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TECINA GOLF’S FRED OLSEN SPANISH CHALLENGE TROPHY

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

Irish Consul Jaime Willis retires Page 2

Hiking holiday Camino de Santiago Pages 10 - 11

Concert

Jaime Salaverri, President of the RFEG professionals commitee, Rhys Davies and Primos Pusnik, Manager Tecina Golf

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hundred and twenty golfers from 24 nnations vied for places and prizes in the most important men’s golfing event in the Canaries at Tecina Golf in La Gomera.

In an exciting competition which saw the course record smashed twice by two strokes and a constant change of leadership over the four days, a Welshman came out on top of the

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cream of the crop of up and coming golfers. The challenge trophy series is the last stage before entry into the European Tour, also known as the Main Tour and this event is the sixth most important men’s event in the country.

Winner, Rhys Davies, trains at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in his hometown of Bridgend in South Wales.

The 24 year old remarked modestly, “a number of the

boys were charging from behind. I was just fortunate to come off better”. He believes that the secret of his success and the best part of his game was his mental approach and he is hoping to build on this win and keep going for some more great results. Rhys had nothing but praise for the, “highly unique” Tecina Golf course and the standard of maintenance and services available as well

as the beauty of the island.

Bubbling with joy over his win, he spoke of his hopes that this second win for him in the series will be enough to get him a place on a full card in the Main Tour rather than the invitations he has previously enjoyed. It was his first time at Tecina Golf and he likened the course to a ski slope, “because you star t at the bottom and get a lift to the top and then work your way

down, although it seems silly saying that with such fabulous sunshine”. He laughed as he added, “all the players are just grateful that you play downhill and not uphill”. Rhys’ share of the €150,000 prize money was €24,000 euros and he only just missed out on a prize in the ProAm Tournament which preceded the main event.

For a fuller account of the tournament, see page 53.

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HONORARY IRISH CONSUL

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Thank you Jaime

Spanish tax office

Tax rebate warning The Spanish tax office has warned that there are a spate of emails supposedly from impuestos@aeat.es offering false refunds.

JAIME KENNETH WILLIS EDHOLM, HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL FOR IRELAND, HAS RETIRED AFTER 31 YEARS OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE IRISH NATION AND HER PEOPLE.

The email has a direct link to a site which asks you to fill in your bank details. Any such emails should be checked at source by calling your local tax office.

AEAT are doing everything in their power to trace the source of the scam and remind people that they should always beware of any email asking for bank details, no matter who it is supposed to be from. They confirm that they would never ask for bank or credit card details in that way.

Health Swine ‘flu

Helpline The Canarian government’s ministry for health is introducing a telephone helpline for swine flu with effect from September 15.

The system, which uses the emergency numbers 012 and 112, is already working well in England as well as Madrid and Galicia and will enable the health service to provide advice and information regarding the swine flu epidemic in the form of an attention and diagnostic service. At the same time, the drug Tamiflu will be distributed by 700 pharmacies in the Islands and will be supplied free of charge to patients who must have a medical prescription. The helpline is being introduced to encourage a more responsible use of the health service and to prevent the health centres coming to a standstill.

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anarian born Jaime has given freely of his time and even equipped his home in Santa Cruz as the Consul’s of fice for the last three decades but he has finally handed over the of ficial seal and stamps to his successor.

He was asked to take on the appointment of honorar y Consul in 1978 during the transition period of government between the Franco era

and democracy. One Consul was appointed for Barcelona and Jaime was appointed to cover the Canaries. The honorary title doesn’t mean there is any less work, it’s simply a very clever government method of getting the ablest of representatives to work for them for nothing, but Jaime attended people in need, both residents and tourists, “with great pleasure”.

The new honorar y consul, Ward

Woods, is a prominent member of the Irish residents in Tenerife and he has opened a new Irish Consular Office at Calle San Francisco nº9 in Santa Cruz, open from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday and appointed an assistant.

Island Connections would like to extend their congratulations to Ward Woods and many many thanks to Jaime for all his years of service. Happy retirement and long life to you.

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Las Américas Geranium walk

Improvements?

Despite appearances to the contrary the businesses along the marine path below Pueblo Canario remain open.

The area, a popular walk for locals and tourists and known for years as the Geranium walk even with its bougainvillea and cactus, is suffering a round of improvements. We have been contacted by numerous individuals, residents and visitors, in addition to various local businesses who are appalled at the planned changes. “We were only told they were putting in new pavements, but they are apparently going to knock down the stone walls and rip out the trees and flowers and put up iron posts. There’s little enough green in the south as there is,” one local told us. Three businesses are to have their access stairs removed and bars and restaurants have been told that their terraces will be completely demolished and rebuilt, “some time later”.

All small businesses have had a hard summer this year, just when things could be expected to improve a little the company in charge of the building programme seems determined to ruin any opportunity they might have had. It would seem that a meeting with the council is in order to discuss how the work can continue with the least effect on the commerce of the area and if it is possible to save the geranium walk.

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THE LEGENDS OF DARTS

Charges Air transport

Tax exemption plea

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Rita Martín

The Canarian authorities have asked the Spanish government to extend by a further two years the current airport charges exemption for airlines using the Islands’ airports.

Canary Islands’ Tourism Minister, Rita Martín, who revealed the bid at a meeting with holiday industry representatives from the region recently, said the concession had already led to a nine per cent increase in slot requests by airlines for the coming winter season.

She called on Madrid to extend the incentive, which was introduced to mitigate the effects in the Canaries of the global tourism crisis, for two more years after its current expiry date in March 2010.

The authorities here want Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to add the request to the agenda for the cabinet meeting which will take place in the Islands on 9th October in order to ensure a decision as early as possible which will allow airlines to include more flights in their Spring and Summer 2010 schedules.

Noel Congratulations

Birthday boy When asked how old he was now, Noel proudly held up four fingers and declared clearly and confidently, “ten”. Congratulations from all his family and friends.

Join us to try your hand against the legends

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on’t miss what is looking set to be the charity golf match of the year at Amarilla Golf on September 20th in aid of breast cancer.

Lists are closed for players, but you still have the chance to sponsor a tee for just 100 euros, contact Dave Hill on 922 737 288. There’s a grand barbecue on the day at just 10 euros, book through the club to avoid disappointment, 922 730 319 but the fun starts the night before and continues into the wee hours the following day.

There’s a meet and greet at Summer Days/Summer Nites with a three course meal with wine at around 25 euros (all profits to the cause – 75 people maximum so book early) and after dinner

speeches and question and answer sessions with darts’ legends, John Lowe and Eric Bristow and Willie Morgan, the Scotland and Manchester United footballer. Following on from the competition and barbecue the next day, the fun will once again centre on Summer Days/Summer Nites with the chance to play the stars and top entertainment from singer Morgan.

Bring your wallets and purses for a chance at winning a stunning array of raffle prizes (more always welcome, Dave on the number above) or take part in one of the auctions for top prizes such as weekend breaks in some of the island’s top luxury hotels.

A new clinic about to be opened in Puerto Colón by Doctor Adolfo Castro Perfesa

and Simon Whittle, the New European Clinic, have been particularly generous and in addition to sponsoring a tee have offered a Rolex watch as a prize for a hole in one on the 12th.

Three times world champion, John Lowe, the inspiration for the event, confirmed that he is delighted to have the oppor tunity to meet, “acquaintances, old and new and to raise a considerable amount of money for the charity”.

Sponsors for the tees so far include the Players Golf Shop in Las Chafiras, Island Connections Media Group, South Beach Bar, Puer to Colón, Amarilla Golf Members Club, Phoenix Golf Associates with Tenerife Insurance Services, Homesandaway Estate Agents, Sant Blas, Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited, Lloyds TSB Bank, Adeje, Summer Days/Summer Nites, Los Cristianos,

Victoria S.L. Mercedes Benz dealers, Las Chafiras, New European Clinic, Puer to Colón, Las Pergolas, Los Cristianos, Lynne Leadbetter at Tenerife Properties, San Eugenio, Peter and Mirita at Aqualux Spas S.L., Las Chafiras and the National Golfer/Lady Golfer UK Golf Publications.

Bargain buy Island Connections in association with Repsol are pleased to announce that on the day of the charity golf event we will be of fering the superb Repsol guide in English at a special price.

For just €15, you will be able to buy the three/book Repsol Guide collection for information on roads, accommodation, restaurants and hundreds of wines. Five euros from each sale will go directly to the charity. Look for the Repsol guide on our stand at the second tee.

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ARCHAELOLOGY

Digging up the past A

pproval has been given for important new archaeological investigations in La Gomera.

The regional government Patrimonio Cultural (cultural heritage) office has given the green light for further investigation into the island’s archaeological potential. This backing is important, as it means funding. Archaeological research is painstaking, time-consuming and costly when properly done and five of the island’s many cave sites have been chosen for investigation.

They are known to have been used by the island’s pre-Hispanic population as either dwelling places, or for “general domestic use”. They may also have been used for ceremonial, ritual or interrment purposes.

Department head Aránzazu Gutiérrez recently travelled to the island to inspect the sites and review the preparatory work, and gave details of the five caves.

“We shall be investigating the Herrera González and El Sobrado de Los Gomeros caves in Vallehermoso; Los Polieros cave in Alajeró; La Cañada de la Fuente Blanca cave in San Sebastián and El Cabezo Carnacho cave in Hermigua,” she explained.

“Work will be directed by Dr. Juan Francisco Navarro Mederos, from (Tenerife’s) La Laguna University, and

The caves have been described as, “of significant interest”

Juan Carlos Hernández Marrero, the archaeologist from the heritage of fice of La Gomera’s cabildo. They will be assisted by an experienced team and will be seeking information about each of the five caves. The objective is to use this information to organise further, more thorough, investigations over a period of time.”

“These sites have been

chosen for their important potential. They are at different geographical points, thus offering a wider window into the living habits of diverse communities.”

Three are well preserved, in that no amateur archaeologists have opened and then pilfered remains-the fate of so many potentially important finds back in the bad old days before serious archaeological

investigation took place here.

The other two, Los Polieros and La Cueva de Herrera González, have been opened before.

Los Polieros was excavated in the eighties and Herrera González in the nineties, when carved juniper wood pieces now in the island’s archaeological museum were found. All five were identified some time ago by previous researchers as being, “of significant interest”.

The two previously opened caves will be subject to a two-tiered investigation, in that previous information and finds, together with the impact made by those investigations, will be re-examined and assessed before further work can take place.

The sites may reveal information that helps to provide some missing pieces of the intriguing puzzle surrounding the island’s earliest inhabitants. We know that ancient Gomeros were surprisingly global in their habits. They practised trepanation at a time when its main exponents were the pre-Incans of Mesoamerica. But they also mummified their dead, when the practice was largely confined to the equally distant Egyptians.

Can modern archaeology produce answers to the questions begged by evidence of these practices on a small, supposedly isolated Atlantic island? Watch this space!

Jynmeyer

News in brief

Education

Laptops next year The promise of prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero that all fifth form primary students would have the free use of a laptop PC will not be completed in the Canaries until January 2010.

The ministry for education indicated that the process has been delayed in the archipelago because agreements have not yet been signed with the Canarian community. Some 11,000 children will eventually benefit from this measure which will cost approximately six million euros, split between central and regional government. The students will be able to work with the laptops in class and will also be able to take them home. As yet, the schools and teachers have not been prepared for this move.

Lanzarote

Canadian connection Flights begin this winter which will connect Lanzarote with Toronto.

The offer, by tour operator Total Vacations, will be promoted by the Cabildo’s tourism department as well as in-flight publications, banners on the company’s website and local press advertising. According to Lanzarote’s councillor for tourism, Carlos Espino, flights to and from Canada were operated in 2007, bringing in 2,384 visitors between January and April.

He commented, “we hope to exceed these figures this time, thanks to the promotions which form part of the agreement”. The tourism department insists that it is always seeking alternative markets and diversifying its demand strategy. Although these first flights run via Madrid or Barcelona, the objective in the future is to create non-stop connections.

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LANZAROTE

News in brief Fuerteventura airport

Island cashes in on Zapatero visit L

Fuerteventura

Top travel agents awards Fuerteventura was chosen recently by a top German tour operator to reward its favourite travel agents.

TUI invited 200 agents who had done most to sell the company’s Robinson hotels to holidaymakers for a week-long visit to the island and the local tourist board believes the initiative will help boost Fuerteventura further among German tourists in the months to come.

Tourism councillor Águeda Montelongo predicts the effect could match that seen when Polish tour company Itaka brought its agents to the island for a congress back in December. “We have already seen how Fuerteventura has soared in the preference list of Poles as a result of the direct knowledge of the agents who came and we can expect something similar in this case also”, she predicted. TUI’s airline TUI Fly has increased capacity by 13 per cent to the island for the coming winter season, according to Montelongo.

anzarote’s Tourist Board has pulled off a massive coup by persuading Spain’s prime minister to go public with his praise of the island as a holiday destination. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero recorded an 18-second video clip which has been posted on the Board’s of ficial site and has featured in the national news headlines.

In the short clip set in lush palm

tree surroundings, Zapatero says the island has everything and encourages people to spend their holidays there. I have been here several times. It is all peace and quiet and nature.

“Its people are wonderful”, insists the prime minister, who appears tanned, informal and very relaxed in the appearance. Tourism officials are delighted at the coup.

“It is better than anything a tour operator could do to plug the island as

Lanzarote motions begin A

political deal to remove Lanzarote’s PIL party from local government has seen the mayor’s office in Teguise change hands.

José Dimas Martín was ousted after a motion of censure which installed Juan Pedro Hernández as the new mayor.

Martín gave a bitter departure speech minutes before the crucial vote and accused the PSOE party, one of two

behind the motion, of treachery and acting as a, self-appointed law enforcer.

“They won’t do away with our party on Lanzarote, we have too many supporters”, insisted the ex-mayor.

The pact between PSOE and the Canarian Coalition was signed several weeks ago following the multiple arrests of PIL members on charges of corruption in a number of Lanzarote’s town halls. Several senior figures from the

a destination”, said one senior member, adding he hoped Zapatero would be back again soon.

The video has already triggered a storm of protest in other holiday regions in Spain. The Valencian government accused the prime minister of being naïve in allowing himself to be used so blatantly for publicity purposes and advised him to “stay neutral” in his comments on where people should holiday.

party have been remanded in prison as further investigations are carried out into the allegations.

However, the installation of the new Teguise mayor has not been received well by everyone. Teguise’s Popular Party reminded Hernández, who was mayor between 1991 and 2007, that he too is under suspicion for alleged corruption in the case of hotels built without the mandatory planning permission in the town in past years.

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LA GOMERA

Flea in his ear?

By Barbara Belt

A POSSIBLE PACT WITH THE NATIONALIST COALICIÓN CANARIA PARTY?

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abildo president Casimiro Curbelo has had a severe and significantly public ticking of f from his Socialist par ty HQ, after making comments in the provincial press about a possible pact with his long term opponents, the nationalist Coalición Canaria party.

Since the pronouncements, which were made during an interview published in the Canarian Diario de Avisos newspaper, the island’s few regular newspaper readers who saw the ar ticle - for ‘tis better to abide in happy ignorance here - have found themselves challenged.

How should this total about-turn on his part be interpreted? What can it possibly portend? Is there, after all, a glimmer of hope?

The more ingenuous of our number, old hippies all, dust the cobwebs off our tambourines for a rousing chorus of Give Peace a Chance. The realists pore over the business alliances, the real, profit-based agenda of all island political moves, to find the reason for this sudden possible settling of old scores.

Then into the fray steps the PSC-PSOE socialist parliamentary party machine, theoretically already embarrassed by the political pirating

and spot-changing of its La Gomera contingent.

Santiago Pérez, spokesman of the socialist group in Canarian parliament, called a press conference to publicly insist that Curbelo, “...think seriously about his words, published in the Diario de Avisos newspaper.”

“This does not help us with our objective: to be an alternative to government by the Coalición Canaria (nationalist) or Partido Popular (right of centre) parties,” said Pérez. “The Canaries deserve something different, not more of the same.”

Pérez scolded Curbelo for,

Casimiro Curbelo PRESIDENT OF CABILDO DE LA GOMERA “... not raising such questions at party level first, instead of sounding off to the press.”

He also insisted that Curbelo should clarify if he were happy with the idea of Parliament remaining in the hands of “...the worst Coalición Canaria in history”.

Rubbing salt into what may or may not be reddened skin - our leaders are famed for their remarkable resilience

- the ticking off moved inexorably into sensitive no-go areas. Fascinated, those of us with ringside seats here at the circus watched, open-mouthed, at the new contortions.

Santiago Pérez actually said the following: “Curbelo should clarify his position and make clear whether he had this same opinion about pacts with the Coalición Canaria a year ago, when La Gomera’s PSOE ousted the CC mayors of Valle Gran Rey and San Sebastián with censure motions.” Two municipalities, coincidentally the two richest on the island, were won by the

socialists by means of these censure motions, undoubtedly backed by Curbelo at the time.

Such censure motions are unconstitutional and political parties long ago signed an agreement not to indulge in such disruptive, unethical practices as a means of gaining power at local, regional or national levels.

Theoretically, socialist party members indulging in such practices are expelled from the party and are unable to stand for re-election as party members. In practice, no penalty at all has been imposed on either of the usurping mayors

Santiago Pérez COALICIÓN CANARIA

and their teams. Despite much huffing and puffing at first, nothing happened.

Power, after all, is the name of the game and La Gomera is now totally in the hands of the socialist party, with the troublesomely persistent CC nationalists reduced to grumbling on the sidelines.

Or are they? Only time will tell, but I fear we can put away our tambourines.

Education

El Cotillo

Papagayo

School curriculum

Fuerteventura

Lanzarote

Citizenship classes begin

El Cotillo shops urge visit rethink

Playa Blanca hotel ‘saved’

After two years of controversy, classes in citizenship get under way this year in primary schools in the Canaries.

Shops in El Cotillo in Fuerteventura have pleaded with the island’s tourism authorities to rethink the current format of flying visits by foreign tourists to the town.

A surprising new end of summer twist in the longrunning saga of the Papagayo Arena Hotel in Playa Blanca has seen a decision on its demolition switch squarely to the local authorities.

Although El Cotillo receives hundreds of visitors every day in peak season, traders say the ‘bus them in, bus them out’ approach means both they and the tourists lose out. “Most of the holidaymakers who arrive on day trips are ferried by bus directly to the two small museums – the lighthouse and the Toston Tower – and then whisked off again soon after. They get no time to stroll around the shops, let alone eat in El Cotillo restaurants”, says Agustín Melián, head of the local traders’ association. Combined with this year’s ban on camping on the beaches, the short-stay format is blamed for the drop in takings in the local shops and restaurants, with business down by over one third in some cases.

The four-star hotel, one of the best known in the resort, has been ruled illegal by the Canarian High Court and the Spanish Ministry of the Environment has repeatedly said it wants to pull it down to recuperate thousands of square metres of public land on the coast.

An estimated 18,000 pupils aged 10 and 11 will receive instruction on the subject, which covers a range of issues from human rights and sexual diversity to ethics and aspects of world religions.

The introduction of citizenship to the curriculum was one of the flagship education initiatives taken by the new socialist Spanish government when it was elected back in 2004 but it has been fought bitterly by conservative sectors, including the church and many parents’ associations, who see it as an intrusion by the State in private affairs.

Several regions have been unable to implement the subject due to legal challenges. Around 100 people in the Canaries lodged formal objections but the Canarian government has insisted that it must apply the provisions of the new National Education Law. The region’s federation of parents’ associations says it hopes the classes will become a normal part of the curriculum but warned that the ethical content will not be enough to mask the negative role models children can see around them, particularly on TV.

Now, however, sources in Madrid say the Ministry has opted not to go ahead with the expropriation, which would have cost approximately six million euros. No reasons have been given but it appears that discreet orders have been issued to be less zealous in pursuing illegal occupations of seafront land due to the massive repercussions on the tourist industry.

The 12-storey hotel is one of around twenty which have been ruled illegal in the past few years after the island’s Cabildo challenged planning permission granted by Yaiza council. The Ministry’s change of heart means that the Cabildo will have to act alone if it wants to ensure the court ruling on the Papagayo Arena is enforced.

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WORK ON ENLARGING SAN SEBASTIÁN’S FERRY PORT BY A HUNDRED METRES IS UNDER WAY, WITH ALL BODING WELL FOR AN EARLIER-THAN-EXPECTED FIRST STAGE COMPLETION DATE.

By Barbara Belt

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enerife’s port authority has announced that work recently started on the first of six enormous concrete boxes providing the structure of the new jetty.

More than one thousand cubic metres of mix are being used to build this seventeen by twenty metre, giant box.

The remaining five will be even bigger. The boxes are constructed at Balea floating jetty, at Los Llanos in La Palma and require round-theclock work.

Once started, the process of pouring the mixture must continue non-stop until the box is finished. This is the ‘monolithic pour’ that ensures the whole structure hardens as one piece, rendering it virtually indestructible. During the building process, the floating jetty used for these constructions gradually submerges under the increasing weight.

As we go to press, landfill material and rubble are being dumped along the line of the new jetty in San Sebastián to provide a foundation for the boxes. Timing is critical. Late summer seas are usually very calm in the Canaries and the port authority must have the boxes ready by then.

Once in San Sebastián, they will be positioned, filled and sunk before the end of the year, providing the structure of the capital’s new, extended port some two months ahead of schedule. The new port, financed by Euro-fund FEDER, will then be six hundred and seventy five metres long and big enough to accommodate most of the cruise ships at present plying our waters.

This, indeed, is the main objective of the work.

Cruise ships are much courted by Canarian ports for the serious influx of cash they supposedly produce when visiting. It would be

interesting to determine the validity of this. Local councils pull out all the stops to receive the ships. A recent visit to Valle Gran Rey’s still officially unopened por t extension comes to mind.

The cr uiser Balmoral pulled into por t one Sunday morning to find half the town assembled on the jetty. There we were: mayor, councillors and colleagues, press, municipal band, folklore group resplendant in costume, the town’s traders tastefully displaying their wares in pavillions, onlookers, drunks still on the go from the night before and the usual contingent of excited small dogs, all waiting to receive the Big White Boat Bearing Foreigners.

In she came, looking splendid indeed. The musicians str uck up, we all looked welcoming and....the passengers got of f the boat, cast a curious glance at us all, boarded a waiting excursion bus and left. Their boat sailed around empty to San Sebastián, they rejoined it, casting cursory glances at what was on offer there, and before sailing away.

This is fairly true to type.

In practice, passengers are usually quickly bussed off around an island, stopping at limited locations to eat and drink, take photos and perhaps buy souvenirs. There is, after all, a limit to how acquisitive an average cruise passenger can be expected to be. The excursion provider makes money, which filters down to coach driver, guide and lunch provider, but not much fur ther. The por t authority makes money too, as does the agent responsible for coordinating the visit. At best, the visiting passengers may like what they see and decide to come back and do some serious spending on a land-based holiday. As a PR

exercise, cruise visits do offer potential for future tourist bucks, but fall far short of justifying the enormous expense involved in extending ports to accommodate them.

But no matter. All pales into insignificance when compared to the real money-making going on behind port extensions and modernisations. We have to remember the real business here is the plethora of contracts and sub-contracts involved in construction. Palm greasing.

Facilitating. Interest protecting. Over the table and under, this is where the real bucks change hands.

Probably most lucrative of all is what goes on before contracts are even signed.

Works like these need tons of rubble, or landfill, but much of the islands’ territory is protected. Zoning laws inconveniently prohibit extraction, but it has to come from somewhere. So where does it come from?

Detailed investigation into exactly who is behind limited companies buying land, or whose cousin or brother-inlaw bought whole barrancos just before restrictions were lifted, or a new, major, rubble-hungr y works was announced would produce interesting results. Those of us familiar with the Canarian political circus will be unsurprised to discover that our politicians, their families and friends are probably the main beneficiaries.

Ideally placed to forage for euro-bucks, know in advance which land will very likely become valuable and then organise purchase without even having to fork out, these experts can expect to clean up and then earn kudos for the hand-on-heart sincerity with which they announce that they have ‘worked long and hard to procure this great step forward for the island.’

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News in Brief

Hotels cut tariffs R

esort hotels in Gran Canaria are charging prices not seen on the island for almost a decade, according to local hoteliers.

Late bids to attract visitors to mitigate the fall in numbers due to the economic crisis have seen half board offers as low as 18 euros per person per night in several three-star hotels in Playa del Inglés (50 per cent down on 2008) and

one five-star hotel has even offered nightly rates of 30 euros per person to fill rooms. Interviewed by newspaper La Provincia, Mario Romero from the Mur hotel group, said the summer had been “very sad”, due to the pressure to cut prices as a result of tourists leaving bookings until very late to wait for the best offers. “At least tourists are still coming, despite the competition posed

Las Palmas

by cheaper destinations. But the fact remains that hotels which have spent a small fortune in refurbishing have been unable to recoup their investment”, said Romero. A comparison of tariffs shows that an apartment in Campo Internacional de Maspalomas commanded 45 euros a day a decade ago but at the end of August was fetching just 30 euros.

FTI

German front cover G

ran Canaria features on the front cover of the winter brochure of leading German tour operator FTI but the advertising is not costing the island a penny.

A tinerfeñan financier has been arrested after supposedly swindling investors in Gran Canaria out of three million euros.

Callous bag snatcher A

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man who stole the handbag of a traffic accident victim as she lay dying on the ground was prevented from making off by passers-by.

The bizarre weekend incident occurred in Vecindario when the 69 year-old woman was knocked down by a car at a busy junction in the town. As people gathered to assist her the man kneeled over and, although initially pretending to check her injuries, he grabbed her bag and tried to run off. However, quick-thinking passers-by gave chase and detained him a short distance away. He was handed over to police at the scene.

The woman died instants later from the injuries received in the collision.

Vecindario

SOUTHERN CRACKDOWN

Under-age drinkers As reported previously here, in one raid carried out by police in Maspalomas earlier in the summer, 160 teenagers were discovered in the early hours of the morning in an adult discotheque, which has since been served with a closure order. Two further raids on nightspots in the resort produced similar results and the local council in San Bartolomé says it will continue with the crackdown until the bars and discos stop serving youngsters.

“Operation Disney will lead to serious financial consequences for the culprits and the fines could exceed a million euros given that our bye-laws state that anyone found serving alcohol to a minor is liable to a fine of 6,000 euros per case”, said the councillor who ordered the crackdown, David Delgado, who added that the offending premises also face action for carrying out unauthorised activities for which they were not licensed.

Ahead of what would have been the King of Pop’s 51st birthday, the fans organised a reconstruction of his famous Beat It choreography along one of the main shopping districts in the capital. The man behind the initiative, Juan Guerrero, said similar reconstructions of the dance routine had been performed in a number of European cities since Jackson’s death, including Stockholm and Paris, as well as in the United States, but the Las Palmas version was the first in the Canaries.

“The idea was to do something surprising by putting professional dancers out among the public to try and get a reaction”, he explained.

Swindle

VECINDARIO

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Fans of Michael Jackson in Las Palmas offered a mini tribute to their hero recently by staging a short music and dance session in the street.

Las Palmas

The holiday firm asked permission to use pictures of Gran Canaria on the front of its new publication marketing holidays in Spain and Portugal and the island’s tourism board was only too happy to agree. The brochure, which was unveiled at a special event recently, will be distributed in the coming weeks to some 10,000 travel agents across Germany, reaching an audience of millions. The Gran Canaria Cabildo called the publicity “priceless”, and says it will further consolidate the island in the minds of holidaymakers from Germany as they make their winter vacation choices.

hree night spots in Gran Canaria face massive fines for allowing under-18s to drink on the premises.

Jackson fans in dance tribute

The man was offering to purchase what appear to be fictitious investment packets via his office at Tax Finanzas y Mercados SL in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Over 40 victims have come to light, who have invested between 50,000 and 300,000 euros each after being offered a return of 11 per cent on accounts which they were told would be handled by Bankinter. Bankinter denounced the scheme. Tax Finanzas y Mercados SL have five offices across the islands, but only the Las Palmas office seems to be involved in the swindle. The old rules are the best, if something appears too good to be true, it probably is.

Competition

Fighting fair After the royal snit taken by some Gran Canarian business people this summer when Tenerife advertised its wares in their capital city, a reverse campaign is about to start in Tenerife, advertising Gran Canaria.

The face of the new initiative is Canarian footballer, David Silva, (Valencia and Spanish national team), who was born locally in Arguineguín. Over the next 14 weeks local daily La Opinion will be running a prize draw of three package holidays for two people including flights, a four star hotel in half board and a medium standard hire car absolutely free. Billboards showing the footballer will be mounted in Santa Cruz and La Laguna to promote tourism to the neighbouring island from Tenerife.

Low cost connections

New flights Ryanair recently announced two new weekly connections from the island to Oporto, Portugal.

The initiative will mean 1,480 more available seats per month from Portugal starting on October 26.

The president of the tourist board, Roberto Moreno, spoke of the similarity of the Portuguese market to the Spanish tourist trade, “a loyal market with growth potential and an above average level of spending in the destination”. The Portuguese tourist trade in Gran Canaria saw a growth of 4.5 per cent in 2008 and so far in the first seven months of the year 8,000 tourists have visited the island from that country. Moreno took advantage of the launch to talk with the Ryanair director for Spain, Luis Fernàndez, about the advance reservations to the island from the UK for the Winter season and the joint plans for advertising to promote the sales.

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Diversaldo

PUERTO DE SANTIAGO

La Orotava

Bargains at Diversaldo

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ome fantastic bargains will be awaiting you on October 11th at the VII edition of the Diversaldo fair in La Orotava.

The event, to be held in the Plaza del V Centenario from 10am to 8pm, gives local shopkeepers a unique opportunity to promote their businesses and sell off existing stock at bargain prices to make way for the new season’s goods, while the general public benefits as well.

The fair is being held at a new location this year as the Plaza de La Constitución area is being improved and works are ongoing. Visitors can expect to find textiles, footwear, sports items, ornaments, flowers and plants, hardware, toys, games, jewellery and much more. There will also be a section dedicated to Canarian foods where it will be possible to taste, for example, local cheeses and desserts.

During the day there will be plenty of activities to keep children occupied and entertained, including inflatable castles and a playground. Live music will provide a local atmosphere to the event.

Domingo Acosta, the councillor responsible for local economic development, predicts that the fair will be a success and estimates that there will be 60 to 80 stands which will be visited by some 15,000 people.

Local business owners can join in by applying for a stand at La Orotava council offices. You will need to present your business name, address and activity, as well as a contact telephone number, before September 25. As the fair will be occupying a public road, a fee of 16 euros per stand will be charged.

Almost half a ton of rubbish was collected

Deep clean About 500 kilos of rubbish were recently removed from the coast of Puerto de Santiago.

Around 100 volunteers from the Punta Blanca surf club, the local volunteer firemen, residents association and business group ASEMTEIDE, grouped together under the auspices of the local council’s tourist department and the island council’s IDECO environmental volunteer coordination team, made a clean sweep in Isla Cangrejo, Las Bajas, Puerto de Santiago beach, La Arena beach and Los Gigantes.

Santiago del Teide’s tourism councillor, Germán Jiménez, affirmed, “this activity is designed to gather all the borough’s groups together to make the residents and tourists aware of the importance of protecting and preserving the marine biodiversity, how to achieve that and make the coastal users aware of the need to form fishing habits that don’t damage the marine ecosystem”. Once the area was swept clean, a number of sea turtles, which had been rescued and cured, were released back into the ocean.

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Island promotion

Tourism coup B

etween now and December some of the most important travel agents and holiday journalists will be gathered in various conferences in the island. It is the first time so many of the companies represented in our top tourist source areas will be visiting us within such a short period. Thomas Cook will be

presenting their 2010 catalogue here and TUI, and Lufthansa Citer Center will both be holding conferences, amongst others. Both Thomas Cook France and Thomas Cook Germany have chosen to present their catalogues in Tenerife and a number of tour operators and airlines will be taking part in getting-to-know visits to the island, among which Thomas Cook Denmark, Alltours Germany, TUI Nordic, Jet2.com and Aer Lingus stand out. All together in the next few months over 2,000 specialists are expected to enjoy the attractions and novelties of the island.

Banco Santander

Bank disservice

five months. This international bank, whose estimated worldwide gain this year is in excess of 8,500 million euros, has two branches within 10 minutes walking distance of each other with all the costs that that incurs, but they are unable to credit this missing amount to loyal clients.

Bank reply

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yn and Stephen Riley-McCabe are furious with Banco Santander, they feel the bank owes them over 1,500 euros and a very sincere apology for the way they have been treated.

They have been clients of the bank at the main Las Américas branch in front of the Hotel Las Palmeras for 11 years.

When they received their credit card statement for March, they were horrified to find 20 ‘rogue’ transactions. They immediately informed the bank

and stopped the card.

They were still charged for the transactions. In May one of the transactions was credited back to them and in July 12 more, including a repeat of the refund in May. Two weeks later they recharged the same 12 transactions and they are still €1,532 out of pocket five months after the problems began.

They have recently been told that the file had been closed and they would have to start the process all over again. At the moment, there is no reason to believe that it will be resolved within the next

Taking a signed authorisation from the couple we went to visit the bank and spoke to the person who has supposedly been dealing with the problem, Nova Howard.

Did she think that the couple had received a, “fair and efficient service” from Banco Santander? “I’ve done my best,” she replied. Yes but had they received a, fair and efficient service? – No reply.

When we asked why she can only communicate with her head office by email and has to wait for the reply and cannot call them by phone she said that she needed a power of attorney to talk to me about the matter. A power of attorney to explain why branch staff are apparently not permitted to ring anybody at head office, no matter what the urgency or injustice?

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Holiday Special The sunflowers were delighted to have so many visitors!

Pilgrims queue in the hope of getting a bed for the night

Walk this Way: Camino de Santiago

By Karl McLaughlin / Photo Credits: Begoña López

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Tenerife teacher urges people who want to get away from it all and have a holiday with a difference, including a lot of exercise, to think about joining the thousands of ‘pilgrims’ who make the trek along the world famous Camino de Santiago or Way of St James in northern Spain every summer.

44-year-old Begoña López, who is head of studies at a big secondary school in San Isidro, decided to forego the usual family holiday (in her case, a cottage in the south of France) and spend half of the month of August getting up at the crack of dawn to walk upwards of 30km every day, carr ying a rucksack with all the items needed for her ‘vacation’. Along with a Ger-

man friend, she flew out from Tenerife to join the route in Roncesvalles, near the French border. Initially planning to spend a week away, she rang home a few days into the trip to say she was staying on for an extra seven days because she was enjoying it so much.

Once back home, Begoña made plans to go back for a repeat stint for nine days before school started again but

things did not work out.

So what is the attraction of walking, often in total silence, along a combination of dusty trails and narrow winding roads for hours on end? We put this and other questions to her on her return. “I had no idea what it was all about even though I had done some background research before leaving. Friends had encouraged me to try the walk if I

needed a break and, after a hectic year at school, it turned out to exactly what I was looking for. It is hard to persuade people, especially when you live in a tourist area like Tenerife, that you can actually have a great holiday without tanning yourself on a beach, eating out ever y night in restaurants and doing retail therapy.” The Way of St James is the exact op-

posite: it is all about peace and quiet and giving up the luxuries, explained Begoña.

Unlike most holidays, you don’t book accommodation in advance, which was a worrying thought at first for the teacher and her walking colleague although they soon settled into the way of things.

“You get up early, at 6am or so, pack your belongings (and hope the T-shirt and

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Holiday Special undies you hand-washed the night before are dry!) and set out along the route, having worked out roughly how far you want to walk. There are books and other guides available to tell you where all the small towns and villages are and what is available for the pilgrims in each.

You tr y and make it to one of the official hostels by early afternoon to book a bed for the night and it can prove tricky at times if there is high demand. We found ourselves sleeping in rooms with bunk beds and eight or ten total strangers but we felt safe. The biggest problem was the snoring! Some of the hostels were full so we had to keep walking to the next village or give up and find a local B&B.” Walking in the August heat – and occasionally talking (which was frowned upon in some cases and Begoña learned how to steer clear of the chatterboxes who prevented her from enjoying the scenery or simply putting her thoughts in order) – may not be everyone’s cup of tea, as she readily admits. “Yes, it is tiring and can be sore on the legs and feet, but it is a very positive thing to do. You are physically tired at the end of the day having covered long distances. But your mind is fresh and that is what counts.

This man did the ‘walk’ with his horse

Begoña pictured on one of the dusty trails

with their feet in a stream to cool off.”

For reasons that remain a mystery, and even though sections of the route are marketed by some adventure holiday firms such as Discovery Travel, the tradition has found much less favour among Britons than with continental Europeans, particularly those from northern and central Europe.

Multilingual Begoña encountered just one solitary Englishman during her two weeks on the trail, a tiny number compared to the many Germans, Dutch, Italians and Spaniards she came across. Her prize for the most committed walker goes to a Slovenian who set out from his home country in May to do the full journey of several thousand kilometres to Santiago and was still going strong

Begoña, second right, pictured with fellow walkers

You contemplate spectacular scenery at your leisure and meet nice people, all of them sharing the common goal of experiencing the route. It is not like going to the gym where you compete with the person on the next treadmill or exercise bike to see who lasts longer or goes faster.

The finish point is the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition has it the remains of St James are buried, but you don’t have to do it all. I managed about 300 km, as far as Burgos. Others, including families with small children and even one man on his horse, do the whole route. You meet fascinating characters in the hostels and though you may lose sight of them the next day the chances are you will run across them again later, having a break at an open-air café or sitting

in mid-August. The crucible of nationalities made for great camaraderie, not to say some curious partnerships, including a Korean who spoke little English and a 19-year-old Spaniard from Cáceres who spoke even less English, but they still paired up as walking mates and communicated through signs and laughter, much to the amusement of

fellow ‘pilgrims’. Apart from the exercise and contact with nature, what does the walk do for you? Here, after an initial humorous confession that it had taught her after many years that, “you don’t need a suitcase full of clothes and accessories to go on holiday”, Begoña becomes a little pensive and picks her words carefully, probably so

as not to offend her husband or daughter, who were left behind in Tenerife and face the prospect of having to organise their own holidays in future: “It is all about having your freedom, even if just temporarily. The route is there but you do what you want, as little or as much. You are accountable to no one but yourself for a few days. No commitments, nothing. No worries, not even food because you stop off at small shops along the way and grab a sandwich and a yoghurt. The only concern making sure you find a bed.

There were times when I did not even know where my friend was because one of us had started out earlier than the other.

At home that would make me anxious but I knew we would meet up again sooner or later. I am in no way religious but I took great pleasure in visiting all the tiny churches along the way. The walk is a very spiritual thing even for someone like me.

You literally ‘discover yourself’ in a way you could not have imagined.

The bad part is going home: the routine of ‘normal’ life and the realisation that much of what we do is controlled and preordained for us. I can’t wait to go back as soon as I get some time off.” Anyone keen to join her?

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Restoration of Colonel’s house A

fter ten years of negotiations between the local authorities in Puerto de la Cruz and Quintercon, a well known construction firm, El Robado, the mansion at the centre of San Fernando is at last going to be restored.

The agreement implies making use of the abandoned mansion and its vast gardens for tourism interests provided they are restored to their former glory, the area’s accessibility is improved and a car park for a hundred cars is created. In return the construction firm will be permitted to build two blocks

of apartments on an adjacent plot. The mansion, which has been left in abandoned state for over forty years, has often been used by tramps and drug

addicts and it was virtually demolished by a fire in August 2008. It had been declared a monument of historic interest in 1996 and there has often

been talk of restoring it, at one time even as a mayor’s official residence.

The formidable mansion of El Robado has always been

regarded as a fine example of British architecture in Tenerife. Indeed it was originally the home of one of the most respected Englishmen to have lived in Tenerife, Colonel Owen Peel Weathered, an immensely wealthy old Etonian who decided to take up residence in Puerto de la Cruz towards the end of the 19th century. He built El Robado in 1887, bringing much of the building materials, including the slate for the original roof, from England. The gardens were the venue for splendid tea parties attended by the few British residents of the era. The origins of the British Games Club of Puerto de la Cruz were plotted on

the croquet lawn but Colonel Weathered was also one of the principal benefactors to All Saints’ Church, the English library and other institutions.

Another Englishman, Colonel Ramsden, bought El Robado in 1908 and when he died the Spanish Duke of Peñaranda purchased the mansion in 1930 and renamed it ‘San Fernando’.

Unfortunately he was executed by the communist militia in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. El Robado was then lived in by the Marquis de Castega until the 1960s and since then it has been abandoned whilst being the target of numerous developers.

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Although he suggested last year that he would be decent enough to allow Socialist Mayor Lola Padrón to complete her fragile term of office until the elections in 2011, the situation has changed, making the possibility of presenting a vote of no confidence just too tempting. One of the main reasons he has now opted to openly prepare for a vote of no confidence is that he can now talk to the conservatives. As he said, “the conservative PP group is now made up of different people”. In other words, he no longer has to negotiate anything with Eva Navarro, who resigned as councillor and leader of the local conservatives in early August.

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Miami connections The successful direct flight between Tenerife and Miami is already having knock-on effects.

During September, representatives of the 12 largest cruise companies are visiting the island to check out the hotel and logistic infrastructure and to study the possibility of using Tenerife as a port base for cruise turnarounds and if La Palma could be included in some of the itineraries.

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La Orotava Water trouble

Plumbers strike again The IU left wing party in La Orotava warned late in August that the municipal plumbers, working for Canaragua, the official company which looks after the town’s water supplies, would be going on strike again in September.

Their previous strike in July was in response to the company’s implementation of new overtime weekend shifts which were aimed at reducing costs by eliminating what the company claimed to be unnecessary shared shifts. The move effectively cut annual salaries by over €1,700 which didn’t please the plumbers at all.

The new strike is in support of a dismissed colleague.

He was shown the door after apparently swearing at and insulting Johana Santos, the ruling party’s councillor for services. There is no doubt that the workmen are also irritated by the fact that the politicians have shown little interest in supporting the plumbers or in promoting some kind of negotiated settlement with the water company. However, according to the unions, the dismissed plumber did actually send a written apology to the councillor. Canaragua, refusing to budge and possibly welcoming a chance to reduce staff, claimed the written apology was not enough and that the plumber should have apologised in person.

Santa Úrsula La Quinta

Safety concern The PP conservative group in Santa Úrsula is using the untidy state of the La Quinta urbanisation, which is supposed to be an upmarket residential area, to put pressure on the nationalist council.

The party has asked the nationalists to look after residents’ safety. Apart from the urbanisation’s well known problems with rubbish dumping and young lovers in their vehicles using dark corners and then not taking their mess with them, maintaining the remaining undeveloped plots, fields and small woods, has not apparently been one of the council’s priorities. The result, as the conservatives point out, is that they become dried up during the long summer months and are a serious fire risk.

Road Check Playa de las Américas

Wanted Lithuanian Police in Tenerife who set up a checkpoint to breathalyse drivers netted a Lithuanian who turned out to be a wanted man in his home country. The 29-year-old was three times over the limit when tested by officers in the late-night control outside Playa de Las Américas. Background checks prior to his arrest for drinking and driving revealed that an international warrant had been issued by the Lithuanian authorities. Warrants for his arrest had also been issued

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ECOLOGISTS COMPLAINTS

Illegal building denounced E

cologists in the Orotava valley are constantly on the lookout for illegal developments, especially after urban development policies in recent years have been responsible for completely altering the colourful aspect of the valley.

They have now denounced what they refer to as an illegal development which has begun to flourish, albeit slowly since the crisis began to take hold, in the Camino de El Ciprés, just below La Orotava. The ecologists have a point, claiming the Camino, which is what is left of a wide, cobbled lane which once connected Puerto de la Cruz with La Orotava before the first cars appeared early in the 20th century, was declared BIC, a place of historic interest, in 2008. It now borders dangerously close to a major development project.

The ecologists aim to at least

Ecologists have the council’s plans under close scrutiny

preserve the historic track by ensuring the builder and the authorities in La Orotava remember that it is sacred, even if the remaining fields and banana plantations around it are turned into cement. In

reply the local council in La Orotava, so often criticised for permitting the Orotava valley to become so built up, has accused the ecologists of trying to confuse public opinion so as to delay the

implementation of the new special urban plan. Dividing up the area in question into different plots was approved back in 2005, taking into consideration the protection of the historic lane.

INFRAESTRUCTURAS

Blinking traffic lights L

a Orotava’s local mayor, Isaac Valencia, referred to it as an historic day as he finally switched on the town’s new traffic light system.

What he meant was that La Orotava has never had traffic lights before. To begin with the lights have been blinking amber, to get people accustomed to them, but the authorities hope that the numerous sets of lights, mainly lining the town’s principal through road, will permit more fluid circulation of vehicles and make life safer for

pedestrians. The Obispo Benitez de Lugo and Sor Soledad Cobián avenues divide part of La Orotava’s busy shopping zones and shoppers have had to compete with 20,000 vehicles a day for many years.

Until now drivers, especially foreign visitors on their way to the hills and to Mount Teide, have always had to bite their tongues, pretend to be patient and halt every hundred metres to let pedestrians cross the road in a rather disorganised fashion.

This is what the lights are intended to prevent.

Drivers had to stop every 100 metres to let pedestrians cross

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Cycling

Suspicious fires

Arafo

Guinness record for bike man A cycling enthusiast from Arafo in Tenerife has broken the Guinness record for the longest distance travelled on an exercise bike in one minute.

Miguel Ángel Castro earned a place for himself in the record books by covering just over two kilometres in the 60 allotted seconds, beating the previous world record of 1.9 kilometres held by Samuel Rodríguez. Castro, who is married with a young daughter, trained for a full seven months for the attempt, which was broadcast live by Tenerife’s SER radio station from the Casino in Arafo. Details of the feat were published on the news wires by the Europa Press news agency.

Local firefighters were kept busy

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esidents in Puerto de la Cruz were awakened by fire engines early in the morning on 27th August as they rushed to put out a fire in a block of flats.

The fire was on the third level of the building’s underground car park.

Police cordoned off the Melchor Luz Avenue and evacuated over a hundred sleepy residents but the firemen very

soon extinguished the fire which destroyed a car and a motorbike. Later in the day residents began to talk of foul play after the fire brigade was called out again to put out another fire in the same underground car park but quite a distance from the first. Five people were treated for smoke inhalation.

Meanwhile, whilst two fire engines were at the scene of the fire in Puerto

another team of firemen had to deal with a car which had caught fire on the motorway at El Ramal, just up the road from the fire station. In fact first on the scene and helped by petrol station attendants who used water hoses, was an off duty fireman. Rush hour traffic almost came to a halt as curious drivers slowed down to enjoy the usual curious peep at the excitement.

CANDELARIA

Council duped C

andelaria council has admitted it may have jumped the gun in advertising a ‘historic trip’ to Mount Teide to see a rare planetary phenomenon without checking the facts first.

The embarrassing initiative, which received widespread coverage in the local papers, saw one of the corporation departments announce a visit to the mountain top to see Mars “getting

very close to Earth” and producing a two moons effect in the process.

However, it turned out that the person responsible had seen the news on Internet and had not bothered to verify if Mars would be more visible.

Experts at Tenerife’s Astrophysics Institute pointed out that there was no chance of the phenomenon taking place and refuted the council’s publicity, sent out via the press office to all

the regional media, surrounding the trip. Worse for Candelaria, NASA had already issued a statement alerting people to the fake prediction, which it said had been doing the rounds since 2003 on the web. Some hasty backtracking was needed by the council, which released an apology saying there had been a “communications mix-up” between a number of its departments.

CHARITY EVENTS

Helping Hands

Security La Orotava

New police recruits The arrival of six new police recruits in La Orotava means the police force in the old town now boasts 59 officers.

The new men and a woman have spent the last two years undergoing training at the Canary Island Security Academy. The mayor, Isaac Valencia, welcomed them at a brief ceremony at the town hall on the 18th August. He said their job would not only be to direct traffic but to help ordinary folk with their daily needs. Naturally they will ease the burden on the force’s more important task of keeping law and order in a town which has grown considerably in recent years.

Puerto Bavarian festival

Um-pa-pa The traditional Bavarian fortnight began in Puerto at the end of August, bringing a welcome cheer, serious beer drinking and down to earth fun.

It followed the town’s newly established ‘gay week’ and signalled the arrival of the Bavarian Die Lustigen Egerlander orchestra which has been delighting Puerto residents with their programme of hearty um-pa-pa music for a number of years in the run-up to the town’s very own famous beer festival.

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harity group, Helping hands, in Tenerife has been busy raising funds for the Cancer Care Unit in the Candelaria hospital.

The end of July saw a charity barbecue at the Terrace Bar in Amarilla Golf where 80 friends and supporters of the charity enjoyed the slap up feed and partied into the night entertained by tribute bands, ABBA, Frank Sinatra,

Freddie Mercury, Phil Gibson & Jo Cassidy who all so kindly performed free of charge. A great night had by all raised a total of 380 euros for the hospital.

Building on their success, early in August, Anne Sculthorp and Anne Feather from the Friends Bar in Golf del Sur took part in a charity sponsored swim in a private pool at Alamos Park, Amarilla Golf. Rachel and Richie kindly hosted

Julie, Andy, Liz and Dot

the event in their home and together the two Annes swam a mile in an hour, raising 1,150 euros in sponsorship.

The marathon swim was followed by entertainment and more than one guest got a fully dressed ducking.

On behalf of Liz, Dot and Julie, Helping Hands would like to thank everyone for all their support and they look forward to seeing you again at their next fun charity event. Watch this space.

Jet2.com is starting a new service from East Midlands airport.

From May 2010, the low fare airline will be operating from the centre of the UK to Tenerife at a cost of 67 euros each way approximately. Company DG, Ian Doubtfire underlined, that at time when other companies are reducing their connections, “we are growing and offering holiday destinations at competitive prices, at comfortable hours and with a quality service”.

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inishing touches that will make a big impact in the home but a small impact on the bank account This sideboard was an end of line item in the Alcampo pine furniture sale. It was very simple to apply a light oak stain from Leroy Merlin. Robert also had to replace a broken shelf inside. It all cost less than €100. (pics 1) Ever yone knows this one! With two thirds of the house still a building site, it is too soon to buy new living room furniture, so this old sofa was given a face-

A dark corner lift. The throw was bought from Natura and the cushions is brightened with low energy from various places. concealed lighting and a plant.

(Pic 2) The pot was slightly marked, It was difficult to find a from Leroy Merlin, reduced basin unit to fit the smallest from €38 to €4.95! (pic 5) guest en suite, so an ordinary piece of furniture was cut to The ‘blue’ guest bedroom. take the basin. As the waste pipe is visible, a chrome-fin- The curtains were from the 99 shop. They were too long, ished unit was used. so the off-cuts were used to (Pic 3) make the cushion covers.

These little hooky gadgets The throw was from an oriare great for bathrooms and ental store and the rugs from utility rooms. They never Hiper Dino. The net for the come unstuck and hold a lot window came from El Kilo of weight. You can get them fabric shop. (pic 5) from a very nice man at the twice-weekly market at Costa The whole lot cost less Adeje. than €50! (pic 4)

Useful vocabulary sideboard aparador wood stain colorante para madera sofa sofá curtains cortinas cushion cojín rug alfombra plant planta throw cubrecama 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

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eaving Queenstown behind we drive along the meandering road that hugs the shore of Lake Wakatipu stopping now and again to admire the view and brew up a mid morning coffee.

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The beauty of having a portable kitchen is that we don’t have to find a café when we feel like a snack or a drink.

Continuing along highway 6 we cross a large plain and roaring across it is a huge steam train, the ‘Kingston Flyer’. Running since 1890 it joined Kingston to Invercargill and Dunedin until the 1950s when dwindling passenger numbers made it unprofitable. It was revived in 1971 and now runs twice a day carrying tourists and steam enthusiasts.

A couple of hours later we pull into the Te Anau visitor centre car park and proceed to check out the options for a trip on Milford Sound. The first boat leaves at 8:05am from the quay which is a further two and a half hours drive

away and there are a number of DOC sites along the road where we can camp. Te Anau is the largest lake on the south island and the village can cater for up to 4,000 visitors. It is the gateway to the 1.2 million hectare Fiordland National Park and provides access to all the walking, hunting, fishing, and wilderness activities you could hope for.

After a shor t walk and filling the van with diesel we head toward Milford Sound, a 120 km trip down a dead end road. A more spectacular journey is hard to imagine.

We set off through dense forest which then opens into Te Anau Downs and on to Knobs Flat. All the way we are surrounded by rugged snow capped mountains as we drive through the valleys carved out by two ice ages.

We stop at Cascade Creek and after dinner set the alarm for a 6:00am start. It was the coldest night since leaving Tenerife and at last the credit card became really useful to scrape the frost off the windscreen!

Passing through the Homer tunnel we arrive at Milford at 7:30am and buy our tickets for the first boat trip of the day.

With only 20 passengers on board we set off into the crisp clear blue morning between the sheer cliffs of the fiord on a truly magical trip. Our captain steers the small boat in until we can feel the spray of waterfalls cascading down,

Highlights:

Milford Sound Within the Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site.

Tourism: Voted the world’s best tourist destination in an international poll and it is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most famous tourist spot.

History: Rudyard Kipling called it the eighth wonder of the world.

Location: In the south west of New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea. Name: It was named after Milford Haven in Wales.

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Around the world in 71 days New Zealand campervan tour -Part II Queenstown to Christchurch and we look up to hanging gardens that appear as if they are about to slide down the rock face at any moment.

We catch glimpses of valleys between the peaks, and see seals basking on the rocks.

Upon reaching the Tasman Sea we turn and head back towards Milford. As we were disembarking I thanked our skipper for a wonderful trip and he offered us a chance to go again, for free. Guess what we did! After a full four hours’ cruising through this magnificent fiord we set off back down the road to Te Anau.

Saturday morning we head to Queenstown again. The weather is much better than on our previous stop there so we head for the Shotover Canyon where Gill is going to take a trip on a jet boat. I’m taking the photos! She hurtles off in a bright red aquaplaning rocket ship which almost clips the jagged rocks jutting out from the canyon walls and gets spun through 360 degree turns in what she says later was the most exhilarating adrenaline rush she’s ever

had. Then it’s on through the olde worlde village of Cardrona, a ski resort in winter and a picturesque pub stop on the road through the Crown range on the road to Lake Wanaka where we camp.

We awake to a lovely clear morning and walk through beautiful yellowing poplars along the shore of the lake.

We drive on heading for the west coast. The weather turns again and we travel through tropical rainforest over the Haast pass in torrential rain to Fox Glacier. Next morning we walk up the path to see the glacier. An enormous solid river of ice which creeps along the valley only 300 metres above sea level, it has carved out a valley in hard granite over millions of years, and is one of the few survivors of the many that sculpted this wonderful landscape.

Carrying on up the coast we arrive at Hokitika. Established in the 1860s gold rush, it now depends on tourism and dairy farming. We spend another wet day here and visit some of the galleries displaying all manner of jade

ornaments and jeweller y.

Very important in the Maori culture it was used for tools, weapons and decoration. That night we stay in a beautiful wooded conser vation site on Lake Mahinapua on the outskirts of town.

Tuesday morning finds us in Shantytown. A preserved 1800s town of 30 wooden buildings which is a museum dedicated to the story of the people who made and lost fortunes prospecting and logging in this wilderness. We visited a steam powered sawmill where giant trees were turned into planks and have a go at panning for gold.

Tur ning east we head towards the Arthur’s Pass national park and spend our last night in the van at Jackson’s Retreat. At dusk we walk through the rainforest to see glow worms, a type of insect larva that glow through bioluminescence, and a waterfall that also seems to glow against the greenery surrounding it.

Our last days driving takes us over the spectacular alpine highway through Arthur’s

Pictures 01. Lake Wanaka.

02. Eglinton Valley on the Milford Highway.

03. The Kingston Flyer steam train.

04./ 05. Castle rocks near Arthurs Pass on the Great Alpine road.

06. Mitre peak in Milford Sound.

07. Rainbow Reach.

Start point for walks in Fiordland.

08. Shotover canyon jet boat.

09. Waterfall at Jacksons Retreat.

10. Old buildings at Shantytown.

11. Panning for gold.

Pass and back down to the Canterbury Plain where we return our van to Kea and pack up for the next stage on to Hawaii. © Phil Crean 2009

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DRIVING LICENCES

Spanish Government

A new A2 licence

Zapatero

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he Spanish Government has recently passed new general driving regulations, introducing impor tant changes which motorists will now have to take into account.

One of the most significant measures is the introduction of a new licence, the A-2, valid only for riding motorbikes not exceeding 500 cubic centimetres. The A-2 is an intermediate licence which has been introduced to help bridge the gap between riding low and high cylinder motorbikes. From now on, in order to qualify for a type A licence required for riding motorcycles of any power, the motorist must have held the new A-2 licence for at least two years.

The new scheme does away with the power limitation system which was in operation before obtaining the permanent licence, because previously a licence could only be held after riding a motorbike not exceeding 34hp for two years.

In addition, in order to ride motorbikes exceeding 500 cubic centimetres cylinder capacity, the Spanish authorities have increased the minimum age to 20. Both measures are designed to help motorists gain experience prior to dealing with more powerful machines, which are ver y

Tax allowance

400 euro rebate under threat

CHANGES IN LEGISLATION TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT - Age: 14 - Theory exam and practice test on a closed circuit.

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Motorcycles

Theory exam.

Test on a closed circuit and on a road open to traffic.

Theory exam.

Test on a closed circuit and on a road open to traffic.

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The tax allowance of 400 euros introduced by the Spanish government in 2008 could be scrapped after just one year as part of a series of fiscal measures to increase revenue to cope with the soaring demand for unemployment and other benefits.

- Age: 15 - Theory exam and practice test on a closed circuit.

- Age required for carrying passengers: 18

Age: 18 or must have held A2 for at least 2 years.

Progressive access.

Age 20, must have held A2 for at least 2 years and completed specific training.

*Source: Spanish Traffic Department / For more information call 902 123 104

often responsible for a large number of fatal accidents.

The new legislation transposes the European directives into Spanish law and also includes several other changes which the Spanish government had previously been introducing, such as

raising the minimum age for riding mopeds from 14 to 15 years old. The licence for riding a moped, which will subsequently be called an AM licence, will also undergo modifications, such as making it illegal to carry passengers below the age

of 18. Another significant development is the change in the period of validity of licences. Licences AM, A1, A2, A, B and driving licences which have to be renewed every 10 years until the age of 65 will now have to be renewed every 5 years.

Prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s announcement at the end of August that changes were in the pipeline, but without saying which exactly, has caused a flurry of speculation ahead of his meeting with business leaders and trade unions in mid-September to negotiate the content of a tax package.

Zapatero vowed not to amend the tax credit of 2,500 euros for newborn babies but hinted that the 400 euros refunded

to employees and selfemployed individuals last year may disappear sooner rather than later. “Certain measures were taken to ease the burden of, for example, high mortgages and inflation. Those conditions no longer apply and we are rethinking a number of them, together with a range of changes to taxation policy”, said the prime minister, stressing that people in Spain pay “much less tax” than their EU counterparts.

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UNEMPLOYED Business in Brief Many top High Street shops are closing

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Fashion brands close in Las Palmas The closure of several top fashion brand shops in Las Palmas reflects the massive drop in high-end spending in the past year, according to local traders.

A number of upmarket boutiques have followed Hugo Boss and Gucci in closing their doors in the city’s most popular shopping district, Triana. The Canarias 7 newspaper reported recently that sales had plummeted by up to 70 per cent in many cases, leaving the brands with no choice but to pull out.

According to the paper, Montblanc and Cartier have also decided to call it a day, leaving Loewe as virtually the

only representative of the top-end brands. The situation is similar in other parts of the Canaries, particularly the Calle Castillo in the centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and fashionable areas of Maspalomas.

One trade insider says that Christmas will be a make or break period for others who are considering their options but prefer to delay a definitive closure decision to see if the much-announced upturn is really under way.

n option that many are unaware of is that you can take your benefit in a lump sum in advance to start a business.

It is an option that despite the gloomy business forecasts, over 4,000 people in the Canaries have selected during the first five months of the year. “In view of the lack of jobs around more and more people are taking the plunge and asking for their benefit entitlement to be paid in advance to give them startup capital” said a Chamber of Commerce source. In total 4,048 people have opted for

a lump sum payment in order to start a business, buy into an existing company or join a cooperative. It’s a record number of people making this decision, an increase of 97.31 per cent over the same period in 2008. Last year the total number of people applying for a one-off payment was 5,049, a number which if the January to May tendency has continued will already have been passed.

There was a slightly higher entrepreneurial spirit in Las Palmas compared to Santa

Cruz, 2,174 to 1,977 respectively. In the eastern province, the payments were an average of 2,029.75 euros,

in the west the average received was slightly higher at 2,243.44. The amount of cash paid out to the unemployed in this way has dropped dramatically since 2001, in part due to the number of days of contribution actually paid by those applying. In 2001 the average payout was €10,617, dropping seven years later to €3,693 and five months later to the current levels.

Self employment is not always an easy path however and many of the business aspirations don’t leave the drawing board.

Of the 2,057 projects in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, only 434 businesses have actually come to fruition so far, with around 45 further initiatives about to start.

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News in brief

Your home in the sun

Possible pitfalls

Table 1. Comparison of 2008 and 2009 property prices in eight countries popular for UK holiday homes.

Country Spain Bulgaria Portugal USA Turkey France Greece Italy

Property

€ € € US$ £

Price €320,000 €51,000 €375,000 US$395,000 £55,000

2008 Exchange Rate 1.2712 1,2712 1.2712 1.9728 1

GBP Price £251,731 £40,120 £294,997 £200,223 £55,000

Price €195,000 €35,900 €275,000 US$280,000 £55,000

2009 Exchange Rate 1.114 1.114 1.114 1.516 1

GBP Price £175,045 £32,226 £246,858 £184,697 £55,000

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€370,000

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Currency

2-bed golf apt, Malaga 1-bed apt, Sunny Beach 3-bed villa, Silver Coast 5-bed villa, Florida 2-bed apt, Belek 4-bed townhouse, Carcassonne 4-bed stone villa, Crete 4-bed townhouse, Tuscany

Table 2. Comparison of 2008 and 2009 mortgage costs in eight countries popular for UK holiday homes, based on monthly interest payable on a typical 90% loan.

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Property

Currency

Spain

2-bed golf apt, Malaga 1-bed apt, Sunny Beach 3-bed villa, Silver Coast 2-bed apt, Belek 5-bed villa, Florida 4-bed townhouse, Tuscany 4-bed stone villa, Crete 4-bed townhouse, Carcassonne

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obin Haynes of Currency Index Ltd claims there is renewed demand for currency exchange as people hunt for a home abroad. “Prices are now significantly lower in many of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations.”

A comparison by the company of eight prominent countries where the British traditionally buy holiday homes reveals that four have seen property price falls of as much as 30 per cent in the last twelve months, and all have seen mortgage costs reduced by up to 56 per cent, despite the

€ € € £ US$ €

2008 Mortgage Rate Mortgage Payment 5.84% £1,103 8.40% £253 5.61% £1,241 8.50% £351 7.50% £1,126 5.84% £861

2009 Mortgage Rate Mortgage Payment 3.64% £478 4.78% £116 3.35% £620 5.20% £215 5.00% £693 3.59% £580

-56.7% -54.3% -50.0% -38.8% -38.5% -32.7%

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5.68%

£1,374

3.89%

£969

-29.5%

€

5.35%

£830

4.45%

£698

-15.9%

dramatic fall in exchange rates over the same period.

Research by Currency Index Ltd, a subsidiary of leading property website, Propertyindex.com, suggests that property in Spain, Bulgaria, Portugal and the USA have all dropped in price from last year. Spain leads the way with an average drop of more than 30 per cent for two bedroom apartments in the Costas (see Table 1.).

While prices in Turkey have stayed static, France, Greece and Italy have all seen property getting more expensive for UK cash purchasers. But when it comes

to mortgages, all eight countries have seen the loan repayment levels get cheaper due to central banks across the world drastically cutting base rates.

This means that for those UK buyers wanting a home-loan for Spanish property, mortgages are more than 56 per cent cheaper this year (see Table 2.).

Robin Haynes of Currency Index Ltd, comments: “With property prices and mortgage repayments now significantly lower than in 2008 in many of the UK’s favourite foreign holiday home destinations, we are

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seeing a renewed demand for currency exchange as people pick up property bargains in Spain, Florida and elsewhere around the world.

“Although exchange rates have dropped across the board since last year, hitting the headlines, buyers using a broker are still able to get their currency at a competitive rate and, combined with falling property prices, this means that a dream home abroad is actually more affordable than buyers may think.”

Source: Currency Index ltd.

Change -30.5% 19.7% -16.3% -7.8% 0.00%

Be clear on what you want whether it is a holiday home for a couple of visits a year and rental income or a new home in the sun for life.

Think of the future, will you really always want to 1.1% be on top of local nightlife or do you prefer the tran3.0% quillity of a hillside home 9.5% or deserted beaches? Do your maths and get your budget in order before you go house hunting. Don’t be tempted to overspend. You will need an idea of how much gas, electricity, water etc. will cost you as well as the various tax implications. Be aware of community charges and the ubiquitous additional costs every year for pool renewals, lift updates etc. Do your homework and research well. Impulse buys often go wrong. Make sure you visit the property and the area. If you can’t, then it is worth paying someone you trust to do it for you. Make sure you get full legal advice. Don’t miss any steps abroad that you wouldn’t in your home country. Pay particular attention to the structure of ownership as it may make a difference to whether or not you can sell freely or will your property to your heirs.

If you are looking for a holiday property to let or will want to return several times a year to visit family, or have them visit you, make sure that there are regular flights to your chosen destination and that it is served by several companies.

If your outgoings are going to be in euros and your income is in another currency, you should be looking at long term currency strategies advised by an expert. Residents in Spain for example, reliant on a UK pension were very hard hit when the exchange rate went against them so heavily over recent months.

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Swiss bank to reveal 4,450 names to US tax authorities “The beginning and not the end” the account holder is tax resident.

The US/UBS deal is a major landmark in the crackdown on offshore tax evasion and sets a precedent for other countries to obtain offshore account information from banks. Investors cannot rely on banking secrecy because at any time offshore banks can be compelled to disclose bank account holders’ details to the taxman. It is far better to reduce the amount of tax you have to pay by using legitimate tax-efficient structures with advice from an authorised and regulated financial and tax adviser like Blevins Franks Financial Management.

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he long running legal dispute between the US tax authority and Swiss bank UBS has been settled with UBS agreeing to hand over the names of 4,450 of its American clients to the Internal Revenue Ser vice (IRS).

It marks another milestone in the abolition of worldwide tax evasion and could open the way for many other banks to be forced to reveal the identities of offshore account holders not only to the US, but also to tax authorities in many other countries.

The number of names falls far short of the original 52,000 which the US tried to force out of UBS which at their peak were worth $18 billion in assets. Nonetheless it is a notable victory for the IRS against Swiss banking secrecy, and the 4,450 names are thought to be those holding the largest account balances, valued at around $15 billion.

It is believed that these account holders are suspected of committing tax fraud and the terms of the US-Switzer-

land double tax agreement obliges Switzerland to be cooperative in potential criminal investigations into tax fraud.

This is an example of how the many new tax information exchange agreements being signed this year can work to the taxman’s advantage.

A former federal prosecutor, Peter Hardy, commented: “The IRS is now gaining institutional skill and knowledge

in how to pursue these types of cases and they’re going to use that. This is, I believe, the beginning and not the end.” In Februar y, UBS paid the US $780 million and revealed information on 250 US account holders after admitting to assisting around 17,000 American clients to evade taxes between 2000 and 2007.

Switzerland has always

defended its banking secrecy laws but the US lawsuit against UBS is thought to have damaged Switzerland’s reputation. Now that the US case is settled, the Swiss government wants to sell its stake in UBS as soon as possible.

A partner at law firm Rubinstein & Rubinstein, Asher Rubinstein, said: “For US taxpayers it is going to be

impossible to hide money in Switzerland and it is just a matter of time that this is the case also for Germans and Britons. Switzerland will no longer be a tax haven.”

UBS and Credit Suisse have been shutting down bank accounts owned by US citizens. Other jurisdictions including Monaco are reported to be moving accounts to the country where

Another milestone in the abolition of worldwide tax evasion 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 with HouseCalls Dr. De La Flor healthytenerife@gmail.com

Dear Dr. De La Flor, My one year old daughter has a bad rash that the pediatrician told me is eczema. What would you recommend to treat the rash?

Sincerely, ELLIE

Dear Ellie, Baby eczema (also atopic dermatitis) appears in about 10 per cent of children. It shows up as patches of red, leathery, somewhat blistery-looking skin. The skin is almost always tender, itchy, dry, and rough. Eczema most often occurs on babies’ cheeks, and at the joints of their arms and legs. Baby eczema can look a little scary when the red, crusty, almost blistery-looking patches show up on baby’s skin.

No one really knows what causes eczema. It’s an immune system reaction that can be triggered by certain soaps, creams, allergies, and detergents, as well as stress, heat, and sweat. Heredity is a big factor in whether or not an infant gets eczema.

What triggers one infant’s eczema won’t trigger another’s. Still, there are some common eczema triggers to avoid, including: Dry skin, irritants (think scratchy wool clothes, perfumes, body soaps, and laundry soaps), stress, heat and sweat. Common allergens may also trigger.

Some experts believe that removing cow’s milk, peanuts, eggs, and citrus fruits from a child’s diet may help control eczema symptoms.

Taking care of baby’s skin is the first step to managing infant eczema, especially when the condition is mild.

Try: Moisturisers and a lukewarm bath will help hydrate and cool the skin, and may reduce itching.

Speak with your GP about using a topical or oral antihistamine to help relieve your baby’s itchy skin.

One of the keys to treating infant eczema is to prevent baby from scratching.

Scratching can make the rash worse, and cause the irritated skin to get thicker and more leathery.

Topical steroids can bring relief. Though these creams are safe, they can lead to thinned skin and other issues if applied for too many days to the same part of the body. To prevent infection caused by scratching, be sure baby’s nails are trimmed often, and then take the edge off of them with a file if you can. Other things you can do to treat baby’s eczema at home include: Bathe baby for no more than 10 minutes in lukewarm water. Hot water can strip skin of its natural, protective oils. Use mild, unscented body and laundry soaps.

Perfumed, deodorant, and anti-bacterial soaps can be rough on baby’s sensitive skin.

Use soap only where baby may be dirty, such as the genitals, and hands and feet. Simply rinse off the rest of baby’s body. Pat

baby’s skin dry; don’t rub.

Apply a moisturiser while baby’s skin is still slightly wet. To minimise the irritation of clothing rubbing on the skin, dress baby in loose clothes made of cotton. Always wash new clothes before putting them on baby.

Dear Dr. De La Flor, I just got my blood analysis back and my triglycerides are 160, am I at risk?

Cheers, PAUL

Dear Paul, I would need more information to give you a precise answer. Triglycerides are ‘relatives’ of choles-

terol. The main difference is that cholesterol is more popular due to the amount of press and paparatzis giving it a bad reputation!

Here’s what you need to know about triglycerides: Triglycerides are a type of ‘bad’ fat found in your bloodstream and stored in your fat cells. Everyone has triglycerides and normal levels are less than 150 mg/dL. Your triglyceride number is different from your cholesterol numbers.

When we eat more calories than our body can use, the extra calories are converted into triglycerides and are stored in our body’s fat cells. People who have above-normal triglycerides often have other health risks like high LDL (the bad guy) cholesterol and low HDL (the good guy) cholesterol.

There are conditions that can increase risk: High triglycerides usually go hand in hand with

high cholesterol. Type 2 Diabetes - people with diabetes commonly have high triglyceride levels and low levels of ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, being 30 or more

Triglycerides usually go hand in hand with high cholesterol pounds overweight. Certain medications can raise triglycerides: Beta-blockers, diuretics, estrogen/ birth control pills/HRT after menopause. Regardless of why you take it, estrogen may raise your triglyceride levels.

Other risk factors include: alcohol abuse, family history, lack of physical activity.

Take your triglyceride number very seriously.

Learn the risk factors that apply to you. A healthy lifestyle, and if needed, medication can help lower your triglycerides. Talk to your doctor about a personalised, all-encompassing plan, that isn’t just pills!

Dr. De La Flor, G.P. is licensed in medicine and 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 US National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a strong believer in work/life balance and spends much of his time outside of his surgery on the tennis court or chasing his four kids around the neighbourhood. 697.888.666

University Hospital • General Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Hygiene and Cosmetic Dentistry • Implants • Dental Surgery • Orthodontics • Prosthodontics

Keep on smiling Clínica

Dental

Tel. + Fax: 922 749 742

Medical Implant Science and technology Dentistry

Avenida Los Abrigos, 21 Los Abrigos / Granadilla de Abona email: adsita@libero.it · www.medicalimplant.es

Breakthrough for epileptics T

enerife’s University Hospital has announced a breakthrough in treatment for people who suffer from serious epileptic seizures. The hospital has successfully trialled a new device which is implanted in the patients and ensures that they receive the required stimulus in a crucial nerve when the seizure occurs. Doctors say the tiny device automatically sends the required pulses to the brain to diminish the activity of the nerve when required. The breakthrough, which has been tested in eight patients with impressive results, means that management care is significantly improved and epilepsy sufferers will not require as many drugs to control their seizures.

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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

Beauty

PHYSIOTHERAPIST / OSTEOPATH Officially registered Nº967 Philippe Hoogstoel Home visits Tel: 677 818 661 English, Spanish, French, German spoken

MISS NAIL Manicure & Pedicure Spa Parque Santiago III Local 6, Playa de las Américas, Arona Tel: 600 557 763

Emergency FIRE BRIGADE LOCAL POLICE NATIONAL POLICE GUARDIA CIVIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Health 5ELEMENTOS Feng-Shui / Chinese Astrology / Nutrition.

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

Dentist

CLÍNICA BARAJAS HEARING AID Assessments without obligation. Name brand hearing aids. English speaking personnel Los Cristianos 922 790 563 Santa Cruz 922 275 488

CLINICA ESTETICA DENTAL Urb. Miraverde, HLS Center, 1ª Planta Derecha, Costa Adeje Tel: 922 715307 General dentistry, implantology specialists, laser technology, multilingual team

Gynaecology

DR. LANGELAND, ZAHNARZT

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

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

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

Physiotherapy

080 092 091 062 016

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

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Callao Salvaje 922 740 474

GERMAN CLINIC BUZANADA Tel: 922 767166 MEDICAL IMPLANT Science & technology Dentistr y Tel. + Fax: 922 749 742 Avda. Los Abrigos, 21 Los Abrigos Granadilla de Abona adsita@libero.it www.medicalimplant.es

DIAL 112 Emergency

TENERGIE CLINIC Aesthetics Medicine Dentistry.

Personalised Programmes.

CC D. Antonio.

C/Juan XXIII -19º.

Los Cristianos Tel: 922 796 634

Hair · Beauty · N Nails · B Osteopathy athy · Acupuncture cture · R eik eiki · Reflexology og · E Chiropody opody & Holistic Massag Massage · romatherapy · Indian Hea Head L Aromatherapy Massage · Sports Injuryy · L Electrolysis Sports p Centre Los Gigantes I Tel / Fax 9 922 867 343 Eugenio Alto (next to Roy’s Pizzas) S TeTelSaSan/ Fax 922 719 355 Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm o open in Playa San Juan (next to Santos) S Now Tel. 697 902 361 YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY WITH I ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL AL PERMANENT COSMETICS CO M A MARY COHR PARIS

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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

Gran Canaria HOSPITAL DR. NEGRÍN

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

Tel. 928 450 000 Fax: 928 449 100 HOSPITAL INSULAR

Plaza Doctor Pasteur 35020 Las Palmas.

Tel. 928 313 033 MATERNO-INSULAR

Avda Maritima del Sur 35016 Las Palmas.

Tel: 928 444 500 Fax 928 444 288 CLÍNICA SAN ROQUE – SUR

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

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

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

A professional multiling ual teouam awaits y

Tel / Fax 922 71 53 07

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

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

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

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

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:

Rosario Flores

SEPTEMBER 18, 9 PM Palacio Municipal de Deportes, Santa Cruz Tickets 20 euros from http://www. generaltickets.com/ cajacanarias/, by telephone 922 60 64 75 or at the box office on the night

The Exhibition:

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Cine Gransur // www.cinegransur.com

La Laguna

The Hangover

Pitingo for a blow-out night which they will never forget. But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can’t remember a thing. Their posh hotel suite has been more than trashed, certain things are in the suite that shouldn’t be, and certain things that should be in the suite are missing. Probably the most important in the latter category is Doug, the groom.

With no clue as to what happened and with little time to spare, the trio must attempt to retrace their bad decisions of the night before in order to figure out where things went wrong and hopefully get Doug back to Los Angeles in time for his wedding.

However, the more they begin to uncover, the more they realise just how much trouble they’re in. Some guys just can’t handle Vegas!

Director: Todd Phillips Writers: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore Genre: Comedy/crime/mystery/ thriller Runtime: 100 minutes Certification: UK 15 Company: Warner Bros. Pictures Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zack Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Sasha Barrese, Jeffrey Tambor, Ken Jeong, Rachael Harris, Mike Tyson and more

rom the director of Old School and Starsky & Hutch comes a new comedy about a stag party which goes horribly wrong.

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Expo Orcas ALL SEPTEMBER

Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA). Santa Cruz 13 whale sculptures in an exhibition which aims to promote public awareness of the need for protection and respect of these creatures.

Promoted by the Loro Parque Foundation.

Spain top 10 SOURCE: PROMUSICAE Black Eyed Peas

Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and his three buddies (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas in the bride’s father’s beloved Mercedes

Pitingo is the big name star appearing at the Fiestas del Cristo in La Laguna this month.

He will be performing on September 18th at 5.30pm in the Plaza del Cristo.

Tenerife Symphony Orchestra

Season tickets on sale usic lovers can now purchase or renew season tickets (abonos) to see the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra during the 2009-2010 season.

M 1. Pitbull I know you want me 2. Billie the Vision Summercat 3. Shakira Loba 4. Macaco Moving 5. C. Baute/Marta S Colgando en tus manos 6. Inna Hot 7. Black Eyed Peas I got a feeling 8. La Quinta Estación Recuerdame 9. Beyonce Halo 10. Lady GaGa Poker Face

performing during Fiestas del Cristo

Visit the Auditorium box office Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm or Saturdays until 2pm, or telephone 922 568 611 during the same hours.

Prices vary between 216 and 360 euros with special prices for over-65s who will be charged between 189 and 315 euros, and under 26s whose ticket will cost between 149 and 248 euros. Seat reservations are also available. The orchestra hopes to at least match the number of season ticket sales from previous seasons.

The new season begins at 8.30pm on November 13

TSO

at the Auditorium and consists of a total of 18 concerts featuring some of the most significant soloists from recent years such as F.P. Zimmermann, Gidon Kremer and Janine Cansen, and guest artists including Ainhoa

Arteta and Christian Lindberg.

The inauguration concert will feature the world premiere of Aranfaybo by Gustavo DíazJérez (Tenerife) with guest violinist Frank Meter. As always, the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra will combine tradi-

tion with innovation, and this year as well as classics

by Mozart, Debussy and Strauss amongst others, will be including the role of the Canaries and Spain in the creation of music in its ample programme.

The singer/songwriter skilfully performs a fusion of flamenco with pop, soul and gospel, and his most recent album, Soulería, contained his versions of songs such as Killing Me Softly (which was released as a single), Georgia on my Mind, No Woman No Cry, Yesterday, Don’t Worry be Happy, What a Wonderful World, Respect and Let It Be. The album reached number five in the Spanish album chart on two occasions and has sold more than 110,000 copies, giving Pitingo well deserved gold and platinum discs.

He’s young, he’s talented, fascinating to watch, and offers a very different way in which to appreciate flamenco music.

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Summer09 PLACES TO VISIT / BEACHES / THINGS TO DO / FUN / SPORT / NIGHT LIFE

1.

Where to go? & how to get there

PIRÁMIDES DE GÜÍMAR

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What to do?

Golf in Tenerife NIGHT GUIDE

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Your summer guide for

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Pirámides de Güímar Ancient Times?

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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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Get down to Motown

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here’s a great deal on offer at the Motown Diner in Fañabé in many more than one sense of the word.

Owner, Steve Harrington, made an unusual request, he wanted us to visit his Diner incognito and give him an honest opinion of the experience afterwards. With 30 years experience in the sector, Steve knows his business and his faith in his venue, food and staff was not misplaced.

In a privileged position, on the marine walk next to the beach in Fañabé, this medium size diner offers one of the most extensive, varied and reasonably priced menus we have seen for a long time. Within minutes of sitting down we were asked if we would like to see the menu.

We ordered a drink whilst we

made our choices, if we hadn’t been driving later, we could easily have had two or three by the time we’d read it from cover to cover.

Colour coded, the menu makes it easy to choose between American, British and Vegetarian options. You can go for exotic spicy dishes or the old time favourites of your home and hearth. Many of the choices are available in smaller portions for those with less appetite and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, are available at bargain prices rarely seen in the heart of the tourist areas, for example a spirit and mixer from just €2.50.

From their 12 noon opening till 6pm they offer over 20 sandwich fillings in any of five varieties of bread, as sandwiches (white and wholemeal), in flour tortilla

wraps, in baguettes or toasted in Ciabatta Panini. There’s also everything you’d expect on a breakfast menu, plus vegetarian options, café style light lunches (egg, sausage and chips, filled jacket potatoes, omelettes, pizza and chips or wedges) 47 choices in all.

For starters stick to soup of the day, go for southern fried fish goujons or any of the other 12 options, be tempted by one of the six side orders and feel your mouth water just reading the choice of over 50 main meals on offer all day until late. Meat dishes, pasta dishes, salads, Tex Mex specials, chicken choices and an amazing range for veggies, without counting the daily specials on the blackboard. Whatever you do, leave room for one of the tempting home made desserts.

You can find the Motown Diner near the bungy trampoline and the crazy golf on the beachfront in the Litoral Commercial Centre at Playa Fañabé. Call 922 719 278 or contact info@motowndinertenerife.com. Highly recommended.

Locals’ Choice

Canarian/International

THE CHICKEN SHACK Paseo Agustín Herrera González. Pto de Santiago Santiago del Teide 922 862 459 Tuesday to Sunday 6.30pm– 11pm Specialities: Local wines Chicken *Closed Mondays

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Motown Diner

Everything on the menu is home made, they claim, so we tested them by ordering a nonstandard choice of veggie filled potato skins – not a problem – and it wasn’t, they duly arrived with a portion of garlic mushrooms, swiftly to be followed by a vegetarian lasagne and fish and chips (choice of garden or mushy peas) and rounded off with the daily special dessert, profiteroles with fresh cream and topped with a chocolate sauce.

We were amazed when the waitress reminded us that both our main courses were included in the special offer of two for 10 euros, thus saving us €6.50 on the bill. There is a small selection of very reasonably priced Spanish favourites on the wine list and the house white we tried is very drinkable, if a little sharp.

Get there early to enjoy your meal, because at 9pm the show begins. After a little light patter, the compère starts the nightly quiz. “Just for a bit of fun,” he says – blow that, there’s a bottle of wine at stake! Easy questions, lots of silly clues and great fun.

All through the meal, the background music was classic Motown and when Mikey Mike came on stage the pace stepped up and he soon had everyone jigging to the beat in their seats. The show goes on until midnight and always includes top acts, chance to dance and a Motown karaoke. There’s a free WiFi zone for customers, big sports events are also highlighted and children are really and truly welcome.

From first to last a great night out at really bargain prices.

Members of staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive and even the PR guy on the marine walk is entertaining, he’s more like an on-the-street comedian.

Canarian

THE BOXING CLUB Calle Méjico Gúímar 922 513 050 Tuesday to Sunday Specialities Local wine (white) Pork *Closed Mondays

Stop Press * Special offer for all NIE holders: 25 per cent off all food and drinks (not applicable with any other offer or promotion).

International

MUNDIAL’82 (El Munidalito) La Marina 18. La Caleta de Interian- Los Silos 922 840 969 Sunday to Thursday 12 noon – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday 12 noon – 11pm Specialities Local wine Fish and shellfish Paellas Rice potage *Closed Wednesdays

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NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS / NIGHTCLUBS / THEATRE/ ...

Nightlife in Tenerife Liquid Night Club

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f you’re on holiday, whether with the family, a gang of friends, or your very significant other, there’s a wide spectrum of after hours entertainment on the islands.

Even if you’ve booked yourself an all-inclusive holiday or are staying in a selfcatering apartment, you’re bound to want to dine out at least once during your stay, and your choice of restau-

El Molino Blanco Rest.

rants is huge. Most establishments in the tourist areas cater for families and visitors, with menus in a selection of languages, though unfortunately you may find some of the street PRs a bother.

If you’re looking for good food at a reasonable price the best advice is always to find where the locals and residents are dining, and even in the smaller restaurants some English will be spoken. Spain is very family friendly too and it would

be rare to find an eatery that isn’t welcoming for children, with smaller portions or specific child menus on offer.

Tipping is at your own discretion. If you’re planning a special evening there are some excellent top class eateries – La Estancia and El Molino Blanco are just two of many gourmet recommendations.

After dinner, if you’re ready to party, head for the bigger resort areas for a wide range of clubs and bars, offering every-

LA GOMERA

Hotel Jardín Tecina Limited places are on offer at an exceptional price until the end of October.

The delights of one of the best and most unique hotels in t h e Canaries can be sampled for just 59 euros per person per night, bed breakfast and evening meal. It’s more than worth the money just for the fabulous breakfast buffet and choice of evening meal alone. You will enjoy excellent service and facilities including a magnificent golf course.

Airam Show

thing from karaoke to some excellent cabaret artists, tribute acts as well as top class clubs. Swingers will find the new Mystique club a classy and enjoyable experience.

There’s an abundance of English and Irish bars if that takes your fancy, many also offering live music (or sports on football nights), as well as a host of top of the range chill out clubs for later on.

If clubbing isn’t quite your scene or you fancy something different, the Megabowl in

CC Playa Fañabe offers a great alternative form of entertainment, or for a touch of class why not take in a show.

Airam is the current Carmen Mota show running at the Piramides de Arona, and combines classic and contemporary flamenco, with a troupe of 30 professional dancers is a great night out.

There are also some excellent live jazz spots with top class artists, so keep ears and eyes open as you go.

While you are on holiday do

remember to take the same kind of precautions you would at home on a night out. Don’t overdo it, and watch the measures as they may be bigger than you’re used to. Unfortunately pickpockets and muggers can spot a good holiday opportunity too, so don’t carry too much money with you, and it’s probably not a bad idea to leave credit and charge cards in your apartment/hotel.

LA GOMERA

Loyalty card Lots of advantages with the Fred Olsen n ‘Plus’ loyalty card.

The more trips you make the more points you gain, to exchange for free Fred Olsen Express ferry tickets, hotel rooms at the lovely Hotel Jardín Tecina, green fees at Tecina Golf or some fabulous and original gifts from one of their shops. And if that wasn’t enough, you are also eligible for free draws and exclusive promotions. There’s no charge for the card and no yearly fee. Just fill in a form at any of the Fred Olsen Lines terminals or online at www. fredolsen.es.

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Where to go? / How to get there?

111 Los Cristianos

Puertito Güímar

120 Sta.Cruz

Las Américas

Titsa Bus service Get anywhere you want in Tenerife

Güímar Bus Station Puertito Güímar

Pirámides de Güímar Ancient times?

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t’s said, nobody is a prophet in his own land, and it would seem that no thing is either.

Would the Canarian population have taken the Güímar pyramids more seriously if they had been found in Cabo Verde or Morocco? It’s dif ficult to say, but one thing is clear, their origins are open to doubt and interpretation. Visit for yourself and keep an open mind.

Carbon dating on some residues in the park suggest that they are no more than recent creations of 100200 years old, created by farmers dumping rocks to clear land, some investigators suggest they are related to Masonic structures of the 19th Century. However, the famous Norwegian anthropologist, Thor Heyerdahl studied them in depth, comparing them with similar structures in certain parts of the world and he firmly believed them to be of ancient construction and to have precise ceremonial and astronomical uses. He persuaded the Fred Olsen Company to his point of view and this fascinating theme park was born.

On arriving at the well signposted

complex, the first thing that strikes you is the scale of the park which covers 60,000 square metres. Two figureheads from old Fred Olsen ships adorn the entrance. You can find your own way around with the aid of specialised audio guides in seven languages, or book a guided tour in advance.

Heyerdahl looked at the sea currents which he used to such great effect in his expeditions and believed that there could have been contact well before Christopher Columbus, between the Mediterranean basin and the Americas, with the Canaries on the route. The American Indians had no facial hair yet many of their ancient statues were bearded.

Despite their primitive condition they used advanced agricultural techniques and practised trepanation (a brain operation on a live patient). The same operation was used in France 6,500 BC and the original Canarian population, the Guanches, were also known to use the technique.

The Guanches mummified their dead using methods very similar to those in use in ancient

Egypt. Similar mummies have also been found in Mexico and Peru.

Finally, Heyerdahl looked at the ceramic heritage of the three areas connected by the rotating currents of the Atlantic and found some amazing similarities in designs between all of the civilisations.

Knowing, from his own example of how far ‘primitive’ boats could sail, he came to the conclusion that the Canaries had been visited by a more advanced civilisation many years before the Spanish conquest.

In his investigations of pyramids of various types all over the world, Heyerdahl discovered that each had a ceremonial square in front of the pyramid structure, that each had some astrophysical orientation and each had a ramp or step access on the Western side so that when you climbed it you would be facing the rising sun. All of these elements are present in the Güímar Pyramids. Guanche remains dated from 680-1020 AD found on the site show that they knew of the area.

A farmer’s life is hard enough now, two centuries ago it was

even harder, would they have had the time and inclination to build such elaborate structures and cut some of the stone faces so that they were precisely rectangular, or to build steps? To what end? And why does the main structure align exactly with the setting sun of the summer solstice and the rising sun of the winter solstice?

A visit to the park is an entertaining and fascinating experience, improved further by the recent addition of information panels on past trading cycles of the Canaries, sugar, cochineal, honey, wine, palm honey etc. They are also expanding, improving and sign posting the landscaping with more autonomous plants. There is an excellent cafeteria, a shady picnic area and a safe playground for children and for those with a taste for the exotic they also open the park for special events such as company celebrations or weddings.

Open from 9.30 am to 6 pm every day of the year except Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information or booking call 922 514 510.

PIRAMIDES DE GÜÍMAR PARQUE ETNOGRÁFICO

How to get there • From the south, Línea 111 from Los Cristianos/Playa de las Américas to Puertito de Güímar.

Walk down to the next stop in front of the petrol station and catch the 120, which comes from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the Güímar bus station via the Puertito de Güímar. From there it is about 10 minutes walk or a short taxi drive.

• Línea 111 – Los Cristianos/Play de las Américas – Puertito de Güímar• • Línea 120 – Santa Cruz/Puertito de Güímar – Güímar bus station

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What to do

By Brian Ferris

Golf T

he perfect place in Tenerife to learn to play this addictive sport is undoubtedly Los Palos situated just off the TF1 in Guaza.

This is a nine-hole par 3 course set in delightful surroundings which boasts excellent greens that are guarded by well maintained hazards of water features and golden sand bunkers. The complex provides top class coaching and practice facilities comprising a driving range, bunkers, chipping and putting greens.

Once you have played regularly at Los Palos, used their practice facilities and hopefully taken a few lessons from their resident professional, the bug will have started to bite. The natural progression - before attempting an eighteen-hole

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championship course - is to play a few rounds on Los Lagos, a relatively short nine-hole course at the superb Golf Costa Adeje complex.

Los Lagos can be played separately or together with the front or back nine of the championship course. I can certainly report that the course is currently in pristine condition; with the ball rolling further than ever on the lush fairways.

The black volcanic sand in the greenside bunkers has been replaced by copious amounts of pale golden coral sand, giving the average golfer more confidence in playing out of them. Golf Costa Adeje just gets better and better!!

Tenerife is fortunate to be blessed with so many top class golfing venues and another club ‘par excellence’ is Golf Las Américas.

Situated just off the TF1 at the back of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas this is perhaps the most convenient course for

visitors to play, being just a short taxi ride from the main tourist centres. Visitors should be prepared to produce a valid handicap certificate. I can vouch that the course is currently in immaculate condition. I played here in May and found the greens to be fast but receptive and the fairways and golden sand bunkers impeccable.

The many water hazards have always featured an array of wildlife such as swans and waterfowl, and peacocks live happily around the course and gardens.

The latest addition to this menagerie is perhaps unique in the world of golf. As players leave the eighteenth green they are likely to be greeted by the sight of a freeroaming, very large emu which goes by the name of Lucas! The management have altered their normal pricing policy and extended the summer discounts by one month, so residents and visitors will be able

to take advantage of low green fees throughout October too.

Another course which is adapting to the current economic climate is the well established and ever improving, Golf del Sur. General Manager, Maca Rodríguez explained how they were giving special discounts for online bookings, afternoon golf and all day packages including lunch as well as the normal beneficial rates available to residents. Many of these discounts will also be applied to the new winter prices effective from October 1.

In March of this year, the commercial operation of Golf del Sur was taken over by Spanish mainland company Aymerich Golf Management S.L. which is a leading company in the sector of Golf Course Management with 16 years experience of managing a network of 35 golf courses in Spain and participating in a number of projects in other countries.

Their stated aim is to, “guarantee the ver y best of conditions and services to members and clients both on and off the golf course”. Aymerich is offering a variety of membership packages entitling Platinum members to play as often as they wish for a green fee of only €15 to €40

Choose your guide wisely

€21.50

Repsol Guide 2009 *See page 54 for more information

throughout the year. Initial joining subscriptions range from €1,300 to €13,000 covering periods of three, five or ten years. It is important to note that memberships are interchangeable and can be used at any Aymerich golf club.

Not to be missed and less than an hour’s journey from Los Cristianos is the superb facility in La Gomera, Tecina Golf. Spectacular views from every tee and some great packages available including ferry, golf and hotel if required.

Final thoughts: A recent study found the average golfer walks about 900 miles a year.

Another study found golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of beer a year.

That means, on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon.

So stand proud you noble swingers of clubs and losers of balls and welcome to the eco-friendly hybrid golfer!!!

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

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

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

FIESTAS Until September 15, Fiestas of San Nicolás, San Nicolás de Tolentino September 19, 5 pm, Romería Vírgen del Socorro, Tejeda September 20, 9.30 pm, Romería San Mateo, Vega de San Mateo

OTHER EVENTS September 12, Storytelling on the sand: Mohamed Hammú Al-Hraimi (Morocco), Nights of Ramadan 2009. Children’s sessions at 7 pm, adults 10.30 pm.

Playa de las Canteras, in the area of La Puntilla, next to the Plaza Saulo Torón

Pérez Galdós Theatre www.teatroperezgaldos.es

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 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

September 13, recording of TV programme Tenderete, Terór

SPORT & NATURE

September 23 to 27, Disney Live!

Mickey Mouse’s favourite stories, Centro Insular de Deportes, Las Palmas

Trekking:

CONCERTS/MUSIC September 11, 9 pm, Beselch Rodríguez. Medianías de Timple 2009, Cultural Centre, Tejeda September 11, 10 pm, Natacha Atlas (Egypt), Nights of Ramadan 2009, Plaza de Pilar, Las Palmas September 12, 6 pm, organ and cinema concert with Wolfgang Seifen, Sala Sinfónica, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas September 12, 7 pm to 3 am, Radar.

Independent and electronic music of the Canaries. Plaza de la Música (behind Alfredo Kraus auditorium), Las Palmas. Price: 11 euros. More information www.radarmusic.es September 19, 9 pm, Germán López. Medianías de Timple 2009.

Alameda de Santa Ana, Vega de San Mateo September 26, 9 pm, Heineken Campus Rock 2009, Infecar, Las Palmas, with El Canto del Loco, Sidonie, Nena Daconte and Taxi.

Tickets: first 3,000 at 16 euros.

Then 20 euros in advance, 24 euros on the night

CLASSICAL MUSIC September 18, 8.30 pm, Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria directed by Pedro Halffter with Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin) performing works by Bernstein.

Auditorio Alfred Kraus, Las Palmas September 25, 8.30 pm, Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria directed by Jesús Amigo with Sergey Galaktionov (violin) and Simonide Braconi (viola) performing works by Z. de la Cruz, Brunch and Dvorak. Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas

Cuyás Theatre www.teatrocuyas.com

Lanzarote

EXHIBITIONS All summer, exhibition, De La Naturaleza by Pepe Damaso.

Puerto de Calero art gallery,

September 20, Camino de las presas de Guía (walk to the dams of Guia). From Tres Cruces to Hoya de Pineda, Canal de Los Pérez and Ermita de San Juan de Guía. 9.5km.

Difficulty: easy. Arucas en la senda.

928 621754.

Open-Air Activities 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.

September 13, 1 pm, foam party September 14, midnight, fireworks display

MUSIC

Archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: Bentayga (Tejeda), Cenobio de Valerón (Guía) etc. For more information 928 219 229.

MARKETS

Arguineguín: Tuesday, Gáldar: Thursday, Mogán: Sunday, Puerto de Mogán: Friday, Telde: Saturday, Terór: Sunday, Vecindario: Monday and Wednesday – all 8am to 2pm.

Playa del Inglés, every day except Sunday, 7.30 to 11.30pm. Rastro, Sunday 8am to 2pm, bus station, Las Palmas.

El Faro Chill Art Lounge Club, Torviscas: September 11, Ladies night September 12, I like house music September 13, Cool and Sun with Nacho Corominas

September 18, 5.30 pm, Pitingo in concert, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna (see our Spin page)

September 16, Angels and Demons

September 18, 9 pm, Rosario Flores, Palacio Municipal de Deportes, Santa Cruz. 20 euros

September 20, Cool and Sun with DJ Anthea

September 19, pop group contest September 26, 9.30 pm, DJ festival AguereDance, Plaza del Cristo, la Laguna September 25, 9 pm, Heineken Campus Rock 2009, Plaza del Cristo, La Laguna, with El Canto del Loco, Sidonie, Nena Daconte and Taxi. Tickets: first 3,000 at 16 euros. Then 20 euros in advance, 24 euros on the night

September 17, Live concert September 18, Faro Power

September 24, Live concert

Dreams Tenerife, Avda de la Constitución, Santa Cruz IV DJ competition, Máxima FM September 10, Opening September 17, First phase September 24, Second phase

Tenerife Metropolitan, Costa Adeje:

Tenerife FIESTAS September, Fiestas del Cristo, La Laguna. A selection of events to suit all ages, including: September 11, gala night with Canarian singers and personalities from the TV series En Clave de Ja September 12, 6 pm, La Batalla de Flores (the battle of flowers)

TENERIFE OPERA FESTIVAL September 17 and 19, 8.30 pm, The Tenerife Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets 20 to 55 euros

OTHER EVENTS Until September 14, 6 pm to 11 pm, gastronomic route, Los Cristianos – a thousand flavours. This fish and seafood tapas route enables you to enjoy a tapa at participating establishments with a small beer, glass of wine or water included, for three euros

September 14 to 17, and 21 to 24, 9 pm, live tribute to The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen

EXHIBITIONS Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos: Until September 25, paintings by José Palomares

Cultural Centre, Las Galletas: Until September 15, paintings by Miguel Ángel Díaz Palarea

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Until September 30, Cristino de Vera, Canarian collections 19541984.

Fundación Cristino de Vera, Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias.

Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 9pm. Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm.

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 Saturday from 11am to 8pm.

Arona Town Hall: Recortes de Africa Photographs by Oliver Yanes and Juan José Ramos

Museum of Science and the Cosmos, La Laguna:

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

Until September 27, Poética del Cosmos. Paintings by Arminda del Castillo and texts by Ferdinand de Bretillard.

Until December 31, Photographs: Tenerife, un balcon al Universo

Castles Tours:

Tenerife Espacio de la Artes (TEA), Santa Cruz

Tenerife History Museum offers guided tours around the island’s castles for schools and groups.

More information on 922 825 949

Until September 20, Impasse by Beatriz Lecuona (Santander, 1978) and Oscar Hernández (Garachico, 1978). Area 60, entrance free

Masonic Meetings in the south of Tenerife.

All September, Expo Orca, sculptures of orcas in an exhibition promoted by the Loro Parque Foundation. Also, workshops for children where they can learn about the orcas and how to make their own sculptures

Visitors always welcome.

Tenerife Craft, Chapter, Mark.

For more information phone 922 794 502 or 922 732 386.

Ciudadanos Europeos Tenerife History Museum (Casa Lercaro),

SPORT & NATURE

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.

La Caixa, Calle de La Carrera 17, La Laguna Until September 26, paintings, pictorial memories of La Laguna

by Miguel Ángel Govea.

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm

The old Convento de Santo Domingo, La Laguna Until September 24, Cosmic Zoo, with images taken by the Hubble telescope of astronomic objects including planets, stars, comets and more, accompanied by explanatory texts and complemented by an audio visual presentation.

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, weekends mornings only

FAIRS September 24 to 27, VI African book fair. El Castillo cultural space, Puerto de la Cruz October 3 and 4, 10 am to 9 pm, ExpoOutlet, Arona, Los Cristianos October 11, 10 am to 8 pm, Diversaldo, Plaza del V Centenario, La Orotava Adult and children’s fashion, items for the home, etc, at real bargain prices.

Rally driving September 20, new date for the XXXII Subida Barlovento, La Palma

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

Surfing Learn surfing and body boarding.

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 September 12, 19 and 26, 11 am, Surfing for handcapped young people in the programme: Jovenes K Sueñan.

Meet in Playa de las Américas.

More information www. cajacanarias.org

Hiking: Discover our mountains. Treks for older people: September 19, volcanic route More information, 922 508 990 or www.cajacanarias.org

El Cardón environmental education (Teno): September 12, Barranco of Masca September 13, Taucho to Ifonche September 20, Barranco of Masca More information 922 127 938 or www.elcardon.com September 27, Trekking in La Gomera – Barranco La Laja. 45 euros with Carné Joven, 55 euros for those registered on the padrón of Adeje, 75 euros for those not registered. Price includes transport, guides, insurance and lunch. Register (up until September 16) at the Casa de Juventud, Adeje or telephone 922 781808

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

(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).

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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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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).

Making reservations

Reservas Queremos volver We want to return El año que viene/el año próximo Next year Enero/febrero/marzo January/February/March Abril/mayo/junio April/May/June Julio/agosto/septiembre July/August/September Octubre/noviembre/diciembre October/November/December Semana santa Easter Navidad Christmas Noche buena New year’s eve ¿Tiene habitaciones libres?

Do you have any rooms free?

Quisiera una habitación individual/doble/familiar I’d like a single/double/family room ¿Tiene una habitación con baño?

Do you have a room with a bathroom?

He reservado I’ve reserved Quisiera quedarme aquí tres noches I’d like to stay here for 3 nights ¿Cuánto es por noche para una persona?

How much is it per person per night? ¿Está incluido el desayuno?

Is breakfast included?

No funciona la ducha/la televisión/ a caja fuerte The shower/television/safe doesn’t work ¿Puedo pagar la cuenta, por favor?

Can I pay the bill please?

Maritime

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!.

Primitiva

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Conversion Chart GRAN CANARIA

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Spain & Canary Islands 0.20 gr.

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

Normal 0.43 € / Urg. 2.55 €

LANZAROTE & FUERTEVENTURA

Missing Children> 116000

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 goa l post s ha v e changed somewhat since the ‘pile’em high and sell’em cheap’ days of tour operators and usually the brochures are truthful. However maintenance sometimes interferes with the facilities on offer. If a brochure says that there is a children’s play area and three swimming pools and when you get there, there is only one pool in service and the kid’s play area is closed, you can claim compensation. Make sure you take the brochure with you and complain officially about the problem as soon as possible. If it is not corrected, write to the tour operator when you get home explaining the problem and asking for compensation. If you are not happy with the amount you are offered, you

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hankfully Montezuma’s revenge is not frequent in hotel establishments these days but if you do get food poisoning and you are on a package holiday, the tour operator is responsible so you can make a claim when you get home. Make sure you have a doctor’s report clearly stating the reason for your illness. If you booked the hotel separately, you will have to take the case through the courts in Spain. The consulate will provide you with a list of reliable lawyers and if there were other victims you could bring a joint action to reduce costs.

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anna and Grandad or the family pets are often part of the holiday group and sometimes need special requirements such as a ground floor room or a sheltered balcony. Holiday companies are not bound to honour special requests unless you make it a condition of your holiday contract when you book. Make sure it is included in your booking form, but not in the ‘special requests’ section, and made part of your contract. If you do this and the requirements are not met, the company is in breach of contract and you have a case against them for compensation.

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guides Dear Editor

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e’ve had great fun tr ying out a lot of interesting new restaurants from your adver tisers and in the summer middle bit of the paper.

Is there any way we can get some back copies as we think we may have missed the first two or three? The tourist places are great and handy, and the local places are bang full of atmosphere, kids running around etc.

One even had a goat tied up outside! The shepherd had apparently popped in for a quick glass of the red stuff and happily posed for pics next to the goat with his glass of wine still firmly clutched in his hand!

REGARDS J & S SENEVRE PUERTO SANTIAGO

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and charges you whether or not your call is connected.

Often the booths have been subject to vandalism and by the looks of it a long time ago and many stink of urine and have obviously not been cleaned in a long time. Does anyone know what obligation the phone company has to maintain this service please?

editorial@ic-news.com

drivers Dear Editor

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hat happens to drivers in the Canaries when they get behind the wheel?

Why is it that the space that I leave between myself and the car in front is automatically filled by the car behind who believes that it’s the space I leave for them to overtake? And while they are waiting to overtake why is it that they must drive so close to the back doors I think they are going to hitch a ride in the boot. And finally why is it that the men in green do nothing about it? I suppose it’s just an easier life parked up chatting and pulling people over at random.

DISGRUNTLED ARONA

Public service Dear Editor

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eléfonica after years of milking the phone booths have now found a more lucrative source – mobiles – with the result that the public phone booths have been allowed to run down.

DISGUSTED (NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED)

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I Not all residents or visitors have mobiles or fixed home lines and I have lost count of the number of times recently I have tried and failed to use the public telephone system.

Either the phone simply doesn’t connect, or the line is so bad that you cannot be heard, however the coin box doesn’t fail, that always works

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Chinese Horoscope

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.

GUÍA DE ISORA

Dear Editor

Porah

Letters

LEISURE & CULTURE

was lucky enough to be on holiday during the Aquaviva concert and although I didn’t know the groups or the music I had a great time.

I had a first go at scuba diving, saw some great photos and met some wonder ful like minded people. I’ll be checking out your website to see when next year’s concert is happening to book again and bring some friends.

SUSAN MARLY SHEPSHED

Click Pastimes

Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) You can get all the help you need to finish an important project – but you have to ask openly for assistance and be dedicated to the task.

Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) Continue at a steady pace, the finishing line is really not far away. Finances should be safe and sound now, so do not worry about your income.

Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) Don’t be too rigid with yourself. The Tiger needs its freedom – make sure you have enough time without any family or business commitments.

Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) Maybe you don’t have to make a decision right now. Take your time to find out if you really want to proceed in the same way you are doing now.

Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) Sometimes a vivid fantasy is not enough to make a living. You will need a lot of discipline and steadfastness to maintain your standards.

Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001) If you ever thought of presenting your work to the public eye, now would be the perfect time. You can really trust your business luck right now.

Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002) Work on your personal growth. This is the time to invest in your own well-being and to expand your mind. Learn as much as you can!

Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) Find your light and let it shine. You cannot find the love of your life if nobody can see you. So do not hide, but come out into the open.

La Laguna end of summer campus

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Across 7 - admit (6) 8 - solicitor (6) 10 - boastful behaviour (7) 11 - duties (5) 12 - cut (4) 13 - pariah (5) 17 - seabirds (5) 18 - nothing (4) 22 - map (5) 23 - repeats (7) 24 - domain (6) 25 - decorates (6)

Down 1 - apes (7) 2 - go forward (7) 3 - body of water (5) 4 - associate (7) 5 - rover (5) 6 - wind instrument (5) 9 - countenanced (9) 14 - movers on ice (7) 15 - listeners (7) 16 - be (7) 19 - group of eight (5) 20 - curbs (5) 21 - sour substances (5)

Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) A little more perfection would be nice and would make things a lot easier. Take special care of your work now to avoid careless mistakes.

Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) Spoil yourself – you have earned it. Everything you can do to feel healthier and more beautiful will give you immense satisfaction now.

Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) Put all your energy into your work now. Maybe this effort will shorten the time you can spend with your family, but it will definitely be worth it.

Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) Love is in the air so look out for a potential new partner. To make sure that you can enchant the right person, make sure you look attractive.

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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Living & Lifestyle

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Autumn’s on the way Fashion

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ith Autumn in mind and cooler weather just around the corner, United Colors of Benetton have presented their new Autumn and Winter collection for all the family. Here are a few to keep the chills away and still look good! All available from your nearest United Colors of Benetton store.

Sleeveless wool dress (XS-L), Patent eco-leather bag with applied pocket, Patent court shoes (35-41)

Jacquard wool coat (38-48), Wool maxicardigan with jacquard pattern (S-L), Patent ecoleather shoulder bag with applied pocket and Lace up suede ankle boots with high heel and rubber sole (35-41)

MĂŠlange knitted wool maxicardigan (38-48), Yarndyed Prince of Wales waistcoat with eco-leather toggles (38-48) and Patent court shoes (35-41)

Vintage effect doublebreasted wool cardigan (S-L), Slim-fit wool trousers (42-54) and Leather mocassin with rubber sole (3946)

V-neck wool cardigan (S-XL), Cotton shirt (S-XXL), Slim-fit textured cotton trousers (42-54) and Leather mocassin with rubber sole (3946)

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Part II

Beauty

Permanent Cosmetics

By Nicola Roberts

dramatic look.

Eyebrows Your eyebrows are the framework of your face and when designed properly they will lift and open your eyes giving a more youthful appearance. Women whose eyebrows are sparse, blonde, light in colour, or alopecia sufferers can now have the luxur y of permanent cosmetics and be confident once again.

Lips

Which colour would be right for me?

Choosing the correct colours is vital; by blending colours together we can choose the correct shade and tone to match your skin tone and hair colour. Eyebrows should look natural and eyeliner can be as faint or powerful as you require by choosing colours that will enhance your natural eye colouring. Lips can be very natural, barely there or more dramatic.

Does it hurt?

Permanent make-up is a skin invasive procedure.

Some discomfort may be felt on your first treatment, which will soon disappear. Some clients have experienced a slight feeling of pressure or a scratching or vibrating sensation and others have no discomfort at all. Each client’s pain threshold is different. Anaesthetic creams are used before any treatment and also during treatment to assure our clients’ comfort. A few clients have reported on having gone to sleep when having eyebrow treatments.

Will there be any swelling?

There will be a small amount of redness and swelling around the treated area but this will subside. Each client is different, but swelling goes down from six to 48 hours after treatment.

How long does a treatment take?

Treatment times can be expected to be around one to two hours depending on the procedure.

Before treatment...

Before any procedure commences, drawing on the correct shape is vital whether it is for lips, eyebrows or eyeliner.

Once the client and the practitioner are happy with the shape we choose the correct colour for you. We are then ready for the procedure to begin.

Top-up procedure Most procedures will require a second visit, this can be due to a few factors, a small amount of pigment may be ejected during the natural healing process. Anti-ageing creams, sunbeds and saunas can also affect pigments during the first few weeks of healing. Following the aftercare instructions is vital.

The period of the first two weeks after the procedure is called the colour stabilisation time. Immediately after the treatment the colour will be darker. As the swelling subsides over one to two days the epidermal (outer) layer of skin will gradually fade or flake off as the new layer re-grows.

Some colour will come off at this stage, allow for 30 to 50 per cent fading during this time. Over the weeks colour will soften, after around four to six weeks this will be healed, and then it can be determined whether a top-up treatment will be required.

Services: Eyeliner and eyelash enhancement A fine, soft, natural line can be created to add depth and definition to your eyes. Your lashes will appear thicker and it will look as though you have more lashes. Colour and thickness can be applied for a more

Colour is perfect for reshaping uneven lips and making lips look and appear larger and fuller. Lipstick colour gives that full lip look which will eliminate lipstick bleeding, and will cover discolouration or scars. Lip blush will give you a soft hint of colour without it being too obvious. Lip liner can create a more natural lip shape, and this can be as soft or dramatic as you require.

Beauty spots A natural looking beauty mark can look stunning when placed on top of the cheek or lip area.

Breast areola and nipple restoration Implanting colour to a damaged areola or scar tissue to restore the patient’s affected area creates a natural look which in turn helps the patient to have more confidence after surgery. Pigments are created to match the natural skin tones of the breast or the areola, and then implanted via state-ofthe-art micro-pigmentation machines into the affected area.

Scar tissue is coloured to blend into the surrounding area and areola damage can be re-shaped back to its former self.

Latest Special Offer Freshen Up: * File and Polish (hands and feet) , Eyebrow Shape. *Mini Facial 49.00 euros (normally 58.50 euros) *Cool Down: Pedicure, Mini Facial, Back Neck and Shoulder Massage 60.00 euros (normally 73.50 euros) *Nicola Roberts is the owner of Bellissima Hair and Beauty in Los Gigantes, Playa San Juan and San Eugenio Alto.

For information or appointments please call 922 867 343/ 697 902 361 or 922 719 355.

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Pets Portrait

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Luna

BEAT THE HEAT

Loro lollies

Cool treats for the park’s animals

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ancy an ice cream of celery, broccoli, carrot or green and red pepper, the Loro Parque and Siam Park animals did and refreshed themselves accordingly with treats specially prepared under the orders of their veterinaries.

Getting the drift

Animals of land, air, and water savoured the iced delights with enthusiasm. Vegetables and fruit for the mammals, meat and ice for the tigers and jaguars and frozen fish cakes for the orcas and sea lions. The variety in the diet surprised and delighted both the animals and the visitors in both top theme parks during the recent hot spell. The activity is carried out by the specialists in order to enrich the development and expel boredom for the different species of animals.

Lovely Luna can work out the wind currents and plane downdrafts to perfection to work out where her ball will go in her garden pool.

Los Silos

Pawdicure Londoners can now finish off that ‘best dressed look’ for the dog who has everything, with a pawdicure from Gran Union Pets.

It costs the same as a high street manicure and apparently includes everything you would expect, a massage, filing and shaping of the claws.

The polish used is specially formulated for dogs. It can be safely licked, and it chips off easily after a few walks. To really make him feel part of the family, his claws can be painted the same colour as his owner’s.

ANIMAL CHARITY

Live Arico News Thanks in this edition go to: All at Studio 5 Hair Salon, CC Balmahur, Los Cristianos, for raising a whopping €4500 since last October through various fund-raising initiatives.

Val and Ray Karlsen, and all involved at Rah Rahs Bar, Apollo Centre, Los Cristianos, where €214 was raised on Friday 21st August. Special thanks to owner Jackie, Chris and enter tainers Suzy Q, Charlie Karlsen, Solé, Jesse Garon and Ian Anderson.

Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the rescue horse under Live Arico’s care. Well done all.

Also on 21st August was a race night at Starlights, Costa del Silencio, which raised €380. A thousand thanks to

Digs 4 Dogs Professional dog care at our purpose built

KENNELS 6 mins from San Isidro Only 10 € per day • Collection and return Service • Quarantine & UK return Service For rates and availability phone Allen or Lesley on 680 278 254 or 922 772051

owner Gareth, Chris, Kev, Brian, Nikki Baker and Live Arico’s Nicole and Adrian.

Thanks too to all the local sponsors.

Live Arico shop We have all new stock in the shop, so come along and bag your bargain! A polite note for all you kind donors: we have to spend precious hours sor ting through donated items as many are just not fit for resale. Please, only donate clothes, toys and other items which are fit for use. We can sell them, and are grateful for them. Thank you so much. Book sale this week, three for 1€ seven for €2 - get reading!

Upcoming events On Saturday 12th September, a benefit night at the Tapas restaurant, San Blas, Golf del Sur with a set menu at just €12.50 and a charity raffle. As far as we know, this is the night of the Los Abrigos fireworks, so you will have a fantastic view. Please call Suzy Q to book a table.

Saturday 19th September, great acts and a raffle at Volare Cabaret Bar, Aguamarina Apartments, Golf del Sur. On Saturday 26th September, singer Nikki Baker is organising a benefit at Starlights, Costa del Silencio, with

a buffet, many entertainers, and a raffle.

October 4th is World Animal Day, and we are planning a painting competition. Our annual dog show will be on the 18th, again, more news on these next edition.

Do you want to make your pet a star or find him or her a partner? Maybe you’re looking for good homes for your pets’ offspring or a lost or abandoned animal, or need help looking for a missing animal. Send us a photograph and all the relevant information for our Pet’s Portrait. (Unfortunately photographs cannot be returned and please note that e-mails need to be accompanied by photos in JPEG or GIF format.)

Whale watching with Live Arico Our kind friends at the Atlantic Whale Foundation, along with Eden Char ter Sailing would like to invite Live Arico supporters to a morning of whale watching on Saturday the 12th September at 9am.

The AWF will be on board with research guides, and all we ask is a minimum €15 donation per person.

This will be on a first come first served basis, so please call Karen on the number below to organise your place.

Important Telephone Numbers Eugenio 649 001907 (Please call if you find a dog abandoned or in distress) Suzy Q 629 388102 (For fund raising, press releases, prize donations etc) Nicole 647 176341 (For shop enquiries and dog rehoming)

Our regular shop opening times are:

Pete Holland

Monday to Friday: 10 am – 4 pm Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm Sunday: closed We are happy and grateful to receive any donations of cat and dog food at the shop.

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 or Karen on the numbers below.

Karen Clack 687905511 (For shop and general enquiries, donations and horse care and advice)

661 099365 (For Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog)

Regina Queder 669668512 (For cat rehoming, care and advice) Lastly, as we have said before, please think hard about what will happen to your pet if you are re-locating to the UK. A dog is for life, not just for the duration of your stay in Tenerife.

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LA GOMERA

Seasonal Food

Salad alternatives As the end of a long hot summer draws to a close, even the most enthusiastic salad eaters begin to be a little weary of the green leaf variety.

This traditional salad from the town of Mura in the north east of Catalonia, situated in the Parque Natural de Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac, is a pleasant and filling change and provides protein, carbohydrates and vitamins galore. The original recipe calls for salted cod and arbequines olives but we have taken the liberty to substitute these for fresh white fish (if using salt cod buy migas they’re cheaper and easier and quicker to desalt) and

the leftover olives from the fridge, imitating good housewives everywhere.

However if you can get the original ingredients you will notice the difference.

Arbequines olives are the smallest olives produced in Seville, and produce an oil of exceptional quality, perhaps one of the best olive oils in the world.

They were introduced to Spain by the Duque de Medinaceli, Señor de Arbeca from Palestine in the 18th century. This dish must be served chilled.

POTI-POTI DE MURA

preferably steaming or grilling and leave to cool before breaking into pieces.

Ingredients (4 people) • 4 tomatoes • 2 onions • 1 kilos potatoes • 400 kg salted cod • 200g arbequines olives • 2 red peppers • 2 dl olive oil • Salt Preparation 1. If using salt cod, wash the ‘migas’ with abundant cold water and leave them to soak for about two hours. If using an alternative white fish, cook

2. Wash the potatoes and cook complete with skins and a good pinch of salt in abundant water.

3. When cooked, place in a dish with cold water to chill, peel and slice.

4. Slice the tomatoes, onions and peppers.

5. In a deep dish place the potatoes, fish, tomatoes, onions and peppers in layers.

6. Dress with a pinch of salt, scattered olives and olive oil.

CROQUANT British Bakery & Coffee Shop Sandwiches, sausage rolls, pasties, etc.

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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Fruit of the vine T

his year’s grape harvest has officially started, according to the Bodega Insular, which has opened the new season’s proceedings with the wholesale purchase of grapes grown by the island’s many growers.

Cabildo agricultural head, Emiliano Coello, pointed out that this year the Bodega Insular in Vallehermoso “... is able to purchase entire har vests from growers.

In the past, we have been limited to thirty or forty per cent of each grower’s produce. This year, we have more funds and are pleased to announce that we are in the market for all the grapes being harvested, provided they are of sufficiently good quality. This is a great step forward.”

Optimum harvest dates are generally determined by weather conditions and forecasts, but have been formalised this year by the additional factor of official advice to growers from the

Cabildo and, furthermore, a projected deadline of the second week in October for those growers wishing to sell their grapes to the Bodega Insular.

“Our experts have been keeping an eye on the grape harvest throughout the year.

It’s a service we offer to the island’s growers,” explained Emiliano Coello.

“Everything was looking fine and we were expecting a bumper har vest until a couple of weeks ago. Then we suffered the heatwave.

That calima (hot winds from Africa) came at a particularly crucial point in the growing season and did a lot of damage. There’s no way of making good now.

The best thing to do is assess what we have, get the good grapes in and produce some good wine. This is the first year we’re able to buy whole har vests from everyone, so there should be more than enough to put out some fine wines.”

The island’s bodega can process some seventy thousand kilos of grapes,

but, unless predictions are overly pessimistic, there will be “considerably less” this year, according to growers.

Growers, big and small,

Optimum harvest dates are generally determined by weather conditions should contact the island’s agricultural offices in San Sebastián and Vallehermoso if they are interested in selling to the Bodega Insular.

“We’ll be pleased to hear from any growers and will arrange for their harvests to be assessed. If the grapes are good, we’ll buy the lot,” says Emiliano Coello.

La Gomera’s adventures

in communal, island-labelled wine production are still in their infancy, compared to the other Canary Islands.

Until relatively recently, there was no Bodega Insular.

Growers produced their own, often challengingly strong, ‘vino del país’, or country wine, for home consumption from the forastera gomera and other varieties of local grape commonly grown.

The only way to drink island wine was to get invited to a private bodega, or - oh happy day - come across it by chance in somebody’s house.

The Bodega Insular, in less than a decade, plays an increasingly important part in the island’s winegrowing world, with the initial aversion to organised, communal enterprise slowly disappearing. Grapes from all over the island are now used in the very good white, and more recently, red, Cumbres de Garajonay and Asocado wines, produced there.

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Fun Cooking

Cooking for Kids HEALTHY AND FUN FOOD FOR ALL THE FAMILY. MILLEFEUILLE OF FRUIT WITH ICE CREAM

AVOCADO TOOL

Ingredients

Cuts, peels, pits and mashes.

www.williams-sonoma.com • 3 large scented peaches • 3 juicy pears • 2 plátanos (Canarian bananas) • 1 small thick slice of water melon • 1 slice of ripe melon • Sliced almonds • Thick ice cream (crema de helado) cream or vanilla flavour

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Preparation

Heart shaped egg mould. www.crazyaboutgadgets.com

1. Wash the fruit carefully and peel those that require it.

Dry those which are not peeled and slice all of them in thin slices, separating them on plates to make the presentation easier.

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2 Nutritional values Vitamin C: 77.80mg/100g RDA: 55-60mg/day Vitamin B3: 2.13mg/100g RDA: 13-16mg/day Iron: 1.74mg/100g RDA: 9-12mg/day

CRISPY BASE Pizza stone.

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ur recipes are translated with the generous permission of the author, Teresa Pérez Hernández, from the superb series of books, La Cocina Encuentada.

POPCORN POPPER

In the original Spanish, this series of books

No oil Nordic genius. www.thekitchenstore.com

This easy, attractive and refreshing dessert combines a children’s favourite, ice cream, with healthy layers of fresh fruit.

* Information and images from La Cocina Encuentada – Las cuatro estaciones (in Spanish) by Teresa Pérez Hernández. ISBN 978-84-96509-84-9 (around 12 euros).

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2. Prepare each dessert on a separate plate, combining the slices of fruit as you wish but as quickly as you can to avoid the fruit oxidising.

3. When the piles of slices are organised to your desire, pour over a generous tablespoon of thick ice cream and scatter with the sliced almonds.

4. Ser ve immediately.

Suggestions As the seasons change so does the fruit available. Think about exchanging ice cream for thick melted hot chocolate in the colder months.

Restaurante

La Romántica International cuisine, flambées a speciality Superb food, stylish service, a touch of class in Callao Salvaje

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

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STANHILL COURT HOTEL

Wine in Gatwick hotels SOONER OR LATER I SUPPOSE WE ALL HAVE TO FLY INTO GATWICK AIRPORT WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT.

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ersonally I just hate airports, but it is part of the price you have to pay to travel. However, what’s even worse than the airport is the standard of the hotels around the airport.

In effect they are, at best, well known chain hotels which only want to sell you a bed and do everything they can not to feed you or provide a

decent relaxed atmosphere for having a drink. No decent evening or breakfast menu, no reasonable wine list, no porter to help you with your bags, limited room service and an attitude from the staff that seems to imply that as they probably won’t see you again they’ve no reason to put themselves out. However if you do find yourself in a posi-

Cheese awards Mario and his Reale wine

Reale deal

Water into wine?

A little while ago I wrote about Mario who runs a company which maintains and cleans swimming pools in the South of Tenerife called Punt Bleu.

Mario looks after my two pools and does a fantastic job. However Mario shares the same great love of wine as I do and called up to see me last week as he had just returned from a family holiday (16 members) in Sienna in Italy. Sienna is a beautiful city and a place Vivienne and I visited two years ago. (By the way if you go in July and August you may see the horse race that is held twice a year in the centre of the town, how no-one gets killed is a miracle). Back to Mario, who brought me a very interesting bottle of wine from the borough of Castellina in Chianti. The name of the wine is Reale and is a wonderful warm, round complex red wine with a persistent finish. It goes well with all meat dishes, but also with a few dishes of tapas whilst you sit on your terrace watching the wild life.

tion when you do need to stay at Gatwick for a onward flight, I think I may have found the solution.

A couple of weeks ago Vivienne and I had to fly to Athens and it was impossible not to stay over in Gatwick so that we could pick up the plane the following day.

Having searched the internet Vivienne found a hotel called Stanhill Court Hotel which is situated in Charlwood near Horley in Surrey. It’s about 15 to 20 minutes in a taxi from the airport and if you ring the hotel they will give you the number of the taxi firm they use.

The hotel stands in its own grounds of 35 acres, the building dates back to 1881 and was constructed as a family home for Mr William Young who was an underwriter with Lloyds of London. It was built in the Scottish Baronial style with pitch pine panelling and elaborate carvings throughout the hall, the minstrels’ gallery and barrel roof enhanced by original stained glass windows depicting the

family coat of arms. On arrival you are greeted by a senior member of staff who arranges for your luggage to be taken to your room. These are delightful, with tea and coffee making facilities, plenty of hanging and storage space and a fully equipped en suite bathroom. However you can find out all you need about the hotel by getting onto their web site www.stanhillcourthotel.co.uk.

The interesting thing about this hotel is that they have a 19 page wine list and superb food. Their dinner menu ranges from £19.95 for two courses to £24.95 for three courses, and one interesting touch is that they will add ten per cent to your invoice with the guests’ approval (nice touch).

To give you an idea of what is on the menu, we had as starters Chicken Liver Parfait with fresh leaf salad, onion marmalade and Melba toast along with Smoked Salmon and Crayfish Salad with Citrus Creme Fraiche. We chose for the main course Braised Shank of Lamb with a great selection of vegetables cooked

just right along with the Confit of Duck, Dauphinoise potatoes, truffled green beans and finished with a thyme jus.

The food was well presented and professionally served and it was a treat to find a wine waiter who really did know all about the wines that they had in their cellar - no mean feat when the wine list is 19 pages long and features over 200 different wines.

To go with our starters we chose a bottle of Chablis 2007 which was full of fresh spices and a clean finish, ideal with most of the starters they had on the menu. Once that was consumed we just had to try their Bellevue Chollet 2006 from Bordeaux. Chateau Bellevue and its park dominate the whole valley and with its south facing vines it’s this magnificent view that gives the Chateau its name ‘Beautiful View’. The estate runs to about 14 acres and is owned by the De Conink and Horeau-Beylot families along with Hubert de Bouard who owns the neighbouring Chateau Angelus. The grapes that are grown are 80 per cent Merlot and 20

per cent Cabernet Franc.

The wines are superb with great aromatic complexity and mineral notes, they are well structured and are made with finesse. Leading US wine critic Robert Parker wrote recently, “and when St Emilion does its next new classification (2016), I would not be surprised to see this estate upgraded to a Premier Grand Cru Classe”. When that happens the prices for their wines will escalate.

After dinner we retired to the library for coffee and a liqueur and to meet with some of the other hotel guests. They have a well stocked friendly bar with an interesting wall decoration showing all the dif ferent sizes of Champagne bottles from the Lanson House, the managing director (UK) being Paul Beavis, son of Barrie and Veronica, whom some of you already know.

To contact the hotel, call 0044 1293862166 and don’t forget to tell them you read about them in Island Connections in Tenerife.

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BUSINESS PROMOTION

Bellissima

Adeje Galleries

New salon in Playa San Juan A

s many clients and friends of Bellissima know, they were born in 1996 in Los Gigantes and this last month have opened their third salon, in the beautiful fishing village of Playa San Juan, situated between Alcalá and Callao Salvaje.

Adeje Galleries look thinner and fuller and eyes wider. Jane Coleman our health advisor/ midwife is available for any queries and questions regarding the whys and wherefores of health care in Tenerife, also Jane provides an excellent and comprehensive antenatal class which is the only one of its kind in the south of Tenerife.

You will find Bellissima next to the Santo electrical shop in Playa San Juan or call us on 697 902361.

It has a fresh, exciting atmosphere which complements its traditional views and new beach. The salon itself has a ver y tranquil feel and clients have already mentioned how they have felt immediately relaxed on entering the salon and receiving treatments.

This salon is specifically created as a small sanctuary and the staff will be offering all the health and beauty treatments from acupuncture, osteopathy, reflexology, chiropody, Indian head massage to gel nails, facials and waxing. At last at Bellissima they are proud to announce

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Our latest special offers: Freshen up!

• File and Polish (hands and feet), Eyebrow Shape and Mini-Facial, 49.00€ Nicola Roberts (L) with Julieanne outside the new Playa San Juan salon

the addition of professional permanent cosmetics. Julieanne Laurens with her eight years experience within the industry is bringing her wealth of knowledge to each of the salons along the south

and south west of the island of Tenerife. Permanent makeup is a safe, easy and natural looking alternative to the daily routine of applying make-up in the morning and throughout the day. Julieanne can add

as little as a fine lip liner to a full lip colour, eyebrows can be enhanced and/or re-designed and shaped, eyeliner enhancement can be just for the top lid or top and bottom, helping lashes

Cool Down • Pedicure, Mini-Facial and Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage, 68.00€ *Offers end on 15 September 2009.

The Adeje Galleries situated in Calle Doctor de las Casas, Adeje, of fer a great opportunity for small traders. Opening in October in a superb showroom type location, Adeje Galleries consists of thirty small units under one roof which can be used as either shops or workshops.

The rent of our Company’s project is one which any small trader can afford, of €35 a week inclusive. No hidden charges, just a sensible rent so any occupant has the opportunity to work in great surroundings for a rent that they can afford. Why are the rents so cheap? Because the project is being organised, developed and administered by professionals who know the business and are aware that in these very difficult times no small shopkeeper should pay a rent that can sometimes make the difference between a profit or a loss to their business. Further details can be obtained from Baratillo Los Verdes, S.L. on 922 713246.

We believe the only risk is not being there.

Dymension

Dymension hairdresser Y

vonne, Mike and Emma worked together for three years at the former Aviva salon before the opening of Dymension, a British salon dedicated to international hair and beauty and located at Hotel Playa Olid, approximately 200 metres up the hill from the Original Wigan Pier.

Yvonne has been in hairdressing for 25 years, having worked in salons in Waltham Cross and Bishops Stortford, as well as in Bow Lane and the Barbican in London. In 1990 she opened her own salon in Kingsbur y near Wembley which was successful for 15 years, and is still going strong with a new name and owner. She has attended courses at Wella and L’Oreal for colouring, and trained in perming and cutting with Vidal Sassoon.

Mike, a Manchester man, has worked as a gents’ hairdresser in a top city centre salon and also at the Hair Care Clinic. He too had his own salon for four years

the discount club would also make a fantastic birthday or Christmas gift for someone special. At Dymension, there are also current special offers including 100 real hair extensions available for only 200 euros! To experience top

class hair and beauty care, pop in to Dymension at Hotel Playa Olid in Torviscas, or phone for an appointment on 922 719 865.

International Hair & Beauty Huge savings on all ladies' hairdressing.

Join our discount club for 6 months or a year for half price hair care (excluding hair extensions and hair relaxing). before moving to Tenerife.

Emma was trained in nails and beauty in the UK and has been fully updated in the art of creative nails during the last three years.

The team also includes Chrissy who has 25 years’ hairdressing experience including her own salon in

Middlesborough for ten years. She also tutored at Midaswell Training School for two years, and has taken several advanced courses for cutting and colouring at Tony and Guy’s. She specialises in bridal hairstyling and extensions.

Now together, they bring

their wealth of knowledge and experience to Dymension where the client is their number one priority. Take advantage of their discount club, if you join for six months or a year, you will benefit from half price hair care (excluding extensions and hair relaxing). Membership of

ns 100 real hair extensio s available for 200 euro

A great birthday or Christmas gift for someone special!

Come in and see us, at Hotel Playa Olid, 200 metres uphill from the Original Wigan Pier in Torviscas or call 922 719 865

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If you would like to apply for any of the above positions, send your CV, two references, an up-to-date photo and covering letter to director@ic-news.com henrycruz@ic-news.com Fax: 922 79 58 10

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CLASSIFIEDS / MOTORING / CONTACTS

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Insurance :

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Lanvertti mini buggy 49cc Quad 49CC Price: 525€ Tel: 922636211

Motoring Renault Scenic 4x4, reg: CC, ITV til August 2010, electric windows and side mirrors, roof-rack, air conditioning, CD player, radio/CD controls on steering wheel, full service, excellent condition, only being sold due to illness, would accept 5,750? o.n.o. or ideally would be interested in exchanging for an automatic car, please phone: 627 551 052 or 922 163 242 Audi A3 - 1.8t Engine: 1.8litres Kms: 209000kms Year: 2000 Petrol Doors: 2 Price: 6800€ Tel: 606552281 Opel Astra G Caravan Engine: 1.7litr es Kms: 172000kms Year: 2000 Diesel Doors: 2 Price: 3900€ Tel: 617878616 Rover Rt 1.6 Engine: 1.6litres Kms: 77000kms Year: 1997 Petrol Doors: 4 Price: 1800€ Tel: 625692869 Nissan Patrol GR Engine: 3litres Kms: 114000kms Year: 2000 Diesel Sun Roof Doors: 2 Price: 13000€ Tel: 922716931 Ford A Doble Phaeton Engine: 0litres Kms: Year: 0 Petrol Doors: 2 Price: 15000€ Tel: 669767092

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Petrol Doors: 2 Price: 1300€ Tel: 617507199

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Mercedes-Benz Case 40xt Minip Engine: 2.5litres Kms: 5100kms Year: 2002 Diesel Doors: 2 Price: 19650€ Tel: 678239156 Ford Ka Engine: 1.2litres Kms: 60000kms Year: 2002 Petrol Doors: 2 Tel: 653158704 Citroën Berlingo Engine: 1.6litres Kms: 40000kms Year: 2008 Diesel Doors: 2 Price: 5999€ Tel: 639255741 Mini Cooper S Engine: 1.6litres Kms: 3000kms Year: 2008 Petrol Doors: 2 Price: 22600€ Tel: 645912014 Mercedes-Benz 500 Sl107 Engine: 5litres Kms: 150000kms Year: 1984 Petrol Convertible Doors: 2 Price: 19500€ Tel: 670834117 Mercedes-Benz Clase A Engine: 1.7litres Kms: 120000kms Year: 1999 Diesel Sun Roof Doors: 4 Price: 10000€ Tel: 651837544 Mercedes-Benz Sportcoupe 180k Engine: 1.8litres Kms: 65700kms Year: 2002 Petrol Sun Roof Doors: 2 Price: 16000€ Tel: 666228830 Mitsubishi Montero Engine: 1.6litres Kms: 240000kms Year: 1997 Petrol Doors: 4 Price: 2200€ Tel: 605627067

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Attention - Tele-Sales Marketers.TSPromotions is changing its UK Marketing Platform in September 2009. Now has for sale 1000s (Thousands) of U.K. residents Fly-Buy criteria qualified, individual leads Data. Home Owners, Credit Card Holders, 20+K – 60+K Pounds Sterling income, Marital status, Postal address, Telephone number(s), Email address, etc. For Sale

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Conveyancing • Criminal law • Wills Employment law • Family law • Personal injury

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General Services

RESIDENT SPANISH LAWYERS & ENGLISH SOLICITOR DIY / Decoration / Hardware / Gardens

922 719 520 for friendly professional advice

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Residencial Villaflor B20, San Eugenio, Costa Adeje. Email: tenerife@decottalaw.net

Piano/keyboard lessons for children and adults Home tuition available (south Tenerife).

Custom made lessons to suit all levels and musical interests.

Telephone 686 014355 www.pianointenerife.eu

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Celebrating 25 years of expertise - www.decottalaw.com

BEGINNERS’ DANCE CLASSES Adults’ Ballroom, Latin American, Tap or Freestyle Childrens’ ( 2 1/2 - 7yrs).

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Many other classes in ballet, hip hop, modern, musical theatre for all ages.

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Property Business Opps :

Apartment Guargacho Location: central 1 room 440€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife Location: central Views: mountain 85.00m2 3 rooms 600€ Phone: 922273239 Studio Puerto de la Cruz Location: central Views:

At last a rent people can afford!

Tabaiba Alta

THE SOUTH’S NEWEST SHOPPING EMPORIUM 30 SMALL BUSINESS PREMISES UNDER ONE ROOF Prime Position Monday - Saturday 11am – 8pm Start a new business or expand on your present business Opens p October

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Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 3 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080

Calle Doctor De las Casas Contact: Baratillo Los Verdes, S.L. Tel: Norman on 922 713246 or mobile 652 603 028 or Alvaro mobile 610 464 841 Email: nstenerife@yahoo.com

RENTAL BUSINESS BAD? YES, ONLY €35 PER WEEK €35 DON’T CLOSE IT YEARLY L PER WEEK!!

ICENSE MOVE IT! PAY A SENSIBLE RENT IN A SUPERB SHOWROOM AREA!

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 : Desperate to sell your property ? We will buy your house or apar tment for Cash, and complete within 28 Days. We are not Agents. Call (0034) 922 720222 or visit www. tenerifehomebuyers.com

Rent : Callao Salvaje, 3 bedroom large ground floor furnished apartment 8non complex).

Lounge, kitchen with dishwasher etc. dining room, 2 bathrooms, enclosed garden, private splash pool, pictures at www.thedataweb. com, 800 euros per month plus bills. Tel 628 430734, no dogs.

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 Puerto de la Cruz: Well kept Studio for short/long term rentals (450 €/month).

Communal swimming pool,

sea 35.00m2 400€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Puerto de la Cruz Location: outskirts Views: mountain 166.00m2 3 rooms 800€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Torviscas Alto Location: outskir ts 45.00m2 1 room 550€ Phone: 922751064 Apartment Fañabé Location: outskirts 2 rooms 795€ Phone: 922751064 Apartment Valle San Lorenzo Location: central 60.00m2 2 rooms 495€ Phone: 922751064 Apartment Bajada al Pris 59.00m2 2 rooms 450€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Urb. Paraíso 52.00m2 1 room 650€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Durazno 166.00m2 3 rooms 800€ Phone: 670242080 Studio San Fernando 33.00m2 400€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Armeñime 77.00m2 3 rooms 500€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Maritim 80.00m2 1 room 800€ Phone: 670242080 Duplex Maritim 80.00m2 1 room 800€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Armeñime 49.00m2 1 room 380€ Phone: 670242080

Restaurant with 2 bed apartment above in the south of Tenerife For rent 2500€ a month, rent-to-buy optional.

Tel: 650 406 911

Sunny 3-bedroom apartment, 103 m2 , garden, 2 bathrooms, huge terrace with a wonderful ocean view, garage, small urbanization, sat TV, 5 minutes from the German school, 700 euros per month plus extra charges.

Tel: 922 710 515

Tel 690 769899 Terraced house Las Candias 100.00m2 2 rooms 1000€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet San Jose 70.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 150.00m2 3 rooms 750€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Amparo 50.00m2 1 room 450€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Longuera 74.00m2 2 rooms 650€ Phone: 670242080

Studio Puerto de la cruz Location: central Views: sea 35.00m2 400€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment San Antonio 70.00m2 2 rooms 680€ Phone: 670242080

Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 2 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080

P re m i s e s P l a z a D e l Charco 133.00m2 2500€ Phone: 670242080

Views:mountain 166.00m2 3 rooms 800€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet Las Candias 100.00m2 2 rooms 1000€ Phone: 670242080

A p a r t m e n t - Fa ñ a b e Location: outskirts 0.00m2 2 rooms 795€. Phone: 922751064

Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central Views: mountain 85.00m2 3 rooms 600€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Tabaiba Baja Location: outskirtsViews:sea 50.00m2 1 room 400€. Phone: 922273239

Industrial La Laguna Location: outskirts 1050.00m2 6000€. Phone: 922273239

Premises Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 0.00m2 2000€. Phone: 922273239

Premises Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location:central 120.00m2 750€. Phone: 922273239

Apartment Bajada Al Pris 59.00m2 2 rooms 450€.

Phone: 670242080

Terraced house Puerto de la Cruz Location: outskirts

Villa Tagoro San Eugenio Alto

Terraced house Green Golf 135.00m2 2 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment Urb. paraiso 52.00m2 1 room 650€. Phone: 670242080

Residencial

La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 190.00m2 5 rooms 850€.

Phone: 922273239 Terraced house Urb. Green Golf 135.00m2 3 rooms 950€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puerto Viejo 54.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Frailes 60.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 120.00m2 3 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080

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.

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Apartment Piedra Hincada 2 rooms 700€ 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

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, comunity pool. €425,000 Tel. 629 244 958 Excellent opportunity in Costa del Silencio

Studio Plaza Del Charco 20.00m2 420€ Phone: 670242080 Studio La Paz 550€ Phone: 670242080 A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 75.00m2 2 rooms 650€ Phone: 670242080 Studio Plaza Del Charco 40.00m2 400€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 43.00m2 1 room 450€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house La Quinta 130.00m2 3 rooms 800€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Durazno 275.00m2 3 rooms 1500€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Durazno 150.00m2 3 rooms 800€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 150.00m2 3 rooms 750€ Phone: 670242080 Studio Playa Jardín 35.00m2 450€ Phone: 670242080 Studio San Fernando 27.00m2 360€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet Playa Paraíso 3 rooms 2000€ 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.

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.

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

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

Sale : El Médano, dir ectly from the owner!!! New, precious detached house, 3 bedrooms, 2 moder n bathrooms, indep. kitchen, 3 terraces,bbq, luxury complex with 2 swimming pools, 42m2 closed garage, very exclusive furnished. Quiet zone, Price: 330.000 euros, Tel: 650 792 742 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

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Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 rooms 115000€ Phone: 670242080

rooms 300507€ Phone: 670804067

05.

Property Sale : 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.

Plot 400sq m. € 650,000. tel 607310854 Finca (4,400m 2 ) with main house and outbuilding for sale. Various uses, ie tourism / agriculture. Tel 650 980719 Rustic Land La Hoya Location: outskirts Views: mountain 12000.00m2 2

Apartment Los Cristianos Views: sea 56.00m2 1 room 150000€ Phone: 606394368

Duplex Las Aguas 3 rooms 167000€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment Sta Cruz de Tenerife Location: central 157.00m2 3 rooms 235000€ Phone: 922273239 Apartment La Laguna Location: outskirts 110.00m2 3 rooms 270000€ Phone: 922273239 Apartment Arona / Valle San lorenzo Location: central Views: sea 85.00m2 2 rooms 118000€ Phone: 627180081 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 210.00m2 5 rooms 619000€ Phone: 922273239 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 120.00m2 3 rooms 174300€ Phone: 922273239 Apartment Los Majuelos Location: central 103.00m2 3 rooms 183682€ Phone: 663805740 Terraced house Tegueste Location: central 3 rooms 247000€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central Views: sea 105.00m2 3 rooms 126000€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 3 rooms 126000€ Phone: 663805740

Terraced house San Clemente 174.00m2 3 rooms 250000€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Santa Cruz Location: central Views: sea 187.00m2 3 rooms 525000€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Tabaiba Baja Location: central Views: sea 86.00m2 3 rooms 250000€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 140.00m2 4 rooms 370000€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 84.00m2 3 rooms 252500€ Phone: 663805740

rooms 222375€ Phone: 922273239 Terraced houseGuayonje Location: countr yside Views: mountain 350.00m2 3 rooms 330000€ Phone: 922245178 Apartment Los Cristianos Location: central Views: mountain 50.00m2 1 room 100000€ Phone: 670804067 Apartment Los Majuelos Location: outskirts Views: mountain 113.00m2 3 rooms 285000€ Phone: 922245178

Chalet El Monturrio 190.00m2 4 rooms 189000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Piedra Hincada 2 rooms 244300€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Tope 108.00m2 3 rooms 208000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 rooms 115000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Chalet Playa Paraíso 3 rooms 475000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 1 room 125000€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment El Médano 1 room 125000€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment Santa Cruz Location: central 105.00m2 4 rooms 162200€ Phone: 922245178

Chalet Barranco Hondo Location: outskirts Views: sea 169.00m2 4 rooms 438000€ Phone: 663805740

Apartment La Laguna Location: outskirts 55.00m2 2 rooms 138200€ Phone: 922245178

Apartment Los Realejos Location: central Views: sea 74.00m2 2 rooms 225000€ Phone: 922245178

Terraced house Aguamansa 190.00m2 3 rooms 200000€ Phone: 670242080

Terraced house Carmenaty 174.00m2 4 rooms 299000€ Phone: 670242080

Chalet Candelaria Location: outskirts Views: mountain 180.00m2 4

Premises Santa Cruz 125.00m2 2 rooms 540000€ Phone: 922245178

Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 80.00m2 1 room 160000€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment El Médano 2 rooms 175000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 2 rooms 175000€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment El Tope 58.00m2 1 room 196350€ Phone: 670242080

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Local 6, 6 Calle Taoro, Taoro Sueno Azul, Azul Callao Salvaje, Salvaje 38678, 38678 Adeje, Adeje Tenerife Tel: 922 740465 Mob: (SP/UK) 661 932881 / (UK) 663 844141 Email: info@tenerifedreamhomes.com Websites: www.tenerifedreamhomes.com / www.invest-abroad.org.uk

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Los Gigantes • Ref: GIG-A-09-2 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Situated on the third floor, offering spectacular views of the Atlantic American style fitted kitchen, Master bedroom with built in wardrobes & en-suite. Communal Pool BARGAIN 115,000 €

Fañabé • Ref: FAN-A-02-1 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Ground floor apartment in the sought after area of Mirar Verde - Fañabé.

American style kitchen, large terrace, Large bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Communal pool. Stunning views 126,000 €

Tijoco • Ref: TIJ-V-04-3 3 Bed, 2 Bath Villa Beautiful independent villa with incredible panoramic views of the atlantic, La Gomera and South coast. Situated in rural setting only 10 minutes from Adeje 320,000 €

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Granadilla • Ref: GRA-V-03-10 10 Bed 7 Bath Villa This property is an absolute bargain. Situated in the heart of Granadilla, it has 10 beds, 7 bathrooms, 2 fitted kitchens, 2 dining rooms, double garage & garden of 700 sq m & private roof terrace 315,000 €

San Eugenio • Ref: EUG-COM-04 Freehold Bargain Well established diner in the centre of San Eugenio.

The current owners have had the business for 12 years & the reason for sale is retirement. The bar caters for both residents & tourists & has excellent passing trade 35,000 € + Private Mortgage

Golf del Sur • Ref: GOL-V-17-3 3Bed 3 Bath Villa with stunning uninterrupted views Situated on the Fairways complex, comprises of 3 bedrooms with the possibility to construct a further 2. Fully fitted kitchen, large lounge & separate dining area. Private pool.

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Motoring

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Volkswagen Golf GTD T

he GTD has all the power and acceleration of its sister, the GTI, with the benefit of the low fuel consumption offered by its diesel engine.

The new VW Golf GTD is just about to arrive in the Canaries, equipped with a powerful two litre TDI com-

mon rail 170hp engine which emits only 139 g/km of CO2.

The first GTD arrived on the market 27 years ago and, at that time, revolutionised diesel engines with its turbo. For the first time a diesel engine was not only economical but also sporty and dynamic. This was the start of the road towards the innovative TDI engine which powers the Golf GTD today.

It is the ideal vehicle for those who prefer a diesel en-

gine but who are also looking for effortless driving with top performance and sporty handling on the road. The 16-valve four cylinder engine consumes only 5.3 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.

This outstanding economy is combined with its ability to reach a top speed of 222 kilometres per hour and to accelerate from zero to 100 in only eight seconds.

As with the Golf GTI, this model is available with a six speed manual gearbox or

a six speed DSG automatic – the most efficient in the world. Equipped with sporty suspension and 17-inch ‘Seattle Black’ alloy wheels, it shares various elements with the GTI but also has its own unique design characteristics and equipment.

Maintaining the sharp responses expected of the GTD is suspension lowered by 15mm when compared to the standard Golf. In addition, Volkswagen’s innovative Adaptive Chassis

Control system (ACC), featuring pneumatically controlled damper units, can be specified on the GTD. This allows the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension, steering and accelerator response settings for any particular journey.

As standard, the Golf GTD includes exclusive elements such as the rear aileron and three-spoke flatbottomed leather steering wheel with grey stitching and the GTD insignia (which figures throughout the vehicle), sports seats with lumbar support, aluminium pedals, exclusive grey, white and black tartan upholstery fabric and black roof interior. At the back, the black double exhaust pipe and full bodycoloured bumpers make

the GTD appear lower and wider than it really is. The front end of the GTD is distinguished from the GTI by its distinctive chrome edged honeycomb style grille which includes the emblem.

Elegant and yet sporty inside, the GTD has dual zone climatisation for your comfort and an excellent audio system. As with the entire Golf range, the new GTD will feature class-leading levels of safety with ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and seven airbags, including for the first time a knee airbag, all standard. The Golf was recently awarded a maximum fivestar rating by the EuroNCAP crash testing agency.

More information available shortly on www.volkswagen.es.

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Mario Pestano

Athletics

Pestano at the crossroads

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La Gomera

Triathlon success

Discus thrower Mario Pestano could retire from athletics after his latest failure on the world stage.

The Tenerife giant has been consistently up with the top throwers in terms of distances achieved for almost a decade but once again he has shown that he lacks the competitive mettle to make the big time at major championships. A year after his poor showing in the Olympics in Beijing, Pestano disappointed in the World Championships in Berlin, finishing well outside the medals. “I just can’t seem to get it together on the big occasion and this latest failure forces me to think long and hard about where I go from here”, said the Arona athlete, triggering conjecture that he may call it a day sooner rather than later.

Basketball

Gran Canaria

Cubans accuse US over player desertions The United States is behind the recent desertions by top athletes from the country, according to Havana.

As reported in the last edition of Island Connections, four members of the Cuban national basketball side refused to travel back to the Caribbean country after playing a friendly against Spain in Gran Canaria. The quartet disappeared from their Las Palmas hotel and failed to show up for the flight at the island’s airport the next day.

Initially denied, the news was only released a fortnight later in Cuba and prompted a furious reaction in the media, including direct attacks on “American imperialists” for promoting the desertions.

One paper quoted a senior official who said the United States was deliberately targeting top stars and persuading them to seek asylum as soon as they leave Cuba in order to undermine the country’s sporting prowess. “Not a single Cuban side can go abroad without being tapped by our enemies”, complained the chairman of the national sports council Christian Jiménez.

Football

Las Palmas

Promotion or bust The chairman of Las Palmas football club has admitted that if promotion is not won this season the club could face very difficult times ahead.

Miguel Angel Ramírez says that the major financial effort made this year to build a strong side could go badly wrong if the side finishes outside the top three and fails to follow regional rivals Tenerife into the first division. Explaining the budget for 2009-10, the chairman warned that a deficit of three million euros is likely to come next June due to the transfer fees and wage bills. “If we do not get promoted we will have a job on our hands to run the club with such a large deficit”, insisted Ramírez, adding that an unsuccessful season could see the club fighting for survival the following year.

S

panish national athlete Samer Ali Saad triumphed in the recent La Gomera triathlon, in a record-breaking one hour, four minutes and fifty seven seconds, the fastest time yet achieved in this annual event.

This year’s triathlon was the sixteenth in what has become one of the island’s principal supporting fixtures.

Organised by the sports office of the island council, the triathlon is centred around capital San Sebastián’s large bay. The wide summer beach provided ample space for the

bigger than ever crowd of spectators who gathered to cheer on their favourites.

Of the hundred and fiftyseven spor tspersons registered to compete, a final number of a hundred and thirty-four competitors took part.

Cabildo sources praised the, “...magnificent standards,” of local athletes, given that many outside competitors were of national standard.

Jonás Herrera Padilla, representing San Sebastián’s Club Colombino, came in the overall fourth position, at a very respectable one hour, nine minutes and sixteen seconds, beating athletes

of considerably greater experience to the finishing post and whipping local supporters into something of a frenzy of excitement. His place amongst the winners ensures more crowds next year. There is little as potent as a local victory to stir up enthusiasm, whatever the sport.

Strong winds made the triathlon especially gruelling this year, although the event was happily free of injury or incident. Competitors were required to swim a seven hundred and fifty metre stretch across the bay, then jump onto their bikes and pedal furiously

A local victory stirs up enthusiasm around twenty kilometres of winding island roads before finishing off with a five kilometre running race, all – as demonstrated by the winners - in just over an hour.

Cash prizes of six hundred, four hundred and two hundred euros respectively were awarded to the first, second and third place winners in both male and female categories.

Basketball

Brazilian look for Tenerife Tenerife Rural

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enerife Rural basketball side has taken on a Brazilian look this season following the mass clear-out of players from last year.

Under recently-installed new coach Iván Deniz, Tenerife made several late signings to make up for time lost during the summer, when the club’s financial future was looking in doubt and doubts also surrounded whether it would continue in its La Laguna stadium or move to Santa Cruz. The new signings include two Brazilians, Atila Santos and Bruno Fiorotto, in whom Deniz has placed his hopes for the coming year.

Santos in particular looks a useful addition, having already spent a year in Europe with Bulgarian outfit Cherno More. The ex-Minnesota

State University forward is described as “a very physical player” by his new coach and should beef up the defence considerably. The equally big Fiorotto was signed from

Limeira club in Brazil and is a full international with his native country. The club’s other major signings of the close season are American Kevin Freeman, a 31-year-old

who has played in Australia, Mexico and Venezuela in recent years, and Weyinmi Efejuku, a US-born Jamaican, who joins the club straight from college.

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Tenerife 8 Ball DIVISION ONE

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At just 25 euros a month, places are filling up quickly so book now on 616 597 010.

Tuesday Singles League Week 11 Sue Long (4) / Ron Howling (4) Frank Saunders (2) / Martin Gronvall (6) Chris Rose (0) / Steve Carter (8) Rhiannon Russell (2) / Jacquie Gibb (6) Dave Simpson (2) / Allan Billing (6) Shelly Masson (0) / Duncan Wallace (6) forfeit No player (0) / Dave Dixon (6) forfeit No Player (0) / Jeff Lemm (6) forfeit A superb 456 clean game for Ron with the added bonus of getting the ‘jackpot’. A fine 211 for Sue and 206 for Duncan.

Week 12 Steve Carter (4) / Frank Saunders (4) Avril Capper (0) / Martin Gronvall (8) Shelly Masson (4) / Chris Rose (4) Duncan Wallace (2) / Jeff Lemm (6) Miguel Rodríguez (4) / Dave Dixon (4) Allan Billing (6) / Jacquie Gibb (2) 201 for Frank Saunders

Saturday Doubles League Week 37 You’ll Never Bowl Alone (2) / Megabowlers (6) Buccaneers (2) / Monkey Foreheads (6) A fine 210 for Dave Stell (Buccaneers) and the same for opponent Steve (Monkey Foreheads)

Week 38 Los Inflamables (6) / Happy Days (2)

FOOTBALL

Saturday International Bowling League ‘Canal Ocio Dayu’ Week 30

UEFA Super Cup

Pedro is Barcelona’s hero Tenerife-born starlet Pedro’s purple patch at Barcelona has seen him elevated further in the eyes of fans.

The San Isidro player, who impressed during the Spanish and European champions’ pre-season tours, scored the only goal of the UEFA Super Cup curtain-raiser to the new season. His extra time strike after coming on as a second half substitute gave Barcelona the trophy against UEFA Cup holders Shaktar Donetsk from Ukraine in Monaco.

10 pin bowling league results

Delfin Computer San Isidro (16) / Tasca de Tranvía (0) forfeit Tasquita Damián (4) / Golf Costa Adeje (12) Megabowl Poppets (0) / Canal Ocio Dayu (16) Pamela March again bowls a fine 210;

Isabel (Golf Costa Adeje) was way above her average with a fine 208 and Poppet, Sue, had a 207.

Week 31 Megabowl Poppets (6) / Tasquita Damián (18) Golf Costa Adeje (0) / Tasca de Tranvía (24) Canal Ocio Dayu (12) / Delfin Computer San Isidro (12) Mile back on form in his middle game with a 208. Games in this league are now worth 6 points each, hence the unusual scores.

Sunday Doubles League Week 8 Him & Her (0) / Nothing But Trouble (8) Buccaneers (2) / Rack ‘Ems (6) A 5-10 split for Jeff (Rack ‘Ems) and Dave Stell salvaged 2 points for the Buccaneers with 4 consecutive strikes in the last three frames.

Week 9 Rack ‘Ems (8) / Him & Her (0) Market Taverners (4) / Nothing But Trouble (4)

Monday Fun League Week 14 Steptoe & Son (0) / Dream Team (8) No team (0) / Dumb & Dumber (4) forfeit The Bears (6) / Chicas Malas (2) No team (0) / Laurel & Hardy (6) forfeit An excellent 209 for Gary (Dumb & Dumber). These teams have to score 250 to get points in a forfeit game – rather harsh when many are novices to the game.

Monday Pub League Week 13 Café Royale (8) / F.C.U.K. ‘Em (0)

SWIMMING Arona swimmers

World record José Brito and Miguel Cruz have beaten a world record by swimming for 25 hours, 23 minutes and 43 seconds non stop in the bay of Los Cristianos.

Pedro’s showings of late have firmly established him as a member of Josep Guardiola’s squad and he is certain of

a place in at least some starting line ups during the season, which got under way on 29 August.

The annual event is to make people aware that without the sea there would have been no life on earth and to underline the importance of caring for the oceans and shores. Both men are experi-

enced swimmers with important competitions under their belts to which they have now added this world open sea swimming record. A large number of friends and neighbours were present as they set off from the old pier at Los Cristianos and they were sustained during the marathon by energetic drinks, pick-me-ups, lots of water and a specially made puree of the local bananas.

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Tecina Golf’s Fred Olsen Spanish Challenge Trophy

Choose your guide wisely

Great expectations

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n excellent and hard fought ProAm tournament paved the way for an amazing top flight trophy series competition.

Day one ended with a four way draw at six strokes below par (equalling the course record) between Basque player, Jesús Arruti, Welshman and eventual winner Rhys Davies, Sweden’s Steven Jeppesen and Englishman, Gareth Davies.

The following day saw the club record smashed by two strokes by both Steven Jeppesen and Sion Bebb of Wales.

The superb play of both gave Bebb third place on 11 under par, whilst Arruti completed another round of 66 on the 71 par course to finish the second day at 12 under and Jeppesen seemed set to shed his bridesmaid’s

rated the first 12 players and there was all to play for on the last day.

A hard run fight on the final day saw Davies take the title and €24,000 with a total of 17 below par. Jeppesen’s putting problems on the 15th saw the trophy slip away from him and he ended the competition on -16 in second place with a cheque for €16,500. Joint third, delighting the home crowd was Claverie and Oriol who each received €9,750.

Receiving the trophy, Davies thanked all the sponsors for making the event possible and the ground diProAm winners, Federico Siveiro, Pedro Oriol (professional), Sandra González, DG of Tourism Promotion with the Canarian Government, Manuel Pascual y Ramón Siveiro (l/r)

tag after four second places in the Challenge Tour with a two stroke lead. Seventy of the original 120 players continued into the third round.

The third day was disappointing for Jeppesen who achieved only a one over par, ending the day with -13, but it was enough for

him to hold onto a joint lead with Rhys Davies who fired a consistent and brilliant 65. Arruti and Canarian Luis Claverie lay in joint second at one stroke and young Pedro Oriol, (winner of the ProAm) who has only just turned pro, lay in ninth position at -10. Very few strokes sepa-

rector and crew for, “presenting a magnificent course for us all week. I know the boys will always remember it.” He also had praise for the volunteers and the fantastic hospitality they had all enjoyed all week and added that he hoped to be back very soon.

An exciting hard fought tournament

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BASKETBALL Basketball

Socas Canarias Alejandro Martínez’ team has now started preseason training as well as playing against Tacoronte, the winner of the EBA phase of the Copa Gobierno de Canarias. The winner faces the winning team of the Tenerife-UB La Palma match on the 13th or the 15th at home.

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Soccer Experience teams

Canarian team wins the Championship League!

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n their first campaign with Soccer Experience the Canarian team won the Championship 7s league convincingly plus promotion to the Soccer Experience Premier league. Captain Yeray and the boys played fantastic football throughout their campaign, they had a goal average of 10 per game, and have one of the season’s finds in front man Edgar.

PREMIER LEAGUE Big Christian Lees, The Living Room side who dominated last season, started in winning fashion destroying Morfitt Properties but their next game was much tougher as they edged out an improved Eclipse Café side with a last minute winner. Taylor’s Lounge took on Captain fantastic Blair Macrorie of Exiles Bar and his team in their first game this season. It was goal-packed and a late winner for Taylor’s Lounge. They have for the past three weeks been managed by Gary Boyd, winning every game in both Premier and Masters Leagues.

MASTERS LEAGUE SUMMARY The big news of the fortnight is that the reigning champs Tenerife Warriors were beaten in their opening two games leaving the Masters League open for all teams to challenge. Runners up last season Taylor’s Masters, bounced back from losing the Masters and started the season in great form.

They have already taken revenge on Warriors beating them 9-1 and with new but almost veteran forward

Darren Chamberlain they might have enough strength to go all the way. Hole in the Wall had a mixed last season but seem to have solved their problems, winning their first two games.

There are many challenging teams this season including the new look L.A Masters with captain Shaine who has worked wonders in changing his side, and new boys Exiles Masters and a team of local Tenerife boys from Las Chafiras who have both got wins under the belt.

Last season’s surprise team had to be Harleys American Restaurant but they have yet to find the same form having tasted defeat already, as have Rushy’s team who with Steve on the sidelines to help, will be on the up soon. Starting their season late, Hoops Rovers look promising under captain Kadeinsko. Dreamers Bar, fresh from their championship league experiences and winning promotion back to the Masters League, are full of confidence, this could be one of Soccer Experience’s best Masters Leagues yet!

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Following previous years’ tournaments, several teams and players will be coming from near and far to compete in the 2009 Soccer Experience Masters 7s International Tournament.

Many of the ex stars who played in past Soccer Experience tournaments are already planning to return and this year we expect the legendary ex-Liverpool player Bruce Grobbelaar, a great opportunity for local and travelling players to play against him again. Bruce

was a huge hit both on and off the field last year and this year, will be accompanied by a galaxy of stars.

Returning football giant Ali Mauchlen will be bringing the hugely successful Leicester City Sky Master’s team, once again including former Turkish Internationalist who retired recently from the Premiership, Muzzy Izzet.

City must be one of the early favourites in what should prove to be a great weekend of master’s football.

Also players from Glasgow giants, Celtic Football Club, The Celtic Legends, led again by Darren Jackson and their team plans to include former internationals Tom Boyd of Scotland, Reggie Blinker of Holland and Johan Mjallby the Swedish giant. Ex Glasgow Rangers stars Bobby Russell and last year’s top scorer Big Marcus Gayle are looking forward to playing in Tenerife again.

The return of the legendary Nayim will be of great interest to all followers of English and Spanish football.

Nayim is recorded in Spanish soccer folklore after scoring an amazing winner from the halfway line for Zaragoza against Arsenal in the UEFA Cup final. Nayim was truly a joy for all the guys to play against last year and he was a real sport at the Sunday night Q & A. Many other top ex professional friends of Martin Tierney want to return, but sadly at the moment getting sponsorship is very tough.

We hope to find a main sponsor to allow us to bring even more ex stars for the Tournament!

There will also be some specially invited social Maters teams from Northern

Ireland, England and Scotland. Soccer Experience will have its own team again, comprising invited players from Asia and the USA. One of the real joys of the tournament is the opportunity for several invited local teams to pit their wits against the stars. For many, this is the opportunity of a lifetime and a chance to learn or to beat the true masters of football. The invited Tenerife teams will come from teams who take part in the weekly Tenerife Soccer Experience 7-a-side leagues. These local guys think they are preparing to play in their annual World Cup! There are even sponsored opportunities for two players to compete not only against, but with the stars, a unique feature of this Tournament.

Can you imagine fulfilling your boyhood dreams to play with a former Turkish Internationalist, Glasgow Celtic Legends or even play defender in front of Bruce Grobbelaar?

The tournament will take place on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November at the quality Adeje Las Torres Sports Complex just off exit 79B on the TF1 with entertainment provided for the whole family all weekend.

The Sunday evening awards event will be very special as it gives the general public and players the opportunity to ask questions directly to the stars about great moments from the past, for example is Nayim on David Seaman’s Christmas card list?

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PART I

Fans guide to CD Tenerife

Saturday 29th Aug 2009 Attendance: 24,700 Real Zaragoza 1 CD Tenerife 0 CD Tenerife began life back in the Spanish top flight with a narrow 1-0 defeat away to fellow promoted side Real Zaragoza in the first week of the Primera Division matches.

By Chris Todd

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Stadium name: Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López Capacity: 23,000 Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Nickname: Fans of Tenerife are called ‘Chicharreros’ because in early days, the inhabitants of a small fishing village called Santa Cruz de Tenerife (now the capital of Tenerife) consumed chicharros (a type of small fish) as a main part of their diet. Other inhabitants of Tenerife and the Canary Islands used the moniker as a pejorative name, but finally the inhabitants of Santa Cruz accepted it affectionately.

Club Colours: Blue and White (Blanquiazules – which is another nickname for the team)

Away Colours: White shorts and dark blue shirt with Tenerife flag (St. Andrew’s Cross) design.

Kit Manufacturers: Puma

Founded: The roots of CD Tenerife originate from 1907 and the ‘Club Inglés’

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(English Club) which was a local Santa Cruz sports club comprised exclusively of British ex-pat members. Football matches were played against visiting merchant navy crews sporadically until in 1912 when the Sporting Football Club de Tenerife was officially formed. At this time Canarian footballers joined the new ‘phenomenon’ called football and the Club grew in strength. After a few years many of the ex-pats returned to the UK to fight in World War One and after several alterations Club Deportivo Tenerife was eventually founded in 1922.

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(February 28th) will be far higher.

Parking: Travelling by car into Santa Cruz it is best to avoid Ramblas as it is often very congested in the hours before kick-off.

Head for the Avenida Maritima or Avenida 3 de Mayo, and park below the stadium and walk up. The Meridiano Shopping centre has a car park which is popular with fans but check on closing times.

Buses: The 111 and the 110 (direct) Titsa buses connect the South to Santa Cruz and the 102/103 connect Puerto de la Cruz with the capital.

Match Tickets: The golden question! This season Tenerife have sold nearly 17,000 season tickets, an absolute record for the club. This leaves only 3,000 tickets for sale on a match to match basis. The other 3,000 tickets are reserved for visiting support, invitations, corporate obligations and members of the Tenerife Football federation. All accredited referees on the Island receive a free entrance!

Tickets usually go on sale four to five days before game at the stadium and also at Librería Raquel y Carla at Mar-Ola Apartments opposite El Camisón in Las Américas.

Prices range from €20 in Popular to €60 in Tribuna (main stand).

Prices for the visits of FC Barcelona (January 10th) and Real Madrid

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Stadium Refreshments: At the back of every stand there are small basic kiosks which sell water, coca-cola and non-alcoholic beer. Prices are cheap at roughly €1.50.

Food normally consists of a paltry choice of dried up rolls.

It would be a better idea to eat some tapas outside the stadium.

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Basque forward Javier Arizmendi struck the only goal in a lively encounter 17 minutes from time to secure three rather fortuitous points for Marcelino Garcia Toral’s Zaragoza side.

Englishman Jermaine Pennant made his competitive debut for Zaragoza on the right of midfield and the home side sought to impose themselves early on. The ex-Liverpool player caused new Tenerife left back Carlos Bellvis problems as he created chances from his right wing position.

But Tenerife began brightly and Alejandro Alfaro almost gave the blanquiazules the lead after just five minutes. Alfaro was a key figure in the team’s promotion last season, but left to rejoin Sevilla earlier this summer when his loan deal terminated. However, the player was left without a place in the Sevilla squad after the Andalucians signed Alvaro Negredo from Real Madrid and Alfaro was loaned out again to CD Tenerife to the joy of its supporters. The match was shown live on numerous TV stations across the globe including Sky Sports providing much needed publicity for the Island. As the game continued Zaragoza began to look dangerous and Abel Aguilar shot over the bar after 12 minutes and a minute later Tenerife goalkeeper Sergio Aragoneses made a fine improvised save to keep out Gabi’s deflected shot which was headed for the top corner. It really is good to see Sergio back to his best and he will surely play a key role in Tenerife’s survival this

season. Aragoneses was in action once again as he kept his side on level terms when he got down well to parry Jorge Lopez’s sharp volley. At the other end, Tenerife defender Ezequiel Luna saw his header deflected wide, it really was end to end stuff.

A goal seemed imminent now and as the half wore on Tenerife looked the more likely to go in front. Richi, Nino and Alfaro all missed excellent chances in the last 10 minutes of the half as Zaragoza were left to hang on until the half-time whistle.

The second half began slowly and the first chance arrived after 62 minutes, when Aragoneses saved well from Leonardo Ponzio.

Tenerife were left to rue all those missed chances as Zaragoza took the lead with 73 minutes on the clock. The blanquiazules failed to clear the ball in the area and Arizmendi pounced to power an effort home and put the hosts in front. It was a cruel blow for the Islanders and despite mounting several attacks on goal they could not draw level. Plus points to be taken from the game were the amount of chances created and the style of play which manager José Luis Oltra says he will sustain as the good results will come. Youngster Omar came off the bench for Tenerife to make his Primera league debut and he could well be the star signing of the summer, being plucked from the Tenerife B side. Graham Hunter on the Sky Sports programme Revista de La Liga, may think that we are odds on favourites for relegation but the team spirit will go a long way this campaign!

Next match: Sunday 13th September, kickoff 4pm CD Tenerife vs Osasuna

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