to you. This requires talent for improvisation and spontaneity, and having exact plans does not always work out.

Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 Do not be discouraged - you are on the right track, even if you have to deal with a few difficulties that hinder you. Do not let them bother you - and especially not to rob you of the energy you need to bring forth change.

Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 Pisceans have a very keen sense of nuance. Therefore, you tend to notice even more quickly than others when something is not quite right. This capability is currently more useful than ever and you will thus ensure harmony and smooth operations at all levels.

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Los Cristianos, Russian Elena, fully figured, relaxed lady, 30 years old, discreet apartment, in front of bus station. Building Royal – Los Cristianos, call me before, I speak a little English.

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Rental Classifieds For Rent Playa de las Americas 1 Bedroom apartment.

Well-furnished and equipped, central location, quite area close to beach. No Finder’s fee. €570 all in. Call 620 230 871 / 922 75 11 13 Winter letting Puerto de La Cruz Studio apartment, 24 hour concierge, pool, sea views. Minimum three month contract. €500 per month. 669 652 149 Los Cristianos Cactus 2, for rent attractive two bedroom apartment, sea views, pool, satellite TV, large terrace, unsuitable for children, €650 per month + bills, minimum 3 months. Tel. 629 606 494 Rustic finca for long term let near Icod de los Vinos.

Fully equipped and furnished, open fire, satellite TV and Wi-Fi available. Fantastic sea and mountain views, sun terrace and barbeque, €450 PCM. Tel. Spain: 0034 922 865 776. UK mobile: 0044 (0) 7786 390541. Spanish mobile: 0034 674 287 632.

Email: Philhirstconsultant@ btinternet.com or P.D.Hirst@ gmail.com Penthouse 150 m2, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, terrace 120 m2, with garage, unfurnished in San Eugenio Alto for rent from March 1.

Tel. 666 365 996 or email: kvan_os8@web.de.

SALEs Classifieds Los Cristianos, central apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms, furnished, Tel: 649 142 612 €39.990 Sunny apartment for sale (Studio) in Playa Paraiso (Tenerife-South), 40 m2, with balcony, spectacular sea views, pools, SAT-TV. Very near to the beach, supermarket, restaurants and busstop. Private sale. Tel. 922 30 15 75, e-mail: mesa3@ telefonica.nice Looking to swap my house in Tenerife for a house in Dublin or surroundings. If agreed, the time could be arranged.

From a month to a year time gap. Call Carmen 693 727 683 Villa for sale in San Isidro, 11,500 m2, living area 400 m2, 4 bedrooms, living room, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, office, double garage, utility room, hobby room, pool, sauna. Telephone 922 390 951, email: horstbrett@ gmx.de. Price: €990.000 (negotiable) possibility of payment terms. Website: horstbrett.de Apartment Tabaiba Alta for sale, only five mins away from the German school, roughly 102ms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, utility room, garden, big terrace. Spectacular views of the sea and mountain, big garage with 2 spaces, 2 closed store rooms, price €180,000, mob. 686 798 367, email eoptenerife@ gmail.com www.teneriffa-fincas.net For Sale! Favourable living in the sun. Staying at the most beautiful camping place of Tenerife. Nice view of the sea and La Gomera . A Caravan (Weippert) with compact wooden front structure. (Aluminium windows and doors).

Total 40 sqm. Fully equipped with TV, washingmachine and so on. p.jaegertf@gmail.com or Tel. 922 85 06 85 Los Cristianos centre near beach, I’m selling 2 business units together (90 + 40 m2) – They can be separate.

Updated installations. Each one has an alarm and air conditioning. Tel. 922 792 168 – 649 142 612 Comercial property for sale in Los Cristianos Calle Suecia, best place for a store or cafe!

Directly from the owner. 42 square meters. Phone: 922 726 029 / 696 978 211 Property Wanted - Kundalini is expanding. In Los Cristianos, Las Américas and Fañabé areas. Four or Five bedrooms and bathrooms, lounge, terrace and if possible a pool.

Exclusive area with discreet entrance. Ask for Irene: 693 979 153

Amarilla Bay, Costa del Silencio, large, two bedrooms, two bathrooms apartment to rent.

Fully furnished, English TV, three balconies, community swimming pool, close to all local amenities. €550 per month plus bills. Telephone 659 489 690.

One of the most beautiful fincas! Villa and Guesthouse.

Pool, Sauna Whirpool, Tennis court, Bodega, Garage, Water tank. Nice view to the sea and Teide, 8,500 sqm. P.o.r. p.jaegertf@gmail.com or Tel. 922 850 685 Two very good business premises for sale. Leasehold, restaurant near beach in Los Cristianos, €120,000, and bar/snacks Los Cristianos, €65,000. Tel. 690 676 527 For sale, Bungalow 160m2 Costa Sauzal, situated front row with guaranteed spectacular sea-views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms , living room with panoramic windows, modern kitchen, dining room connected to the terrace, including a heated 4 x 8 m pool, all on same level, garage and a marvellous tropical garden with 800m2 landscaped with various plants and lots of fruittrees. Private sale contact: info@ simonsananes.com.

Tel.: 00 34 699 444 879 Best Deal Properties from banks & firstline. Bungalow Club Atlantis, 2 bedrooms €249,000; Fañabe beach 1 bedroom, €170,000; Torviscas beach 2 bedrooms 159 m2, €250,000; Torviscas 2 bedrooms, €110,000; Cristianos beach €118,000.

Tel. 628 486 190 – 922 718 257 Looking to swap my house in Tenerife for a house in Dublin or surroundings. If agreed, the time could be arranged.

From a month to a year time gap. Call Carmen 693 727 683 Los Cristianos, central apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms, furnished, Tel: 649 142 612

Property for rent For Long

Term Rent

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2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, big kitchen, 1 terrace, living room, garden with fruit trees, in quiet area.

Tel. 609 531 178 melquiadesm@hotmail.com

€690.000

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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 commercial centres, 800m from Playa Fañabé, community fees 30€/month. Tel 629 244 958

€165,000

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Mareverde one bed

Fully furnished one bed apartment, first floor in Urbanización Mareverde, Torviscas Bajo, air conditioning and pool views.

Excellent location, close to Fañabé beach and commercial centres.

€118,000

Tel: 629 244 958

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Fantastic Coastal and Pool Views from this 2 bed 2 bath Apartment, with Large 30sm Terrace, Fully furnished. Walking distance to shops and Puerto Colón. Well maintained complex with 2 pools.

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Los Cristianos one bed

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Chalet on Camp Site Guía de Isora Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes, shower, WC, hand basin, gas boiler, 4 gas rings, microwave, kitchen diner, TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, CD system, patio, sea view, table and chairs, swimming pool, security gate,parking, rates paid till March 2016.

For sale furnished €21,000 UK Tel. 0044 (0) 1903690309. UK Mob. 07973349111.

Spain Tel. 0034 922 136 778.

Spain Mob. 646 586 318

For sale freehold

Large bar: established Irish bar for 25 years, overlooking Los Cristianos harbour and beach, ideal Investment Property as it comes with a 2 bed. and a 1 bed apartment on sea front. Being sold with tenants in place or vacant.

Total Price for the lot €330,000 leaving a yield of over 11%, mortgage can be arranged.

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Mobile home in prime position.

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Exclusive Nightclub in best area of Playa de las Americas (guaranted profitable business) 280 m2 inclusive sauna, relaxation room, 3 séparëes (possibility for 5), office, various storerooms, air conditioning... 280.00 m² Plot

€199.000,00

Purpose built 2008. Double glazed. Large Approx 65m2. 2 big bedrooms.

Fully tiled bathroom. Fitted kitchen. Spacious Loung dinner. All electric. Laminate floors. Air con. Garden. Car parking.

Use of all site facilities.

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£113,000.

€36.000

Playa de las Americas

Located on the 2 floor of a total of 5, this cozy flat with 2 bedrooms, one bathroom and a balcony enjoys views to its green surroundings.

Quiet residential area with all types of commerce easily reachable ...

2 Bedroom(s)

Invest in Tenerife. We have a local for sale in Playa de las Américas, South Tenerife. Situated only 5 minutes from the main beach, near the Hotel Las Palmeras, this is one of the busiest areas in the South and visited by tourists all year round. onsisting of 2 floors, with 114m² on the fround floor and 110m² on the first floor.

There is also a 21m² terrace at the front of the local. Ideal for a restaurant, however this privelidged location means it could be used for many different businesses. Viewing are highly recommended.

flat with balcony in the green

85.00 m² Living Space

€126.000,00

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Commercial premises

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La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

€420.000

www.ffcanarias.com Tel.: 922 10 52 67

Guia de Isora

Finca

With horse stables.

Riding pasture. Garage.

Tool/work shed and house with veranda in authentic Canarian style. Electricity and water, solar cells...

€273.000,00 Santiago del teide

Playa de las Americas

Fantastic ocean views all year round! located in Los gigantes, very close to the well known Yacht Club It has a large sunny terrace always overlooking the Atlantic, lounge with direct access to the terrace and an equipped american kitchen...

1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom 55.00 m² Living Space Swimming Pool

Playa de las Americas Shopping Center Investment in Playa de las Americas – San Eugenio Alto – Shopping Center with 4 locals each 200 m² in a very busy tourist area with view from the terrace to La Gomera, El Hierro and the mountains...

€153.000,00

€1.090.000,00

Apartment one bedroom

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Los Cristianos lovely condition 1 bed with 1 bathroom apartment plus balcony. All New kitchen, all new bathroom, new furnishing, very good condition. Nice size balcony, town views, great location well run complex with pools. Fully furnished.

Well priced EEC Registered.

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Business Investment

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Successful Restaurant Leasehold

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, community pool.

€455,000

Tel. 629 244 958

Golf villa for sale

Situated in the

Real Golf Club Tenerife in Tacoronte

This very successful restaurant is a thriving business in a tourist area and also has the added benefits of local trade as there are many businesses nearby, such as banks and tourist shops,Hotels.It has a high turnover of drinks and fresh food.Its fully equipped with almost new machinery and has the required license.It produces a very good profit and there is room for expansion if required. €78.000 price includes 12.000€ returnable rental deposit. More at info@myworldproperty.net Mobile 690 676 527

243 m2. Garage for two cars. Hall with a little toilet, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms with 2 complete bathrooms, dress room, kitchen, service bedroom with bathroom, and terrace around the villa. Garden 750 m2.

Information Tel. +34 659 928 805

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Vacant / wanted

Vehicles

Promotions company with more than 10 years experience in selling attractive, high quality products in Tenerife markets, 5 star hotels and superstores is looking for open minded full/part time promoters, who like to present and sell in live promotion. No selling experience is required. Contract + Social Security + fixed salary + commission is guaranteed.

Feel free to contact us for further information. Office: 922 781 548 Fax: 922 781 548 Mob: 629 493 799 Seeking highly motivated distributors for a natural product.

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By George Reed

Mayweather in boxing history

Floyd Mayweather’s unanimous points victory over Manny Pacquiao a few weeks ago surely strengthens the case for him to be classed as one of the best boxers pound-forpound since World War II. Floyd himself must believe he’s the very best for he’s even stated in the past that he’s better than Muhammad Ali and ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson!

I wouldn’t go so far as to agree with him on that point but there is very little serious dispute about Mayweather’s status at the present time as the world’s number-one boxer, pound-for-pound. He may have had more trouble than expected in one or two of his 48 fights but he’s always solved any problems during those bouts and deserved the decisions.

He’s a consummate boxer - extraordinarily quick with hands and feet, razor-sharp reflexes, multilayered defensive skills, impeccable timing and the ability to fight as well on the inside, at middle-range and at long-range, plus great counter-punching skill: he’s almost untouchable by all but the quickest fighters. The only drawback really is that he has not taken his punch with him as he’s moved up in weight. But a boxer doesn’t have to blast people out to be exceptional. And Mayweather, I believe, is indeed out of the ordinary.

But is he the best boxer at or around his weight since World War II? Well, I don’t want to sound like a backdrop to an old Hovis advert but, in my day, brought up in the tough years during World War II, things were not handed to us on a plate and boxing was really an escape from hardships.

My boxing idol at the time was – and still is - ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson, and I’m in good company, for even the great Muhammad Ali referred to him as “The King, the master, my idol, ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson” – a boxer that many remember as the best pound-for-pound boxer in history.

For over a quarter of a century, from 1940 to 1965, he won 175 contests and knocked out 109 of his opponents. ´Sugar’ Ray had it all: hands faster than Houdini and dancing legs that belonged in the New York City Ballet. He could take a hard punch a well as deliver one. He could knock an opponent out while moving backwards. He was so popular that his image appeared on the cover of Time magazine, Life, and Sport Illustrated – the most popular magazine in the United States at the time. And this was during an era when black faces and the mainstream media didn’t mix.

However, Robinsons’ style, combined with arrogance, sexiness and violence, along with his great boxing ability, were traits which were admired across the colour line.

That’s taking nothing away from Floyd Mayweather’s great ability in the ring but, unfortunately for him, his standing in boxing history will be disputed by a lack of top-notch competition that would have truly tested his formidable tools. Ray Robinson profited from super-fights against legends such as Jake La Motta, Kid Gavilan, Randy Turpin, Carmen Basilio, Carl ‘Bobo’ Olson and Gene Fullmer. Then, of course, there’s the second best ‘Sugar’ – Ray Leonard – who was a star during the 1980s, an era of some great middleweights who Leonard defeated, including Wilfred Benitez, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler, a true ‘Great’ who Leonard beat on points - and that was after a two-year layoff with eye problems.

So, for these reasons, I would have to hold the two ‘Sugars’ above Mayweather in the class of boxing ‘greats’. Nevertheless, I think the former ‘Pretty Boy’ should indeed be considered as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers since the Second World War. But the very best? No way. n

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Valencia sign Tenerife idol

Iberostar lose lynchpin Sikma As expected, Tenerife’s top basketball side will have to do without their top player of last season following the departure of American Luke Sikma.

The 25-year-old centre from Washington completed an excellent year in the ACB premiership with Iberostar Tenerife and for a long time was in the running for the league’s MVP. His solid performances for the La Laguna club attracted many suitors both from Spain and elsewhere, including interest from Germany and Turkey, and Iberostar coach Alejandro Martínez has been resigned to losing him since the end of the season.

Luke Sikma has left Iberostar Tenerife for Valencia Basket

The second half of June brought a flurry of speculation about Sikma, with Valencia – who will complete in the

Euroleague (basketball’s equivalent of football’s Champions League) next season – soon emerging as favourites for his

signature. Iberostar chairman Félix Hernández admitted on radio that the player’s agent had informed him of the Valencia offer and of the player’s desire to move to one of the country’s biggest clubs.

The signing was announced officially on June 29, when Iberostar issued a release stating that Sikma, the son of NBA legend Jake, had asked to be released from his contract. He is the second of the Tenerife side’s two Americans to leave, following the departure of longserving Levi Rost in May. The search is now on for replacements to ensure the team survives comfortably in the ACB n next year.

Barcelona star’s Canarian connection

Alves finds love with Tenerife model Barcelona’s Pedro Rodríguez is not the only player at the Spanish and European champions to boast a Tenerife connection.

In addition to the winger, who is from the island and married recently, full-back Dani Alves now has an official tie in the shape of new girlfriend, Joana Sanz, who is a successful model. The Brazilian brandished a Canarian flag during

an on-the-pitch title celebration recently and the action triggered speculation as to the message he was trying to convey. It has now emerged that the star defender has been dating 22-year-old Sanz seriously for some time and he appears to be head over heels in love, even going as far as to have the word ‘love’ tattooed on his hand.

According to media reports, he has already visited Tenerife

with Sanz and was very taken not just by the island’s beauty but also by local food such as potatoes with mojo sauce.

Sanz, aged 22, has been modelling since she was a teenager and has worked for top fashion names such as Gucci and Jimmy Choo. News of the couple’s romance has featured prominently in the Spanish and Brazilian sporting media and n gossip magazines.

Photo: Ronnie Macdonald

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Dani Alves playing for Brazil

Extra season for Herrera

Las Palmas reward Photo: Zelia García

9.7.2015 – 22.7.2015

Paco Herrera hopes it will be third time lucky in La Liga

Las Palmas have rewarded manager Paco Herrera with a contract extension following his success in guiding the club back to the top flight after an absence of 13 years.

Herrera has been offered another season, taking him up to June 2016, with a fur-

ther one guaranteed if the side avoids relegation. The extension was offered within days of the promotion final play-off win against Zaragoza and was accepted immediately by the manager, who will be hoping it is third time lucky for him, given that on the two previous occa-

sions he has managed in the top flight he failed to last the full season. He was sacked after 12 games in charge at newly-promoted Numancia in the 20002001 season and suffered a similar fate when at Celta in February 2013 when his side were third from bottom. n

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Charity race

A charity run entitled II Carrera Popular Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza is taking place on July 25 in La Esperanza in the northern borough of El Rosario.

The race will start and end at the Plaza de La Esperanza and features a six kilometre course around the town. The price for adult entrants is €5 which goes towards the Abijah and Airam Benefit, a charity set up for two brothers suffering from a rare disease. You need to register before July 17 to take part, which can be done by calling the El Rosario borough council on 922 010 160 Ext. 1004/1008 or by completing the online form at: www.ayuntamientoelrosario.org where you will also find more information.

Due to the success of the event’s inception last year, the

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Get your running shoes on

On your marks, get set…

number of participants will increase from 125 to 200 in the Adult category. Children and Disabled categories will have limited places.

There will also be seven different categories compared to four last year. These are:

adult male; adult female; children aged between four and seven, children between eight and 12; children between 13 and 15, disabled male, disabled female.

Disabled participants start a one and a half kilometre route

at 9.30am followed by adult entrants at 10am running a six kilometre course. Child participants start at 10.10am and run a 600 metre route. The winners will be the first three finishers of each category and they will all receive a trophy. n

Golden gymnast

European gold for athlete The president of Lanzarote Pedro San Ginés recently welcomed local gymnast Rayderley Zapata to congratulate him on his European Games 2015 gold medal win.

The Canarian gymnast with a Dominican background previously won a bronze medal in the 2004 World Championships in Athletics held in Budapest and managed to top the podium at the European Games staged in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Rayderley visited the island president with his family and even brought along a video of his winning-performance.

San Ginés was proud to welcome them, stating that the athlete is “a figure Lanzarote can be very proud of”.

Rayderley’s next aim is to win gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. n

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Pedro San Ginés with gold medallist Rayderley Zapata

Pool roundup

Phoenix claim title as Saints win Plate The final of the Tenerife Pool Super League Plate saw Toby Jug Saints emerge victorious over Leones B. Saints won the first two frames, and then young Zac was up against Big Jeff. It was great play by both players with Zac clearing up to reduce the deficit to 2-1. His brother Sam was up against Jeff S and with two yellows left he duly potted both but left no shot on the black.

All Sam could do was watch his opponent pot his remaining two reds and black ball to win the frame for Toby Jug Saints, 3-1.

The first pairs’ match was won

by Mick and Sam to reduce the deficit. Jeff overcut his yellow leaving Sam to clear up; job done and 3-2. Toby Jug won the next pairs while the last four singles were shared two frames apiece which gave victory to Toby Jug on the night.

The game was played in good spirit and credit to both teams for a very enjoyable evening.

League results: Legends A played Phoenix and victory went to Legends by 8-2.

The final week of league games saw Legends A host Bar Tasca A. Tasca turned the form table upside down winning the first four singles before Legends won both pairs matches to

ished third on 71 points. There must be something in the beer at Legends as they have four teams battling in the first division this year, and that really is some achievement!

Second division

Toby Jug Saints won the Tenerife Pool Super League Plate

Phoenix, the first division champions

close the gap to 4-2. Ian won the seventh frame and Chris Harrison sealed victory for Bar Tasca A, 6-4. Phoenix hosted Bar 180A but suffered the same defeat, 6-4. Legendary Jokers were away to Plate winners Toby Jug Saints and beat them 6-4. There were draws for Polygon against Sloops

and Target Old Timers against Clouseau’s Diamonds 5-5.

The title for the first division has been decided by the narrowest of margins: Phoenix have won the league after finishing on 80 points, just in front of the outstanding Legends A who finished on 77 points. Stable mates Legendary Jokers fin-

Bad Bobs finished on a high at home to Target Rangers beating them 6-4. There was also an emphatic victory for Mad Hatters which catapulted them into the runners-up spot. Grandee O’Donnell finished the season with victory over Lupain Properties 8-2. There were wins for Bar 80C over Bamboo Beach and Bar Leones away to Britannia (Silencio) by 6-4.

Barracuda Hunters ended their campaign with a 5-5 draw at n home to Lowrys.

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Tables for the Tenerife Pool Super-League as of June 30

DIVISION 1 1 PHOENIX 2 LEGENDS A 3 LEGENDARY JOKERS 4 LEONES B 5 BAR 180 A 6 HOOPS 7 SUMMERLAND ELITE 8 TOBY JUG SAINTS 9 ZIZZIS LEGENDS 10 SLOOPS 11 TARGET OLD TIMERS 12 BAR TASCA A 13 CLOUSEAUS DIAMONDS 14 PENALTY SHARKS 15 SCRUFFYS 16 DOS HERMANOS 17 POLYGON LEGENDS 18 FOSTERS 19 SCRUFFY MACS

PL 35 34 35 34 34 34 31 35 35 34 31 35 35 34 33 35 35 18 33

W D L F A +/- PTS 24 8 3 211 119 92 80 23 8 3 214 126 88 77 22 5 8 187 133 54 71 21 5 8 194 136 58 68 17 3 14 162 148 14 54 14 7 13 165 135 30 49 14 6 11 168 142 26 48 12 7 16 167 183 -16 43 12 6 17 163 187 -24 42 11 8 15 164 176 -12 41 11 7 13 130 160 -30 40 10 10 15 146 184 -38 40 11 7 17 153 197 -44 40 10 8 16 159 181 -22 38 10 6 17 142 168 -26 36 11 2 22 141 199 -58 35 8 6 21 133 177 -44 30 7 7 4 92 78 14 28 6 6 21 119 181 -62 24

DIVISION 2 PL 1 BAD BOBS 34 2 MAD HATTERS 34 3 BRITANNIA INN ( PARAISO) 34 4 GRANDEE O’DONNELLS 35 5 BAR 180 B 34 6 NAUTA 35 7 BAR LEONES 35 8 BAR 180 C 35 9 TARGET RANGERS 35 10 LUPAIN PROPERTIES 34 11 BAMBOO BEACH 35 12 THE BOOTHEN SQUAD 34 13 BARRACUDA HUNTERS 35 14 LOWRYS 28 15SUMMERLAND SHOOTERS 32 16 BRITANNIA BAR (SILENCIO) 33 17MYKONOS 18 18T.P.a BOOTHEN 30 19 PALMS POOL BAR 32

W D L F A +/- PTS 27 6 1 211 109 102 87 22 9 3 198 122 76 75 23 5 6 206 124 82 74 20 6 9 184 136 48 66 18 9 7 178 132 46 63 17 10 8 198 152 46 61 16 10 9 197 153 44 58 14 9 12 169 161 8 51 11 13 11 178 172 6 46 11 7 16 154 186 -32 40 11 6 18 150 150 0 39 11 6 17 150 180 -30 39 10 7 18 143 197 -54 37 10 4 14 111 139 -28 34 7 3 22 113 187 -74 24 5 7 21 143 187 -44 22 4 8 6 74 86 -12 20 3 8 19 119 181 -62 17 2 5 25 84 206 - 122 11

9.7.2015 – 22.7.2015

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CD Tenerife news

Blanquiazules keen to emulate neighbours

By Chriss Todd CD Tenerife players will soon return to training and after a few days of medical check-ups the squad will then head to the island of La Palma for a week of intensive preparation.

The cool conditions at Barlovento on the northeast coast of La Palma, which also boasts a well-kept grass pitch, are ideal and CD Tenerife have been using this facility since 1996. The squad at this time is usually made up of several members of the youth team while new signings are being sought but it is a big chance for the youngsters as they can stake a place in the main team with good performances.

It is currently unclear whether the blanquiazules current hot property 17-year-old Cristo Gonzalez will make the trip to La Palma.

The young striker is rumoured to be on his way to Real Madrid but there are Premiership sides also keen, so the €3 million buy-outclause on his contract may well be paid. Cristo is keen to follow

The Heliodoro stadium celebrates its 90th anniversary this year

in the footsteps of Ayoze Perez at Newcastle United; however, as fans it would be nice to see him give something back to the club that has raised him. Selling promising players like Cristo before they have even made their mark is disappointing but the next few weeks are crucial and he may end up staying.

Meanwhile Aridane has left the club to join Bangkok Glass in Thailand. Aridane scored 27 goals in a fantastic season a few years ago in the Second

B league but it is fair to say he has struggled recently at a higher level. It is a good opportunity of a last pay-day for the 28 year old striker and he will join other Canarian players at the Bangkok club.

The idea is to keep the base of the side – in particular the defensive strengths after they only conceded 12 goals at home last season – and bring some youth players through.

One signing has already been made in Pedro Martin from

Cristo González (left) with Barcelona’s Pedro. Both Canarians could be Premiership bound this summer

Mirandes. The 23-year-old leftsided striker enjoyed a good season and is what you may call a ‘steady’ signing but we still need players that can turn a game or score a ‘messy’ goal when the team are up against it. That man may be the Tenerife-born forward, Angel, who has played in La Liga for the last few seasons with Levante and Eibar but it looks as if Zaragoza´s financial power will out-bid Tenerife for his services – we will have to see.

It’s currently an interesting period at the club, with three brand new kits to be released followed by the fixture calendar on July 14. The pre-season friendly line-up is impressive this year as Tenerife will face La Liga sides, Sporting Gijon (July 26), Las Palmas (August 1 and 9) and also either Deportivo or Getafe.

The blanquiazules also head to the south of the Island for a match against UD Ibarra in El Fraile on August 5.

The season ticket campaign will be launched on July 15 but the president has already stated that the prices will remain the same as last season – ranging from €125 behind the goal to €380 in the main stand.

There is a real determination this summer to do things right, as we have seen UD Las Palmas hit the big time with their promotion to the top flight. We cannot let them rule Canarian football for much longer!

The Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Famous European clubs who have graced the Santa Cruz pitch over the years include Lazio, Juventus, Ajax, Feyenoord, AC Milan and Shalke 04. The only British team to have played at the Heliodoro was Everton FC in 1934. Dixie Dean and his team played a series of three matches against CD Tenerife which caused great interest amongst ex-pats living on the n Islands at the time.

Soccer Experience

SocExp tour of Costa del Sol and Gibraltar Sponsored by: Foreign Language News & www.windowsplus.co.uk We recently took a group of kids on an amazing tour of Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, playing in many stadiums and using wonderful training facilities.

Our Soccer Experience teams played against some excellent sides and the kids have experienced many aspects of being a professional footballer, on and off the field. We hope more young footballers and parents will join us for the same trip next year.

Day 1: We travelled in two groups and boarded the plane without problems, and the kids were very excited. We arrived in Malaga airport and got some rest ready for our bus journey to Costa Granada via the coast of Costa del Sol. Day 2: After some swimming and relaxing the group walked

Soccer Experience under-12 and under-14 sides in Gibraltar

through the town for an afternoon training session at the stadium. Later we took in the culture whilst walking on the six mile promenade and beach.

Day 3: After breakfast we headed to training, where the boys were lucky enough to be coached by a former Benfica, Hearts and St. Mirren professional football star Jose Quitongo! In the evening our SocExp teams

The Soccer Experience and RM Granada teams before the match

played local Spanish sides. Our SocExp team won the under12s match 7-6. The under-14s won 3 – 1.

Day 4: Early breakfast and then we headed to the historical Rock of Gibraltar. Driving along the Costa del Sol we witnessed amazing views.

The game was very entertaining and the boys played with freedom and enjoyment. Our team won 6-4 against a very

good Gibraltar under-12s team.

The under-14s also won 6 – 2.

The boys were lucky enough to meet the Gibraltar national team coach then we returned to Granada.

Day 5: After breakfast we took a scenic route to the football stadium for a morning training session. We returned to the hotel for lunch and a pre-match siesta. We took the bus along the Costa

Granada to play against a Real Madrid-Granada affiliate club. Probably the most enjoyable game of the tour because the boys responded well to a tough challenge.

The referee disallowed two clear goals and also awarded the other team a penalty that was not deserved. We scored an equalising goal in the last minute to bring the score to 3-3. The under-14s also

played well and won 5 – 1.

There was a great atmosphere in the stadium from all the families that came to give support and the town’s mayor presented our boys with a gift bag each.

Day 6: We checked out of our Granada hotel in preparation to travel to Malaga. We enjoyed a 7-a-side competition against local teams and the long day of football came to an end with our boys competing in a penalty competition with the winner receiving a trophy to take home. Later in the evening we headed to the wonderful Plaza Mayor shopping complex.

Day 7: Late breakfast and return trip to Tenerife.

Email us at info@SocExp.com or telephone/message us on +34 654 200 470. Further information can also be found at our website: www.SocExp. n com.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 017

Open water swimming

The open water swimming event, Travesía a Nado Bajamar - Punta del Hidalgo 2015, takes place on July 25 with registration now open so be quick to subscribe.

The 1,900 metre race starts at the Piscinas de Bajamar and finishes at Punta del Hidalgo.

Women participants start at 6pm and male swimmers depart five minutes later. You must be aged 16 years old or above to enter, and those aged between 16 and 18 must provide authorisation from their parents. You can register on the event’s website and you will need to supply your DNI or NIE number. It costs €15 if you enter before midnight on July 16, and €20 until July 22.

There is a maximum quota of 300 participants.

Photo: Dan freedigitalphotos.net

Different strokes

On the day, swimmers need to present themselves at the organiser’s area at the Piscinas de Bajamar between 3pm and 5pm to sign all relevant entry forms, and collect their swimming cap, chip and number, which must be worn at all times. The starting sign will be visible to all

participants and accompanied by clear and loud audio.

The maximum time allowed to complete the course is one and a half hours, and anyone still in the water after that time will be disqualified and brought back to the finish area. When you’ve completed the race you go to the judges’

Preparing for a previous year’s event

desk situated by the shoreline where you will return the items used during the event.

Trophies will be presented to the first three finishers in each category for both male and female, which are: Absolutos (16 to 24 years old); Master A (25 to 29 years old); Master B (30 to 34 years old); Master C (35 to

39 years old); Veterano I (40 to 44 years old); Veterano II (45 to 49 years old); Veterano III (50 to 59 years old); Veterano IV (60 years old and above); Local (from 16 years of age and up). The Local category is exclusively for residents of Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo, who must provide official documentation to

prove eligibility for the group.

The Travesía a Nado Bajamar - Punta del Hidalgo 2015 is organised by the Autonomous Sports Agency of La Laguna along with La Bajeta Surf Club.

For further information and registration visit the website: www.travesianadobajamarlan punta.com.