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Untimely passing
Sleeping with the enemy On August 23, a 58-year-old British woman, Jane Railton, passed away in Gran Canaria as a result of an attack by her partner. She had been fighting for her life in hospital for a month, and even though she had progressed and reached a stage where she could eat and talk, she sadly lost the battle. The alleged perpetrator, her 54-year-old partner Ángel, had called the victim’s family on July 21 at around 7pm and said that she had suffered a fall and was now resting. Alarmed by the call, a family member drove to the apartment and found the victim almost unconscious on the kitchen floor. Continued on page 2
Many people mourned Jane’s untimely passing and offered support for her family
Renewable energy
Investing in the future Thanks to greater confidence in the economy, funding for renewable energies in the Canary Islands is on the rise, with more plans announced for solar panelling, wind power, and hydroelectricity projects. One of the foremost of these is a study on the feasibility of setting up a wave power facility between Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo in the north of the island. Wave power extracts energy from the motion of ocean waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface. The method being proposed is for a 200 metre long structure to be installed off the coast, with the results of the report expected to be released during this month. If the study verifies the technology as viable, an initial €15 million investment will be set aside for further development. However, locals are sceptical about the project, fearing that it may have a negative effect on a region that is vibrant with surfers and beachgoers. Many believe that the money should actually be used to rejuvenate tourism in the area.
Tidal energy is a form of hydropower converted from wave energy. The plan is for a 200 metre long structure to be installed in the sea
Hydroelectricity in Isla Baja In addition to solar energy and wind farm projects, particularly interesting is the plan to install a hydroelectric station. Out of 20 possible sites, the area of Isla Baja - the northwest of Tenerife consisting of the boroughs of Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, Los Silos and El Tanque - is the favourite. It would work similarly to the power plant
planned for Gran Canaria between the reservoirs of Chira and Soria. Around €300 million is set aside for the hydroelectric clean energy initiative. Work would involve the construction of two reservoirs in Los Silos and El Tanque, with each holding one million cubic metres of water. Both sites would be connected by pipes spanning seven kilometres over a 1,000 metre decline which, if built, will be the biggest of its kind in Spain. It is estimated
that the speed and force of the water will have a maximum power output of approximately 207 megawatts, providing around 2.5 million kilowatt-hours of energy per day, a similar rate to the Chira - Soria plant. Tenerife’s current power demand is around 500 megawatts, meaning this one project could provide around 40 per cent of the island’s energy needs. Continued on page two
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Continued from front page The proposed Los Silos and El Tanque hydroelectric system will use desalinated sea water. It would take around 100 days for the first reservoir to fill then the water is repeatedly sent up and down the valley in a closed system which always utilises the same water supply. Though the initial investment in a desalinated system is higher than one using seawater, Manuel Martínez, head of the Island Council’s water department, believes that the danger of salty water pouring onto the landscape, damaging it and possibly contaminating local groundwater, is a threat that is serious enough to justify paying the extra cost for a desalinated water project.
Wind farms The Canary Islands government recently approved the construction of six wind farms in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, with a total power output of nearly 54 megawatts. In Gran Canaria they The difference in altitude between El Tanque and Los Silos is the reason the site is perfect for a hydroelectric plant
30 deaths too many
Another victim of domestic violence Continued from front page Jane Railton was in a critical condition when she was admitted to the Doctor Negrin Hospital in Las Palmas. Following consultation with the family, hospital staff told the police that they suspected domestic violence, so the investigation into her partner continued. According to the doctors, the woman had suffered several heavy punches and kicks. The alleged attacker was arrested and was taken into custody without bail. He is currently in the Salto del Negro prison. Jane Railton moved to Gran Canaria as a child and had lived on the island for 40 years. She married a Guardia Civil officer, Fernando, who she met during a trip to San Sebastián on the Peninsula. They created a home together and had four children and three grandchildren. After 25 years of marriage and what she described as a serious character clash, the couple divorced. She claimed that she was maltreated psychologically by her husband, but that he had never hit her.
Jane Railton remained in the town of Santa Brígida and although it was difficult for her to begin with, thanks to her good friends and neighbours she rebuilt her life. She worked as an English teacher, occasionally as a waitress, and moved in with her new partner Ángel, her presumed attacker. She had even held a photographic exhibition in the town about her life and experiences of being maltreated by her ex-husband. The municipality of Santa Brígida declared two days of mourning and set the flags at half-mast.
First case in 10 years The last case of a death caused by domestic violence occurred in the town 10 years ago. A 73-year-old woman, Elisa from Málaga, who had separated from her husband two months previously, had just settled with her daughter after staying for two months with various friends and relatives. A native of Melilla stabbed her at her daughter’s home. The 85-year-old man was arrested immediately.
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A minute of silence
Already 30 deaths
The Canarian government’s justice and equality officer, Aaron Afonso, called for a minute’s silence, which was followed by numerous islands and municipalities. He stressed: “We must never become accustomed to deaths caused by male aggression. For violent men there can be no tolerance”. In Santa Brígida, over a hundred fellow citizens attended the minute of silence in front of the town hall. Violence against women is not just a female issue, it affects all of society. Everyone must work to ensure that the tolerance limit is zero. The Canarian government has once again insisted that affected women can expect help when they turn to government agencies. There is a way. By calling the free number 016, victims can seek advice. This number can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and the number will never appear on your phone bill.
The death of Jane Railton in Santa Brígida has brought the number of deaths in Spain caused by domestic violence so far this year to 30. This is three less than the same period last year, but it is still 30 too many. A total of 13 of the 30 victims had previously experienced violence from their former partner. In six cases, restriction orders were in place. The number of women affected is made up of 17 Spaniards and 13 foreigners, and between them they left a total of 19 children. Most domestic assaults were in Valencia, where five of the victims lived. Another four women died in the Balearic Islands at the hands of a partner, and three in Catalonia and Aragón. The death of Jane Railton brings the number of domestic violence deaths in the Canaries this year to two with several cases still under investigation. Six cases in Málaga, La Coruña, Lugo, Madrid and in the province of Las Palmas are also under n investigation.
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have given the go ahead to four wind farms in the Agüimes, Santa Lucía and San Bartolomé de Tirajana areas. In Fuerteventura, the green light was given to a wind farm in Pájara and Tuineje, which will be managed by the Sistemas Energéticos Fuerteventura company. In Tenerife, work will soon begin on the La Roca wind farm in Granadilla de Abona, managed by Parques Eólicos Granadilla. The Canarian Government considers these projects to be of “exceptional general interest”, providing the incentive for their being included in the list of initiatives to be carried out by the Department of Industry and n Energy.
Las Palmas
Couple rode stolen bike to court The Local Police in Las Palmas recently stopped a couple on a motorcycle who were on their way to “sort out some stuff at the court”, mainly because they looked rather nervous. On checking their documents, the police found that the bike was stolen and was carrying the registration number of another vehicle. To make matters worse, the young rider didn’t even have a driving licence. It now appears as if though they will have a few more matn ters to clarify at the court.
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Oceanography
New toxic microalgae discovered
Scientists from the Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO) have just published the description of new toxic micro-algae that they have discovered which may cause ciguatera. This is one of the most common forms of food poisoning, caused by neurotoxins ingested as a result of eating the flesh of tropical marine fish that carry a toxic dinoflagellate called Gambierdiscus. They often occur on algae and seaweed located by coral reefs. The toxic substances are not harmful to the fish themselves, but are heat resistant and can therefore be dangerous to humans when consumed. Approximately seven per cent of cases of fish poisoning caused by ciguatera are fatal to humans. In the article published in the journal Harmful Algae, researchers at the IEO stated that a newly discovered dinoflagellate, which bears the name Gambierdiscus balechii, was detected in Indonesian water samples. It was named after the 95-year old scientist Enrique Balech from Argentina, who died in 2007 after devoting his whole life to investigating these dinoflagellates. They are mainly found in the Pacific, the Indian and the Caribbean Oceans; however, the IEO research team has also exposed some examples in the Canaries. Under the CICAN project, the scientists took samples off the coasts of the Canary Islands last year and this year, which determined that this research should be extended in order to investigate the spread of Gambierdiscus. Several laboratories working with different species of micro-algae which may develop these toxins have been installed off the Canarian coasts to undertake toxicological studies. Even before this study series began, in 2011 the scientists in the Canaries discovered the new species Gambierdiscus excentricus and Gambierdiscus silvae, from the same family and which are both toxic. Another three suspect species have also been discovered in the Canaries, which were previously found only in the Caribbean and Polynesia where ciguatera has become a serious nutritional problem. The existence of these five species in Canarian waters could explain fish poisoning reported after eating Mero (Grouper) or Medregal (Big amberjack). It also proves that it is not an exceptional phenomenon but a normal one, which may arise in the area where these micro algae are distributed. n
English Speaking Theatrical Association
Breaking a leg! Autumn is proving to be a busy period for the English Speaking Theatrical Association (ESTA), with several events to look forward to. The main news is that their next two productions will be staged at the Timanfaya Theatre in Puerto de La Cruz, due to the Auditorium in El Sauzal being closed for refurbishment. This promises to be an excellent venue, with a central location, comfortable seating with good vision, and easy wheelchair access. The first of these events will be a social evening with wine and snacks, which will be held at the English Library on September 15 from 7.30pm. This is to introduce new members to ESTA and also to keep in touch with their existing members, whether on stage, backstage, or simply for social reasons. If you are interested in joining them, come and introduce yourself. There will be no charge, but, for cater-
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The English Speaking Theatrical Association after a performance at the Auditorium in El Sauzal
ing purposes please contact either ESTA president Colin Price on 922 572 104, treasurer Lynne Bampton on 922 575 165, or Paula Marsay on 609 510 780 if you would like to attend. On Saturday October 1, they will be holding one of their very popular Murder-Mystery dinners at the Petit Los Angeles restaurant in Puerto
de La Cruz. The theme for the evening is ‘You Only Die Once’, and as places are limited early booking is essential. The menu consists of three courses including drinks, all at the bargain price of only €17. There is also the opportunity of a prize if you correctly guess ‘whodunnit’. To reserve your place please contact any of the above num-
bers or the secretary, Sheila Perrin, on 922 332 340. The evening will start at 7.30pm. The autumn production at the Timanfaya Theatre will be on October 28 and 29. This will be a double bill consisting of a one-act play followed by a variety show. As the theatre is central, there will be no need to provide a bus unless there is an adequate number of people wishing to travel from the El Sauzal area. The show will begin at 8pm, and tickets will be available nearer the time at the usual prices of €10 and €8 for members, with €5 for juniors. Looking ahead to the New Year, ESTA come to pantomime season again and the dates will be January 26, 27 and 28. They will be performing Dick Whittington with the usual comedy, audience participation and music. At least one of these performances will be a matinee, and further details will be n available in December.
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Arona Son Atlántico
Visitors have until September 17 to catch a fascinating collection of marine photos by Sergio Hanquet at the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre, which includes various unpublished images by the renowned nature photographer. The ‘XXXL Mar de Nómadas’ (Sea of Nomads) exhibition is part of this year’s Son Atlántico festival, which will offer numerous activities throughout the coming autumn / winter season. Sergio Hanquet is a Belgian photographer and environmental enthusiast who lives in Tenerife. He is an internationally recognised underwater photographer who has worked for many well-known media including National Geographic. The sea and its inhabitants have provided the inspiration for his life, and he has actively
A long chase In mid-August a joint operation involving the National and Local Police in Santa Cruz resulted in the arrest of a couple after they had committed a string of thefts and taken part in a long chase through the streets of the capital in a vehicle which was listed as stolen. The 36-year-old man and 34-year-old woman are both accused of multiple theft. The joint police operation began late in the evening following a report of a robbery from a well known clothing store in the
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Marine photography exhibition
Pilot whales live permanently around the Canarian coasts
worked for their protection for several decades. His impressive record and incredible collection of more than 10,000 underwater shots from around the Canary Islands make him the perfect ambassador for
the archipelago’s underwater world. The author of various books documenting the area’s marine life, his latest volume, entitled Bucear en Canarias (Diving in the Canaries), has
fascinated readers with his recordings of whales and dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, sea turtles and much more. Most of the photos on show were taken around the southwest of the island and are accompanied by texts written by Ángel Vallecillo. Many of the images will also be on display outside the cultural centre. The annual Son Atlántico Festival’s goal is to introduce residents and visitors to the abundance of life in the seas around the Canary Islands and to promote marine environmental projects. It also aims to raise awareness of the need to protect the fragile oceanic ecosystem, both here and on a global level, from the effects of pollution, overfishing, excessive shipping and boat traffic, and the ever encroaching clin mate change.
Pregnant at the wheel city centre. The suspects fled in a stolen Volkswagen Polo, which the police tried to stop at the General Serrador bridge. However, the car accelerated to Avenida Bravo Murillo by using the tram tracks, and when another police car was spotted coming towards them they drove the wrong way down a one-way street. They mounted the pavement, putting the lives of pedestrians in danger, and damaged several parked vehicles. The odyssey continued through several more roads, with the
fugitive vehicle once again driving the wrong way down one-way streets, until another police patrol vehicle tried to block its exit. However, this only resulted in a damaged police car as the fugitives drove on. The rest of the chase followed several roads to the parking area in Los Gladiolos where the passenger left the car and fled on foot. He was overwhelmed by a police officer, despite strong opposition. Meanwhile, his colleagues turned to the woman at the wheel and they imme-
diately realised that she was pregnant, apparently in her eighth month. Several stolen garments and four doses of cocaine were found in the stolen car. It was discovered that a warrant had already been issued in Santa Cruz for the woman’s arrest. She was initially taken to a hospital to check her health status, before being transferred to a police station. The stolen Volkswagen was towed away and eventually returned to its rightful owner: a car hire company. n
Swim for Life
Splash your support around Following the success of the two previous years, on September 17 the third Swim for Life will take place in the pools of Adeje’s Tenerife Top Training (T3) Centre in Tenerife South. Once more the beneficiaries of this charity event, which is part of the Walk For Life campaign, will be the Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC), the Ámate organisation for women with breast cancer, the Pink Room support centre in Adeje, and cancer research. Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to take part on the day, and you don’t have to be a competition-level swimmer to join in. There will be various sections to suit all abilities, such as the 25m, 50m and 100m in four different styles and the 200m freestyle. If you don’t fancy racing you can enjoy an Aquagym session or training class, both given by Tenerife Top Training’s competent staff. There will also be a giant paella available, and all for the donation of just €12. To find out more or register for the event, simply visit: www.migranodearena.org/es/reto/11575/ nadar-por-lavida-2016. Those wanting to join the competition must sign up before 10.30am on September 12 and places are limited to 200. If you simply wish to go along on the day or register for the Aquagym session and enjoy the food and company, you have until September 15. There is even a prize weekend in La Gomera up for grabs for those attending. This year’s Swim for Life is sponsored by the Adeje council, Tenerife Top Training, the Rotary Club Tenerife South and Swim Club Tenerife Masters, in collaboration with the Tenerife Swimming Referees association and various private companies. You can even visit the above page to make a donation without taking part, but why not join in the fun and support an important cause. n
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Study commissioned
A study into environmental damage caused by wild goats in the Anaga Mountains and Teno Rural Parque areas has been commissioned by the Tenerife Council. During recent years, dedication to agricultural pursuits has fallen considerably and where, previously, numbers of wild goats were kept down due to the presence of shepherds, nowadays undomesticated populations are growing and their presence threatens indigenous flora. Though not a problem that is confined to the above areas, both are home to some of the greatest biodiversity of native species within the Canary Islands and, as such, are especially vulnerable. It isn’t only the natural environment which suffers in these cases, however. Just recently, residents of Lomo de las Bodegas in Anaga complained about the increasing number of wild herds
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Wild goats on the rampage
Without shepherds, goats can feed undisturbed. Unfortunately, they enjoy snacking on protected plants
that are damaging their private fields and property, tearing tree branches off, destroying crops and even, on occasion, causing stone walls to collapse. With a budget of around €32,000 and a time limit of five months, the public terri-
tory planning and environment company, Gesplan, has been given the unenviable challenge of creating an inventory of the feral bovids, and to suggest methods for their “control”. Similar situations have previously arisen in La Gomera and
Gran Canaria, where the techniques used to cull populations were severely criticised by ecological groups. Undoubtedly, the organisations will be keeping a close eye on Gesplan’s, and the Tenerife Council’s, suggestions n for future action.
Huge dumping fine
Rage over rubbish
A resident of Los Realejos is facing having to pay a €3,500 fine for unauthorised tipping in a public area. The unnamed man was, unfortunately for him, caught red handed by Local Police as he dumped household waste and furniture in the car park of the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe School in Toscal Longuera. He was immediately charged for infringement of Article 227 of the Municipal Cleanliness of Public Buildings and Urban Areas Ordinance, as well as violation of Canarian Law 1/999 which determines the disposal of waste products. The amount of waste and blatant disregard of the regulations have caused the local council to take the unusual step of issuing a press release regarding the situation. Mayor Manuel Domínguez stated that: “Though it is not customary to publicly denounce such deeds, there is obviously the need to make everyone aware of the existence of these actions, which are damaging to local communities, safety, respectability and the environment, as well as to reiterate the applicable laws. As has already been stated categorically, the local council will dispose of this kind of waste, free of charge. All residents have to do is make one simple phone call to arrange a place for them to be left and a time when we are available to collect them.” The mayor and officials could thus see no justification for such reckless refuse actions as cited previously and are therefore calling for the severe penalty to be imposed. n
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Marihuana bust
Cracking down on cannabis
Guardia Civil agents from La Victoria recently arrested a 47year-old resident who was caught with 80 marijuana plants. The, as yet, unnamed man was accused of offences against public health when officers made the haul after searching his apartment as part of a crackdown on the distribution of cannabis. The arrest is part of a larger net of enquiries and came after the horticulturalist had been under suspicion for some time. Three different abodes were investigated on the day, by a team that included Guardia Civil colleagues from Puerto de La Cruz, a helicopter unit and the area’s Local Police. The plants, which had a total weight of 246 kilograms, were confiscated and the accused taken away for questioning. At least six other suspects in the n case are still under consideration.
In the poop
Pavement pile predicament
A man in Santa Cruz found himself in double trouble after allowing his dog to soil the city’s streets. When it became evident that the irresponsible owner was not going to clear up after his pooch, a member of the Proteu Local Police Urban Environment Protection Unit approached the perpetrator to impose the appropriate fine. However, upon checking his details, it was discovered that the hapless hound handler was also flouting a restraining order which banned him from being in the area. The incident took place in the Cruz del Señor district, just 100m from the house of the man’s former partner, who had taken out the order. The contravention was reported to the courts. n
Speed control
Canary Islands’ 50 black spots The coming few weeks will see an intensive speed control campaign “in order to reduce the incidence of accidents at high-risk sites”. According to an announcement from the DGT Department of Transportation, nationwide there are 1,331 accident black spots, of which 50 are in the Canary Islands. Nine of these are in the province of Gran Canaria, whilst 41 are in the Tenerife half of the archipelago, highlighting the discrepancy between traffic safety in the two provinces. As part of the operation, the DGT will place orange rectangular signs below speed limit indicators to “minimise the risk”, a move that has received ridicule from various quarters. During an interview with the
This curve at El Sauzal, despite having a lowered speed limit, is one of the most dangerous sections of road on the island
Cadena Ser radio station, Jesús Menéndez, member of the Canarian Association of Driving Schools, criticised the signs’ introduction as being compa-
rable to “giving an aspirin to a man who has broken his leg”. He drew attention to areas such as El Sauzal where one bend in particular sees accidents every
day, some of them fatal. There is only way to reduce the risk effectively, he says, and that is to “extend slip roads and dangerous interchanges.” n
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Mid August saw the 59th birthday of twins Vicente and Esteban, long-time dedicated employees of Oasis Park, Fuerteventura. Management, colleagues, friends and family got together in the Park to make it a special celebration for the brothers who have been part of the Oasis Park family for over two decades. Vicente is one of the animalcarers, with particular responsibility for the camels. He even prepares the bottles for the babies and looks after them with touching care. His brother Esteban is equally close to nature, but his interests lie in a more green-fingered field – he works on the landscaping and in the plant nurseries. Two of 11 children, the brothers were raised by parents Vicente and Rosario with an overwhelming love for their homeland and nature. A regular family excursion as nippers was to Viejo Rey beach in Pájara to help keep the coast clean. They often found injured turtles which they nursed back to health and then released. Their love of their Island and nature remains to this day and they have been excellent ambassadors for both over the years, especially with foreign visitors to the park, who were often invited home for Sunday lunch with the family, or treated
Gran Canaria Gran Canaria Council has launched a new campaign to conserve water with the motto: “You might be able to afford it but the Canaries cannot!”
Oasis Park celebrations The original camel keepers from the park’s early days
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The twins (left and centre) celebrate their birthday Belén returned with many new impressions and ideas from Holland
to excursions in their free time, to particularly beautiful sites known only to locals! In turn, the tourists often mentioned them in the Visitors’ Book and invited them to visit them in their home countries. They are popular with their colleagues for their fun and friendly attitudes with everyone and their charisma has undoubtedly contributed enormously to the success of the Park.
Primate specialist Oasis Park’s vet and primates expert Belén Roca is still young, but her commitment to the animals that are in her care is no less than that of the birthday boys. The Park has resident Titis, baboons and other primates. Belén has recently returned from a
specialist course on primate care in Holland and she had the chance to visit the largest primate park in Europe, Apenheul. The course was run by the AAP Foundation, which have over 350 monkeys in their care. Each year, they take in and find homes for around 100 monkeys, usually the result of circus rejects, pet abuse and trafficking. It’s work familiar to Belén, as Oasis Park also
takes in traumatised animals and tries to find them new homes. Sadly they can no longer be reintroduced to the wild because they wouldn’t be accepted by peer groups and would die. Primates always need company to be happy, but they don’t always have to be of the same species, for example in Oasis Park a Tita and a Tamarin live contentedly together. Interested parks and zoos keep in touch with each other in order to bring together compatible animals. Belén was particularly impressed with a chimp called Macario, which was referred to Holland from
Woeful water waste It wasn’t that long ago that the household water supply came from tanks on the roof and was treated sparingly as filling them was a time-consuming activity, however, since the supply has
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Don’t waste water
been centralised habits have changed. Water consumption in Gran Canaria for home use is currently around 60 million litres, with around a tenth of that flushing unused down the drain. The island council has put out a call for more careful use of this valuable resource. If you need to run the water before it’s hot enough to use, save the water for watering plants or for the loo cistern, switch off the flow whilst you’re soaping yourself in the shower, or whilst you’re washing the car, turn it off whilst
you’re brushing your teeth or shaving, and don’t leave the tap running whilst you’re washing the pots. Public savings could be used for further improvements in the water supply, energy efficiency or a thousand and one other ways to better the lives of residents and visitors. The first step is to become conscious of water wastage. If you turn off the water whilst soaping up in the shower, you’ll save around 30 litres, fixing a dripping tap will save an equivalent amount daily and turning off the tap whilst brushing your teeth saves another 20 litres. Just a little more thought and care can save money for the public and household purses, which would be better used elsewhere and help conserve much-needed, precious and increasingly scarce and expenn sive water supplies.
Gran Canaria. She spoke to him in Spanish: “He responds to that language so clearly, I wouldn’t have thought it possible”, she said. Her particular favourites are the orangutans. “They are my big weakness. I feel very connected to them, especially as it’s humankind that has destroyed almost 90 per cent of their habitat over the last 20 years”.
Forests are being burned and cleared in Borneo and Sumatra to make way for palm oil plantations. The animals burn with the trees or are separated from their families. “This is a disaster. I try to do my part to save them and don’t buy anything containing palm oil. It is amazing how many products contain n the oil.”
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Lucky dog rescue Thanks to a report by a neighbour who had seen a dog slip and fall into a water tank, the Local Police in Antigua, with the help of volunteers from the Civil Protection force, managed to rescue the animal alive and unhurt. Thanks to their patience and professional efforts, both dog n and owner escaped with only a fright.
A successful rescue operation in which all ended well
La Palma murder
The court process has begun over the case of the man who last year, doused his ex girlfriend Laura González with petrol and set her alight in the centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma. The prosecutor has demanded a 42-year prison sentence for 32-year-old David Batista. The savage attack happened while the 27-year-old woman was working in a well known shoe shop as a sales assistant. Her ex-boyfriend Batista came to the shop, doused her quickly with the contents of a jerry can and lit it. She was instantly in flames. Despite attempts to put the fire out, she suffered burns to 95 per cent of her body and died a painful death. The attacker, whose head and shirt caught fire during the attack, suffered 60 per cent burns and was flown to a specialist unit in a Seville hospital due to the severity of his injuries. The prosecution takes it for granted that this was a planned murder and is demanding 25 years in prison for the attacker,
Prosecutor demands 42 year sentence
In other island locations, such as in Adeje, people were shocked and expressed their solidarity with a minute of silence
plus another 15 years for the danger posed to others by this arson attack, and the fact that he had been threatening to kill his ex girlfriend for over two years.
This act was premeditated The prosecutor stated that the young man clearly had a plan before the attack. He left his house, filled a jerry can at a petrol station, hid it in a backpack and went directly to the shop where he committed the terrible attack. The alleged per-
petrator has been remanded in custody for over a year. The couple had lived together until only a few months before the attack, and they had a child together. Jealousy and psychological and physical violence were the reasons for their separation, according to statements made by friends and relatives of the victim. Clearly, this man could not cope with the separation, and began to consider revenge. About three weeks prior to the attack, he began to threaten
Laura via WhatsApp and later via SMS. The content of the messages was increasingly spiteful. First, he wanted to rob her of any feeling of freedom and security, and later there were open death threats. “This will end badly”, “If you’re not mine then no one is having you”, “Enjoy your time as you have less and less left”, or simply “tick tock ...tick tock” were the messages that he sent to the young woman. The attack sparked profound sadness n among the islanders.
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Bears don’t use toilet paper If you’ve ever been in the wilds and felt the call of nature, you’ll know it’s necessary to quickly resolve what to do with the end result, and how to clean up afterwards. It’s of course better to know beforehand. National wilderness areas in the USA, for example, leave nothing to guess work. Hikers entering the area are equipped with plastic bags and trowels. A ‘leave nothing’ policy obliges people to deal with their own droppings as they deal with their pets’. Bag it up, or as they say there, pack it out. Elsewhere, you work it out for yourself. The 1989 eco-bestseller How to Shit in the Woods by Kathleen Meyer “has contributed to environmental awareness, while lending a grand old English word the respectability that it hasn’t had since Chaucer’s day,” says Audubon magazine. What you must never do is exactly what 27-year-old Scott Verdine Stumpf from Germany did: burn the toilet paper. He was ignorant, as are many people, of how to deal with such a primordial necessity and had obviously never read Ms Meyer’s book. As a result, La Palma is still reeling from one of the worst fires this summer, which was started by Scott on August 3 and burnt for days, causing the loss of seven per cent of island forests, with 4,864 hectares of forest and crops burnt. A forest ranger who was a father of five was killed; 2,500 people were evacuated from their homes; there was a helicopter crash and, throughout it all, thousands of people were stretched to their limits and exhausted after days of fire fighting in adverse con-
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By Barbara Belt
Forest ranger Francisco José Santana sadly lost his life during the blaze
Fire fighters on standby
Scott Verdine Stumpf in police custody
ditions, with extreme heat and variable winds. The material costs of the fire will be considerable, and are still being calculated, but the
the smaller islands in particular attract dropouts of various nationalities. Some are trust-funders, lots aren’t and live as best they can, which sometimes isn’t very well at all in terms of the locals and the local environment. There was a confrontation last year in La Gomera when islanders, fed up with disappearing fruit, upturned rubbish bins, drink and drugs in the village square and human
stress, fear and disruption caused are incalculable and will linger for years. I’m not the only person in La Gomera who still suffers a moment’s invol-
Brave fire fighters had to tackle the fire in adverse conditions
untary panic at the smell of burning or smoke, and our fire was back in August 2012. The story of how Scott came to be in La Palma in the
first place is strange, but not unique. Warm weather islands have always attracted a wide variety of people. The Canaries are no exception and
excrement and toilet paper left on a beach, forced a clearance. Scott was no trust funder. His family in Frankfurt apparently
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had no idea where he was, having lost contact with him in June 2011 when he failed to start a job as a baker in Hattersheim. When the boss phoned to find out what had
The choice of Maspalomas and Playa de Las Américas, both tourist towns, indicated his intention to live from the proceeds of begging, going through rubbish containers,
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ently started the fire, by burning the toilet paper he’d used, despite high temperatures and strong winds.
17,000 hectares of the Torres de Paine nature reserve in Chile were burnt in 2011, when Israeli tourist Rotem Singer
to quieter La Palma, nobody knows, but everybody regrets. Once there, he chose the busiest town on the island, Los Llanos de Aridane, and slept in the ruins of an old building
Yeray Díaz says he and his friends were: “astonished to see him on TV accused of starting the fire. I jumped out of
happened, his parents discovered he’d cleared out and gone. Apart from a fine for travelling without a train ticket in Stuttgart a few days later, nothing is known of his whereabouts between June 2011 and his appearance in the Canaries. Five months before arriving in La Palma, he was begging in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, where he made headlines for the first time for supposedly biting Mora, his small dog. Despite an online petition signed by over 13,000 people to take the dog away from him, the local judge archived the case. There was local concern for the dog but Scott and Mora disappeared, only to turn up in Playa de Las Américas in Tenerife.
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Locals looked on in distress
Nearly 5,000 hectares of forest and crops were burnt
or perhaps juggling for drivers, as he did later in La Palma, and also perhaps his preference for urban environments. What made him move
Scott slept in the ruins of an old building just outside Los Llanos de Aridane Emergency services battled to control the blaze
in Los Monos. He was seen in the evenings with other youngsters who entertained drivers on Avenida Carlos Francisco Lorenzo Navarro.
my chair and shouted ‘look, it’s the hippy kid’. I couldn’t believe it”. For the last two months Scott lived a solitary existence in an animal shed, in a remote spot near Jedey, which is exactly where the fire started. The spot was hidden by palm and pine trees, now all burnt, access was difficult, there was no water, no electricity. He had no mobile phone. Scott became a hermit. News travelled. “There’s a hippy living in El Charco de Las Palmas”, said local people and in local shop Viveres Casa Layo, the owner often saw him. “He seemed a quiet young guy. He only came here to go through the rubbish containers and came into my shop just once, to ask me for something for the dog”. Getting to where Scott lived involves negotiating a metal fence and going steeply downhill. The three metre square shed still contains a pine needle mattress, a cooking pot and a pine trunk roof prop. A volcanic stone circle a few metres away served as his toilet, and this, according to Scott, is where he inadvert-
It’s not the first time such stupidity has caused fire. Over
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Brunelli’s
One year serving the finest meat wide selection of fine wines. The little ones can also be protagonists with the tasty children’s menu that offers the
Restaurant Brunelli’s celebrates its first anniversary in September and wants to pay tribute to its clients with a special culinary offer for this first year of success. Intensity, flavour and fantasy for your palate – these are the three feelings that a good meat lover has when living the culinary experience in Brunelli’s, a typical American steakhouse in the fishermen’s village of Punta Brava, in Puerto de La Cruz. Tasting the best selection of meat from Galicia, Ávila or Salamanca near a spectacular oceanfront window with views overlooking the Atlantic is only possible at this classy restaurant. In Brunelli’s, the experience begins from the moment you walk in and pass beautiful wooden architecture and carefully considered decor, accompanied by important works of art by César Manrique, Nicolás Alfaro and Valentín Sanz. The open kitchen is in full view of
diners, making it impossible to not be captivated by the professional food preparation and diverse varieties of meat being cooked in a temperature-controlled atmosphere. The meat preparation requires a grill that meets all expectations; this is when a machine – unique in the Canary Islands – takes centre stage: the South-
bend, a rapid induction gas oven that reaches 800 degrees, sealing the pores to keep the meat tender and juicy inside. For meat lovers, the cut list is a real ode to exquisite cuisine and includes the spectacular sirloin and the juicy ribeye, the tasty 250g and 350g T-Bone Steaks, and Brunelli’s special hamburger, all paired with a
best dishes in a fun and entertaining way. Another ingredient that makes Brunelli’s different is its focus on innovation in both cooking and decoration. For this reason, the restaurant has a towering window (9.3 metres wide by 2.8 metres high) that ascends and descends in just a few seconds to give a fresh
feeling and turn Brunelli’s into a beautiful outdoor terrace. To avoid parking hassle, customers can use the Loro Parque
is a bottle of water, a glass of white wine, and half a bottle of red wine, and all for the price of €52.50. Pamper yourself for
car park. The restaurant is located directly opposite the entrance to the theme park.
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Birthday party To celebrate the restaurant’s first birthday there will be a special menu available from September 5 to 11. It includes a welcome glass of champagne, half a lobster with lemon-herb butter, lemon sorbet, a 250g sirloin steak, cheesecake, coffee and liquor. Also included
Brunelli’s Calle Bencomo 42 (Directly opposite Loro Parque) Punta Brava, Puerto de la Cruz Tel: 922 062 600 www.brunellis.com Open daily from 1pm to 3:30pm and 7pm to 11pm.
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Hiking
Life unfolds below La Centinela By Colin Kirby, www.colinkirby.com A defiant trickle of water seeped through the red rock face at the La Hoya spring below the Roque de Jama. I was halfway through my walk from the mirador viewpoint of La Centinela on the edge of Arona. The second part led me down the ancient bridle path to the spring of Tamaide on the way into San Miguel. Despite being green, a bit stagnant, and a magnet for dragon flies, a rock pool was another reminder why this area has always attracted settlers looking for the basic needs of life. La Centinela offers so much more than views over the first part of Tenerife to emerge from the sea over four million years ago. A cactus covered mound on the inland side of the modern TF28 road looks out 360 degrees from its cross and a shrine, across the road and over the plunging valley. The split level Restaurant Maria Isabel gives way to the steep path down into history. Old stone quarries show how nature has been exploited while agricultural terraces testify to people and nature coexisting in harmony. I stopped at a clump of large, angular boulders to hear the sound of crowing cockerels contrasted by the gentle rumbling from
the south airport 15 kilometres away. The influence of the gnarled Roque de Jama was clearly visible, a stone viaduct and
water channels snaking downward have for years encouraged crops to prosper. It was plenty hot enough for me but the dry channels will quickly perk up when Tenerife’s sporadic rainfall works its magic. Once again I was grateful to those preservers of history who supply tactfully placed multilingual boards filling in the gaps from the last few million years. This area boasts 32 historic rock carvings and four cave dwellings. An old stone
house, Casa El Gato, nestles in the dip, ‘well appointed’ as an estate agent might say, thanks to nature’s bounty and a well worn track close to hand. The La Hoya spring supplied not only drinking water but also a clothes washing area, it was just prior to a steep path upward and through the hamlet of La Hoya with the restored Casa Rural, a stark reminder of
the affluent alternative to caves and very basic houses. A large tile kiln, also restored, stood out on a modern tarmac surface road but for me it was a brief respite before taking a more basic route down into
for Tenerife. San Miguel was just a few strides ahead, from La Centinela it took me just under 2.5 leisurely hours. I travelled the 11 kilometres from Los Cristianos to La Centinela on a 416 Titsa public bus for a laughable
the leafy ravine of Tamaide, with its quaint wooden bridge past the brooding spring water. There were no trolls or billy goats gruff but pigeons mocked me as I scrambled over some large boulders. Coming up the other side I still needed to follow a rough path that skirted the lip of the barranco. It was lined with cactus and prickly pears, the perfect home for the cochineal beetles that used to secrete the coloured dye that was such a good earner
€1.25 with a Bono multi journey ticket, and returned from San Miguel for an equally smirk-worthy €1.65. San Miguel is worth a linger. Its very own mirador is mighty fine and features a sculpture of Salto del Pastor (the shepherd’s leap), an ancient way of vaulting across ravines. The Casa del Capitan is also worth a visit, a fine example of a grand local house. From there it’s just a short hop to the church plaza, another treat to behold. n
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Super succulent
All hail aloe vera
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and reduce inflammation when applied topically. Many with joint difficulties swear by it to help relieve pain and stiffness and improve flexibility. And all you have to do for the
Aloe vera has been used therapeutically for thousands of years
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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a large succulent that is often mistaken for a cactus due to its pointed and serrated leaves. However, it is actually part of the Aloaceae family and is related to garlic, onions and asparagus. The leaves are filled with a clear, gooey gel, which is made up of over 97 per cent water. The plant contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E, plus folic acid and choline, can aid absorption of vitamin B12, and is also full of useful minerals such as calcium, selenium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, copper and manganese. In addition, of the 20 or so amino acids that are necessary for human health (eight of which are said to be essential), almost all can be found in aloe vera, including seven of the vital ones. It also contains an impressive array of fatty acids which, between them, have antiinflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties and can
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All about aloe
Wonderful aloe vera
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As well as being an attractive addition to any garden, the aloe vera plant is highly nutritious, can be used to treat various medical conditions and improve general health, and can even be a useful part of your daily beauty routine. It can be consumed orally or used as a topical application and has been coveted as a therapeutic treatment for over 5,000 years. Its usefulness is so widely accepted that it can now be found in products as far-ranging as diet supplements to skin creams and biscuits. It’s even really easy to grow for yourself, so you can have fresh aloe vera on hand at all times. So, exactly what is it that makes this spiky perennial so special?
it can be used to treat abrasions, bites and stings, psoriasis, light cuts, and mild to moderate burns. As an analgesic it helps to relieve pain, it will alleviate and prevent itch-
Whip up some yoghurt and fresh aloe and add extra nibbles to taste Add honey to aloe-enhanced meals and drinks
above is cut a fresh stem of aloe, keep it in the fridge, and rub the gel onto the skin as required.
Bountiful beauty Aloe’s well-known healing properties have made it one of the primary ingredients for an endless array of beauty products that can be used by people with all skin types.
help lower cholesterol. One of its key components is a complex carbohydrate known as acemannan (a mucopolysaccharide) which, amongst other talents, encourages nutrients to enter cells, and toxins to leave them.
Topical treatments One great way to make the most of this one-plant pharmacopeia is to use it on the skin for both health and beauty. For instance, applied directly,
ing (an antipruritic) and as an astringent it can slow bleeding. You can even use it to reduce the visibility of stretch marks and small scars. Amazing aloe vera also contains various substances which are said to slow down Therapies, Spiritual hypnosis, Past life regression Come, unleash your internal power and heal your mind, body and soul completely through energy healing, hypnosis and past life regression. Get Space Clearing carried out for more positivity at home and in your work place
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Its high water content makes it perfect for moisturising, rejuvenating and rehydrating skin. It’s particularly good for those with dryness problems, and perfect for people with oily skin as it is non-greasy. Fresh aloe vera or creams and gels with a high content of the miracle gel are highly nourishing for the skin and a great anti-ageing tool. They can increase elasticity via collagen and elastin repair; as an emollient, help soften and soothe; aid oxygen supply to the cells; and improve blood flow via capillary dilation. Nowadays there is an impressive array of aloe-containing beauty products to choose from or you can use the gel straight from the plant. You can even mix the fresh gel with other home ingredients for some extra special products – fresh, no fuss and chemical free. For a great moisturiser, simply mix a little raw gel with a pinch of turmeric, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of milk and a few drops of rose water, and blend into a paste. If you have sensitive skin, add cucumber juice, yoghurt and rose oil to the gel to also create a paste. If it’s acne you’re suffering from, this time blend walnuts until they have a flourlike consistency and add to aloe vera gel and honey. For all of the above, leave on the skin for around 20 minutes before rinsing off. To make a refreshing scrub, add brown sugar or baking soda to half a cup of gel until you have a gritty (but not abrasive) mix. You can also add two tablespoons of lemon juice. This mix is ideal for using on
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both the body and face. You can even apply fresh gel onto the scalp to help with hair loss and reduce dandruff, or as a fabulous conditioner. Or simply place a small amount onto a cotton ball and use it to remove makeup.
An improperly functioning digestive system can not only make us feel generally unwell and lethargic, but has also been linked to the development of a number of conditions such as bad breath, weight gain, lower back pain and insomnia. Taking Aloe vera internally can improve digestion in various ways. For starters, it is said to decrease the amount
Medicinal magic Taking aloe vera orally can help with health and healing in a myriad of ways, particularly with digestion and related issues.
feeding, if suffering from haemorrhoids or degeneration of the liver and/or gall bladder and, some say, when menstruating. High use over a long period of time can lead to the loss of electrolytes, especially potassium, and those with a known allergy to plants in the Liliaceae family should avoid aloe vera completely. Having said that, it is very few people who will experience any of these symptoms and for the rest of the population aloe vera can be a useful and highly effective natural remedy, an incredible boost for general health, and a bountiful beauty product. Nevertheless, when using it medicinally, it is always best to keep in mind that natural treatments work best when taken for short periods of time rather than months on end. Try to treat fresh aloe as the potent Use orally or rub a little gel on for painful joints Endless creams and lotions now contain aloe vera
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It even goes well with salads! Add aloe vera to your calorie controlled diet to help you lose weight
ads, as well: simply cut the gel into strips or cubes and add to taste.
all new products, it is best to first apply it to a small, out of sight area to test for possible allergic reactions.
Add gel straight from the plant for a highly nutritious smoothie
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Aloe vera is added to a whole range of tasty goodies such as yoghurts, juices, teas, pickles and much more. As well as the myriad of gastronomic products available, the gel can once again be used fresh from the plant. Though it does have a strong and pungent taste, it can be a great additive to many drinks and meals. To enhance your smoothies simply cut a piece of aloe leaf a few centimetres in length, make a slice in one side and open the skin. Scoop out the gel and pop it into the mixer with the other ingredients. To make a juice, mix the gel with other fruit, vegetables and water, plus honey to taste, and blend. It can be eaten with sal-
weight loss when used alongside a calorie controlled diet. This is partly because high nutrition intake and improve-
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of unfriendly bacteria in the gut, keeping your healthy intestinal flora in balance. It will soothe and cleanse the digestive system and, as it’s a gelatinous plant food, when it moves through the intestinal tract it will absorb toxins along the way, which are then eliminated via the colon, aiding the detoxification process.
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Fabulous food
Consuming aloe can help regulate both constipation and diarrhoea, reduce acid reflux, and level out irritable bowel syndrome. It is also a vermifuge, so can apparently help rid the body of intestinal worms. Regular intake can also aid in alkalising the body. Generally speaking, today’s Western diet means that people are eating far too many acidic foods for
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our health as our bodies function best when we create an alkaline environment. For the best results, drinking aloe vera juice early in the morning on an empty stomach is recommended.
Boost your system Aloe vera’s polysaccharides help stimulate the activation of macrophages: the white blood cells that fight viruses, bacteria and other possibly harmful invaders. Aloe also contains a high amount of anti-oxidants which help combat the free-radicals that are known to contribute to aging and degeneration. Aloe vera is also an adaptogen - a substance that is said to stimulate the defence and adaptive mechanisms of the body, thus improving its ability to cope with external changes and stress on all levels.
Lose lots Various studies have also shown that aloe vera can increase
ments in digestion and detoxification all contribute to a better functioning system. The plant is also a good source of protein, so aids with muscle development and boosts energy levels – giving you the extra vitality you need to take on exercise.
A word of caution Regardless of all these wonderful possibilities, when using aloe vera for the first time there are a few things to take into account. For a small number of sensitive people, using it on the skin can cause redness, burning, stinging sensations and, rarely, generalised dermatitis. As with
For others, taking it internally can cause, amongst other symptoms, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea or increased constipation. Again, try a little first to make sure you aren’t sensitive to it. Oral use should always be avoided during pregnancy (due to possible stimulation of uterine contractions), whilst breast-
remedy it is and only use it in larger amounts for specific ailments and for short periods of a week or two, with at least a month in between. Always follow instructions on bought processed products carefully, and when choosing brands always make sure that it is made from the gel, not the n outer or whole leaf.
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Olympian effort
Inter-island charity cycle By Colin Kirby Intense heat, ravines, and insatiable thirst were always going to test Ben and Alex Oliver on their charity bike ride from the Isle of Wight to Los Cristianos, but they arrived in South Tenerife pumped up with smiles and great memories. “During the main eight day stretch between the Santander and Huelva ferry ports we didn’t see a single cloud and temperatures hit 43 degrees”, recalled Alex. “On the Salamanca leg the long straight road stretched out behind and beyond us as large birds hovered overhead as if they were waiting to pick us off”. The two teachers dug deep, inspired by their grandmother, Joan Newnham - a regular visitor to Tenerife. Joan sadly passed away recently and her love for the island was the inspiration for the charity bike ride. The duo was also spurred on by the friendliness of everyone they met en route, the wonderful food at their stop offs,
Ben and Alex after arriving in Los Cristianos
and their aim to help the Earl Mountbatten Hospice that was so supportive of Joan in her final days on her home island.
There were other challenges to their high spirits according to Ben: “We found some great camp sites but our tent,
picked up from a boot sale for two pounds, was too cramped so we ditched that early on. The last mainland leg meant going
down and up a steep ravine, it would have been tough even if we hadn’t overslept and missed the coolest part of the morn-
ing. The panniers we packed our equipment in were awkward and heavy, and the ferries didn’t quite go to plan. The Isle of Wight to Portsmouth, and Portsmouth to Santander crossings were fine but we didn’t realise the Huelva to Santa Cruz ferry called at Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.” Dedicated to the end, the duo adjusted their Tenerife finish, rather than take a 2am motorway sprint, their family, who had come on ahead, whisked them up beyond Vilaflor for an early morning scenic cycle down to Los Cristianos port. Ben and Alex, both Portsmouth football fans, took in the CD Tenerife v Las Palmas pre-season match. Their hosts, the Armada Sur fan club, added their own top up to the charity funds. The total is well over £2,000 (€2,300) but Ben and Alex are planning a few follow up promotions in the UK. If you want to make a donation follow this official link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Alexn Oliver13.
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Letter to Editor
Scooter loopy
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Thank goodness that Adeje council has banned those dreadful leisure scooters, they have been terrorising pedestrians for far too long now. My friend and I were walking along the coast one afternoon when two young men came flying past on them far too fast. Everyone had to get out of their way, including one old lady and a pregnant woman pushing a pram with a young child in it. They should have been prosecuted as they are a danger to the public. I’ve even seen kids on the back of them screaming and shouting at everyone as their uncaring parents take no notice at all. Let’s hope that more councils take Adeje’s lead and nip this stupid idea in the bud right now. They seem to be a big problem in other areas of the islands too and it’s not doing tourism any favours. However, we understand that the ban doesn’t cover genuine mobility scooters, and quite right too, but even they can be a little pushy at times! A very relieved lady, Adeje
Adeje has worked to keep pubic footpaths free and banned the scooters in early August
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Hi everyone. Like so many of you I had family visit this August - my lovely two daughters came. One of my wonderful granddaughters has just finished her first year at university and turned 19 – about the same age as a young lady I recently read about in the news. No one could ever forget the shocking story of the two young girls from Soham who were murdered by an evil man called Ian Huntley. The 13 days of tortured existence for their poor parents and their families broke our hearts. Then we shared in their despair when the television news reported that their bodies had been found partly burned in an effort to destroy any forensic evidence left by their killer. That tragic photograph taken of the girls in their Manchester United shirts, hours before their death, looking so vibrant and young, still has the power to shock even after all this time. But imagine that, at age 14, you should find out that this cowardly pervert and murderer was your birth father. This is what happened to Samantha Bryan while doing her homework. She was in a Citizenship group at school, and the teacher told them they were covering crimes and murders in their own part of the country, gave out a list of names then told them to write about one of them. Samantha looked through them and settled on a name: Ian Huntley. Whilst researching, she found some photographs and saw one with a pixelated face she thought looked like her mum and what appeared to be herself aged about 10. And it was. Imagine the shock. This evil, perverted murderer had in the past groomed many
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Samantha found out Huntley was her father whilst doing her homework
young girls. Unfortunately, Katie, Samantha’s mum, had fallen under his sick influence as a young teenage girl. He persuaded her to leave home and, once she did, horribly abused and raped her. When she found herself pregnant, the then 15year-old found the courage to go back home and later gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Later, she met a wonderful man named Martin who married her and brought up Samantha as his own, and went on to have three more children with Katie. After finding out the horrible truth at 14, Samantha first kept the knowledge to herself, shaking, crying, and having nightmares. She said she was afraid to sleep, fearing that one night he would come through the window and do to her what he’d done to Holly and Jessica. At school she hid her face with her long dark hair, fearing that someone would think that she resembled a murderer. However, she did talk to her mum
and later, just before her 18th birthday, her Mum told her the shocking story of her own life with Huntley. Though Samantha seems a very level headed young lady, there is definitely a legacy she has to bear. She was born three months prematurely with a hole in her heart, ‘dying’ twice in hospital. She had to have a coil inserted in one of the valves of her heart and was only recently discharged from annual medical check-ups. Huntley’s final, savage attack on Katie, when she was three months pregnant with Samantha in February 1998, was to punch her in her stomach and push her down the stairs – possibly to kill the unborn child. Following a violent rape, he taunted her: “See you tomorrow, sweetheart”. Thankfully, this was the event that finally forced Katie to break free from the horror. Samantha and her mother have been brave enough to allow all the details to be reported but have, unbelievably, been verbally abused by some shock-
ingly cynical people for doing so. I personally think they are two of the bravest people I’ve heard of and applaud them for doing so. Since Samantha found the information on the internet, it seems to me that it was only a matter of time before someone else found it. Instead of a future of dread, waiting for the inevitable, they can rid themselves of the burden of their past and look forward to a great future, with heads held high, and with great love for the whole family, especially Martin, who adopted Samantha and gave her a happy childhood. Now the brave young lady is devoting her life to helping people and is in training to become a paramedic. This reminds me of the saying: “When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.” Until next time, take care of yourselves, and especially of each other. If you want to get in touch, send me an email at: katykennedydj@yahoo.co.uk or ring me on: 616 110 930. n
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Orca study
A pioneer study to test the feasibility of a new method of noninvasive marking was recently carried out at Loro Parque on the Orca Keto. This study by a Danish-Icelandic research team provided another opportunity for Loro Parque to cooperate closely in a scientific investigation. For the researchers, the opportunity to verify their theses through close contact with the Orcas in Tenerife is a great asset. At Orca Ocean, Keto was fitted with a sophisticated belt around the tail fin. This first pioneering study was to check that the belt really is minimally invasive and to ensure that it causes no skin problems on the animal. The ultimate aim of the process is to safely mark Yubata whales in the ocean using this method. The belt is equipped with data sensors which will help with studies of geo-localisation, feeding habits and vertical movements among others. The equipment can also take and process data relating to the ocean itself, which is used to evaluate questions regarding climate change. The objective is to have a network of sensors installed in humpback whales in different parts of the world which will not only provide more knowledge about the animals’ biology, but also global climate change information. The results after the test on Keto were satisfactory. There were no problems on the animal’s skin and it also became
Road repairs
At last a date has been set for repair work to the TF1 motorway in the south of Tenerife, which has been strongly demanded over the last few years by local councils, tourism companies and residents. The island director for development, Miguel Becerra, recently announced that urgent asphalt-
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clear that freedom of movement is not restricted by having the belt fixed to the tail. The flexible material allows water to flow through, preventing any form of irritation. After successful verification of the test at Loro Parque, the Nordic researchers will use this labelling method on two humpback whales in Iceland. The information subsequently collected will contribute towards further insights regarding the migration of marine mammals.
poons and which can cause discomfort and even injury to the animal. Without this kind of testing it would be difficult to make concrete statements about the functionality of the design. Therefore, the Orcas at Loro Parque have contributed to scientific evolution and they are helping to provide information which is needed for their own benefit. In this sense, they are the true ambassadors of their n own species.
Keto with the belt around the tail fin for testing purposes The material is soft and translucent. It doesn’t chafe the skin or cause injury
Both the deputy director of the Loro Parque Foundation, Dr. Javier Almunia, and the person responsible for Orca Ocean, Rafael Sánchez, both positively assessed this noninvasive method against the conventional method of marking which uses har-
Night work on the TF1 ing work would begin at the end of September, or at the latest, the beginning of October. This will hopefully end the situation which gives the south of the island such a bad image, especially as it is the first impression given to visitors who land at the Reina Sofia Airport.
The work to repair the badly deteriorated road surface on both lanes of the southbound carriageway from San Isidro to Guaza will be done overnight, to cause as little disruption to traffic as possible, with an estimate that four nights will be needed. Once this section is com-
pleted, repair work will begin between kilometres 43 and 49 at Poris de Abona in the Santa Cruz direction. Three nights have been estimated for this section. Becerra said: “Before the end of the year more asphalting work will be carried out on several sections of the TF-1
motorway, as well as repairs to the TF82 between Armeñime and Guía de Isora”. Becerra also emphasised the commitment of the public works department to put the project out to tender before 2017, to improve the congestion at the exit for Las Chafiras, where traffic jams
can affect drivers at any time of the day. Another tender will be announced for work to straighten out the motorway between the Reina Sofia Airport and Playa de Las Américas, a job for which there is a budget of €32 n million.
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Restaurant Kikiriki
Chicken to crow about With nearly 20 years serving the public, there’s no doubt that one of the finest roast chicken establishments on the island is the much-loved Kikiriki in the heart of Los Cristianos. Kikiriki serves superb grilled and roast meat dishes, as well as fish, seafood and vegetarian options, while their most popular range is the chicken – hence the restaurant name, which in English translates to Cock-a-doodle-doo. Their client-base is mostly British and Northern European, demonstrating that Antonio and Carmens’ business strikes a chord with the most demanding and passionate chicken-lovers on the island. It’s no coincidence that since first opening in Cabo Blanco in 1998 the restaurant has grown from strength to strength. They moved to the Apolo Center in Los Cristianos and within a short space of time moved again to much bigger premises on the front line of the same centre where they can cater for up to 80 guests. Kikiriki has a friendly family appeal, with a large, airy terrace fitted with comfortable chairs and screened with plants, and is a great place to visit with the kids. The restaurant becomes busy after sunset with the pleasant chink of cutlery and the buzz of happy chatter, adding a nice social ambience to the great food that’s served. Inside, the warm
tones provide a more intimate atmosphere, with the tables dressed in red and white and a sense of privacy for romantic dining. There is an amazing choice right across the menu, from six types of savoury breads, through soups and crispy salads, meat, fish, shellfish, specialities which include gratinated spinach cream, puff pastry with
spinach and blue cheese, onion cake with smoked salmon, plus 23 different pizza choices. To round off your meal, some fabulous home-made desserts are displayed for you to admire, select and devour! Suckling pig and succulent roast lamb are also available at Kikiriki, although they are not listed on the menu, so be sure to ask one of your friendly waiters if one of them appeals to you on the night. The gratinated spinach cream starter, for example, is served
warm with fresh ground black pepper and sprinkled with enough cheese to add piquancy but not overwhelm. The chicken is spit roasted following a lengthy period marinating in Kikiriki’s secret sauce, and then cooked with the marinade and its own juices. The result is crisp skin, succulent meat and a taste sensation that will leave you wanting more.
Like all the main course meat and fish dishes it comes with a choice of Canarian potatoes, chips or thick slices of potato fried with garlic. The dish automatically comes with a choice of sauces: hot tomato with chillies and garlic, creamy pepper sauce for a full but not overpowering flavour, soft Roquefort creamy cheese which beautifully accompanies meat dishes, and the house sauce, Kikiriki: a delicious blend of fresh tomatoes with cream and tarragon. Being
It is a great venue for a meal with family and friends as the food is excellent, the service is second to none, and there’s the bonus of a 40 per cent discount during the daytime on Sundays. Visit this restaurant soon. You’ll no doubt want to make it one of your regulars too. To make life easy, there’s a car park at the Apolo Center and a bus stop right outside. Kikiriki really is something to crow about! n
served such a wonderful selection of homemade sauces shows Antonio and Carmens’ attention to detail and customer service. If you save room for dessert they offer delights such as creme caramel with cream and walnuts, chocolate mousse, lemon or almond cake, and many more scrumptious options.
Beers, soft drinks and spirits are available from the wellstocked bar, with San Miguel on draught and Reina, Heineken and Dorada beers available by the bottle. Wines can be bought by the bottle, carafe or glass. There’s a careful selection in addition to the house wines, with some old favourites and some great choices such as Ribera del Duero. Some wines are available off the list for a limited period. Many clients visit the restaurant regularly, some have been enjoying the food since the Cabo Blanco days, and it is the unique brand of value and quality that brings them back time and again.
Restaurante Kikiriki CC Apolo Center Los Cristianos Tenerife Tel: 647 955 831 / 922 753 074 Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm Sunday, 1pm to 11pm
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Restaurante La Carta
What’s on the menu here? Restaurante La Carta Calle San Felipe 53, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz. Tenerife. Tel: 922 381 592 Open: Dinner only (Closed on Wednesdays) Loo Score: 6/10
By John Behind the pale blue exterior lies a restaurant quite out of the ordinary. Perhaps all the more unexpected because it lies outside the centre of Puerto de la Cruz where one might expect most upmarket restaurants to be. With a hearty welcome from the proprietress, Cornelia, we were shown to a decently sized table, with – oh, such luxury – chairs with comfortable seats! As a place that is definitely not cheap, it remains a mystery to me that other similar priced restaurants expect diners to spend a significant amount of money to sit on plain hard wood seats for upwards of two hours. Time was given to read through the menu, whilst house wine and water was brought. The wine was from Navarra on the
peninsula and had travelled well: an excellent choice. We opted for some prawns in garlic (€9.90) and they came in a sizzling skillet, accompanied by three sorts of homemade bread, and two sorts of butter, one with caramelised onion, the other with lemon zest and herbs. It is the small
touches like that which endear me to a place. Main courses were three plump Iberico pig’s cheeks in a rich wine sauce with sauté potatoes (€13.90), rabbit cooked with a salmorejo sauce (€12.80), and for me, the hit of the day, their signature dish of black squid ink spaghetti with prawns,
lemon and basil (€12.80). None of us could have chosen better. I had been tempted by their other house speciality, the fish and shellfish stew (€15.90), but decided to try that on my next visit. The vegetarian pasta with seasonal vegetables, fresh mushrooms, olive oil and basil would have made a lovely lunch choice at €12.00. I was also tempted by the beef tenderloin with chilli marmalade, oxtail sauce and sauté potatoes (€15.90).
There is also a superb range of tapas, salads and desserts. Whatever your taste, you should not be disappointed. By the time that we left, the place was almost full, including the small open terrace on
the first floor, which gave nice views over the old town. The kitchen was going full swing, and Cornelia seemed to be in her element. I’ve had a bet with myself that it won’t be long before we go back there. n
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General information
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What’s on
Islands summary
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RICKY MARTIN
International heart throb Ricky Martin will return to the Canary Islands this month after a nineyear absence. The Puerto Rican heart throb will be wowing audiences in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on September 9 and will jet over to South Tenerife to thrill crowds in Las Américas on the following night. Martin is currently on his One World Tour, which began in New Zealand and Australia last year and has since traversed the American and European continents. The multi-talented singer, author and actor is best known in the English speaking world for mammoth hits such as She Bangs, Nobody Wants to Be Lonely and Livin’ la Vida Loca. Born in 1971, Martin was an altar boy throughout his childhood and began his career in entertainment at nine years old, appearing in Puerto Rican television commercials. In
1984 he joined the all-boy Latin pop group Menudo. Eleven albums and five years later he decided to go solo, releasing several successful Spanish-language recordings throughout the 1990s. At the same time he also appeared on stage and in various television programmes in Mexico, as well as the USA’s TV soap opera General Hospital, the Getting By sitcom, and the Broadway performance of Les Misérables. Martin’s music also started to move away from traditional ballad-style compositions to wider fusions, particularly on the A Medio Vivir album, which sold three million copies worldwide. However, it was his FIFA-sponsored song for the 1998 World Cup, La copa de la vida (The Cup of Life), which hurled Martin onto the international scene. The song hit No.1 in charts around the world and,
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One world, one crazy life
Ricky Martin (appearing here in Australia) is one of the coolest Latin pop singers around
having sold over eight million copies, is still one of the best selling singles of all time. Its success, and Martin’s performance of it at the 41st Grammy Awards, is said to have enabled various other Spanish pop singers, such as Jennifer López
and Enrique Iglesias, to launch themselves onto the Englishspeaking market. Martin’s own first English-language album, released in 1999 and called simply Ricky Martin, featured guest artists such as Madonna and sold 22 mil-
lion copies. Since then he has continued to release albums and singles in both languages, including the English Sound Loaded in November 2000 and Life in October 2005. Throughout his career Martin has won a string of accolades, including two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammys, eight Lo Nuestro honours and eight MTVs. He continues to appear on television, including as a coach on the Australian and Mexican versions of The Voice, and has played Che in the Broadway revival of the show Evita. He is also an avid humanitarian. The Ricky Martin Foundation, established in 2002, aims to improve the wellbeing of children around the world. The organisation works towards the elimination of the trafficking of minors, raises funds for disasters such as the 2004 South Asian Tsunami, and works closely with UNICEF. In
November 2013 Martin also launched Piccolo Universe, an online community for parents and caregivers. He published his autobiography, entitled Me, in 2010, and his first children’s book, Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars, in November 2013. Ricky Martin last played in Tenerife in 2008 when he gave the final concert of the European leg of his Blanco y Negro tour in the Candelaria Football Stadium. This year he will be presenting his A Quien Quiera Escuchar album, which consists of an impressive repertoire of 25 songs in both English and Spanish. See him at the Gran Canaria Stadium, Las Palmas, on September 9 and the Antonio Domínguez Stadium in Las Américas on September 10. Tickets start at €30 and can be purchased via: www.entrees.es and other online outlets. n
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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
Tenerife Teide National Park 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. To access the summit of the volcano, Pico del Teide, you need to obtain a free permit in advance, issued by the Administration Office of the National Park, which you can download at www.reservasparquesnacionales.es.
Los Gigantes
Puerto Colón beach
summer solstices. See: www. piramidesdeguimar.es
Santa Cruz
Playa de Las Américas
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.
El Teide National Park
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.
Anaga Rural Park The Anaga Rural Park occupies much of the mountainous mas-
Los Cristianos sif in the northeastern corner of Tenerife. This is a steeplysloping area with exceptional natural and cultural treasures, and amazing landscapes.
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.
Costa Adeje Costa Adeje is an upmarket area of South West Tenerife
which is popular with European, Russian and national tourists. There are vari-
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. Las Gaviotas beach
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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 prehistoric 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.
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Gran Canaria Garajonay National Park, La Gomera
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.
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-
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
Los Indianos, La Palma
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.
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
Elder museum, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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
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.
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 Cristóbal, Plaza de España Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm 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.
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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.
There is plenty to celebrate when holidaying on the Islands
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
Pickup Point 2nd Home Tenerife C.C. Plaza del Duque
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Dynamic day out
Painting memories
Discover your feminine side
Musical aromas in Arona
Photo: Adeje ayuntamiento
For those who love string instruments, another interesting concert is coming up in Los Cristianos on September 16. In a show entitled ‘Aromas de Semillas’ (Seed Aromas), Itahisa Darias and Fran Yanes invite the audience to enjoy classical music fused with folk sounds from around the world. In the latest project from the innovative and intense duo, they will try to leave a “seed” in each listener’s ear, using melodies and harmonies to “paint” evocative fragrances that allow listeners to “harvest the fruit of the music”. The concert will take place in the Infanta Leonor Auditorium and will start at 8.30pm. Tickets cost just €8 and can be purchased from the town’s cultural centre between the hours of 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday; from the auditorium’s box office two hours before the show on the day (up until 8.15pm); or online via: www.arona.org. Unfortunately, children under the age of five will not be n allowed to attend the show.
A trip from the south of Tenerife to the beautiful town of Garachico will leave from Adeje on September 10. Everyone is invited to join an excursion promoting the female perspective, organised by the northern town’s Tourism Department and Rutas de
Guía de Isora
The 35th Guía de Isora Arts and Crafts fair will take place on September 11. Around 50 artisans from all over the island will be exhibiting in the popular event and, as ever, an impressive range of handmade articles will be available for purchase. These include pottery, metalwork, leather artefacts, basket weaving, crochet, and wooden ornaments and utensils. There will also be plenty of drinks and snacks to choose from: In Calle de Abajo, behind the church, you will find various stalls selling a range of delicious delights such as local cheeses, jams, cakes and liquors.
Garachico Cultural Association. A leisurely guided walk around the streets of Garachico will focus on the women who have made their mark on the town’s history, both those in the public eye and the many who have laboured in anonymity. Coach transport is included in
the price of €14 and will leave at 8.30am from Adeje’s post office car park. The trip will be rounded off with a meal in a local restaurant. Return to Adeje is expected for around 6pm. Look for the ‘Descubriendo en femenino Garachico’ excursion on Adeje’s website at: www.
adeje.es. If you would like to register straight away, visit the Oficina de Políticas de Igualdad on the second floor of the Usos Múltiples building opposite the Plaza Memorial Pedro Zerolo. Alternatively, call: 922 756 244 for more information. n Places are limited.
Southwest skills
Competition
La Orotava street art Young people of an artistic bent have the chance to win €200 in La Orotava’s latest poster competition. The CreArte contest invites people between the ages of 14 and 35 years old to present designs that reflect the upcoming XVII Youth Street Art (Arte Joven en la Calle) event which will take place on October 30. Each contestant can submit two works, as long as they are original and have not been previously awarded in any other competition. The finished image must include the local council’s emblems, which will be provided to participants. You have until September 30 to present your designs. These can be hand delivered to the council or sent by post or email. See: www.laorotava.es for the rest of the compen tition rules.
Pulling strings
Between chords
Visit the Feria de Artesanía de Guía de Isora between 9am
and 6pm in the town’s main square.
See: www.guiadeisora.org for n more information.
For a selection of world music played on strings visit Santa Úrsula on September 9. ‘Entre Cuerdas’ is the latest project of Tenerife ukulele player Chago Melián. He is joined by Yanira Martín on the Paraguayan harp and Emilio Negrín on the Hawaiian guitar to create singular shows of harmonic music from across the globe. Added to the melodic mix are Melián’s delightful voice and various guest artists. The concert will take place in the La Casona hall and starts n at 9pm. Call: 922 304 242 for more information.
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Tradition time
Arico parties The town of Arico is celebrating its annual main fiesta with a host of events until September 18. As well as various religious celebrations, there will be plenty of fun activities in the Plaza de la Villa de Arico for all the family. Highlights include children’s games on September 4 between 10am and 2pm, followed at 6.30pm with the election of the young Gala Queen and ‘Mister’, with music from local bands and performances from the All Funk, Crazy Style, and Don’t Stop dance troupes. At 10.30pm on September 8 there will be a fantastic firework show, and on September 10 the traditional allnight party will start at 11pm. September 11 is another great day for the kids, with water games, contests and a foam party between 10am and 2pm, and face painting, bouncy castles and fun activities between 4pm and 6pm. Adults aren’t totally left out on the day, however, as the famous Canarian folk band Los Sabandeños will be playing at 8.30pm. The excitement moves to the La Punta de Abona area on September 17, with an all-day arts and crafts fair, an exhibition of traditional games and sports at 5pm, and bands at 7pm and 11pm. There is plenty more action to be had throughout the weeks so don’t miss out, simply visit: www.ayuntamientodearico. n com for the full programme.
Customs concert
Wonderful whistling whimsy For fans of traditional music from the Canary Islands, there is a magnificent show coming up in Santa Cruz on September 8. A combined performance by the Tigaray and Agrupación Musical Cruz Santa bands will showcase songs which are so embedded in Canarian history as to be “almost considered hymns”. A repertoire steeped in the Islands’ history has been chosen; songs and stories that have been passed down orally through the ages and which evoke memories of times gone by and a simpler life. A moving experience in itself, the adaptations of the music add further to the excitement. To the backing of orchestral instruments, band members will whistle, hum and sing the melodies in a harmonious extravaganza that will leave you wanting more. The show, called ‘Silba y re-cuerda’ (Whistle and remember, but a nice play on the word for string instruments), will take place at the Tenerife Adán Martín Auditorium, starting 9pm. Tickets, costing just €11, n can be bought via: www.auditoriodetenerife.com.
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La Orotava arts
Be there at Pinolere Possibly the greatest crafts and gastronomic fair of the Canary Islands is set to take place over the weekend of September 2 to 4. The Pinolere fair, located high in the hills of the La Orotava valley, has been going for more than three decades and attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the archipelago and mainland Spain. Renowned as being the biggest and best event of its kind, this year over 220 stalls will be displaying an array of wonderful handmade goods and tasty treats. There is not only plenty of opportunity to buy quality craftwork of all kinds, but you will be able to watch many of the artisans at work. There will also be exhibitions, workshops, cooking demonstrations, tastings of an impressive variety of Canarian food and beverages, and plenty to keep the children occupied as well, with activities that include music and crafts classes. Each year a particular crafts medium is highlighted, and for this 31st fair the focus is on contemporary pottery.
Queen forever A tribute show to one of the most charismatic and talented artists - and bands - of all times will be playing in Gran Canaria and Tenerife in mid-September. It is hard to believe that a quarter of a century has already passed since entertainer Freddie Mercury died from aids-related illnesses at just 45 years old. The singer, songwriter and record producer was best known as the frontman of the massively successful band Queen. His flamboyant stage persona and fouroctave vocal range guaranteed the group’s triumph, as well as his having penned some of their greatest hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and We Are the Champions.
The award winning arts and crafts festival will take place in the Pinolere Ethnographic Park, just off the road up to the El Teide National Park from the town of La Orotava, and will be open between 9am and 9pm. As usual, around 30,000 visitors are expected over the three days, so if you are travelling by car do try to arrive early as traffic in the area is usually
heavy and parking can be complicated. However, for those on public transport or just wishing to avoid the rush, there will be free buses running from the centre of La Orotava. The transport service is included in the €2.50 entrance fee though. For the first time ever, if you buy your tickets in advance there is a reduced price of just €2. These can be bought from the
Asociación Cultural Pinolere or La Tasca El Valle (next to the Tourism Office) in La Orotava or La Ranilla Espacio Artesano in Calle Mequínez in Puerto de la Cruz. See: www.pinolere.org for more information on this and other events run by the organisers, and you can also find the latest news on the fair at: Facen book / Pinolere.
A legend lives on
Artistically brilliant, Mercury also occasionally worked as a producer and guest musician (on piano or vocals) for other artists, as well as pursuing a successful solo career during his years with Queen. A legend in his own time and still hugely popular today, Freddie Mercury is sorely missed. In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the
great man’s death, and in full celebration of his life, a tribute has been created that will take the audience back in time to Freddie’s greatest days. Taking the role of the man himself, Pablo Padin offers a convincing performance, with backing musicians that are unparalleled. Well worth an evening out for fans old and new, the God Save the
Queen - Dios Salve a la Reina show will be rocking audiences in the Anexo Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, on September 16, and at the Pabellón Santiago Martín, La Laguna, Tenerife on the following night. Both concerts begin at 9pm. Tickets start at €22.50 and are available via the website: www. festivalmarabierto.com. n
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GRAN CANARIA TENERIFE DIARY DATES September 2
8.30pm: Concert by brilliant violinist Ara Malikian, Auditorio Teror, €18. www.entrees.es September 3 8.30pm: Concert, Lua Lua Band: Tribute to Rock&Ríos, Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas, €10. www.entrees.es
September 5
September 4
7.30pm: Free food tastings, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es 10pm: Grand dance, music by Sabrosa and Casa Blanca, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es
11.30am – 1pm: Folk dancing, Pueblo Canario, Las Palmas. http://blog.lpavisit.com September 7
September 8
4pm – 11pm: Craft fair, Centro Comercial El Portón, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. www.maspalomas.com
9pm: Concert, ‘Silba y re-cuerda’, traditional Canarian music by Tigaray and Agrupación Musical Cruz Santa, melodies hummed, sung and whistled, Tenerife Adán Martín Auditorium, Santa Cruz, €11. www.auditoriodetenerife. com. 10.30pm: Fireworks and fiesta, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com
September 9 8.30pm: Ricky Martin in concert, Anexo Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, tickets from €40. www.entrees.es 8.30pm: Funk Odyssey, Tribute to Jamiroquai, Teatro Guiniguada, Las Palmas, €10. www. entrees.es September 10 4pm – 11pm: Craft fair, Centro Comercial El Portón, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. www.maspalomas.com September 11 11.30am – 1pm: Folk dancing, Pueblo Canario, Las Palmas. http://blog.lpavisit.com September 12 4pm – 11pm: Craft fair, Centro Comercial El Portón, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. www.maspalomas.com September 16 9pm: God Save the Queen - Dios Salve a la Reina, tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen, Anexo Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas. Tickets start at €22.50. www.festivalmarabierto.com Until further notice Thursday – Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage and antiques, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.
Exhibitions Until September 24 Retrospective collection by British photographer Vanessa Winship, Centro de Arte La Regenta, Las Palmas, free entry. Tuesday to Friday, 11am – 2pm and 5pm – 8pm; Saturdays, 11am – 2pm. Until October 09 Caleidoscopio y Rompecabezas. Collection of works from Latin-American artists, CAAM, Los Balcones, Las Palmas, free entry. Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sundays 10am – 2pm. www.caam.net
‘Mister’, followed by music and performances from the All Funk, Crazy Style, and Don’t Stop dance troupes, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www. ayuntamientodearico.com 7.30pm: Various acts, including Los Sabandeños and harp music by Yanira Martín, followed by traditional party, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es
9pm: Concert, Luis Morera with the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna, free entry. Facebook / luismoreraoficial September 2 – 4 9am – 9pm: Pinolere crafts and gastronomic fair, 220 stalls, workshops, cooking demonstrations, tastings, children’s activities, Pinolere Ethnographic Park, La Orotava, €2.50. www. pinolere.org September 2 9pm: Election of Tejina de Isora fiesta ‘Miss’ and ‘Mister’ followed by performances by the Dance Crew Revolution, Dinamic Show and magic by Alfonso Ríos, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es 11pm: Dance party with DJ Carlos Qatar and DJ Ray Castellano, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es September 3 11am: Children’s activities, bouncy castle and foam party, town’s play park, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es 8pm: Children’s festival with Disney characters, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es 11pm: Traditional party, music by Maracaibo and Sabrosa, main square, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es September 4 10am - 2pm: Children’s games and activities, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 12pm: Traditional games for all the family, Parque Aveti, Tejina de Isora. www.guiadeisora.es 6pm: Grand Paella, foam party and chocolate extravaganza, main square, Las Chumberas, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.com 6.30pm: Election of the young Gala Queen and
September 9 9pm: concert, ‘Entre Cuerdas’, World music on ukulele, Hawaiian guitar and Paraguayan harp, La Casona, Santa Úrsula. 922 304 242 September 10 8.30am – 6pm: Excursion from Adeje to Garachico. Guided tour round the town focused on important women in Garachico’s history, followed by a meal, €14 including transport. Call: 922 756 244 to register in advance. Places are limited. www.adeje.es. 4.30pm: Children’s activities, workshops, music, local breads demonstration and gifts, Plaza de San Nicolás, El Sauzal. www.elsauzal.es 8.30pm: Ricky Martin in concert, Estadio Olímpico Antonio Domínguez, Las Américas, tickets from €30. www.entrees.es 11pm: Fiesta, all-night party, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 11pm: 4th Anniversary celebration, electronic music and Basement Jaxx band, Papagayo Beach Club, Las Verónicas, Las Américas. www.papagayobeachclub.com September 11 Photo: José A. Warletta / FreeImages.com
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9am - 6pm: Guía de Isora Arts and Crafts fair, 50 stalls, main town square and Calle de Abajo. www.guiadeisora.org
10am - 2pm: Children’s activities, water games, contests, foam party, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 4pm - 6pm: Children’s activities, face painting, bouncy castles etc. Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 8.30pm: Canarian folk band Los Sabandeños, Plaza de la Villa, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com September 16 8.30pm: Concert, Aromas de Semillas (Seed Aromas), classical music fused with folk sounds from around the world, by Itahisa Darias and Fran Yanes, Infanta Leonor Auditorium, Los Cristianos, €8. www.arona.org September 17 All day: Arts and crafts fair, La Punta de Abona, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 5pm: Exhibition of traditional games, La Punta de Abona, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico. com 7pm: Local bands, fiesta, La Punta de Abona, Arico. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 9pm: God Save the Queen - Dios Salve a la Reina, tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen for the 25th anniversary of the singer’s death, Pabellón Santiago Martín, La Laguna. Tickets start at €22.50. www.festivalmarabierto.com Until further notice Open air cinema at the Magma Centre, Adeje, from €4 for residents, many films in the original language. See: www.openaircinematenerife.es for programme and non-resident prices. Every Saturday morning Events for specific groups, families, seniors, women etc., Activate Sports Club. www.tenerifeactivate.com.
EXHIBITIONS Until September 11 Limbo, photographs by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, free entry, 10am to 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday. www.teatenerife.es. Until September 18 ‘Naturaleza Viva’ (Live Nature) by Emmanuel Flores, Fleming 4 Art Gallery, Puerto de la Cruz, free entry. Monday – Friday, 6pm – 9pm; Saturdays, 11am – 1pm and 7pm – 9pm; Sundays, 11am – 1pm. Facebook / Fleming 4. Until October 15 Exhibition ‘Georges Méliès. La magia del cine’ (Georges Méliès. The magic of cinema), more than 140 artefacts relating to the man who is known as the ‘father of special effects’, Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias, Plaza del Patriotismo, Santa Cruz, free entry. Monday to Thursday, 11am – 1pm and 5pm - 9pm; Fridays, 11am – 1pm and 5pm - 8pm; Saturdays 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm. www.cajacanarias.com
For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see: www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000027/0/41004/living-lifestyle-article.html
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The time is right
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By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
This is a historic year for the UK. After the unexpected Brexit vote in June, the Bank of England (BoE) has now cut the interest rate to an all-time low of 0.25%. All this has clearly unsettled the British pound. Since the referendum, sterling hit a 31year low against the US dollar and dropped as much as 15 cents against the euro. While it has not all been downhill postBrexit, the pound’s value plummeted again on the interest rate announcement.
How does this affect your pocket? The prolonged low interest rate climate is bad news for savers. Bank deposits that are earning next to nothing are now set to drop even lower. And it could get worse. Although the BoE Governor strongly opposes
“This is a good time to review how you structure your finances and consider alternative options for investing.” negative interest rates, he confirmed he may cut the rate again to prevent a Brexit recession. In this highly volatile time for sterling, you are also more vulnerable to currency exchange
risk. It is natural for Britons to keep most of their savings and investments in British pounds. However, when you are living in Spain and spending euros, it can be much more expensive
Are banks the safest option? Many people worry about the risks of investing money for capital growth, but overlook that there are also risks with leaving money in the bank. Even the biggest banks can fail. Regulators regularly undertake ‘stress tests’ to gauge whether banks have enough of a financial ‘cushion’ to withstand a severe economic shock – and they do not always pass with
flying colours. In the latest European Banking Authority stress test, banks from Spain, along with Italy, Ireland and Austria fared worst. Although British banks scored higher, a recent academic study claims that collectively the four biggest UK banks are £155 billion short of surviving a financial crisis. Besides potential institutional failure, money in the bank can be eaten away by inflation over the longer term. If you want your savings to keep up your standard of living, you need to maintain your buying power over retirement with investments that grow over time.
Future-proof your finances With Brexit likely to disrupt currencies and markets for a while, this is a good time to review how you structure your finances and consider alternative options for investing. By seeking professional advice, you can establish a savings and investment strategy that suits
your particular circumstance, aims, time horizon and attitude to risk. A well-diversified portfolio that spreads investments across different regions, asset types, sectors and currencies will limit your exposure in any one area. This means you will be best placed to ride out this long low of interest rates and currency turbulence in these uncertain times. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices, which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Blevins Franks provides tailormade advice on investment strategies, tax mitigation and estate planning. It has decades of experience advising British expatriates in Spain. Contact Paul Montague on 922 716 079 or paul.montague@ blevinsfranks.com. www.blevinsfranks.com
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concerts, clubs, on the beach or even on the dance floor or any other venues where glasses and bottles are not allowed. There’s nothing to break, there will be no spillage of drinks on the floor
or clothing, and they also minimise the risk of having your drink spiked. Safe and extremely enjoyable, they take partying to new, chilled levels! Icycl is like a vodka fruit jelly but it doesn’t take days to set. It’s refreshingly icy, and you don’t have to sip it out of a tacky plastic cup. You just squeeze, squash and wring it out instead, right to the last drop! Icycl can be sold just about anywhere: at grocery stores, clubs, pubs, music venues, festival bars and beach bars. They make a great and unusual gift for your friends to enjoy at a dinner party or a barbecue or other fun celebration, just remember they are for adults only!
For distributors, Icycl can boost your sales. They have a low supply cost and a flexible recommended retail price, both with attractive margins. For venues, Icycl is another new attraction for you to sell. You can take the party to your customers, wherever they are and whatever they’re doing. Icycl is sold in multipacks, usually containing three flavours, so why not add them to your order? Call your local distributors for deliveries: Express Bar Deliveries, 922 721 133 Kero Sur (Ian), 629 904 259 Damien, 627 227 409 or Arona Britcan (Karen), 603 n 129 972.
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Cruise and regatta
Tenerife and Barbados collaboration Berenblum (second right) and Ricardo Melchior (right) are firm supporters of the new terminal in Santa Cruz
A view that will seem familiar when the UK to Barbados regatta docks in the port of Santa Cruz on September 26
The ports of Tenerife and Barbados, situated in the northeastern Caribbean, have formally agreed to collaborate on a number of joint activities. Both seaports are already leaders in their respective regions, but it is hoped that working together they can improve resources and increase traffic in both areas. The partnership will cover the areas of transoceanic cruises and the many regattas that cross between the continents,
five of which are already due to call into the ports during the coming few months. The first to arrive in Barbados will be a line-up of over 30 sailing ships which left the UK on July 31 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Barbados gaining independence from Britain. The vessels are expected to dock in the port of Santa Cruz on September 26 before continuing across the Atlantic. A further regatta will pass through Santa Cruz before the end of this year
and three more are already confirmed for 2017.
Cruises The popularity of cruise ship holidays has been increasing steadily over the last few years, with both Santa Cruz and Barbados on the top of many operators’ lists. The Tenerife capital is responding to the market with the installation of a brand new terminal to cater to the needs of the industry. The current president of the Port Authority, Ricardo Melchior, recently visited the site to inspect the works, accompa-
nied by several of the project’s leaders, including the architect and founder of BBA studios, Gustav Berenblum. Melchior announced the Port Authority’s hope of attracting more than 900,000 cruise tourists during 2017 and was pleased with the ongoing plans for next year’s Seatrade Cruise Med exhibition to be held in the new terminal in September. Both men declared their satisfaction with the development, with Berenblum declaring that, thanks to the flexibility of the installation, it will be “The most modern cruise terminal n in Europe.”
Know the system
Painful paperwork Sponsored by the Free Advice Centre Tenerife (FACT) One of the most frustrating things about coming to live in Tenerife is the paperwork. Often when people arrive, they don´t speak the language and the administrative processes can be a nightmare. There are many very good websites and Facebook pages that can help point you in the right direction and advise you what forms you need, but actually doing it yourself can be a daunting process. Much also depends on your attitude. Some people will be quite happy to have a go themselves, others would feel intimidated by standing in a queue outside the National Police station at 7.30am to get an appointment ticket for an NIE number, and then filling in forms and going to pay the tax at a local bank. Whether you choose to do it yourself or you choose to get someone to help you is completely your decision, and no one should criticise you whatever you decide to do. If you are going to take advice, make sure it is current! For example, people tend to think they need photos in order to get an NIE number or Green Registro card, but you don´t, and that has been the case for several years. Things also change regularly. Up until recently, a white NIE certificate only lasted for three months, now it is indefinite. If you have one that expires after three months (this is shown in a sentence at the bottom of the certificate), you would be well advised to renew it now and get a certificate for life, before they change the system back again! If you are leaving the island, another thing to consider is that you should reverse the process. So if you have been living in Tenerife as a pensioner, for example, with a green registro card and benefitting from free healthcare, you should cancel both before you go back to the UK. This will enable you to re-register in the UK without any problems, but in my experience very few people do this before they leave, which could potentially be problematic. Equally, people with a green NIE certificate on green paper that is more than five years old would be advised to convert to the new green card format as the police are warning that they do not consider them valid. Free advice on these matters and a range of others is available from the Free Advice Centre at the Wheeler Dealer n premises in Las Chafiras.
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2017 dates published
Tenerife Walking Festival The dates for the Tenerife Walking Festival 2017 (TWF), one of the most renowned of its type in Europe, have now been published and preparations have begun. Between May 23 and 27 next year, many participants are expected from all over the continent and registrations can now be made via the website: www.tenerifewalkingfestival.com. The Tenerife island tourism councillor Alberto Bernabé stressed that participants will once again be able to enjoy some of Tenerife’s finest hiking trails from its diverse network of around 1,500 kilometres. “From laurel covered mountains and pine forests, to volcanic landscapes and the coast. This versatility, combined with the excellent climate, makes the island so interesting for walkers”, Bernabé concluded. The festival is aimed at participants who belong to associations or just simply love to walk, from all over Europe, and up to 200 are expected next year. There will be up to 20 different routes available, including the most beautiful nature reserves in the Teno and Anaga areas and within the Teide National Park. The tours are divided into different levels of difficulty and to suit those who prefer to walk at different times of the day. For instance, four of the five walks on the first day will start late, with participants spending the night in refuges and shelters, to continue their walk the next morning. National and international experts will also take part. The official base of the festival will once again be Puerto de La Cruz where the final celebration will also be held. n
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Linea Directa
Sound legal advice for expats in Spain Historic referendum On Thursday June 23, the people of Britain voted for a British exit from the European Union in a historic referendum. This decision has prompted jubilant celebration whilst sending shockwaves through the global economy. Over the next two years or so, Britain will negotiate its exit under article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union.
What happens after Britain exits the EU? Through the withdrawal negotiations, nothing will change for British expats in Spain
because the UK will remain part of the EU during this transitional period. However, what happens after Britain has left the EU and how this may affect you is still unclear.
Legal assistance service Whilst many questions remain unanswered, Línea Directa would like to remind all its customers that its Legal Assistance service comes as standard in all their insurance policies. If you have a query you can call one of their lawyers. They offer information and advice on a wide range of matters such as taxes, purchase and rental of property, inheritance, family, etc.
As the Brexit negotiations evolve, their legal team will keep abreast of all the latest developments relating to events occurring in the Spanish territory and those to which Spanish legislation is applicable.
24-hour assistance for emergency legal consultations Should you require an immediate legal consultation, which due to the gravity of the matter in hand cannot wait, they offer a 24-hour legal advice service. Regardless of the time of day, they can provide immediate specialist legal advice for emergency
incidents relating to you, your family or your home.
In English The service is entirely in English, from the drafting and revision of legal documents to negotiations with third parties and opposing parties. Línea Directa cannot provide all the answers to the questions raised by Britain’s exit of the EU, but they can provide sound legal advice for expatriate customers living in Spain. If you would like to contact Línea Directa, please call: 902 123 151. More information can be found online at: n www.lineadirecta.com.
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The Ethnological Park Pirámides de Güímar has been nominated as a candidate for the European Museum of the Year 2017 award. The prize has been awarded since 1977 to highlight particularly good museums in Europe and to promote innovative elements. During the course of the summer, a delegation of judges is visiting 42 museums in 22 European countries, including the Pirámides de Güímar, which is the only candidate in Spain. Towards the end of the year, the list of finalists will be announced for this prestigious award, as well as other gongs and special mentions. The recent inauguration of the park’s sustainable garden played an important role in its candidacy, because it represents a new method of developing endemic Canarian gardens.
Sustainable natural paradise The project, developed with the University of La Laguna, unveils and promotes the
The sustainable garden was inaugurated on April 1 this year
principles of sustainability in a reproduction of a typical Canarian ravine on a plot of land occupying 1,000 square metres. It also includes a water channel containing examples of the European eel (known as anguila), which is the only freshwater fish found in the Canary Islands. As sustainability is the big issue, it demonstrates that Canarian flora and fauna can adjust
particularly well and survive in extreme environmental conditions. This species has the ability to absorb oxygen through its skin so it can even cover amazing distances on wet land. These eels in the Canaries were born in the Sargasso Sea or in the western Atlantic between Bermuda and Puerto Rico. It takes two to three years of swimming for the larvae to cross the
Atlantic to the European coasts where they find inland water and wait there until they are sexually mature. This occurs in females aged 12 to 15 years, and in males at the age of six. The eels originally set up home in the Barranco de Santos in Igueste de San Andrés, El Cercado, Masca and in Afur. Nowadays, they are only to be found in ravines where man has not n intervened.
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Garden grounding
Super September Organise and order Thoroughly clear the garden of any weeds and thin out any crowded spots in display areas.
around to 5cm above ground level, though some have attractive seed heads so just a minimal trim will do. Consider filling any gaps with evergreens, which will provide beautiful verdant foliage throughout the coming season. The shoots of climbing plants such as honeysuckle, bougain-
plants so make the most of it by giving everything a thorough inspection for any signs of pests or disease. Continue to feed regularly over the next few weeks, and consider spreading a layer of mulch, such as bark, around the base of each garden plant. Large or small, give your lawn a little love
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it’s worth putting stake supports in for any tall, late-flowering perennials that are starting to lean.
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As temperatures start to drop slightly and an end to the relenting heat is at least in sight, this is the perfect time to tackle some of those garden jobs that you may have been putting off. The Canary Islands’ long, hot summers are always hard work for gardeners as they cope with the extraordinarily high temperatures putting extra strain on plants. However, with loving care – and plenty of water – hopefully your pride and joy will not only have survived the last few months but actually blossomed and gleefully grown. Nevertheless, there are several jobs that will help you get the best out of your plants for a little while yet, and you may want to get stuck into preparing the garden for the coming season. Whilst not so vital for those who live in coastal areas, for homes a little higher up, and those at altitude, the change
There are always plenty of jobs to do at this time of year
by making deep holes using a garden fork every 10cm or so. Brush in a sandy top dressing afterwards, and treat the whole to an application of autumn lawn fertiliser.
Collecting seeds will make next spring and summer’s garden all the more special
them out on a board or tray in a shady, airy and low-humidity location, or small amounts can be placed in paper bags and hung. The drying process will take longer for larger seeds than smaller ones, generally speaking, but around two weeks is a good rule of thumb. Once completely dry, store them in a dark, dry, cool
Store seeds
room or put in sealable glass jars and place in the freezer.
after your tools will make them more effective and last longer. Shears and secateurs will need sharpening, and spades, forks and other equipment will benefit from a good wash. Make sure you dry them thoroughly and oil any metal parts to prevent rust. Wooden handles can also be cleaned and protected with a coating of linseed oil. All worth doing, and quite satisfying once you n get down to it.
Deadheading flowers will give them a new lease of life
To ensure that hanging baskets, pots and borders containing floral displays continue to bloom for as long as possible, now is a great moment for a little extra de-cluttering. For a start, deadheading plants by snapping or cutting off old flowers will encourage a new burst of colour. Flowering bushes such as lavender will also appreciate a light trim, including any shoot tips. And
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will soon be on us and a little work now will pay dividends later in the year.
Boost blooms
Tackle tools It’s not a job that every gardener relishes, but looking
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Look after your tools and they will look after you
Relocate any poorly placed perennials, and discard any selfsown plants or find new places for them. Many perennials will benefit by to being cut back to
villea and Jasmine should also be cut back and secured before they get out of control. All of this should give you plenty of access to all your
You may also want to collect seeds in preparation for next year while you can. Most seeds are ‘desiccationtolerant’ (exceptions include many aquatic plants, very large seeds, and some trees) which means they should be thoroughly dried out before being stored. You can help the drying process along by spreading
Love the lawn If you are one of the privileged few who have an area of lawn, then it is probably ready for a little revitalising. First of all, give it a good rake over to remove any old grass clippings or other waste. For areas which receive a lot of footfall, you can improve drainage and aeration
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Latest trends! It will be a while before winter coats and sweaters are needed here in the Canary Islands, but the newest and hottest trends from the catwalks in Paris, Milan, London, New York and Berlin are well worth a look now, so you can plan your wardrobe for those chillier days.
Gaultier offers an opulent appearance for autumn. The enfant terrible of the French scene revels in pure femininity combined with luxury
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BEAUTY & FASHION SPECIAL
Milan
This black blazer from Giorgio Armani sparkles and glistens beautifully. The Italian celebrated 40 years as a fashion guru last year
Bold colours and unusual combinations from Gucci. The Italian international company for fashion and accessories began as a small workshop for leather goods in Florence
Berlin
Plenty of colour to brighten those longer winter days. From Guido Maria Kretschmer: The German designer who began his career on Ibiza with homemade fashion
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PARIS
The jewels on this beautiful Christopher Kane dress provide charming details from this British designer who has worked for the Versace label
This sweater in bright yellow is a real eye-catcher. From Jackie JS Lee - the Korean who has made a name for himself with minimalist looks and bold outlines
MILAN
London
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Pleated skirts are back. This one is from Lena Hoschek, the designer from Austria who learned much of her craft from the legendary Vivienne Westwood
Paris
This is no trend for shy wall flowers! From Viktor & Rolf: Extrovert fashion is the hallmark of the two Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren
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New York
Winter fashion with a high cuddle factor. From Tome: Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin are behind this avantgarde label from New York
From Valentino, inspired by the Renaissance. Valentino Garavani has been one of the most famous designers in the world since the 1960s. One of his first clients was Elizabeth Taylor
The new collection from DKNY is inspired by Asia. No other designer so convincingly embodies the American way of life as Donna Karan. The name of her clothing line is made up of her initials and NY for New York
The little black dress in couture design, from Schiaparelli. Designer Bertrand Guyon brings innovative looks to the long-established company
PARIS
An exciting contrast of futuristic lines with classic beige by Nicholas K: the designer duo made up of brother and sister Christopher and Nicholas Kunz
Flattering pink for a feel-good jacket from Versace. Donatella Versace continues the magnificent ultra-feminine angle of labels in this collection
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Silky materials and a flowing look from Alexis Mabille. Amongst other places, the French designer learned his trade at Ungaro and Dior
PETS
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ADOPT, DON’T BUY
Kitty-Cat
Animal charities’ round up
Are you ready to rescue? Kitty-Cat desperately needs a loving home. She is around three years old and, although a little timid, loves people and dogs once she’s had a few days to get used to them. She is scared of other cats. Kitty-Cat talks quite a lot which is very endearing, and is fully house trained, but anxious if she has to go outside so needs to be a house cat. Ring or WhatsApp Maria on 646 629 129 (9am-6pm, seven days a week) for more n information.
Cats Welfare Cats are gorgeous, cute, playful, cuddly, inquisitive and adorable. So how come hundreds are rescued off the streets every year and many more live a life of misery and danger there? From spring through to late autumn, literally thousands of kittens are born in Tenerife. Many to unneutered strays, but all too often it is due to unthinking owners not bothering to have their cats neutered. There are many ways you can help with this situation. For a start you can avoid buying from pet shops, adverts and breedOne very lucky stray cocker spaniel has had nine tumours successfully removed thanks to Acción del Sol and has been adopted by a lovely couple Would you like to help Cats Welfare with their Trap-Neuter-Return work?
ers and adopt from us instead. Why is that best? We aren’t a business: The main priority for us is the health and wellbeing of the animal. All cats and kittens go on a week’s trial so you can be sure you have made the right decision before committing long term. If for whatever reason things don’t work out within that time, we will take it back into our care. All have been vet-checked prior to adoption, including being de-flead and de-wormed where necessary. All adult cats are already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and our vets offer big discounts for kittens that have been adopted from us. We help you match the right cat or kitten for your needs, i.e. dog friendly, good with children etc. We also offer advice and
Tierhotel Lilly We look after your pet while you are away
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Tel: 697 826 738 (D/E), 659 131 382 (SP, Trainer)
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support where necessary, even after adoption. And, by rescuing, you free up a place for the next cat - so you are actually helping two at once! In addition, you could help us with our TNR work. TrapNeuter-Return is the humane approach to controlling feral cat overpopulations. Last year Cats Welfare neutered more than 700 cats and in 2016 we are starting to see a real difference in the amount of kittens being born, but there is still a long way to go. We trap, health check, and then return healthy stray cats to the exact location they came from, ideally with a volunteer providing food and water for them. Cats Welfare buys and delivers the food to the volunteers. TNR is a much kinder method than the old mass extermination attempts
that don’t even work, and one to which we devote most of our resources. We have 14 traps in constant use in the south of Tenerife and often have a waiting list of areas needing our attention. Would you like to help? You don’t need experience, just willingness, transport and a few spare hours. Call or WhatsApp Maria on 646 629 129 (9am6pm, seven days a week). See our website: www.cats-welfare-tenerife for information and pictures of our available adult cats. Our kittens tend to be in foster care but some can also be viewed at the Don Perro pet shop in Las Chafiras and Vet Express behind Gran Sur in the south, or at the Kiwoko pet shop in the El Trompo commercial centre just outside Puerto de la Cruz. If you are looking for something specific we can put you on a waiting list, just get in touch with Maria. Items for donation can be dropped into the shop on San
Blas in Golf del Sur (Behind Hiperdino) which is open seven days a week, 10am – 6pm (Saturdays, 11am until 4pm). If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items, please ring Mark on: 636 590 557 to arrange collection.
Acción del Sol One very lucky cocker spaniel collected from the streets in Candelaria arrived at the refuge three months ago in a very bad state. She had nine tumours that have now been successfully removed and she has been adopted by a lovely couple who also have another adopted dog from the refuge. She will have
a wonderful new life with them and we are very grateful for their help and support. We would like to say a very special thank you to the many willing helpers of all nationalities that came to pamper the dogs on our Walk and Wash day. It was a fantastic turnout and almost every dog was included. We are looking for temporary foster homes. Maybe you are unable to have a dog full time but would like to help? Please contact us on: 922 778 630 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food, blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads for everyone. Alternatively, visit the refuge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm - 5pm and Saturdays 1pm - 4pm. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque’s wind turbines at exit 52 on the TF1 north bound, after the El Médano junction. Just head for the turbines on the coast and you will see our buildings on the right. Alternatively, email the refuge at: teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page: action tier Acción del Sol.
K9 Our shop on Alcalá 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 number is: 667 638 468.
Live Arico (PAWS) For some of the best charity store chic around, bag a bargain at our shops in: San Eugenio (Opposite Hotel La Niña. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm); Los Cristianos (Calle Reverón, near the Thistle and Dragon Bar. Open daily, 10am to 4pm); Golf del Sur (Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm). Don’t throw things away! Call us on: 629 388102 and we can sell it to help the dogs. Find us at: www.livearico. com, on Facebook, or join us on Twitter: twitter.com/live_ n arico.
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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 8am - 2pm Next to council offices Saturday 8am – 2pm. Plaza del Centro Comercial 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
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Island support!
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
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.
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 produc-
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
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 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
tion - 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 quality produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This
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.
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
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Horoscope for period: September 1 to September 14 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 It is time to make a firm decision about which way you want to go in the future. The problem with procrastinating is that if you do it for too long an outcome will be chosen for you – and not necessarily the one you wanted.
Contacts
Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 Your intuition has been screaming at you but you have been too busy making mental lists of can and can’t dos to hear it. The answer to your dilemma cannot be found in logical reason. You have to listen to your inner self.
Los Cristianos, 2 girls: slim and discreet Hungarian, and a dominant English girl (sado, toys), both young, all services, discreet apartment, Edificio Royal, in front of the bus station, Los Cristianos. Call first. Tel: 626 712 090.
Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 Jobs are definitely a problem at the moment. If you haven’t got one you are thoroughly fed up, and if you have it’s not going too well. But are you sure that it’s your work life that is the problem and not something in yourself? Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 Decisions, decisions. Have you been putting off making a choice that you think has no good outcome whichever way you go? You know it can’t wait any longer. Have faith – everything will work well in the end. Leo 23.7 - 23.8 You are bursting with the need to give someone a piece of your mind. On the one hand it’s good that you have held back, but on the other you are causing yourself damage. Can you find a way to say it subtly? Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 The first steps are always the hardest they say, and you are certainly finding that true right now. Don’t let the current situation hold you back, however. Keep your eye on the goal and you will find that things will run smoothly. Libra 24.9 - 23.10 A small problem with a simple solution has been blown out of proportion. Choose your words carefully and you will be able to turn a tricky situation right round. You may have the key to showing everyone the truth. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 A problem with finances looms large in your life at the moment and not for the first time. It’s time to take a long, hard look at where you are spending your money and make a plan to deal with the current situation. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 Sometimes the best you can do is let go and allow situations to develop of their own accord. Not the easiest thing for Sagittarians, but one that is necessary at the moment. Take a deep breath and relax. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.1 You are going to have to learn to bite your tongue if you are to get along with people better. Your patience will be tried in the near future but it will be good practice, and time will also show that you were right to keep your own counsel. Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 It’s been a long, hot summer and possibly not the one you had planned. However surprising it has been, have faith that it is all for the best. Sometimes it can be difficult to see the advantages of mistakes, but you will. Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 Now is a good time for putting your plans into action. The future looks good for whatever you have been considering over the last few weeks. You will have to confide in someone soon, though – the moment may pass before you realise.
Come and enjoy our erotic body to body massage with a happy ending! Unforgettable experience. Beautiful Polish ladies. Opening hours 10am to 10pm, Playa Paraiso, Costa Adeje area. Tel: (0034) 662 960 065. www.edentenerife. com. Golf del Sur, El Médano, Los Abrigos. Ukranian blonde, spectacular body, for demanding men. Private apartment. Visits 24 hours. All services. You will not regret it. Call me, I am waiting for you. Tel: 602 631 367.
Cockney girl, Ana. Just what you need to get pampered. Stunning hot brunette. Let my pleasure be your pleasure, owo, French kissing. Los Cristianos, opposite the bus station. Tel: (0034) 611 203 925. Busty curvy.
Brazilian with a beautiful body, delightful, sensual and perverted. You will be attended to alone, and be offered a bit of everything. Very discreet, I do outcalls, parties and journeys. You won’t regret it. Private apartment in Los Cristianos. Tel: 611 325 518.
Transsexual, 37 years old, beautiful, tall, fat, blonde, long big penis, active/passive. €60 half hour, €80 one hour. Apartments Royal, in front of the bus station, Los Cristianos. SMS/ WhatsApp for info. Tel: (0034) 602 626 848.
I’m Diana, a pretty Latin girl, 23 years old, good body, pleasing, French, positions, massages, available 24 hours. I’m waiting for you in my private apartment in the centre of Los Cristianos. Home/hotel visits available. Tel: 605 072 917.
Outcall same price: Tantric massage for impotence, premature ejaculation, and sagging. Prolong your erection and enjoy an incredible experience. I’m Amaia from Colombia, I’m a very exotic woman. I offer two orgasms, internal and external, prostate massage, body to body, couple massage. Full body relaxation. More than simply pleasure. For more about me, see: www.sensesmassagetenerife. com. Tel: 0034 673 631 177. Also by WhatsApp. Better price in green Banana Guide App.
Los Cristianos, Russian, Maria, no limits, 24 hour services. Private apartment in Los Cristianos. Tel: 677 395 599.
Los Cristianos, Patricia from Venezuela returns. Beautiful. Blonde. Big breasts, French, positions, kisses, vibrators, massages, private apartment in Calle Noruega, near the Altavista supermarket in Los Cristianos or I can come to you 24 hours a day. Tel: 650 442 665. Los Cristianos, Paula, Latin girl. Enjoy my kisses, body, vibrators, no limits. Available 24 hours in my private apartment, or I can come to you. Tel: 604 115 052.
English model, showgirl, professional striptease, quality service, general entertainment, stag nights, dominatrix, fetish, luxury conditions, visits 24 hours, escort service available. Tel: 697 227 139. For ladies: Excursions and escorts, erotic massages and more, with Marc who speaks good English, German and Spanish. I have my own apartment and car in South Tenerife. I also do visits. Tel: (0034) 630 759 974. Tantric and Thai massage with a happy ending (no sex) at Los Cardones, San Isidro, second exit after the airport. Shower and tea service offered. There’s the possibility of a 4-hands massage. For appointments call 631 801 293. PAMELA, brunette, Las Chafiras. Massage service available for gentlemen only. Private apartment. HH Franciscano street, beside the large park, Las Chafiras. Number has changed: was 635 801 105, new number: 608 285 035.
Los Cristianos, Meliza, young Venezuelan. Complete, natural French, positions, kisses. Private apartment in Calle Noruega, near the Altavista supermarket. I can do visits to Los Cristianos, Las Américas and surroundings. Tel: 602 629 191. Hi gentlemen, I’m Claudia, Canarian, 29 years old, slim, white skin, redhead, green eyes, beautiful, an exquisite woman, elegant, sexy, affectionate, obliging, discreet, your perfect lover. Hotel and home visits. I speak English. Tel: 672 889 486. Erotic massages, Tantric and other services. Attractive lady from Germany. Without rush. Nice location. Jacuzzi. Tel: (0034) 619 614 380. Erotic private parties for singles and couples, also quickies and threesomes. English and German speaking. Tel: (0034) 648 245 425.
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General Services Massage and more. Offer: 60 minutes body massage €36. Couples, four hands, lava stones, tantric massages, etc. Playa de las Américas, Ernesto Sarti no.8, across from Iberostar Hotel Torviscas Playa. Tel. 602 608 626 For sale. Home-produced ecological vegetables, Tenerife south. Interested businesses, call 650 323 751 (Spanish only), send WhatsApp or email to: michelteide@hotmail.com www.mascuidados.com Website for our massages, dedicated to bringing the benefits of therapeutic massage to your home or hotel, no charge for travel. Do you want a massage? www.mascuidados.com Tel. 663 190 727 After school classes, help or activities in English, German or Spanish, please contact Mrs. Garus. Tel. 602 506 793. We are 5 minutes away from Wingate School in Cabo Blanco. Qualified specialist from Germany helps you with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and insomnia. Tel. 0034 699 15 61 47 (ask for Eugene). Spanish native teacher and interpreter gives Spanish lessons at reasonable prices. Tel: 747 790 001. k.arim555@ live.com Masonic Lodge - Ave Fenix No.73. New meetings starting in October 2015 on the fourth Thursday of the month. If interested, all visitors are welcome to come down. For further information, lodge secretary John Donaldson is available to contact on Tel: (+34) 922 178 091 or Email: ave.fenix73@gmail.com You’re invited!!! FREE BEAUTY SESSION. This is your time to relax with friends or on your own, share the excitement of trying new products, learn about the latest techniques and trends and of course, earn fabulous rewards. More info: 642 601 553 Maggie. Are you looking for an opportunity with financial independence and personal fulfillment? Become an Independent Beauty Consultant!!! More Info: 642 601 553.
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MASONIC MEETINGS Logia Ave Fenix Nº 73 Edificio Simón, Los Cristianos. Meetings every fourth Tuesday. We are back in October! All Visitors welcome Contact John Donaldson (Secretary):
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Conveyancing • Inheritance & Wills Family Law • Criminal Law Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Timeshare • Tax & Commercial law For sale, cooker with three burners, spit roaster for chickens, three freezers, chairs and decoration. Tel: Carlos on 676 243 558. Renovations, small and big. All types, quality and fast. Free quote. We will give you the best deal. Please call Nuria on (0034) 602 670 080. Cleaning company offer all types of service: apartments, villas, offices, etc. Free quote. We will give you the best deal. Please call Nuria on (0034) 602 670 080. Our 2 dogs need some space to run free. Therefore we would like to rent or lease about 1,000 sqm fenced land near Golf del Sur. Tel: 666 823 200.
Santiago del Teide Lions Club Bargains galore From clothes and children’s toys to kitchenware and books – there are plenty of great deals on second-hand goods. They even have sets of golf clubs! Don’t miss out – visit their shop below the plaza in Puerto Santiago (Behind Vigilia Park). Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 1pm and Wednesdays 2pm to 8pm.
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TO RENT large STUDIO apartment in Las Américas, 2 minutes walk from Torviscas Beach. Separate kitchen, Sat/TV, wifi, fabulous terrace, views, parking, swimming pools and gardens. €550 plus bills. Tel: 670 558 208. No agents.
Looking to exchange or rent: Luxury 85m2 apartment in Travemünde (on the Baltic Sea, Germany) in exchange for 2/3 bedroom apartment in Tenerife for 4-6 weeks January/ February 2017. Our property is located on the 2nd floor overlooking the sea and the city and furnished to a very high standard. There is a Wellness and Spa on resort and underground parking. We are looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment in Tenerife in a nice complex with heated pool and Spa facilities. Email: m.perling@gmx.de or 0049 179 51 75 987. Studio for rent, in quiet Bio Finca, 25 sqm, in Los Realejos, close to Restaurant Monasterio, furnished, balcony, parking, garden, terrace, SAT TV, Internet, €280/month, incl. additional costs. Tel: 616 802 861 or 699 044 668. Apar tment for rent, 1 bedroom, fully equipped, near Playa Martiánez, in Puerto de La Cruz, €470 / month + electricity. Tel: Theresa on 606 105 101. Winter letting Puerto de La Cruz Studio apartment, 24 hour concierge, pool, sea views. Minimum three month contract. €500 per month. 669 652 149 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
Garage to rent, double width. Victoria Court 1, Los Cristianos. Close to Sunday market. Very secure lock-up. Tel: 679 919 623. Large villa for rent, San Isidro. 4 beds, garage, large terrace, 3 bathrooms, sea views. €750 per month. Tel: 669 831 439 or 686 290 903. Email richard@larkinproperty.com. For rent in Los Cristianos: attractive 2 bedroom apartment in Cactus 2 for mature couple/person. Available end of September. Pool, satellite TV, views. Unsuitable for children. Tel: 629 606 495. San Miguel – El Roque. Country house/ finca ( 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Large garden and terraces ready for planting. Rustic area with nice sea views, just 5 minute drive from Luther King School. Only long term rental: €1,100 plus bills. Tel: 659 565 575 (+WhatsApp).
FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 045 with various plants and lots of fruit-trees. Private sale contact: info@ simonsananes.com. Tel.: 00 34 699 444 879 For sale 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
Beautiful seafront apartment for private sale. One bedroom, garage, sea views and in a sunny position. Price: €120,000. No agents. Tel: 922 752 759. Mobile: 608 425 426.
Property for Sale Playa Honda 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
Las Américas
One bedroom apartment, tiled throughout, American-style kitchen, separate bedroom and terrace. Located in the center of Las Americas within 3 minutes walk from the beach.
€ 122,000 Alan: 634 098 838
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Playa de Las Américas Located just off front line, excellent reputation, regular clientele. Terrace for approximately 10 tables and refurbished interior in timber. Bar walls adorned with memorabilia. Includes store room and Ladies & Gents toilet facilities.
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Instructor required to teach essential life skills and thinking for young kids, in south Tenerife. Diplomas not needed. Please send CV to lin@ rebl.biz. Tel: 696 713 635 Lin.
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Are looking for international girls to model swimwear in the south of Tenerife for an immediate start. Must be presentable and speak good English, other languages are an advantage. PR experience essential. Daily work, salary, commissions paid and contracts given.
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Ford Fiesta 1.6, 2007. ITV until February 2018. Good condition. 87,000km. €4,750. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562. MG Sport 1.6 Convertible 2003, ITV to October 2016, one owner, excellent condition, only 25,000km. €8,500. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562. Mercedes 420 Elegance, 1996. 115,000km. ITV to November 2016. €4,500. Tel: 922 861 332 / 609 227 562.
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EVERYDAY MOTORING
Power your memory By Wheeler Dealer failure here could be disas-
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Everyone knows that you need to have your car serviced at a reliable garage to keep it in tip top condition, but there are also some maintenance jobs you simply must do yourself to keep your car in good health. If in doubt, you can use the POWER acronym to remember what you need to think about: Petrol or fuel / Oil levels / Water / Electrics, including lights / Rubber, including tyres and windscreen wipers. Always ensure you have sufficient fuel for your journey on a day out. There are many more petrol stations than before, but still quite large areas where you won’t be able to fill up. Oil is what keeps the engine parts moving smoothly, and a
trous. Keep the oil topped up to the maximum mark on the dipstick, and carry some spare in the boot. Keep your water levels topped up in the battery, the radiator for temperature control, and also screen wash. You need to make sure you have good visibility to stay safe, perhaps more so in hot and dusty conditions. Electrics are essential to keep everything working, but also to stay safe. It is a legal requirement to keep spare bulbs and fuses in your car, and your local garage should be happy to help show you how to change a bulb – a lesson best learned in the garage than on the side of the road on a dark night! Your tyres affect your safety as they are the only part of
your car that is actually in contact with the road, but will also cost you dear in petrol if they are under inflated. Check your pressure regularly and also tread depth, and the walls of the tyres for any cuts or bulges. If in doubt, call in to that local garage again. Also check your windscreen wipers. We often disregard these because it doesn’t rain that often here, particularly in the summer months, but you might actually find you need your windscreen wipers just as much if not more in summer because of dust. Not using them for long periods of time may lead to them sticking to the windscreen, and tear-
ing when you need to operate them. Visibility is vital to keep you safe, so don’t underestimate the importance of this item either. Your car is an essential tool for your lifestyle, often not appreciated until something goes wrong or you can’t use it, so remember to keep on top of your regular maintenance. Based on their years of experience in the car industry, Wheeler Dealer will be providing useful advice and indepth information for the coming editions of Island Connections. Call Wheeler Dealer, Las Chafiras, on: 922 73 64 51. n
Use the POWER acronym to remember necessary regular maintenance jobs
Vintage fun
will also go towards suicide prevention projects. Across the world, one man takes his own life every single minute. It is the biggest killer of men aged between 20 and 39 and three quarters of all suicides of all ages are male. The 2016 ride will take place in at least 500 cities across
the world and has a whopping goal – to raise $500M (€448.635M). The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has partnered with the Movember Foundation, the leading global men’s health organisation, and all funds raised will go to helping them in their fight to ensure that
research and knowledge is shared, acted upon and put into practice. Would you like to help them fulfil their ambition? Do you have a classic or vintage-styled motorcycle? Are you prepared to don your cravat, tweak your moustache, press your tweed and ride out in all your glory?
Though rules are quite strict on which type of machine you can ride on the day, there is no cost for taking part. However, all participants are encouraged to either make a donation via the webpage or, even better, get friends, family and colleagues to make a contribution. You can even win great prizes such as a fabulous Triumph Thruxton R, two Triumph Street Twins, Zenith watches and custom and limited edition Hedon helmets. Though this event is in aid of men’s health, women can most definitely join in too, either as pillions or on their own bikes. Everyone must register in advance and you have to log into the site to see the details of each ride. Simply visit: www. gentlemansride.com/register. If you would like to sponsor one of our very own contributors, you can do so at: www. gentlemansride.com/rider/ n nevwiddrington.
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towns and cities across 79 countries, raising over $2.3 million (€2.06M). As well as prostate cancer, this year funds
Take out your classic or vintage-styled motorcycle, don your best togs and ride for men’s health
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The international fundraiser where men and woman dress in their best dapper outfits for one of the most stylish bike runs around will take place on September 25 – with a whole crew of guys and gals setting off from Puerto de La Cruz for a fun day out to raise money for men’s health. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a themed classic motorbike run originally created by Mark Hawwa from Australia to raise money for research into prostate cancer. Those taking part sport their smartest and most elegant outfits: silk vests, crisp shirts, tailored suits, jaunty moustaches, perfect ties, neatly trimmed facial foliage - and their very best manners - for the day. The first event, held in 2012, brought together over 2,500 riders across 64 cities, and by 2015 this had grown to over 37,000 participants in 410
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Distinguished gentlemen ride for charity
tathlon. Gold medal-winners who already had OBEs include the equestrian Charlotte Dujardin; the cyclist couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny; and tennis champion Andy Murray. Female boxer Nicola Adams – who was given an MBE in 2012
also in line for further acknowledgement, as is the gymnast Max Whitlock, who won two golds in Rio. Medal winners can expect an invitation to Buckingham Palace in the autumn. The Queen hosted a reception for the athletes of London 2012 and is expected to do the same for the heroes of 2016. Throughout the 15-day summer Games, Britain only failed to win medals on two of them. After seeing a number of medal hopefuls miss out early on, there were fears that the Games could fall short of initial expectations. The British Olympic Association set Team GB the target of winning 48 medals in Rio, one more than they achieved at the 2008 Beijing Games. Britain surged past this target with five days remaining. BOA chairman Bill Sweeney put the success down to “20 years of investment”, adding: “Since National Lottery funding started in 1997, we have had five consecutive Olympic Games of medal growth - no other country has come close to that.” With China underperforming, only the United States could boast more golds than Britain, with their impressive tally of 43 golds and 118 n total medals.
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Team GB recently achieved their greatest ever Olympic performance after finishing in second place above China in Rio 2016, below the overall winners the USA. Britain is the first country to improve on a home medal total at the following Olympic Games, winning 67 medals compared to 65 from London 2012. British Prime Minister Theresa May said that she wants to reward the competitors’ “phenomenal” achievements and those who helped to make it happen. There is no official cap on the number of honours that could be awarded, and a spokesperson insisted that the success of Team GB in Rio de Janeiro amounted to “special circumstances”. The British PM had been following the games closely and was extremely proud to see the team better its performance at London 2012: “To become the first country to ever achieve that at the next away games is incredible”. The Queen also hailed Team GB’s success, saying: “I offer my warmest congratulations to the athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Commonwealth for their success at this year’s Olympic Games.” There is already speculation that sporting heroes Mo
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The Queen hailed Team GB’s success Sporting hero Mo Farah is one of the most decorated runners in British athletics history Team GB at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony. Tennis star Andy Murray is the flag bearer
Farah, Nicola Adams, Laura Trott and Jason Kenny could be in line for honours following an impressive medal tally, including 27 golds. The results are the best GB Olympic performance since 1908 and the best ‘away Games’ ever. The honours are likely to follow those awarded in 2012, when Ben Ainslie and Bradley Wiggins received knighthoods. The rower Katherine Grainger was
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given a CBE four years ago and could now be in line to become
a dame, as could Jessica Ennis, who came second in the hep-
after she won gold, an achievement she repeated this year – is
La Palma
A hero on water skis Ricardo García, a water skier from La Palma, recently undertook an astonishing challenge and skied along
the Guadalquivir River in the Peninsula, from the Club Náutico Sevilla to the port of Santa María.
The 70 nautical mile route needed 3 hours and 46 minutes to complete, with an average speed of around 20 knots.
Ricardo García water skiing along the Guadalquivir River
The challenge wasn’t without its obstacles, as García and his team were forced to think on their feet several times, including a change of boats while still on the move. A log also nearly brought García off his skis, but he narrowly avoided it. The boat also grazed some
rocks near the end of the route, forcing García to slither over a sandbank, but again his determination and composure saw him through unscathed. The boat suffered propeller damage and had to be replaced again for the final stretch, but the team successfully changed boats
and the Canarian arrived in the port of Santa María to a warm reception from supporters and onlookers. García suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in 2012, and has since fought to his way back to full health, using his passion for water skin ing as inspiration.
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Kitesurfing
Island hopping in style
A physical and mental battle against the wind and waves, Gisela crossed eight islands of the archipelago
Gisela Pulido is the youngest world champion in the history of kitesurfing. From a young age, Gisela showed an interest in all things related to water sports that involved an element of risk – something she is said to have inherited from her father. Gisela’s breakthrough came in 2004, when she was crowned the KPWT world champion at a young age, an achievement she has repeated on nine other occasions. With a number of sporting accolades under her belt, the young Spanish kiteboarder attracted a host of sponsors, topping the season off with a win at the Spanish Championship. She also entered the Guinness World Records as the Youngest World Champion, aged just 13. Internationally recognised, Gisela really is the sporting prodigy of her time. She also opened her own kite-
surfing school in 2009. Since then, Gisela’s winning streak remains. The 10-time world kitesurfing champion
the Canaries by kite. Armed only with her board and 10 different sized sails, Gisela started from the small islet
call – before continuing on to Fuerteventura, and then Gran Canaria. The crossing from Agaete in Gran Canaria to El Médano in Tenerife proved to be her first real “test”. Tough wind conditions prevented her from covering ground, and she was kept “on the spot”, struggling, for several hours. Upon approaching the beach of El Médano, she was even forced to swim the last leg. “It was quite a scary situation”, she explained, “I was utterly exhausted afterwards”. The 44 kilometre crossing from Punta de Teno in Tenerife to Vallehermoso in La Gomera the following day was, by comparison, “a relaxing ride”. For most of the journey, Gisela whizzed along at speeds of over 50 kilometres an hour, however, shortly before reaching La Gomera the same situation
Motorsport
Green light for construction Work at the new Tenerife race track, built over 1,322,341 square metres in Atogo in the borough of Granadilla de Abona, recently began with excitement building for its 2018 opening. Due to some changes to specifications to meet new racing standards, the company Onda Rossa SL has started construction with an estimated 21 month period needed to finish the world class circuit and an initial investment of €23.6 million. The company also has a 35 year lease period for the facilities, which can be extended to 40 years. Nearly €2.5 million has been set aside for the construcn tion of the access road.
The design for the circuit in Atogo
nothing and she found herself stuck again. She fought on, and swam the last few metres, but reached her goal without too many problems.
in La Palma, a 60 kilometre route that involved dealing with strong currents, but she arrived without incident and fully prepared for the last leg
Gisela struggled without wind on several days
of the inter-island challenge to El Hierro. Gisela Pulido completed the incredible 380 kilometre challenge the following day, arriving in El Hierro and becoming the first female kitesurfer to cross n the Canary Islands.
The 10-time kitesurf champion setting off from Punta de Teno on her way to La Gomera
recently undertook an island to island challenge, traversing
of La Graciosa, just north of Lanzarote – her next port of
as the previous day occurred. Wind levels dropped to almost
The following day she continued on to Fuencaliente
Gran Canaria
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BP Ultimate tennis tournament
The tournament favourite, Fatma Al-Nabhani from Oman, was defeated in the final
Australian tennis star, Samantha Harris, recently claimed the prestigious BP Ultimate Gran Canaria Tournament held at the Open Gran Canaria Nosolotenis tennis facility in Las Palmas. The women’s singles final was always going to be a thrilling match and it didn’t disappoint the tennis fans that filled the arena. The tournament favourite, Fatma Al-Nabhani from
Oman, faced the surprise young Australian, who went on to win the trophy with an absorbing 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 victory. The final was played over an incredible 3 hours and 16 minutes. During the first set, which lasted about an hour, the game was evenly matched. Harris showed no sign of nerves in front of her more experienced opponent who took the set on
a tie-break. The Australian claimed the second set after an intense battle which saw fatigue begin to creep in to their play. Tennis fans in Las Palmas were treated to a fantastic spectacle, which saw Harris claim the third and final set along with the championship trophy. The rising star performed with a mastery and determination that was fast, aggres-
sive and deadly-accurate. The match oozed power and technical skill, as both finalists had displayed throughout the qualifying games. Both women thoroughly deserved to be challenging for the trophy on the big day, after a remarkable tournament that featured the very best of women’s tennis, bringing together a pool of players from 27 different countries.
Harris had defeated the Dutch player Chayenne Ewiijk in the semi final in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) with a direct and forceful performance. Al-Nabhani had a tougher tie against Charlotte Römer from Ecuador. She lost the first set to the Ecuadorian player of German descent, but fought back and managed to win the next two to n make the final.
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CD Tenerife
Unsurprising slow start By Chris Todd I think most Tenerife fans have a feeling of déjà vu at the moment. A raft of new signings, a good steady pre-season, an away draw in the cup (eighth year running), a first league game away defeat (last three years), season ticket sales around the 8,000 mark, and the sensation that this season the best we can hope for is a mid-table finish. But these are early days and one thing we do have this time is an ambitious young manager in Pep Marti and a dedicated group of players. The big news of the week has been the transfer of young striker Nano to Eibar for €3.5 million. Nano has been linked to various clubs in the summer, including Southampton and Fulham in England as well as Spanish sides Deportivo and Real Betis. A pre-season injury to Nano in the Canarian derby friendly against Las Palmas (which saw four sent off in a fiery encounter) looked as if it may scupper any transfer deal but this was not the case and in the end the La Liga outfit Eibar was the team that managed to prize Nano away. The reaction to his transfer from Tenerife fans was mixed. Nano now has a chance to play at the
sas making his home debut and he managed to change the shape of the game. It was his tackle and pass that led to the Tenerife equaliser, a superbly taken goal by Choco Lozano. The Honduran striker
At 1-1 and time on Tenerife’s side, a win looked likely but the lack of firepower was plain to see and the match finished in a draw. Next up for Tenerife is a very tough test away to Elche on
Nano turned his back on Tenerife for a shot in Éibar
top level on higher wages but to leave just one hour before CD Tenerife’s first home game was hardly great timing. Furthermore, being a local lad and the face of the season ticket campaign, it was expected that he would stay. New signings will have to be made and four new players are expected to be brought in this week. The first has been confirmed as striker and winger Amath N’Diaye, on loan from Atlético Madrid. The young Senegalese forward impressed on a pre-season tour for Atlético in matches against
Tottenham and Melbourne so this should be an interesting signing for the blanquiazules. August 26 CD Tenerife 1 Sevilla Atlético 1 With the departure of star striker Nano announced just one hour before kick-off, morale may have been affected in the dressing room but there can be no excuses for a game Tenerife should have won. The match was turned on its head on 20 minutes due to an awful mis-
take by Jorge Saenz as he was robbed of the ball coming out of the Tenerife defence. Sevilla striker Cotan pounced and he made no mistake to put the visitors 1-0 to the good. Soon after, Sevilla Atlético were reduced to 10 men when Ivi trod on an opposition player and with an hour remaining Tenerife were expected to go on and secure a victory but it does not always turn out like that! The second half did see a more vibrant Tenerife performance with ex-Celtic player Marc Cro-
New-signing Mark Crosas had a fine home debut
has just returned from Olympic duty (where Honduras finished fourth) but his time on the Island was short-lived as he has returned to the Americas for World Cup qualifying matches.
September 3 before they face Lugo in the cup. The next home game is on September 10 against Real Valladolid check the Fan Club Armada Sur Facebook page for further n details.
Nomads FC
Looking for youth players Sponsored by: Foreign Language News & www.windowsplus.co.uk The youth and adult teams of Nomads FC in South Tenerife are looking for new players for the coming season. Youth football provides good fun, quality coaching and healthy exercise for your children. We are proud to have so many kids from different countries in our teams. Most of our training is given in English with some Spanish, and our training facility is based in Los Cristianos. Our existing under-8s, under10s, under-12s, and under-14s teams have players from the UK, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Rus-
sia and many other countries, and we need a few additional players for the teams.
Under-16s Our new under-16s team also needs a few players as soon as possible, as some of our kids from the under-14s team are now moving up. We would like some players born in 2001 and 2002 to make a new under16s team, so if any kids are looking for a club then please get in touch.
New girl’s team We are hoping to get enough young girls between the age of eight years to 13 years who
want to play football, so we can make a team for them to train and organise friendly games. Please get in touch for our pre-season training schedule. For more information please look at the club website: www. nomadsfc.com.
Men’s 6s The men’s 6-a-side league wants new teams for the league. If you and some friends fancy a spot of exercise playing football, why not get together and form a side to play every week at our field in Los Cristianos?
A day in the life
Nomads FC against the Rangers FC academy team at the Murray Park training complex
We are getting more requests to provide daytime football games and pitch bookings for night workers, so if you and your friends want to use the facilities or organise a friendly
game during the day, please call us.
Contact Nomads FC For more information visit:
www.nomadsfc.com. Alternatively, email: info@premfs. com. Call/message: +34 654 200 470 or 650 090 737. Also visit our general website: n www.premfs.com.
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