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A hotel at all costs?
Hundreds of people protested on the penultimate weekend of May at Playa de La Tejita in the borough of Granadilla de Abona against the construction work for the five-star hotel La Tejita Beach Club Resort. First and foremost at the scene was the ecogroup Plataforma Salva La Tejita, founded in 2016, which fought from the outset against the destruction of one of the last virgin coastal sections of Tenerife. They have come a long way. Together with the environmental protection organisation ATAN, they submitted a petition to the coastal authority in Madrid and demanded that the coast be declared a public area and put under a conservation order.
Photo: Salva La Tejita
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Protesters want the construction stopped altogether
UNUSUAL MAY
Weird weather According to statistics from the Aemet state weather office, May 2019 will go down in Spain’s annals as the fourth hottest May on average since 1965. However, temperature differences ran in a rough diagonal across the country, separating unusually hot and extremely hot points in the southwest of the Peninsula and the Canary Islands, from the abnormally cold and very cold regions in the northeast and Balearic Islands. The average temperatures measured in May in the Canarian archipelago are among the five highest recorded in the last 45 years, especially on May 12, 13, 16 and 27, when particularly elevated temperatures of above 30 degrees Celsius were recorded from the coast to 1,200 metres above sea level. Notable peaks took place on May 12 in Tasarte in the southwest of Gran Canaria at 33.9 degrees Celsius, and in the island’s southern municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana at 960 metres above sea level at 33.2
Photo: Aemet
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May graphic shows the dry areas of Spain in red
degrees Celsius. While the average temperature in many places was three degrees above the average, including in the Canary Islands at high altitudes, it meanwhile fell two degrees below the normal in regions such as the Basque Country, Navarre and the Balearic Islands. However, some in the Canaries were happy about the fact that not only
the air but also water temperatures rose unusually around the archipelago for May. The Atlantic was warmer by 2.2 degrees, following a continuously rising curve since December.
Where’s the water? May was not only one of the hottest months in the country, but also one
of the driest. “At some measuring stations such as Madrid, Huelva, Cádiz, Córdoba, Jerez de La Frontera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it did not rain at all in May,” confirms the weather office Aemet in its monthly evaluation. On the Canary Islands, May 2019, together with May 2003, was the driest since the beginning of this century, adding to an ongoing water deficit across the archipelago. The largest water shortfall is in the eastern islands, where supplies are 75 per cent down, and the least impact is being felt in La Palma, where they are only 20 per cent down. The two main islands, meanwhile, lack about a quarter of the usual water supply levels for this time of year. For the foreseeable future, meteorologists are currently predicting a normally warm summer for the Canary Islands, with temperatures mostly between 25 and a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. Continued on page two
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CLIMATE CHANGES
SOUTH TENERIFE
Worries and hope
Protecting beaches
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Europe-wide climate programme
Photo: FreeImages
Global warming is already underway and more and more scientists are expressly warning against an increase in the average temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, in an attempt to reduce coming weather extremes. Current trends mean that the international exchange of informa-
Photo: Aemet
May brought no rain at all on the Canary Islands, but did see high temperature records The European network of 27 organisations from ten countries hopes to predict possible climate scenarios
tion is vital, so the news at the end of May on the renewed agreement between the Spanish Meteorological Office and the EC-Earth programme was most welcome. A total of 27 organisations in ten European countries are involved in the project, which is developing a forecasting model that hopes to predict various climate change scenarios, working within the guidelines of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A new integrated model of the biosphere – the global ecological system - is currently being developed, which can be used to predict seasonal to decadal forecasts. The adopted scenarios are expected to be an important tool for making policy decisions. The Spanish weather agency Aemet has been participat-
ing in the programme since 2009 with periodic climate
models for Spain. The current renovation of the agreement represents an investment of €30,000 in the programme. In addition, in mid-June, the European Commission adopted a climate observatory for Macaronesia in Gran Canaria as a further monitoring body. Named MAC Climate, 15 million euros will be invested in the project by Europe. Several research institutes from the University of Las Palmas, Aemet, the Island Councils of Gran
Environmental activists have collected over 100,000 signatures against the work
The coastal authorities responded with a construction freeze, which was delivered to the company on June 14, giving it five working days to stop the work and restore the original condition. The ultimatum expired on a Friday. “There is nothing we can do to stop the work now because the fiveday deadline does not expire until tomorrow. If there is no reaction on Monday, criminal proceedings will be opened against the company and then we will have to look further” a Ministry spokeswoman said in response to a request on the Thursday. One day before the ultimatum expired, it certainly did not look as if construction had stopped. The heavy machines shovelled themselves further and further into the sand dune. However, at the last minute, the constructor removed the heavy machinery from the zone designated by the coastal authority, probably too late to save the dunes which have largely been destroyed, and now they continue to work at a distance. How long will it take for an inspection to take place, and what can be done now? The spokeswoman for the coastal authority has not yet been able to give any information on this. The Granadilla de Abona Council excuses its inactivity due to the valid licence, which they themselves issued. “We want to ensure that the work is suspended until it’s reviewed again and La Tejita must not be changed until then. We are sure that the environmental reports bear us out. If the course of the public area were to be based on the geomorphological report submitted, this would mean that the hotel would have 80 per cent less territory available and we would be able to save this terrain from destruction” explained the spokeswoman for the protest association Ana Sabin. Perhaps an even more disturbing fact is that the hotel project does not include a sewage treatment plant, and the local council does not have one in this area. In the meantime, representatives of the Sí Podemos political party also reported the construction activity to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Environmental Protection. They do not want charity, but only that the law be properly applied and that no work be carried out in a territory that is fragile and the fate of which has not yet been finally decided. n
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Continued from front page Maritime-terrestrial public space is defined as land that is inalienable, untouchable and unencumbered by constitutional definition. In order to substantiate its concern, Salva La Tejita submitted a geomorphological report which proves that the construction of the planned hotel will seriously endanger the Montaña Roja nature reserve and the special zone for the protection of seagrass meadows in southern Tenerife. The special characteristics of the dunes, sand, flora and fauna were discussed in detail. This document was submitted to the Ministry for the Environment and the Provincial Coastal Authority in order to have the coastline reviewed and the demarcation redefined. On November 12 2018, the Directorate-General in Madrid agreed that a review should take place. This was communicated to the coastal authority in Tenerife one day later and was also publicly posted. Nevertheless, on December 21, 2018, the Granadilla de Abona Council issued a building licence on the basis of old expert opinions. At the end of May this year, the Galician construction company Viqueira began earthworks. The environmental activists and some local residents protested loudly. Around 800 people loudly voiced their anger and demonstrated on site and in front of the town hall in Granadilla.
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IS THERE A FIREBUG? Last Friday at midday, a fire broke out very close to the famous Roque García viewpoint in the Mount Teide National Park and in the immediate vicinity of the Parador Hotel Las Cañadas. Fire-fighting crews, supported by helicopters, were called out to bring the fire under control
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Two forest fires in two months and extinguish it, which they fortunately succeeded in doing just a few hours later. Three hectares of broom, tajinastes and bushes were burned. The Guardia Civil Environmental Protection Unit, Seprona, found two different sources of the fire. For the experts, this is a clear indication of delib-
erate arson. One theory is that it could be the same person who was responsible for the fire between La Fortaleza and Montaña Grande on May 15. In this case, too, several hectares of bushes burned and could only be extinguished from the air due to the extremely inaccessible terrain. Due to the
similarity of the fires, police are currently not ruling out the possibility that they could have been caused by the same person. Investigations are continuing in all directions. One is possibly deliberate arson, another is carelessness which can lead to forest fires, especially in the
TELDE IN MOURNING
Eight-year-old suffocates on hot dog A tragic accident occurred shortly after midnight of June 22, at the Hoya de San Juan fairground in the borough of Telde, Gran Canaria. The rides had already closed, only three kiosks were still open and the dancing was just beginning when a couple bought their eight-year-old son a hot dog. The first bite taken by the boy became lodged in his throat and he suffocated. Although the parents immediately provided first aid and two ambulances, one with an emergency physician, arrived at the scene of the accident within less than four minutes
Mayor Héctor Suárez called for two days of official mourning
and despite 45-minutes of resuscitation attempts, the boy could not be brought back to life. The boy’s father, who had fought to the end for his son, had to be treated for a panic attack. The boy’s grandparents also suffered a breakdown after learning of the accident.
Their neighbours in the Las Remudas district, were just as shocked. Total silence reigned on Sunday in solidarity with the family. Local residents described the boy as a cheerful and very sociable child who quickly made friends and was popular. He leaves a three-yearold sister. The mayor of Telde, Héctor Suárez, suspended all the festivities of a playful, sporting and cultural nature scheduled for Sunday and Monday to celebrate the feast of St. John and set the flag at the town hall at half-mast for two days. He expressed his deepest sympathy and
condolences to the family in the name of all the inhabitants. “We are all deeply affected” he said in a press release. At a football match on Sunday between Ingenio and Corazón de María, which the mayor attended in his capacity as referee, he wore a black armband as a sign of sorrow. Even the fairground men showed understanding for the two-day forced rest. “I have been coming to this festival for 30 years. I have never experienced anything like it. It was a surreal scene” said an experienced worker who, like his colleagues, was deeply upset. n
Fortunately, as in May, the damage was limited
summer when the pine needles on the forest floor are dry. A thoughtlessly discarded cigarette butt, the spark of an exhaust or a glass bottle left
behind can quickly become the trigger for a blaze. For this reason, absolute caution is required in and around forested areas. n
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LORO PARQUE FOUNDATION AND STUDENTS’ RESEARCH
Analysis of plastics in the Canary Islands land which were then taken by the tide and washed ashore on the beaches. Only about ten per cent are related to marine activities, in the form of nets, buoys or other objects. In addition to the large amount of rubbish, the project also investigated the presence of micro plastics on the coasts of the Islands. This includes particles of less than five millimetres. They were found on 60 per cent of the beaches investigated, in fact some beaches had more than 500 particles per square metre. All beaches where a lot of garbage and micro plastics were
deduced that the origin and type of the plastic found has largely been in the ocean for a long time and is possibly from
smokers. It must be remembered that, in addition to being toxic, this waste also contains plastic in the form of cellulose
Líneas de marea: The tidal line at Playa del Porís shows that the garbage comes with the tides or is washed away by them
As part of 'La arena de nuestras playas' (the sand on our beaches) project, 492 pupils aged between 12 and 18 years from twelve schools in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and La Gomera took part in a survey of a total of 28 beaches. Together with their teachers, they took samples and analysed them at their schools. The aim was not only to study the real situation on the Canary Island beaches, but also to introduce the children and young people to scientific work. The results were published last week. Accordingly, 4,400 plastic objects were collected. Most
The pupils analysed the sand from their local beaches
of the garbage was found on the beaches, and 60 per cent of it consisted of plastic. This was followed by organic waste, such as the shells of sunflower
seeds, coal residues and cigarette butts. As far as the origin of the plastic, almost 90 per cent of the rubbish related to activities on
found had one thing in common. They have particularly strong currents, from a certain direction (north to north east), from which it can be
other locations but has washed up on the Canarian coasts. In the case of the countless cigarette butts on the well populated beaches, this is not the case as they were clearly left behind in the sand by the
acetate, which is estimated to take over a decade to degrade. The project made it clear to all how very important it is to educate and raise awareness of measures to protect marine biodiversity. n
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“Thanks to this project, we were able to see what it is like in our schools and to work directly with the pupils to improve the way we live together, and prevent violent behaviour,” explained the councillor, who considered
the campaign a great success. Parents who suspect their child is being bullied at school can use the relaxation during the holiday season to talk to their son or daughter and strengthen the children’s selfconfidence. n
LANZAROTE SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Bullying 1,2,3, Action The school year is over and students and their families are looking forward to the summer holidays and a well deserved break. However, approximately one fifth of students will need the time to not only recover from the pressures of education, but also from the stress they experience from their classmates. It is estimated that around two out of every ten children in Spanish schools are bullied, a figure that was confirmed during a recent study of pupils in the sixth grade in schools on the island of Lanzarote. Via the theatre project called Bullying 1,2,3 Acción, Carmen Rosa Márquez, the current Education Councillor of Lanzarote Council, created an opportunity for an up-to-date inventory of the problem in
schools on the island, as well as a safe space for conversation with the children, and an action plan for future initiatives to combat it. During the study, 215 of the approximately 1000 elevenand twelve-year-olds questioned, admitted to having been victims of a bullying attack this school year. This corresponds to 21.7 per cent of all pupils in this age group and is in line with the Canarian and Spanish average. More than three per cent of the pupils stated they had been bullied for some time, more than six per cent only referred to the current school year. About nine per cent admitted they had attacked one of their classmates and more than half had witnessed aggression, for example in the
The results of the theatre campaign were positive
schoolyard. Sadly, almost one third of the pupils were aware of classmates who had no obvious friends or close interactions with other students. The theatre project included role play in which the children learned how these situations
can feel from the other person’s perspective. Those who took part stated that they felt they had developed greater compassion thanks to the project. They also learnt methods for resolving conflicts without violence and in a respectful way.
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250TH ANNIVERSARY
Alexander von Humboldt
A conference in honour of Alexander von Humboldt was also held at Loro Parque
Alexander von Humboldt was born 250 years ago on September 14, it’s also the 160th anniversary of his death (May 6, 1859). And in June 220 years ago the German natural scientist was in Tenerife. For almost a week, the scientist, who is also often known today as a father of ecology, explored and measured the island. Isidoro Sánchez, President of the Humboldt Cultural Association in the Canary Islands, stressed that Alexander von Humboldt was particularly enthusiastic about three things in his diaries during his visit: Mount Teide, the dragon trees and the enchanting landscape of Tenerife. On the occasion of this round numbered anniversary, numerous activities are being carried out in schools to bring the personality of Humboldt closer to the pupils. Just recently, a Humboldt Conference was held at Loro Parque in Puerto de La Cruz and a tribute was paid at the port of Santa Cruz. Loro Parque President Wolfgang Kiessling stressed that
time he carried out the first geological surveys of Mount Teide and created the basis for a new branch of science, geo-botany. "Humboldt was a great visionary who already saw the port of Santa Cruz as an interface between Europe, America and the Orient" explained the acting Canarian Financial Minister Rosa Dávila in her homage. According to Tenerife’s Foreign Affairs Councillor Delia Herrera, this international potential and the commitment to sustainable development are aspects that are still at the centre of attention today. For this reason, several activities
Various Humboldt activities were announced in Santa Cruz
the German scientist was as surprised by Tenerife's beauty as he was when he himself first visited the island and decided to stay. "Tenerife is surrounded by the cleanest water and the best air" he explained at a presentation of the various activities in Santa Cruz. The port of Santa Cruz commemorated the great day on which Alexander von Humboldt reached Tenerife aboard
the Spanish corvette Pizzaro, on June 19, accompanied by the French physician and naturalist Aimé Bonpland. They had royal permission from King Carlos IV in their luggage, which explicitly allowed them to do research in any Spanish colony and especially in Tenerife. Alexander was welcomed to Tenerife in 1799 by General José Perlasca. He stayed until June 25, during which
in honour of Humboldt are currently being supported in Tenerife, Germany and Ecuador. These include the exhibition De Sur al Sur (from South to South) which will open at Quito in Ecuador in September this year. In the context of this exhibition, the figure of Alexander von Humboldt will be presented in connection with the art and natural beauty of Tenerife. n
INNOVATIVE SOCIAL WORK
Learning to cope with everyday life The Institute for Social and Socio-Sanitary Affairs (IASS) for which the Island Council is responsible has set up a special pilot project at the Valle Colino Centre for the Disabled in La Laguna. There, mentally disadvantaged people can now learn in a model studio how they can better cope with everyday life at home. This includes preparing simple dishes as well as carefully keeping clothes tidy, cleaning and, more recently, operating simple electrical appliances. In this way, the individuals can gain more autonomy and self-confidence and find their way One of the everyday tasks that more easily in everyday life can be practiced in the model at home. “Both our users apartment and our staff immediately recognised and welcomed the special nature of this project” explained IASS Director Juana Maria Reyes. The centre has 120 day places, which are used by young and adult people with intellectual challenges. At the centre, the greatest possible autonomy comes first. People receive training to help integrate them into the work process wherever possible. But they also learn social Simple electrical appliances and personal skills, such as are available so people can learn talking to families, friends how to operate them and colleagues and with this they learn to integrate themselves into society and everyday life. Taking on tasks is, of course, part of this. Depending on their possibilities, the users of the centre are prepared to be able to immerse themselves independently in the world of work. This means not only finding employment in a workshop for the disabled, but also on the open Cleaning and keeping things market, depending on indi- tidy are also part of the learning vidual capabilities. n objectives
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A SIGN OF QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND SERVICE
The prestigious Blue Flag was proudly raised at Playa de El Socorro
Blue Flag raised at El Socorro The mayor of Los Realejos Manuel Domínguez, representatives of the departments of Beaches, Sports, Tourism and Municipal Services, and staff from the public company Realserv, met on June 21 in El Socorro to carry out the symbolic gesture of raising the Blue Flag. This international title has again been awarded to Los Realejos and its beach for summer 2019 by the European Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), recognising the environmental quality and
services of this coastal enclave of the town. "This distinction is a sign that nature has provided us with a spectacular beach, and also with the task of maintaining and fine-tuning different services" said Domínguez. The Councillor for Contracting, Noelia Gonzalez, mentioned the need to undertake the replacement of the railings on the road access to the beach, a task for which the project has been drafted and approved, but which will be postponed to the end of summer to avoid hin-
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dering the transit of users during the holiday period. However, she said that "preventive measures to reinforce the fence will be undertaken in the coming days". "The presence of up to four lifeguards, a semi-automatic defibrillator that allows us to have the seal of a cardio-protected area, toilets accessible to people with reduced mobility, the WIFI area, a webcam to check the state of the beach and the weather at a distance, restaurants and kiosk, showers, outdoor gymnastic equipment, an
LANZAROTE ISLAND COUNCIL SHOWS GRATITUDE
Successful Wine Run and Cuisine Festival who were in charge of the restaurant exhibitors, who thanks to their sophisticated preparations have become essential architects of the excellent promotional theme for the island that is the enogastronomy of Lanzarote. Wine Run participants enjoyed some great food afterwards The Festival was very well attended
On behalf of the Lanzarote Island Council, acting island president, Pedro San Ginés, and the acting directors of the departments of Economic Promotion, Ángel Vázquez, and Landscape and Food Sovereignty, Patricia Pérez, thanked all those who contributed to the success of the XI Lanzarote Wine Run and Traditional Cuisine Festival, organised by the Island Council with the Yaiza Council, the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin Vinos de Lanzarote and Club La Santa. The Island Council also expressed thanks for the excellent response from the thousands of people who met in Uga to enjoy the Festival of Traditional Cuisine, as part of the Saborea Lanzarote project, as well as the nearly 1,900 participants in the Wine Race, who contributed by entering to the solidarity and environmen-
tal project Save La Geria, and the young participants in the Wine Run Kids. The Institution extended its gratitude to the volunteers and officers from the security forces and emergency services for their work, and the numerous companies and other entities that sponsored or collaborated with the event. It also acknowledged the magnificent work done by the professionals
The wineries Vega de Yuco, Reymar, Guiguan, La Geria, Malpaís de Máguez-La Grieta, Vulcano de Lanzarote, Los Bermejos, Rubicón, La Mareta, El Grifo and Vinos Ecológicos D.O. Lanzarote were present in Uga; as well as cheeses from the cheese factories El Faro, Flor de Luz and Rubicón, which belong to the Asociación de Queserías Artesanales de Lanzarote (AQUAL). n
information booth with cultural and recreational information and daily press, public address system with messages in three languages and a regular bus
service during the summer, as well as the shared taxi service 'De 4 en 4' from Realejo Alto, San Agustín and El Puente, and plenty of public parking space
in the upper area, next to the main road, are all essential ingredients for achieving this European environmental distinction" said the Mayor. n
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ART EXHIBITION: BUSCANDO A DIOS, APRENDÍ A AMAR
Catalina's tangible messages in colour Catalina Moldavanu expresses her soul on canvas
every empty canvas, provocative and intimate, develops a life of its own and becomes a personal story. Without teaching anyone anything, my paintings have the intention to
How close are we to the Universe?
The artist Catalina Moldovanu explains her creative power “My pictures and colours are actually words that come from the heart and have been translated into the universal language of art.”
“In my works, human emotions play the main role, which manifest themselves and become visible in my paintings. The world of emotions is my inspiration and therefore
remind you, even if only for a small moment, who we are. My brush is the extended arm of my soul.” This very emotional artist with a profound female soul poses
the central questions that humanity keeps asking itself - What is the meaning of life when we know for certain that we are going to die? And who am I? Humanity and its expres-
“Every message raises questions and opens up new paths to inner contemplation, with the aim of revealing the status of man as a historical being who is aware of his
Catalina dedicated part of the exhibition to her spiritual mentors
sion in reality is a theme that repeatedly inspires and moves the artist. Each of her paintings has its own colour palette, some of which have a therapeutic character.
social value and his contribution to the well-being of society” explains the artist, who could almost be said to be a 'painting philosopher'. But it is precisely this depth, the
admonition to each individual to discover and embrace his or her humanity and to assume responsibility for a greater whole that can be felt in each and every one of her works. Catalina Moldawanu paints from her soul and touches the emotions of the viewer. Freedom, humanity and dignity are not empty words for her, but meaningful words, which she expresses in an incredible variety of colours. The exhibition entitled Buscando a Dios, aprendí a amar (In Search of God, I Learned to Love) is a personal reflection on humanity and transcendental evolution. It consists of 75 works in large and medium format and can be viewed until July 21 at La Recova Art Centre in Santa Cruz, which is next to the Teatro Guimerá in the Plaza de la Madera in the capital city. It opens from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm, as well as Sundays from 11am to 2pm. n
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real honeycomb through a glass. To be able to see the queen bee, the workers and the drones up so close was astonishing and it was useful for us to explain the essential role that bees play in pollination. I think this knowledge will stay with them forever. More controversial was the worm culture session, some were fascinated and others the opposite" explained Gutiérrez. On the other hand, the work programmed in the school gardens offers a whole series of educational possibilities by making the participants aware of the need to plan and approach projects based on the questions and problems they
face "while encouraging constructive, responsible, critical and cooperative behaviour in the children" she added. This educational programme also awakens the students' environmental sensitivity, promotes caring attitudes towards the environment and respect for the work in the agricultural environment. In general, the aim has been to bring schoolchildren closer to rural and agricultural culture by acquiring basic skills "without forgetting the positive influence on their healthy eating habits and the acquisition of essential values for a healthy life" concludes the councillor. n
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN SANTA ÚRSULA
Ecological school garden programme The Santa Úrsula council, via their departments for Education, Agriculture and the Environment, has launched a school gardens project called Walking Towards Food Sovereignty, an experience complementary to the educational curriculum that brings students closer to rural and agricultural culture. The initiative has been developed throughout this year in all primary schools, among schoolchildren from six to 11 years old. As Councillor Janira Gutiérrez explained "the proposal arose from the idea of answering the question ‘where does my food come from?’" but making the children themselves find the answer through practice. For this we have applied a methodology that turns the school garden into a didactic tool for the transmission of knowledge and values. Thus, teaching in the field facilitates the children's understanding of
the current agri-food system, while formulating alternatives such as agro-ecology and food sovereignty.
One day a week the schoolchildren have participated in workshops, talks and other activities, which were held both in the classroom and in the gardens of each school. The sessions have sought to explain a range of issues ranging from
The children learned much more than gardening techniques Workshops, such as creating seedbeds, were also held throughout the course
the most basic principles of food production to the differentiation and characteristics of organic farming. Throughout the course the children participated in workshops on seed extraction, plant propagation, composting, localised
irrigation, butterfly gardens, the creation of seedbeds, the construction of huts for birds and insectariums, among others. In addition, special sessions were given on the production of bread, preserves and homemade dairy products, as well as the production of handmade ointments and soaps. "They have alternated and combined interior and exterior activities, as well as sessions of theoretical explanation with practices. The acceptance has been tremendous, the students have enjoyed all the workshops very much, but if there is one that has triumphed that was the beekeeping, in which children could see a
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PILOT PROJECT IN ADEJE
Adeje Council and Entemanser, the water management company, are installing an intelligent form of water management in the urban area, which was first implemented in the El Puertito district in 2018. A module was attached directly to the water meter, which now reads the water consumption in real time and reports it to the control centre. The result was so positive that the service has now been extended to the districts of El Galeón and Armeñime. A total of 220 such tele-modules are now in
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Intelligent water management
All data converges at one central point
operation. The entire borough is to be gradually converted to this system. The incom-
ing data is collected in real time in a central office. In this way, leaks or manipula-
tions, peak values and times can be detected. The system is more environmentally friendly, prevents human reading errors and improves service. Consumers, for whom the installation of the module is free, can control their consumption at any time via the App Aqualia Contact. The modules have not only been introduced in private households, but also in the hotels in each district. The analysis is updated daily at the central office and the bacteria content of the water, among other things, is examined. n
Insomnia, guitar sounds and theatre
Walter Abt is once again a guest at Caprichos Musicales and he will also lead a master class on guitar
Insomnia is the name of the duo consisting of the singer Sandra Morales and Ismael Perrera at the piano. With their songs they take the audience on a journey to feelings and memories with a
musical spectrum ranging from pop and rock to folk and jazz. The duo's third album, About love, dates and mistakes, is expected to be released at the end of the year. Their concert will take place on June 28 at
8pm at the El Granero hall in Buenavista del Norte. One day later, on Saturday June 29 at 8pm, the German guitar virtuoso Walter Abt will be leading a concert in the multipurpose hall at El Tanque. The
SUMMER HOLIDAY INITIATIVE
Beach fun for all at Playa El Socorro
To the beach by bus and taxi Alexis Hernández, the Councillor for Transport and the Environment in Los Realejos, has, during the summer months, opted for a system that has already proved its worth in recent years and is intended to give all residents the opportunity to get to the beach easily. From June 22 to September 8, the 546 bus runs from Los Realejos via San Agustín, Realejo Bajo and San Vicente to the Playa El Socorro. There are also taxi stops at Avenida de Los Remedios, Plaza San Agustín and El Puente, where you can share a taxi with others under the initiative ‘De 4 en 4’. Affordable prices and environmental friendliness distinguish this local council initiative which also relieves the road that leads to the beach and, as experience has shown, is overburdened during the summer months by the flood of visitors and their cars. The bus and taxi should be convincing alternatives. For all those who nevertheless want to travel by car, Mayor Manuel Domínguez has again agreed that a plot of land on the main road can be used as an alternative parking space until September. n director of the guitar orchestra Munich and the Flamenco ensemble Sol y Sombra, originating from Munich, inspires with pieces from the world of Flamenco and jazz as well as with classical interpretations. As an exception, on Thursday, July 4 at 8pm, a play will be performed in the former Augustinian monastery Casa Soler in
Garachico. Knowledge of the Spanish language would be an advantage at this point in the programme. The play, Al vino, vino, deals with the theme of wine. For this event an entrance fee will be charged. On the following evening, at the same time and place, Cristo Barrios will be offering a master class in clarinet. n
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ONE WEEK FREE HOLIDAY
Hotel initiative for cancer patients For the third time in a row, the director of the Atlantic Holiday Centre at Callao Salvaje in the borough of Adeje has invited twelve cancer patients and their families to a free week’s holiday at his facility. The all-inclusive package is intended to give those affected the opportunity to reduce stress and relax. “We want to help the patients and their families relax from the stress that this illness has brought into their lives. We know that they are all fighters who face great challenges every day. That’s why we look forward to welcoming these twelve families during the summer months and ensuring that they will enjoy this week” says Director Charlotte Abildtrup. “Entrepreneurs like these show that our tourism sector is aware that people always come first” praised Amada Trujillo Bencomo, Adeje Councillor. The Hotel Atlántic Holiday Center has spacious apartments, a saltwater and freshwater pool, a tennis court, park, gymnasium and leisure rooms, and restaurants. n
Twelve families can look forward to a free week’s holiday
HACIENDA A reader called the other day, worried that they might be the target of a scam by a couple claiming to be tax inspectors. She and her husband were at home one day when they got a knock on the door. The couple presented themselves, flashed credentials and were invited inside. As neither spoke the language of the other, our reader asked for a contact number so that a Spanish speaker could call them to find out what they wanted. They reluctantly complied and our reader called a member of our team. After several attempts at calling the number with no reply, our colleague called the Guardia Civil, who said that it sounded very dodgy and that if they appeared again, our readers should call 062 and let the Officers deal with them. Convinced now we were dealing with a couple of scammers, we were surprised to finally receive a return call from the many unanswered calls we had made. The couple once again wanted to go to our readers’ home, but our colleague held out for an interview in the tax
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The tax man cometh Have you any skeletons in your tax cupboard?
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office in the south, which was finally agreed to and a date and time set. Leaving hubby at home, with the Guardia Civil on speed dial in case they paid a visit to the house believing it empty, our reader and colleague headed to the meeting, where they were surprised to find it was totally legit. The Tax Office are apparently updating their records and as our reader had spent some years
without working following an on-the-job injury, it was pretty clear they were fishing to see if she was working on the black somewhere. Once convinced that wasn’t the case and she had nothing to hide they opened up a bit and informed us that the home visits were to see if an unlicensed business was being run from the premises and that whilst other years similar visits had been made to various
objectives, this year they were specifically targeting foreigners. So, be warned, if you are operating illegally, you may get a knock on the door. And even if you’re not, with so many scams going around and so many flyboys on the loose, it never hurts to take the strictest precautions. Don’t invite strangers in and if you are in any doubt at all about anybody on your doorstep, call 062 immediately. n
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FUNKY JAZZ FOR GROOVING
Heineken Jazz Festival For the 28th year, the Canary Islands International Jazz Festival, Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más Heineken, will take place in the Islands. From July 5 to 21, the Canaries will buzz with talent as the Festival once again brings us some of the greats from the local, national and international jazz scene. A total of 30 artists will demonstrate the diversity of jazz music to avid fans. The two largest islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria will be the main stages for jazz musicians, some of whom will
in concert halls where there will be a minimal charge for admission. This mixture has proved its worth in recent years. Part of the programme is the popular Noche de África (African night), which will be on July 5 in the Plaza del Pilar de Guanarteme in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Two bands can be seen that were discovered at the Vis a Vis festival in Ghana: FRA! and Kyekyeku & Ghanalogue Highlife. Local jazz bands that will perform are ST Fusion and the Barreiro Project. Women are also well represented this year as musicians
Kennedy went to New York to create something new
World star Maceo Parker in the Canary Islands
The boys from Mamas Gun from London
also make stops in La Palma, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Some concerts will take place in public places and entry is free of charge, while others will be
like Karrin Allyson, Sinne Eeg, Judith Hill, Miryan Latrece and Carita Boronsko will testify to the top-class talent offered by this festival.
A special musical highlight was the acceptance by saxophonist Maceo Parker to take part. He masters his instrument like no other and redefines funk and groove in jazz music. He will be performing on July 18 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on July 19 in Arrecife and on July 20 in Puerto de La Cruz. The 78-year-old will be bringing his band, consisting of Greg Boyer (trombone), Will Boulware (keyboard), Bruno Speight (guitar), Rodney Skeet Curtis (bass), Nikki Glaspie (drums) and the singer Dar-
liene Parker. Maceo Parker was born in North Carolina and was musically influenced by Ray Charles and James Brown. With George Clinton he invented P-Funk and toured with many great artists like the unforgettable Prince and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Colourful mix of artists Among the guests who are expected to attend this year's festival are numerous other greats from the jazz scene, for example the Israeli double bassist Avishai Cohen, who
Canarias Heineken Jazz Festival 2019 Tenerife July 5 8.30pm: Atcheré, the Ferenc Nemeth Freedom Trio featuring Lionel Loueke and Chris Cheek, and Kennedy Administration. Plaza Alisios, Tenerife Auditorium Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, Free July 6 8.30pm: Miryam LaTrece Cuarteto. Tenerife Auditorium Adán Martín, Santa Cruz. Tickets €15, www. auditoriodetenerife.com 9.30pm: The Eliseo Lloreda Quintet and Mamas Gun. Plaza Alisios, Tenerife Auditorium Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, Free July 11 8.30pm: The Avishai Cohen Trio, Teatro Leal, La Laguna. Tickets €25, www.teatroleal. es July 12 8.30pm: Sinne Eeg & Peter Sprague, and Tony DeSare. Plaza CC Salytien, Costa Adeje, Free July 13 8.30pm: ST Fusion, Marquis Hill Blacktet, Plaza CC Salytien, Costa Adeje, Free July16 8.30pm: Karrin Allyson, Teatro Leal, La Laguna. Tickets €25, www.teatroleal.es July 17 8.30pm: Atlantic Jazz Lab, Tenerife Atlantic Jazz Ensemble featuring Virxilio Da Silva, Castillo de San Felipe, Puerto de La Cruz, Free July 18 8.30pm: Imazighen, Yuri Honing Quartet, Judith Hill, Plaza Europa, Puerto de La Cruz, Free July 19 8.30pm: Natanael Ramos Islander’s Dilemma, Munir Hossn Quartet and Joel Rodd Good Vibes, Plaza Europa, Puerto de La Cruz, Free July 20 8.30pm: Carita Boronska Quartet, Barreiro Project and Maceo Parker, Plaza Europa, Puerto de La Cruz, Free July 21 5pm: Atlantic Jazz Lab, Tenerife Atlantic Jazz Ensemble featuring Carita Boronska, Castillo de San Felipe, Puerto de La Cruz, Free
Gran Canaria July 5 8.30pm: Noche África: Nayaband, FRA!, Kyyekyeku & Ghanalogue Highlife. Plaza del Pilar, LPGC, Free
July 6 8.30pm: Ferenc Nemeth Freedom Trio featuring Lionel Loueke and Chris Cheek, Auditorium Alfredo Kraus Chamber Hall, LPGC. Tickets €15, www.auditorio teatrolaspalmasgc.es 10pm: Kennedy Administration, Auditorium Alfredo Kraus Chamber Hall, LPGC. Tickets €15, www.auditorio teatrolaspalmasgc.es July 11 8.30pm: Sinne Eeg & Peter Sprague and Tony DeSare, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC. Tickets €15, www.entrees.es July 12 8.30pm: Marquis Hill Blacktet, Auditorium Alfredo Kraus Chamber Hall, LPGC, 8.30pm. Tickets €15, www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc. es 10pm: Avishai Cohen Trio, Auditorium Alfredo Kraus, LPGC. Tickets €25, www. auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc. es July 13 8.30pm: Rayko León Quartet and Bette Smith, Parque Municipal Santa Brígida, Santa Brígida, Free July 17 8.30pm: Karrin Alyson, Teatro Pérez Galdós, LPGC. Tickets €25, www.auditorio teatrolaspalmasgc.es July 18 8.30pm: Mónica Santana Project, Munir Hossn Quartet and Maceo Parker. Plaza de Santa Ana, LPGC, Free July 19 8.30pm: Carita Boronska Quaret, Yuri Honing Quartet and Barreiro Project. Plaza de Santa Ana, LPGC, Free July 20 8.30pm: Idafe Pérez Group, Joel Ross Good Vibes and Judith Hill. Plaza de Santa Ana, LPGC, Free
La Palma July 5 8.30pm: Miryam LaTrece Cuarteto and Mamas Gun, Plaza de España, Los Llanos de Aridane, Free
Fuerteventura July 13 8.30pm: Sinne Eeg & Peter Sprague and Avishai Cohen Trio, Palacio de Formación y Congresos, Puerto del Rosario. Tickets €25, www. entrees.es
Lanzarote July 19 8.30pm: Judith Hill and Maceo Parker, Plaza El Almacén, Arrecife, Free
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tute of Jazz in Los Angeles, among others. He is accompanied by Chris Cheek, one of the world's most soughtafter saxophonists, and Afri-
recorded by world-renowned producers Blue Note Records. This year's festival includes a broad repertoire of top-class artists who give jazz lovers
create something new. Her voice was influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Sade, Anita Baker and Luther Vandross, yet she created her own cheerful and seductive sound. She performs with Ondre J (keyboard), Nat Townsley (drums), Chelton Grey (bass) and guitarist Dan Muniz. With his Yuri Honing Acoustic Quartet, Yuri Honing is one of the best artists in Holland. The saxophonist and composer has already won three Grammys. His 22nd album Goldbrun deals with the current topic of Europe and its heroism. Tony DeSare is currently one of the best male singers, filling jazz clubs as well as Carnegie Hall and large concert halls in Las Vegas. He has created three of the ten best jazz albums according to Billboard
Judith Hill - a young woman with an expressive voice
The Kyekyeku & Ghanalogue Highlife band brings jazz and Africabeat from Ghana
was part of Chick Corea's sextet in the 90s. In addition to appearances with well-known jazz musicians, he has released 15 solo albums over the course of his career. In the Canary Islands he will be presenting his latest album Arvoles. The singer, pianist and composer Karrin Allyson has already been nominated five times for a Grammy. With her incomparable voice she lends a broad spectrum fullness of sound. It ranges from pop and be-bop to Brazilian hits and French chansons. Judith Hill was awarded a Grammy in 2015 for her documentary 20 Feet from Stardom.
Miryam Latrece is a talented young artist from Madrid
and will shortly be performing with the great symphony orchestras of Milwaukee, Seattle, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids and Baltimore and at the Smith Centre in Las Vegas. Hungarian Ferenc Nemeth is one of the best drummers in the world who grew up in a family of musicians and studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Thelonius Monk Insti-
Tony DeSare is one of the best male voices of the genre
Despite her young age of only 34, she was on stage with two of the greats, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson (you may remember her from the movie This Is It) and Prince. She is one of the great divas of contemporary pop and soul. In the last two years she has created her first solo album Back in Time.
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One of the great voices of European jazz is undoubtedly the Dane Sinne Eeg, who will perform with the American guitarist Peter Sprague who joins her on her current European tour. They met four years ago in the USA and last autumn they performed for the first time as a duo in Denmark. Their
music knows no boundaries and crosses borders. With her numerous tours of Denmark, the USA, France, Japan and China, Sinne Eeg is a deservedly celebrated artist. Behind Kennedy Administration is the singer of Motor City, Kennedy. When she went to New York, she wanted to
can guitarist Lionel Loueke, who was born in Benin. In the last ten years he has experienced a meteoric rise. Four of his ten albums have been
real musical pleasure. You can find more information, more artist profiles and audio samples on the Festival website canariasjazz.com. n
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PHARMACEUTICAL NETWORK EXPOSED
Multi-million euro social security fraud Guardia Civil officers recently arrested seven people suspected of swindling the Canary Islands health service out of almost two million euros. Among them were three doctors, a pharmacist and two entrepreneurs. The investigation began back in 2014 when it became apparent that a pharmacy in Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz was dispensing an expensive drug particularly often and that the prescription was always issued by a specific doctor. He first practiced at a public health centre in the Geneto district and later in San Benito. Both are districts of La Laguna, but the prescriptions were redeemed by the pharmacy in Santa Cruz. In 2017 and 2018 alone, the loss by the Canary Islands health service amounted to €1,723,586. The number of sales of expensive medicines in this pharmacy was higher than anywhere else in the archipelago. Therefore the Guardia Civil and Inspectors for the Rational Use of Medicines became attentive
Electronic prescriptions were faked in a million-euro scam
to the unusual prescriptions. They thus uncovered the core of the network, consisting of the doctor, the pharmacist and an entrepreneur. The doctor issued a large number of electronic prescriptions in the names of pensioners or other persons with the largest possible subsidy from the Canary Islands Government. Some of these people were not registered to the doctor's patient base and they did not even have the diseases for which the prescriptions were issued. In addition, it seemed suspicious that all prescriptions had been redeemed at a particular pharmacy in downtown Santa Cruz, far from the doctor's health centre. The investigation suggests that an entrepre-
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It was all about the money
neur acted as a link between the doctor and the pharmacist. For this purpose, the doctor faked the patient's visit to his practice via the computer system and simulated a treatment plan which he handed over to the entrepreneur and which he in turn passed on to the pharmacy. In fact, the
The pharmacy in downtown Santa Cruz was searched
drug charged to the Canary Islands health service was never actually handed out and so it could be sold many times over. The medicine never really crossed the counter, but always remained in the pharmacy's stock. The network concentrated on the three main suspects, but there were others who also benefited from the fraud. One of these was another entrepreneur from Güímar, who ran a now closed senior citizens' residence and had prescriptions issued for the residents by the
doctor of the local health centre. She then submitted these electronic prescriptions to the pharmacy in Santa Cruz, although she only took some of the medication away with her. The rest of the items were only billed. Another branch of the network was discovered in Adeje, which operated in the same way as in Güímar. In addition, the Guardia Civil investigators uncovered an illegal trade in anabolic steroids at this pharmacy. Interested parties could arrange private appoint-
ments and the pharmacist or an employee then administered the anabolic steroids by injection. His business was conducted under cover and at very inflated prices. As part of the investigation, the police searched the medical practice, the pharmacies, the private apartments of the three main suspects and the clothing store belonging to the entrepreneur involved. Extensive sanitary and electronic material was confiscated to preserve evidence and document the exact procedure used. n
CAUTION ON UNGUARDED BEACHES
Santa Cruz sets up warning signs Safety first: it’s best to simply use monitored and safe beaches
The Santa Cruz City Council has invested €40,000 in setting up warning signs on unguarded and dangerous beach sections. In this way, deaths caused by drowning are, as far as possible, to be prevented. Initially, 43 direct accesses to the sea in the city area were listed. Of these, 31, or 72 per cent, are considered dangerous and will have a warning sign against bathing on this stretch of the coast. Those who go into the water nevertheless do so at their own risk. The signs are written in Spanish, English and German and are aimed at residents and holidaymakers alike. "We appeal to people not to risk their lives", said the acting environmental councillor Carlos Correa. The warning signs also show the correct action to be taken in the event of an emergency. The only beaches that are excluded from the list of dangerous or unmonitored areas are the Playa de Las Teresitas, Playa de Las Gaviotas, Playa Chica, Playa de Almáciga, Playa de Benijo and Playa del
Roque de las Bodegas. All other potentially dangerous beaches are signposted with warnings. Often the danger is not easily recognised and those hungry for the sun and the sea are seduced into careless action. However, the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful body of water with dangerous cur-
rents in some places, which are below the surface of the water and are therefore invisible. They quickly move out to sea, or there can be suction due to large tidal differences. In particular, Correa warned of Playa Tachero at Taganana at the foot of the Anaga Mountains. This access to the sea is
easily reached on foot or by car via an unpaved road, but this is a particularly dangerous part of the coast due to strong currents. Therefore he appeals to all bathers to behave particularly responsibly this summer and to use common sense for their own safety. n
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WALK THROUGH THE HEIGHTS
Revisiting the past Although it may seem strange to many northern Europeans, it wasn’t so long ago that smaller towns and villages in the hills were not connected by roads. Many elderly Canarians can still remember when a network of footpaths joined all these far-flung populations together and along those paths the local traders walked, often barefoot, to sell their wares, or their services. The local lord of the manor to inspect his land, the priest to visit his flock, agricultural day-workers seeking employment, a photographer away to immortalise a family event, coastal dwellers selling fish in the hills and hill dwellers selling charcoal on the coast, pottery, eggs, honey, mead for sale and even some witches looking to make a living! More often than not, no money changed hands, it was all down to bartering. To celebrate those hard-working entrepreneurs, every year that walk through the heights is reproduced by a dedicated group of people and organised and coordinated by the Santiago del Teide Council and the Tenerife Rural Foundation. This year, the event will take place on June 30. It’s not a big show, but it is very indicative of the way the Canarians lived not so very long ago and well worth a look see. The same scene is acted out three times, 10am at La Montañeta in Garachico, 11.30am at San José de los Llanos in El Tanque and in the main town area of Santiago del Teide at 1pm startA colourful insight into the way things ing from El Valle. n were
A MODEL OF CO-EXISTENCE
A double-page report about the beautiful Las Canteras beach
CHANGE OF DIRECTION AFTER THE ELECTIONS
New mayor for Puerto de La Cruz They want to modernise Puerto de La Cruz from the ground up
The socialist Marco Antonio González Mesa becomes the new mayor of Puerto de La Cruz after representatives of his PSOE party agreed on a coalition with the representatives of the Asamblea Ciudadana Portuense. “We looked for points where we could meet and were able to agree on a consensus on certain issues. We want to govern in solidarity with the citizens of Puerto de La Cruz in order
to further develop the town” a press release said after the coalition negotiations. According to the press release, the coalition and the work schedule for the next four years are based on three major pillars. On the one hand, the town project is to be implemented to guarantee a sustainable, barrier-free and inclusive town. This would require some reorganisation and urban rescheduling. As
well as making Puerto de La Cruz more modern and democratic, this will also apply to its Council which should again be there for its citizens and will shape the town with them. For this reason, values such as modern management, transparency, tolerance and co-determination are being brought into focus. Last but not least, the third major core theme is society. What social, cultural and educational needs exist and how can they be met? This is what the eleven councillors want to address over the next four years in order to bring contemporary progress to the town. “Always under the premise of social justice, diversity and the fight against inequality” promised the coalition, shortly before taking office. n
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promenade, three bathing sections with sunbathing and parasol service and the Mirador de La Puntilla, right next to the fishing monument with a panoramic view of the bay, were highlighted in the article. As an environmentally friendly holiday activity, Esaín recommended kayaking or snorkeling. "The beach sections of Los Lisos and El Charcón are natural aquariums where snorkellers can find up to 200 different species of marine life" he told the readers. "The reef of La Barra transforms the beach into a gigantic bathtub at low tide"
he added. He also mentioned the 20,000 or so bodyboarders and surfers who come to this beach every year to enjoy the waves and the Local Police who take care of security as they patrol on their Segways. Architecturally, he praised the Clinica San José from 1895 as a piece of contemporary history and the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus at the southern end of the beach. The temperatures, which can be read on the public screens, would, especially in the winter months, give residents from the Spanish Peninsula reason to envy. n
Praise for Las Canteras beach
In its edition on the last day of May, the national newspaper El País dedicated a double-page report in its travel supplement El Viajero to the urban beach of Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, praising its advantages as a model of coexistence. The author, Guillermo Esaín, highlighted the advantages of this beach in the heart of the city, which is three kilometres long and blends in perfectly with city life. A total of 17 different points, restaurants, vantage points, barrier-free access, the modern design of the beach
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COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Plastic lids for therapies It may seem unusual that many islanders collect plastic lids from bottles, milk and juice cartons, shampoos, shower gels and similar, but it’s all for a very good cause. The plastic tops are deposited in special containers and are eventually exchanged for money from the recycling companies by the SEUR Foundation. This charitable organisation then makes the funds available to children with illnesses or disabilities for therapies or aids that are not covered by the national health or insurance. The initiative has been running since 2012 and has been a great success, helping 155 children across Spain,
Portugal and Andorra so far. These include 14 youngsters in the Canary Islands, who have received around €154,000 in aid, including the latest donation of €1,400 handed over to the mother of Aylén, a four-year-old who suffers from developmental delay. The little girl attends a normal preschool but needs various types of therapy to help her catch her classmates up, including psychomotor exercises, occupational and speech therapies and therapeutic sessions with animals. Unfortunately, Aylén’s mother cannot work due to her Drop off your plastic lids in containers such as this one, situated at the entrance to Los Realejos
FORBIDDEN PET
California King snake confiscated Recently, a Californian King snake was confiscated from an apartment in Puerto de Santiago in the borough of Santiago del Teide. The Lampropeltis getulus californiae is a snake that is harmless to humans, but poses a major risk to the environment. It is one of the families of snakes listed in the Spanish catalogue of invasive exotic species. Therefore its possession, transport or trade is forbidden in the Canary Islands as well as on the Balearic Islands. Thanks to the collaboration of environmental agents from the Tenerife Island Council with the Guardia Civil Seprona
team, the owner of the animal was identified after photos of the animal appeared on social networks. The owner was surprised to see the officers at his door. He claimed he had taken the animal in good faith from a third person who had no idea what to do with the snake. The sole possession of the animal is illegal and is considered a serious offence. He could face a fine of between €3,001 and €200,000. The Californian King snake threatens the natural ecosystem of the Canary Islands to a high degree because it has no natural enemies here and feeds
on endemic lizards. Those who abandon these animals must expect a prison sentence of between four months and two years in addition to the fine. The confiscated snake had already laid two eggs. It was handed over to the Neotrópico Foundation, which takes care of invasive wildlife.
The animal is now in the care of the Neotrópico Foundation
An example in Gran Canaria shows how much this snake threatens the environment. A pair of snakes was released there in 1998 and has since become a plague in several barrancos. Containing them costs hundreds of thousands of euros every year. Each female snake lays up to ten eggs per year. n
child’s special needs, so the family lives on only one salary. The cost of each therapy, which Aylén generally attends twice weekly, is around €200 per month. Hence, the latest donation from SEUR is particularly welcome. "We can all see how much the therapy helps the little ones, parents and teachers. Aylén begins to express herself, to seek the closeness of other children, to imitate their
behaviour and to make more and more social contacts. She is making important progress," explained her mother. So far €1,104,000 has been raised through the lid recycling initiative – over 5,000 tons of them! This is a very large mountain of plastic that’s easier to collect if everyone helps. It is only a tiny effort and short trip to one of the containers set up especially for this purpose, but it is of enormous help to others. Quite apart from the charitable benefits, the collection so far has also resulted in about 7,500 tons less carbon dioxide being released into the environment. n
POLICE OPERATION
Motorway coke In the course of intensive traffic checks carried out during the summer months to ensure traffic safety, Guardia Civil officers based in Playa de Las Américas noticed a car whose driver apparently tried to bypass a traffic check at Malpaso. The suspicious behaviour indicated that a possible crime was being covered up. A patrol was activated to locate the car and its occupants. Two plastic bags containing a white substance were found and seized at kilometre 69 on the motorway, in the direction of Adeje. Apparently, the suspects had thrown the packages out of the vehicle to avoid them being seen during the check. The confiscated substance turned out to be two kilograms of cocaine. It’s believed the suspected dealers intended to collect the substance at a later date. n
The suspects threw the cocaine out the window after avoiding a road check
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Your bank may be overcharging you every month By María González Sauret www.goyaabogados.com
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If you have a mortgage loan with a bank and you still haven’t let a professional review your mortgage deed, the bank may be charging you more money than it should each month. As we have said in previous articles, many banks in Spain imposed abusive clauses on mortgages in the past. In the absence of a correct explanation by bank employees at the time of signing, these clauses have been declared null and void by the Spanish and European Courts. If you have a mortgage with an abusive clause you can place a claim before the Court with the help of a lawyer, and you can recover several hundred or even thousands of euros. You may still have a case even if you have recently repaid your mortgage. The best-known abusive term is the so-called ‘floor clause’. Through this clause, the banks were able to ensure that despite the fact that the customer had contracted a variable interest rate, they always received a high minimum interest rate. For example, if you had a mortgage whose interest was measured by Euribor plus one point, but the bank had included a floor clause in the loan agreement without explaining it in detail, even though the Euribor went down, you always paid a minimum interest, for example, of 3.5 per cent. Therefore, you had a mortgage at a fixed rate in the event of a fall in the Euribor, but at a variable rate in favour of the bank in the event of a rise in interest rates. The best way for you to assess if you have a floor clause is to see if in recent years, especially since 2009, whether what you pay each month for your mortgage has not changed. In any case, your best option is always to consult a professional. To do this, do not hesitate to contact us, and we will advise you free of charge and with no obligation. Our contact telephone number is 922 797 500 or via e-mail at english@gylegal.es. n
You may be due hundreds or thousands of euros back
What should I do in the case of a car accident? Summer is here in beautiful, sunny Spain and the Canary Islands. With temperatures soaring it’s a great feeling, although a tad hot at times for all expats that live and work in this tranquilo environment; tranquilo that is until the influx of tourists arrives from many countries around the world, especially from Britain and the rest of Europe. Now, more than other times during the year, one needs to be even more careful than ever on the roads. With all these extra cars and drivers, some of whom are more used to driving on the left, an increase in the risk of traffic accidents is inevitable. Help yourself stay safe by always making sure your tyre pressures are correct by checking them at least once a month. Also check your car’s radiator level is topped up; the last thing you want is to overheat and have to wait for a breakdown truck on the edge of a busy motorway! It’s also illegal to run out of screen wash, so make sure this is topped up too. And driving with flip-flops or shoes with no back is not permitted either. Needless to say, seat belts must be worn all round, and young children need safety harnesses. Using mobile phones are a definite no, including texting, which is probably worse than speaking. Should the unthinkable happen, here are some tips that everyone, from a new driver to an experienced one, should remember in the case of an accident:
Summer is great fun but can increase the risk of a traffic accident
· Stay calm and wear the reflective vest · Get to a safe area near the accident scene, turn on your emergency flashers and use the two triangles, all of which it is mandatory to have in your car · Make sure everyone is okay and call 112, if necessary · When it is safe, take pictures of the vehicles involved, damage, road signs, etc. · Get statements and contact information from any witnesses · Complete the accident report: write down the other driver's licence number, insurance details, vehicle information and phone number. Remember, it has to be signed by both drivers and reported within seven days. If you need
road assistance, call 900 101 369 immediately, the Liberty Freephone Number, where you will be attended in your own language. Liberty Seguros car insurance is tailor-made with you in mind and is perfect for expats in Spain. It offers total coverage to both the driver and passengers in case of an accident, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance by calling a freephone number. It also includes a courtesy car for up to 35 days, personal liability for you as a pedestrian or amateur cyclist and you will get 30 per cent compensation on top of book value in case of total loss or theft. You can also select a vehicle repair garage of your
choice to trust and give you peace of mind. Liberty Seguros is considered the preferred expat insurer in Spain today and has an extensive network of over 300 brokers and agents, who have many years of experience and are dedicated to giving you in-depth information about the different policies, not only for car, but also life, home, business, commercial, funeral, etc., and advise you on the best cover to suit you and your family, in your own language. To find out more visit www. libertyexpatriates.es or call 91 342 25 49. n
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ENCOUNTER BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERNITY
Casa del Plátano - an ode to the most Canarian fruit By Sabine Virgin Hardly any other fruit is associated with the Canary Islands as much as the Canary banana, which is called the Plátano. "The islanders say that this is the forbidden fruit of the earthly paradise", reported the priest, historian and humanist of the Azores Gaspar Frutuoso in the 16th century, when he studied the region of Macaronesia and described its history and geographical features in the six-part book series called Saudades da Terra. In fact, the Plátano Canaria is still an integral part of the local cuisine and landscape. Today, the main production areas are in the Orotava Valley, in the boroughs of Los Realejos and San Juan de la Rambla, and the Isla Baja from Icod de los Vinos to Buenavista del Norte. The fruit has left its mark on people's traditions and memories. The first exporters who took the Plátano to Europe were British and they began to commercialise the fruit at the beginning of the 20th century. In London they even had a dock of their own, the Canary Wharf, where the fruity cargo
Casa del Plátano Calle Hércules, 4 Icod de los Vinos Tel. 922 812 213 Open: Daily from 10am to 7pm Admission: €5, or €3 for residents
was brought ashore from the distant Canary Islands. Today, South American bananas are mainly sold on the European mainland and 95 per cent of the small Canarian Plátanos are consumed on the Spanish Peninsula. The Canarian variant is even more nutritious than
middle of Icod de los Vinos, was restored by the family with a lot of love and much attention to detail. "We had to strip down the walls and ceilings until the old pine heart-wood reappeared. The whole house was completely gutted. Until then we didn't know what would become of the walls.
Bananas were shipped in boxes protected by paper and pine needles A walk under bananas
its South American counterparts. "The Canarian Plátano has many more ingredients. This is mainly due to the volcanic and nutrient-rich soil, the good water, the Canarian sun and the longer ripening period, which lasts about six months in winter and about four months in summer. That's why even here the winter bananas are better than those that grow faster in summer" explains Birgit, the owner of the Casa del Plátano in Icod de los Vinos.
Old manor house - new format The approximately 300 year old Canarian manor house in the
Treasure chest - a wall full of old posters about bananas Old plátano transport, an original Land Rover from the 40s and 50s Owner Birgit in the nostalgic office of the Casa del Plátano
Since we have been running our own banana plantation in Icod for decades and were often asked by holidaymakers about the fruit or whether they were allowed to take photos, we came up with the idea of creating a house for the Plátano. On a managed finca you can't allow visitors on the property, but here in the small adjacent area, behind the house, we can explain everything worth knowing about bananas to visitors" says the owner. Five holiday apartments with typical Canarian flair were built on the first floor. The love of Canarian tradition and detail can be felt as soon
needles. From there, a door leads to an office where time seems to stand still. The open, antique safe suggests that the plantation owner is about to return to store his hard-earned money. In front, a desk with an old typewriter and many other, large and small, nostalgic details. An authentic and loving look back in time.
Tour of the banana plantation as you enter the house. In the patio area you are surprised by an old, original Land Rover, in which once, the Plátanos, packed in boxes, were transported. "Women formed long queues. On their heads they carried bananas, a gigantic green fruit" wrote the aristocrat and author Florence du Cane in 1911. The British noblewoman travelled a lot and wrote illustrated travel books focusing on gardens. The quote can be read on a house wall today. Immediately
The banana plant is neither a tree nor a shrub, but belongs to the grass family and its fruit falls into the berry category. It grows from the coast to altitudes of about 300 metres and it needs temperatures of 18 to 28 degrees Celsius and a lot of water. The fruit grows towards the sun and is therefore crooked. The fruit stem is also called a ‘cluster’ or ‘bunch', and it has so-called 'hands' which are formed from the individual fruits. Depending on the spe-
cies, the entire stem of fruit weighs 30 to 60 kilograms and is harvested as a whole. Before sale, it is divided into individual 'hands’, which are then transposed to the supermarket shelves. Due to the island location and the absolute import ban of banana plants, relatively resistant species have survived in
the Canary Islands, which are not completely immune to typical fungal infestations, but can contain them well. The dangerous fungus Black Sigatoga is not widespread in the Canary Islands due to the import ban of foreign plants. On the tour through the cosy banana garden, the visitor is told what to look out for when caring for a banana plant and what special features must be taken into account. Eight different banana varieties can be admired, including a jungle banana, the typical Canarian Cavendish and different dwarf bananas like the Topocho Enano, which is not only eaten raw, but also cooked. There is also the Gruesa Palmera, which can withstand the wind particularly well, and the rare red Plátano, whose fruits are small and particularly sweet. However, it is not very productive and is therefore rarely cultivated. The typical Canarian Plátano is relatively small, yellow and has small black spots on the skin. It has a very intense aroma and is the only banana in the world to be protected by its own seal of origin. In this house, which can be explored on one's own and in which display boards convey everything worth knowing about bananas, there is much to discover and of course beautiful photos of this amazing fruit can be taken at various stages of growth. If you like, you can also take a banana with you from the entrance area as a souvenir. Also available are edible items like banana wine, banana jam or Chutney, and in-vitro plants to take away or typical Canarian decorative items made from banana leaves. n
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
The Empire rules! By Carlos Verdecia There’s a steak revolution going on all over the world as seen in a recent Netflix documentary. The quality and variety of prime meats have transformed traditional steakhouses bringing joy to millions of meat lovers everywhere, and to relish this continuing trend of creativity and excellence in the preparation and selection of steaks you must visit Empire Modern British Steak House in Las Américas, Tenerife. Overlooking the stunning fountain in the Safari Shopping Centre, this stylish restaurant offers a very warm and relaxed atmosphere with elegant tables, but here, steaks take centre stage. This is meat galore and the menu offers such a wide selection that you start savouring before you even order! Ribeye, Sirloin, Rump Steak, Fillet, T-Bone, Chateaubriand, Steak Tartare, Beef Wellington. You name it, they have it. And quality is paramount. You can also go a step beyond and choose from premium steaks selected by their meatboutique butchers. There, superb cuts are dry-aged for between 26 and 32 days for optimum flavour and if you want to go farther, you can order a steak or a Chuletón (large chop) from the Basque butcher Txogitxu, considered one of the best meat providers in the world. His prime cuts from older cows are heavily marbled and dry aged for 35-42 days. After being seated by Agatha, a charming hostess from Poland, we started our culinary experience at the Empire with savvy recommendations from Louise, the experienced man-
Ferencz ‘Francisco’ surprises with the Chateaubriand
Behind this façade hides real passion for meat
A rare red wine from the Bierzo D.O., pressed from the cold-resistant mencia grape
Chicken liver, lightly fried, with glazed onions and a sauce made from red wine and a lot of time
Thin potato slices, with cream, pepper and nutmeg sour cream sauce
is their formula for success. My companion looked at him with a smile and said “You know the problem? Nothing went wrong, everything was perfect.” Ian started at the Empire as a sous chef seven years ago and is now the leader of this well-run steak juggernaut. For dessert, we ordered a tasty Rhubarb Crumble, but there are many mouth-watering sweet course choices in the menu - from a Chocolate Fondant to a Marshmallow Campfire. The modern steak culture is well rooted at Empire. If you are a meat lover, this is a culinary experience you will not want to miss. n
The meat is cooked perfectly
Scallops on pea puree and smoked bacon
ager and Francisco, the wellinformed and friendly waiter. Our first dish was quite a revelation - sautéed chicken liv-
ers with crispy bacon in a red wine reduction, a bold and rich combination of delicious flavours. Next, we enjoyed the
Seared Queen Scallops on top of creamy peas and crispy pork belly - tasty and sumptuous. We paired these dishes with a silky Spanish red wine from the Bierzo region. Then, we were ready for the main attraction. A tender and succulent Chateaubriand cooked to perfection, medium rare and expertly carved by Francisco. Add the béarnaise sauce, chips, fried onions, mushrooms and a set of perfect steak cutlery and the delightful
feast was on. The Empire takes this classic dish to a higher level. Top quality tenderloin and expert preparation. Diners should be aware that although at the Empire steak is king, there are other food choices. Here, customers can also enjoy delectable lamb, chicken, fish, pork and duck dishes. There are also homemade pies and even a vegetarian burger. So whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll find it here.
Empire Restaurant & Steak House Béarnaise and mushroom sauce
As we were preparing to order dessert, we met Ian, the chef at Empire. Sagacious and creative, he explained how paying attention to every small detail
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The Hardrock Hotel has helped the Paraíso Floral area gain prestige, and now we have The Roca Negra, located in a stylish shopping street, directly by and above the sea. If you feel like it, take a blanket and enjoy your drink and the sunset on the rocks in front of the Roca Negra. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a glass of Spanish cava or one of the countless cocktails. Do you have a favourite drink? Ask the barman, he can help you. From Costa Adeje to Roca Negra is a few minutes by car, but the effort is well worth it.
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Playa de Las Américas has developed enormously in recent years. The golden mile where the legendary Magic, Thai Botánico, Imperial Tai Pan, Bianco and others are at home has another pearl to offer: Harry‘s at Centro Comercial Safari is the place to get together with friends, or if they are late, wait whilst enjoying a drink. Every gin lover gets his money‘s worth, there is hardly a place with a greater choice. Many also enjoy the fountain spectacle with classical music at 9pm at the Centro Comercial Safari. Nowhere can you see this better than from Harry‘s terrace. Here you can meet old friends and find new ones.
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LIGHT FOOD
Fresh vegetables, pasta and above all a good olive oil - are the essential ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine
What should we eat in the summer? The holiday season, summer heat and lots of fun and games - these are the attributes that we normally assign to summer. Leisure time instead of work, a different rhythm of life and changed drinking and eating habits are part of it, which is why the Spanish Society for Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN) published ten factors for a healthy diet during the warmest season at the beginning of the summer so that everyone can get through the summer in a healthy way. First and foremost, it’s essential to keep the body hydrated and to do this, an adequate supply of water is essential, in fact it is advisable to drink plenty of water. Sodas can be replaced with a refreshing peppermint tea with lemon which can be prepared in the morning and served later, well chilled. If you don't want to do without soft drinks, you should at least choose calorie-reduced alternatives. Alcohol should only be drunk in moderation and better in the evening. It’s best for the body to process the typical Mediterranean cuisine at warm temperatures. Essential ingredients are olive oil, lots of pulses and vegetables, and as side dishes bread, pasta or rice and meat, fish or eggs. In all cases it’s preferable to use
Choose fresh fruit instead of sweets
FLOWERY SUMMER RECIPE
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Flowering and being, that’s how Shaila Chulani’s June recipe could be translated, and in fact it is a recipe idea full of the colourful combination of colours and the abundance of flowers - a real summer plateful of sun, water and emotions.
A mixed paella is ideal - rice, meat, vegetables and seafood
fresh ingredients rather than pre-processed products. Five to six portions of fish or meat per week are recommended by SEEN. Fruit and seasonal vegetables should be chosen as a morning or afternoon snack. When eating main meals, care should be taken not to eat too much, but to orient oneself to the actual feeling of hunger. Excessive meals put a strain on the body. We also therefore need to pay attention to light forms of preparation and fats
Pineapple, plátano and watermelon are available at every fruit and vegetable stand in the Canary Islands during the summer
should be supplied above all in the form of olive oil. Ice cream and refreshing desserts are part of summer, but they should not be eaten daily, but rather just occasionally. Food consumed should be rich in vitamins C, A, E and B and antioxidants, as they help the skin to tolerate the sun's rays
better, but this does not mean that conventional sun protection can be dispensed with. Those who exercise moderately on a regular basis, four to five times a week, while avoiding the midday heat and overexertion as much as possible, will certainly be in a good mood and fit through the summer. n
DEBUT OF BODEGA HINOJO
Gold for Aya Blanco wine
A successful debut in national competition for the Aya Blanco wine
For the first time, the Hinojo Bodega from Telde in Gran Canaria took part in a national wine competition and was awarded one of the 34 Bacos
de Oro by the Union of Spanish Wine Connoisseurs from over 600 competitors. It is a specialist competition where only young wines are
By Shaila Chulani
judged, whether white, red, rosé, sparkling or sweet. The jury this year consisted of well-known Spanish sommeliers such as Custodio López Zamarra, José Carlos Román and Fran Ramírez as well as renowned enologists like Isabel Galindo, Cristina Mantilla, Jesús Olivares and Ignacio de Miguel. The Aya Blanco 2018 wine convinced the jury of its quality. "We decided to take part in the competition with a wine of which we produced only a limited edition of 1,200 litres. It’s
made from Listán and Malvasia grapes as well as ten per cent Moscatel grapes. The award is not only a win for us, but for the entire wine industry in Gran Canaria, which has developed enormously in recent years" explained the owner of the Bodega Isaac Florido. Bodega Hinojo owns two vineyards in the upper regions of Telde. On an area of approximately 6,000 square metres 3,700 vines grow. The grapes from the last harvest were processed into 5,600 litres of white, red and rosé wine. n
Ingredients · Pink clams (canned) · Coconut and olive oil · Physalis fruit (Cape Gooseberrys) · Edible petals from sunflowers, begonias and colourful cosmos · Pink Himalayan salt
· Freshly ground black pepper · A dash of lemon juice and some zest · Tajinaste honey · Powdered caraway · Garlic · Hot paprika
Preparation: Mash together in a sauce 20 per cent of the begonias and sunflower petals, and a third each of cosmos petals and physalis fruits with an oil mixture consisting of 70 per cent coconut oil and 30 per cent olive oil. Season to taste with a little caraway powder, salt, lemon juice and zest, a tablespoon of honey, two small cloves of garlic, some spicy paprika, salt and pepper. Arrange the clams with the sauce and decorate with the remaining petals and fruit. n
Colourful summer freshness on a plate
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ADOPT, DON’T BUY
Animal charities’ round up Acción del Sol A great time was had by all at our latest fun event. It was fantastic to see so many supporters with their gorgeous dogs that had been adopted from us. Thank you all so much for helping us help abandoned dogs in Tenerife to have a better life. One special volunteer Greta Anesa decided to celebrate her recent birthday at the refuge with her friends. Greta comes regularly and spends time with Dougal, our adopted pony. They’ve developed a very special bond together, it’s lovely to see. We’d like to stress the importance of micro-chipping dogs, as well as ensuring that contact details are correct and updated. We have a large number of dogs brought to the refuge off the streets by Protection Civil that are microchipped, but the information isn’t up to date. This causes unnecessary stress to the dog as it has to stay at the refuge until the owner is found. In addition, we’d like to remind you that a single bite from an infected mosquito can give your dog heartworm, which can lead to a very slow and painful death. We can never overstate the importance of treating your dog to prevent this occurrence. Over 60 per cent of dogs that arrive at the refuge test positive for heartworm. It’s a very costly treatment and very uncomfortable for the dog but one of utmost importance to prevent further pain and suffering. We have over 220 gorgeous dogs of all shapes and sizes looking for loving homes. We don’t charge for adoptions but donations are very welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge. Every one of the dogs has a clean bill of health and is fully inoculated, microchipped, heartworm- and fleafree, has a passport and is sterilised, the last one being compulsory to try to reduce the large numbers of unwanted litters here on Tenerife.
How you can help Besides obvious needs such as food, water and veterinary care, a little attention is all the dogs want. They love going out for a walk so please come and take one out if you have time, they really will appreciate it. We’re also desperately looking for people travelling 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:
or visit our Facebook page at Action tier Acción del Sol.
Cats Welfare See some of our kittens at Don Perro Vets, Las Chafiras (tel: 922 735 824), and Yaiza Vet, Los Cristianos (922 169 381). As well as kittens, we have several adult cats from 18 months to seven years old. All adults are leukaemia negative, neutered, vaccinated and
LOOKING FOR LOVE
Super sweet! This gorgeous little puppy was found in a glass waste container in Arona, presumably dumped by a callous and heartless person. The puppy is gorgeous, well on the road to recovery at the Acción del Sol refuge, and will be up for adoption in a few weeks’ time. Call the refuge on 664 321 219 between the hours of 8am and 5pm if you would like to meet this pup, any of their other dogs or find out how you can help. n
K9 A few weeks ago, as one of our staff arrived for work she noticed two boxes left outside the kennels. When she opened them she discovered five puppies in each box. They were about six weeks old, very small and very cute! Understandably, they were scared and nervous at first, but after some weeks of love and affection from the staff and volunteers, they started to come out of their shells. Five have already been adopted but five are still looking for their forever homes. There are two males (one black and the other black and tan) and three females, all brindle in colour. They will be medium to big dogs, they love to play and have fun, and when they’re picked up for a cuddle they
to the UK, so please spread the word to your family and friends there. Ways you can help We always appreciate any and all help. If you aren’t in a position to adopt, maybe you could consider becoming a volunteer dog walker or just come and spend some time with the
A volunteer at the Acción del Sol refuge, Greta Anesa, recently celebrated her birthday at the refuge with her friends, as well as her special pal Dougal, their adopted pony
all necessary paperwork and handling of the dogs is done by AccionTier staff. Please do call us on 664 321 219 or 602 463 242 between the hours of 8am and 5pm 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. Alternatively, email us on teneriffa@aktiontier.org
micro-chipped. All cats go on a week’s trial in your home so you can be sure you’ve made the right decision. If you adopt two kittens together then initial injections, microchip and neutering is free for the second one. Adopt a black kitten or two and both will receive the above treatments free. Contact us at www.cats-welfaretenerife.com or ring/whatsapp Sharon on 662 524 006 or Sandra on 671 282 773 (for English, Spanish and German, after 6pm). Alternatively, message us on Facebook or visit our shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino), open seven days a week, 10am until 6pm.
One of the beautiful puppies that K9 are looking after – could you give one of them a home?
melt into your arms. We promise they will make you smile! Why not pop up to the kennels to meet them and all our other dogs. We also have cats and kittens that are looking for their forever homes! UK online shop Just a little bit of news for our UK supporters. We now have an online shop at www.k9tenerife.eu/welcome-to-our-k9-shop. Deliveries can only be made
dogs: they always need lots of cuddles and human interaction to get them ready for the world. Simply call us or pop by any day during our opening hours. Alternatively, you could sponsor one of our wonderful sponsor dogs via our website, donate money either via our website or in cash at the refuge, you could donate food and other items which help us look after our dogs and cats, and you can even buy our merchan-
dise at the refuge. In addition, remember to keep an eye on our website or Facebook page for any fundraising events you may like to attend. Also, why not come along to our charity shop in Alcalá? Shop till you drop Please note we are no longer holding car boot sales in Los Gigantes, but you can visit our shop in Alcalá Plaza, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Donations of quality household goods, clothes, books, shoes or other items are very welcome as well. Call 646 561 035 to arrange collection of larger items from all local areas. All proceeds go towards funding the animals’ care and are essential to ensuring our K9 dogs and cats have everything they need to make their time at the refuge as comfortable as possible. Adoptions We have many beautiful dogs waiting for their forever homes. You can see them on our website at www.k9tenerife.com. Or visit the Refuge on Calle Chimbesque, between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas, any day between 9.30am and 1.30pm. Alternatively, call us on 667 638 468 or email info@k9tenerife.com. You will also find stories of our dogs’ antics on our Facebook page at Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker or K9 Tenerife. Also, to see daily photos of the walks that take place at K9, ‘like’ the facebook page Voluntarios del Refugio K9. n
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July 6 9am: Historic Gran Canaria Tour, Jardín Canario, Vegueta, Santa Catalina Park, Cuevas de Guayadeque and Agüimes, leave from LPGC, children €19, adults €39. www.entrees.es
June 27 8.30pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Teatro Cuyas, LPGC, from €40. www.teatrocuyas.com
FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 116 Parque San Telmo, LPGC. www.vintagefestival bigbang.com/ July 13 - 20 Gran Canaria Wind & Waves Festival, windsurfing, live music and activities, Pozo Izquierdo beach, Santa Lucía. www.grancanaria windandwavesfestival.com Until further notice CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm – 11pm; Saturdays 6pm – 11pm; Sundays 12pm – 3pm.
June 28 6pm & 10pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Teatro Cuyas, LPGC, from €40. www.teatrocuyas.com
EXHIBITIONS
9pm: Muerdo, acoustic pop, The Paper Club, LPGC, €12. www.tomaticket.es
Until June 30 Cosmología Atlántica (Atlantic Cosmology), 30 works by Paco Sánchez, famous member of the 70s’ art movement in the Canary Islands, interesting fusion of primitive and contemporary imagery, Casa-Museo Tomás Morales, Moya, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm, free entry. www.tomasmorales.com
June 29 9am: Historic Gran Canaria Tour, Jardín Canario, Vegueta, Santa Catalina Park, Cuevas de Guayadeque and Agüimes, leave from LPGC, children €19, adults €39. www.entrees.es 5pm: Sun & Stars Festival, artists include Daddy Yankee, Juan Luis Guerra, David Bisbal, Tego Calderón, and Ana Guerra, merengue, salsa, urban pop, reggae and more, Estadio de Gran Canaria, LPGC, from €47. www.elcorteingles.es 6pm & 10pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Teatro Cuyas, LPGC, from €40. www.teatrocuyas.com 8pm: Gema Cuéllar, singer/songwriter and poet, Casa-Museo León y Castillo, Telde, free entry, limited places. www.fernandoleonycastillo.com 8.30pm: Flores (Flowers), Flamenco/Latin American/African fusion, Caracoles band, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, children over four only, €12. www.entrees.es June 30 12.30pm: Rapunzel, family musical based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm (in Spanish), Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €8. www. entrees.es 6.30pm: Classical and contemporary dance show by pupils from the Municipal Dance School, Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €3. www.entrees.es July 5 8.30pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, African Jazz, Nayaband, Fra, Kyekyeku and Ghanalogue Highlife, Plaza del Pilar, LPGC, free event. www. canariasjazz.com July 5 - august 22 Totem, Cirque du Soleil, renowned Canadian circus show with spectacular audio accompaniment, ExpoMeloneras grounds, Maspalomas, from €39. www.tickets.cirquedusoleil.com
Until further notice 8.30pm & 10pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, Ference Nemeth, Lionel Loueke and Chris Cheek Trio, followed by the Kennedy Administration, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, LPGC, €15 each concert or €25 for both. www.canariasjazz.com 9pm: Maluma, Columbian pop and trap artist, 11:11 World Tour, Gran Canaria Arena, LPGC, from €50. www.entrees.es July 7 6pm: Canarias Hip Hop Radio Festival, urban music fest, various artists including Tazz Yeah, Danhksy Noam, DJ Onechu, Jim B. Hilbertech and Jefry Morales, plus activities and prizes, Sotavento Club, LPGC, €10. www.tomaticket.es July 9 6pm: ¡Recuérdame! (Remember Me!), tribute concert based on the film Coco, family musical (in Spanish), Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Telde, €15. www.entrees.es July 11 8.30pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, Sinne Eeg and Peter Sprague plus Tony DeSare, Teatro Guiniguada, LPGC, €25. www.canariasjazz.com July 12 10pm: Vargas Blues Band with John Bryon Jagger, The Paper Club, LPGC, €15. www. tomaticket.es
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. www.museoelder.org
8pm: Insomnia, by Sandra Morales and Ismael Perera, pop, rock, folk and jazz fusion, Sala El Granero, Buenavista del Norte, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com 8pm: Book presentation by Eme, plus music from various indie pop bands, Búho Club, La Laguna, €5. www.tomaticket.es June 29 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 6pm: El Principito (The Little Prince), children’s theatre show (in Spanish), L Incanto, Santa Cruz, €8. www.tomaticket.es 7pm: Concert by the Arona Municipal Band, 40 musicians aged between 10 and 35 years old, varied repertoire, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, free entry, limited places. www. arona.org 8pm: Religious procession followed by live music by Son 21 and fireworks, town centre, La Orotava, free event. www.laorotava.es 8pm: Walter Abt, guitar, Edificio de Usos Múltiples, El Tanque, free entry. www.consorcio islabaja.com 9pm: Muerdo, acoustic pop, Búho Club, La Laguna, €12. www.tomaticket.es 9pm: A 2,50 La Cubalibre (Cubalibres at 2.50), world renowned theatre show about five prostitutes (in Spanish), L Incanto, Santa Cruz, €10. www.tomaticket.es June 29 & 30 8am-1.30pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es
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TENERIFE DIARY DATES June 27 Main day of the Corpus Christi festival in La Orotava. Magnificent flower and sand ‘carpet’ creations will adorn the streets until the evening’s religious procession destroys them. Corpus Christi celebrations take place around the island, check with local councils or tourist boards for dates and times. www.laorotava.es 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 6pm: A million dreams, show by students of the AMAE Music and Arts Academy, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €8. www.arona.org June 28
July 12 - 14
6pm & 11pm: Kidd Keo, trap, first concert is for the under 18s only, second concert for adults only, Discoteca Marinha Beach club, Costa Adeje, €15. www.tomaticket.es
International Big Bang Vintage Festival, music and culture from the 1930s, 40, 50s and 60s,
7pm: Peter Pan The Musical, children’s theatre show (in Spanish), Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €18. www.arona.org
8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, C/ Cooperativa, Valle San Lorenzo, free bus both days from Playa de Las Américas 9am, 10am and 11am. www.arona.org 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. TF16, Km 3.5, Tacoronte. www.mercadillodelagricultor. com 8am-3pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General TF5, Km 49, La Guancha. www.laguancha.es 8am-4pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General, Km 7.8, La Esperanza. www.ayuntamientoel rosario.org 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Camino Viejo de San Benito s/n, Casa del Llano, Realejo Alto. www.losrealejos.es 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza San Pedro, Vilaflor. www.vilaflordechasna.es June 30 8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Av. Villa de Arico, Porís de Abona. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 9am-2pm: Food and crafts market, Plaza de la Libertad, Garachico. www.garachico.es
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July 13
6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es
6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es
2pm: Lagoon Party, live music, VIP area, activities and more, Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife, Costa Adeje, from €30. www.lagoonpartytenerife.com
10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es
6pm & 10pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €41. www.auditoriodetenerife.com
July 10
1pm: Battle of the Bands, fundraising event for raising money for the Walk for Life initiative in support of cancer charities, two stages, artists include Hot Garbage, Mind the Gap, Revenge & Desire, Andy Briggs, Rob Thompson and Gaz Appleton, Yates’s Showbar, C.C. Starco, Las Américas, €15. Call 666 907 255.
8am-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es
1.30pm: Fiestón Salsero, pool party, Finca El Salón, Güímar, €16 including limited free drinks. www.tomaticket.es
6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es
8.30pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, Miryam LaTrece Cuarteto, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, free entry, limited places. www.canariasjazz.com
10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es
3pm: GreenWorld, electronic dance festival, Hoyo 11 Amarilla Golf, San Miguel, from €30. www.tomaticket.es
10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es
9.30pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, Eliseo Lloreda Quintet and Mamas Gun, Plaza Alisios, Santa Cruz, free event. www.canariasjazz.com
1pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costasanmiguel.com
Until further notice
July 3
July 6 & 7
8am-1pm: Farmers’ market, Paseo El Bufadero, Playa de San Juan. www.guiadeisora.es
8am-1.30pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es
10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm: Tour plus tasting, Dorada beer factory, Santa Cruz, €10. www. tomaticket.es
8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, C/ Cooperativa, Valle San Lorenzo, free bus both days from Playa de Las Américas 9am, 10am and 11am. www.arona.org
1.30pm: Romería, festival in honour of Saint Isidro, animals and agriculture, processions, activities and live music, town centre, La Orotava, free event. www.laorotava.es July 1 9am-2pm: Farm and general market, Plaza del Llano, Alcalá. www.guiadeisora.es July 2
1pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com 3pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es July 4 6am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna. www.aytolalaguna.es 8pm: Al vino, vino, play with a wine theme (in Spanish), with Juan Carlos Tacoronte, César Yanes and Danny González, Antiguo Convento Agustino - Casa Soler, Garachico, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja.com 8.30pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €41.
3pm-7pm: Farmers’ market, Calle Archajara, s/n, Las Torres, Adeje. www.adeje.es
EXHIBITIONS Until September 15
8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel (next to the fire station). www.costa sanmiguel.com
Artefactos, Cámaras Y Sociedad (Artefacts, Cameras and Society), display of cameras, vintage photos, videos, films and related objects, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Santa Cruz, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm, free entry. www.teatenerife.es
8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. TF16, Km 3.5, Tacoronte. www.mercadillodelagricultor. com 8am-3pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General TF5, Km 49, La Guancha. www.laguancha.es
Until further notice
8am-4pm: Farmers’ market, Ctra. General, Km 7.8, La Esperanza. www.ayuntamientoel rosario.org
Inédito (Unpublished), collection of works by, and information on, Alfredo Reyes Darias, founding member of the PIC Canarian Independent Painters Movement, Museo Etnográfico, Calle Arquitecto Marrero Regalado, Granadilla de Abona, free entry, Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm. www.granadilladeabona.org
9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Camino Viejo de San Benito s/n, Casa del Llano, Realejo Alto. www.losrealejos.es 9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza San Pedro, Vilaflor. www.vilaflordechasna.es
July 5
July 7
6pm & 10pm: West Side Story, Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein (in Spanish), Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, Santa Cruz, from €41.
8am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos. www.lossilos.es
6pm: ¡Recuérdame! (Remember Me!), tribute concert to the film Coco, family musical (in Spanish), Paraninfo, La Laguna University, from €15. www.tomaticket.es July 11
8pm: Wind instrument concert, varied repertoire, Antiguo Convento Agustino - Casa Soler, Garachico, free entry. www.consorcioislabaja. com 8.30pm: Canarias Jazz y Más Festival, Atcheré, Ference Nemeth, Lionel Loueke, Chris Cheek Trio and Kennedy Administration, Plaza Alisios, Santa Cruz, free event. www.canariasjazz.com 9pm: Bustamante, top Spanish pop star, Plaza de San Pedro, El Sauzal, from €20. www. tomaticket.es 9pm: Calle Teatro (Street Theatre), musical show with a twist, by Fran Baraja, Auditorio Teobaldo Power, La Orotava, €10. www. tomaticket.es
11am: MAGMA Tour, self-guided tour around the South’s prototypical example of modern architecture, complete look inside and out, plus photo opportunity from the roof, 50 minutes, Monday-Friday, Magma Artes & Congresos, Costa Adeje, €10. www.tomaticket.es
9am-2pm: Farmers’ market, Av. Villa de Arico, Porís de Abona. www.ayuntamientodearico.com 9am-2pm: Food and crafts market, Plaza de la Libertad, Garachico. www.garachico.es 10am-2pm: Mercado ArteSano, crafts, culture and local agricultural produce, San Juan de la Rambla. www.sanjuandelarambla.es 1pm-4pm: BBQ and live music, Restaurante La Guinguette, Piedra Hincada. Tel: 922 857 327. Facebook/Restaurante.La.Guinguette July 8 9am-2pm: Farm and general market, Plaza del Llano, Alcalá. www.guiadeisora.es
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Canary Island swimming heroes Eduardo Blasco Álvarez, from Fuerteventura and only 24 years old, is currently the brightest star in Canarian swimming sports. Numerous awards and records adorn his career to date, including being Spanish Champion five times in a row, a feat no other swimmer has ever managed so far. The 33 Spanish records he has set also testify to his success. He has been called to the Spanish national team eleven times and has brought home seven medals. Not stopping there, however, his next goal is an Olympic award. The swimmer competes in both ordinary swimming categories and in special lifeguard competitions. In addition to the sporting records and acclaim, Edu, as he is called by his fans, has more than 100,000 people following him on social networks.
Edu Blasco is a record holder in sports and the darling of his fans on online media
Andrés Martín is at the forefront of the Spanish elite
Sports for people with disabilities Edu Blasco is not the only champion in the sport. The
Lanzarote Island Council, under current president Pedro San Ginés, recently congratulated Andrés Martín on his success at the Spanish championships for disa-
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bled swimmers recently held in Adeje, Tenerife. He and his colleagues won the gold medal in the 4x50m relay and silver in the 4x50m freestyle relay, and he took bronze in the 100m backstroke in the individual classification. With his team he reached the third place in Spain. In addition to this, the young man from Lanzarote achieved successes in Madrid in April. There he won the silver medal in the 200m backstroke and the bronze medal in the category 100m backstroke. "Andrés Martín shows us again what everyone is capable of through sacrifice, mental strength and consistency. This is just as true for sport as it is for normal life," praised San Ginés. n
Many young talents presented themselves to the public
Lolina Curbelo Gymnastics Festival Lanzarote hosted the XXVII Lanzarote Island Gymnastics Festival Lolina Curbelo in early June. About 1,000 young rhythmic gymnastics talents took part. Teams also came from La Graciosa and Gran Canaria. The event closed with the festival of the advanced elite at the Sports City, which also attracted a particularly large audience and Diana López, the Spanish champion and bronze medallist
Winner of the 24th Duathlon
Acrobatic pole dancing requires body strength and flexibility
in the World Ultra Pole Championships, was present. The discipline of acrobatic pole dancing is becoming
more and more popular and has become a recognised sport in Europe, especially since the turn of the millennium. Pole dancing, initially associated with nightclubs, is much more than a supposedly lascivious dance around a pole. It’s a sport that combines fitness, acrobatics and dance, requiring strength, endurance and a high degree of flexibility.Origi-
nally, acrobatics using a pole originated in Asia and this was primarily practiced there by men who demonstrated their strength and body discipline on poles and stakes, in some cases with several people at the same time. The roots of this sport can be traced back to the year 1135, when the popular sport Mallakhamb developed in India. n
The 24th Duathlon in Telde started on the third weekend of June with pleasant temperatures. A total of 37 Canarian teams took part to take up the sporting challenge. It started with a five kilometre run through the districts of San Juan and San Francisco, then followed a 20-kilometre circumnavigation of Telde and finally a two-and-a-half kilometre final sprint through the San Juan Urban Park to the finish line. The DISA HPS Triatlón A team won the men’s race with a time of 57:15 minutes. In the women’s race Multisport Bayliss Lanzarote won with a cracking time of 1:10:17 hours and in the mixed line-up Team CT Claret was the fastest at 1:15:39 hours. n
Some of the best duathlon teams in the Canaries took part
RESCUE AND SPORTS
Spanish champion for the fourth time
On the second weekend of June, Lanzarote’s firefighting and emergency rescue consortium team became Spanish champions for the fourth time in the traffic accident rescue championship which was held at Alcañiz in Aragón on the Spanish peninsula. “This group was founded on our island in 2014 and we are all very proud of it. Their skills and expertise ensure our safety” praised Pedro San Ginés, Island President. The championships are not only a sporting competition, but also an opportunity for teams to exchange experiences and meet colleagues from all over Spain. The team that won the title is made up of both technical specialists and paramedics. The emergency services practice the quickest possible rescue of road accident victims and first aid on site. n
These professionals ensure safety on Lanzarote’s roads
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Eight island running challenge The ‘Desafio Trail de Canarias 8 Islas’ is a sporting challenge that includes several mountain runs throughout the year, held on all the eight islands including La Graciosa. Each island sends a pair of athletes to take part in the event. For La Gomera, Lumila Cañete will compete with the women and Diego Herrera with the men, two young people who are currently making residents of the island very proud. “They show us that this sport is becoming more and more popular. Mountain running has become a passion for many. The more than 500 participants who have registered for the Gomera Paradise Trail on La Gomera bear witness to this,” commented Adasat Reyes, current Sports Councillor for the island. In June, the two Gomeros got off to a good start in the Circular de Tejeda mountain race on Gran Canaria, their first challenge in the championship. In La Tejeda, Herrera reached the finish after 2:48:16 hours and Cañete after 3:33:25 hours. The Gomera Paradise Trail will be held on September 7. Then the two will enjoy home-turf advantage. n
A sporting challenge - the Tejeda Trail on Gran Canaria
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Racing over hill and dale Along with his many other competitors, Marcos Dóniz García started the fourth Santiago del Teide extreme downhill mountain biking race on the third weekend in June. After only 1.28 minutes he crossed the finish line to The three winners of the Sanvictory, followed shortly in tiago del Teide Extreme Downhill second place by José Mesa Mountain Bike Race Vargas and Ángel Padilla Quintero in third. In the category of local participants Édgar Pérez Moleira was the fastest after 1.37 minutes, followed by Crístofer González Pérez in second place. n
New boss promises a revolution By Chris Todd The new manager of CD Tenerife has been confirmed as Aritz López Garai. Astonishingly he will be the 19th different coach in charge at the blanquiazules over the last 13 years and the fourth within a year. Garai is a young up-and-coming manager who in his words likes to play “with possession of the ball, to work hard to attack with speed and also to react quickly after losing the ball with a high press”. Next season will see a revolution at the club with as many as 14 new players being brought into the squad. The summer will be very intense for Director of football Víctor Moreno in his first pre-season at the club. Moreno worked wonders in his time at the now La Liga outfit Alavés and it is hoped his talent can rub off here. In a change of the normal predictable procedure the pre-season will also include a ‘stage’ with two friendly matches included somewhere in Europe with Holland and Portugal being locations mentioned. The last time CD Tenerife played anywhere in Europe outside of Spain was against Shalke 04 in the 1997 Uefa Cup semi-final so it will be interesting to go on a European Tour again! The big transfer story revolves around midfielder Luis Milla and his will-he-won’t-he move to a La Liga club. Several clubs are after the talented Milla but Tenerife will remain firm with their €5 million buyout clause although they may
López Garai arrives to take charge at CD Tenerife
be tempted for €4 million plus players. It would be a real shame to lose Milla but at the age of 25 the chance to play in the top flight will probably be one that he cannot refuse. Tenerife bought Milla for just €500,000 in January 2018 so it is a nice profit which can go towards boosting the strict financial fair-play limits in the Spanish Second Division but most fans would prefer to keep him. The idea for the new season is to bring in hungry, ambitious players from the 2nd B league as well as promoting a few youth players from the local academy. One of those is Fede Olivera who has signed a new contract until 2021 and another is Javi Alonso, two very promising young players at the club. n
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A brilliant end to the Spanish football season By Chris Todd There was an amazing finale to the Spanish football season with RCD Mallorca winning the Play-Off final against Deportivo de La Coruña. The Mallorcans had lost the first leg 2:0 against ex-Tenerife boss Pep Martí’s Deportivo side but in a tremendous turnaround it was Mallorca who won promotion after winning the return leg 3:0. The historic winning goal was scored by ex-Tenerife striker Abdon Prats. So two of the three teams relegated from La Liga the season before, Málaga and Deportivo, failed to make a quick return at their first attempt. Next season’s Spanish 2nd division will be as tough as ever with plenty of ‘big’ teams including Zaragoza, Sporting Gijón, Las Palmas, Málaga, Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo. Not forgetting our own CD Tenerife of course. Hopes are high for a better campaign than the last (that really will not be difficult!) with a new manager, new Director of football and with the backing of the fan base that shows its loyalty year after year. n
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Horoscope for period: June 27 to July 10 Aries 21.03 - 20.04 You want to be stimulated by new ideas and experiences in your mental exchanges with partners, associates and close friends. New moons are known for fresh starts, but this one (July 2) will be rare and special for you and yours. Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 It’s your time to dare to do things and take the lead. Although your actions may bring some ups and downs, the results will end decidedly on the up side and will start a promising new phase in your life both at home and at work. Gemini 21.05 - 21.06 Your ruling planet seems to have been snoozing for a year. Things haven’t been that easy for you since then, have they? It’s hard enough to get through life, but without your planetary support, the world can seem like a cold place. Cancer 22.06 - 22.07 You have suffered a few setbacks lately, and you seem to have been focusing more on those than on your goals. The determination of the Crab is fierce, but others often underestimate just how ambitious you can be, which can work to your advantage. Leo 23.07 - 23.08 This year you are showing the true depth of your strength and fortitude, and it’s about to pay off, in spades. You have lots to say, lots of plans in the pipeline, are always busy, and definitely ready to party. Enjoy what is coming up for you. Virgo 24.08 - 23.09 There is excitement in the air. You have found balance, or perhaps a compromise about conflicts and problems have hopefully been navigated. While there are still details to be cleared you have a clearer understanding of give and take. Libra 24.09 - 23.10 An enhanced aliveness is afoot, as well as a willingness to face problems honestly - accepting both positive and negative sides. Your frank and open motives are often misunderstood. Romantic attraction is high and summer is looking great.
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Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 Activity in the travel sector of your solar chart suggests you’ll be on the move. You could find yourself torn between the need to attend to a mountain of work and a desire to take yourself off somewhere and meditate on the mysteries of the universe. Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 One way or the other, you’re unlikely to be content with your normal routine. You will feel that a real eureka moment is dawning. This month there could be more coming and going than usual at home and domestic affairs are likely to keep you busy. Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 The tempo of your social life increases; maybe you’ll throw a party – and why not, with your planetary aspects it could be wildly successful. There is a real sexual vibe in operation that underpins your energies, goals and creative life. Aquarius 21.01 - 20.02 Addicted to all the good things in life, you know how to get maximum enjoyment from them, but too much of a good thing can be problematic, and prudence is difficult for most Water Carriers to acquire. Try not to let it all go to your head. Pisces 21.02 - 20.03 Despite heroic efforts to be prudent in one area, you can still manage to zoom into bankruptcy by overindulging elsewhere. You may need to work with a partner behind the scenes, to get a project off the ground and to help you remain balanced and focused.
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Frangipani flowers have an attractive strong aroma
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Flowers normally come to mind when thinking of a garden’s fragrance, but many trees and shrubs have wonderfully aromatic foliage and are well worth taking into consideration when choosing which plants to introduce.
Aromatic plants will attract pollinators Mint comes in various scented varieties
Where to start The first aspect to take into account is the different ways in which plants release their scents. Flowers will generally be fragrant throughout the day or evening to a greater or lesser degree, or may send out a rush of aroma as they open. How-
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ever, herbs and shrubs such as lemon balm, rosemary, mint, thyme, sage, artemisia and lavender produce their best fragrances as the leaves are crushed, touched or heated throughout the day so are perfect for placing near paths, so that as people brush past
them their delightful smells are released into the air. Thymus serpyllum has a particularly attractive citrus hint and is very low-growing, so perfect for planting along borders. Stronger-smelling plants such as oleander can be best kept away from the immediate environs of the house so their fragrance doesn’t become overpowering in the home. These include jasmine, which has a sweet, musky scent that grows stronger in the evening. As the name suggests, evening primrose is also more powerful in the latter hours of the day, as are nicotiana, datura, which is abundant on the Islands, and Hesperis matronalis, a tall perennial with a clove-like fragrance. All of these varieties are perfect for planting around a favourite seating area which receives the afternoon and evening sunshine. Many will already be familiar with common sweet-smelling flora, such as roses, vio-
lets and honeysuckle, but also worth including are the various lemon scented peonies, pineapple broom, myrtle, clematis, wisteria and several of the rhododendrons. Plants with aromatic foliage include boxwood, which gives out a musky fragrance on a warm, sunny day, and nepeta, otherwise known as catmint, which is a good choice for edging as it has a tendency to sprawl. Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) is a pretty climber, witch hazel is perfect for winter aroma, buddleia and lilac shrubs blend well with most other plants, and chamomile and pennyroyal will grow in areas such as between paving slabs, releasing their scent when walked upon. Eucalyptus, lemon, orange and pine trees all have wonderfully scented foliage, and the flowers of the frangipani tree produce an incredibly intense aroma. Mock orange (Philadelphus) is
a great all-rounder: a low maintenance shrub that’s happy in a wide range of soils and conditions, with beautiful white flowers with that distinctive orange scent. Aim for a mix of types, sizes and different scent groups to achieve the best effect, and visit garden centres and parks for inspiration and to gain an idea of which fragrances will suit you and your garden best. And you don’t have to miss out if you don’t have a garden. Many of the above can be grown in containers, and placing these near a window will provide a wonderful infusion of scent into your house every time you open it.
Other advantages As well as the sensory delights, populating your garden with a range of fragrant flowers is good for bees and other pollinating insects, so you’ll be doing your bit for the environment. In addition, our sense of smell is one of the major keys to memory, so choosing plants that evoke happy times in your life, such as a favourite holiday, can be a great way to brighten your day. Aromatic gardens can also be particularly good for people with visual disabilities, allowing them to enjoy the beauty of a garden to the full. You can also incorporate items which stimulate other senses, such as placing wind chimes where they can catch the breeze, or adding plants that rustle in the wind, such as ornamental grasses. n
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