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July 13 – July 26, 2017 Domestic violence

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Animal wellbeing

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Summer with your pet

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Room for improvement An organisation named Dyntra is the first global platform that measures the transparency of public bodies in real-time. Those under the microscope include governments, public authorities, political parties and elected representatives, as well as their various stakeholders. Based on a selected series of factors, the group produces analyses through which organisations can be easily compared, by correlating transparency indices and publishing public information in a collaborative and open manner. The platform also increases pressure on political authorities and raises awareness. Continued on page two

Los Realejos is in fifth place, just behind La Laguna and Santa Cruz

Local hero

Fisherman’s son saves lives A recent possible tragedy was mercifully averted thanks to the quick thinking of a 14 year old fisherman. David Pérez and his father were unloading their latest catch on the Pozo Negro beach in Antigua, Fuerteventura, when the youngster suddenly heard two women screaming. The females, both 20 years old, were in a small boat and had been unable to make land again due to the current. Exhausted, they were being drawn further out to open sea and were starting to panic. Without hesitation, young Pérez alerted his father, tipped their catch onto the sand and set out on his own in a rowing boat. By this time the women were extremely anxious, but their rescuer, taking it all in his stride, managed to calm their nerves and tow them safely to shore. His father had the foresight to prepare a motorboat in case it was needed, but watched his offspring with immense pride from the beach as he saw he had the situation under control. The lad’s

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many years’ experience as the son of a local fisherman had certainly paid off as he safely escorted the two women back unscathed. The father is rightfully proud of his son, who had the prudence to advise him of his actions before setting out. “Fortunately, he heard their cries, otherwise they would have inevitably been swept out to sea”, he declared. Local mayor

Juan José Cazorla congratulated the young hero for his intelligent and courageous behaviour, and his father for his exemplary conduct.

Atlantic awareness Sebastián Quintero, sponsor of the Canaries 1,500 Kilometres of Coast campaign, criticised the fact that there is no initiative in the

Islands this year to raise awareness of the dangers of the Atlantic Ocean. Although the archipelago’s beaches are considered safe, fatalities due to drowning accidents have continued to increase this year. In fact, a shocking statistic revealed that in 2016 there were 30 motorway deaths in the Canaries, but 72 people lost their lives by drowning, 87 per cent of these being foreigners. In the first half of 2017, 40 people have already drowned off Canarian coasts. Compared to 2016, this is a growth of 33 per cent and it’s feared that it could be a much higher total by the end of the year. It’s also striking that the number of Spanish victims is increasing. In other words, it’s not just uninhibited holidaymakers who underestimate the danger. It’s therefore all the more important to draw people’s attention to the dangers by means of media and campaigns, on the beaches and in hotels. Continued on page two

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Drowning accidents

Atlantic awareness Where is most dangerous? Tenerife held the unfortunate record for the number of drownings in 2016, with a total of 21 lives lost, 20 people seriously injured and 13 search and rescue operations launched. Gran Canaria followed with 19 deaths, 14 seriously injured and eight rescue operations. The areas which saw most fatalities were Adeje in Tenerife and Pájara in Fuerteventura, which each saw five bathers drown. Two deaths occurred at Playa de La Arena on the west coast of Tenerife and the Jover natural pool near La Laguna, North Tenerife. In Gran Canaria, two lost their lives off the Playa

de Las Canteras beach in the capital. El Hierro had a clean slate – the only island in the archipelago to be able to make this claim. "We have observed that while there are fewer bathers in northern areas, the proportion of people drowned there is higher", explained Quintero, who has created a map for the first time to illustrate the topic. He insists there is an urgent need for action in order to alert both tourists and locals to the hazards. Although he admits the statistics mean that only one person dies for every 350,000 visitors, given there are 15 million tourists visiting the Canaries and their beaches each year, he insists that even this percentage is too high. Often, it isn’t the ocean

that causes the problem but people’s behaviour. They enter the water despite high waves, allow their children to get out of sight, jump into unknown areas where they have no idea of the sea bottom or currents, or have too much to drink before bathing. When sea conditions are not appropriate, or at night, directly after eating, or when feeling tired or weak, you shouldn’t even think about going anywhere near the Atlantic. Quintana wants to ensure that all this information reaches bathers to reduce the number of accidents and reverse the rising tide of drowning statistics. For more information you can consult the campaign’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/canarias n 1500kmcosta.

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A new map illustrates the danger

Accountability

Transparency under the microscope Transparency enhances credibility and is highly valued by the public. Voters are increasingly demanding that the work of their representatives is overseen and even regulated if necessary. The current theory is that the more transparency there is, the truer the democracy. When results were published for Canarian boroughs with over 15,000 inhabitants, it could be seen that there are vast differences in levels of transparency throughout the Islands. As of May 2017, Ingenio in Gran Canaria had the honour of sitting at the top of the table. The local administration fulfilled 89.4 per cent of the criteria and the borough as a whole notched up135 points out of a possible 151 across all areas. In second and third places are La Laguna in Tenerife with 61.59 per cent, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with an unimpressive 54 per cent. These are the only municipalities within the so-called ‘green areas’ of transparency – the highest level attainable. Showing lesser levels, yellow candidates on the Dyntra index include Arrecife in Lanzarote, and Santa Cruz and Los Realejos in Tenerife, which are all within the

Ingenio is the most transparent borough in the Canaries

41 to 49 per cent band. Areas achieving orange, between 20 and 40 per cent, include Teguise in Lanzarote; Los Llanos de Aridane (La Palma); Telde, San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Gáldar in Gran Canaria; and Arona, El Rosario, La Orotava and Güímar in Tenerife. There are 19 Canar-

ian boroughs in the red area, scoring a rather shameful less than 20 per cent on the transparency scale. These are: Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé in La Palma; Pájara and La Oliva (Fuerteventura); Yaiza and Tías (Lanzarote); Mogán, Santa Brígida, Agüímes, Puerto del Rosario, Arucas

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are in the top green and yellow areas. La Rioja is at the lower end of the register with 51.08 per cent and the Canaries are at 59.68 per cent. Looking at the 52 provincial councils, Gran Canaria is 10th in the green area for transparency, whilst Tenerife came 22nd, at the top of the orange field. All

others are located in the lower red ranks: Lanzarote (35th), La Palma (37th), Fuerteventura (44th), La Gomera (49th) and El Hierro (52nd). If you wish to know more about the transparency of councils or specific regions, check out the Dyntra website n at: www.dyntra.org.

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Domestic violence

TV wrestler beat partner to death On the night of June 30, residents from the Bahia Azul resort in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, called the Local Police to report that a woman was being abused in the apartment complex. On arrival, officers found a 47 year old British woman, Donna Cowley, injured and bleeding in the apartment. She had been brutally beaten. Meanwhile, her ex-partner sat soberly in the living room watching TV. The man tried to resist arrest, but was nevertheless detained and charged. The victim was first taken to the medical centre in Arguineguín and then immediately transferred to the hospital in Las Palmas due to the severity of her injuries. She died shortly afterwards while X-rays were being taken and nothing could be done to save her. It is unclear whether the couple were still living together at the time or had already separated. What is certain, however, is that they had a turbulent relationship.

Council staff in Tenerife’s capital Santa Cruz also showed their support for the victim

Las Palmas officials marked the tragic death of Donna Cowley with one minute of silence

The 80 year old suspect, James ‘Jimmy’ Breaks, originally from Bradford in West Yorkshire, is no stranger to the British community. For nearly 30 years he was known by the moni-

ker 'Cry Baby' as an outstanding fighter who dominated the British wrestling scene from the 1960s to 80s. He was a regular on TV when wrestling reached record audiences and

won a number of championship belts before retiring from the pro ranks. He has lived in Gran Canaria for many years since his retirement. His partner had

resided on the holiday island for about a decade, and sadly she marked her final moments there. The former wrestler had beaten her horrifically, making Donna Cowley the 34th victim of domestic violence in Spain this year. The j ust i ce and equal ity minister for the Canary Islands Government, José Miguel Barragán, said: “We must oppose male violence

against women". Calling on the local community to demonstrate their ‘utmost repulsion’ of this kind of crime, he added: “We will only be able to eradicate it through unity and the firm commitment of the whole of society.” On the Monday following the tragedy, the Canarian Government and council members dedicated a minute's silence n to the victim.

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Sahrawi self-determination

Paediatric care

Arbitrariness and torture The human rights activist Aminatou Haidar recently met with Gran Canaria President Antonio Morales, accompanied by Ahmed Bujari, the representative for the Frente Polisario de Liberación de Saguía el Hamra y Río de Oro (Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia elHamra and Río de Oro). They underlined the growing number of brutal attacks on the Western Saharan population, claiming that arbitrary arrest and torture in prisons as well as on the streets are the order of the day. Many minors sit in prison cells and await their condemnation, they affirmed. Morales assured the representatives of the Occupied Territories that they would continue to provide assistance in the form of food, school supplies, clothing, shoes and medicines. He also vowed to continue supporting the so-called ‘holidays

in peace’, where children up to 14 years can spend the hottest summer months with host families on the Canary Islands instead of in the refugee camp in the desert. At the same time, Morales urged Spanish President Mariano Rajoy to work on behalf of Western Sahara, stating that Spain, as a former colonial power, contributed decisively to the emergence of the present situation through their disorganised withdrawal. "Spain has closed her eyes and ears", the island president said. The view is shared by Western Saharan representatives, who once again demanded that the United Nations agrees to a referendum for the inhabitants of the Western Sahara to determine their own future. Haidar, who spent three years in Moroccan prisons, and in 2009 drew attention to the fate

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Haidar (centre) demanded more support from Spain

of her compatriots through a 32 day hunger strike at Lanzarote airport, appealed to the UN to allow a referendum. She believes that Spain should exert pressure on Morocco to demand respect for international rights and the right to self-determination. She also pointed out that in recent years 186 lawyers, journalists or representatives of solidarity organisations who wanted to observe the situation in the Western Sahara were expelled from the country. She claimed that there are currently some 64 political pris-

oners detained in the Western Sahara or Morocco. Ahmed Bujari, who represents the Sahrawi people at the UN, also called for the referendum, which has been blocked for 23 years. They only want a political solution with their Moroccan neighbours and official recognition as an independent state. Their protest continued to be peaceful even when the Moroccan army broke the armistice in Guerguerat last year to enforce their exploitation of the area’s mineral resources. Sooner or later Spain and the UN have to reply to the situation. n

The H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel recently hosted an important meeting of the Canarian Paediatric Association. The inaugural address to professionals in the field of paediatric medicine dealt with the relevance of the sector in the Canary Islands, which is one of the regions in Spain with the lowest number of paediatric professionals despite having the largest percentage of patients in this category. Heading up the event were the presidents of the SCP (Society of Canarian Paediatricians) in Santa Cruz, Luis Ortigosa del Castillo, and in Las Palmas, Gonzalo Cabrera Roca, the regional government’s director general of human resources, Antonia María Pérez, and the Adeje health councillor Amada Trujillo Bencomo. Luis Ortigosa del Castillo spoke of the vital importance of this branch of medicine for the young population and affirmed: “There is a need for more paediatricians in public centres as you cannot deal with a child in the same way as you do an adult patient, and it is vital that public health decision-makers realise this. However, unfortunately we are currently seeing the opposite”. The aim of the meeting was to debate the professional challenges for paediatricians in the 21st century and this was reflected in the address given by the head of the paediatrics department and former rector of the University of La Laguna, Eduardo Domenech. He told the audience of professionals: “Over the years, great discoveries have been made in paediatric pharmacology and we are increasing our knowledge of genetics, but what continues to be of the greatest relevance is personalised medical attention. That is where we have to make our advances. To oppose the dehumanisation we are seeing, we have to champion medicine that brings us closer, a kind of medical practise in which the family plays a fundamental part”. Domenech concluded: “Pathogens are evolving and becoming stronger, and for that reason investigation is the cornerstone of our battle to eliminate illnesses from our daily lives and to ensure that they do not return.” n

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Siam Park II

Political tug of war At the beginning of June, the Kiessling family complained that they still didn’t have permission for channelling in the El Veril ravine for work to begin on the Siam Park II water park, with Gran Canaria President Antonio Morales repeatedly pointing his finger at the mayor of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Marco Aurelio Pérez, who in turn blamed Morales. During a press conference at the beginning of July, Pérez announced the long awaited approval for water channelling in the ravine to guarantee the flow of rainwater into the sea. At the same time, however, he stated that the entire procedure was running well until the elections in May 2015, and that it was only when Morales had taken office that the project spiralled out of control. For a year and a half, the San Bartolomé Council had been waiting for road planning permission, which depended on the land concerned being categorised, and this was the prerequisite for permission to be

Cheaper connections

Inter-island travel subsidy increase Flight and ferry sales multiplied recently as the increase in the travel subsidy between islands was announced and introduced into law. The previous subsidy of 50 per cent was increased overnight to 75 per cent for Canarian residents, and locals weren’t slow in showing their approval of the new measure. Transport to the Spanish peninsula, however, remains at a 50 per cent subsidy level, and it should be borne in mind that neither administration charges nor airport taxes and charges are included in the discount. Cars on ferries will only be given the previous level of 50 per cent, whether to the peninsula or other islands. If you bought your ticket before the new tariffs came into play you cannot apply for a rebate. However, it may be worth looking at penalties for cancelling your tickets and buying new ones with the additional 25 per cent discount. Additional reductions such as those given to large families continue to apply. The discount will be applied by the company providing your ticket. For any further information on fares, reductions and possible ticket changes, contact the company n that you dealt with or wish to use.

Mayor Pérez did not accept the blame for delays to the Siam Park II project

granted for the construction of a canal. He explained: "The island president deceived the Kiessling family and general public by pointing the blame in our direction. We have always supported the Siam Park II project and hope that

it can be implemented as quickly as possible". Following an ultimatum from Pérez’s office, the categorisation of the land concerned was finally issued by the Island Council and San Bartolomé Council has now been able

to grant permission for the water channelling. Pérez encouraged the owners of the future Siam Park II to submit the building licence application as soon as possible and ensured a speedy n processing.

Fiesta del Carmen

The fishermen’s feast On July 16, the Fiesta del Carmen is celebrated in many fishing villages across the Canary Islands. The statue of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen and sailors, is taken out to sea on a decorative boat to guarantee her protection for The patron saint of fishermen and sailors is taken out to sea

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the fishermen and their boats over the next year. One of the highlights in Tenerife is held in Puerto de La Cruz; however, this event recently took place on July 11. Nevertheless, over 100 activities are planned for the town’s July festival which include a number of concerts as part of the Heineken Jazz Festival, folklore shows from July 16 to 20 at 8.30pm in the town centre,

a large concert by Chago Melián in the Plaza de Europa on July 16 at 10.30pm, as well as portions of giant paella for only €1 per person. Proceeds go to the Spanish Cancer Association. On July 30 at 6pm, the July festivities will end with a small procession. Other places where the Fiesta del Carmen is celebrated are Santa Cruz, Candelaria and Los Realejos, where the main event will

be on July 18 at 9.30pm in the Plaza de San Agustín when the XVI Festival de Zarzuela takes place. The programme features El Barberillo de Lavapiés (The Little Barber of Lavapiés). In Gran Canaria, the main areas celebrating the festival include Agaete, Arguineguín and Las Palmas. For full programmes it is best to consult n your local council.

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La Palma judgement

No mercy for Laura‘s murderer July 10 marked the second anniversary of the death of Laura González, who was murdered by her ex-partner David Batista in a savage attack that rocked the island of La Palma. He poured petrol over the 27 year old at her workplace, a shoe shop on Calle Real in La Palma’s capital Santa Cruz, and set her alight. The young mother eventually died from the severe burns. The provincial court sentenced Batista on February 23 this year. He received a 25 year prison sentence for the sordid murder of a person he had a close relationship with, and another 12 years for starting a fire which endangered the lives of others. In addition, Batista was ordered to pay damages of €300,000 to the victim’s family and must not approach them for 35 years. The Canarian Supreme Court upheld the judgement, against which the defence lawyer filed an appeal. At the moment it is still up to the judge whether Batista can appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice as a last resort, in an attempt to possibly gain a more lenient judgement. n

The death of Laura González in 2015 stunned Santa Cruz de La Palma

Canine retirement

Sniffer dogs recognised for decade of police service Two dogs were released from active police service at the end of June and are now enjoying retired life. For 10 years, Kaisa and Nira have served Unipol in Santa Cruz and made a significant contribution. Both are being privately adopted by their dog handlers, who will give them a home for their last years. The Santa Cruz dog team currently consists of 23 trained police officers and dogs. Kaisa is a Belgian sheepdog who, at the age of three years, was offered by a private owner for police service. She was educated for six months at the Madrid Defence School and between 2008 and 2016 she did an excellent job and made an average of 250 drug detections a year. Kaisa was a pioneer in the Canaries because she has the ability to do what is called passive marking to detect drugs: the dog smells something

Kaisa and her master at a canine exhibition

suspicious and remains rigid, fixing its eyes on the object. This means that they can walk inconspicuously through a crowd of people without potential suspects noticing that the dog has reported them. Kaisa’s colleague Nira is a Labrador Retriever born in 2006 and was also donated by a private owner. She began her career doing rescue work, and due to her special abilities to

sniff things out, began to work on drug detection having also been trained by Unipol. She uses active marking to identify suspicious substances. Nira was the star of the Local Police canine exhibitions, and one of the favourite animals of the schoolchildren who often attended such events, due to her patience and affection. Tribute was paid to both dogs by the Santa Cruz mayor, José

Nira was the children’s darling, and a great sniffer dog

Manuel Bermúdez, and the councillor for security, Zaida González, for their 10 years' service at an event in the presence of local schoolchildren. The mayor emphasised the importance of animals in security work and in the fight against crime in the city, particularly against the consumption and trafficking n of drugs.

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Spellbinding cuisine You can enjoy a delicious range of Spanish and international cuisine at Restaurant El Embrujo in the south of Tenerife. Visitors who choose Playa de Las Americas to spend their holidays will not find a better place than El Embrujo to taste Spain's exquisite gastronomy, along with well-known dishes from other countries, in an atmosphere where culinary pleasure and a live flamenco show provide a truly wonderful evening.

You can enjoy lunch or a succulent dinner in one of the restaurant’s varied spaces. As soon as you enter, you’ll see the colourful flamenco dancers and a pretty terrace and cocktail bar called La Cúpula. El Embrujo also has an elegant main room, and in the interior you'll find the wine cellar La Lola, which is beautifully decorated with flamenco motifs. The fiesta of flavours begins with the starters menu. No detail has been left to chance

for the clients' enjoyment: vegetables on the menu are taken fresh from the garden every day, and the meat is top quality. Those who prefer fish dishes

can choose seafood options, along with other delicacies such as sea bass, salmon, cod, grilled tuna and bream. If you don't know which to choose then why not try the seafood grill which is served with Canarian potatoes and salad. To thrill your taste buds, El Embrujo offers fresh Andalusian Gazpacho. You could also try the Embrujo Salad with grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, croutons and a light mustard dressing. Don't

miss the opportunity to try the exquisite cold tapas: a mixed dish served with Iberian ham, the best that can be tasted on the island, select cheeses

and sausages, including loin and chorizo, or the irresistible Mélon a La Sierra. A great alternative offered at El Embrujo is to choose from the large number of hot tapas. Along with the essential wrinkly potatoes served with Canarian mojo sauce, the delicious Spanish omelette or garlic prawns, the most popular tapa is the succulent octopus which is served on a bed of potatoes and natural tomato and gratinated with alioli.

It can be difficult to choose between the delights offered on the menu at El Embrujo. Among the dishes most demanded by diners, are the grilled meats and rice dishes, including the juicy pork knuckle and the select sirloin with pâté. Keep in mind that all meats are fresh and specially selected products. The rice menu is wide-ranging and all the dishes are prepared to order. El Embrujo has the juiciest paellas, such as el

señorito where all the seafood is peeled so that your hands remain clean, the black sepia rice and delicious lobster or bogavante. To complete the gastronomic experience, El Embrujo has a crystal wine cellar where you can choose from over 150 of the best red wines and 30 white labels including many excellent Spanish wines. El Embrujo’s magic and culinary fusion will make your visit an experience that you will defn initely want to repeat.

Restaurant El Embrujo C.C. Américas Plaza Avenida de Las Américas 7, Arona Open: Every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm Reservations: 922 78 95 18 or 676 868 729 Website: www. gourmetland.es

In a move that has been welcomed by residents and visitors alike, the capital of La Gomera will once again be connected by ferry with its two southern tourist resorts. Back in 1986, the first boat to link the three towns of San Sebastián, Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey was called the Barracuda and was operated by the shipping company Trasmediterránea. Despite the service having been taken over by various shipping lines since then, and vessels of different names, the connection has continued to be known simply as ‘The Barracuda’. The mountainous and difficult roads that join these areas mean that workers and visitors have always faced arduous journeys to arrive at the destinations. The introduction of the ferry service encouraged employment and boosted tourism, shortening the trip considerably. The last boat to serve the link was the Benchi Express Catamaran, which covered the distance between the capital San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago in just 18 min-

The Barracuda is back Photo: Cabildo La Gomera

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The first ferry was the Barracuda, a name that is still on everyone’s lips today

The new Benchi Express is on its way and is scheduled to start connecting the south of the island with the capital in July

utes, and from there to its final stop in Valle Gran Rey in 25 minutes. For people living on the island, the cancelation of the ferry service in 2012 was a disaster, and various organisations have fought for its reinstatement since that time. To a collective sigh of relief, at the end of June a ferry left the port of Barcelona and is currently making the crossing towards La Gomera to once again open up the sea route as before. Expected to be in service by July, many

people are already planning their trips. Guillermo Barroso, who lives in Valle Gran Rey, is looking forward to reusing it: "In the old days, the journey cost just €2 and, above all, it was fast”, he said. “We used the ferry most often during the holiday period to visit other towns and dine out”. The route was extremely popular and the ferries have even been involved in various lifesaving operations over the years. July will be the perfect month for its reactivation, particularly

for holiday makers. Apart from the large number of foreign visitors, around 20,000 Canarians are expected to visit La Gomera during the summer months alone. The director of the Hotel Valle Gran Rey, José Luis Mateo, expressed his enthusiasm by saying: “We are looking forward to the ferry service being reinstated as soon as possible, for the wellbeing of the islanders, small businesses and the general public”. He also believes it will encourage people to make longer stays on the island.

The new Benchi Express, which will cover the links, is almost 30m long and nine metres wide. It is a two-deck catamaran with capacity for a total of 250 passengers. The indoor area has space for around 150 people, is wheelchair accessible and includes a cafeteria. A further 100 people can enjoy the journey on the open upper deck. Motorbikes and pushbikes can travel on the ferry but not cars. The Fred. Olsen company has invested around €3 million in the project. Three connections per day are currently planned. Various new features available include the ability to pay directly via

a machine and an automatic time display during the trip, indicating how long the journey is likely to last. Casimiro Curbelo, president of the island, has been very active in campaigning for the connection. He believes the ferry plays an important role for the island, increasing the quality of life of citizens who have to commute between the capital and the south for work, school or medical reasons, or who simply want to go shopping in the capital. In addition, for tourists, the trip by boat is an entertaining and less hair-raising alternative n to travelling by car.

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Animal wellbeing

Enjoying summer with your pet will increase to 46 degrees in just 30 minutes and 56 degrees in an hour. Even at 24 degrees Celsius, within an hour the temperature will rise

Fans and air conditioning can be dangerous for pets and cause eye irritations

However, our four-legged friends don’t dig the heat very much because their ability to perspire and cool their bodies is limited. They lose a lot of water and need a constant supply of drinking water to avoid dehydration, and as temperatures soar, panting alone is not enough to cool them down and there is a risk of heatstroke. Your animal should never be left in a car, not even for the time it takes you to run to the supermarket – a short period unattended, even with the windows left open, could mean death. At 30 degrees Celsius the temperature in a vehicle

to 35 degrees and even if you leave the window wide open, the through draught will be too slight to be effective. Dogs and cats prefer to lie in the shade when the thermometer heats up. They look for cool tiles or damp garden areas and indulge in cheerful idleness. Change your walk-times to early morning and late evening when the sun isn’t beating down so hard. If your dog enjoys the water, by all means take it with you to the beach, but if not, even under an umbrella the hot sand is unpleasant and potentially dangerous for them. They are

Playa Bocabarranco, Gran Canaria

better off in a darkened, cool apartment or in a garden with sufficient shade and drinking water.

Heat or sunstroke With sunstroke, once the body temperature of your dog goes above 41 degrees Celsius its life is in acute danger. When the sun is directly on the animal the rays act directly on its brain and overheat the head area. The danger is there even if it isn’t particularly warm. Heatstroke on the other hand is caused by the temperature of the environment, which heats up the animal’s whole body and in the worst case brings total collapse. It’s not just an overheated car that can cause the problem, but long walks in the

sun and playing in overheated conditions. Doctor Tina Hölscher of the Animal Protection Association Aktion Tier warned in a press release: “A dog’s life-threatening limit can be reached very quickly. Often this danger is underestimated by owners. When it happens, it’s best to keep calm and act quickly". The first symptoms are rapid breathing, an increased pulse, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and dark red gums. The animal can get spasms or show symptoms of balance problems and look dull and exhausted with glazed eyes. In extreme cases the animal will become unconscious. If you notice that the animal is close to a collapse, move it quickly to shade, under a tree, or perhaps somewhere

where it finds relief on a cooling base. Do not make the mistake of tipping a bucket of cold water over it. It must be slowly cooled down by gently moistening paws, legs, chest, head and neck with cool but not cold

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Photo: Ursula Bauer, Aktion Tier

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Many of us in the Canaries share our homes and lives with dogs and cats and we look forward to spending time together during the summer break.

Not every dog enjoys the water

water. If you have access to cold packs, put them under the armpits and back legs. A cool, damp towel makes the perfect cover – renew it when it gets warm. Any signs of spasms and a vet must be consulted immediately. Your veterinary specialist can stabilise the animal with oxygen and drips. Above all, it has to be clarified whether internal organs have been damaged. A large percentage of animals which have suffered severe heat stroke die from irreparable damage to the lungs, kidney and liver.

Cooling your home People like to cool their homes during the summer heat with fans or air-conditioning systems, which aren’t always ideal

for your pets. They may lead to eye irritation or even colds. It’s better for them that the room is cooled by darkening it and improve the air quality using damp, suspended towels. Your animals should have an abundant supply of cool but not ice-cold water and it’s better during this time of the year to feed them little and often rather than one big meal. Don’t forget that all these measures also apply to smaller pets. Rabbits, guinea pigs and birds are also very sensitive to heat and need shady places. Make sure their cages are never left in the blazing sun.

consider if the stress involved is worthwhile or it might be better to have the animal looked after by friends, family or professionals whilst they are away. Cats can also travel in the aircraft cabin up to the maximum weight. It may be advisable to tranquillise the animals. Check it out with your regular vet before the trip.

CANARY ISLANDS our weekend and leisure goals as we want to take our furry friends with us. There are three beaches in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, one in La Palma and one in Lanzarote where your canine is welcome. The first ‘dog-beach’ was designated at Playa Bocabarranco between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Telde.

Travelling with your pet

Many owners would like more dog-beach options

La Tejita and can be reached via the TF-643. It’s a sandy beach about 150 metres long. Playa de Las Teresitas in Santa Cruz has a permission pend-

Animals instinctively find a cool area they need

Canarian dog beaches Dogs are not allowed on most Canarian beaches, but the exceptions are the official dog beaches or smaller bays which are not heavily frequented by people. For many of us who travel, ‘dogfriendly’ tags are important for

About one kilometre long, it gives you plenty of space but tends to be very windy. Playa de Los Tres Peos in Agüímes can be reached on foot from the southern end of Playa de Vargas. It’s a small beach with light sand, about 300 metres long. A little further south, at the foot of Playa de Los Tres Peos is Playa de Los

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Long car trips can be torture for animals. They should be adequately secured and have sufficient water with regular breaks in shady areas to cool off. You have to schedule your journey to make sure you take the time to pay attention to the condition of your pet companions. In the case of air travel, animals which exceed the permitted onboard size or weigh more than eight kilos are transported in a special freight compartment. This may be an option for long journeys, but for short stays, owners should

Cuervitos. It’s a small, rocky bathing spot. In Tenerife, Playa del Puertito in Güímar is a popular excursion destination for dog owners, especially for local residents, people from the north or from the capital Santa Cruz. A 200 metre strip, which adjoins the normal bathing beach, was declared a dog-friendly zone. It’s close to the city and the coast is protected by wavebreakers. Just a short distance from El Médano town centre and accessible via Avenida Juan Carlos I is the 206 metre Playa El Cabezo where dogs are also welcome. Particularly popular is the Playa del

Cars can be death traps for animals in the summer

Confital in the borough of San Miguel de Abona. This beach starts to the south of Playa de

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ing for a section of the beach to be dedicated to canine use. In Lanzarote, dog owners can

only enjoy a summer day with their doggy friends at the beach at Playa de Las Coloradas in the municipality of Yaiza. It’s accessible via Calle de La Hoya in Playa Blanca. However, the time dogs are allowed is limited between 7am to 10am in the morning and from 7pm to 9pm in the evening. La Palma’s dog beach is the Playa de Los Guirres, a few kilometres north of Puerto Naos. This beach, which is also known as Playa Nueva, is open for accompanied dogs. It goes without saying that in all these areas, dog poop should be gathered and disposed of by the owners and that potentially dangerous dog breeds should wear a muzzle. With mutual respect, a peaceful coexistence of bathers, dogs and their ownn ers is possible.

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Cactus Garden repairs

Restored to its former glory

The small pond is one of many features in the Cactus Garden

The water tank and lagoon at the beautiful Cactus Garden in Guatiza, Lanzarote, were recently modernised, with the koi carps and guppies living there temporarily moved during the renovation period. Among other things, the area was cleared of organic and inorganic substances while at the same time the retaining walls of the small lake, Laguito de Jardín, were rebuilt. A new water filter system was installed which is designed to ensure long lasting clean water. The basin itself was redecorated with special paints and then refilled. For Echedey Eugenio, the island's tourism councillor,

the work is part of the ambitious plan to bring this César Manrique creation to optimal conditions. On behalf of the Island Council, he praised the workers from the centre, saying: "Repairs were carried out with great attention to detail and respect for Manrique’s legacy".

Cactus Garden The garden was the last creation by the Lanzarote artist and architect César Manrique, uniting nature and art. An old quarry was turned into an impressive cactus garden with more than 4,500 spec-

imens of 450 different species of cacti from across five continents. Visually, the green of the cacti offers the perfect contrast to the blue sky and dark volcanic rock. In addition, they are surrounded by the island’s largest cactus plantation, cultivated in the 19th century to breed the cochineal beetle. In between are massive volcanic monoliths and the last intact gofio mill on the island, which also dates back to the 19th century. Around the pond there is plenty of life: in addition to fish there are numerous insects and colonies of small birds which live there. For more information visit: n www.cactlanzarote.com.

Airport forced to close

Renewed calls for second runway During the last week of June, a Jet2 Airbus A330-300 arrived from Manchester and after touching down on the tarmac of the Reina Sofía airport, two of its tyres burst, making it impossible for the aircraft to leave the runway. Fortunately, none of the 320 passengers and 11 crew members onboard were injured in the incident. Work to clear the only runway left the airport inoperative for around six hours. The Airbus had to be towed from

The Jet2 aircraft blocked the runway for six hours after the tyres burst

Violent attack

Cavemen on trial The case of a British and a German citizen who seriously injured a woman at the end of March last year is currently being heard by the Santa Cruz court. The men allegedly burned the victim’s face with a kitchen blowtorch. The prosecutor is calling for a five year prison term for both defendants and compensation of €16,500 to be paid to the victim. The incident took place on March 31, 2016, at 5pm. The woman had gone with the two men to a cave in Granadilla de Abona, where the British man lived, and they talked and drank together. According to the victim, the pair suddenly attacked her, pulling her by the hair so that she fell to her knees and then the Briton burned her face with a kitchen blowtorch. Together, they dragged the woman out of the cave and threw stones at her face, some of them measuring 30 centimetres, before kicking her head and body. When the police arrived about half an hour later, the British man was still kicking and hitting her with the torch. The victim suffered numerous injuries, such as a fractured nose, first degree burns on her face, and second degree burns on her right hand. Her right cheek bone was broken, and her ear and scalp were slashed with a sharp object. The victim spent 20 days in hospital and another 97 days at home recovering from the injuries. To this day she continues to suffer physical and psychological scars. She still has tormenting nightmares, and most importantly, she does not understand why the two men she considered friends suddenly attacked her. A specialist confirmed post-traumatic stress. Following the incident, the British man tried to commit suicide which, in the opinion of a psychiatrist, does not necessarily mean that his cognitive capabilities have been impaired. The defence referred, among other things, to the two men’s alcohol consumption at the time and demanded an acquittal or maximum prison sentence of three and a n half years. The judgement is still pending.

the runway and then thoroughly cleaned. During this time, 33 flights had to be diverted, 25 of which landed in Gran Canaria, five at Tenerife 's Los Rodeos airport, two in Lanzarote and two in Fuerteventura, not to mention numerous other passengers who suffered long delays. The airport was not able to resume operations until around 7.30pm that evening. This incident has unsurprisingly revived the demand for a sec-

ond runway, especially as South Tenerife is one of the seven busiest airports in Spain. In 2015, two tyres on a Norwegian aircraft burst on the runway shortly before take-off for Berlin. In this case, the airport was closed from 11am to 7.30pm. At the time, the mayors of the island’s southern boroughs called for a second runway in order to guarantee full airport operations and the smooth departure and n arrival of tourists.

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25th anniversary

Special guest for Adeje Summer University inauguration Adeje Summer University celebrates 25 years since it first opened its doors to students in South Tenerife and Carlos Vogeler, executive director of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), will open this year’s courses. The Adeje Summer University has always had a healthy inclusion of tourism-related topics, given that the industry is the economic motor for the Islands, and this year the inaugural address will be made by Mr. Vogeler,

executive director for member relations of the UNWTO. Vogeler, born in Venezuela, is a tenured professor at King Juan Carlos University in Madrid, working in the department of Business Economics. He is also a regular lecturer at Spanish and international universities and author of various university text books, as well as numerous articles on international tourism structure. Mr. Vogeler started his career in the private sector at Pullman-

tur, one of the largest Spanish Tour Operators. He also played an active role in the board of directors of the Spanish Travel Agencies Association and in UFTAA (United Federation of Travel Agent's Associations), where he chaired the committee on road transportation. From 1991 to 2008 he served in various senior management positions at Group RCI, part of Wyndham Worldwide, where he was managing director for Southwest Europe, covering

Charity Evening

Sundown with ESTA Theatre

ESTA is staging a Wild West evening of fun entertainment on July 21

The English Speaking Theatrical Association (ESTA) is staging a Wild West evening at the former British Yeoward School in Taoro, Puerto de La Cruz, on July 21 from 7pm. Everyone is welcome so come along and meet the posse. They will be performing cowboy sketches and Western-

Pantomime auditions

themed entertainment, and there will be a barbeque and drinks in the saloon afterwards. Entrance is free, and fancy dress is optional, although there will be a prize for the best effort.

Between July 25 and 27, ESTA will be holding auditions for their pantomime in November. If interested, please get in touch. All updates and news are available on the association’s web page: www.facebook.com/ n ESTATenerife.

Spain, France, Portugal and Benelux and later vice president of Global Account Strategy & Industry Relations. Mr. Vogeler was elected Chairman of the Affiliate Members of the UNWTO from 2005 to 2008, representing Group RCI. Since 1997 he had been serving as vice president of the board of affiliate members and chairman of the Business Council and member of the UNWTO Strategic Group. He is also a founding member of the Spanish Association of Experts in Tourism (AECIT) and was a member of the International Association of Experts in Tourism (AIEST). The World Tourism Organisation is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. UNWTO promotes tourism as a driv-

Carlos Vogeler will present the inaugural address Adeje Summer University 2017

ing force of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100

countries around the world. The organisation’s membership includes 157 countries, six associate members and 500 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities. Mr. Vogeler will present the inaugural address of the Adeje Summer University on July 14 at 12 noon, and the following day will take the opportunity to meet with local authorities and n sector representatives.

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Keddy’s Entertainment

Parties, entertainment and bouncy castles By Chrissie and Ray As we know, there are a lot of expats with young families in Tenerife, either living here or visiting during the winter period. Not forgetting the holidaymakers who enjoy a couple of weeks on this beautiful holiday island and often have youngsters with them or joining them at some stage during their stay. We host and cater for all birthday celebrations and family events, and that is where the professional children's team at Keddy’s Entertainment comes into its own. It’s something that our team has been passionate about for a long time – professional children’s parties and family themed events. We have a successful team of professional entertainers with a wealth of experience when it comes to a great family do. From working all over the world in some of the biggest 4 and 5 star family hotels, we have seen a gap in the market when it comes to providing children’s parties to the highest standards. It can be very expensive on the island to throw a celebration for your little ones: paying entrance fees to big parks and the more kids, the more you have to pay. We want to provide an affordable experience for parents and something fun and memorable for

and developing this area of Keddy’s Entertainment. One of our new children’s entertainers, Loopy Leanne, is fully accredited with childcare qualifications and a wealth of experience, working as a representative in kid’s clubs in many hotels and resorts throughout Europe. Loopy Leanne says that this is a project she is really excited about and is looking forward to doing what she loves with the rest of the crew at Keddy’s Entertainment. She has always been able to bond and have a great relationship with children, maybe because she is still a big kid herself! She recalls once working in a club where the hotel only provided her with pencils and paper, but her wacky imagination

the children - and the more the merrier! We all know who the most important person is in all of this and that’s the birthday boy or girl, so we offer you the opportunity to contact our entertainers and become a part of the build up to the big day. We give your child the opportunity to be engaged in the creative process to ensure that

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it is a special Keddy’s Party Time event. We have found this serves to tap into their creative side, enhance decision making and instil confidence. We launched these parties a few months ago and they have been very successful. That is why we have decided to build a team that can concentrate on creating brilliant parties and focus on growing

and ability to keep the kids fully entertained meant they returned to see Loopy Leanne everyday throughout their holiday. We supply everything from c h i l d r e n ’s e n t e r t a i n e r s , bouncy castles and mechanical bulls, and can even turn your venue into a foam party if so desired. If you are interested in hosting an event or would like something different for your children’s birth-

day party then please get in touch. We performed our first family-themed evening on July 1 at the Terrace bar in Amarilla Golf, and it was a great success with quizzes, games, fun dances, and much more. Loopy Leanne and the rest of the crew had a wonderful time. Watch this space for more exciting news. For further information on Keddy’s Entertainment, visit: www. keddysentertainment.com. n

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Caring knights

A noble service

The two founders in Tenerife: Harald M. Brunk, President, Duke and Landlord of the Order (l). Roland Brunk, Prince and Grand Master (r)

Anyone who believed that knights and chivalry belong firmly in the past or in the world of fantasy may be surprised to find out they would be wrong. The Sovereign Military Order of the Crusaders and Guardians of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem with the Double Red Cross is actually a present day organisation which now has a base in the north of Tenerife. After extensive training in the German branch of the organisation, two entrepreneur brothers, Harald M. and Roland Brunk, have founded an autonomous sector of the Order which has been officially active since April 27 of this year. Harald M. Brunk, President, Landlord and Duke of the island's organisation, has been living in Spain for many years and is a Spanish citizen. His sibling Roland holds the positions of Prince and Grand Master of the new order. The organisation as a whole stands for three chivalrous ideals: service to the Lord, to

faith and to humanity. Among the virtues required of those who serve in the Order, which dates back to the 12th century, are diligence, reliability, honour, dignity, courage, humility, courtesy, joy of life, bravery, gentleness, mercy, generosity, loyalty and sincerity. The Order currently has endless members across the globe who are committed to these ideals and to helping the elderly, animals, and people with disabilities or who are in distress.

Aid projects The new Canary Islands branch is just starting out but the direction in which it should go is already clear, with three different environmental and social projects having been highlighted as important. These are the Freedom of Movement project, Street Angels, and Nature and Humanitarian Help, more information on which can be found here: www.numhteneriffa.eu.

"We have seen there are many difficulties on the island and we really want to help. We already assist homeless people, the unemployed who do not receive state aid, and those who are sick, poor or otherwise in need. In the near future we also aim to contact a children's home in Icod de Los Vinos to see how we can support them. For those and others, we can help with food, clothes, and even aids such as crutches, wheelchairs and similar. Further on we would like to create a soup kitchen. It isn't just people though, we also consider stray dogs to be among our responsibilities", explains Roland Brunk. "Currently, I am concentrating most on the Nature and Humanitarian Help project. One of the things we do is breed endangered plants and Canarian medicinal herbs, as well as island trees such as the cork oak, one of the reasons for doing this is to provide seeds for the government. Another example of our work is potato planting with people with disabilities. A great venture for everyone concerned, it gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people, feel useful and learn something new. My own daughter, Mercedes, is herself a wheelchair user and is the perfect liaison person. She is also hoping to take up education in computer science, but so far hasn't found anything suitable. Meanwhile, she is enthusiastically involved in the fieldwork with her friends. This latter project overlaps with the third: the Freedom of Movement initiative. One of the things we do is pick up

people with handicaps from their home, to bring them to work in the fields. It's a wonderful way for them to socialise, instead of sitting on their own at home. We also plan to provide a school car service for children with autism or ADHD", says Harald. In addition to his commitments on the Islands, he is also the general ambassador in Spain for the World Aid Organisation for Human Rights, which represents disadvantaged persons in cases, for example, against the authorities. At the moment the Order is working in a radius from Icod de Los Vinos to the Orotava Valley, but further expansion, even to other islands, has not been ruled out. It is an exciting prospect for those in need, and an interesting proposal for people who may be interested in becoming involved.

How you can assist One of the ways people can help is by joining the organisation. You can sign up as an ordinary member and then have the opportunity to become a fully fledged voting participant for an annual contribution of just â&#x201A;Ź60. Anyone, regardless of religion and origin, can participate; the only requirement is commitment to social schemes. The two founders speak German, English and Spanish, so communication isn't generally a problem for those who want to get involved. Another way to assist is to make a cash contribution which can be set against tax. Donations of food, clothes and other use-

Daughter Mercedes is a wheelchair user and fully integrated into the project

ful items are always appreciated, and there are plenty of other ways you can help out as well, such as assisting with the potato harvesting or planting activities. The opportunities for supporting those in need are endless. The organisation would also love to hear from anyone who has any land they could grow produce on free of charge. "If someone has a large farm they cannot work on their own, we will gladly take over a part and

care for it", says Harald Brunk, "which can be of benefit to everyone". They are also looking for a lawyer who would be willing to provide legal assistance on a voluntary basis to help with the human rights side of their work. Although the Order has only been active for relatively few weeks, there are already many exciting projects underway and they are, they say, "looking forward to meeting all those who n want to get involved."

To contact Ordo Supremus Islas Canarias OSMCSSH Control number: G76735125 Harald M. Brunk / Provincial Governor, Mobile: 659 022 350 Roland Brunk / Grand Master, Mobile: 659 022 295 Ctra. General, TF-5 Buen Paso 14 Buen Paso, Icod de Los Vinos 38434 Email: info@osmcssh.es Website: www.osmcssh.es To make a donation: You can make a deposit into the following account at La Caixa: IBAN: ES89 2100 6982 7402 0004 8152 / BIC: CAIXESBBXXX You can also do it via Pay Pal: order-paypal@osmcssh.es; by cheque or via the website.

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that it was tough as old shoe leather. What had gone wrong? Oh, and there were no vegetables either. Why do so many restaurants fail to serve the lovely local produce?

the famous Kaiserschmarrn, a type of sweet and light crepe, chopped up and dusted with icing sugar and served with apple purée. It was nearly as good as the one that we get when we stay at the Hotel Turmwirt in Oberammergau, Bavaria. Heavenly! On five days of the week there is a speciality, such as cabbage stuffed with pickled meats and potato purée or rolled beef Tiroler Style. No, me neither. Next time I am going to try their homemade Goulash. I just wished that our waiter had learned from the proprietress n and chosen to smile…

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Restaurant Tiroler Alm

A little bit of Austria diners had consumed all of the pork, we were told, and so our choices for main courses were a rare Entrecote topped with crispy onions, an Escalope, Hunters style, with mush-

Restaurant Tiroler Alm By John I do love Canarian food, but occasionally it is good to try other offerings so we recently visited Tiroler Alm on the main road through La Paz in Puerto de La Cruz. The outside A-board menus appear only in German. Would we be welcome? The exterior was indeed very welcoming with a nice sheltered terrace – but all the tables were already taken. Inside, well, we could have been in Austria. The lady owner was bustling about, mistaking us for her more Germanic brethren and we were shown

room sauce and sliced meat (unspecified on the menu) in a Viennese sauce. All came with either chips, nicely seasoned sauté potatoes or boiled potatoes. The meat was very tasty but we unanimously voted

to a nice elevated booth overlooking the rest of the interior. Our friend was feeling a bit

under the weather so we were denied sampling one of the large range of starters. Early

A litre of light house white wine knocked us back €8. My friend Peter perked up at the pudding stage and demanded an Apple Strudel, waving dementedly for an extra scoop of ice cream. I contented myself with

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Marina Bay Avenida Juan Carlos I Los Cristianos (Arona) Opening hours: daily 10:00–22:00 market days 9:00–22:00

& 922 791 371 A new sensation has hit Los Cristianos, and that is the Marina Bay Restaurant and Sunset Bar. Occupying an elevated position next to the Arona Gran Hotel, just behind the market site overlooking the sea, Marina Bay is the place to switch off and enjoy food and drinks. A daytime snacks menu and a full international menu provide for all tastes and ages. Watch amazing sunsets, enjoy live music in the evenings and maybe even dance too! The priority at Marina Bay is good customer service and quality food at reasonable prices.

Mamma Mia Av de Las Américas 7 C.C. Américas Plaza Playa de Las Américas Opening hours: daily 11:30–23:30

& 922 797 082 Freshness and tradition: Mamma Mía is where you’ll find excellent Italian cuisine in the south of Tenerife. Enjoy all its aromas and textures, and with a new menu at the beginning of July, you will also be able to try some typical dishes from the north and south of Italy. Only the best quality authentic ingredients are used, all of Italian origin. Mamma Mía has won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for years, confirming the quality of the cuisine, and demonstrating that the essence of fine Italian food is synonymous with Mamma Mía.

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La Guinguette is a French restaurant where you can enjoy music, dancing, good food and wine. We have created a place where we combine art, food and drink at La Guinguette in South Tenerife. The food is based on traditional French cuisine, combined with country-specific and local products. Musicians of all genres provide inspirational shows, theme nights, and also perform during our Sunday BBQ. Our terrace with shady trees and a breathtaking view invites you to relax. Our team awaits you to offer you an unforgettable time.

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Canary Islands’ attractions for tourists and residents

Arona Summer Festival

The Arona Summer Festival is just around the corner and this year will take place over a whopping three days from August 4 to 6. Now in its seventh year, the annual electronic music fest is continuing to grow in popularity, with fans now travelling from far across Europe to enjoy the sunshine, sounds and hypnotic ambience. This year’s venue is the new festival ground at Amarilla Golf in San Miguel de Abona. The main date for the action is August 5, with camping and stage acts available for the previous and following days. As ever, the audience will be entertained by some of the very best music mixers on the international scene, along with plenty of homespun talent. Headlining this year is the magnificent Steve Aoki, an American electro house musician and record producer, as well as funky founder of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which raises money for global humanitarian relief organisations. Also taking to the stage will be Greek-Swedish DJ Steve Angello, still thrilling the crowds since the split of

Swedish House Mafia, as well as French DJ Michael Calfan, and London-born Chris Knight, better known as Kryder. In addition, Spanish hip-hop star turned DJ Atica will also be keeping the hordes happy, as well as the Canary Islands’ own Deejay Dario, and Cormack and Simmelink. You can even win the chance to be on stage with your favourite DJ, and enjoy a backstage tour, access to the catering zone with the DJs and much more with the annual #ASF competition. Entrance costs just €35 for the main day of the festival, or €70 if you would like your drinks to be included in the price.

If you have an urge to camp, prices are €60 and €95, and upgrades to include the stopover can be added to the main ticket at any time for €25. Tickets can be bought in the north of the island from the Carolina Boix shops in the La Villa and Las Pirámides de Martiánez Commercial Centres. In the south they are available from the Adidas Store in Las Américas, Peluquería Sara Trujillo in Las Galletas, Librería Raquel in El Camisón, and Carolina Boix in C.C. Safari in Las Américas, C.C. San Eugenio, San Isidro, Los Cristianos, and Siam Mall, Costa Adeje. Alternatively, buy them online at: www.aronasummerfestival.com.

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Steve Angello will feature at this year’s Arona Summer Festival

Travel packages are also available from all the other islands. Prices start at €117 and include the entrance and camping fees as well as travel there and back via ferry.

As usual, it is hoped there will be a free bus running from Los Cristianos bus station, though details are yet to be confirmed.

Prices are set go up nearer the time so do book as soon as you can. See: www.arona summerfestival.com for full n details.

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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

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.

Fañabé beach

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.

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Other islands 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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La Gomera

La Gomera view

Gran Canaria street

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

is Fuencaliente: the place to go in La Palma to see a real volcanic landscape. The western side of this borough has nice beaches and withstood the many volcanic eruptions the island has suffered, the most recent being the Teneguía volcano in1971. La Palma has a lovely variant of Carnival called Los Indianos, where everyone dresses in white and people take to the streets during the day to cover everything, including each other, in talcum powder.

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

Gran Canaria 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-

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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.

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

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

Cactus garden, Lanzarote

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.

WHAT’S ON 2017

JULY

GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES July 14 8.30pm: Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra, Haydn and Beethoven, from €15. www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es 9pm: Becca Stevens and Ximo Tebar Soleo Band, Jazz&Más, Plaza de San Rafael, Vecindario, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com July 15 9pm: Ivan Lins & Band and Ella At 100, Jazz&Más, Parque Municipal de Santa Brígida, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

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Exhibition

JULY

TENERIFE DIARY DATES

International Trumpet Festival, various venues and prices. www.maspalomastrumpetfest.com

MAPAS: Professional performing arts market (music, theatre, dance, circus and street art), performers from Spain, Portugal, Latin America and Africa. Includes full programme of events and shows open to the public in various venues around Santa Cruz. www.mapasmercadocultural.com July 13 8pm: Marckelló in concert, Spanish pop, Estadio Anexo Antonio Domínguez, Playa de Las Américas, Arona. www.tomaticket.es 9pm: Tílellit Dúo, chamber music, violin and piano, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €5. www. teatroguimera.es / www.tomaticket.es 9pm: Woman to Woman, Jazz&Más, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €20. www.teatroleal.es

July 20 9pm: Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, BlueInGreen, Paco Perera, Jazz&Más, Plaza Santa Ana, Las Palmas, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com July 21 9pm: Luis Fonsi, Spanish pop, Gran Canaria Stadium, Las Palmas, from €30. www.tomaticket. es / www.festivalmarabierto.com 9pm: D’Canarios, Powafunk, Polo OrtI Group, Xerach Péñate, Jazz&Más, Plaza Santa Ana, Las Palmas, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com July 22

6.30pm to 7.30pm: Folk groups, Plaza del Charco, Puerto de La Cruz, free entry. www. puertodelacruz.es 7pm: Los sonidos del arcoiris (Sounds of the rainbow), folk and world music, Teatro Circulo de Bellas Artes, Santa Cruz, €8. www. tomaticket.es July 18 to 21 8.30pm: Folk groups wandering the streets, Puerto de La Cruz, free entry. www.puertodelacruz.es July 20

8pm: Piano recital, Caprichos Musicales concert, Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián, Los Silos, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com

9pm: Sandra Mesa and Diego Expósito, jazz and soul, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €5. www. teatroguimera.es

9pm: Ivan Lins & Band plus Ella At 100 playing ‘The Latin Side Of Ella Fitzgerald’, Jazz&Más, Plaza del C.C. Salytién, Costa Adeje, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com July 15

July 21 7.15pm: Showing of Shadows, 1959 film directed by John Cassavetes, in English, Los Cristianos Cultural Centre, free entry. www. arona.org

9pm: Arona International Folklore Festival, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, Free Entry. www.arona.org July 30 11am to 8pm: Music, stalls and enormous communal paella at 2pm for only €1 per dish, proceeds go to Spanish Cancer Aid, plus fishermen’s procession and sailing at 6pm, Puerto de La Cruz port. www.puertodelacruz.es 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

3pm to 12am: GreenWorld Festival, electronic and dance music, Amarilla Golf, San Miguel, €25 with discounts for holders of the European Youth Card. www.greenworldfestival.eu / www.tomaticket.es

9pm: Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, BlueInGreen and Jm Churchi & Son De La Tierra, Plaza Europa, Puerto de la Cruz, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

5pm: Las Moralejas, popular Spanish tunes, Teatro Circulo de Bellas Artes, Santa Cruz, €6. www.tomaticket.es

July 22

Until July 23

7.30pm: Tenerife Symphonic Band plus various solo artists, ‘La Gesta de Canarias’, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €4 to €10. www. teatroguimera.es

‘Imaginario al andar’ (Imaginary when walking), striking collection of contemporary urban photographs and images, TEA Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes, Santa Cruz, Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 8pm, free entry. www.teatenerife.es

6pm: Children of the 80s set with London Beat, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, Costa Adeje, only over 18s allowed, €18, €55 for VIP. www. tomaticket.es

July 28 to 30

9pm: Becca Stevens and Ximo Tebar ‘Soleo’ Band, Jazz&Más, Plaza del C.C. Salytién, Costa Adeje, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

Thursday to Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage and antiques, Mercado

Fiesta del Carmen, various celebrations on and around this date, main one is a parade of boats out to sea, contact local councils for more information.

9pm: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €20. www.teatroguimera.es

8pm: Jeita, Caprichos Musicales concert, Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián, Los Silos, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com

Until further notice

July 16

July 14

9pm: Palo!, King Solomon Hicks, Gran Canaria Big Band, Jazz&Más, Plaza Santa Ana, Las Palmas, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

Maspalomas-Costa Canaria Soul Festival, swing, soul, funk, rhythm and blues, Playa de San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, free entry. www.maspalomas.com.

7.30pm: Oasis FM 20th anniversary concert, Bon Jovi tribute by Bon Giovi, plus DJ Dylan and Tony Kay as Gary Barlow, Magma Arts and Congress Centre, Costa Adeje, from €36 www. tenerifemagma.com

Cúpula de las Ondas (Dome of waves), exciting demonstration of how our body can perceive various wave lengths, Museo Elder de La Ciencia y Tecnología, Las Palmas, Saturdays and Sundays, 11.30am and 6.30pm, entrance from €2.

July 12 to 16

7.30pm: Sir Elton John in concert, Gran Canaria Stadium, from €98.50. www.tomaticket.es

July 29

Until further notice

July 16 to 21

July 18

9pm: Last concert of the Jazz&Más Festival, Palo! and King Solomon Hicks, Plaza Europa, Puerto de la Cruz, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm to 11pm; Saturdays 6pm to 11pm; Sundays 12pm to 3pm.

9pm: Juan Luis Guerra, top Spanish artist, only concert this year in the Canaries, Golf Costa Adeje, €40. www.ticketmaster.es / www. ticketea.com 9pm: Pablo Milanés, major Cuban singer, over 50 albums released, Pabellón Santiago Martín, La Laguna, €30. www.pabellonsantiagomartin.net

8pm: Ópera and Zarzuela, Caprichos Musicales concert, Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián, Los Silos, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com 9pm: Luis Fonsi, Spanish pop, Dársena de los Llanos, Santa Cruz Port, from €30. www. tomaticket.es / www.festivalmarabierto.com 9pm: Powafunk, Polo Ortí Group, Tirando Onda, Plaza Europa, Puerto de La Cruz, free entry. www.canariasjazz.com

EXHIBITIONS

Until further notice Disponibilidad Limitada by David Ferrer (Limited Availability), contemporary art exploring the relationship between the artists, visitors, and venues where art is exhibited, TEA Tenerife Espacio de Las Artes, Santa Cruz, Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 8pm, free entry. www.teatenerife.es

July 23 11.30am to1.30pm: Sundance sessions, electronic music for all the family, Teatro Leal, La Laguna, €3 for adults, free for under 18s or those who have turned 18 this year. www.teatroleal.com.

For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see:

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Maspalomas soul

Fairly fusion

Jazzing it up Fabulous duo Sandra Mesa and Diego Expósito will play in the city of Santa Cruz on July 20. The pair has been delighting audiences around the Islands for many years, with their wide and exciting repertoire that covers classics from the 1980s onwards, jazz and soul sounds, a range of boleros and many original pieces. Expósito is a pianist and composer whose mastery of his instrument forms the perfect foil for Mesa’s strong voice, a lady who has been performing as a singer since 1996 when she was just 14 years old. Both from Tenerife, they have developed a firm following among music fans and look set to continue growing in popularity. See them at the Teatro Guimerá starting 9pm. Tickets cost €5 and can be purchased online via: www.tomaticket.es or from the theatre’s box office, Tuesday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm, or two hours before the show starts on the day. You can also see: www.teatroguimera.es for more information on this and other upcoming shows and concerts. n

Battles and bands

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Listen to rousing period music from the Tenerife Symphonic Band on July 22 as part of Santa Cruz’s annual ‘Gesta’ celebrations. On July 25, 1797, British Admiral Nelson led an attack on the city which was firmly defeated by the Spanish troops. Famous not only for the ignominious way the Brits were overwhelmed, the battle holds a renowned place in history as it was the one in which Nelson lost part of his arm. Each year hundreds of volunteers re-enact the encounter around the time of its anniversary, to a background of shots, screams and cannon fire. It’s highly entertaining and informative, but if you wish for a slightly more harmonious soundtrack, head to the Teatro Guimerá to see the orchestra in action. The Gesta de Canarias concert will start at 7.30pm, and tickets cost between €4 and €10. These can be purchased online at: www.tomaticket.es or from the theatre’s box office, Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm, or two hours before the start of the show on the day. n

Best on the beach The Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival will soon be celebrated for the third year running, from July 28 to 30 at Playa de San Agustín in Gran Canaria. Worth a special trip or a visit whilst you are over there, the festival has soon developed into one that attracts fans of the genre from across the Islands. A unique get-together that combines the best of swing, soul, funk and rhythm and blues, this year’s theme will be legendary singer Rufus Thomas (1917 to 2001), to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. "We are particularly honoured that his two daughters, Vaneese and Carla Thomas, are coming to pay tribute to the music of their father",

announced Dania Dévora, organiser of the festival and director of DD & Company Productions. The success of the music fest, which centres around one huge summer beach party, has surprised everyone, even Dévora. For this year’s event, she also drew special attention to attending artist Earl Thomas, who completely revolutionised the world of soul music with his interpretations. He performed at the last WOMAD festival in Cáceres and filled the venue to bursting. Best of all the news is that admission to the concerts is free. Find more information at: n www.maspalomas.com. This year the festival pays tribute to Rufus Thomas

Sundance sessions

Family dance moves Young and old lovers of electronic music are invited to boogie en masse at the family orientated Sundance Sessions at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna. A great opportunity for those yet too youthful for the discos, as well as more mature movers who still like to strut their stuff, the monthly dance projects are aimed at encouraging people of all ages to exercise to music. Dance and electronic sounds will be provided by a DJ, and a professional movement and dance guide will be on hand to ensure that everyone is fully loosened up and expressing themselves!

The sessions will be run by the Leal.Lav and Micromusic platforms which promote this genre of music for one

and all, promising a “two hour session for releasing the body, dancing together and giving everything you

possibly can on the dance floor.” With the honourable goal of providing free-style party sessions for health and social integration, the next daytime dance party will take place between 11.30am and 1.30pm on July 23. All ages are welcome, especially parents and children. Entrance costs €3 for adults and is completely free for the under 18s or those who have reached that age this year. Tickets can be bought from the theatre’s box office from 11am onwards on the day. See more at: www.teatroleal. n com.

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Privacy rights

Recording conversations and personal responsibility Can I legally record conversations? The simple answer is yes, you can legally record the exchanges in which you take part, even without the other person's knowledge. Your participation in a talk allows you to record it. And the opposite is true; if you are not part of the conversation, recording is prohibited. In what could be called the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gossiping banâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, in the legal world being recorded by a third party is understood as a violation of the right to privacy of the people being recorded. Paragraph three of article 18 of the Spanish Constitution specifically ensures the secrecy of communications and the violation of this right can have serious legal implications. However, when someone becomes part of the conversation things change. Whenever a person takes part in a conversation they should take care of what they say and how they say it. The moment they say something in conversation, they are resigning a part of their privacy. This is partly because, although recording is permitted, use of that recording is restricted. So be very careful if you record a conversation because the act of recording is one thing and how it is used is another. To begin with, just the fact that

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By Goya Abogados, Law Firm in South Tenerife

Using a device to record conversations is legal, depending on its use

you have in your possession the medium on which the recording is made makes you legally responsible for it. Any disclosure of the contents would be an illegal act, but there are exceptions.

We can use the recording for private use. Listen at home as many times as you want. Another more practical use is for it to be presented as evidence in a legal case. We can play a recording before

a court of law to prove that a conversation really took place or what was discussed. This can be very useful in court cases that deal with verbal contracts. In some cases it may be the only way to prove

that a person is being threatened or insulted. Recording is a lawful means of proof. It is an extra opportunity to obtain evidence that could turn the tide in many cases that might otherwise be

dismissed, or be found lacking in proof. In conclusion, we can record and be recorded, so be careful what you say because words are free but how you use them can n cost you dearly.

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MOTORING

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Best advert around

Seat Arona on the road At the end of June the new Seat Arona was presented to the world at the Barcelona Exhibition Centre. As well as good news for all fans of Seat’s award winning design, thanks to the company’s latest model the name Arona will be on everyone's lips across the globe, undoubtedly a boost for the southern Tenerife holiday market. Arona’s mayor José Julián Mena and tourism councillor for the area, David Miguel Pérez González, took the opportunity to travel from Tenerife for the unveiling. "This is an incredible gift for our tourism, something that has not yet been achieved by any other community in the Canaries and which will strengthen our archipelago as a whole. It is good for Arona, the whole holiday area in the south, for Tenerife, and all the Canary Islands", enthused Mena during the presentation.

outings, shopping or when on tour – a whopping 400 litres in fact. Functional, state-of-the-art, dynamic, and safety conscious, the car has been completely manufactured at Seat’s factory in Martorell, the third model to be launched by the company this year after the new Seat León and the fifth version of the Ibiza. Even better news is that Seat plans to release a full SUV in 2018. Commenting on the Arona, design chief Alejandro Mesonero Romanos explained: "We wanted to create a crossover car with this latest model. A robust and safe car for the city, hence it boasts plenty of proThe new Seat Arona is an indirect advertising medium for Tenerife and the Canaries Mayor Mena has already tested the car, declaring it a comfortable and efficient vehicle for everyday use

Compact crossover The Seat Arona is a compact crossover: a style that unites the best of normal passenger cars with the utility of SUVs. The Arona boasts advanced safety and connection technology, as well as numerous options for personalisation, and is the second model built on the basis of the MQB underpinnings: a feature that has been used by VW for vehicles with transversely mounted engines and gearboxes since 2012. It is a comfortable car, with a slightly higher and wider seat than used previously, and has a plenty of boot space for family

tection in all the right places. The tyres have a diameter of 66.5cm, contributing to the fact that the car is slightly higher. It is an elegant, generous, practical and comfortable vehicle for use from Monday

through to Friday, and a tough, sporty and efficient adventurer for the weekends”. Currently, five turbo-charged engine variants are offered, three petrols and two diesels, all of which are front wheel

drive. For the first category there is a three-cylinder 1.0 litre with 95bhp and five gears. Then there’s the same engine with 113bhp, but with a sixspeeder or automatic gear box. The third is a four cylinder 1.5 litre with 148bhp that comes with fuel economy boosting cylinder deactivation technology and comes with the six-speed gear box. The diesels are based on a 1.6 litre, four cylinder engine, with 94bhp and five gears or 113bhp with a six-speed transmission. Around mid-2018, the car manufacturer also plans to add a petrol-powered Seat Arona 1.0 litre with 90 hp – the first compact crossover of that type.

Seat on a roll The Seat brand, part of the multinational Volkswagen Group, is an ongoing success story. Between January and May of this year, Seat delivered 201,300 vehicles worldwide: 13.9 per cent more than in the same period last year. The company base is located in Martorell near Barcelona, with Seat being the only car manufacturer to fully design, develop, build and distribute its vehicles in Spain. Around 81 per cent of the cars built there are exported to over 80 countries across the world. Last year, Seat achieved a record high of €143 million in oper-

ating profit, and figures for the first quarter of 2017 indicate a continuing upward trend. The Seat Group employs more than 14,500 people across three production sites in Spain: Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregrat and Martorell, where the successful models Ibiza, León and now also the Arona are manufactured. The Ateca and Toledo cars are produced in the Czech Republic. The Seat Alhambra is manufactured in Portugal, and the Mii in Slovakia. Around 1,000 engineers ensure that the company stays at the top of its sector, providing the best technical equipment and innovative design at n all times.

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Bonzer bronzers

Kissed by the sun Despite the Canariesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sunny climes, not every skin type will automatically turn a nice shade of brown. However, you don't always need the sun for that trendy sunkissed look, and there are a number of bronzer products that can give your complexion a healthy sun-tanned glow. First of all bronzers are merely powder variants which contain

A summer look does not come without a good bronzer. The tanning powder does it all for you. From Sothys

Promotion

Dr. Montes de Oca, director of the Dental Quality Centres of the Canaries, explained the technological advances of dental implants: "Our centre was one of the first 20 dental teams in Spain that began using procedures to place implants the same day, aided by guided surgery techniques based on CBCT images". Their philosophy is to only use top quality materials to guarantee the success of long-term treatments.

Same day service This new type of treatment enables patients to immediately return to their everyday life, even on the same day as the procedure. If they have removable or fixed implants, or work carried out on existing teeth,

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shimmering, bronze-coloured particles. Current products can do much more and they look very natural, so it doesn't appear as though you are wearing make-up. You can also cover small flaws with it. For example, if you have a wide-boned face, you can use bronzer shades which are a bit darker on the rear cheek. Even a broad nose looks narrower if you place a narrow strip of bronzer on the nasal crest. Any corrections must be perfectly blended otherwise the effect will look unnatural. So first apply matt bronzer to the entire face then

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correct the individual parts, and your summer look n is complete!

Same day dental implants relaxed but conscious throughout the process.

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Tenerife Health International Service (THIS) represents companies from the medical and aesthetic sector

they will be able to chew food on the same day as well as talk normally without restriction. Additionally, through being non-invasive, patients can travel from their country of origin and return home within a few days. Dental implant treatment is available for most ages and types of patients. If there is

insufficient bone volume there are several techniques that can be carried out in consultation to increase density so as to accept dental implants. The same anaesthetic administered for fillings is used for the placing of dental implants. In 99 per cent of cases, multiple interventions to improve analgesic treatment is not

needed, likewise for cases of anxious patients who suffer from dental phobia, and patients with hypertension or those who have recently suffered a heart attack, etc. They also use conscious sedation, assisted by a professional anaesthetist, in a fully regulated and safe environment where the patient remains

The cost of dental implant treatment varies depending on the many types the patient chooses to use, and how many are implanted. Prices also depend on the experience and professionalism of the team carrying out the treatment, as well as the facilities where the work is being undertaken. The dental group uses operating rooms exclusively prepared for this type of treatment, regulated by the Canarian Health Service. With medicine it is not possible to give a guarantee like with an electrical appliance, for example, but they can state that their success rate with this

treatment is over 96 per cent with healthy patients. With smokers, the rate drops slightly to 90 per cent. However, when undergoing such treatment it is important to use a professional, fully-qualified team with good experience, otherwise it could impact the success of the implants.

THIS Tenerife Health International Service (THIS) represents a group of companies from the medical and aesthetic sector in Tenerife. The organisation works with the best hotels and leisure providers on the island, offering comprehensive patient care and professional service. For further information, visit: n www.this.org.es.

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HEALTH

Living with coeliac disease

By Xena Fox Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition which is caused by an abnormal response to gluten, a general name for certain proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. Pronounced see-liac (and spelt ‘celiac’ in some countries), the condition is very common throughout the world’s population. One of its main consequences is inflammation of the lining of the small intestine, leading to a variety of debilitating symptoms and an inability to absorb nutrients, as well as the possibility of further complications. The reason for the inflammation is that the immune system, the body's defence against infection, mistakenly sees substances found inside gluten as a threat, so attacks them. No one is quite sure why it behaves this way, though certain genetic links have been identified, and the environment is also thought to play a part.

Symptoms and complications The primary symptoms of coeliac disease are all digestive. These include abdominal pain and bloating, indigestion, chronic diarrhoea, nausea, flatulence, and/or constipation. Sufferers may also experience headaches, mouth ulcers, hair loss, or an itchy rash called

such as fertility difficulties, having a low-birth weight baby, miscarriage and premature birth. Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and disorders that affect coordination, balance and speech (known as ataxia), as well as schizophrenia and autism are also thought by some to have a link with coeliac disease, and thus may improve by gluten being removed from the diet. Though this may seem a daunting list of symptoms, they can

dermatitis herpetiformis that usually shows as red, raised patches, often with blisters, on the elbows, knees, shoulders, buttocks and face. In addition, the damage that reduces nutrient absorption means that, effectively, people with uncontrolled coeliac disease suffer from malnutrition. This can lead to fatigue, unexplained weight loss (but not in all cases), and various types of anaemia and deficiencies, including iron and other mineral deficits. In some people a degree of lactose intolerance may also develop as the bowel becomes more impaired. A small proportion of those with coeliac disease may also have low coagulation levels due

Involving your family and friends as you learn how to avoid gluten can help enormously Breads are one of the foods most missed by many people with coeliac disease A blood test is often the first step in identifying the condition

to a shortage of vitamin K, so will have a slightly higher risk of abnormal bleeding. For children, the malabsorption of nutrients can have particularly severe consequences, leading to restricted growth and delayed puberty. A greater number of years with the condition can also lead to associated complications, though anyone with untreated coeliac disease may develop any of

them. These include hyposplenism (a small and underactive spleen) and osteopenia and osteoporosis (weakening of the bones). Less common ones include adenocarcinoma, intestinal lymphomas, jejunitis, narrowing/obstruction of the bowel as a result of scarring, certain types of cancers, abnormal liver function, and various conditions affecting pregnancy, 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

range from mild to severe, and can even be almost completely absent. In addition, for the majority of people most complications can be totally avoided by refraining from ingesting gluten.

How common is it? For unknown reasons, rates of the condition vary across the world. In some countries it may

be as few as one in 300 people, to as many as one out of every 40. It affects approximately one in every 100 people in Spain and the UK, with reported cases usually being two to three times higher in women than men. However, some experts think the numbers may be underestimated, as many cases, particularly milder ones, may remain undiagnosed or be misdiagnosed as other digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Coeliac disease can develop at any age, though symptoms are most likely to begin during early childhood (eight to 24 months old) or in later years between the ages of 40 and 60. If a first-degree family member has it then the risk of having, or developing, the illness are said to increase to one in ten, and people with certain conditions such as type 1 diabetes, Down's syndrome, autoimmune thyroid disease, and Turner syndrome may have an increased risk of coeliac disease.

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the body could be the most affected. Routine testing is becoming more frequent, though usually only for those who are in a high risk category, such as people with a family history of the condition. Diagnosis is usually made via a combination of blood antibody tests, endoscopies and biopsies, and occasionally by specific genetic testing. Even with these tools, diagnosis is not always straightforward.

findings. However, this also has its inherent difficulties due to the complexity of cutting gluten out of the diet completely, especially for those who are new to it. In certain cases, patients may have the symptoms of the condition but none of the pathological markers. Whilst coeliac disease is an autoimmune response to wheat proteins, it is very different to a wheat allergy or intolerance to glu-

HEALTH Going gluten free It isn't all bad news on the food front. Other grains and starch-containing foods, such as amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, corn, millet, sorghum, teff and rice can all be eaten. Plus, plenty of products are naturally free of gluten, including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables, beans, legumes and nuts.

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Often, autoantibodies in the blood are negative, and only minor intestinal changes can be seen. Sadly, in some cases, people with moderate to severe symptoms have been under investigation for years before receiving a diagnosis, though as awareness becomes more widespread this will hopefully improve. Furthermore, none of the tests will function if the person undergoing them is already eating a gluten-free diet, as intestinal damage usually starts healing within a few weeks of gluten being avoided, and antibody levels also tend to decline over several months. It is often necessary to reintroduce a certain amount of food containing gluten for a period of around six weeks before repeating examinations. Supplementary investigations may also be carried out to identify possible complications such as reduced bone density or iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 and calcium levels, as well as thyroid function tests for hypothyroidism, which is more common in people with the condition. Although a combination of analyses can usually provide a clear diagnosis, patients will often be asked to follow a gluten-free regime over at least several weeks to support the

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ten, two common alternative diagnoses which can elicit similar indicators.

Treatment There is only one known treatment that is effective: a lifelong and strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. Learning to control food intake in this way will generally reduce or eliminate symptoms, allowing the intestines to heal and reducing the risk of further complications for most people. Those suffering from the associated skin condition dermatitis herpetiformis, with or without gastrointestinal symptoms, may also have to avoid gluten for life, as will many people who are found to have noncoeliac gluten sensitivity. In effect, this will mean cutting out wheat, barley and rye and, for some, oats - as they contain a similar protein to gluten and are often cross-contaminated with the aforementioned three main culprits. Unfortunately, all of the above are used not only in obvious foods like breads and cakes, but also in a huge range of commercial products. However, with a little knowledge and practice, it is certainly possible to eat a healthy, balanced and interesting diet that does not contain gluten.

Though beer, lager, stout, ales and barley squashes will have to be avoided, there is a long list of alcoholic and soft drinks which don’t contain gluten either, including fruit juice, cordials, fizzy drinks, cider,

trointestinal symptoms. Nevertheless, most people will feel healthier once they start a gluten-free diet, though the amount of time improvement takes can vary greatly. Some feel significantly better within days, whilst others may find it is more gradual, with some taking years for the gut damage to fully repair. Even for those who have mild, or even non-existent, digestive symptoms, eliminating gluten from the diet is recommended, as continuing to eat it can still lead to serious complications. Learning the ins and outs of avoiding gluten can be a time consuming and frustrating process, especially when mistakes are made and one starts to feel unwell again. However, this is usually transitory and will once again subside when the diet is adhered to. Getting family and friends involved, as well as consulting a qualified dietician can all help enormously. For more information on the condition you can visit: www. coeliac.org.uk, the website of Coeliac UK, which contains a range of useful resources and information.

PROMOTION

Eye hygiene By Dr. Saffiedine A good way to start the day is to soak your eyelids every morning, gently but thoroughly, using your usual soap and making sure you have clean hands. Then rinse the soap off completely and dry your eyelids properly. Throughout the day, don’t touch anywhere on your eyes except the eyelids. Never rub your eyes, not even with a handkerchief. Avoid having plants in the bedroom and do not leave pets in there either. Don’t touch your eyes after caressing your pet. Also, regularly vacuum rooms and furniture, especially sofas, with a vacuum cleaner that has a water filter. Pillows and bed covers should be made of cotton, but the pillow and the bedspread should be synthetic material. Avoid wool, latex, futons or other natural products. Air your bedroom well every day and shake pillows so that dust remains outside. Wash bed covers once a week with a neutral (non-perfumed) detergent. If possible, place the mattress in the sun and vacuum the pillow, mattress and fabrics with one that has a water filter. Every three months, place the pillow in the freezer for a few hours and then dry it in the dryer or sun. Have your bed cleaned once a year by a company that specialises in cleaning mattresses. Replace pillows every two years, the duvet every five years and your mattress every 10 years. If your eyes water, place a clean paper towel slightly on the sides of the eyelids without rubbing. If you feel your eyes are inflamed, do not touch with your fingers and throw any used tissues immediately into the bin. n

It’s not all bad news: there are plenty of alcoholic (and non alcoholic) drinks that can be indulged in

wine, sherry, spirits, port and liqueurs. There is also a whole range of ‘gluten-free’ substitute foods. However, the term is slightly misleading as, according to European regulations, it may be used to denote products that contain “no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten”, so those who are particularly sensitive may need to avoid these as well. In addition, they can often be high in preservatives and additives, which can sometimes contribute to triggering gas-

Find info on the Tenerife Coeliac Association (in Spanish) at: www.celiacostenerife. com, and see: www.tripadvisor.es for a list of restaurants around the Islands which serve meals that are glutenfree and have been prepared in an environment that avoids cross contamination. The information contained in this article is for orientation purposes only. Never self-diagnose. For professional advice make an appointment with your GP n or healthcare provider.

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Jimmy from K9 says thank you so much for all your kind fundraising efforts

K9 Jimmy is over the moon. Two recent charity events raised much needed money for him and his chums at the refuge. Loads of fun was had by all on the recent dolphin and whale spotting boat trip, where over €400 was raised on the day. Also, a yoga workshop organised by K9 volunteers was sold out and raised €236. K9 would like to say thank you to everyone who made these events possible, from organising to participating to donating. It is very much appreciated. As always, every cent raised goes towards the care and protection of our wonder dogs and cats. Meet Our Dogs We have many dogs waiting for their forever homes. See them on our website: www.k9tenerife.com, or visit the refuge on

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Calle Chimbesque, between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas, any day between 10am and 2pm. Alternatively, call us on: 667 638 468 or email: info@ k9tenerife.com. You will also find stories of our dogs’ antics on Facebook at: Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker or K9 Tenerife. Visit our shop at Alcalá Plaza, every day from 10am to 2pm. Donations of quality household goods are very welcome. Call: 646 561 035 to arrange collection of larger items from all local areas. Proceeds from our shop are essential to ensuring our K9 dogs have everything they need to make their time at the refuge as comfortable as possible. There are always lots of bargains to be had and our volunteers will make you very welcome.

Cats Welfare

It’s impossible to resist kittens, and did you know there are some surprising facts about these cuties… The average litter size is between one and nine, but the largest ever recorded was19! Kittens’ eyes open at around one week old but they can’t see or hear clearly until they are two or three weeks. All are born with blue eyes and will have their fully developed eye colour at around eight weeks. They can see colour once they get their full vision, though not as well as humans do. Kittens conserve their energy for growing strong by sleeping an average of 18 hours a day. Interestingly, a certain growth hormone is only released during sleep. Kittens can be right or leftpawed, and cats’ and kittens’ whiskers are about as long as their bodies are wide, so they can use them to explore new places without having to put their entire body in there! Charity shop Our shop is our main source of income. Find it on San Blas in Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino). It’s open seven days a week, 10am until 6pm, except Saturdays when it’s 10am until 4pm. If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items to donate please ring Mark on: 636 590 557 and he will arrange collection. Or maybe you would you like to help in the shop? Contact us to arrange an informal chat. Kittens available We have beautiful kittens for viewing at Vet Express (Torviscas Alto) and Don Perros in Las Chafiras. We don’t charge an adoption fee but there’s a contract to sign saying you

Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes and have fully developed eye colour after about eight weeks?

agree to get vaccinations and neutering done when the kitten is old enough. To encourage adoption of black kittens we arrange their vaccination, microchip and neutering free of charge (the first kitten only if two or more are adopted together). Maybe you would like to be a foster carer? You don’t need experience; we can tell you everything you need to know. We supply food, litter, beds, etc. and cover vet costs. If you would like to ask questions, ring or WhatsApp Maria on: 646 629 129, message us on Facebook or see our website: www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com.

Acción del Sol Many times we are asked how people can help the dogs at the refuge. One way is to donate. We need products for our clinic, such as hydrogen peroxide, betadine, alcohol, towels and blankets, plus cleaning products, utensils and kitchen roll. Dog toys, leads, collars, tinned dog food for our elderly dogs, puppy milk, beds and dog jackets for when our dogs travel. Teaching materials for our educational programme, pens, paper, glue, etc. We also need building materials, including wood, paint and cement. In addition, we are desperately looking for people who are trav-

Sign for change

Against animal cruelty If you would like to do something positive towards changing the current laws regarding animal cruelty, there is a petition you can sign online that will be presented to the Canarian and Spanish Governments. The SOS Barrios Canarios organisation from Tenerife has placed an appeal on www.change.org asking for a number of alterations to the regulations and sentencing. These include: a central register for those found guilty of abuse; much stiffer sentences and a life ban on keeping animals again; prohibition of pets and livestock being tied up 24/7; regular inspections; and laws that allow animals to be rescued quickly. All you have to do is visit: www.change.org, search for ‘SOS Barrios Canarios’ and add you name to the over 15,000 people who have already signed the petition called ‘Registro de maltratadores de animales n Canarias y en todas las comunidades Españolas’.

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elling to Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Berlin or Frankfurt who would be prepared to escort a dog. All that’s needed is a little time at the airport: all necessary paperwork and handling of the dogs is done by AccionTier staff. With the temperatures rising please take extra care with your dogs, ensuring they have sufficient shade, water and are kept inside during the midday sun, remembering that pavements get extremely hot and can burn their pads. Please never leave your dog in a car: even a short time can have catastrophic consequences. Please call: 922 778 630 if you can help in any way, or visit us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm, and Saturdays 1pm to 4pm. We’re situated directly under the wind turbines, from exit 52 on the TF1 north bound, just after the El Médano junction. Head for the windmills on the coast and we’re located in the buildings on the right hand side. Alterna-

tively, email us on: teneriffa@ aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page: Action tier Acción n del Sol.

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This cutie is just one of the many dogs who are waiting for a new home with Acción del Sol. Contact them on: 922 778 630 to meet any of them, or visit the refuge on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm, and Saturdays 1pm to 4pm. n

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Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 3pm – 7pm 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 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 side behind Titsa Depot) 8am – 3pm closed Mondays Tel 922 076544

Playa de San Juan Paseo El Bufadero Wednesday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100

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

We at Island Connections are sure in the knowledge that one of the best ways to help yourself, and the economy, is to buy locally – even if you are just visiting for a short time. Canarian farmers harvest an extensive range of crops, which can be seen growing in the typical stepped-terrain farms around the Islands. Products range from tropical fruits, such as mangoes, to worldwide staples like lentils, potatoes and onions. According to the agricultural group COAG-Canarias, prices of fresh fruits and vegetables differ greatly between the amount the farmers receive and the sale price in the supermarkets. For instance, towards the end of last year, small marrows, which the farmers were paid just €0.07/ kilo for, retailed at €0.84, and leeks sold at €0.36 were passed onto the consumer for around €2.23 a kilo. Many of the prices don’t even seem to cover the cost of production - and this is

when subsidies became necessary to keep farms from disappearing, which, like the hiked prices, also come out of our pockets. Enter the farmers markets, where the grower can sell directly to the customer without an intermediary. They are dotted all over the Islands, with at least one in almost every town. They allow customers to purchase fresher, higher quality produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This enables them to maintain or raise the standard of their crops and uphold productivity levels – it’s a win-win situation.

In these markets you will be sure to see a variety of seasonal products, as well as some local home-made delicacies such as preserves, honeys and Canarian goat’s cheese. A selection of meats and fish can also be found among the stalls, along with an assortment of cakes, pastries and biscuits. Buy locally, eat healthily, pay fairly – this is one way we can all help each other. So, to show our support of local farmers we are taking this timely opportunity to publish the details of the many farmers’ markets around the island n of Tenerife. Enjoy.

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Horoscope for period: July 13 to July 26 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 You may have been spending time thinking wistfully about a past relationship. It’s nice to remember the good times, but not if it negatively affects our present lives. Those without a partner right now will have a nice surprise soon.

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Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 With summer here you have probably been considering more exercise, though some of you will have given up already as it is ‘too late’. If you aren’t ready for flaunting yourself in a bikini or tight trunks this year, think of the next one.

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: (+34) 631 343 527. Busty and curvy.

Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 This is a really good moment to tighten your belt and save a little extra cash if you can, as an opportunity is about to be presented to you that you will most definitely want to take advantage of. It would be shame to have to say no due to lack of funds. Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 Sometimes you can share your opinions a little too widely. It can be a good move to try to remember the way we think is very individual and may not apply to everyone. You cannot judge another’s life without knowing their circumstances. Leo 23.7 - 23.8 Someone is about to surprise you with a wonderful lesson, not one you will necessarily enjoy, however. It’s time to swallow your pride and accept whatever they show you though, as it will benefit you greatly in the end. Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 The coming weeks may bring a little disruption to your life but it will all be worth it in the end. Sometimes the most difficult periods turn out the best in the end. Be patient and you will soon see the meaning of your circumstances. Libra 24.9 - 23.10 You really need to pay more attention to your health. Burning the candle at both ends can most certainly be fun and/or productive but it always has a negative effect on our bodies in the end. Try to make time to relax. Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 A good clear out will leave you feeling fresh and invigorated, whether it is of your possessions or your friends. If anyone has been causing you to feel negative for a long time now it may be a good moment to review your relationship. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 A change is coming your way soon, and it looks like it will be something to do with your job. You will certainly be made an offer that will be worth serious contemplation. Think carefully before you act, but then don’t look back for one moment. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.1 For one who generally likes a steady and organised life you have been rushing around in chaos for a while now. It is probably time to ask yourself what it is that has changed and if this is really what you want for yourself. Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 Is there a secret you have been keeping to yourself? There is certainly something bothering you. Going over and over the same ground will get you nowhere. It’s probably time to decide to either speak out or keep quiet forever. Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 Is most of your exercise mental lately? Maybe it is time to join a class or club: whatever it takes to get yourself motivated. Time moves quickly, and if you carry on like this you may never get round to fulfilling your dreams.

Erotic private massages or parties with German lady or couple, also threesomes. Without rush. In a very nice location or at your home/hotel. English speaking. Tel: (+34) 619 614 380 or (+34) 648 245 425. Los Cristianos, Alejandra, Venezuelan blonde, 35 years old, beautiful, large breasts, great body. French natural, kisses, positions, sado, golden rain, fetishism, vibrators. Private apartment in the centre of Los Cristianos, or I can do outcalls. Tel: 639 121 699. For ladies: Excursions, escorts, erotic massages and more, with Marc (German) who also speaks English and Spanish. I have an apartment and car and I also do visits. We can meet in a café before. Tel: (+34) 630 759 974. €60 an hour, Carolina, tall, fair skinned, 90cm breasts, slim, affectionate and fun. All-body massage on a table with oils,

Los Cristianos, two Russian girls: Diana, slim and blonde, and Elena, a well-built brunette. Natural French, 69. Discreet apartment, Edificio Royal, in front of the bus station, Los Cristianos. Call us first. 20 minutes: €50, 30 minutes: €60. Tel: 626 712 090. Los Cristianos, beautiful Colombian girl, 23 years old, providing all types of services without limits. You can visit me in my private apartment or I can come to you. Tel: 602 502 300. San Isidro, new in the south, luxuriant, I love kissing. Queen of the French in bed, sweet and tasty, greedy Bunny girl, hot mouth. I love partying. I am waiting for you, no knickers. I do outcalls. Tel: 657 203 955. You’ll love the details. Luxury erotic massages. Visit our new branch in Adeje. Tel: 674 407 827, www.edencanary.com. We are also in Playa Paraiso, Costa Adeje. Tel: 662 960 065, www. edentenerife.com. Appointments only, 10am to 10pm. Los Cristianos, new, Aracely, Spanish blonde. All services. I can do hotel visits, or I will welcome you in my private apartment. Tel: 664 099 043. Transsexual, beautiful, tall, blonde, long big penis, 140cm breasts, active/passive. €50 for half hour and €80 for one hour.

Apartments Royal, in front of the bus station, Los Cristianos. WhatsApp for info. Tel: (+34) 602 626 848. Los Canales, San Isidro. Erotic massages, Tantric and Thai massage with happy ending. No sex. Shower and tea. 24 hours. Discreet place. Tel. 631 801 293. Los Cristianos, Meliza, blonde Venezuelan, large breasts, all services, natural French, positions, kisses, sado. I have a private apartment in Calle Ramón Pino, near to Playa Las Vistas. I can do outcalls. Tel: 602 629 191. GFE with a Columbian girl, mutual naked massage, body to body, Tantric technique, deeper orgasm, hotel services. See my picture on the website: www.sensestantricmassagetenerife.com. Tel. 683 466 959. English model, showgirl, professional striptease, quality service, general entertainment, stag nights, dominatrix, fetish, luxury conditions, 24 hour visits, escort service available. Tel: 697 227 139. PAMELA, an Afro-Brazilian, Las Chafiras. Massage service available for gentlemen only. Private apartment. HH Franciscano Street, beside the large park, Las Chafiras. Tel: 608 285 035. To advertise your services with us, please call

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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

Lady Golfer, 65 years old, single, hcp 28, new resident in South Tenerife, is looking for male or female partner for many relaxed rounds. Tel: 922 741 118. Body, foot reflexology, Breuss massage, manual lymph drainage. Let yourself be pampered by Simone’s hands. Economic price. Tel: 611 277 578. www. simonehands.de. Professional massage therapy, available at the client’s home/ apartment. Certified and experienced masseur for remedial, deep tissue, Swedish, sports and relaxing massage. Mobile/WhatsApp: (+34) 683 141 129.

We sell furniture suitable for bar/restaurant (tables, chairs, kitchen accessories, decoration etc.) in excellent condition. Price negotiable. Tel: 922 717 613 or 671 912 301

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.

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. Teacher (English and Spanish) and interpreter gives Spanish lessons. I would also like to work as a secretary. Tel: 747 790 001 or email: k.arim555@ live.com.

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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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Qualified specialist from Germany helps you with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and insomnia. Tel. 0034 699 15 61 47 (ask for Eugene). Masonic Lodge - Ave Fenix No.73. New meetings starting in October 2016 on the fourth Tuesday 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

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Wanted urgently: an apartment to rent in El Médano with 2 bedrooms and a garage. Tel: 676 243 558. 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. Apartment 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 Apartment and Villa for rent in Tenerife south. Tel: (0034) 662 507 191. Garage to rent, double width. Victoria Court 1, Los Cristianos. Close to Sunday market. Very secure lock-up. Tel: 679 919 623. For sale, Bungalow 160m2 Costa Sauzal, situated front row with guaranteed spectacular sea-views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with panoramic windows, modern kitchen, dining room connected to the terrace, including a heated 4 x 8 m pool, all on same level, garage and a marvellous tropical garden with 8 0 0m 2 lands caped with various plants and lots of fruit-trees. Private sale contact: info@ simonsananes.com. Tel.: 00 34 699 444 879 For sale

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tenant in for 7 years. Asking price: €240,000. Excellent opportunity for the long term investor with annual increase in return. Prime location in Playa de Las Américas, Garden City. For further particulars call David on: 609 072 467 LOCAL FOR SALE. For sale: commercial shop unit for refurbishment. The former Venus Gymnasium in front of Mercadona and Lidl in Santa María del Mar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Ask for Eustakio or Mara. Tel: 670 862 803.

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Eat well

Getting crafty with cravings By Debbie Gilbey

However, I am not suggesting that if you are craving a biscuit to go out and purchase an entire packet to consume in one sitting!

What should we do when we are craving certain foods? My answer to this for my clients and myself has always been very straightforward: wait 20 minutes, have a glass of water, and if you still want the desired item then eat it!

What if it’s constant?

Why wait 20 minutes? In that time you probably will have forgotten about it. There are many times I see beautiful photos of cakes on my Facebook feed that make me think “I 100 per cent need to eat that right now”, which is very easy to do as there are many cafes and supermarkets near my gym. However, generally my mind wanders and then forgets all about it and the craving passes.

Why water? The human body has a difficult time differentiating between thirst and hunger. Around 80 per cent of the time your brain will trick you into thinking it will be more satisfied with some extra food, when really it is dehydrated.

Cravings Surely a chocolate bar isn’t nutritionally good for us? While

The way to a healthy body is to understand your cravings

the obvious answer is no, a chocolate bar offers little in quality nutrition, if you eat one it will stop you obsessing over chocolate! However, denying yourself foods you see as ‘bad’ is in my opinion worse. Many of my clients have expressed the same feeling, that in the

past they ended up over-eating many other things – ‘safe’ foods - but just were not satisfied. Finally, when offered chocolate later on, they ended up eating much more than they originally wanted to as the craving and obsession had manifested.

If you are always hankering after the same type of food on a daily basis, this would actually indicate a lack of a basic nutrient. If it’s salty foods such as crisps then the body wants sodium. If chocolate is the thing you’re after then the body is low on magnesium. With meat, such as steak, then zinc and iron levels are low, and sweets indicate that chromium levels are off balance. Always wanting stodgy carbs, such as bread, on the other hand suggests tryptophan is lacking. A top tip is to learn the difference between randomly wanting the food, for example ‘Oh that pizza Kelly had at lunch looks great, I want some’, and cravings which are generally quite overwhelming in their nature, yet once consumed you feel beyond satiated. For example, ‘I have been thinking about that pizza Kelly had yesterday and think I will get myself one today as I haven´t stopped thinking about it’. For more info about health and fitness, please contact Debbie via: www.fitnesswithdebbie. n com.

Fit for life

Why visceral fat is dangerous Did you know that there are different types of fat in the body? As well as the kind we normally associate with a larger size, there is a particular sort of fat that is now known to carry a greater risk of developing various diseases with it. Visceral fat tends to lie around organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, pancreas and intestines. Also known as abdominal fat, the chances are that if you have a big belly then you have hidden stores surrounding those vital organs – and that includes if you are otherwise ‘skinny’.

Why is it so dangerous? Visceral fat evidently works differently to other types, one of the reasons being that it produces its own hormones which interfere with the body’s functions. Any stored fat actually makes it harder to lose weight and increases hunger levels, but the visceral kind seems to be the worst, due to the type of hormonal changes it triggers, altering metabolism levels and creating a cycle that is difficult to break out of. In addition, it promotes inflammation in itself and the rest of the system by producing a molecule called interleukin-6. Inflammation is linked to an endless list of chronic conditions, including arthritis and heart disease. In fact, fat-produced inflammatory cytokines are considered one of the main contributors to heart disease and various other serious illnesses. When the body is suffering from inflammation, the liver can become overworked trying to rid the system of cholesterol and toxins, leading to plaque building up in the arteries. Visceral fat is also thought to play an important role when it comes to liver insulin resistance, increasing risk for developing diabetes. Furthermore, though reasons are unclear at this time, research has also shown a strong link to an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline, as well as mini strokes. It can even apparently affect our mood, possibly leading to depression and other psychological problems. This may be due to the fat’s effect on hormone levels and thus brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Maintaining a weight that is appropriate for your height is not just about looking good. In particular, it is important to reduce levels of belly fat through a healthy diet that includes keep ing refined carbohydrates, such as white flour and sugar, down to a minimum and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. It is one way of helping yourself stay healthy that is completely under Losing belly fat can help your heart – your control. n and the rest of you – stay healthy

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James the First By Roscoe B blew the title is still any- Defending champs Gaffers If there is one constant over the years in the Direct Telecom Pool League it is the fact that nothing ever stays the same. There have been years of domination by a number of sides and nothing should ever be taken for granted. Take the story of James Hammers C: relegated from division one two seasons ago, they were a little lucky to win division two - how Bluebell

SCORES: DIVISION 1 Blue Water Bar 8 4 Gaffers B Dreamers 5 7 James Hammers C Gaffers A 9 3 Pool Centre Palms A 5 - 7 Exiles A Phoenix Potters 4 8 Treehouse A Tenerife Hammers A 7 5 Terrace Subs Terrace Originals 6 6 Palms Elite Gaffers B 7 - 5 Palms A Palms Elite 6 6 Blue Water Bar Phoenix Potters 4 8 James Hammers C Terrace Subs 6 6 Terrace Originals

SCORES: DIVISION 2 Exiles B 6 - 6 Hoppys Yates Bar 5 7 Treehouse B Hoppys 4 - 8 Bluebell A Palms Rebels 9 3 Yates Bar Picasso’s B 7 5 Picasso’s A Treehouse B 3 9 Exiles B

one’s guess - however, there was nothing fluky about their Cup triumph, and they have returned to the top flight in some style. So much so they are already being nicknamed Leicester! That might be a stretch but they have won their first three matches and claimed a few scalps as well. Not many sides win at Phoenix Potters. They took the Werther’s Trophy 8-4 and then backed it up with a superb victory at Dreamers. It has been a fairytale start for the La Caleta crew.

A have quietly picked up a few wins. Last time out they were too good for Pool Centre and Gaffers A have some favourable fixtures coming up. Last season’s runners up Palms A have made a sticky start. They were totally out of luck at bogey team Gaffers B. How they missed two late simple blacks to win and end up defeated is still being debated. They did the same a week later at home to an Exiles A side who could surprise a few this season.

Division 1 POS 1 James Hammers C 2 Gaffers A 3 Gaffers B 4 Blue Water Bar 5 Treehouse A 6 Exiles A 7 Tenerife Hammers A 8 Pool Centre 9 Palms Elite 10 Terrace Originals 11 Dreamers 12 Palms A 13 Terrace Subs 14 Phoenix Potters

P W D L F A +- PTS 3 3 0 0 22 14 8 9 2 2 0 0 18 6 12 6 3 2 0 1 18 18 0 6 2 1 1 0 14 10 4 4 2 1 0 1 13 11 2 3 1 1 0 0 7 5 2 3 1 1 0 0 7 5 2 3 2 1 0 1 11 13 -2 3 2 0 2 0 12 12 0 2 3 0 2 1 17 19 -2 2 2 0 1 1 11 13 -2 1 3 0 1 2 16 20 -4 1 3 0 1 2 14 22 -8 1 3 0 0 3 12 24 -12 0

Division 2 POS 1 Picasso’s B 2 Treehouse B 3 Exiles B 4 Bluebell B 5 Palms Rebels 6 Picasso’s A 7 Bluebell A 8 Hoppys 9 New Team 10 Yates Bar

P W D L F A +- PTS 2 2 0 0 14 10 4 6 3 2 0 1 17 19 -2 6 3 1 1 1 20 16 4 4 1 1 0 0 8 4 4 3 2 1 0 1 13 11 2 3 2 1 0 1 13 11 2 3 2 1 0 1 12 12 0 3 3 0 1 2 15 21 -6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 8 16 -8 0

Guv’nor Mark has recovered his table

Tenerife Hammers A made a pleasing start to the season at home to Terrace Subs. They were value for slightly more than the 7-5 score line. Blue Water Bar are the United Nations of this league! They have an army of players and they have made that count over the last few games. A fine four point return could have been six. The 8-4 win at home to Gaffers B really caught the eye. Phoenix Potters prop up the table after another loss to Tree-

house A while Terrace Originals and Palms Elite drew both their matches this last fortnight. It’s that tight a division. The second tier is a bit lopsided due to a number of postponements. That will not deter Picasso’s B who lead the way. They are still crowing after beating arch rivals Picasso’s A. Their rivalry could define the season. Treehouse B have started brightly. Trevor’s tribe were just too good for Yates, while Exiles

B should have a good campaign despite a draw at home to Hoppys. Talk of whom, the Torviscas crew were delighted with an away point a week after losing 4-8 at home to Bluebell A. Palms Rebels are also in the win column. They were too good for Yates (9-3) and they are in confident mood. Guv’nor Mark thinks they will take all the beating this year. That may be the case now his table has been recovered. And doesn’t n it look lovely!

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Local rugby

End of season celebrations

By Ñandú RC the Camel Park in La Camella, ments and refreshments, a fan- cessful season, and plan their Everyone involved with Ñandú Rugby Club celebrated the end of season on Saturday July 1 at

South Tenerife. With Gotzon and German in charge of the barbecue, and Paul arranging the accompani-

tastic feast was enjoyed by all. The boys took the opportunity to chill out and relax with their teammates, review the suc-

summer of fun. Ñandú under-18s had an amazing season, finishing as the champions of the Tenerife under18s league, Canarian under-18s champions, silver cup winners in the first ever Tenerife 10s, and returning to compete valiantly in the Spanish Under-18s National Tournament. The players each received a commemorative trophy from the team coach, Nico Corte, along with a few choice words or tales to embarrass each of them accordingly - all in the spirit of the team, of course! The under-14s team also had a fantastic season, with several visits to the Spanish peninsula, inter-island tournaments, and taking part in the Tenerife Games. These players need to be nurtured and well coached, as they are, without a doubt, the future of the club. Several of the older boys will be moving on to pastures new and to further their education. They will be sorely missed, as a couple of them have been at the club since the very start, but rest assured they will always

be welcome home as part of the Ñandú family. The club will continue in full force next season, with future president Lee Gillingham push-

ing to increase rugby awareness in and around the Islands. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Paul n on: 664 361 058.

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A summer of change at CD Tenerife

FOOTBALL

By Chris Todd CF, and Aarón Ñíguez to Real The ideal scenario would be After missing out on promotion by a hair’s breadth, CD Tenerife has come back down to earth in the last week. With many players either on loan or on short term contracts the dismantling of the team has come not so much as a shock but as a disappointment to fans. Main striker Choco Lozano joined FC Barcelona this week, but as Tenerife did not own him they will not receive a transfer fee. In principal Choco will play for the Barcelona B team but will be included in the Champions League squad. Last season’s top scorer Amath has returned to Atlético Madrid after his year loan. As Atlético are not allowed to sign players due to a UEFA ruling until January 2018, he is expected to remain under Simeone’s orders for the time being, although there is a slight chance that he will be loaned back to CD Tenerife. Other players to leave include German, on his way to Granada

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Oviedo. Tottenham Hotspur has apparently been knocking on CD Tenerife’s door to enquire about young keeper Carlos Abad, the planned second choice keeper for next season, but they will need to pay a €3 million getout clause to seal the deal. And the situation regarding teenager Cristo Gonzalez is slightly hazy at present. Rumours suggest that Real Madrid is interested, but his refusal to sign a new deal with Tenerife has left the club with no option other than to sell him or stick him in the reserves. So here we can see one of the main problems with the blanquiazules: they can only go so far with many loan players and footballers not under contract. We always seem to have to start from scratch every pre-season. Yes, it could work, as last season showed, but it is a risk. We need a more solid base. If loan players do well, their original clubs want them back. If they have been flops, you do not want them anyhow.

for the top players to either stay and boost the team for the following season, or if they have to leave at least get a decent transfer fee. Only then can the club reinvest and make progress on the pitch. The only players to be sold over the last few years have been Ayoze Pérez to Newcastle United (€2 million), Nano to SD Eibar (€3.2 million) and German to Granada CF (for a paltry €100,000).

Signings With so many players leaving the club this summer, the director of football, Serrano, has plenty of work on his hands to fill all the gaps. The fact that CD Tenerife finished so high in the league last season could be a key factor in attracting fresh talent. It also helps that the club’s budget will be increased for the coming season. This is worked out by the Spanish league according to attendance figures (up

Joe Perry of Aerosmith wore a CD Tenerife shirt during the recent concert at the Heliodoro Stadium

by an average of 3,000 last season), season ticket sales and general income.

Things to do this summer

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By Soccer Experience Finally, school’s out! And while that mean a lot of schedule shuffling for parents, it’s a chance for your kids to chill out and enjoy the summer. Thankfully, in Tenerife that means plenty of time outdoors, whether on the beach, around a pool or just chilling in the sun on our fantastic island. But there’s also another option. Why not give them the chance to join in friendly football matches at our facility in Los Cristianos? They don’t have to be a member Nomads FC. Everybody is welcome to our training sessions and games, whether you’re full-time residents or holidaymakers. The

First to be signed up as a new blanquiazul was 29 year old Juan Villar from Valladolid, who

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only requirement is a passion to play football.

Nomads FC is on the lookout for new players

However, if you and your family are planning on being here long term, we’re always on the lookout for new Nomads players, both boys and girls, to join our under 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s teams. We had a fantastic season last year at all levels.

Maybe your kids can help us continue the winning streak! So bring your kids down and check us out for some fun, friendly football in the sun. We’re opposite the Hotel Villa Mandi, at the side of Golf Las Americas. Just show up on

was closely followed by Casadesus from Levante. Both are seasoned second division players. It was expected that young Argentinian striker Emi Buendia would be joining Tenerife from Getafe, as it was announced by the Getafe President during an interview, but Swansea City has now shown interest and the blanquiazules cannot compete financially with Premier League clubs. Another nine signings are anticipated before the season starts, a mix of experience, young promising players (perhaps on loan from La Liga clubs) and also not forgetting chances for CD Tenerife academy lads during the pre-season period. Confirmed friendlies this summer include a ‘not so friendly’ twoleg tie against UD Las Palmas on August 2 in Santa Cruz and August 9 in Gran Canaria. Tenerife will also play a match in El Hierro for the first time in 36 years on July 29 against Deportivo de La Coruña, with a second leg on Aug 12 in La Orotava, North Tenerife. n

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Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 5pm till 6.15pm (12s and under) or 6.15 pm till 7.30pm (12s and over), and we’ll take it from there.

than being contained in a restaurant’s limited space! If your kids would like us to organise a special football birthday party, please get in touch.

We need more girl power We’d really like some more girls to join the sessions so we can have separate younger and older groups. If you or someone else you know has a daughter who might want to play, why not bring her along on the days above and see how it works.

Want to know more? Further details on local football opportunities can be found at: www.nomadsfc.com. Each team has its own webpage. Alternatively, email: info@socexp.com or call/message: (+34) 654 200 470. Also visit our international website: www.socexp.com.

Football birthday parties More and more families are hosting birthday parties at our football pitch. The kids run around for two hours and then enjoy cake and snacks at the end. It’s a lot easier

Can you believe it? Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player in the Spanish league to have ever scored 50 goals in all competitions for five seasons in a row! n

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Goofy Gardens

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An unused kitchen pot is ideal

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Those old watering cans are just waiting for something to be planted in them

into the hole you have made, or form chicken wire into a suitably sized bowl, line it with coco-fibre and slot it into the open area.

There are endless ways to make interesting containers for your smaller plants and beds without spending a fortune at the garden centre. As well as the following ideas being economically attractive, creating a holder for your flowers, bushes and herbs out of everyday items is a great way to add a personal touch to your plot, balcony or home. Many of them will need a few drainage holes drilled in the bottom, but this is a quick and simple job that will soon pay dividends.

Easy chair Old chairs can make instant plant racks. Household seats often lose their appeal or become unwanted as furniture is updated. However, take a good look at that wooden, bamboo or wicker chair before you throw it away as it can soon be turned into an attractive flower stand. If the chair still has a solid bottom it’s incredibly simple. Choose a position for it (a corner spot is always nice) and arrange pot plants on its base. Larger ones can be placed towards the back and smaller to the front, or one medium sized container in the middle of the seat. Play around with

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Tired out

Make a great kids project out of an empty egg shell or tin

different arrangements until you find one that is pleasing to the eye. It can also be turned into a two-tier display by placing sunloving plants on the top and using the natural shade underneath to position more delicate flora that appreciates a little shade. Don’t worry too much if the chair’s finish is starting to look a little worn, as shabby chic is all the rage! If the chair seat is too flimsy or is broken, you can remove it completely or just a round section in the middle to create a wonderful opening for a pot. Either slide a container

Tyres that have passed their useful life can be stacked one on top of the other to form a robust plant bed. Pack earth tightly around the inside edges to hold them together, place a few rocks or a layer of gravel in the bottom and fill with soil as usual. You can either paint them to suit your colour scheme, build a layer of compact earth around the sides with stones fixed into it to form an extra rock garden, or even cement around it to create a permanent feature.

Kitchen corner It’s amazing how many items from the kitchen can be turned into plant containers. Kettles look really cute with a few herbs popping out of the top, and a simple food tin can make a great project for the kids. Flatten down any sharp edges, fill with earth and sow seeds for cress. Empty egg shells can also be used for this. Or there are pans, cake tins, plastic bowls, rubbish bins and ceramic pots, though you will need to place tape across any areas to be drilled to avoid these shattering. Colanders even have readymade drainage holes!

Toys and trucks

Children’s toys tend to be colourful and relatively hardy – perfect for adding a splash of brightness to any corner of the garden. When your kids outgrow their toys it’s nice to pass them on to other little ones if they are still in perfect con-

dition, but if not can they be used for plants? Old trucks, beach buckets, footballs, trains, plastic scooters… the list is endless.

Portable pots

The trays with handles which are used for carrying tools can make an ideal base for a tiny succulent garden. They’re great for popping on top of walls or window sills and can be easily moved around as needed.

On two wheels Wheelbarrows have always been a favourite with those looking for an alternative container. They have a good depth and size to them which will allow you to home bigger plants, and can be painted with a substance such as Hammerite to keep the rust at bay. Old watering cans are also useful. The possibilities for creating unique containers are seemingly without end. If you don’t have anything already lying around the house, then why not take a trip to a flea market or charity shop and keep your eye open for that item which you can turn into a centrepiece for your garden. n

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€449,500 £401,339 approx.

€950.000 £826,086 approx.

Exceptional rural property divided in two houses: a 300 year old Canarian house totally renovated, beautiful patios and gardens with 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, rustic kitchen, utility room and a gym area with Jacuzzi. This house still keeps the original Canarian structure and most of the original wooden doors, windows and ceiling beams in perfect condition. There is also an independent house with 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

AMG00443

S p a c i oSAN u s 3ANDRÉS bedroom GOLF01161 apartment, one of only Stunning 3 bed bungalow with twelve garden apartments that show home feel to it. This on this has small excluproperty beenand extensively refurbished to a real high stansive luxury development, dard and no stone has been surrounded by golf courses. left unturned. Electrics, plumBuilt damp to theproofing, highest specifibing, air-con, spacious areas have all cations. living Lovely communal been andornamenall with a pool modified area with modern twist. It is based on waterfall, solarium and atalwell maintained complex which has many on-site facililandscaped gardens, and ties making this a special located conveniently forholiall day home.Must be seen to be amenities. Ready to move in! appreciated!

€225,000 €220,000

Chirche, Guia de Isora

Tijoco Bajo, Adeje La Colina, Los Cristianos

Cruz de Tea, Granadilla GOLF01426

El Náutico Suites is considered to be one of the best private boutique type aparthotel developments in the Canary Islands and this apartment is considered to be the best located apartment within the complex, which sits right on the shoreline of the ocean. Impressive internal area of 239 m² plus an additional 98 m² of spectacular terraces, this apartment is very comfortable and luxurious to stay in.Facing out to the Ocean from three sides, it is almost like being on a ship, offering stunning views whilst al-fresco dining on any one of the terraces. You may be thrilled to see dolphins playing and whales passing by, just a couple of hundred metres out in the water.The apartment is extremely spacious, with a lounge for both relaxing and entertaining, a fully loaded kitchen of the highest quality, three very generously sized bedrooms, fitted wardrobes, air-conditioning, electronic roller blind shutters.

OUT01085

Located in the small Canarian village of Cruz De Tea in the south of the island, 5kms from the town of Granadilla. This 3 bedroom detached villa is fully furnished and built on 2 levels. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge with open fire place to relax. 3 spacious bedrooms, master bedroom complete with en suite bathroom, dressing room and access to a terrace area to enjoy the amazing views of the coastline. The property is on a plot of 8000mtr2 with its own vineyardand small forest area.

€595,000 £531,250 approx.

Las Americas: Colon Marina, Local 117117 / Golf del Sur: Las Adelfas I, Local 83 & CC Local Las Americas:Puerto Puerto Colon Marina, Local / Golf del Sur: Las Adelfas I, Local 83 San & CCBlas San14, Blas 14, BLocal B

Tel: +34 922 714 700 / +34 922 715 064

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