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Season ticket scramble Summer Guide Tenerife

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By Chris Todd

MASSIVE DEMAND FOR CD TENERIFE FIRST DIVISION ‘ABONOS’

1. Where to go 2. What to do 3. Holiday Phrases Pages 25-32

AH1N1 Maria del Carmen

Flu numbers rise Latest on AH1N1 in the Canary Islands Page 2

Tenerife South

Callao celebrates Over 800 attend Callao Salvaje fiesta Page 12

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ll expectations for season ticket sales at CD Tenerife have been surpassed with chaotic scenes witnessed at the Heliodoro Stadium.

The euphoria experienced at the tail end of last season has certainly spilled into this pre-season as thousands of fans queued for hours to reserve their seat for the new La

Liga adventure. Many fans camped outside the stadium overnight or longer and by daylight on the first day of sale a queue of several hundred had formed more than halfway around the stadium, three and four deep.

CD Tenerife employees were over whelmed with the amount of people and police were called to keep order.

First in the queue was

María del Carmen Rodríguez Tejera who queued a total of 44 hours for her Herradura Alta season ticket, sleeping in a makeshift tent with her friend Maria Alayón.

Both women were renewing tickets for their children and buying their own season tickets for the first time although they had been fans of the club, “all our lives”. Previously they

were able to make use of their kids’ tickets, “but with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo coming, they’ll be using the tickets themselves, so we’ve had to take the plunge”.

Incredibly the first day’s sales went on right through the night with many queuing for 15 hours.

A local resident from Callao Salvaje arrived at the stadium at 10am and finally

managed to buy her season ticket at 4am the next day.

Around one in five of those queuing were women. In the first four days of the campaign the club had sold over four thousand season tickets and is well on its way to the 15 thousand season ticket holders that they have currently targeted for the 2009-2010 season.

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AH1N1

First flu death in Canaries A

41-year-old man who died in Las Palmas on July 9th is the first swine flu fatality in the Canaries.

The Dr Negrin Hospital confirmed that the flu, known as H1N1, was the cause of death in a patient who was admitted almost a week before he died. No details of the deceased’s identity have been released at the specific request of his family, however it is thought that the flu worsened a pre-existing chronic illness.

The health authorities said that the man had not visited any of the risk areas (United States, Mexico or Argentina) and contracted a H1N1 in the Canaries. A 28-year-old pregnant woman from Tenerife has also been confirmed as carrying the fever and is currently in hospital as is another man in Gran Canaria who is in intensive care as we go to press. The death was the second recorded case of a fatality as a result of swine fever in Spain – the first was a 20 year old Moroccan woman in Madrid who died at the end of June, days after her baby was delivered via caesarean section – the child subsequently died due to a medical error.

The number of confirmed cases in Spain has now superseded 1,000, according to the

Regional health minister Mercedes Roldós says it is still too early to identify risk groups

latest data from the regions collected by the department of health, but almost all are believed to be making good progress. On a European wide level there are currently about 11,000 registered cases.

The UK is considered one of the flu hotspots behind the USA and Mexico.

SYMPTOMS AND WHAT TO DO According to the World Health Organisation, in general you will not be able to tell the difference between seasonal flu and influenza AH1N1 without medical help.

Typical symptoms to watch for are similar to seasonal viruses and include fever, cough, headache, body aches, sore throat and runny nose and fatigue which can be extreme. Only your medical

practitioner and local health authority can confirm a case of influenza AH1N1. Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure.

A person should seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days. For parents with a young child who is ill, seek medical care if a child has fast or laboured breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures).

Supportive care at home - resting, drinking plenty of fluids and using a pain reliever for aches - is adequate for recovery in most cases. (A nonaspirin pain reliever should be used by children and young adults because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome.)

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE THE ILLNESS? If you feel unwell, have high fever, cough or sore throat: • Stay at home and keep away from work, school or crowds; • Rest and take plenty of fluids; • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing and, if using tissues, make sure you dispose of them carefully. Clean your hands immediately after with soap and water or cleanse them with an alcohol-based solution; •If you do not have a tissue close by when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth as much as possible with the crook of your elbow; • Use a mask to help you contain the spread of droplets when you are around others, but be sure to do so correctly; • Inform family and friends about your illness and try to avoid contact with other people; • If possible, contact a health professional before traveling to a health facility to discuss whether a medical examination is necessary.

The regional health minister in the Canary Islands, Mercedes Roldós, has told press that it is still too early to speak of risk groups, but that experts are predicting that between 20 and 40 per cent of the population of the islands could be af fected at some stage. However patterns elsewhere seem to indicate that unlike normal flu groups, it is the 20 – 40 year old group that are currently most affected.

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News in brief Zeppelin attempt

Italian gets 13 years An Italian drug trafficker who tried to make a daring escape from jail on the eve of his trial in early July has been sentenced to 13 years for smuggling cocaine into Gran Canaria.

Giulio Bernardi hit the headlines after police aborted a plan to winch him from the courtyard of the Las Palmas jail using a four-metre Zeppelin-type airship.

He was subsequently convicted by the Criminal Court of importing 160 kilos of cocaine using a private plane in the summer of 2007.

San Bartolomé

Gang battle A street battle between rival gangs in San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Gran Canaria recently stretched police resources to the limit in the area.

The youths, many of them carrying knives and other deadly weapons, were arrested after the fight which broke out in the Bellavista district. One youth wielding a sword barricaded himself in his house, triggering a stand-off which lasted several hours. Police said several of the participants sustained cuts and other injuries but none were serious.

El Hierro

Migrant dies during crossing Five Africans who arrived on a migrant boat in the middle of July, which docked at El Hierro, were rushed to hospital suffering from severe dehydration.

One migrant was found dead in the boat, which was carrying a total of 68 passengers, all believed to be from sub-Saharan Africa.

The boat landed in the tiny harbour of La Estaca around 11pm. Emergency services tended the occupants at the quayside and then transferred the most serious cases to hospital in Valverde.

German death

Pole in custody Police in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria, are holding a Polish man in connection with the death of a German in the resort.

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Both men are believed to be vagrants and it appears that the victim died from injuries received during a drink-fuelled fight near the Maspalomas Dunes.

Sources say the bad blood between the two was wellknown locally but the exact cause of the fight has not been established.

The German died shortly after being admitted to the San Roque Clinic in the area.

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News in brief Romería

San Benito Fiesta The annual Romería in La Laguna drew thousands of visitors in traditional dress to the city.

Streets were closed to traffic to allow the dozens of ox-drawn floats to parade through the centre. The fiestas, held on the second Sunday of July, have been running for hundreds of years and were first staged to thank the city’s patron St Benedict for saving local crops from disaster. All seven islands sent folk groups and delegations to the parade, which was preceded by concerts and an open-air Baile de Magos dance attended by over a thousand people

INEM

Drop in dole numbers

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ACTIVITY PLAN

Family fun Tenerife’s Tourist Board is developing an activity plan for families visiting the island.

In and around the beaches and marine walks of the boroughs of Arona, Adeje, Santiago del Teide and Puerto de la Cruz, the children will be able to enjoy various workshops about Tenerife and the art of the Guanches (the first island dwellers) or take part in typical island sports such as stick fighting and Canarian wrestling. Kids and their parents will be able to enjoy music and entertainment by jugglers, mime artists and puppeteers with various activities available depending on

the age group and all available in Spanish and English.

The activity plan for 20092010 is focussed around the school vacations of the island’s main customers, Britain, Germany, Spain and the Scandinavian countries.

Tenerife’s tourism councillor, José Manuel Bermudez pointed out that, “15 per cent of the tourists who travel to Tenerife are accompanied by at least one under 15 yearold, which make the Island a potential family holiday destination”. Families with minors aged 7-15 tend to be more active than the average visitor and particularly enjoy the theme parks and the whale and dolphin watching trips.

Families with young children make up 15 per cent of our tourism

LA GOMERA

The number of people registered as unemployed fell by 1,336 in June, according to the INEM (national institute of employment) figures just out.

The figures represent a drop of 0.54 per cent over the previous month, but are still much higher than this time last year. The drop is also reflected nationally where there were 55,250 less people on the dole, 1.5 per cent down on May. This is the second consecutive month to see a drop in the numbers of those unemployed nationally.

However a provincial breakdown showed that in fact there was a slight rise in those seeking work in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with the drop only registered in Las Palmas.

Costly mistake

Handbrake error A driver who parked his car on a sloping street to grab a quick coffee in a café will have to delve deep to pay the cost of the repair after the vehicle rolled downhill, mounted the pavement on a bend and smashed through a wall.

Tenerife newspaper El Día reported that the man forgot to put the handbrake on and engage a gear when he left the car in the hilly Cuesta Piedra area around lunchtime. The noisy crash brought scores of locals onto the street but the owner was oblivious to the problem until a friend entered the café and asked if the car was his.

Lizard census The authorities in La Gomera have initiated a census of the giant lizard population currently in liberty to assess the success or failure of the programme in place to protect this species, once thought to be extinct.

The census, which is taking place with the assistance of the centre for the protection and reproduction of the species endemic to the island, is co-funded by the EU Life programme, and employs two rock climbers whose job is to capture, weigh, measure and mark the animals. The previous census, which took place

in 2004, registered just over 100 of these giant lizards living in liberty (following a year’s repopulation programme), and the Cabildo are anxious to see if the measures that they have put in place to protect the lizards in the wild from predators (including a number of fences erected in certain zones) have been effective or whether they need to be changed and adapted.

“We still don’t have concrete information on the evolution of the giant lizard living in the wild, but as we have evidence of young lizards spotted we can be optimistic”, said Cabildo president Casimiro Curbelo.

The lizards are weighed, measured and marked and released back into the wild

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Royals return to Tenerife Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía return to Tenerife at the end of the month for a brief visit before flying to La Palma to inaugurate the new giant telescope on the island.

The royals are scheduled to arrive on 23 July for their second visit in just three years, the previous one being in 2006 to launch Santa Cruz’s tram service. The purpose of this latest visit is to open

a new Foundation in the centre of La Laguna, where pedestrianisation work has been speeded up following confirmation of the trip.

Full details of the programme have yet to be re-

leased but the couple will probably spend the night in Tenerife before joining other royals and heads of government in the Observatory in La Palma for the telescope inauguration.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

News in Brief

Increased safety

measures Judges have a new weapon in the fight against domestic violence -electronic bracelets.

The government has invested five million euros in the devices which work in combination with an electronic unit similar to a mobile phone and are monitored by a private security company who immediately contact the security force in charge of the possible victim’s safety.

The bracelet can be fitted to the wrist or the ankle and is

linked to an electronic unit which emits the location of the wearer via a GPS system 24 hours a day.

The alarm is sounded if the bracelet is removed, if the wearer goes further than 10 metres from the electronic unit, if the system is out of cover for any reason or if the wearer comes within less than 500 metres of the person who has asked for the barring order. The victim’s electronic unit has a panic button and allows voice communication.

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Three thousand units are available for the judges to distribute to the cases of the victims who they believe to be at most risk. The Minister

for Equality, Bibiana Aído, announced that they wanted to, “say to the aggressor that we are watching him, that 40 million Spaniards are observing him” and that the woman, “is not alone because the whole of society is vigilant” for whatever move is made towards her.

Similar systems are being used to give Alzheimer sufferers more autonomy and to control the coming and going of young children in summer camps.

SEAPLANE LINK

2010 take-off The plans to star t a seaplane ser vice to link the islands, previously reported in Island Connections, have moved a pace further.

Representatives of the Canadian company, Harbour Air Seaplanes, which is interested in establishing this service, have now met officials from the civil aviation authority to gain approval for the seaplanes to operate in Spain. According to Gerardo Morales who is responsible for the project, this will be a quick process and the company can now begin to supply information regarding security

Harbour Air Seaplanes are interested in establishing the service

checks, procedures and how it intends to operate to the authority. The company intends to begin the service at the beginning of 2010. Morales

said that recent meetings with Canarian port authorities had been excellent and that, “we are very happy with the possibilities we have been given”.

In Santa Cruz, the touchdown point will be the dock at Los Llanos and in Las Palmas at Santa Catalina where the jetfoil docks. Morales also indicated that there was very little work to be done at either of the two ports.

Initially the seaplane which has a capacity for 19 passengers, will link the two capitals, leaving every 40 minutes with a maximum journey time of 30 minutes for a one-way trip, the cost of which is estimated at around 40 euros. If this route is successful, then the company may be interested in extending the service to other islands later on.

‘False’ domestic violence claims A senior judge has criticised the growing number of false claims of domestic violence in the Canaries.

Delivering the regional High Court’s annual report recently, judge Antonio Castro expressed concern that more and more reports were being filed for “ulterior motives”. Castro predicted, “if the government goes ahead with plans to grant Spanish nationality as a protection measure to immigrant women who claim domestic abuse, we will need three times the number of courthouses to deal with the cases”.

Not surprisingly his comments have drawn strong criticism from women’s aid associations.

Elder museum

Busy kids The fabulous science and technology museum in the Gran Canaria capital has started its summer workshops for children.

Sun, sand and science is the title of the workshops and is based around evolution, the environment and general science. Until 24 July kids from seven to 12 years old can learn through play and entertainment analysing in a different and fun way various aspects of nature. Workshops will be based among others on: recycling paper, dinosaurs, sound and how living beings work.

European survey

Top ten islands Four of the Canarian Islands figure in the European top ten favourites according to a recent opinion poll by Trivago.

Mallorca took top spot, followed by Gran Canaria, Rhodes, Tenerife, Ibiza, Fuerteventura, Corfu, Lanzarote, Menorca and Santorini. In a press release a spokesperson for Trivago confirmed, “in summer many Europeans decide to escape from monotony to enjoy the sea, nature and the customs of an island,” adding that the favourites were mainly Spanish.

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News in Brief The tiny islet is off the coast of Lanzarote

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PLAN VERANO 2009

Safety plan in place Extra measures to prevent forest fires and more road controls are just two of the plans in place to keep people a bit safer this summer.

Islet owners delight The owners of most of the tiny islet of Alegranza 10km off Lanzarote are celebrating in important legal victory over the Canarian government which has restored their right to use the spectacular location.

The Jordán family, who own 92 per cent of Alegranza, say they have been prevented from even visiting their land by the strict environmental regulations introduced to protect the eight per cent which is publicly-owned.

“The ludicrous rules have effectively meant that only the small area under government control can be used for regulated visits and camping whereas our portion, the vast majority of the islet, has to be left untouched” said a family spokesman. The case has been settled by the High Court, which ruled that the restrictions imposed by the authorities were unjustified.

A national safety campaign includes the provision of over one million euros for the Canary Islands in the prevention of forest fires, something which has devastated large parts of the archipelago in recent years. Included in that is funding for extra personnel and air cover in the case of an outbreak.

According to the Spanish government’s representative in the Canaries, Carolina Darias, the four national parks in the Canaries will have a 24-hour cover throughout the summer months. She also outlined other aspects of the campaign, called Plan

Cash crisis after award blow

Funding let-down Within hours of details of the package emerging, the Canarian government said it would be seeking “clarification of certain aspects”, a euphemism for a late bid to increase the money received. It is thought the government is hoping for the new funding model to take fuller account of the strain placed on resources by the millions of tourists who visit the Islands every year. The Canaries also say the model does not reflect true population figures.

Less flyers

Airport numbers drop New statistics show that the number of air passengers flying to the Canaries continues to fall.

Gran Canaria and Tenerife South suffered big drops in numbers, with around 17 per cent fewer flyers in June compared to the same month in 2008. However, the percentage decrease was even greater in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, which were both down by over 22 per cent. The smaller airports (La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera) were less affected given that they mainly cater for inter-island traffic, not foreign charters.

Computers

Giga gig Ten thousand computer fans are expected to turn out for the 2009 Tenerife Lan Computer Party.

Booked into the International Conference Centre in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from July 22 to 26, IT learners and gurus will have the chance to compare each others computer systems, swap knowledge about new technologies, open source software, intellectual property, 3d design and special effects in filmmaking. Internet connection at 1.2 GB will be available for all. Sign up on line at www.tenerife –lanparty.com.

uled, because “alcohol isn’t a great travel companion”, Darias said.

Sun and sea are also mentioned, with people asked to take extra care on the beach and while swimming, espe-

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Negotiations

Canarian president Paulino Rivero has taken it upon himself to lead negotiations to increase the funding granted to the region under the new deal announced by Madrid.

Verano 2009, which will see an increased police presence in tourist zones, “to deal more quickly and more effectively” with victims of crime. Road safety is also included, with extra alcohol checks sched-

The Canarian government faces a cash crisis after being ordered to pay over 100 million euros in compensation to a firm which was stripped of its licence to quarr y stone from Mt Tindaya in Fuerteventura.

The licence was withdrawn to allow Tindaya to be used for

a controversial governmentsponsored cultural project, which includes a massive sculpture to be carved inside the mountain. Nearly two decades later the licence dispute has been resolved by the courts and the firm has been awarded 118 million euros in damages. The money should come out of

the budget of the regional Depar tment of Industr y which took the decision to cancel the concession held by the quarrying company.

However, its budget is less than 200 million euros per year and the award will have to be met from other funds, which could mean cuts across all departments next year. It is

Forest fire prevention is top of the safety agenda cially when accompanied by young children, and to take note of the daily weather reports from the Met office who will advise on conditions, particularly when there are heat alerts in operation.

believed the government has asked to be given extra time to come up with the money.

The Tindaya project is proving to be the most disastrous of its type ever undertaken in the Canaries. Not a stone has been laid but it has already cost the authorities a fortune in legal bills and may never see the light of day.

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BAJADA DE LA VIRGEN

Little island, big celebration

By Barbara Belt

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nce, on a dark and rainy night - the fifth of Januar y 1546 to be exact - a group of shepherds sheltered in a cave on the little island of El Hierro.

The torrential rain and strong winds grew more furious in intensity as the long night wore on. Remember, there’s nothing to buffer gales as they scream in from mid-Atlantic here.

El Hier r o was once thought to be the edge of the world. (In 2 B.C., Ptolomy placed the Zero Meridian through the island and there it stayed until it was replaced by the Greenwich Meridian in 1883.) The shepherds, huddled in their cave and blasted by some of the most inclement weather possible, either imagined or witnessed many strange and terrifying events during that long night.

What happened the next morning, four hundred and sixty-three years ago, has had a profound and lasting effect on the lives of the Herreños (the islanders of El Hierro). This July, as a direct result of the shepherds’ experiences four hundred and fifty nine years ago, 25,000 people have taken part in the fouryearly Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes. Literally, the Descent of the Madonna of the Kings, but more easily understood as the procession of the patron saint’s statue from her sanctuary in La Dehesa to the capital Valverde, some fifteen long hours’ walk away.

The total population of this small island is eight thousand souls. You may be forgiven for wondering why more than three times that number gather together every four years to take part in a gruelling walk along the

length of the whole island; an event involving a small statue, dancers, penitents, musicians, priests, horses, religious fervour and copious quantities of local wine, sweat and volcanic dust.

This is the short version of a lengthy and venerable stor y, interspersed with personal experiences. I‘ did’ the Bajada last time, on a horse, something of a feat, as I’d been meaning to for the previous twenty years! Back to 1546 and the shepherds.

At about six o’clock the next morning, the sixth of Januar y, the storm blew itself out. Emerging from their shelter, the shepherds were surprised to see that a ship had been driven in by the storm and had managed to anchor in the nearby port of Orchilla. It looked

nothing like the occasional nor th African boats that came across on raid and pillage missions, but they were worried. You don’t rush to greet he who may subsequently kill you after carrying off your livestock and women. They stayed hidden and watching.

What they saw reassured them. A small boat was lowered and came towards the beach, but these were no north Africans. An elderly man “of honourable aspect”, rowed by two sailors, came slowly towards the shore.

The shepherds went down to meet them and the old man - the captain - told them that his Genoese vessel had str uggled in the storm, losing both crew and provisions. They were en route for recently discovered Cuba and he asked for help in

Every four years – celebrations until August 1st provisioning his ship so that the voyage could continue.

In exchange for water, meat, cheese and wool, (and after many tales of miraculous proper ties) the captain gave them a statue of the Madonna and Child that had been destined for a church in Cuba.

Eight days of flat calm followed the storm. Then the Genoese vessel sailed on the first wind, leaving the jubilant shepherds with the statue. They carried her back to the cave, renaming it La Cueva de la Virgen – the Madonna’s Cave. The Madonna became La Virgen de los Reyes, the Madonna

of the Kings, because she had arrived on January 6th, the feast of the Three Kings and she quickly became famous, then venerated, as the patron and protector of El Hierro’s shepherds, their families and livestock.

Such was her growing fame for miraculous cures, problems solved and prayers answered that a chapel was built to house her. The first mass was sung there on April 25th, 1577. She is still there today.

The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, the Madonna’s chapel, was one of two sites of pilgrimage for the Herreños. The other was the holy tree, Garoe, famed for its magical water-giving properties. Both were much visited in the latter half of the 16th century; more so at the turn of the century when the island suffered a terrible drought. Livestock died as grazing failed, then people began to die. The

islanders were desperate.

On 7th April, 1612, further disaster struck. A hurricane uprooted their holy tree, Garoe.

By 1614, there was no water in any of the wells, but the island authorities refused permission to process the Madonna to Jamoco – present day Valverde – to see if she could bring rain.

Eight shepherds decided to take action. Breaking into the church under cover of darkness, they carried the Madonna to some caves near town, then woke the priest, telling him to go to the cave. Well, you can imagine the rest. Bells rang, the locals turned out to honour their Madonna, a black cloud materialised out at sea and torrential rain fell.

The drought was over but opinion was divided. The islanders were convinced it was a miracle. The authorities, predictably, having refused permission, said it was a coincidence.

This was in March 1614 and the Madonna reclined in her chapel until 1740, when another drought afflicted the island. In a wonderful about-face typical of authorities everywhere, an official decision was taken to process the Madonna to Valverde, given the “miraculous” outcome of the previous outing. It rained again.

On 29th January 1741, a meeting was convened and a unanimous vote made in favour of a four yearly, devotional procession in honour of the Madonna of the Kings starting four years hence.

Thus, in 1745 the Bajada was born. It has taken place two hundred and sixty times - every four years – and celebrations continue until she goes home again on August 1st.

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RITA’S OPTIMISM

Gloomy forecasts slammed

Regional tourism minister Rita Martín Canarian tourism minister Rita Mar tin has criticised sector representatives for their recent gloomy forecasts.

Speaking just days after the heads of the region’s hotel associations and other branches of the industry warned that up to 1.5bn euros and thousands of jobs may be lost this year

as visitor numbers continue to fall, Mar tin said that influential business leaders should transmit more positive messages. “Alarmist predictions are unhelpful at the present time and, in any case, the forecasts are exaggerated” insisted the minister, adding that the hotel sector had contributed to its own plight by

negotiating agreements which it was now obliged to observe.

However, she admitted that in the current climate each tourist region was in fierce competition for the same markets and it was vital to ensure that money spent on campaigns brought a return in the shape of extra holidaymakers.

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OMBUDSMAN CRITICISED

Franco comment uproar The Ombudsman of the Canar y Islands is under pressure to resign after his scathing criticism of public administration efficiency.

In an inter view in the Canarian media recently Manuel Alcaide, who has had a running battle with local and regional government over the way complaints from the public are dealt with, said that things

were better under Franco, when there was no need for an Ombudsman to take up causes on behalf of aggrieved individuals. “The administration worked better under Franco and there was no need for a body like the one I am in charge of” explained Alcaide, who praised the militar y efficiency of government depar tments under the dictator. The remarks

have triggered a massive row, with some MPs in the Canarian Parliament calling for him to be removed. Sandra Rodríguez of the PSOE party said the latest outburst by Alcaide was intolerable. “Maybe things were better for him under Franco but not for the majority of people” said Rodríguez, who said that there was no room for such views in the Canaries.

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to spend “at least a few days” in the Palace, which was a gift from King Hussein of Jordan to Spain’s King Juan Carlos but is now owned by the state. “You all know I love visiting Lanzarote and fully intend to take time out for a rest there soon with my family” said Zapatero.

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HAVE YOU BEEN HERE?

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enerife Tourism Board’s marketing campaign in Gran Canaria has brought inevitable criticism for the island’s authorities, not to mention trouble for the poor girls who fronted the mini-stand on the Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas.

Coinciding with the start of the summer rush on the beach, the Tenerife Cabildo put up a giant ‘Have you been here?’ poster with pictures of the island’s attractions on the Las Canteras promenade and the advertising did not go down well with locals.

According to one paper, the young hostesses tasked with distributing information on Tenerife received abuse from some beach-goers.

The marketing stunt prompted hundreds of complaints by

25th July

Trojan horse marketing irks

Concert

the newspaper’s readers, who urged Gran Canaria’s Cabildo to give the ‘enemy’ a taste of its own medicine and advertise on Tenerife beaches. Some likened the stunt to a Trojan Horse tactic while others said it was like “Barcelona opening a ticket sales office in Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium”.

However, others gave credit to the Tourism Board for its bold initiative and recalled that it had already placed similar advertising on buses in Las Palmas in previous years.

The concert on 25 July in the football stadium in Las Palmas is expected to be a sell-out despite some criticism that the prices are a little steep. The CubanAmerican, winner of five Grammy Awards, is one of the biggest selling Latin American artists of all time, with almost 90 million records sold worldwide. The gig in Gran Canaria is the second in the canaries on the 90 millas tour by Estefan, who leaves immediately for England after the concert to prepare for her show at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Monday 27 July.

Gloria Estefan tickets Tickets for the concert by Gloria Estefan in Gran Canaria are selling briskly according to the organisers.

III Biker Weekend Bikes, bikes, bikes The promotion was launched on Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas

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chose the name because the alligator, the only one of its type in Europe, was “white, unique and the best signing of the year”. Malicious tongues said the real reason was that it was the best of the park’s animals at diving into the water at the slightest excuse.

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The three days of fun kicked off on a Friday evening and quite literally didn’t stop until Sunday, with many party goers, who travelled from all of the seven islands to be there, deciding to forego sleep until they returned to their respective beds.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been given the dubious honour of sharing his name with an alligator.

On the eve of his formal unveiling at Real Madrid on Monday July 6th, the Portuguese star learned that young visitors to a theme park in the Canary Islands have voted overwhelmingly to call a two year old rare albino alligator acquired from the United States after him. According to the owners of the Sioux City Park in the holiday resort of Maspalomas, the youngsters

Brilliantly organised, both in terms of day time routes for time spent on the road as well as evening events, this was a spectacular three days and two nights, well done to the organisers, the biker brothers in Gran Canaria.

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by archaeologists to depict the daily life of the aboriginal settlement. An Open House week-end held in early July proved very popular and the authorities have now decided

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Special concessions have also been introduced for local residents to encourage them to visit the facility more often.

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TENERIFE – MIAMI

News in Brief Mayor Pedro Martín outside the unfinished health centre

Service ‘a concern’ for holidaymakers

By Karl McLaughlin ing”) and the swimming pool water, which was “a little cold for our liking”.

Playa San Juan

Guía health centre plea The health centre which should have opened in Playa San Juan three years ago shows no signs of materialising, according to the local council.

The mayor of Guía de Isora Pedro Martín says he does not know who to turn to in order to ensure the project is completed after more lobbying of the Health Service failed again. “We have tried everything, including urging the government to cancel the contract with the construction firm and awarding the job to another company, but we are still no further on” said the mayor, who led a mini protest in front of the unfinished centre recently. “This has been dragging on for five years since the work began. It is not as if the centre is not needed, it is urgently required for local’s and visitors, but the government has refused to allow the council to take over the job and finish it” explained Martin, who announced that the case is to be taken up in the Canarian Parliament.

Water company

Strike threatened Canaragua, the company contracted to look after the supply of mains water in La Orotava, may be facing a strike according to a warning issued by an opposition group at the town hall late in June.

Members of the opposition were apparently trying to mediate by suggesting to workers that they make an effort to negotiate with the company. However it blamed the management for unilaterally deciding to modify the existing shift hours, leaving just one employee to cope with emergency calls from three in the afternoon, when most public employees seem to go home and eight in the morning, and throughout the weekends. This means that when the office is closed just one solitary member of the staff has to deal with any calls for mending leaks, replacing faulty meters and maintaining the network on his own. The opposition party is naturally making hay out of the threat and has declared that the company is asking too much in their cost-cutting exercise.

Anna and Ruben Flores in the Tenerife North departure lounge

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enerife will need to br ush up in a number of areas if it is to attract American tourists, according to a couple who flew in on the first flight from Miami a few weeks ago.

Puerto Rico born Ruben Flores and his wife Anna, who run an insurance business in Florida, are both very active travellers despite being of retirement age. Having holidayed extensively in the Caribbean, almost all of South America and even taken a cruise in the Mediterranean the outgoing couple are wellplaced to compare standards and experiences in the industr y. Island Connections caught up with them as they were about to fly back home at the end of their one-week stay in Puerto de La Cruz and asked them about their impressions of their first ever trip to the Canaries. Although

“generally happy with the experience”, both confessed they were struck by the “lack of attention to service” in the holiday sector here and predicted that it could be a big negative with tourists from the United States. “In America, we are used to and expect good service but here, probably because there is no tipping culture, hotel staff don’t care and seem not to work hard enough to look after guests and it shows. We missed basic things like ice in our room, despite asking the hotel manager several times. They only think of ice for the bar, “not for rooms” said Ruben.

Another possible problem is the general standard of the hotels: the couple felt that the number of stars awarded here does not correspond to American expectations. “We stayed in a 4-star in Puerto and although it was OK overall, it certainly was not what we

would call 4-star back home, so the message we would give others coming behind us from the States is don’t expect to find in Tenerife what you have at home. You wouldn’t have to carry your own suitcases in a 4-star in Miami” added Anna.

The couple also see the strong euro as a possible handicap for Americans. Compared to the Caribbean, a holiday here can turn out quite expensive although they realise that the $2,044 they each paid for the week, including return flight and half-board in their hotel was “not a bad deal”. A couple of things about the week irked them, such as the evening entertainment in the hotel which never materialised (“not everyone wants to go out every night and it is important to lay on things for the over-50s. We were promised activities but there was noth-

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On the positive side (for the Tenerife authorities), the new direct flight to Tenerife North from Miami was definitely a key factor in their decision to come: “We have friends in Gran Canaria, who we did not manage to get to see unfortunately, and when we have tried booking trips to here in the past we have been put off by the cost of the air fare via Spain. This new route could change things, particularly if you bear in mind that the maiden flight was probably a little more expensive given the demand. It was full of government people coming to Tenerife on a delegation!”

Ruben and Anna singled out as the highlights of their stay the trips around the island and, above all, the excursion to La Gomera, where they did not manage to stay overnight but have noted it for a future visit. “If we do come back, we would make sure we went to the other islands, not to Tenerife again, because we have seen it already”. If they do return, they will come with a different mindset and leave behind their service expectations. “Americans need to remember the Canaries are not, say, the Dominican Republic, which is also very popular as a holiday destination with us. Over there you have a room attendant who looks after you from the moment you arrive and we love that sort of thing in America, especially when on holiday”.

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FISHERMEN’S PATRON SAINT

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Capturing dew drops

A firm called Natura Agua Canarias has installed a new version of a novel water capturing device at Teno Alto, high on the northwest mountain range of Tenerife.

The device is supposed to be able to collect 320 litres of water a day just from the mountain mist and dew particles which are forced to collide by

uge in Las Portelas has a captanieblas (mist catcher) installed as part of their water administration systems.

However the new project appears to be more proficient.

The installations are not expensive and the results are excellent, but the La Laguna professor of Geography, MarĂ­a Victoria Marzol, The installation at the Bolico refuge who received the AgustĂ­n de Bethenthe system and are turned into trickles of water. The court prize for a pioneering captured moisture is then installation in Tenerife to filtered before being chan- trap the water in the trade nelled along covered pipes winds, declared that it was to produce free and inex- unthinkable that this type pensive water. The com- of device could solve our pany is being supported by water demands. “It’s not viable to catch the regional government and this may be the first of enough water to serve a many similar projects. This society like ours which is the latest of a number of uses around 200 to 250 projects and pilot schemes litres of water a day per in the area. The Bolico ref- person,â€? she affirmed.

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The highlight was the embarcaciĂłn de la virgen

A cheaper fiesta The budget for July’s traditional fiestas in Puerto de la Cruz was cut down by 30 per cent this year.

Once again, the current economic crisis was to blame.

However, nothing can dampen Puerto’s love of a good fiesta and this July’s cuts didn’t appear to have any effect either on the people’s religious fervour, for behind the festival is the deep faith and devotion,

or on the sheer determination to have a good time. Indeed there were plenty of signs that people longed to let it all out after months of doom and gloom. Despite the budget cuts, the councillor in charge of fiestas promised ten more events than in 2008. The highlight was, as always, the colourful, moving and sometimes chaotic embarcaciĂłn de la virgin, the boat ride given to

the town’s venerated image of Puerto’s patron saint, la Virgin del Carmen, which, together with the fishermen’s patron saint, San Telmo, is rocked dangerously by zealous young men on its way to the harbour.

To avoid incidents of the past, when zeal was exaggerated by too much wine, especially by others who don’t participate so much in the religious content of the fiesta, the council opted to move the chiringuitos, the portable bars, on to the harbour.

The idea, explained the fiestas councillor was that he intended to find a balance between young people’s desire to have a good time and respect for the religious celebrations.

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New leisure area The work underway on the Barranco de Aquilino, behind the San Marino complex in Los Cristianos, has reached the half way stage, and is sure to give a more pleasant view to the occupants of those apartments.

The site was visited recently by the Mayor of Arona, José Alberto González Reverón and the councillors for urbanisation, the western zone and works, Antonio Sosa, Marta Melo and Ramón Garcia respectively.

The project, which has been financed by the state fund for local investment, has a budget of 214,000 euros and consists of creating a park area at the opening of the barranco and giving continuity to the work which was undertaken by the island water ministry in 2006.

Reverón stressed that the project involved the creation of an urban park as

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well as footpaths and gardens which will blend in with the surroundings.

One stretch will follow an innovative plan where footpaths combine with areas in which plants and shrubs will have a more relevant role.

Reverón added that 12.8 million euros had been allocated to the municipality of Arona under the state fund for local investment, a sum which is being used to finance 12 different projects including the urbanisation of the area between Los Toscales and Cruz del Guanche, the fountain at the entrance to Los Cristianos, heating the municipal swimming pool, improving the accesses to the Los Cristianos auditorium, the regeneration of public spaces in Costa del Silencio, the civic centre for La Camella, a new park for Cabo Blanco and the Casa del Vino for Arona town.

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The second Exposaldo fair in Adeje, held over the first weekend of July at the Centro de Desarrollo Turístico, was a great hit.

Not only an opportunity to pick up superb bargains at very silly prices, this was an event which brought together small and medium

business owners, and the general public. More than 60 stands offered high quality textiles, accessories, footwear, books, or naments, toys, sports goods, hardware, costume jewellery, fashion, beachwear and more besides.

Nearby were secondhand vehicles and motorbikes on display, live music and fashion

shows as well as a great play and entertainment area for the little people. Children were able to take part in various specially designed activities including workshops for party make-up and recycling, play on the inflatable castles or just be entertained.

The local councillor for economic development, Ermitas

Moreira García commented that this event has turned into, “a marketing tool which favours and accelerates the sales process, establishing contacts with new and potential clients in a location which was adapted for the purpose”.

It enables the businesses to reduce their stocks, rotate their products, increase available storage space, and most importantly, keep their businesses turning over.

For this edition of Exposaldo, the Adeje council received tremendous support from companies and institutions, including Aqua Club Termal, Gubra, Buell, Jungle Park, Aqualand Costa Adeje, CajaSiete and CajaCanarias, which enabled them to create a much more attractive setting than the previous year. The attractive stalls were set up around the edge of the lawn in a very orderly manner with plenty of shade from the sun.

That was Exposaldo 2009.

Dedicated bargain hunters will need to look out for the next fair.

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Adeje Harmonious fun

Callao Salvaje gets it together

By Clio O’’Flynn

make the day go with a stature for some time, and previous attempts had been swing.

On a hot Sunday afternoon a village spirit was born, and not before time. Although this bustling little resort village has been growing in size and

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made to form some kind of community spirit, until Cosmos swung into action, little had been realised.

However under the feisty guidance of president Silverio things began to happen, and already residents are happier at parking arrangements in the village, new traffic regulations which have been generally welcomed, and now a sense of identity which is evolving as is the village itself – it is also hoped that very soon the village and its surrounds will finally be in the hands of Adeje council, with all that change in status entails.

The fiesta, self funded by the association (with some council subsidies), was an excellent combination of the more common traditional village fiestas with elements that make Callao Salvaje what it is today – a multi-cultured village with a healthy mix residents of Canarian, English, Irish, French, Belgian and Scandinavian backgrounds, and this was seen in the party on the day. It was also very much a day for the new Canarians, the kids who live in the area, who get on with the business of getting on with each other, no matter where they come from.

The day began with a series of table football and ping pong competitions, and with trophies and medals to be won this was serious business, but loads of fun too. After lunch, as the heat began to take its toll, kids were told to go down to the lower plaza where the foam party was about to begin. There are some very big kids in Callao Salvaje, as age was no bar to joining in the bubbly fun. The younger Salvajians were still drying off when the clown appeared, and with an excellent patter entertained all with some great fun routines and balloon animals for everyone.

Screams of astonishment and delight pierced the air as Mickey and Minnie Mouse were spotted on the upper plaza, and the hoards rushed to meet them; Barney and friends also gave a show to the enthralled younger audience (how they survive in those costumes in the heat is anyone’s guess). There followed a magic show and bouncy castle as the crowd swelled. Vamos a bailar, let’s dance....it was time for one of the main events, one of the

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the village Mirador on July 5th, was a resounding success, thanks in no small way to the efforts of the resident’s association, AVCS-Cosmos, who worked tirelessly to

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he extremely well organised Dia de Convivencia (Day of Living in Harmony), bringing together residents of all backgrounds in Callao Salvaje, held in

parts of the day that made it so unique. The recently opened dance school, Vamos A Bailar, has been a huge hit in the village, as was evidenced by the scores of children who turned out to perform on the day, with parents and friends and many more villagers cheering them on. A tour de force for Amanda and her team. Well done.

As the sun began to sink so did the eyelids of many of the smaller villagers and it was home time for more than a few, but the evening’s fun was set to continue.

There was still the matter of two enormous paellas to be devoured – a team of four had been slaving over them all afternoon and they were very welcome indeed as hungry revellers tucked in. 27 desserts had been entered for the competition (won by the

French cake shop in Sueño Azul) and once the jury had had their sample, these also disappeared into the stomachs of the hundreds in attendance.

The winner of the draw for a weekend for two in the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque was ticket number 358 (name not known as we go to press).

Adeje’s mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga and a number of councillors from the town joined the 800+ revellers as the evening continued. They will be rejoining the village later this summer (it is hoped) when the new church is opened. Once that is decided Callao Salvaje will also receive its designated saint/feast day, and an annual fiesta will be scheduled.

Good for the village, good for business, good for tourism. A coming of age, a sign of the times, multiculturalism at its best.

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Immigration The boat in question arrived in Los Cristianos in September 2008

SAN EUGENIO

Caledonia Park job dispute 46 employees have lost their jobs due to the closure of the apar thotel Caledonia Park in San Eugenio.

Migrant pilots jailed Two Africans who piloted the biggest migrant boat to land in the Canaries have been jailed for their involvement in people trafficking.

The boat, carrying 230 sub-Saharans, arrived in Los Cristianos in Tenerife in September of last year after a nine-day crossing from Gambia. A court in Tenerife heard that the pair went to great lengths to remain concealed among the occupants, who were threatened that their families would suffer if they pointed the skippers out to police.

A detailed investigation lasting over a month produced enough evidence that the two men had worked closely with the mafia that organised the crossing and had taken responsibility on the route for dividing up food and water to the migrants. They were sentenced to three years in jail, although will serve only approximately two years given that they have already spent nine months on remand.

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The company has stopped using the development for tourist accommodation as the majority of owners on the site have decided not to continue to offer their apartments for touristic use. The owners are also refusing to contribute towards any financial compensation due to the workers as a result of their loss of employment.

The employees have, however, had to continue showing up for work despite the fact

that their jobs do not technically exist any more. Works inspectors who visited the

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Green light The new traffic lights which have recently been installed in La Orotava are due to begin functioning at the end of July.

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Riquel companies illegal

The businesses have caused damage to the area

Since the industrial activities carried out by five companies at Riquel, the estate on the coast beside the northern fishing village of San Marcos, were ordered to cease by the court in Icod, pressure has been building up socially, politically and legally.

The environmentalists have

made their views clear for years. The politicians have dithered on the fence, tracing a fine line between defending what is legal on the one side and social or political interests on the other. The mayor of Icod, in a difficult position, defended the closure of the quarries and vehicle scrap yards at Riquel when he was in

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Legally speaking, however unfair or unpopular the loss

of jobs might be, he is right.

In the court in Icod recently, it was implied that eight consecutive procedures relating to accusations presented in the courts alleging illegal industrial activities at Riquel, have been allowed to prescribe or to expire. Without pointing a finger at anyone, but implying how political pressure can be used to delay certain legal decisions, the court in Icod described a whole list of irregularities carried out at Riquel. For example up to eight sanctions presented against the industries by the regional Agency for the Protection of the Environment were permitted to lapse in the last seven or eight years. The judge in Icod, in his account of a whole series of, “illegal and clandestine” industrial activities which have caused significant damage to the plot of land known as Riquel and produced visual and environmental contamination, refers to these lapses as “a surprising example of continued inefficiency”, which is possibly a kind way of suggesting that there have been irregularities. Meanwhile those who are to lose their jobs continue to disrupt traf fic and the normal business of Icod and have been joined by local building companies who are now faced with a journey to Güímar to collect sand and grit for construction, with the considerable increased cost involved.

BOAT SHOW

Sign of the future?

The first ever Island Boat Show in Puerto de la Cruz took place alongside the old port early in July, coinciding with the start of the fiestas, and it was a great success.

Some suggested it was a sign that the long awaited new harbour and marina is now only a matter of time.

It was certainly symbolic seeing so many craft from eleven different companies tak-

ing part in the exhibition on the site of a future harbour.

As the President of the La Bajita Boating Club in Puerto said, “this port is a promise not kept and it is unfair that between Santa Cruz and Los Gigantes, (the south coast of Tenerife) there are 12 or 14 marinas and fishing harbours whereas fishermen and boating enthusiasts in the north don’t have one safe haven or marina”.

The boat show covered over a thousand square metres of the harbour car park and it wasn’t nearly enough.

There should have been more space for the many craft being exhibited by regional importers and for their stands. But this is evidently just the beginning of what could one day become an international event if the new marina is ever built. There were boats ranging from

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1,000 to over 30,000 euros on show, both new and second hand. But there were also fishing shops, marine equipment exhibitors, banks and information stands. By the second day of the three day show, despite being an event which had received hardly any publicity until the last moment, it was obvious that the exhibition had been received enthusiastically and was going to be a success.

(L-R) Helen Jamieson, Mathew Vickers and FOT secretary Ruby Tuesday

British Consul

FOT meet Matthew Vickers It was a warm and sunny day at the Monasterio when the recent Brunch was held in the company of the new British Consul Matthew Vickers.

The Friends of Tenerife enjoyed bacon and eggs and the usual plethora of delicious breads, with Buck’s Fizz to accompany it all. The Consul appeared to enjoy his meal and spoke to many people afterwards. During the Brunch President Helen Jamieson presented a cheque to representatives of Martha Dos. FUTURE EVENTS: July 30 – Lunch at Alvaro’s in La Paz August 27th – Lunch at Las Flores (not yet confirmed) For more details and prices please ring Susan on 922 368088.

European Union Pollution

EU rejects exemption bid The European Union has refused to extend the deadline to Spain to resolve the pollution problems suffered by Santa Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife.

A late bid by Madrid to be given until 2011 to implement measures to cut PM10 particles in the air to below the Community threshold was rejected by Brussels and a clear message was sent to the government that the situation could lead to formal action. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas said that the particles, caused mainly by industry and traffic congestion, were highly damaging to human health and Spain should have taken steps to reduce them back in 2005.

Madrid had asked for a special case to be made for the Tenerife capital and La Laguna, along with several other parts of the country, but Brussels insists that the rules must be met.

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Dream Home MI CASA - A PROJECT TO REFURBISH AN AGEING CANARIAN HOUSE The house was gutted by fire in August last year

After a considerable time out of the news, La Casa Amarilla, a yellow ruin of a house which was abandoned more than thirty years ago, has hit the local headlines again.

The house has a certain amount of historic value which is why some local politicians, scientists and historians would like to preserve and restore it. For this to occur, the house would either have to be purchased, along with a considerable amount of developable property or be compulsorily purchased.

The Wolfgang Köhler Association, in Puerto de la Cruz, thinks it is high time an expropriation order was presented, especially as the current owners have no apparent intent of selling or restoring it.

The interest in the Casa Amarilla began two decades ago when historians revealed its remarkable background. Between 1913 and 1918 it was the site for experiments on apes carried out by German psychologist, Wolfgang Köhler, who investigated the intelligence of chimpanzees.

The Prussian Science Academy in Berlin set up the first ever laboratory for primate investigation in the yellow house, although rumours did abound that in fact it covered up wartime missions. The scientific idea was to take Charles Darwin’s theories on evolution further. But Köhler returned to Germany after the war before departing to the USA when the country was taken over by the Nazi regime. In America he became a psychologist of high repute and his work, Experiments of the Intelligence of Chimpanzees, is considered a classic.

Thoughts of restoring the house took hold in the 1990s and there was hope then that the owners might cede the house to the local authorities so that it could be turned into a museum. As nothing has happened since the association has once again raised the question and is trying to force some action, alleging that the property has been declared a property of cultural interest and that it could be compulsorily purchased under Article 49 of the Canary Island Laws of Historic Buildings. It remains to be seen how much of the property could be restored as the house was gutted by fire in August of last year.

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The rain started just as we got the roof off.

I still don’t fancy watching TV in here, even though the roof is almost on. *(pic 1 and 2) With the roof on and the endless rain falling outside instead of inside the living room, we can finally think about plastering and painting the walls. Thank heavens for plasterboard!

The original walls are painted with the same waterproof layer as the others. Robert then fixes plasterboard using the dot and dab method described in previous articles.

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The electric cables are all hidden away behind the plasterboard.

We have put low energy up-lighters around the room because there is very little natural light.

The plasterboard and uplighters were bought on special offer from Leroy Merlin.

It still looks a little sparse, but at least it’s starting to look more like a home and less like a building site! *(pic 4)

While waiting for cement or tile adhesive to set, Robert gets on with the new kitchen window, and replaces the rotten old door in the courtyard wall.

As before, Robert marks out the position of the new window and cuts it out with a disc cutter. Its beginning

to look more homely outside too.

If you would like advice on these or any other home improvements, you can contact Robert on 922 814 073, mobile 605469352, or email rjmcalees@yahoo.com *(pics 5 and 6)

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our and a half hours after leaving Perth we land at Sydney airport to a taxi strike. Fortunately it had only just started and we managed to get in a queue for a shuttle transfer and within about forty minutes we were dropped off at our hotel.

We find ourselves smack bang in the middle of a buzzing modern city. Our hotel is right beneath the golden phallus that is Sydney Tower and a five minute walk from Darling harbour. A monorail runs at first floor level along the street, 21st century transport snaking past Victorian buildings. Out we stroll to look for a restaurant for dinner.

Darling harbour is a cosy inlet off the main Sydney harbour surrounded by an amazing array of restaurants. We choose a small inexpensive Italian with a

friendly Irish waitress and enjoy it so much we return another night.

Bright and early next morning we go through Hyde Park, a bit smaller than London’s, and on to Mrs. Macquarie’s walk passing the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Botanic gardens leading to Mrs. Macquarie’s chair and the point where we get our first glimpse of the iconic Opera house and Harbour bridge. Truly a spectacular view. I can’t help but compare it to our Auditorio in Santa Cruz and I think that were the Auditorio in the same setting it would evoke similarly strong emotions.

Cutting back through the Botanic gardens we find that flower bedecked altars and white robed chairs have been set up on a number of lawns in preparation for wedding ceremonies. That day we encountered a half dozen couples being photographed in most romantic settings.

Carrying on around the waters edge we come to

Circular quay where ferries, water taxis and tour boats take residents and visitors around and across what is probably the finest harbour in the world. A two hour trip costs us A$30.00 each and gives us fine views of the city, the beaches, the waterside mansions of the rich and famous, including

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Sydney CAPITAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA Population: 1,650,000. Fourth largest city in Australia History: Previously called Boorloo by the Aborigines Location: Set on the Swan River, one of most isolated metropolitan areas on earth.

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Around the world in 71days Third Leg: Sydney Kylie Minogue’s and John Travolta’s, and what appear to be thousands of yachts zig zagging their way around each other in this enormous watery playground.

We spend a Saturday in The Rocks, Sydney’s most historic area. This is virtually an open air museum where the city began. Narrow alleys and crooked stairways lead up and down between the old warehouses which could have been transported from Dickensian London. The buildings no longer store merchandise imported from far away, instead they house upmarket restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques. There is also an open air weekend market with an eclectic collection of ar tisans selling all manner of jewellery and unusual artifacts, as well as the obligatory boomerangs.

Wandering up a steep path we arrive at Observatory Hill. A park with wonderful views out to the Harbour bridge, and at the top of the hill is the old Signal Station and Observa-

tory which houses a museum of astronomy. On Sunday we head north of the city two hours by train to Newcastle where we spend three nights with Gill’s cousin George and his family. He takes us on a tour of the Hunter Valley region, one of Australia’s premier wine growing regions, but the highlight of the day is the award winning Hunter valley gardens.

We wander from one space to another discovering a variety of formal gardens from Italian Grotto to Chinese Moongate, Indian Mosaic to Sunken gardens, all interspersed with statues, fountains and streams, and the most amazing surprise in the Storybook garden where all the characters from childhood nursery rhymes and fairytales magically appear.

Next day after an early morning walk along the shore of Lake Macquarie, which at 110 square kilometres is Australia’s largest saltwater lake, we head to Port Stephens, a harbour even bigger than

Sydney’s. Here we spend an afternoon sailing on the calm waters and spotting pods of bottlenose dolphins. If there had been some huge cliffs about we could have been off the coast of Los Gigantes.

Back in Sydney we headed towards the harbour bridge.

The concrete pylon at the city end is open as a museum and at the top of 200 stairs, 87 metres above sea level is a lookout. For A$9.50 admission it beats the harbour bridge walk at nearly A$200, and you can bring your camera to get some great shots from above the harbour.

Our last day we took a trip out to the Blue mountains.

Somewhat overcast we didn’t see it at it’s best. But we did see kangaroos, emus and koalas, as well as taking a trip up the 52 degree incline on the steepest incline railway in the world at Katoomba and saw the famous 3 sisters rocks.

Then it was up at 6am next morning to catch the train to our next stop, Melbourne.

Pictures 00. Sydney skyline at dawn.

01. Victoria building shopping mall in Sydney 02. Koala chilling out in a gum tree.

03. A grey kangaroo chews some grass.

04. The Opera house and Harbour bridge at dawn.

05. View of Sydney and a cruise liner in Ccircular Quay from the top of the pylon on the harbour bridge 06. The top of the Harbour bridge with flags flying and visitors who have made the climb.

07. Launching a boat at dawn on Lake Macquarie.

08. Storybook scenes in the Storybook garden at the Hunter Valley Gardens.

09. The monorail above street level from the centre of Sydney into Darling harbour.

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News in brief

Canarian flights

New tour operator

Co-op travel The company that first offered free banking in the UK has now launched a tour operation business.

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Despite the market, the Co-operative Group believes its new holiday company will account for 15 per cent of its package holiday sales in its first trading year. It’s a joint venture with Cosmos Holidays using Monarch airlines and selling its own summer 2010 holidays through its 550 high street retail outlets, a website and a dedicated call centre. Their first brochure contains over 220 holiday choices in 22 destinations focusing principally on Spain and Florida. The only Canary Island currently on offer is Lanzarote.

Clickair.

Monarch Airlines are to expand their services to the Canaries with new year-round scheduled flights to Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.

Flights will be available from Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester airports.

From October 19, there will be up to two flights a week to Gran Canaria from Gatwick and Manchester and one a week from Birmingham and from October 21, Fuerteventura will be on offer twice a week from Manchester and once a week from Birmingham, Gatwick and Luton.

Flights have already gone on sale via the airline’s website for travel up to March 27, 2010, with fares including taxes starting at £52.99 each way.

Monarch will be operating a total of 64 flights a week to the Canaries with almost half

Phone charges

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Now flying from Heathrow

a million seats available this winter, an increase of 32 per cent on last year.

In the meantime there will be a new name arriving from London Heathrow in

A Coruña, Bilbao, Vigo and Seville, Vueling. The Spanish budget airlines Vueling and Clickair have now merged, and the 36 month old Clickair brand has disappeared to

be replaced by the name Vueling. They are now Spain’s second largest carrier with around 11 million passengers a year and flying to almost 50 destinations.

Petrol cheer The Canarian government says it does not intend to raise fuel tax here despite the decision by Madrid to add almost three cents of a euro to a litre of petrol and diesel.

The announcement by the government at national level has already added three euros to the cost of a full tank, but the Canarian authorities say that there is no need for the increase. A spokesman ruled out duty increases for

Joint campaign

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“We cut the duty for fuel used by the transport sector by 30 per cent a few months ago so it would not

be logical to go back on that philosophy,” he said. Despite the good news on the duty front, pump prices rose by an average of 10 per cent in the Canaries in June as world oil prices continued to climb.

The first meeting of minds was Hoteles Tryp and Durex who are offering a free Durex Play Kit with each hotel booking and the possibility to occupy a king size bed and stay in your room later on the day you leave (until 3pm instead of the usual 12 noon).

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CLUB LA COSTA

New Credit Study loans

Cash for Masters Barclays have launched a new credit to cover the costs of postgraduate study.

The bank will lend up to 100 per cent of the cost of course fees and materials for a minimum of 5,000 and a maximum of 50,000 euros. Applicants need to be existing or new clients, over 23 years of age who wish to study for a postgraduate qualification or Masters degree. Rates are from 3.57 per cent APR and payback over a period from six months to seven years.

SMS Privacy

Junk mail If you are fed up with junk SMSs or pushy sales calls on your mobile and land line, you can now do something to stop it.

A Robinson list or opt out list has been in operation in Spain for post since 1993 but it has recently been extended to include mobile and land lines. To be free of unwanted publicity simply register at www. listarobinson.es (you will need an email account) and choose for yourself which areas you wish to opt out of. Under Spanish data protection laws, cold or commercial callers are now obliged to check first with the Robinson list before bothering you. Anyone not doing so will face heavy fines or closure.

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Free clothes Sounds like a dream come true, but Unilever are offering 10,000 euros worth of clothes to one lucky Spanish resident.

It is the main prize in a promotion for their deodorant, Rexona Woman and there are also 2,000 handbags, 800 sweatshirts, 800 t-shirts and 400 make-up sessions available as random spot prizes. To win, buy one of the products listed on the www.rexonawoman.es site, register and call, text or use internet to enter. All information is available on the Web. Offer ends September 2009.

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Julio has worked his way up through the ranks to his current position, having been headhunted several years ago by senior Club La Costa management while he was working in the restaurant trade on the Costa del Sol. They judged that with his excellent social skills he would be a welcome addition to the company’s sales team.

Club La Costa has now entered its 25th year; during its evolution there have been many changes, from conventional timeshare to floating club membership, and then to points systems.

Julio told us that the company no longer operates cold-line sales, but is concentrating on better serving its existing discerning members which number more than 50,000, many of whom, despite the economic crisis, still have money to invest. Julio is convinced that, “the product has to be more attractive to the client and represent better

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With Club La Costa, the standard of accommodation can only be described as luxury, and their high quality resorts are always maintained to the highest standards. You can enjoy all the benefits of your own holiday home without any worries, as it will be managed and cared for in your absence, and above all, it will earn you a regular income. For more about Club La Costa, visit www. clublacosta.com.

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ore people than ever seem to be taking to the waves on cruises.

As the formal keel laying ceremony for Cunard’s latest ship, Queen Elizabeth, takes place in Fincantieri near Trieste, the company claim that reservations at the beginning of July for round the world cruises for 2011 were 47 per cent ahead of the previous year’s figures, with 2,044 people booked against 1,385 booked at the same time last year for 2010 voyages. Fred Olsen Cruise Lines also described advance booking for 2010 as being, “well ahead of those a year ago”. Their bookings for the week to June 29 were at the second highest level in the company’s histor y. Their marketing director, Nigel Lingard affirmed, “it is evident to us that our existing customer base, as well as those new to cruising, have realised what tremendous value a cruise holiday is…Nearly all of our cruises depart from the UK, so they are convenient and

The cruise industry is booming

depends where you live! and your currency zone, plus all on board prices are in sterling making it very easy to budget for spending money before you leave home.”

Cunard president and managing director, Carol Marlow, proclaimed, “we are delighted to see this great response to

the Cunard world voyage programme. We were the first to offer a world cruise back in 1922, and guests still seek out that civilised and authentic Cunard experience.”

Managing director of P&O Cruises, Nigel Esdale remarked, “we hope that the figures for both companies

are indicative of shoots of growth for the travel industry as a whole, and show the resilience of the cruise sector.

The appetite to take that ‘once in a lifetime’ voyage is far from in decline, and for many experienced cruisers a world voyage is becoming a regular winter holiday experience.

The success of this launch day suggests that cruising is more immune to the current economic climate and that holidays are still a priority.”

For the sake of the Canaries, let’s hope he’s right.

In the meantime, Louis Cruises is offering a 10 day cruise for £1. Third and fourth passengers sharing a cabin with two paying adults only pay a pound each for the trip. The Greek cruise line is offering the special deal on its two Orient Queen’s Mediterranean Jewels routes.

A family of four, or four good friends could take an October cruise for a total of just £880 or £220 each for full board, on-board entertainment and port taxes, but not flights to and from the departure port of Marseille. The ten day itinerary includes visits to Genoa, Naples, Piraeus (for Athens), Kusadasi, Patmos, Mykonos, Santorini and Katakolon (for Olympia) and Messina before heading back to Marseille.

PROPERTY FAIR

News in brief Travel insurance

Tax cut urged Travel insurance providers have called for a cut in the tax premium paid on policies in the UK. The Insurance Premium Tax was originally introduced to dissuade travel agents from giving holiday discounts to clients who purchased insurance from them. The IPT forced them to pay more for their insurance and to use a specific company. However suppliers now complain that the tax on travel policies is 2.5 per cent higher than VAT and 12.5 per cent higher than other types of insurance such as vehicle or household policies.

Social security

Supporting the system With the massive increase in unemployment, few are now paying for many as contributions to the social security system slump.

Only five regions in Spain are covering their own pension costs and helping to contribute to other regions, Madrid, the Canary Islands, Murcia, the Balearic Islands and Navarre. All five regions have over 2.1 contributors per pensioner and the difference would seem to be because of the number of immigrants of working age supporting the system.

Flight safety

Out of the mouths of babes

Repeat on the cards

National Transport Safety Board research shows

The organisers of the property fair held in Santa Cruz at the end of June say the turn-out has encouraged them to stage a second one before the end of the year.

Their new flight safety instructors are children for their charm and “ahh factor”. Customer services director, Carl Gissing, declared, “by adopting a somewhat quirky approach to a mandatory airline safety briefing, we believe that we will achieve increased levels of attention from our customers – and any subsequent debate that arises over in-flight safety can only be a good thing”.

Almost 8,000 visitors attended the three-day fair, which was designed to give estate agents and developers a collective shop window to sell properties at discounts of up to 40 per cent. Although

only 50 formal deals are believed to have been done, the fair was deemed a great success by the island’s Cabildo, who arranged to have foreign investors attend also, including several from Russia and

Miami. Of the 71 exhibitors, 92 per cent said they had achieved the objectives they set for themselves before the fair and 95 per cent would like to repeat the experience if a second fair is organised.

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Financial

Tax crackdown closes in on offshore banking secrecy

By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks

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he global financial crisis has brought to a head the practice of hiding money in Offshore Financial Centres (OFCs) and not paying tax. Gover nments are desperate to boost their treasuries by recouping tax lost through tax evasion and are pressing hard for greater exchange of information from OFCs. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has pledged to “make sure tax secrecy is a thing of the past”.

World leaders attending the G20 summit in April claimed that the “era of banking secrecy is over” and agreed on using sanctions against tax havens unless they towed the line.

Its forum on tax adminis-

tration in May stressed that governments need to find sustainable ways to finance the cost of exiting the economic crisis and that revenue bodies have a key role to play.

Tax authorities from around the world agreed on a new cooperation plan to counter tax evasion, “with special focus on banks, wealthy individuals and offshore activities”.

As the pressure built, tax havens like Monaco, Andorra and Liechtenstein agreed to co-operate with the OECD standards on tax transparency. The Isle of Man has announced that it is introducing automatic exchange of information (and dropping the withholding tax option) and Switzerland has agreed to review its banking secrecy laws.

Swiss investment bank UBS has been in a battle with the US over withholding account information from the US tax authority and denying it of approximately $18

Tax havens like Monaco (seen here) Andorra and Liechtenstein have agreed to co-operate with the OECD standards on tax transparency

billion in tax revenue from around 20,000 US clients.

UBS agreed to pay $780 million to the US government to settle allegations that it defrauded the US tax authorities and to provide the names of around 250 US account holders. Some Swiss banks have begun to close offshore accounts with

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the same as the ODF, but this only applies to taxpayers who were not covered by the 2007 one, which had targeted Barclays, HSBC, HBOS, Lloyds and RBS. The Government has warned that this will be the last chance for those with unpaid tax arising from offshore accounts to come for ward and escape harsh penalties and possible criminal prosecution.

All this means that anyone holding monies in OFCs and not declaring their account for tax purposes will more than likely be found out eventually and pursued by the tax authority where they live for tax evasion, back tax, interest and penalties. Anyone inheriting an offshore fund who has evaded tax could also find themselves in trouble.

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Lloyds Banking Group is also reportedly now dropping its US private client account-holders in the UK pending the international tax evasion crackdown planned

by President Obama.

The UK has announced a new offshore bank disclosure

scheme named the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO).

It follows the 2007 Offshore Disclosure Facility (ODF) when £400 million in unpaid tax was recouped from taxpayers. The NDO will run from the autumn of 2009 until March 2010. Back tax and interest will be claimed and a 10 per cent penalty,

It is important for anyone who may be affected to get their tax affairs in order and to legitimise their tax planning arrangements.

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

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House Calls HouseCalls with Dr. De La Flor healthytenerife@gmail.com

Dear Doctor I am clinically depressed.

Can some of my many physical pains be related to that?

REGARDS, DEBRA

Dear Debra, Most of us are familiar with the emotional symptoms of depression. But you may not know that depression can cause physical symptoms, too. Depression can make any kind of chronic pain worse (headaches, back pain, muscle aches, chest pain).

You might also experience: Digestive problems.

You might feel queasy or nauseous, have diarrhea or become chr onically constipated.

Exhaustion, fatigue and sleeping problems. No matter how much you sleep, you may still feel tired or worn out.

Change in appetite or weight. Some people with depression lose their appetite and lose weight. Others find they crave certain foods and weigh more.

Many depressed people never get help, because they don’t know that their physical symptoms might be caused by depression. A lot of doctors miss the symptoms, too.

These physical symptoms aren’t “all in your head.”

Depression can cause real changes in your body.

Since pain and depression go together, sometimes easing your pain may help with your depression. Some antidepressants may help with chronic pain, too. Treating your depression means covering dif ferent areas, factors and circumstance.

With appropriate therapy, sound nutrition, medicine and lifestyle changes you’ll have more chances of victory. Make sure you choose a doctor with a great understanding of your condition, and who is able to personalise your treatment, bearing in mind that is not all about pill popping.

Dear Doctor Are menopause and low oestrogen related to osteoporosis?

CHEERS, EVELYN

After menopause women can lose up to three per cent of bone density annually

Dear Evelyn, Many factors contribute to osteoporosis. A decrease in oestrogen at menopause is one cause. There is also a genetic component. If your mother or grandmother had osteoporosis, the chances are higher for you

to have it too. In childhood and adolescence, the body constantly breaks down old bone and rebuilds new bone.

It does this through a process called “bone remodeling.”

During this time, the body builds more bone than it removes, and so bones grow and get stronger. For most women, the total amount of bone peaks around 30 years old.

When the total amount of bone peaks, the tide turns. At some point, usually around the age of 35, women start to lose bone. While some bone is lost each year, the rate of bone loss increases dramatically in the five to ten years after menopause.

Then, for several years, the breakdown of bone occurs at a much greater pace than the building of new bone. This is the process that eventually causes osteoporosis.

During this time, even though your bones may still be strong enough to prevent unusual fractures and you have no signs to alert you to the disease, bone loss may become detectable with a bone density test.

The rate of bone loss varies from person to person.

But around midlife, bones become thinner. How fast or how slow you lose bone depends on a number of factors: Your activity level, how much calcium you get, your family histor y, your histor y of taking cer tain medications, your lifestyle habits, such as whether you smoke or how much alcohol you consume.

Oestrogen is impor tant for maintaining bone density in women. When oestrogen

levels drop after menopause, bone loss speeds up. This can happen with natural menopause or an early surgical menopause if you have your ovaries removed.

During the first five to ten years after menopause, women can lose up to three per cent of bone density each year! Accelerated bone loss after menopause is a major cause of osteoporosis in women. For women, having the strongest bones possible before you enter menopause is the best protection against debilitating fractures.

Ask your G.P. about a personalised plan to prevent osteoporosis. My programme includes exercise, proper nutrition and in some cases medication. If I had to choose one single focus, I’d choose exercise. Weight-bearing exercises stimulate the cells that make new bone. By increasing weight-bearing exercises, you encourage your body to form more bone.

This can delay or even reverse the destructive process of osteoporosis.

Dr. De La Flor, G.P. is licensed in medicine & general surgery. He holds certificates in nutrition, medical exercise and human performance from the University of Berkeley in California, the American Council on Exercise and the U.S. National Strength & Conditioning Association.

He is a strong believer in work/life balance and spends much of his time outside of his surger y on the tennis court or chasing his four kids around the neighborhood.

697.888.666

HealthNews

Malaria investigation Mosquito

The investigation will concentrate on carriers

T

he Institute of Tropical Diseases in Tenerife has begun a three year project to determine the likelihood of tropical diseases taking hold in the Canaries.

In fact the initiative is aimed at preventing dangerous diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever flourishing

here. Investigations are actually being carried out jointly with other islands like Madeira and the Azores.

They will concentrate on car riers like mosquitoes but also on ticks and fleas.

Although there have not been signs of any of these diseases actually originating in the islands, there have been

cases brought in by travellers, and there is concern that global warming coupled with increased migration, especially from Africa and South America, may help bring diseases to the Canary Islands.

In recent years there have been cases reported in Barcelona and it is believed the tiger mosquito, a carrier of malaria, may have spread along the Mediterranean coast to Valencia in recent years. The last outbreak of yellow fever in the Canary Islands was during the 1850s but that was soon controlled.

The current investigations are similar to those carried out in 1983, so the authorities say there is no cause for alarm. It is just a preventive investigation.

Unapro

Rapid HIV test During the month of August a mobile unit will be in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria a n d Tenerife offering free rapid HIV tests to anyone who requests it.

The unit, operated by the nongovernmental organisation Asociación Madrid Positivo sponsored by the depar tment of health and the pharmaceutical company Gilead, will also operate as an information point for people seeking additional information on HIV and refer those who test positive on to a health centre for a more detailed test and consultation.

The new testing procedure is already in operation in the Basque Country and Catalonia, and can give a reading within 15 minutes with a 99 per cent degree of accuracy. Most chemists should be carrying the testing kit by Autumn of this year. According to Unapro (the help and protection association for those affected

by Aids), there are about 5,000 people affected by the HIV virus living in the Canaries though up to 30 per cent may be unaware that they are carriers.

Vaccination

Cancel campaign request Fourteen families of youngsters who claim to have been adversely affected by the human papilloma virus vaccine against genital and anal cancer have banded together to fight their cause.

They are demanding that the supposed secondary effects of the vaccine are officially recognised, that there is effective treatment for those af fected and that the vaccination campaign is suspended. They argue that the clinical trials were carried out on young women over 15 years old but not on the 11 to 14 age range who are actually receiving the jab. A team from lawyers for health defence have presented the corresponding legal complaints requesting compensation for the young girls. The Regional Minister for Health in Valencia, home of the teenager who spent four months in hospital after the vaccine, has forwarded the request for the suspension to the Spanish Medicine Agency.

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Health Directory Hospitals HOSPITAL LA CANDELARIA Carretera Del Rosario 145 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 922 602 000 hospitaldelacandelaria. com HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO Carretera Cuesta-Taco San Cristobal de La Laguna (Tenerife), 922 678 000 huc.es COSTA ADEJE HOSPITAL Urb. San Eugenio.

Edif Garajonay Adeje Tel.: 922 752 626 Fax: 922 753 636 HOSPITEN SUR Playa de Las Américas Arona-Tenerife Tel.: 922 75 00 22.

Fax: 922 79 36 18 HOSPITEN C/ Pescadores, Edf. Discovery, Carretera Gral. La Cuesta. Taco 38108 La Laguna Tel.: 922 626240 Fax: 922 614355 HOSPITEN BELLEVUE C/ Alemania, 6 Urb. San Fernando.

Puerto de la Cruz Tel.: 922 38 35 51 Fax: 922 37 03 12 HOSPITEN TAMARAGUA C/ Agustín de Bethencourt, 30 Puerto de la Cruz Tel.: 922 38 05 12 Fax: 922 38 08 50 HOSPITEN RAMBLA Address: Rambla General Franco, 115.

38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Tel.: 922 29 16 00. Fax: 922 29 10 88

DIAL 112 Emergency Doctor DOCTOR DE LA FLOR Calle Tinerfe El Grande 9, Adeje 697 888 666 (Doctor), 637 245 270 Family medicine, home or hotel visits

Health SHIATSU Tel: 636 239940 T r eatment for poor circulation, pain, aches and cramps www.me-reliefnews.com ORTOPEDIA tel: 922 812 807 Ctra. Gral, Orotava-Icod 41º La Mancha. Specialist shop for or thopaedic needs. English spoken BELLISSIMA Sports Centre Los Gigantes.

Tel: 922 867 343 / San Eugenio Alto (next to Roy’s Pizza) 922 719 355 Osteopathy, acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology, chiropody and holistic massage CLÍNICA BARAJAS HEARING AID Assesments without obligation. Name brand hearing aids. English speaking personnel Los Cristianos 922 790 563 Santa Cruz 922 275 488

Gynaecology DR MICHEAL THEIS Calle La Hoya 55 Puerto de la Cruz In the south on Saturdays at Hospital Las Americas Tel 922 370897 Specialist in gynaecology

Nursing HOSPITAL SAN JUAN DE DIOS. Ctra. Gral. del Norte, 53. Santa Cruz.

Teléfono: 922 64 55 11 Fax: 922 64 93 52

TENERIFE NURSING & CARE Tel: 922 396 388 Mob 639 977 334 www tenerifenursingandcare. com

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Clínica Estética Dental Health

Gran Canaria

5ELEMENTOS Feng-Shui / Chinese Astrology / Nutrition.

Consultations on the spot, holistic health check, nutrition consultation Roger & Daniela 628 012 987. www.5-elementos.com

HOSPITAL DR. NEGRÍN

Emergency

080 092 091 062 016

FIRE BRIGADE

C/. Barranco de la Ballena, s/n. 35020 Las Palmas.

Tel. 928 450 000 Fax: 928 449 100 Plaza Doctor Pasteur 35020 Las Palmas.

Tel. 928 313 033 MATERNO-INSULAR

LOCAL POLICE NATIONAL POLICE

CLÍNICA SAN ROQUE – SUR

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Dentist CLINICA ESTETICA DENTAL Urb. Miraverde, HLS Center, 1ª Planta Derecha, Costa Adeje Tel: 922 715307 General dentistry, implantology specialists, laser technology, multilingual team DR. LANGELAND, ZAHNARZT Callao Salvaje 922 740 474

GERMAN CLINIC BUZANADA Tel: 922 767166

DIAL 112 Emergency Spa AQUA CLUB TERMAL www.aquaclubtermal. com C/ Galicia (Torviscas Alto) S/N 38660 Adeje Tel: 922 716 555

Beauty LOURDES SANFIEL Aesthetics Centre High Class Treatments C/Juan Carlos I. Edif.

Royal, Local A-L7 Los Cristianos Tel: 922 796 660

• General Dentistry • Specialist in Implantology since 1980 • One of the founder members of German Society of Implantology (DGI) • Dental laser technology

HOSPITAL INSULAR

Avda Maritima del Sur 35016 Las Palmas.

Tel: 928 444 500 Fax 928 444 288

GUARDIA CIVIL

High standard dentistry in a comfortable environment with the most advanced technology

Mar de Siberia 1 Urb. Meloneras 35100 MaspalomasMeloneras Tel: 928 063 600 CLÍNICA ROCA

C/ Buganvillas 1 35100 San Agustín Las Palmas.

Tel. (0034) 928 76 90 04 Fax: (0034) 928 76 12 48 CLÍNICA SALUS LAS PALMERAS

Avda. de Tenerife, 24 Centro Comercial Kasbah Playa del Inglés Tel: 928 762 992

A professional multiling ual teuam awaits yo

Tel / Fax 922 71 53 07

Urb. Miraverde, HLS - Center, 1ª Plan Planta Derecha, Costa Adeje

Hair · Beauty · Nails · B Osteopathy · Acupuncture · · Chiropody E Reiki &· Reflexology Holistic Massage · · Indian Head L Aromatherapy Massage · Sports Injury · Electrolysis L Sports Centre Los Gigantes Tel / Fax 922 867 343 I San Eugenio Alto (next to Roy’s Pizzas) Tel / Fax 922 719 355 S m Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm S Health Advice midwifery, I TUE & FRI nursing care M A MARY COHR PARIS

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Beauty MISS NAIL Manicure & Pedicure Spa Parque Santiago III Local 6,Playa de las Américas, Arona Tel: 600 557 763 TENERGIE CLINIC Aesthetics Medicine Dentistry Personalised Programmes CC D. Antonio.

C/Juan XXIII -19º.

Los Cristianos Tel: 922 796 634 XAZZPERFUMERIA Excellent brandmarks and outstanding quality Cosmetics.

Calle Perez Zamora, 28, (close to Plaza del Charco), Puerto de la Cruz, Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10h to 13h, 18h to 20.30h or make your own appointment Tel: 922 372 937

DOCTOR De La Flor

FAMILY MEDICINE / G.P. 10 years of experience in the USA

HOME / HOTEL VISITS

Best prices, honesty & €30 / €50 professionalism GUARANTEED Tinerfe El Grande, 9. ADEJE (next to Postal Office)

00 34 697 888 666 for Doctor 00 34 637 245 270 for diet advice

Interior Design INTERIOR’S DEL DUQUE All types of interior design & furnishing.

Sofas & curtains made to measure.

Av.Bruselas-Costa Adeje Tel: 922 169 091

Specialist shop for your orthopaedic needs We speak English

Carretera Gral. Orotava-Icod, 41 bajo. La Mancha (38430) Icod de Los Vinos Tel. 922 812 807 / 121 804 Fax: 922 812 911

Shiatsu

with Michael Clark

Michael is recognised as one of the top Shiatsu practitioners in the Western World.

He was Japanese trained and has been practising for over 25 years. During this time, Michael has unbelievably taken over 400 people out of wheelchairs.

If you suffer from poor circulation, causing pain, aches or cramps – you have these problems unnecessarily.

One treatment of four and a half hours with Michael is specially designed to help with these problems and will last for years.

'Life is for living – not for getting a stroke or thrombosis'.

Michael is based in Ocean View Apts., San Eugenio Alto

Give Michael a call anytime on his mob: 636 239 940 www.me-reliefnews.com

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THE SPIN

The Concert:

EventsReview

MusicNews

La Dolce Vita

Concerts Festivals

Stylish beer launch Jarabedepalo FIESTAS DEL CARMEN 40 In conjunction with radio station 40 Principales, and LM Produccions, headline band Jarabe de palo (La Flaca), Port at Puerto de la Cruz, 10pm.

The Party :

Country Party PUNTA PRIETA July 25th Bike Route + Music + Food + Swimming Pool + Striptease+Camping Area / Tickets: Bar El Nido (top floor CC Concorde Gubra ( HD. Taco)

Spain top 10 SOURCE: PROMUSICAE

1. Macaco Moving 2. C. Baute/Marta S. Colgando en tus manos 3. Lady GaGa Poker Face 4. Magan Presents Verano Azul 5 Guru Josh Project Infinity 2008 6. Alesha Dixon The boy does nothing 7. Paulina Rubio Causa y Efecto 8. Coldplay Viva la Vida 9. El Sueño de Morfeo Si no estas 10. Pitbull I know you want me

THE NEW PERONI BEER, LA DOLCE VITA.

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nternational model Martina Klein was in Las Palmas recently to launch the new Peroni beer, La Dolce Vita, named after Federico Fellini’s wonderful La Dolce Vita, released in the 1960s, when Peroni Nastro Azzurro first entered the market place.

A night of Italian style was enjoyed by the Las Palmas hoi poloi in the presence of the Argentinian model, with Klein telling invited guests that she was “proud that Peroni Nastro Azzurro “ had invited her to the event, with all the flavour of the film. “La Dolce Vita is quite possibly the best reflection of Italian style, and like in the film the people in this new campaign are passionate, stylish, sensual...values I adore

both in my private and my professional life, on the catwalk, where quite obviously Italian fashion is a point of reference”. After the assembled audience viewed the promotional spot Klein added that “Peroni Nastro Azzurro is the Italian style of La Dolce Vita...in a bottle”.

If you’re thinking of travelling to the Spanish peninsula this month, here are some music dates for your diary.

Madonna

During the making of the spots for the new beer the company were as loyal to the original film as possible, even applying for and receiving permission to film in front of the Trevi Fountain, as Fellini did in 1959. Actress Anita Ekberg, who played Sylvia in the film, also assisted in the making of the promotion. Canarian beer company Compañía Cervecera de Canarias (CCC) distribute Peroni beers in the islands.

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Barcelona, July 21st Estadio Vicente Calderón, Madrid, July 23rd

The Eagles Martina Klein with Eduardo Martell, CCC, at the launch of La Dolce Vita

Palacio de Deportes, Madrid, Madrid, July 21st

Fimucité

Lights, camera, music, action F imucité, Tenerife’s international festival of cinema music, is now in its third year and will run from July 20th to 26th.

With main sponsorship from the Tenerife Cabildo, the festival has, with performances by the Tenerife Film Orchestra and Choir (created in association with the festival), delighted audiences over the past two years, under the batons of a number of the world’s leading film composers. The quantity and quality of last years’ music was impressive and many of the compositions heard were world premières specially arranged for the Festival. Last year’s festival theme was Alex North’s original score for 2001, A Space Odyssey, with guest conductor, the extraordinarily talented composer Joel McNeely (Air Force One, Return to Neverland, Jungle Book 2...). McNeely

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returns this year as the festival’s main guest conductor.

Performances during the festival will take place in a number of different venues: the Tenerife Auditorio, the Teatro Leal in La Laguna, the TEA in Santa Cruz and the Renoir-Price Multi-Cine in Calle Salamanca, and a series of performances by

the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Municipal Band in the Plaza de la Candelaria in Santa Cruz, with the opening concert taking place there at 6pm on July 21st. The main closing concert will be held in the Auditorium on July 25th, 8.30pm, which will celebrate the 30 years of Alien films and a tribute to

composer Jerry Goldsmith, probably one of the greatest film score composers of all time, with classics such as Planet of the Apes, Star Trek: The Motion Picture (and subsequent films), Chinatown, Papillion, Basic Instinct, to name a very few.

Guest composers include Clint Mansell (The Fountain, The Wrestler, Requiem for a Dream, Definitely, Maybe), Mark Snow (TV series The X Files, Smallville, Hart to Hart), and John Ottman (The Usual Suspects, Superman Returns). If you’ve never thought about how important music is to cinema just imagine for a few seconds some of the classic big screen productions without music – virtually impossible. Fimucité now gives you the chance to hear some of those great compositions in their full glory. Full programme available on line at http://www. fimucite.com/f3_2009/

FIB Festival Internacional de Benicassim, Paul Weller, Oasis, Gang of Four, The Psychadelic Furs, Mystery Jets, The Killers July 16-19

Anthrax

Sonisphere Festival, Barcelona, July 25th

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PLACES TO VISIT / BEACHES / THINGS TO DO / FUN / SPORT / NIGHT LIFE

1.

Where to go? & how to get there GRAN CANARIA

2.

What to do?

Beaches in Tenerife NORTH & SOUTH

Beaches

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3.

Holiday Phrases & Useful Numbers

Sand between your toes

THE TIME / CONSUMER RIGHTS

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Your summer guide for

all the fun in the sun

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Wok International

Locals’ Choice

check the incredible variety on offer at the Restaurante Wok International.

Canarian

OTELO II, Playa Fañabe 12 midday - 11pm 922 716 342 SPECIALITIES: Rabbit Canarian Chicken Canarian potatoes Mojo sauces *Closed Tuesdays

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magine a mar vellous variety of Sushi and your favourite styles of Asian cooking, combine them with the finest of fresh meat, fish and shellfish and you will begin to have an idea of the incredible variety on offer at the Restaurante Wok International.

Owner Mr Chen already had several Chinese restaurants, but he wanted to offer much more, something different from the rest. With his Restaurante Wok International, one of the first restaurants of its kind, he is able to delight all his guests from anywhere in the world. Whether you choose Chinese or Spanish cuisine, or Japanese sushi, the staff can provide you with your heart’s desire and the good news is that you can help yourself to as much as you want to eat at their hot and cold buffets.

If five or more people go along in the evening for a birthday celebration, the person whose birthday it is only pays for his or her drinks, Mr Chen invites him or her for a spectacular feast, absolutely free. This offer is also available the day before or the day after the birthday too, just present your ID card or passport as proof that it really is your birthday.

The atmosphere is instantly welcoming with the mixture of the traditional Chinese decor, modern furnishing and friendly, efficient staff. Service is swift and excellent.

Once you have chosen from the excellent prime materials on offer, you take the raw food over to the wok and griddle section, choose one of

the sauces on offer and you can stay and watch the spectacle of your food being prepared.

Alternatively, one of the team will bring it to your table. There is also a huge buffet selection for starters, main courses and desserts, leaving you totally spoilt for choice.

There is space for up to 250 people and if you or a guest have mobility difficulties, the whole building has been designed to be wheelchair friendly. The truly amazing choices on offer have to be seen and tasted to be believed.

Fresh pork, lamb, beef, the best and freshest fish that can be found in the market, prawns, crayfish, mussels, clams and even oysters. Tr y it for yourselves! For superb choice and excellent value for money, check out the Restaurante Wok International at Boulevard Chayofe 10, Los Cristianos (between OfiPapel and the BP petrol station, opposite the Valdés Centre).

Open Monday to Sunday, 1.30pm to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 11.30pm.

Mr Chen and his team look forward to welcoming you.

Opposite Valdés Centre Los Cristianos OPEN DAILY :: 1.30pm - 4.30pm 6pm - 11.30pm TABLE RESERVATIONS : 922 797 168

Canarian

REST. FLEYTAS Ctra Gral Norte-Sur Erjos 9am – 7pm 922 136 280 SPECIALITIES Local wine Rabbit Canarian stews Canarian potatoes *Closed Thursdays

Canarian

BODEGUITA CANARIA C/Imeldo Seris, 18 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1pm – 4 pm 8pm – 11pm 922 293 216 SPECIALITIES Local wines Rabbit in salmorejo sauce Tortilla Ropa Vieja Tollos *Closed Sundays

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TAKE A BREAK

PICNICS AND BARBECUES

Bargain day out O firewood burning ovens and there really is nothing like a leg of lamb or a pizza cooked in one of these conical wood stoves - absolutely delicious.

To find out about sites and the facilities near you click on the Regional Government website at http://www. gobiernodecanarias.org/cmayot/index. jsp, then follow the links to Centro de documentación, Recursos educativos, Guía Canaria de Equipamientos en la Naturaleza and click on the island where you wish to picnic or barbecue.

Next to the name of the island under the map, change the detail from Todos to Area Recreativa and press Submit Query. A full list of picnic and barbecue areas will then be displayed on the map. Click on the area

SPECIAL OFFERS

of your choice and full information on your site will be revealed, the borough, name of site, how to get there, the type of surroundings, the charge (if there is one), the size and capacity, and facilities such as whether there is water, an electricity supply, toilets, a bar, a sports area, a playground, ovens, barbecues, tables and whether there is easy access for disabled guests.

Be aware that some of the recreation zones sometimes have to prohibit barbecues at peak summer periods so it is best to check with the administrator (gestor) responsible for the area whose telephone number can also be found on the website.

Vohsen

ne of the loveliest things about the Canarian climate is being able to eat out of doors practically all year round.

To make it even easier to enjoy, the authorities have created a chain of picnic and barbecue areas all over the Islands. They are publicly owned and mainly free to use which makes for a fun and cheap day out for all the family.

Most of the sites have toilets, parking and a water supply. Some also supply firewood from tree thinning exercises in the area, but to be on the safe side take a bag of charcoal or two, or check the day before. Some, like Las Palomas in Santa Úrsula, even have

SPECIAL HOLIDAY

Family golf

Feel good break

Could your child be the next Tiger Woods?

Find out in La Gomera.

Essence of Wellbeing is a programme offered by the Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz to help you return from your holiday healthier and fitter.

The fabulous golf course next to the Hotel Jardín Tecina, Tecina Golf, is offering special classes for the family at just 10 euros per person for an hour long class.

Enjoy golf classes with your family (minimum three people) and make the most of their special combined ferry and golf offers or ferry/golf and hotel specials. For more information and booking dial 902 222 130 or check out the web page at tecinagolf@fredolsen.es.

Pleasure for all the senses and the maximum level of pampering is on offer from this five star luxury hotel. This is a special programme to help you get back into shape, or kick start that diet you are always meaning to begin, with fabulous gourmet low calorie cuisine and soothing luxurious daily spa treatments. For more information call 922 381 400.

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Where to go? / How to get there?

Photo: Javier Gó,mez

Photos: Javier Gó,mez

The round island

Gran Canaria R

ound in shape and well-rounded in ever ything it has to of fer, Gran Canaria, the second largest of the Canar y Islands is only a short ferr y trip away.

Why not think about holidaying nearer to home this year. Less travelling time to eat into your precious holiday allowance, lower travel costs and you’ll arrive at your destination less stressed and able to enjoy yourself from day one.

Long yellow sand beaches await the sun worshippers and the more active can enjoy fishing, surfing, windsurfing, scuba diving and sailing. Many of the beaches have free public exercise areas too, open air gyms for all to enjoy.

Away from the shore there is cycling, hiking, climbing, horse-riding and a world class selection of eight golf courses.

You’ll never be bored in Gran Canaria. The museum and cultural offer in the capital is one of the best in Spain with top class shows such as Cabaret

and Jesus Christ Superstar as well as superb musical offerings in excellent facilities like the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium.

Enjoy a stroll through the botanical garden, Jardín Canario, or along the many bridged streets of the Canarian Venice, the port of Mogán. Visit the painted cave of Gáldar with a young Guanche boy as your guide or the Elder science and technology museum where the theme is ‘forbidden not to touch’.

Unlike Esther Williams, wet or dry Gran Canaria is a star. The island appears to be one huge theme park with entertainment all around you. Apar t from sunshine, nature and sport, there are a number of amusement, adventure and water parks on the island. Palomitas Park has 1,500 birds, a bird of prey and parrot shows, crocodiles, butter flies and tropical fish, all in a wonderful exotic setting with masses of palm trees, cacti and orchids. Holiday World is a funfair with all the old favourites, a merry-

go-round, big wheel, roller coaster and rides for the smaller children, with the addition of a 16-lane bowling alley and a vibrant night life of discotheques, live music, pubs and restaurants.

Aquapark and Aqualand are water parks with multiple pools and slides and the latter also has a minigolf arena. There’s a small train that runs along the Playa del Inglés beach, a submarine trip from Puerto de Mogán, a camel safari across the Maspalomas dunes and Karting at the largest circuit worldwide at Tarajalillo. See how the Guanche people lived prior to the Spanish conquest at Mundo Aborigen or enjoy a spectacular Wild West show with cows, buffalos, horses, cowboys and Indians at Sioux City.

Local bars and restaurants offer a wide range of local and international cuisine to suit all tastes and pockets. There is an excellent range of Gran Canarian wines and many bodegas offer tasting sessions or you can visit the wine museum and tast-

ing house at La Casa del Vino de Gran Canaria in Santa Brígida. There is also a rum museum at Arehucas.

Shopaholics will find all the national and international favourites plus a variety of local handicrafts shops (look out for the wonderful Canarian knives) and several markets, of which the rastro and mercadillo in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Sundays next to Parque de San Telmo and in the Plaza del Pilar respectively and the mercadillo in Teror also on Sundays, are a must. In the evening, sit at one of the open air terraces in the historical part of the capital or by the sea, or enjoy live music in one of the many bars with interior patios open to the stars. There are discotheques, dance halls and pubs galore, especially in the capital and casinos in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, San Agustín and Maspalomas.

If you prefer your entertainment with a more local flavour, there are romeríastyle fiestas with decorated

carts, traditional costume and dancing in the town squares in almost every month of the year across the 21 boroughs of the island. Of particular note in the coming months are the Fiesta de la Rama in Agaete in August and the Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Pino in Teror and the Fiestas de la Aldea de San Nicolás (Fiesta del Charco) in September.

Fred Olsen offer six fast ferry sailings a day from Santa Cruz to Agaete from Monday to Friday and four at weekends. There is a free bus service to connect you to the capital.

Naveira Armas has three sailings Sunday to Friday and one on Saturday. If you prefer to fly, routes to Gando airport are operated by Binter(up to 22 flights daily from both Tenerife North and Tenerife South airports) and Islas Airways(three to five flights daily from Tenerife North). All companies offer a discount for residents and there are further deals for younger and older passengers, large families and early booking.

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What to do

Tenerife’s beaches Discovering the coastline.

T

enerife has so many beautiful beaches just waiting to be visited that you may find it difficult to decide where to begin.

Some of the more popular beaches have been regenerated with golden sand brought in from the Sahara or salvaged from the sea floor, making them even more attractive, but the Blue Flag system makes this choice much easier.

The flags are awarded by the European Federation for Environmental Education to recognise work undertaken by councils and managers in maintaining and improving the standards of beach-

es and their bathing areas, including security, safety, water quality, facilities, accesses, and the availability of environmental education.

They are recognised internationally and are generally seen as a boost to tourism.

So if you visit a beach which has a Blue Flag, you can be sure of safe bathing.

In Tenerife, these beaches are El Médano, Leocadio Machado and La Tejita in Granadilla, Las Vistas and Troya I-II (Américas I-II) in Arona, Fañabé in Costa Adeje, Playa de la Arena in Santiago del Teide, El Socorro in Los Realejos, Playa Jardín and San Telmo in Puerto de la Cruz and La Arena (Mesa

del Mar) in Tacoronte.

The Granadilla coastline has always been known for the best beaches on the island, with fine golden sand.

El Médano beach is some two kilometres long and ideal for bathing as there is no disconcerting sloping off near the shore. The constant north-easterly breeze makes this a popular windsurfing area, especially during September and October when El Cabezo, to the north of El Médano, comes into its own.

If you walk along the coast from Los Cristianos to Costa Adeje you will discover several good quality beaches including Las Vistas which is

one of the longest on the island. Los Cristianos beach stretches from the port to the base of Montaña Guaza, and further around the coast to the west lie the fabulous beaches of Bobo, Torviscas, Fañabé, El Duque, and the newly regenerated Enramada beach near La Caleta. Many of these have full facilities including dressing rooms, showers, kiosks and numerous bars and restaurants, while some also offer watersports. Further along the south west coast, the small beaches at Playa San Juan, Alcalá or Los Gigantes offer a more intimate village atmosphere. In the north of the island, tourists usually

head for the Teresitas beach just north of Santa Cruz or Playa Jardín or San Telmo, both in Puerto de la Cruz. Further along to the north west lies the small but sandy San Marcos beach, near Icod de Los Vinos. El Socorro at Los Realejos is well known for parascending and surfing.

The island also has many hidden beaches and coves which are well worth discovering, some of which are accessible by road and others require a long trek on foot. There are also several which are popular with nudists, including Los Patos (La Orotava), Montaña Amarilla

( S a n Miguel), Montaña Pelada and Montaña Roja (next to La Tejita, Granadilla), and Las Gaviotas (Santa Cruz).

Many of Tenerife’s beaches are accessible for disabled people too.

The Las Vistas and Los Cristianos beaches are barrier-free and offer a daily yearround specialised service between 10am and 6pm when aquatic chairs are available free of charge.

You can make advance reservations on 922 761600, by email via the Arona website, www.arona.org, or on the same day at the Red Cross point.

San Cristóbal de La Laguna

World Heritage Cultural Site Free guided tours in English, German and French.

Tourist Information Office Casa de los Capitanes Call to book tour: 922 631 194 Fax: 922 608 974 . E-Mail: turismo.laguna@cabtfe.es Mondays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm

Tourist Information Office Los Rodeos Call to book tour: 922 825 046 Fax: 922 608 974 . E-Mail: turismo.laguna@cabtfe.es Mondays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm

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What’s On Gran Canaria Museums & Theatres

Tenerife Auditorium Tenerife www.auditoriodetenerife. com Av. Constitución, 1

38003 Santa Cruz Phone 902 31 73 27

Guimerá Theatre www.teatroguimera.es

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

CajaCanarias Cultural Centre www.canarynet.com

Plaza del Patriotismo, 1 38002 Santa Cruz Phone 922 471 000

Museum of Science & Space (MCC) www.museosdetenerife. org C/ Vía Láctea, s/n

38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna Phone 922 315 265

Museum of Nature & Archaeology (MNH) www.museosdetenerife. org C/ Fuente Morales,

s/n 38003 Santa Cruz Phone 922 535 128

Tenerife History Museum (MHAT)

FIESTAS July 18, 5 pm, Romería Santiago de Los Caballeros July 18, 7.30 pm, Romería Santiago El Chico, Tunte, Santa Lucía de Tirajana July 18, 7 pm, Romería del Agua from the Castañero Gordo to the Basilica del Pino, Teror July 19, Fiestas del Carmen at various locations around the island Until July 26, Fiestas of Gáldar August 1, 6 pm, Romería Santa Brígida

CONCERTS

July 17, 10 pm, K-narias and Kalima in concert, Arguineguin July 18, Carlos Baute, Parque de las Rehoyas, Las Palmas July 24, 11 pm, Concert XV Latin Festival, Plaza de Sintes, Teror July 25, Gloria Estéfan. Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas.

Tickets 28 and 39 euros

THEATRE July 17, Tannhäuser, directed by Katharine Wagner. Teatro Pérez Galdós Until July 19, XXII Festival del Sur, Encuentro Teatral Tres Continentes 2009. Agüímes.

More info www.festivaldelsur. com July 23 to 25, Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

National Ballet of Hungary.

Teatro Pérez Galdós, Las Palmas

www.museosdetenerife. org C/ San Agustín, 20/22

CINEMA

38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna Phone 922 825 949/43

Jerry Goldsmith cycle, in original version.

July 21, 8.30 pm, Chinatown Multicines Monopol, Las Palmas

Anthropology Museum www.museosdetenerife. org C/ Vino, 44

38270 Valle de Guerra (La Laguna) Phone 922 546 300

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

Casa de Carta Tacoronte main road to Valle de Guerra, s/n. 38270 Phone 922 546 300

Gran Canaria Cuyás Theatre www.teatrocuyas.com

Pérez Galdós Theatre www.teatroperezgaldos.es

EXHIBITIONS Until July 17, Caras, cuerpos y esferas (faces, bodies and spheres) by Jeannie and Tony Van Rompaey. Sala de Arte, Hotel Neptuno, Playa del Inglés Until September 6, Mareas Migratorias (migratory tides).

CAAM, Las Palmas Until September 13, Ouka Leele.

CAAM (Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno), Balconies 9-11-13, Las Palmas More info at www.caam.net Until October 10, Bamako 07 en la ciudad y más allá.

Casa África, Las Palmas 2009, International Year of Astronomy: July 23, Discover the Universe.

Gabinete Literario, Plaza de Cairasco 1, Las Palmas July 27, 8 pm, Summer party beneath the stars. Temisas Astronomic Observatory, Agüimes

Until October 18, Souvenir, souvenir. La colección de los turistas. Where the tourists are shown to the natives, the natives shown to the tourists, the tourists shown as natives and the natives shown as tourists. César Manrique Foundation, Taro de Tahiche, Teguise, Lanzarote

OTHER ACTIVITIES Until July 24, 8.30 am to 2 pm, Summer camp organised

by Ben Magec, Ecologists in Action, for children aged 6 to 12 years. Workshops on town vegetable gardens, making compost, recycling, cooking etc, as well as storytelling and parties.

Ben Magec head office, Paseo de Chil 13, Las Palmas. More information on 928 374 020.

Price: members 120 euros, nonmembers 150 euros.

SPORT & NATURE Golf: XI Circuito Canarias Golf July 18, VI Open Seaside Hotels, Maspalomas Golf July 25, Lopesan Meloneras Golf Trophy, Meloneras Golf August 1, III Open Fund Grube, Maspalomas Golf Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup 2009 July 22 to August 1, Sotavento beaches, Pájara, Fuerteventura.

More information on www. fuerteventura-worldcup.org Trekking: Local councils in various areas of the island organise guided treks and other open-air activities.

For more information, call UPNature, Guanarteme 928 270084 or 928 473265, Arucas 928 621754, Maspalomas 928 764201, Tablero 928 140640, Mogán 928 158805, Aldea de San Nicolás de Tolentino 928.891.252 or www. alberguelaaldea.com, or Valleseco 928 618740.

Archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: Bentayga (Tejeda), Cenobio de Valerón (Guía) etc.

For more information 928 219 229.

Wednesdays: Santa Lucía de Tirajana, 8 am to 2 pm.

San Bartolomé de Tirajana, 8 am to 2 pm.

San Fernando

Thursdays: San Bartolomé, 10 am to 5 pm. Craft fair in the Maspalomas parking terrace next to the Global bus station, Agüimes, 8 am to 1 pm. In front of the borough swimming pool.

Gáldar, 8am to 2pm.

Plaza de Santiago

Fridays: Mogán, 8 am to 2 pm. Marina

Saturdays: Telde, 8 am to 2pm.

Plaza de San Gregorio Arucas, 8 am to 2 pm.

C/ León y Castillo Santa Brígida, 8 am to 8 pm.

Near the Borough Park.

San Mateo, 8 am to 8 pm.

Town centre

Sundays: Telde 8 am to 2pm.

Ramblas de Jinámar Santa Brígida, 8 am to 2 pm.

Near the Borough Park San Mateo, 8 am to 3 pm.

Town centre; Valsequillo, 8 am to 2 pm.

C/ Isla de la Gomera Teror, 8 am to 2 pm.

Near the Basílica of Nuestra Señora del Pino Moya, 8 am to 2 pm.

Bus station Valleseco, 8 am to 2 pm.

Town centre San Bartolomé de Tirajana, 8 am to 2 pm.

San Fernando & La Vegueta, Las Palmas, 11 am to 3 pm.

Flowers, children’s area, art and crafts, with popular Canarian dancing, music and food

Tenerife

MARKETS Every day: San Bartolomé de Tirajana, 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm, craft fair in the Parque Europeo

Mondays: Santa Lucía de Tirajana, 8 am to 2 pm. Farmers’ market in the neighbourhood fair ground

Tuesdays: Mogán, 8 am to 2 pm.

C/ Paco González

FIESTAS July 18 and 19, Day of traditions, village of Chirche, Guia de Isora July 19, Fiestas del Carmen, Santa Cruz and many other locations around the island July 20 to 26, Commemoration of the victory of Santa Cruz against Horatio Nelson and his British troops. Main events on July 25, Santa Cruz

July 25, Santiago Apostal, Los Realejos July 25, Local fiestas, Santiago del Teide July 26, Santa Ana, Candelaria July 27, 10 am to 4 pm, Trilla (threshing), El Tanque

CONCERTS

July 17, Carlos Baute. Pabellon, Valverde, El Hierro. Tickets from the office of the Bajada de la Virgen July 19, Carlos Baute, port precinct, Santa Cruz de La Palma July 24, Jarabe de Palo and others, Fiestas del Carmen, Puerto de la Cruz July 31, 10 pm, Carlos Baute and Marta Sanchez, XIV Festival of Candelaria

FESTIVALS

July 18, 9.30 pm, XXIII Folklore Festival, on the patio of the public school, Las Galletas, with Parranda El Golpito (Lanzarote), Casa de Aragon (La Rioja) and the Amigos de Punta Rasca folklore group July 31 to August 2, Festival Atlántico Sonoro, Jardín Botánico, Vallehermoso, La Gomera

SUMMER CINEMA July 17, 10 pm, El Valiente Despereaux. Cultural Centre, Cho-Parque de la Reina July 23, 10 pm, The Mummy.

The Tomb of the Emperor Dragon, Plaza de Guaza July 24, 10 pm, Madagascar 2, Plaza de la Iglesia, Arona July 30, 10 pm, Como locos a por el oro. Calle Flor del Sur, Guargacho

OTHER EVENTS July 18, Eólica, concert combining 40 acts with environmental awareness at ITER, Granadilla.

Tickets from 3 euros for family afternoon to 25 euros (or 18 euros in advance) for full day and night tickets, from Base Deportes Salud, El Corte Inglés, and Carrefour shopping centres or www.ticketmaster.com. Buses direct from Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz.

July 18, 2 pm to 11 pm, Tuning Show Costa Adeje, Adeje July 18, The coldest beer on the island trial at Hooters, plus ice carving competition. Hooters may be dressed in ice!

July 25, Bikini charity car wash.

The Hooters girls will be wearing bikinis and will wash cars with help from the Firefighters.

This is not to be missed. Hooters, CC Conquistador, Playa de las Américas

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Yoga Course To July 19, Course on Kundalini yoga at the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque given by the professor and director of the company Golden Temple. The course will concentrate on profound relaxation and meditation, postures and breathing techniques to revitalise the body and mind, combat emotional and professional stress, and improve concentration. Morning classes are followed by free time when participants can enjoy the facilities and activities offered by the hotel, including the new Spa. For more information and reservations, call Diego Román on 627 520062 Tourist routes 922 127 938 Every Tuesday: Montes del Agua 1st Saturday of each month: Teide National Park 2nd Saturday: Masca ravine 3rd Saturday: Volcanic tube at Cueva de San Marcos 4th Saturday: Kayak trip off Los Gigantes cliffs, Punta de Teno Kayak routes Tours by kayak for all abilities which may be combined with snorkelling, hiking, climbing or potholing. From mid-July until end-September, hourly kayak sea trips of 45 minutes between 12 noon and 6pm from Punta de Teno. No booking needed.

Special summer price 10 euros per person or buy a season ticket. More info on 922 127 938 or www.elcardon.com Hiking Los Silos Nature: July 19, Cumbres de Bolico.

Difficulty: medium. Information and reservations on 922 841 086.

July 25, An evening and nighttime route – Monte del Agua, Teno, organised by the Adeje council. More information and bookings, Casa de Juventud, Adeje, 922 781 808 Discover Arona. More information about trekking routes. 922 725 180 or www.arona.org All year round, guided walks for groups through the most emblematic buildings of the lovely northern town of Los Silos.

Contact Oscar in their information office on 922 841 086.

Barranco del Infierno (Adeje): Mondays to Sundays from 8.30 am till 5.30 pm. No access allowed after 4 pm. Price: 3 euros.

Max. 200 people a day. Free entrance on Sundays. Information and reservations on 922 782 885.

Guided trails for the general public: The National Park’s interpretation service offers guided tours free of charge. You need to book in advance with the National Park Office (Tel. 922 290 129/922 290 183).

Surfing Learn surfing and body board-

ing.

North: Escuela de Surf y Body Board OAD La Laguna, for those aged 12 years and over. More information on 922 256 244 or wwwoadlaguna.com South: Escuela Oficial de la Federación Canaria de Surf K16 (Playa de las Américas). Groups or individual training for those aged seven years or over. More information on 922 798 480 or www.k16surf.com Until August 30, Canarian Bodyboard Challenge, Caleta de Adeje. More information on 922 781808 or www.adejoven. es

EXHIBITIONS Ex-Franciscan Convent, Granadilla: Until July 20, Larga espera hasta el retorno. ONG Entreculturas

GASTRONOMY Credit anissat

SPORT & NATURE

la Estancia R ES TAU R A N T E

La Estancia Restaurant, Chayofa, Arona

Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos: Until July 29, Recortes de Africa, photographs Until July 29, Agua Viva, Art in the Street Until August 18, Foto Press 07

8 August Hindu Bollywood Party

Cultural Centre, Valle San Lorenzo: Until July 20, Leticia Figueroa and Graciela Chappero, paintings

Calle Armiche, 1, Urbanización Las Águilas del Teide, Chayofa 922 729 359 · www.laestancia.com

Cultural Centre, Cho-Parque de la Reina: Until July 31, Juan Martín, paintings Cultural Centre, Las Galletas: Until July 31, Addishiwot, photographs from Ethiopia Civic Centre, Cabo Blanco: Until July 24, Paintings by the elderly of Arona Arona Town Hall: Until July 29, Entre el Ayer y el Hoy (between yesterday and today). Ansina Project, photographs Restaurante Kafka, Calle Cruz Verde, Puerto de la Cruz Until August 2, Exhibition of paintings by Veerle Lies Walleghem. Thursday to Tuesday 1pm to 3.30pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm Tenerife History Museum (Casa Lercaro), San Agustín 22, La Laguna Until October 4, Souvenir, souvenir. La colección de los turistas. Where the tourists are shown to the natives, the natives shown to the tourists, the tourists shown as natives and the natives shown as tourists.

Sala de Arte y Cultura de CajaCanarias, Puerto de la Cruz: Until July 31, Dragons and dinosaurs in the Canaries

MISCELLANEOUS La Baranda Wine Museum A renovated 17th century Canary Island hacienda used by the Island Cabildo to promote local quality wines. Autopista Gral. del Norte. Km 21, (El Sauzal exit), 38360 El Sauzal, Tel.: 922 572 535 Tuesday to

1 August Brazilian Party

29 August Party

Saturday from 11am to 8pm.

Wine tasting and shop until 10 pm, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 11am to 6pm, closed Monday.

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

Ciudadanos Europeos (European Citizens Group). For more information contact the Secretary, Chris Stanyer on 922 751507 or the President, Harry Davies, on 922 781905. e-mail: ceten@ fsmail.net

K9 and Friends of the Animals K9 car boot sales are held on the first Sunday of every month from 8am to 12 noon at Happy Days, Costa del Silencio. Nearly new sales are held on the second Saturday of every month outside Shimmers Bar, Callao Salvaje from 10am to 1pm. K9 also have a stall on the Playa San Juan market every Wednesday and at Alcalá every Sunday, from 10am to 2pm.

The Friends of the Animals car boot sale is held on the last Sunday of every month in the Los Gigantes Sports Centre from 9am to 12 noon. Goods are desperately needed for these events which are great for bargains and a good rummage. For more information call the kennels on 667 638468 or Pat the Cat on 608 121081.

English Library Calle Irlanda, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz: Monday 3pm to 5.30pm, Wednesday 10am to 12 noon, Friday from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 1pm.

Information: Julia Gaskell 922 37 25 79 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in the South: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5.45pm, Friday at 11.45am. 1st Floor Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos (next to bus terminal). For more information call 630 478 448 (24 hrs).

MARKETS Tuesday Los Abrigos 5pm to 9pm Wednesday Playa San Juan 9am to 2pm Thursday Costa Adeje 9am to 2pm Friday Golf del Sur 9am to 2pm San Isidro 5pm to 9pm Saturday Costa Adeje 9am to 2pm Saturday El Médano 9am to 2pm Sunday Los Cristianos 9am to 2pm Alcalá 9am to 2pm Puerto de la Cruz 9am to 2pm

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Church Services: Living Spring Pentecostal Church Guaza Calle Almorejo 2, beside the Guaza sports complex.

Rev. and Pastor (Mrs) Nelson Olajide Tel: 609 505 915. livingspring75@hotmail.com

The Anglican Parish of All Saints Puerto de la Cruz Sunday services 9.30am and 11am 29 Carretera Taoro. Parish Priest: David Jenkins. Tel: 922 384 038 www.allsaintstenerife.com

Saint Francis Anglican Chaplaincy Tenerife South Chaplain Fr. Keith Gordon, phone 679660277 or 922742045

Christian Fellowship Los Cristianos 1st floor of Apolo Shopping Centre Pastor Adrian McBride.

Tel: 922 790 007.

Costa del Silencio Coral Mar. Sunday Services 11am-6pm. Mothers & Toddlers group Tue.10.30 to 12 noon.

Counselling and info: Pastor Bill Jeffrey Tel: 617291751. www. silenciochurch.com

Calvary Assembly International Church Buzanada Sunday 11.00am, Wednesday 7.30pm Nursery is provided during the Sunday morning service as well as Sunday School for children under 12.

For more information, for counselling, or for information about the International Bible Institute, call: Missionary / Pastor Mark G. Baumgartner 628 107 316.

Catholic Mass Puerto de la Cruz International service Sundays (almost always in English) in the Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia parish church Los Gigantes Daily mass in English in the Espíritu Santo church

St. Sebastian’s Inclusive Church Mogán, Gran Canaria Sundays 7pm at Cordial Mogán Playa Chapel

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

Discounts on hotels and car hire are also available.

You will need to book by telephone 902 292 999, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm or via the web Make sure you know the full price of the ticket (including Canarian residents’ reduction) to ensure you receive the full discount.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Tourist Info points

Tenerife North Airport Tel: 922 635192 Open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm Weekends 9am-5pm Puerto de la Cruz Casa de la Aduana C/Las Lonjas s/n Tel: 922 38 60 00 Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Weekends 9am-5pm

La Palma Tenerife

South Costa Adeje Open: Mon-Sun 10am-5pm Playa de Troya: Avda Rafael Puig 1 Playa Fañabé: Avda Litoral Arona Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat 9am-3.30pm Playa de las Américas: CC City Center Tel: 922 797 668 Playa de Las Vistas: Paseo Marítimo s/n Tel: 922 787 011

Santa Cruz de La Palma C/O’Daly, 22 Tel: 922 412106

La Gomera San Sebastián C/Del Medio, 20 Tel: 922 141512 Valle Gran Rey Tel: 922 805458 Hermigua Tel: 922 144101

El Hierro Valverde Tel: 922 550302

Gran Canaria

Los Cristianos: Cultural Centre Tel: 922 757 137

Las Palmas Parque Santa Catalina Tel: 928 219600

Las Galletas: Paseo Maritimo Dionisio Gonzalez Delgado Tel: 922 730 133 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm

Playa del Inglés Avda de España Tel: 928 771550

Golf del Sur: Avda Galván Bello s/n Tel: 922 73 86 64 Open Mon-Fri 9am11.30am and 12 noon to 5.30pm Sat 9.30am-1.30pm Santiago del Teide CC Seguro el Sol (in front of Playa de la Arena)

c/ Manuel Ravelo, 20, Local 35 Tel: 922 86 03 48 Open Mon-Fri 9.30am3.30pm Sat 9.30am-12.30pm

Lanzarote Arrecife Parque Municipal s/n Tel: 928 801517 Puerto del Carmen Avda de las Playas Tel: 928 515337

Fuerteventura Puerto del Rosario Avda 1 de Mayo, 33 Tel: 928 851024

Granadilla de Abona Tenerife South Airport (arrivals)

Tel: 922 39 20 37 Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat 9am-1pm El Médano Plaza de los Principes de España Tel: 922 176002 Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (winter) 9am-2pm (summer) Sat 9am-1pm

www.webtenerifeuk.co.uk

La Laguna C/ Carrera, 7º (Casa Alvarado Bracamonte) Tel. 922 631 194 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Weekends 9am-3pm

hello Infoturismo Tenerife

902 00 31 21

Airports

Ireland

902 404704

Tenerife South 922 759200 Tenerife North 922 635635 La Palma 922 426100 La Gomera 902 404 704 El Hierro 922 553700 Gran Canaria 928 579000 Lanzarote 928 846000 Fuerteventura 928 860500 Flight information:

Honorary Consul of Ireland.

León y Castillo 195, 1st Floor on right, 35004 Las Palmas.

Tel: +34 928 29 77 28 Fax: +34 928 29 77 28 consuladoirlanda@step.es

www.aena.es

United Kingdom

Maritime Rescue & Safety

A consular officer makes routine visits to the islands and is available to meet anyone who wishes to call for assistance and advice.

Fuerteventura. The consular officer will be available in Hotel Atlantis Palace, Corralejo.

Lanzarote. The consular officer will be available during the day in the lounge of Hotel Los Fariones in Puerto del Carmen.

Hononary Consul for Lanzarote, Susan Thain, will also be available to offer consular assistance to British Nationals.

Please call the Consulate in Gran Canaria (+34) 928 26 25 08 for information and appointments.

Santa Cruz Las Palmas

900 202202 928 467757

Emergency

DIAL 112 Emergency Single emergency line

080 092 091 062 016

FIRE BRIGADE LOCAL POLICE NATIONAL POLICE GUARDIA CIVIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

www.aytolalaguna.com/ ayto/

www.grancanaria.com

Post Office Prices

Consulates TENERIFE United Kingdom British Consulate Plaza Weyler, No. 8, 1st Floor - 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Office Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30am to 1:30pm Tel.: +34 922 28 68 63 Fax: +34 922 28 99 03 tenerife.enquiries@fco.gov.uk www.ukinspain.com

Ireland

Honorary Consul of Ireland Calle de Castillo 8, 4th Floor 38002 Santa Cruz Tel: +34 922 245 671 922 245 035 Fax: +34 922 249 957 jimken@eresmas.com

EU 0.20 gr.

Normal 0.62 € / Urg. 2.76 € Large 1.07 € / Urg. 3.58 € 21-50 gr.

Normal 1.29 € / Urg. 3.79 €

Rest of World 0.20 gr.

Normal 0.78 € / Urg. 3.10 € Large 1.38 € / Urg. 3.90 € 21-50 gr.

Normal 1.66 € / Urg. 4.15 €

Ireland

Honorary Vice Consul of Ireland C/Ginés de Castro Alvarez 12, 3B,/ 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote Tel: +34 928 815262 Fax: +34 928 802200

Honorary Consul of India Villalba Hervas 15, 1st Floor PO Box 336, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Office Hours: Mon- Fri 9:30am to 2pm Tel: +34 922 24 35 03 922 24 14 16 Fax: +34 922 28 97 55. gopemahtani@wanadoo.es

United Kingdom

British Consulate Calle Luís Morote 6, 3rd Floor-E-35007 Las Palmas.

Office Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30am to 1:30pm Tel.: + 34 928 262 508 Fax: + 34 928 267 774 laspalmas.consulate@fco.gov.uk www.ukinspain.com This office also covers Fuerteventura and Lanzarote (please check website for dates of consular visits and how to arrange appointments).

The time La hora ¿Qué hora es?

What time is it?

Es la una It’s one o’clock Son las dos It’s two o’clock Son las cinco It’s five o’clock Son las diecisiete horas It’s 5.00pm Son las ocho y cuarto It’s a quarter past eight Son las ocho y medio It’s half past eight Son las nueve menos cuarto It’s a quarter to nine Son las seis y veinte It’s twenty past six Son las diez menos cinco It’s five minutes to ten Son las doce del mediodía It’s midday Son las doce de la noche It’s midnight 24 Hour Clock 20:03 17:45

Son las veinte horas y tres minutos Son diecisiete horas y cuarenta y cinco minutes

Consumer rights

The Canaries are a shopaholics paradise with their low rate of purchase tax (IGIC not VAT) and a world class Maritime selection of shops and goods.

Fred Olsen www.fredolsen.es info: 902 100 107 Naviera Armas www.naviera-armas.es info: 902 456 500

Acciona www.trasmediterranea.es info: 902 454 645

Air-transport Binter Canarias www.bintercanarias.com info: 902 391 392 Islas Airways www.islasairways.com info: 902 477 478

Good Luck Why not have a flutter on one of Spain’s popular lotteries? Look out for the ONCE kiosks, or the Loterías y Apuestas del Estado shops, and good luck!.

Expert Advice

H

owever once in a while you’ll buy something that’s not what you thought it was, or maybe not what it was cracked up to be and if you can’t come to an agreement with the shopkeeper, you need to know what to do.

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irstly remember, that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. If something is wrapped or packed out of your sight, check what is in the bag or box before you leave the shop and keep an eye on your credit card at all times.

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Normal 0.32 € / Urg. 2.38 € Large 0.39 € / Urg. 2.46 € 21-50 gr.

Normal 0.43 € / Urg. 2.55 €

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24-Hour Emergency Service Out of office hours the Consulate telephone number (+34 922 28 68 63) provides details of how to contact a duty officer in an emergency.

North Santa Cruz Plaza de España Tel: 922 289394 Fax: 922 284965 Open: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm (to 5pm and 12 noon respectively, July, Aug & Sept) Free city guides Mon-Sat from the kiosk at 11am

Useful Numbers

24-Hour Emergency Service Out of office hours the Consulate telephone number (+34 928 262 508) provides details of how to contact a duty officer in an emergency.

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he consumers’ first line of defence are the free municipal consumer information offices, OMIC, of which there are around 800 in Spain. This is not something that the Consular Offices can normally help you out with unless there has been an actual fraud.

The OMIC will guide the consumer through information and personalised

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advice in each consultation which can be face to face, by phone or in writing. They will analyse the process of formal complaints and reclamations via an arbitration service and offer information on consumer matters through various campaigns and classes and above all they are an access window to the consumer arbitration system, SAC.

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AC is a fast, voluntary and free service which enables disagreements between customers and shops or service providers to be settled easily. It means you don’t need to go through the long-winded judicial system.

Any citizen who believes that their rights as a consumer have been infringed can present a complaint in the OMIC office closest to their home. To deal with a cross border complaint within the EU, there are two European consumer centres, one in Vitoria and another in Barcelona.

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f the OMIC are unable to help you arbitrate your complaint, they will point you towards a consumers association for legal help.

For example if you buy a new car which constantly breaks down during the guarantee period, you are entitled to repairs free. But you might want to claim damages. The OMIC may be able to come to an agreement for you but if they can’t and the sellers are not in the SAC system, you will have to claim through court and your best back up would be a consumers’ association.

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Letters

Tenerife Sur Lions (The following letter was sent to the Tenerife Lions Sur following a great holiday they organised for a group of 35 children and their carers from the UK. As well as thanks, the letter highlights the additional benefit some of these handicapped and under privileged children gained from their visit to Tenerife.)

Dear Edna & Norman

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am writing to thank you for the wonderful holiday that we recently enjoyed in Tenerife.

As you know, we were fortunate enough to be offered the holiday from the Lions for seven of our severely autistic teenagers. We all had an amazing time.

We could not believe how well the whole trip was organised and how smoothly it ran. The hotel was great, and the staf f were ver y understanding of the needs of our pupils. The food was fabulous! The trips were well thought out and just brilliant!

LEISURE & CULTURE

Chinese Horoscope

editorial@ic-news.com

All of the Lions were so helpful and accommodating. What a fantastic bunch of people we met.

The children lear ned so much from the whole experience. We managed to toilet train a pupil who, up until the age of 13, had always been in nappies. This, as you can imagine, is life changing for her and her family.

We taught pupils how to be independent young adults and they learned how to wash, shave, order their own food and drinks, behave when out and about (to name just a few things).

Their parents also had a much needed two-week break, which none of them had ever experienced before.

All of this would not have been possible without the hard work and ef for ts of all the Lions involved. We would like to thank you so much. It really was the trip of a lifetime!

YOURS SINCERELY LESLEY LOVE On behalf of the staff and pupils in VB3

Standing room only Dear Editor

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s he serious? Just read about Michael O’Leary’s latest proposal – or so he would have us believe – that R yanair are now looking into the possibility of including a standing room only section on their planes, and, if I heard him right, bar stool seating too.

Sorr y to be glib, but it brings to mind a Carry On kind of vibe, with images of air stewards of whatever sex squeezing past swaying passengers, drink trays held up high, as the plane swerves to avoid a lazy flock of seagulls. Ridiculous.

Michael O’Lear y could beat Borat/Baron at his own game; conning a reaction out of people for something he hasn’t actually/isn’t really planning to do. Love him or hate him you have to hand it to him for generating publicity.

First it was pay as you pee,

then pay double if you’re over a certain weight, now standing room only. What’s next? Plane stops in the airport, and if you don’t get on the first one there’ll be another one along in a few minutes. And I’m sure there’s spare room in the cargo hold for passengers who don’t actually want a window seat.

Or maybe you could work your way to where ever you’re going as a freelance steward/ pilot/luggage handler.

Don’t worr y, he’ll come up with another crazy notion soon enough, to keep the rest of us smiling as we pay for the extras we forgot to tick ‘no’ to when we were booking our flight!

SINCERELY A FREQUENT FLYER

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

Daniela Herzberg & Roger Keller are based in the southwest of Tenerife. They both are certified Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology consultants and Cosmic Healers and work and teach in Tenerife and Germany. Their comprehensive knowledge about Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology and the five elements is a result of their work with Derek Walters, one of the most respected Feng Shui masters in the world.

They have published several books about Chinese Astrology and how to increase your health and vitality with the five elements, with recipes from all over the world.

Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) You should be careful of your words and actions because there is a chance you will hurt others though it is hardly your intention! Be thoughtful and you will do fine.

Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) If you feel overwhelmed by the changes in your life, turn to friends or family members for guidance. Aside from this, traveling is auspicious for you now.

Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) A promotion is quite likely and you may receive recognition for your hard work. If you have your own business, you may even enjoy a little extra favourable luck.

Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) If you stumble upon long lost friends, do reconnect as best as you can because these types of individuals are likely to be helpful to you right now.

Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) If you‘re seeking to experience something new, be it a study, adventure or activity related to your profession, this is a great month for you to go for it.

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Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001) Take care of family matters right now. Always remind yourself to relax and take a few deep breaths to clear your head when dealing with tense situations.

Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002) You may find yourself confronting changes in your life and pushed to make decisions. Do not be rash when making decisions. All will be well!

Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) If you wish to travel this month, do so because it is a favourable action for sheep people. Take note of possible health problems and attend to them directly.

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Across 7 - standard (6) 8 - yellow fruit (6) 10 - range (7) 11 - send payment (5) 12 - not odd (4) 13 - religious acts (5) 17 - juvenile (5) 18 - flavour a beverage (4) 22 - settle (5) 23 - originality (7) 24 - change (6) 25 - building material (6)

Down 1 - listed in order (7) 2 - set of three (7) 3 - make impure (5) 4 - harassed (7) 5 - surface of hands (5) 6 - staple food (5) 9 - fighting back (9) 14 - Pope (7) 15 - simple song (7) 16 - killers (7) 19 - neatens (5) 20 - clutches (5) 21 - use (5)

Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) Don‘t overspend this month! Be disciplined and don‘t be tempted to shop. Family and friends may approach you to borrow money but you should refuse.

Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) You may feel a little tired now and need to recuperate. Furthermore your financial luck is not at its best, so it is a good idea for you to simply lay low for now.

Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) Avoid fights and confrontations now because they are very likely to blow out of proportion. A better option for you is to open all channels of communication.

Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) If you‘re in need of help, Pig, seek the guidance of people who are older than you. Apart from this, all is well for the Pig person in the coming weeks.

The Chinese solar year starts around February 4. If your birthday is in January or at the beginning of February your Chinese animal sign belongs to the year before. Example 27.1. 1967 still belongs to the year of the horse.

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Fashion

The summer sales are on!

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he summer sales are now running all over Spain and the Canary Islands, and what better place to pick up a quality bargain than El Corte Inglés where according to chart topping singer Carlos Baute, everything can be “in your hands”.

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LIVING & LIFESTYLE

New in Parque Santiago III

Healing fragrances Beauty

By Nicola Roberts nia, stress, indigestion, cystitis, headaches and burns

Lemon Proper ties: refreshing, antiseptic, stimulating Uses: warts, depression, acne and indigestion

Peppermint Properties: digestive, cooling, refreshing, mentally stimulating Uses: muscle fatigue, bad breath, toothache, bronchitis, indigestion and travel sickness

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Tea Tree Proper ties: anti-fungal, antiseptic Uses: dandruf f, mouthwash, cuts, insect bites and candida

Absorptions: Massage – this is the most common form of treatment. The essential oil is diluted in a vegetable carrier oil, for example sweet almond oil, ideally a mix of five drops of essential oil to 5ml of carrier oil.

Baths – for adults, add up to eight drops of essential oil to a warm, full bath, agitating the water to disperse the oil. Relax for 10 to 15 minutes and enjoy the benefits of a therapeutic bath.

Compresses – these can help relieve bruising, skin problems and muscle pain. Use one to two drops of oil to a bowl of warm water. Soak a piece of cotton in the water and wring out, apply pad to the area, leave at least two hours.

aid kit; Lavender has an amazing healing effect, it soothes pain, eases shock, promotes healing and reduces scarring.

Tea Tree Oil is also effective when used on cuts, grazes, spots, bites and stings.

Taken internally – this should only really be carried out under medical supervision or qualified guidance.

Some well known essential oils Eucalyptus Properties: antiseptic, decongestant, anti-viral Uses: colds, chest infections, aches and pains

Geranium Properties: soothing, refreshing, relaxing, anti-depressant Uses: PMT, menopause, apathy, anxiety and skin complaints

Ylang Ylang Properties: euphoric, aphrodisiac, relaxing Uses: depression, tension, high blood pressure and digestive upsets Essential oils are safe for all, but can be strong.

Always follow instructions carefully and do not exceed dosage. Be careful if you are pregnant, have an allergy or medical condition, for example eczema, high blood pressure or epilepsy.

If in doubt always consult a qualified practitioner.

Nicola Rober ts is the owner of Bellissima Hair and Beauty in Los Gigantes and San Eugenio Alto. For information or appointments please call 922 867 343 or 922 719 355.

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scrub with Bellissima two hour summer smoothie treatment Properties: soothing, antisepbe applied directly to the until end of July skin. Both are a great ad- tic, generally therapeutic Neat – only Lavender

and Tea Tree Oil can safely Lavender

dition to the household first

Uses: skin problems, insom-

Healthy Nibbles

Snacking on seeds Healthy nibbles do exist, so next time you fancy reaching for a packet of crisps, why not nibble on some seeds instead?

Sunflower seeds are delicious, rich in folate which is good for pregnant women, and vitamin E. They are packed with mono-

and poly-unsaturated fats helping to keep cholesterol at bay, selenium and copper which with vitamin E, prevent cellular damage which can lead to cancer, heart disease and other problems.

Healthy and tasty pumpkin seeds can be sprinkled on salads, added to who-

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legrain bread for extra flavour and crunchiness or just munched from the pack. They are a natural source of carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. They contain most of the B vitamins as well as C, D, E and K, plus calcium, potassium, niacin and phosphorous.

Tel. 600 557 763

Parque Santiago III, local 6, Arona

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PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

Pets Portrait

Pony

New animal rights group A

My little pony Small is beautiful, and not just in the eyes of the beholder, in this case the mother of this newly born Shetland foal.

Live Arico News

Upcoming events On Saturday the 18th July there will be a benefit at the Starlight Bar, Costa del Silencio with Suzy Q, Bleu and guests to be confirmed. With a buffet at only €3 per person, this looks to be a good night. See you there.

Shop News From Monday July 20th, for two weeks, everything is on sale for half price.

The shop is open from Monday to Friday: 10 am – 4 pm.

Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm.

Sunday: Closed.

For any questions about the shop, the dogs, Live Arico or if you would like to make a donation and need somebody to pick it up, call Nicole at 64 71 76 341.

For more information visit www.livearico.org, http:// twitter.com/tenerifedogs, http://tenerifedogs.blogspot.com/

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Granadilla – San Isidro: c/Arguayoda (behind Mercadona) Tel. 922 393 016 · Emergencies 606 684 227 Los Gigantes: Avda. 5º Centenario, 25 Tel. 922 860 916 · Emergencies 606 765 340 Puerto de la Cruz: Urb. La Paz, c/Cardón 14 Tel. 922 372 721 – Tel./Fax. 922 376 006 Emergencies 606 765 345 – 629 464 505 Santa Cruz: Puente Zurita: C/Ob.Pérez Cáceres 12, Tel.: 922 272 423 - Emergencies 687 444 142 Decoracuarium: Av. Venezuela 4, Tel. 922 105 310 - Emergencies 670 641 432 GERIATRICS - FELINE MEDICINE – ULTRASOUND – X-RAY– LABORATORY – GROOMING – PET SHOP – HOME VISITS – HOSPITAL AND INTENSIVE CARE – KEYHOLE SURGERY NEUTERING

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nimal Club Protectora is the name of a new animal protection association which has recently been founded in Puerto de la Cruz.

Their President, Penelope García said their first aim was to try to persuade people that a pet is not a toy. She also wants the general public to become aware of the need for sterilisation and proper animal care. This is in response to the huge increase in recent years of people abandoning dogs and cats either because they get bored with them or simply don’t know how to look after animals. There has also been a massive increase in the number of pet shops and animal imports, sometimes with little regard for the animal.

The current economic crisis has evidently fuelled the problem of abandoned animals as people simply can’t afford to keep them.

Penelope García said they had counted at least 300 stray cats in the Orotava Valley, which roam around in ravines and abandoned plots. She says they need sterilising as well as feeding.

ICE CREAM

CANDELARIA

Doggie nappies

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uring the next two months, the town of Candelaria is promoting a clean-up and awareness campaign aimed at the eradication of doggie poo in streets and other public spaces and better cared-for pets in general.

Of fences against the new regulations could lead to fines of up to 15,000 euros.

As part of this campaign, 20,000 doggie nappies will be distributed, and owners are expected to ensure that their canine friends are wearing them whenever they go for walkies, until they have done what is necessary.

Councillor for health, Cirilo Pérez, explained that the objective is to create awareness, mainly amongst dog owners,

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and that the regulations will be applied “strictly”. Offences are classed as minor, serious and very serious. Minor offences refer to owners who fail to identify their pets or list them on the local register, as well as those who fail to clear up after their animals have done their business in public areas.

Minor offences attract fines of 30 to 150 euros.

Serious offences refer to animals who are not adequately fed or kept in healthy and hygienic conditions, and the fines can reach 1,500 euros.

Very serious offences, which include maltreatment, violence or abandoning your pet, attract fines of up to 15,000 euros. The message is clear in the slogan - “if you care for your pet, take care of Candelaria”.

Cool treats

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he company Vital Icecream based in Malaga has created the first ice cream in the world for pets, which doesn’t contain any sugar and is 99 per cent lactose free.

Available in three whisker licking flavours – vanilla, cream and ham, in half litre tubs, Pets Icecream is already on sale in specialist pet shops and clinics in the Malaga area and should soon be available in the rest of Spain, including the Canaries.

According to the company, coming soon will be Pets Icecream bars and gateaux, ideal for four-leg-

ged birthday parties. All the products are easy to digest and contain no ingredients which are harmful to animals.

Island Connections requested the opinions of a selection of feline readers, who suggested that mouse flavour would be even cooler. The canines interviewed were happy with the flavours offered. Very soon, for only five euros a tub, you will be able to share the pleasure of ice cream with your pets in a healthy manner and keep them cool. They will be forever grateful! For more information, get your pets to visit www.vital-icecream. com.

Food FOR THOUGHT

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Draws and competitions

MAKING THE MOST OF SEASONAL FOOD

Berry good

Tabasco

HOT STUFF Let the magic of Tabasco take you to Hollywood.

An 11 day holiday for two people is on offer from the most popular pepper sauce in the world.

Adding a few drops to your soups, stews, sauces and bloody Marys could see you flying off to Hollywood, Los Angeles and on to San Francisco via the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Fresno and the Yosemite national park.

The prize includes flights, accommodation and lots of excursions and entry into theme parks like Universal Studios. There is also a monthly draw for a new televison.

All Spanish residents over 18 can apply. Just buy a bottle of Tabasco, enter in the web page www.tabascomagic.

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STRAWBERRY & ALMOND DESSERT Ingredients

es and fill in your details before October 26th.

Remember, you will need to keep the bottle to the end of the promotion for proof of purchase.

The television draws take place on the last day of each month, and the lucky winners of the holiday will be notified on October 30th.

• 450g ripe strawberries • 3-5 tbl sugar • 300 ml chilled sweet dessert wine • Sponge cake (sobados or sobaos are ideal) • 4 tbl chopped or sliced almonds • Whipped cream • Sprigs of fresh mint

Nibbles Preparation

Grefusa

SNACK PRIZES

1.Wash, hull (remove leaves and hard stem) and halve strawberries. Leave a few whole for decoration.

Grefusa, the nibbles specialists, has loads of prizes for music lovers.

There are 100 Wiis on offer with WiiMusic included, 10 signed guitars, 30 backstage passes and 30 double passes for a press album presentation.

Over 14s only, check out the webpage www. grefusateam.com for more details. Also from Grefusa with their Grefys range, a selection of nine dressing-up outfits for your little princess. There are 30,000 winning cou-

2.Place in a bowl with sugar to taste and cover with wine. Chill for several hours.

3.Whip the cream and chill pons in the packets and the competition runs until the end of December.

However, make sure your little princess shares her nibbles or with the high calorie content of the product you may find she can no longer fit in her new princess outfit.

Milk

Pascual

SUMMER LIVING Milk company Pascual are offering the experiences of a lifetime.

Register in their web site, www.montateunveranoquefunciona.com, enter the code to be found on top of the 300ml and 500ml cartons of Pascual Funciona and choose your experience of a lifetime.

Prizes include the chance to swim with dolphins, try diving, climbing, sailing, kite surf, rafting, paragliding, entry to Seville’s Isla Mágica, trekking and much more or for the less adventurous there are spa entries, or make-up, yoga and Pilates course. There are 10 experiences a day on offer and at the end of the promotion, the grand prize is a ten day holiday to Las Vegas with four friends to experience Zero Gravity on board GForce One.

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traditional favourite in summer, strawberries also pack a huge nutritional punch.

Valued by the ancient Romans for their medicinal use, strawberries have more vitamin C than some citrus fruit. One serving contains 140 per cent of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C for children. They are also high in fibre, folate, potassium and antioxidants which make them a natural way of reducing the possibilities of heart disease, hypertension and certain cancers.

This simple, prepare ahead, summer dessert is delicious and tempting and so easy that even the most reluctant of chefs can achieve a minor miracle.

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4. Arrange the sponge pieces in a pretty dish.

5. Just before ser ving, spoon the strawberries and liquid over the sponge, top with cream, sprinkle with the almonds and decorate with the whole strawberries and mint.

Little Italy

British Bakery & Coffee Shop

Restaurant - Pizzeria - Steakhouse

Sandwiches, sausage rolls, pasties, etc.

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

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Taste, smell, savour the finest Italian cuisine XOTI - El Camisón, 21. Playa de las Américas · Tel: 922 787 445

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Fun Cooking

FoodIDEAS

Cooking for Kids HEALTHY AND FUN FOOD FOR ALL THE FAMILY.

• Hazelnut cream • 125g wholemeal flour • 3 fresh eggs • 2 tbl olive oil • 1 tbl cornflour • 300 ml hazelnut milk • 80g unrefined sugar • 1 tbl ground white sugar • Juice of half a lemon • 1 vanilla pod • Whole hazelnuts • Fresh mint

Nutritional Values Vitamin E: 9.66mg/100g RDA: 90-125mg/day Vitamin B1: 0,19mg/100g RDA: 0.8-1mg/day Yodo: 45.2microg/100g RDA: 90-125 microg/day

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC. 2. Blend the oil and unrefined sugar to taste, slowly add the beaten eggs and flour alternately until the sponge mixture is formed. A light sponge is obtained by beating in air, so beat well when mixing.

4. Place in a greased tray for 20-30 minutes. When the sponge is cooked, a finger mark pressed into the top will spring back to a level surface again.

5. Make a confectioners’ cream by heating most of the hazelnut milk, vanilla pod and unrefined sugar until the mixture is just about to boil. Blend the cornflour separately with a little cold hazelnut milk and add to the hot mixture stirring well until a thick sauce is formed.

* Information and images from La Cocina Encuentada – Las cuatro estaciones (in Spanish) by Teresa Pérez Hernández. ISBN 97884-96509-84-9 (around 12 euros).

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e seem to be raising a generation of obese kids who eat fast food and can’t cook.

Our new series is aimed at combating this phenomenon and at the same time introducing you and your children to a series of recipes which you can make together. All the recipes are translated with the generous permission of the author, Teresa Pérez Hernández, from the

superb series of books, La Cocina Encuentada.

In the original Spanish, this series of books combines healthy, fun recipes with original short stories to feed the body and the mind.

They are highly recommended for anyone who can understand the Spanish language.

Both hazelnut cream and hazelnut milk can be obtained from good health shops. There is a Chinese legend that says that hazelnuts are one of the five sacred food items that the Gods gifted to the human race.

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6. Remove from the heat to cool and remove vanilla pod.

SUMMER TREATS Homemade ice cream sandwiches. www.lakeland.co.uk

PEPPER CORER Cores and deseeds. www. williams-sonoma.com

7. Slice the sponge into three layers cut into squares and spread the two middle layers with hazelnut cream and your hazelnut confectioners’ cream.

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Preparation

3. Add the lemon juice and two dessert spoons of the hazelnut cream. Beat.

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Slice the sponge into more layers for more layers of hazelnut cream and confectioners’ cream and an even moister cake

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Suggestions

8. Sieve the ground white sugar or icing sugar over the top and decorate with a whole hazelnut and a sprig of mint if desired.

Restaurante

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

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On the grapevine

On the grapevine War of the rosés With all the troubles in the world today you would think that a battle over how to make rosé wine would be the least of people’s worries, but matters came to a head a few weeks ago over a European Union proposal to relax the rules and permit the making of rosé by blending red and white wines.

Just in case you thought that was the way it was made, the good winemakers want to stress that it is made from quality red grapes, the juice of which has almost no colour, is given only brief contact with the colour producing skins during the maceration at the start of the wine making process, resulting

in the lovely hues of pink and salmon that we so admire in a rosé.

The blending idea would have let wine makers produce rosé more cheaply and use up some of the surplus stocks of red and white. But rosé traditionalists in France, Italy, and Spain rejected this idea totally. The French led the way by taking the issue to the public and demanding that the regulations were binned.

Francois Milo, the head of a vintners group said that the blending of red and white wine would devalue the image of high quality rosés.

Wine on-line A new wine bar has opened up in New York called Clo, a take off of the French word Clos, which refers to an enclosed or walled-off vineyard, usually in Burgundy.

Grappa is served in small glasses after a meal

Clo was started about seven months ago by Andrew Bradbur y. It is ver y unique as the first thing you notice is that there is no bar and no bartenders.

There is a long communal table where everyone sits, embedded in its surface is a series of 10 interactive touch screens.

These screens display a horizontal line-up of bottle images that blow up when you drag them over a certain spot and reveal notes on the wine

you have highlighted. Whilst you are doing this one of Clo’s roving sommeliers hands you a glass and a plastic card, not unlike those used to enter a hotel room, only in this case the card is your key to going from the virtual wine world to the real thing.

Getting your wine turns out to be a self service operation.

Each bottle of Clo’s 100 wines is sold by the glass with another 100 wines available only by the bottle. The wines are stored in a controlled display

By Gerald Ruben unit called an Enomatic. You insert your card in a slot, hold your glass under a spout push a button and the machine connected to the bottle pumps out a precise four ounce serving of your wine.

This is only slightly more charming than, say a vending machine in an office refreshment area. Not terribly romantic. But apparently the conversation around the table is interesting as friends and strangers navigate around the virtual wine list.

The wines range in price from seven dollars to 92 dollars with most under 20 dollars. Hardly a bargain but a real New York experience.

Grappa Last week Vivienne, Lesley and I went down to Adeje to see Laila and Francisco at their fabulous restaurant Terramia. After the meal Francisco offered us a glass of his precious Grappa

Reser va made from the Chardonnay grape. It was full of flavour without the strong burning sensation normally associated with this drink.

Grappa is uniquely Italian made from pomace, the discarded grape seeds, stalks, and stems that are a by-product of winemaking.

For generations Italians have sipped the “firewater” after meals and even add it to their morning coffee.

It was originally made in Bassano del Grappa a town of 40,000 residents in the North of Italy.

Traditionally Grappa is served in small glasses and served after a meal as it is an aid to digestion. If you do decide to taste Grappa for the first time do ensure that it is of the highest quality, and if you are not sure where to go to try this superb drink book a table at Terramia one of the best Italian restaurants you will find in the South and ask Francisco if he will pour you a taster.

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Tenerife Property Shop

Plaudits for new website Leading estate agent Tenerife Property Shop has announced the launch of a very sophisticated new website.

The new www.TenerifePropertyShop.com site offers a whole range of new features, appealing to both the web-savvy as well as those less familiar with using the internet and is currently being considered amongst the best websites in the world by a judging panel that includes representatives from Google.

Even the most uninitiated will be able to find hundreds of articles dealing with all aspects of buying, selling and owning a property in Tenerife.

In keeping with the company’s intention of providing

the most complete and up to date information on the local property market, the new site now includes a property blog that is constantly updated.

There are all sorts of ways of getting the information you need to appear on the pages you read! Twitter users will find TenPropShop is tweeting all the updates to Tenerife Property News in bite sized morsels throughout the week and already has attracted a growing number of followers.

Finding a property on the site, either with a traditional search or by zooming in with a map search is simple and intuitive, but there are many more features that will appeal to today’s property hunter.

For example, a user can set up a feed to their Google Home Page, or RSS reader based on search results.

Whenever a new property is added to the system that fits the search, it will show on the user’s reader.

But that is just one of the many new features. The site integrates with all sorts of social networking sites, from Facebook to Myspace.

The new site has a property blog that is constantly updated

DKV

Quality of life for you and your family Just like other European community citizens, British citizens registered in Spain have the right to receive medical attention from the national health system, which is public and free, in similar conditions to those of Spanish citizens.

However, for those who reside most of the year in this country, especially those without a stable job, it is recommendable to take out a private medical insurance that guarantees a comprehensive medical cover.

DKV puts your family first, wherever you are

DKV Integral takes company is DKV Integral, a are names of great prestige, individual limits according to care of your family DKV Seguros is the Spanish af filiate of Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG, which belongs to the German group ERGO, and is Europe’s leading health insurance company. DKV has a presence all over Spain, with over 1.7 million clients and a wide network of 72 offices and 21 surgeries. The company markets a wide variety of high quality insurances that provide flexibility and freedom of choice for consumers. The star product of the

medical insurance that covers everything necessary to take care of the health of the whole family: emergency attention, primar y care, specialists, means of diagnosis, hospitalisation and surgery. DKV provides comprehensive and pioneering health care by means of the over 2,600 medical professionals that make up the company’s authorised list of professionals in the Canary Islands. Furthermore, our clients have complete freedom to visit any of the 18,000 doctors, among which

which form the DKV network in Spain.

DKV Mundisalud, freedom of choice For foreign residents and for those who travel frequently, DKV Seguros has a policy designed to provide cover anywhere in the world, DKV Mundisalud. The four modules that this medical insurance includes stand out for their broad reimbursement cover of medical expenses and for having

the different needs of clients.

As well as guaranteeing a reimbursement of 90 per cent of fees for medical care abroad and 80 per cent of those in Spain, clients have access to the extensive list of the company’s medical professionals at no cost.

Improve your quality of life As well as the advantages that private health care provides, DKV includes additional innovative ser vices

in all its medical insurance policies, designed to improve your health and the quality of life of all the family. DKV clients can access, free of charge, worldwide health care in the event of an emergency, as well as the various telephone advice services.

Specialists will answer your queries on the Paediatric Line and the Pregnancy Advice Line. Especially interesting is the general advice line available on the Medical Line, which is also available in English. There are also services with advantageous economic conditions such as refractive surgery for visual defects, assisted reproduction, a programme to help you to give up smoking, stem cell preservation, aid to senior citizens and dependent persons (residences, tele-assistance…) and the wellness line (spas, cosmetic surgery, etc.).

The most demanding clients also value the Second Medical Opinion service, which enables clients to consult with experts of international prestige about medical diagnosis and treatment in the event of serious illnesses, as well as our agreement with the 7,500 most prestigious clinics in the USA.

Mary Spencer, a Director of Tenerife Property Shop said, “we have always been at the forefront of website development since we were first on the internet, some ten years ago. In that time we have seen all sorts of innovations, and www.TenerifePropertyShop. com has stayed ahead of the game. This latest site is no exception: there are very few estate agency websites in the world as advanced.”

The new website will be under the scrutiny of representatives of Google, as well as various high profile property professionals in the near future when it is judged in the International Property Awards. Results will not be known until September this year.

Discount

CC PLAZA DEL DUQUE

Gone green A series of new discount summer brochures were launched recently at the CC Plaza del Duque bringing together the most important tour operators serving the UK market.

Organised by Green Banana, Thomas Cook, First Choice and Thomson were present for the event, attended by over 250 people. Cocktails were served by Harry’s, there was live music, a draw for a weekend in the Anthelia Hotel, and a welcome to all present from Lee Jones, who thanked everyone involved in the successful event.

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Marks & Spencer

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Essential supplies donated More than a ton of basic supplies were collected during a campaign organised by the Cosmos and La Postura residents’ associations in Adeje.

During the last month, customers at various supermarkets were invited to place food donations into a trolley, to help the increasing number of families in dire straits due to the economic crisis.

In total there were 158 kilos of pasta, 172 kilos of rice, 183 kilos of vegetables, plus

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The store will be filled with more than 400 exclusive products to tantalise every taste bud, so whether its a summer party you are planning, a last minute barbecue or an intimate dinner, Marks & Spencer can help you to

Wherever you are in Tenerife, pop up to Santa Cruz and visit Simply Food, smell that freshly baked aroma and indulge yourself, your friends and family. It is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm. We will have even more information for you in our next edition.

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The good news is that a new Marks & Spencer Simply Food store is about to open in Santa Cruz, with a scheduled date of July 20. While the clothing shop continues in Calle Pilar, Simply Food is even easier to find – close to the Plaza de España, the main underground car park and opposite the ferry terminal, in Calle Bethencourt Alfonso number 10. As its name implies, Simply Food will be selling 100 per cent food.

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Just the thought of it, and the wonderful memories that thought inspires, is enough to make your mouth water.

enjoy simply delicious and easy to prepare food with your friends and family. Be tempted by a carefully selected range of European bakery and patisserie products which are freshly prepared in-store ever y day (hence the amazing aroma), precooked international main courses and those wonderful desser ts. Accompany your food with wines from dif ferent countries which cannot fail to surprise even the most discerning palate, and don’t forget those famous biscuits and chocolates. With delights from all over the world, Simply Food means your event will be a resounding success.

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One of the few essential stores which has until now been missing from Tenerife is a Marks & Spencer food hall.

sugar, oil, milk, soft drinks, gofio, biscuits and many other items collected.

The president of La Postura commented that this campaign had been, “very positive considering that we began with nothing”, and continued, “its success is due to the generosity of the people of Adeje, who understood our message, and to the management and organisation by the Adeje council”. As well as the food collections, there have been organised events, by

La Postura and Cosmos, where portions of paella were served in return for donations.

The number of families who cannot even buy food has doubled, and many of them used to belong to the middle classes. Social workers will determine which families will benefit from this help. Asking for food is not easy, but many are forced to do so when they lose their jobs and their debts accumulate.

Moving and growing with the times

Australian flights

Bonza score Flight prices to Australia are to be based on innings scores during the second England versus Australia Ashes test.

The price of British Airways and Qantas economy flights will be set by the number of runs scored by the visitors at the second test at Lord’s (July 16-20) and the number of flights available will be decided by England’s

reply. So for example if the deal had been available after the Cardiff match earlier in the month, 435 flights would have been available from each airline at £674 instead of the £730 average fare. Both airlines will be showing qualifying travel dates from the day following the Test.

British Air ways made a similar offer in 2005 and offered 367 seats at £373 when

Australia clocked up 367 runs against England’s first innings total of 373 in the first innings of the final test.

The flights sold out in 30 minutes. Qantas executive manager of international sales, Stephen Thompson, declared, “there’s always a traditional friendly rivalry between the Brits and Aussies during the Ashes, and this promotion will ensure the second power test is even more of an exciting showdown”.

Don’t be left hanging on the line, contact Direct Telecom today

Direct Telecom is on the has grown to become one of the largest most reputable move.

From August 1st Direct Telecom will have left behind their premises in Los Cristianos and will be operating out of their new offices in Adeje, near the town’s football grounds and health centre, with plenty of parking. Over the years Direct Telecom

telecommunication leaders, particularly within the expat community, throughout Spain. With the move to new premises they will also be in a position to offer new and improved services, the most appealing of which is their new ability to provide

land line rental, imagine it, no more Telefónica bills!

Direct Telecom’s wide range of ser vices, including low cost calls, mobile services, ADSL broadband Internet, VoIP and now land line rental they can take care of all your communication needs. So not only do you receive just one invoice with DT OneBill® but you will also be dealing with high quality customer service in your language. As well as moving premises Direct Telecom’s rate of growth and customer demand calls for further expansion and will soon open a new office on the Costa Del Sol. Keep an eye out for Direct Telecom’s OneBill ser vice which will be launched to save you from Telefónica…. sooner than you expect!

Direct Telecom, 902 107 111, www.direct-telecom.es.

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CLASSIFIEDS / MOTORING / CONTACTS

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CLASSIFIEDS / PROPERTY

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Rent :

05.

Property Business Opps : For lease restaurant working with good client base Beautiful local with a family feel, ample parking Tel 637 560 700 For Sale: Chance of a Lifetime to aquire an entertainment bar in Tenerife’s finest area ‘Parque de la Paz’.

Excellent Turnover; offers over € 100,000.

Tel: 922781952 or 696336936.

Wanted : The island’s premier Cash Buyers of freehold property.

We complete within 28 days.

No agents, no viewings, no delays. Call (0034) 922 7 2 0 2 2 2 or visit www. tenerifehomebuyers.com Room, studio or apartment on a finca in south Tenerife wanted in exchange for cooking/ cleaning services, tel 638 332447

Insurance :

Unknown Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 60.00m2 1 room 450€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 75.00m2. 2 rooms 690€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central Views: mountain 85.00m2 3 r o o ms 600€. Ph o n e: 922273239

Rent : Available to rent – local with large terrace in prime position in Los Cristianos.

Ideal for Hairdressers, office or similar. Tel 629 911338

Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 190.00m2 5 rooms 850€.

Phone: 922273239 Studio Puerto de la cruz Location: central Views: sea 35.00m2 400€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Puerto de la cruz Location: outskirts Views:mountain 166.00m2 3 r o o ms 800€. Ph o n e: 670242080 Industrial La Laguna Location: outskir ts 1050.00m2 6000€. Phone: 922273239 A p a r t m e n t - Fa ñ a b e Location: outskirts 0.00m2 2 r o o ms 795€. Ph o n e: 922751064 Apartment Tabaiba Baja Location: outskirtsViews:sea 50.00m2 1 room 400€. Phone: 922273239 Premises Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 0.00m2 2000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Bajada Al Pris 59.00m2 2 rooms 450€.

Phone: 670242080

Terraced house Durazno 166.00m2 3 rooms 800€.

Phone: 670242080 Studio Centro ciudad 0.00m2 400€. Phone: 670242080 Studio Centro ciudad 35.00m2 480€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Las Cand ias 100.00m2 2 rooms 1000€.

Phone: 670242080

Studios, 1 and 2 bed apartments from 400€ for rent to mature-minded people in Tor viscas Alto. UK TV channels. For details, phone Nadine: 922 715 162

Studio San Fernando 33.00m2 400€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Guargacho Location: central 0.00m2 1 room 440€. Phone: 663805740

Apartment Maritim 80.00m2 1 room 800€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 70.00m2 2 rooms 650€.

Phone: 922273239 Premises Sta Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 70.00m2 1200€. Phone: 922273239

Residencial

La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

Premises Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location:central 120.00m2 750€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Urb. paraiso 52.00m2 1 room 650€. Phone: 670242080

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GREAT INVESTMENT OFFER IN SAN EUGENIO ALTO

Studio 32.00m2 450€.

Phone: 670242080 Apartment Armeñime 49.00m2 1 room 380€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 50.00m2 1 room 350€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Longuera 74.00m2 2 rooms 650€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment San Antonio 70.00m2 2 rooms 680€. Phone: 670242080

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, comunity pool. €425,000

Villa Tagoro San Eugenio Alto

Three bedroom apartment, 2 bathrooms, garage, centre of Valle San Lorenzo, 450 euros plus bills, tel 665 125138

Furnished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment for long term rental in Costa del Silencio. English TV (Sky, BBC, ITV etc). Swimming pool. Lovely well maintained complex in a quiet location, but close to all local amenities. 650 euros per month. Tel 690 769899

Excellent opportunity in Costa del Silencio

Very spacious 1 bed bungalows.

Fully furnished. Ideal for retirement, holiday home or rental income.

ONLY 115.000 EUROS THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FROM THE PROPERTY GALLERY. CALL 922 719 925 E-mail: thepropertygallery@teide.net www.thepropertygallery.org

Property Finder reference: B1102

Apartment Centro 69.00m2 2 rooms 700€.

Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Las Candias 100.00m2 2 Rooms 1000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet San Jose 70.00m2 2 rooms 550€. Phone: 670242080

Tel. 629 244 958

Terraced house El Amparo 67.00m2 1 room 450€. Phone: 670242080

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

Port Royale Los Cristianos 2 bedroom apartment

Terraced house Green Golf 150.00m2 3 rooms 750€.

Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Amparo 67.00m2 1 room 450€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Centro 2 rooms 700€. Phone: 670242080 Studio Centro ciudad 0.00m2 450€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Centro 53.00m2 2 rooms 60€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 2 rooms 850€.

Phone: 670242080

If it's great views that you're after then this lovely 2 bed, 2 bath apartment has some of the best. Great views over Los Cristianos out to sea with La Gomera on the horizon.

Tabaiba Alta Five minutes from the German school, delightful sunny apartment for rent, 3 bed, 2 bath, kitchen, large terrace with sea views, garden, double garage and 2 lumber rooms. Small complex, quiet zone, 10 minutes from Santa Cruz.

Tel: 922 684187 Free frp, 01/07/09 Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 3 rooms 850€.

Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 2 rooms 850€.

Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Urb. Green Golf 135.00m2 3 rooms 950€.

Phone: 670242080

Fo r R e nt · Fo r R e nt

To be sold furnished & fully fitted, the property consists of an American style open plan kitchen and dining area combined with the large airy & light living room with patio doors leading onto the large 36m2 terrace which enjoys the afternoon sun.

Master bedroom is en-suite with patio doors leading out to the terrace and both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

Apartment Armeñime 77.00m2 3 rooms 500€.

Phone: 670242080

Duplex Maritim 80.00m2 1 room 800€. Phone: 670242080

Studio 32.00m2 450€.

Phone: 670242080

Apartment, 73m2, 2 bed, 1 bath, American kitchen, fitted wardrobes. Terrace, 40m2 with views over Teide and the complex.

2 community pools, one heated and one salt water, playground and other services.

Price €82,000.

Tel. 629 244 958

The complex benefits from a large communal pool, reception, supermarket and many other amenities within a short walking distance.

Reduced from € 270,000 to € 225,750 for a quick sale.

Contact Horizon Property Group on 922 777 652 quoting ref C-1456

Front line furnished studio apartment for rent in Callao Salvaje, long term let (minimum six months) preferred with purchase option available. Incredible views of sea and La Gomera, near to local shops and restaurants, use of freshwater community pool.

Contact C. O’Flynn, 686 586 519

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ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 595 :: 17/07/2009 - 31/07/2009 Plot 400sq m. € 650,000. tel 607310854

05.

Property Sale : El Médano, directly from the owner!!! New, precious detached house, 3 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, indep. kitchen, 3 ter races,bbq, luxur y complex with 2 swimming pools, 42m 2 closed garage, ver y exclusive furnished. Quiet zone, Price: 330.000 euros, Tel: 650 792 742 Torviscas Alto/ Resid.

Casablanca, directly from the owner!!! Very beautiful apartment (53m2) in the most exclusive zone of Tenerife, 1 bedroom and an small officeroom, very big bathroom, 35m2 terrace with precious views, luxury complex with swimming pool and gardens.

Garage and store-room. Only 6 months old!!! Price: 183.000 euros, Tel: 650.792.742 Detached Villa in Callao Salvaje. Quiet cul de sac facing a barranco.

5 bedrooms,5 bathrooms, lounge,dining room,kitchen, utility and study.Garden, courtyard, heated swimming pool plus store rooms. Sea and mountain views. Can be divided into 2 apartments.

Finca Mansion Tenerife, unique situation, for extended family or small/ rental business (several apar tments), information email Finca-Tenerife@ hotmail.com La Gomera, peace lovers, rustic palm fringed natural retreat. Three dwellings (123m2), residence and letting for rural holidays.

Matur e patio gar dens, beautiful mountain views.

For sale 196,000 euros, tel (0034) 922 800888, email davina@gmx.com Finca (4,400m2) with main house and outbuilding for sale. Various uses, ie tourism / agriculture. Tel 650 980719 Studio Costa del Silencio. Location: central.

Views: mountain. 45.00m2.

1 room. 75000€. Phone: 670804067 Rustic Land La Hoya.

Location: outskirts. Views: mountain. 12000.00m2. 2 rooms. 300507€. Phone: 670804067 Callao Salvaje. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain.

280.00m2. 5 rooms. 850000€.

Phone: 610732040 Chalet La Laguna.Location: outskirts. Views: mountain.

149.00m2. 4 rooms. 285000€.

Phone: 629262735 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central.

157.00m2. 3 rooms. 277585€.

Phone: 922273239

CLASSIFIEDS / PROPERTY

Apartment La Laguna.

Location: outskirts 110.00m2.

3 rooms. 270000€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Arona / Valle San Lorenzo. Location: central. Views: mountain.

85.00m2. 2 rooms. 120000€.

Phone: 627180081 Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central.

60.00m2. 2 rooms. 144200€.

Phone: 922273239 Chalet Radazul Bajo.

Location: central. Views: sea 220.00m2. 4 rooms. 298700€.

Phone: 922273239 Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Location: central.

210.00m2. 5 rooms. 619000€.

Phone: 922273239 Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Location: central.

246.00m2. 5 rooms. 660000€.

Phone: 922273239

Chalet Avda Palm-Mar 1 room. 132000€. Phone: 922791061

Apartment Las Cabezas 50.92m2. 2 rooms. 176700€.

Phone: 922376959

Las Adelfas 2 rooms.

163800€.

Phone: 922376959

Chalet Avda Palm-Mar 1 room. 127000€. Phone: 922791061

Studio El Toscal 71.00m2.

1 room. 189300€. Phone: 922376959

San Fernando 60.00m2.

1 room. 162750€. Phone: 922376959

Studio Avda Palm-Mar 110.00m2. 3 rooms. 465000€.

Phone: 922791061

Terraced house La Luz 100.00m2. 4 rooms. 420000€.

Phone: 922376959

Terraced house 80.00m2.

2 rooms. 252420€. Phone: 922376959

Apartment San Antonio 92.00m2. 4 rooms. 220880€.

Phone: 922376959

Chalet 4 rooms. 492000€.

Phone: 922376959

Chalet Avda Palm-Mar 1 room. 130000€. Phone: 922791061 Apartment Llano del Camello 80.00m2. 2 rooms. 180000€. Phone: 922791061 Apartment Avda Pa l m - M a r 5 4 . 0 0 m 2 . 2 rooms. 199500€. Phone: 922791061 Apartment Avda Palm-Mar 100.00m2. 3 rooms. 375000€. Phone: 922791061

Building 30.00m2. 94500€.

Phone: 922376959

Terraced house El Amparo 400.00m2. 4 rooms. 420708€.

Phone: 922376959

San Fernando 2 rooms. 157500€. Phone: 922376959

Premises La Perdoma 113.20m2. 3 rooms. 252570€.

Phone: 922376959

Terraced house La Fariña 3 rooms. 252400€. Phone: 922376959

Premises La Caleta 1 room. 113892€. Phone: 922376959

Puntillo de Sol 65.00m2.

1 room. 184800€. Phone: 922376959

Premises El Durazno 346400€.

Phone: 922376959

Terraced house 16 rooms.

Phone: 922376959

Premises Los Gigantes 331000€.

Phone: 922376959

Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Location: central.

120.00m2. 3 rooms. 174300€.

Phone: 922273239

Studio Avda Palm-Mar 90.00m2. 2 rooms. 310000€.

Phone: 922791061

Chalet TenBel 1 room. 95000€. Phone: 922791061

Chalet TenBel 65.00m2.

2 rooms. 126000€. Phone: 922791061

Building Avenida 95000€.

Phone: 922376959

Chalet Parque La Reina 156.00m2. 4 rooms. 264600€.

Phone: 922791061

Chalet Las Chafiras 162.00m2. 3 rooms. 241500€.

Phone: 922791061

Chalet El Guindaste 180.00m2. 3 rooms. 787500€.

Phone: 922376959

Studio Tijoco Bajo 450.00m2. 6 rooms. 480000€.

Phone: 922791061

Puerto Santiago 1 room. 126000€. Phone: 922376959

Chalet Amarilla Golf 2 rooms. 444000€. Phone: 922791061

Chalet Los Abrigos 283.00m2. 4 rooms. 295000€.

Phone: 922791061

Chalet La Luz 487.00m2.

6 rooms. 882000€. Phone: 922376959

Chalet Los Olivos 1 room. 141750€. Phone: 922791061

Studio Avd. Marítima 50.00m2. 1 room. 85000€.

Phone: 922376959

Terraced house El Ramal 5 rooms. 176700€. Phone: 922376959

Apartment Los Menores 3 rooms. 223650€. Phone: 922791061

Terraced house 130.00m2.

3 rooms. 219350€. Phone: 922376959

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Terraced house Palo Blanco 135.00m2. 2 rooms. 378000€. Phone: 922376959 Terraced house 154.00m2. 157760€. Phone: 922376959 Premises La Jaca 94500€.

Phone: 922376959 Premises El Médano 145145€.

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

3 bed, 2 bathroom duplex apartment for sale in Los Girasoles, El Madroñal Independent kitchen, downstairs toilet, office, living/dining room, 2 terraces approx 20m2 each.

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Urb. Arco Iris Playa

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

Second line from the sea in Callao Salvaje.

Duplex, totally furnished, 75m2, separate ktichen, totally equipped, toilet, dining room, complete bathroom, 2 bedrooms, SAT-TV, solarium 30m2 with views to Gomera and Teide, garage space, community areas with 2 pools, automatic gates, community fees 54/month, 145,000 euros

Tel 629 244 958

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Motoring

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New Toyota Prius E

ven more aerodynamic than the previous model, the new Prius boasts ultra-efficient performance and allround practicality as a family car.

Its refined shape has given it a Cd measurement (drag coefficient) of only 0.25, the lowest achieved by any hatchback. Coupled with the car’s lightweight aluminium and high tensile steel construction, this has a sig-

nificant, positive impact on fuel economy and stability.

To achieve this, the new Prius has a smaller opening in the upper front grille, which maintains a smooth airflow over the body, and a larger lower grille to cut airflow resistance and provide cooling efficiency. Flat, vertical surfaces to the front and rear bumper corners help reduce turbulence in the wheel arches.

Finer details include the aerodynamically efficient design of the door handles and door mirrors, minimal panel gaps, smooth profiles for the doors and window seals and the

shape of the rear LED light clusters. Equal attention has been paid to the underneath of the car, with covers and spats strategically placed to maintain the smoothest possible airflow.

Its overall size remains almost the same as the previous model, with only a modest increase in length accounted for entirely by the front overhang. However, clever interior packaging means there is more space inside. At 1,490mm, Prius is the same height as before, but the highest point of the roof has been moved 100mm further back, which means more rear

seat headroom. Generous, practical boot space is an important factor for family motorists and here Prius does not disappoint. Helped by the more compact battery unit beneath the floor, the space available extends from 445 to 1,120 litres with the 60:40 split rear seats folded down. This gives a flat loadspace floor and room for three golf bags.

Today, tomorrow, Toyota Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when its driving duties are done, it can be disposed of in an

environmentally responsible manner. More than 85 per cent of the new Prius can be recycled and more than 95 per cent of its materials can be recovered in a process which only accounts for a tiny proportion (approximately two per cent) of its full life cycle CO2 emissions.

Special attention has been paid to the efficient recycling of new Prius’s high voltage nickel-metalhydride battery with a new process that allows 95 per cent of the battery components to be recovered for re-use with near-zero emissions. At the end of the vehicle’s life,

the battery will be removed at an authorised Prius service centre. Toyota has appointed authorised waste management companies in each country where the car is sold, which are responsible for transporting the batteries to one of three European Final Treatment Companies (FTCs): SNAP, Accurec and Umicore.

The new Prius comes with an extremely high specification in three trim levels Eco, Advance and Executive with Toyota’s three year or 100,000km guarantee.

For more information, visit www.toyota.es.

SportNews

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(Credit PWA)

Daida in control

HORSE RIDING

Saddle Club Tenerife-style A

Windsurf

Local winners Three local born champions took the top three slots in the 2009 El Pozo Gran Canaria Grand Slam women’s wave competition.

Twins Daida and Iballa Ruano Moreno repeated their 2008 first and second place positions with Nayra Alonso taking the third podium place. The twins proved untouchable on their home ground with a spectacular repertoire of massively high, mega-clean jumps, in almost perfect conditions for wave competition, which left those watching from the beach speechless. The playoff heat between Nayra and Junko Nagoshi for third place was no less extraordinary with pinpoint turns and higher jumps that saw the local woman pip Junko by 2,034 points to 2,001 with some outstanding sailing from both. Daida leads the women’s world wave rankings as they go into the final leg of the Canaries-based competitions at Sotovento in Fuerteventura from July 22 to August 1.

Yachting

Princesa Yaiza best in world

The crew celebrate victory

Canarian tourism minister Rita Martín was only one of many to congratulate the crew of the Princesa Yaiza on becoming world champions in their category in Santander.

The Princesa Yaiza, captained by Canarian Rayco Rabares, and sponsored by the regional department of tourism, was top of the J80 class in the world championships held on July 12th, with second place going to another Canarian boat, the JJ Palmensis. The Minister said that the win would also enhance the department’s nautical promotional strategy for 2009. “The department’s objective is to promote the Islands as a preferred destination for nautical tourism in Europe, with the idea of developing and improving the leisure activities in this category in the Canaries”, she said.

She added that many involved in the sport see the islands as an ideal base for the practise of the sport and for international sailing events.

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Scottish youngster living in Armeñime is swapping a summer holiday in far flung Florida this year for a week-end in Birmingham in October.

Most people would probably consider Ailsa Valentine a bit mad for requesting the strange switch but her Dad Bruce has no doubts that she knows what she is doing.

Ailsa, aged 11, will probably be the only ‘Tinerfeña’ of her age at ringside for the Horse of the Year Show at the National Exhibition Centre, where she will watch her idols in action as they tackle tests such as the Puissance, the most famous show jumping competition in the world with its giant fences. She will also take in some less demanding events in the shape of the hugely-popular Pony Games. “It is the highlight of the year for her because she is absolutely horse-mad, so we are only too happy to forego a family holiday elsewhere for it to happen” says Dad. Bruce is just one of the parents in south Tenerife for whom the horse run occupies almost as big a place in their lives as the school run, all due to the island’s growing population of young equestrian enthusiasts, whose life centres on their four-legged friends when they are not at their classroom desks. The group includes sisters Emma and Megan Rowe, who are probably about the only people in the Canaries to have four horses (not to mention a mini Noah’s Ark including cats, dogs and goats) in the garden of their ‘finca’ home up in the hills near Granadilla.

Emma, now 13, has been riding since the age of five and, like Ailsa with her new horse Opus 2000, is a regular face in official jumping competitions in Tenerife. Riding

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her six-year-old mare, Oriane de Lestrade, she came second in the one metre jump competition at the Canaries’ Day event in La Laguna’s Atalaya Club, watched by her mother Nikki whose life is virtually monopolised by horse-related activities. However, Nikki would have it no other way despite the hectic schedule of official competition and so-called ‘socials’. “The girls are out on the horses most evenings during the week and, combined with the travelling to competitions, it can be very tiring for them, not to say for me. But it is a very healthy activity. It is important for kids today to have a focus and there is nothing better for that than looking after and riding a horse.

While other girls may be tempted towards inappropriate night life even at this early age, those that do riding are totally absorbed by their horses. It’s a good discipline and teaches them responsibility early on, stopping them from going off the rails too soon!” explains Nikki.

In addition to school and home, life for the girls revolves largely around the stables in Buzanada’s Centro Hípico del Sur, which they agree is “a great place to learn”. Its impressive facilities have seen it take over the Atalaya Club’s mantle

Ailsa Valentine clears a fence at the Atalaya competition

as the biggest on the island.

“We love Buzanada, particularly its big arena and piste for jumping. You can also do things like dressage, which is a great foundation for jumping. And in summer there is a sleep-over camp, which is brilliant fun” says Emma, who is making plans for her first competition outside Tenerife, in Gran Canaria in December. Buzanada is not the only centre to receive glowing praise. The nearby Rancho Bonanza in the aptly named El Desierto (Granadilla) is also a favourite spot, where the girls have taken regular part in the past in fun events such as ‘sortijas’ (running of the rings), a traditional equestrian game which dates back to the medieval times. The owner of the rancho, Dutchman Oscar Hebing is, according to the Rowes, “the best teacher in the world: he can take a group out for an introductory ride, identify what needs

to be done with each person in a matter of minutes and then sets about doing it”.

Oscar has been in El Desierto for the last nine years but in all has devoted 27 years of his life to horses. When he states in large letters on his website ‘Let us take you for a ride’ he certainly means it in the literal sense.

The popularity of day camps for riding continues to grow by the summer. In addition to Buzanada, several other clubs offer the chance for youngsters to learn about horses, stable management and the basics of riding.

The available weeks at one club in the La Esperanza hills near Tenerife North Airport sold out shortly after they were advertised. At up to 500 euros a month in some cases the activities don’t come cheaply, as the families of those already hooked on horses will vouch, but all agree that it is a good investment.

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TENERIFE

Compiled by Doreen Lemm

10 pin bowling league results

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

YELLOW LEAGUE PL W D L P 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19

14 14 13 12 9 9 8 8 5 1 0

4 2 2 2 6 5 3 2 4 3 1

2 4 5 6 5 6 9 10 11 16 18

46 44 41 38 33 32 27 26 19 6 1

TEAM

PL W D L P

1. The Swan 2. The Brum Pub 3. Delicias La Cana 4. Trap Door A 5. Bar Nauta A 6. Rat Pack 7. Ten. Hammers B 8. Legends 9. Lupain Properties 10. Bar Nauta B 11. Target Bar B

20 20 20 19 19 20 20 20 19 20 19

15 13 12 10 9 8 7 5 5 2 1

5 5 2 1 3 4 7 7 4 3 1

0 2 6 8 7 8 6 8 10 15 17

50 44 38 31 30 28 28 22 19 9 4

NB: The new league starts soon. Anyone wishing to sign a team up can do so at http://www.tenerife8ball.com/Registration-form.php.

GOLF Buenavista Golf

Third test winners Buenavista Golf hosted the third test of the III Circuit of Tenerife and La Gomera on July 4 with 160 players taking part.

Second category: 1st Eulalia de la Rosa, 2nd Maria Castellano Cabrera, 3rd Maria Dolores Sebares

Trophies were presented by the Federación Canaria de Golf to the following winners: Nearest the hole: Rafael González Navarro Senior prize: Francisco Javier Rodríguez Castro Scratch prize: José Marcos Carballo Díaz Ladies longest drive: Susana Fernández de Caleya Mens longest drive: Cesar Fernández de Caleya

First category: 1st José Marcos Carballo Díaz, 2nd David Ian Pritchard, 3rd Vicente Ruiz Toledo Second category: 1st Francisco Javier Rodríguez Castro, 2nd Roberto Sáenz de Navarrete, 3rd David Frías Morales Third category: José Medina Expósito, 2nd Tomás Velazquez Armas, 3rd Julio Álvarez Real The III Circuit consists of seven tests which take place at Golf Las Américas, Tecina Golf, Buenavista Golf, Golf del Sur, Golf Costa Adeje, Abama Golf and Amarilla Golf.

The list is still open for applications for the next circuit which will be at Golf del Sur on July 18th. For more information, go to www.tenerifeisladegolf.com/circuito.

Ladies: First category: 1st María Luisa Fornies, 2nd Marta Ascanio Arroyo, 3rd María Candelaria Carillo Carillo

Mens:

GOLF

Week 3 Martin Gronvall (6) Rhiannon Russell (2) Chris Rose (0) Dave Simpson (8) Dave Dixon (2) Jeff Lemm (6) Allan Billing (6) Duncan Wallace (2) Jacquie Gibb (6) Ron Howling (2) Miguel Rodríguez (2) Sue Long (6) Avril Capper (8) No player (0) Forfeit

Week 4 Miguel Rodríguez (4) Steve Carter (4) Jeff Lemm (1) Ron Howling (7) Martin Gronvall (4) Chris Rose (4) Dave Simpson (2) Duncan Wallace (6) Dave Dixon (2) Allan Billing (6) No Player (0) Avril Capper (8) Forfeit No Player (0) Jacquie Gibb (8) Forfeit A fine 212 for Jacquie

Saturday Doubles League

Canal Ocio Dayu (4) Golf Costa Adeje (12) Delfin Computer San Isidro (0) Megabowl Poppets (16) Good scores for Isabel Herrera (Golf Costa Adeje), way above her average.

Week 23 Golf Costa Adeje (0) Tasquita Damián (16) Delfin Computer San Isidro (12) Tasca de Tranvia (4) Megabowl Poppets (8) Canal Ocio Dayu (8)

Sunday Doubles League Fun Bowl and Presentation An enjoyable afternoon.

The presentation included a surprise for Ron Howling, a plaque to commemorate his magnificent 287, the highest ever score recorded at the Megabowl, Tenerife.

Week 29

Sports at sea

Basketball cruise brainwave Organisers of summer basketball courses are renowned for their inventiveness when it comes to cooking up schemes to attract custom but few can match the initiative of the people behind the offering that has become the talk of the Canaries.

Barcelona on 24 July. While The coaching course takes place on board a ship during a cruise in the Mediterranean, departing

Tuesday Singles League

the parents enjoy a laid back life by the pool on deck, the youngsters will be put through their paces by top coaches

and basketball players on the specially built court.

The participants will be met on arrival by NBA star Marc Gasol, who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, and will also meet Roberto Dueñas, ex-Barcelona and Spain centre. Also lined up is Laura Herrera the 19-year-old Spain international from Tenerife. The cruise is being marketed through a La Laguna travel agency and the Socas Canarias club.

At over 1,000 euros per parent (around 300 for the youngsters) it does not come cheap but the organisers say interest has been great so far and all the places are expected to be filled.

Los Inflamables (2) Monkey Foreheads (6) Happy Days (6) No Team (0) Forfeit Megabowlers (6) Pearl’s Pantry (2) Buccaneers (6) No Team (0) Forfeit An excellent 219 for Phil (Pearl’s Pantry) and a fine 210 and 201 for Dave Stell (Buccaneers). Partner, Dave Dixon took a 2-10 split.

New League Week 1 Him + Her (3) Pinseekers (5) Nothing But Trouble (4) Rack ‘Ems (4) A fine 210 for Ron (Pinseekers).

Monday Fun League Week 10

Week 30 No team (0) Happy Days (8) Forfeit Pearl’s Pantry (4) Smart as a Frog (4) A fine 212 and 200 in a 601 series for Duncan (Happy Days). A very happy Rhiannon (Smart as a Frog) who did a lap of honour to celebrate a ‘turkey’.

Saturday International League Doubles Canal Ocio Dayu Week 22 Tasca de Tranvia (4) Tasquita Damián (12)

Steptoe + Son (4) Dumb + Dumber (4) Super Whites (2) Dream Team (6) Megatramps (6) No team (0) Forfeit

Monday Pub League Week 9 Maurelly (0) Fisherman’s Bar (8) F.C.U.K. ‘Em (8) Tenerife Royale (0) 202 for Ron (Fisherman’s)

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Bernard Hopkins tricks the experts again Bud Schulberg (former writer): “Prize ďŹ ghting is the one escape hatch to fame and respectability for the child forsakenâ€?

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O

ver the years professional boxing has lost its sense of continuity, its sense of history, its roots, and the reasons are very clear. The various sanctioning bodies and big time promoters have created too many divisions and too many titles.

However there was a time when there was only one governing body and therefore only one world champion at each weight, and due to the fact that there were only seven weight divisions, unlike the present day’s seventeen, even the ordinary man in the street, when asked who the world champion was in any weight division, would probably have given the answer without too much thought.

These days very rarely do the best fighters in a weight division fight each other due to the fact that boxers under promotional contract are virtually prohibited from meeting fighters chained to other promoters, who are in turn allied with different TV networks.

Champions jump from one division and one sanctioning body to another division, and the title of another sanctioning body, if the money for the next big fight seems right. So championships are at times easily won and easily relinquished – which means they’re cheap, or of little consequence and less and less fan interest.

Take for instance Manny Pacquiao, recent conquerer of Ricky Hatton, and without doubt the best pound-forpound fighter in the world at present. He doesn’t even hold one of the accepted title belts, due to the politics in boxing, which must bemuse the average boxing fan.

The same goes for the selfproclaimed Executioner, Bernard Hopkins, who for years was angry and frustrated at being the hottest commodity around without a name, due to his well-chronicled outbursts at the injustices of the boxing game and his harsh words against the boxing establishment, his bitterness because he felt his talents for too long were not getting their proper financial compensation, the

Bernard Hopkins (right), one of the greats in history

years of being avoided and ignored for his high-risk, low-reward image during some of the years when he was IBF world middleweight champion.

However he battled on and in 2001 he became the first undisputed middleweight champion since Marvellous Marvin Hagler’s reign back in 1987, when he stopped Felix Trinidad in the 12th and final round of their unification fight. For Hopkins the win was the highlight of an amazing career, at the age of 36 he had comfortably beaten the

boxer who was acknowledged as the best middleweight in the world, and who had been unbeaten in his 40 previous contests. It wasn’t so much his victory but the way he schooled Trinidad throughout the fight in a way few expected, that made people in the fight game sit up and take notice of a real boxing artiste at work.

Four years later he was still going strong and notched up the 20th successful defence of his middleweight title, and was amazingly still trim and tricky at the age of 40. He’d been in some rough and tough

contests but had never taken a beating and at last was a true boxing star.

Having dominated the middleweight division for almost a decade he decided to move up two weight divisions and take on the reigning light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver. It was in June 2006 and once again the Executioner surprised most people in the business with a one-sided decision over the champion.

At the usually decrepit age of

Boxing

41 he had achieved something that even the great Sugar Ray Robinson had tried and failed to do. After his win Hopkins said, “I’m done with the fight game. I don’t need to risk anything else. There’s nothing else to do. I want to see my daughter and I want to know who her teachers are�.

It was certainly a rash statement, for with his excellent defensive talents what had he ever risked? Even at his age I’m sure that Hopkins could have stood in front of an exploding bomb and parried some of the shrapnel with his left hand, deflected more of it with his right, and dodged whatever was left. Regarding having nothing else to do at the time, the Executioner must have forgotten about the fact that he could drop down in weight for big money fights with the likes of Winky Wright, and Joe Calzaghe.

To be sure he had plenty of reasons for continuing his career, for he always kept himself in great physical condition even if, because of his age, his reflex actions and his speed of punch were slowing down a little. Deciding to return to the ring, he out-boxed the excellent ring tactician Winky Wright in 2007 and in April last year we saw him put Joe Calzaghe on the canvas before fading in the later rounds to lose the fight on a split decision. At 43 it looked as if this time he would definitely hang his gloves up. Tests before the fight indicated that he had a thyroid problem, but Hopkins refused to blame his performance on it. Freddie Roach his trainer advised him to retire after the loss to Calzaghe, expressing worry over the fact that Hopkins went to the wrong corner on four occasions during the contest, but the boxing veteran was having none of it, stating, “activity and nothing else was the problem.

This old car is hard to keep starting up so I want to fight again in less than a year�.

He kept to his word and six months later in a non-title fight set at super middleweight

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Hopkins overcame 4-1 betting odds to trounce the undisputed middleweight world champion Kelly Pavlik over 12 mostly one sided rounds.

He was like a fighter reborn after his loss to Calzaghe as he displayed the versatility, smarts and gumption that mark him as boxing’s premier technician. Even in the 12th round the 44 year old Hopkins appeared as fresh as he had in the first round, almost getting the knockout he wanted. At the end of the fight the aged Executioner looked into the TV cameras and then into the press row, glaring at those who dared to underestimate him and had the audacity to choose Pavlik to whip him.

Later Hopkins faced the press and said, “you said Bernard is old. Yes I am. They said Bernard was finished. They ain’t saying that now!�

Bernard Hopkins has had a remarkable life and boxing career. He grew up in Philadelphia and went to prison for five years for armed robbery at the age of 17. He came out of the toughest penitentiary in Pennsylvania at 22 with nine years of strict parole ahead of him. Most in the prison figured he’d be back in six months, tops. But he fooled them.

Most of his friends were drug dealers, hustlers and gamblers, so he had to stay focused. But he had so much adversity after entering the boxing world, that he could have easily given in during his battles with the boxing establishment, refusing to let someone dictate his destiny.

Throughout his boxing career he’s probably been the most underrated fighter when it came to defence, when it came to offence and when it came to his heart. But in the end he fooled them all once again, and they all ate humble pie. For whatever happens in the future, Bernard Hopkins has finally established himself among the greats in the history of boxing, although it’s taken him 21 years as a professional fighter to prove it.

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Sicilia renews

The heat is on Dreamers Bar are hoping for great things this season

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As we advised in the last issue Soccer Experience are proud to be bringing Liverpool FC under 18s to Tenerife for a preseason training trip in early August.

The good news is that some real prospects for the future will be in the squad including the highly rated son of former top player Paul Ince. We will advise with more info on Liverpool FC in Tenerife soon.

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s the temperatures soar in Tenerife so do the Soccer Experience 7s leagues with all three of the leagues heating up.

PREMIERSHIP SUMMARY A great two weeks for The Living Room Christian Centre with two more wins and a commanding lead at the top of the premiership. Big Pablo’s España side is closest to the leaders, with great goals and

great football and rising up the table.

performances they sit in second place. With an up and down season so far Taylor’s Lounge are still strong and on their day are capable of beating anybody. Morfitt Properties, Exiles Bar and Windowplus.com have had some great performances of late but have struggled over the last two weeks, but all three sides have enough strength to gain points over the next up and coming fixtures. Eclipse Café who have had a bad start to the season seem to have turned a corner with captain Rhodri calling the shots, playing some

MASTERS LEAGUE SUMMARY In what is turning out to be a four team race the Master’s League is closer than ever before with Taylor’s Masters, Harley’s American Restaurant, Cold Flow and Tenerife Warriors battling it out.

Billy Ions and Damien’s Cold Flow, having played

PREMIER DIVISION 2009: Teams

1. The Living Room 2. Team España 3. Taylor’s Lounge 4. Exiles bar, Silencio 5. windowsplus.co.uk 6. Eclipse Cafe, Callao 7. Morfitt properties

Played 14 14 14 15 15 14 13

W 11 8 8 7 6 4 4

D 3 2 0 0 1 2 2

L 0 4 6 8 8 8 7

GF GA 90 91 96 90 94 82 58

Points

55 70 68 108 97 98 74

36 26 24 21 19 14 14

MASTERS DIVISION SPRING 09: Teams

Played

1. COLD FLOW 15 2. TAYLOR’S MASTERS 12 3. TENERIFE WARRIORS 13 4.HARLEYS AMERICAN REST 13 5. THE HOOPS BAR 13 6. MORFITT MASTERS 11 7. BRITANNIA F.C. 13 8. HOLE IN THE WALL 11 9. PLANET FOOTBALL 13

W 9 9 8 8 5 5 4 4 2

D 2 0 3 1 2 1 2 1 0

L 4 3 2 4 6 5 7 6 11

GF GA 81 97 84 77 80 63 60 75 72

more games than the others, are doing all they can do and are hoping results will go their way, while Harley’s American Restaurant are falling off the pace with defeats in the last two games.

Taylor’s Lounge is looking confident and with two victories they must remain favourites to clinch the title.

Tenerife Warriors are still in the fight with a win and a draw, a crunch game against Taylor’s Masters beckons next week.

CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMARY The Canarian team led by captain Yeray are the on-form team with two great victories they lead the championship.

Dreamers Bar, early leaders this season, have been defeated in the last two games. Good performances from Cyril’s Creations see them move up the table and finally a win for Exiles Bar B team with a great performance beating an up and down freesmoke.eu side.

Points

71 47 53 53 88 62 107 69 118

29 27 27 25 17 16 14 13 6

ON FORM TEAMS: CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE: CANARIAN TEAM PREMIER LEAGUE: THE LIVING ROOM CHRISTIAN CENTRE MASTERS LEAGUE: COLD FLOW AND TENERIFE WARRIORS

Club news

TEAM PROFILE Dreamers Bar FC was resurrected by three friends last New Years Eve when talking football at 5am after a gruelling shift at work and many pints of cider.

Dreamers won the Sueño Azul 6’s league eight years ago, two members of that team have survived, striker Steve ‘sick note’ Ephgrave, and goalkeeper and team manager Rob ‘the Cat’ Crewdson.

The rest of the squad is made up of staff and regulars of Dreamers Bar. Steve ‘Hammy’ Ham, Kev ‘Legs’ Larkey, Chris ‘Shipman’ Morrisson, Ben ‘Lyon’ Lowe, Brian ‘Braveheart’ Gayne, Warren ‘Trouser Snake’ Harriett, Nick ‘ooh My Foot’ Birchall, James ’Running Man’ Barrett and last but not least team captain Mark ‘Potter’ Taylor holding it all together.

The team has improved a lot since joining the ‘Championship’, a positive winning attitude has been inserted and they have been able to try different players in different positions, which has worked well.

They say they are confident of a swift return to the Masters League where, “we will be better prepared, and wiser! One of our main objectives of the year is to be ready and take some goals off one of the ex-pro teams coming to this year’s Soccer Experience International Masters in November!”

Gran Canarian Sicilia has signed for three more years with the blanquiazules.

The defender has made no secret of his wish to continue with the club, having been in the regular line up for the side in the last three seasons, appearing in 36 matches in 2008/09. According to the CD Tenerife website the contract is now signed and the player has expressed himself delighted with the deal: “This is a dream come true; to continue with this team where I grew up as a player. I hope to be able to carry on helping the club in what will be a special season for all,” he declared.

Training begins The Hotel La Palma Romántica, where CD Tenerife will stay during their pre-season training sessions in Barlovento (July 26th – August 2nd), La Palma, was visited recently by the club president Miguel Concepción and the sporting director. They were met by the Cabildo president Guadalupe González Taño and later by Barlovento mayor Lázaro Brito, who told local press that it was an honour for the borough to have the club train there again. “As a fan of the club I am personally delighted”, the mayor said. “Last summer I told Miguel Concepción that I hoped Barlovento could welcome a CD Tenerife promoted to the first division, and that has come to pass.”

The local authorities are working to upgrade the grass in the local stadium in advance of the arrival of the players.

College for Cristo Midfielder Cristo Martín will be lining up next season for the Universidad de Las Palmas side according to reports. The team, who currently play in the second division B, have signed Martín for two years. The player’s agent Billy Hennigsen also represents Cristo Marrero who the club are also, apparently, interested in signing. Meanwhile another ex-blanquiazul player, Bernardo, has signed for Recreativo for the next two seasons.

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SEASON TICKET SCRAMBLE

Finswimming

Price concern

Little Mermaid

(Continued from front page)

W

hen the information on the season ticket prices was released two days before they went on sale by President Miguel Concepción at a press conference fans were very critical of the price hikes which in some cases rose by 80 per cent.

Supporters jammed radio stations and flooded internet forums slamming the prices by being too high in times of crisis. There was even talk of a sit-in outside the Club offices by fans. Media pundits spoke of the President’s, “lack of sensibility” affirming that the season ticket campaign was, “bound to fail”. Well, they couldn’t have been more mistaken in their assumption, but it could be true to say that many original suppor ters have been priced out of the stadium to be replaced with ‘new’ fans.

Existing abonados (season ticket holders) have until the first home match on September 12th/13th to pay for their place. Prices range from €205 in Grada Popular, which is where most of the Fan Clubs congregate, to €670 for a new season ticket holder in the main stand

Saturday 10am to 1pm . For those who are renovating their ticket it can be done via the club website, www. clubdeportivotenerife.es or by telephone on 902 298 100.

To continue to encourage the family atmosphere at the club, children season ticket holders, accompanying an adult,

Expect full house this season Many original supporters

have been priced out of the stadium (Tribuna), however due to demand, only Tribuna tickets are now available.

One of the reasons for the lower price in Grada Popular is that for many matches you are looking directly into the sun but also the Club are keen to keep one stand with cheaper match day tickets.

No new season tickets were sold in this stand to leave as many tickets available for

SPL

purchase in the week before a match. Most clubs in Spain have one or two days that are classified as ‘Día del Club’ (Club Day) when the prices are raised significantly. It will be no surprise to hear that CD Tenerife’s two ‘Días del Club’ will be on January 10th for the visit of FC Barcelona and on the 28th February for the home match against Real Madrid. Season ticket hold-

ers will pay no extra for these games as it is all included but match day tickets will rise by at least 50 per cent. Standard match day tickets for the coming season will be €20 in Grada Popular, €35 in Herradura, €45 in San Sebastian and €60 in Tribuna.

Season tickets are on sale from the club at Gate 8 in Her radura, Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm and

Teide Trophy

Transfers

Derby letdown

Santana moves to Hearts

No Teide date for Las Palmas

Tenerife footballer Jesús Santana (Suso) has swapped the warmth of the Canaries for the cooler climes of Scotland after signing for SPL side Hearts.

The 24-year-old forward turned out last season for Fuerteventura in the second division B, scoring nine goals, and will be making a big step up in category given that his new club will be playing in the newly revamped UEFA Cup, now known as the Europa League.

Santana, who was on the books of CD Tenerife briefly, is looking forward to the challenge and could not wait to join his team-mates in the training camp in Germany a few days after his transfer.

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo

Cassandra Griakowski Hansworth has just returned from the Spanish National Mono-Finswimming in Pamplona competition with three excellent third places.

There wont’ be any derby between the two sides this summer

UD Las Palmas will not be taking part in this year’s pre-season Teide Trophy.

Suso will play for Hearts next season

says the Spaniard should get on well in Scottish football with his direct style and expressed surprise that Tenerife (who loaned him to Raqui San Isidro) did not use him more when he was at the club.

The organisers of the curtain-raiser, now in its 39th year, say that newly-promoted CD Tenerife will play just one game, against guest club Real Sociedad and there is no room for a semi-final pairing against their insular rivals.

Traditionalists are annoyed at the change in format because it deprives Canarian fans of the only derby of the year, now that Tenerife are back in the top flight and Las Palmas remain in the second division.

The Trophy takes place in early August and retains its parallel tournament for local junior sides La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, Icod de los Vinos and Los Realejos.

pay just 10 euros for the year.

The side’s first game will be away against Zaragoza, also newly promoted, on August 30th, and their first home game will be two weeks later against Osasuna – Spain play two international World Cup qualifying matches against Belgium and Estonia in the intervening week, so no La Liga matches are scheduled.

Cassandra takes the plunge

The 13 year old Tenerife based swimmer won her places (though as she is not a Spanish national her times were considered ‘out of competition) against some tough opposition, and as her Mum Samantha told us, “I guess you could say it with Julius Caesar’s famous words: ‘she came, she saw and she conquered’”. Finswimming is the progression of a swimmer using monofins or normal swimfins either on the water surface or underwater using only muscle strength.

Fan’s Favourite Adios

Alexis announces retirement Alexis was a firm favourite during his time at CD Tenerife

One of the longest-serving Canarian footballers has been forced to call it a day due to injury.

Central defender Alexis Suárez, who has more than 250 games in the first division under his belt for Tenerife, Levante and Valladolid in a career spanning nearly two decades, was hoping to continue for another two seasons, preferably with Las Palmas, but has admitted that his troubled knee could not take further punishment. A crowd favourite at Tenerife for eight years, Alexis says his only regret was that he did not move to England where his style “was ideally suited to the game there... I had a chance last year to play for an English club but by then my injury was a big problem and things did not work out” he explained.

Alexis says he would like to stay in football in some capacity but had not made any plans yet.

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