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The Canary Island’s biggest fortnightly English newspaper read by thousands of tourists & residents Edition # 610 /

12th - 26th February 2010

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Trolley, steady, go LIDL OPENS TWELVE SHOPS IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

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St Valentine’s Special • Pages 10-13

Lanzarote Holiday rampage British soldiers in restaurant rage Page 2

Hindu fair Fun-d raising

Multi-cultural event in Adeje raises money for Haiti Page 38

BGTW Tenerife AGM

idl has finally arrived to the Canary Islands, and given the huge queues outside each of the stores on their respective opening mornings, the German supermarket chain is here to stay. Thousands of shoppers waited patiently in Puerto de la Cruz, Granadilla, La

Laguna and Adeje to be among the first to sample the Lidl selection. Many of those, ex-pat residents from Britain, Ireland, Germany, Norway, and the Spanish peninsula, already know the multinational chain, and were delighted to welcome them to the islands at last. For novice Lidl shoppers this was a journey of exploration, all anxious to see if

the promise of lower prices really was true. And if the happy faces at the tills were anything to go by, no-one left the shops disappointed – though the opening day gifts of flowers, balloons and parasols might also have had something to do with it. According to Javier Suarez, Lidl’s Canarian manager, “our philosophy is to

offer our clients maximum quality at the best possible price. “In Spain we offer a combination of national and regional products (fruit and vegetables are sourced from a Canarian co-operative), as well as a number of products from abroad, that our English and German customers will already know”. The vast majority

of their floor staff are also locally sourced. It has taken Lidl a long time to get here, with local and insular obstacles to overcome along the way, but here they are, and if the reaction of most of the customers in the opening days is anything to go by, they’re in for the long haul. Continued on page 2

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Travelling for a living – Melissa Shales of the British Guild of Travel Writers Page 6

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VICTIMS WRITE TO GORDON BROWN

Soldiers’ holiday rampage By Karl McLaughlin

Four people were hospitalised after the soldiers, believed to be Welsh Guards, went on the rampage in the Vaca Loca restaurant in the popular resort of Costa Teguise. Witnesses say the violence was triggered when staff challenged one of the soldiers who tried to steal a bottle of wine. Customers, including several young children, had to dive for cover under their tables as some of the soldiers hurled tables and chairs across the restaurant while the others took it in turns to punch and kick the owner and his staff. One of

the customers, an Italian who was dining with his wife and 75-year-old mother and tried to aid the owner, received a brutal beating and requires facial surgery to rebuild his cheekbone and jaw. Another customer, German Thomas Salewski, almost lost an eye. The customers and staff have published an open letter on the Internet to the British Prime Minister urging him to step in to make sure the soldiers are punished. Accompanying their letter with horrific pictures of the injuries, the customers called on Mr Brown to review the training methods used in the Army if they are to be put into practice on innocent people: “Your highly trained and perfectly coordinated soldiers wrecked a restaurant and ran off after their bloody assault. As a civilian like us, we call on you to keep better control of your Armed

The ramapge left many restaurant staff and customers injured

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estaurant customers who were caught up in an unprovoked attack by a group of eight British soldiers on holiday in Lanzarote have written a letter to Gordon Brown asking him to take up the incident with Army chiefs.

Forces to ensure that when they go on holiday to another country they do not use their training to attack defenceless civilians. We also ask you to personally contact their Unit (your Consulate knows who they are) and investigate the type of training these men have received. It is appropriate for your soldiers to be

trained as human weapons to protect the civilian population, but we cannot tolerate their presence on our island if, like so many of your compatriots, they come here to cause damage, get drunk and annoy others. We have been physically hurt by the actions of your soldiers but that is nothing compared to

the psychological suffering of the children and elderly people in the restaurant who had to witness such a bloody spectacle”. The letter, signed by the ‘Vaca Loca Restaurant victims’, ends with ironic congratulations to the Prime Minister for having trained ‘such highly skilled profes-

sionals whose ‘team work’ and ability to dish out violence was very much in evidence in their brutal assault’. Chef Martín Vessecchia, who needed several stitches for the head and facial injuries sustained during the attack, described the soldiers as ‘drunk but totally in control of what they were doing. They were on automatic pilot, they did not care who they hit’. The Vaca Loca’s owner, Hernán Martín, who had to close temporarily to repair the damage caused, said he was shocked at the level of violence used and would do everything in his power to make sure the soldiers are not allowed to return home without punishment. The Ministry of Defence has refused to release any details of the incident, saying it had ‘a duty of care to uphold and it would be highly inappropriate to give any personal details’.

LIDL OPENING

Trolley, steady, go (Contd from front page)

ertainly both German, English and Irish clients who spoke to Island Connections expressed their delight at finding goods from home at worthwhile prices in the new Lidl stores, where previously they would have been paying over the odds if the product was considered

‘specialist’ and carried a high import price. They were also attracted by the myriad of special offers in stock, which change on a regular basis. Jon, from England, and his Irish wife Shaunagh were among the first to shop in the store in Granadilla and left with a full trolley, happy with their lot. They told us they were

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Lidl’s Canarian manager Javier Suarez

new selection of products that have not been available on the islands up to now. The 12 Lidl stores in the Canary Islands are in, Tenerife in Puerto de la Cruz, Granadilla, La Laguna, Adeje, Santa Úrsula, Las Chafiras, in Gran Canaria they will open in Telde and Agüimes on February 25th and in Ingenio and Vecindario on March 4th and in Arrecife (Lanzarote) on March 11th and Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) on March 18th.

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the law, their working week is to be redefined and the number of overtime hours which can be worked will be reduced to 80 per year as set out in the workers’ statute and they will be paid at a normal rate of around €117 per hour instead of the current €240-350. Air traf-

News in Brief

Air transport

Airport taxes The reduction in airport taxes in the Canaries, Balearics and Ceuta and Melilla which brought such a welcome boost in new flights to a badly flagging tourist industry is unlikely to be continued following a recent EU ruling.

Air traffic controllers are to see their power reduced

The EU Justice Tribunal ruled that Spain violated the EU regulations in applying different airport taxes to specific areas within the country. The European Commission denounced Spain to the Luxembourg Tribunal, claiming that the Spanish law allowing certain grants and exemptions in airport taxes is contrary to the Community principal of equal services offer within the area of maritime transport. The Tribunal considers that the airport taxes reduction gives, “an unjustified advantage in comparison to travel to other points of the EU and elsewhere”. It is a blow for everyone who lives and works in the islands as tourism will inevitably be negatively affected by the decision, and no doubt those involved in selling the islands as a destination will look to see how this affects airlines who have recently announced an increase in flights to the Canaries specifically due to the reduced taxes. Only recently Ryanair’s Michael Cawley said, “we commend the local government’s decision to protect its vital tourism industry, jobs and the Canary Island economy with the extension of the hugely successful airport charges discount scheme. We are confident that in the current climate of reduced traffic and tourism in Spain the Spanish Government will see the wisdom of extending low airport costs throughout Spain.”

AIR TRANSPORT

Strike threats S

pain needs 1,200 more air traffic controllers to be able to move the number of planes that are currently using its airspace. Just in the Canaries another 120 professionals are badly needed according to a representative of workers in the sector during a meeting with the Canarian president, Paulino Rivero. The union representative for the air traffic controllers (USCA), Miguel Torrens, insisted that the Spanish airports authority, AENA, “couldn’t care less about the delays that occurred in the Canaries over Christmas” and warned that if the situation remained unchanged, the same would occur over Easter because, he maintained, that we don’t have, “the people to move the number of planes” in the Canaries during peak periods like these. He denied that there had

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been a work to rule over the Christmas holidays and blamed the delays on AENA for poor planning as they were expecting a drop in air traffic of 17 per cent but the actual reduction was only 2.7 per cent. Torrens added that throughout 2009, the Canarian air traffic control service had been operating with 25 per cent fewer personnel than the previous year. After recent disclosures of huge wages in the press, Torrens affirmed that the Spanish controllers were paid, “more or less the same as any of their European colleagues,” but emphasised that because of the lack of personnel they were forced to work extra hours, although he admitted that they were, “well paid”. The regional gover nment’s Minister for Transport, Juan Ramón Hernández gave assurances that the Canarian government,

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“will not tolerate” a repeat of the events at Christmas and asked that the Spanish Transport Ministry sorted out the situation as soon as possible as what happened over the holidays, “is intolerable” given the importance of air travel to the economy of the islands. In reply to criticism that the air traffic controllers had damaged the Canarian economy, Torrens affirmed, “we are aware of the harm that we could do to the Islands, we are fighting for that too, we’re Canarians as well”, however he underlined that what the workers cannot do is work over and above their limits, nor could they go against the limits laid down by international regulations. Representatives of USCA gave an assurance that Easter flights within Spain would not be interrupted by any action of theirs. The unions only offered

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an increase in productivity in exchange for more money and as they already earn an average €334,000 each per year, the Spanish government has decided to act, announcing a new law to “control” the controllers. Under the new law, AENA would regain management of the air traf fic control service which is currently managed by the controllers themselves. The service will be open to be put out to tender and more AFIS (automatic computer controlled services) will be installed in the smaller airports which would need a technician but not a fully qualified air traffic controller. The Development Minister, José Blanco, has been warning for months what would occur if USCA failed to come to any agreement. For the next three years, strikes and work to rules will be considered a breach of

fic controllers may now be transferred from one airport to another and if they refuse, the refusal will be considered a serious work offence and may leave the individual open to dismissal. The announcement made it clear that AENA’s costs, “are the highest in Europe” and blamed the increasing costs of the air traffic controllers wages. The result of these, “disproportionate wages” is that Spanish airports charge more than any other European airport, a “ridiculous position” given the country’s dependence on tourism as a prime economic motor. The union immediately announced that they intend to take whatever legal measures are necessary to defend their current position, rejecting the methods of “imposition” devised by the government, but repeated their promise to maintain the necessary services over Easter. However they have agreed to return to the negotiating table where Blanco assured them, “we are always willing to talk, but we have been trying to reach an agreement now for the last five years since the last collective bargaining agreement expired. We want more efficiency and that the navigation of our air space is more financially competitive,” he confirmed.

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DELEGATE PROTECTION

Bodyguard decision query T

he decision to allocate protection officers to the Spanish government’s most senior representative in the Canaries has triggered a war of words between police unions. Carolina Darias, whose official title is Government Delegate, has had police bodyguards accompany her on all her engagements for several

months but the measure has been criticised as a needless waste of resources when the officers could be put to better use. “The Interior Ministry has withdrawn personal protection for senior judges at the National High Court, who issue the arrest warrants for ETA terrorists and are at greater risk, but for some reason feels Ms. Darias needs to be protected in the Canaries. It is becom-

ing fashionable for members of the PSOE party to flaunt their importance by walking around with bodyguards” complained a spokesman for the CEP union. However, its main rival (SUP) says that tourist areas are not exempt from the terrorist threat, as shown in Majorca in the summer, and Islamic terrorism cannot be ruled out here.

MARTÍN/PAREJO

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ormer Canarian president Adán Martín has wed his long-time partner Pilar Parejo in a ceremony which was watched with interest thousands of miles away. The wedding in Tenerife is believed to have been brought for ward due to health reasons (Martín is undergoing extensive treatment for cancer at present)

but the circumstances surrounding the event failed to put a dampener on matters and the couple, both of whom are divorcees, said the private ceremony had been “absolutely fantastic”. In addition to the select group of guests, including several members of the former President’s cabinet, the wedding was ‘attended’ by the bride’s brother from the Caribbean. According to

the La Provincia newspaper, a special internet link was set up to allow him to watch the proceedings live on computer from his beach home in Jamaica. Back in June, the 65-yearold politician admitted in an interview that there was no cure for his cancer and said he “wanted to enjoy the rest of his time in the world”.

WATER CHARGES

A drop in the... T

he latest report on water charges in Spain compiled by the Spanish Water and Wastewater Association has found that users in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife pay more than their neighbours in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the rest of Spain. Tinerfeño water users are paying €1.87 per cubic metre of the wet stuff as compared to €1.84 in Las Palmas; the average charge in Spain is currently €1.50. The asso-

ciation are hoping that with the publication of the figures they can initiate a general debate about the price of water as part of urban services and promote an analysis of the cost structures used to charge consumers, and the effect of public and private investment in water supply amounts. They add that it is important that there is transparency in the detailing of water charges to the customer and that people should be made aware of how much they are paying in comparison

to other countries. Comparing the cost here to some of Europe’s capitals the price may not seem too high – in Paris the average €/m3 is €2.62, in London it is €2.49, and Copenhagen consumers are paying €4.54, though your average shower in Rome will be cheaper at €0.83 per cubic metre. However if you take average wages into consideration as well the price we are paying here in the Canary Islands does fall into the higher bracket for most users.

Fuerteventura

Costa Calma, even ‘safer’

New Civil Guard ofﬁce Costa Calma in Fuerteventura will have a permanent Civil Guard presence as of next month thanks to an agreement between the force and the local council, which is to lend council-owned premises for a mini-station. However, the decision to allocate the premises is not a reflection of growing crime

in the fast-growing holiday area, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the Canaries, according to Pájara Council. Mayor Rafael Perdomo says the presence of the Civil Guard will have “an even bigger deterrent effect in an already safe area” and will bring added value to the reputation of Costa Calma in the holiday industry. Work to refurbish the premises is due to be completed in March.

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News in Brief

People will have to work longer to qualify for a state pension

Redundancy alternative

Shorter working week The Canarian government is considering offering incentives to businesses to shorten the working week of employees instead of making staff cuts in response to the recession. The idea has been ﬂoated to employers and trade unions as part of the ongoing dialogue aimed at exploring feasible ideas to lessen the impact of the crisis. The regional employers’ umbrella group (CEOE) has already indicated it is in favour of the measure although it wants assurances concerning the type of incentive (lower or

no national insurance contributions, one-off grants etc). For their part, the unions are rather more cautious and fear the shorter working week may be imposed on employees who are not willing to work fewer hours. “There must be many employees out there who, due to personal circumstances, would be keen to spend less time at work, perhaps on a jobsharing arrangement with colleagues. Firms should look to that kind of solution rather than lay off people,” said a spokesman for the employers.

Hashish

Drug arrest Civil Guard officers arrested a young man in Chio recently carrying 400g of hashish. Officers from several local forces cooperated, watching the town square where they believed drug trafficking was taking place. They logged the people and vehicles that came and went and finally stopped the young man, identified only as J.M., at 9pm. They found 300 grams of hashish in the fuse compartment of his car and a search in his home revealed a further 100 grams of the same substance.

Retirement age proposal P

lans by the Spanish government to raise the retirement age by two years will be “opposed to the death” say the countr y’s main unions. The controversial measure was announced by prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero recently and will affect all people born after 1959, who will not be entitled to a full pension unless they remain in work until 67. It is a move which mirrors actions by

other European countries including Germany and the UK given the drain on the social security system with an increasing number of retirees living longer. According to Zapatero, the measure is needed as a long-term safeguard for the country’s pension system, which experts have repeatedly warned is close to financial ruin and will be unable to support future retirees in its current format. Despite the arguments in favour, Zapatero can expect a rough

UNION ANGER

passage through Parliament when the Bill comes up for approval. Several small parties, who see the extended working life as a barrier to job opportunities for young people, have already said they will refuse to back the plans, although the government is confident it can negotiate a deal in the coming weeks. Indications have already been given that the pension age limit could be varied according to the type of work carried out by individuals during their working lives.

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Melissa Shales on the terrace of the one of the pool bars at the Bahia del Duque

Travel is the world’s largest industr y”, probably music to the ears of most tourism chiefs and tour operators, and the point of departure for our inter view with the Chairman of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Melissa Shales. The Guild, who are a non professional organisation for travel writers in the UK, with over 270 members, hold every second AGM abroad and this year Tenerife was the chosen spot, the decision no doubt somewhat influenced by the persuasive writing of one of their members and a one-time writer for Island Connections, Joe Cawley, and in large part by the excellent back-up given to them by Turismo de Tenerife, who helped them organise the event. The agenda for their short stay was diverse, and parts of it “surreal”, according to Melissa. “When we started talking about coming to Tenerife the first version of the itinerar y was straightforward, and then we looked at it and we tore it up. We have a ver y sophisticated group of travellers, we have been to so many places on so many press trips...it was a case of thinking, ‘let’s look at the island again, let’s look at what’s out there, and look for a different side of the island, that can be presented to the public’”. And they did, and with the help of the island authorities came up with a plan that was indeed different. “We’ve had a blast”, Melissa enthuses, “dinner on our first night in a banana plantation – that was great fun, and the next day we drove across Mount Teide; it was so beautiful, and then tea and a short performance by the Agatha Christie group (in Puerto de la Cruz) which was completely surreal...we saw three very different aspects of the island in a very potted version.” In fact Melissa agrees that this alternative kind of package would be excellent to sell to tourists – and was disappointed to find out that at the moment the banana plantation they visited is not in fact open

she or has visited. “There are a lot of people who are sent by a hotel who are genuine travel writers, there are a lot of people sent by a hotel who are not genuine travel writers and a lot of people who claim to be genuine travel writers who aren’t...” Bringing the conversation back to the convention and the group’s impressions of this island she points out that many travel writers specialise

Melissa Shales, British Travel Writers Guild

Have pen, will travel By Clio O’’Flynn

to the public. “It would be something the Brits would be really interested in and quite simple to organise too - a trip into the plantation, feed people on bananas, ser ve them banana daiquiris...” In fact if a tourist board was looking for expert advice on how to sell a destination to the travelling public, they need look no further than this group of visiting journalists, mostly freelance, who between them contribute to the world’s top media including the BBC, CNN,

The Times, The Independent, The Observer, Vogue, France Magazine, Sky Travel. Many of them have also written (or are in the process of writing) travel guide books, blog on a regular basis, and in general would represent the top of the travel writing trade. But it is a tough branch of journalism, and in fact one that, as Melissa points out, “doesn’t have any serious journalistic oversight. There are bodies of travel writers... but in terms of journalistic oversight, nothing. The travel pages in the papers are holiday pages. So is there a difference between travel writing and tourism writing? “Yes of

A visit to Mount Teide was also a welcome alternative for the writers

The Guild had a highly enjoyable dinner in a banana plantation on their first night in Tenerife course there is a difference... really rock solid independent travel writing, good journalistic travel writing is few and far between” according to Melissa, pointing some blame at least towards editors who want the travel pages there to sell advertising. “A lot of writing is good writing, but we’re not allowed, as writers, to be critical. And what about those who would argue that given the huge rise in the use of the internet by those planning to travel, and the plethora of blogs, which can be written by anyone, that the public want facts, want to

know what’s going on and will demand the truth about a destination? Melissa feels that this is going to happen, but adds, “I think the big problem with internet is that there is a mass of information going into it, blogging, sites like Trip Advisor for example, but what isn’t going on to the sites is information that isn’t sorted, edited”. She also says that nowadays a lot of the big guide book companies are, as a result of that information on line, skimping on research, etc. “It’s a vicious circle and very little genuine research is being done, certainly not in the depth that it used to be done...there is good stuff out there still, but there isn’t the money available to do good solid research. “Nobody has yet found the model that makes the internet work and won’t until the public are prepared to pay for an online article, or online research. They have to break the cycle of expecting all online info to be free. Sooner or later research has to be done and research costs money, so it’s either subsidised by someone with a marketing agenda, or it is going to be subsidised by a large company or its going to be done cheaply.” She is also critical of the trend towards ‘celebrity’ travel writing, which is loved by many newspapers, and the assumption that to be a travel writer all you have to do is travel. However this does not mean that a writer sent, for instance, by a hotel or travel company will not give a proper review of the place

within the sphere – on ecoholidays, or holidays for the physically challenged, for instance - and many of the Guild members here for the conference were also planning return trips to focus on their specific fields. As an experienced traveller and travel writer I, perhaps unfairly, asked her to name her worst destination. After a pause she did describe one trip to a small village (which remained unnamed), on the east coast of Turkey (a place she adores) where the hotel was described as a in a lovely little fishing village “but the Brits had got there and it looked like a Costa building site and it was just row upon row of about 25,000 horrible villas – and it gave me a profound sense of disappointment”. So, in her opinion who is to blame for the ‘ruining’ of such places - holiday makers, developers? “I think it’s basic greed, a combination of greed and ignorance...in the 70s people didn’t know better... now they shouldn’t be making the same mistakes still, but they are. People should be developing new areas in a much more sensitive fashion and governments should know enough to be able to put the laws in place to stop that sor t of development happening...” Sound words from a woman who has seen and explored many a tourist trail but was delighted with her first visit to Tenerife, and is already planning to return – but this time on holiday, something that travel writers also get to indulge in now and then.

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nalogue television is to be progressively phased out across the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro from March 10 and 11, and La Palma from March 1, a process which will be finalised by April 3 when the installation of terrestrial digital television (TDT) should be complete. This final date has been delayed due to the complex terrain of the islands and the resulting problems of coverage. Also, individual island plans have had to be created. The director of the Canarian government’s investigation and innovation agency (ACIISI) Juan Ruiz Alzola has guaranteed that all Canarian homes will be able to receive the new sig-

nal by April 3. If you watch local TV, now is the time, unless you have a modern TV which incorporates one, to buy a decoder (sintonizador/descodificadora) to enable you to receive TDT, a service which is totally free of charge, or you will have no local TV at all. They are freely available from most electrical stores and department stores with prices running upwards of €20. You will be able to get a good one with ample facilities for around €30. Your own or your community’s exterior aerial may need to be repositioned slightly in order to receive the new signal. To help with this, you can check the location of your local transmitter online at www.tdt.es by typing in your postcode in the appropriate box, selecting your locality

from the pulldown menu and then clicking the box ‘ver detalles....’. This will also show you which channels are available in your area. At the moment, in most areas, there are approximately 23 TV channels and 15 radio stations available, and of course the picture and sound are of top digital quality. A good decoder will give you the opportunity to select your preferred language for programmes or films which are transmitted in original version. This means that there are several BBC, Channel 4, American or other series being shown on Spanish TV, or complete channels such as Disney which you can now watch in English. You can also choose your preferred language for subtitles – a great way to learn Spanish.

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Many Canarians lost their lives in the tragedy

he families of victims of the Spanair plane tragedy say the recently-published crash investigation report fails to address the full causes of the accident and incorrectly lays the blame on the pilots. According to the relatives, proper account was not taken of a similar previous incident in June 2007 in Lanzarote when the same type of aircraft

almost crashed on take-off due to an identical instrument malfunction. A spokesman for the families said the fault of the mechanics who did not remedy a fault in a crucial switch earlier in the day of the Madrid crash had not been investigated properly. The switch had been deactivated and as a result did not send the proper warning to the Spanair pilots that the flaps had not deployed properly for take-off. “We

do not understand why the authorities have not taken this aspect further in the report. We know the pilots were at fault for not carrying out the proper checks but they were misled by the faulty switch” said the spokesman. Almost 150 people, many of them Canarians, were killed when the plane crashed seconds after it took off from Barajas Airport in Madrid for Las Palmas.

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FEBRUARY FLOODS

cal residents said they had rarely if ever seen a deluge like it, many reminded of the flash flooding in March 2002, which saw lives lost. This time there was one related fatality in Gran Canaria. Beaches in Fañabé, Las Vistas, Abama and San Juan in the South West of Tenerife were also battered by the strong weather, a sailing school in Los Cristianos suffered heavy damage, the wooden boardwalk in Playa San Juan was ripped apart, and many shops, garages and homes were flooded. Rivers literally sprang up within an hour of the rainfall,

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and swept all aside in their route down hills and mountains, gathering stones and mud on the way, depositing them as the flow deviated and increased. Post-flooding, another problem identified by many climatologists is the over-building that has been ongoing near or beside many of the island’s barrancos and ravines often without licencing, and with poor foundations. With heavy rains, that lack of foundations was well as poor structural planning sees houses flooded or even heavily damaged. Not for the first time in recent months the president of the Tenerife Cabildo Ricardo Melchior, called for the immediate installation of a second radar for the island to assist in more precise meteorological prediction. The Islands had been placed on alert and told to expect up to 100 litres of rain per square metre. Over 218 litres fell in Güímar and 148 in Santa Cruz. However during a visit to see, first hand, the damage, Spain’s environment minister Elena Espinosa said that the Met office had functioned properly and no-one could avoid rainfall. She did assure that no-one who had been affected by the flooding “would be forgotten”.

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During the two days (Februar y 1st and 2nd) of the heavy rain, over double the amount of rainfall than had been predicted fell, causing enormous logistic problems for many parts of the population in all the islands, especially in the north of Tenerife.

The regional news station, TV Canarias, offered hours’ long coverage of the rain as it happened, broadcasting pictures from all over the Islands, and carr ying live press conferences held by local, insular and regional authorities, advising people to stay indoors unless absolutely vital. Many parts of the island of Tenerife lost power for hours and days afterwards, as normality resumed in other areas, some smaller populations continued to be cut off due to damage to roads as a result of the high volume of water in full flow for many hours. Lo-

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he two days of heavy rain fall and wind that saw schools across the Canary Islands close and millions of euros of damage to homes and roads showed, yet again, the need for improved radar cover for the islands.

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JIMENA OJEDA

Parents donate to NGO T

he parents of a two-month baby who lost her fight for survival after being born with a congenital heart problem have donated the money well-wishers would have spent on wreaths to a local charity to help it fight such conditions. Tiny Jimena Ojeda died despite doc-

tors’ efforts in the Las Palmas Maternity Hospital to keep her heart working. The last-ditch attempts to keep her alive included a paediatric heart surgeon who was flown in from Italy to perform a late operation which failed to resolve Jimena’s condition. Parents Gustavo and Rita publicly praised the efforts of the hospital and asked for friends and

family not to spend money on flowers but to give it to them to help a medical charity, which sponsors research into congenital heart disease. “We know our daughter will help bring life to children like her if the money is spent on the charity” said the grieving parents in an interview with the La Provincia newspaper in Gran Canaria.

MURGAS MAYHEM

Carnaval pitch battle T

he reputation of the Las Palmas Carnaval took a nosedive with revelations that the Grand Final of the Murgas (satirical singing groups) competition was followed by an off-stage battle between two rival groups.

According to media reports, the trouble started when one of the groups began to heckle the winners (Los Serenquenquenes) and matters got out of hand quickly. Chairs were thrown and punches exchanged between the rivals, forcing police to intervene to escort the

winners away from the scene to avoid further trouble. News of the incident, which witnesses say lasted around half an hour, has fuelled complaints that the Carnaval is attracting the wrong sort of competitor and the organisers have been urged to ban the culprits for life.

PLUG PULLED

Bogus electricity man A

man who conned his way into the homes of elderly people posing as an electricity worker has been arrested in Las Palmas. The conman offered to assist his victims with advice on energy saving and check their mains boxes in return for a small sum. However, he took advantage of the visits to help himself

to jewels and other valuables in rooms while pretending to check power sockets. In order to obtain time alone, he would ask the occupants to stay beside appliances and switch them on and off when required. He was caught after one 77-year-old woman reported to police that gold rings and chains had disappeared from her home during one of the visits. The same woman

had been conned into paying €235 for a non-existent electrical repair. The arrested man, a 27-year-old local, has almost twenty previous offences to his credit in Gran Canaria. The electricity company in question has reiterated advice to people to check the credentials of anyone calling to carry out unsolicited checks or repairs and to contact them in case of suspicions.

News in Brief Gun incident

Off-duty policeman charged An off-duty Gran Canaria policeman who pulled his gun in an argument in a bar in Arucas faces prosecution and possible suspension for his behaviour. Witnesses say the officer, who had been apparently been drinking, was abusive to a female member of staff in the bar next to the town’s sports fields, where his young son was playing football. Another customer intervened to calm the situation only to find himself embroiled in an argument and a gun pointed to his head. He managed to escape in the direction of the football field but was followed by the gun-wielding policeman, who triggered panic among the parents of the young players as he scoured the area for his rival. Several parents restrained him until other officers arrived to take charge of the situation. He spent the week-end in cells before appearing in court 48 hours later.

Gran Canaria

Old film found A film believed to be the oldest ever shot in Gran Canaria has been sent to Madrid for restoration by experts after it was donated to the Canarian Film Library. Shot by a local film-maker in 1915 on the Las Canteras beach, on the spot now occupied by the Reina Isabel hotel, the 28-mm reel was located thanks to information supplied by a Basque director who contacted the Library with details. According to the El Día newspaper, it has been donated by the Navarro family, one of whose members appears in the film as a young boy on the beach. A digitalised version of the film is to be commissioned also with a view to public screenings.

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Valentine’s Ooops

Ten things not to say on Valentine’s Day “You really thought I would like that instead of flowers?” “Oh my God, it’s not a diamond ring....oh, it’s not” “What do you mean I said I didn’t believe in all that flowery nonsense” “But it’s football tonight?” “I get the test results back tomorrow” “But we always go to my mother’s on Sundays” “If I have to open another predictable box of chocolates....oh, chocolates, how sweet!” “Your best friend is really good looking” “It’s the 14th, today, are you sure? “ “Let’s just be friends”

A CANARIAN LOVE STORY

Gara T

he Canary Islands has its own tragic couple, evoking similar sentiments as Romeo and Juliet or Abelard and Heliose.

The doomed lovers Gara and Jonay, after whom La Gomera’s Laurisilva national park is named, were from La Gomera and Tenerife respectively. She was the princess of Agulo, and, as was the custom in those days for maidens of the area during the festival of Beñesmén, gazed at her reflection in the waters of the Charcos del Epina. It was believed that if the water was clear, a maid would find a husband; if muddy, some misfortune would befall her. When Gara looked at the water, she saw her reflection clearly. However, she gazed too long and the sun’s reflection blinded her temporarily. A wise man named Gerián told her that this meant that she needed to avoid all fire or it would consume her. Jonay was the son of the king of Adeje in Tenerife and was in Agulo to take part in the ceremonies. Jonay’s prowess in the

Jonay games attracted the attention of Gara, and the two fell in love. Unfortunately, when the engagement was announced, Teide, visible from La Gomera, began to erupt as if in disapproval. This was interpreted as a bad sign and the couple’s respective parents broke the engagement. Jonay was made to return to Tenerife, but one night, he swam across the channel that separated the two islands and rejoined his beloved. Their respective fathers ordered that the two be found. The lovers were soon trapped on a mountain, where they decided to take their own lives. Neither of the two could find a way out of their situation. They took a lance made of laurel, sharpened at both ends and stabbed themselves in their chests, meeting death together, in each other’s embrace.

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f you are searching for a very special gift, or if you have chosen Valentine’s Day to propose marriage, then a visit to Scorpio Jewellers is a must. With six stores in south Tenerife all stocking top class jewellery and their highly qualified multilingual staff to help you make that all important choice, you just cannot go wrong. For a special Valentine’s gift, you could choose a gold or silver item – earrings, bracelet, necklace, or for the more serious, a diamond engagement ring. For him, there is an ample selection of chains, bracelets and cufflinks, and for a less personal gift, why not consider a Swarovski or Legi crystal item or an Elisa figuerine? Your partner is sure to be delighted. Scorpio was established in 1989 and

over the last 20 years they have created a fine reputation for exceptional customer trust. Much more than just a jewellery store, they offer exclusive products in gold, silver, diamonds (mounted or loose), pearls, cr ystal and porcelain, as well as a range of quality timepieces, pens, keyrings, lighters and sunglasses. They also have unique design items manufactured especially for their stores and make a point of attending international trade fairs in Europe, Asia and the USA to enable them to keep up with current trends.

Scorpio Jewellers, or their sister stores Diamonds International, are ideal for all types of special gift purchases, with items to suit all ages and tastes, and ranges such as Timberland, Jaguar, Festina, Viceroy, Cavalli, Pierre Balmain, Guess, Raymond Weil, Longines, Quest, Versace, Tissot and much more to choose from. With their excellent prices and five stores in south Tenerife (Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos), it has to be the best way to say “I love you”.

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Amor in Adeje

Young at heart

The Adeje department for youth affairs, under Nayra Medina Bethencourt, have prepared a number of different activities on February 13th in the El Galeón youth centre, from 5pm to 8pm. The events are designed for young people over 16 years of age, and included in the series is a Valentine’s message competition,

which can be deposited in the Casa de Juventud post box, or sent via email to juventud@adeje.es before February 11th. The author of the winning message earns her or himself a meal for two in La Masía del Mar in La Caleta and the runner up prize is a thermal circuit for two in the Torviscas Aqua Club Termal. The club will also host a ‘Cita Express’ (speed dating) event, where you just might meet your soul mate. According to councillor Medina Bethencourt this should also serve as a

fun way for young people to improve their communication skills and encourage conversation as a good way of getting to know someone. Obviously all these activities are designed with Spanish speakers in mind, though given the borough’s multi-cultural nature, no doubt there will be more than some mixing going on. The councillor added that although these events were meant for young people, anyone could take part as long as they are over 16.

Bianco Duo

Delightful dining T

he place to add to your ‘must visit’ list is Bianco Duo in Los Cristianos, a beautiful restaurant and Cocktail Lounge Bar with stunning views of Los Cristianos and the ocean.

It is the most recent addition to the renowned Venture Group chain, home of the hugely popular Teppenyaki and Bianco restaurants at the Safari shopping centre, soon to be followed by the highly anticipated Restaurant 88 in La Caleta. Bianco Duo has all of the

familiar characteristics of the original Biancos; stunning design, fantastic food and extensive wine menu and superb friendly service, however the new restaurant has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of the Los Cristianos area.

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GRAN MELIÁ PALACIO DE ISORA

Romantic Special

Your Love Messages Gineure Para mi guía en la vida, de su ferviente y amante seguidor.

LMNHTSS JJ, Love means never having to say you’re sorry, but I really am, and will always love you. You know who you are.

Be my angel Cherub, be mine. Love me as I love you, eternally, unconditionally, for ever and ever. Mmwwaahh.

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Say yes! The search is over, you are my other half, my soulmate, my media naranja. Marry me and let’s spend the rest of our lives in our own private fruit bowl!

Stay in a Demi Suite with views over the ocean on Saturday February 13th, where you will find cava and fruit in your room on arrival. Choose from three restaurants to enjoy a romantic dinner for two, the Nami, Club Ocean or Calima (at an extra cost) and enjoy a glass of champagne and an aphrodisiac appetiser before your meal. The sun setting behind La Gomera will provide the perfect romantic atmosphere as you are served Veuve Clicquot champagne with oysters.

You’re the top You’re a rose, you’re Inferno’s Dante, you’re the nose, on the great Durante. Baby, I love your bottom and you’re the tops

You can lie in on Sunday morning and still catch the ‘Show Cooking’ breakfast buffet which will be open until 11am. During your stay, try the hotel’s Balinese Beds and do take advantage of your weekend access to the YHI spa circuit to recharge your body and soul. Don’t miss this great opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one and show him or her how much you really care. And you will have plenty of time

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to do just that as you don’t have to check out until 6pm on Sunday. One night’s accommodation for this Valentine’s Day package will cost €200 per person, or €215 if you choose to dine in the Calima restaurant. Putting the icing on the cake of this romantic special, the hotel will give you a voucher for €300 to spend in their luxurious jewellery shop, Ideal Joyeros.

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See you on Saturday, 8pm, in our special place. Wear my favourite colour, and I’ll be your valentine.

Supplements for the exclusive adults only RedLevel are also available. RedLevel offers accommodation in magnificent seafront garden villas with the highest level of personalised service and various facilities. Contact your local travel agent for reservations and more information, call 902 14 44 44 or contact the hotel directly on 922 86 90 00.

For the lovebirds, our most romantic proposal: Up grade to Demi Suite Ocean View Lie in and enjoy our “Show Cooking” Breakfast Buffet, open till 11:00am on Sunday Recharge your mind and body with access to the YHI SPA circuit all weekend Cava and fruit in your room upon arrival Experience our “Balinese Beds” all weekend And on Saturday the 13th of February: A glass of Cava and Aphrodisiac appetizer before dinner Choose one of our 3 restaurants for a special romantic meal for two: Nami, Club Ocean or Calima (*) And as the sun begins to set behind La Gomera enjoy the perfect setting whilst we serve you Veuve Clicquot Champagne with Oysters Late check out till 6 pm One night’s accommodation with the Valentine’s Day package from €200 per person (*) The package with dinner in Calima from €215

And we’ll also give you a 300€ gift voucher to spend in our luxurious jewellery shop, Ideal Joyeros Supplements for our exclusive adults only RedLevel also available For reservations and information please get in touch with your local Travel Agent, call 902 14 44 44 or contact the hotel directly on 922 86 90 00 reservas.gran.melia.palacio.isora@solmelia.com (*) Offer valid from the 12th to the 15th of February 2010, local taxes included. (*) Drinks not included.

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TenerifeGeneral (L-R) Island president Ricardo Melchior and Felix Sierra, councillor for the south, in the new ofﬁces

DECENTRALISATION

Cabildo in the South O

n Wednesday 27 Januar y, the Tenerife Cabildo president, Ricardo Melchior, paid his first visit to the of fices of the Cabildo’s Special Territorial Delegation for South Tenerife.

He was hosted by the island councillor Felix Sierra, who heads the office and is also the Island’s councillor for municipal cooperation throughout Tenerife and for tourism in the south. Sierra showed Ricardo Melchior

around the new offices at the Zentral Center in Playa de las Américas and also explained some of the objectives set out for 2010. This office was set up with the same aim as its northern counterpart – to make the

services of the Island Government more easily accessible to the population as part of a de-centralisation strategy and to try to develop sectors which are not considered primary. The characteristics of the area (territorial extension, distance from centres of strategic decision making, diversity of economic activity in the different municipalities in the region, etc.) mean that a policy of planned activities needs to be carried out to guarantee and improve the quality of life and support economic activity in this part of the island. In this way, through its office in South Tenerife, the Cabildo has opted for the drawing up of a Strategic Plan for the South. In effect this will see a two pronged strategy, whereby the Island authority will have a strategy for action to be implemented by the South office as well as carrying out planned action to enable the south of Tenerife to diversify its economic model and boost other sectors which have great potential such as farming and industry. For the lifetime of this legislature, the office in South Tenerife has planned a series within the framework of the Competitivity Plan, Training & Education Plan, Courses, Financial Aid & Subsidies and political decentralisation.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Registration row spreads to Tenerife A

llegations that several councils in south Tenerife are refusing to register illegal immigrants have ser ved to add the Canaries to the national controversy which could force the countr y’s Constitutional Court to inter vene. The row started when it emerged that the council in Vic (Barcelona) had issued orders to staff not to allow illegals to be included in the local ‘padrón’ (register). The

council insisted the measure was consistent with immigration policy and the growing number of illegals was placing a massive strain on council resources and services, including schooling and housing. The Spanish government stepped in and reminded Vic that it was obliged to register all people living within its boundaries and could not exclude them from access to ser vices. The row was followed several days later by unconfirmed reports that

some immigrants living illegally in Tenerife have been unable to register at their local town halls. “It is not so much a blatant refusal but deliberate obstacles are placed in the path of the applicants” said a source at an immigrant help group on the island. The Vic controversy has served to reopen the whole question of how to deal with illegals, many of whom arrive on tourist visas and stay on after the visas expire. A few years ago, the Zapatero

government was criticised by its EU counterparts for legalising several hundred thousand immigrants on the sole basis that they had registered with their local ‘padrón’ several years previously. More recently, a council official was arrested in Tenerife in Januar y of this year in connection with the sale of fake registration certificates, which were sold to Pakistani illegals for up to €3,000 to help them obtain full residency in other parts of Spain.

KNIFE ATTACK

€15,000 snatched B

usinesses have been urged to take extra precautions when lodging their takings in banks in Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas following another violent mugging. In what they describe as a well-executed robbery, police say the manager of a local filling station was attacked

outside a bank in a busy Los Cristianos square. The lone raider made off on foot with approximately €15,000 after threatening his victim with a knife. Witnesses say he behaved perfectly normally before the attack and appeared to know exactly where his target was heading. “We believe the manager’s movements were monitored closely in the run-up to the mugging and the

perpetrator knew what he was carrying. The fact that he carried out the snatch in broad daylight in a busy area indicates it was well thought through and a means of escape pre-arranged” said a police source. The incident is one of several in recent months in the area and has triggered fresh concerns that organised gangs are operating in the resorts.

Tenerife man arrested

Child porn swoops A Santa Cruz man is one of thirteen people arrested across Spain in the latest nationwide police operation against Internet child pornography. Dozens of homes across the country were raided after the authorities were alerted several months ago to the exchange of explicit pictures and videos of young children on a P2P network thought to be based in Valencia. Over 2,000 DVDs were seized in the raids and the computers of the people arrested have been taken for examination to detect other Internet addresses involved in the ﬁle exchanges. No details have been released of the identity of the Tenerife participant in the network, except that he is in his late 30s.

Postal mobbing

Bullying boss Five out of seven full-time post office workers in Guía de Isora have been forced to go on extended sick leave due to alleged bullying by their female boss. The Correos employees say they have been subjected to harassment continuously over the past six months and want a full investigation into the conduct of their boss. The situation has forced Correos to recruit temporary help until the crisis is sorted and normal service is not expected to be resumed for some time. Allegations of bullying in the town’s office first surfaced in the local media back in December but the victims say nothing has been done to address their concerns and senior managers have been more worried about plugging the leaks to newspapers than reprimanding the alleged bully. However, the Correos head office in Tenerife insists it has offered to meet the staff affected and discuss the problem but have received no proposal for a date for the meeting.

468 Arona and Cabildo representatives at the signing of the co-ﬁnancing agreement

Urban bus for Arona The mayor of Arona José Alberto González Reverón and Tenerife president Ricardo Melchior have just confirmed an agreement which will see the island authorities assuming some of the cost of the recently introduced urban bus route into Arona. The route, the 468, covers areas that up until now were not on any public transport service line, including Parque La Reina and Palm Mar. The line operates hourly, Monday to Friday, with two trajectories; from Parque La Reina, via Guaza, to Palm Mar, Las Galletas, Las Rosas, Guargacho and Oroteanda, returning to Parque La Reina. The second route takes in El

Fraile, Costa del Silencio, Virgen del Carmen, La Cañada, as well as other serviced areas. The service will now be jointly ﬁnanced by the Arona council (73 per cent) and the Cabildo (27 per cent). Mayor González Reverón said “the introduction of an urban transport system is one of the priorities of the local government, fundamental for this part of the borough”.

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Los Realejos police

Female attacker A 44 year old woman in Los Realejos was arrested towards the end of January and accused not only of a public disorder offence but also of attacking a policeman. The problem started when the two duty officers spotted a group of friends wandering up a central street. They were evidently under the influence of alcohol. Where the police stepped in was when the lady in question was about to get into and drive off in her car with her friends. The policemen were doing their job by trying to prevent the woman getting into trouble for drunk driving and for putting her passengers in danger. They told her not to get into the car and she refused, arguing simply that it was her car. So the policemen physically stopped her entering the vehicle and it was at this point that the woman lost control, shouted all sorts of obscenities which would apparently make a sailor blush, lunged at one of the policemen with the car key and finally swung a good kick in between the legs of the second officer. They felt they had no option but to arrest her.

Icod millionaire

Lottery win A person in Icod de los Vinos was the lucky winner of one of the special ONCE national lotteries last month. The holder won a prize of nearly seven million euros consisting of €6,000 every month for 25 years. The ticket was bought at the Media Naranja café on the main shopping street in the town from a blind lottery seller called María del Carmen. She is one of the 22,000 blind and disabled people working in Spain for the ONCE, Spain’s national organisation for the blind.

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HOMES IN DANGER

Railway problems T

alk of the planned futur e nor ther n railway line gathers pace early in 2010 as nationalist politicians tr y to persuade others that a train ser vice would not only reduce the dependency on smoky road transport and modernise the transport network but also create much needed new jobs. However, although the project appears to have

reached the stage of no return, some people believe it is over ambitious, destructive and possibly unnecessary. It has also got local politicians, whose towns the railway line is expected to pass, in a muddle. On the one hand they all want a slice of the cake, and are hungry to compete not only for stations but for central terminals. On the other they realise that some of their voters will lose homes and properties to the railway network. That is why they are

suddenly talking about asking planners to think about actually building railway tunnels under towns like Santa Úrsula where, if the current project is to be regarded as definite, up to 200 families will have to be asked to find somewhere else to live. The same may occur between Tacoronte and the north airport. In response the regional council has told recalcitrant mayors that the route the line will take is by no means closed and that there are vari-

ous possibilities open regarding where to have stations. In fact the regional councillor for the economy, Carlos Alonso told mayors to calm down but said he understood the alarm created amongst inhabitants affected by the plans. He also pointed out that 50 per cent of the line was already going to be through tunnels and that, although he saw no reason for more of it to be underground, they could not very well create an island underground railway system.

SPY TRIAL

To Russia with love R

ober to Flórez García, the ex-Spanish Intelligence officer arrested in Puerto de la Cruz in 2007 for allegedly spying for the Russians, denied being a spy on the first day of his trial in Madrid. He said that the letters to the Russians discovered in his property were fictitious.

Flórez told the cour t his mission had been to reveal deficiencies in the security of the CNI, Spain’s secret intelligence services, which have been plagued in recent years by leaks and scandals. His defence lawyer told the judge the letters were part of an investigation ordered by the same intelligence services. Replying to the question of why the CNI should want

to accuse him of spying the lawyer suggested there had been certain sectors within the secret ser vice which wanted him removed. In one of the letters found, addressed to a Mr. Petr Melnikov at the Russian Embassy in Madrid, Flórez said he was sending the information because he considered himself left-wing and because he was against the

USA’s foreign policy. But his lawyer claimed that he never actually sent the letters but put them into a bag and forgot about them. It appears no evidence has yet been presented to prove that Roberto Flórez, who has been in prison since August 2007, actually passed on information or received anything in return from the Russians.

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FESTIVAL MUECA

Street theatre threatened T

he governing alliance in Puerto de la Cr uz is in the difficult position of having to decide where to cut spending in order to protect the council’s fragile economic situation. Warnings from the council in Januar y suggested that the council is on the verge of running out of cash even to pay its own employees. The councillor in charge of cultural activities, Juan Carlos Marrero, told reporters that due to over-spending by his predecessors in 2009, the council might have to spend

43 per cent less on fiestas and socio-cultural events in 2010. There is clearly a need to reduce costs in order to survive and the government is forced to take unpopular steps. Unfortunately, even when motives are not sectarian or ideological, nobody is grateful even if common sense prevails over policy. There are three cultural attractions in the spotlight and possibly under the guillotine. One is Puerto’s Gay Week, an event introduced last year in an attempt to bring in the pink pound. The new ruling group has already announced it is no longer on the agenda.

It was not a difficult decision and was probably taken for ideological and not economic reasons.

The popular street theatre event may be cancelled However, the council has also suggested the need to omit the Ecological Cinema and Street Theatre festivals from this year’s cultural calendar. The decision is not at

all ideological but based on a desperate need for cash at the town hall. It’s also a very easy decision to criticise. After all the street theatre festival is immensely popular, and has become a tradition which attracts thousands of visitors every year and would attract even more if properly publicised. Councillor Marrero argues that nobody is going to starve if the theatre is omitted temporarily, but that people will not receive salaries and will struggle to maintain families if funds are not found somewhere to fill the council’s cash box. Independent Socialist

Councillor, Jaime Coello, believes it would be difficult to resuscitate the street theatre tradition in the future if it is forced to find another venue in these times of economic crisis. In other words, he thinks that omitting the crowd-pulling attraction in 2010 will cost Puerto dearly in the future. The council is also facing opposition from social

sectors in Puerto which are using Facebook and street demonstrations to show their discontent against the possible elimination of both the street theatre and ecological cinema events. Faced with such strong opposition the new allies may well have to lick their wounds, put on a brave face and look for cash elsewhere.

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Come on in It is no fun being in charge during an economic crisis and the nationalist-conservative council in Puerto de la Cruz is feeling the pressure from all sides. Users of the municipal swimming baths have begun to protest about the state of the pool and how cold the water is when the swimming pool is supposed to be heated. One member of a local swimming club complained that they had not been able to use the pool during all the ﬁne weather in December because of a lack of hygiene maintenance and because the pool water was too cold. She told reporters all the council could say was that the heaters were old. Like other members who pay their membership fees, she didn’t think very much of that excuse. According to the coun-

cil the problem has since been sorted out, and the pool water has been reaching a temperature 26ºC. However councillor Juan Carlos Marrero did admit that the two heaters were 33 years old. Putting the blame clearly on the previous socialist administration he said the heaters were due to be replaced during renovation works in 2007 but that the previous council failed to do so. He hoped there would be money for new heaters to heat the two pools in the anti-crisis national E-Plan which provides emergency works funding for local councils to create jobs.

Puerto de la Cruz Credit card fraud

Travel swindle Police in Puerto de la Cruz arrested a 55 year old travel agent at the end of January who is alleged to have obtained €3,000 fraudulently from one of his clients. Investigations began when the client noticed various sums of money being withdrawn from his bank account through charges on his credit card. Presuming that he was being swindled he reported the matter to the police who, with help from the bank, traced the money transfers to a travel agent the client had used in a particular travel agency. It has since been revealed that the same travel agency employee had been denounced previously for similar offences. Although he had not previously been charged the agent is believed to have been accused in the past for a similar fraud amounting to nearly €42,000.

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The winners and mayor

Winning ways with food The mayor of Santiago del Teide recently assisted in the presentation of the winners of the II Santiago del Teide Tapas Route. Also present was Sebastián Escuela, president of ASEMTIEDE, the local association of commerce and business representatives. The overall

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winner of the competition, picking up a commemorative diploma and winning €300 in publicity was the Tasca Señorío del Valle, La Casa Del Patio. In second place was the Restaurante Café Jardin Flor del Drago and in third the Tasca Sabor Español in the Hotel Barceló Santiago.

Inocencio Doble

Santiago del Teide

Police threats Inocencio Doble, socialist councillor for Santiago del Teide has ratified his official complaints in the Arona courts over allegations of violence and threats on the part of two local policemen from Santiago del Teide and one national policeman from the southern national police station. Both the councillor and his lawyer have indicated that, “there have to be other people implicated of much more importance in the police hierarchy and with authority over those who have been accused”. Doble claims that after he asked for official enquiries to be made into the working of the police department in Santiago del Teide, his family received death threats, that there was an illegal policy enquiry into his possessions, insults in the street, harassment to his family and neighbours and amongst other things four consecutive traffic fines.

EMERGENCY PHARMACIES

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he already inadequate chemist ser vice in Guía de Isora and Santiago del Teide is about to become much worse. Under a new regulation, formalised in May of last year and about to come into operation, the evening, weekend and holiday services offered by the chemists in Santiago del Teide will now cease as there is no emergency health service in the area, so anyone who becomes ill there from 9pm onwards will now have to go to Guía de Isora for their medicine. The governing group in Guía de Isora has urged the Health Department of the Canarian Government to adopt objective measures that they consider adequate to sort out the loss of phar-

macological services in the Santiago del Teide and Guía de Isora areas, or, “at least to re-establish the previous situation”. They believe that the chemist service in their borough and in neighbouring Santiago del Teide, leaves much to be desired, is far from adequate for the population and doesn’t offer equal conditions of accessibility. They insist that apart from the lack of chemist establishments, the emergency services are insufficient to attend properly to the populations in the two boroughs. The distribution of the population in both boroughs doesn’t help of course, divided as they are between coastal towns and villages and the hillside municipalities, but up to now there has been one chemist open on the coast and another in the

town. Now residents in the Valle de Santiago or in Guía de Isora town may have to travel to Playa San Juan or Alcalá to find a chemist on emergency service or vice versa. The Guía councillors have also requested that the appropriate measures are taken so that the chemists’ shops in Tejina and Piedra Hincada are able to open. In the last revision of the pharmacy ser vices in the Canaries, both places were considered apt for a chemist shop but neither has so far been awarded to a qualified chemist. In times when we are constantly told that we pay more for our holidays and the right to live here because of better security and health care, it seems ludicrous that residents and visitors cannot even buy over the counter medicines without long and awkward journeys, especially for those without their own vehicle, and even less have necessary prescriptions dispensed with ease and speed in a local chemist, no matter what the time of night or day. Illnesses don’t use a watch.

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ot a drop to drink indeed as the row over the new desalination plant in Tamaimo, now out of action for almost two years, continues to simmer. The plant, which at the time the funds were requested and it was built was declared, “an installation of primary necessity” for the area to improve the urban and agricultural water supply, was finally inaugurated in 2005. The idea was to improve the quality of the water in the zone which has a high concentration of silica. The plant can produce 2,400 cubic

metres of safe water per day from sea water, however the cost of the water produced there has meant the closure of the installation. However after production was halted in 2008, in October of last year it was understood from sources in the Island Water Council, that the right to operate the plant was once again in the process of paperwork being prepared to be sent out to tender. To date no official announcement has been made. The cost of the plant, out of public funds, was €3,830,000 and so far the Island Water Council has given no explanation as to why the plant

has not yet been put out to tender. A Santiago del Teide councillor for the opposition socialist group, Inocencio Doble, has requested explanations over the future of this installation from both the governing group at the council and from the Island

council and heavily criticised the fact that a plant which cost so much in public funding, “has practically never been in operation”. He added recently, “it’s an absurdity and a complete disgrace that they have spent taxpayers’ money for nothing”.

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welcome donations of clothing, books, bric-a-brac etc. Contact Ken Sadler on 670 647 765 Arona, Las Galletas, Costa del Silencio: Second Sunday of the month: barbecue with entertainment at Coral Mar Square Last Sunday of the month: buffet and entertainment at Habla Habla in Las Galletas. Contact Cath on 629 506 882

Gran Canaria

EXHIBITIONS Until February 21, Rojo como un tomate. El color de la vergüenza (Red as a tomato. The colour of embarrassment). Museo de Historia de Tenerife (Casa Lercaro), La Laguna Until February 21, Jerusalem, by Jaume Plensa. Espacio Cultural El Tanque (refinery), Santa Cruz

FIESTAS February 14, 10 am, main day of the Fiestas del Almendra en Flor (almond trees in blossom) with craftspeople, folklore groups, typical local products, livestock and more. Plaza del Socorro, Tejeda

Until February 17, collective exhibition , Cultural Centre, ChoParque de la Reina Until February 17, paintings: Lenin, Civic Centre, Cabo Blanco February 22 to March 19, paintings: Guillermo, Cultural Centre, Cho-Parque de la Reina

Until February 20, Carnaval, Las Palmas Until February 28, Carnaval, Agüimes

MUSIC February 13, 8.30 pm, Ann Hampton Callaway and Trio. Rincón de Jazz, Sala San Borondon, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas February 26, Flamencoencaja 2010: La Shica. CICCA, Las Palmas February 27, 9 pm, Flamenco Guitar Night: Antonio Rey Navas. Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas

CLASSICAL MUSIC February 19, 22 and 25, 8.30 pm, Opera: Tristan und Isolde. Teatro Pérez Galdós, Las Palmas February 21 and 23, 8.30 pm, Recital-concert: Cecilia Bartoli (mezzosoprano). Teatro Pérez Galdós, Las Palmas

THEATRE February 12, 8.30 pm, Los mares habitados. Auditorio de Teror. €10 February 20, 8.30 pm, EnCantadoras by Nuevo Futuro. Teatro Cuyás, Las Palmas

EXHIBITIONS Until February 19, 5 pm to 9 pm, photographs: Panorámicas. A collection by members of the Gran Canaria photographic group. Fundación Mapfre Guanarteme Arucas, León y Castillo 6, Arucas Until February 24, 10 am to 10 pm, Carnaval exhibition. Real Club Victoria, Paseo de Las Canteras, Las Palmas Until February 25, De alquiler en alquiler by Santiago Palenzuela. Gabinete Literario, Plaza de Cairasco 1, Las Palmas Until February 26, Pancho Guerra y su generación. Biblioteca Insular, Las Palmas Until March 7, Et Omnia

Vanitas by Alejandro Reino. Centro de Arte La Regenta, Las Palmas Until March 14, paintings: Volcanes. Museo Elder de la Ciencia y Tecnología, Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas. http://www. garciaalvarezvirtual.com

OTHER EVENTS

Telde: Saturday Terór: Sunday Vecindario: Monday & Wednesday – all 8am to 2pm. Playa del Inglés: Every day except Sunday, 7.30 to 11.30pm. Las Palmas Rastro: Sunday 8am to 2pm, bus station.

Craft fair and market: February 14, 21 and 28, 8 am to 8 pm, Plaza de Saulo Torón, Las Palmas February 14, 21 and 28, from 12 noon, Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Las Palmas

Tenerife

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Trekking:

Until February 20, Carnaval, Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz

February 12, Pinos de Gáldar, Lomo del Palo, Fagajesto. 5Km, 2hrs 30mins, easy. €5 February 27, San Mateo, Valle de San Roque. 9Km, 3hrs 30mins, medium. €5 More information at deportes@teror.es Local councils in various areas of the island organise guided treks and other open-air activities. For more information, call UPNature, Guanarteme 928 270084 or 928 473265, Arucas 928 621754, Maspalomas 928 764201, Tablero 928 140640, Mogán 928 158805, Aldea de San Nicolás de Tolentino 928.891.252 or www. alberguelaaldea.com, or Valleseco 928 618740.

Archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: Bentayga (Tejeda), Cenobio de Valerón (Guía) etc. For more information 928 219 229. Until January 31, guided tours in English of the Museum and Archaelogical Park La Cueva Pintada, Gáldar. Tickets from www.cajatique.com

MARKETS Arguineguín: Tuesday Gáldar: Thursday Mogán: Sunday Puerto de Mogán: Friday

MUSIC Arona International Music Festival 2010: February 12, 8 pm, Canarian Brass quintet, Plaza de los Caídos, Los Cristianos and the following events at the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre. Entry free, limited capacity: February 16, 8 pm, Arona Musical Band in concert. February 17, 8.45 pm, concert by the musical group (metal instruments) of the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias February 18, 8.45 pm, concert: trombone (Hakan Bjorkman) and piano (Teresa Roque) February 19, 8.45 pm, concert: tuba (Jens Bjorn-Larsen) and piano (Teresa Roque) February 20, 8 pm, closing concert

LIONS CLUB EVENTS Tenerife Sur: The Lions’ shop in the Apolo Center is open Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm. The Costa del Silencio shop is open Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm. The shops

Until February 22, paintings: Fragmentos by Simona Sentieri, Arona Town Hall Until February 26, paintings: views of Teide by José Luis Asensio, Cultural Centre, Las Galletas Until February 26, paintings: Lagerberg. Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos Until February 27, photographs: Camino de Santiago by Paco Penas. 1st floor, Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos Until end February, Celebración by Alberto García. Área 60, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), Santa Cruz Until March 7, La Colección 2: La densidad del aire, la levedad de la tierra: pictures, photos and videos by more than 30 artists. Sala A, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), Santa Cruz Until March 15, work by Horacio Cárdenas. Exhibition room, Plaza del Duque, Costa Adeje Until March 19, collective paintings exhibition, Civic Centre, Cabo Blanco Until April 8, La era de Rodín. 54 of Rodín’s works on display including The Thinker, The Kiss and the Bourjeois of Calais. Espacio Cultural de CajaCanarias, Santa Cruz Until April 11, sculptures and drawings by Carlos Schwartz. Sala C, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), Santa Cruz Until May 2, collective exhibition: Estancias, Residencias, Presencias, extracted from the collection Los Bragales. Sala B, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), Santa Cruz

SPORT &NATURE Failte fun walks Every Friday morning with Failte. More information: 628 689 306. 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. More info on 922 127 938 or www.elcardon.com Surﬁng Learn surfing and body boarding. North: La Laguna: 922 256 244 or wwwoadlaguna.com South: Playa de las Américas: 922 798 480 or www.k16surf.com Hiking: Discover Arona. Information 922 725 180 or www.arona.org All year round, guided walks for groups. Contact Oscar in their information office on 922 841 086. Barranco del Infierno (Adeje): Mondays to Sundays from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. No access allowed after 4 pm. Price: €3. Max. 200 people a day. Free entrance on Sundays. Information and reservations on 922 782 885. Guided trails for the general public: You need to book in advance with the National Park Office (Tel. 922 290 129/922 290 183).

MISCELLANEOUS La Baranda Wine Museum Autopista Gral. del Norte. Km 21, (El Sauzal exit), 38360 El Sauzal, Tel.: 922 572 535 Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm. Wine tasting and shop until 10 pm, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 11am to 6pm, closed Monday. Castles Tours: Guided tours around the island’s castles. Info: on 922 825 949 Masonic Meetings South of Tenerife. For more information phone 922 794 502 or 922 732 386. Ciudadanos Europeos (European Citizens Group). Info 922 751507 e-mail: ceten@fsmail.net The Wednesday Club 1st. Floor Apolo Center, Los Cristianos, Wednesdays 11 am to 1pm. Info: 922 732386 or 619 059577 K9 and Friends of the Animals K9 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 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.

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Guttering or Waterfall?

ave you noticed how few houses in Tenerife have guttering? When it rains you get a waterfall blocking your front door. Pic 1 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you just hate it? You run through the rain to your front door, hoping to get in to your nice cosy house but you are greeted by a wall of water! Not only that, but the water rushes under the door, because,

in common with many homes in Tenerife, there is no weather board or sill. Pic 2 Robert drills holes to take the screws. Which type you use depends on what the wall is made of. At the moment, this wall is still exposed concrete blocks and Robert uses anodised steel screws. Then it is a simple matter to fix the supporting brackets to the wall. They should not be more

than one metre apart. For runs of three metres or less, the guttering can be level. For longer runs, you should allow a fall to ensure the water drains away properly.

guttering together. Using this type of guttering is a bit like building a giant marble run! Anyone with a screwdriver and a head for heights can do it.

Pic 3 Robert uses a spirit level to mark a line. He will use this as a guide to fix the supporting brackets.

The next job will be to fix a downpipe and dig a soakaway.

Pic 4 Now Robert just has to clip the

Many local ferreterias now stock guttering. Shop around though. Delivery costs can add a lot to the price, yet some outlets deliver free of charge.

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Unemployment

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Jobseekers increase

Solar power

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f renewable energy is the future, building an ef ficient and sustainable home could be considered the greatest technological challenge of our age. To help this kind of project in Spain, Madrid will be the host for the first edition of Solar Decathlon held outside the United States. It is an international competition where around 20 universities take part in designing the most efficient solar home. The event will take place from the 18th to the 27th of June and 20 homes will be on display which function

solely on solar power. They have been designed and built by students from universities in nine different countries. The biannual event is also scheduled for Spain in 2012, although the city where it is to be held has not yet been confirmed. The initiative was presented by the Ministers for Housing, Beatriz Corredor, Industry, Miguel Sebastián, Science and Innovation, Cristina Garmendia and Madrid’s mayor, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón. Many of the projects are designed to be completely self supporting without the need to connect to the communal electricity system. “They are

not prototypes or models, they are finished homes where everything works by solar energy containing advanced installations of domotics (home automation) to operate everything from the washing machine to the computer, including the lights, curtains and air conditioning” affirmed Corredor adding that, “these solutions will soon be adaptable for everyday living”. The aim of Solar Decathlon is to promote the investigation within universities into the design of energy efficient houses, to make the public aware of the ecological and economic advantages of these technologies and to stimulate

the business world to introduce solar technology into homes and businesses, whilst supporting innovation and the creation of new patents. The houses will be built and displayed on a plot of land of over 40,000 square metres next to the River Manzanares and will be judged by a panel of international experts in the sector. Factors such as use of solar power, CO2 emissions, comfor t, communication, sustainability etc. will be taken into account. There will also be a mobile exhibition all over Spain with models of the houses and workshops for children explaining the advantages of the use of sustainable energies. The UK project will be presented by the University of Nottingham, there are six Spanish contenders, six Brazilian, four German, two French, two American, two Chinese and one each from Finland and Mexico.

anuary is traditionally a lousy month for employment and 2010 is no exception with a further 124,890 people losing their jobs and the number of unemployed now totalling over four million. For the sixth month running more people joined the job queue than left it and there are now a staggering 4,048,493 people signed on looking for work as of the end of January. The number of unemployed has increased by 720,692 in the last 12 months, an increase of 21.6 per cent and the service sector has been the hardest hit with 102,130 more hotel and restaurant professionals out on the street. This sector forms almost 82 per cent of the total number of unemployed. The Employment General Secretary, Maravillas Rojo, underlined the historical increases in unemployment in January, “even during periods of economic growth”, but acknowledged that the new ﬁgures are, “very negative”. However she afﬁrmed that the overall tendency is for a slowdown in the growth of the number of unemployed, admitting at the same time that the turning point had not yet been reached. In the Canaries, the regional government’s Minister for Employment, Jorge Rodríguez, announced that their administration’s aim was to maintain the level of unemployment at 250,000 throughout 2010. He underlined that since May last year, the Canaries is the only region where unemployment has stabilised and insisted on the importance of tourism in the Islands’ economy. He gave his opinion that the Spanish economy would now grow this year and that 2011 wouldn’t see much improvement but announced that all the current forecasts indicated that the Canaries would reach the turning point in the second half of 2010 and early 2011.

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LegalMatters By John Hatrick, Tenerife Solicitors Put the needs of your children ﬁrst during if divorce is on the cards

ceedings. Where children are involved, the Spanish Courts will usually permit the children to remain in the matrimonial home. Therefore the parent who has custody is also likely to be granted occupation of the matrimonial home in the short term. It is a regrettable fact of divorce that once spouses decide to go their own way, children sometimes become embroiled in the dispute. Therefore it is advisable to agree contact and visiting, child maintenance and even custody as early as possible so that the children do not suffer. Ultimately both spouses should try to put the needs of their children ﬁrst.

Who gets what? Couples who are married in Spain will elect to do so under a speciﬁc economic

Divorce in Tenerife D

espite the sunshine and sangria, many British couples who move to Tenerife soon discover that the new environment, culture shock, lack of employment opportunities or absence of family and friends can put a strain on their relationship. Sadly, a large number of ex-pat couples end up separating as a result.

gether in Spain immediately prior to separation. Under English/Welsh law or under Scottish law, there are ﬁve grounds for divorce, namely:

Divorce in Spain can be a complicated matter, particularly where there are children involved or where the parties have joint assets or a business. For any person who is familiar with divorce procedures in England, Wales or Scotland, the law applied to divorce in Spain for spouses who are both British nationals is essentially the same. This is because Spanish law applies the law of nationality to personal matters affecting the individual, such as wills and probate, family matters and divorce.

1. Adultery – The petitioner must ﬁnd it intolerable to continue to live with the adulterer and must petition for divorce on this ground within six months of discovering the adultery. 2. Desertion – One spouse has deserted the other for no good reason for at least two years. 3. Unreasonable behaviour – Can one spouse reasonably expect to continue to live with the other after certain behaviour. Typical grounds cited are alcoholism, compulsive gambling, child abuse, domestic violence etc. 4. Two years separation with consent to divorce (one year in Scotland). 5. Five years separation without consent to divorce (two years in Scotland).

The Spanish judge will therefore apply the relevant British legal principles to the couple’s divorce, albeit via the Spanish court procedures and bureaucracy. However, if the spouses are of differing nationalities, then the courts will usually apply Spanish law if they were living to-

It is possible for one party to petition for divorce back in Britain. However, unless one of the parties has resumed residence in the UK following separation, it may be difﬁcult to convince a judge that the UK is the correct place to commence pro-

matrimonial regime that they have chosen. The most common regime dictates that all assets held by each partner prior to the marriage remain the exclusive assets of that partner, whereas assets acquired during the course of the marriage are shared equally on divorce. Where English or Scottish law is applied, the approach is more ﬂexible. The judge has discretion to award assets to either party regardless of the length of the marriage. However, in reality this means that the judge will weight up a variety of factors including the needs of the children, the contribution of each party to the household and the ongoing ﬁnancial needs and expectations of each spouse. Increasingly in Britain, the Courts are moving towards a 50/50 split, particularly in the case of long marriages. Tenerife Solicitors can advise and assist British clients with divorce and family disputes in both Tenerife and in England & Wales. For more information or to arrange a consultation, please call 922 717845 (0871 218 0063 from the UK) or contact us via our website at www.tenerifesolicitors.com

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Iberia

Luggage charge Spain’s national airline, Iberia, will be charging for luggage carried in the hold from now on. Passengers will be asked to pay an additional 50 or 60 euros for second and consecutive suitcases checked on board for those ﬂying with the cheapest tourist fares on long haul ﬂights. The price charged will depend on whether you pay online or at the airport. Charges start from March 1st and for the moment are on the second piece of luggage onwards, in comparison with the low cost airlines or those such as American Airlines who charge for every item.

Desalination plant

Drinking water A new desalination plant is to be built off the coast of Guía de Isora. Designed to provide drinking water to Guía de Isora and Santiago del Teide, the new plant will cost €16 million and provide 21,000 cubic metres of water a day. The allocation of the plant to the area is bound to cause some dissension given that a plant already built in Santiago del Teide is not in operation.

House prices

Buying a home Those waiting for prices to fall further before buying their dream home may be wise to get a move on. The latest survey by Pisos.com showed an increase in house prices over Spain of an average of 0.03 per cent in resale properties across the country. Castillo y León was the region with the highest price hike at 1.04 per cent increase followed by the Canaries at 0.91 per cent. Although slight, the increases are being seen as a ﬁrm change in tendencies. Price decreases continue to be seen in some regions such as Castilla La Mancha, Navarre, Aragón and the Basque country.

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Credit cards

Last resort finance U

sing your credit card as a way to pay for items month by month is very expensive, the APR is usually over 20 per cent and the possibility of getting yourself into a credit bind is very high.

Standard credit cards offer you two ways to pay, clear off the debt for purchases made at the end of the month with no interest charges or pay over an extended period with interest charges added. In addition there are credit cards which can only be used for monthly payment credit. Monthly payments can either be based on a fixed amount, normally not less than 18 euros, or a percentage of what is owed, generally with a minimum of three per cent. Obviously the smaller the amount you pay, the longer it will take you to pay it off and the more interest will be added to your account. The rate of interest charged can vary tremendously. In a recent report by consumer’s organisation OCU, they analised 19 different credit cards and found rates from six per cent with the Visa Clásica of Inversis Banco to 26.82 per

cent with the Visa Clásica of Banco Santander and the Visa Cepsa of Citibank. Over half the cards studied offer the possibility of paying the majority of the debt off at the end at the month whilst allowing a particularly large purchase to be paid monthly. The cost of putting one item aside for monthly payment tends to be a much cheaper option than the normal monthly payment system, 9.9 per cent as opposed to 22.42 per cent for example in the case of VancoPopular-e’s Visa Clásica. However you should look at the fine print. Some banks make extra charges for this type of operation, for example Citibank’s Visa Cepsa charge five euros for each operation. If the purchase is only small the APR can be horrendous, if for example you decide to pay off 90 euros over three months under the special payment system the end APR is 80 per cent if you include this charge. Only five of the cards investigated gave a three month

breathing period without interest (six months in the case of Caja Madrid’s Pago Seis). However the credit may be free of interest but not of costs as there are additional charges to, “formalise” purchases which hikes up the APR, especially in small operations, with the exception of Unicaja’s Mastercard which can only be used in a restricted group of establishments. For purchases of over 600 euros this type of card can be a good option. All the cards in the report allow the cardholder to draw cash either by transfers to a current account or by using a cash machine. In addition to the interest charged on the amount in question you have to add the commission charged for the transfer. The most expensive is the Caja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo who charge four per cent of the amount transferred. Cash machines can be even more expensive with charges up to five per cent if you have to use a bank chain other than your own. Most cards will simply block your operations when you reach your credit limit, others allow you to go a little over at the cost of a commission of up to four per cent of the amount overspent or a fixed charge which can be very high, for example Unicaja charge 20 euros. Problems get worse if you hold more than one credit card and fall for the temptation to spend up to the limit on all of them. If you can’t pay the monthly amount required they can charge you a commission for debt recovery of up to 35 euros and your overall debt will begin to be charged at overdue payment interest rates. If you can get back on track quickly you will probably be able to continue using your credit card without a problem, however if the debt persists the card will be cancelled and they will go to any extreme to recover the accumulated debt, interests and commissions. It

could well end with an embargo on your possessions and your name in a debtors list which will mean that you will not be considered for further loans, credit cards or mortgages from any bank or credit company.

How to make the most of your credit card Ideally use your card on a ‘pay all at the end of the month’ basis. Avoid the cards which oblige you to pay monthly and therefore get yourself into debt even if you don’t need it. Choose a card which will allow you to isolate specific purchases to pay off monthly. If your card doesn’t allow this, buy whatever it is you want to buy, but put the card to one side until the purchase is fully paid off. If you’ve got some extra cash in hand, make a full or partial early settlement of your credit card bill. Don’t use cash machines to take out money on credit. Be satisfied with just one credit card. You will be better protected against fraudulent credit card use and the possibility of getting into debt over your head. The full OCU comparison chart can be found at http:// www.ocu.org/20100114/ tarjetas-de-creeacute-ditodinero-y-derechos-neordm114-Attach_s479484.pdf.

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Financial

Blevins Franks

REVIEWING YOUR INVESTMENT PLANNING

Your approach to wealth management By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks

any people buy their investments in isolation. They buy some shares here and some shares there. They select savings accounts based on which one is offering the highest interest rate at the time. The problem is that without a cohesive strategy you have probably increased your investment risk. You may be very overweight in one asset class - relying on a single asset class, including cash, is risky when you consider that no one asset consistently outperforms on a regular basis. The overall por tfolio you’ve ended up with may not be targeted to meet your needs. It could, for example, be geared towards growth when regular income would be more beneficial. Alternatively you may have all your savings in the bank even though you need capital growth to protect your

periodically buying and selling assets in a portfolio to maintain the original desired level of asset allocation. As the values of assets shift with market changes, your initial investment policy mix can change. You should review your portfolio at least once a year to re-establish your original weighting according to your risk tolerance if necessary. You also need to re-evaluate goals over time and your asset allocation may need to change to reflect your different circumstances or objectives. A wealth manager like Blevins Franks will help you establish a plan to achieve your objectives and improve your financial security.

spending power through retirement. If your portfolio doesn’t have an overall strategy, there’s no time like the present to establish a more effective, targeted wealth management plan. The first step is to define your financial goals. Next work with a professional wealth manager to analyse your current financial situation and calculate what you may need in future, taking potential inflation over your time frame into account. He will evaluate if your current portfolio can achieve your objectives and recommend the best strategy going forward. He should start by gathering information about your current assets, resources and pension plans to get a full picture of your situation. A holistic approach to managing your money won’t only look at investment returns, but also tax mitigation, retirement planning, estate planning and improving your pension benefits. A cohesive investment strategy makes it easier to lower your tax liabilities and to control risk.

Re-evaluate your goals over time Why strategic asset allocation? It’s important to have the right mix of assets for your age, objectives and expectations for return. Asset

allocation is the process of diversifying investments by spreading them among equities, bonds (fixed interest investments), property and cash, to optimise the risk/reward trade-off based on your specific situation and goals. Equities, bonds and ideally also property should then be further diversified across sectors and countries. Some funds also offer the oppor-

tunity to diversify across managers so that you have top specialist money managers looking after your capital. You should also consider a mix of currencies.

The importance of rebalancing Rebalancing is another critical element of your wealth management plan. It involves

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

HEALTH

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House Calls with

Dr. De La Flor HouseCalls

World Cancer Day

Dear Doctor De La Flor,

Fighting cancer

healthytenerife@gmail.com

February 4th, designated by the World Health Organisation as the day we celebrate the ﬁght against cancer, once again brought a glut of articles into the news.

I’ve woken up feeling dizzy several times over the past month. What might the problem be that’s causing this?

Prevention

CHEERS, DAWN

Dear Dawn, Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two dif ferent feelings, lightheadedness or vertigo. It is impor tant that to you clearly describe your symptoms to your GP. Lightheadedness is a feeling that you are about to faint or ‘pass out’ . Although you may feel dizzy, you do not feel as though you or your surroundings are moving. It often goes away or improves when you lie down. You may sometimes feel nauseated or vomit when you are lightheaded. Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. You may feel as though you are spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. You may have trouble walking or standing, and you may lose your balance and fall. Lightheadedness It is common to feel lightheaded from time to time. It often is caused by a momentary drop in blood pressure and blood flow to your head that occurs when you get up too quickly from a seated or lying position (orthostatic hypotension). It can be caused by: allergy or flu/ colds medication as well as vomiting, diarrhea, fevers,

Make sure the older members of your family are getting the care they need

and other illnesses that cause dehydration. Anxiety and stress are also common causes. A more serious cause of lightheadedness is bleeding. Most of the time, the location of the bleeding and the need to seek medical care are obvious. But sometimes bleeding is not obvious (occult bleeding). Heavy menstrual bleeding also can cause this type of lightheadedness. An abnormal hear t rhythm (arrhythmia) can cause fainting spells (syncope). Ver tigo occurs when there is conflict between the signals sent to the brain by various balance and position-sensing systems of the body (vision, sensory ner ves, skin pressure sensation). Common causes of vertigo include: inner ear disorders (paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis, or labyrinthitis). Migraine headaches and decreased blood flow through the

arteries that supply blood to the base of the brain can also trigger vertigo. Alcohol and many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause lightheadedness or vertigo. These problems may develop from: taking too much of a medicine, alcohol and medicine interactions, misusing or abusing a medicine or alcohol, drug intoxication or the effects of withdrawal.

Dear Dr. De La Flor, Relatives on both sides of my parents’ families have Alzheimer’s and I’m concerned about my mum and dad. Are there any signs that I should watch for in my parents? SINCERELY, BRIDGETTE

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Dear Bridgette, Has your mom been getting lost while running er rands? Has your dad star ted to ask the same questions, over and over? Signs of the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease aren’t always clear-cut -after all, it can be hard to distinguish them from the normal memory changes that come with age. Many people confuse Alzheimer’s disease with dementia. What’s the difference? Alzheimer’s is a disease; dementia – which results in memory loss and disorientation -- is a symptom of the disease. However, dementia isn’t always caused by Alzheimer’s disease; it can result from other conditions as well. Although some memory changes are normal as you get older, memory problems that inter fere with daily life are not. Common early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias include: • Shor t-term memor y loss • Repetition (asking the same questions, no matter how many times they’re answered). • Language problems (have profound problems remembering even basic words). • Personality changes (sudden mood swings, becoming withdrawn or stop doing things they usually enjoy, become uncharacteristically suspicious of family members).

• Disorientation and confusion (getting lost in places they know ver y well, like their own neighbourhoods, have trouble completing basic and familiar tasks, like shaving). • Odd behaviour (lack of hygiene, placing objects in odd places).

If your loved one is exhibiting any of these Alzheimer’s warning signs, don’t panic. Having these symptoms doesn’t mean that your loved one necessarily has Alzheimer’s disease. But you need to schedule an appointment with your GP for an evaluation. Your loved one deserves a thorough exam and a clear diagnosis. Alzheimer’s disease can go on a long time, and during those years you’ll need to work closely with your GP. It’s essential that you find a caring, sympathetic healthcare professional you trust.

Dr. De La Flor, G.P. is licensed in medicine & general surgery. He holds cer tificates in nutrition, medical exer cise and human performance from the University of Berkeley in California, the American Council on Exercise and the U.S. National Strength & Conditioning Association. He is a strong believer in work/life balance and spends much of his time outside of his surgery on the tennis court or chasing his four kids around the neighbourhood. 00-34 697.888.666

According to the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), 40 per cent of the cancers which currently attack the world population’s lungs, skin, cervix or colon are preventable by following a series of lifestyle advice such as not smoking and avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke, limiting the amount of alcohol consumption, avoiding excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays and maintaining a correct weight through a balanced diet and regular physical exercise.

Campaigns The latest campaigns are aimed at young people, after all how many 50 year old smokers would have actually have begun that habit had they known in their youth what they know today? The statistics on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by young adolescents in Spain is alarming and the number of youngsters who start up dangerous lifestyle habits is increasing which is why the latest campaigns are aimed at making them aware of what they’re doing to their bodies and how to prevent cancer.

Tobacco Cancers of the lung cause the highest mortality rates in Spain out of all the cancers accounting for 12 per cent of the total amount of tumours diagnosed in the country. Non smokers and those who have no exposure to tobacco smoke are 1,000 times less likely to develop lung cancer. Experts claim that if it wasn’t for tobacco, lung cancer would be a rare disease as tobacco smoke is directly responsible for 95 per cent of lung cancers, a disease which kills 20,000 people every year in Spain, 3,000 of whom are passive smokers, and a further 56,000 become ill with other smoking related illnesses.

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HEALTH DIRECTORY

Health Directory Hospitals

Hospitals

Physiotherapy

Gynaecology

HOSPITAL LA CANDELARIA Carretera Del Rosario 145 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tel : 922 602 000 hospitaldelacandelaria. com

COSTA ADEJE HOSPITAL English Spoken Urb. San Eugenio. Edif Garajonay Adeje â&#x20AC;˘ Appointment Tel: 922 792 400 â&#x20AC;˘ Emergency & Ambulance Tel: 922 791 000 www.uspcostaadeje.com

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HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO Carretera Cuesta-Taco San Cristobal de La Laguna (Tenerife), Tel: 922 678 000 huc.es HOSPITEN SUR Playa de Las AmĂŠricas 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/ AgustĂn 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 HOSPITAL SAN JUAN DE DIOS. Ctra. Gral. del Norte, 53. Santa Cruz. Tel : 922 64 55 11 Fax: 922 64 93 52

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HEALTH

HealthNews Transplant technology

More lung transplants DOCTORS AT THE PUERTA DE HIERRO HOSPITAL IN MADRID HAVE PRESENTED A NEW TECHNIQUE WHICH WILL BRING HOPE TO THE OVER 150 PATIENTS IN SPAIN WAITING FOR LUNG TRANSPLANTS.

sing a specially developed cabinet they have been able to “recover” a lung which was damaged whilst the donor suffered a fatal heart attack.

During hear t attacks the lungs often become filled with fluid or swell which make them unsuitable for donation and so far the majority of lung transplants have been from donors who have died from strokes or other brain malfunctions. The technique has been denominated ‘ex vivo’ and it’s the first time that it has been possible anywhere in the world to recover and successfully transplant the lungs of a donor who has

died from a heart attack. The cabinet restores the lungs and keeps them working outside the body through a system which completely simulates the conditions inside the chest cavity. The lungs are maintained at 37 degrees temperature connected to tubes containing a liquid similar to blood, oxygen and an exit tube for carbon dioxide. If any infection is present this can also normally be filtered out. The lungs stay in the cabinet for eight hours whilst they are evaluated and swellings or lobular flattening are corrected So far there have been two successful operations, both on sufferers of emphysema, caused by smok-

ing and the lungs which are known to be the least lasting of the organs, were outside the body 22 and 19 hours respectively. The head of chest surger y, Andrés Varela, believes that this time may be cut down in future, except in the cases of seriously damaged organs. The technique has been used in Sweden, Canada and England, but only for the lungs of people who died from brain problems, “now we can work with lungs that were impossible to use before and we can increase the number of transplants by 25 per cent,” assured Varela. The Madrid specialists believe they will be able to use the same technique to genetically alter organs outside the human organism to reduce the possibilities of rejection. Javier Moradiellos, the person responsible for the ex vivo project believes that when the technique becomes cheaper it will be used to assess all lungs for transplants, whether or not they look damaged and he believes that with modifications, the same system could be used for heart and kidney transplants.

Clínica Dental Fañabé

How food can affect mouth health C

hanges begin in your mouth the minute you start to eat certain foods. Bacteria in your mouth make acids. The acids start the process that can lead to cavities. All carbohydrate foods eventually break down into simple sugars. Fermentable carbohydrates break down in the mouth. Other foods don’t break down until they move fur ther down the digestive tract. It’s the fermentable carbohydrates that work with bacteria to form acids that begin the decay process and eventually destroy teeth. Certain bacteria on your teeth use sugars from these foods and produce acids. The acids dissolve minerals inside the tooth enamel by a process called demineralisation. Saliva helps to rebuild minerals in teeth. Dental decay begins inside the tooth enamel when minerals are being lost faster than they are being regained. The longer food stays near the bacteria on the tooth, the more acids will be produced, so sticky carbohydrates, like raisins, can do more acid damage. Teeth with a lot of nooks and crannies, such as molars, are more likely to trap food, that’s why they tend to have more decay. To make matters worse, many of the foods that are unhealthy for teeth don’t just create acids while they are being eaten, the acids stick around for the next half-hour. Depending on your eating and drink-

ing patterns, it’s possible for the bacteria to produce acid almost constantly. Eating many small sweet or starchy snacks during the day can produce a worse effect if you don’t brush your teeth after any sweet. Studies have shown that people who eat sweets as snacks between meals have higher rates of decay than people who eat the same amount of sweets with their meals. Some foods actually seem to protect teeth from decay. That’s because they increase saliva flow and neutralise the acids produced by bacteria. For example a mature cheese eaten immediately after other food helps to buffer the acid. Chewing sugarless gum also can help protect your teeth against cavities. Xylitol is an ingredient in some sugarless gums and mints. This sweetener has been shown to reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth. It also helps to buffer the teeth against the effect of acid thanks to an increase of the saliva’s flow.

Some recommendations to maintain a good general health would be: • Eat whole grains daily

(brown rice, wholegrain bread…) • Eat healthier vegetables • Eat a variety of fruit • Choose fish, beans or nuts (for some of your protein needs) • Choose and prepare foods

with less salt • Reduce alcoholic intake

to a minimum • Be physically active each day

To prevent tooth decay, you should follow a few additional guidelines, this can help to keep the amount of acid created by the bacteria to a minimum: • Limit between meal snacks: best choice cheese, chicken, meat, nuts. • Limit the amount of soft drinks or any other drinks with sugar: a better choice is unsweetened tea or water. • Avoid sucking on hard candies or mints except sugarless varieties • Foods high in acid can make the mouth more acid (citrus fruits) • Brush your teeth after eating and after drinking liquids containing sugar, to remove the bacteria plaque that creates the destructive acids. • Chew sugarless gum or mints which that contains Xylitol.

Clinica Dental Fañabé Plaza is made up of a team of professionals dedicated to offering a dental service for all the family. The first check-up appointment is free. They can be found on CC Fañabe Plaza, Avda. Br uselas, local 355 2nd Floor, Playa Fañabé. Make an appointment now by calling 922 714225.

LIVING & LIFESTYLE DIRECTORY

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Living & Lifestyle Directory Useful Vocabulary

Describ Describing bing your symptoms I have a pain p (here) ( ) Tengo dolor (aquí) I have stomach ache Tengo dolor de estómago I have chest pain p Tengo dolor en el pecho I have a sore throat Tengo dolor de garganta I feel sick Tengo nauseas I feel dizzyy Tengo mareos I have a temperature p Tengo fiebre I have diarrhoea Tengo diarrea I have cramps p Tengo calambres I have sunburn Tengo quemaduras del sol I have something in my eye Tengo algo dentro del ojo I have difficultyy breathing g Tengo dificultad en respirar I am sick a lot Vomito mucho It itches Me pica I get g p pain when I p pass urine Me duele cuando orino

Frequency & type Sometimes A veces All the time Todo el tiempo A lot l Mucho A little littl Poco Stabbing g pain pain Dolor punzante

Existing conditions I am allergic Soy alérgico(a) I’m diabetic// Soy diabético(a) Asthmatic Asmático(a) Epileptic Epiléptico(a) I’m pregnant Estoy embarazada I have anaemia/arthritis Tengo anemia/artritis I have high blood pressure Tengo hipertensión I have low blood pressure Tengo hipotensión

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GERMAN DENTIST DR. MARTIN SETH Free Counselling Interview. Implants. Quality Dentures. Edif.Maria, Local 3-4 C/Príncipe Pelinor Adeje Centro 922 781 003 637 819 318 (24h)

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

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HOSPITAL DR. NEGRÍN

General dentistry, implantology specialists, laser technology.

C/. Barranco de la Ballena, s/n. 35020 Las Palmas. Tel. 928 450 000 Fax: 928 449 100

Founder member of the German Society of Implantology. Multilingual team. Urb. Miraverde, HLS Center, 1ª Planta Derecha, Costa Adeje Tel: 922 715307 www.kutniak.com INSTITUTO EUROPEO DE INPLANTOLOGÍA DENTAL Dr. Denis Chanut Dental Implants & Periodontics South: Los Cristianos 922 788 328 North: Puerto de la Cruz 922 381 347 CLINICA DENTAL FAÑABÉ Complete pain free dental care, dental laser whitening, computer guided surgery, no stitches and no incision required. CC Fañabé Plaza Av. Bruselas, Local 355 2nd Floor, Playa Fañabé 10am-6pm 922 714 225 www.tenerife-dental. com

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Living & Lifestyle

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All photos: Dan and Corina Lecca for Carolina Herrera

Fashion 01

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Carolina Herrera

he Carolina Herrera Spring 2010 collection is inspired by the intricate forms woven into Japanese baskets. The texture of the fabrics, the prints and the interlacing in the accessories are taken from these patterns. The colours are inspired by the waning light at the end of a summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. 03

01. Rose and amber embroidered blouse, amber rope weave linen jacquard trousers 02. Amber rope weave jacquard tea-length dress with gold embroidery 03. Stone rope weave jacquard linen shorts, bustier, and woven vest 04. Ivory raffia fils coupe organza beaded jacket and shorts with redwood leather rope belt 05. Ivory and redwood jacquard beaded jacket and shorts with ivory raffia fils coupe blouse 06. Embroidered rope weave print cotton dress 05

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Beau uty /

Some ingredients to know By Nicola Roberts

Ingredients to help with acne Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzoyl and Oxygen) Used to dry and peel acne lesions and prevent future breakouts in the skin. Kills bacteria in the follicle which leads to acne. Retonoic Acid (Retin A) Dries and peels the skin. Stimulates healing of the skin. Loosens comedones, improves healing and stimulates collagen formation. Clays: Kaolin, Bentonite, Green Clay Absorbs oil. Calming, astringent and anti-inﬂammatory. Reduces oily residue on the skin surface. Deep cleansing. Astringents: lemon, watercress, cucumber Less aggressive than many tonics and toners. Can help to calm and reduce redness.

Ingredients which can cause allergies Fragrance Used to disguise the odour of products such as bath oils. Can cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. Preservative systems Used to prevent contamination of products during use, for example formaldehyde (carcinogenic). Low levels are necessary in repeat use products. Lanolin Gives ‘slip’ and ‘glide’ to a product. An emollient and moisturiser. Can cause allergic reactions and itching. Also carcinogenic. P.A.B.A. A sunscreening agent for UVA rays. Can cause rashes, itching and redness. Phenol An antiseptic with anaesthetic properties used in

shaving creams and chemical peels. Can cause dryness and itching.

Helps to prevent the formation of free radicals in the skin.

Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) Used by soap manufacturers, in cuticle removers, depilatory preparations and hair straightening products. Can cause dermatitis, is extremely alkaline and dries oil and moisture in the skin.

Tocopherols – vitamin E Moisturises – rich in EFA (essential fatty acids). An anti-oxidant. Helps to maintain moisture in tissues and to prevent the formation of free radicals.

Ingredients which can accelerate sun damage Lime oil Used in fragrancing products and aftershave lotions. Aggravates photosensitive reaction to sunlight. Retinoic Acid (Retin A) A base of Retin A is used for acne and ﬁne lines. Can cause skin irritation and photosensitivity to sunlight. Fragrance Disguises odours of products. Can create a photosensitive reaction, causing pigmentation. Exposure to ultra-violet A or B rays: natural sun or sunbeds (UVA only) Tans the skin to develop melanin pigment. Causes damage to collagen in the dermis, producing premature ageing and the possibility of skin cancer.

Ingredients which can inhibit ageing Benzophenone A sunscreening agent which absorbs UVA and UVB. It helps to prevent light absorption in the skin. Octyl Methooxycinnamate – parsol A sunscreen agent which absorbs UVB. Helps to protect skin from sun damage. Retinyl Pamitate – vitamin A Moisturises and helps to prevent scaling. An antioxidant.

Ascorbic Acid – vitamin C An anti-oxidant. Helps to prevent the formation of free radicals. 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.

San Eugenio Alto: • Mondays - free wash and blow dry or gents’ cut with any massage, facial or colour treatment • Wednesdays: all of these treatments €5 each; brow shape, lash tint, brow tint, underarm wax, bikini wax, upper lip or chin wax. Also half price spray tanning.

Playa San Juan: • Fridays - 25 per cent off all facials • Saturdays - half price massage

Los Gigantes: • Tuesdays and Fridays: half price Spa Aromatique body treatment (slimming, detoxing, relaxing) • Thursdays: half price spray tanning.

In all Bellissima Hair, Health and Beauty salons: • With every new year special, receive a free Mavala nail polish worth €6.60. • Manicure, file and polish on toes, eyelash tint and eyebrow shape (90 minutes) €49.

Living & Lifestyle

PetsCorner

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Sod it, buy a square of land for Live Arico

Pets Portrait

P Paann

Flight line Anyone who books their ﬂights to and from the UK with the Live Arico Flight Line will be getting their ﬂights at very competitive prices and also helping the dogs at the same time here in Tenerife. Call now on 922 794918 and please quote Live Arico Flightline.

Shop news The new shop opening times are Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm, Saturday - 10am – 2pm, and they are happy and grateful to receive any donations of cat and dog food at the shop.

PanPan I’ll just make myself at home in my neighbour’s bed........ ANDA La Palma

New home for abandoned pets A

fter years of requests and petitions, the island council in La Palma has finally put land aside for an island refuge for abandoned animals. The local branch of the national association for the protection of animals (ANDA) opened a new branch in La Palma in May of 2008 and immediately started to fight for a refuge for abandoned cats and dogs in the island. Strays up to now have to be cared for by volunteers in their own homes as there is no public institution to take care of them. Within a very short time they collected and presented to the island council over 10,000 signatures requesting them to do something about this deficit. Despite a cross party agreement in November 2008 to start construction of the refuge in January 2009 at the latest, nothing had been done to date and the pressure from ANDA has been relentless. They even threatened to take the matter to the European parliament where they have representation and have run a series of articles basically saying, La Palma, the beautiful island that doesn’t care about animals. Finally, land has been set aside in Tijarafe with the agreement of the local council, in the official urban development plan for the island. The island conservative (PP) councillor, Carlos Cabrera, confirmed the allocation of the land and added that his party have asked the island council to make cash available in the budget to fund the project, put the design and building of the installation out to tender and basically get things moving now, “out of conviction and out of respect for the thousands of people who signed a petition about this some time ago and also for all those people who voluntarily give up their time and money in this praiseworthy work”.

Digs 4 Dogs Professional dog care at our purpose built

KENNELS 6 mins from San Isidro Only 10 € per day Collection and return Service available For rates and availability phone Alan or Lesley on 680 278 254 or 922 772051 after 5pm

A square deal! F

inally, the purchase of land is moving from a dream to a reality, as Live Arico attempt to buy a piece of land in Fasnia. As they told us, “we are part of the way there, due to several generous benefactors, but construction costs will not be small, so we need a fundraising initiative too”. To fund the purchase the pet charity are running a sale with a difference. You can buy a square metre of land for Live Arico for just €5, and will receive a certiﬁcate

LIVE ARICO

Important Telephone Numbers Eugenio 649 001907 (Please call if you find a dog abandoned or in distress)

and your name and number of square metres purchased will be on a ‘Roll of Honour’ in the welcome centre at the new refuge. For a limited period too, we are giving away a free 2010 calendar with every donation. Please call Debbie Gibson or Suzy Q for more details.

Raffle prizes needed If you have any unwanted Christmas gifts, wines or spirits, that Live Arico could possibly have for prizes, please call Suzy Q on the number below.

Suzy Q 629 388102 (For fund raising, press releases, prize donations etc) Nicole 647 176341 (For shop enquiries and dog rehoming) Pete Holland 661 099365 (For Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog) Karen Clack 687905511 (For shop and general enquiries, donations and horse care and advice) Regina Queder 669668512 (For cat rehoming, care and advice)

FOREVER FAMILY SOUGHT

Find Tornilla a home

LUNA

ello, my name is Tornilla and I am four months old. Like so many more of my canine friends I was

dumped in the street, but luckily for me the people of Live Arico found me and I now live in a nice foster home with other dogs and a cat. I know this is not forever, and I’m looking for a family of my own that I can love, and who will love me back. Walking and playing are my favourite pastimes, and I am ﬁrst in line for lots and lots of cuddles. Do you think you could be my ‘Forever Family’? If so, please call my foster mum Dominique on 687 372923 for more information.

Lost, now found ice to report that Luna, the lost dog we N featured in our last issue, has now been adopted from K9. Found wandering in Tenerife South West over Christmas the young dog was brought to K9 and just a few weeks later is in a new caring home. Well done K9 and good luck to Luna and his new family.

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THE SPIN

SpinNews

The Celebrity:

Jane

The Fiesta: Carnaval 2010

Queens for a year

Gransur Cinema

Sherlock Holmes murderer: the unrepentant serial killer and occult ‘sorceror ‘Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). As he approaches his scheduled hanging, Blackwood who has terrorised inmates and jailers alike with his seeming connection to dark and powerful forces - warns Holmes that death has no power over him and, in fact, his execution plays right into Blackwood’s plans.

Director: Guy Ritchie Screenplay: Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg Genre: Mystery, crime, action, thriller

The Actress:

Runtime: 128 minutes Rating: PG13

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Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan

PE’S OTHER OSCAR Penelope Cruz has been nominated for the second year in a row for an Oscar for best supporting actress, for her role in Nine.

herlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) has earned his reputation finding the truth at the heart of the most complex mysteries. With the aid of his trusted ally Dr. John Watson (Jude Law), the renowned ‘consulting detective’ is unequalled in his pursuit of criminals of every type.

Eurovision farce on the cards?

Flamenco

SOURCE: PROMUSICAE

But now a storm is gathering over London, a threat unlike anything that Holmes has ever confronted, and just the challenge he’s looking for. After a string of brutal, ritualistic killings, Holmes and Watson arrive just in time to save the latest victim and uncover the

Racing to stop Blackwood’s deadly plot, Holmes and Watson plunge into a world of the dark arts and startling new technologies, where logic is sometimes the best crimeﬁghting weapon, at the same time contending with a temptress and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard. But sometimes a good right hook will often do the job.

Norway 2010

The Show:

MARÍA PAGÉS, renowned Flamenco dancer, appears in the Auditorium in March. Tickets already on sale, www.generaltickets. com/cajacanarias/

When, by all indications, Blackwood keeps his promise, his apparent resurrection and resumed killing spree panics London and confounds Scotland Yard.

pain’s Eurovision Song Contest participation this year looks set to descend into farce yet again as TV channels and radio stations step up their pressure to have their candidates selected to represent the country in Oslo.

Recalling the disastrous experiment of two years ago, when a character known as Chikilicautre, who has been

credited with the “stupidest song ever” by one contest commentator, was invented and then heavily plugged by one programme to perform at Eurovision, radio station 40 Principales is urged its massive following to lobby for its candidate Pezón Rojo to be selected. The extensive air-time given to the song I’m so Sexy has already made it a huge hit and it could go to Nº One in Spain soon.

However, Spain’s national broadcaster TVE, which is responsible for the ﬁnal choice of song, fearing the country’s reputation could be further damaged if Pezón Rojo get through has already disqualiﬁed many entries. The combination of Dustin the Turkey (Ireland) and Chikilicuatre led many pundits to see the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest as hitting the depths in terms of content.

arnaval is well underway, and as we go to press two of the three Santa Cruz queens have already been chosen. Mara Lorenzo Sosa is the junior queen for 2010 and Olga Guillén Tavío is the senior queen. An ecstatic Mame Yame Matallah was crowned Las Palmas Carnaval Queen after a gala event featuring performances from David Bustamante and Lucrecia. Representing the CC El Muelle her costume was designed by Willy Díaz.

Credit:20minutes.es

CELEBRITY SPOTTING Spotted in a shoe shop in South Tenerife, British day time TV celebrity Jane McDonald

Spain top 10

Chikilicuatre, the stupidest song ever?

1. Lady GaGa Bad romance

Cuban concerts

2. David Bisbal Mi princesa

Pablo Milanés

3. Paulina Rubio Ni rosas ni juguetes 4. Manuel Carrasco/Malu Que nadie 5. Alejandro Sanz Desde cuando 6. Rihanna Russian roulette 7. Buraka Som Sistema Kalemba (Wegue) 8. Black Eyed Peas Meet me half way 9. Kesha Tic Toc 10. El Canto del Loco Quiero aprender de ti

uban singer songwriter Pablo Milanés is on schedule to perform in the Canaries in early March despite the health problems that forced him to call off a concert in Argentina at the end of January.

The 66-year-old legend tops the bill at La Orotava’s ‘Musitemático’ Festival on 6 March in the Teobaldo Power Hall and performs in Las Palmas the previous night. The two concerts, part of his international

Regalo tour (named after his latest album), are not in danger, according to the organisers, who have played down media reports of the Cuban’s poor health. Milanés, who has been performing for over half a century, had to call a halt to a concert in Buenos Aires after taking ill but his entourage say he was suffering from a bout of ﬂu and would continue his tour. He last played in the Canaries in 2008 in a joint concert with fellow Cuban Chucho Valdés. Pablo Milanés’ latest album Regalo inspires the tour

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SEASONAL FOOD

Spring greens A soup which can be a meal on

its own.

:: ISLAND CONNECTIONS

Food Extra Ice cream

DESSERT WINE A company from Malaga is to launch a new wine ice cream using a D.O. (guaranteed quality) wine. They are currently in talks with the D.O. regulating council for a certiﬁcate to prove the ice cream’s authentic origins. The same company already produce an ice cream for pets (Pets Ice Cream) recently highlighted on our pets’ page and Vital Icecream, a “universal” ice cream that can be eaten by everybody no matter whether they are healthy or have diabetes, Celiac disease or a problem with obesity and are developing another for elite sportsmen and women (Evolution Sport Ice Cream). Vital Icecream SL is a young company based on the experience of a family which dedicated itself to making delicious home-made and industrial style ice creams since the 1950s. The company now concentrate on ecological products and innovation and in particular the development of low calorie and low fat products, which have seen such a leap forward in demand all around the world over the last few more health-conscious years. Information on distribution rights and licensing rights worldwide can be obtained by contacting comercial@ vital-icecream.com.

Internet education

COOK ON LINE The Caja de Canarias is offering new cookery courses on line until the end of April.

Canarian restaurant can normally offer you a sopa, a thin soup or stock normally with rice or pasta or a potage, a thick and very filling soup which can be a meal on its own. This particular recipe makes use of a seasonal vegetable known in the UK as spring greens - coles. It’s a plant which produces open cabbage leaves that never form a heart and which are low in calories but high in dietary fibre, calcium and vitamins A and C. They are normally paired as in this recipe with bacon or fat pork, but if you prefer a dish with a good flavour and lower fat content you can substitute the smoked pork belly for smoked turkey meat and a chilli pepper. The beans used are brown and about the size and shape of a kidney bean. This dish also makes use of chayotes, also known as vegetable pears. They are a good source of amino acids and vitamin C and add juiciness to the finished potage.

POTAGE DE COLES Ingredients • 500g

spring greens

• 500g

beans

• 250g

smoked pork belly

•1

whole bulb of garlic

•1

onion

•2

tomatoes

•1

green pepper

•2

chayotes

• Oil • Salt • Hot

paprika

Preparation 1. Soak the beans overnight in three times the amount of water.

2. To reduce the amount of fat in the finished dish and give a better texture, chop the pork belly into inch square pieces and grill until crisped.

3. Put beans and meat in a large saucepan, cover well with water, bring to the boil and lower heat to simmer. 4. Wash the spring greens well, removing all thick stems. Peel and break the potatoes, inserting the knife and twisting rather than cutting. This way the potato releases more starch to thicken the potage.

5. After the meat and beans have been simmering about

40 minutes add the potatoes, chopped spring green leaves, finely chopped onion and green pepper and the peeled and chunked chayotes.

6. Chop the tomatoes and put to one side. If they are added to any dish containing beans (including chick peas) too early the acid will make the skins harden. It is for this reason too that salt is usually not added until the end of cooking time in any dish with beans, apart from the very small varieties.

7. Peel the garlic cloves and place in a mortar with a good pinch of sea salt, a teaspoon of paprika and about two tablespoons of olive oil. Mash them together with a pestle.

8. About 50 minutes into the cooking time add the tomatoes and garlic mash and leave to simmer for approximately 10 minutes more.

9. The potage is cooked when the beans will squash between your tongue and the roof of your mouth and the potatoes break when pricked with a fork. 10. Like many thick soups, this is better left to rest or even made 24 hours before eating, but as it contains tomatoes which are prone to fermentation, it must be refrigerated.

This time the 12 new courses take in new offers including traditional Easter specialities, cooking with chocolate and a course for mentally handicapped children. Information and inscription is available via www.lacajadecanarias.es/obs. In February and March the courses offered are buns and biscuits, an introduction to cooking, using the oven, cooking duck, Easter dishes and a child’s introduction to cooking. During March and April you can learn passion for chocolate II, an introduction to cooking, Basque country cuisine, adapted cooking for mentally handicapped children, a child’s introduction to cooking and creative Canarian cuisine.

Nutrition

BETTER BREAKFASTS Forget eggs and bacon or beans and toast and get along to your nearest Iberostar hotel for a healthy breakfast. The hotel group has been working with the Institute of Alimentation in the University of Navarre to design a healthy family breakfast. They want to offer a tasty and healthy cuisine to their clients that will encourage good eating habits and they want to design a perfect healthy and balanced breakfast routine for all the family based on nutritional criteria and offering the top quality available. The hotel chain want to offer their clients the ideal combination of a healthy start to the day with a balanced, tasty and attractive breakfast, based on the most healthy products of the Mediterranean diet. Together with the university they have developed seven healthy breakfast menus; traditional, rich in ﬁbre, whimsical, rich in calcium, antioxidant, energy and protein rich. The ﬁrst hotel in the group to offer the new menus will be the Hotel Anthelia in Tenerife and in addition to the menus, clients will also be able to acquire all the nutritional information about the various options if they desire.

FoodREVIEW

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FOOD REVIEW

Eat Italy Italian mini-market and café

at Italy in Los Cristianos is an Italian mini-market and café which stocks a range of English products too.

If you love Italian cuisine, you will be delighted by the variety of

Calle Las Terrazas Calle del Muelle

It is easy to shop at Eat Italy and then enjoy a tea or coffee and delicious home-made tart or cake

R E S T A U R A N T E

Fañabé Las Américas

Avda. de Las Gaviotas

Calle Las Artes I Res. Costa Caleta Loc. 3 La Caleta de Adeje I Adeje I Tel. 922 711 979 Open from 19.00 – 2.00 I Sunday closed

on their sunny terrace, morning or afternoon. Try the ﬂavours of Italy at this exquisite store and café where English is spoken, and you will be offered a personal and efﬁcient service with a smile. Eat Italy is situated on the corner of Parque Margarita in Los Cristianos, facing Cristian Sur, and is open every day except Sunday from 9am to 8pm. For orders, telephone 922 789 876 or 667 367 226.

Eat Italy Address: Parque Margarita Los Cristianos, facing Cristian Sur Open: every day except Sunday from 9am to 8pm. TELEPHONES:

922 789 876 667 367 226

eat italy Specialists in Italian and English products, take-away food and catering

Roast Chicken · Lasagne Pizza · Pasta Café with home made tarts and cakes

Adeje

La Caleta de Adeje

Paseo Marítimo

In the English food department Eat Italy stocks brands such as Batchelors, Knorr and Colmans, PG Tips, Marmite, Branston pickles, SunPat peanut butter, Hartleys jams and Chivers marmalade. There

are plenty of biscuits, crackers and cereals as well as squashes to quench your thirst on hot summer days. The chilled counter contains the basics - fresh pastas, eggs, milk, cheeses and sauces, and nearby on the take-away counter you will see excellent hams, salamis, cold meats, croissants, breads and patés.

Parque Margarita, 77 Los Cristianos Tel. 922 789 876 · 667 367 226 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday

BISTROT

Calle Las Artes

pastas on offer, together with sauces and everything else you could imagine to add that true Italian ﬂavour to your cooking. Follow your main course with a typical Italian dessert, chocolate or cake.

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They specialise in food to take away, especially spit-roast chickens, home cooked pizzas, lasagnes and other pasta dishes which you are recommended to order a few hours in advance. In fact, if you tell them what you would like, it can be cooked to order,

for example, roast beef or apple pie, and they can cater for parties as well. What you can be sure of is that your food will be fresh, home cooked and presented with a smile. To accompany your meal, choose from a great range of quality wines from various regions of Italy as well as spirits, beers, soft drinks and cordials.

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Fun Cooking

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

TASTY POTATO SALAD

Ingredients • 5 potatoes • 5 very thin slices of good quality bacon

BEST POTATOES

• 1 cucumber • The juice of 1/2 a lemon

Best kept spuds. www.lakeland.co.uk

• Small green salad leaves such as lamb’s

tails, rocket or water cress

• 1 fully skimmed natural yoghurt

SAFE BOILING Food pod protection. www.lakeland.co.uk

BITS OF BUNNY Jigsaw cake mold. www.lakeland.co.uk

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

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

MULTIUSE

Steam and strain. www.lakeland.co.uk

They are highly recommended for anyone who can understand the Spanish language. This is a simple and tasty salad with a

mixture of flavours, textures and even temperatures to awaken the palate. As a healthy alternative to the bacon you could use smoked tofu. Peppercorns were the most expensive spice during the Roman Empire and in the 17th centur y were used as money.

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

El Ancla, nº 21. C/ El Jable Callao Salvaje, Adeje

* 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).

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil • A sprig of fresh mint • A pinch of ground white pepper • Salt

Preparation 1. Boil the potatoes in their skins in lightly salted water. 2. Wash and drain the salad greens and place to one side covered by a damp cloth. 3. Wash the cucumber and cut into chunks before lightly liquidising. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and put to one side. 4. When the potatoes are cooked and warm but not hot, peel them and cut into slices approximately one centimetre thick. 5. Flash grill the bacon. 6. Place the potatoes on top of the salad greens, interspersing them with pieces of the bacon. 7. Beat the cucumber and lemon mix, adding the oil, the yoghurt, the mint, pepper and a pinch of salt. 8. Pour over the potatoes and serve slightly warm.

Nutritional values Vitamin C: 27.73mg/100g RDA: 55-80mg/day Calcium: 70.61mg/100g RDA: 800-1,000mg/day Vitamin B1: 0.22mg/100g RDA: 0.8-1mg/day

Food News

Madrid fusión

Turism prize The Repsol Guide was the award winner this year at Madrid Fusión for their support of Spanish gastronomic tourism. Madrid mayor, Alberto Ruiz Gallardón presented the prize to Repsol president, Antonio Brufau, in recognition of their support in this area for over three decades. During the presentation, Gallardón, Brufau and Rafael Ansón, president of the Spanish Royal Academy of Gastronomy, recognised the work of the 21 chefs who received top marks in the Guía Repsol.

This year Repsol have started a new online service at www.guiarepsol.com/es_es/ Gastronomia/desolasol/,where Internauters can see the secrets of the best chefs in Spain, their favourite recipes, tastes and preferences as well as a guide to the most enchanting gastronomic tourism areas of Spain. Readers are reminded that Island Connections still have a limited amount of Repsol’s culinary guides, together with a complete wine guide and road maps of Spain, Andorra, the Balearics and Canaries at a special price for our readers, just €10.

WineGUIDE

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By Gerald Ruben

Wine medal

Aponte award The Adeje based bodega, Tierras de Aponte, were the recent winners of a gold medal for their Vendimia Seleccionada Cosecha 2008 wine. The prize was awarded by Radio Turismo in Madrid, who have also included the wines from Tierras de Aponte in the list of the top 80 wines from Spain. 1,480 wines from 308 Spanish bodegas were tasted by the jury. Adeje’s councillor for rural development congratulated the bodega, and said it was great for the borough to be known outside Spain not simply as a tourist destination but also as a source for excellent products of this kind. The bodega are now offering a home delivery service, with a minimum order of 12 bottles, call 922 163110, 666 932 696 or email them on comercial@tierrasdeaponte. com to order or for more information.

lvaro Prieto the sommelier at the Abama Hotel in Tenerife was voted the Sommelier of the year for 2009 and 2010. However, not content with this wonderful accolade, he has just recently returned from Spain having come second in the contest to find the best sommelier in Spain at the Madrid Fusion fair.

I caught up with Álvaro in the beautiful M.B. restaurant in the Abama Hotel which is owned by the Ritz Carlton hotel group. The restaurant is called M.B. after the three star Michelin chef Mar tin Berasategui who set the kitchen up and keeps a close check on the standard of food being offered. As you can imagine such a prestigious restaurant requires an equally prestigious cellar, this is where Álvaro comes in. A totally charming man who is every inch a professional at his trade, Álvaro has a deep seated love for wines that is rare to see. He was born in the city of Oviedo which is in Asturias. The city was said to have been founded by two monks, Maximo and Fromestanus in 761, and is famous for its Sidia or cider made from fermented apples. Other famous people, apart from Álvaro, to come from here are Formula One racing driver Fernando Alonso, Samuel Sanchez, the world famous road race cyclist and of course the wife of Spain’s heir to the throne, Princess Letizia. Álvaro went to catering college here and in his early days of being involved in the catering business he was more interested in becoming a chef than being involved with wine, however after his three years were completed

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In today’s world with so many different wines, from so many different grape varieties and so many countries available, it is so easy to choose the wrong wine to go with the food you have chosen, but there is no shame in asking an expert such as Álvaro for help, as not only will he be able to ensure that what you are drinking you will enjoy, but will probably introduce you to wines that you would never have thought to order. I think we all have to admit to being cautious when it comes to wine choice, we tend to rely on the firm favourites that we have enjoyed in the past , and are cautious about trying something new. When Álvaro entered for the wine examination called Madrid Fusion, he was one of twenty five of the best sommeliers in Spain. After a theory test those twenty five were reduced to five. These five had to taste a selection of wines and give their views, then show that they could

decant wine properly and suggest the right wine to go with a menu they were shown. After all this they had more wine to taste and comment on and then they had to demonstrate how to decant an old bottle of port with equipment used so that the cork would not break up on extraction from the bottle. Coming second in the whole of Spain after all that is a wonderful achievement which Álvaro has a right to be proud of. Having been in Tenerife for about two and a half years, Álvaro has made a lot of friends in the bodegas which are dotted around the Island and is so interested in promoting the wines of Tenerife that he holds special Tenerife wine tastings twice a week for the guests staying at the Abama hotel. This gives the visitors to the Island an opportunity to taste and learn something about our wines and to appreciate the high standards that these

n the last issue of this paper I wrote about a wine tasting we our holding on the 25th February at Marazul in the restaurant La Muse Vin.

Due to the terrific response we have received for places at this wine tasting and dinner we have organised a coach to come from Los Cristianos and stop at Callao Salvaje to pick up the people who have already booked. We have a few more places available on the coach and at the restaurant so if you are interested in tasting some terrific food and some interesting wines, why not call Vivienne on either 922 857167 or 607310854. The price will be €29 per person with the coach extra. La Muse Vin is a new restaurant in the beautiful setting of Marazul and has only been open for the last two months. We have tried it and can recommend it.

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ollowing last year’s success, a second Hindu Fair was held in Adeje on February 7th, with funds raised being destined towards helping the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti through the Red Cross and UNICEF.

Organised by the Hindu community of the south of Tenerife and the Adeje council, the colourful all day

fair set in the street outside the football stadium brought the sounds and spicy aromas of India to Tenerife with numerous stalls selling authentic Indian food, amongst which were dishes not commonly available in Indian restaurants. These proved immensely popular, generating long queues of people who patiently waited their turn. There were also stalls providing Indonesian food, astrology readings,

tombolas, workshops, children’s games, henna tattoos, or selling typical Indian ornaments, jewellery, pictures, rugs, t-shirts, shoes, books, bags, and a large bargain clothing and accessories area. On stage the live entertainment kept the audience enthralled all day with DJs, singers and some fascinating dancers including performances by students from a Santa Cruz belly dancing school. With

people of so many different nationalities joining in, this was a truly inter-cultural event. Adeje mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga stated his satisfaction with the number of people who attended this year’s fair and stressed once again the importance of activities such as this to promote and encourage people from the different cultures who reside in Adeje to live together harmoniously

and peacefully. Fraga demonstrates this himself all too well by always joining in with the spirit of the event. The president of the Red Cross, Juan Francisco Reverón, thanked those who attended the event, and especially the Hindu community and other

Haiti – how you can help The death toll from the Haiti earthquake has reached 212,000, but will continue to climb as many who survived the initial tremor die as a result of disease or their injuries as aid is unable to get to them in time. You can help in some small way, by taking part in individual fund raising events or donating directly through banks or on line. Do make sure though that you are not paying unnecessary commission to banks for charitable donations (let us know if you are and we follow it up).

There are a host of organisations now in Haiti working tirelessly to help those directly affected by this mammoth tragedy. Two of those are: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent humanitarian medical aid organisation. Donations on line (Spanish): https://www.msf.es/landing/donativofondoem.aspx, or by phoning 902 303 065, or in English, http://www.msf.org/msfinternational/ donations/

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence. Donations on line (English) http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0 .nsf/iwpList2/Help_the_ICRC?Open Document

organisers who chose the Red Cross as the channel for the funds collected in aid of Haiti. The consul for India, Mr Gope Matan, the president of the Hindu Association, Jagdish Fabián and the president of the Hindu Cultural Centre Carlos Mirpuri also attended the fair.

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ecor Internacional was founded 33 years ago by José Manuel Pérez and Isabel Mesa in a premises of only 20 square metres where they provided upholstery services, sold fabrics and made curtains.

They still do all that today, but their once tiny shop grew into a large store in Los Realejos supplying an enormous variety of fabrics and products for the home. Now Decor Internacional is well established on the San Jeronimo industrial estate at La Orotava and in Calle Galcerán, Santa Cruz, and on February 5th, a new store was opened, in Barranco Las Torres, Adeje. There are few stores where you can see such a large assortment of curtain

and upholstery fabrics, all types of blinds, parquet ﬂooring, curtain rails and other accessories such as shelving and hooks. The stairs at the back of the store lead down to a red carpeted catwalk which ends in an enormous showroom below. Colourful

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bedrooms (with Disney and Miss Kitty sections), surrounded by racks full of ornaments, cushions, towels, bath robes and lamps, all pleasingly bright and colourful. Other spacious areas contain articles for the kitchen and for the nursery,

and there is also a good variety of national and Oriental rugs and carpets in sizes to suit every room. At Decor Internacional, the staff know what is important when creating a home and they provide professional services including advice and taking measurements

as well as production and installation of curtains, upholstery, carpets, ﬂooring and blinds. First impressions of the products in this store are that they are classy, and that they will therefore be expensive, but this is not the case. The prices are extremely reasonable, and in any case Decor Internacional make it easy for you by offering credit facilities so that you can pay over 36 months with no interest, and what’s more you don’t have to pay your ﬁrst instalment for three months. Next time you need to brighten up your home, make sure that you visit this new store which is located on the roundabout, opposite the new police station in Adeje with easy parking nearby.

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Chinese Horoscope

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By Daniela Herzberg & Roger Keller

Thanks Dear Editor

ver the Christmas period you held a competition and on Day 5 I was lucky enough to win the prize. It was a day pass and body massage at the Caroli Health Club which is inside the Sheraton Hotel, La Caleta. I went and had a wonderful relaxing time and would like to thank Jane and everyone concerned. YOURS DENISE SELDON BUZANADA

Pestering tourists Dear Editor

hrough your newspaper which I always read with great interest and enjoyment

on my many visits to Tenerife I would like you please to pass on to all the relevant authorities my total annoyance at constant menacing by the illegal immigrants working as so called salespeople trying to sell you a watch,sunglasses or jewellery every minute of the day when relaxing enjoying a drink or meal.

encouraged to visit Tenerife not driven out by these people. The situation has got to the stage where they ruin your holiday and as a visitor with friends who frequent Tenerife five or six times a year we are considering options elsewhere in an effort to relax and enjoy ourselves which is a situation forced on us by these people.

They will not take no for an answer and you have to be rude to make them reluctantly go away sometimes arguing and cursing you. On our visit last week we witnessed two fights on the promenade walk at La Pinta beach with the some of these salesmen amongst themselves.

REGARDS

Another issue is the so called Chinese massage people on the beach who constantly pester you from the moment you arrive till you leave. When the police patrol the promenade there is a mad rush away from the area by both types of illegal sales people and police ef for ts to round up these people reminds you of Keystone Cops. On our recent visit last week things were very quiet in shops,bars and restaurants and visitors need to be

JOHN PEARCE

It looks like South Carolina USA for our next golfing trip where a round of golf will cost no more than $35. YOURS RESPECTFULLY PATRICK DILLON

Well done Dear Editor

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Tourism drop Dear Editor

aving recently been on holidays in Gran Canaria and reading your newspaper I noticed a sharp drop in tourists from Eire. I am not surprised having been quoted a price of €430 for three people to play golf at the Meloneras Golf club. We did not take up the offer.

A deserved well done to everyone who has gone the extra mile for Haiti relief efforts. I see there was a huge amount of money raised at the Hotel Botanico dinner in Puerto, and there was also a great night of fund raising at Divine Soul, with loads of artists giving of their time freely and willingly.

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Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) You may look to a fresh start right now. There is no room for insecurity – let your talents shine brightly and enjoy your time in the limelight. Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) You can either accept the changes that come along now or try to ignore them completely. Better go with the ﬂow than start the new year with a ﬁght. Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) Show your determination right now and make sure that everybody knows about your plans. There is no use in hiding your true intentions.

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Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) If you could only forget to care about everybody else for one moment and just do what you want, life could be so much more fun for you.

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Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) Maybe it would be a good idea to be more lowkey now. Avoid any conﬂict if possible and be diplomatic and ready to compromise. Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) Do not plan too much ahead, but enjoy the moment. To much structure and organisation might prevent some really good creative ideas. Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) If you feel lonely, this would be a perfect time to look for a soulmate. You might have to make the ﬁrst step, though. Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) Do not let too many obstacles hinder you to go ahead with your plans. Be optimistic and most of the problems will just dissolve. 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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Derbi GPR 50 R 50cc. Year: 2005 Kms: 13000kms. Price: €1500. Tel: 652914632 Benelli 1131cc Horsepower: 137hp. Year: 2008 Kms: 6000kms. Price: €9500. Tel: 922528661 Yamaha FZ1N 1000cc Horsepower: 150hp. Year: 2007 Kms: 11000kms. Price: €6500. Tel: 605456025 BMW R 1200 R 1200cc Horsepower: 105hp. Year: 2007 Kms: 4200kms. Price: €9990. Tel: 669446500 Honda Varadero 1000cc Horsepower: 100hp. Year: 2007 Kms: 18000kms. Price: €8500. Tel: 677909301 Honda CBR 600 F 600cc. Year: 2008 Kms: 1200kms. Price: €5500. Tel: 660585830 Kawasaki KX 250 250cc. Year: 2006. Price: €2600. Tel: 666692981 Yamaha Versity 300 270cc Horsepower: 37hp. Year: 2005 Kms: 7500kms. Price: €3000. Tel: 636979053 Honda Hornet 600cc Horsepower: 96hp. Year: 2004 Kms: 28000kms. Price: €3800. Tel: 691305825 Yamaha Xcity 250cc. Year: 2008 Kms: 18000kms. Price: €3300. Tel: 620713260 Yamaha R6 600cc. Year: 2006 Kms: 11000kms. Tel: 667638486

Kawasaki Ninja 636cc Horsepower: 136hp. Year: 2006 Kms: 11000kms. Price: €6000. Tel: 658801482 Suzuki GSXR 750 750cc Horsepower: 150hp. Year: 2007 Kms: 12000kms. Price: €6500. Tel: 922560229 Honda CBR 1000 Rr Rep 1000cc Horsepower: 172hp. Year: 2005 Kms: 25000kms. Price: €8000. Tel: 629784933 BMW 1200 Rt 1200cc Horsepower: 110hp. Year: 2008 Kms: 4000kms. Price: €14200. Tel: 669446500 Ya m a h a F a z e r F Z 6 600cc. Year: 2005 Kms: 15000kms. Price: €4100. Tel: 619310545 BMW K 1200 R O K 12 0cc. Price: €300. Tel: 696920634 BMW GS 800 800cc. Year: 2008 Kms: 5000kms. Price: €8500. Tel: 669446500 BMW R1200 R 1200cc Horsepower: 110hp. Year: 2008 Kms: 3500kms. Price: €10900. Tel: 669446500 Honda VTR SP-2 1000cc Horsepower: 136hp. Year: 2002 Kms: 25663kms. Price: €7800. Tel: 662209933 Ya m a h a Y F M 6 6 0 R Quad 660cc Horsepower: 40hp. Year: 2004 Kms: 5000kms. Price: €3000. Tel: 636202157 Piaggio Zip Base 49cc. Year: 2000 Kms: 19000kms. Price: €900. Tel: 697209461 Honda NX 250cc. Year: 1990 Kms: 56000kms. Price: €650. Tel: 653918783 BMW K 1200 LT 1200cc. Year: 1999 Kms: 70000kms. Price: €9000. Tel: 629893066 Yamaha R1 1000cc Horsepower: 174hp. Year: 2004 Kms: 28000kms. Price: €6500. Tel: 676194305 Yamaha YZF R1 1000cc Horsepower: 152hp. Year: 2001 Kms: 35000kms. Price: €3800. Tel: 676331573

Suzuki Vl 250 Intruder 250cc. Year: 2005. Price: €2500. Tel: 922561319 BMW K 1200 R 1200cc Horsepower: 150hp. Year: 2006 Kms: 12336kms. Price: €10500. Tel: 609450437 Suzuki GSR-600 600cc Horsepower: 100hp. Year: 2006 Kms: 6600kms. Price: €4500. Tel: 696900219 Suzuki GSXR 1000cc. Year: 2003 Kms: 19400kms. Tel: 620909945 Tr i u m p h S p e e d t r i ple 1050cc Horsepower:

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A very attractive professional Latin masseuse welcomes you to enjoy a very special tantrico massage for a complete new experience, 672 854596 Las Américas. professional massage (without clothes) artistic, relaxing, stress relief, sport massage, erotic and more... harmonise your body, heart and mind. natural and clean. Magic hands plus escort service. 627 114 090 Danna, new, Cristianos, two friends, beautiful, sexy, erotic massage, discreet apartment, 634 273126 / 664 077390 Cristianos, sweet, beautiful, sexy lady, nice body, big breast, you’ll have a great time, stress relief, erotic massage, other services, discreet apartment, home and hotel visits, 667 217814 / 600 835437 English model, showgirl, professional striptease, quality service, general entertainment, stag night, dominatrix, fetish, luxur y conditions, visits 24 hours, 697 227139 / 803 520060 Cristianos, Sofia Columbian, nice body, big breasts, attends guys, couples body to body from 60 euros, all services, 24 hours, hotel and home visits, basic English, 650 442665 Eva, Russian girl, blonde, ver y sexy and attractive, hotel and apartment visits, 24 hour, south of Tenerife, 671 367711 Tenerife south, beautiful girl from Czech, 21 years, blonde, very attractive, sweet, very sexy, slim, erotic massage, body to body service, just hotels, 647 272045 Nice sporty, young Spanish lady, certified masseur, toys and naught lingerie also available. Discreet hotel/home visits, reasonable prices, tel 608 724359 South, pretty Russian girl, blonde, tall, slim, young, sexy. I execute all your fantasies, visiting service, call me 686 323 685 Sotuh!! Two Russian friends, beauties, sexy, very nice, erotic massage and much more, hotel visits, call us, 664 055 955 Canarian lady, professional masseur, expert in erotic massages, exclusive for mature men, 690 925967 English spoken Cristianos, Susi is here again with new friends and we wish to make love with you and much more, we have vibrators and fantasies for you, forbidden desires, 637 194462 2 black Brazilians, one fat and one slim, we do all ser vices, come to visit us for 24 hours in our private apartment, Spanish spoken, www.modeloscanarias.com/ pamela, 608 285035 Carina, new Cristianos, beautiful, sexy, nice body, big breasts, private apartment and hotel visits, 630 723353

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Conveyancing â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal law â&#x20AC;˘ Wills Employment law â&#x20AC;˘ Family law â&#x20AC;˘ Personal injury

04.

RESIDENT SPANISH LAWYERS & ENGLISH SOLICITOR

General Services Home tutoring in Mathematics, English Literature and Language available from primary age to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Level standard (as pertaining to Spanish Curriculum.) It is a proven fact that one-to-one educational interaction enables a child to attain improved understanding and knowledge of each subject, which in turn translates as better examination results and ultimately better opportunities later in life.

922 719 520 for friendly professional advice Celebrating 25 years of expertise - www.decottalaw.com Residencial Villaflor B20, San Eugenio, Costa Adeje. Email: tenerife@decottalaw.net

Your best choice

for international removals and storage. Weekly door to door shipments to any location.

Call 922 581772 or 922 580749 or email: info@crownwayinternational.com

Piano/keyboard lessons for children and adults, home tuition available (south Tenerife). Learn at your own pace with a relaxed, friendly teacher to guide and support you. Tel 686 014355

BEGINNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DANCE CLASSES Adultsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ballroom, Latin American, Tap or Freestyle Childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ( 2 1/2 - 7yrs). Introduction to Dance. Many other classes in ballet, hip hop, modern, musical theatre for all ages. At Vamos a Bailar - Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance. CC Perla Blanca, Callao Salvaje Âˇ Ring 636 817 265 or 646 067 471 SOLAR FANTĂ STICO

Skilled Builder Robert McAlees

For further information, please call 617 550 140

As seen on the DIY page I listen to what you want and make sure you get the best. I can replace that faulty tap or renovate your home. Over 30 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience. UK qualiďŹ ed to advanced skills status.

Reasonable hourly rates and professional commitment

Call any time 922 814 073 / 605 469 352 rjmcalees@yahoo.com

SPANISH CLASSES Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak the `lingoÂ´? Never too late to learn or improve! Individuals or groups all levels. Home visits.

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Telf: 649 882 366 ALSO TRANSLATIONS & INTERPRETING

CARPENTRY WORKSHOP AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Offering an efficient and professional service for over 15 years. Kitchens, Wardrobes, Pergolas and all purpose made joinery... 922 782 683 - www.venli.com workshop@venli.com

www. tenertodo. com we have everything in the Canaries

Cool Jazzy Grooves Silky Soul Sessions Funky Fusion Classic Latin & Bossa Worldwide (digital stereo): www.qmusica.com . Tel: +34 922 170 350 Email: info@qmusica.com

Video tapes copied. Super 8 and VHS to DVD. Make it safe for the next generation. Phone 922 797 104 SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF UPVC AND ALUMINIUM

In Adeje, next to the new

Windows, Patio Doors, Shutters & Conservatories. Roller Blinds, Mosquito Screens, Security Grills and Garage Doors. 922 721 353 - www.meridianwindows.net info@meridianwindows.net

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Sanitary – Tiling – Electrician – Carpenter

04.

Adonis Sauna C.C. Salytien Playa de Las Américas

General Services

Tue - Thu 4 - 12 Fri - Sat 4 pm - 3am pm

>>> bathroom renovation right down the line

>>> solar power plants

>>> sanitaries and heating systems

>>> pool reconstruction and service

Klaus Dieter Weirich – German Sanitary Master & HSL-Technican Mob: 616 858 470 • Fax: 922 794 209 • e-mail: kdweirich@yahoo.de FREE, no obligation survey & quotation

Polígono Industrial Las Chafiras III, C. Caracas Nave 4 - 38639 S. Miguel de Abona · Tenerife Tel: +34 922 736738 Fax: +34 922 735 123 Email: info@canariesbritish.com · web: www.cbas.eu

Canaries & British Aluminium Systems S.L. A British owned company - Established in Tenerife 1992 VISIT OUR COMPREHENSIVE SHOWROOM "See the best display in Tenerife" We manufacture, supply and fit: All types of doors and window systems, insect screens, mirrored wardrobes, balcony screens and partitions. All types and sizes of gates, electric, manual and telephone entry etc. Garage doors, louvered shutters, fixed or adjustable louvers, pergolas, balustrades, cupboards, roofing, mobile roofs (manual or electric),extensions, conservatories, shower screens and cubicles, tiling, building. All types of glass mirrors. Security shutters, high security locks and glass. Take advantage of our free security survey.

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Niza Cars on 922 792 919 or Fax 922 793868

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• Security Grilles • Gates • Railings • Steel Fabrication • On-site Welding Fully Qualified Legal Craftsman 27 years experience, 14 years Tenerife

Tel: 659 489 690 Property Secured, Quality Assured

OXYjet

...bringing quality to your home

BRITISH CRAFTMANSHIP With many years experience fitting kitchens & bathrooms both here in Tenerife & the UK

Special Offers Free granite work tops, oven or hob with every kitchen or ﬂoor & wall tiles with your bathroom (terms & conditions apply).

Quality kitchens and bathrooms Design, supply and installation

Tel. 629 122 533 · 922 326 416

MASONIC MEETINGS LODGE AVE FENIX

QUALITY FURNITURE IMPORTERS

HOMESTYLE DIRECT Quality Furniture Importers. Pol.Industrial Las Chafiras. Tenerife South 922 736 849

Car boot sale, El Trebol, Costa del Silencio. Every Sunday 11am-4pm for Help the Heroes. Contact 661 857 307. All stall holders welcome, 5€ donation

Bring the best to your Beauty Salon or Spa…

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OXYjet literally breaths new life into the skin

902 886 226 www.todocancer.org

LODGE TEIDE meets in Puerto de la Cruz on Wednesday evenings contact John Hughes on 922 38 22 29 email taffy007naeve@ yahoo.com

ROTARY MEETING Every Monday at 8.20pm in the Hotel Conquistador. All visitors welcome

Horse sharing!

A Luxurious & Relaxing Experience that really does work

For More Information please call Julie at Oxybeauty Canarias Tel: 627 890 570 Email: info@oxybeautycanarias.es

Large 8mph model, up to 25 stone. Large Captains Seat with Headrest, lights and indicators etc with charger and manual. Price reduced, returning to UK. 600 euros ono. Tel 600 647 072

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The leading Oxygen Treatment is now available in the Canaries and offers you an Exciting Opportunity to stimulate your business

Mobility scooter for sale

HOMESTYLE DIRECT S.L.

“The Beauty Secret of the Stars”

Tel. 677 799 475

MEET REGULARLY ON TUESDAY EVENINGS IN THEIR OWN NEW TEMPLE AT LOS CRISTIANOS ................ Please contact the Secretary John Donaldson on Tel. 922 17 91 74 e-mail: donaldsonjh@yahoo.co.uk

Forget text books and school rooms, Carlos offers individual classes, one on one or in small group, in the comfort of your own home.

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Computer for sale Compaq Presario PENTIUM 4 (2007) with Printer/Scanner HP Photosmart C6180

Masonic Meetings:

LEARN SPANISH IN AN INFORMAL AND Call for more details RELAXED SETTING 699 627 211

Tony the Welder

Real Bargain!!

500€ For the best car hire around ring

NEW - GLASS CURTAINS 'Why spoil the view" *Frameless folding glass doors and windows* Ideal for balcony/terrace enclosures and for existing patio areas See all the above in our showroom and watch the manufacturing process. WE ONLY SELL WHAT WE MAKE - WE ARE NOT MIDDLE MEN. Directions: With Iceland on your right, take the second turn left after the ITV station and we are on your left behind Autos Tenerife.

Items For Sale:

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I am offering horse sharing for my 5 year old gelding. He is a very quiet horse and enjoys rides. Interested? Please call 609 929 278

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Tenerife Dream Homes T.D.H.

Local 6, 6 Calle Taoro, Taoro Sueño Azul, Azul Callao Salvaje, Salvaje 38678, 38678 Adeje, Adeje Tenerife

T.D.H.

Tel: 922 740 465 Mob: (SP/UK) 661 932 881 / (UK) 663 844 141 Email: info@tenerifedreamhomes.com Websites: www.tenerifedreamhomes.com / www.invest-abroad.org.uk

TENERIFE DREAM HOMES

Callao Salvaje • Ref:CAL-D-11-2 2 Bed 3 Bath Duplex Situated on a very popular residential complex in Callao Salvaje. The property has been refurbished, is on three levels and briefly comprises of separate kitchen, spacious lounge with patio windows to a lovely terrace area, separate shower/wc. 2 bedrooms & garage. €198,000

Fañabé • Ref: FAN-V-11-4 4 Bed 3 Bath Stunning Villa in Fañabé. This property is situated in the popular area of El Madroñal and briefly comprises of lounge, dining room, separate kitchen, study or 5th bedroom, double garage & driveway & private heated pool. A must to view. €599,950

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 3 Bed 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. €355,000

Aldea Blanca • Ref: ALD-H-11-3 3 Bed 3 Bath Bungalow The property briefly comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, American style fitted kitchen, spacious lounge with patio doors to the 42m2 garden area. Air conditioning in all rooms. Roof terrace of 65m2. BARGAIN €175,000

Taucho • Ref: TAU-V-06-5 5 Bed 3 Bath Villa ***Reduced for Quick Sale*** Beautiful 5 Bed, 3 Bath Villa with stunning views in Taucho. Solar panels heat the pool, separate games room / bar area, large garden with mature fruit trees. A must to view. €775,000

Callao Salvaje • Ref: CAL-A-22-3 3 Bed, 2 Bath Corner property on popular complex in Callao Salvaje. American style fully fitted kitchen, large dining area, spacious lounge with patio windows to extremely large terrace. Separate bathroom. Three good size bedrooms, master bedroom has en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. Communal pool & gated car park. €230,000

Holiday Rental • Callao Salvaje 3 Bed, 2 Bath Villa – Sleeps 6. Private Pool Ref: HOL-SUE-03-3 – From 550.00 p/w Other Holiday / Long & Short Term Rentals available. Please visit the website www.tenerifedreamhomes.com

San Eugenio Alto • Ref: EUG-V-05-6 6 Bed 4 Bath Villa Luxurious large 6 bed villa 2 with en suite & 2 separate bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen with mod appliances, 2 large living areas & large heated pool. This property has recently been refurbished throughout to a very high standard. €900,000

TENERIFE DREAM HOMES

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Urb. La Tagora San Eugenio Alto

06. Property Business Opps : For sale duty free, on international basis, exclusive Danish furniture to Gran Canaria province, as well as Las Palmas, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote with a possibility of a point of sale in Corte Ingles. We are already represented in 40 countries in the world in big cities like Madrid, Paris, New York and Shanghai. We can be reached by email at cartermillarltd@ gmail.com or telephone 650 086251

New 3 bedroom luxury villa 750,000€ Tel. (0034) 655 914 691 (0034) 922 71 33 56

Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex apartment for rent in Amarilla Bay, Costa del Silencio. Fully furnished, English community TV, three terraces, washing machine, communal pool, 600 euros per month. Minimum six months contract. Tel 659 489690 for more details

Port Royale

Residencial

Los Cristianos 2 bedroom apartment

La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

Wanted : We will buy your property, whether it is a House, or apar tment for Cash, and complete in 28 days. No agents, no catches, no gimmicks. Call (0034) 922 720222 or visit www.tenerifehomebuyers. com Property wanted to buy or rent. 3 bed villa or penthouse apartment with garage. Area – La Caleta to Los Gigantes, private cash buyers, 629 911338 / 606 940064

Rent : 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 For rent in Chayofa. Fur nished house, good neighbourhood, 2 bedrooms, terrace, garden, ocean views, security doors and windows. Access to community pool. Available from March 1st 2010 until December 1st 2010. Cost per month 600 euros, phone 669 005745 A m é r i c a s . S u n n y, well furnished two bedroom bungalow. patio -garden, pool. quiet complex near sea front. 750.00 euros monthly. Tel. 699 424501 For rent, Bar/restauarnte in Torviscas Alto, Roque del Conde, equipped, 130m2, ideal for family, tel 637 452715 For rent, Chayofa, apar tment, one bedroom, private house downstairs, 60m2 separate entrance, washing machine and drier, internet connection, only for one responsible and quiet person, long term rent, all inclusive, 30m2 heated pool, 420 euros, info 629 300139 Guargacho, for rent, new 2 bedroom apartment, two complete bathrooms, independent kitchen,

Buenavista del Norte. House for rent Single story, 2 bedroom, 120m2 traditional house for rent in February. Old fashioned but very central. Large garden with fruit trees and garage. 400 euros per month plus electricity and water. One month deposit with contract. 660 731913 Apartment El Amparo 50.00m2 1 room 450€ Phone: 670242080 A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 75.00m2 2 rooms 650€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 190.00m2 5 rooms 850€. Phone: 922273239

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.

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

Reduced from € 270,000 to € 225,750 for a quick sale. Contact Horizon Property Group on 922 777 652 quoting ref C-1456

For rent. Apartment 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Parque de la Reina, 550 euros per month (water and light included). 639 152766

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

Tel. 629 244 958 furnished totally new, with garage and store room contact Shyam 678 506247 or Deepak 678 251461 Chalet San Jose 70.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Green Golf 150.00m2 3 rooms 750€ 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 r ooms 2000€ Phone: 670242080 P re m i s e s P l a z a D e l Charco 133.00m2 2500€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet Las Candias 100.00m2 2 rooms 1000€ Phone: 670242080 Industrial La Laguna. Location: outskirts 1050.00m2 6000€. Phone: 922273239 Terraced house Puerto de la Cruz. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 166.00m2 3 rooms 800€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment - Fañabé. Location: outskirts 0.00m2 2 rooms 795€. Phone: 922751064

Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Location: Central. 65.00m2. 2 Rooms 500€. Phone: 686853631 Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: Central. 90.00m2. 3 Rooms 550€. Phone: 630257404 Studio. 35.00m2. 400€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Cabo Llanos. Location: Central. Views: Sea 80.00m2. 2 Rooms 850€. Phone: 922595965 Apartment El Centenero. Location: Outskirts. Views: Sea 60.00m2. 2 Rooms 420€. Phone: 615061610 Apartment. 56.00m2. 1 Room 600€. Phone: 670242080 Premises Cabo Blanco. Location: Central. 100.00m2. 1 Room 0€. Phone: 687583862 Duplex La Higuerita 95.00m2. 1 Room 500€. Phone: 922248514 Apartment. 60.00m2. 2 Rooms 700€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Location: Central. Views: Sea 76.00m2. 2 Rooms 460€. Phone: 663805740

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

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Apartment Bajada Al Pris 59.00m2 2 rooms 450€. Phone: 670242080

Premises. 4 Rooms 800€. Phone: 922382782

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

Apartment Bco. Grande. Location: Central. 80.00m2. 3 Rooms 360€. Phone: 649319493

Apartment Puerto Viejo 54.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment La CuestaHiguerita. Location: Central. 3 Rooms 600€. Phone: 663805740

Terraced house Urb. Green Golf 135.00m2 3 rooms 950€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment, 73m2, 2 bed, 1 bath, American kitchen, fitted wardrobes. Terrace, 40m2 with . Views over Teide and the complex. 2 community pools, one heated and one salt water, playground and other services. Price €82,000.

Chalet El Durazno 275.00m2 3 rooms 1500€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment El Golete-la Caleta. Location: Central. Views: Sea 60.00m2. 2 Rooms 360€. Phone: 630873360

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

Terraced house GreenGolf 135.00m2 2 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080

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.

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

Terraced house La Quinta 130.00m2 3 rooms 800€ Phone: 670242080

Premises Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central 120.00m2 750€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Puerto Viejo 54.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Frailes 60.00m2 2 rooms 550€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Location: central . Views: mountain 85.00m2 3 r ooms 600€. Phone: 922273239 Apartment Tabaiba Baja. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 50.00m2 1 room 400€. Phone: 922273239 Terraced house Green Golf 120.00m2 3 rooms 850€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Piedra Hincada 2 rooms 700€ Phone: 670242080 Studio Plaza Del Charco 20.00m2 420€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 43.00m2 1 room 450€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment Guargacho. Location: Central. 1 Room 440€. Phone: 663805740 Chalet Caleta Fuste. Location: Central. Views: Sea 156.00m2. 3 Rooms 720€. Phone: 605781981 P re m i s e s. L o c a t i o n : Central. 200.00m2. 5 Rooms 1100€. Phone: 686955971 Terraced House Durazno 166.00m2. 3 Rooms 800€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Ayuntamiento 167.00m2. 3 Rooms 950€. Phone: 922248514 Apartment Playa Paraiso. Location: Central. Views: Sea 60.00m2. 1 Room 320€. Phone: 671193765 Apartment Adeje. Location: Central. Views: Sea 50.00m2. 1 Room 400€. Phone: 922363570 Apartment Vistabella. Location: Central. 60.00m2. 2 Rooms 650€. Phone: 607798406

Apartment. Location: Outskir ts. Views: Sea 60.00m2. 2 Rooms 375€. Phone: 922363570

Apartment Tacoronte. Location: Central. Views: Sea 65.00m2. 2 Rooms 450€. Phone: 635262689 Apartment Los Menores. Location: Outskirts. Views: Sea 100.00m2. 2 Rooms 550€. Phone: 679853684

Sale : E l M é d a n o , 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, 42m 2 closed garage, ver y 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

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 610 :: 12/02/2010 - 26/02/2010 Apartment La Longuera 74.00m2 2 rooms 225000€ Phone: 670242080

06. 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, ver y 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 Cheap properties, Adeje 3 bed apar tment, 65,000 euros. Chayofa, luxury villa, 4 beds, garden fantastic views, 330,000 euros. Tor viscas, each, one bedroom apartment by pool and beach, luxuriously furnished, 85,000 euros, info 629 300139 Only 9,750 euros, 9 metre Liveaboard sailing yacht, four berth, minimum outgoings, tel 00-376-353-613 or 922 795995 Apartments for sale, www. idealista.com+VC2040048, tel 618 622759

Apartment La Quinta 83.00m2 2 rooms 165000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Orotava Alta 79.00m2 3 rooms 150000€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet San José 466.00m2 3 rooms 480000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Cuesta 70.00m2 2 rooms 146045€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Cristianos. V iews: sea 56.00m2 1 room 150000€ Phone: 606394368 Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central 84.00m2 3 rooms 252500€ Phone: 663805740 Apartment El Médano 1 room 125000€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet Barranco Hondo. Location: outskirts . Views: sea 169.00m2 4 rooms 438000€ Phone: 663805740 Finca (4,400m 2 ) with main house and outbuilding for sale. Various uses, ie tourism / agriculture. Tel 650 980719 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

Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé 3 bed semi detached, toilet, complete bathroom, separate kitchen, totally equipped, furnished, 35m2 terrace, secure access to pool, infant park, good . Views, beside commerical centres, 800m from Playa Fañabe, community feees 30/month, 155,000 € Tel 629 244958 For sale La Finca, private complex (Chayofa), ﬁve minutes from Los Cristianos, 3 bed terrace house, 1 ½ bathrooms, community pool and garden, own garage, community fees only 113 euros, quick sale 199,000 euros ono Tel 610 753675 Duplex Las Aguas 3 Rooms 167000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Paz 60.00m2 1 Room 169000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Citrona 128.00m2 4 Rooms 252000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Las Aguas 3 Rooms 167000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Quinta 2 Rooms 216365€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House La Quinta 3 Rooms 302910€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Realejo Bajo 84.00m2 3 Rooms 145000€. Phone: 670242080 Duplex Las Aguas 3 Rooms 167000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Toscal 64.00m2 2 Rooms 145000€. Phone: 670242080

Finca (4,400m 2 ) with main house and outbuilding for sale. Various uses, ie tourism / agriculture. Tel 650 980719 Bargain apartment, 130.000 euros, La Concepcion, Las Chafiras, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, air con, furnished, lovely condition, tel 922 731138 Terraced house Los Frailes 184.00m2 3 rooms 335000€ Phone: 670242080 Duplex El Toscal 147.00m2 3 rooms 225000€ Phone: 670242080 Chalet Cruz Del Teide 262.00m2 2 rooms 495000€ Phone: 670242080

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 Apartment La Zamora 71.38m2 3 Rooms 147218€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House La Paz 95.00m2 2 Rooms 400000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Las Aguas 3 Rooms 167000€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Tabaiba Alta 186.00m2 4 Rooms 355000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Cruz Del Teide 3 Rooms 342577€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Playa Jardin 70.00m2 3 Rooms 225000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment San Luis 115.00m2 3 Rooms 188500€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment San Luis 105.51m2 3 Rooms 176000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment San Luis 120.00m2 3Rooms192500€. 3 Rooms 192500€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Realejos. Location: central. Views: sea 74.00m2 2 rooms 225000€ Phone: 922245178

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Chalet Candelaria. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 180.00m2 4 rooms 222375€. Phone: 922273239

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Best selection of properties for this month

Apartment Los Cristianos. Location: central. Views: mountain 50.00m2 1 room 100000€. Phone: 670804067

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

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Terraced house Guayonje. Location: countr yside. Views: mountain 350.00m2 3 rooms 330000€. Phone: 922245178

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

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Port Royale Los Cristianos Studio Pool views Price: 79.950 € Ref.: A0S12567

1 BED APARTMENTS

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

El Naranjal El Madroñal 1 bed 1 bath Sea and pool views

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

Price: 185.000 €

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

Victoria Court I Los Cristianos 1 bed 1bath Pool views Price: £ 135,000

Ref.: A1B12411

Duplex Las Aguas 3 rooms 167000€. Phone: 670242080

Ref.: A0S12587

Terraced house San Clemente 174.00m2 3 rooms 250000€. Phone: 670242080

El Mirador Los Cristianos 1 bed 1 bath Views to the complex

Chalet El Monturrio 190.00m2 4 rooms 189000€. Phone: 670242080

Price: 159.000 €

Apartment Piedra Hincada 2 rooms 244300€. Phone: 670242080

Cristian Sur Los Cristianos 1 bed 1 bath Pool views Price: £ 154,000

Ref.: A1B12580

A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 108.00m2 3 rooms 208000€. Phone: 670242080

Ref.: A1B12421

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

Playa Graciosa II Los Cristianos 1 bed 1 bath Pool views Price: £ 199,000

Apartment Chalet Playa Paraíso 3 rooms 475000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 1 room 125000€. Phone: 670242080

Ref.: A1B12307

2 BED APARTMENTS

San Miguel Rural House Sea views Price: 131.250 €

Apartment El Médano 2 rooms 175000€. Phone: 670242080

Ref.: A2CP12647

Apartment El Médano 2 rooms 175000€. Phone: 670242080

Royal Palm Los Cristianos 2bed 2 bath Sea views Price: £ 157,500

Terraced house Carmenaty 174.00m2 4 rooms 299000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 80.00m2 1 room 160000€. Phone: 670242080 A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 58.00m2 1 room 196350€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 186.00m2 4 rooms 355000€. Phone: 670242080 Rustic Land La Hoya. Location: outskirts. Views: mountain 12000.00m2 2 Rooms 300507€. Phone: 670804067

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Apartment Piedra Hincada 2 Rooms 244300€. Phone: 670242080

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Apartment El Tope 108.00m2 3 Rooms 208000€. Phone: 670242080

For Sale - Rural house in Aldea Blanca, San Miguel, Tenerife

Terraced house Cruz del Teide 3 rooms 342577€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Las Dehesas 50.00m2 1 room 200000€ Phone: 670242080

Property

Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 Rooms 115000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment San Luis 115.00m2 3 rooms 188500€ Phone: 670242080

Canary Countryhouse El Salto - Granadilla

Apartment Los Cristianos. V iews: sea 56.00m2 1 Room 150000€. Phone: 606394368

Apartment Playa Jardin 70.00m2 3 rooms 225000€ Phone: 670242080

Chalet Playa Paraíso 3 Rooms 475000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Majuelos. Location: central 103.00m2 3 Rooms 183682€. Phone: 663805740

Land 400 m2, built 230 m2, three bed, two bath, barbecue and wood burning stove, pool, garage for two cars, patio with planters, kitchen with pantry, fireplace, wood fitted ceilings, fitted wardrobes. €398,000. Contact José Guadalupe Mobile 676 399 652 josejguadalupe@gmail.com

325sqm, 15 rooms, indoor pool, car port extra wooden house (22sqm)in the garden, patio with bar, billard, TV, washhouse with machine and dryer, 440sqm Ground, perfect for private club or small pension.

Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central 140.00m2 4 Rooms 370000€. Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central 84.00m2 3 Rooms 252500€. Phone: 663805740 Apartment Los Cristianos. Location: central. Views: mountain 50.00m2 1 Room 100000€. Phone: 670804067 Chalet Barranco Hondo. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 169.00m2 4 Rooms 438000€. Phone: 663805740

Apartment Las Aguas 3 rooms 167000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 1 Room 125000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 2 Rooms 175000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Carmenaty 174.00m2 4 Rooms 299000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Aguamansa 190.00m2 3 Rooms 200000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 80.00m2 1 Room 160000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Tope 58.00m2 1 Room 196350€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Radazul Bajo. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 145.00m2 4 Rooms 380000€. Phone: 609338519

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

Apartment Sta Cruz De Tenerife. Location: central 157.00m2 3 Rooms 235000€. Phone: 922273239

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

Apartment Arona / Valle San Lorenzo. Location: central. Views: sea 85.00m2 2 Rooms 115000€. Phone: 627180081

Premises Santa Cruz 125.00m2 2 Rooms 540000€. Phone: 922245178 Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 Rooms 115000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House San Clemente 174.00m2 3 Rooms 250000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Monturrio 190.00m2 4 Rooms 189000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet Los Naranjos 225.00m2 3 rooms 499000€ Phone: 670242080

Terraced house La Paz 95.00m2 2 rooms 400000€ Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Guayonje. Location: countr yside. Views: mountain 350.00m2 3 Rooms 330000€. Phone: 922245178

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

Apartment San Luis 120.00m2 3 rooms 192500€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Zamora 71.38m2 3 rooms 147218€ Phone: 670242080

www.draguito-teneriffa.de Tel. (0034) 609 504 380 Apartment Tabaiba Baja. Location: central. Views: sea 86.00m2 3 Rooms 250000€. Phone: 663805740

Apartment San Luis 105.51m2 3 rooms 176000€ Phone: 670242080

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 De Tenerife. Location: central 3 Rooms 126000€. Phone: 663805740 Terraced House S/c De Tfe. Location: central. Views: sea 187.00m2 3 Rooms 525000€. Phone: 663805740

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

A p a r t m e n t L a Pa z 60.00m2 1 room 169000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Citrona 128.00m2 4 rooms 252000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Las Aguas 3 rooms 167000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Quinta 2 rooms 216365€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house La Quinta 3 rooms 330557€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Realejo Bajo 84.00m2 3 rooms 145000€ Phone: 670242080 Duplex Las Aguas 3 rooms 167000€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Toscal 64.00m2 2 rooms 145000€ Phone: 670242080 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160.00m2 3 rooms 309521€ Phone: 670242080 Apartment Orotava Alta 79.00m2 3 rooms 139950€ Phone: 670242080

Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central 3 rooms 126000€ Phone: 663805740

Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160.00m2 3 rooms 309521€ Phone: 670242080

Terraced house Santa Cruz. Location: central. Views: sea 187.00m2 3 rooms 525000€ Phone: 663805740

D u p l e x E l To s c a l 147.00m2 3 Rooms 225000€. Phone: 670242080

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 El Médano 1 Room 125000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet Cruz Del Teide 262.00m2 2 Rooms 495000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet 152.00m2 5 Rooms 270000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Longuera 74.00m2 2 Rooms 225000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Quinta 83.00m2 2 Rooms 165000€. Phone: 670242080

Urb. Arco Iris Playa Second line from the sea in Callao Salvaje. Duplex, totally furnished, 75m2, separate ktichen, totally equipped, toilet, dining room, complete bathroom, 2 bedrooms, SAT-TV, solarium 30m2 with . Views to Gomera and Teide, garage space, community areas with 2 pools, automatic gates, community fees 54/month, 130,000 euros

Tel 629 244 958 3 bed, 2 bathroom duplex apartment for sale in Los Girasoles, El Madroñal Independent kitchen, downstairs toilet, ofﬁce, living/dining room, 2 terraces approx 20m2 each. For more information email ventasol@terra.es

Premier Properties Tenerife A superb selection of properties for sale and long term rental. Open 7 days a week 9am to 9pm. Contact Judith on Tel. 695 822 120

El Camison, 247.56m2, very quiet, close to the park and Hospitan, tripex and private garage with electric doors. Three bedroom with three complete bathrooms. Independent kitchen, dining room with air conditioning, terrace with awning and BBQ. Independent water tank (750 litres). New electrical system. Own satellite system and community TV. Tel: 639 515154

Valle San Lorenzo Wonderful Villa with four seperate Living areas seaview, the second free plot is with building licence, 965m2, special offer, 550,000 euros for more information 667 387 459 / 922 765 446

Apartment Orotava Alta 79.00m2 3 Rooms 150000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet San José 466.00m2 3 Rooms 480000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment La Cuesta 70.00m2 2 Rooms 146045€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet La Primavera 200.00m2 3 Rooms 525000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet La Perdoma 80.00m2 268830€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 55.86m2 1 Room 93000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Médano 2 Rooms 175000€. Phone: 670242080 Te r ra c e d H o u s e E l Durazno 222.00m2 3 Rooms 425000€. Phone: 670242080 A p a r t m e n t L a Pa z 67.00m2 1 Room 150000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Calvario 200.00m2 3 Rooms 516515€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Green Golf 128.00m2 2 Rooms 225000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Tope 48.00m2 1 Room 126400€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Guajara 330.00m2 4 Rooms 433329€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 1 Room 228380€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet 400.00m2 5 Rooms 510000€. Phone: 670242080 Te r ra c e d H o u s e 3 Rooms 273220€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Cabo Blanco 213.00m2 4 Rooms 790000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Los Angeles 436.00m2 4 Rooms 1260000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Casa Azul 443.00m2 7 Rooms 600000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Las Palmeras 489.00m2 4 Rooms 900000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puerto Santiago 50.00m2 1 Room 162875€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Casablanca 3 Rooms 270000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 3 Rooms 180000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 74.04m2 3 Rooms 116000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 77.19m2 3 Rooms 154000€. Phone: 670242080

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Tenerife Royal Gardens is considered the resort with the best location on the island of Tenerife. Front line, with the breathtaking beaches of Las Vistas and the Sir Anthony 5-star hotel, this represents the last opportunity to own what is, for many, their dream beach property. Only a few seconds walking distance from the legendary Golden Mile, the leisure and commercial area with the most upmarket shopping and dining choices around. Selection of studios (with separate bedroom), 1 & 2 Bed units. Amazing prices starting from €120,000. For more information contact us TODAY on info@key-property.com or call us on +34 922 78 81 25

Sale : Montañeta 3 Rooms 275000€. Phone: 670242080 Premises 200000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 57.00m2 1 Room 165000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Puntillo Del Sol 170.00m2 3 Rooms 385000€. Phone: 670242080 Duplex Piedra Hincada 2 Rooms 244300€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Durazno 350.00m2 4 Rooms 900000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puerto Santiago 96.00m2 3 Rooms 294500€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puerto Santiago 96.00m2 3 Rooms 294500€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Las Dehesas 50.00m2 1 Room 155000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment San Antonio 77.00m2 1 Room 199000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Durazno 276.00m2 2 Rooms 570000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet El Durazno 127.00m2 2 Rooms 430000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet Los Majuelos 440.00m2 3 Rooms 990000€. Phone: 670242080

central. Views: sea 85.00m2 2 Rooms. 115000€. Phone: 627180081

A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 108.00m2 3 Rooms. 208000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment San Luis 115.00m2 3 Rooms. 188500€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House La Quinta 170.00m2 3 Rooms 335000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central. Views: sea 105.00m2 3 Rooms. 110000€. Phone: 663805740

Premises 110.00m2 250000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment San Luis 105.51m2 3 Rooms. 176000€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Tabaiba Alta 160.00m2 3 Rooms. 309521€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 Rooms. 115000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment San Luis 120.00m2 3 Rooms. 192500€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Orotava Alta 79.00m2 3 Rooms. 139950€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 66.00m2 2 Rooms. 120000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet Los Naranjos 225.00m2 3 Rooms. 499000€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Tabaiba Alta 160.00m2 3 Rooms. 309521€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 80.00m2 3 Rooms. 135000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 130.00m2 4 Rooms. 252425€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 69.00m2 2 Rooms. 126000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Zamora 71.38m2 3 Rooms. 147218€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet La Paz 186.00m2 5 Rooms 600000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 54.00m2 1 Room 190600€. Phone: 670242080 Te r ra c e d H o u s e 3 Rooms 273220€. Phone: 670242080 Studio San Fernando 33.00m2 85000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Puntillo Del Sol 318.00m2 5 Rooms 540000€. Phone: 670242080 Duplex Piedra Hincada 2 Rooms 244300€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment El Toscal 64.00m2 2 Rooms 145000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Durazno 166.00m2 3 Rooms 346000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Radazul Bajo. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 145.00m2 4 Rooms. 380000€. Phone: 609338519

Terraced House Santa Cruz. Location: central. V iews: sea 187.00m2 3 Rooms. 525000€. Phone: 663805740 Apartment Santa Cruz. Location: central 84.00m2 3 Rooms. 252500€. Phone: 663805740 Chalet Barranco Hondo. Location: outskirts. Views: sea 169.00m2 4 Rooms. 438000€. Phone: 663805740 Apartment 55.86m2 1 Room 93000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Los Abrigos 62.00m2 2 Rooms. 115000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 89.00m2 3 Rooms. 137950€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House 152.39m2 3 Rooms. 173865€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment 57.00m2 1 Room 121550€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Carmenaty 174.00m2 4 Rooms. 299000€. Phone: 670242080 Terraced House Aguamansa 190.00m2 3 Rooms. 200000€. Phone: 670242080 Apartment Puntillo Del Sol 80.00m2 1 Room 160000€. Phone: 670242080 A p a r t m e n t E l To p e 58.00m2 1 Room 196350€. Phone: 670242080

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

Apartment 76.00m2 2 Rooms. 164166€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House Tabaiba Alta 186.00m2 4 Rooms. 355000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Arona / Valle San Lorenzo. Location:

Chalet El Monturrio 190.00m2 4 Rooms. 189000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Playa Jardin 70.00m2 3 Rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 56.00m2 1 Room 140000€. Phone: 670242080

Hotel 3.70m2 4900000€. Phone: 670242080

Duplex El Toscal 147.00m2 3 Rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet Cruz Del Teide 262.00m2 2 Rooms. 495000€. Phone: 670242080 Chalet 152.00m2 5 Rooms. 270000€. Phone: 670242080

Terraced House La Paz 95.00m2 2 Rooms. 400000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Longuera 74.00m2 2 Rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment 80.20m2 3 Rooms. 156518€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Quinta 83.00m2 2 Rooms. 165000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Paz 60.00m2 1 Room 169000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Orotava Alta 79.00m2 3 Rooms. 150000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Citrona 128.00m2 4 Rooms. 252000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet San José 466.00m2 3 Rooms. 499000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment Realejo Bajo 84.00m2 3 Rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment La Cuesta 70.00m2 2 Rooms. 146045€. Phone: 670242080

Apartment El Toscal 64.00m2 2 Rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

Chalet La Primavera 200.00m2 3 Rooms. 525000€. Phone: 670242080

Motoring

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New Škoda Superb Combi L

oaded with innovation and luxury, the new Superb offers a class-leading load volume of up to 1,865 litres (633 litres with the rear seats up).

The Superb Combi is 4,838mm long, 1,817 wide and 1,510 high – comfortably the most spacious and practical car in the uppermedium segment. In keeping with Škoda’s tradition of offering great value for money, it has a number of new optional features, including a keyless entry and ignition system (available for the ﬁrst time on a Škoda) and a revised version of the hatchback’s award-winning Park Assist system which allows the car to parallel park in an even tighter space than previous models. An electronically operated boot opening and two-piece electric panoramic sunroof are also available, allowing passengers in all ﬁve of the spacious seats to enjoy the natural light. This vehicle is set to become both the most luxurious and most practical car ever to wear the famous winged arrow badge. There are four trim levels: Comfort, Ambition, Elegance

and Exclusive. The engine range consists of 1.4 TSI 125 bhp, 1.8 TSI 160 bhp and 3.6 V6 260 bhp DSG 4x4, all petrol, and in diesel: 1.9 TDI 105 bhp, 2.0 TDI CR 140 bhp with DPF and 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp. All engines are equipped with direct fuel injection for optimum fuel efﬁciency, performance and low emissions. With a choice of manual or twin-clutch DSG gearboxes linked to either two- or four-wheel drive, there’s a Superb Combi to suit everyone’s needs. Not to be outdone by the Superb hatchback’s innovative twin door tailgate, the Superb Combi’s boot – the biggest in its class – has its fair share of neat touches too. All models are ﬁtted with a pair of lights built into the tailgate to illuminate not only the load bay but also the area around the rear of the car. A third LED

light in the boot can be removed altogether and used as a torch and mounted to the car’s magnetic body. The tailgate itself has an optional power-operated function while the integrated luggage cover automatically retracts when the boot is opened. Customers can also specify the variable ﬂoor which extends over the rear bumper to help with awkward loads. Those

who choose Ambition or Elegance models will further beneﬁt from a load partition and tethering system provided in the boot as standard. If the Superb Combi’s cavernous luggage area still isn’t big enough, all models are ﬁtted with roof rails as standard (black on Comfort models and chrome on other models). Other standard features on the basic (Comfort) mod-

el include seven airbags, alarm, light assistant (with coming home, daylight and tunnel functions), split folding rear seats, remote central locking, climatic air conditioning, radio with CD and MP3 player, electric front and rear windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, ESP, and front fog lights. Step up the range and the list becomes even

more impressive. It’s easy to see why Top Gear, one of the industry’s most recognised and respected publications, named the Superb ‘Luxury Car of the Year’. The Superb fended off far more expensive opposition to scoop the title.

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Windy ways

Barcelona FC

El Médano’s kitesurfing date

Baby boom Nine months after two very important Barcelona football club matches, local hospitals are noticing an unexpected bonus. It would seem that not all the fans spent all night dancing and singing around the Caneletas fountain BarÇa babies galore after Barcelona’s 2:6 league win over Madrid in the Santiago Bernabéu or Andrés Iniesta’s last minute equaliser four days later at Stamford Bridge which sent his team to the final of the European Cup in Rome. The labour wards of the local hospitals are seeing an enormous rise in the number of births and proud new mums and dads are quite happy to admit that the generating factor so to speak was their euphoria after their team’s successes on the pitch. Four local hospitals and a clinic in the city have confirmed that they have registered an increase in the number of births of 45 per cent over the normal average, five more a day and the phenomenon has been baptised locally as the Iniesta generation. So far there have been no details released on names chosen by the parents, but we rather suspect that there will be several Andrés and Leos and possibly even the odd Pedro.

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Football

Take to the wind!

espite financial concerns, El Médano is confident it will be able to stage a major world kitesurf championship event in the resort this summer. Once

ever-present

on the circuit, the popular windy beach is trying hard to re-establish its position among the leading international kitesurf venues and is making an all-out effort to attract big names for the week pencilled in for August. The local council

is so convinced El Médano will be staging a world tour event that it made kitesurf the mainstay of its tourism campaign at the recent FITUR holiday fair in Madrid. Several top riders have signed up already and with 250 ranking points at

stake it is certain that most of the world’s top names will turn up. Although full commitments have yet to be conﬁrmed by all major sponsors, the event has been included in the calendar of the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA).

ACB league

League leaders Barcelona dished out the biggest basketball thrashing ever received by Gran Canaria in the latter’s long tradition in the ACB league and exacted sweet revenge for the defeat earlier in the year. The Las Palmas club were the only side to beat Barcelona in the ﬁrst half of the season but any chance of a repeat were soon dismissed as the Catalans stormed to an early lead and doubled the Gran Canaria score at several points during the game. Barcelona ran out winners by 105-55 after an impressive second half performance during which Sipaha Savané and his colleagues were powerless to stem the tide of scores from all areas of the court.

Sports Personality 2009

Pedro takes personality award

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Gran Canaria humiliated

arcelona’s Pedro Rodríguez has been chosen Sports Personality of the Year 2009 in the Canaries.

The in-form striker from Abades in Tenerife, who entered the record books by becoming the ﬁrst player to score in six top-ﬂight competitions

in the same year in December, was unable to pick up his trophy in person in Las Palmas at the end of January due to his commitments at Barcelona but said he was delighted with the award. Rodríguez beat taekwondo star Rosana Simón (La Palma) and yachtswomen Tara Pacheco (Gran Canaria) for his

year’s accolade. The ceremony included special awards for the Socas Canarias basketball team from La Laguna in recognition of its 70th anniversary this season and several times world karate champion Gloria Casanova.

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TENNIS Tennis troubles

10 pin bowling league results

Nadal’s knee worries

The Spaniard failed to retain his Australian Open crown and lost crucial ranking points after he was forced to retire hurt in the quarter ﬁnal against Andy Murray, immediately prompting fresh concerns about his long-term ﬁtness. A similar injury at the French Open in Roland Garros last June saw him miss out on Queens and Wimbledon

and many pundits feel he will now struggle to regain the form that made him the best in the world and nemesis of current Number One, Roger Federer, for several years. Nadal Sr says the world ranking is not a concern, however. “The most important thing is his physical shape and there was something clearly wrong with the knee so it is best to look at it again. Second is not as good as top, but ﬁtness is the main priority at present” insisted Toni.

Tuesday Singles League Week 31 No player (0) Dave Dixon (2) Forfeit José Torres (0) Jacquie Gibb (6) Forfeit Avril Capper (0) Jeff Lemm (2) Forfeit No player (0) Duncan Wallace (8) Forfeit Dave Simpson (2) Miguel Rodríguez (6) Martin Gronvall (0) Ron Howling (8) Rhianna Russell (2) Steve Carter (6)

Week 32 Rhianna Russell (8) No player (0) Forfeit Martin Gronvall (8) Jeff Lemm (0) No player (0) Miguel Rodríguez (6) Forfeit Sue Long (0) Jacquie Gibb (2) Forfeit Dave Dixon (8) José Torres (0) Forfeit No player (0) Ron Howling (6) Forfeit A superb 235 for Miguel; a ﬁne 215 and clean game for Dave Dixon and an excellent 209 for Rhianna.

The former Nº 1 will struggle to regain form

Credit Jorge Andréu

Rafa Nadal’s chances of regaining the world number one spot in the near future look a lot slimmer due to the reappearance of his knee injury, which his coach and uncle Toni Nadal thinks could be affecting him psychologically.

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The cost of success

Trophies costly for Barcelona The cost of the unprecedented success enjoyed by Barcelona last season has been revealed by the club. The six trophies currently adorning the cabinet at the Nou Camp cost approximately 50 million euros in bonuses to players. The Spanish League and Cup double plus the Champions League win over Manchester United meant the club had to fork out 30 million euros, with a further 20 million paid out in respect of the European Supercup, the

Spanish Supercup and the World Club Championship, which Barcelona won in December. Club director Juan Oliver said the extra payments accounted for half the total wages earned by certain players in 2009. “We use a very detailed performance-related system which works in the players’ favour if they do very well but is expensive to us if they sweep the board in all competitions” explained Oliver, who revealed the insurance ﬁrms were reluctant to offer policies to cover the club’s success of late.

Gaizka Saizar

Most unused signing ever? Tenerife forward Gaizka Saizar’s departure from the club brings to an end what is possibly the worstvalue signing in the club’s recent history. The Basque striker was signed from Granada almost two seasons ago but failed to make any impact during his time here. A dismal return on investment saw him play a total of just 118 minutes in the six games he played, none of them complete and only

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one in the starting line-up. Saizar decided to seek a move in the winter transfer window after getting just 34 minutes play in the ﬁrst half of the current season but he said he was not bitter about his failure to make an impression. “Obviously I would love to play at Tenerife but if not I have to go. I have had no problems training and showing commitment but it has just not worked out and it is best for all concerned if I leave” said Saizar.

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International Bowling League Week 1 Tasca El Tranvia (6) Delﬁn Computer San Isidro (2) Megabowl Poppets (8) Tasquita Damián (0) Clivina Beach Club (6) Golf Costa Adeje (2) An excellent 223 for Sue (Megabowl Poppets) and a ﬁne 204 for Ron (Clivina Beach Club). This league, formerly played on a Saturday, has now moved to Thursday evening.

Saturday Doubles League

Peñate keen for Dakar return

Week 10 Los Inflamantes (4) Nothing But Trouble (4) A fine 206 for José (Los Inflamantes).

Week 11 Buccaneers (4) Monkey Foreheads (4) Troubleshooters (0) Megabowlers (8)

Gran Canaria motorcyclist Pedro Peñate says he would be keen to do the Dakar rally all over again following successful completion this year. Despite its name, the gruelling race over a distance of 8,000 km actually takes place in South America (Argentina and Chile) not Africa. Peñate ﬁnished 52nd overall in the motorbike category and was among the sizeable contingent of Spanish riders in the race. On his return to his native island he spoke of the tough conditions endured throughout the fortnight, which saw many competitors forced to abandon due to mechanical problems and injury. Although he says he has not made any plans yet, a repeat in the 2010 race is a distinct possibility.

Megabowlers in ﬁne form; Sue bowled a 216 and partner Ron bowled a 212. Monkey Foreheads too were on form with Steve getting a 204 in a ‘clean’ game and Bob scoring a 201.

Sunday Doubles League Week 28 Nothing But Trouble (8) Him & Her (0) Market Taverners (4) Pinseekers (4) Ron (Pinseekers) bowled a ﬁne 225 and 213. Opponent Katie (Market Taverners) had a 200 which helped secure the draw.

Week 29 Nothing But Trouble (2) Market Taverners (6) Rack ‘Ems (0) Him & Her (8) Forfeit Buccaneers (4) Pinseekers (4) A ﬁne 202 for Dave Simpson (Pinseekers).

Monday Fun League Week 21 Steptoe & Son (0) Superwhites (8) Chicas Malas (8) Dumb & Dumber (0) No team (0) The Bears (8) Forfeit

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Boxing

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Even the great Jack Dempsey refused to ﬁght Greb

Boxing’s greatest middleweight ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard – World Middleweight Champion 1988-1990: “Boxing is more than a sport, it’s a skill. In the ring your ﬁsts are like little snakes that strike before you can tell them to”.

hroughout the history of professional boxing, the middleweight division has generally been one of the sport’s most glamorous, second only to the heavyweights in fan appeal, and when one discusses great fighters of the past, the middleweights come in for their share of praise, it’s a division which has been the most colourful and most intriguing, with many of its battles being thrillers, and in many cases far superior to those of any other class. The Ring magazine in America recently put together their selection of the 20 greatest middleweights of all time. The rankings were based on what the ﬁghters achieved at middleweight: the quality of their opposition, how they fared against their contemporaries, if they were champions – the number of title defences they made, how well they performed in their biggest ﬁghts, and

perhaps most importantly, how consistent they were at the weight and for how long. The great ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson, who was unbeatable at welterweight during the 1940s, came on the scene as a middleweight in the early 1950s, taking the world title belt from Jake La Motta. The British fans who were around during this period, and I was one of them, will never forget our own Randy Turpin beating Robinson for his middleweight crown in 1951 in London, and then in New York a few months later almost retaining it, when Robinson was on the verge of defeat having sustained a badly cut eye, but with one last effort in the 10th round Robinson landed a barrage of punches on Turpin that ended the ﬁght in his favour. ‘Sugar’ Ray had some great battles during the 50s with the likes of Carmen Basilio, Gene Fullmer and Paul Pender, losing then regaining his

title five times. It was a truly golden age of middleweights, and we had to wait 30 years to witness anything quite like it. Who can forget the great middleweights of the 1980s? ‘Marvellous’ Marvin Hagler, ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearn, Robert Duran, and our own outstanding champion, Alan Minter. In choosing the greatest middleweight ever, The Ring agreed with most of the historians of boxing when naming Harry Greb, who held the world title from 1923 to 1926, which may surprise many, especially with his title reign of just three years being so brief compared to other middleweight legends. However, during that short span he had an amazing 57 fights, beating many of the greatest boxers around at the time who were leading contenders, or former or future champions, and some who would become legends in the fight game. Harry Greb was

nicknamed the ‘Pittsburgh Windmill’ because of his boxing style which was phenomenal and counteracted the text-moves of many a world class technician. It was possibly the most singular fighting style of any boxer before or since, a swarming maximum velocity whirlpool, with tremendous energy. He never eased up and could maintain it for 20 rounds if necessary. And tough, for he was only stopped twice in 298 fights. Many boxers refused to fight Greb, the most famous being Jack Dempsey. They did have a sparring session which almost had the status of an exhibition bout, with the famous actor Douglas Fairbanks as a referee of sorts and a large paying audience. Dempsey hardly laid a glove on Greb. Not all the thrills are to be found in the padded ring. The side shows often furnish the laughs, pathos, colour, and the drama that make boxing what it is. But the anecdotes that have the greatest appeal are those

of the champions the behind the scenes tales of the wizards of the square ring, their hair-raising experiences inside and out of the ring. And certainly Harry Greb was a real character outside the ring. He loved nightclubs and hated training. He became a legend in boxing circles for a series of passionate love affairs with a large number of the opposite sex. Often he would make love to a woman in his dressing room just before a contest, fight for 15 hard rounds, and then return to the dressing room to carry on where he had left off. There are many myths surrounding Greb’s life and career, one of them when he was the middleweight champion of the world and the legendary Mickey Walker and his manager Kearns were delighted about the ‘Pittsburgh Windmill’s’ poor condition. As the days passed, word spread that Greb was whooping it up in the nightspots. On the night before the big fight, Walker’s manager was strolling down Broadway and was surprised and pleased to see Greb staggering out of a nightclub looking the worse for wear, and tipsy, with a beautiful woman hanging on each arm! That was good enough for Kearns and the smart money men, so everyone rushed to bet their money on Mickey Walker to win. But had they not been so hasty, they would have seen a strange sight. As soon as Greb and the two blondes had ducked around the corner, Harry’s drunkenness disappeared. He dismissed the two girls, then, cold and sober and with a smile on his lips, Greb went home to bed, his clever little masquerade having worked perfectly. All the bets, sought by the smart money boys were snapped up by Greb’s friends. It was the greatest sucker trap in boxing history, for the smart boys had fallen for it hook, line and sinker. In the fight Greb was never greater as he

battered Walker from pillar to post. The smart gamblers were cleaned out and Greb made himself a small fortune by his clever masquerade. The story goes that later that evening the two fighters met up again, this time in a nightclub, where Walker committed a social error. “You know, Harry”, he slurred, “you never would have licked me tonight if you hadn’t stuck your thumb in my eye”. Harry Greb flushed with anger, “Why you Irish bum, you may be a toy bulldog to some, but you’re only a poodle to me!”. With that, the two men waded into each other, hammer and tongs, until a gigantic policeman called Pat Casey came along and separated them. He flung first one and then the other into a couple of cabs and ordered the drivers to take them back to their hotels. The astonishing thing with Greb was that he was blind in one eye for the second half of his career and died at the age of 32 whilst in hospital for a routine nose operation. I wouldn’t argue against him being the best ever, for no other middleweight in history amassed such a record against better competition. Not Robinson, not Hagler, not Leonard, not Duran. Even it they looked better while trying.

The middleweight division has generally been one of the sport’s most glamorous, second only to the heavyweights in fan appeal

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Hole in the Wall wrap it up B

ig congratulations again to Ironcraft for winning the over 35s league and a very well done to Harley’s for finally putting a win on the boards.

MASTERS LEAGUE SUMMARY Hole in the Wall, captained by Keith Valentine, ﬁnally sealed the Masters League title with two games to spare. They went into their game against Harley’s knowing that a win would wrap up the league. Harley’s came into this game without a victory all season and had nothing to lose, and from the start they took the game to the leaders with wee Grant Kerr causing the Hole in the Wall defence all

John Parkes’ Taylor’s Lounge consolidated second place with a 5:3 victory over a weakened Morﬁtt side, after losing their inspirational striker Gary Boyd. Taylor’s must be delighted to see the return of another of Soccer Experience top marksman Dan Moss, who on his return ﬁnds the back of the net as if he had never been away. Blair’s Exiles Bar still sit in third place despite a defeat to the unpredictable Tenerife Warriors who are still looking for the form that took them to the title last season with Warriors winning 7:4. Hoops

Rovers sit in fourth position after some great results to ﬁnish their season, in their

Winter 2009

1. Hole in the Wall (Champs) 2. Taylor’s Masters 3. Exiles Masters 4. Hoops Rovers 5. Tenerife Warriors 6. L.A. Masters 7. Morﬁtt Masters 8. Dreamers United 9. Palms restaurant 10. Harleys American Diner

Played 16 16 17 18 17 16 17 16 17 16

W 15 12 10 10 9 8 7 3 2 1

D 1 2 1 0 1 2 2 1 1 1

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GF GA 117 98 105 91 92 84 108 62 46 54

Points 47 58 98 89 85 57 92 116 120 110

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CHAMPIONSHIP 7’S LEAGUE Winter 2009 Teams 1. Villa Mitre 2. Cyril’s Creations 3. Tenerife Solicitors 4. I C Media 5. Rachaels Motors 6. Pueblo Torviscas 7. Dreamers Hotspur 8. Zurich Spartans 9. Direct telecom

Played 13 13 12 11 13 11 12 13 9

W 11 11 6 6 5 5 3 2 2

D 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0

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sorts of problems, and giving Harley’s a well deserved 2:0 lead at the break. Hole in the Wall rallied in the second half and showed just why they still remain undefeated after 16 games, with Ash Jolley in ﬁne form they came back from behind to easily take the win 9:3.

MASTER 7’S LEAGUE Teams

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GF GA 117 96 68 46 73 56 58 46 33

Points 61 44 63 47 85 63 90 71 55

33 33 20 19 16 15 10 7 6

second season Hoops have nearly doubled their previous points scored, and with a few springtime signings on the way, Hoops look to be a strong team next time out, with Kray brothers Adam and Kade eager to get going. Tenerife Warriors sit in fifth and are on the back of some great victories if they can take this form into the new season they are sure to challenge. L.A. Masters are in sixth and have a couple of games in hand on everyone else and if results go their way could even push for third position. Lee Morfitt’s Masters sit top of the best of the rest with Captain Lee Morfitt struggling to find any real consistency this season but throughout have remained dangerous. Dreamers Bar and Palms Restaurant both suffered defeats as they look to finish their disappointing seasons, both sides have lots of experience and with captains like big Rob and ever shrinking Damo they are sure to turn things around next season. Harley’s sit bottom of the league but can take encouragement from their previous two fixtures as after

a torrid time in recent weeks big Gogo and Greg’s Harley’s American Restaurant finally get a well deserved win. The team has had to show real character over the past season to hang on in there, with no luck throughout the past fixtures they knew they had to dig deep to get a result. After leading Hole in the Wall until half time and finally getting a well deserved win against Palms, they are finally looking like the team that challenged for most of last season.

CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMARY José’s ever present leaders Villa Mitre still sit top of the Soccer Experience Championship league with a great victory over a very strong Pueblo Torviscas team battling back from behind in terriﬁc fashion to win 7:4 leaving Pueblo distraught wondering where they went wrong as they dominated the early parts of the game. Level on points and now only a handful of goals behind are Hoppys Cyril’s

Creations who also won a very hard game against the ever improving I.C. Media team. Cyril’s spurned bags of chances in the first half and only took a narrow lead into the break while the second half was end to end football with chances for both teams to take hold of the game, yet it was Cyril’s who finished the stronger with young Billy Irons and Mitch Tucker finishing off some great moves giving Cyril’s a 5:1 win. The score line may be large but does not always tell the story of a very closely fought game. Tenerife Solicitors once again proved their strength as they easily brushed aside an unpredictable Dreamers Hotspur team winning 8:2. John Green and his Direct Telecom, new boys to the Championship this season, finally look to be finding their feet with a great victory over a strong Rachael’s Motors team. They now look organised and are beginning to find the back of the net as Rachael’s found out with Direct Telecom winning in great style 7: 2.

There will now be weekly friendly games for any new players who are looking for a game. Any players or teams who wish to be involved in the 7s leagues or friendlies please contact Soccer Experience by calling or sms 654200470, also by email: soccer@ soccerexperience. com Check out more info on the various teams and leagues on: www.soccerexperience. com Soccer Experience would also like to thank Megabowl for giving free tickets to the Ironcraft team after winning the Over 35s league!

CDTenerife

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By Chris Todd

efore the start of play all three teams that achieved promotion last season from the second division found themselves grasping for survival at the bottom of the Primera. Real Zaragoza had spent heavily in the midwinter break bringing in seven new players and had replaced manager Toral with José Aurelio Gay.

31/01/2010 CD Tenerife 1:3 Zaragoza Real Zaragoza despite transfer rumours had held onto their English, ex-Arsenal and Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant. It is a rare sight to see a British player plying his trade on the Heliodoro turf, the last one being Michael Owen playing for Real Madrid in a Cup tie back in 2004. Tenerife supporters had been waiting with baited breath for new blood to be brought in for the rest of the campaign. Recent results had set alarm bells ringing and it was thought that at least two or three signings would be made. But as the transfer deadline passed without a single fresh face for the squad, fans and local media alike were asking, why not? The answer came from a now under duress President Miguel Concepción that there was no money available whatsoever as the tax authorities had blocked all CD Tenerife’s TV money for the season. A staggering €15 million had been embargoed and this in some way had explained the lack of signings since last year’s

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promotion. In a cagey opening, the only real action of note was a yellow card for Zaragoza’s Carlos Diogo. Alfaro tried his luck for the blanquiazules with an 11th-minute header but he was off target and a ﬂurry of corners by Tenerife caused problems for Zaragoza. Pablo Sicilia got on the end of it and was unlucky to see his header blocked on the line by Contini. Tenerife grabbed the goal they craved three minutes after the break and it was Juanlu Hens on target. Sicilia swung in the cross from the left channel and Juanlu tucked his shot into the bottom corner from close range. Tenerife were in control and as the sun chased the storm clouds away temporarily, life was good. But this was not to last. Zaragoza managed to equalise and it was substitute Arizmendi who earned it. The striker was upended in the penalty area by Ezequiel Luna, who was booked for his challenge, and Suazo placed his spot-kick into the bottom left corner. And, having created next

to nothing in the opening 76 minutes, Zaragoza then made it two goals in three minutes. Suazo played in Colunga and the substitute produced a brilliant lob over Aragoneses. Suazo was suddenly running the show and he was involved in the third goal for Zaragoza in the 83rd minute, although it was really all about Lafita, who powered a shot from 30 yards into the top corner. A stunning goal. The 1-3 reversal for Tenerife hurt. It was Zaragoza’s first away victory of the season and first win in 10 matches. The win took them above the blanquiazules on the headto-head goal difference rule used in Spain.

07/02/2010 Osasuna 1:0 CD Tenerife Los Rojillos (The little ones) have always been Tenerife’s bogey team (in fact everyone is Tenerife’s bogey team at the moment) and that run continued at a packed Reyno de Navarra

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1 . Barcelona 2 . Real Madrid 3 . Valencia 4 . Mallorca 5 . Sevilla 6 . Dptvo La Coruna 7 . Athletic Bilbao 8 . Getafe 9 . Osasuna 10 .Villarreal 11 . Racing 12 . Atletico Madrid 13 . Sporting 14 . Espanyol 15 . Almeria 16 . Malaga 17 . Zaragoza 18 . Valladolid 19 . Tenerife 20 . Xerez

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Second Division 08/02/2010 CLUB

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the area which went wide of the left-hand post. Tenerife rarely threatened to ﬁnd an equaliser but Nino could have salvaged a point for them with just two minutes to play but he missed the target with just Ricardo Lopez to beat. Next Monday evening at 8pm, 15th February, CD Tenerife are at home to Real Mallorca who lie in a Champions League fourth

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place berth at the moment. Most fans are still behind the manager and team but it is likely that they will vent their anger on the President Miguel Concepción. A mass waving of the white hankies was planned by fan clubs who are also unhappy about having been made to play on a Monday evening by the Spanish F.A. due to the new TV deal.

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Stadium. Osasuna continued their climb up the table with a slender 1-0 victory. The win saw Jose Antonio Camacho’s side secure a fourth straight victory for the first time since 2006 following successes against Espanyol, Xerez and Villarreal in recent weeks. It was a typical away Tenerife performance where they play well in parts, even dominate matches but lack that killer punch. Although the defence has improved recently they are always likely to concede at least one goal. The blanquiazules have now picked up just three points from their last eight games and they remain without an away win since winning promotion last season. Former Birmingham striker Walter Pandiani fired wide when well-placed and Camuñas then forced a magnificent save from Sergio Aragoneses in the Tenerife goal as his powerful shot from 25 yards threatened to fly inside the keeper’s righthand post. Tenerife finally found some composure and they forced Osasuna keeper Ricardo Lopez into his first meaningful save of the contest thanks to Alejandro Alfaro’s shot. Leftback Monreal was causing the visitors huge problems with his purposeful surges down the flank, and another burst saw him set up Aranda but Aragoneses produced a superb save to keep the game goalless. Mikel Alonso drilled wide for Tenerife and they almost took a 31stminute lead through Ricardo. The influential midfielder got away a fierce drive from just inside the box, but Ricardo was once again able to tip the ball to safety. The second half started disastrously for Tenerife when Camuñas’ pass from the right flank found Aranda in space who kept his cool to beat Aragoneses. Tenerife looked to hit back quickly as Alonso fired a free-kick just wide and Ricardo got away a shot from outside

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