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Local police in Torrevieja use riot gear

The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club are continuing with their support for ALPE, The educational centre for disabled children and young adults in Torrevieja. Specsavers in Torrevieja are holding an open day in aid of ALPE on Wednesday 24th July, with talks on eye care for young and old. Sunshine FM are supporting the event and more details can be found on Sunshine FM. The Lions are also stepping up their collection of used spectacles which they deliver to the Lions spectacle recycling centre near Alicante. To date your local Lions have delivered in excess of 8,000 pairs of used spectacles, which are cleaned, graded and re framed before onward distribution to countries where no eye care is provided. Everyone should get their eyes tested every 2 years, so when you get your new pair of Spectacles, please feel free to drop off your old pairs at Specsavers in Torrevieja. Lets get that total nudging 10,000 this year.

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In their continuing battle against the sellers of illegal goods in Torrevieja the specialist police unit established to combat this scourge the Grupo de Refuerzo Operativo (GRO) or ‘Men in Black’ turned out recently in full riot gear consisting of helmets, batons and shields. The equipment is very similar to that used by other security forces such as the Guardia Civil or the National Police in dealing with riots on the street except in the case of the Torrevieja group they are not equipped with weapons capable of deploying rubber bullets. There have been several incidents between security forces and the street sellers in the past year including those where chairs from nearby restaurants have been thrown. Defending the action to issue the police group with this equipment the councillor for police in Torrevieja, Agustina Esteve, said they

did not need special permission to use the equipment because it is designed to protect the police as a defence and officers from the GRO unit had been attacked with rocks, chairs and sticks by the street vendors on several occasions over the past 12 months. The latest confrontation involved some chair throwing and tension between security forces and the street traders however a full-blown showdown was avoided. At the time officers were trying to clear some half a dozen unlicensed traders from the Plaza de Waldo area. The problem of large numbers of illegal traders has been with the city for some considerable time now and despite the establishment of the GRO and increased action by the security forces the problem refuses to go away. There was talk under the previous councillor for police, Eduardo Gi,l of the local laws on street trading being changed in order to tighten up on the situation but councillor Esteve said the council no plans in the short term to do that.

The final demise of Bullfighting When Spain joined the European Union in 1986, many people thought the death knell for bullfighting had sounded. The modernising effect of membership of the bloc would stretch way beyond the confines of the national economy and infrastructure, they believed, to the more ethically questioned area of‘los toros’.But the doomsayers were wrong or at least partly so. The late eighties and early nineties saw something of a resurgence of interest in bullfighting, reflected both in opinion polls and the number of bullfights being staged. And yet, nearly three decades on, the writing really does seem to be on the wall for this tradition; fewer than 500 bullfights will be held this year, compared to 2,700 in 2007.There are several reasons for this decline, however, animal rights, in its truest sense, is not the main one. But even so, when Catalonia banned bullfighting from 2012, it was a huge setback for the pro-bulls lobby. It did not matter that few were fooled by the claim that the regional parliament had backed the ban simply because its members hated the gratuitous killing of bulls. The real reason that banning bulls was above all a political act asserting Catalan identity was irrelevant, the blow had been dealt. Precedents are important whatever their motives and other parts of Spain are either thinking of following Catalonias example, or, in the case of the city of San Sebastin, have already done so. Yet while animal rights and antibullfighting groups are growing, they are not doing so at a rate that would seem to worry your average Matador. What does seem to be increasing is indifference to the national fiesta. With so many other sources of entertainment, who can blame youngsters for staying away? For them, a pastime such as football is more relevant, more international and more sexy. And for a generation that has grown up consuming the unpaid-for delights of the internet, paying 50 euros for a seat in the sun in a city bullring doesn't make much sense. There is little doubt that with the crisis still digging in these high prices have contributed to the bubble in

which bullfighting has been surviving. Top matadors are still earning up to hundreds of thousands of euros for appearing at a big fiesta, but the industry is in free-fall. Although Madrid, Seville and Valencia are still hold their big fiestas, it’s the small towns and villages whose bullfighting traditions are disappearing.Given that

blood. However, after returning from a life-threatening goring in Mexico in 2010, the matador is appearing mainly at smaller venues rather than in the great bullrings of Spain and Latin America. Now 37, his mantle as bullfighting’s last hope is swiftly fading and only a handful of Toms's peers can be deemed first-class bullfighters.

the economy is expected to endure a painfully slow recovery according to the most optimistic forecasts, a bullfighting fight-back looks unlikely if not impossible.

It all adds up to a deeply depressing scenario for bullfighting fans: a lack of stars; an economy and public hit by recession; a younger generation distracted by other interests; and an animal rights lobby bolstered by Spain's complex relationship with its regions. All of which is not to say that bullfighting will disappear in the immediate future. Its hard-core support is still vocal, as was illustrated by a recent petition presented to Congress to protect la fiesta by law that bore half a million signatures. But even so, at some point, this centuries-old tradition is going to be put out of its misery.

The saviour? Not so long ago, there was a feeling among aficionados that the dominant figure of Spanish bullfighting of recent years, Jos Toms, would single-handedly lead a revival. Returning with a vengeance in 2007 from early retirement, his daredevil style, frequent gorings and enigmatic persona all made him that rarest of matadors: one who made it onto the front pages of newspapers, albeit often caked in

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World Day of the Sun

Sun Care Advice at the Casa de la Cultura information and advice about enjoying the sun safely with Calpe residents. What many people do not know is that excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can cause permanent damage to the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness. I hope this seminar can help local people to protect themselves against the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy a great summer!”

ON 21st JUNE 2013 at 20.00 Louise Stone, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas in Calpe together with Optometrist Cecilia Navarro Tudela, will present a one hour talk about the positive and negative effects of the sun and how to make the most of the sun safely. This event, to mark World Day of the Sun, will take place in the Casa de la Cultura in Calpe and is free to attend. It will cover the benefits which exposure to the sun can cause, such as healthy levels of Vitamin D, but also look at the negative elements such as skin cancer and how to protect yourself. The main focus, however, will be on the subject of how the sun can damage your eyes. Louise explains “I look forward to sharing

As well as protecting your skin with high factor sun protection, a hat and light clothing, it is recommended that everyone should wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400 and select styles which are large, or wraparound to minimise light entering the eyes from the side. No need to book your place, please just come to the Casa de la Cultura at 20.00 on 21st June. To find out more about the event please call Specsavers Calpe on 965 835 367. Specsavers Opticas Calpe is offering a free UV protection test for sunglasses. Take your glasses to Avda de los Ejércitos Españoles 6 to make sure your eyes are protected.

Lions Golf in aid of ALPE

The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club in association with Costa Blanca Green Fees Services organised and ran an excellent Golf Tournament at Vistabella Golf Course on Saturday to raise funds for ALPE, the educational centre for disabled children and young adults in Torrevieja. A total of 53 keen golfers turned out all bright and shiny for the 0830 shotgun start before the heat of the day set in. Around 1330 all had returned to the Clubhouse where a barbecue had been prepared and refreshing drinks were consumed by all participants, at the Vistabella Restaurant. Whilst the scores were being collated the golfers were entertained by Ian Gibson with his distinctive Yorkshire humour. An auction of green fees by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fees ensued which boosted the Lions funds for ALPE considerably. With some donations still to come in the funds raised on the day reached 977.00 euros which will be presented to ALPE in September when they return from their Summer break. The tournament On what turned out to be a hot day at Vistabella many of the golfers were rewarded for their efforts with excellent trophies and prizes. Overall winner was Vic Smith who won the winners trophy and a 100.00 euro travel voucher donated by Comaskey Properties. 2nd Doug Sheeren, Trophy and 100.00euro

voucher donated by Specsavers Torrevieja 3rd Tony White, Trophy and green fees voucher donated by Vistabella Golf Best Lady Hilda Scott, Trophy and embroidered Polo shirt donated by Kameeleon. Various other minor awards were presented by the Lion President including one to a golfer who had a wardrobe malfunction on the course, to protect the innocent we will just call him Dave. The Lions thank the sponsors Costa Blanca Green Fees, Vistabella Golf, Comaskey Properties, Specsavers Torrevieja, TV Choice Magazine, Kameeleon, Asador Don Marino, Mick the Grip, Restaurante Lo Marabu and of course all those who took part on the day. The Lions hope to do it all again next year. Photo L-R Vic Smith, Hilda Scott, Doug Sheeren, Tony White, Lion President Janette Bennett

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Sun care advice at the Casa de la Cultura LOUISE STONE, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas in Calpe together with Optometrist Cecilia Navarro Tudela, will present a one hour talk about the positive and negative effects of the sun and how to make the most of the sun safely. The event marks the World Day of the Sun, will take place in the Casa de la Cultura in Calpe on 21st June at 8pm and is free to attend. It will cover the benefits which exposure to the sun can cause, such as healthy levels of Vitamin D but also look at negative elements such as skin cancer and advise how to protect against this. The main focus, however, will be on the subject of how the sun can damage your eyes.

Louise explains: “I look forward to sharing information and advice about enjoying the sun safely with Calpe residents. What many people do not know is that excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can cause permanent damage to the cornea; age related macular degeneration; cataracts and even blindness. I hope this seminar can help protect local people against the harmful effects of the sun to help them enjoy a great summer!” As well as protecting your skin with high factor sun protection, a hat and light clothing, sunglasses are recommended to protect your eyes from the sun. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400 and select styles which are large, or wraparound to minimise light entering the eyes from the side.

Lazy Sunday afternoons

By Jack Troughton BIG JACK’S Rhythm and Blues Band are playing a Sunday afternoon residency in Els Poblets at the Hotel El Bichet between noon and 3pm. People can enjoy a drink and tapas while listening to the sounds of Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles and Elvis. And as the barbecue season starts: on Saturday 15th June the band is playing at the Lavender Garden, Finca La Cuta, Jalon, on Saturday 22nd June, between 7pm and 10pm (reservations 626 505 883).

No need to book your place - please just come to the Casa de la Cultura at 8pm on 21st June. To find out more about the event please call Specsavers Calpe on 96 583 5367.

Specsavers Opticas Calpe is offering a free UV protection test for sunglasses. Take your glasses to Avda de los Ejércitos Españoles 6 to make sure your eyes are protected.

Adoption success

By Jack Troughton ANIMAL CHARITY SCAN is enjoying success with an 83% adoption rate as it finds loving homes for cats and dogs arriving at its El Vergel base. Last month the Society for the Care of Animals in Need recorded the adoption of 20 cats and 18 dogs. And last Saturday a sponsored walk and fair raised 1,639€ for the charity with 45 walkers taking rescued dogs or their own pets for a stroll through the surrounding countryside. SCAN President Val Spencer – pictured with a pair of two-week-old kittens currently being bottle fed – paid tribute to her “marvellous” volunteers. “We are doing really well,” she said. “It is good old fashioned team work that does it!”

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The General Hospital of Alicante has welcomed an additional compliment of 150 staff to the nursing department this week, all to assist in the anticipated increase in admissions during the summer period. There are nurses, assistants, therapists and lab specialists all included in the group, all of whom are taking part in training in the centre to enable a smooth transition into the working practices. A group of expert ophthalmologists from the Torrevieja and Vinalopó hospitals performed live retina surgery to a conference attended by around 100 delegates, to showcase the latest surgical procedures in treating patients with eye diseases. A total of six different procedures were demonstrated, after which the surgeons were available to answer questions about the techniques in this pioneering scheme. For cataract surgery alone, during 2012 about 2,000 patients were treated in Torrevieja and more than 1,700 in Vinalopó. These figures highlight the efforts of both teams to improve the accessibility of this life changing surgery to patients.

Monday, 1st July, 2013

The San Miguel Residents Association, "San Miguel Archangel", has once again expressed it’s displeasure at the lack of key medical staff employed in the local health centre. This time their anger is aimed at a further reduction in the number of doctors at working at the centre. The Association claims that each doctor now supports upwards of 3,300 patients, specifically since the number of practitioners was reduced from 4 to 3 four months ago. Without any notice of or explanation for the reduction they say the figure that each doctor is now sustaining is more than double that of the national average.

But it would seem that the importance of the situation is lost on the Councillor for Health who continues to ignore the Association’s appeal. As such "San Miguel Archangel" has now gone over his head and written directly to the mayor. In their letter they say that they have lost confidence in the councilor who they feel is doing nothing toward justifying his enormous salary. A spokesman said that as he is not prepared to talk with the Association at this time there can be no justification in paying his monthly salary.

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PROTECTING YOUR EYES FRO M THE SUN On 21st June, Louise Stone from Specsavers Opticas in Calpe gave an interesting and informative presentation about the effects of the sun on our eyes at Calpe’s Casa del Cultura, in this article she summarises the main points to help our readers to protect themselves. “Optometrists have long known that ultraviolet (UV) light radiation can damage the eyes and cause both temporary and permanent vision loss, yet 23% of people never wear eye protection and in recent research it was found that only 6% of Americans knew they needed to protect the eyes from UV damage. Due to this lack of knowledge and the increase in sunbathing these conditions continue to increase in prevalence. Bright light activates the constriction of the pupil and the squinting reflex to minimize the penetration of the sun’s rays into the eye. However, the effectiveness of these natural defences in protecting against the dangers of UV radiation is limited under extreme conditions such as strong ground reflection from sand, water and snow. UV blocking eye protection is crucial to prevent long-term harm and the development of the following ocular diseases: Cataracts Macular degeneration Eyelid skin cancer Pinguecula - small, yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface of the white part of the eye. They can cause irritation, a feeling that there is something in the eye, and dry eyes. Pterygium - scar tissue that can grow over the surface of the eye

and impair the vision. Photokeratitis— an inflammation of the cornea due to UV exposure, comparable to sunburn of the very sensitive skin of the eye lids and tissues of the cornea.

Although the skin is exposed to the most light between10.00-14.00, eyes are most at risk when the light hits at an angle, typically between 08.00-10.00 and 14.00-16.00. My advice would be to use photochromic lenses, polarized lenses, sunglasses and tinted lenses which block 100% of ultraviolet A and B radiation at all times of the year and day.” Specsavers Opticas offer a free service to test the UV protection that your sunglasses offer so you can make sure you are protected, your nearest store can be found at www.specsavers.es.

CoastRider - Edition 012 - June 19th 2013

Health & Beauty

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World Day of the Sun -Sun Care Advice at the Casa de la Cultura

protection test for sunglasses. Take your glasses to Avda de los Ejércitos Españoles 6 to make sure your eyes are protected.

Obsessions and Compulsions OCD is very common, with approximately 2½% of the population suffering from the condition. More women (2.9%) than men (2.0%) suffer from the complaint and it appears to first arise relatively early in life (circa 20 years of age). An obsession is a frequently arising intrusive thought. Everyone has thoughts that pop up in the mind from time to time. When the same thoughts constantly arise and take up lots of time, the thoughts have become obsessive. A compulsion is

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a powerful drive to do something; it is so powerful that the person is usually not strong enough to resist it. People can obsess about anything, however the common factors seem to be that they are disturbing, negative, time consuming and damaging to relationships. The most common are: Sexual thoughts (about 25% of cases) often about the person’s family or friends and are usually disturbing, repugnant and distressing. They may be about the same sex. The thoughts are often about children, which

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makes them feel guilty and believe that they may be a paedophile. Relationships where the person is constantly analysing all aspects of their relationship, seeking reassurance to calm their doubts. No matter how much reassurance they receive it is not enough. Magical thinking where the person believes that by touching wood they can ward off bad luck. These people are often afraid to walk under a ladder and will not step on the gaps in a pavement. Religious objects and images can be the focus, with the person collecting objects, images and even creating a shrine. Violence may be the intrusive thought, with the person thinking about killing people, most likely members of their family. The person may rehearse the violence and plan how to deal with the aftermath of their actions. They may also plan suicide. Symmetry and orderliness is common, with the sufferer lining up all their pens and pencils, pictures must be straightened using a spirit level and their space must be spotless. The two most common compulsions are checkers and washers. The person may lock the car door 28 times, walk away and then return to do it another 28 times. The washer may spend several hours in the bathroom each day and go to great lengths to become clean, including for example scrubbing their body with a Brillo pad or washing their hands in Domestos. Other compulsive behaviour includes nail biting, hair pulling, need for perfection, cleaning, hoarding and anorexia nervosa. The cause of OCD is not known

but there is a belief that there is a small genetic element. There is usually a psychological element with incidents of bullying, abuse or trauma appearing before the OCD starts. Treatment usually follows two routes. The first is to carry out psychological interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The aim is to remove anxiety, stop the intrusive thoughts and reduce the compulsive behaviour. The second route is to increase serotonin levels by medication.

This is usually successful in approximately 50% of cases but can take a number of weeks before the effect is felt. The medication has side effects so must be approached after a full discussion with a doctor. It is also difficult to withdraw from the medication. There is no doubt that obsessions and compulsions are some of the most disturbing psychological complaints. They problems can be alleviated but it is usually time consuming.

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On 21st June 2013 at 8pm Louise Stone, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas in Calpe together with Optometrist Cecilia Navarro Tudela, will present a one hour talk about the positive and negative effects of the sun and how to make the most of the sun safely. This event, to mark World Day of the Sun, will take place in the Casa de la Cultura in Calpe and is free to attend. It will cover the benefits which exposure to the sun can cause, such as healthy levels of Vitamin D, but also look at the negative elements such as skin cancer and how to protect yourself. The main focus, however, will be on the subject of how the sun can damage your eyes. Louise explains “I look forward to sharing information and advice about enjoying the sun safely with Calpe residents. What many people do not know is that excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can cause permanent damage to the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness. I hope this seminar can help local people to protect themselves against the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy a great summer!” As well as protecting your skin with high factor sun protection, a hat and light clothing, it is recommended that everyone should wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400 and select styles which are large, or wraparound to minimise light entering the eyes from the side. No need to book your place, please just come to the Casa de la Cultura at 8pm on 21st June. To find out more about the event please call Specsavers Calpe on 965 835 367. Specsavers Opticas Calpe is offering a free UV

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Pam's trip to Castril Fancy a chill-out weekend? Maybe on June 29-30? By PDT A very Spanish experience in a tiny mountain village with good food and wine and a paradise for photographers. You can explore or walk gently about or sit in the sun and just relax and chat. I have been here several times now with small groups of friends and it always does me good even for such a short visit. We will be staying in the only hotel over-

BENIDORM ■ TOURIST INFO Avda Europa. 콯 96 586 00 95 Pl Canalejas 콯 96 680 59 14 turinfo_centro@benidorm.org Sat, June 22: Benidorm Fun Run Starting at 19.30 from the town hall and back. 5kms race Inscriptions can be placed at www.grupobrotons.es before Saturday, or at the town hall squeare on Saturday from 17.00 to 19.00. ■ WALDORF ASSOCIATION Ptda els Tolls, 5. 콯 96 586 10 80 / 639 50 99 84 www.escuela-waldorf.org ■ TANGO ARGENTINO with Marilu Fischer. Every Saturday at Hotel Nereo, Rincón de Loix. After the classes, Milonga until 00.30. For more info call Marilu on 676 150404 or visit www.marilufischer.com ■ EUROPEAN LIBRARY English books, to join just take your passport along with you. Avda Juan Fuster Zaragoza, Edif. Aquarium III. 10.15-13.30 & 17-20.00 weekdays. Saturday mornings. 콯 96 680 47 81, email bibrincon1@benidorm.org ■ MUNDOMAR Marine and exotic animal park. Tickets: 18.50€ for adults or 16.50€ for children. www.mundomar.es ■ TERRA NATURA 콯 902 500 414 www.terranatura.com Adults 25€, Children & Seniors 20€ ■ TERRA MÍTICA 콯 902 02 02 20 www.terramiticabenidorm.com ■ BENIDORM PALACE 콯 96 585 16 60 www.benidormpalace.es ■ AIRPORT BUS SERVICE 9.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00. Mon to Sun. One way cost 8€, and 16 return. Book your tickets at Benidorm Bus Station 콯 902 42 22 42 or visit www.alsa.es Please double check all times.

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night and I can assure you that it is comfortable and the food is good and local and plentiful: they treat us like royalty. Charly of the bus company who takes us and some of his drivers come from this village so that must help! Read a bit from the guide book: Castril is one of the six villages which make up the Huescar region in the Province of Granada and is about 150 kilometres from Granada City.

콯 96 573 22 25 benissa@touristinfo.net Skate Sundays A rollerskate and rollerblade course is taking place every Sunday in June from 09.30 to 11.30 at the sport courts near the Manuel Bru school. The price is 22 euros and is aimed at all ages and abilities. For more info please contact 96 573 33 92 or email esports@ayto-benissa.es Sunday walks organised by AVIVA Benissa. Must bring comfortable clothes and shoes (weather proof recommended), drink and snacks. ■ MUNICIPAL CINEMA C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21 Salon de Actos at the Casa de Cultura. Films cost 4€. ■TREKING Guided tours on Sundays. leaving from Pl Jaume I at 8.45. (private cars). Inscriptions and more info on 96 573 13 13. Bring your own water, food and comfy shoes ■ TURURAC For details on a variety of outdoor activities, guided walks etc contact 콯 96 578 23 60 or 630 992 488 or see their website: www.tururac.com ■ LA SEU UNIVERSITARIA C/Purísima, 57-59 First Sunday of the month at 19.00: 'Chamber Music Concert' in aid of Centro de Alzheimer de Teulada. Wednesdays: Meditation workshop at 20.30. Cultural activities & courses: Spanish lessons, Information, echnology, Aerobics, Martial arts, Yoga

The village is set at an altitude of 890 metres and has a population of 2,656. This idyllic countryside hamlet is situated on the edge of the Province of Jaen, bordering on the stunning natural park of Cazorla. Since 2001, Castril has been officially recognised as a place of historic interest. The steep, narrow cobbled streets, with the typical whitewashed houses are all part of the authentic Andalusian village life. Of particular interest in

the general structure and decoration of the houses, is the use of Arabic tiles and wood. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking amongs fragrant almond trees and olive groves, with passing goats and donkeys making the experience more truly Andalusian. Visitors are made welcome and there is a tourist centre with interesting information on the village, including a museum. There is also interesting information available on

birds (such as vultures and eagles) and wildlife in the area. The Sierra de Castril is very popular and there are two spectacular reservoirs. They also produce some wonderful olive oil here in this village and it is famous for its glass made here for centuries. Space is limited, this is one of my small and friendly excursions, so if you like the idea call quickly for full information.

on 639 361 999 ■ DANCE AND FITNESS classes for adults (Dancercise, Tai Chi, Salsa dance, Zumba, Dancercise) and Classes for kids (Stage door, Dance, drama, street dance, Zumba,Grease rehearsals, Street Jazz, etc)More info on 680 673 871 www.stagedoor-spain.com ■ CUMBRE DEL SOL GALLERY AND WI MARKET Gift shop and wellbeing centre for artists and craftspeople's ex-

hibits. The WI market is every Saturday from 10.00 and on Friday's, free Spanish lessons and coffee morning at 11.00. For information or details on joining their club 콯 36 929 326 (Tanya) or see web: www.elclubcasero.com

Trips will depart from Paseo Alameda de Bétera at 8.00 am unless specified. (Please confirm when booking). www.vitalnatur.org

BÉTERA ■ GRUPO SENDERISTA DE BÉTERA (Treking group)

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World Day of the Sun Sun Care Advice at the Casa de la Cultura

look at the negative elements such as skin cancer and how to protect yourself. The main focus, however, will be on the subject of how the sun can damage your eyes. Louise explains "I look forward to sharing information and advice about enjoying the sun safely with Calpe residents. What many people do not know is that excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can cause permanent damage to the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness. I hope this

seminar can help local people to protect themselves against the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy a great summer!" As well as protecting your skin with high factor sun protection, a hat and light clothing, it is recommended that everyone should wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400 and select styles which are large, or wraparound to minimise light entering the eyes from the side. No need to book your place, please just come to the Casa de la Cultura at 20.00 on 21st June. To find out more about the event please call Specsavers Calpe on 965 835 367. Specsavers Opticas Calpe is offering a free UV protection test for sunglasses. Take your glasses to Avda de los Ejércitos Españoles 6 to make sure your eyes are protected.

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Ohne Turm und Kabelsalat

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Junger Benissero erfindet Low-Cost-PC mit zwei Watt Verbrauch für 200 Euro – Investoren gesucht Benissa – fin. Francisco Sanz hatte es satt, seinen Computer ständig von seinem Heimatort Benissa zum Studentenwohnheim in San Vicente del Raspeig und zurück transportieren zu müssen. „Ich brauche den PC zum Lernen fürs Studium, nutze ihn aber auch in meiner Freizeit, zum Beispiel zum Filme anschauen“, sagt der Student. Aus der Notwendigkeit heraus baute Sanz kurzerhand einen eigenen Computer, der alle seine Bedürfnisse abdeckt: Studentengerecht günstig musste er sein, mit einem großen Bildschirm samt guter Auflösung, Internetzugang, leicht zu transportieren und allzeit bereit zum Arbeiten. Smart Computer hat Sanz das fertige Produkt genannt.

Benissa – fin. Auf der Autobahn AP-7 ist im Morgengrauen des 25. Juni ein Auto ausgebrannt. Der Unfall ereignete sich auf Höhe der Ausfahrt Benissa, als sich ein Fahrer allem Anschein nach von der Beschleunigungsspur auf die Autobahn einfädeln wollte und dabei ein von hinten kommendes Auto übersah. Die Wagen prallten ineinander, eines der Fahrzeuge ging in Flammen auf. Sämtliche Insassen konnten sich rechtzeitig retten. Dennoch wurden vier Personen leicht verletzt.

Bürgermeister zur Sprechstunde Benidorm – fin. Benidorms

Mit einfacher Handhabung „Der Computer braucht keinen Turm, die gesamte Technik ist im Bildschirm eingebaut“, erklärt der Benissero. 200 Euro soll der PC kosten, der außerdem äußerst günstig im Verbrauch ist: „Der Computer kann 24 Stunden eingeschaltet bleiben, da er nur zwei Watt verbraucht. Wenn der Bildschirm ausgeschaltet ist, sogar nur eineinhalb“, erklärt Sanz. Als Betriebssystem hat er Android gewählt, um die Lizenzkosten bei Windows zu vermeiden. Linux schied wegen seiner Unbekanntheit aus. „Android kennt fast jeder, außerdem ist die Handhabung einfach“, so Sanz. 22 Zoll ist der Full-HD-Bildschirm groß, der Monitor muss le-

Pkw auf Autobahn ausgebrannt

Francisco Sanz hat noch viele weitere Ideen für seinen Computer. diglich an die Steckdose angeschlossen werden. Durch den geringen Stromverbrauch erhitzt sich der Computer nicht übermäßig, so dass keine Kühlung per Ventilator nötig ist. Dadurch ist der PC völlig geräuschlos. Was eigentlich nur eine Lösung für ihn selbst sein sollte, ist letztendlich zu einem kleinen Start-up geworden, als der 26-Jährige einem seiner Dozenten von dem PC erzählte. „Der Prof ermutigte mich, eine Internetseite zu erstellen und Investoren zu suchen, um den

Computer vielleicht eines Tages wirklich verkaufen zu können“, sagt Sanz. Bei einer Ausstellung für Unternehmensgründer an der Uni hat er seinen Computer Anfang Juni bereits vorgestellt. „Die Reaktionen waren alle positiv“, freut sich Sanz.

Zimmerservice per Mausklick Dabei gehen dem jungen Benissero die Ideen nicht aus. Bald will er den Computer mit Touchscreen anbieten. Sanz könnte sich auch vorstellen, Hotelzimmer mit dem

Foto: Ángel García

Smart PC auszustatten. „Die Gäste hätten dann Internetzugang auf ihren Zimmern und könnten am Computer arbeiten oder Mails abrufen“, sagt Sanz. Außerdem könnte über den Computer der Zimmerservice gerufen, Essen oder Videofilme bestellt werden. Auch Bibliotheken, Schüler, Familien, Firmen oder Studenten kann sich Sanz als Abnehmer vorstellen. Infos und Kontakt auf www.sanzys.com

Bürgermeister Agustín Navarro und seine Stadträte klappern ab sofort jeden Freitag ein Stadtviertel zur Sprechstunde ab. Den Auftakt macht am Freitag, 28. Juni, Colonia Madrid. Von 9 bis 14 Uhr ist in der Calle Capitán Cortés con Castellana ein Zelt aufgebaut.

Straßennamen für Schulviertel Benidorm – fin. Die Straßen in Benidorms Schulviertel Salto del Agua haben endlich Namen. Carrer de la Nau Llondro, del Llaüt, de la Barca del Bou und de la Fragata lauten die Namen, die an Benidorms Vergangenheit als Schiffhandelsstadt angelehnt sind.

Ein Fest für die Augen Specsavers verrät Ihnen alles über Ernährung und gesunde Augen Eine gesunde Diät kann die gute Sicht unterstützen und helfen, die Gefahr von makulärer Degeneration und grauem Star zu reduzieren, berichtet der weltgrößte in Privatbesitz befindliche Optiker Specsavers. Während Frauen immer eine gesunde Diät wegen ihres Gewichtes machen oder ihre Herz- und Cholesterinwerte zum Anlass nehmen, denken sehr wenige Frauen bei der Diätplanung an ihre Augen. Claus Weger von Specsavers Opticas erklärt das so: „Die Makula ist der Teil der Retina, der die schärfste Sicht und das beste Sehen für Dinge wie Lesen, Autofahren, Gesichter erkennen und Fernsehschauen ermöglicht. Deshalb ist es sehr wichtig, vor allem die Makula zu schützen. Es ist bewiesen, dass eine Diät, reich an Antioxidantien, dabei speziell den Carotinoiden, äußerst gesund ist.“ Eine Studie, durchgeführt von

Amerikas Gesundheitsministerium, fand, dass Individuen, die viel Carotinoide gegessen hatten, ein 43%ig niedrigeres Risiko hatten, makuläre Degeneration zu entwickeln im Vergleich mit anderen, die fast keine Carotinoide zu sich nahmen. Studien haben auch ergeben, dass Leute mit höherem Konsum von Antioxidantien – Betacarotine, Lutein und Vitaminen C und E – ein niedrigeres Risiko haben, grauen Star zu bekommen. Gemüse wie Paprika, Broccoli, Süßkartoffeln, Zitrusfrüchte und dunkelgrün gefärbtes Blattgemüse wie Spinat und Grünkohl sind reich an Antioxidantien. Claus fährt fort: „Altersbezogene makuläre Degeneration (AMD) ist der Hauptgrund für Sehbehinderungen in Europa, gefolgt vom grauen Star, Glaukom und Retinopathia durch Diabetes. Lutein und Zeaxanthin und andere Antioxidantien, eingeschlossen Beta-

carotin und die Vitamine C und E, neutralisieren risikohohe, potenziell zellschädigende Moleküle, auch „freie Radikale“ genannt, die, so wird angenommen, die Augenlinse und die Makula schädigen. Deshalb lassen Sie sich um Ihrer Sicht willen jeden Tag eine Auswahl an Früchten, Gemüse und Vollkornkost munden!

Die Augendiät: Top 10 des Augenschmauses 앫 Karotten – es ist kein Geheimnis, dass Karotten zu essen uns hilft, in der Dunkelheit zu sehen, weil sie viel Betacarotin enthalten, das der Körper in Vitamin A umwandelt. Personen, die viel Gemüse mit Betacarotin essen, haben erwiesenermaßen eine bessere Nachtsicht als diejenigen, die ohne auskommen. 앫 Dunkelgrünes Blattgemüse enthält Betacarotin und Vitamin

C. Vorläufige Daten deuten darauf hin, dass Vitamin C Katarakt-Progression verlangsamen kann, wenn die Augenlinse trüb geworden ist. 앫 Paprikaschoten – enthalten Lutein, von dem Wissenschaftler glauben, dass es die Retina vor durch Licht erzeugtem Schaden schützt, und sie werden auch mit der Rückgängigmachung der makulären Degeneration in frühen Stadien in Verbindung gebracht. 앫 Broccoli – enthält Betacarotin und Lutein 앫 Rosenkohl – enthält Lutein 앫 Kürbis, Süßkartoffeln, Zucchini – enthalten Betacarotin und Lutein 앫 Zitrusfrüchte – enthalten Betacarotin 앫 Aprikosen – enthalten Betacarotin 앫 Sardinen – enthalten Zink

und Vitamin E. Zink ist gut für Wundheilung und zur Erhaltung des Immunsystems. Der Körper braucht Zink, um verschiedene antioxidative Enzyme im Auge herzustellen. Noch nicht vollständige Studien sprechen von Vitamin E als Schutz gegen die Entwicklung des grauen Stars. 앫Nüsse – enthalten Zink, Vitamin E und Selenium und andere Antioxidantien.

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MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013

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ECONOMY

HEALTH

Factories cut output for 20th month

Study: Solar radiation in Spain increases by 2.3% every decade

● Spanish factories cut production for the 20th straight month in April, official data showed yesterday, sharply braking output of durable goods such as cars or washing machines in the midst of a recession. Spain’s factories and utilities lowered overall output by 1.8 percent over the year toApril, after correcting for seasonal variations such as the number of working days in the month, the National Statistics Institute said in a preliminary report. Industrial production in Spain has now fallen on an annual basis every month since September 2011, as the economy struggles in a double-dip recession, still unable to recover from the implosion in 2008 of a decade-long property bubble. Unemployment stood at more than 27 percent of the workforce in the first quarter and the government is predicting a 1.3percent economic decline this year even as it pursues an austerity programme in the midst of the recession.

● Solar radiation in Spain has increased by 2.3% every decade since the 1980s, according to a study by researchers from the University of Girona and the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. This increase is linked to the decreased presence of clouds, which has increased the amount of direct radiation reaching us from the Sun. “The mean annual G series over Spain shows a tendency to increase during the 1985-2010 period, with a significant linear trend of + 3.9 W m-2 (2.3% more) per decade.” This is the main conclusion of a study published in the magazine Global and Planetary Change, by researchers from the University of Girona and the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH, Switzerland). What this means is the we need to take greater care of protecting our skin from the Sun here in the Balearics.

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PalmaPhoto bigger and better ● On Thursday, June 27, museums, galleries and cultural centres are going to fill of photographic exhibitions as part of the PalmaPhoto Festival, which this year is going to be bigger and better than ever.

Palma.—The local authorities have issued warnings this week that local beaches could become infested with dangerous jellyfish this Summer, although specialists have stressed that it will all depend on the weather conditions. This year the Balearic coast has already been flooded with “Caravel Portuguesa” - Portuguese man o’ war - a species that could prove deadly for high risk groups such as people with cardiovasc ular problems, the eldery and children- and with Mediterranean waters on ‘high alert’ showing record numbers of jellyfish, there is a possibility that they could drift close to the Majorcan coastline. If the temperature of the water rises, and the winds from the sea towards land increase, Josep Maria Gili, professor in charge of the investiga-

Warnings of jelly fish invasion this Summer b Portuguese man o’ war spotted of South Majorca. tion team from CSIC, says this could really happen, taking in consideration that some local councils are apparently neglecting preventive safety measures. Josep Gili says budget cuts from the authorities do not allow the imple-

mentation of proceedures to dodge the problem, such as putting in place devices to warn the lifeguards when the jellyfish are 50 metres away from the beach, in order to get people out of the water quickly and remove the jellyfish from the sea and

place them in sweet water for 48 hours. Following the concerns showed by several media sources from all over Europe, the professor pointed out that there has always been jellyfish blooms in open sea, but that this year, due to a decrease of the number of small fish jellyfish feed on, they are drifting to different areas in search of food.

The gift of sight for Sail Aid Santa Ponsa .—Young sailors Sebastian Page Franklin and Nick Mason decided to choose daily disposable lenses for their 160 nautical mile trip around Majorca to raise money for the charity Mediterranea. They both have problems with their vision and were concerned that glasses would not be practical and taking care of lenses on the open water would not be easy. So Specsavers in Santa Ponsa agreed to help the cause by donating a month’s supply of daily lenses. “Since we announced our intended two-week voyage, we have been rather

concerned about our almost-total lack of natural vision.” Sebastian explains on his blog. “Without glasses or lenses I see the world as a blur and Nick, aka “Cyclops”, only has one eye that does any work. The idea of sailing 160 nautical miles with salt-covered specs or sandy lenses was worrying, so we asked Specsavers to sponsor us and we were delighted when they agreed. On 8th May we both went back to be fitted with our daily lenses, which are slightly different to wear than the conventional ones. We’re each trying

From left to right - Nick Mason, Martin Blake, Sebastian Page Franklin and Andrés Román Romero. them out before we leave, and so far they’re great: very easy to use and supercomfortable. They’ll certainly make a big difference to us on the trip. The

rest of us may end up extremely grubby, but our eyes should remain crystal clear. Thanks so much Specsavers, you are definitely Very Nice People”

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"My eyes were becomingly increasingly sore and dry from straining to accommodate my reading as well as long distance needs, and I was relying on comfort drops to ease them." Her optician explained that

vision. However, when she started to need reading glasses as well her optician advised her to try multifocal contact lenses, something that she had never heard about, let alone considered.

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Affirmation For those who have a tendency to react with outbursts of anger, vengeance or rage to situations or suspicions of being betrayed, duped, taken advantage of, robbed or in some way dishonoured. Repeat this statement aloud at least twice daily for 30 days: I trust myself and my loved ones; in this my security lies; for trust attracts love and loyalty from all with whom I have ties.

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The Positive Outcome Holly helps you to settle your mistrust and suspiciousness, to calm down your anger and vengefulness. It releases you from the bonds of negative reactions to negative causes, and helps you to shake yourself free. In the ensuing state of calmness and coolness you are better able to evaluate the whole situation and your reaction, if any. In this relaxed situation you may also be able to evaluate whether you should be using any of the other Remedies mentioned

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June 12, 2013

COSTA NEWS, June 14-20, 2013

콯 96 586 10 80 / 639 50 99 84 www.escuela-waldorf.org ■ TANGO ARGENTINO with Marilu Fischer. Every Saturday at Hotel Nereo, Rincón de Loix. After the classes, Milonga until 00.30. For more info call Marilu on 676 150404 or visit www.marilufischer.com ■ EUROPEAN LIBRARY English books, to join just take your passport along with you. Avda Juan Fuster Zaragoza, Edif. Aquarium III. 10.15-13.30 & 1720.00 weekdays. Saturday mornings.콯 96 680 47 81, email bibrincon1@benidorm.org ■ MUNDOMAR Marine and exotic animal park. Tickets: 18.50€ for adults or 16.50€ for children. www.mundomar.es ■ TERRA NATURA 콯 902 500 414 www.terranatura.com Adults 25€ Children & Seniors 20€. ■ TERRA MÍTICA 콯 902 02 02 20 www.terramiticabenidorm.com ■ BENIDORM PALACE 콯 96 585 16 60 www.benidormpalace.es ■ AIRPORT BUS SERVICE 9.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00. Mon to Sun. One way cost 8€, and 16 return. Book your tickets at Benidorm Bus Station 콯 902 42 22 42 or visit www.alsa.es Please double check all times.

BENISSA ■ TOURIST INFO Avda País Valencia 콯 96 573 22 25 benissa@touristinfo.net Sat 15 June at 19.00: Ibiza White Summer Party at the Fustera beach with bar service and music till late! Skate Sundays A rollerskate and rollerblade course is taking place every Sunday in June from 09.30 to 11.30 at the sport courts near the Manuel Bru school. The price is 22 euros and is aimed at all ages and abilities. For more info please contact 96 573 33 92 or email esports@ayto-benissa.es Sunday walks organised by AVIVA Benissa. Must bring comfortable clothes and shoes (weather proof recommended), drink and snacks. ■ MUNICIPAL CINEMA C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21 Salon de Actos at the Casa de Cultura. Films cost 4€. ■TREKING Guided tours on Sundays. leaving from Pl Jaume I at 8.45. (private cars). Inscriptions and more info on 96 573 13 13. Bring your own water, food and comfy shoes ■ TURURAC For details on a variety of outdoor activities, guided walks etc contact 콯 96 578 23 60 or 630 992 488 or see their website: www.tururac.com ■ LA SEU UNIVERSITARIA C/Purísima, 57-59 First Sunday of the month at 19.00: 'Chamber Music Concert' in aid of Centro de Alzheimer de Teulada. Wednesdays: Meditation workshop at 20.30.

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Cultural activities & courses: Spanish lessons, Information, echnology, Aerobics, Martial arts, Yoga

BENITATXELL ■ TOURIST INFO C/ La Font 콯 96 649 35 46 ■ BOOK FAIR every Thursday from 11.00 to 15.00 at Rusty's Restaurant in The Garden. Pueblo Alcázar. (Near new Mercadona) GENTLE YOGA +50 Gentle and flowing yoga movements based upon the therapeutic DRU yoga for all abilities. Every Wednesday and Friday from 12 noon till 1.15pm. Cumbre del Sol, near Pepe la Sal supermarket. Call Trudi for more info on 639 361 999 ■ DANCE AND FITNESS classes for adults (Dancercise, Tai Chi, Salsa dance, Zumba, Dancercise) and Classes for kids (Stage door, Dance, drama, street dance, Zumba,Grease rehearsals, Street Jazz, etc)More info on 680 673 871 www.stagedoor-spain.com ■ CUMBRE DEL SOL GALLERY AND WI MARKET Gift shop and wellbeing centre for artists and craftspeople's exhibits. The WI market is every Saturday from 10.00 and on Friday's, free Spanish lessons and coffee morning at 11.00. For information or details on joining their club 콯 36 929 326 (Tanya) or see web: www.elclubcasero.com

BÉTERA ■ GRUPO SENDERISTA DE BÉTERA (Treking group)

Trips will depart from Paseo Alameda de Bétera at 8.00 am unless specified. (Please confirm when booking). www.vitalnatur.org

CALLOSA D'ENSARRIÁ ■TOURIST INFO c/ San Antoni 콯 96 588 01 53 callosadensarria@touristinfo.net ■ PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Galería Arrabal in old town. Pain-tings, Smallwood, Wunderlich, Baron, Brosig, Kirchner, Kranz, Schlotter and others. Water Museum, Partida Algar. Fonts del L'Algar.

CALPE ■ TOURIST INFO Avda Ejércitos Españoles 콯 96 583 69 20 calpecentro@touristinfo.net ■ CASA DE CULTURA Avda Masnou, 1 콯96 583 91 23 www.cultura.calpe.es

Ceramics lessons on Tuesday mornings 10.30-12.30, Afternoons 17.30-19.30. Tai-Chi Tuesdays 19.30.

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues and singing lessons every Saturday 10.00-14.00. Sala de Bellas Artes. Theatre/Performance lessons. Wednesday 20.30-22.30 Brazilian percussion 'Batukem Tukada' Fridays 20.00-21.30 Caribbean and Latin rhythms Fridays 21.15-22.45 Weekly keep fit classes for all ages and standards of fitness. Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10.00- 11.00 at Footlights Centre (behind the Hotel Diamante Beach). Further info 96 583 2550, or just come along and join in. €5 charge per class. ■YOUNG CALPE NIGHT ACTIVITIES Every Friday at 22.00 activities for 12 to 35 year olds at the Pabellón Municipal. (Body Combat, Salsa dancing lessons, interactive hip-hop shows, table-tennis competitions, Wii competitions and much more). ■ LIBRERÍA EUROPA BOOKSHOP C/Oscar Esplá 2, 콯 96 583 58 24 Free entry. Open Monday to Friday 10.00-14.00 & 17.00-20.00. Saturday 10.00-14.00. ■ BIG BAND SWING CONCERT Rommy Baker Orchestra and Blue Note 7. Hotel Esmeralda. Tickets cost 10€ and can be reserved calling 콯96 583 47 15 www.rommybaker.com ■ JOHNCURTIS - SOLO ARTIST Every second Saturday at Solimoon Bar (Arenal-Bol beach). ■ PARQUE NATURAL PENYAL D'IFACH 콯 679 19 59 12

Tango Argentino classes, linedance and show with Marilu Fischer and her group at Steakhouse Argentino at C/ Blasco Ibáñez 25. More info at Steakhouse Argentino 659 946 983 or calling Marilu on 676 150404

CAMPELLO ■ TOURIST INFO Avda San Bartolomé & Ruperto Chapi 콯 96 563 46 06 campello@touristinfo.net ■ MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Plz de Canalejas/de la Iglesia), ■ VILLA MARCO GARDENS Guided visits through the gardens, learning about the history, sculptures and more. Li-

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Specsavers Opticas Guardamar: First Birthday 29th May SPECSAVERS OPTICAS Guardamar del Segura celebrates its first birthday with a fun in-store event at Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo on Wednesday 29th May from 10am to 8pm: all the community is invited to take part. The Open Day will feature live music, drinks and nibbles, the opportunity to receive 25% off glasses and also to consult the opticians about any worries you may have. Visitors can also enter a competition to win a free pair of designer frames. There will be a marching band from the market to the store and residents should look for the Specsavers’ ‘Green Man’ for special offers and goodie bags. Store Directors Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso, Lisa Teri James and the team look forward to welcoming you to this free event. For more information call 96 508 3273 or visit www.specsavers.es

Torrevieja’s rapid painting competition By Keith Nicol IF YOU are walking around Torrevieja on Sunday June second, don’t be surprised to see dozens of artists, enthusiastically capturing typical Torrevieja scenes at break neck speed. The reason for the speed, is that these artists have but a few hours to situate themselves and finish their paintings as part of the City’s rapid painting competition. The event is organized by the Municipal Institute of Culture ‘Joaquin Chapaprieta’ with the 2013 event being the XXI Painting Contest “City of Torrevieja”. Anyone over the age of 18 can enter keeping in mind that the theme is the city of Torrevieja. Artists can use whichever technique they wish. Each artist may enter only one original work which they must paint outdoors. Participants can show up on Sunday at the

Cultural Center, with their canvas, between 8:30 and 10:30 am for registration. Unsigned works will be returned between 1:00 and 2:00pm. Entries will then be judged with the awards ceremony taking place at 6.00pm the same evening. The selected finalists works will remain on display in the Virgen del Carmen until 9 June in the Exhibition Hall. The three winning works chosen by the Jury shall be kept by the organization, with Prize Money paying for the right for the city to hold copyright. The event attracts painters from different parts of Spain, such as Alicante, Albacete, Almeria, Valencia, Malaga, Murcia, Madrid and Barcelona. Last year’s winner was from Elche, Maria Teresa Durá Sepulchre, with her work, a freestyle panoramic a view of the area of the Monument to the Man of the Sea on Paseo Juan Aparicio.

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THIS WAS the legend written on the cake made by Valerie of Cake Magic for the 80th birthday of Patrice Satur. The cake depicted scenes from Patrice’s early life and the top depicted Patrice’s lifelong hobby of dancing. A party for around 60 friends was held on Friday 17th May at the Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras, where a sumptuous buffet was provided by Elena and fantastic entertainment by Juke Box Legends and Andy Jones. Patrice arrived in Spain in October 2005 as a widower. He joined dining clubs and within a few months met his partner Diana; they now live in Torre de la Horadada. They recently spent two weeks in Hawaii and four days in San Francisco.

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Guardamar’s Specsavers shop first birthday Specsavers Opticas Guardamar del Segura is celebrating their first birthday with a fun event in store at Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo. This event will take place on Wednesday 29th May from 10am to 8pm and all the community is invited to come along and take part.

This Open Day will feature live music, drinks and nibbles and there’s also the opportunity to receive 25% off glasses and consult the opticians about any worries you may have. Visitors can also enter a competition to win a free pair of designer frames. There will be a marching band from the market to the store and residents should look for the Specsavers’ green man for special offers and goodie bags. Store Directors Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso, Lisa Teri James and the team look forward to welcoming you to this free event. For more information call 965 083 273 or visit www.specsavers.es

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ALICANTE Lions Club Alicante 22000 The club meets each 2nd Friday of the month. For more info please see website: www.lionsalicante.org or tel: 662 555 771 (Tuesday and Thursday 5-8pm)

BENIJOFAR Manchester City Supporters! We are the official M.C.F.C. Supporters Club here on the Costa Blanca. Our notice board is on the wall of the Breeze Bar listing forthcoming events, all are welcome. Membership €5 for seniors, €10 for 17-59 yrs and free for juniors. Enquiries to: bluemoonrising1@live. co.uk

The Philip Scott Lodge No 10671 RAOB The Philip Scott Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes now meets at the Bar Catorce in Benijofar. Join us on Friday 19.00 and 21.00. For more information please contact City secretary is Bro Colin Bird KOM 653 066 919.

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brac and books, tombola and raffle and many more. Please do come and support us as all the proceeds will be going to social needs in Busot village in collaboration with the Department of Social Services. For further details please contact Sue on 9656 982 81 or email dixmith@hotmail.co.uk

CABO ROIG Motorcycle riding club Want to find the best roads in the area? Bored with riding alone? Whether you are here on holiday or live here all year round, a warm welcome awaits all riders. All makes and models of motorcycle are welcome as are all nationalities. We meet every Thursday 10.00 - 10.30 at the Sunset cafe on the N332 in Cabo Roig for weekly ride-outs. More info: Rob at 671 826 201 or email mollyandbaileybas sett@hotmail.com

DAYA VIEJA Chess Club Meets each Friday at Club de Ajedrez, Centro D.A.Y.A., Calle del Generalisimo, Daya Vieja, between 13.00 - 17.00. Beginners to masters welcome. For more info please contact: Richard on 660 825 390.

BARC (Busot Animal Rescue Centre) Reg nº CV-01-044306-A. Charity shop at 57 Avda de la Generalitat, El Campello (opposite the entrance to the tram station).Open Mon - Sat 10am - 2pm and every Tues 5pm 8pm. We need to replenish stock: bric-a-brac and clothing. Vintage and modern costume jewellery, books, shoes, clothes etc for sale.. Shop volunteers required for a few hours. Please call into the shop or call Steve on 644 212 819. Homes needed for 30+ dog we or if you can adopt or 'foster a dog' please telephone Ann on 965 221 508. Diary dates Watch this space for further details of our forthcoming Mr. and Mrs night to be held in June at Brown's Restaurant. Aug 24 Pat's Party in the Garden at 7.30pm. Dance the night away to live music and enjoy the 'eat all you can buffet' for only 15 euros per person. As always there will be a very cheap bar, raffle and tombola. To book your ticket please call Pat on 965 699 976.

Busot Ladies Club Sunday, June 2 Spring Fayre in the Casa de Cultura in Busot from 11am to 2pm. There is plenty of parking and the venue is airconditioned. There will many lovely items on offer including.....handmade jewellery, crafts and cards, plants, home made cakes, english sweets, ex catwalk shoes and handbags, bric a

ELCHE The Elche Children's Home We urgently need funds as we have bills to pay and unless we get funds we can't pay them . So please if you know of anyone who would like to raise some money for us please give the contact details of Annette English. For further info please contact Annette English on 636 103 451. June 1 at 1pm - Cupcake charity event in aid of the children's home. For details on entering the cake competition and for further information on the day call Julie on 965 077 480. All cakes will be sold off ro raise funds

FORTUNA MABS Please see the events list box in this section for further information on events, or email mabsmurciane@ gmail.com, call 634 362 826 or visit our website: www.mabsmurcia. com

GRAN ALACANT Feral Friends This is not a rescue centre, it's a volunteer organisation in Gran Alacant and nearby areas. Tel 697 574 199. Become a foster parent or be one of our sponsoring parents. Please email: feral-

friends.ga@gmail.com for adoptions or info or call 697 574 199 and donations or sponsors Bancaja. Call for more details.

JUMILLA English language book exchange Every first Tuesday of the month from 11.00 - 12.00 at Bar La Casa, Avda. Reyes Cátolicos. For more info call Sue: 666 125 805 or email: suemcginlay@googlemail. bcom

LOS MONTESINOS Phoenix Classic Car Club The Club on the Costa Blanca for classic car enthusiasts. 'Ace Café' meeting on the first Sunday of every month starting at 11.00. This is not a Club event and everyone is welcome - come and chat to people who enjoy cars and motoring. The venue is Hotel La Torre on the main road in Los Montesinos. For more info see website: www. phoenixcarclub.com

LOS ALCAZARES HAH - Help at Home Mar Menor Web: www.helpathome.es or email: helpathomespain@gmail.com HAH is a charity dedicated to helping all those who are struggling to cope following medical diagnosis. Although we cannot provide long term care, assesments made by our British Clinical lead, Lynda Christopher in your own home. Our services are FREE and available to all ages, (subject to our resources). Call Lynda if you have any health worries, on 633 673 034. To give a little of your time to help others, tel: Lesley 968 134 978. Visit Brenda's 2nd hand shop in Estrella, Los Urrutias. Quality 2nd hand furniture required to buy and sell. Tel Brenda on 648 735 540.

Cracking down on crime with Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) operates in towns and villages all over the Costa Blanca, Murcia and Almería. For more information on how to contact your local coordinator or your local NHW scheme call Geoff Salter on 96 666 91 42. Visit their website at www.nhwinspain.com for general crime information.

Volunteers meeting 1st Tuesday every month. (No meeting in August or December)& Chatters Social Group meet 3rd Wednesday at t 11.30am. Meet new friends, quiz, medical advice and talk from HAH Clinical Lead, Lynda Christopher. All welcome. Optional lunch afterwards. Volunteers and Chatters meet at Bacchus Restaurant, Oasis, Los Narejos. Ground floor restaurant with complete privacy and disabled access.

HELP Murcia Mar Menor Details of events, plus directions, can be found events calendar on : www.helpmurciamarmenor.org Forthcoming events see separate box. Tickets for most events are available from Joan Mitchell on 868 185 685 or Janice Clarke on 968 134 355.

MABS Cancer Support Group Murcia Mar Menor See separate box for events. For further details please call 689 897 866. Make time to help others. Do you want to make a difference? Got some time to spare? Become a MABS volunteer. Please call 634 362 823 or email info@mabsmurcia.com or visit the website: www.mabsmurcia. com Share & Care Group is based at the MABS Cancer Centre in San Ja-

vier. We meet every third Friday of the month. Informal for those affected by cancer, relaxed and friendly atmosphere with one-toone counselling available. Call 693 795 247 for further details. If you would like to volunteer please call Bev, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 634 362 823.

Model boat building group Based in Los Alcazares, primarily building radio r.c.sailing yachts to race and sail, also group boats available to use. Disabled welcome we sail Friday 11am from C.A.R. Sports College Los Alcazares. Tel 968 170 870. Please email david lees66@hotmail.com or see www. rcmarmenorsailinggroup.eu

LA Angels and the Rhythm Aces Mondays at Campell’s Irish bar 19.30-21.00. Practice and performance of choir and musicians. All newcomers will receive a warm welcome. Or just come along watch and enjoy. People wanting more information should contact Jim Devlin on 96 817 06 18

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Specsavers Opticas: Guardamar's First Birthday 29th May Specsavers Opticas Guardamar del Segura is celebrating their first birthday with a fun event in store at Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo.

This event will take place on Wednesday 29th May from 10am to 8pm and all the community is invited to come along and take part.

This Open Day will feature live music, drinks and nibbles and there's also the opportunity to receive 25% off glasses and consult the opticians about any worries you may have. Visitors can also enter a competition to win a free pair of designer frames. There will be a marching band from the market to the store and residents should look for the Specsavers' green man for special offers and goodie bags. Store Directors Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso, Lisa Teri James and the team look forward to welcoming you to this free event. For more information call 965 083 273 or visit www.specsavers.es

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Specsavers are proud to support the pride Santa Ponsa.—During the month of May Specsavers Santa Ponsa and Calvia Lions Club are running ‘Recycle for Sight Month’, a campaign to collect unwanted glasses across their local schools. The Lions Club is best known for fighting blindness worldwide and sends around 70,000 pairs of glasses to the Third World each year, every one donated and hand selected for specific people in need. They also help local Spanish residents in need through various fundraising events and projects.

The collaboration between Specsavers Santa Ponsa and the Lions Club started during the Christmas period last year and they have already donated over 100 pairs of glasses. They were also able to help closer to home by supporting a local lady unable to afford glasses to help her see better. Sandra Aertken, President of the Lions Club Palma de Mallorca commented “I would like to thank Specsavers for this support. The lady we were able to help is so happy with her new glasses and we couldn’t have done it without their

help. We look forward to continuing our collaboration.” Specsavers Store Director Martin Blake explains “we were looking for a local charity that helps with eyesight in some way, so the Lions club was the perfect choice. “We have already been collecting customer’s old spectacles for the Lions to distribute to Africa, so we are proud to continue this aid by confirming our ongoing support for them during 2013. “Please drop in your glasses to the store, every

Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa making their donation to the Lions Club. pair really helps.” Donations of glasses can be dropped off at Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponsa in

Avda. Rei Jaume 1, 117. For more information call 871 964 331. end_of_the_skype_high-

lighting. For more information about Calvia Lions Club visit www.lionsmallorca.org

‘Most fragile’ Spain tops endangered species list Madrid.—Ecologists have urged government action to tackle the ‘alarming’ crisis of ‘ biodiversity destruction’ in Spain as data reveals country is the most v ulnerable in Europe. A report issued yesterday by Ecologists in Action has warned that Spain’s biodiversity is the most fragile in Europe with the greatest number of endangered species.

Mediterranean Basing their conclusions on figures from The International Union for Conser vation of Nature (IUCN) and the European Env ironment Agency (EEA), the ecologists described the situation as ‘alarming ’ and adv ised that neglectful government policies could make it even worse. The Mediterranean region has the highest percentage of species at risk of extinction compared with the rest of the continent.

With Por tugal and Greece closely trailing Spain in the rankings, there is said to be a “clear link” between the degree of threat and the level of vulnerability. Ecologists in Ac tion slammed the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, saying that it “focuses its efforts on changing environmental regulations, which has serious consequences in terms of loss of protection and deregulation.” Policymakers in Spain’s autonomous communities were also criticised, as the organization claimed they “suppor t projec ts that theoretically promote economic growth but actually have serious env ironmental and social consequences.” The repor t noted that these policies have led to the c urrent situation where 25% of the new artificial surfaces in Europe – urban, commercial, industrial and transport ar-

eas – have been created in Spain. Ecologists in Ac tion stated that this has seriously intensified the loss of agricultural land and natural ecosystems. The conclusions are based on European Red List data from the IUCN, which records the conservation status of animal and plant species, and on EEA data on land use in Europe between 2006 which highlights the “high degree of biodiversity destruction” in Spain.

United Nations The United Nations has designated May 22nd as the International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness of the issue and draw attention to the Convention on Biological Diversity, a legallybinding treaty signed at the Earth Summit in 1992 and now ratified by all UN member states – including Spain – except the United States, Andorra and South Sudan.

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URING the month of May, Specsavers Santa Ponça and Calvia Lions Club are running ‘Recycle for Sight Month’, a campaign to collect unwanted glasses across their local schools. The Lions Club is best known for fighting blindness worldwide and sends around 70,000 pairs of glasses to the Third World each year, every one donated and hand selected for specific people in need. They also help local Spanish residents in need through various fundraising events and projects. The collaboration between Specsavers Santa Ponça and the Lions Club started during the Christmas period last year

CHARITABLE: Specsavers and the Lions Club are running a ‘Recyle for Sight Month’ in May.

and they have already donated more than 100 pairs of glasses.

They were also able to help closer to home by supporting a local lady unable to afford

glasses to help her see better. Sandra Aertken, President of the Lions Club Palma de Mallorca, commented: “I would like to thank Specsavers for this support. “The lady we were able to help is so happy with her new glasses and we couldn’t have done it without their help. We look forward to continuing our collaboration.” Specsavers Store Director Martin Blake explains: “We were looking for a local charity that helps with eyesight in some way, so the Lions club

Ask the Optician How does my diet affect my eyes? By Andrés Román Romero from Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponça THE saying “You are what you eat” applies to so many areas of our health and wellbeing and it can even help protect your eyes. This month I wanted to deal with this important topic and offer advice on foods for good vision. Q. How can my diet help my eyes? A. Research conducted by America’s National Institutes of Health found that a type of antioxidant known as carotenoids may protect against macular degeneration and revealed that people eating the highest amounts of carotenoids have a 43 per cent lower risk of developing macular degeneration. Studies have also shown that people with higher than average intakes of antioxidants –

beta-carotene, lutein and vitamins C and E – also appear to have a reduced risk of developing cataracts. What are the best foods to eat for my eyes? Carrots – It’s true that these can help you see in the dark as they are high in betacarotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A and lead to better night-vision. Dark green leafy vegetables contain beta-carotene and vitamin C which can help slow cataract progression. Peppers contain lutein that scientists believe protects the sensitive retina from light-induced oxidation damage and may be responsible for reversing macular degeneration in very early stages.

CARROTS: Good for night vision. Sardines and Nuts contain Zinc and vitamin E. Zinc is beneficial for wound healing and maintaining the immune system. Studies suggest that vitamin E can protect against cataracts.

Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free eye tests. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.

was the perfect choice. “We have already been collecting customers’ old spectacles for the Lions to distribute to Africa, so we are proud to continue this aid by confirming our ongoing support for them during 2013. “Please drop in your glasses to the store, every pair really helps.” Donations of glasses can be dropped off at Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponça in Avenida Rei Jaume 1, 117.

For more information call 871 964 331. For more information about Calvia Lions Club visit www.lionsmallorca.org.

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“Balears tiene la sanidad más barata de España, no hacía falta tanto recorte” Médicos y pacientes critican con dureza que

se deje sin asistencia sanitaria a colectivos vulnerables como es el caso de los inmigrantes CLUB DIARIO DE MALLORCA

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“Se ha dado un petardazo a un modelo sanitario que costó muchos años constituir”

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Conferencia sobre los recortes en la sanidad pública. Miércoles, 22 de Mayo de 2013, 19:00 horas. Club Diario de Mallorca. C/ Puerto Rico 15. Entrada libre

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“Es discutible que se mejore la eficiencia cuando en Balears tenemos una sanidad a 1.194 euros por persona y año”

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La asistencia sanitaria en Balears cuesta unos . euros anuales por persona. Esta cifra es calificada por los profesionales como de las más barata de España y por ello consideran que muchos de los recortes dictaminados por el Gobierno central en la sanidad pública no tenían mucha razón de ser. De esta forma lo expresaron ayer algunos facultativos en el debate organizado por el Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Balears y celebrado en el Club Diario de Mallorca.

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“La sanidad es un derecho universal y se debe atender a cualquier persona” JOSEP ESTELRICH MÉDICO DE FAMILIA

“Nosotros defendemos el copago bajando impuestos” MANUELA DE LA VEGA PRESIDENTA ALCER Y ADIBA

ORGULLOSOS DE APOYAR UNA BUENA CAUSA que ayudaron está muy feliz con sus nuevas gafas y nosotros no podríamos haberlo hecho sin su ayuda. Esperamos poder continuar colaborando juntos.” El director de la óptica, Martin Blake, explica: “estábamos buscando una causa benéfica con la que poder colaborar con la salud visual de algún modo, así que el Club de Leones era la elección perfecta.” “Ya hemos estado recolectando gafas en desuso de nuestros clientes para que el Club de Leones pudiera enviarlas a África, así que estamos muy orgullosos de poner continuar con esta ayuda durante 2013. Desde aquí hago un llamamiento para que cualquiera que quiera sumarse a esta causa y colaborar deje sus gafas viejas en nuestra óptica, cada par de gafas es ciertamente una gran ayuda.” Las donaciones de gafas pueden hacerse en Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponça en Avda. Rei Jaume 1, 117. Para más información llame al 871 964 331. Para saber más sobre el Club de Leones Calvià visite www.lionsmallorca.org

Durante el mes de mayo, Specsavers Santa Ponça y el Club de Leones de Calvià están llevando a cabo en los colegios locales una campaña de recogida de gafas en desuso para enviarlas al Tercer Mundo. El Club de Leones es conocido por su lucha contra la ceguera en todo el mundo y envía alrededor de 70.000 pares de gafas a países necesitados cada año; todas estas gafas han sido donadas y seleccionadas, una a una, teniendo en cuenta las diferentes necesidades de cada receptor. También ayudan a personas necesitadas en España a través de diversos eventos y proyectos de recaudación de fondos. Specsavers Santa Ponça comenzó a colaborar en este sentido con el Club de Leones durante las Navidades del pasado año y ya han donado más de 100 pares de gafas. También han colaborado más cerca de casa, ayudando a una vecina que no podía permitirse el lujo de comprarse unas gafas nuevas. Sandra Aertken, presidenta del Club de Leones de Palma de Mallorca comentó “me gustaría agradecer a Specsavers su apoyo. La señora a la ®

García, De la Vega, Bennàssar, Orfila y Estelrich durante el debate de ayer en el Club. MIQUEL MASSUTÍ

Jaume Orfila, médico internista y experto en gestión sanitaria, calificó de “discutible” la eficiencia que consiguen en las islas las medidas impuestas por el Gobierno central, que entre otras cosas, suprimen la asistencia sanitaria a las personas sin tarjeta. “El Real Decreto se ha hecho sin consenso de los profesionales y los grupos políticos. En el caso de Balears, con un coste . euros por persona y año, las mejoras de eficiencia son discutibles. Creo que ha sido positivo por el gasto farmacéutico”, apuntó Orfila. El facultativo criticó que no se aprovechara para modificar los fondos de cohesión que pueden mejorar la financiación sanitaria. Por su parte, el doctor Nacho García, representante de la So-

ciedad Balear de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (SBMFIC), afirmó: “Se ha dado un petardazo a un sistema que nos ha costado muchos años conseguir. Se debía haber abordado el turismo sanitario y estamos a favor de mejorar la eficiencia, pero con un coste de . euros por persona y año en Balears no se puede dejar a personas abocadas únicamente a acudir a urgencias. Se puede crear un problema de salud pública”. El debate estuvo moderado por el presidente del Colegio de Médicos de Balears, Antoni Bennàssar, y contó con la presencia de Manuela de la Vega, presidenta de las asociaciones de pacientes ALCER y ADIBA. De la Vega defendió el copago bajando los im-

puestos y criticó el “despilfarro” de medicamentos. Por ello propuso las monodosis. El médico de familia Josep Estelrich recordó que se hace muy difícil “prestar una sanidad de calidad por debajo de los . euros por persona y año. La sanidad es un derecho universal y cuando están aquí debe ser atendido todo el mundo”, afirmó. Desde el público algunos profesionales sanitarios criticaron que se haya culpado a los médicos y enfermeras del hospital de Inca por la muerte del inmigrante senegalés: “Se han exigido responsabilidades profesionales cuando deberían pedirse responsabilidades políticas”, afirmó una sanitaria. La conselleria de Salud se negó a asistir al debate de ayer.

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HELP advises patients at Denia Hospital The HELP team at Denia Hospital have been involved with a number of cases where operations have been cancelled. This has normally happened where phone contact details are not correct, or when the patient has not been available at the date scheduled for the operation. HELP are urging patients to check that their contact details are correct when an operation is scheduled. Also if a patient knows that they are going to be away at any time, the doctor should be advised of the dates of absence when the patient is put on the operation waiting list. In normal circumstances, however, once a patient has been included on the list for an operation the hospital expect people to be available. Should anybody need any clarification they can contact the HELP desk at the hospital, between 10am and 1.30pm (Monday to Friday) on 96 642 9346.

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I can see clearly now the glare has gone! A FEW lucky taxi drivers have been given free Polaroid sunglasses by Specsavers Opticas in Javea and Calpe to enable them to see clearer in the bright summer sunshine. Polarised lenses are high-tech and eliminate 99.9% of horizontal glare, filtering out 100% of UV light. This clever technology improves vision and comfort in bright light - ideal for daytime driving.

Mike Stone, Store Director of both Specsavers Opticas Javea and Calpe said: “Polarised lenses are the best thing for driving all year round in Spain to reduce glare. We thought we’d support our local taxi drivers who work so hard for the community and tourists by giving them Polaroid sunglasses, as they make a big difference when driving.” Taxi driver Pedro Garcia

commented: “I am very happy with my new Polaroid sunglasses. I have never had polarised lenses before, but would never change back to normal sunglasses now. Even in bright sunshine I now rarely need to use my sun visor when driving.” Specsavers Opticas supplies sunglasses with polarised lenses. There are five stores on the Costa Blanca, visit www.specsavers.es to find the branch nearest to you.

By Jack Troughton A DEMONSTRATION of Taoist Tai Chi is being given on Sunday morning (28th April) at the Arenal Beach, Javea, at 11am. Members of the international Taoist Tai Chi Association will show the sequences of slow harmonious movements – designed to improve health in a natural way and maintain physical, mental and spiritual well-being – at the newly opened ‘Passeig Tenista David Ferrer’, near Mas y Mas Supermarket. As well as a physical exercise, Tai Chi is also a meditation in movement and suitable for people of any age and physical condition. Practicing the eastern art improves breathing and circulation, strengthens muscles and bones, helps balance and coordination, and fights the stress and tiredness of daily life. Weekly Tai Chi classes are held in Javea throughout the year. Anyone interested in joining can call 649 161 290 or visit the website spain@taoist.org

Out & About

HELP Murcia Mar Menor The Friendship Group of HELP Murcia Mar Menor will be holding the following events. Please feel free to come and join us. You don't have to be a member of HELP MMM. May 3: We meet at the Golf Deluxe on the road to Torre Pacheco at 11am for mini-golf

and then lunch. May 31: Stand-up bingo at La Zona bar, Los Alcazares at 11.30am for 12 midday. Games are 50 cents a go. There will be vouchers given as prizes. Ring Doreen Sykes on 637 920 882 or Janice Clark on 96 813 4355 if you are interested in attending.

UFO and World Mysteries Discussion Group Our meeting will now be held on May 3, 10.30 for 11am. The presentation will be on UFO sightings over the last few years. Venue: Jeanine's house and not the Javea Social Club/centre.

There will be a bring-a-plate lunch afterwards. Please let her know if you will be attending via email to mbufoconnect@gmail. com or phone 96 579 5148 for info and directions.

The Spiritualist Church, Quesada Meets at The Dojo, Avda de las Naciones, Quesada. Sunday Service at 11.30am, Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7.30pm. Every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills at 7.30pm. Spiritual healing every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Sammy Fitzsimmons will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on May 5. On May 7 there will be an Evening of Mediumship with Morag Bullock. Wendy 96 532 3028. www.spiritualistchurchquesada.com

CBMW's Walk Schedule Saturday May 4: a) Rates circuit and summit. Moderately strenuous, some rough terrain. 12 kms, 5 hrs, 550m ascent. No dogs. Peter 620 319 797. b) Castell de Castells south. Strenuous, some rough terrain. 17 kms, 6 hrs, 600m ascent. No dogs. Alan 965 583 637. Wednesday May 8: a) Tollos. Moderate, mostly good tracks. 14 kms, 5 hrs, 350m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. Peter 619 490 401. b) Hidden Drover flower

valleys. NOTE LATER START 10.30am. Moderate. 12 kms, 4 hrs, 350m ascent. No dogs. Dick 96 280 7083. c) Two summits of Montgo. Very strenuous, some rough terrain, scrambling and exposure. 12 kms, 6 hrs, 800m ascent. No dogs. Geoff 696 032 882. Walks depart promptly at 10am unless otherwise noted. The rules and guidelines for walking are given on www.cbmwalkers.org

May 1, 2013

Quiz night success On April 19, over 80 volunteers and guests of HELP of Denia and Marina Alta attended a quiz night at Los Leones restaurant in Moraira. Having had a very nice meal, it was on with the action. First a picture round, followed by Bingo and then the very entertaining quiz. Some one-and-half hours of intense brainwork saw the Careline Theatre team emerge with a very comfortable win, some 10 points clear of the rest. Thanks were given to the

Careline Theatre team winners (l-r) Neil Carter, Marian Carter, Kaye Stubley, Candy Wright, John Cruhenden, Andy Crabb, Sonia Crabb

quizmaster and his able assistant, Malcolm and Jean Bunn, and to event organiser for HELP Gail

Horler, who can be very satisfied with an overall profit of over 500€ for HELP funds.

A Night with Gilbert & Sullivan Calpe Gilbert & Sullivan Society are presenting A Night With Gilbert & Sullivan at the Casa de la Cultura in Benissa on May 9 and 10 at 8pm. Tickets are 12€ and can be reserved on 96 648 0300 or 696 514 613, or bought from Margaret and Elena's Card Shop on Avenida Gabriel Miro 16, Calpe. The concert is in aid of Cáritas of Benissa, who are helping feed the poor of Benissa. Advertorial

I Can See Clearly Now the Glare Has Gone A few lucky taxi drivers have been given free Polaroid sunglasses by Specsavers Opticas in Javea and Calpe; this will enable them to see clearer in the bright summer sunshine. Polarised lenses are hightech lenses that eliminate 99.9% of horizontal glare and filter out 100% of UV light. This clever technology improves vision and comfort in bright light, ideal for driving in the day. Mike Stone, Store Director of both Specsavers Opticas Javea and Calpe said; "polarised lenses are the best thing for driving all year round in Spain to reduce glare. We thought we'd support our local taxi drivers who work so hard for the community and tourists by giving them Polaroid sunglasses, as they make a big difference when driving."

Taxi driver Pedro Garcia commented "I am very happy with my new Polaroid sunglasses. I have never had polarised lenses before, but would never change back to normal sunglasses now. Even in bright sunshine I now rarely need to

use my sun visor when driving" Specsavers Opticas can supply sunglasses with polarised lenses. There are five stores on the Costa Blanca, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest.

Local taxi driver Francisco Lopez receives his free Polaroid prescription sunglasses from Lab Manager Pili Castillejo Juan

News

BENIDORM EDITION

CoastRider - Edition 004 - April 24th 2013

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Four weeks in and we’re the top choice! Where to get your copy of The CoastRider and Cool FM, our media partner in the Benidorm area, would like to thank you all for your great comments and feedback during the first three editions of The CoastRider Benidorm! After many months of planning and behind the scenes preparation, the first three editions have been snapped up as quickly as we could deliver them! With an initial print run of 10,000 copies and more than 100 pickup points, the CoastRider is already the

most widely distributed local freesheet in Benidorm centre - what a great start! Many people were spotted on bar and restaurant terraces across the resort and neighbouring villages and towns reading their copy of the Benidorm CoastRider! Facebook comments, emails and feedback have been excellent! We want The Coastrider to grow with your help, so please feel free to contact The Coastrider or Cool FM and tell us what you like or what you would like

Sue Horey told us, “I must tell you that I only discovered the CoastRider a couple of weeks ago at El Cisne, the Antiques Centre at Benidorm and must say I was very impressed with the content and am even happier that it is being left there every week.” Elaine Mitchell, of the U3A Marina Baixa said, “The Coastrider is being very much talked about in our area - thank you, it is an excellent paper.” Jon and Ann Grace who are on holiday from the UK for a week told us, “It’s lovely to learn a bit about the place we’re staying in, the local news and events – we love it!” Leo and Tommy, two Dublin friends looking for work in Benidorm for the summer season said “The map has really helped us find our way around and we enjoyed reading the news too – it’s free, which is great for us!” Anne Bridges, who lives in Altea, told us, “I have friends in Torrevieja and visit often, so I knew of the CoastRider before now. However, it’s nice to have a paper with a local focus. My husband would like to see more sport perhaps?” (We’re working on that Anne. – Ed.) The CoastRider was picked up by the director of the Benidorm TV series, currently being filmed on location in the town (See photo). Tad from Yorkshire Pride said, “Love the new paper quality print and read.” Ray, the manager of Secret Fountain and Corner Marina Hotel Complex told us, “I really like it - fresh look and good information.” Levis Showboat said, “Love it! Looks like you have got it right!” Jane from the New Life Pub said copies were snapped up, saying “Looks great - really like it and so do my customers!”

more of, or any issues you feel we could help with. If you would like to promote your business or event please contact us via the details on the left hand side of page 2. This week, we took to the streets to see what readers in Benidorm and surrounding areas thought about the newest paper in town. The feedback was incredibly positive and we are delighted that our hard work is being recognized locally.

Vikki from Hepburns Hair nail and beauty salon told us that the CoastRider’s first edition was “fantastic - just what we need; a weekly Benidorm area newspaper.” Euroglaze said “Great to have a new paper in the area where we can promote our business.” A holiday maker in Benidorm from Torrevieja told our delivery driver, “We noticed the name from the southern edition and had to pick it up to see if it was the same great read and it was! Good luck to CoastRider and cool fm!” Carol, a local expat staying at a Benidorm campsite summed it up – “What a bloody good read!” The Little Belfast Bar said, “Already many new and current customers have said ‘hey I saw your advert in that new paper’, proving sometimes you have to invest in advertising.” Gill’s Rumba Fitness said, “From the very first day of my advert in the CoastRider Benidorm edition, I got telephone calls asking about my fitness classes and times. I also noticed more friend requests on facebook asking for information which I can only assume is down to my new publicity in the CoastRider.” Easyhire mobilty scooter rentals said, “Yes we have seen the paper everywhere, and we will consider promoting our business because the distribution area and number of copies is suitable.” The Indoor market at Rincon de Loix said “All of our stall holders decided it would be great to have a full page so our customers know where to find us and our offers” Beniconnect airport transfers and trips said, “We love the paper and hope to work long term with the CoastRider to keep our customers and potential customers informed of our latest news and offers. We are even going to put copies on the transfer coaches so that holidaymakers read the CoastRider on arrival.”

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Summer Camp 2013 I Can See Clearly Now s e r v i c e s , Benidorm’s Youth supervising staff, Council announced a nurse and this week that excellent toilet and registration for the shower facilities. town’s summer Not only that, camp-out is now but the campsite open. This year, boasts a swimming the trip is being pool and sports held in Navalon in facilities. Valencia and costs The Councillor €280. Benidorm’s Councillor Martinez added that she Councillor for Youth announced details of has organized Marie Carmen the camping trip a meeting Martinez said that the camping trip will bring the town’s with parents, to be held in the youngsters to a beautiful pine forest Auditorium of the Casa del Fester at the top of Rambla de las Arenas, on Wednesday, June 26 at 8.30pm 792 metres above sea level in the to answer any questions from parents before the trip commences. heart of a lush, mountainous area. For more information and The camping trip is specifically for young people aged between registration, parents can visit the eight and 16 years of age, and takes Youth Information Centre, where they will need to fill out an application place during the first week of July. Councillor Martinez assured form and provide a photocopy of parents that the camping facility is the Child’s SIP (health) card and very well equipped with catering passport size photograph.

the Glare Has Gone

A few lucky taxi drivers have been given free Polaroid sunglasses by Specsavers Opticas in Javea

and Calpe; this will enable them to see clearer in the bright summer sunshine.

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Polarised lenses are high-tech lenses that eliminate 99.9% of horizontal glare and filter out 100% of UV light. This clever technology improves vision and comfort in bright light, ideal for driving in the day. Mike Stone, Store Director of both Specsavers Opticas Javea and Calpe said; “polarised lenses are the best thing for driving all year round in Spain to reduce glare. We thought we’d support our local taxi drivers who work so hard for the community and tourists by giving them Polaroid sunglasses, as they make a big difference when driving.” Taxi driver Pedro Garcia commented “I am very happy with my new Polaroid sunglasses. I have never had polarised lenses before, but would never change back to normal sunglasses now. Even in bright sunshine I now rarely need to use my sun visor when driving” Specsavers Opticas can supply sunglasses with polarised lenses. There are five stores on the Costa Blanca, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest.

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Black is back Alex Watkins Most expats who have worked in Spain have at some point done so 'on the black' - i.e. without a contract or paying social security. I can't offer you any concrete statistics to back that up but will stand by my personal experience of having known enough examples over the past 15 years to claim that this is almost certainly the case. Obviously it is a fairly difficult situation to quantify, as being on the black means there are no official records to base statistics on. However, the CC OO and UGT unions claimed this week they have managed to calculate that in Alicante province almost 18% of workers, 112,700 people, are employed off the books. So whose fault is this? Are the employers exploiting their staff or are the workers dodging tax? Clearly there are examples of both. Legally acquired wages have tax and social security taken out of them at the source so employees only ever see what is left (about 75-80% for an average wage). Is this difference between

gross and net salary really so much to compensate for what they miss out on? The most significant factor for expats is entitlement to healthcare, which those below legal retirement age must be paying social security to receive. Just try to afford private healthcare on top of rent (which more often than not is also being paid to a landlord who is not letting legally and paying tax on that) when you are taking home an average of less than €1,000 per month in the hostelry, agriculture or industry sectors that employ the vast majority of immigrants in Alicante province. The next biggest detriment is that they will not be able to claim unemployment benefit, which, in an increasingly seasonal economy, is a big problem as work is extremely scarce for at least six months of the year. Add to this that they make no pension contributions (ironically when most of the customers they deal with are pensioners), and cannot argue if they have to work for below the minimum wage or for unreasonably long hours without a break or in dangerous conditions. All in all it's pretty poor compensation for at best a couple of hundred extra euros per month. Most importantly, if they need work then more often

than not there are not enough legal jobs available to have the choice to turn down work without a contract. There are relatively few inspections and when they do show up they are usually spotted quickly enough for most of a restaurant's waiting staff to be ushered out the back door to pretend to be customers in a nearby bar until the inspectors have gone. From the employers' point of view, inevitably the losers are those who try to do things legally. Small businesses especially struggle to make enough all year round to keep up with comparatively high social security payments for themselves and anyone else they employ. Once you take into account rent of a unit, tax on that rent, public liability insurance, opening licences, social security for self-employment (autónomo) and VAT (IVA) on sales, amongst others; a business has to be making quite a significant profit to leave anything for budding entrepreneurs to live on. Legal businesses are hampered by a wealth of unfair competition that pays none of these, so can undercut them on price and still make more profit, thus stifling the market, starving the indebted government of tax income and preventing the creation of jobs that this country desper-

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use my sun visor when driving" Specsavers Opticas can supply sunglasses with polarised lenses. There are five stores on the Costa Blanca, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest.

Local taxi driver Francisco Lopez receives his free Polaroid prescription sunglasses from Lab Manager Pili Castillejo Juan

ately needs. What's more, customers have no legal recourse in the face of shoddy service, faulty products or if they have an accident on the premises. Most of the time at best, employers can afford to give staff a contract that only reflects a tiny proportion of the hours they actually work. This is better than nothing but the staff would have to work for about 80 years to be entitled to a state pension. As small businesses are seen as the motor of any successful national economy, there seem to be two principal problems: that it is prohibitively expensive to operate completely legally and still make a living; and that there are not enough inspections to

force more to play by the rules. A few concessions such as the labour reform making it cheaper to sack workers if the business is not profitable and occasional tax breaks to hire people who are registered as unemployed just won't make enough of a difference. Unfortunately the end result of this is that everybody loses - government, employers and employees. Given that studies consistently demonstrate that money invested in cracking down on tax evasion is extremely profitable, would if be naïve to suggest that this would be a better long-term strategy than just cutting €16,000 million from healthcare and education?

The calm before the storm

Tom Cain Last week the leader of the Spanish government, Mariano Rajoy, said publicly that taxes would not be increased as part of a new round of financial adjustments that were imminent. By the Friday this turned out to be yet another lie after his deputy Soraya Sáez de Santamaría specified that 'no big taxes' would be affected. What she meant was that a new tax for environmental certificates was to be introduced and the tax on bank deposits was to be increased along with 'modifications' to special taxes such as alcohol, tobacco, fuel and so on. To top it all, Sr Rajoy's lie was compounded by the fact that the IRPF personal income tax hike for this year will not be reduced in 2014 as previously promised. Seeing as Sr Rajoy wouldn't recognise a promise even if one jumped out on him I have been left wondering about the situation regarding the controversial asset declaration. With the April 30 deadline for making the declaration well and truly past I think I can safely assume that a lot of people have not filed form 720 and this being the case how long will it be before the taxman starts sending out letters demanding extortionate fines? Seeing as the declaration is for information

purposes only, will the taxman be scrutinising each declaration, intent on finding a mistake that can be fined? It seems to me that the whole purpose of forcing people to make the declaration is to make money. Why would the government want reams of extra paperwork unless it intended to make economic use out of them and what will be considered as an error? Will it be a spelling mistake, a wrongly written account number or as I have been assured just the omission of relevant details. Given that the people who work in the tax office are at best jobsworths and at worst downright rude, how much leeway will somebody have to rectify any errors or will they just be fined and to hell with it? Hundreds if not thousands of expats are worried about the fallout from this but as yet the State has done nothing to allay their fears or address their concerns. Coverage of the asset declaration decree in the Spanish media has been almost non-existent which has left me to wonder why. According to the government it applies to everyone with assets outside of Spain but with only an estimated two per cent of Spaniards holding assets abroad it will be the country's expat population that gets hit the hardest. Is this the calm before the storm or are we being paranoid because after all Sr Rajoy has promised that the asset declaration is for 'information purposes' only.

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Smokers at risk from sight loss A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula - the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving. According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. 'Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low', Amrik Sappal from Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola explains; 'When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tis-

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eye, damaging the macula and ultimately leading to loss of vision.' Mr. Evans warns: 'As well as the early onset of AMD, smokers also have a higher likelihood of developing cataracts, a common causes of blindness and visual impairment. In addition, tobacco smoking can lead to damage of the optic nerve, causing further vision impairment.' In January 2012, just a year after the smoking ban came into force in Spain the National Committee for the Prevention of Tobacco (CNPT) and the Commission for the Tobacco Market estimated that 600,000 Spanish individuals had given up smoking and estimated that the consumption of tobacco in Spain fell by 17% as a result. Mr. Evans says: 'This is excellent news for the nation's health and eye sight. Other countries that have adopted the

A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula - the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving. According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. 'Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low', Colin Evans from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains; 'When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the

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A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula – the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving.1 According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. ‘Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low’, Colin Evans from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains; ‘When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the eye, damaging the macula and ultimately leading to loss of vision.’ Mr. Evans warns: ‘As well as the early onset of AMD, smokers also have a higher likelihood of developing cataracts, a common causes of blindness and visual impairment. In addition, tobacco

smoking can lead to damage of the optic nerve, causing further vision impairment.’ In January 2012, just a year after the smoking ban came into force in Spain the National Committee for the Prevention of Tobacco (CNPT) and the Commission for the Tobacco Market estimated that 600,000 Spanish individuals had given up smoking and estimated that the consumption of tobacco in Spain fell by 17% as a result. Mr. Evans says: ‘This is excellent news for the nation’s health and eye sight. Other countries that have adopted the smoking ban have seen really positive health benefits as a result and it is hoped that this trend will continue in Spain. In 2010 the BBC reported that the number of emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks in England has fallen since the smoking ban was introduced three years ago, saving the NHS almost £8.5 million a year.’ Specsavers Opticas expects to see similar health benefits following the smoking ban in Spain and is encouraging smokers to take a positive step in safeguarding their eye sight by giving up. If a smoker has concerns, a thorough eye test can identify whether their eyes have any of the signs of AMD. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest Specsavers and book a free eye test.

Researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid have developed a platform for treating Parkinson patients from their own home, by providing cognitive stimulation exercises through the Digital Terrestrial Television network. This tool, known as “EsCoTDT”, would mean that 115,500 patients with Parkinson's in Spain could benefit from treatment through the cognitive stimulation therapy at any time without having to leave the house, attend appointments, or have their normal day to day activities interrupted, and would also offer a considerable reduction in costs to health care service providers. Doctor Rafael Matesanz, director of the Spanish transplant organisation, ONT, has played down the announcement of half a million euro of cuts to his department, saying that the funding reduction from the Spanish government would not directly affect patients who require transplant operations. But he acknowledged that no public funded sector can avoid the funding axe, stating that “What has declined is an important grant for the training of professionals. But we have seen that with the availability we have, we can continue what we were doing well so far”, explaining that instead of running 20 training programs, the association will simply on ly offer 18 places in the future.

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MUSIC NEWS Phil Daniels teamed up with Blur when they transported revellers back to the 90’s at the Coachella festival in California on Friday. Blur followed acts such as Modest Mouse and Yeah Yeah Yeah on-stage with hits from the British 90’s including ‘Girls & Boys’, ‘There’s No Other way’ and ‘Song 2’. Actor Phil Daniels also made the trip with the band to perform their legendary song ‘Parklife’. The Stone Roses the hit the stage with more great British music on the first night of the festival, with ‘Fools Gold’ and ‘I Wanna Be Adored’. Opera-Rock legend Meatloaf burst into tears live on-stage Wednesday night as he said farewell to fans and thanked them for the support over the years.

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A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula - the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving.* According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. * “Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low”, Colin Evans from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains; “When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the eye, damaging the macula and ultimately leading to loss of vision”. Mr. Evans warns: “As well as the early onset of AMD, smokers also

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The 65 year old rocker declared his ‘Last at Bat Trek’ will be his last tour as he played his last ever London date at the O2 Arena. He also thanked all those who bought his classic ‘Bat out of Hell’ album as it soared up to No 9 in the UK Album Charts; Meatloaf played the whole album during the second half of his show.

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‘Gangnam Style’ hit-maker Psy is back! And has just unveiled his brand new sequel to the on-line hit that made No 1 in the summer of 2012, but will lightning strike twice for the South Korean K-Pop star? The singer released a new video to his new song ‘Gentleman’ online on Sunday and it is set to go viral, just like ‘Gangnam Style’, which has now notched up a massive 1.5 Billion views on YouTube. Psy has said before he would try it again just to see what would happen, and there is a 30% chance it could flop, but no harm in trying. Psy’s new single was already at 19 million views by Sunday evening.

have a higher likelihood of developing cataracts, a common causes of blindness and visual impairment. In addition, tobacco smoking can lead to damage of the optic nerve, causing further vision impairment.” In January 2012, just a year after the smoking ban came into force in Spain the National Committee for the Prevention of Tobacco (CNPT) and the Commission for the Tobacco Market estimated that 600,000 Spanish individuals had given up smoking and estimated that the consumption of tobacco in Spain fell by 17% as a result. Mr. Evans says: “This is excellent news for the nation’s health and eye sight. Other countries that have adopted the smoking ban have seen really positive health benefits as a result and it is hoped that this

trend will continue in Spain. In 2010 the BBC reported that the number of emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks in England has fallen since the smoking ban was introduced three years ago, saving the NHS almost £8.5 million a year.” Specsavers Opticas expects to see similar health benefits following the smoking ban in Spain and is encouraging smokers to take a positive step in safeguarding their eye sight by giving up. If a smoker has concerns, a thorough eye test can identify whether their eyes have any of the signs of AMD. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest Specsavers and book a free eye test. * European Campaign on Smoking and Blindness, Position Paper, May 2006 AMD Alliance International

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Smokers at risk from sight loss A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula - the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving. According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. 'Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low', Colin Evans from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains; 'When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the

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Smokers at risk from sight loss A LOCAL optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision.

AGE-RELATED MACULAR Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula – the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving. According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known. “Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low,” says Colin Evans from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja. “When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel

People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD

throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the eye, damaging the macula and ultimately leading to loss of vision.” Mr. Evans warns: “As well as the early onset of AMD, smokers also have a higher likelihood of developing cataracts, a common cause of blindness and visual impairment. In addition, tobacco smoking can lead to damage of the optic nerve, causing further vision impairment.”

In January 2012, just a year after the smoking ban came into force in Spain, the National Committee for the Prevention of Tobacco (CNPT) and the Commission for the Tobacco Market estimated that 600,000 Spanish individuals had given up smoking and estimated that the consumption of tobacco in Spain fell by 17% as a result. Mr. Evans says: “This is excellent news for the nation’s eye health. Other countries that have adopted the smoking ban have seen

really positive health benefits as a result and it is hoped that this trend will continue in Spain.” Specsavers Opticas expect to see similar health benefits following the smoking ban in Spain and is encouraging smokers to take a positive step in safeguarding their eye sight by giving up. If a smoker has concerns, a thorough eye test can identify whether their eyes have any of the signs of AMD. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest Specsavers and book a free eye test.

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Los fumadores pueden padecer pérdida de visión DESDE SPECSAVERS ÓPTICAS SE ADVIERTE A LOS FUMADORES DE LOS RIESGOS QUE EL HÁBITO DE FUMAR SUPONE PARA LA VISTA REDACCIÓN

La degeneración macular asociada a la edad (DMAE) es la principal causa de pérdida grave de visión en el mundo occidental en personas mayores de  años. La DMAE es una enfermedad degenerativa de la retina

que causa la pérdida progresiva de la visión central. La DMAE afecta la mácula, la parte de la retina responsable de agudeza visual necesaria para desarrollar actividades diarias como leer o conducir. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud el único factor de riesgo modificable es dejar de fumar. Las personas que fuman duplican el riesgo de desarrollar DMAE, aunque este hecho es todavía bastante desconocido. Colin Evans de Specsavers Opticas en Torrevieja asegura que «hay un gran desconocimiento sobre los posibles problemas de ceguera oca-

LA TOS EN LOS NIÑOS Tribuna Doctor Pedro J. Alcalá Minagorre Pediatra del Hospital VITHAS Perpetuo Socorro. Alicante

a tos es un mecanismo de limpieza de las vías aéreas, consistente en la salida violenta del flujo aéreo con un sonido característico. Es un síntoma común en muchas enfermedades de la infancia, en su mayoría leves. Fácilmente identificable, resulta molesta tanto para el niño como para sus padres, y genera una gran preocupación en los que rodean al niño. Existe la idea, un tanto errónea, de que

por sí misma es dañina y ha de ser siempre tratada. En realidad sabemos que la ausencia del reflejo de la tos en niños con enfermedades neuromusculares o problemas respiratorios crónicos puede acarrear graves consecuencias como aspiración de secreciones y la sobreinfección neumónica. Las infecciones víricas de vías altas son la principal causa de la tos, suponen la primera causa de absentismo escolar, afectan a casi todos los niños y generan muchas consultas médicas, sobre todo por su persistencia. Cada uno de estos procesos genera hasta  días de tos y mucosidad, y se repiten en gran número en los primeros cursos de colegio y guardería. El resultado es que el niño «no suelta los mocos en todo el invierno», y las noches con tos son la norma y no la excepción. Es importante que el pediatra excluya mediante la historia clínica y la exploración una serie de enfermedades más graves, que suelen producir, además de tos,

El tabaco también incide sobre la vista. EFE INFORMACIÓN

un deterioro del estado general o de la función respiratoria. En estos casos el tratamiento correcto de la tos será el de la enfermedad que la causa. En la inmensa mayoría de los casos no será requerida ninguna medida farmacológica. Los medicamentos para la tos y los síntomas del resfriado no han demostrado suficientemente su eficacia en adultos.

sionados por el tabaquismo». Evans explica que «cuando se inhala un cigarrillo, alrededor de . productos químicos –nicotina, alquitrán, arsénico y amoniaco– entran en el torrente sanguíneo y viajan por el cuerpo. Muchos de ellos son tóxicos para los delicados tejidos del ojo, dañando la mácula y provocando en última instancia pérdida de la visión». Evans advierte que «así como el inicio precoz de la DMAE, los fumadores también tienen una mayor probabilidad de desarrollar cataratas, una causa común de ceguera y limitaciones visuales. Además, el tabaco puede producir daños en el nervio óptico, causando un deterioro adicional de la visión». En enero de , justo un año después de la prohibición de fumar que entró en vigor en España, el Comité Nacional para la Prevención del Tabaco (CNPT) y la Comisión para el Mercado de Tabacos estimaron que . españoles habían dejado de fumar. En niños pequeños ni siquiera su seguridad, por lo que… Si sabemos que lo que le vamos a mandar no es eficaz, ni podemos asegurar su seguridad, ¿por qué se lo damos a nuestros hijos? No existe el catarro mal curado. En algunas ocasiones, los síntomas catarrales preceden o acompañan a otros procesos más complejos (bronquiolitis en lactantes, crisis de asma, otitis media, sinusitis...). Estos cuadros no son prevenibles ni predecibles, y cursan con otros síntomas además de la tos. Será necesaria una evaluación por el pediatra si hay dificultad respiratoria, intenso decaimiento, si se muestra irritable, persiste más de  días o es menor de  meses. Es normal que un catarro produzca fiebre, pero si además el niño tiene mal estado general, hay que acudir al pediatra. Existen medidas que pueden hacer más confortable al niño esos días de resfriado (dormir algo más incorporado, evitar ambientes muy secos, lavados suaves de la nariz con suero salino (sólo si el niño lo requiere y los tolera), una cucharada de miel en los mayores de  años (ha demostrado ser más eficaz que los antitusivos), y por supuesto evitar de manera absoluta la exposición al humo del tabaco.

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EXTRACTO | THE RESIDENT Mayo de 2013

Los fumadores corren el riesgo de perder la visión Un oculista local está advirtiendo a los fumadores de los riesgos que el hábito supone para su visión. La degeneración macular asociada a la edad (DMAE) es la principal causa de pérdida grave de visión en personas mayores de 55 años en el mundo occidental. La DMAE es una enfermedad degenerativa de la retina que causa la pérdida progresiva de la visión central. La AMD afecta la mácula - la parte de la retina responsable de la visión clara necesaria para actividades diarias como leer o conducir *. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, han establecido que el único factor de riesgo modificable es fumar. Las personas que fuman tienen más del doble de riesgo de desarrollar AMD, algo que todavía no es muy conocido*. "La conciencia de la ceguera a causa de fumar es preocupantemente bajo", Amrik Sappal de Ópticas Specsavers en Fuengirola explica: "Cuando inhalas un cigarrillo, alrededor de 4.000 productos químicos, como nicotina, alquitrán, arsénico y amoniaco entran al flujo sanguíneo y viajan por todo el cuerpo. Muchos de ellos son tóxicos para los tejidos delicados del ojo, dañando la mácula y en última instancia conduciendo a la pérdida de visión”. Sr. Sappal advierte: "Así como el inicio precoz de la DMAE, los fumadores también tienen una mayor probabilidad de desarrollar cataratas, una causa común de la ceguera y la discapacidad visual. Además, el fumar tabaco puede conducir al daño del nervio óptico, que causa un deterioro adicional de la visión”. En enero de 2012, justo un año después de que entró en vigor en España la ley antitabaco, el Comité Nacional para la

Prevención del Tabaco (CNPT) y la Comisión para el Mercado de Tabacos estima que 600.000 personas españolas habían dejado de fumar y se estima que el consumo de tabaco en España se redujo en un 17% como consecuencia. Sr. Sappal dice: "Esta es una excelente noticia para la salud de la nación y su vista. Otros países que han adoptado la ley antitabaco han visto beneficios de salud muy positivos como resultado y se espera que esta tendencia continúe en España. En 2010, la BBC informó que el número de ingresos hospitalarios de emergencia para ataques cardíacos en Inglaterra ha caído desde que la ley antitabaco se introdujo hace tres años, resultando en un ahorro de casi £ 8,5 millones al año al sistema de salud nacional”. Ópticas Specsavers espera ver beneficios de salud similares después del implemento de la ley en España y está animando a los fumadores a dar un paso positivo hacia proteger su vista, dejar de fumar. Si un fumador tiene problemas, un examen de la vista completo puede identificar si sus ojos tienen cualquiera de los síntomas de la DMAE. Visita www. specsavers.es para encontrar tu Specsavers más cercano y hacer una cita para una revisión gratuita. * Campaña Europea sobre el Tabaco y la Ceguera, Documento de Posición, de mayo de 2006 - AMD Alliance International

Smokers at risk from sight loss A local optician is warning smokers of the risks that the habit poses to their vision. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss for people over the age of 55 in the western world. AMD is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects the macula – the part of the retina responsible for clear vision needed for daily activities such as reading or driving*. According to the World Health Organisation the only established modifiable risk factor is smoking. People who smoke more than double their risk of developing AMD yet this is not widely known*. ‘Awareness of blindness from smoking is worryingly low’, Amrik Sappal from Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola explains; ‘When you inhale a cigarette, approximately 4,000 chemicals such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and ammonia enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your body. Many of these are poisonous to the delicate tissues of the

eye, damaging the macula and ultimately leading to loss of vision.’ Mr. Sappal warns: ‘As well as the early onset of AMD, smokers also have a higher likelihood of developing cataracts, a common cause of blindness and visual impairment. In addition, tobacco smoking can lead to damage of the optic nerve, causing further vision impairment.’ In January 2012, just a year after the smoking ban came into force in Spain, the National Committee for the Prevention of Tobacco (CNPT) and the Commission for the Tobacco Market estimated that 600,000 Spanish individuals had given up smoking and estimated that the consumption of tobacco in Spain fell by 17% as a result. Mr Sappal says: ‘This is excellent news for the nation’s health and eyesight. Other countries that have adopted the smoking ban have seen really positive health benefits as a result and it is hoped that this trend will continue in Spain. In 2010 the BBC reported that the number of emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks in England has fallen since the smoking ban was introduced three years ago, saving the NHS almost £8.5 million a year.’ Specsavers Opticas expects to see similar health benefits following the smoking ban in Spain and is encouraging smokers to take a positive step in safeguarding their eyesight by giving up. If a smoker has concerns, a thorough eye test can identify whether their eyes have any of the signs of AMD. Visit www. specsavers.es to find your nearest Specsavers and book a free eye test. *European Campaign on Smoking and Blindness, Position Paper, May 2006 - AMD Alliance International

The Nutritionist

Alkaline Diets Last month I explained the benefits eating a more alkaline diet (have a look at www.theresident.eu). This month, we’re looking at which foods are acidic and which foods are alkaline. Understanding this doesn’t mean cutting out all acidic foods but rather, adjusting the ratio of alkaline to acidic. The ideal ratio is around 80:20. In practical terms, this means having a big salad with your fish or steak, instead of chips (which would be acid + acid) or swapping pasta with wild rice. Drinking a glass of water with freshly squeezed lemon juice can also help. If you are interested in trying some alkaline recipes ‘Honestly Healthy’ by Vicki Edgson is a wonderful alkaline recipe book. JoJo and I also drink Kangen alkaline Water through the day to reduce our acidity. Email us if you would like a free trial.

Claudia Norris Nutritional Therapist Dip(BCNH), MA(Hons) Registered Practitioner with the Nutritional Therapy Council (UK) Mobile: 671 142 969 Claudia@nutritioninspain.com www.nutritioninspain.com

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Salongen på Torre de Andalucia i La Campana, Nueva Andalucia, har allt du behöver för ditt hår och din kropp. I sommar med flexibla öppettider, ringer du för tidsbeställning och det är enkelt att parkera utanför entrén. Sanna är en duktig och erfaren frisör som kan allt inom hårvård. Allt från klippning, färg och hårförlängning till bröllop eller styling för andra festligheter. När Eva gör fotvårdsbehandling sitter du skönt i en massagestol och kan också få dina naglar målade i någon härlig färg. Hon har även gellack. Inom skönhetsvård utför Sanna “Skinmaster” ansiktsbehandlingar, en unik behandling för huden som masserar, föryngrar, slätar ut, rengör och återfuktar. Även olika typer av massage erbjuds inkl massageterapi och zonterapi. Sanna och Eva önskar alla hjärtligt välkomna hela sommaren. Tel 952 81 82 01 eller 681 27 30 01.

synen. AMD påverkar makulan, den del av näthinnan som ansvarar för att vi ser klart och är nödvändig för dagliga aktiviteter såsom bilkörning och läsning. Enligt Världshälsoorganisationen är den enda etablerade riskfaktorn rökning. Att rökare fördubblar risken att drabbas av AMD är inte allmänt känt. Kännedom om hur rökning påverkar synen är oroväckande låg, menar man hos Specsavers. När man inhalerar rök, dras ca 4.000 kemikalier in i blodomloppet, t ex nikotin, tjära, arsenik, ammoniak, och färdas runt i kroppen. Många av dessa är rena giftet för våra ögon och kan skada näthinnan och leda till nedsatt syn. Rökare löper också en högre risk att utveckla starr, den vanligaste orsaken till försämrad syn, skador på synnerven och blindhet. I januari 2012, ett år efter det att Spanien införde rökningsförbud, har enligt officiella uppgifter runt 600.000 spanjorer slutat röka och tobakskonsumtionen sjunkit med 17 %. Specsavers säger att detta är goda nyheter för nationens hälsa och syn. Andra länder som infört rökförbud har sett positiva hälsoeffekter och man hoppas trenden fortsätter i Spanien. BBC TV i England rapporterade år 2010 om att antalet akutintag på sjukhusen för hjärtinfarkter hade sjunkit sedan rökningsförbudet infördes 3 år tidigare, vilket sparade miljoner i sjukvårdskostnader varje år. Är du som rökare, orolig för din syn, kontakta då Specsavers för en fri syntest. Boka på www.specsavers.es eller ring Fuengirola 952 467 837, Marbella 952 863 332.

Rökare riskerar nedsatt syn

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Specsavers optiker varnar rökare om riskerna som rökningen innebär för deras syn. Åldersförändringar i gula fläcken (AMD) är den ledande orsaken till nedsatt syn för människor över 55 år i västvärlden. AMD är en degenerativ retinal ögonsjukdom som orsakar progressiv förlust av den centrala

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Vi vill alla äta naturlig mat men hur är det med vinet? När jag kom till Spanien för 10 år sedan, började jag dricka betydligt mer vin än vad jag var van med. Det började med att jag fick huvudvärk och värk i nacken. Min slutsats var att jag arbetade för hårt och var stressad. Efter en tid när det inte blev bättre, gjorde jag tester och fick veta att jag måste sluta dricka vin omedelbart. Endast naturvin eller ekologiskt vin var ok om jag ville fortsätta dricka vin. Läkaren talade om att jag var allergisk mot sulfiter och bekämpningsmedel. Några riktlinjer för tillverkning av naturvin är minimal påverkan i tillverkningsprocessen, druvor som skördas för hand och minimalt med bekämpningsmedel i vingården. I Ronda hittade jag flera vingårdar som odlade naturvin och när jag provade detta, försvann huvudvärken och värk i nacken. Från denna stund började jag även äta mer hälsosam mat och blev mer och mer intresserad av processen runt naturligt vin. Jag arbetade också en del i vinodlingarna, plockade druvor och var med vid själva tillverkning av naturligt vin. Ronda har verkligen en underbar historia med vin där tillverkning startades av romarna i Ronda La Vieja. Det är en intressant upplevelse och man får verklig respekt för människorna som valt att tillverka vin utan kemikalier och bekämpningsmedel. Jag har även plockat oliver och följt processen med att tillverka olivolja. Det går att besöka kooperativet i Ronda och se hur det hela går till. Saken är den att de som lever i norra Europa måste importera många produkter från södra

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some and forensic debating skills - to a St Paul’s Cathedral where she will arrive on a gun carriage drawn by horses from Queen Elizabeth’s artillery. The Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, will attend the funeral, which is likely to be the grandest funeral for a British politician since Churchill’s state funeral in 1965. Though accorded full military honours,Thatcher did not want a state funeral. She will be cremated. Parliament will return from recess for a special session in her honour on Wednesday.

“IRON LADY” The unyielding, outspoken Thatcher led her Conservative party to three election victories, governing from 1979 to 1990, the longest continuous term in office for a British premier in over 150 years. She struck up a close relationship with Reagan taking a hostile view of the Soviet Union, backed the first President George Bush during the 1991 Gulf War, and was the first major Western leader to discover that Gorbachev was a man she could “do business with”. “Very few leaders get to change not only the political landscape of their country but of the world. Margaret was such a leader. Her global impact was vast,” said Tony Blair, whose term as Labour prime minister from 1997-2007 he acknowledged owed a debt to the former leader of his Conservative opponents. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron cut short a visit abroad and flags flew at half mast. “The real thing about Margaret Thatcher is that she didn’t just lead our country, she saved our country,” Cameron said. Mourners laid roses, tulips and lilies on the doorstep of her house in Belgravia, one of London’s most exclusive areas. One note said: “The greatest British leader” while another said to “The Iron Lady” , a soubriquet bestowed by a Soviet army newspaper in the 1970s and which Thatcher loved.

In vogue vision Specsavers launches Emporio Armani and Aurora glasses ranges LEADING fashion house, Emporio Armani, has brought a touch of Italian chic to the Spanish high street, with the introduction of a range of glasses at Specsavers. Alongside Armani, Specsavers Opticas is launching a new range of glamorous glasses for the more mature women called Aurora. Emporio Armani is available at all stores, the stunning range encapsulates a sophisticated and sleek style. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles each designed by the team responsible for the fashion collections seen on the catwalks. From vintage inspired, tortoise-shell frames to deep purple and two-tone pinks for the girls, through to the classic rectangular frame with a hint of 1960s Mad Men style for the guys, customers can select two pairs of Emporio Armani glasses for 150€. Andrés Román Romero, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponsa said: ‘Emporio Armani is an iconic brand and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our customers another fantastic designer range at high street prices.’ As well as Armani, exclusive to Specsavers, the Aurora collection has been created to meet a current gap in the market for elegant designer eyewear and includes 13 sophisticated styles, all sporting a signature crystal on the temple. Scottish songstress Lulu who is the face of the new range said: ‘This collection combines elements of fine jewellery with modern design principles to create glasses of exquisite beauty, which is what attracted me to them. That and the use of flattering soft colours, pearlised finishes, intricate detailing and a wonderful smattering of bling.’ Each frame has also been designed to suit varifocal lenses, which are ideal for people who need glasses for distance and reading. Emporio Armani and Aurora join Specsavers’ unique range of designer brands, which includes Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris and Tommy Hilfiger. Each pair includes PENTAX single vision lenses, scratch resistant treatment, a case and cloth as standard.

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London.—Admirers of Margaret Thatcher yesterday mourned the “Iron Lady” who as Britain’s longest serving prime minister in over a century pitched free-market capitalism as the only medicine for her country’s crippled economy and the crumbling Soviet bloc. World leaders past and present, from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to U.S. President Barack Obama, led tributes to the grocer’s daughter who sought to arrest Britain’s decline and helped Ronald Reagan broker an end to the Cold War. “The world has lost one of the great champions of freedom and liberty, and America has lost a true friend,” said Obama. While world leaders praised the most powerful British prime minister since her hero Winston Churchill, the scars of bitter struggles during her rule left Britain divided over her legacy. Opponents celebrated in London, the English city of Bristol and the Scottish city of Glasgow, cheering her death and toasting to the death of “the witch” with champagne and cider. “We’ve waited a long time for her death,” said Carl Chamberlain, 45, unemployed, sporting a grey ponytail and sipping on a can of cider in Brixton, London, the scene of riots in 1981. Loathed and loved, Thatcher crushed trade unions, privatised swathes of British industry, clashed with European allies and fought a war to recover the Falkland Islands from Argentina. Yesterday’s newspapers told the story: “The Woman Who Saved Britain”, declared the Daily Mail while the Daily Mirror, led on “The Woman Who Divided A Nation” in an article which questioned the grand, ceremonial funeral planned for next week. Thatcher’s body was removed overnight in a transit van with police escort from the Ritz Hotel where she had died on Monday morning following a stroke. Thatcher’s final journey on April 17 will take her from a chapel inside the Palace of Westminster - where she deployed fear-

shoptalk Rock og store bøffer

Stærkt inspireret af de kendte spisesteder A Hereford Beefstouw, Bone’s og Hard Rock Café har restauranten Meat and Rock netop slået dørene op på havnefronten i Fuengirola. Som navnet antyder, byder restauranten på godt kød og lækker rockmusik.

”Vi vil være kystens bedste steakhouse. Vores kokke har specialiseret sig i tilberedningen af kød, og alt vores kød er specielt udvalgt og af højeste kvalitet. Så er man til gode bøffer, der kan tygges med øjenvipperne, spareribs, burgere eller kylling, går man ikke forgæves

hos os.” Ordene kommer fra Marinus Vegeberg, som sammen med Sophie Nanziri Madsen, er indehaver og daglig leder af Meat and Rock i Fuengirola. Restauranten byder på et stort udvalg af hjemmelavede saucer og stor salatbar med tilbehør til de saftige bøffer, og fra kl. 12-15 er der gode danske frokostretter, som Stjerneskud, hjemmelavede frikadeller med kartoffelsalat mm. Vinkortet er præget af gode spanske vine, som passer godt til kødretter, og så er der Carlsberg fadøl, hvis man er mere til humle end druer. Desserten er også indbydende, når man retter blikket mod restaurantens isbar. ”Musikken er vores andet stærke varemærke. Vi byder på god live-underholdning fra fredag til søndag. Jeg synes, at udbuddet af spillesteder for den voksne år-

gang er begrænset, så vi håber på, at vores gode bands og Karaoke vil blive et stort tilløbsstykke,” siger den danske restauratør. Livemusikken begynder kl. 15.00 lørdag og søndag, og fredag kl. 22.30 samtidig med at køkkenet lukker og natten falder på. ”Det skal være godt at spise på Meat and Rock, men det skal også være sjovt. Derfor satser vi kraftigt på god musik og festlig betjening,” slutter Marinus Vegeberg, som i hele maj måned byder sine gæster på en gratis flaske husets vin ved bestilling af mindst to hovedmenuer.

mani er sofistikerede og har et fint og enkelt design. I Specsavers findes 24 forskellige modeller, der alle er nøje udvalgt og set på catwalks i de store modebyer. Brillerne kommer i forskellige stilarter, de fås i vintage-stil, med skildpaddemønster, i mørk lilla, changerende pink til piger eller som klassiske, firkantede briller med et hint af 1960’ernes Mad Men-stil. Kunderne kan desuden vælge to par briller fra Emporio Armani til 150 euro. Aurora-seriens stil går mere på et elegant og enkelt design til en lille men meget specifik kundegruppe og har 13 forskellige modeller, alle med firmalogo på siden af stellet. Serien kan betragtes som en kombination mellem et elegant smykke og moderne design, der giver en brille med en usædvanlig skøn-

hed. Samtidig anvendes kun blide farver og små men anderledes detaljer, der gør brillen unik. Alle briller understøtter brugen af bifokale glas, som er ideelle for de personer, der anvender brillerne, både når de går, og når de læser. Udover de to nyheder fra Specsavers finder man i butikkerne i Fuengirola og Marbella mærker som Karen Millen, CW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris og Tommy Hilfiger. Med alle briller følger som standard almindelige glas, der er modstandsdygtige over for ridser, samt brillehylster og en renseklud. For yderligere information se www.specsavers.es eller besøg butikkerne i Fuengirola eller Marbella.

Meat and Rock ligger i Fuengirola Havn og har åbent alle dage – hele dagen fra kl. 1202.00 (køkkenet lukker kl. 22.30). Bordbestilling på 952 665 388 / www.meatandrock.com facebook : meatandrock

Specsavers lancerer lækre modebriller fra Emporio Armani og Aurora

Optikerkæden Specsavers i henholdsvis Fuengirola og Marbella lancerer i starten af maj måned en ny, lækker brilleserie fra et af verdens største modehuse, Em-

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porio Armani. Samtidigt lanceres også en brilleserie fra Aurora, der er kendt for sit elegante design til modne kvinder. De nye briller fra Emporio Ar-

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women called Aurora. Emporio Armani is available at all stores, the stunning range encapsulates a sophisticated and sleek style. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles each designed by the team responsible for the fashion collections seen on the catwalks. From vintage inspired, tortoise-shell frames to deep

purple and two-tone pinks for the girls, through to the classic rectangular frame with a hint of 1960s Mad Men style for the guys, customers can select two pairs of Emporio Armani glasses for 150€. Colin Evans, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja said: ‘Emporio Armani is an iconic brand and we’re thril-

led to be able to offer our customers another fantastic designer range at high street prices.’ As well as Armani, exclusive to Specsavers, the Aurora collection has been created to meet a current gap in the market for elegant designer eyewear and includes 13 sophisticated styles, all sporting a signature crystal on the temple. Scottish songstress Lulu who is the face of the new

range said: ‘This collection combines elements of fine jewellery with modern design principles to create glasses of exquisite beauty, which is what attracted me to them. That and the use of flattering soft colours, pearlised finishes, intricate detailing and a wonderful smattering of bling.’ Each frame has also been designed to suit

varifocal lenses, which are ideal for people who need glasses for distance and reading. Emporio Armani and Aurora join Specsavers’ unique range of designer brands, which includes Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris and Tommy Hilfiger. Each pair includes PENTAX single vision lenses, scratch resistant treatment, a case and cloth as standard. www.specsavers.es

COSTA NEWS, March 28-April 4, 2013

WANTED MAN A 43-year-old man has been detained by Málaga local police after threatening staff in a shop from which had tried to leave without paying. The suspect, carrying goods worth 17 euros, was found to be the subject of four arrest warrants from courts in Vitoria for offences including fraud. Police said he carried no papers and could not give an address.

DEBT RESTRUCTURE The regional government's finance ministry has agreed Marbella can restructure the repayment of its historic debt. Some 100 million euros is owed in all and this dates from the time in 2006 when the town hall was dissolved and a commission ran the municipal affairs. Marbella was due to repay 12.2 million euros this year, but that has now been reduced to three million euros.

RENEWAL BID Mijas is to seek the renewal of its status as an official tourism town. The rating is important because it allows the shops and stores to open over Christmas, Easter week and the peak summer months for longer hours and on Sundays. The regional government grants this status on a four-year basis and Mijas' approval dates back to 2009.

TUNA SCULPTURE Conil's mayor and the president of the Cádiz and Straits Fishing Development Group have inaugurated a new sculpture paying tribute to the local tuna fishing industry. The 'Monumento al Atún' stands on the Conil seafront, and is one of several to be placed in coastal towns which have close links to tuna fishing, such as Barbate, Zahara de los Atunes, Tarifa, La Línea, Chiclana and Cádiz.

'UNFAIR' FUNDING Ojén's mayor, José Antonio Gómez, says the distribution of funding by the Partido Popular-controlled provincial government is unfair and favours PP towns such as Marbella and Fuengirola, which swallow up 44 per cent of available cash. This, says Sr Gómez, leaves the smaller towns, which need the most help, without support. Ojén laments the lack of help for its pavilion and Ojeando festival.

VÉLEZ HISTORY Fourteen historic documents from the Vélez-Málaga archives are on display in the town until April 15 in the Municipal Archive, next to the Palacio Marqués de Beniel. They detail local events recorded in committee minutes during Semana Santa over five centuries. One of the oldest reveals that Thursday's Easter procession in 1548 was banned because of "scandals and riots".

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Coastal health tourism to be promoted Officials say scheme could bring €300 million a year to the province By Dave Jamieson A WORKING group has been formed in Málaga to examine how best to promote health tourism on the coast. The decision came out of a meeting last week held at the provincial government offices in the city and attended by representatives of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board, Málaga town hall and entities which have interests in the subject. Elías Bendodo, who is president of both the provincial government and the Tourist Board, said that the idea is to join forces and create a unique branding which identifies them all. He added that all representatives are in agreement with the proposal to unify the strategy and mount a single promotional effort, after which each would look after its own marketing and customer management. The aim is to make the Costa del Sol a "magnet" for health tourism offering surgery, treatments and care, as well as accommodation in local hotels. It is hoped that Málaga will join 55 cities worldwide which survive mostly on earnings from health

Tourism Board and provincial government president Elías Bendodo

tourists. Experts have estimated that the sector could grow to produce annual revenues of around 70 billion euros. Each patient is expected to spend 10,000 euros on health care fees, producing an

annual income for the province of between 250 and 300 million euros. In addition, they and their families would spend money on accommodation, food and recreation. The new working group,

which will meet for the first time after Easter, believes that such a volume of business would be important in reactivating the economy, benefitting not only hospitals and hotels, but companies of all kinds.

Union angry over town hall sackings By David Eade THE public service federation of the UGT union has criticised the mayor of Manilva, Antonia Muñoz, for sacking six town hall workers, including one who is a delegate of the UGT. There has been a long running battle between the mayor and the members of the 'Comité de Empresa' that speaks for the municipal workers. Some of its delegates are members of the UGT. The union believes these sackings led directly from the broadcasting on March 19 of a programme on TV channel Cuatro. It related to the legal

Nerja Caves boost NEWS Staff Reporter NERJA town hall has signed an agreement with central government representatives to promote the foundation which manages the Nerja Caves and the town's new History Museum with a new office located next to the town hall. The government's sub-delegate, Jorge Hernández Mollar, who is also president of the Caves Foundation, explained that the Museum and the Caves are "integral parts of town and one cannot be understood without the other". He noted that there is a spirit of collaboration which will produce good promotion of culture. Nerja mayor José Alberto Armijo, who is vice president of the foundation, highlighted the new office's information display on caves. He said it is located in a strategic place beside the town hall and close to the Balcón de Europa which is visited by many tourists. The new office is expected to be fully operational throughout Easter week.

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Mother nature knows best t do us any harm Old wives’ remedies may actually work, and they are unlikely to A book about oldfashioned remedies touches on everything from arsenic to gin and other ‘cures’ used by our ancestors :: PAF When UK TV presenter Lauren Laverne’s son had a nasty cough recently, she turned to her Twitter followers to seek some good oldfashioned advice from fellow mums on how to treat it. Laverne isn’t alone in looking to the wisdom of other mothers to help treat everyday illnesses. Most families have at least a couple of old wives’ tale remedies, passed down through the generations, that they use or swear by. When GP Dr Rob Hicks wrote Old

for your sp spice rack and ply it to nana and apply dip into int one of the your skin! hardes hardest-work“Plus, there is ing roo roots in ittle, if often little, the kit kitchen. any,, re“Ginge “Ginger is rch besearch rare as an d these hind o l d old remewives’ diess but rem remedy they’re in tthat generthere iis a l l y actual actually mless harmless research and worth around its trying if you anti-i anti-inflamwantt someLeft to go brown, apples can matory beneatural.” thing natural.” help with diarrhoea. :: SUR fits,“ say says Hicks. Here’s a round“It has been used to ’s favourup of Hicks’s treat morn morning sickness, d fixes. ite old-fashioned travel sickness as a well as nausea, as Ginger it’s thoug thought that the ginger oils reIf stomach cramps and travel sick- lax the stomach muscles, which in ness are blighting your belly, reach turn help ease the symptoms. “My grandmother used to use crystallised ginger, which is something I never liked as a child but has now become one of my favourites.” Ginger’s anti-inflammatory qualiAll new Dicton ties can also be helpful for other ailHearing Aids can ments. “If you have a cold, I’d suggest adding gratings of fresh ginger be fitted with a into hot honey and lemon (mixed Tinnitus Masker. with hot water to drink), so that you then have the vitamin C in the lemon and the antiseptic properties in the honey, as well as the anti-inflammatory qualities in the ginger,“ suggests Hicks.

Fashioned Remedies: From Arsenic To Gin, his own family were a rich source of inspiration on natural ways to soothe common ailments. “My interest in all of these remedies came partly from seeing the female members of my family using everyday products to treat common ailments,” says Hicks. “For instance, I’d see my aunty with bicarbonate of soda in her water and ask why she had done that.” While old wives’ tale remedies may not always be suitable (or practical!), Hicks reckons it’s always worth trying some of these cheap and natural cures that our mothers and grandmothers have used. “These treatments are readily available and generally harmless so they’re worth a try if it’s convenient for you,“ he says. “Understandably there are going to be times when it’s not convenient to mash up a ba-

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Specsavers launches Emporio Armani and Aurora glasses ranges Emporio Armani is available at all stores, the stunning range encapsulates a sophisticated and sleek style. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles each designed by the team responsible for the ‘This collection combines fashion collections seen on the elements of fine jewellery with modern design principles to catwalks. create glasses of exquisite From vintage inspired, tortoise- beauty.’ shell frames to deep purple and two-tone pinks for the Emporio Armani and Aurora girls, through to the classic join Specsavers’ unique range of rectangular frame with a hint designer brands, which includes of 1960s Mad Men style for the Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, guys, customers can select two Missoni, French Connection, pairs of Emporio Armani glasses Red or Dead, Osiris and Tommy Hilfiger. for 150€. As well as Armani, exclusive to Specsavers, the Aurora collection has been created to meet a current gap in the market for elegant designer eyewear and includes 13 sophisticated styles, all sporting a signature Alongside Armani, Specsavers crystal on the temple. Opticas is launching a new range of glamorous glasses for the more Scottish songstress Lulu who is the face of the new range said: mature women called Aurora. LEADING fashion house, Emporio Armani, has brought a touch of Italian chic to the Spanish high street, with the introduction of a range of glasses at Specsavers.

Cabbage leaves Eau d’cold cabbage leaf might not be your scent of choice but the whiffy greens can lift breast tenderness and period pain. “Cabbage leaves can be very helpful in relieving breast tenderness after you’ve had a child,“ says Hicks. “They can also be effective in easing period pain. You can put the

cooled leaves in your bra or apply them directly on your stomach. If that’s too cold, I’d recommend warming them slightly in the microwave.”

Bananas Get more out of your banana by using it to help lighten a headache. “If you have a headache, mash up a bit of ripe banana peel and apply it to the area affected - as long as it isn’t in your hair!” says Hicks. “Alternatively, place chilled banana peel on the painful area.” Banana skin can help soothe a vexing verruca too. “There has been no scientific research as far as I’m aware into this treatment and it could just have been coincidence, but I have seen a few cases where a patient has applied banana peel to a verruca and the verruca has then gone,“ says Hicks. “What I’d suggest is to cut a piece of banana peel big enough to cover the verruca and then tape it (with surgical tape from the pharmacist) to the area overnight. You could do this during the day, but it’s less likely to come off your foot when you’re in bed and don’t have stockings or socks and shoes on. “Another person told me she rubbed the peel onto the verruca for about 15 minutes every day, so again that’s worth trying.”

Bicarbonate of soda If you’re struck by a spell of cystitis, raid your kitchen cupboard for a tub of trusty bicarbonate of soda - it could make going to the loo less painful. “To help with cystitis, just add half a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to a pint of water and drink it,“ says Hicks. “It’s thought that the bicarbonate of soda reduces the acidity in the urine, which will then ease the symptoms of cystitis.”

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sofistikerade stilar, alla med utmärkande kristaller. Sångerskan Lulu är “ansiktet” för denna nya kollektion. Hon menar att Aurora kombinerar smycken och moderna designidéer för att skapa attraktiva och vackra glasögon. Man använder milda färger, pärlemor ytor och utstuderade glittriga detaljer. Varje båge passar också för progressiva glas, idealiskt för er som behöver glasögon på både nära och långt håll. Bland andra märkesbågar hos Specsavers märks bl a Karen Millen, Missoni, Tommy Hilfiger, Osiris, French Connection. Alla glasögon har PENTAX enkelslipade glas och är repskyddande hårdhetsbehandlade. Fodral och putstrasa medföljer alltid. Specsavers Optik har 8 butiker på Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca och Mallorca. Gå till www.specsavers.es där du hittar din närmaste butik.

fortsätter vi att vara ensamma om att sälja här i Spanien vilket gör det lättare för er att kunna hitta något som inte alla andra har. Vi köper även in vissa uppsydda provplagg från designerna som aldrig gått till produktion. Väljer du något av dessa blir det ett plagg som är helt unikt och endast du har. Välkomna att besöka vår butik i Nueva Andalucia i hörnet Avenida Miguel de Cervantes och Plaza Baltasar Gracián 1. Öppet måndag till fredag 11.00- 14.00 och 17.00 till 20.00,lördagar 10.00 till 14.00. Telefon: 952 81 65 12

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Peter Wilson från Irland öppnade Wilsons Irish Bar and Grill i Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucia för 2 år sedan. Kocken är svenske Anders som har lagat mat i 30 år. På Wilson´s öppnar man tidigt och bjuder på irländsk och internationell frukost. Till lunch serveras dagens lunch och svensk husmanskost tillsammans med goda sallader, Skagen, lax, wraps, smörgåsar m.m. Sitt i solen på den rymliga terrassen tills solen går ner. Inne i baren visas också en hel del fotboll och annan sport på storbilds TV. Det är öppet alla dagar utom söndag och det är en utomordentlig träffpunkt under den berömda lördagsmarknaden. Tel till Wilsons är 651 442 669.

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Nu börjar vårens dammode komma in i butiken och denna vår så breddar vi vårt sortiment ytterligare med svenskdesignade kläder som vi är först i Spanien med att kunna erbjuda våra kunder. Sally O är ett av de nya märken som vi kommer att börja sälja under våren och sedan utöka med mer under hösten. Kläderna kan beskrivas som en mix av vardagskläder för den aktiva kvinnan. Även vårt andra nya klädmärke Holebrook är en kollektion för vardag och aktivt liv med en inspiration hämtad från Västkusten. Vid valet av nya märken ligger som vanligt kvalitet högt prioriterad och att det urval av plagg som görs till butiken är gjord för att passa vårt klimat när det gäller tygerna. Sedan tidigare säsonger så finns Baldino, Matisse, Mingel och WICO. Samtliga märken

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Breddar sortimentet Det som började som ett litet familjeföretag för mer än 25 år sedan har idag vuxit till över 1.500 optik-butiker i 10 länder! Fortfarande drivs kedjan av familjen Perkins från den brittiska ön Guernsey och deras mål är samma som vid starten; ”Att vara den mest prisvärda optikern med den bästa personliga synvården till rimliga priser”. Specsavers har över 1000 bågar att välja mellan och kunnig personal hjälper till att hitta glasögon som passar just dig. Tillsammans med legitimerade optiker går de igenom dina behov och önskemål utifrån vad synundersökningen visar samt tar hänsyn till faktorer såsom läsvanor, fritidsintressen etc. Specsavers lanserar nu glasögon från ett av de ledande italienska modehusen, Emporio Armani. Dessa bågar finns i alla butiker och erbjuder ett enastående snyggt urval. Den modemedvetne kan här hitta det där speciella glasögonen med 24 olika stilar att välja på, designade av teamet bakom kollektioner på catwalken. Från vintageinspirerade sköldpaddsbågar till lila och tvåfärgade rosa för kvinnan, till de klassiska rektangulära bågarna i 60-tals stil för männen. Ni kan välja 2 par Emporio Armani glasögon för 150 euro. Nerea Galdos-Pujana, butikschef i Marbella säger: “Emporio Armani är ett berömt märke och vi är stolta över att kunna erbjuda våra kunder ett fantastiskt designermärke till high street priser”. Vid sidan av den chica Armani kollektionen, hittar ni ett nytt utbud av glamorösa glasögon för den mer mogna kvinnan, Aurora. Denna kollektion hittar ni bara hos Specsavers och har tagits fram för att fylla ett gap i marknaden vad gäller eleganta glasögon. Aurora finns i 13

på takterrasser eller runt jacuzzin. På hemsidan www.horstgross.es finns bilder som visar en del av Horst tidigare arbeten. Ni kan ringa Horst på tel 610 711 701 och han talar förutom tyska även engelska och spanska.

En 75-årig norrman har med hjälp av Helicopteros Sanitarios och Dr Sanz, genomgått en framgångsrik operation här i Spanien, skriver tidningen Sur in English den 15 februari. Torbjörn Eide, som är en pensionerad tidningsreporter, har bott i El Faro, Mijas Costa de senaste 20 åren. När Torbjörn drabbades av ett vattenbråck intill sina testiklar, åkte han hem till Norge för behandling. På en av de bästa privatklinikerna i Norge upplystes han om att p g a medicinering efter en stroke förra året, ville inte läkarna riskera en operation vilken de menade kunde vara livshotande. Den lösning de föreslog var dränering av bråcket, vilket inte är en permanent lösning och antagligen borde göras 6 gånger per år. Torbjorn återvände till Solkusten modfälld och med fortsatt stora obehag av sitt tillstånd. Han kontaktade Helicopteros Sanitarios och fick träffa Dr Sanz och förklarade för denne sin sjukdomshistoria. Dr Sanz svarade att han visst kunde opereras och att Torbjorn inte heller skulle behöva några återbesök. Torbjorn skickades hem med en annan medicin än den han hittills tagit efter sin stroke. Efter sju dagar och med bråcket mer vattenfyllt än någonsin, lades han in för operation. Två timmar senare vaknade Torbjorn efter en framgångsrik operation. “Jag är så tacksam för Dr Sanz och teamet av sjuksköterskor som gett mig tillbaka ett normalt liv”. Enligt Torbjorn tror många norrmän att i Norge finns världens bästa sjukvård men han menar att Spanien kan mycket bättre. Kontakta Gunilla på tel 638 843 693 eller maila gunilla@helicopterossanitarios. com för upplysningar om medlemskap i Helicopteros Sanitarios.

Vi människor kan bli sjuka eller råka ut för olyckor. För att undgå de personliga utgifter som detta kan medföra kan vi teckna en privat sjuk- eller olycksförsäkring. Hos Kaas & Kirkemann är det nu möjligt att teckna motsvarande försäkring till hundar och katter, som ju också kan råka ut för sjukdom och olyckor. Försäkringen kan tecknas för alla hundar och katter från de är tre månader och upp till nio år. Är försäkringen tecknad innan hunden eller katten fyllt nio år så kan den förlängas så länge man önskar. Priset på försäkringen är samma för katter och små hundar. För mellanstora hundar, stora hundar och farliga hundraser finns egna tariffer. Försäkringen täcker om din hund eller katt till exempel blir påkörd eller överfallen av andra hundar eller katter. Täckningen kan utökas till att också omfatta sjukdom. Försäkringen täcker i hela EU. För mer information om täckning och priser är du alltid välkommen att kontakta Kaas & Kirkemann på telefon 952478383 eller skicka en email till kaaskirk@kaaskirkemann.net.

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När man inreder med mörka lyxiga träslag, teak, valnöt eller mahogny exempelvis, vill man ha ett absolut perfekt arbete levererat. Detta kan Horst Gross, snickarmästare utbildad hemma i Tyskland och som har arbetat i Spanien i 16 år. I sin förvånansvärt rymliga verkstad i Coín, har Horst en imponerande maskinpark och han kan tillverka det mesta i trä. En av hans specialiteter är träfaner där det finns säkert 100 olika träslag och nyanser att välja på. Ni kan få vilken möbel som helst i just det där träslaget, hyllor, byråer, bord eller varför inte nya dörrar. Ett badrum kan få ett otroligt lyft med en skräddarsydd möbel i något exklusivt träslag. En hall med trappa och ledstång i något sirligt snyggt träslag kanske. Horst kan tillverka i vilken stil ni vill, modernt eller klassiskt, och med finish i högblankt eller matt. Utomhus gör han snygga pergolas på terrasser och för carport. Trädäck

Första kyliga morgonen i Almuñecar styr jag stegen mot Caffé Italiano. Värmen slår emot mig när jag öppnar dörren och möts av ett mummel av röster som hälsar ”buen día”. Andrea lyser upp i ett glatt ”Välkommen tillbaka”. Allt är sig likt. Vid fönsterbordet sitter två hantverkare med mobilerna i högsta hugg. Runt disken trängs lokala affärsidkare som tagit ledigt en stund från sin möbelaffär eller frukthandel, en mopedreparatör som tagit fikarast från verkstaden runt hörnet, en mamma eller mormor som lämnat barn vid skolan i närheten. Här kan jag ta del av stadens puls och diskutera eller bara lyssna till dagens heta frågor över en cappuccino som tillagats av utvalda råvaror och med kärlek till kaffet. Andrea som är italienare talar förutom spanska och engelska även svenska, han var bosatt i Sverige en tid. En morgon diskuterade vi den stora katastrofen i Herradura på 1500-talet. Jag hade varit i Kulturhuset kvällen innan när en roman som utgick från denna händelse presenterades och undrade över detta. Det blev genast en livlig diskussion och en man berättade om hur havsbottnen där utanför såg ut. Han hade dykt där och hittat gamla föremål. Andrea hämtade en historiebok som också behandlade det temat men menade att någon borde skriva om nutidshistorien. Det lär vara många kända personer som övervintrat i Almuñecar genom åren. Ni hittar det bästa kaffet i Almuñecar på Calle Cariñena, parallellgata till Av. Juan Carlos 1, nära hotell Bahia Almuñecar. Av: Ann-Catrin Malmlöf

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Life fashion In vogue vision SPECSAVERS LAUNCHES Emporio Armani and Aurora glasses ranges LEADING fashion house, Emporio Armani, has brought a touch of Italian chic to the Spanish high street, with the introduction of a range of glasses at Specsavers. Alongside Armani, Specsavers Opticas is launching a new range of glamorous glasses for the more mature women called Aurora. Emporio Armani is available at all stores, the stunning range encapsulates a sophisticated and sleek style. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles each designed by the team responsible for the fashion collections seen on the catwalks. From vintage inspired, tortoise-shell frames to deep purple and two-tone pinks for the girls, through to the classic rectangular frame with a hint of 1960s Mad Men style for the guys, customers can select two pairs of Emporio Armani glasses for 150€. Colin Evans, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja said: ‘Emporio Armani is an iconic brand and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our customers another fantastic designer range at high street prices.’ As well as Armani, exclusive to Specsavers, the Aurora collection has been created to meet a current gap in the market for elegant designer eyewear and includes 13 sophisticated styles, all sporting a signature crystal on the temple. Scottish songstress Lulu who is the face of the new range said: ‘This collection combines elements of fine jewellery with modern design principles to create glasses of exquisite beauty, which is what attracted me to them. That and the use of flattering soft colours, pearlised finishes, intricate detailing and a wonderful smattering of bling.’ Each

frame has also been designed to suit varifocal lenses, which are ideal for people who need glasses for distance and reading. Emporio Armani and Aurora join Specsavers’ unique range of designer brands, which includes Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris and Tommy Hilfiger. Each pair includes PENTAX single vision lenses, scratch resistant treatment, a case and cloth as standard. For details of your nearest Specsavers store see their advert on page 7.

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Specsavers lanceert brillencollecties Emporio Armani en Aurora Spaanse winkelstraten. Naast de reeks van Armani, komt Specsavers Opticas ook met Aurora, een nieuwe collectie glamoureuze brillen voor de wat oudere vrouw. De nieuwe brillen van Emporio Armani zijn verkrijgbaar in alle Specsavers-filialen. De prachtige nieuwe modellen zijn verfijnd en strak van stijl. Modeliefhebbers kunnen er zeker van zijn dat ze een verpletterende indruk maken met één van de 24 stijlen, ontworpen door het team dat ook verantwoordelijk is voor de modecollecties op de catwalks. Voor de dames zijn er vintage brillen met een frame van schildpad in donkerpaars en tweekleurig roze. Voor de heren is er het klassieke rechthoekige frame met een vleugje van de Mad Men-stijl uit de jaren ’60. Colin Evans, directeur bij Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, zegt: ‘Emporio Armani is een beroemd en iconisch merk. We zijn zeer blij dat we onze klanten brillen van deze fantastische ontwerper kunnen bieden, tegen betaalbare prijzen.’ Klanten betalen slechts €150,- voor twee paar brillen van Emporio Armani. Ieder paar komt standaard met Pentax enkelvoudige glazen, krasbestendige behandeling, een brillenkoker en een schoonmaakdoek. Het toonaangevende modehuis Emporio Armani brengt met de introductie van de nieuwe brillencollectie bij Specsavers een vleugje Italiaanse elegantie naar de

collectie bevat 13 verfijnde modellen, allen met het herkenbare kristal op het frame. De Schotse zangeres Lulu, het gezicht van de nieuwe collectie, zegt: ‘Deze brillenreeks combineert mooie stukken sieraden met moderne ontwerpen, hetgeen resulteert in uitzonderlijk mooie brillen. Dat is wat mij aantrok in het merk. Dat, en het gebruik van flatterende, zachte kleuren, de parelmoer afwerking, de complexe details en een prachtige zweem ‘bling’.’ Ieder frame is tevens geschikt voor varifocale glazen en dus ideaal voor mensen die een bril voor ver weg en dichtbij nodig hebben. De collecties van Armani en Aurora voegen zich bij het al bestaande unieke aanbod aan designmerken, waaronder Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris en Tommy Hilfiger.

Net als de nieuwe lijn van Armani, is de collectie van Aurora exclusief te koop bij Specsavers. Deze reeks vult een gat in de huidige markt van elegante oogmode op. De

Saborindo: de Indische smaak onder de Spaanse zon ALBIR. ‘Saborindo’ staat – zoals de naam al doet vermoeden – voor de Indische smaak, maar dan onder de Spaanse zon. Verantwoordelijken van de onderneming zijn Ruth & Aureo, een uit Nederland afkomstig koppel, beiden van Indische komaf, dat zich sinds 9 februari gevestigd heeft aan de Costa Blanca. Nog maar heel kort geleden inderdaad. Beiden staan in de startblokken om zichzelf met hun product te onderscheiden van de overige aanwezige maaltijdverstrekkers. Dat onderscheid zit ‘m naast de diversiteit aan maaltijden vooral in hun specialiteit: de enige echte Indonesische saté die – zoals het hoort – gegrild is op houtskool en in open vuur. Want alleen dan krijg je de authentieke smaak.

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De onderneming richt zich in beginsel op het verstrekken van Indische afhaalmaaltijden op bestelling. Deze worden elke dag vers bereid en meteen ingevroren, zodat kwaliteit, versheid en smaak gewaarborgd blijven. Vandaar dat u de maaltijden één dag van te voren moet bestellen. Dat kan van maandag t/m zaterdag. Voor een dagschotel betaalt u slechts € 8,50 en vanaf € 25 wordt deze gratis bij u thuis bezorgd in Polop en La Nucía. Voor bezorging in de overige plaatsen betaalt u een gering bedrag aan bezorgkosten. Vanaf 1 april (en dit is geen grap!) kunt u bestellen of alvast nu de flyer aanvragen via de e-mail: info@saborindo.es. Hierop vindt u ons aanbod. Naast lekker eten en koken delen Ruth & Aureo nog een andere passie, namelijk muziek. Als professionele musici hebben zij in Nederland hun eigen gospelformatie JOY! (www.joygospel.nl) en vanaf 2006 hebben zij reeds honderden malen met groot succes en plezier gospelworkshops ‘á la Sister Act’ gegeven aan grote- en kleine bedrijven, ministeries, scholen, instellingen en particulieren als teambuilding, uitjes, vrijgezellenparty’s, themadagen etc. (zie www.miraza.nl) Samen hebben zij meerdere grote koren opgericht en geleid, toerden een heel theaterseizoen met artiesten in een gospelshow; Ruth coacht groepen en zong o.a. de backing vocals tijdens de voorrondes van het Nationaal Songfestival en ook op de laatste CD van Golden Earring zingt zij samen met Pearl Jozefzoon

(2e plaats The Voice editie 1) de backing vocals. Aureo studeerde gitaar en piano aan het conservatorium in Tilburg en samen maken zij al ruim 10 jaren muziek. Het slechte Nederlandse klimaat – zowel letterlijk als figuurlijk – deed hen besluiten het roer om te gooien en een nieuwe uitdaging onder de Spaanse zon aan te gaan. ‘Als we onze passies kunnen overbrengen en vervolgens zien dat mensen er blij van worden, dan hebben we ons doel bereikt en maakt het ons ook blij’, aldus Ruth & Aureo. Saborindo Apartado 27 03520 Polop, Alicante, España E-mail: info@saborindo.es www.saborindo.es Tel.: +34 673 018 606

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In vogue vision LEADING fashion house, Emporio Armani, has brought a touch of Italian chic to the Spanish high street, with the introduction of a range of glasses at Specsavers. Alongside Armani, Specsavers Opticas is launching a new range of glamorous glasses for the more mature women called Aurora. Emporio Armani is available at all stores, the stunning range encapsulates a sophisticated and sleek style. Fashionistas can be sure to make a standout specs statement with a choice of 24 styles each designed by the team responsible for the fashion collections seen on the catwalks. From vintage inspired, tortoise-shell frames to deep purple and two-tone pinks for the girls, through to the classic rectangular frame with a hint of 1960s Mad Men style for the guys, customers can select two pairs of Emporio Armani glasses for 150€. Colin Evans, Store Director of Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja said: ‘’Emporio Armani is an iconic brand and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our customers another fantastic designer range at high street prices.’‘ As well as Armani, exclusive to Specsavers, the Aurora collection has been created to meet a current gap in the market for elegant designer eyewear and includes 13 sophisticated styles, all sporting a signature crystal on the temple. Scottish songstress Lulu who is the face of the new range said: ‘‘This collection combines elements of fine jewellery with modern design principles to create glasses of exquisite beauty, which is what attracted me to them. That and the use of flattering soft colours,

pearlised finishes, intricate detailing and a wonderful smattering of bling.’‘ Each frame has also been designed to suit varifocal lenses, which are ideal for people who need glasses for distance and reading. Emporio Armani and Aurora join Specsavers’ unique range of designer brands, which includes Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris and Tommy Hilfiger.

Each pair includes PENTAX single vision lenses, scratch resistant treatment, a case and cloth as standard.

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Do you have a couple of hours to spare, one morning a week? Age Concern are looking for volunteers as 'befrienders', helping with shopping, collecting prescriptions or just visiting and chatting to lonely elderly people. No nursing is involved, just being

Putting your baby SAFELY to sleep Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is rare, and the exact cause isn't known. Research has shown that the risk of SIDS is reduced by putting your baby 'safely' to sleep. The golden rule is BACK TO SLEEP. • Always put your baby to sleep on his/her back. • In the cot, place your baby in the 'feet to foot' position, so there's less chance of the baby sliding down under the bedding. • Never use a pillow or a duvet until the baby is at least one year old. • It's recommended you have your baby in the same room as you until six months old. • If your baby ever shares your bed, ensure he/she doesn't get too hot. It's very important you don't let your baby's head get covered by the duvet, covers or pillow. • Avoid falling asleep with your baby on a sofa, as this has been shown to be risky. It's possible to roll on to your baby this way, or for the baby to get trapped between your body and the side or back of the sofa or its cushions. • Ensure the baby's sleeping area is neither too hot nor too cold as overheating or chilling can be dangerous for babies. • Never, ever leave babies to nurse themselves to sleep with a bottle propped up. If you have any doubts or questions about your baby's sleeping, do speak to your Midwife.

This article was supplied by Dawn Blythe SRN RM, Midwife for the Family Medical Centre, Albir. Call 96 686 5072 or email info@albirfamilymedical centre.com See the Family Medical Centre's advert on page 10.

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AST month, Euro Weekly News readers were given the opportunity to win a free pair of designer glasses from Specsavers Opticas by correctly identifying Elton John as the bespectacled singer who wrote Candle in the Wind. Each of the eight Specsavers stores situated on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca gave away a pair of glasses from their designer ranges including; Karen Millen, GW by Gok Wan, Missoni, French Connection, Red or Dead, Osiris, Tommy Hilfiger and newly introduced ranges Emporio Armani and Aurora. One of the lucky winners of the competition in Javea in northern Costa Blanca, Ayanlaja Adekunle was very fortunate as his eye test revealed signs of possible glaucoma, despite exhibiting no symptoms. As a result he has been referred to an optometrist for further investigation. Louise Stone, Store Director at Specsavers Javea commented; “Glaucoma is a build-up of fluid on the eye which increases pressure and in turn damages

WINNER: Charles was excited to have won.

WINNER: Ayanlaja was fortunate that his eye lest revealed signs of possible glaucoma, and has been referred to a specialist.

the optical nerve. If left untreated it can lead to permanent tunnel vision and blindness, so it’s really fortunate that Mr Adekunle came for an eye test as a

result of winning our competition. Often there are no symptoms at all in the first stages, and the effects are gradual with symptoms only becoming noticeable when severe damage has been done to the optic nerve. Unfortunately there is no cure for this vision loss, so this

WINNERS INCLUDED: • Teresa Poverda – Benidorm (northern Costa Blanca) • Sarah Jane Gibbons – Fuengirola (Costa del Sol) • Ayanlaja Adekunle – Javea (northern Costa Blanca) • Sharon Dixon – Torrevieja (southern Costa Blanca) • Mark Clements – Guardamar (southern Costa Blanca) • Charles Walker - Calpe (northern Costa Blanca)

case reinforces the importance of regular eye tests to make an early diagnosis.” Mr Walker from Calpe said “I received an excellent service, as per normal, and am excited to have won the competition! I will enter again in the future, as they say; you’ve got to be in it to win it!” There is another competition in collaboration with the Euro Weekly planned for March, so look out for details.

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BABY BOO M IN TORREVIEJA Torrevieja hospital has released data relating to the number of babies born during 2012, revealing some interesting statistics on the future generations of the city. In total, there were 1,251 births, 8 babies less than the previous year. Of that figure 627 were boys, the remaining 624 were girls. There were a total of 57 nationalities represented in the new delivery section, of which the majority were Spanish, a total of 552, followed by Moroccans with 144, and the British came in third with 86 new members of the human race. The average age of mum was put at between 31 and 35, with the oldest being 49 and the youngest just

15. The average weight of baby was 3.2kg, or 7.05 pounds. The modern hospital in Torrevieja caters for every element of childbirth, including before and after, and operates 24 hours per day, all year round. There are six treatment and recovery rooms, two delivery rooms and an operating theatre ready to face any emergency, and they pride themselves on treating each case on its own merit, according to the care needs of each patient, and always respecting the dignity, autonomy and privacy of people who use the service.

A CLEAR VISION FOR EMAUS Specsavers Opticas in Calpe met with Carole Saunders and Montserrant Filter from the Children of EMAUS charity this month to confirm the store’s ongoing commitment to providing free sight tests and glasses for EMAUS’ children during 2013. Specsavers Calpe have been providing complimentary glasses for the charity’s children, over the last 18 months and were also involved in their Christmas toy collection drive. The Friends of the Children of EMAUS are a completely voluntary group of individuals, based in the Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds to improve the lives of the children in the EMAÚS children’s shelters. They are

also developing relationships with local businesses and individuals to secure products and services which the children greatly need. Montserrat commented that this sort of direct help for the children had been essential, particularly over the last few years as the Association has relied more and more on local individuals, businesses and charities to help plug the gap left by the reduction in direct funding. Mike Stone of Specsavers Calpe confirmed their ongoing commitment to the charity; “Children’s vision can change quickly when they are growing, so it’s important we provide continuous support to ensure they get the care that they need. We’re delighted to be involved in such an important cause.” To find out how you can support the children of EMAUS visit www.fcemaus.friendsofthechildrenofemaus.com Specsavers Opticas in Calpe are located in Avenida Ejércitos Españoles No. 6, Edificio Apolo VII, Local 22. To book your free eye test call 965 835367, or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es The photograph shows Montserrant Filter, President of the Association Emaus, Claus Weger, Optometrist Specsavers Calpe and Carole Saunders, Calpe Town councillor and President of the "Friends of the Children of EMAUS"

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WATER COMPANY Aguas de Calpe has made a 30,000€ donation to purchase food and help support hungry families in the town. Mayor Cesar Sanchez said the money will purchase food for the Food Bank run by the town hall’s social services. Since its launch last April, the Calpe Food Bank has distributed more than 20,000kg of food and is regularly helping more than 80 families, representing more than 400 people.

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SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Calpe met with Carole Saunders and Montserrant Filter from the Children of EMAUS charity this month to confirm the store’s on-going commitment to providing free sight tests and glasses for EMAUS’ children during 2013. Specsavers Calpe has been providing complimentary glasses for the charity’s children over the last 18 months and was also involved in their Christmas toy collection drive. The Friends of the Children of EMAUS are a completely voluntary group based in the Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds to improve the lives of the children in the EMAÚS children’s shelters. They are also developing relationships with local businesses and individuals to secure much-needed products and services for the children. Montserrat commented that this sort of direct help for the children had been essential, particularly over the last few years as the Association has relied more

Heavy petting L to R: Montserrant Filter, Claus Weger, and Carole Saunders

and more on local individuals, businesses and charities to help plug the gap left by the reduction in direct funding. Mike Stone of Specsavers Calpe confirmed their on-going commitment to the charity: “Children’s vision can change quickly when they are growing, so it’s important we provide continuous support to ensure they get the care that they need. We’re delighted to be in-

volved in such an important cause.” To find out how you can support the children of EMAUS visit www.fcemaus. friendsofthechildrenofemaus.com Specsavers Opticas in Calpe is located in Avenida Ejércitos Españoles No. 6, Edificio Apolo VII, Local 22. To book your free eye test call 96 583 5367, or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es

by Jack Troughton MARINA ALTA school children are taking part in a new initiative aimed at preventing abuse and neglect of family pets. Denia Town Hall is teaching youngsters the responsibility of having a pet and particularly focuses on the welfare of dogs – a team visiting primary schools and around 240 young students. The message is taught in a visual story format and tells the story of a puppy arriving as a Christmas present but becoming ignored and abandoned as it grows older. It does have a happy ending – a new family adopts the dog. The children also see the work of animal charity APAD with pictures of its shelter in Denia and some of its lost or abandoned dogs. Councillor Juan Carlos Signes said the aim of the project was to instil in the youngsters the correct value and behaviour when living with a pet. And it was found more than half the children had a pet at home – mostly dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles and sometimes more exotic creatures.

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Sprühen statt müffeln Im Alter ist Körperpflege aufwendiger, aber unangenehm auffallen muss niemand VON SABINE MAURER

r riecht alt. Wann immer die 41-jährige Frau ihren Vater zur Begrüßung umarmt, ist das ihr erster Gedanke. Sie hat recht, und ihr Vater ist keine Ausnahme: Der Körpergeruch verändert sich im Laufe des Lebens, alte Menschen riechen anders als junge. „Früher hat man das nur vermutet, nach einer Studie weiß man es nun”, sagt Prof. Jessica Freiherr, Geruchsforscherin am Universitätsklinikum Aachen. Bei dieser Studie in Philadelphia, die vergangenes Jahr veröffentlicht wurde, erkannten junge Probanden den Geruch von alten Menschen eindeutig. Und es gab eine Überraschung: Der „alte” Geruch wurde im Vergleich zu den Ausdünstungen von jungen und mittelalten Menschen als am angenehmsten und wenigsten intensiv beschrieben. Am schlechtesten kamen bei dieser Studie die jungen bis mittelalten Männer weg. Schuld daran war das männliche Sexualhormon Testosteron, dessen Abbauprodukte für einen sehr intensiven Geruch sorgen. Der Geruch von Frauen wurde als deutlich neutraler wahrgenommen. Dass die Probanden in der amerikanischen Studie die Gerüche von alten Menschen als angenehm empfunden haben, liegt nach Meinung der Geruchsforscherin Freiherr an ihrer neutralen Einstellung: Sie wussten nicht, was sie riechen. „Wäre ihnen gesagt worden, das ist der Schweiß von alten Menschen, wäre die Bewertung sicherlich anders ausgefallen.” Bei dem Projekt waren in Shirts in der Höhe der Achselhöhlen Pads eingenäht worden. Sie wurden drei Tage getragen und dann den Probanden unter die Nase gehalten. „Der Kontext ist beim Geruch wichtig. Wird zum Beispiel beim Schnuppern an einem guten Käse an eine Socke gedacht, dann riecht er nach einem Käsfuß”, erklärt die Wissenschaftlerin. Sie vermutet,

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Senioren sollten darauf achten, ihren Körper zu pflegen. Krankheiten oder Medikamente können zu einem intensiveren Körpergeruch führen. Foto: Oliver Berg

dass etwa der Besuch in einem Altersheim negativ empfunden und daher auch der Geruch so beurteilt wird. Der Körpergeruch entsteht durch die Arbeit der Bakterien, wenn sie die Bestandteile des Schweißes zersetzen. Dieser besteht zu 99 Prozent aus Wasser, das verdunstet. Der Rest setzt sich zum Beispiel aus Harnstoffen, Harnsäure, Zucker und Ammoniak zusammen.

Körpergeruch entsteht durch die Zersetzung von Schweiß durch Bakterien Die Bakterien fühlen sich vor allem da wohl, wo es warm und feucht ist – also etwa in den Achselhöhlen und an Fußsohlen, die in Schuhen luftdicht verpackt sind. Sie finden dort so viel Nahrung, dass sie sich rasant vermehren – bis es irgendwann stinkt. Manche ältere Menschen riechen weniger intensiv als in jungen Jahren. Denn die Hormone

werden weniger, die Haut hat weniger Fett und Schutzstoffe, die Sekrete der Drüsen verändern sich. Für intensiven Körpergeruch gibt es – nicht nur im Alter – mehrere Gründe. Mangelnde Hygiene, Alkohol, Nikotin, bestimmte Lebensmittel und Übergewicht wirken sich immer negativ auf den Geruch aus. „Ein weiterer Grund sind Krankheiten, die im Alter eben häufiger auftreten”, erklärt der Hautarzt Heiko Grimme aus Stuttgart. So riecht etwa der Atem von nierenkranken Menschen nach Urin. Außerdem kann bei den Senioren Inkontinenz ein Thema sein. Weiterhin nehmen ältere Menschen häufiger Medikamente ein, die den Geruch verändern. Hinzu kommen die Hautfalten. Auch in diesen feuchtwarmen Stellen fühlen sich die Bakterien wohl. Grimme nennt noch weitere mögliche Gründe: So würden manche Senioren Parfüms oder Seifen benutzen, die sie alt riechen lassen. Oder der muffige Geruch von altem Mobili-

ar in ihrem Haus setzt sich in ihrer Kleidung fest. Hinzu kommt noch der Geruchssinn, der etwa ab einem Alter von 55 Jahren langsam schlechter wird: Ältere Menschen können also schwerer als jüngere ihren eigenen Körpergeruch wahrnehmen. Der Hautarzt rät Senioren, bei diesem Thema auf jeden Fall sensibel zu sein und auf gute Körperhygiene zu achten. „Man darf sich nicht vernachlässigen.” Die Geruchsforscherin Freiherr empfiehlt bei einem intensiven Körpergeruch, weite Kleidung aus Baumwolle oder anderen Naturfasern zu tragen. Benutzte Kleidung sollte nicht in den Schrank gelegt, sondern täglich gewaschen werden. „Die Bakterien sind sonst drin und leben im Schrank weiter.” Für Menschen mit Inkontinenz empfiehlt Birgit Huber vom Industrieverband Körperpflegeund Waschmittel in Frankfurt am Main absorbierende Produkte wie Einlagen, Slips oder

Inkontinenzhosen. Von unfreiwilligem Urinverlust sind in Deutschland etwa vier Millionen Menschen betroffen, es sind vor allem Senioren im Alter über 65 Jahren. „Für Menschen mit intensivem Körpergeruch sind auch parfümierte Produkte für Haut und Haar sowie stark wirkende Deos ratsam”, sagt sie. Deos hemmen die Vermehrung der Bakterien und überdecken den Geruch. Die Haut sollte vor dem Auftragen gereinigt werden. Außerdem gibt es noch die sogenannten „Antitranspirants” – sie sorgen für eine geringere Schweißbildung und damit für weniger Bakterien und dezenteren Geruch. Doch was können Personen im Umfeld tun, wenn ihnen Körpergeruch unangenehm auffällt? „Man sollte die älteren Herrschaften immer darauf ansprechen. Es droht sonst Isolierung und soziale Vereinsamung”, sagt Christa Roth-Sackenheim, Psychotherapeutin in Andernach. (dpa/tmn)

ägliches Duschen ist für eine gründliche Körperhygiene nicht nötig. Es reiche vollkommen, mit einem Waschlappen nur die Zonen, an denen sich Schweiß bildet, gründlich mit Seife zu reinigen, sagte die Hautärztin Gertraud Kremer vom Berufsverband der Deutschen Dermatologen in Berlin. Zu diesen Körperstellen zählen Hände, Füße, Achseln, der Intimbereich sowie die vordere und hintere Schweißrinne am Oberkörper, also Brust- und Rückenmitte. Für den Rest des Körpers reiche es, die Haut feucht mit dem Lappen abzuwischen. Wichtig insbesondere bei trockener Haut: nicht fest abrubbeln, nur schonende, seifenfreie Reinigungsprodukte und nur lauwarmes Wasser verwenden. Ratsam sei in diesem Fall außerdem tägliches Eincremen mit rückfettenden Substanzen. Tägliches Baden ist keine Alternative zum Duschen. Denn auch das könne der Haut extrem zu schaffen machen, sagt Kremer. Vor allem bei trockener, zu Neurodermitis neigender Haut ist beim Baden Vorsicht angebracht: Das Badewasser dürfe nicht heißer als die Körpertemperatur sein, rät die Ärztin. Am besten seien 35 oder 36 Grad und eine Badezeit von längstens 15 Minuten. (dpa/tmn)

Kostenlose Sehtests bei Specsavers Palma - Diabetes, Hirntumore, Glaucoma, Augenkrebs – es gibt eine Vielzahl von Gesundheitsproblemen, die durch einen Besuch beim Optiker aufgedeckt werden können. Darauf weist Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponça hin. Dort werden zurzeit kostenlose Sehtests angeboten. Das Unternehmen empfiehlt den Test nicht nur, aber vor allem Menschen, die Probleme mit den Augen oder der Sicht haben. Weitere Infos auf www.specsavers.es.

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Local painter exhibits in the Virgen del Carmen There is still time to catch an exhibition being given by Maria Lorenzo Hernandez in the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre in Torrevieja. The exhibition is entitled ‘Retrato y Símbolo’ (Portraits and Icons) and as the title suggests features a series of paintings of people both portraits and group scenes of everyday life. Maria Lorenzo Hernandez was born in Torrevieja in 1977 and started her artistic life in the municipal School of Drawing and painting in the town. She studied at the University Polytechnic Valencia and in 2006 obtained her doctorate. She is

currently Professor of drawing and animation at the faculty of fine arts of San Carlos in Valencia. There are some wonderfully observed scenes in the exhibition including an elderly couple playing cards, a family group enjoying a dip in the sea or a swimming pool and a family group playing pool with the artist herself cleverly included in the lower corner of the picture. The expressions on the people’s faces of

quiet enjoyment perfectly captured. Alongside these are many individual portraits including several self-portraits of the artist herself and even some preparatory pastel sketches made in advance of one of the paintings in the exhibition. The exhibition runs until the end of January and the exhibition room inside the Virgen del Carmen cultural centre. Entrance is free and the centre is open from 8.30 am until 9.30 pm Mondays to Fridays and from 9.00 am until 9.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Paul Mutter

‘Sight test saved my life’ When Andrew Beckett entered the Specsavers Opticas store in Santa Ponça, Mallorca for an eye test, he did not expect what was to come next. After noticing that his vision had become blurred, he suspected that it was due to age and decided to book an optician’s appointment to see if he needed some new glasses.

URING THE SIGHT TEST the optician immediately suspected that there was a problem with his eye and advised him to go straight to casualty to have it checked out in more detail. Within 15 minutes of arriving at the hospital on a Saturday morning, Andrew was seen by the doctor and then referred to an eye specialist. The following Tuesday he underwent a series of tests to find out what was causing the problem with his eye. After a long week of waiting for the results it was confirmed that unfortunately Mr Beckett had cancer of the eye and he was quickly admitted to hospital for an operation to remove his eye. Mr Beckett then needed to undergo a series of follow up appointments including numerous appointments with a prosthetic eye optician. “I would strongly advise anyone who experiences problems with their eyes or vision to visit their opticians for a sight test right away. Regular tests are important and if you are experiencing problems it is vital that you get it checked out sooner rather than later, as it can risk your health and even your life. I had been for an eye test only last year and everything showed normal, if I had ignored my symptoms then the situation could have become a lot worse for me.” There is no history of cancer in Mr Beckett’s family and he visited the opticians regularly for routine eye tests. Cancer of the eye is a rare condition and one which often comes with little or no symptoms, so it

was a very lucky that he decided to get an eye test when he did. There are two main types of cancer which can be found inside the eye, Primary Intraocular Cancer which starts inside the eyeball and Metastic Cancer, which starts somewhere else in the body and then spreads to the eye. Some of the symptoms of eye cancer can include; loss of vision, seeing flashing lights, a dark spot on the iris which gradually grows, a visible lump on your eyelid and pain in and around the eye. Mr Beckett has now fully recovered from his cancer and has been fitted with a prosthetic eye. “I am extremely grateful to both Specsavers and Son Espases Hospital, for the service which I received. They were both excellent, if I had not gone to the opticians when I did, the cancer would have spread and endangered my life. I highly recommend Specsavers Opticas to the English speaking community on the Costa Blanca.” There are many other conditions which can be picked up by a simple visit to the opticians, including diabetes, brain tumours and glaucoma. Specsavers Opticas on the Costa Blanca are currently offering free sight tests, to book an appointment visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

“I am extremely grateful to both Specsavers and Son Espases Hospital, for the service which I received’‘.

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Government resists EU call to hike taxes further sion that has driven the unemployment rate above 26 percent. Last year’s tough fiscal reforms have increased the hardship of ordinary Spaniards in the recession and have made the government unwilling to impose yet more such measures. Spain said last week that it had cut its deficit from 9.4 percent of gross domestic product in 2011 to 6.7 percent in 2012. That slightly overshot the 6.3 percent target demanded by Brussels. Montoro said Spain’s definitive deficit figure would be sent to Brussels at the end of March after financial data from local authorities are added. He insisted it would not exceed the 6.7 percent estimate overall, however. “If it does not stay at that figure, it will be lower,” he said. The government is targeting a deficit of 4.5 percent of GDP for 2013, but the European Commission warns it is likely to be more like 6.7 percent again.

Royal palace workers to strike Madrid.—Gardeners, waiters, cooks and other workers at Spain’s royal palaces will go on strike for the first time over Easter to protest against salary cuts and longer working hours, their union said yesterday. About 500 workers of the National Heritage, the state body charged with looking after Spain’s palaces and other historical sites, will strike on Holy Thursday on March 28 and Good Friday on March 29, the CSI-F union said. Among the sites affected will be Madrid’s vast Royal Palace, built on a high bluff overlooking the Manzanares river and which is

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used for state occasions; the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum, where dictator Francisco Franco is buried; and the Escorial Palace near Madrid. While most National Heritage workers are employed at tourist sites, some are employed at the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid, where King Juan Carlos lives with his wife Sofia. The strike would not affect the royal family, a spokesman for the royal household said. The union said the sites could lose some 100,000 visitors because of the strike.

Andrew Beckett outside the Specsavers Opticas store in Santa Ponsa.

Sight test saved my life in Majorca Santa Ponsa.—When Andrew Beckett entered the Specsavers Opticas store in Santa Ponsa for an eye test, he did not expect what was to come next.After noticing that his vision had become blurred, he suspected that it was due to age and decided to book an optician’s appointment to see if he needed some new glasses. During the sight test the optician immediately suspectedthattherewasaproblemwithhiseyeandadvised himtogostraighttocasualty to have it checked out in more detail. Within15minutesofarriving at the hospital on a Saturday morning, Andrew was seen by the doctor and then referred to an eye specialist. The following Tuesday heunderwentaseriesof tests to find out what was causing the problem with his eye. After a long week of waitingfortheresultsitwasconfirmed that unfortunately MrBecketthadcancerofthe eye and he was quickly admitted to hospital for an operation to remove his eye.

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Madrid.—Spain will resist pressure from European authorities to impose more tax rises in its crisis deficitcutting efforts, its budget minister said yesterday. “We are not going to increase taxes further,” minister Cristobal Montoro said. The European Commission said on Tuesday that Spain had made good progress with the reforms demanded in return for a eurozone bailout for its banks last year, but suggested further fiscal measures. It said Spain should extend last year’s sales tax measures by limiting the number of items in the lower tax bracket and should increase environmental taxes such as that on fuel. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s conservative government imposed tax hikes and spending cuts last year to meet European authorities’ targets to lower its deficit and strengthen its finances. The collapse of a housing boom in 2008 threw Spain into a deep double reces-

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CoastRider - Edition 471 - March 12th 2013

New van for horse charity

The EHCRC Foundation is delighted to announce the arrival of the charity’s new delivery van. A spokesperson told the CoastRider, “We are now able to offer our customers a collection service for large items donated to the Easy Horse Care Charity Shops. To date we have five wonderful charity shops on the Costa Blanca. Guardamar, La Zenia, Los Montesinos, La Siesta and

Quesada. Each one is packed to the rafters with amazing treasures; you never know what you may find and every euro we raise goes towards feeding and treating our rescued equines. “ Please telephone Vicky on 636062000 to arrange collections or house clearances. For more information on locations of shops, visit the webpage www.easyhorsecare.net

La Marina St Patrick’s Day Bus The Office for the Urbanisations is very pleased to announce that we are arranging a coach to take people from San Fulgencio to the St Patrick parades in the Orihuela Costa on Sunday the 17th of March. The coach will leave the Social Centre on Urb Marina at 11:30am and will leave the Orihuela Costa at 6:30pm. The cost of the trip is 5€. To reserve your place, please come into the Office of the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid, Urb Marina.

Red Card Roy A review of Roy McDonough’s autobiography ‘Red Card Roy’ Roy McDonough’s autobiography “Red Card Roy” covers the story from early teenage years to the present of a highly talented football player and manager who became notorious for his on pitch antics and his off pitch lifestyle. From his early formative years it became clear that Roy was an outstanding athlete and was destined to have a career in sport. With encouragement from his father and a lot of effort on his part, this young star in the making soon became noticed by the people that mattered if he wanted to become a professional footballer. It was at this stage having reached the county finals with his school team that the darker side of Roy’s character first came to light. After taking several severe challenges and the referee taking no action, retribution was taken resulting in his own sending off and subsequent suspension. This was to become a recurring theme throughout his career, always with the belief that his retaliation only came at a point when he felt he was not receiving the protection he deserved from the officials and that the opposing player was beginning to take liberties. It wasn’t long before Roy was signed by one of the big clubs and enrolled in their youth team. Rising through the ranks until the day came when he was picked to play up front for the first team alongside Trevor Francis who soon went on to become Britain’s first million pound player. Having reached this point it would be easy to see this career moving forward and achieving great fame and fortune. No. For many reasons Roy’s future rested in the hands of others and his subsequent behaviour, which sadly didn’t help with his career prospects. Finding himself demoted to the second team, let go by his club, Roy began entering into a lifestyle of womanising and drinking which was to remain a large feature of his life during his football career. As with many footballers, time on his hands and money in his pocket, pubs and clubs became a mainstay with training and playing taking a back seat. Realization that he needed to be playing to maintain his lifestyle, Roy once

again began to commit himself to training and found that as a strong, big, fit and intimidating player he was able to carve a role for himself as a player a manager could turn to and rely on to put in a strong performance and control opposing players using his strength to bully them on the field without going overboard. This came with side effects as he soon became known as the type of enforcer on the field that was prevalent in football teams of the 70’s and 80’s. With this new title he became a target for other hard men which led to confrontation, retaliation and the inevitable red cards. After several moves including a spell a Chelsea, Roy found himself at Colchester Utd which was to become a team at the heart of his career as a player and manager with the pinnacle leading the team as manager to winning a Wembley final.

Throughout this story there are encounters with many famous names from the football fraternity who have battled or aided Roy along the way, tales of his sexual conquests which all go hand in hand with his drinking sessions which feature throughout. Right through highly enjoyable book, the reader is left wondering if for the sake of a few boardroom decisions Roy McDonough would be a name that would be talked about alongside other football legends rather than achieving infamy as the most Red Carded player ever to appear in the football league. A very enjoyable read which despite the title is not concentrated solely around the footballing career of the individual but more the ups and downs he has faced throughout his time as a player and manager. Paul Drewett

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Glaucoma – The Silent Destroyer of Sight This week is World Glaucoma Week and with an estimated 60 million suspected cases of glaucoma worldwide, it’s Specsavers’ aim to raise awareness about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Here is some information from Specsavers Opticas about one of the world’s leading causes of blindness and how to protect your vision. What is glaucoma and who is at risk? Glaucoma is a build-up of fluid on the eye which increases pressure and in turn damages the optical nerve. If left untreated it can lead to permanent tunnel vision and blindness. Often there are no symptoms in the first stages and vision loss occurs gradually therefore it’s hard to spot before severe damage has been done. There is no cure for this vision loss so it’s extremely important to have regular eye tests to diagnose the disease as early as possible. Over 60s are more at risk of glaucoma however babies and young adults can also be affected. People of African origin are more at risk of glaucoma at a younger age. Other high risk groups include anyone with family history of glaucoma, people who are severely short sighted, and diabetics. How is glaucoma diagnosed? An in-depth eye test is all that is required to diagnose glaucoma early. There are three tests that opticians perform to spot glaucoma; a visual examination of the optic nerve head, a check of the field of vision and

measurement of the pressure within the eye. Not all eye tests include these elements, so ask your optician. Hillary Farrington from Javea knows just how important it is to receive a thorough eye test. She visited her local optician, but was concerned that health checks were not conducted. Due to a family history of glaucoma she looked for a second opinion from Specsavers Opticas and she was very glad she did. After an eye examination, Mrs Farrington was diagnosed with glaucoma and was immediately sent to hospital for treatment. Due to the early diagnoses and quick referral, Mrs Farrington started her treatment before her vision deteriorated and now treats the glaucoma herself with eye drops. “I was delighted about the care I received from Specsavers, the eye examination was so thorough I knew I was in trusted hands. If I hadn’t gone, I may not have been diagnosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.” How can you avoid eye damage from glaucoma? The best way to avoid vision loss from glaucoma is to make sure you have regular eye tests which contain health checks. The sooner the disease is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated without any loss of vision. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes and to find your nearest store.

Weekly Craft Fair in La Nucía After a month of running a small but select craft market in La Nucía, the organisers are very happy to see that it is steadily becoming a meeting place for people who are looking for genuine craftwork and for the craftsmen who produce it. Every Sunday (apart from Easter Sunday, 31st of March), craftsmen and artists turn up at the Plaza Mayor, the little square in front of the Town Hall in La Nucía. www.amata.es

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Eye exam saved my sight Thanks to an early diagnosis of glaucoma by Specsavers Opticas in Javéa, Hillary Farrington has been able to treat the condition using simple eye drops and experienced no loss of vision. Hillary Farrington has a family history of glaucoma and so knows how important it is to have regular eye tests. However, when she went to a local optician near to her home in Javea, she wasn’t confident that she had received the optical health checks required, so she decided to get a second opinion. ‘I visited a local optician for an eye test last year and was not satisfied with the tests they did. I had to ask them to do the pressure test to check for glaucoma, otherwise they would not have checked. After revealing my eye pressure was high, they sent me on my way with no other treatment. I then saw an advert for Specsavers and realised the store was not far away so I

decided to book an eye test there for a second opinion.’ Specsavers Opticas gave Hillary a very thorough eye test which included three different tests for glaucoma and concluded that she was suffering from early stages of this disease. They recommended that she go straight to the hospital to get treatment and gave her a letter explaining the diagnosis to take with her. As the condition was caught early, she was able to treat the condition herself with eye drops and did not experience any vision loss which is associated with the disease. ‘I was delighted about the care I received from Specsavers, the eye examination was so thorough I knew I was in trusted hands. If I hadn’t of gone to the store, I may not have been diagnosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.’ Hillary’s story illustrates the

importance of regular eye tests. Glaucoma is very difficult for the sufferer to identify before the optic nerve is severely damaged. If left untreated, it can cause permanent tunnel vision which cannot be repaired, so prompt diagnosis is essential. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, in Calpe, Javéa, Benidorm, Guardamar and Torrevieja. To book an eye test at your nearest Specsavers store visit www.specsavers.es.

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March 6, 2013

Mediterranean diet as good as statins Following a Mediterranean diet with plenty of olive oil and nuts has been found to be almost as good at reducing the risk of a heart attack as taking statins, according to Spanish researchers. They say a diet of fish, chicken, fruit and vegetables is "better than a drug" because it does not have side effects, while cholesterollowering statins can cause problems like muscle cramps. Their conclusion is based on a five-year study at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona which compared the effects of three different types of diet on the chance of having a first heart attack or stroke in almost

7,500 people at high risk of cardiovascular disease. Two of the diets were variations of the Mediterranean diet, one supplemented with nuts and the other with extravirgin olive oil. The third was a low-fat diet. The results showed that participants assigned to the Mediterranean-type diets had a 30% lower risk of having a heart attack or stroke over five years than those randomly selected for the low-fat diet. The researchers concluded that extra-virgin olive oil and nuts were probably responsible for most of the observed benefits of the Mediterranean diets. Advertorial

Eye exam saved my sight Thanks to an early diagnosis of glaucoma by Specsavers Opticas in JavĂŠa, Hillary Farrington has been able to treat the condition using simple eye drops and experienced no loss of vision. Hillary Farrington has a family history of glaucoma and so knows how important it is to have regular eye tests. However, when she went to a local optician near to her home in Javea, she wasn't confident that she had received the optical health checks required, so she decided to get a second opinion. 'I visited a local optician for an eye test last year and was not satisfied with the tests they did. I had to ask them to do the pressure test to check for glaucoma, otherwise they would not have checked. After revealing my eye pressure was high, they sent me on my way with no other treatment. I then saw an advert for Specsavers and realised the store was not far away so I decided to book an eye test there for a second opinion.' Specsavers Opticas gave

Hillary a very thorough eye test which included three different tests for glaucoma and concluded that she was suffering from early stages of this disease. They recommended that she go straight to the hospital to get treatment and gave her a letter explaining the diagnosis to take with her. As the condition was caught early, she was able to treat the condition herself with eye drops and did not experience any vision loss which is associated with the disease. 'I was delighted about the care I received from Specsavers, the eye examination was so thorough I knew I was in trusted hands. If I hadn't of gone to the store, I may not have been diag-

nosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.' Hillary's story illustrates the importance of regular eye tests. Glaucoma is very difficult for the sufferer to identify before the optic nerve is severely damaged. If left untreated, it can cause permanent tunnel vision which cannot be repaired, so prompt diagnosis is essential. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, in Calpe, JavĂŠa, Benidorm, Guardamar and Torrevieja. To book an eye test at your nearest Specsavers store visit www.specsavers.es.

Being negative can be good for your health Older people who have negative thoughts and fear for the future are more likely to live longer, a study has revealed. German scientists found those with low expectations about the future actually led healthier lives. The study into 40,000 people at the University of Erlang-Nuremberg discovered that being 'overly optimistic' in predicting a better future was associated with a greater risk of disability and death.

Older people, who tended to have a 'darker outlook' on the future, were said to be more realistic with their predictions and therefore were more likely to be accurate. In contrast, the optimistic youngsters had the sunniest outlook, overestimating their success. The researchers said pessimism about the future may encourage people to live more carefully, taking health and safety precautions.

Do you want to stop drinking? We can help. Weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in Los AlcĂĄzares and Pilar de la Horadada. Phone 0034 679 385 105 for more information.

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Eye exam saved my sight Guilt free eating COSTA COOKING is a new series of fast, fun and easy recipes in a series of e-books promoting healthy eating by Canadian writer Karla Daracos.

THANKS TO an early diagnosis of glaucoma by Specsavers Opticas in Javéa, Hillary Farrington has been able to treat the condition using simple eye drops and experienced no loss of vision. Hillary Farrington has a family history of glaucoma and so knows how important it is to have regular eye tests. However, when she went to a local optician near to her home in Javea, she wasn’t confident that she had received the optical health checks required, so she decided to get a second opinion. “I visited a local optician for an eye test last year and was not satisfied with the tests they did. I had to ask them to do the pressure test to check for glaucoma, otherwise they would not have checked. After revealing my eye pressure was high, they sent me on my way with no other treatment. I

then saw an advert for Specsavers and realised the store was not far away so I decided to book an eye test there for a second opinion.” Specsavers Opticas gave Hillary a very thorough eye test which included three different tests for glaucoma and concluded that she was suffering from early stages of this disease. They recommended that she go straight to the hospital to get treatment and gave her a letter explaining the diagnosis to take with her. As the condition was caught early, she was able to treat the condition herself with eye drops and did not experience any vision loss which is associated with the disease. “I was delighted about the care I received from Specsavers, the eye examination was so thorough I knew I was in trusted hands. If I hadn’t of

gone to the store, I may not have been diagnosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.” Hillary’s story illustrates the importance of regular eye tests. Glaucoma is very difficult for the sufferer to identify before the optic nerve is severely damaged. If left untreated, it can cause permanent tunnel vision which cannot be repaired, so prompt diagnosis is essential. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, in Calpe, Javéa, Benidorm, Guardamar and Torrevieja. To book an eye test at your nearest Specsavers store visit www.specsavers.es

By Jack Troughton The first volume of the cookbook ‘Super Cakes and Loaves’ is now available and the busy expat hopes to change the hearts, minds and eating habits of everyone hoping to improve their health. Karla says the e-books are designed for people who care about their diet and nutrition and the end results were “100% guilt free and delicious!” And she added: “I have enjoyed cooking for my friends here in my adopted Spanish country. Many of my friends ask me questions about my recipes – especially my cakes and loaves because they are healthy and different. VITAMIN “I wanted to develop and document my recipes so that I could create cookbooks that were guidebooks to healthy, alternative cooking with modern tools, which would help change people’s lives.” Super Cakes and Loaves recipes use alternative ingredients that do not use refined products but are high in fibre and rich in vitamins and minerals. They are also low in fat and sugar yet remain rich in texture and flavour. Karla said and extensive introduction was filled with nutritional information and instructions to help people in the kitchen. “These recipes are easy, fun and fast to make.” She said her investigations of the world of health and healing had taken her to one universal conclusion: “You are what you eat!” For more information visit the website www.CostaCooking.com or email Karla@CostaCooking.com

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Eye exam saved my sight Thanks to an early diagnosis of glaucoma by Specsavers Opticas in Javéa, Hillary Farrington has been able to treat the condition using simple eye drops and experienced no loss of vision. Hillary Farrington has a family history of glaucoma and so knows how important it is to have regular eye tests. However, when she went to a local optician near to her home in Javea, she wasn't confident that she had received the optical health checks required, so she decided to get a second opinion. 'I visited a local optician for an eye test last year and was not satisfied with the tests they did. I had to ask them to do the pressure test to check for glaucoma, otherwise they would not have checked. After revealing my eye pressure was high, they sent me on my way with no other treatment. I then saw an advert for Specsavers and realised the store was not far away so I decided to book an eye test there for a second opinion.' Specsavers Opticas gave

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nosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.' Hillary's story illustrates the importance of regular eye tests. Glaucoma is very difficult for the sufferer to identify before the optic nerve is severely damaged. If left untreated, it can cause permanent tunnel vision which cannot be repaired, so prompt diagnosis is essential. Specsavers Opticas are currently offering free eye tests at their Marbella and Fuengirola stores. To book an appointment in Marbella call 952 863 332, or in Fuengirola call 952 467 837 or visit www.specsavers.es.

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902 444 300 or www.ticktackticket.com ■ WRITERS GROUP For details call Patricia on 636 675 127 or Mark on 639 280 286 ■ OTHER EVENTS Every Sunday: Handcrafts. Old Town. Pl Quijano, 11.0015.00 ■ IFA INSTITUCIÓN FERIAL ALICANTINA (Alicante Exhibition Centre) 콯 96 665 76 00. www.feria-alicante.com Exit 72 on Alicante-Murcia highway Feb 15-17 & Feb 22-24: Caravaning fair. Mar 2-4: Cosmetic and hairdressing fair. Mar 8-10: Sweet Festival. Cakes and Cupcakes fair. Mar 15-17 & Oct 11-13: Outlet fair. Discounts from 70% to 90% Mar 23-24: Manga exhibition fair. Apr 6-7: Classic cars, bikes and accessories exhibition. Apr 17-18 & Oct 23-24: Leather shoes and accessories fair. Apr 19-21 & Nov 22-24: FIRAUTO. Second hand cars and bikes fair. Apr 19-21: On two wheels. Bikes and motorbikes exhibition and events. Apr 26-28: Antiques fair. Sep 20-22: I love you baby. Baby orientaded products and services fair. Sep 25-27: Ferretika. Professional hardware, DIY and paint fair. Oct 18-20 & Oct 25-27: FIRAHOGAR. Hosehold, furniture and decoration fair. Nov 8-10: Expofiesta. Traditional fiestas fair. Nov 8-10: Levante Erotic fair. Open Air Auditory at IFA music events: Jun 8 at 22.00: Alejandro Sanz concert. Prices start at 34€. Jul 6 at 22.00: Julio Iglesias concert. Prices start at 60€ ■ ALICANTE DE CINE Open air cinema at San Juan beach (Parking 2) Free admission.

ALTEA ■ TOURIST INFO C/Sant Pere, 11 96 584 41 14 altea@touristinfo.net FRIDAYS at 10.00: Spanish conversation for foreigners at Centro Cultural in Altea la Vella. Join in by calling 660 33 72 33 or clubdeconversacion @gmail.com Tango Argentina & Salsa with Marilu and Pedro in Cervecería Algar at Conde de Altea, 23. More info on 676 150404 Marilu, or visit www.marilufischer.com ■ EXHIBITIONS At Casa de Artistas Anders Faber C/ Mayor 13. Open Tues-Sat 11.30-14.30 & 17-20.30 ■ AMSTERDAM ART GALLERY CAFÉ - GALLERY 'EL DOLCE' Ctra Callosa 58, Altea la Vella 콯 687 508 985 www.amsterdam-artgellery. com

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From 9.00-14.00 & 17.00-19.00 ■ THE FUSION GALLERY C/ Jesús 1. 콯 902 888 066 www.thefusiongallery.com Open Thurs-Sat 19.30-22.30 ■ CENTRO SOCIAL 콯 96 584 30 75 centresocialaltea@ctv.es Theatre for children aged between 5 - 12. Fridays 17.3019.30 Every Thursday, from 10.3011.30, massage workshops for pregnant mothers, and new parents. Yoga, Well-being, Aikido, Pilate's, Basic Massage, Belly Dancing, Painting and Spanish and English for foreigners. ■ PALAU DE ALTEA C/Alcoy, 18. 콯 96 688 19 64 Visit www.palaualtea.com Tickets at www.servicam.es Jan 19 at 20.30: Piano concert. From four to six hands. by Song Myung-Ok, So MiJung and Cho Hae-Won. Tickets: 8€

■ TERRA MÍTICA 콯 902 02 02 20 www.terramiticabenidorm .com ■ BENIDORM PALACE 콯 96 585 16 60 www.benidormpalace.es Mar 31 at 21.30: MALU in concert. (Famous Spanish singer, now also presenter/ coach on TV programme 'La Voz). Tickets can be purchased at €25 - €30 through www.ticketmaster.es or at the box office. ■ AIRPORT BUS SERVICE 9.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00. Mon to Sun. One way cost 8€, and 16 return. Book your tickets at Benidorm Bus Station 콯 902 42 22 42 or visit www.alsa.es >Please double check all times by phone or on web page<

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■ TOURIST INFO Avda País Valencia 콯 96 573 22 25 benissa@touristinfo.net Sunday walks organised by AVIVA Benissa. Must bring comfortable clothes and shoes (weather proof recommended), drink and snacks. Feb 17: Port - Cap de Sant Antoni - Molins de les Planes (Xàbia). Leaving from Manuel Bru school car

■ COURSES: Pilates, Aerobics, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Keep fit for pensioners, Capoeira, Ballet for children, Taekwondo, Flamenco and Sevillanas, Spanish lessons for foreigners, Lacemaking, Lace borders and Memory class (MASSMA). All courses at the Centro Cultural. Walking Programme Organised by Grupo de Sendeismo Beniarbeig. All walks start at 8.00 from Pl. 9 d'Octubre, outside the Town hall. We go by car to the starting point. For info please email: turisme@beniarbeig.org or by calling the Town hall.

BENIDORM ■ TOURIST INFO Avda Europa. 콯 96 586 00 95 Pl Canalejas 콯 96 680 59 14 turinfo_centro@benidorm.org ■ WALDORF ASSOCIATION Ptda els Tolls, 5. 콯 96 586 10 80 / 639 50 99 84 www.escuela-waldorf.org ■ AULA DE CULTURA CAM C/ Alameda 19. 콯 902 100 112 ■ TANGO ARGENTINO with Marilu Fischer. Every Saturday at Hotel Nereo, Rincón de Loix. After the classes, Milonga until 00.30. For more info call Marilu on 676 150404 or visit www.marilufischer .com ■ EUROPEAN LIBRARY English books, to join just take your passport along with you. Avda Juan Fuster Zaragoza, Edif. Aquarium III. 10.15-13.30 & 17-20.00 weekdays. Saturday mornings. 콯 96 680 47 81, email bibrincon1@benidorm.org ■ MUNDOMAR Marine and exotic animal park. Tickets: 18.50€ for adults or 16.50€ for children. www.mundomar.es ■ TERRA NATURA 콯 902 500 414 www.terranatura.com Adults 25€ Children & Senior Citizens 20€.

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park at 8.30. Mar 24: Castell de la Solana (Benissa). Leaving from shooting range La Solana at 9.00. May 19: Castell de l'Ocaive (Pedreguer) Leaving from Manuel Bru school car park at 8.30. ■ MUNICIPAL CINEMA C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21 Salon de Actos at the Casa de Cultura. ■TREKING Guided tours on Sundays. leaving from Pl Jaume I at 8.45. (private cars). Inscriptions and more info on 96 573 13 13. Bring your own water, food and comfy shoes ■ TURURAC For details on a variety of outdoor activities, guided walks etc contact 콯 96 578 23 60 or 630 992 488 or see their website: www.tururac.com ■ CLASSIC CARS MEETING And live music every Sunday at Music Gasolinera Bar Ctra Calpe-Moraira, Km 2.5 콯 678 664 880 www.gasolinera-bar.com ■ LA SEU UNIVERSITARIA C/Purísima, 57-59 First Sunday of the month at 19.00: 'Chamber Music Concert' in aid of Centro de Alzheimer de Teulada. Meditation workshop every Wed. at 20.30 etc Cultural activities &

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BENITATXELL ■ TOURIST INFO C/ La Font 콯 96 649 35 46 ■ BOOK FAIR every Thursday from 11.00 to 15.00 at Rusty's Restaurant in The Garden. Pueblo Alcázar. (Near new Mercadona) ■ DANCE AND FITNESS classes for adults (Dancercise, Tai Chi, Salsa dance, Zumba, Dancercise) and Classes for kids (Stage door, Dance, drama, street dance, Zumba,Grease rehearsals, Street Jazz, etc) More info on 680 673 871 www.stagedoor-spain.com ■ CUMBRE DEL SOL GALLERY AND WI MARKET Gift shop and wellbeing centre for artists and craftspeople's exhibits. The WI market is every Saturday from 10.00 and on Friday's, free Spanish lessons and coffee morning at 11.00. For information or details on joining their club 콯 36 929 326 (Tanya) or see web: www.elclubcasero.com

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Eye exam saved my sight Thanks to an early diagnosis of glaucoma by Specsavers Opticas in Javéa, Hillary Farrington has been able to treat the condition using simple eye drops and experienced no loss of vision. Hillary Farrington has a family history of glaucoma and so knows how important it is to have regular eye tests. However, when she went to a local optician near to her home in Javea, she wasn't confident that she had received the optical health checks required, so she decided to get a second opinion. 'I visited a local optician for an eye test last year and was not satisfied with the tests they did. I had to ask them to do the pressure test to check for glaucoma, otherwise they would not have checked. After revealing my eye pressure was high, they sent me on my way with no other treatment. I then saw an advert for Specsavers and realised the store was not far away so I decided to book an eye test there for a second opinion.' Specsavers Opticas gave

nosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now.' Hillary's story illustrates the importance of regular eye tests. Glaucoma is very difficult for the sufferer to identify before the optic nerve is severely damaged. If left untreated, it can cause permanent tunnel vision which cannot be repaired, so prompt diagnosis is essential. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, in Calpe, Javéa, Benidorm, Guardamar and Torrevieja. To book an eye test at your nearest Specsavers store visit www.specsavers.es.

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JEREMY THOMPSON @ EL RINCÓN Jeremy Thompson was spotted with friends enjoying a beer at El Rincón de La Sala, San Pedro, Marbella.

has reported from nearly 100 countries around the globe and has run the foreign bureaux in Asia, Africa and the USA.

The Sky News presenter is one of Britain’s most experienced television newsmen, Jeremy has been a correspondent for Sky News, the BBC and ITN, covering many of the major news events of our time. He

Among the awards received for his work are an Emmy from the US Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, three Gold Medals for Best News Reporter from the New York TV Festival, and the Royal Television Society

award for Sky’s coverage of the Kosovo conflict. He was named RTS Presenter of the Year in 2006.

SANTA MARIA GIVES BACK Santa María Golf & Country Club hosted a golf tournament to raise funds for the Spanish Cancer Association based in Marbella (AECC) and the Spanish palliative care unit based in Málaga (FBB), in honour of Terry Wills (2011 Santa Maria captain who died last December).

“The amount raised was 9,297 Euros. Thank you for the amazing effort from everybody, especially our major sponsor, Santa María Golf Club, who provided the course and the buggies for the entire event.”

POSITIVELY PINK Last month, the Pink Ladies dance class organised their first fundraising event in aid of Cudeca at Tikitano Restaurant. This small group of friends and exercise enthusiasts have all been touched by cancer and wanted to make a difference and create a great event for their friends and local community to enjoy. The event included a three course meal and entertainment by the Rat Pack and was a resounding success. The 200 tickets sold out within just a week and many local businesses supported the cause, through sponsorship and donating gifts to the wish trees on each table. Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola and Marbella each donated a 200€ voucher to be used to buy glasses or contact

lenses in their stores. These were part of the auction which raised 1,500€ for the cause. Judy Borland, Director of Specsavers Fuengirola said “It was great to be able to support this fundraising event and contribute to this important cause. Specsavers is committed to giving to charity and we look forward to taking part in more events like this.’’ In total the event raised 8,500€ and they want to make the event an annual affair. The Pink Ladies will be arranging a monthly Strictly Ballroom Tea Dance at Tikitano which will include a fundraising raffle for Cudeca. The first event will be on Wednesday 6th February from 15.30 and there will be a full afternoon tea and a ballroom class. For tickets call Vivian +34 690 083 113.

A TASTE OF RUSSIA IN SPAIN Moscow Delicatessen celebrated two years of purveying gastronomic delights from former Soviet countries in 21 outlets in Spain as the Russian-speaking population continues to grow. “Most of the caviar on sale in Spain is from Alaska, but the red caviar we sell is sourced in Habarovsk

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Jane confirms dreams really do come true SUR IN ENGLISH At Cambridge 800 they know that losing weight is only half the battle but that keeping it off long term is what really matters. All new consultants begin their journey with Cambridge 800 as customers and after seeing how well the steps programme works for them, and experiencing firsthand the level of support they receive, many decide that they too want to help others manage their weight. They know intimately the problems you face, the discrimination, the jokes and the pain. Having been at both ends of the scales - literally. They talk from experience and understand how hard it can be if you have weight to lose. They also understand the health benefits associated with a healthy weight and BMI. Jane, now a Cambridge 800 consultant herself and pictured here ‘before and after’, had half

Those who walk in a public place or attend a public event in Vélez-Málaga “shirtless,” or who do not wear “appropriate clothing”, with the exception of on beaches and on the seafront promenade, could now face fines of between 50 and 100 euros, after the Town Hall approved a new bylaw on this issue at a council meeting last week.

It is one of several new regulations and penalties that are being introduced in the municipality. For instance, those who ride horses or donkeys in unauthorised areas will now be fined, as will those who offer a service on the streets, such as massages, hairstyling, tarot readings and car cleaning, without a licence.

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Specsavers Specsavers stores act as drop-off points for charity donations

Costa del Sol opticians’ charity chain SUR IN ENGLISH Throughout December, Specsavers Opticas in Marbella and Fuengirola are taking part in a Christmas charity appeal to provide food, clothing and gifts to children and families who may otherwise go without. All Specsavers stores in Spain will be acting as drop-off points for donations on behalf of various local charities. Business Development Manager, José Ángel Moral-Tajadura tells us: “Supporting charitable causes this Christmas is important to us with many families on the Costa del Sol feeling the effects of the recession, not to mention children with cancer who need our help to have a happy Christmas. Our stores are passionate about their chosen charities and are all doing their bit to encourage donations.” Specsavers Opticas in Marbella are collecting new and second hand toys for children with cancer on behalf of charity AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cancer). AECC

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A SPECSAVERS CUSTOMER GIVES A DONATION TO THE COSTA WIDE CHARITY APPEAL. distribute the toys to children with cancer in hospital and at home in the Marbella area. Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola are collaborating with their local branch of the Red Cross and collecting non-perishable food and items for babies which will be distributed to those in need over the festive period. Required items include rice, sugar, coffee, pulses, milk, pasta, tuna, toiletries, cleaning products and powdered baby

milk. All donated gifts will then be collected by the various charities and delivered to local families for this Christmas and Three Kings. Specsavers Marbella is located in Avenida Ricardo Soriano 12 (next to Massimo Dutti) and the Fuengirola store is on Avenida Ramón y Cajal 6 (near the bus station). To find out more visit www.specsavers.es

The Marbella Town Hall says it wants to open negotiations with the Ministry of Development to improve access to the A-7 from some of the municipality’s main residential areas and, as such, has carried out a study to present to Madrid. Amongst the priorities are access to the highway from Las Chapas, Elviria, Cabopino, Torre Real, El Rosario, the town centre, Bello Horizonte, Nagüeles and the Ojén road. Councillor for Public Works, Javier García, stated in a press conference this week: “The idea is to improve traffic flow in these areas, and improve pedestrian safety.” A previous more ambitious project announced by the central government to build 12 service roads at a cost of 70 million euros was shelved.

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Houses demolished for new square Three houses have been demolished in Estepona, on the site where the new San Miguel square is due to be constructed. The move has sparked debate between the town’s PSOE (socialist) and Partido Popular parties, with the socialist (and now opposition) party spokesman, David Valadez, claiming that only two months after the Town Hall purchased the land, the properties were declared to be in a state of ruin. However, members of the PP claim that the sale was part of a process of expropriation that had already begun by the previous administration, as part of the Special Protection Plan of the town centre, and, in addition, that the 300,000 euros paid was for the plot of land, not the three houses.

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New rules for windsports introduced The increasing popularity of windsports in Estepona has resulted in the Town Hall introducing a new set of beach regulations. The main aim of the rules is to ensure that these sports are “carried out responsibly and that safety is ensured for participants and beach-goers”, according to a council spokesman. President of the Estepona Kitesurfing Club, José Francisco Ramos, tells SUR: “We’re fully backing these regulations and have been working alongside the Town Hall in the promotion of windsports. There needs to be a set of rules in place considering the increasing number of people taking up this type of activity, particularly in areas like Guadalmansa.” The regulations, which state that areas designated for kitesurfing and windsurfing must be clearly marked, and those who undertake these activities must have some form of civil liability insurance, will come into effect before summer next year, having already been approved.

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COSTA NEWS, December 14-20, 2012

ALCALALÍ Market Day: Friday ■ TOURIST INFO C/ de Alicante, 1 (Jalón) 콯 966 481 017 ■ Palma Concerts www.palmaconcerts.webs.com Call Jan 콯 966 480 594 / 686 508 634 for more information. Tickets 20€ on the night or 18€ in advance from the following points of sale: Ingrid's Delikatessen (Denia indoor market) Quicksave (both in Jávea), Cornish Pride (Moraira), Bookshop Europa (Calpe), Cosas Nobles (Altea), La Risa (Jalón), The Corner Shop (Orba) or see www.palmaconcerts.webs.com ■ WORKSHOPS Yoga classes Monday and Thursday at 10.00 at the Centro Cívico y Social Tai-Chi course on Friday, 09.30-12.00

ALCOY Market Day: Wed & Sat ■ TOURIST INFO C/ Sant Lorenç, 2. 콯 96 553 71 55 alcoi@touristinfo.net ■ CULTURAL CENTRE Avda Pais Valencia 1 콯 96 553 71 42 Mon-Fri from 17.30-20.30 Sat - 10.30-13.30 centrecultural@alcoi.org ■ PERMANENT EXHIBITION Archaeological Museum, Placeta del Carbo.Mon to Fri 09.00-14.00.Free admission. Fiesta Museum Calle San Miquel, 60-62. Tues-Fri 11.00-13.00 & 17.30-

19.30. Bank holidays, Sat & Sun 10.30-13.30 ■ SALESIANOS THEATRE Pl Mossén Josep, 1. 콯 96 554 09 87 ■ TEATRO CALDERÓN Pl España, 14 . 콯96 554 94 03 www.teatrocalderón.com

ALFAZ DEL PI /ALBIR Market Day Alfaz: Friday Market Day Albir: Sunday RASTRO: Every Sat & Sun at Don Quijote. For more info please call 900 111 909 ■ CASA DE CULTURA Plaza Juan Carlos I, S/N. 콯 96 588 9423 or 96 588 9424. www..lalfas.es Forum Mare Nostrum exhibition to celebrate the 'Hospital Sueco-Noruego' in Alcoi 75th Anniversary from Monday 26 Nov to Friday 11 Jan 2013. The casa de cultura bar will have tapas and drinks at special prices these days! Nov 23 to Dec 10: Amas de casa art exhibition. Dec 29 at 18.00: 'Alici@.com' Children's theatre play at the Casa de Cultura. Dec 14- Jan 3: Art Avant association painting exhibition. Inauguration on Dec 14 at 20.00. ■ CIJ (Centro Info Juvenil) C/ Cami de la Mar. Casa de Cultura~ 콯96 588 7435. juventud@lalfas.com www.lalfasjove.com ■ CINEMA Subtitled original version films Thursdays at 20.00 at the Auditorio. Donation: 2€

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■ TOURIST INFO C/Federico Garcia Llorca 11 (next to Town Hall) 콯 96 588 89 05 alfasdelpi@touristinfo.net ■ TOURIST INFO ALBIR Avda Oscar Esplá 1 Tues - Fri from 10.00-14.00 콯 96 686 70 23 or 콯 655 875 482 alfasplaya@touristinfo ■ MUSEO 'VILLA ROMANA DEL ALBIR 콯 96 588 94 23 or 96 588 9424 museovillaromana@alfas.com Open Sat, Sun & holidays: 10.00-12.00 Tues to Sat: 10-12.00 & 18 -21.00 ■ MUSEO DELSO Sculptures and murals C/Topazi, 12, Colonia Escandinavia. Open Tues-Sat 10-13.00. 콯 96 588 95 17. ■ FUNDACIÓN FRAX Cultural exhibition centre. Paseo de las Estrellas, 3 Albir 콯 966 86 40 40 www.fundacionfrax.org fundacion@fundacionfrax.org Open Tues-Fri from 10.00-19.00 & Sat, Sun and Bank holidays 10.00-14.00. Mondays closed. ■ RESTAURANT HeartBreak Albir www.hbhspain.com 콯 96 584 40 60. Jazz Night Live jazz every Thursday at 22.00. Free admission. Reservations recommended for dinners. Soul Night: Sea Club resident group playing live every Friday at 23.00. Reservations recommended for dinners. ■ SCULPTURE PARK GARDENS Cami del Pinar, 23. Carboneras 콯 96 686 02 30 www.klein-schreuder.com

Dec 16-Jan 27: Sculptures exhibition by Salvador Mollà named 'Amagatalls'. Visits from 10.00-14.00 by appointment. ■ FORUM MARE NOSTUM Camí del Pinxo, 2 콯 96 687 84 00 info@forum-marenostrum.com ■ CASA SJENGARDEN CULTURAL C/ Sierra Nevada, 6. El Cautivador 콯 96 686 05 22 chris@sjengarden.nl or visit website: fredywubben.nl ■ ANNEKE RESIDENCE C/Riu Castells, 3 콯96 681 40 34 Sun-Sat from 10.00-18.00 ■ LA COSTA CULTURAL LCC Newsletter or excursions 콯 96 686 0735 or email: pdawson802t@cv.gva.es. NORDIC WALKING www.nordicwalkingcv.com 655 87 97 11 or 606 213 074

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Alfas del Pi Music Society will present two concerts on December 15 & 16. On Saturday 15 December, the International Chamber Orchestra will play in the Casa de Cultura at 8pm. They will perform popular classics by Vivaldi, Bach, Marcello, Rossini and Mozart.

On Sunday 16 December, the group will perform the same programme in Funfacion Frax in Albir at midday. Led by the virtuoso violinist, Joaquin Palomares, the orchestra has musicians from five countries. Tickets are 10 euros for nonmembers.

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Costa Blanca opticians' charity chain... Help us to help a charity this Christmas Throughout December, all five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca are taking part in a Christmas charity appeal to provide food, clothing and gifts to children and families who may otherwise go without. All stores will be acting as drop off points for donations on behalf of various local charities. Business Development Manager, José Ángel MoralTajadura tells us "Supporting charitable causes this Christmas is important to us with many families on the Costa Blanca feeling the effects of the recession, not to mention children in care who need our help to have a happy Christmas. Our stores are passionate about their chosen charities and are all doing their bit to encourage donations." Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm, Calpe and Javea are taking part in the annual Toy Drive campaign for The Friends of the Children of EMAUS, a completely voluntary group of individuals, based in the Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for the children in the EMAÚS children's shelters. Their toy drive will provide presents for the Children of EMAUS spending this Christmas in care and the stores are urging locals to donate new, unwrapped toys, board games, gifts and clothes. Carole Saunders

from the charity says "People needn't spend much, even something simple such as a woolly hat or some colouring books would make lovely gifts for the children of EMAUS." Donations of non perishable food and children's toys would be greatly appreciated at Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar where they are collecting on behalf of Caritas charity. Caritas is a charity working on behalf of needy families and individuals, who for whatever reason find themselves without the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing and shelter. They are focusing on supporting local men who are out of work or experiencing difficult times and all donations will be distributed within Guardamar this Christmas. Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja are welcoming donations of canned food and children's toys on behalf of Torrevieja Lions Club. The Lions Club is best known for fighting blindness. It helps

local Spanish residents in need, and also sends muchneeded supplies such as eyeglasses to third world countries. The charity has requested any wrapped presents to be labelled for ages and gender appropriateness. The store has also been collecting glasses for Torrevieja Lions Club over the past year and will be presenting these to the charity to be distributed to third world countries. Please help us put the smile back on a child's face this Christmas by making a gift or food donation to any of the Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca. All donated gifts will then be collected by the various charities and delivered to local families for this Christmas and Three Kings. To find your nearest Specsavers store to make a donation, visit

www.specsavers.es

A Specsavers customer gives a donation to the Costa wide charity appeal

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The dentist and AIDS Concept December 1 is World AIDS Day. Thirty-one years ago, on this day in 1981, the first case of this disease was diagnosed. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is an infectious disease produced by HIV-1, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a retrovirus originating from the African Chimpanzee. It infects lymphocytes CD4+ and other human cells. These lymphocytes are leucocytes (white cells) and they organise and regulate the defence mechanism against infection. As the disease progresses these lymphocytes are destroyed and infections, which normally would not be able to develop, are able to take hold. There is also a less virulent form classified as HIV-2. Epidemiology Statistics from the last six years indicate that the pandemic is stable in regions such as SubSaharan Africa, the Caribbean and India, where it previously continued to spread. Since 1981, it has caused 30 million deaths (53,226 in Spain). In 2010, there were 2.7 million new cases (930 in Spain) and 1.8 million deaths (1,600 in Spain). Last year, there were 34.2 million people with AIDS (80,827 in Spain). However, in the last six years the death rate has fallen by 21% due to new treatments

and prevention programmes.

Contagion The HIV virus is labile and dies when exposed to various physical factors, eg 30 minutes at 50 degrees or chemicals such as alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde or sodium hypochlorite. In theory, any interchange of body fluid from an infected person to a non-infected person can be contagious. However, the highest risks of contagion are: 1. Penetration without condom protection between people who are unaware that they are infected with HIV. 2. Repeated use and sharing injection needles without sterilisation. Vertical transmission from an infected mother to child during the prenatal period is improbable now due to the latest treatments. At the dental surgery Transmission from patient to dentist is difficult. After a prick from an HIV contaminated needle there is a 0.3% risk factor of developing the disease, as compared to a 30% risk factor from a Hepatitis B contaminated needle. Therefore professionals should not hesitate to treat these patients. Also, there is very little risk (0.9%) of HIV patients developing complications after dental treatments. Any dental surgery now-

adays undertakes preventative aseptic measures that make transmission from dentist to patient impossible.

Oral lesions More than 90% of the HIV positive population will have at least one oral manifestation during the course of the disease before starting anti-retro viral treatment. Oral disease can be the first sign of By Professor Ambrosio Bermejo HIV infection, so it Fenoll, University Professor in Oral Health is important that the dental surgeon has hospital facility to begin imthe appropriate preparation for mediate treatment. dealing with this possibility. In the past, patients died as The oral diseases related to a result of HIV infection. Since HIV include: from fungus 1986, anti-retro viral treatment (candidiasis and histoplasmohas developed. sis), from bacteria (periodontal Modern anti-retro viral diseases and tuberculosis), therapy (TARGA) maintains from a virus (herpes simplex, the patients asymptomatic and herpes zoster, oral hairy leukoin 96% of the cases with no plakia and warts) and cancer danger of transmitting the virus. (Kaposi's sarcoma and NonHowever, we should not forget Hodgkin lymphoma). that the barrier method is still the best form of protection Treatment Oral diseases, due to a low Prof. Dr. Ambrosio Bermejo level of natural defences, need Fenoll specific treatment. Centro de Odontología InWhen it is a suspected case tegral, C/ Alfonso XII, 16, 1º, of HIV, the diagnosis must be 8ª, 03203 Elche (Alicante) confirmed by a study of the Tel: 96 545 1865 specific antibodies and blood Email: ambrosio.bermejo@ virus. Then the patient should telefonica.net be directed to an appropriate

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Jenny Wren helps local opticians celebrate a spec-tacular anniversary! Look out for Specsavers' Green Men to claim your goodie bag! On Thursday 29th November comedienne Jenny Wren will be hosting a raffle to raise money for The Friends of the Children of EMAUS as part of the first anniversary celebrations for Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm. Prizes include a 150€ pair of glasses and tickets are on sale at the store from 24th November. Store Director Phil Morgan said "We're very pleased to be celebrating our first birthday by raising money for EMAUS and having a fun day for all our customers. Specsavers has been raising money for the charity throughout the year and we will be presenting Jenny with a cheque at the Open Day. I hope that all visitors will get behind this charity and buy raffle tickets before and during the event so that we can raise as much as possible for this excellent cause. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with us on Thursday 29th; we look forward to seeing you there."

The Open Day starts at 11.00 and special guest Jenny Wren will be there from 18.00 entertaining the guests and selling raffle tickets. There will be music, nibbles, drinks and a party atmosphere throughout the day. Keep an eye out for Specsavers' Green Mystery Man, who will be giving out birthday goodies to lucky guests and passers-by. The 'Friends of the Children of EMAÚS' are a completely voluntary group of individuals, based in the Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for the children in the EMAÚS children's shelters and improve their quality of life in any way they can. Find out more on

www.fcemaus.friendsof thechildrenofemaus.com Specsavers Opticas is located in c/ de Gambó 2, Benidorm. Call 965 859 577 to book an eye test or visit www.specsavers.es for more information.

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PRIME MINISTER TAKE NOTE A MAN who suffered horrific injuries alter he was attacked and pushed into the road, where he was dragged under the wheels of a lorry, is alive and kicking today thanks to the dedication and expertise of 34 NHS staff who refused to give him up for dead. Lewis Godfrey, 23, suffered such horrendous injuries that doctors on the scene pronounced him dead twice. He was so badly injured that his organs were strewn over the road. Medical staff that attended the incident could do little except try to put him back together and wrap him in blanket to keep him in one piece. He then spent 16 days in a coma and was expected to have brain damage and be paralysed, but five months later and thanks to the team of medical staff at Nottingham Queens Medical Centre he has survived and is on the road to recovery. This amazing dedication by the team is something that David Cameron should take notice of. Rather than think of themselves, they channelled all their energies into saving Mr Godfrey and have asked for nothing in return. Rather than making cuts to services such as health, the police, the fire brigades and the armed forces, he should be looking at ways in which to improve their working conditions.

THE FINGER OF SUSPICION OPERATION Yew Tree is well underway and as I have said on previous occasions there are a lot of people out there who are waiting for the knock on the door by police officers investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse case. I am a firm believer in people being innocent until proven guilty so I have some sympathy with comedian Freddy Star who has been accused of molesting Karin Ward when she was just 14-years-old. Mr Starr has, of course, denied all of the accusations and even went so far as to say he had never met his accuser but a video has emerged of the pair of them together on Savile's show 'Clunk Click' in 1974. A long time ago I know and of course over time memories fade, especially ones that have come back to bite you. Mr Starr has aid that the accusation has ruined his life and that all he wants to do is end it all. I hope he doesn't because if what he says is true, he will need to alive to defend himself unlike Savile, who come what may has escaped justice.

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DEATHBED CONFESSION THE GREAT Train Robbery has finally given up one of its greatest secrets following the deathbed confession of James 'Big Jim' Hussey that he was the masked man who coshed train driver Jack Mills during the robbery 49 years ago. Mr Mills never recovered from the head injuries he received and died seven years later. Hussey, who died in St Chistopher's Hospice, Sydenham, last week, admitted to the attack just before he passed away. A family friend is believed to have said that after keeping the attack secret for so many years, he decided to tell the truth once he knew he didn't have long to live. This confession finally puts to bed the last mystery surrounding the robbery and also kills the myth that the infamous Ronnie Biggs was the attacker. It also shows that despite all of the hype about the criminal fraternity of the time being simple cheeky chappies they were in fact just as prone to violence as their modern day counterparts.

TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK I HAVE long believed that government ministers live in a parallel universe where what they do has little or nothing to do with the real world and where they are able to pursue their crackpot ideas to their hearts' content safe in the misguided knowledge that everything is rosy in the garden.

General Sir David Richards

Well it's time for a reality check and that's exactly what the head of the armed forces General Sir David Richards has given them. Speaking out over the recent and ongoing defence cuts, the general said that ministers' demands have not been revised to correspond with the reduced size of the armed forces and they are now demanding too much from fewer troops. In other words there are just not enough servicemen and women to cope with the ever increasing demands of government ministers who think they have an unending supply of cannon fodder with which to exercise their influence on the world stage.

Sorry mate but those days are over. Today's servicemen and women are severely overstretched and they can no longer hop from crisis to crisis without proper breaks. This government no longer has a the military capability to take on conflicts wherever they may be and despite its very expensive recruiting campaign on the TV and its plan to increase the size of the TA it has to realise that its recent defence cuts have decimated its front line capabilities. General Sir David Richards said: "Often politicians say to me, 'can you go and do this?' I say to them 'with what?'" The general also said that despite the cuts, the armed forces could cope with what it has on its plate at the moment with the resources it has available but he warned that this does not mean it was able to take on any new commitments. As I said earlier, ministers tend to live in another world, far away from the realities of life so perhaps they need to spend some time on the ground in Afghanistan and see for themselves how much stress is being placed on the people whose lives they play with.

NOTHING BUT GREED DON'T BE surprised by this, be angry. Power companies profits have surged by 38% and your bills have jumped a quarter. The nation's second biggest supplier, Scottish & Southern Energy made a massive 397.5 million pounds in the six months to the end of September, a 38% rise (110 million pounds) over the same period for 2011. But SSE is not the only energy supplier to post massive gains. British Gas and EON also saw their profits leap, this time by 25% and it just goes to show that when it comes to satisfying shareholders, consumers are taken to the cleaners. Consumer experts said that customers would be 'bitterly disappointed' to see companies cashing in at a time when many households are faced with a choice between heating and eating. The news over this profiteering comes at the same time as the industry faces a price-fixing row, with city traders accused of fixing wholesale gas and electricity prices. It's time the government stepped in and forced these companies to reduce their charges and keep them low until such time as full economic recovery has been achieved, then place tight controls over any increases they want to make after that.

HERE AND THERE ECUADOR - Ecuador is preparing to massacre more than 180 million rats as it seeks to eradicate them from the Galapagos Islands. A helicopter will drop nearly 22 tons of specially designed poisonous bait on Pinzon Island, an uninhabited island in the archipelago 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador and the nearby Plaza Sur islet. It is the second stage in an offensive that aims to kill all non-native rodents across the 19 islands that helped inspire Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by 2020. The invasive rats were introduced by whalers

and buccaneers when they reached the islands in the 17th century and now feed on the eggs and young of many of the island's native species, including giant tortoises, lava lizards, snakes, hawks and iguanas. The rats have also depleted the plants on which many natives species feed. "It's one of the worst problems the Galapagos have. (Rats) reproduce every three months and eat everything," Juan Carlos Gonzalez, a specialist with the Nature Conservancy, said. "This is a very expensive but totally necessary war."

SPAIN - Alicante courts announced plans to enforce prison sentences to adults responsible for using minors to beg in the streets of the provincial capital. UK - Police were preparing a report for prosecutors after a professor carried out the first public autopsy in London for 170 years.

SPAIN - More than 600 people gathered outside Alicante city hall to demand that the authorities step up the search for Gloria Martínez, a young patient who disappeared from an Alfaz del Pi clinic. UK - A court verdict ruled that Dr Nigel Cox, who was given a one-year suspended sentence for helping an elderly patient to die, could continue in the profession.

November 23 - 29

November 23

Meet Hannah Montana Twenty years ago on November 23, 1992, North American actress and singer Miley Ray Cyrus was born in Nahville, Tennessee. Born Destiny Hope Cyrus, she achieved worldwide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom 'Hannah Montana'. Cyrus recorded music for the soundtracks 'Hannah Montana' (2006) and 'Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus' (2007), released by Walt Disney Records. With the success of the Hannah Montana franchise she established herself as a teen idol, since when she has attempted to cultivate a more adult image with grown-up roles and appearance. November 25

Whodunnit? Sixty years ago on November 25, 1952, Agatha Christie's murder-mystery play 'The Mousetrap' opened at the Ambassadors Theatre in London, later becoming the longest continuously-running play in history. It has the longest initial run of any play in history, with more than 24,500 performances so far. The

play is also known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. The play began life as a short radio play broadcast on May 30, 1947 called 'Three Blind Mice' with its origins in the real-life case of the death of a boy, Dennis O'Neill, who died while in the foster care of a Shropshire farmer and his wife in 1945. November 26

Concorde comes in to land Nine years ago on November 26, 2003, Concorde made its final flight - over Bristol - before being retired from service. Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde was a turbojetpowered supersonic passenger airliner or supersonic transport (SST), and remains one of only two SSTs to enter commercial service. Concorde was a product of the manufacturing efforts of Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC), produced under a joint Franco-British treaty. First flown in 1969, Concorde entered service in 1976 and continued commercial flights for 27 years. Concorde was retired in 2003 due to a general downturn in the aviation industry after the type's only crash in 2000, the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and a decision by Airbus, the successor firm of Aerospatiale and BAC, to discontinue maintenance support.

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Mind and Body

November 14, 2012

Plant Power, Word Power

By Avner Kornblum

Keeping an eye on diabetes crease in obesity this is a growing problem throughout Europe and America.

To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th Specsavers has put together the following useful information about Diabetic retinopathy.

What is Diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy, a condition which affects vision, occurs when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged by the changes in blood sugar levels. This leads to blurry vision which can often come and go throughout the day. If untreated, the condition can become more serious, resulting in the network of blood vessels which supply the retina suffering permanent damage. This can result in irreversible vision loss. In order to avoid problems with sight, it is important that blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are con-

As a Midwife, this is a question I am asked over and over. Without doubt, the postnatal period is a busy time and often an extra pair of hands to help a new mother can be a great advantage. However, these days many new fathers also take time off work and can be hands-on help 24 hours a day! Unquestionably, the immediate post-natal period is the most important time for parents to bond with a new baby. Often, new parents want to 'find their own way', especially if it is a first baby (a steep learning curve). Families and friends are usually keen to give advice to new parents, but in my experience often the wrong advice is given, causing vulnerable new mothers to become confused. Although they mean well, some can be so forceful with advice that it undermines the mother's confidence.

Ideally, if new parents have built up a trusting relationship with their known Midwife during pregnancy, they will be able to turn to her for professional advice, support and guidance. I believe that mums and mum-in-laws fall firmly into two categories: either they are absolutely brilliant and will take over household chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc leaving you free to concentrate on caring and getting to know your baby; or they are the type that primarily want to sit cuddling the baby, leaving you with the extra work of a guest to look after! Ultimately, when I am asked my opinion about if mothers or mother-in-laws should come to stay, my answer is 'you know them better than I do and know which category they fall into!' Food for thought!

This article was supplied by Dawn Blythe SRN RM, Midwife for the Family Medical Centre, Albir. Call 966 865 072 or email info@albirfamilymedical centre.com See the Family Medical Centre's advert on page 11.

can help you get a more restorative, restful night's sleep, but avoid doing it three hours prior to going to bed as it could keep you awake. • Clear your mind. Try to leave the worries of the day behind and don't take them into the bedroom. It can be helpful to sit down half an hour before going to bed and write a list of what's making you anxious. Then leave the list outside the bedroom door.

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• Establish a routine - allow yourself time to relax and wind down before bed. • Make your bedroom a haven for sleep - it should be dark at the beginning of the night but light at dawn to make it easier to get up. • Keep technology out of the bedroom - TV, laptop, mobile phone. Your bedroom should be a place of rest. • Time your exercise - daily exercise

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trolled. Not all diabetes causes sight loss, but it is important to have regular screenings and eye tests so that any problems or changes can be monitored. Most complications can be treated; however it is vital that they are detected early. Once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests so people can ensure their vision is good and their eyes are healthy. There are seven Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca and their eighth store is opening in Marbella in November. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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In the News

October 10, 2012

Bring back our buses!

The municipal school board of La Nucía has decided to continue pressurising the regional education authorities in an attempt to get them to reinstate

the school bus services that were dropped last month. Parents, children and teachers have already held several demonstrations to protest

Parents and children in a demo march last month

about the cut made to the school bus service and the town is supporting their actions. The normal rule of thumb is that only children living more than 3kms from a school

are entitled to transport but the local authorities claim that this should not be applied in La Nucía because of the number of 'isolated' urbanisations, busy main roads, hills and gullies.

Going to the flicks Norwegian residents in Alfaz del Pi have started up their own cinema group and last week enjoyed their first film, Puss in Boots (in Norwegian), at the Cine Roma. Liv og Oystein, the president of the group and also owner of the Norwegian bookshop opposite the church square, esti-

mates that there are already around 300 people who have shown interest in getting together to watch a different film at the cinema every Wednesday evening at 7pm. For more information and a list of films being planned email bokhandelen@pil min.net

The agony of back pain Back pain affects 17 million people in the UK and in the run-up to Back Pain Awareness Week (October 812), physiotherapist Nick Sinfield talks about his new book, Now I Can Bend My Back!

More in Friday's

Keeping the kids happy

Costa Blanca News

Artists do the beach At least 16 artists belonging to a group called Art Avant, will be gathering at Albir's Biblioplaya library on Sunday, October 13, to show off their work. The collective exhibition

will form part of the We Love Sundays Albir campaign, which aims to promote the resort's activities every weekend. The artists will be on hand to chat to visitors and the exhibition is free.

Family shoppers in Denia can now browse in peace, thanks to a creche started up in collaboration with the local Creama development scheme and AFIC commerce initiative group. The service will start up this Friday at the top end of the Plaza del Consell and will be available every Friday and Saturday between 5 and 8.30pm. However, places will in the main only be available to people who have been given

Campaigning For a Right to Sight There are approximately 285 million people worldwide who live with impaired vision and blindness, yet 80% of visual impairment is avoidable through treatment and protective measures. Vision 2020 aims to eliminate avoidable blindness and as part of this campaign they have organised World Sight Day on October 11. World Sight Day is an international day of awareness, held annually to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable

blindness and visual impairment. The leading causes of avoidable blindness are: • Cataracts • Glaucoma • Age Related Macular Degeneration • Diabetic Retinopathy All of these conditions and many others can be easily identified with a complete eye test and early diagnosis is crucial to effective treatment and avoiding permanent vision loss. World Sight Day 2012 will

be marked in all Specsavers' Opticas stores with eye health information available to take away and experts on hand to answer any questions. They are also offering free eye tests to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested. As part of this awareness drive they are offering the following advice: • Get your eyes tested regularly - every year for children, over 60s and people with family history of eye complaints and every two years for

the vouchers in exchange for purchases in local shops taking part in the scheme. These vouchers will be handed out by participating shops and businesses and will entitle the holder to one hour free child care at the creche; alternatively hourly tickets are available direct from the creche for just 1€. Any local businesses or residents wanting more info can call 966 423 704 or email mvillo@creama.org those with no issues • Eat a healthy diet - A healthy and varied diet will safeguard your health and your eyes, but a diet full of the following foods has been shown to help reduce the occurrence of Age-related Macular Degeneration; chicken, saffron, dark green leafy vegetables, peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, pumpkin, yams, squash and sweet potatoes, apricots and citrus fruits, sardines and nuts. • Know the signs - Being aware of the symptoms of these common conditions will help you identify them quickly. • Take action - Don't delay in seeking professional help if you do notice any changes, the quicker any condition is identified the easier it is to treat. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes and to find your nearest store.

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NEWS

COSTA NEWS, November 16-22, 2012

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Local tax revenue drop

Sierra de Espuña

Baby food forest By Alex Watkins PLANTING trees has benefits. This was the message from Murcia regional government this week as baby food company Hero España handed over 791 trees for the Sierra Espuña regional park. Regional director general of the environment, Amador López said this will improve the biodiversity of the area. The regional government has granted an environmental emissions compensation certificate to the company as the trees will absorb the emission of 36 tonnes per year of carbon dioxide. Their project, 'My company has planted a forest', consists of generating a one-kilometre show forest along the Barranco de Leyva ravine with elm, ash, European nettle tree and holm oak, as well as repopulating shrubs in the peaks of the area. Sr López said the restoration of the forest is important as it neutralises the impact of greenhouse gases. "Trees and vegetation play an essential role with photosynthesis, which allows them to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, storing it and acting like sumps," he noted. awatkins@cbnews.es

By Tom Cain THE CONTINUING effect of the economic crisis on family budgets has had a huge negative blow on the amount of money being taken in by local tax collecting agency SUMA. Figures released this week show that so far this year there has been a rise of 27% in the number of people asking to pay local taxes such as IBI in installments rather than in one large amount. This means that currently 76,000 people in Alicante Province are paying their local tax bills bit by bit. Just five years ago the number of people who were paying these bills in installments was 563 but such is the damage being done by the crisis this figure has been multiplied by 135. What this means for SUMA and local governments is that the total amount of tax recovered this year is only 89.39% of the amount taken in during 2011. In the case of IBI tax, the increase in the number of people paying in installments has seen the income from this drop from a predicted €411 million to €365 million. This shortfall in the overall tax collection means that cash, badly needed by town halls, is not available and with the outstanding amount coming in, in dribs and drabs, they are unable to build up enough cash flow to meet their financial needs. That apart and given the exceptional circumstances, SUMA is having to deal with, provincial president Luisa Pastor and Manuel de Juan, the head of SUMA, both said that the agency was being managed at an exceptional level and despite the many problems it is having to deal with it is still maintaining excellent results.

Socialists demand extra cash for Dénia-Gandia train

The wheels of justice turn slowly

News Staff Reporter A NATIONAL socialist MP has called for extra funds to be set aside for the Gandia-Dénia train next year. Henrick Campos, who is also vice-secretary for the PSPV for the province of Alicante, wants the State budget to include a further 900,000 euros for the train link in addition to the 100,000 euros already agreed. Every year, the railway line plan only gets around 100,000 euros from the State, even though it would need several million just to start the work. Campos is pushing for the central government to put the job of building the train track and stations out to tender in 2014. This will be exactly 40 years since the original Dénia-Gandia line was scrapped, and residents in the provinces of Alicante and Valencia have been clamouring for it to be reinstated ever since. It would provide an unbroken public transport link between the two provincial capitals on the coast, and this would mean people from Oliva and further south could commute to Valencia for work, whilst those from Oliva, Gandia and towns further north could travel to Alicante to find jobs. But every year, town councils in the area are told by the regional and central government that there is no money in the pot to build this vital facility.

By Dave Jones A CAR stolen more than three years ago in Torrevieja has been recovered by Guardia Civil and returned to its owner. A force spokesman explained that three men were arrested last week when they tried to avoid stopping at a road block. Officers checked the docu-

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crease in obesity this is a growing problem throughout Europe and America.

To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th Specsavers has put together the following useful information about Diabetic retinopathy.

mentation in the vehicle and found it had been reported as stolen in October, 2009. The spokesman noted that three Bulgarian men aged between 38 and 45 years old have been arrested and charged with stealing a motor vehicle. The case is being handled by court number 3 in Torrevieja. djones@cbnews.es

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DECEMBER 7TH TO 13TH 2012

Health&Beauty

Specsavers opens a new store in Marbella Mayor of Marbella Ángeles Muñoz officially recently opened the new Specsavers store in Avenida Ricardo Soriano. The Mayor congratulated Store Directors Nerea Galdos and Leighton Griffiths and thanked them on behalf of the community of Marbella for opening there and creating employment.

March to the Batucada beat for World Aids Day Advances in HIV treatment has meant that people who suffer with Aids can lead a normal life F. G.

THE MAYOR. CUTTING THE RIBBON.

The celebration of World Aids Day became a party in the streets of Malaga last Saturday. The Anti Aids Association of Malaga (Asima) decided to change the traditional ceremony this year and instead of a sombre candlelit march in memory of the people who are suffering or who have died of Aids they asked the ‘Quilomeira Batukada’ to accompany them. “We want to show the people of Malaga that after three decades, thanks to the advances in HIV treatment, people who have it can lead a normal life” explained Alicia Cueto, president of the association. The most solemn part of the ceremony was conducted by Di-

RHYTHM. MARCHING TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTIMS OF AIDS. CARLOS MORET ario SUR journalist Amanda Salazar who was given the red ribbon of honour this year for her support in the fight against Aids. She read out the manifesto to

commemorate the day. According to Asima, the main route of infection is sexual and some 10 per cent of people are affected in college or university.

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Health&Beauty viously have more control over their office environment, says McManus, but should still be mindful of the allergy risks and make sure their office is kept clean and well-ventilated. “You haven’t got the same control in a workplace away from home,“ she says, “so if you’re really suffering because something in your office seems to be worsening your asthma or perhaps causing allergic rhinitis - itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing etc - speak to your boss.

DIY “There are things that you can do too - if your symptoms are only mild, then just making your desktop a bit clearer, dusting, and keeping the windows open can make a difference, especially if you notice that you feel better when you’re away from the office.” Nurse consultant Maureen Jenkins points out that people who already know about their allergies may have existing symptoms, and won’t necessarily link any worsening of these symptoms to their office. “One of the characteristics of allergic conditions is that symptoms are there most of the time and can get worse quickly, often for no apparent reason,“ she says. “People are used to this pattern and don’t always attribute it to their workplace.” She explains that allergies can start at any age, and can change through life, and warns: “If aller-

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there’s clean air in the office, through open windows, trickle vents or an air conditioning system F If ventilation is limited, an air purifier can help remove and reduce allergens F Check that heating, ventilation and air conditioning units are regularly serviced F Ensure plants are regularly watered and the top soil removed regularly to avoid moulds, or cover with pea shingle F Ensure the office is cleaned regularly and efficiently F Take control of your desk, keeping it clear and uncluttered, and wetdust it twice a week F Hang coats away from the desk and ‘traffic’ areas to prevent dust and allergens from being disturbed and released into the air F Drink plenty of water, as this can help flush allergens from the system gies aren’t treated and allergens avoided, then the allergic conditions will become worse due to chronic irritation and inflammation.” McManus stresses: “If somebody had a back problem, they’d get proper chairs to help them deal with it, so if your office is making you ill, tell your boss. “I know people don’t want to make too much of a fuss, but it’s all part of establishing a good working environment.”

Keeping an eye on diabetes Specsavers. There are approximately 285 million people worldwide who live with impaired vision and blindness, yet 80 per cent of visual impairment is avoidable through treatment and protective measures. While the most significant number of cases of blindness occurs in third world countries, there are conditions which occur throughout the developed world which can also cause people to lose their sight. Diabetes is one of these conditions, with 171 million suffers worldwide. Unfortunately, due to the increase in obesity this is a growing problem throughout Europe and America. To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th Specsavers Opticas in Marbella has put together the following useful information about Diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, a condition which affects vision, occurs when the blood vessels in the re-

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ring permanent damage. This can result in irreversible vision loss. In order to avoid problems with sight, it is important that blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are controlled. Not all diabetes causes sight loss, but it is important to have regular screenings and eye tests so that any problems or changes can be monitored. Most complications can be treated; however it is vital that they are detected early. Once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. Specsavers Opticas is opening in Marbella in November and will be based on Avenida Ricardo Soriano, 12 next to Massimo Dutti. To celebrate the opening of the new Marbella store they will be holding a fun open day event for the public on Friday 23rd November 2012 from 10am. We are offering free eye tests during the opening period, for more information or to book an eye test call 952 863 332 or visit www.specsavers.es.

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Dørene er åbne for alle, når EventHuset igen i år indbyder til investeringsseminar. Vanen tro bliver seminaret indholdsrigt og dynamisk via fire meget forskellige indlæg, der alle har hver sin indgang til emnet investering. “To af de fire deltagere er helt nye, og det er kun med til at gøre det hele mere spændende. Niveauet har altid være højt, men det

skader aldrig med lidt fornyelse“, mener Henrik Andersen fra EventHuset, der lægger stor vægt på, at det aldrig må være kedeligt at deltage i et seminar. De nye spillere på banen er bl.a. Jyske Bank, som vil præsentere deres model for formuepleje og ikke mindst fokusere på de psykologiske perspektiver, der spiller ind, når man investerer og plejer sin formue. Ny deltager på programmet er også Kris Kon, som har specialiseret sig i olie. “Vi er mange, som brokker os over de stigende oliepriser, men selskaberne og investorerne bag olieplatformene tjener jo godt på de høje priser. Derfor kan man se frem til at høre mere om, hvordan vi almindelige mennesker nu kan blive medejere af en yderst rentabel boreplatform“, fortæller Henrik Andersen og fortsætter: “Vi får også besøg af netavisen Aktieinfo, som har været fast mand på holdet de seneste år. Trods svære tider har Aktieinfo i år været dygtige til at anbefale de rigtige aktier og – vanen tro – vil de komme med deres bud på, hvilke aktier, der vil gå fremad i det nye år.

Sidste deltager bliver Finanshuset Demetra og der er store forventninger til deres indlæg. “Det er glædeligt at have Svend Jørgen Jensen fra Demetra med på programmet igen i år, for hans indlæg sidste år vakte stor interesse. Demetra har en meget historisk og analytisk indgang til markederne. Det lyder måske tørt, men det er det bestemt ikke. Tværtom er det spændende at få en analyse af den nuværende krise set i et historisk perspektiv, for det fortæller en masse om fremtiden og om hvordan der skal investeres“, slutter Henrik Andersen, der igen i år forventer fulde huse til seminarerne. Som noget helt nyt afvikles investeringsseminaret i år i to forskellige byer; nemlig i Almuñecar den 20. november på restauranten By Larius og i Fuengirola / Mijas den 21. november på Hotel Tamisa Golf. Alle er velkomne men tilmelding nødvendig på mail henrik@eventhuset.es eller på telefon 670 63 57 86

Liberty Seguros fortsætter med gode tilbud Liberty Seguros, et af verdens største forsikringsselskaber med mere end 150.000 internationale kunder i Spanien, kører i øjeblikket en kampagne, hvor man, når man tegner en kasko- eller indboforsikring, får 50 euro tilbage. Tilbuddet gælder ved nytegning af kasko- eller indboforsikringer, der henholdsvis overstiger 450 og 250 euro, og når man lader Liberty Seguros trække betalingen på sin bankkonto. Tilbuddet, der gælder til og med den 31. december består i, at Liberty Seguros sætter 50 euro

ind på kundens konto, så snart forsikringen er betalt. En af grundene til, at Liberty Seguros er de udenlandske borgeres førstevalg i Spanien, er de mange gode tilbud, forsikringsselskabet altid har samt den personaliserede kundeservice på engelsk. For yderligere information om Liberty Seguros’ brede vifte af forsikringer, samt hvor du finder din nærmeste agent ring 902 255 258 eller besøg www.libertyexpatriates.es.

Optikerkæden Specsavers åbner nu også i Marbella Den engelskejede optikerkæde Specsavers, hvoraf den danske optiker Louis Nielsen er en del, har siden åbningen af forretningen i Fuengirola oplevet stor succes med en kombination af kvalitetsbriller til gode priser og en høj, personaliseret service. Med en målsætning om at tilbyde de mange englændere på Kysten et stort udbud af kvalitetsbriller og en kundeservice, som man kender det hjemmefra, har Specsavers i dag udviklet sig til en international optikerkæde med kunder fra alle lande, og med en stadig større skandinavisk kundegruppe. Derfor åbnes nu en butik i Marbella, så man bedre kan dække hele kysten. Specsavers i Marbella åbner fredag den 23.

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november kl. 10. Der vil hele dagen blive budt på musik, underholdning og snacks. Desuden vil der være mulighed for at deltage i et lotteri til fordel for kræftforeningen AECC samt ONCE. Butikken åbner på hovedgaden Avenida Ricardo Soriano 12 i Marbella og vil tilbyde samme kvalitetsbriller i flotte designerstel til gode priser nøjagtigt som i butikken i Fuengirola. Specsavers i Marbella byder alle velkommen til åbningen fredag den 23. november. For tidsbestilling til synsprøve eller yderligere information om Specsavers i Marbella ring 952 863 332 eller besøg www.specsavers.es.

8 - 14 November 2012

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Costa del Sol

Lack of cash ‘lowers class’ JUST over half of Spaniards believe their social standing has been affected by the economic crisis. They feel they have slid down the social scale, 51 per cent told a SER radio station survey, compared to 42 per cent who did not. Those previously regarding themselves as middle-class were the most affected, now

viewing themselves as lower-middle-class. There was also a tendency to downward movement in the uppermiddle-class, the survey found, although only 7 per cent now see themselves as middleclass. Amongst people describing themselves as upper-class, the percentage was still smaller, with 0.7 per cent now

considering themselves upper-middle-class. Most of those questioned felt it is difficult to move up the social scale but even harder to descend. People who are rich in Spain come from wealthy families or are well connected, said 43 per cent, compared with 23 per cent who believe that wealth depends on effort and ambition.

INTREPID: Hikers from Swans International School.

Swans take a hike up mountain A GROUP OF intrepid hikers from Swans International School Marbella climbed to the summit of La Concha Mountain recently. They were made up of parents, teachers and IB diploma students

who set off on a sunny, crisp autumn morning. They completed the annual sixhour hike to the peak, where they enjoyed views from Gibraltar to the Sierra Nevada.

Specsavers open flagship store THE world’s largest private optical retailer continues its expansion in Spain with the opening of a flagship store based on the Costa del Sol, Specsavers Opticas Marbella. The store will also be using the latest equipment in optical technology with digital retinal photography, which is used to detect and manage a variety of

conditions, including diabetic change, macular degeneration and optic nerve disease, as well as life-threatening conditions such as tumours. To officially celebrate the opening of the new Marbella store, they will be holding a fun open day event for the public on Friday, November 23. The open day will run from 10am and there will be music, entertainment and

nibbles for visitors to enjoy. Also on the day will be a charity raffle with proceeds being split between cancer charity AECC and ONCE. The store is located at Avenida Ricardo Soriano 12. They are offering free eye tests during the opening period. For more information or to book an eye test call 952 863 332 or visit www.specsavers.es.

Never again! MADRID City Council will not hire venues for events like the Madrid Arena festival where three girls died last week. They were crushed to death in a stampede and a fourth died later of her injuries. “Never again. Not while I am mayor,” vowed Ana Botella. In contrast the regional government will allow macroevents at venues like the Palacio de los Deportes stadium or the Las Ventas bullring, announced Regional President Ignacio Gonzalez. Nevertheless, it would be ‘cautious’ when authorising multitudinous New Year’s Eve parties, he said.

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Costa del Sol News Mayor congratulates new opticians opening in central Marbella Press release FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Marbella's mayor ﾃ］geles Muﾃｱoz joined 50 local business people to officially open the new Specsavers store on Ricardo Soriano. Specsavers is the world's largest private optical retailer and this new store is a continuation of their expansion on the Spanish Costas. The Mayor congratulated Store Directors Nerea Galdos and Leighton Griffiths and thanked them on behalf of the community of Marbella for opening there and creating employment. She was given a tour of the store and shown the Fundus camera, a way to take images of the back of the eye to identify important health issues including high blood pressure and brain tumours. She then joined them in enjoying a flamenco show and meeting local businesses including cancer charity AECC who have been chosen as the Marbella Specsavers' charity for supporting over the next year. The store is located at Avenida Ricardo Soriano 12, next to Massimo Dutti, and will deliver Specsavers' formula of affordable eyewear, top-notch professional service plus a great selection of designer frames and sunglasses. They are offering free eye tests during the opening period, for more information or to book an eye test call 952 863 332 or visit www.specsavers.e

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Comares and curry work, and cemetery as well as admiring the breathtaking views to Vélez Málaga and the coast; and inland to the snowcapped mountain ranges of Tejada and Almyana. The last stop was for lunch at a local restaurant where they dined in the balcony sun room with views down to the coast. It was a wonderful day out and it will not be the last time they visit such a charming and interesting place. Why not come and join the group? They meet every Monday and there is always something arranged, but is ad-

vised to contact the centre before hand for information.

Curry Night Another event that took place recently at Lux Mundi's Torre del Mar centre was a very successful Curry Night hosted by Carolyn and Henry Bowen, ably aided by Bob Dunn-Sims, Robin Lake and other volunteers. The 49 international diners were welcomed with a drink and treated to a menu of Pappadums and Pickles, Chicken Jalfrezi or Vegetable Curry,

Forty-nine friends enjoyed their curry dinner at Lux Mundi

Friends with Verdiales musician statue and wall plaque By Patricia Rothwell ON MONDAY November 5th, a beautiful sunny day, friends of Lux Mundi Torre del Mar's Half Orange (widows, widowers and singles) Group visited the white village of Comares located north west of Vélez Málaga in the Axarquía region; it is featured on the Raisin Tour. The town is perched on the top of a cliff over 725 metres above sea level. The name Comares originates from the Arab word for a castle, Q ´ umarix´. The first fortress was built in Roman times, but history is pre-Roman and the main traces of occu-

pancy are Arabic. The village was conquered from the Moors by the Christians in 1487. The group were met by friends Carol and Audrey who reside in the village and the first port of call was a small restaurant for coffee after which they were given a guided tour, sometimes following the ceramic footprints which show you the way through the streets, many of which are so narrow that they only allow the passage of people and the occasional donkey. They visited the watch tower, ancient town walls, water storage tanks, inscribed stone-

Friends of Half Orange and a 'local resident'!

Miraflores members bowled over by Rute Day Trip ON SUNDAY November 4th, members and friends of Miraflores Bowls Club were treated to a wonderful day out in Rute, in the province of Cordoba. The town is famous for many tasty treats such as chocolate, and sweets and pastries made from nougat, marzipan, chocolate and liquers. Apparently, Rute has been distilling its sweet and dry Anis and other liquers since the 17th century. We began with a stop en route for a Spanish breakfast at the Hotel El Corte, near Antequera. Instead of the usual toasted bread we were delighted to be served with a local flat roll called mollete antequerana which is soft and sweet. From there we headed for Rute, picking up Debbie, our

The incredible Patio de los Leones made from chocolate

tour guide, on the way. Debbie is a bowler who lives in the complex at Posada. Fortunately for us, our tour organiser, Derek Carr, had met her when our club visited Posada to play our first league match this season. She proved to be a most delightful person and was both instructive and interesting with a commendable knowledge of the Rute area. The journey took about an hour and a half. On arrival Debbie took us to the Galleros chocolate factory to see an incredible display of Granada's Alhambra made entirely out of chocolate. It also incorporated a Nativity scene. You have to see it to believe it! A different town is created every year (in 2011 it was Málaga). Immediately after Christmas it is broken up and distributed in pieces to children. Next we visited the Museo del Anis distillery which contained enormous barrels of

Specsavers open flagship store in Marbella There's a Fun Open Day event for the public on Friday 23rd November 2012 Advertising Feature THE WORLD'S largest private optical retailer continues its expansion in Spain with the opening of a flagship store based on the Costa del Sol, Specsavers Opticas Marbella. It opened on Monday 5th November offering free eye tests and a range of opening offers. The store also uses the latest equipment in optical technology with digital retinal photography, which is used to detect and manage a variety of conditions, including diabetic change, macular degeneration and optic nerve disease, as well as life-threatening conditions

such as tumours. To officially celebrate the opening of the new Marbella store they will be holding a fun open day event for the public on Friday 23rd November 2012. The open day will run from 10am and there will be music, entertainment and nibbles for the visitors to enjoy. Also on the day will be a charity raffle with proceeds being split between Cancer Charity AECC and ONCE. The store is located at Avenida Ricardo Soriano 12, next to Massimo Dutti, and will deliver Specsavers' formula of affordable eyewear, top-notch

professional service plus a great selection of designer frames and sunglasses. They are offering free eye

tests during the opening period, for more information or to book an eye test call 952 863 332 or visit www.specsavers.es

Rice, Naan Bread and Bombay Alloo, all delicious and there was even an opportunity to return for seconds. The party was able to utilise the newly installed Sound System for the background music and the Grand Raffle was generously supported. It was a very enjoyable evening and Lux Mundi would like to thank everyone for their support and the generous donations of non perishable food for brandy stacked in their various stages of fermentation. The building included four rooms which have been set aside as a museum to display the old machinery and tools. About 10 choices of Anis and other liquers were available for tasting and the writer had great enjoyment trying all of them! The last visit was to Flora de Rute, which is a mind-boggling sweet factory. Made entirely out of sugar were reproductions of well-known Andalucian buildings plus structures such as the Basilica in Rome and Euro Disney World. Many famous people, including Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe, were also reproduced and it was difficult to take in the skill needed to manufacture them in such detail. By now we were all feeling peckish so we split up into smaller groups to choose, with Debbie's help, different restaurants in which to dine. With plenty of time to eat and drink and chat about the marvels of what we had seen we eventually started our return journey home at about 4pm. On the way back Derek, our organiser, as is his custom, provided us with a quiz and no prizes for guessing the subject - Chocolates and Sweets! The quiz was won by Andrea, with Graham and Anna Rowley the runners up. Without exception, everyone commented how entertaining the day had been and how inter-

charity to help the needy. The event was very successful and raised 499.86 euros for charity. Lux Mundi's Ecumenical Centre in Torre del Mar is located in Avenida Moscatel 1"I",(Jardines Viña Malága/ Antigua Casa de la Viña). Opening hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm. Tel. 952 543 334/952 540 432. e-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org

Michael Jackson: Giving the phrase 'Sugar Daddy' a whole new meaning esting the town of Rute had proved. The success of the day had been in no small part due to our guide, Debbie. Throughout the tour, since all the demonstrations had been delivered to us in Spanish, she had been invaluable in offering immediate translations into English and we all had nothing but the highest praise for her. So, on behalf of Miraflores Bowls members and everyone who joined the tour, thank you Debbie for making it such an enjoyable and memorable day.

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crease in obesity this is a growing problem throughout Europe and America.

To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14th Specsavers has put together the following useful information about Diabetic retinopathy.

05 - 10 october 2012

Campaigning for a right to sight

Fabra inaugurates a long-awaited Alzheimer’s Centre in Cox

by Patricia Thompson THERE ARE approximately 285 million people worldwide who live with impaired vision and blindness, yet 80% of visual impairment is avoidable through treatment and protective measures. Vision 2020 aims to eliminate avoidable blindness and as part of this campaign they have organised World Sight Day on October 11th. World Sight Day is an international day of awareness, held annually to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. The leading causes of avoidable blindness are: • Cataracts • Glaucoma • Age Related Macular Degeneration • Diabetic Retinopathy

All of these conditions and many others can be easily identified with a complete eye test and early diagnosis is crucial to effective treatment and avoiding permanent vision loss. World Sight Day 2012 will be marked in all Specsavers’ Opticas stores with eye health information available to take away and experts on hand to answer any questions. They are also offering free eye tests to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested. As part of this awareness drive they are offering the following advice: • Get your eyes tested regularly – every year for children, over 60s and people with family history of eye complaints and every two years for those with no issues • Eat a healthy diet – A healthy and var-

ied diet will safeguard your health and your eyes, but a diet full of the following foods has been shown to help reduce the occurrence of Age-related Macular Degeneration; chicken, saffron, dark green leafy vegetables, peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, pumpkin, yams, squash and sweet potatoes, apricots and citrus fruits, sardines and nuts. • Know the signs – Being aware of the symptoms of these common conditions will help you identify them quickly. • Take action - Don’t delay in seeking professional help if you do notice any changes, the quicker any condition is identified the easier it is to treat. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes and to find your nearest store.

Fabra at the new centre

PRESIDENT OF the Generalitat Alberto Fabra travelled to Cox yesterday to inaugurate a brand new day centre for Alzheimer’s patients. The Valencian administration completed the construction in early 2009 at a cost of €2.2 million. However, the building remained closed until a few weeks ago due to lack of public funding for its operation. From now on the service will be managed by the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer’s, although there will be a certain dependence on the diligence of the Consell to make payments. For now a grant of €80,000 has been given, to be invested in implementing psychostimulation workshops; counselling for families; physical and cognitive stimulation at home and training and awareness campaigns.

And the winner is…

IN MOLLET del Vallès, Barcelona, residents are curious to know the identity of the lucky winner of more than a hundred million euros in last Friday’s Euromillions draw. The single player bet 10€ on a combination of the numbers 20,23,26,30 and 33. One lady speculated: “We’ll soon know who it is – they will appear in a Ferrarri!”

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een goedegezondheid, ook die van uw ogen. Van de onderstaande voedingsmiddelen is bewezen dat consumptie ervan het risico van het krijgen van leeftijdsgebonden maculadegeneratie doet verminderen: kip, saffraan, ,donkergroene bladgroente, paprika, broccoli, spruitjes, pompoen, zoete aardappel, abrikozen en citrusvruchten, sardines en noten . • Herken de symptomen en handel snel - Stel het zoeken van professionele hulp niet uit als u veranderingen waarneeml. Hoe sneller een diagnose wordt gesteld hoe eenvoudiger de behandeling. Ga naar www.specsavers.es voor meer advies en informatie over oogzorg en om hefdichtstbijzijnde Specsavers filiaal te zoeken.

COSTA BLANCA - Er zijn naar schalting 285 miljoen mensen wereldwijd die moeten leven. met 'verminderd gezichtsvermogen of blindheid. Toch is verminderd gezichtsvermogen in 80% van de gevallen te voorkomen met behandeling en veiligheidsmaatregelen. Vision 2020 streeft ernaar vermijdbare slechtziendheid te elimineren en een onderdeel van 'deze campagne is de 'World Sight Day' op 11 oktober ... een internationale voorlichtingsdag die jaarlijks gehouden wordt om aandacht te vestigen op het wereldwijde probleem van vermijdbare blindheid en verminderd gezichtsvermogen. Een aantal van de belangrijkst oorzaken van vermijdbare blindheid zijn: MADRID - De werkloosheid in Spanje nam in september toe • Cataract met 79.645 tot een totaal van 4.705.279 personen ten • Glaucoom • Leeftijdsgebonden maculadegeneratie en corneatroebelingen 'opzichte van de maand augustus. Dit is een toename van • Diabetische retinopathie 1,72 procent. Vergelijkt men de situatie met die van september AI deze aandoeningen en vele'andere kunnen gemakkelijk vastge2011 dan zijn er dit jaar na de zomer 478.535 werklozen meer. steld worden aan de hand van een complete ogentest en een Een toename van 11 procenl. Deze gegevens werden dinsdagvroege diagnose is cruciaal voor een effectieve behandeling en ochtend gepubliceerd door het ministerie van Werk. Na vier het voorkomen van permanent verlies van gezichtsvermogen. opeenvolgende maanden waarin de werkloosheid licht daalde, In aile Specsavers vestigingen wordt uitgebreid aandacht besteed is september nu weer de tweede maand van stijging. De werkaan 'World Sight Day' 2012 met oogzorg-informatie en experts loosheid steeg in 15 van de 17 autonome regio's. Aileen in staan voor u klapr om uw vragen te beantwoorden. ~ovendien Castilla la Mancha en in La Rioja daalde het aantal werklozen, worden er gratis oogtesten aangeboden. met 3,54 en 3,12 procenl. De werkloosheid steeg bet meest in Ais onderdeel van het bewustzijnsproces' wordt het volgende Asturias en Cantabrie met 5,53 en 5,21 procent. In absolute geadviseerd:. getallen steeg de werkloesheid het meest in Andalusie • Laat uw ogen regelmatig tes~en- elk jaar als het gaat om kinde(+29.028), Catalonie (+9.575) en Madrid.(+9.196). De uitgaven ren, 60-plussers en mensen waarbij oogaandoeningen in de famivan de overheid aan werkloosheidsuitkeringen stegen in de lie zitten en elke twee jaar als u niet in een'van bovengenoemde maand augustus met 7,9 procent ten opzichte van augustus categorieen vall. 2011 tot een bedrag van 2;7 miljard euro. . .' Eet gezond - gezonde en gevarieerde voeding draagt bij aan.

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Glaucoma – The Silent Destroyer of Sight World Sight Day is an international day of awareness, held annually to focus attention on the global issues of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. This year it is being held on 11th of October and Specsavers Opticas are supporting the event by distributing information about common eye health issues to their customers and members of the community.

African origin are more at risk of glaucoma at a younger age. Other high risk groups include anyone with family history of glaucoma, people who are severely short sighted and diabetics.

How is glaucoma diagnosed? Although it can be difficult for the patient to identify the signs of glaucoma, an in-depth eye test is all that is required to catch the condition early. There are three ways that opticians look for signs of glaucoma; through an Ophthalmoscopy

laucoma is known as the silent destroyer of sight and is one of the worlds’ leading causes of blindness, so here’s a rundown of the key facts and signs to look for.

What is glaucoma and who is at risk? Glaucoma is a build-up of fluid on the eye which increases pressure and in turn damages the optical nerve. If left untreated it can lead to permanent tunnel vision and blindness. Often there are no symptoms at all in the first stages, and vision loss usually occurs gradually with symptoms only becoming noticeable when severe damage has been done to the optic nerve. Unfortunately there is no cure for this vision loss, so it’s extremely important to have regular eye tests to diagnose the disease as early as possible. It is true that those over the age of sixty are more at risk of glaucoma, however babies and young adults can also suffer from the disease. People of

(a visual examination of the optic nerve head), Tonometry (a measurement of the pressure within the eye) and Perimetry (a check of the field of vision). Not all eye tests include these elements, so ask your optician. Hillary Farrington from Javea knows just how important it is to receive regular comprehensive eye tests after she visited an optician and was concerned that full health checks were not conducted. Due to a family history of glaucoma she looked for a second opinion and went to her local Specsavers Opticas for another test and she

was very glad she did. After receiving a very thorough eye examination, Mrs Farrington was diagnosed with glaucoma and was immediately sent to hospital for treatment. Due to the early diagnoses and quick referral, Mrs Farrington started her treatment before her vision began to deteriorate and now treats the glaucoma herself with simple eye drops. “I was delighted about the care I received from Specsavers” says Hilary, “the eye examination was so thorough I knew I was in trusted hands. If I hadn’t been to the store, I may not have been diagnosed at all and my vision could be severely impaired by now. The staff even helped me pick out some glasses which suited me as I was spoilt for choice and had no idea what would look best on me. They even reminded me this year I was due for another check which was very helpful.”

How can you avoid glaucoma? The best way to avoid glaucoma is to make sure you have regular eye tests which include health checks. Prevention is the best cure for glaucoma and the sooner the disease is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated without any loss of vision. World Sight Day 2012 will be marked in all Specsavers’ Opticas stores with eye health information available to take away and experts on hand to answer any questions. They are also offering free eye tests to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested and make sure that there are no health issues which need treatment. Visit www.specsavers.es for more advice and information about caring for your eyes and to find your nearest store.

14 - 20 sept 2012

Set your sights on the new school term by Patricia Thompson

AS THE new term approaches it is important to think about your child’s vision as well as all the text books and uniforms. Studies show that one in four children has an undetected visual problem which can affect their learning ability. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related, so it’s crucial that a child’s eyesight is regularly checked and they are given the right glasses if needed. To help kids’ on their way to coolness, glasses designers have been working hard to produce great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability and kids that wear glasses can now be the envy of all their friends with fun frames in bright colours sporting their favourite character or toy.

Birth rate drops

THE GENERAL Hospital in Elche has noted a significantly lower birth rate this year compared to the same period in 2011. Of the 733 births recorded, 23 were ‘multiple’ births, i.e. twins, although no triplets have been born so far this year. 22% of the births were by Caesarean section according to data provided by the chief of Obstetrics Alfredo Milla. More boys than girls appeared this year, with just 94 premature deliveries.

Music royalty start the fun

By Jack troughton DOLLY PARTON and Julio Iglesias were on stage singing together after being revealed as the mystery guests invited to open the annual LAPS fun day - the event raising 3,061€. Following in the footsteps of HM The Queen in 2010 and HRH Prince Charles last year, they appeared at the Monte Pego event on Sunday, the ‘stars’ being played by local actors, husband and wife team Jeff and Jane Corbett. Fresh from ‘Dollywood’, Ms Parton said the day’s proceeds would help pay for more isolation kennels and exercise areas at the Local Animal Protection Society shelter at Pego. And Julio thanked the “core of dedicated and hard working people” who helped look after the animals on a daily basis. It was also revealed that so far this year, the charity had helped rescue 134 dogs and 29 cats.

Specsavers Opticas have released a new kids’ range of frames including Star Wars™, Simpsons, Marvel Heroes and Spider-Man, alongside their own brand kids’ range. These designs are in fun colours and shapes made with durable materials and lots of imagination. A great example is the Simpsons range, where young Springfield fans can show off the images of Bart or Lisa on the arms of the frames. The collection offers rounded and aviator designs for boys, while girls can choose from candy pink oval and rectangular shapes. The Star Wars™ range comes in a variety of styles and colours including gunmetal Aviators and midnight blue rectangular specs with Stormtrooper detailing and branding on the arms, sure to be a hit for the new school term.

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What's On Groovy Grahame and Chillout Chiana at Toscamar Dance Café, km 6 Cabo de la Nao. Fridays, 13.15 for 13.45: Rotary International Fellowship Costa Blanca meet for fellowship, good food and afterlunch talk at Los Leones restaurant. Phone with numbers to 965 795 421 by previous Wednesday. Guests welcome. www.rotarycostablanca.wiki. dot.com Original English version films Sunday to Thursday at Cine Jayan at port. 965 790 147. LOS ALCÁZARES September 20, 21.00-23.30: Special Big Band Dance Night at Hotel Spa Costa Narejos. With Swingtet - Plus supported by vocalist Patti Ross. Tickets 7€ from hotel. 968 583 980 or info@hotel costanarejos.com LOS MONTESINOS September 28: Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers and Velvetones Ladies Barbershop Chorus at Escuela de Música, Calle Zaragosa. Doors open 18.30; concert starts 19.00. Tickets 5€ from Carl's Bar (La Oca Morena) or Bar Monte, or tel 966 713 342/606 252 864. OLIVA Thursdays, 10.00-13.00: Club de Tenis Los Amigos Oliva plays at Club de Tenis in Pego. New players welcome. Fred Moeling 630 113 123 or tennisoliva@gmail.com ONDARA September 22, 12.00: Inauguration of photographic exhibition to commemorate 25th anniversary of Montgó Nature Park on upper floor of Portal de la Marina shopping centre. PARCENT September 26, 19.30: Quiz Night in aid of Emaus children's home at Restaurante Paraiso. Buffet 10€. 966 405 398. PEDREGUER Tuesdays, 20.30-23.00: Jubilee Jazz Band at Monroes Carvery. 965 761 731. POLOP September 27, 11.00: Coffee morning at Bar el Cau in aid of La Nucía dog refuge. Fun morning. Raffle with nice prizes. Bring a cake to sell. For info call Linda 966 897 788. RAFOL DE ALMUNIA November 22 (15.00 & 20.00), 23 (20.00) & 24 (20.00): Monte Pego Theatre Company presents psychological thriller Whispers at thea-

tre. Tickets 12€ includes interval drink & charity donation. Box office opens October 1. Tel 635 688 990 or email montepegotheatrecompany. com QUESADA At Sportsman Bar. 659 370 200: Tues & Fri, 11.00: Zumba classes; Thurs, 16.00: Spanish classes; Fri, 13.00: Card making classes. Please book; Fri, 21.00: Free quiz; 1st Sat of month: Table top sale. No charge but please book. Mondays, 16.30: Rock n Roll Dance to live band The Cadillacs at The Club, Calle Toledo (next to Quesada Country Club. 5€ entry. 966 717 028. All year: Ballroom/Latin/Sequence dancing with La Bamba’s (Social Dances and classes) at Los Rosales Restaurant (near Lemon Tree Sunday Market, CV895). Also at Casa Ventura, San Luis. Andrea 616 478 157. RELLEU September 22, 11.00-14.00: Exhibition of sculptures, paintings, drawings and photos by five local artists (from Holland, UK and Algeria) at museum, Carrer de l'Ajuntament. ROJALES/ SAN FULGENCIO Mondays, 10.30-12.30: L A Concert Band (16-piece) rehearse at Centro Cultural, Rojales. Come along or call us 966 718 470 or visit laconcert band.com or laconcertband.es Thursdays, 11.00: Successful Slimming meets at Hillside Bar, Calle Bilbao, La Marina and on Tuesdays at Goyo's, opp town hall, Quesada at 10.00. 5€ weekly. No joining fee. Info Sian 965 496 209/658 271 553. 1st Sunday in month, 11.0014.00: Arts & crafts market at Cuevas del Rodeo, Rojales. All year: Ballroom/Latin/Sequence dancing with La Bamba’s (Social Dances and classes) at Los Rosales Restaurant (near Lemon Tree Sunday Market, CV895). Also at Casa Ventura, San Luis. Andrea 616 478 157. SAN LUIS Last Monday in month, 16.30: San Luis Neighbourhood Watch meets at Casa Ventura. Rita 966 785 423. SANET Y NEGRALS Fridays, 20.30: Live music at Restaurant Melodía. 966 408 049. www.melodiasanet.com SENIJA September 29: Cameo Entertainers present show Vices & Virtues at Bar Nou. Tickets 15€ include 2-course meal with wi-

Jukebox Promotions Fundraising for Help at Home (Costa Blanca) Sell-out starts Cliff and Elvis Spectacular Tour This fantastic tour kicked off to a sell-out crowd at La Marina Sport Complex last night. As in 2011, this tour has proven to be a HUGE hit and promoters Jukebox Promotions are advising people to book NOW if you want to see one of the remaining shows. International Cliff Richard tribute Cliff-asif returns to form a "double header" with Elvis 2000, who was voted "BEST TRIBUTE ACT 2012 - Costa Blanca" in May. This unique tour also features the fabulous 60s side of Jukebox Legends, Queen of Music, Fiona McLean. Tickets (8.50€ except where stated) are now limited at

many venues. All shows start 8.30pm. Remaining shows of the tour: Sept 19: The Lounge Bar, Torrevieja. 966 922 134. Sept 20: Rocajuna, Punta Prima (10€ - includes pre show buffet). 664 591 795. Sept 21: Casa Ventura, San Luis. 966 789 247. Sept 23: The Rendezvous, Campoamor (nr La Fuente centre) (10€ - includes a great buffet). 608 467 597. Sept 26: The Club, Quesada. 966 717 028. Sept 27: Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcázares. 968 583 980. Sept 28: Los Rocas, Hondon de las Nieves. 620 457 024. www.jukeboxpromotions.co. uk for more information (September events page) or call 695 135 134. Dusty returns in October The fabulous Dusty Spring-

field tribute portrayed by in7pm)** ternational singing star Patti All shows Ross returns for a six-show start 8.30pm (8pm seating). tour in October and also feawww.jukeboxpromotions. tures an amazing tribute to co.uk (October events) for Tina Turner. date and venue details or call Oct 16: La Marina Sport 695 135 134. Complex. 966 796 389. Oct 23: The Lounge Bar, Torrevieja. 966 922 134. Oct 24: The Club, Quesada. 966 717 028. Oct 25: Rocajuna, Punta Prima. 664 591 795 / 965 997 260 **. Oct 27: Casa Ventura, San Luis. 966 789 247. Tickets 8.50€-10€ (includes pre show buffet at Elvis 2000 and Fiona McLean

ne. Doors open 19.00. Dinner 19.30 and show starts 21.00. Box office 656 483 645 or cameoentertainers@hotmail.com TEULADA At auditorium, Calle Orba. 965 740 158. Box office open Wed-Sun, 11.00-13.00 & 18.00-20.00; Closed Mon & Tues: September 22, 22.30: David Bustamante. 40-90€. October 12: Bourbon Street Stompers. October 20 & 21: Opera Carmen. TORREVIEJA September 21, 20.30: All that Jazz (Dixieland Trad Band) at Bar Ferris, Mar Azul. John Hutchings (trombone), Mike Hutchings (saxes), Roy Hubbard (clarinet), Peter Emuss (drums), Geoff Hull (bass) and Enrique Simon (piano). September 21, 21.00: Choir concert in aid of Adiem Vega Baja at municipal theatre. 5€. September 21 & 22: International Youth Fair at Centro Municipal de Ocio (CMO). Free. September 27: Solidarity Walk to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day. In aid of AFA Torrevieja. Leaves from Plaza de la Constitución at 10.30. Registration 5€. October 1, 20.30: City of Truro Male Voice Choir at Palacio de la Música. 3€. Proceeds to AFA Alzheimer's association. October 4, 20.45: City of Truro Male Voice Choir at Parish

church of the Inmaculada Concepción. Admission free. Concert also features local Scandinavian mixed choir Coro Nórdico de Torrevieja. Last Monday in month, 16.30: San Luis Neighbourhood Watch meetings at Casa Ventura. Rita 966 785 423. Tuesdays, 13.00: All that Jazz (Dixieland Trad Band) at Marina Bar, Torreta 2. Please call 966 707 820.

Saturdays: Eo Simon Jazz Trio (mainstream jazz) at Alfie's Dock, La Mata, Avenida del Mediterraneo 2 (beach side). Bookings at 966 923 955. Sundays, 14.00: All that Jazz (Dixieland Trad Band) at Bar Carlos, area of Friday market. Outside, so cancelled if cold or rainy. All year: Ballroom/Latin/Sequence dancing with La Bamba's (Social Dances and

Race Night at Bar Kenz A race night in aid of the Easy Horse Care rescue centre will be taking place at Bar Kenz in San Luis, Torrevieja on Wednesday, September 19 at 20.00. The bar, which holds regular events for various local charities, is gearing up for a host of budding jockeys, trainers and pundits to make the evening a bounding success, and all without the use of a whip. Proprietor Ken Keeley said: "We have a great bunch of locals and many regular visitors

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who are always more than willing to dig deep for a good cause. "Everybody will receive the usual Bar Kenz warm welcome, so come along and help support Easy Horse Care," he added.

classes) at Los Rosales Restaurant (near Lemon Tree Sunday market, CV895). Also at Casa Ventura, San Luis. Andrea 616 478 157. Original English version films at Cine IMF, Polígono San José. 965 705 414. VILLAJOYOSA September 23, 12.30: Rugby match - La Vila v Ordizia Basque Country at rugby stadium.

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VIRTUAL OFFICE Do you work from home & want to give the impression you are an established company? Register it at the Virtus Business Centre. Tel: 952 789 076

COMMANDOFITNESS Personal Trainers catering for all ages and fitness levels. Karl and Janina on 663 025 724 or visit www.commandofitness.net

EXPERIENCED hairdresser needed. Must speak Spanish. Nueva Andalucia, (Marbella). Tel: 697 840 157

POSTAL SERVICE for sale. Operating in Spain for 10 years. Good local customer base. Genuine enquiries only. e-mail: harolds lea@gmail.com.

BAY TREE CARE HOME Registered retirement home in Benalmadena. Long term care respite care convalescence. English trained nurses. ShirleyBrennan Tel: 952441216. baytreecarehome.com

CONSULTANTS and Managers needed for expanding direct selling company. Contact Kirstene 678 794 483 WORK from home full/part time. No experience necessary. Full training given. Call Gail: 952 561589

EMPLOYMENT WANTED MARRIED COUPLE, (47/44), many years of experience in house care/management are looking for corresponding work. Tel. 628 811 335 or jeka.spain@gmail.com HONEST HARDWORKING man looking for work as domistic help, cleaning etc. Tel: 634 075 099. EXPERIENCED, FRIENDLY couple immediately available for position as cleaning lady, gardener, painter or driver. Also qualified stable worker with horses! Tel. 627 687 107, 660 043 981 (Spanish).

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NEW BUSINESS opportunity. Health & Wellness based. Build your own financial independence. Susanne: 671 811 804 (Engish). Sabine: 670 015 281 (Span & German) CAFÉ FOR SALE Calahonda. Freehold or 5 year renewable lease. Or rent with option to buy. Tel: 952 935 362 or 687 726 998. SOLAR ENERGY BUSINESS Opportunity. Long established company. Own product range. First class training & support. Tel 902 636 570

CARERS NURSING CARE SOLUTIONS A licensed and registered agency poviding British trained nurses and experienced carers to provide all aspects of nursing, domociliary and personal care in your home. Call us on Tel: 952 964 435 or 610 614 955 for further information and to book your FREE assessment. E-mail: info@nursing carespain.com. web: www.nursing carespain.com

NEED A CAR? Can't get credit? self employed? why not "Rent to own" your next car - No loans, no credit checks, Hisp Auto.com. Tel: 952 564 912.

BAY TREE CARE HOME Registered retirement home in Benalmadena. Long term care respite care convalescence. English trained nurses. Shirley. Tel: 952441216. baytreecarehome.com

SPANISH INCOME TAX returns. Company formations. General accounting and bookkeeping services. GLK Financial Svces SL. Tel: 952 446 296. Fax: 952 446 488

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SELL OR RENT in Benidorm premises about 80m. on ground floor with parking, windows and glass doors overlooking garden and Benidorm ,complete central urbanization perfect for office or professionals. More information 96 5950728 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Consider running your own business with the support of an international ethical brand regardless of age, ethnicity or gender. Tel:628 814 112 VIRTUAL OFFICE Virtual offices from 50€ per day. phone answering, e-mails. No need to employ staff. We are here to offer you our service. Tel: 952 789 076 BUSINESS SERVICES Everything you need for individual and small businesses, social media, marketing, cards, logos, flyers. info@virtusbusinesscentre.com BUSINESS SPEED networking with Costa Business Club, held every second month end. Tickets available in advance and bookings essential. Special Speed Meets every other month. Drop in, no booking required. info@costabusinessclub.com or www.costabusinessclub.com UK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT providing tax and accounting advisory service. Emergency UK tax returns also handled. Call Jonathan FCA on 678 451 788

REIKI HEALING Reiki courses by Joanne Reiki Master. Tel: 633 385 536. www.joannehallholistictherapies.com. HEAL YOUR PETS and workshops. Home visits available. Joanne. Tel: 633 385 536. www.joannehallholistictherapies. NON SURGICAL FACE LIFTS guranteed results even after the first treatment with the Genie Complete from 30 € www.hairmagicspain.com CHIROPODIST at Hair Magic. Fully qualified for 10 years. Mssch, MBCha, www.hairmagicspain.com BOTOX AND FILLERS at hair magic from only 95€ per area. We use only the best products www.hairmagicspain.com HAIR EXTENSIONS from 3 euros a bond and 300 euros for a full head 25 years experience. www.hairmagicspain.com WHEATGRASS JUICE 100% natural. Get healthy, stay healthy. Lose weight and feel great! Antiageing, anti cancer, anti diabetes. Absolute Juice S.L . 699 199 805

NAIL THERAPIES in the comfort of your own home. Manicures and pedicures with the OPI finish. Gel nails. Kasia. Tel: 664 854 477 HAIRDRESSING Mobile hairdresser over 15 years experience, all aspects. Telephone Janet: 645 037 335. DIVAS BEAUTY Introducing the new Shake Vibration Gym. Get fit, healthy and burn up 500 calories in 10 min session. 952 448 450. trioproperties@hotmail.com DIVAS HAIR NAILS & BEAUTY Offering all aspects of hair treatments, beauty treatments, acrylic nails. botox, semi permanent make up. Tel: 952 448 450 MASSAGE TRADITIONAL FULL BODY. 1 hour is 30€. Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella area. House calls. Merit: 693 856 123 WOMEN TO WOMEN Aspire to be Inspired. Come along and join our lifestyle group. Demonstations, samples, discounts. Look good, feel good. Tel: 628 474 916 www.wtwspain.com JUST FOR MEN. Male Lifestyle Group. Demonstrations, samples, discounts. Look good and feel good. Tel: 628 474 916 for more information. MASSAGE THERAPY MARBELLA Nueva Andalucia. Mark (ITEC, ITM). www.massagetherapymarbella.com. Tel: 603 703 815.

PHYSIOTHERAPY ESTELLE MITCHELL English Chartered Physiotherapist, MCSP, SRP, HPC, OCPPP, Grad Dip Phys, Spanish Col. 2070. Tel: 952 883 151 www.The BodyworksClinic.com SARI DEWALD Registered physiotherapist at Marbella Chiropractic, Guadalmina, San Pedro. 925 880 398

DOCTORS AND CLINICS BAY TREE CARE HOME Registered retirement home in Benalmadena. Long term care respite care convalescence. English trained nurses. ShirleyBrennan Tel: 952441216. baytreecarehome.com CHIROPRACTIC Tim Errington DC. American trained, English Chiropractor. Marbella Chiropractic, Guadalmina, 95288398. www.marbellachiropractic.com

DENTISTS OASIS DENTAL CLINIC Modern, professional and UK registered. Specialist Dr. Nina King. Focus on implants, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. All general dentistry provided. Tel: 952 766 357

GARRA RUFA fish therapy. 1 euro per minute. Go on, give your feet a unique treat. Tel: 952 448 450

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PERSONALISED 1-2-1 Spinning classes with spinning Sandi, every day from 11am to 12 noon. Bookings essential. Email: spinningsandi@gmail.com or see website www.costaspinning.com

TAROT READING. African Spiritualist, Love issues, Business problems. Family Matters, Relationship problems, Feel like yu can`t go on? Mr. Ibraim has a rapid solution. Tel. 952 824 446.

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CASA PANINI Eat in or Take Away. Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cusine. Freshly cooked muffins and pastries. Unit 5, 29 Ricardo Soriano. Tel: 951 968 601

SPANISH LESSONS in the whole of the Almanzora valley with fully qualified, legal, native teachers at 5€ per hour. Tel: 950 392 876.

MARBELLA HEALING Circle - fortnightly meetings at Sonrisa Studios. 49 Ricardo Soriano, Marbella, guest speakers, meditations, workshops etc. Sandra: 634364131

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DIABETES, COLESTERAL weight loss. SOLUTIONS. Call me. Jackie, mobile: 635 957 855. e-mail: jackierowe43@hotmail.com DISCOVER the unlimited potential of your body, mind & soul for well-being & happiness. Reiki, Natural Lift Facial Massage. info@rainbow-alchemy.com CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST Diploma qualified + insured ocd, anxiety, smoking, weight, phobias.Tel: 656 732 738, www.costa delsolhypnotherapclinic.com PSYCHIC Tarot parties. A fun and alternative girls night in. Minimum 6 + Hostess E30 = 30 min each. Susanne 671 811 804 KNEE PROBLEMS? For a specialist non-surgical knee clinic with state of the art technology call Bodyworks on 952 883 151. Or visit www.thekneeclinic.es BREAST SCREENING. Pain free, 100% safe. Able to detect abnormalities up to 10 yrs before mammograms. Tel: 952 883 151 www.breastscreening.es

GALICIA-NORTHERN SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTAL, luxury farmhouse central location, 2 beds, 2 bath, from 495 € p.w. for more info. visit www.getaway-galicia.com HISTORIC WALKING TOUR of Marbella, Old Town. Discover the 'real' Marbella. Tel: 664 231 514

TUITION SPANISH/ENGLISH teacher offers guided cultural tours, translation assistance. Good rates. CallTel: 660 428 748. mcarmencamp@yahoo.es ACTIVE SPANISH LESSONSI Enjoy learning Spanish with conversation and being out and about discussing real situtions. Great rates. 664 744 463 SPANISH SCHOOL Fuengirola, (42 years experience) Spanish without tears. Russian, English, French and German. Call us 952 474 281.

SPANISH LESSONS Basic level. Enjoy learning in the park in Marbella or at a beach bar in the sunshine. 2 hrs for 30 euros. Call 664 744 463. First lesson free. TRANSLATOR English-Spanish. No job too big or small. ruiz.perez.noelia@gmail.com OJÉN SPANISH Courses ideal for beginners, small groups, relaxed atmosphere. Translations (Spanish-English-German). Tel. 952 591 182. ebecerril24@hotmail.com

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COSTA NEWS, September 21-27, 2012 was very well and attended and successful so come along and enjoy some refreshments and watch the entertainment and a Zumba demonstration. Showtime Spectacular A great concert of all the songs you love to sing at the Careline Theatre in Alcalali on Friday, October 5. Doors and bar open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. This will be performed by The English Choir in co operation with Careline Theatre. Tickets priced at €7 are available from the two Help Charity Shops and Bar Òle in Jalon, opposite the Rastro car park. Come along and have a great evening out. Zumbathon - Zumba, the latest dance/fitness experience from Columbia is taking the Costa Blanca by storm and Louise Groom an experienced instructor is organising Jalon's very first Zumbathon experience. This will be a fundraising event and monies raised will be used to finance MABS Cancer Support Groups which are to be held in the Jalon Valley Help new drop in centre, Casa de Ànimo in Alcalali. Taking place on Saturday,

October 6 from 11am – 1pm in the Sports Hall in Jalon near the roundabout leading to Lliber), registration is at 10 am and is €10. Come and enjoy two hours of non-stop party to some great music. For the not-so-energetic, come and have a coffee and enjoy the atomosphere. There will be a great raffle and who knows, you may win a smartphone just for guessing our Monkey Mascot's name. See www.jalonvalleyhelp.com for more details of all events and information about the charity.

Jalon Valley Mums & Tots Club Every Monday in the Town Hall Jalon. It is open to everyone from all areas and costs just €1 per adult. You can arrive anytime after 10.15am. There is tea and coffee for the adults and lots of toys for the children to play with and after music and singing games with instruments for all the children to play the session closes at 12noon. Enquiries please telephone 676 441 758.

U3A Vall del Pop Dinner Dance October 12

Page 53 at SolyMar Hotel, Calpe. If you haven't already booked for this event, get your skates on as final numbers will be required by the hotel very soon. Great chance to get your glad rags on and have a great time. Please contact Sandra to book your place and arrange payment. Groups information - See Website for full information and contact details. www.u3avalldelpop.com Computer Group - Restarts on Sept 19 at NEW TIME, 12 noon for Advanced, for Beginners classes please see website. Both classes held behind Bar Crue, Alcalali Cinema Club - Restarts on Oct 1 with Made in Dagenham. Held at Centro la Musical, Parcent. Doors open at 18.40, film starts at 19.15. See website for other forthcoming films. Petanque group - Jim Lockhart is the new leader as Roger has moved house. New members always welcome. Boules available for you to have a go. Sunday mornings at Castell de Castells. New choir - The Valley Voices. Starting Sept/Oct. Good

The AA is there for you Alcoholics Anonymous has been growing steadily on the Costa Blanca for the last 35 years. There are over 55 meetings per week (stretching from Murcia to Valencia) in different languages, making AA accessible to anyone living here or visiting, with new meetings starting up every year. Whilst our meetings grow in number, so does our recovery rate. In July 2012, we listened to our female members and decided to open a women's meeting. Although Alcoholics Anonymous is never exclusive, it is possible to start specific purpose meetings especially if it is felt there is a need. The new women's meeting is situated in Benissa, Marina Alta, Alicante. The meeting provides what is undoubtedly a very safe and welcoming environment for women who feel they have a problem with alcohol. Often women may feel it is impossible to admit to any kind of drinking problem - the articles to be published over the next few weeks will show some of the reasons why this may be so. Therefore, this new meeting is a place where women can attend assured of anonymity and confidentiality and the chance to share with other women who are, or have been in exactly the same situation. Our main topics focus on recovery in alcoholism, giving our members the opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with others, on all matters pertaining to problems with alcohol, and living with alcoholism. Each week, a topic is

Tartas y Tapas for Cancer Join in the world's biggest coffee morning on Friday, September 28 by coming along to the charming Hostal Loreto in Denia. From 10.00 to 14.00 a group of friends from Denia will be serving coffee, drinks, cakes, savouries and tapas in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer), the prominent Spanish cancer

charity. Hostal Loreto is located amongst the tapas bars in the atmospheric pedestrian street, Calle Loreto, close to Denia Ayuntamiento, so it's the place to be on a lovely late September morning. For €5 you can enjoy the location, taste some of the finest home baking, have a drink, listen to live music from talented local musicians and

watch craft demonstrations. The €5 also includes a ticket for a raffle with some great prizes.don, Debbie Grant, Mo Lane or Suzie Kerr by email at tartasytapas@gmail.com to buy tickets, donate prizes or bake something. Facebook page: Tartas y Tapas. For more details on the charities see www.aecc.es and www.macmillan.org.uk.

singers required who, if possible, are also music readers. Group Leaders, Jenny Tollan and Joan Stocking Stitchcraft - Starts October. Will meet twice a month. Sugar craft - Starting October 1st at 2pm, will meet twice a month. Group Leader Mary Wood Highland dancing - Still waiting for enough numbers and venue to be arranged. Forthcoming events include the following:October 1- Cinema Club Film Made in Dagenham. October 4 - General meeting, Jalon town hall. 10.30 for 11.00 start. Speaker is Paul Pruden, from Environmental Avinenca. See www.avinenca.es October 5 - Regular Quiz Night, Bar Nou, Senija. See website Calendar for details. October 12 -Anniversary Year Dinner Dance. Solymar Hotel, Calpe. October 22 - Cinema Club Film - The Artist October 22-26 -Trip to Madrid. Fully booked. November 2- Day trip to Con-

centaina medieval Market. Fully booked. November 5- Cinema Club Film - True Grit (remake of original November 8 - General meeting, Jalon town hall. 10.30 for 11.00 start. NOTE - not the first Thursday as November 1 is All Saints day. November 9 - Quiz Night, Los Amigos Restaurant, Alcalali (Bar Nou closed) November 19 - Cinema Club Film - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel November 23 - Day visit to Novelda. Fully booked. December 11 - Christmas Dinner Dance, La Solana. December 13 - Christmas General Meeting. To be held at the Multiuso, Alcalali. NOTE not first Thursday as 6th is Constitution Day. April 28 - May 6, 2013 - Andalucia, The grand Tour with Morrocan Twist. Please keep checking website www.u3avalldelpop.com and/or the local newspapers for updated information of events. U3A Vall del Pop always has

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Pensioners' Club Perky pensioners from the Jalon area meet weekly at 14.30 on Wednesdays for socialising, cards, quizzes, bingo, etc. All young folk aged 65 or over very welcome! Ring 652 584 272 for more details.

Quiz Night A fun quiz is held in Jalon every Tuesday evening. Now at its new venue in the bar at Miquels, 20.00 for 20.30 start. Come along and test your general knowledge!

JÁVEA Cancer Care Charity Shop & Support Centre, Jávea Park The new website www. cancercarecharitycentre.org for the Cancer Care Charity shops and support centre in Jávea Park is dedicated to helping explain the history of the charity, who the volunteers are and how you can join their friendly team.

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acute, I could no longer function without a drink. I could no longer be trusted, or trust myself. Having finally admitted my alcoholism in 2009, and started to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in London, I did not know what to expect when I came back to Alicante, two months later. I had rung the AA helpline from the UK, and was told how to find my nearest local meeting on the Costa Blanca. At the meeting, I was greeted and looked after with warmth and kindness. Afterwards, someone offered to take me to another meeting the following Monday. Since attending the women's meeting here this summer, I feel I have more freedom to talk about my cross addiction with food, and other aspects of my life, which can sometimes be sensitive in mixed meetings. This meeting especially has strengthened my recovery, and I've formed new friendships. My name is Suzanne and I am a contented and responsible recovering alcoholic with a life today that I could not possibly have without also having AA. Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in these stories and articles represent the views of the authors/speakers which are not necessarily shared by other AA members or by the AA Fellowship as a whole.

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FOLLOWING the IVA increase announcement, Specsavers Opticas are concerned that the implications for the optical market are being misunderstood. Business Development Manager Jose Angel Moral Tajadura has released the following statement, to clarify the situation: “IVA on prescription products (glasses and contact lenses) will increase on September 1 from 8 to 10 per cent. “There has been confusion amongst customers as some media reports have stated that it will be increased to 21 per cent, which is not the case. “Specsavers Opticas believes in continually providing value for money for our customers, and in this time of austerity we will not pass on any IVA increase to our customers.”

Malaga stages major concerts this weekend SPANISH singer Sergio Dalma will perform at Benalmadena Marina tomorrow (Friday) night at 11pm. He will be performing tracks from his most recent album, Via Dalma James Stanislas and Sala Group

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New record THE world record for the number of people off jumping off a bridge with a non-elastic safety rope was recently made in Tver by 133 people.

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ovifresh, the English speaking Movistar and Spanish telecom agents, are offering half price 10MB broadband on all their Movistar land line and call packages. The online application service at movifresh.es offers English speaking expats the opportunity to enjoy Movistar land line and Adsl broadband internet services, with service information and user manuals in their own language. Their packages also includes a cheap calls to Europe and the UK with no connection charges, provided by their English speaking telecom partners Direct Telecom. Calls to the UK cost just 3.3 cents a minute with dT and in addition, extra services, such

as itemised billing, caller ID, call waiting and call divert are all completely free of charge. James Michael, the spokesperson for Movifresh explain麓s how it all works, "we have made something normally difficult, very, very simple, because everything is done for you in English and online. There is no need for the consumer to call their previous, present or their new provider, the phone calls, the paperwork and the language barrier is all taken care of for you. Consumers anywhere in Spain and it's Islands can contract a land line or switch broadband providers securely and easily online, in the comfort of their own home. There is no need to be in Spain at the time of doing so and no need whatsoever to visit

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IVA increase announcement Following the IVA increase announcement, Specsavers Opticas are concerned that the implications for the optical market are being misunderstood. Business development Manager Jose Angel Moral Tajadura has released the following statement, to clarify the situation. Jose Angel is available for an interview and to provide further information. "IVA on prescription products (glasses & contact lenses) will increase on the 1st September from 8% to 10%. There has been confusion amongst customers as some media have stated it will be increased to 21% which is not the case. Specsavers Opticas believes in continually providing value for money for our customers, and in this time of austerity we will not pass on any IVA increase to our customers."

Spanish speaking high street phone shops. Switching to the half price Movistar 10mb broadband and calls package online is very simple with a wireless router and English user manuals for the router and the Domo phone included he adds". So, if you need a land line, your looking for a cheap broadband deal or your thinking of changing your broadband provider, then take a look at the Movifresh website at: www.movifresh.es Movifresh is an appointed representative for Sinertec, Hits Mobile and Direct Telecom, CMT (Comisi贸n del Mercado de las Telecomunicaci贸nes) regulated telecom operators in Spain, for more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.movifresh.es

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Benidorm optician supports a healthy lifestyle 3 - 9 august 2012

by Patricia thompson SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Benidorm is committed to supporting local charities and events which benefit the community and inspire a healthy, active lifestyle. In July they participated in a gruelling mountain run and sponsored the 24 Hour Padel Competition and Benidorm’s International Tourist Chess Competition. On 13th July the team travelled to the Basque Country to compete in G2 Haundiak Ultra Trail Event, one of the toughest races in the whole of Spain, to compete and spread the message of the importance of suitable eye protection to avoid UV damage. On 14th and 20th July they were proud sponsors of the 24 Hour Padel Competition and Benidorm’s 2nd International Tourist Chess Competition respectively. These two fun events encouraged healthy bodies and minds and engaged the local community and so Specsavers was delighted to be involved. Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Araico believes that supporting local events and charities is an important responsibility as a business who wants to have an active role in the community. “We want to get behind events which inspire a healthy, active lifestyle, engage residents and tourists alike and are linked to our commitment to good optical health. If more businesses did the same we could have even more free events to benefit our community.” To find out what Specsavers Opticas Benidorm is up to next, or to book a free eye test, pop into the store at c/ de Gambó 2 or call 96 585 9577.

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Onwards and upwards for new charity venture

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GARY BURR has been touched by the loss of a loved one to Cancer so decided to do something, deciding to set up a charity shop and investing his own money along with a very small inheritance in the idea. Gary set about fitting out the newly rented shop in La Nucia and legally registering his venture with the authorities. He then set about spreading the word and spent many hours speaking with people and distributing thousands of leaflets seeking donations to stock the shop and raise funds. He clocked up hundreds of kilometers and worked 14 hour plus days collecting donations of household items including clothes, furniture, books and much more. With the help of the local press donations began to flood

in and the shop opened for business on 16th July with a regular flow of customers seeking bargains. This, however, is just the beginning…Gary still needs donations and can collect if required. Also, volunteers are needed to help in the shop from 10am – 4pm daily. Currently Gary has chosen the Spanish cancer charity AECC as the main charity to support. However, he has a vision which will embrace other good causes including working together with them to the benefit of those less fortunate in life. He would love to hear from any individuals, businesses or other organisations who would like to offer help and support. Tel: 603 137 697: Email: gary@giving4giving.com www.giving4giving.com

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August 22, 2012

Plant Power, Word Power

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The dangers of buying contact lenses online Specsavers Opticas on the Costa Blanca are warning contact lens wearers about the potential risks of buying lenses online. They have noticed a worrying trend in those buying online complaining of eye infections and irritation, and some cases have resulted in corneal neovascularisation due to the lack of expert advice, poor lens selection and no aftercare. The key issues which can occur when buying lenses online are: 앫 Using an unsuitable lens due to inputting the wrong prescription or size into the site 앫 Misusing a lens due to a failure to understand the type of lens they have ordered and how these should be worn and cared for 앫 Failure to attend regular eye tests due to repeat ordering online Louise Stone, Store Director at Specsavers Opticas Calpe, explains. "Contact lenses wearers should be supported by an optical professional to avoid problems with the lenses not fitting, having the wrong strength or being used incorrectly. We have recently seen cases where users have just relied on the internet and it has caused them some serious issues." "One man's lenses were so tight they were actually leaving a mark on his eyes when they were removed, another had not realized that she was not supposed to sleep in her lenses and just reordered them for three years. When she came in to see us it was the worst case I have seen for 20 years, she suffered from neovascularisation, swelling and loss of transparency in the cornea and finally corneal exhaustion syndrome resulting in her eyes rejecting the lenses. These cases show that choosing a lens should be about suitability rather than price. Many people assume that buying online is always cheaper than going to an optician, but it is not always the case. Many opticians are now highly competitive on price and offer the support of a qualified professional to help you get the lenses you need, at Specsavers Opticas for example, monthly disposables start from just 8€ per month." Keeping Eyes Healthy Contact lens wearers are at risk of a number of eye problems such as infections, dry eyes and corneal neovascularisation,

therefore regular eye examinations are important. Corneal neovascularisation is the growth of new, fragile blood vessels on the surface of the eye due to lack of oxygen and is caused by wearing lenses for extended periods. It can be easily identified with an eye test and simply treated but it can cause permanent vision loss if it is not diagnosed early. "One woman I saw a few years ago didn't heed my advice that her eyes had neovascularisation and she should be refitted with different contact lenses, so she just carried on buying her previous lenses online. Louise comments, When she finally came back earlier this year her eyes were terrible, it has taken three months without lenses for her vessels to empty." Louise advises that all contact lens users should have an annual contact lens check with a full eye test every two years and they should always consult an optician to ensure their prescription is correct, that their lenses are suitable and that their eyes are healthy. To find your nearest Specsavers Opticas visit www.specsavers.es

Leo

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

With the stars on your side on Wednesday, your work and your personal life are full of possibilities all you've got to do is reach out. But on Thursday, you're going to need a sounding board. Think of the person whose values you respect most, then get in touch and talk it through. If you find yourself feeling impatient on Friday or over the weekend, take it as a sign to stop, breathe and assess (or re-assess, as the case may be). Focus on what you can learn in the here and now instead of wishing you were somewhere else.

Affirmation For those who are so self-assured, decisive and unhesitatingly ready to take action - and responsibility - for their underlings and themselves, that they are regarded as bullies and dictators. Repeat this statement aloud at least twice daily for 30 days: Openness is my ally, flexibility helps me bend. I add these to my mental strength and am hailed by all as friend.

Keeping your agenda modest on Wednesday means you can meet your goals. Take care of a number of smaller projects rather than tackling a longer-term one. Then on Thursday, don't ignore something hoping it will just go away. Addressing an issue or a difference of opinion may be stressful, but letting it slide will only make matters stickier. On Friday and over the weekend, let your actions and words speak for your heart. When you're true to yourself, the rest falls into place.

They say that a little time spent alone each day is time well spent, and it will be especially true on Wednesday. You might even find that with a quiet mind, a certain decision practically makes itself. Thursday is perfect for taking action, whether on practical work matters or in the relationship sphere. The stars smile on your willingness to share what you're thinking and embrace change! And be inquisitive on Friday and over the weekend. A better understanding is within reach - and on Sunday, love's in the air!

(June 21-July 20)

It might seem like there's a gulf between you and what you're trying to do on Wednesday, but it's not so hard to bridge. Don't overcomplicate. And don't worry - the stars send an overabundance of riches your way on Thursday - but only if you're willing to get involved instead of getting overwhelmed. On Friday, you'll find yourself focused on a partner. Watch yourself and don't be too critical just because you're under stress. You need a break this weekend - try to take one with someone special.

(July 21 - August 22)

Cancer

(May 21-June 20)

Gemini

Your powers of persuasion are pretty compelling on Wednesday. Get them on your side - at work and in your personal life. Then your challenge over the next few days will be to find the middle ground. Don't overindulge in social activities, but don't tie yourself to a desk either! Keep things nice and even; you'll want to be in a pulled-together emotional state for some interesting interpersonal stuff on Friday and Saturday. Don't let a little communication mis-step become an argument on Sunday.

(April 20-May 20)

A good run or walk will help keep you grounded and connected on Wednesday. Exercise will also help you relieve stress and you'll find it much easier to respond calmly to a relationship situation that requires compromise and tact on Thursday. The stars send more exciting energy your way on Friday. Got an idea about work or romance? Now's the time to get it going! But don't get too carried away; what you think you want on Saturday could be a passing fancy. Sunday's good for fully feeling it out.

Taurus

(March 20-April 19)

The Positive Benefit Vine helps you to soften your approach without changing your forceful nature or damaging your readiness to act and to

The Negative Condition You would take Vine to reduce the severity of your imperious nature if you felt you were making enemies instead of helpers. You are a born leader, self-assured and dominating, taking responsibility for your actions and the acts of those under you. You give orders harshly and frankly, often injuring the self-esteem of those less forceful than you, and you can be seen as a bully.

People complain I'm dominating and impose my will and views.

lead. You will acquire a better understanding of the problems that beset weaker individuals, a readiness to hear the ideas of underlings and generally a more humane attitude.

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Aries

Libra

Scorpio

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(October 23-November 21)

The more you listen on Wednesday, the more you'll understand. Don't forget to listen to your own heart too! Then if you've been feeling out of sorts, Thursday offers a more self-confident, positive frame of mind. Once you're feeling on top of things, the rest just falls into place! Starting Friday, the change you're contemplating is worth considering, but you may want to wait until Sunday to bounce it off a certain someone. Ask them to help you explore it, and you might get a better assistant than you expected!

On Wednesday, you've got perfectionist tendencies that are perfect for getting things in order. With people, though, you have to give them some leeway. On Thursday, a conflict is likely to arise, and you'll be ready to think of all sorts of proactive steps to take. Friday is more about ideas than action. The time you spend now carefully making plans puts you ahead of the game later. Your confidence is unmistakable, and everyone wants in on the action. Share the wealth, but ensure that you get credit where credit is due.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

(November 22-December 21)

(December 22-January 19)

Issuing an ultimatum may be tempting on Wednesday, but make sure it's really a your-way-orno-way situation, because the answer may be no way. If you can wait, the stars will offer a different perspective on Thursday, not to mention a new way to express yourself that will open possibilities instead of closing doors. On Friday and Saturday, everyone else will be ready to party, but you'll want at least a little solo time to read, think and just be. Sunday, though, is a fun day - plan for it!

Somebody far away comes into play on Wednesday, so be sure you're not confining your attention to what's right in front of you. Come Thursday, you'll probably be focusing on work, but don't expect any miracles there. Lead your life in balance so the other things in your life can reinvigorate and refresh you. Get outside instead of in. On Friday and over the weekend, believe in yourself and know why you're doing what you do. Power comes from the heart, now more than ever.

Aquarius

Pisces

(January 20-February 18)

(February 19-March 19)

On Wednesday and Thursday, others will be coming to you for clarity. Be ready and willing to help them, because you're definitely able. Then you're liable to be a little more sensitive than usual on Friday, so surround yourself with positive people who love you for who you are. Plan an activity that gives you joy, and take notice of the good in life. On Saturday, think bold, think beautiful - and think romance! But on Sunday, look for common ground rather than conflict.

You'll be better able to deal with life's demands on Wednesday if you're proactive about getting centred. Replenish your inner resources so that when an opportunity to make life better comes knocking on Thursday or Friday, you'll be waiting at the door. Likewise on Saturday, watch for a situation where you can assert what you believe. You'll earn their respect - and possibly make a real connection. On Sunday, seek a balance rather than going to extremes, and it will all even out beautifully.

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van ambulances etc. Op deze laatste factoren kan niet bezuinigd worden omdat het risico op ongelukken bij de stierenrennen de laatste jaren alleen maar is vergoot. Elk jaar vallen er wel ergens in de provincie gewonden te betreuren.bij feestonderdelen waarbij koeien of stiertjes betrokken zijn en in de stad Huesca kwam onlangs nog een zestienjarige jongen om het leven bij stjerenrennen. De gemeente heeft besloten de 18.000 euro die dus in totaal op de feesten worden bespaard, te gebruiken om hulpbehoevende gezinnen financieel te helpen. Op de beslissing om het onderdeel te schrappen werd al meteen heel enthousiast gereageerd door de dierenbescherming van de Bajo Vinalop6. Veel dierenliefhebbers vinden de stierenrennen een vorm van dierenmjshandeling. Een woordvoerder van de dierenbescherming zei te hopen dat het hier niet alleen om een tijdelijke bezuinigingsmaatregel gaat en dat het gewraakte onderdeel' over een paar jaar njet terugkeert, als de geldproblemen voorbij zijn,

Brand bij Leon onder controle LEON - Bijna een week nadat het vuur uitbrak, is de brand bij Castrocontrigo '(Leon) onder controle. . Het vuur brand nog: op diverse plekken en heeft in totaal ruim 10.000 hectare verwoest. Hiermee is het de grootste bosbrand in de laatste tien jaar van de provincie in het noordwesten van Spailje. De regionale overheid zegt ontdaan te zijn over de verwoestende effeden van het vuur, maar is erg blij dat er zichgeen persoonlijke ongelukken hebben voortgedaan, De leden van de bestrijdingseenheden worden via verschillende media dan ook uitvoerig bedankt voor hun inzet. Ondanks dat het vuur nog actief is, moet de balans van de schade worden opgemaakt en de verantwoordelijke "Voorhet vuur worden gezocht en berecht. Duidelijk is wel dat de verliezen groot zijn in een gebied waar veel families afhankelijk zijn van hars, paddenstoelen, jacht, bijenteelt, hout en houtproducten.

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slapen en heeft dit drie jaar lang gedaan en automatisch online lenzen besteld. Toen zij bij ons kwam, was ze een van de ergste gevallen die ik in de afgelopen 20 jaar heb gezien. Zij leed aan vaatingroei, zwelling en het verlies van transparantie in het hoornvlies. Dit alles resulteerde in uitputting van haar hoornvlies waarbij haar ogen de contactlenzen gewoonweg niet meer accepteerden." Deze gevallen tonen aan dat het belangrijk is om voor de juiste lens te kiezen en niet alleen naar de prijs te kijken. Veel mensen gaan ervan uit dat een online-aankoop altijd goedkoper is dan in de winkel, maar dit. is niet altijd het geval. Veel opticiens bieden tegenwoordig zeer concurrerende prijzen en daarnaast ook professioneJe oncfersteuning bij de juiste keuze van de contactlenzen. Bij Specsavers Opticas kun je bijvoorbeeld al maandlenzen kopen vanaf slechts 8 euro per maand." Houd je ogen gezond Contactlensdragers lopen het risico op het krijgen van een aantal oogproblemen zoals ooginfecties, .droge ogen of hoornvliesproblemen. Het is dus belangrijk om regelmatig een oogonderzoek te laten doen. Bij cornea neovascularisatie (vaatingmei) groeien er nieuwe bloedvaten op het oog veroorzaakt door een gebrek aan zuurstof door lenzen langere peri odes achter eJkaar te dragen. Dit proble'em kan eenvoudig worden herkend bij een oogonderzoek en kan vervolgens simpel worden behandeld. Ais het echter niet bijtijds

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.wordt ontdekt kan het tot permanent gezichtsverlies leiden. "Ik vertelde een vrouw een aantal jaren geleden dat zij neovascularisatie (vaatingroei) aan haar ogen had en dat zij zich andereconlactlenzen moest aanmeten. Zij negeerde mijn advies en bleef haar Jenzen toch online kopen", zegt Louise. "Toen zij uiteindelijk begin dit jaar bij mij terugkwam waren haar 'ogen in een vreselijk staat en het duurde drie maanden voordat haar bloedvaten in de ogen weer helder waren." Louise adviseert aile contactlensgebruikers een jaarlijkse contactlenscontrole gecomb,ineerd met een tweejaarlijks uitgebreid oogonderzoek. Contactlensgebruikers moeten altijd hun opticien raadplegen om zich ervan te verzekeren' dat hun oogvoorschrift nog correct is, dat zij de juisle lens hebben en om zich' ervan te verzekeren dat hun ogen gezond zijn. De dichtstbijzijnde Specsavers Opticas kunt u vinden via www.specsavers.es

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The dangers of buying contact lenses online SPECSAVERS OPTICAS on the Costa Blanca are warning contact lens wearers about the potential risks of buying lenses online. They have noticed a worrying trend in those buying online complaining of eye infections and irritation, and some cases have resulted in corneal neovascularisation due to the lack of expert advice, poor lens selection and no aftercare. THE KEY ISSUES WHICH CAN OCCUR WHEN BUYING LENSES ONLINE ARE: - Using an unsuitable lens due to inputting the wrong prescription or size into the site - Misusing a lens due to a failure to understand the type of lens they have ordered and how these should be worn and cared for - Failure to attend regular eye tests due to repeat ordering online Louise Stone, Store Director at Specsavers Opticas Calpe, explains: “Contact lenses wearers should be supported by an optical professional to avoid problems with the lenses not fitting, having the wrong strength or being used incorrectly. We have recently seen cases where users have just relied on the internet and it has caused them some serious issues. “One man’s lenses were so tight they were actually leaving a mark on his eyes when they were removed, another had not realised that she was not supposed to sleep in her lenses and just reordered them for three years. When she came in to see

All contact lens users should have an annual contact lens check

us it was the worst case I have seen for 20 years, she suffered from neovascularisation, swelling and loss of transparency in the cornea and finally corneal exhaustion syndrome resulting in her eyes rejecting the lenses. “These cases show that choosing a lens should be about suitability rather than price. Many people assume that buying online is always cheaper than going to an optician, but it is not always the case. Many opticians are now highly competitive on price and offer the support of a qualified professional to help you get the lenses you need, at Specsavers Opticas for example, monthly disposables start from just 8€ per month.” KEEPING EYES HEALTHY Contact lens wearers are at risk of a number of eye problems such as infections, dry eyes and corneal neovascularisation, therefore regular eye examinations are important. Corneal

neovascularisation is the growth of new, fragile blood vessels on the surface of the eye due to lack of oxygen and is caused by wearing lenses for extended periods. It can be easily identified with an eye test and simply treated but it can cause permanent vision loss if it is not diagnosed early. “One woman I saw a few years ago didn’t heed my advice that her eyes had neovascularisation and she should be refitted with different contact lenses, so she just carried on buying her previous lenses online,” said Louise, “When she finally came back earlier this year her eyes were terrible - it has taken three months without lenses for her vessels to empty.” Louise advises that all contact lens users should have an annual contact lens check with a full eye test every two years and they should always consult an optician to ensure their prescription is correct, that their lenses are suitable and that their eyes are healthy. To find your nearest Specsavers Opticas visit www.specsavers.es

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Xanit International Hospital achieved a turnover of 36.4 million Euros in 2011, 22% more than in the previous year

Press Release he hospital invested over 1.000.000 Euros in projects such as the new Outpatients Department and the new Physiotherapy Unit. Xanit International Hospital has ended 2011 with a turnover of 36.4 million Euros, making an increase of 22 percent compared with the previous year. This increase has also been reflected in the group's EBITDA, which has grown by 193% compared with 2010. The Managing Director and CEO of Xanit International Hospital, Mercedes Mengibar outlined that the improvements in revenue and EBITDA are a result of increased activity and the implementation of strategic planning by the current managerial team since their arrival in 2010. In 2011 the hospital dealt with 50,600 emergencies (9.2% more than in 2010), 6,994 admissions (31% more than the previous year), 22,257 hospital stays (32.54 % more than in 2010) and 165,038 outpatient consultations (20.2% more than the previous year). As for surgical activity, 5,760 operations were carried out in 2011. This represents an increase of 25.6% over the course of last year. The structural changes that have been carried out in Xanit International Hospital began half way through 2010. Primarily, these have concentrated on the excellence of the medical teams, and a strong commitment to innovation, science and technology. The hospital provides a service characterised by excellent teams of multidisciplinary doctors, and focuses on a high standard of comprehensive, quality care. Mercedes Mengibar explains that ´ amongst the highlights which took place in 2011 are the incorporation of Professor Shaefer, an international leader in Cardiac Surgery into Xanit's Cardiology Department. Also the incorporation of Dr Sakari Orava, a prestigious Finnish surgeon who has treated many professional international athletes. The

hospital was awarded the accolade of '2011's Best Medical Provider' by the International Travel Insurance Journal, as well as signing an agreement with Sanitas. Xanit has also implemented an integrated Maternity Unit with a 24 hour Gynaecological Team. In addition, other major projects which were implemented during 2011 include: the opening of a new day Hospital, a new Physiotherapy unit and a Pediatric Emergency Area. More than 1.000.000 Euros was invested in these projects. With the opening of these areas, the hospital has completed the first phase of the management's refurbishment plan aimed at expanding the facilities within the Hospital. This strategic plan was put into place with the incorporation of the new managerial team. Success in 2012 is continuing to grow, and the results are expected to further increase due to the implementation of the facilities which have already been implemented and the ever growing number of patients using the hospital. ´ Revenue and EBITDA growth during the first five months of 2012 have increased by over 18% and 39% respectively compared with the same period in 2011¨, explains Mercedes Mengibar. Xanit International Hospital (www.xanit.net) has agreements with the leading national, international, and mutual insurance companies. It also has the most advanced technology in the private healthcare sector. The hospital has a work force made up of over 650 professionals. It also has 13.000m2 of floor space distributed over 5 floors with 100 individual patient rooms. There is a medical centre, Xanit Fuengirola, which brings the medical team to you with the same high standard of service and quality care. Xanit International Hospital has one of the world's leading investment funds, N+1, as its primary shareholder. Together with Dinamia, these

two companies account for the majority share in the hospital. There are also two other well known investment companies with shares in the hospital, Akina Partners and Partners Group. As a result of the ownership structure, the hospital has greater stability and growth potential, as well as having the necessary support to finance their new projects. Xanit International Hospital www.xanit.net

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issues." "One man's lenses were so tight they were actually leaving a mark on his eyes when they were removed, another had not realized that she was not supposed to sleep in her lenses and just reordered them for three years. When she came in to see us it was the worst case I have seen for 20 years, she suffered from neovascularisation, swelling and loss of transparency in the cornea and finally corneal exhaustion syndrome resulting in her eyes rejecting the lenses. These cases show that choosing a lens should be about suitability rather than price. Many people assume that buying online is always cheaper than going to an optician, but it is not always the case. Many opticians are now highly competitive on price and offer the support of a qualified professional to help you get the lenses you need, at Specsavers Opticas for example, monthly disposables start from just 8€ per month." Keeping Eyes Healthy Contact lens wearers are at risk of a number of eye problems such as infections, dry eyes and corneal neovascularisation, therefore regular eye examinations are important. Corneal neovascularisation is the growth of new, fragile

blood vessels on the surface of the eye due to lack of oxygen and is caused by wearing lenses for extended periods. It can be easily identified with an eye test and simply treated but it can cause permanent vision loss if it is not diagnosed early. "One woman I saw a few years ago didn't heed my advice that her eyes had neovascularisation and she should be refitted with different contact lenses, so she just carried on buying her previous lenses online. Louise comments, When she finally came back earlier

this year her eyes were terrible, it has taken three months without lenses for her vessels to empty." Louise advises that all contact lens users should have an annual contact lens check with a full eye test every two years and they should always consult an optician to ensure their prescription is correct, that their lenses are suitable and that their eyes are healthy. To find your nearest Specsavers Opticas visit www.specsavers.es

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them for three years. When she came in to see us it was the worst case I have seen for 20 years, she suffered from neovascularisation, swelling and loss of transparency in the cornea and finally corneal exhaustion syndrome resulting in her eyes rejecting the lenses. These cases show that choosing a lens should be about suitability rather than price. Many people assume that buying online is always cheaper than going to an optician, but it is not always the case. Many opticians are now highly competitive on price and offer the support of a qualified professional to help you get the lenses you need, at Specsavers Opticas for example, monthly disposables start from just 8€ per month." Keeping Eyes Healthy Contact lens wearers are at risk of a number of eye problems

such as infections, dry eyes and corneal neovascularisation, therefore regular eye examinations are important. Corneal neovascularisation is the growth of new, fragile blood vessels on the surface of the eye due to lack of oxygen and is caused by wearing lenses for extended periods. It can be easily identified with an eye test and simply treated but it can cause permanent vision loss if it is not diagnosed early. "One woman I saw a few years ago didn't heed my advice that her eyes had neovascularisation and she should be refitted with different contact lenses, so she just carried on buying her

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El grupo ‘The Tall Tutsies’ obsequió al público del Village con versiones de conocidas bandas y algunos temas propios.

Los regatistas se divierten El Village de la Copa del Rey acogió ayer la Fiesta del Regatista, en la que no faltó la tradicional ‘paellada’ y la música, a cargo de «TheTallTutsies» l Village de la Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre de Vela abrió ayer sus puertas para acoger la Fiesta del Regatista. El evento empezó con la llegada de los más de 1.200 regatistas que ayer disputaron la primera regata y que fueron obsequiados con una gran ‘paellada’. La actuación del regatista olímpico Luis Martínez Doreste despertó un especial interés. El vocalista de «The Tall Tutsies», demostró ser todo un showman en el escenario, sorprendiendo tanto a los regatistas como al público que se acercó hasta el parc de sa Feixina, abierto a todos los ciudadanos de Palma. El grupo ofreció un amplio repertorio de versiones de temas de Queen, Lady Gaga y otras bandas, además de temas propios. El concierto puso ritmo a la tarde del Village y le dio un aire festivo a la celebración, animando la fiesta

Luis Martínez Doreste compagina la vela con la música.

hasta que Dj. Titto Bahía tomó el relevo. lCarolina Marí Fotos: Miquel Àngel Cañellas

Specsavers celebra su primer aniversario

Martin Blake, Andrés Román Romero, Mari Angeles Ferragut con su hijo Pablo, Zoe Turner y Bernar the Magic, en la imagen de izquierda a derecha.

Con una gran fiesta celebró ayer Specsavers Opticas su primer aniversario. La fiesta, celebrada en el establecimiento de Santa Ponça fue todo un éxito. El ganador que acierte la pregunta del concurso ¿Cuántos clientes han pasado por Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponça durante este primer año? se dará a conocer hoy a las cinco de la tarde. lR.D/Foto: Miquel Àngel Cañellas

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La feria cannábica pierde fuelle Alaró A. F. VALLESPIR

La feria Mallorcannabis, dedicada a los devotos del cannabis, ha pasado más desapercibida que en su anterior edición. La respuesta del público fue inferior a la de la otra convocatoria. La organización, descontenta con el resultado, decidió que ayer la entrada fuese gratuita para los asistentes en vez de costar ocho euros, aunque la afluencia de visitantes no mejoró durante el día.

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Fiesta de aniversario de Specsavers La tienda Specsavers de Santa Ponça (Calvià), situada en la avenida Rei Jaume I, celebró esta semana su primer aniversario en la localidad, con la organización de una fiesta en que el protagonismo fue para los niños. Así, durante el día se repartieron bolsas de regalos y hubo una exhibición de una zancuda. También hubo una sesión de magia. I. M. MANACOR INCA

El PSOE cuestiona la aprobación del polígono El PSOE de Inca criticó ayer la inoportunidad del momento para aprobar el nuevo polígono industrial. “Es el peor momento, porque ahora no hay demanda de suelo industrial. No se podrá hacer, porque es inviable económicamente. Además, habría que ampliar la depuradora, lo que supondría un coste de  millones de euros”, adujo el edil socialista Xavier Ramis. A. F. V. INCA

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Empieza la Semana de Música Antigua La Associació d’Amics de la Música de la Colònia de Sant Pere (Artà) promueve un ciclo de conciertos centrados en el periodo renacentista y barroco. El festival, comenzó ayer. Sus responsables destacan que quieren “ofrecer un repertorio de calidad y especializado”. I. M. MANACOR CAMPOS

PSM y PSOE, contra el proyecto de megahotel Representantes del PSM-IVExM explicarán hoy en Campos los fundamentos de sus alegaciones contra el megahotel previsto en sa Ràpita. Por otra parte, el PSOE registrará hoy en el Consistorio sus sugerencias a la modificación de las Normas Subsidiarias de Campos. I. M. MANACOR

Ayer a mediodía, apenas una treintena de personas estaban en el recinto, a las afueras de Alaró, junto al cementerio y el campo de fútbol. “Es difícil competir con un día de sol y playa”, manifestó el organizador, David Ribé. Además, algunos de los conciertos del sábado y del domingo fueron cancelados por la baja asistencia. La feria sigue suscitando el descontento de algunos vecinos, lo que quedó plasmado cuando el viernes hubo un incendio presuntamente provocado en una

finca colindante a la de la feria. Algunos de los carteles que informaban del lugar de la celebración fueron arrancados. Entre los productos más llamativos de las paradas, a juicio de los organizadores, había un vaporizador de marihuana, que “supone una alternativa para las personas que no pueden fumar”, según explicó Alberto Luna. También se realizaron análisis de tolerancia a las drogas para “reducir riesgos y hacer un consumo responsable”.

La feria Mallorcannabis de Alaró, ayer a mediodía. A. F. V.

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man in den vergangenen Tagen Til Schweiger erleben. Wie MM bereits in der vergangenen Woche berichtet hat, ist der Schauspieler „Wiederholungstäter”, war schon im letzten Sommer auf der Insel. Was die Wahl des Restaurants anbelangt, setzt er ebenfalls auf Vertrautes. Mehrmals speiste der Star im Kult-Chiringuito des italienischen Wirts Mauricio an der Costa dels Pins und gab sich sehr umgänglich, wenn er von deutschen Touristen erkannt wurde. Wie das „Beweisfoto” verrät, gehört ausgiebiges Sonnenbaden zum Urlaubsprogramm von Til Schweiger.

wurde er auch verhaftet und musste danach einige Jahre absitzen. Inzwischen ist „Mr. Nice” Kult, ein gleichnamiger Film basiert auf seinem Leben. Dieser Streifen mit Rhys Ifans als Howard Marks hatte jetzt Spanien-Premiere in Barcelona. Marks war anwesend und schien angetan.

An der Costa dels Pins: Wirt Mauricio (l.) mit Schauspieler Til Schweiger.

Er gestaltete Puerto Portals mit: José Hernández Eraso ist in Madrid gestorben.

as war natürlich ein guter Grund für eine Fiesta mit Kunden und Freunden: Das Optik-Unternehmen „Specsavers” in Santa Ponça wurde ein Jahr alt. Store-Leiter Martin Blake und sein Team konnten viele Gäste begrüßen, sogar ein echter Magier war dabei.

iele Jahre lang lebte der legendäre Drogenschmuggler Howard Marks auf Mallorca, hier

Hafenfest in Puerto Portals Puerto Portals – Bereits zum zehnten Mal lädt „SOS Animal Calvià” am Sonntag, 16. September, zum Hafenfest nach Puerto Portals. Geboten wird neben dem Flohmarkt wieder eine große Tombola. Für Letztere werden noch dringend Sachspenden benötigt, die direkt im Tierheim abgegeben werden können. Oder anrufen unter Tel. 622-645894 wie auch 607-022963.

Praxis-Fest in Cala Rajada Cala Rajada – Und nochmal laden Tierschützer ein – zum Praxissommerfest nach Cala Rajada. Am Samstag, 1. September (ab 13 Uhr), wird es in den Räumlichkeiten der „Clínica Veterinaria” unter anderem wieder eine große Tombola geben, deren Gesamterlös dem Tierschutz – vor allem der medizinischen Betreuung der Straßenkatzen-Kolonien vor Ort – zugute kommt.

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Gute Stimmung in der Diskothek „Amnesia” auf Ibiza. Da konnten auch Paris Hilton und Mario Balotelli so richtig aus sich herausgehen. Foto: David Pareja

Ein Jahr „Specsavers”: Martin Blake, Andrés Román Romero, Mari Angeles Ferragut mit Sohn Pablo, Zoe Turner und Magier Bernar.

ie Nautik-Welt trauert um José Hernández Eraso. Der frühere Hafenkapitän von Puerto Portals ist am Montag im Alter von 63 Jahren in Madrid gestorben. Viele Jahre lenkte Hernández Eraso die Geschicke des Nobelhafens und trug in dieser Zeit maßgeblich zu der Entwicklung von Puc erto Portals bei.

Are your sunglasses ruining your eyesight!!

t the arrival of summer and more people head to the beaches to soak up the glorious Spanish sunshine, we’ll all be wearing sun screen to protect our skin from the rays, but how many people think about protecting their eyes? Specsavers in Fuengirola is urging locals to remember to take care of their eyes when they are outdoors with the most effective sunglasses.

Amrik Sappal, Store Director at Specsavers Fuengirola, says: ‘Providing they meet European safety standards, sports-style sunglasses not only protect your eyes but also help reduce premature ageing. Sunlight creeping in at the side of badly fitting frames can make you squint, leading to crows’ feet around the eyes. ‘Excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can lead to cancer of the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness.’ Specsavers stocks a large selection of prescription sunglasses styles and will also fit tinted lenses to other frames within its range to create prescription sunglasses. Throughout the summer Specsavers are offering free reaction lenses and 2 for 1 on our sunglasses range. Visit in store for details. Follow these top tips from Specsavers to protect your eyes when enjoying the Costa del Sol’s famous weather this summer:

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1. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400.

2. If you already have sunglasses, take them into your local optician to be UV tested. All Specsavers stores offer this service.

3. Invest in photochromic lenses that instantly adapt to

light changes, darkening in bright light. Alternatively, get prescription lenses tinted to minimize the amount of UV rays that reach your eyes.

4. By adding polarized lenses you can decrease the amount of

glare, which can dazzle and strain your vision; particularly useful when you are participating in outdoor sports.

5. For driving, Specsavers UltraDrive lenses provide excellent eye protection in bright light by blocking out all UV light and up to 92% of blue light, making colours appear sharper. They also conform to European driving guidelines.

To view Specsavers’ full range of sunglasses and frames, or to book an eye examination or to find your nearest Specsavers, please visit www.specsavers.es

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Life health

First aid courses from Prestige Nursing and Social Care Services As one of the best nursing firms in Costa Blanca, Claire Cerro Atyeo and her nursing team are launching a series of First Aid courses priced at a very conservative 75€ per person for a full day’s tuition on First Aid.

Many readers will remember receiving First Aid courses as part of their schooling but may have forgotten what to do. The courses will be available to firms, individuals, Bowls or Bridge Clubs etc, all of whom can host the courses spread over a couple of mornings or afternoons etc. Prestige

Nursing will bring the equipment, the information and practical workshops will be run. And the Prestige team will offer a ½ day basic life support course which will concentrate on child resuscitation. Claire and the Prestige team work by the professional code of conduct now known as ‘The Code’ (Nursing & Midwifery Council) in which it states “work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community”. They have the skills to teach every family how to save the life of their child. No-one should have to experience such trauma. From the outset of developing the company it has been part of the Prestige criteria that they would develop an education program to ensure the staff meet and exceed the minimum standards required by law within the care industry.

One of those courses now being made available to the public is ‘Basic First Aid’, a course that is certificated and carries the CCIS numeration, which means it is compliant for any organisation, company or individual with a responsibility to meet professional obligations and Health & Safety regulations. But for parents and grandparents in particular, Prestige Nursing are now offering a short practical based ½ day course, which will give you the knowledge and skills to save your child’s life at a very affordable rate. For just 49.99€, you can learn basic life support skills with an emphasis on child resuscitation. And if you are interested in attending either a full practical First Aid course, or a ½ day basic life support course concentrating on child resuscitation please contact Prestige Nursing on 687 015 517. Next week: Five steps that could save a life

Are your sunglasses ruining your sight? Specsavers’ guide to protecting your eyes this summer AS SPRING turns to summer and more people head to the beaches to soak up the glorious Spanish sunshine we’ll all be wearing sun screen to protect our skin from the rays, but how many people think about protecting their eyes? Specsavers in Benidorm is urging locals to remember to take care of their eyes when they are outdoors with the most effective sunglasses. Phil Morgan, Store Director of Specsavers Benidorm, says: “Providing they meet European safety standards, sports-style sunglasses not only protect your eyes but also help reduce premature ageing. Sunlight creeping in at the side of badly fitting frames can make you squint, leading to crows’ feet around the eyes. “Excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can lead to cancer of the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness.” Specsavers stocks a large selection of prescription sunglasses styles and will also fit tinted lenses to other frames within its range to create prescription sunglasses. Throughout the summer Specsavers are offering free reaction lenses and 2 for 1 on our sunglasses range. Visit in store for details. Follow these top tips from Specsavers to protect your eyes when enjoying the Costa Blanca’s famous weather this summer: 1. Check sunglasses comply with BSEN 1836: 1997 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400. 2. If you already have sunglasses, take them into your local optician to be UV tested. All

Specsavers stores offer this service. 3. Invest in photochromic lenses that instantly adapt to light changes, darkening in bright light. Alternatively, get prescription lenses tinted to minimize the amount of UV rays that reach your eyes. 4. By adding polarized lenses you can decrease the amount of glare, which can dazzle and strain your vision; particularly useful when you are participating in outdoor sports. 5. For driving, Specsavers UltraDrive lenses provide excellent eye protection in bright light by blocking out all UV light and up to 92% of blue light, making colours appear sharper. They also conform to European driving guidelines. To view Specsavers’ full range of sunglasses and frames, to book an eye examination or to find your nearest Specsavers, please visit www.specsavers.es

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Out & About

U3A Marina Baixa The Rummikub group has now drawn to a close for the summer. The group will recommence on Tuesday October 2, playing at Camping Villasol at 2.30pm. It is a great game if you have never played. New players are welcome and it is not difficult to learn. Our General Meetings are always on the 4th Monday of the month (with the exception of August and December when there is no meeting). If you would like to join us, our next Meeting will be on Monday June 25 at 10.30am for 11am at the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi. Following this meeting there will be a demonstration by the watercolour and

Charity Golf Day almost a sell-out

sugar craft groups. If you need any further information please look at our website, where you will find lots of information on all the available Group activities. Also, you can read the current

Newsletter and all previous issues of our monthly newsletter. The web address is www.u3amarinabaixa.com Or contact our Secretary, Joan Flint, on 965 861 226 or mobile 677 721 902.

U3A Vall de Pop Forthcoming events include the following: Photographic competition - Full information on website and in Newsletter. Closing date September 14, winners announced at October 4 meeting. June 7 - General meeting, Town Hall, Jalón. 10.30 for 11am. Not June 14 as previously advertised. Speaker

June 6, 2012

Dick Hanscombe, gardening expert, plus rendition by Casual Choir. June 8 - Regular Quiz Night, Bar Nou, Senija. See website Calendar for details. June 14 - Day Trip to Guadalest. See website for full details. June 18 - Cinema group, Parcent. NB: There are no films during July, August or

September. September 6 - General meeting, Jalón Town Hall Please keep checking the website www.u3avalldel pop.com and/or the local newspapers for updated information of events. U3A Vall del Pop always has 'Something Going On', with events and activities to suit all tastes.

Samaritans in Spain are delighted with the response to their Annual Golf Event to be held at Las Colinas Golf and Country Club on Saturday June 16. The event was a huge success last year and raised over 4,000€ for the charity. However the organisers, Denise Brown and her husband John, commented that they are confident this year's event will be even more successful. The event consists of two separate fund raisers: a day of golfing for 80 players and an evening of dining and dancing for 80 guests. Tickets for the golf, including light refreshment, green fees, buggy and prizes for the lucky players are 65€ each. Please contact Gavin at Albatross Golf Los Dolces www.albatrossgolftours.com

for information and booking. There are a few remaining Dinner & Dance tickets. If you are interested contact Denise denise1sams@hot mail.com or call 699 416 819. Sponsors for this event have been once again hugely supportive and sponsorship is increasing daily from a wide variety of businesses in the area, ie The Rental and Sales Centres, Albatross Golf, Chemies Bar, The Hub, Munchies of the Villa Martin Plaza and Cheers Bar Eagle´s Nest. If you would like to sponsor this event and help raise much needed funds for the Samaritans in Spain

please contact Denise. Samaritans helpline operates 7 nights per week from 8 to midnight. Phone 902 883 535.

Donations needed for AFA Due to the recent success of our drive to raise funds, including a Spring Fair and other activities held by various bars and restaurants in the area, our shop has been particularly busy. To enable us to keep fundraising for the Alzheimer's

Centre, we always welcome much-needed donations. The AFA Alzheimer's shop is located at Calle Maestro Francisco Vallejos, Torrevieja (to the right of the church in Plaza de la Constitution), where people can bring their donations of clothes, shoes,

handbags and any unwanted goods. You are also welcome to come along and find out more about Alzheimer's. Contact details: Torrevieja area - Jose, 676 367 081; Orihuela Costa area - Rosa 677 015 298.

Are your sunglasses HELP Murcia Mar Menor ruining your sight?

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HELP Murcia Mar Menor held a bargain hunt/auction on May 22 at the Novo Carthago at Los Urrutias. There were many bargains to be had, as well as good-quality second hand clothes. Bernard and Graham

Doreen had it clocked

Bernard and Graham keep a watchful eye were excellent auctioneers. It was a hilarious occasion, with some husbands bidding against their wives for the same item. At the end of the day people went home satisfied with their purchases and anything not sold went for

the next sale or to the car boot. The charity made 352€ from the event. Two other events in the area of Los Urrutias are on Friday June 22 at The Club de Regatas (The Port) at 7.30pm. Barbecue and Karaoke tickets 12€. And on Wednesday June 27 at Paddy's Playa bar and restaurante, Los Urrutias a Race Night. Races start at 6pm followed by live music with Tricky Trev. BBQ and Indian Night. Adults 11.95€; children under 12, 5.99€. Friendship Group of HELP MMM On May 25 the Friendship Group met at the Puerto 3 restaurant in Los Alcázares when 60 people, including

our ex-president four days after a hip replacement, enjoyed lunch and raised 70€ for Friendship Group funds towards a free lunch later. Their next event is on June 29, when they meet at the Café Golf at 12 for 12.30pm, when there will be a demonstration of antiaging cream. Our July Friendship meeting is being held a week earlier than usual on July 20 at the Golf Deluxe minigolf centre on the Torre Pacheco road out from Los Alcázares at 6pm. Tickets for events from Joan Mitchell 868 185 685 or 678 135 467; Janice Clark on 968 134 355; or the office 968 570 059.

60 people enjoyed lunch at the Puerto 3 restaurant

Specsavers' guide to protecting your eyes this summer As spring turns to summer and more people head to the beaches to soak up the glorious Spanish sunshine, we'll all be wearing sun screen to protect our skin from the rays, but how many people think about protecting their eyes? Specsavers in Benidorm is urging locals to remember to take care of their eyes when they are outdoors with the most effective sunglasses. Phil Morgan, Store Director of Specsavers Benidorm, says: 'Providing they meet European safety standards, sports-style sunglasses not only protect your eyes but also help reduce premature ageing. Sunlight creeping in at the side of badly fitting frames can make you squint, leading to crows' feet around the eyes. 'Excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can lead to cancer of the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness.' Specsavers stocks a large selection of prescription sunglasses styles and will also fit tinted lenses to other frames within its range to create prescription

sunglasses. Throughout the summer Specsavers are offering free reaction lenses and 2 for 1 on our sunglasses range. Visit in store for details. Follow these top tips from Specsavers to protect your eyes when enjoying the Costa Blanca's famous weather this summer: 1. Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400. 2. If you already have sunglasses, take them into your local optician to be UV tested. All Specsavers stores offer this service. 3. Invest in photochromic lenses that instantly adapt to light changes, darkening in bright light. Alternatively, get

prescription lenses tinted to minimize the amount of UV rays that reach your eyes. 4. By adding polarized lenses you can decrease the amount of glare, which can dazzle and strain your vision; particularly useful when you are participating in outdoor sports. 5. For driving, Specsavers UltraDrive lenses provide excellent eye protection in bright light by blocking out all UV light and up to 92% of blue light, making colours appear sharper. They also conform to European driving guidelines. To view Specsavers' full range of sunglasses and frames, to book an eye examination or to find your nearest Specsavers, please visit www.specsavers.es

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Specsavers helpt u deze zomer uw ogen te beschermen Wanneer de zomer aanbreekt trekken de mensen massaal naar de stranden om te genieten van de Spaanse zon. Men smeert zich goed in met zonnebrandcrème om de huid te beschermen, maar hoeveel mensen denken aan goede bescherming van de ogen? Specsavers Benidorm dringt er bij bewoners van de Costa Blanca op aan de ogen met de beste zonnebril te beschermen wanneer men buiten is. Phil Morgan, manager van Specsavers Benidorm, zegt: ‘Mits deze voldoen aan de Europese veiligheidsnormen beschermen sportieve zonnebrillen niet alleen uw ogen, maar helpen ze ook voortijdige veroudering tegen te gaan. Wanneer zonlicht door de zijkanten van slecht zittende frames komt, zult u gaan knijpen, waardoor er kraaienpootjes rond uw ogen ontstaan.’ ‘Overmatige blootstelling aan UV-stralen veroorzaakt een pijnlijke irritatie aan het hoornvlies, aan de voorzijde van het oog. In extreme gevallen kan dit lijden tot kanker aan het hoornvlies, leeftijdsgebonden degeneratie van het netvlies en zelfs blindheid.’ Specsavers heeft een grote selectie aan zonnebrillen op sterkte in verschillende stijlen op voorraad. Ook kan men

getinte glazen in bepaalde andere frames plaatsen, om zo een zonnebril op sterkte te creëren. Tijdens de zomer biedt Specsavers gratis reactions glazen en 2 voor 1 op het zonnebrillenarrangement aan. Breng een bezoek aan de winkel voor meer informatie. Tips van Specsavers om uw ogen te beschermen terwijl u

geniet van het mooie weer aan de Costa Blanca deze zomer: Controleer of uw bril voldoet aan UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 of is voorzien van de CE-markering, een vlieger, en is gemarkeerd met UV-400. Als u al een zonnebril heeft, neem deze dan mee naar uw lokale opticien en laat deze testen op UV. Alle Specsavers winkels bieden deze service. Investeer in fotochromische glazen die veranderen in het licht. Of laat uw glazen donkerder maken, om de hoeveelheid UV-straling die uw ogen bereikt te minimaliseren. Door het toevoegen van polariserende glazen kunt u de hoeveelheid verblinding tegengaan. Dit is met name van belang als u aan outdoor sporten doet. Tijdens het autorijden bieden Specsavers UltraDrive glazen de perfecte oogbescherming. In helder licht blokkeren ze alle UV-straling en tot 92% van het blauwe licht, waardoor kleuren veel scherper ogen. Ze voldoen bovendien aan de Europese richtlijnen voor autorijden. Om het volledige aanbod van zonnebrillen en frames te bekijken, een oogonderzoek te plannen of om uw dichtstbijzijnde Specsavers winkel te vinden, bezoekt u de website www.spcsavers.es

Feestelijke viering 1e lustrum Anneke Residence Op 8 juni 2012 is het 5 jaar geleden dat De Thuiszorg Costa Blanca het verpleeghuis Marina Senior kocht en daarmee haar zorgactiviteiten aan de Costa Blanca kon uitbreiden met eigen verpleeghuiszorg en dagbehandeling. In die afgelopen 5 jaar is er het nodige gebeurd. De naam van het verpleeg- en verzorgingshuis is vrij snel na de aankoop veranderd in Anneke Residence. Deze naam vindt zijn oorsprong in het uitgangspunt dat het huis een omgeving moet zijn die dezelfde geborgenheid, veiligheid en zorg biedt als eigenaresse Lisette de Leeuw-Kessels vroeger zelf thuis ervaren heeft. Een ‘thuis’ zoals haar moeder, Anneke Kessels-Derks, haar en haar broers dat geboden heeft. Niet lang na het aanpassen van de naam van het huis, is ook de naam van de thuiszorgorganisatie aangepast. Om de integrale zorg te benadrukken (thuiszorg, dagbehandeling, verpleeghuiszorg) en om een duidelijke internationale uitstraling te realiseren, is er gekozen voor ‘Anneke Integral Care Services’. In 2009 werd voor het gehele bedrijf het kwaliteitscertificaat ISO9001:2008 behaald en daarmee is Anneke Integral Care Services de enige gecertificeerde zorginstelling aan de Costa Blanca. De thuiszorg heeft zich meer en meer geconcentreerd op voornamelijk Nederlanders die met zorg op vakantie willen naar de Costa Blanca. Met Touroperator Van Ham Reizen heeft zij een exclusief contract afgesloten om haar vakantiegangers van zorg te voorzien op hun vakantie-

adres. Anneke Integral Care Services is zowel voor thuiszorg als voor verpleeghuiszorg gecontracteerd door de Nederlandse Zorgverzekeraar UVIT. Daarnaast is er recent een overeenkomst met de gemeente Benidorm gesloten, waarmee het bedrijf officieel een van de thuiszorgaanbieders voor deze gemeente is. Dit betekent dat Nederlanders die ingeschreven staan in Benidorm en voor thuiszorg geïndiceerd worden door sociaal maatschappelijk werk door Anneke geholpen kunnen worden. De kosten van die zorg worden vergoed door de gemeente Benidorm. Om de naam en achterliggende gedachten van het verpleeghuis eer aan te doen moest er het nodige veranderd worden. Bewoners van een verpleeghuis zijn veelal niet meer zo mobiel en dus veelal aangewezen op wat de directe omgeving te bieden heeft. Daar komt bij dat ze door vergevorderde leeftijd of doordat de familie niet in de buurt woont ook niet allemaal even veel bezoek krijgen. Waar het dus om gaat is het huis zo aangenaam en levendig mogelijk te maken. Voldoende bewegingsvrijheid en ruimte voor iedereen, binnen en buiten, met overal zitjes en mooie decoraties in veel warme kleuren! Nieuw is ook dat voor de mensen die komen revalideren of die er gewoon prijs op stellen veel op hun eigen kamer te zijn, er een aantal kamers en suite gemaakt is op de tweede verdieping vlakbij de fysiotherapieruimte. Men beschikt daar dus over een aparte zitkamer en een aparte slaapkamer. Kortom, er is veel werk verzet in de afgelopen vijf jaren en daardoor is Anneke

Integral Care Services inmiddels wel een begrip geworden binnen de Nederlandse, Engelse en Noorse gemeenschap aan de Costa Blanca én in toenemende mate ook binnen de Spaanse gemeenschap. En daar ligt dan ook meteen een doelstelling voor de komende jaren: steeds nadrukkelijker een onderneming te worden die duidelijk onderdeel vormt van de Spaanse samenleving en tegelijkertijd gericht is op de specifieke (culturele) achtergronden, wensen en behoeften van een zeer gevarieerde cliëntengroep. Het programma van de lustrumviering ziet er als volgt uit: Voor de bewoners en hun familie: 11.00-13.00 uur voorstelling van Cirque au soleil en een aperitief. 13.30-14.30 uur feestelijk diner met muzi-

kale omlijsting. Voor de autoriteiten en samenwerkende bedrijven: 17.00-17.30 uur ontvangst en toespraken. 17.30- 18.30 uur receptie met optreden van Trio de Elche. Tot de genodigden behoren onder meer mevr. Pilar Collado Capilla, directeur generaal van het Valenciaanse ministerie van Justitie en Welzijn, de heer Eric Durieux, consul voor Nederland, de heer Vicente Arquez, burgemeester van Alfaz del Pi en de heer Alberto Giménez, voorzitter van AERTE. De dag wordt afgesloten door middel van een feestelijke borrel in een nabijgelegen hotel voor het team van Anneke Integral Care Services dat bijgedragen heeft aan alles wat er in deze jaren bereikt is!

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COSTA NEWS, June 8-14, 2012

THE GOOD folk of the Village of Hemsby, a beauty spot on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, scored a major victory over the wind farm and green lobby recently when a High Court judge ruled their right to preserve their landscape was more important than the government's renewable energy targets. So that's one in the eye for renewable energy then. Mr Justice Lang said building four 350ft wind turbines would harm the character and appearance of the beauty spot. In what will be seen as a landmark ruling, the judge said that lower carbon emissions did not take 'primacy' over the concerns of the people of Hemsby. The government recently announced that is was going ahead with its plans for the major development of renewable energy even though it will force household bills up by an average of 200 pounds per year. In the Great Yarmouth area there are already several wind farms and the one proposed for Hemsby was less than 300 yards from the edge of the Broads national park and only 800 yards from the village itself. The villagers argued that they feared over development because there were already three wind farms within three miles. At last a number of people have all come to the same conclusion by saying that such a development would result in material harm to the character and appearance of the area because of its scale, location and the cumulative impacts of other similar developments. Let's hope that plans for other such developments are pursued through the courts and rejected if they are deemed to have a negative impact on the countryside surrounding them and the people that live there. HERE IT is - the worst case ever of the kettle calling the pot black. I am of course referring to Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, who said recently that Greece's economic plight was due to its citizens trying to avoid paying tax all of the time.

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UK - Inquiries began into a fire at Buckingham Palace while the Golden Jubilee pop concert and celebrations proved a huge success. SPAIN - The Interior ministry announced further amendments to the Spanish immigration laws to get in line with the tough immigration charter presented by Spain at the EU June 21-22 summit in Sevilla.

June 8 - 14

June 10

The one true genius

Wind farms are sometimes a blight on the landscape Her harsh words, though true in many cases, came back and bit her after it was revealed that she earns a taxfree income of 350,000 pounds a year as boss of the IMF. Her salary of 298,926 pounds is paid net of income taxes and on top of that she also gets a top-up tax-free sum of 53,490 pounds "to enable the Fund's leader to maintain, in the interests of the Fund, a scale of living appropriate to your position as managing director and to the Fund's need for representation". In addition to this she is entitled to expenses for "entertainment", travel and hotel costs for her and her partner when the IMF meets in Washington DC. It's a shame the head of the IMF is so far removed from reality that she can't stick to doing her job rather than heaping blame and insensitive comments on people who are under the financial cosh and hardly earn enough to feed themselves let alone live the kind of lifestyle she is accustomed to. I WONDER if I shout loud enough somebody in government will hear me and pass on the message from the European Commission which says that illiterate school leavers and workless households are dragging Britain's economic recovery down. A report by the EU Commission says that the failure to make work pay for single mothers and those on benefits meant that nearly two million children were growing up in idle households where no one has a job or is likely ever to have one. The fault for this has been

spelt out time and time again and it all boils down to 'weak work incentives' which deter the unemployed from moving off benefits into low-paid jobs. This massive drain on the country's financial resources is making it very difficult for it to compete on a global stage. Worse still is the fact that over the long-term the biggest challenges facing Britain are based around education, unemployment and welfare. The UK has an abnormal and persistently large number of functionally illiterate and innumerate adults that have no qualifications. This equates to a massive pool of unskilled workers that cannot fill the market demand for workers with medium to high skills. The government is introducing the single Universal Credit next year to replace means tested benefits in a bid to get more people back in work but it could further boost the incentive to find work if it put a cap on the total amount of benefit that can be claimed and increased the minimum wage. The school leaving age in England is being increased from 16 to 17 in 2013, and to 18 from 2015. That's all well and good but it must ensure that students leaving school are equipped with the right skills to enable them to find decently paid work. They won't all become university students but the majority could be used to supply a workforce to the manufacturing and service industries providing the government can get productivity in these sectors on the move.

HERE AND THERE UK - Two fishermen have reeled in what is believed to be the largest shark caught in British waters. Wayne Comben and Graeme Pullen, from Hampshire, caught the porbeagle shark off the Cornish coast at Boscastle, only a few hundred metres from the shore. The anglers said they believed the massive porbeagle was three metres long and weighed 250 kilos. "I have never seen anything like it in 40 years of sea fishing," said Mr Pullen. The anglers said it took them more than an hourand-a-half to reel in the huge catch, which dragged them for about a mile.

UK - Leading car manufacturers Ford launched a new 'car wars' campaign in the UK after its latest buy-back scheme was launched, guaranteeing buyers a fixed buy-back price after two years. SPAIN - Alicante city council came under severe criticism for ordering the demolition of two protected buildings adjoining the town hall building.

The Angling Trust declared that the shark is a record-breaker. However, Mr Comben and Mr Pullen legally tagged the shark and released it alive. For any fish to be officially recognised as the biggest in the UK, rules say it must be killed and weighed on shore. The Angling Trust discourages fishermen from killing sharks to claim a record. UKRAINE - Euro 2012 organisers in Ukraine have introduced their answer to Germany's Paul the octopus Fred the psychic ferret. The ferret will have precisely 15 minutes in the Fan

Zone and in this 15 minutes it will have to predict the winning team. It is hoped the mammal will have the same success in predicting the winners of games in this summer's tournament as his eight-legged predecessor did for Germany's matches in the 2010 World Cup. Fred joins soothsayer hog Khryak in Kiev and Citta the elephant in Krakow, Poland co-hosts with Ukraine of Euro 2012. The trio will appear in Fan Zones, where they will choose from plates of food bearing the flags of competing teams - with whichever bowl he eats from being declared the favourite.

Eight years ago on June 10, 2004, pioneering North American musician Ray Charles passed away from liver disease at the age of 73 in Beverley Hills (California, USA). Ray Charles Robinson (born September 23, 1930) was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles. Charles started to lose his sight at the age of five. He went completely blind by the age of seven, apparently due to glaucoma Frank Sinatra called Charles 'the only true genius in show business' and Rolling Stone ranked Charles number 10 on their list of '100 Greatest Artists of All Time' in 2004. June 12

Murdered! Eighteen years ago on June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered outside her home in Los Angeles, California. Nicole's ex husband, professional American football player OJ Simpson was charged and later acquitted of the killings but held liable in wrongful death civil suit in a highly controver-

sial and publicised trial. In 1996, after the conclusion of the Orenthal James Simpson murder case, a judge granted Simpson's petition to give him full custody of the children. June 13

Jacko innocent Seven years ago on June 13, 2005 a jury in California (USA) acquitted pop singer Michael Jackson of molesting 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo at his Neverland Ranch. Jackson was indicted for four counts of molesting a minor, four counts of intoxicating a minor in order to molest him, one count of attempted child molestation and one count of conspiring to hold the boy and his family captive at his 2,700-acre (11 km2) Neverland Ranch, as well as conspiring to commit extortion and child abduction. He denied all counts. On June 13, 2005, the jury found Jackson not guilty on all 14 charges, which included all of the above plus four lesserincluded misdemeanor counts.

Are your sunglasses ruining your sight?

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Out & About

April 25, 2012

CB Mountain Walkers Saturday April 28 a) Benigembla stretch & stroll. NOTE LATER 10.30 am START. Choice of two walks, an easy stroll or a moderate walk on mozarabic trails and forest tracks. Optional lunch after. 9 Kms, 3 hours duration, 300m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details tel: David 96 597 3090 or Martin 660 189 415 b) Llosa leg stretcher. A moderately strenuous walk over some rough terrain. 12 Kms, 5 hours duration, 560m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details tel: Gordon 635 281 284 c) Monduver. A Very strenuous walk over mostly rough terrain and involves some scrambling. 12 Kms, 5 hours duration, 850m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details tel: Jon 686 148 704

Walkers on a recent trip through the Almadich Valley

Wednesday May 2 a) Alt de Ample (Peña de Jalon). NOTE LATER 10.30 am START. A moderate walk, over some rough terrain. 8 Kms, 3 1/2 hours duration, 375m ascent. Dogs on leads at rear. For further details tel: Peter 619 490 401 b) Castell de Castells. A strenuous walk but over mozarabic trails and forestry roads.

Spiritualist Church, Alfaz Meets at The Forum Mare Nostrum, Camino del Pincho 2, Alfaz del Pi for Divine Service on Thursdays at 6.30pm, followed by Healing. Open Circles, where you can develop your skills, meet on Mondays at 2.30pm at the Bistro Maya,

Afternoon Tea with an expert

Albir and at the Church in The Forum on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Contact Jackie on 966 878 469, alfasspiritualfoundation@ hotmail.com, Facebook Alfas Spiritual Foundation. http//alfazspiritualfoundation. weebly.com

Mayor and Morph

17 Kms, 5 1/2 hours duration, 600m ascent. No dogs. For further details tel: Alan 96 558 3637 Walks depart promptly at 10am unless otherwise noted. Boots, packed lunch and adequate drinking water required. First aid kit recommended, as well as protection against sun and wind. Walkers participate at their

Specsavers Guardamar are also planning several projects to involve the company with the local community and raise funds for local charity Cáritas. D. Reyes

store opening is a great opportunity for the expat residents and local Spanish people to join together in benefitting from Specsavers' clear prices and excellent value for money. Store directors D. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso and Dña Lisa James are keen to help us realise local development projects by creating jobs directly and indirectly."

Rodríguez, priest of Guardamar comments, "I would like to give thanks to Specsavers Opticas for choosing Cáritas as their official charity and I wish them all the best for their future in our village." The numerous guests were greeted at the store with a welcoming drink and some tasty food to complement an afternoon of live music and entertainment.

and cakes. When seeing all the calories on the table anyone watching their weight would have held their head in their hands! Following afternoon tea Lee answered a number of general questions that will hopefully help us to make sure that our gardens are in 'tip top' order throughout the summer. We were then kindly offered a 5% discount by Iron Art on purchases we made on the day, which many of the group made good use of, especially me. This is certainly an event that we hope to repeat.

Castilla Amigos U3A Vall del We are a friendship group for single people, meeting every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm at RUBY'S BAR on El Raso (off the Lemon Tree Road) Guardamar. New friends are always welcome. Info from ANN 965 070 247 or 666 747 398 or BERNIE 966 849 057. - Advertorial -

result in a great Specsavers Open Day On Wednesday 18th April Specsavers Opticas new store in Guardamar was very proud to be officially opened by the Mayor Dña Carmen Verdú, who did the honour of cutting the ribbon. The store was then ceremoniously blessed by the Parish Priest of Guardamar, D. Reyes Rodríguez, which gave a good start to the store's future. Local Mayor Dña. Carmen Verdú explains why Specsavers, an international company, arriving in Guardamar is important for the town. "The new

own risk. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the time stated for each walk will always depend on the fitness and ability of the walkers and also the weather and passage conditions on the day of the walk. The rules and guidelines for walking are given on our website, see http://www.cbmwalkers.org.

By Sandra Welham On Wednesday April 11, 22 members of U3A Vall del Pop sat and listened to Lee Charlesworth, the gardening expert based at Iron Art in Gata de Gorgos, telling us how generally to look after our gardens. Many members have had serious problems with Palm Beetles and he explained how firstly the trees became infected and then what needs to be done to protect them. Following Lee's talk the group sat in the sun eating and drinking their way through a range of delicious sandwiches

Guardamar locals were also very amused to see a lively green character parading the streets, giving out free Specsavers goody bags, in an attention grabbing 'morph suit' followed by a traditional Spanish street band! The open day ended with a spectacular magic display by a local magician "Mago J" and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Specsavers Guardamar is located at Avda. del País Valenciano and currently has a number of great offers including two for one glasses from 75€ until July 1st 2012. For more information or to book an eye test visit

www.specsavers.es

or call the store on 965 083 273. Other Specsavers Stores can be found in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol and Santa Ponça in Mallorca.

Pop Forthcoming events April 23 & 30 & May 14 Cinema group, Parcent. See Website for details April 27 - Day Trip to Valencia. Now fully booked and waiting list April 28 - Book Swap Party, bring a book. See Website for details May 3 - General Meeting, Jalon Town Hall. 10.30 for 11 am start May 16-21- Mallorca Holiday - See website for full information. June 2 - Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration June 4-6 - 3 Day Trip to Granada. Full details on Website June 8 - Regular Quiz Night, Bar Nou, Senija. See website Calendar for details June 14 - Day Trip to Guadalest. See website for full details. June 14 - General meeting, Town Hall, Jalon. NOTE due to Fiesta Day on 7th this is the second Thursday of the month. Speaker Dick Hanscombe - Gardening Expert, plus rendition by Casual Choir June 21 - Hog Roast. To be held in Lliber. July - Beach Party proposed. Further details soon September 1-14 - Mediterranean Magic Cruise See website. October 5 - Anniversary Year Dinner Dance. Date to be confirmed. Solymar Hotel, Calpe. October 22-26 - Trip to Madrid - See website for details. 2 Coaches going Please keep checking the website www.u3avalldelpop.com and/or local newspapers for updated information of events. U3A Vall del Pop always has 'Something Going On' with events and activities to suit all tastes.

HELP Murcia Mar Menor

Due to the success of the charity market held at La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares every second Tuesday of the month, it has been decided to change HELP's monthly general meeting to the third Tuesday of every month as from May. It will be held at the same venue, Las Claras, Los Narejos, and at the same time 11.30 for 12 noon. Our next meeting will be on May 15. Every Monday, 2pm: HOY (card) Bingo at La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares. Free entrance. €1 for a Game. Friday April 27, 12 noon: Friendship Group meets at Café Golf, San Javier. There will be a beauty demonstration plus jewellery for sale. Tuesday May 1, 4pm till late: Mayday Carnival at La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares. Line dancing demo, tombola, many games, a fun day for kids small and big. Sausage, chips and salad available at €4.50pp. Wednesday May 2, meet 8am at The Arches: Trip to Caravaca to see the horses. €12 (names to Doreen on 637

920 882). Tuesday May 8, 11am-2pm: Charity market at La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares. Saturday May 12, 2pm: Treasure Hunt from the Don Lorenzo restaurant, Los Urrutias and finishing there for a meal of goulash or schnitzel. €12. Tuesday May 15, 11.30am for 12noon: General meeting at Las Claras. Tuesday May 22, 2pm: Bargain hunt/Auction at the Novo Carthago, Los Urrutias. Items to be brought between 10-12. €10 fee for 3 items and €4 for one item. Friday May 25, 12.30 for 1pm; Friendship Group meet at the Puerto Tres restaurant, Los Alcazares, menu del dia at €9. Saturday June 2, 4-8pm: HELP'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee party outside our office. Paella plus celebratory cake. Live music. €8.50. Tuesday June 12, 11am2pm: Charity market at La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares. Tuesday June 19, 12noon: General meeting at Las Claras. Tickets available from Joan Mitchell 968 185 685 or 678 135 467, Janice Clark on 968 134 355 or the office 968 570 059.

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COSTA NEWS, April 27-May 3, 2012

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Don't smoke yourself to death…

Facebook follies Cathy Humphreys I always try to imagine how the world would appear to anyone who has been frozen for 50 or 100 years. The last few decades have brought about so many changes to society in general, particularly to the world of communications. Travel has made the world our oyster while computers - and in particular the Worldwide Web or internet as we know it - and mobile phones mean that we can speak to anyone, anywhere, at any time, at the mere touch of a button. I have to confess that I am a bit of a technophobe when it comes to electronics. I choose my mobile for its clear screen, big numbers and simple instructions (and even then only change it when absolutely necessary, i.e. when I drop it on the floor and can't fit the broken pieces together afterwards!). I'm a whizz on my works computer because I've been shown how to do what I need to do on the relevant programs, but my laptop at home has only the basic installations I bought it with and heaven forbid I get a warning message never seen before. So when my friends started using Facebook a couple of years ago, I was thrown. What was wrong

with the email system I had just got used to, or even the MSN instant messaging I was trying to get my head round? I scoffed, telling everyone I met that I refused to allow a computer program to replace a good old face-to-face natter, describing FB as 'superficial' and 'pretentious' - until I missed a get-together that had been arranged online and I never knew anything about it! Eventually, I started accepting friend requests and even, I'm ashamed to say, searching for names I could remember from my past. Even so, I scorned all those who regularly updated their wall with such compelling information like "Watching TV and having a glass of wine" or "Just been shopping". Do we all really need to know every movement, I thought? Are people's lives so sad that they genuinely believe their daily mundane activities are of any interest to anyone? But then, the more 'friends' I added, the more I started going online to check all was well with the world and I confess that now I try to make time to go online at least once a day and have even been known to add things to my own wall. I still don't belong to that 'elite' group who boast 1,000+ friends (I'm quite select about who I accept or request) and I have had to delete some people who overload my own wall with totally uninteresting com-

ments and opinions - even foul language. I also still prefer to pick up the phone or meet for a coffee when I have some news to pass on but I do regularly check my page to catch up on gossip. So I was interested to read recently about a survey that suggests that many of Facebook's 800 million users feel just as hurt when a friend request is turned down or ignored as they would by real-life rejection. The research was carried out on just 77 people (of university-age), all of whom have grown up with the internet, so may not be too reflective of older people and new users but, even so, I did find the results rather disturbing. Researchers found that being ignored online leads people to feel 'distanced' and 'withdrawn', upsetting them as much as if they were snubbed face-to-face and bringing on similar psychological reactions. I find it all rather sad as I personally feel that, while Facebook (and any other social network system) is a useful way of keeping in touch with family and friends who are too far away for any other regular contact, it should never be used to replace those more accessible friends whose company I enjoy so much. Having said that, I must now apologise to all those who have been 'ignored' by me online and tell them it's nothing personal!

Malcolm smith

Snuff it the old fashioned way It may seem a bit dated and little radical but snuff is good for you. I'm not using the slang 'snuff it' in 'leaving this mortal coil' terms either. Nor am I talking about drug sniffing, cocaine style. What I'm talking about is the aromatic and occasionally sneeze-inducing 'snuff' stuff that used to be sniffed even before Wills Wild Woodbines, Park Drives, Goldflake and other addicted tobacco tranquilizers were ever heard of. Sincerely, I'm suggesting that this more delicate form of nicotine addiction, if re-introduced may well be a more social and a less deadly alternative to the ubiquitous 'fag'. Snuff (for those too young to remember it) is a crushed smokeless tobacco substance and as such is said to be less of a cancer risk than other nicotine products. Secondly - although this is not universally known - snuff is readily available over the counter in most European tobacco shops and is much cheaper (and tax exempt) than cigarettes, cigars or other products with nicotine content. I remember my granddad taking a pinch from his silver snuff box - he had it in his waistcoat pocket at the end of

an ornamental watch chain delicately placing it on the back of his hand and deeply inhaling. His eyes tended to water but he didn't sneeze… and there wasn't the horribly acrid saltpetre burning cigarette smell around either. He said it cleared his head wonderfully and I believe him. That he wasn't puffing and flipping ash around was a plus! Now since smoking is banned in most indoor public places, tobacco aficionados might think of snuff as an alternative… once adept, they would be more socially acceptable. 'Dying for a smoke' folk who break up meals in restaurants to hang about outdoors to satisfy a nicotine craving would have this addiction eliminated. Snuff takers have been around since the 16th century and beyond. It was soon classed as 'elegant' to indulge snuff taking and common cigarette smokers were considered to be inferior. Snuff users were first discovered during Christopher Columbus' Americas explorations and in 1561 the French ambassador to Portugal dispatched a box to Catherine de Medici as a remedy for her son's migraines. Believing in its curative properties she helped popularize the strong crushed tobacco with the aristocracy… Even Louis XIII became a devout 'snuff' sniffer and the elite in general shunned smoking in favour of snuff taking. Amongst such notables were

Mayor and Morph

Hubble bubble Tom Cain While all of the talk about the 'copago' system within the heath service is going on it might be good to reflect on just how the changes are going to work. As yet none of the fine detail as to how chemists will know what you are supposed to pay for your medicines has been forthcoming and for us mere mortals it is all becoming very confusing. With the changes due to be implemented in July, are we to assume that at some stage between now and then we will be issued with new SIP cards that contain our fiscal information? Or will it be left up to chemists to guess what we earn and then charge the corresponding amount. The press releases coming out of the health ministry are contradictory and until somebody at a higher level explains them to me I hesitate to make guesses as to what they mean. Health minister Ana Mato seems to have got herself in a total pickle over what constitutes a SIP cad and a European Health Insurance Card and now she has further muddied the

waters by first talking about immigrants in general not having the right to state or regional health care and then having a go at non-EU immigrants who do not have legal status by saying that they will not get any free health care whatsoever. If you're Spanish, aged 26 and over and have not paid anything into the system you can forget about seeing a doctor and on top of that pensioners who may be overcharged for their medicines will have to somehow try and claim the excess back - exactly from who has not been explained. Another hand grenade that has been thrown into the mix mentions that apart from paying into the system, contributors will still have to have some form of private health insurance. If this isn't a disaster waiting to happen then I don't know what one is. The government is turning what was once a superb health system into a pay-ifyou-can system where only those who can afford it will be able to get the treatment they need. This throws up a number of scenarios one of which is the good old bad old days when home remedies were the norm to treat everything from boils to bunions and cancer to colitis. By pricing people out of

the market we will go back to the days of granny's good old tried and trusted poultice to cure fevers, boils, acne and just about every other ailment known to man and as for colds and flu it will be back to the days of bowls of hot water mixed with menthol and a towel over your head plus the rubbing of goose fat into your chest. Herbal remedies sold on street corners will become the norm and all control will be lost over the safety of such lotions and potions. Good old snake oil, the remedy for everything will be sold from door to door and I can only imagine what the mortality rate will be. Quack doctors will be quick to fill the void left by an inaccessible health service and a population that does not earn enough to pay for medicines, ambulances, chairs in hospitals and private insurance. I can also see a thriving black market in fake and out-of-date pills that people will turn to rather than incur the exorbitant costs of visiting a GP. Instead of aspirin it could be a dose of hemlock or a witch's brew made from wing of bat and eye of toad with a spell thrown in for good measure. I say again, more clarity is needed over these health reforms otherwise people will suffer out of ignorance. tcain@cbnews.es

Pope Benedict XIII and Napoleon. Via the pagers of Gentlewoman's Magazine in18th century Britain, readers were advised that a certain type of Portuguese snuff improved eyesight to a degree that they were able to dispense with reading glasses. At one time stuff was so fashionable that artistically designed snuff boxes were decoratively used on tables in taverns and public places for free use. In Europe and even China ornate - state of the art - boxes and bottles featuring precious metals were quite commonplace. A famous silver communal snuff box was kept at the entrance to the House of Commons until it was destroyed in a WWII air raid. Before the snuff habit went out of fashion (smoking had been banned from the 'House' for centuries) Winston Churchill replaced the artefact but sadly few members take snuff these days. Needless to say - unlike puffing at a smelly fag tipped with sagging ash - there is something genteel about the taking of snuff particularly from an attractive compact box. Believe me, snuff's not just to be sniffed at! NOTE: SNUFF is ground or pulverized tobacco usually sniffed nasally. Often it is flavoured with roses, menthol, spice and even whisky. Cigarettes stink… Snuff is aromatic and it would seem, healthier

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Specsavers Guardamar are also planning several projects to involve the company with the local community and raise funds for local charity Cáritas. D. Reyes

www.specsavers.es

or call the store on 965 083 273. Other Specsavers Stores can be found in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol and Santa Ponça in Mallorca.

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HELP bowled over by late delivery Before Christmas, members of Jávea Green Bowls Club decided to go green and reduce the number of Christmas cards they sent out. The money that members saved on postage was collected by the Treasurer, Ken Ayling, and the club allowed them to put Christmas messages to their friends on the club website instead. The club also agreed to match the amount collected and make a donation to charity. Judith Goodall, president of HELP of Denia and Marina Alta, can be seen receiving a cheque for €300 from club president Jim Fletcher MBE on their club day last Friday. She thanked everyone for their 'festive' support and said that "The

money will be put to good use, and it will assist in the fitting out of new premises that HELP hope to open this year in the Moraira area. We hope this will give the charity a greater presence in the south of the area and we would like it to

contain both a charity shop, equipment store and meetings room if possible." Any offers of assistance with the project would be gratefully received, please contact the Help Centre on 966 427 044.

Sold! for HAH A glorious afternoon, and a packed bar at La Zona in Los Narejos, the venue for another popular HAH charity auction. Joanne from La Zona was the auctioneer, and in just under 2 hours, brought the hammer down on lots of items, raising a staggering 783€. All these items have been generously donated to HAH over the past couple of months, and

collected, cleaned, polished and catalogued by Carol and Norman Duff. Several HAH volunteers were on hand, and Pam Prince thanked Joanne, all the helpers, and especially all the people who regularly turn up to support our events and give so generously. Along with the Wednesday book stall and the Table top sale, over 1300€ has been raised at La Zona during March. The next HAH event is the 'Auction of Promises at Novo Carthago (Paddy Singh's) restaurant and sports bar in Los Urrutias on Thursday April 19

Specsavers

at 7.30pm. Come along and bid for painting and decorating, gardening, pool cleaning, gas boiler servicing, hair dressing, airport taxi runs, chiropody, cleaning, car servicing, etc, to name a few of the services being auctioned. Food available, please book with the bar. If you are struggling to cope following illness call 633 673 034, or if you would like to volunteer a little time to help with caring, driving, fundraising, please email helpathome@gmail.com For more information www.helpathome.es

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Opticas arrives in Guardamar The world's largest privately owned optical retailer continues its expansion in Spain with the opening of Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar. The store opened its doors in the first week of April and is holding a fun opening event for all the community to enjoy on Wednesday 18th April. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso and Lisa James are the Owners and Directors of Specsavers Opticas Guardamar. Francisco has over 16 years' experience of the optical industry, is a local delegate of the College of Opticians of Valencia in the city of Alicante and brings a large amount of knowledge and practical experience to this new store. Lisa is a UK optician, with 15 years optical experience. She has previously worked with Specsavers in Wales and is moving to Spain to open the new store with Francisco. Francisco is moving from an independent optician to join Specsavers Opticas, and like Lisa he is moving to Guardamar for the first time from the busy city of Alicante. He explains that "Specsavers will allow me to impart professional and

New Specsavers store owners Lisa James and Francisco Manuel Jurado modern optical care and ensure the greatest satisfaction for my customers. Guardamar is also the perfect town with its superb climate and beaches, so I'm really looking forward to the change." The store is located in Avda. del País Valenciano and delivers Specsavers' formula of affordable eyewear plus top-notch professional service to Guardamar. Opening offers include great value glasses from just 25€ including PENTAX single vision lenses, free eye tests and 2 for 1 glasses including sunglasses and designer frames. To celebrate the opening of

the new store, there will be a fun open day on April 18th with music, refreshments, entertainment and special offers. Doors opened on April 2nd, pop into the store or call 965 083 273 for more information and to book a comprehensive free eye test. Other Specsavers stores can be found in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol and Santa Ponça in Mallorca.

April 11, 2012

Totana shop anniversary MABS Cancer Support Group in Mazarrón celebrated the second anniversary of the opening of their shop in Totana last weekend at the Trevi Bar in Camposol. The bar was filled with well-wishers and supporters who enjoyed a fun evening. MABS Mazarrón Co-ordinator, Zue Burgess, presented MABS Shop Manager, Ann Vinall, and her shop volunteers with a special cake to mark the occasion and everyone celebrated with a glass of Cava. Ann thanked the MABS shop volunteers for all their hard work and dedication, which has made the MABS shop the success it is today. MABS supporter Catherine Black won the free day on a yacht for 4 people and kindly donated it back to MABS, so that they could auction it off to raise more funds. Bidding was fierce, starting at 100€, with the winning bid coming in from Virginia Benjafield and Ann Vinall at 200 €, raising a final raffle total of 707.50€. Total

MABS Mazarrón Coordinator, Zue Burgess, with the Totana shop volunteers

amount raised for MABS MazPLINE 620 422 410 or visit arrón on the night was their website: 1258.50€. www.mabsmurcia.com Photographer: Stan Laird MABS Mazarrón is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some confidential MABS Shop Manager, Ann Vinall, with help or support the Totana shop volunteers and celcall our HEL- ebration cake

Moraira Charity Shop The Moraira Charity Shop is currently open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10am1pm, and also Tuesday and Thursday evening from 47pm. for all your bargains. All donations are gratefully received.

If you are unable to bring items to the shop, we are happy to collect within the Moraira area. Please telephone Chris on 666 628 056 or 678 164 697 who will arrange collection. We also have a drop-off

point for donations at Global Cars, on the way to Benitachell, just past the Teulada roundabout. Parking is easy and free ! The Moraira Charity Shop, is off Avenida del Portet (close to the Guardia Civil Offices) .

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Specsavers Opticas arrives in Guardamar THE WORLD’S largest privately owned optical retailer continues its expansion in Spain with the opening of Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar. The store opened its doors in the first week of April and is holding a fun opening event for all the community to enjoy on Wednesday 18th April. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso and Lisa James are the Owners and Directors of Specsavers Opticas Guardamar. Francisco has more than 16 years’ experience of the optical industry, is a local delegate of the College of Opticians of Valencia in the city of Alicante and brings a large amount of knowledge and practical experience to this new store. Lisa is a UK optician, with 15 years optical experience. She has previously worked with Specsavers in Wales and is moving to Spain to open the new store with Francisco. Francisco is moving from an independent optician to join Specsavers Opticas, and like Lisa he is moving to Guardamar for the first time from the busy city of Ali-

Citrus flavoured walk

SUPPORTERS OF Jalon Valley HELP can enjoy a stroll through the orange groves, enjoy the scent of blossom and be rewarded with a ‘Ploughman’s Lunch’ next Tuesday (17th April). Walkers will meet at Orba Cemetery at 10.15am for a 10.30am start on good flat roads through the beautiful countryside before returning for lunch two minutes away from the cemetery in the garden of Tina and Derek Hill’s home – where books, jewellery, jams and pickles will be on sale. Numbers are limited and tickets are 6€ each and available by calling Tina on 96 558 4135, Mary on 96 558 4146, or Fran on 639 326 135, or from the Jalon Valley HELP shops in Jalon and Alcalali. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the walk.

Welcome to Rotary

AIMING TO boost numbers, the Rotary International Fellowship Denia is staging an open day on Tuesday 17th April. The club holds bi-monthly meetings, usually on the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 1.15pm for 1.45pm, at a Denia restaurant. Everyone is invited; the aim is to interest people with the hope of welcoming them back, again and again! The Denia Rotarians are an International club although meetings are held in English and while the prime purpose is fellowship, the club also raises money for charity, some cash collected from a 2€ surcharge on the price of lunch and also from occasional fund raising activities. Please give prior notice of a wish to attend the meeting, enabling sufficient refreshments to be prepared, by emailing Anwen HughesJukes by Sunday 15th April at hughesjukes@yahoo. co.uk – and she will also give directions to the meeting.

cante. He explains: “Specsavers will allow me to impart professional and modern optical care and ensure the greatest satisfaction for my customers. Guardamar is also the perfect town with its superb climate and beaches, so I’m really looking forward to the change.” The store will be located in Avda. del País Valenciano and will deliver Specsavers’ formula of affordable eyewear plus top-notch professional service to Guardamar. Opening offers include great value glasses from just 25€ including PENTAX single vision lenses, free eye tests and ‘2 for 1’ glasses including sunglasses and designer frames. To celebrate the opening of the new store, there will be a fun open day on 18th April with music, refreshments, entertainment and special offers. Doors open on April 2nd, pop into the store or call 96 508 3273 for more information and to book a comprehensive free eye test. Other Specsavers Stores can be found in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol and Santa Ponça in Mallorca.

New store owners Lisa James and Francisco Manuel Jurado

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Fake money gang busted GUARDIA Civil have broken up an international gang based in Murcia distributing fake 50 and 20-euro notes in the region and Alicante province. The gang - made up of four Moroccans, one Romanian and a Spaniard - was also involved in drug dealing. The notes were spent in shops and were 'good quality forgeries'. The investigation was launched in December and the first arrests made on March 23. The Guardia Civil informed that 4,850 euros in fake notes and 88 grams of hashish resin were seized during raids on homes.

Several electronic devices for forging notes were also found. Those arrested have been remanded in prison.

The monthly meetings are held in the Casa de Cultura Dénia. U3A Dénia meet at 10.30 for an 11.00 start - this allows for time to view the group notice boards, sign in and take a seat. This months meeting will be on Thursday April 19 and

new members are always welcome. Membership is open to any English speaking people in the Dénia area who are over 50 years of age, or have a partner over 50 yrs of age, and are no longer in full time employment.

Just what the doctor ordered By Samantha Kett PATIENTS who live in Jesús Pobre will soon no longer have to travel all the way to Gata de Gorgos to get prescriptions. The local health centre has finally updated its computer system enabling doctors to prescribe medication, consult patients' medical history, and provide sick notes. Until now, every time residents in Jesús Pobre visited their village surgery, they would have to travel to Gata afterwards to collect their prescription note. The same applied with sick notes when they were signed off work. And they had to book two appointments on separate days because their GPs in Jesús Pobre did not have access to patients' records, held on computer. After seeing each person, doctors would have to consult their medical details at the clinic in

Gata and then give advice, referrals and diagnoses at the second appointment. Following this, the patient would have to make a third trip into Gata for any documents needed, such as hospital referral forms and prescription slips. This odyssey to obtain medication or to be officially signed off work was nearly impossible for those too ill to drive, the elderly, the disabled and those without a car. All this was because the IT system at the surgery in Jesús Pobre was out of date and unable to provide this vital information. A recent meeting between Marina Salud bosses, the Area 12 health authority manager and the mayor of Jesús Pobre, Javier Scotto di Tella, finally led to the required technology being put in place so that patients only have to make one visit instead of three, and locally instead of in the next town.

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U3A Dénia goes behind bars THE guest speaker at this month's U3A Dénia members meeting is Chris Duffin. Chris was the first woman Prison Governor appointed at Strangeways prison. She has years of experience as a governor and also as a councillor to victims of domestic violence.

COSTA NEWS, April 13-19, 2012

By Tom Cain ALICANTE council has decided to allow rubbish from other towns in the province to be dumped at it municipal tip as from October. The decision by the council will without doubt spark controversy but the councillor in charge of the matter, Andrés Llorens, said that the move will bring in 10 million euros a year in much needed revenue and prevent the sacking of around 50 workers, the reduction of services and a rise in refuse collection rates. Sr Llorens said that opening up the municipal tip to other

towns was the best solution otherwise rates would have had to be increased by around 50 per cent or people laid off. He added that by bringing in 10 million euros a year refuse collection in the city will not be affected and neither will its image. The extra money will go towards paying the 32 million euros a year street cleaning and waste disposal contract the council has with a private company. Sr Llorens also said that according to municipal data the tip has enough space to take 4.6 million tonnes of refuse.

When you take into account that the city generates 80,000 tonnes of waste a year the tip still has about 57 years left in it. Alicante's municipal tip has the capacity to treat 245,000 tonnes of waste material per year but at present it only treats around one third of this amount. The council's decision to allow other towns to use the tip will increase the amount of waste material going into the tip by around 160,000 tonnes per year which when added to the 80,000 tonnes generated by the city will take the tip to almost its maximum working capacity.

Paramount scheme downsized By Nuria Pérez PREMURSA - the promoter and builder of the Paramount theme park and LifeStyle Centre in Murcia region - has admitted that the scheme will have to be 'resized'. They company has refused to purchase an outstanding 550,000-square-metre area of land because it 'did not meet their requirements'. They noted that a total of 1,031 million square metres have been bought for the development at a cost of 10.3 million euros. The scheme has now to be adapted to this area - even though initially the development was due to stand on 1.8 million square metres of land, with 775,000 square metres for the Paramount theme park and over one million square metres for the LifeStyle Centre. A Premursa spokesman said the theme park would not be modified and the hotel, business and leisure area - known as the Life Style Centre - would have to be 'slightly changed'. According to the spokesman, both areas will now be integrated. Premursa's architects and engineers will have to speed up the layout process to adapt the scheme to the new area, as the first stone is scheduled to be laid on May 31 and the initial works have been pencilled in for September.

OPEN IN 2015? The theme park and the first phase of the LifeStyle Centre are due to be inaugurated by June, 2015, according to the regional government. Premursa's owner Jesús Samper announced during the presentation of the scheme in October in Madrid that the LifeStyle Centre would have seven hotels, a casino, an auditorium, a business centre, bars and restaurants and a shopping centre.

Jesús Samper It has not been revealed whether the new layout will include all these amenities, or whether the completion dates will be modified.

RECRUITMENT IN JUNE Alhama de Murcia mayor Alfonso Fernando Cerón announced that Premursa's recruitment offices will move onto Alhama's industrial estate in two months' time and the whole recruitment procedure will be managed from the Alhama headquarters. According to the mayor, CVs and the companies' bids can then be submitted to the offices. "Staff to work in the theme park and the LifeStyle Centre will be hired and companies interested in building contracts can also approach the offices and submit their bids," said Sr Cerón. He stated that residents and companies in Alhama de Murcia will have priority, followed by residents and companies based in the Murcia region, then by residents and companies from any other Spanish region. The mayor said most offers are for professional cooks, waiters, shop assistants, hostesses and entertainment and maintenance staff. "Applicants must speak Spanish and other foreign languages - especially English and French," he said. "Special training courses for the theme park and the LifeStyle workers are to be launched in 2014."

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Auditorio de la Casa de Cultura Avenida de Masnou, 965 839 123 Reservierungen erwünscht: 656 714 787 oder ‹ilusionartecalpe@gmail.com›

lena und den Sinfonikern aus Altea. Eintritt frei. Palau Altea C/ Alcoy, 18 966 881 924 ‹palau@palaualtea.com›

Benissa Oper

Dienstag, 17. April, 20 Uhr. DVD-Projektion der Oper „Madama Butterfly“ von Giacomo Puccini. Eintritt frei. Universitätssitz La Marina C/ Puríssima, 57-59, 965 733 562

Calp Klassik/Jazz

Freitag, 13. April, 21 Uhr. Konzert des Berliner Quartetts Niniwe. Eintritt frei, Spenden sind erbeten. Richtwert: 10 Euro.

Cartagena Flamenco

Freitag, 20. April, 21 Uhr. Konzert mit Carlos Piñana. Eintritt 6 bis 10 Euro.

Gran Teatre Elche

Flamenco

Samstag, 21. April, 20 Uhr. Konzert von Fraskito. Lieder der 80er Jahre mit FlamencoSound interpretiert. Eintritt 6 bis 9 Euro. Gran Teatre Elche C/ Kursaal, 3 965 451 403 Karten: ‹www.servicam.es› 965 117 117

Teatro Circo Apolo, El Algar Plaza Teatro Circo Apolo, s/n 968 826 471 ‹info@teatrocircoapoloelalgar.es›

Dénia

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Dénia Clàssics

Klassik

Freitag, 27. April, 19 Uhr. Konzert mit Carlos López und Vicent Ballester. Eintritt 12 Euro. Teatre Auditorio del Centro Social C/ Calderón, 4 Karten: Konzertfreunde, Ilse Kübler, 965 788 840 oder info@konzertfreunde.com Proakustik, Nico Mühlbacher, C/ Diana Mo.-Fr. 9.30-13.30 Uhr, 965 782 548

Iglesia Parroquial Virgen de las Nieves

Musik aus Musicals

Freitag, 27. April, 20 Uhr. Musikshow „Broadway Baby“ zu Gunsten der Emaús-Vereinigung. Eintritt 12 Euro.

zert des Sinfonieorchester. Eintritt 12 bis 16 Euro.

Elche Klassik

Samstag, 14. April, 20 Uhr. Kon-

Freitag, 13. April, 20 Uhr. Konzert des Quartetts Paul Alcaide und Ad Libitum. Eintritt frei. Casa de Cultura Plaça de Baix 965 794 344

Lorca Flamenco/Pop

Samstag, 21. April, 22 Uhr. Konzert mit Pitingo. Eintritt 15 bis 20 Euro.

Recinto Ferial Santa Quiteria

Pop

Sonntag, 29. April, 22 Uhr. Konzert mit Sergio Dalma. Eintritt 25 Euro. Recinto Ferial Santa Quiteria Plaza Santa Quiteria. Apartado, 139 968 468 978 oder 968 468 432

Murcia Flamenco

Donnerstag, 19. April, 21 Uhr. Konzert mit José Mercé. Eintritt 15 bis 35 Euro. Teatro Romea Plaza Julián Romea, s/n Eintritt 15 bis 30 Euro Karten: ‹www.ticketmaster.es›

Pop

Donnerstag, 19. April, 21.30 Uhr. Konzert mit Malú, Eintritt 18 bis 25 Euro. Auditorio y Centro de Congresos Victor Villegas Avenida Primero de Mayo, s/n 968 341 060 ‹www.auditoriomurcia.org› Karten: ‹www.ticktackticket.com›

Jazz

Samstag, 21. April, 21.30 Uhr, Auftritt des Jazzpianisten Robert Glasper. Eintritt 10 bis 15 ANZEIGE

Specsavers Opticas jetzt auch in Guardamar Der Welt größter Optiker in privater Hand expandiert mit der Eröffnung von Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar weiterhin in Spanien. Das Geschäft öffnete seine Türen in der ersten Aprilwoche und veranstaltet am Mittwoch, dem 18. April, ein Event für die Allgemeinheit. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso und Lisa James sind Besitzer und Geschäftsführer von Specsavers Opticas Guardamar. Francisco blickt auf über 16 Jahre Erfahrung in der Optikindustrie zurück, ist der örtliche Delegierte der Optikerkammer von Valencia mit Sitz in Alicante und bringt seine Kenntnisse und praktische Erfahrung in dieses neue Geschäft ein. Lisa ist UKOptikerin mit 15 Jahren Berufserfahrung. Sie hat auch für Specsavers in Wales gearbeitet und ist nach Spanien gekommen, um mit Francisco diese

ardamar. Das Eröffnungsangebot besteht aus hochwertigen Brillen ab nur 25 Euro einschließlich PENTAX-Einstärkengläsern, kostenlosen Sehtests und "2 für 1": Brille inklusive Sonnenbrille und Designerrahmen.

neue Aufgabe zu übernehmen. Francisco wechselte von einem unabhängigen Optiker zu Specsavers Opticas, und wie Lisa kommt er zum ersten Mal aus dem geschäftigen Alicante nach Guardamar. Er erklärt dazu, dass "Specsavers mir ermöglicht, professionelle und moderne optische Versorgung zu gewährleisten und meine Kunden absolut zufrieden zu stellen. Gu-

ardamar ist außerdem mit seinem guten Klima und seinen Stränden der ideale Standort, so dass ich mich auf diesen Neubeginn besonders freue".

Zur Eröffnungsfeier gibt es am 18. April einen TAG DER OFFENEN TÜR mit Musik, Erfrischungen, Unterhaltung und Sonderangeboten. Seit dem 2. April haben wir geöffnet, kommen Sie vorbei oder rufen Sie die 965 083 273 an für weitere Infos und die Buchung eines umfassenden kostenlosen Sehtests.

Das Geschäft befindet sich an der Avda. del País Valenciano und bringt Specsavers´ Formel für erschwingliche Brillen und Kontaktlinsen plus erstklassigen, professionellen Service nach Gu-

Weitere Specsavers-Geschäfte finden Sie in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm und Torrevieja an der Costa Blanca, Fuengirola an der Costa del Sol und Santa Ponça auf Mallorca.

shoptalk Louis Nielsen i forklædning Mange kender den danske optikerkæde Louis Nielsen, men hvad, mange måske ikke er klar over, er, at Louis Nielsen faktisk har været en del af firmaet Specsavers Optical Group siden 2005. Specsavers Optical Group er verdens største privatejede brilleforhandler, og har mere end 1500 forretninger fordelt på ti lande. I Spanien går butikkerne under navnet Specsavers Opticas. Specsavers Opticas åbnede oprindeligt i Spanien med det mål at give de englændere, som var bosiddende her, den samme gode service, som de kunne få i deres hjemland, men man har siden udvidet sin kundekreds til at omfatte alle nationaliteter, hermed også danskere. Det danske publikum kan i Spacsavers Opticas finde de samme tilbud og mærker, som man kan få hos Louis Nielsen i Danmark. Specsavers blev grundlagt af ægteparret Doug og Mary Perkins, begge optikere, i 1984. Målet var at tilbyde en professionel øjenbehandling kombineret med reelle, overkommelige priser. Målet er lykkedes, og det familieejede Specsavers har i dag en stor markedsandel på det spanske optikermarked. Der ligger syv Specsavers Opticas i Spanien fordelt på Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca og

Mallorca. Specsavers Optica på Costa del Sol ligger ved busstationen i Fuengirola på Avenida Ramón y Cajal 6. Specsavers Optica tilbyder kvalitetsbriller fra 25 euro. Brillerne har alle Pentax enkeltstyrkeglas og er behandlet, så de ikke er modtagelige for ridser. Specsavers Opticas har mange gode tilbud hele året rundt. Blandt til-

buddene er gratis synsprøve og et specielt forårs/sommertilbud, hvor man får to par briller, men kun betaler for et par. Tilbuddet inkluderer solbriller og designerstel. Læs mere på: www.specsavers.es eller besøg Specsavers Opticas på Avenida Ramón y Cajal 6. For gratis synsprøve ring på 952 467 837.

Másmovil førende inden for international kundeservice Et stort irritationsmoment, man som skandinav kan opleve i Spanien, er, når der opstår problemer med mobiltelefonen. Man ringer til mobilselskabets kundeservice for at få løst

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problemet og finder ud af, at der kun tales spansk eller meget dårligt engelsk. Másmovil kan som det første mobilselskab i Spanien tilbyde kundeservice på de tre skan-

dinaviske sprog samt engelsk, tysk og spansk. Serviceydelsen bygger på Másmovils store kendskab til det skandinaviske marked og viden om, hvor stor betydning en god kunderservice har. Skandinaviske kunder kan ringe til den skandinaviske kundeserviceafdeling mandag til fredag i tidsrummet 9-17 på 911 783 610. Samtidig har Másmovil skandinaviske forhandlere på hele Kysten fra Nerja i øst til San Pedro de Alcántara i vest. Her kan man blive serviceret på skandinavisk og tegne kontrakt med Másmovil, hvis man ikke allerede er kunde. Másmovil har siden sin etablering i 2006 oplevet en stor stigning i antallet af skandinaviske kunder. Det skyldes først og fremmest den personaliserede kundeservice, men også de gode samtalepriser på nationale opkald samt på opkald til de skandinaviske lande. Priserne ligger langt under gennemsnittet for andre mobilselskaber i Spanien, og da Másmovil anvender samme netværk som Orange, bør dækningen være lige så god som andre selskabers. På den baggrund er Másmovil for nylig blevet kåret til det mest økonomiske mobilselskab i Spanien med tilbud om besparelser på cirka 50%, og en undersøgelse foretaget af Másmovil selv viser, at 90% af kunderne er så tilfredse, at de anbefaler Másmovil til andre.

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Local optician sets his sights high Left to right Luis Barcia Caro, José Antonio Rojano Nova, Jorge Martínez de Lizarduy Araico, José Carreño Román, Juan Miguel Ivars Becerra

by patricia thompson JORGE MARTINEZ de Lizarduy Araico, Director of Specsavers Opticas Benidorm, is to take part in two mountain races this year to raise money for charity The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS. Between these two runs, from 10th March to 12th May, the team aim to raise 2,000€ for the charity by fundraising in store and gaining sponsors for the mountain race. The first run took place on 10th March from La Perimetral to Benissa, 63.8km through the mountains at a maximum altitude of 3,100 meters. Jorge completed the run in just over 11 hours and said “What a tough race... but it was amazing”. The second mountain run is the Maratóimitja Castelló-Penyagolosa on 12th May - a distance of 61.76km. He is running for The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS, a charity Specsavers Opticas Benidorm has committed to support throughout 2012. The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS are a completely voluntary group of individuals, based in Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for children in EMAÚS’ shelters. Jorge explains why they chose the charity, “The other store Director and I are both family men and so this children’s charity is close to our hearts. Children are the most vulnerable members of our society and so we want to

support this charity which is working so hard to protect children coming from bad homes. In addition to the charity runs, from 10th March to 12th May we want to raise as much as possible so we are giving away free eye tests in store and encouraging customers to make a small donation to the charity. We hope our clients and local residents will give generously to help EMAÚS with their important work.” Jorge only took an interest in running four years ago, inspired to push himself further by a bet! “My first running challenge was the Benidorm half marathon. I did it in 1 hour 49 minutes, a respectable time, but my friend bet me that I couldn’t get down to 1 hour 35 the following year and I just had to prove him wrong. I started training intensively for this with a group of guys and we’re now a team of seven called Specsavers Benidorm, launched on 8th March. There are some exceptional athletes in our team and we train 5-6 times a week. These runs are just the latest challenge we’ve set ourselves whilst raising money for a good cause.” To follow Jorge’s progress visit their Facebook page Specsavers Montaña Benidorm. For an eye test or to make a donation to the charity visit Specsavers Opticas Benidorm at Calle de Gambó 2.

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Specsavers opticien Benidonn zet zich in voor het goode dool Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Araico, Directeur van Specsavers Opticiens in Benidorm komt oorspronkelijk uit het noorden van Spanje en verhuisde zes jaar geleden naar de Costa Blanca. In de afgelopen maanden heeft hij twee berglopen voor het goede doel gelopen. "De week" sprak met hem. Jorge, vertel eens iets over je leven in Benidorm. Na lien jaar in Engeland gewoond te hebben, zijn we terug gekeerd naar Spanje vanwege de kwaliteit van leven. Benidorm heeft een goed klimaat, ik geniet van de lange zomers en de relaxte sfeer en door het klimaa.t is het beoefenen van buitensporten bijna altijd mogelijk. Ik vind alles hier eigenlijk heel fijn. Toen we hier destijds aankwamen ben ik gestart met mijn optiekbedrijf 'Style Vision' en if] november jl. heb ik een Specsavers filiaal aan de calle de Gamb6 geopend. in Engeland werkte ik voor

Specsavers en in Benidorm waren er veel mensen die zich afvroegen waarom er geen Specsavers winkel was. De beslissing was dus snel gemaakt en de reacties zijn overweldigend. Onze omzet en ons klantenbestand groeit explosief en daar zijn we uiterst trots op. Je bent ook lid van het college van opti· ciens en optometristen in de comunidad Valenciana, wat doen jullie precies? Ons belangrijkste doel is informatie te geven over het beroep van opticien, de kwalificaties en hoe je optometrist kunt worden. We hopen dat meer mensen zullen kiezen voer een carriere als optometrist en we streven ernaar dat de oogzorg in Spanje tot de beste van de wereld gaat behoren en we nemen grbte stappen om dit te bereiken. Je hebt in de afgelopen maanden aan twee berglopen deelgenomen voor het goede doel, kun je daar. iets over vertellen? Ja dat klopt, ik heb inderdaad gelopen om geld in te zamelen voor de "vrienden van de EMAUS kinderen". Het waren heel pittige bergmarathons, een enorme uitdaging voor mij. Het began eigenlijk met een weddenschap. Vier jaar geleden ben ik met hardlopen begonnen en deed mee met de halve marathon van Benidorm die ik in 1 uur en 49 minu-

ten Iiep. Een goede vriend van me daagde me uit en zei: "wedden dat je volgend jaar niet onder de 1 uur en 35 minuten kom!". Ik heb die uitdaging aangenomen en ben teen met een groep gaan trainen, we zijn nu met 7 man en rennen onder de naam 'Specsavers Ber:lidorm'. Er·zitten een paar uitzonderlijk goede atleten in ons team en we trainen 5 tot 6 keer per week. Waarom hebben jullie voor 'de vrienden van de EMAUS kinderen' gekozen als goede doel? Deze organisatie draait volledig op vrijwilligers en het is een plaatselijke organisatie (noorden van de Costa Blanca). De betrokkenheid is altijd grater als iets zo 'dichtbij' is. De EMAUS opvanghuizen bieden kinderen uit achterstandsmilieus onderdak, een beetje liefde en geven ze een kans in deze samenieving. Mijn compagnon en 'ik zijn allebei echt familiemensen en wij trekken ons het· lot van kinderen enorm aan. Op onze facebook pagina Specsavers Montana Benidorm kun je onze activiteiten volgen en als mensen een donatie willen doen dan kan dat in onze winkel in de Calle de Gamba 2 in Benidorm. Heel veel succes Jorge, met de winkel en de eventue/e toekomstige marathons.

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That's Life

May 9, 2012

Rummaging through ladies' undies L-R: Luis Barcia Caro, José Antonio Rojano Nova, Jorge Martínez de Lizarduy Araico, José Carreño Román, Juan Miguel Ivars Becerra

Local optician sets his sights high Jorge Martínez de Lizarduy Araico, Director of Specsavers Opticas Benidorm, has announced that he will be taking part in two mountain races this year to raise money for charity, The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS. In between these two runs, the team aim to raise €2000 for the charity by fundraising in store and gaining sponsors for the mountain race. The first run took place on March 10, from La Perimetral to Benissa, 63.8km through the mountains at a maximum altitude of 3,100m. Jorge completed the run in just over 11 hours and said, "What a tough race... but it was amazing". The second demanding mountain run is the Maratóimitja Castelló-Penyagolosa on May 12, a distance of 61.76km. The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS is a charity Specsavers Opticas Benidorm has committed to support throughout 2012. It is a voluntary group of individuals, based in Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for children in EMAÚS' shelters. Jorge explains why they chose the charity: "The other store Director and I are both family men and so this children's charity is close to our hearts, working so hard to protect children coming

from bad homes. In addition to the charity runs, we want to raise as much as possible so we are giving away free eye tests in-store and encouraging customers to make a small donation to the charity. "We hope our clients and local residents will give generously to help EMAÚS with their important work." Unbelievably, Jorge only took an interest in running four years ago, and has been inspired to push himself further by a bet! "My first running challenge was the Benidorm half marathon. I did it in 1 hour 49 minutes, a respectable time, but my friend bet me that I couldn't get down to 1 hour 35 the following year and I just had to prove him wrong. "I started training intensively for this with a group of guys and we're now a team of seven called Specsavers Benidorm which was launched on March 8. There are some exceptional athletes in our team and we train 5-6 times a week. "These runs are just the latest challenge we've set ourselves whilst raising money for a good cause." To follow Jorge's progress visit their Facebook page Specsavers Montaña Benidorm. For an eye test or to make a donation to the charity visit Specsavers Opticas Benidorm at Calle de Gambó 2.

One evening last week, my wife Susie and I were enjoying an evening meal at a restaurant in the big city when she announced that she wanted to stop on the way home at the Big Mart to shop for some new underwear. Normally, this would be a task that she took care of herself but with fuel prices being what they are, we are trying to accomplish as many things as we can when we drive to town. I have already had to make some sacrifices with this practice because browsing the endless aisles of a retail store is not really my cup of tea. When we go to these places, I will just stay in the car, not an easy thing to do because Susie doesn't like shopping by herself. I tried that as we pulled into a slot in the twenty-acre parking lot. "I'll just wait out here and do a little meditating on the Zen Buddhism movement," I told her, moving the seat back into the reclining position. "You can't. I didn't bring my purse so you need to come along to pay for the stuff." Well, damn, she had me there. After all, I did take her for better or worse, you know. When we got in the door, I told Susie I was going to get one or two of the tabloid

newspapers from the checkout lane, find a place to sit and catch up on Jen's baby bump while Susie picked up a package of undies. Then we would go watch the sunset or something. Well, I not only read about Jen's bump (nothing to it), I also caught up on Kim's latest romance, Paula's diabetes, Demi's problems, Angelina's leg and Katy Perry's latest outfit. I read four of the tabloids and the cashier was starting to look at me with some caution. When Susie still had not shown up I went looking for her, grumbling all the way about having to wander around a store that should have two zip codes like Moses in the desert. On top of that, even being an innocent bystander in shopping for any feminine products makes me nervous and I would rather eat worms than visit the women's underwear department. I tried to avert my eyes as I walked past aisles of bras in all sizes and colors before finding Susie in the second of three aisles lined with underwear. Good Lord, there must have been a thousand different kinds. "What's taking you so

long?" I asked. "I can't find what I'm looking for," she told me a bit impatiently. "If you don't want to wait, help me look." She might as well have asked me if I'd like to repeat seventh grade. Prowling through acres of women's underwear was the last thing in the world I wanted to do. "I don't think I want to do that." "Well, alright then. Go sit down and be quiet." I couldn't do that. I wasn't going back up front where I expected the cashier ladies already thought I was some voyeuristic simpleton poring over the gossip magazines like I had nothing else to do with my life. My best option was to find that underwear and get out of there. "Alright. What are you looking for?" I asked her. She told me the style she was looking for (in the interests of her privacy and my safety, I won't tell you what it was was) and I wandered over to the next aisle to see if they were there. I found them immediately. I grabbed a package and walked back to her. "Here they are," I said smugly. She looked at them and said "Those are cotton. I don't want cotton." "Why not?" "Just because." "That doesn't make sense." My back hurt, I wanted to leave and I was ready for

an argument. Instead, she looked at me like I'd just sprouted antlers on the side of my head. "Cotton's uncomfortable. I like silk." I went back to my searching. Good Lord, I had no idea there were so many different kinds of ladies underwear. These things ran the gauntlet from what appeared to be frilly shoelaces to things I expect my grandmother wore. High-cut, low-cut, briefs, thong, boxers; it sat my head to spinning and, as a retired inventory control specialist, it had me wondering why there was so much of it. A lady strolled into the aisle, stopping just long enough to watch me paw my way through the packages on the rack. I made some idiotic remark about helping my wife and I knew by her look she was debating whether she should call the police or not. I was beginning to panic when a sales clerk walked by. I explained what we were looking for. "That's a popular style and a popular size. We're out of stock," she explained. I couldn't believe it. How could they be out of stock? "Well, if it's so popular, why don't you keep more of that in stock and less of this stuff?" I asked, waving my hand at the thousand unsold and apparently unpopular packages on the racks. She shook her head, either unable or unwilling to grasp this concept. Not me. I ought to be the manager of this department. I'd throw half this stuff away. Tomorrow, I'm going to see the store manager!

Oval Racing reaches Spain The new Velocity Racing Cartagena Oval motor racing circuit in Cartagena, Murcia, is now open and ready for action for opening day on May 13. This is the first short Oval Circuit in Spain and it is bound to popular with the Spanish, who have never experienced the delights of stock car or even banger racing. About 30 minutes from the site of the new Paramount Studios Theme Park, it's also a perfect location for UK and Irish drivers looking to practice during the winter months.

The first race day proper is scheduled for June 3. Organisers Velocity Racing are proud to have Colin White, three times National Hot Rod World Champion, to officially open the track with his national hot rod in tow! The Terry Grant Stunt Show will also be making an amazing appearance at the opening. They are seeking sponsors, volunteers, marshals, officials, medical staff and just anyone wishing to help, drive or in need of a car to race (they will build you a car to your specifi-

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JORGE MARTINEZ de Lizarduy Araico, Director of Specsavers Opticas Benidorm, is to take part in the second mountain run organised in support of The Friends of the Children of EMAUS on 12th May - the Maratóimitja CastellóPenyagolosa; a 61.76km race through the mountains. Jorge’s goal is to finish the course within eight hours. “My first running challenge was the Benidorm half marathon. I did it in 1 hour 49 minutes, a respectable time, but my friend bet me that I couldn’t get down to 1 hour 35 the following year and I just had to prove him wrong. I started training intensively for this with a group of guys and we’re now a team of seven called Specsavers Benidorm. “There are some exceptional athletes in our team and we train 5-6 times a week. The mountain runs are our latest challenge to raise money for a good cause.” The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS are a voluntary group based in Northern Costa Blanca, raising much-needed funds for children in EMAÚS’ shelters. Jorge explains: “The other store Director and I are both family men and so this children’s charity is close to our hearts. Children are the most vulnerable members of our society and so we want to support this charity that is working

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Las mujeres holandesas de “Zon La Falla el Rincón Network” participan en la Semana disfruta de la fiesta fallera en Valencia de la Mujer de l’Alfàs del Pi El municipio tiene 2.500 holandeses censados la Asociación Holandesa ha aportado su granito de arena en la programación de la “Semana de la Mujer” promovida por la concejalía de Igualdad del Ayuntamiento alfasino. Uno de los colectivos de residentes extranjeros con más presencia en l’Alfàs del Pi, el holandés con 2.500 empadronados, ha querido sumarse a la programación de la Semana de la Mujer con esta charla coloquio impartida en una de las aulas de la Casa de Cultura, a fin de abordar los cambios generacionales. La Semana de la Mujer tiene el objetivo de abrir su programación a toda la ciudadanía M.B.- Con una charla sobre los cambios animando a los colectivos y asociaciones generacionales y las relaciones entre a aportar sus sugerencias convirtiéndose padres e hijos, a cargo de Irene Godderij, en la semana de todos los alfasinos.

M.B.- Los representantes de las Falla Rincón de Loix de Benidorm pasaron un día en Valencia para disfrutar del ambiente que se respira durante estos días de fiestas josefinas en la capital. La comitiva pudo disfrutar del momento desde el balcón del Ayuntamiento de Valencia. Estuvieron acompañados de la alcaldesa Rita Barberá, del Director General de Turismo Sebastián Fernández así como de las Falleras Mayores de Valencia.

Silvia Nicolás Elvira Pienso que Agustín Navarro no se arriesgaría una vez más a dejar su palabra por los suelos e incumplir la promesa que hizo hace unos días de solventar la deuda con las concesionarias y proveedores, aunque solo sea la de estos primeros meses de 2012. El crédito que ha anunciado el Gobierno ha sido un soplo de aire fresco para las maltrechas cuentas del Ayuntamiento, aunque ese crédito prometido por Mariano Rajoy aún tardará un poco en llegar. Mientras el Gobierno socialista tiene que apaciguar los ánimos porque si no se quedará sin servicios, así que pienso que en los próximos días asistiremos a la primera tanda de pagos a empresas, incluso me atrevería a decir que ya existe alguna orden de pago en Hacienda. Y es que aunque los primeros tres meses de 2012 sea una parte ínfima de la deuda, es un respiro para todos, incluso para su maltrecha imagen.

David Fernández Agüera La confianza en el Alcalde de Benidorm podría decirse que es un activo tóxico. Incumple sistemáticamente la palabra dada (incluso a sus más allegados) y es más que razonable pensar que de los plazos dados no va a cumplir ni uno. La primera muestra la encontramos en los socorristas de Benidorm, les prometió que el jueves cobrarían 60.000 euros y por el momento nada de nada. Claro como a él no le cuesta llegar a fin de mes… pero que pruebe a estar más de cinco meses sin cobrar. Desde que lo conozco Agustín Navarro ha sido la persona del donde dije digo, digo Diego y al final acabará pagando, porque en el fondo no tiene otro remedio, pero cumplir los plazos, aunque se los haya marcado el mismo, eso ya es otra historia.

Ante todo gracias por publicar esta Calle Benisa reivindicación. Hace mucho tiempo que los vecinos de la zona venimos denunciando esta situación no solo por la mala imagen que genera a los visitantes que pasan por aquí con su coche si no porque puede causar algún percance. Como se puede apreciar en la foto este tramo de la calle Benisa junto al Colégio Público el Murtal justamente frente el porton del parking del centro, el asfaltado esta en muy mal estado por lo que cualquier motorista o, lo más preocupante, algun niño se pueda centro educativo que los responsables tropezar en ella. Se trata de una situación de mantenimiento deberían subsanar. lamentable precisamente frente a un Atentamente. S.M.O.

El Pajuelin XIII Benidorm recibió su recompensa con el lingote de plata Se presentó el equipo de montaña Specsavers de Benidorm

M.B.- Este fin de semana ha tenido lugar la presentación del equipo de montaña Specsavers Montaña Benidorm, a la que asistieron el concejal de deportes Juan Ramon Martinez y el concejal de escena urbana Conrado Hernandez. Ademas asistieron al evento Antonio Cruañes (coordinador de deportes), Miguel Aguila y varios miembros de Partido Popular: Manuel Agüera, Lourdes Caselles Domenech, Antonia Sola Granados y Cristina Martinez Gil.

M.B.- El Club Náutico de Altea celebró en su sede el acto de entrega de trofeos de las 200 Millas a2, prueba que este año ha cumplido su vigésimo sexta edición y que además es puntuable para el Campeonato de España a2. Los tres primeros clasificados de la clase Crucero RI se alzaron con los tradicionales lingotes de plata que se han convertido en uno de los emblemas más representativos y característicos de esta competición náutica. El primer premio de la clase Crucero Rating Internacional fue para los regatistas Miguel Noriega y Luis Noriega del Club Náutico Benidorm, que tripularon la embarcación ‘Pajuelín 13 Benidorm’. Ambos deportistas recogieron los dos lingotes de plata de un kilo de peso de

manos del presidente del Club Náutico de Altea, José Román Zurutuza. El alcalde de Altea, Miguel Zaragoza, fue el responsable de otorgar el segundo galardón que consistió en dos lingotes de plata de medio kilo. El premio recayó en los deportistas Javier Moreno Moya y Arturo Meseguer del Club Náutico Valencia, que consiguieron la segunda posición en la tabla final de clasificación después de surcar las aguas mediterráneas con su nave ‘Pestañeo’. En relación a la regata, el primer edil manifestó que “las 200 Millas a2 resume valores deportivos como el esfuerzo, la superación y la convivencia. Si todos aplicáramos estos valores en nuestra vida diaria superaríamos más fácilmente los momentos en los que nos encontramos”

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...and Primark opened its new Alicante store Around 1,000 queued up to be the first to shop yesterday By James Parkes AROUND 1,000 people formed a huge queue at Alicante's revitalised Gran Vía shopping centre at midday yesterday (Thursday) for the grand opening of Primark's 234th store. Alicante Mayoress Sonia Castedo cut the ribbon along with Primark Ibería general director José Luis Martínez de Larramendi and the Bellea del Foc Hogueras fiesta queen. Primark representatives regarded the new two-floor 3,500square-metre store at 'the best so far'. The store employs 166 people, 80% of whom were previously unemployed. Managers told CBNews that Primark had received over 21,000 CVs requesting a position at the Alicante store. The store, which is now fully open, has all the well-known Primark brands for women, men, children and home. There are 26 tills distributed in the usual Primark store fashion plus a customer service desk handling returns and exchanges. The entire store is very accessible and has lifts inside for wheelchair users.

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"The large expat population that already knows the brand was a key factor, but also the potential of local custom as Alicante city has a population of well over 350,000 people." Indeed Primark is no longer just a well-known brand among UK and Irish residents. Primark current has 24 stores in Spain, the largest number outside the UK (156) and Ireland (38).

MORE STORES ON THE COSTA This is Primark's third store in the Costa area, along with the ones open in L'Aljub (Elche) and La Condomina (Murcía) Costa Blanca News, the only English-language media present at the official opening, asked Sr Martínez de Larramendi about Primark's projects to open new stores on the Costa Blanca. "We are hoping to open a new store in La Zenia shopping centre (Orihuela Costa) in Autumn", said Sr Mar´tinez, however he added there were no imminent plans for other stores north of Alicante. Asked why Alicante was chosen, Sr Martínez told CBNews: Primark bosses with the Bellea del Foc

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The second-floor entrance where the cinemas used to be in Gran Vía shopping centre

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UK support for Spanish property law victims News Staff Reporter UK-based association POPPIE - recently set up to ‘publicise the plight of UK citizens who have fallen foul of Spain's problematic property laws’ - has already been joined by more than 50 households. They are offering to represent anyone with problems related to off-plan purchases, bank guarantees, land grab by developers, coast law problems and revoked or misrepresentations of the

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status of planning permission. “We have members who bought holiday homes in Spain, but also people who have moved to Spain with the objective of making Spain their permanent residence,” state organisers Chris and Angela Beattie. “We aim to lobby UK MPs and MEPs to get the UK government and EU institutions to put pressure on the Spanish government to resolve the scandal of the Spanish property market.”

They explain that the association has been formed to ‘campaign for UK residents who have bought property or tried to buy property in Spain in good faith, and who, through the actions of various levels of government, property developers and banks, find themselves unable to enjoy the rights to their properties’. POPPIE stands for Protection of Property Purchased in Europe Limited. Contact them on poppie.uk@gmail.com.

By Nikki Luxford ENTHUSIAST runners and sports people took to the mountains on Saturday in the I Maratho and a Half in Benissa which saw some 370 participants race from Benissa through Senija, Lliber, Jalon, Calpe, Callosa d'en Sarriá which included gradients up to 3,100 metres, before returning to Benissa. Included in the 370 was Specsavers Benidorm mangager, Jorge Martinez and his team Jose Carreño Roman, Jose Antonio Rojano Nova, Juan Miguel Ivars Becerra, Luis Barcia Caro, Emilio Carnero Jordan and Ruben Daniel Romero, who competed to raise money for the Friends of the Children of EMAUS. Jorge managed to complete the 65 kilometres in 11 hours, 17 minutes and 35 seconds, a time he is very pleased with. He said, "I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one."

The winner of the race was Sebastián Sánchez Sáez who finished in seven hours, 12 minutes and one second. Second place was Juan José Larrotcha Martínez-Carr with seven hours, 25 minutes and nine seconds and third was Rafael Abbott who completed the 65 kilometres in seven hours 33 minutes and five seconds. One of Jorge's team completed the race in seven hours and 41 minutes and finished fifth overall. The target of 2,000 euros is hoped to be raised between the race on Saturday and another race in May, which is 65 kilometres in Castellon, and Jorge and the team at Specsavers Benidorm are asking their customers to donate in store, or alternatively to pledge money to the charity direct, specifying this challenge. Follow the teams successes and the fundraising on their Facebook page Specsavers Montaña Benidorm.

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Aikido, Pilate's, Basic Massage, Belly Dancing, Painting and Spanish and English for foreigners. Info and prices at centresocialaltea@ctv.es or call 콯 96 584 30 75. ■ PALAU DE ALTEA C/Alcoy, 18. 콯 96 688 19 64 Mar 11 at 19.00: 'Murphy: Tragedia en Handsome House'. Visual comedy theatre play. Tickets 16€ Mar 17 at 2030: 'Ara Malikian ensemble' Classic music concert. Tickets 12€. Mar 21 at 19.00: 'Turandot' Opera performance. Tickets 30€ Mar 23 at 21.00: 'Revolver' in concert presenting their new album 'Gira Argán'. Tickets 21€ Mar 24 at 18.30: 'Pell de Gallina' Children's theatre play in Valencian. Tickets 6€ Apr 13 at 20.30: 'Especial Xavi Castillo' humour performance in valencian. Tickets 10€ Apr 14 at 20.20: 'Luis Eduardo Aute: Intemperie' Concert. Tickets 26€. Apr 27 at 20.30: 'Razas' by David Mame. Theatre play. Tickets 16€ Visit www.palaualtea.com Tickets at www.servicam.es

BENIARBEIG ■ TOWN HALL Pl Nou d'Octubre 1. 콯 96 576 60 18

COSTA NEWS, March 9-15, 2012

MERCAT DE LA TERRA Every Sunday from 10.30 to 13.30 Earth's Market. Organic products, local and fair trade at the square. Recover the culture of the land and help promoting a healthier enviroment at the best prices. New Rastro every Saturday from 9.00 to 13.30 near the Cultural Bar, where the mid-week market is. Bars, toilets and parking. ■ COURSES Pilates, Aerobics, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Keep fit for pensioners, Capoeira, Ballet for children, Taekwondo, Flamenco and Sevillanas, Spanish lessons for foreigners, Lacemaking, Lace borders and Memory class (MASSMA). All courses at the Centro Cultural. For more info please contact the town hall. Walking Programme Organised by Grupo de Sendeismo Beniarbeig. All walks start at 8.00 from Pl. 9 d'Octubre, outside the Town hall. We go by car to the starting point. For info please email: turisme@beniarbeig.org or by calling the Town hall.

BENIDORM Market Day: Wed & Sun ■ RASTROS Sat & Sun Rastro El Cisne, Antiques, Junk & Jazz at Ermita

de Sanz. Also on Thursdays from 8.00-16.00. ■ TOURIST INFO Avda Europa 콯 96 586 00 95 Pl Canalejas, 1 콯 96 680 59 14. turinfo_centro@beniorm.org ■ WALDORF ASSOCIATION Ptda els Tolls, 5. 콯 96 586 10 80 / 639 50 99 84 www.escuela-waldorf.org ■ AULA DE CULTURA CAM C/ Alameda 19. 콯 902 100 112 TANGO ARGENTINO with Marilu Fischer. Every Saturday at Hotel Nereo, Rincón de Loix. After the classes, Milonga until 00.30. For more info call Marilu on 676 150404 or visit www.marilufischer.com ■ EUROPEAN LIBRARY English books, to join just take your passport along with you. Avda Juan Fuster Zaragoza, Edif. Aquarium III. 10.15-13.30 & 17-20.00 weekdays. Saturday mornings. 콯 96 680 47 81, email bibrincon1@benidorm.org MUNDOMAR Marine and exotic animal park. 21€ for adults, 15€ for children. www.mundomar.es TERRA NATURA Theme Park, PANGEA, AMERICA, ASIA and EUROPE Adults 22 €, Children & Senior Citizens 17 €.콯 902 500 414 Or visit www.terranatura.com. TERRA MÍTICA Ancient civilizations theme

British artist at Denia exhibition British artist brings local landscape to life in Denia exhibition BRITISH artist Linda Wilks captures the four seasons in Spain in the beautiful watercolours at her exhibition in Denia, which will run for the next fortnight. Watercolours capturing the magic and splendour of local scenes at different times of the year and the changing colours of nature rub shoulders with more experimental works in an eclectic collection designed to show the dazzling effects of the natural sunlight of Mediterranean Spain on canvas. Linda rediscovered her passion for painting after moving to the Dénia area from the UK having studied fine arts in her childhood, the talented expatriate left her palettes and brushes

park.콯 902 02 02 20 www.terramiticabenidorm.com BENIDORM PALACE 콯 96 585 16 60 www.benidormpalace.es ■ AIRPORT BUS SERVICE 9.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00. Mon to Sun. One way cost 8€, and 16 return. Book your tickets at Benidorm Bus Station 콯 902 42 22 42 or visit www.alsa.es *Please double check all times by phone or on web page*

BENISSA Market Day: Sat Rastro Fanadix: Every Saturday at Ctra Calpe-Moraira from 8.00-14.00. More info on 콯 674 727 814 ■ TOURIST INFO Avd Pais Valencia1, 96 573 22 25 benissa@touristinfo.net TREKING: Guided tours on Sundays. leaving from Pl Jaume I at 8.45. (private cars). Inscriptions and more info on 96 573 13 13. Bring your own water, food and comfy shoes.

gathering dust in a drawer for decades as 'life got in the way' of her favourite pastime, until the colour, light and unique landscape of the Marina Alta reawakened her creative side. Since 2003, when Linda held her first exhibition on the Costa, in the Casa de Cultura in Alcalalí, she has been a regular presence in art shows in the area. In 2008 and 2010, her work was displayed in the Casa de Cultura in Denia and, more recently, in the newly-opened tattoo studio on C/ Patricio Ferrándiz, DNA.ink. Linda's exhibition will run until Saturday, March 10. Doors are open daily, except Sundays, from 10.00hrs to 22.00hrs, and until 21.00hrs on Saturdays, closing for lunch every day from 14.00hrs until 17.00hrs.

■ THEATRICAL TOURS SEGWAYS TOURS Transports you for only 36€ to know the Historic Old Town with visits to museums, etc. ■ TURURAC For details on a variety of outdoor activities, guided walks etc contact 콯 96 578 23 60 or 630 992 488 or see their website: www.tururac.com Las Antípodas Sailing School KAYAK along the coast and food from the sea every Saturdays. and full moon nights. 30/40€ Day trips: Sats. at 9.30. Price 30€ Night trips: Price 40€ Inscriptions must be made before the last Friday, previous to each outing on 96 573 22 25 at Las Antípodas Sailing School. ■ CENTRO CULTURAL 96 573 13 13 C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21- 3º. ■ MUNICIPAL CINEMA C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21 Salon de Actos at the Casa de Cultura. ■ ADULTS SCHOOL 콯 96 573 35 92.

Inscriptions will be taken for the following courses: Patchwork, German, English, Spanish for foreigners, painting and carving. ■ YOUTH CENTRE 콯 96 573 23 52 Live Music Gasolinera Bar Ctra Calpe-Moraira, Km 2.5 콯 678 664 880 www.gasolinera-bar.com It's also a Classic Cars Meetingpoint every Sunday ■ LA SEU UNIVERSITARIA C/Purísima, 57-59 앫 First Sunday of the month at 19.00: 'Chamber Music Concert' in aid of Centro de Alzheimer de Teulada. 앫 Meditation workshop every Wed. at 20.30 Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars Pl. dels Germans Ivars, 5. ■ PALAU SANT PERE SPORTS CENTRE 콯 96 573 33 92 esports@aytobenissa.net Cultural activities & courses: 앫 Spanish lessons 앫 Information technology 앫 Embroidery

Mayday fête to help dogs in need

Local optician sets his sights high

A MUCH-NEEDED shelter for rescued dogs in the Teulada and Benissa area is set to get a boost with a Mayday country fair organised by the Art and Soul Gallery in Cumbre del Sol. Live music will create a bright, spring atmosphere throughout the day, performed by popular and well-known local artists The Shamrockers and Anne Thame. Memories of village fêtes of bygone days will be revived with a Maypole, homemade lemonade stand, 'scrummiest cake' stall, best homemade jam, chutney and marmalade competition, and of course the Mayday queen pageant. For just three euros, ladies of any age from babyhood to treble figures can enter and be crowned queen for a day. The Flamingo Cheerleaders add colour and enthusiasm, and the spiritual and mystical is provided by stalls featuring the work of the incredibly talented artists who display their work in the gallery. Watch live art, splash out on hand-made crafts and numerous other quality goods in the eclectic outdoor market, visit free taster stalls, and get your palm read. Anyone who would like to hold a stall - at a cost of 15 euros to cover overheads - can book their site now, and competition entries for best cake and jam and so on are already being taken at just three euros each. Helpers are very welcoming on the lemonade stall, and musicians, artists and other entertainers who would like to help out are asked to get in touch with the Art and Soul Gallery. Proceeds from the event will go to animal charity AKIRA - whose name is a Japanese word for 'brightness' - to help build a proper shelter. At present, AKIRA's hard-working volunteers care for the dogs in their own homes, which means their capacity to take on more is fast running out. Donations, including annual membership of the charity - costing 20 euros - are actively sought, and can be paid into AKIRA's account at Bancaja in Benitatxell in the name of Asociación AKIRA, account number 2077 1150 73 1100244937. The fête takes place on May 1 between noon and 18.00hrs in the Font Santa area of Moraira turn right off the CV743 for the go-karting centre and follow the signs. For further information or to hold a stall, contact gallery owner Tanya Lacey at elclubcasero@gmx.com.

Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Araico, Director of Specsavers Opticas Bendorm, has announced that he will be taking part in two mountain races this year to raise money for charity The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS. In between these two runs he will also be raising money for the charity in store and hopes to raise 2,000€ with the help of local residents. The first run is taking place on 10th March from La Perimetral to Benissa, 63.2km through the mountains. The second run is the Maratóimitja Castelló-Penyagolosa on 12th May, a 61.76km race also through the mountains. Both races have a maximum time of 15-16 hours, but Jorge is aiming to finish them in under 8 hours each. Unbelievably, Jorge only took an interest in running four years ago, and has been inspired to push himself further by a bet! "My first running challenge was the Benidorm half marathon. I did it in 1 hour 49 minutes, a respectable time, but my friend bet me that I couldn't get down to 1 hour 35 the following year and I just had to prove him wrong. I started training intensively for this with a group of guys and we're now a team of seven called Specsavers Benidorm. There are some exceptional athletes in our team and we train 5-6 times a week. These two mountain runs are just the latest challenge we've set ourselves whilst raising money for a

Left to right - Luis Barcia Caro, José Antonio Rojano Nova, Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Aracio, José Carreñ Roman, Juan Miguel Ivars Becerra. good cause." In addition to the charity runs, from 10th March to 12th May eye tests will cost just 2€ and all this money will be donated to the charity. We hope our clients and local residents will give generously to help EMAÚS with their important work." . For an eye test or to make a donation to the charity visit the Specsavers Opticas at C/ Gambó 2. To follow Jorge's progress visit their Facebook page Specsavers Montaña Benidorm.

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rufen, solange er geschäftsfähig sei, betont Thomas Lorenz, Jurist beim Bundesverband deutscher Banken in Berlin. Aufschiebende Hinweise wie „für den Fall, dass ich vergesslich werde“ sehen Banken ungern. Um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen, erkennen viele Institute ausschließlich eigene Vollmacht-Vorlagen an und weisen darauf in den Geschäftsbedingungen hin. „Die Vollmachten sind dann im Computer der Bank oder Sparkasse hinterlegt. Das ist ein klarer, nachvollziehbarer Vorgang und bringt Sicherheit für beide Seiten“, argumentiert Lorenz. Betreuern und Verbraucherschützern sind die bankeigenen Formulare ein Dorn im Auge. „Viele ziehen sich darauf zurück und erkennen private Vorsorgeoder Betreuungsvollmachten nicht an, obwohl sie es tun müssten“, benennt Heike Nordmann, De-

menz-Expertin der Verbraucherzentrale Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf, ein Problem. Wer sich dagegen wehren will, kann das erfahrungsgemäß nur gerichtlich tun. Mit dem Risiko, dass der Kontoinhaber zum Zeitpunkt des Urteils nicht mehr geschäftsfähig ist. Eine höchstrichterliche Entscheidung steht aus. Das Argument, ein vor Jahren unterschriebenes Formular entspreche nicht mehr dem aktuellen Stand, und die Vollmacht sei daher ungültig, müssten Verbraucher nicht akzeptieren. Steht dem Demenzkranken ein Betreuer zur Seite, kümmert dieser sich meist auch um die Finanzen. Er sollte das Geldinstitut darüber informieren. Heike Nordmann empfiehlt, zusammen mit der Bank eine Lösung zu finden, die sowohl dem dementen Menschen als auch den Schaltermitarbeitern Peinlichkeiten erspart. Etwa die Ausrede

„es ist gerade kein Geld da“ oder die Auszahlung von Minimalbeträgen. Für solche pragmatischen Lösungen werben in NordrheinWestfalen 13 Demenzservicezentren, die Mitarbeiter von Banken, Feuerwehr und Institutionen für den Umgang mit Demenzkranken sensibilisieren.

Attest mit Diagnose Generell gilt: Auch ein unter Betreuung stehender Mensch darf weiterhin Geldgeschäfte machen. Es sei denn, ein Gericht erlaubt dies nur mit Zustimmung des Betreuers. Der sogenannte Einwilligungsvorbehalt bindet zwar das Geldinstitut. „Aber Peter Müller geht ja weiter an den Schalter“, schildert Nordmann das Dilemma. Einen Ausweg bietet ein Taschengeldkonto, gekoppelt an Absprachen: Bank und Betreuer vereinbaren zum Beispiel, dass Müller jeweils fünf Euro bekommt.

Sinnvoll ist zudem, ein Monatsmaximum festzulegen. „Das funktioniert meist“, berichtet Betreuer Becker. Die Berufsbetreuer haben aber auch die Erfahrung gemacht, dass Banken sich schwertun mit dem Einrichten von Konten für betreute Menschen. Vorsicht ist bei Abbuchungen geboten. Dort können vor allem Abofallen zuschnappen. Mit Hilfe des gerichtlich angeordneten Einwilligungsvorbehalts lassen sich solche Geschäfte rückgängig machen. Eine andere Möglichkeit ist ein Attest mit der Krankheitsdiagnose. „Damit sind Kündigungen möglich“, erläutert Nordmann. Wer bei der Erteilung seiner Bankvollmacht auf Nummer sicher gehen will, setzt auf das Vier-AugenPrinzip und dem Bevollmächtigten einen Kontrollbevollmächtigten vor die Nase. Eine Garantie vor Missbrauch gibt es nicht.

Glaukom - Grüner Star, der stille Zerstörer des Augenlichtes Vom 6. bis 12. März findet die "Welt Glaukom-Woche" statt und mit geschätzten 60 Millionen angenommenen Fällen von Grünem Star weltweit möchte Specsavers auf die Wichtigkeit von Vorsorge, Diagnostik und Behandlung dieses Leidens aufmerksam machen. Hier Specsavers Opticas' Information über einen der Hauptgründe für die Erblindung in aller Welt und wie Sie Ihre Sehkraft schützen können: Was ist ein Glaukom und wer ist gefährdet? Ein Glaukom entsteht durch das Ansammeln von Flüssigkeit im Auge, wodurch sich der Augeninnendruck erhöht und der Sehnerv über einen längeren Zeitraum hinweg verletzt wird. Unbehandelt kann dies zu bleibendem Tunnelblick und Erblindung führen. Oft gibt es im Anfangsstadium keine Symptome, der Sehverlust erfolgt schleichend und ist deshalb erst dann feststellbar, wenn bereits erheblicher Schaden entstanden ist. Es gibt keine Heilung bei Sehverlust, weshalb es äußerst wichtig ist,

dass die Augen für eine frühestmögliche Diagnose regelmäßig kontrolliert werden. Am gefährdetesten sind die über 60-Jährigen, aber selbst Kleinkinder und Jugendliche können betroffen sein. Menschen afrikanischer Herkunft sind in jungen Jahren besonders gefährdet. Andere Risikogruppen sind erblich

des Augendrucks. Nicht alle Tests bestehen aus diesen Teilen, fragen Sie Ihren Optiker danach. Hillary Farrington aus Javea weiß, wie wichtig ein gründlicher Sehtest ist. Sie besuchte ihren örtlichen Optiker und wunderte sich, dass keinerlei Gesundheitstests gemacht wurden. Auf-

belastete oder stark kurzsichtige Personen sowie Diabetiker. Wie wird Grüner Star diagnostiziert? Ein gründlicher Sehtest ist alles, was für eine Früherkennung eines Glaukoms erforderlich ist. Optiker führen drei Tests durch: eine visuelle Untersuchung des Sehnervs, eine Untersuchung des Blickfeldes und eine Messung

grund der Glaukomvorgeschichte ihrer Familie ersuchte sie um eine zweite Meinung bei Specsavers Opticas, und sie ist heute sehr froh, dies getan zu haben. Nach einer Augenuntersuchung wurde dort bei Frau Farrington Grüner Star festgestellt, sie wurde sofort zur Behandlung an einen Augenarzt überwiesen. Wegen dieser Früherkennung

und der schnellen Weiterleitung begann Frau Farrington mit der Therapie, ehe sich ihre Sehkraft verschlechtern konnte. Jetzt behandelt sie ihr Glaukom selbst mit den verordneten Augentropfen. "Ich war begeistert von der Betreuung bei Specsavers, die Augenuntersuchung war so gründlich, dass ich sofort fühlte, in den richtigen Händen zu sein. Wäre ich nicht hingegangen, wäre es vielleicht gar nicht diagnostiziert worden und meine Sehkraft könnte inzwischen schon starkt beeinträchtigt sein". Wie kann man Schaden an den Augen durch das Glaukom vermeiden? Der beste Weg, Sehkraftverlust zu vermeiden, ist sicherzustellen, dass Ihre Augen regelmäßig anhand von Gesundheitstests untersucht werden. Je früher das Leiden diagnostiziert wird, desto eher kann es ohne Sehverlust behandelt werden. Besuchen Sie www.specsavers.es für weiteren Rat und Informationen zur Pflege Ihrer Augen und finden Sie die Anschrift des nächstgelegenen Geschäftes.

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The Brits are coming

VIOLENT DEATH A 29-year-old man died in Málaga on Monday night after allegedly being stabbed by a neighbour. Emergency services were called to the García Grana district of the city where they attempted to stabilise the victim but were unable to save him. National Police have arrested a man who lives in the same block as the dead man who was married with a young child.

Local tourism authorities believe London Olympics will increase Costa visitor numbers By David Eade IN RECENT years the cry in the tourist sector on the Costa del Sol has been, "the Russians are coming". Their numbers in the tourist charts have increased rapidly and Russians have been keen investors in properties here. However this summer the slogan has changed to the Brits are coming - because it seems they want to escape the Olympic Games. Britons have always been the number one supporters of holidays on the Costa del Sol. This year their country is celebrating the Queen's Jubilee and millions of people will flock to the UK to take part in and to see the Olympic Games. To the delight of tourism chiefs here the response of many Britons has been to say they'll flee to the Costa. Local tourism expertsbelieve there will be a five per cent increase in the number of Britons holidaying in Málaga province this summer. Much of the credit goes to the Olympics but also to the increase in

the air tax which makes other popular long haul destinations far more expensive. While the number of Brits expected rises, tourism leaders fear Spaniards may stay at home because of the devastating effects of the economic crisis. Britons too are feeling the pinch but all the indications are that having a holiday is still a priority especially with the Olympics in town. The new UK environmental air tax increases the further you fly so flying to Spain will be much cheaper than going to North Africa and certainly the USA, Caribbean or Far East. Hence the British government has unwittingly refocused holidaymakers' attention on Spain and their favourite destination of old, the Costa del Sol. José Carlos Escribano, president of the hotel association on the Costa del Sol (Aehcos), is in no doubt on the importance of the Olympics in boosting local visitor

EMERGENCY CUTS The SMA medical union has protested over lack of staff at Ronda's emergency unit where two people left but were not replaced, causing lengthy waits for those needing treatment. The union says this is part of a budget cut back by the Serranía health authority, including the closing of the Ronda Norte emergency unit and t nursing hour reductions.

LAND STABILISING Brits are hoping to get away from it all this summer on the Costa del Sol

numbers. He believes many sports aficionados will stay in the UK for the sport's spectacular but equally a lot of other people will flee London and the Metropolitan area because of the queues and con-

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gestion brought by the international event. The director of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board, Arturo Bernal, agrees with Escribano. He doubts whether the growth will reach two figures

but is confident it will be around five per cent more than the same period last year, which he hopes will bring UK tourist numbers to around the level they were before the economic crisis struck.

The ruling from Judge Óscar Pérez in Málaga's Court of Administrative Litigation number three brought celebrations amongst parents of the pupils when it was made known last Thursday. The judge also ordered all the legal costs incurred by the case to be paid by Benamocarra Town Hall. The move followed an inspection of the school by technicians earlier in the week to check on the claims made by the mayor. Education delegate Antonio Escámez said that the repairs which they had recommended could be carried out while the school was in use by students and teachers. He said that the 54 days during which the school was closed cost the Junta de Andalucía

almost 348,000 euros in transport and the use of the prefabricated classrooms, which he described as "an unnecessary expense." After the ruling was made known, Benamocarra town hall confirmed that it had lifted the closure order with effect from midday last Thursday and urged the education department to undertake the repairs identified in Tuesday's inspection as quickly as possible. Mayor Lucena pointed out that the technical report has identified shortcomings, including cracks in the exterior wall of the gymnasium, and repeated his warning about the walls surrounding the external area of the school, which he claims are in an unstable condition.

Benamocarra school reopens By Dave Jamieson THE secondary school in Benamocarra which has been closed on orders of the town's mayor has re-opened. A ruling from a Málaga court last week lifted the closure order with immediate effect.

La Maroma secondary school was closed for several weeks after Mayor Abdeslam Lucena claimed that there were potential safety issues with the construction. The school had previously been open and operating normally

for about three years. During its closure, the 204 students who attend the school were taken daily by coach to another school in Torre del Mar where they were taught in pre-fabricated classrooms.

Charity makeover day raises 500€ for Cudeca Press release ON MONDAY 5th March, Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola held a fun fashion and beauty event in aid of Cudeca. Store Directors Judy Borland and Amrik Sappal pledged to match any donations raised during the event and made over 500€. This will help Cudeca continue to offer superb palliative care for patients with cancer on the Costa del Sol. Visitors to the fashion and beauty day included customers, local residents and representatives from Cudeca. Gill Steele, one of Cudeca's most dedicated volunteers was selected to receive a makeover and a free pair of glasses as part of this event. Laura Haggis Sottas from Cudeca explained why she was chosen. "Gill is a wonderful help to Cudeca, giving up

a huge amount of her time to assist our patients and to raise money. Without volunteers like Gill the charity could not run, so it's great to be able to show our appreciation through a bit of pampering."

During the event, Gill and all the other visitors were treated to free hair styling and makeup from Beso Salon. The Specsavers staff were on hand to give advice on which style of glasses suited them most and help guests pick out fashionable frames to go with their new look. To complete their makeovers guests were also able to browse the charity clothing rail for a bargain with all proceeds going to Cudeca. Specsavers will be fundraising for Cudeca throughout the year at the store on Avenida Ramon Y Cajal 6 (near the bus station). You can find out more about Specsavers Opticas in Spain at www.specsavers.es or visit www.cudeca.org to find out more about the charity.

Marbella taxi hike NEWS Staff Reporter TAKE a taxi in Marbella and you’ll not be charged by the old fixed tariffs but by new ones calculated on the time of day and distance travelled. Tariff 1 is from 6am- 10pm with tariff 2 operating during night hours, weekends and holidays. There’s a minimum charge of ¤4.40/ ¤5.50; ¤3 or 3.75 euros marks the start of the journey and the cost per kilometre is 91c or ¤1.06.

Residents of the El Chorro zone of Álora received good news last week with the announcement that work is to begin soon on stabilising the land around their homes, which has shifted due to the fluctuating level of the nearby reservoir used by Endesa for hydroelectric production. The land shifts have caused cracks in a dozen homes.

SCHOOL SAFETY Local police in Nerja are visiting the town's schools to educate students on road safety. They say the object is to instil in the children their role as a pedestrian or as an occupant of a vehicle, whether it is car, moped or motorcycle. The head of the local force, Antonio Navas, described such education as "fundamental."

ILLEGAL WORKERS Former Estepona PSOE mayor, David Valadez, wrote last September to Remedios Martel, the regional government's delegate in Málaga alleging 30 members of PP's youth wing worked on archaeological remains from the CHARE hospital site over three months without any contract or medical and safety cover. The PP administration insists the works were supervised by Málaga University and were above board.

NO PARKING

Luggage supplements are 50c for cases and golf clubs, 10c per shopping bag

Two underground car parks planned for Cártama and Estacíon de Cártama have been put on hold indefinitely. The town hall awarded a contract to build and operate the two garages in 2007, but the change in the economic situation made the €6 million project unfeasible for the company, and the contract has been rescinded by mutual agreement.

MARCH 9TH TO 15TH 2012

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Lifestyle SUR in English visits a project in Álora that helps Spanish students with their English exams but that is proving positive for British residents as well

Sharing experiences and making friends

Coin

Under starter’s orders for the Poppy appeal The Coín Branch of the Royal British Legion held a Race Night on Saturday 3rd March. Around 70 people attended this lively event in aid of the Poppy Appeal at JK’s Snooker Matchroom in Coin. After the first race, the race goers were offered a choice of chilli, curry or hotpot by volunteers from the Coin RBL. There were eight

races in all, each sponsored by local businesses including Spanbox One Stop Shop, The Insurance Centre Coin, KFS Kennedy Financial Services and Coin and El Dorado Masonic Lodges. The event was sponsored by Iberdrola and De Cotta Law and Property and raised 1566.80 euros for the RBL Poppy Appeal.

RICKY LEACH An initiative in Álora is bringing together native English speakers with Spanish speaking residents and local students studying for their English exams, as part of an ‘intercambio’ project that encourages those taking part to share their language skills, for their mutual benefit. The weekly sessions began in early February when English speaking residents of Álora were invited to give an hour of their time to help local teenagers prepare for their Trinity language exams by engaging the students in conversations in informal groups in the town’s library. After the first hour Spanish adults take over from the youngsters, giving everyone a chance to swap between English and Spanish conversation as a way of everyone improving their language skills. For British resident Marion, the chance to sit and chat with local people is a great way to improve her Spanish. She adds “I have been here nine years and I speak Spanish better than some but I do think it can be a bit harder to learn as you get older and for me this is also a chance to integrate a little more.” Partnered with Marion last Thursday was Álora resident Beatriz, who spent ten days in the UK over Christmas recently and who says she has an understanding of English grammar but now wants to improve her spoken English.

More than books Also enjoying the language exchange last week were Cynthia and Eduardo. “This has been manna from heaven for me” says Cynthia. “I struggle with Spanish

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to get to know more people in the town. After 33 years teaching English in Álora, he says he is hoping that he can now share his knowledge of Spanish with the British residents who are giving time to help local students.

Future prospects Library worker Eloisa Puertollano, coordinator of the language exchange, says that it is vital that the Spanish students learn English for their future work prospects and for travelling. With English, Scottish and American volunteers joining the group, she aims to move students around each week to help them become acquainted with the different accents. “I don’t speak much English myself ” says Eloisa, “But it is great to have a chance to meet so many new people from the town.”

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A perfect vision for Cudeca Specsavers in Fuengirola held a fun fashion and beauty event in aid of Cudeca. Directors, Judy Borland and Amrik Sappal, matched donations made during the event, raising over 500 euros which will help Cudeca care for patients with Cancer on the Costa del Sol. Gill Steele, one of Cudeca’s most dedicated volunteers received free glasses and a makeover by Beso Salon who did the hair and make-up for the event.

Reception children at Swans International School enjoy bringing their favourite stories to life including The Gingerbread man. But, after a fun baking session, as they prepared to eat the gingerbread biscuits, the Gingerbread man himself came into the classroom and hid the cookies. They only managed to find them again after following his clues all around the school, and they were very tasty!

GOT HIM! BISCUIT HUNTER.

N oticias Specsavers Opticas ofrece formación a su personal para mejorar sus perspectivas profesionales La formación y el desarrollo son importantes para asegurar una progresión óptima a lo largo de una carrera profesional. También son factores de motivación, que fomentan la lealtad de los empleados y permiten que una empresa mantenga el mismo personal durante más tiempo. Por desgracia, pocas empresas toman el tiempo adecuado o invierten el dinero suficiente para apoyar a su personal. Este hecho provoca en muchas ocasiones una falta de motivación y una alta rotación de los trabajadores. Una excepción a esta preocupante tendencia es Specsavers, una cadena de ópticas con más de 1.500 ópticas en diez países. La compañía se está expandiendo ahora en las costas e islas españolas; su primera óptica en Baleares se inauguraba el pasado julio y Benidorm se inauguraba en noviembre. Specsavers Opticas también cuenta con ópticas en Calpe, Jávea y Torrevieja en la Costa Blanca y Fuengirola en la Costa del Sol. Specsavers sabe que su mayor atractivo es su personal, por lo que sus empleados son apoyados y capacitados a lo largo de su carrera. Muchas ópticas también están inscribiendo a su personal en diferentes cursos de formación óptica en Colegios y Universidades para mejorar su cualificación y puedan progresar en la industria. Esta formación capacita a su personal para mejorar sus perspectivas de carrera ya que la experiencia y habilidades en la industria óptica están en demanda. En las ópticas Specsavers en España, ocho miembros del personal han completado el Curso de Asistente Óptico que ofrece una universidad del Reino Unido y dos van a estudiar un curso de tres años de Capacitación para Dispensación Óptica financiado por la compañía. El director de Desarrollo Empresarial, José Ángel Moral-Tajadura explica: “Creemos firmemente en la necesidad de invertir en las personas y ofrecemos cursos regulares de capacitación sobre cómo manejar el negocio, relaciones con los clientes, y el liderazgo, entre otros; el objetivo es asegurar que tanto el gerente de tienda como su personal puedan rendir al máximo de su capacidad y se sientan apoyados.” Oportunidades de empleo en la industria óptica Las habilidades y la experiencia que Specsavers proporciona a su personal ofrecen oportunidades de 18

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promoción y ascenso profesional dentro de la cadena, además de opciones para pasar a otras empresas. Maite Gonzalo, estudiante de tercer año de Óptica y Optometría comenta que “es más fácil encontrar trabajo como óptico si tienes formación, experiencia y hablas varios idiomas. Me voy a graduar el año que viene, pero no estoy preocupada por conseguir trabajo ya que siempre hay demanda para profesionales de la Óptica, particularmente en zonas como Mallorca, donde no se enseña Optometría en la universidad local. “ Louise Stone, directora de Specsavers Opticas de Jávea añade que hay ventajas específicas cuando se trabaja para un grupo con presencia mundial. “El beneficio de unirse a una cadena de ópticas global como Specsavers es que se tiene la oportunidad de ascender e incluso viajar a otros países para trabajar en diferentes tiendas. También hay muchos puestos de trabajo distintos dentro del sector de la Óptica, por lo que hay un montón de opciones para elegir. “ A pesar de la recesión, Specsavers Opticas está proporcionando nuevas oportunidades de empleo y están en busca de empresarios ópticos interesados en abrir nuevas franquicias. Si usted es un profesional de la Óptica cualificado, con su negocio en la costa, o si desea mudarse a esta zona para establecer una óptica, Specsavers quiere saber de usted. Para obtener más información sobre cómo convertirse en socio o trabajador de Specsavers, póngase en contacto con José Ángel Moral-Tajadura por teléfono al 637 237 320, correo electrónico joseangel. moraltajadura@specsavers.com o visite

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ELCHE Market Day: Various markets ■ TOURIST INFO Pl del Parque, 3, 콯 96 665 81 96 email elx@touristinfo. net ■ MUSEUMS 앫Archaeological museum Diagonal del Palau s/n 콯 96 661 53 82 앫 Municipal museum C. de la Vila, 25 콯 96 545 34 64 앫Moorish baths Passeig de les eres Santa Lucia. 콯 96 545 28 87 앫Palaeontology museum Pl de Sant Joan

콯 96 545 88 03 ■ CULTURAL CENTRE L'ESCORXADOR C/Curtidors, 23, 콯 96 665 82 30 www.centrelescorxador.com ■ IFA Institución Ferial Alicantina (Alicante Exhibition Centre) www.feria-alicante.com 콯 96 665 76 00. Exit 72 on Alicante-Murcia motorway. ■ WHAT'S ON 앫 February 11: Mónica Naranjo. 앫 March 10: Russian State Ballet performance of Swan Lake. 앫 La Boheme.

앫 March 18: Luis Eduardo Aute. 앫 April 27: Musical production Beatles, the Legend 앫 April 28: Raphael. 앫 May 6: Queen Symphonic Rhapsody 앫 May 26: David Bustamante. All the above events take place at El Gran Teatro Tickets are available from the theatre box office which is open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00 and one hour before the event. The theatre is situated at Passatge Teatre Kursaal, 3, Elche.

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앫 Traditional market gardens surrounding the town

Market Day: Monday ■ TOWN HALL 콯 96 679 23 01 ■ CULTURE CENTRE 콯 96 572 65 15 ■ PLACES OF INTEREST 앫 Water Windmill in the Paraje del Molino 앫 La Purisima Church in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento 앫 San Roque Hermitage in the Paraje del Molino 앫 Monolith situated next to the church and town hall.

GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURA Market Day: Wednesday ■ TOURIST INFO Pl la Constitución, 7 96 572 44 88 guardamar@touristinfo.net www.guardamar.net ■ CASA DE CULTURA C/Colón 60 콯 96 572 86 10. Oct 7: Virgen del Rosario ■ MUSEUMS 앫 Guardamar Archaeological

Museum 앫 Museum of Ingeniero Miro ■ PLACES OF INTEREST 앫 Guardamar castle 앫 Dama de Guardamar

HONDÓN DE LAS NIEVES Market Day: Saturday ■ TOWN HALL Plaza De La Villa, 1 콯 96 548 02 01 ■ PLACES OF INTEREST 앫 Paraje de la Cruz 앫 Area de la Cuesta

Learning to spot glaucoma STAFF from Torrevieja town hall joined a crowd of over 50 people last week in seminars on how to spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts. The seminars were given by professional opticians from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja to mark Glaucoma Awareness Month. Rosario Martínez from the department for foreigners, Agustina Esteve from the department of commerce and Graham Knight director of the international residents' office attended the event to support for this important cause. As part of the event they all had their eyes tested and Graham Knight received a pair of glasses to thank them for their participation. Specsavers Opticas has been collecting second hand glasses to be sent to people in the Third World through charity The Lions Club. This week they collected 1,000 pairs of glasses which were presented to Iain Bennett, president of Torrevieja Costa Lions Club as part of their Glaucoma Awareness event. Specsavers Torrevieja will be a drop off point for donations of unwanted glasses throughout the year.

ABOUT GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness around the world. Awareness of this condition is crucial, as experts estimate that of the 60 million people who have glaucoma, half of them don't know they have it and could suffer from permanent vision loss as a result. The best way to ensure that glaucoma is identified early is to have a regular comprehensive eye test which examines both the pressure of the eye and the nerve at the back of the eye. However if you notice loss of peripheral vision, blurred vision or haloes around lights you should go and get an eye test as soon as possible. The highest risk groups are the over 40s and those with glaucoma in the family, so these groups should have annual eye tests to ensure glaucoma is caught early. To book an eye test to check for signs of glaucoma call 96 692 72 49 or visit the Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre).

Tribute to Buddy Holly JIM DEVLIN considers that he is a relic of the 60s. That is because he has spent 50 fabulous years playing guitar and singing with various groups and as a solo artist. A native of Warrington, he spent many years with his group, touring with The Grumbleweeds and Little and Large. In his own words: "All the musical greats." On a more musical note his band also toured with the Original Crickets and The Hollies. He retired from music in the UK in 2003, but got bitten by the bug again when he retired to Spain in 2011 . Jim describes his music now as a fusion of all of his influences from Elvis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, The Eagles, Dire

Straits, Van Morrison and Chris Rea. Jim is also a lover of American line dance music. His current live shows feature guitar and vocals. In his own self deprecating way Jim says that he is 'either unique or obsolete, depending on your point of view'. To make a clear judgement he invites everybody along to his Friday night residency at Campbells Irish Bar, Roda Village, Los Alcázares. This Friday, Jim will be performing a tribute to one of his heroes, Buddy Holly who died in a plane crash 53 years ago on this date, February 3. bwright@cbnews.es One of the well attended seminars given by Specsaver opticians

Hidden Spain in photographs

An iconic image by Cristina Garcia Rodero

By Barry Wright AN EXHIBITION by one of Spain's most celebrated photographers Cristina Garcia Rodero entitled España oculta (Hidden Spain) will be at the Museo Regional de Arte Moderno, Plaza de la Merced, Cartagena until March 18. The exhibition features photographs taken during tours of Spain between 1975 and 1988. The images are said to have great documentary, anthropological and artistic value both for their qualities and visual properties. García Rodero had a completely original approach to Spain and human beings at a time when 'the deep unknown Spain' was beginning to disappear. Cristina Garcia Rodero sums up this creative and inspirational period of time in her life with this powerful statement: "I tried to photograph the mysterious, true and magical soul of popular Spain in all its

passion, love, humour, tenderness, rage, pain, in all its truth; and the fullest and most intense moments in the lives of these characters as simple as they are irresistible, with all their inner strength, as a personal challenge that gave me strength and understanding and in which I invested all my heart." After reading the above, it comes as no surprise that the exhibition has been described as 'constituting an exceptional testimony of tradition, culture, religion, economy and everyday life of the Spain of this time.' The project culminated in her book 'España Oculta' which was published in 1989, and subsequently won the 'Book of the Year Award' at the Arles Festival of Photography. The exhibition opening times are Tuesday to Saturday: 11.00-14.00 and 17.00-20.00, Sundays and bank holidays: 11.00-14.00. Closed Mondays

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February 1, 2012

Consulate holds Open Days The British consular team will be visiting Ontinyent and Caudete on Thursday February 9 to hold two open days, the first of their kind to be held in these towns. Following the publication of the new padrón statistics last week, it's clear that many British people are still choosing to come to Spain to live. That's why in 2012, the Consulate wants to make sure it gets out into the community to ensure that British residents know which sources are available here in Spain to get help, support and information. British Consul Paul Rodwell said he was looking forward to visiting these two towns adding, "The secret of making a success of life in

Spain is to link into the services offered by your town hall and community. We encourage residents to make the Spanish authorities the first point of call if there are any local issues and to ensure that they are properly registered. "My colleagues and I will be visiting to get a better idea of the issues local residents face and will be providing them with information about living in Spain, all of which is on ukinspain.fco.gov.uk website." The two events will consist of a talk given by the Consul around consular services and living in Spain, followed by a presentation from the Pension, Benefit and Healthcare Team who will explain their role and advise who British nationals

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should contact when they have questions about their pensions, what benefits they can apply for and how to register for healthcare in Spain. Details of the events Caudete: Sala de Reuniones, Centro de Formación y Empleo, C/ San Jaime, s/n (in front of bullring). Doors open 9.30am, presentation begins at 10am.

Ontinyent: Palau de la Vila, Plaza San Roque, 2, Ontinyent. Doors open 12 noon, presentation begins 12.30pm. Anyone wishing to attend either of the events should register for a place through the British Consulate website www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk. Those who do not have access to the internet can register by calling 902 109 356.

José Riera, the consumer councillor of Torrevieja, has announced that the local OMIC (consumers' office) has launched a new system whereby residents can find instructions on how to make a complaint. Previously, those with a complaint had to call at the office in the town hall branch of La Mata but now the process is available via the internet. The OMIC website also gives important information about consumer rights, warnings and general information. The website can be found on the Torrevieja town hall site - www.torrevieja.es - and the OMIC office can also be contacted by email on con José Riera sumo.omic@torrevieja.eu

Learning to spot glaucoma Student grants given out

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Raising awareness through information

Torrevieja town hall members joined a crowd of over 50 people last week in seminars on how to spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts. The seminars were given by professional opticians from Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja to mark Glaucoma Awareness Month. Rosario Martínez from the Department for Foreigners, Agustina Esteve from the Department of Commerce and Graham Knight Director of the International Residents Office at the Torrevieja Town Hall attended the event to show their support for this important cause. As part of the event they all had their eyes tested and Graham Knight received a pair of glasses to thank them for their participation. Specsavers Opticas has been collecting second hand glasses to be sent to people in the Third World through charity The Lions Club. This week they collected 1,000 pairs of glasses which were presented to Iain Bennett, President of Torrevieja Costa Lions Club as part of their Glaucoma Awareness event. Specsavers Torrevieja will be a drop off point for donations of

unwanted glasses throughout the year. About Glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness around the world. Awareness of this condition is crucial, as experts estimate that of the 60 million people who have glaucoma, half of them don't know they have it and could suffer from permanent vision loss as a result. The best way to ensure that glaucoma is identified early is to have a regular comprehensive eye test which examines both the pressure of the eye and the nerve at the back of the eye. However if you notice loss of peripheral vision, blurred vision or haloes around lights you should go and get an eye test as soon as possible. The highest risk groups are the over 40s and those with glaucoma in the family, so these groups should have annual eye tests to ensure glaucoma is caught early. To book an eye test to check for signs of glaucoma call 966 927 249 or visit the Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre).

The mayor of Torrevieja has handed out a total of 306,107€ in student grants this week. Mayor Eduardo Dolón emphasised how important the 490 grants will be to local families, many of whom are feeling the pinch in the recession.

Each grant given by the town hall was between 300 and 390€, depending on the studies. The students who received the grants are studying for university degrees and diplomas, or at the EOI official language school or music and dance conservatories.

Well-oiled at the bins San Fulgencio's environment council is carrying out a recycling campaign and has this week installed six containers for the disposal of cooking oil. The special orange-coloured containers have been placed at Calle Miguel Hernández, Avda San Isidro, Calle Amsterdam, Plaza Sierra Castilla, Avda del Convenio and Justo Antonio Quesada and complimentary funnels are also available from the environmental offices. Residents are being encouraged to pour their used cooking oil into plastic bottles before depositing them in the bins. The recycled oil will be used to make biodiesel fuel.

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Torrevieja Town Hall to turn out to support eye health seminars Representatives from Torrevieja Town Hall will be attending Specsavers Opticas’ free eye health seminars on 26th January and showing their support for this important initiative. These seminars mark Glaucoma Awareness Month and will educate the community on how to spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts and how to care for their eyes. Rosario Martínez, from the Department for Foreigners and Youth, Agustina Esteve, from the Department of Commerce and Graham Knight, Director of the International Residents Office at the Torrevieja Town Hall will all be attending the seminar. Iain Bennett, president of Torrevieja Costa Lions Club will also be in attendance. As part of their ongoing support of The Lions Club, Specsavers will be presenting him with their collection of second hand glasses for people in the Third World. Store Director Colin Evans explains why they have decided to hold these seminars. “We believe that prevention is better than cure when it comes to eye health and this is certainly the case with glaucoma. If

glaucoma is identified early it can be treated via eye drops, but as vision loss occurs gradually, it is often only recognised at an advanced stage. Unfortunately vision loss from glaucoma cannot be recovered, so it’s vital that it is identified early. We hope by providing these free seminars during Glaucoma Month we can help people spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts and get treatment before their vision is impaired and we’re delighted that the Torrevieja Town Hall and The Lions Club are offering their support for this important cause. ” The free seminars will be held in Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre) on 26th January at 11.00 in English and at 18.00 in Spanish. They will be presented by their professional opticians and cover the early detection of glaucoma and cataracts and general eye health issues. Call 966 927 249 to reserve your place.

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REPRESENTATIVES FROM Torrevieja Town Hall are to attend Specsavers Opticas’ free eye health seminars on 26th January to show their support for this important initiative. These seminars mark Glaucoma Awareness Month and will educate the community on how to spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts and how to care for their eyes. Rosario Martínez, from the Department for Foreigners and Youth; Agustina Esteve, from the Department of Commerce; and Graham Knight, Director of the International Residents Office at the Torrevieja Town Hall will all be attending the seminar. Iain Bennett, president of Torrevieja Costa Lions Club, will also be in attendance. As part of their ongoing support of The Lions Club, Specsavers will be presenting him with their collection of second hand glasses for people in the Third World. Store Director Colin Evans explains why they have decided to hold these seminars: “We believe that prevention is better than cure when it comes to eye health and this is certainly the case with glaucoma. If glaucoma is identified early it can be treated via eye drops, but as vision loss occurs gradually, it is often only recognised at an advanced stage. Unfortunately vision loss from glaucoma cannot be recovered, so it’s vital that it is identified early. We hope by providing these free seminars during Glaucoma Month we can help people spot the signs of glaucoma and cataracts and get treatment before their vision is impaired and we’re delighted that the Torrevieja Town Hall and The Lions Club are offering their support for this important cause. ” The free seminars will be held in Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre) on 26th January at 11am in English and at 6pm in Spanish. They will be presented by their professional opticians and cover the early detection of glaucoma and cataracts and general eye health issues: call 96 692 7249 to reserve your place. By Patricia Thompson I AM the type of person that makes every excuse possible to get out of exercising so when I was invited by Paul from Shape & Tone in Los Alcázares to experience a trial on their state of the art Pilates toning tables, to say I was reluctant is an understatement. However, under the expert guidance of Paul I soon realised that using the whole experience was actually - dare I say – enjoyable! What I had not appreciated was that the toning tables incorporate Pilates which is great for everyone whether you are young or old and especially beneficial for people recovering from injury, with have limited mobility or someone like myself who is basically out of condition and doesn’t like the gym. As well as toning your body, a regular program will increase flexibility and mobility and can help improve blood circulation to name just a few benefits. And all this is done in a very relaxed and friendly environment. So if you want to improve your shape and tone up in 2012 then give Shape & Tone a call on 661 002 648 and they will be happy to arrange for a free trial.

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Local Spanish charities to get a year-long boost from

Costa Blanca opticians OPTICAL CHAIN Specsavers Opticas has announced that each of its four Costa Blanca stores have formed on-going partnerships with local charities to raise funds and awareness and support their campaigns over the next year. Specsavers Opticas’ Jávea and Calpe stores are supporting Caritas, a charity working on behalf of needy families and individuals without the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing and shelter. Specsavers Opticas’ Benidorm store is supporting The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS, a voluntary group based in the Northern Costa Blanca raising muchneeded funds for the children in the EMAÚS children’s shelters. Specsavers Opticas’ Torrevieja store is supporting The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club, helping local Spanish charities and best known for fighting blindness by sending muchneeded supplies such as eyeglasses to third

world countries. Iain Bennett, President of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club commented “Specsavers is the main company in Torrevieja supporting our charity and over the last three years they have donated more than 5,000 pairs of spectacles to people in need in third world countries. There is always a shortage of glasses in these countries that have no medical support, so Specsavers’ donations are absolutely vital.” Specsavers Opticas’ business development manager José Ángel Moral-Tajadura explained that charity support is a key element of Specsavers’ philosophy across the globe , “Our stores are run by opticians who care deeply about the health of their communities, and we are committed to supporting charities that provide tangible, hands-on support to people in need.” To find your nearest store, visit www.specsavers.es.

Hypnotension not Hypertension While blood pressure is absolutely vital to life, high blood pressure (hypertension) can be a serious threat to it. Today, one in three adults in the UK is affected by high blood pressure and half of those people are unaware of it. Over 90% of these cases have no clear medical cause, which means doctors can only work to manage the symptoms, rather than addressing the underlying issue(s). High blood pressure can affect anyone at any age, so regular medical check-ups are important. A new programme called The Hypnotension™ programme can help over 90% of people diagnosed with hypertension to get it under control and even significantly reduce it, and Mark Phoenix Murphy Adv. Dhp MIAPH MNRAH, has successfully completed the specialist course to be able to offer The Hypnotension™ programme here on the Costas. Having himself previously suffered from dangerously high blood pressure due to heart problems discovered as a child, Mark decided specifically to try to help the sufferers of hypertension and he now offers the programme which uses proven cognitive techniques and

Iain Bennett delivers glasses to Antonio Mendez (far right)

behavioral coaching to help the patient tackle the most common lifestyle factors which cause high blood pressure. Pleasingly even a small reduction can slash the odds of dying from a stroke or heart disease. Paul Howard, spokesman for The Hypnotension™ programme said, “Hypnotension works by tackling the lifestyle factors that maintain high blood pressure. Doctors and the NHS in the UK simply do not have the resources to tackle them effectively.” The Hypnotension™ programme tackles the lifestyle factors that are known to cause and maintain high blood pressure. The benefits of using the Hypnotension™ programme are huge. Think about this… even if in worst case you only managed a reduction of 2.5/1.4mmHg, by using the Hypnotension™ programme, it would still slash your risk of dying from a stroke by 12-14% and heart disease by 9-10%. There are some serious side effects of using the Hypnotension™ programme too - like losing weight, feeling more relaxed, eating healthily, getting rid of guilt and enjoying your life more. For further information please contact Mark directly on 654 202 996 or visit his website at www.HypnoSpain.com

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Will Dottie get her King? In Jack and the Beanstalk, which plays the Careline Theatre in Alcalalí from Wednesday January 11 to Sunday January 15, poor Dottie Trot has lost her cow and is about to lose her brave, handsome son, Jack. The cow got sold for what turned out to be a bag of beans and Jack is so smitten with the lovely Jill that wedding bells can't be far away. Small wonder, then, that the canny dame is on the lookout for a man to make her own. Not just any man you understand. Dottie has set her heart on no less a personage than His Majesty King Maurice of the Land of Merrydale. From your seat in the stalls you are likely to enjoy this possible romance hugely. Dame Trot is played by Andy Headford, a very experienced player of pantomime dames. In his milking garb you would be forgiven for thinking Dottie is just a little past her sell-by date, but when Andy dresses for king hunting he dresses to kill. To say his Dame Trot becomes really seductive and very, very glamorous is a complete understatement. Who could resist such a dame when she starts to coo, "Maurice! Maurice! Oh there you are Cherie" and "Remember the soft lights, the

Samaritans sing carols at Iceland Last Saturday December 17, Samaritan volunteers and friends entertained shoppers with a collection of Christmas carols and popular songs at Iceland, Avenida Valanciana, Torrevieja. Shoppers of every nationality joined in the singing and some even took to dancing along with the music, adding to the Christmas atmosphere. The singing continued for five hours and Samaritans were very pleased to report they collected 200€ for their charity. Samaritans operate an emotional support helpline and wish to advise that their helpline is operational throughout the holidays from 8pm until

midnight and every evening 365 days of the year, phone: 902 883 535. Following three very successful years operating in Spain, Samaritans would like to thank all their volunteers,

friends, sponsors and supporters for making it possible through their continued support for the charity. Wishing all a very happy, peaceful holiday and a successful 2012.

The very amorous Dame Dottie Trot and His Majesty King Maurice

sweet music?" Maybe Maurice. Is King Maurice, played by Alan Gill, the sort of royal to fall for the flattery of a flickering old flame? Such is the stuff of traditional pantomime and Marian Carter's production of Jack and the Beanstalk provides an abundance of traditional pantomime fun, but Marian manages to combine it with the razzle-dazzle of a good musical. A combination that makes a truly fabulous show. All the income of the opening night seat sales will be donated to Cancer Care Jávea to

help with their funding of the new cancer research laboratory at Denia Hospital, Xara. Seats for the five evening performances are 12€ for adults and 6€ for children of 10 and under. Curtain-up is at 20.00. The adult ticket price for the Saturday and Sunday matinees, curtain-up at 15.00, is 10€. A discount of 10% is available to party bookings of 10 and over adults for the evening performances. Ring 965 790 129 (Opening night only) or 652 294 750 to make your reservations. You would be crackers to miss it. www.carelinetheatre.com - Advertorial -

Local Spanish charities to get a year-long boost from Costa Blanca opticians In a major boost to local charities, optical chain Specsavers Opticas have announced that each of their four Costa Blanca stores have formed ongoing partnerships with local charities. For the next 12 months, the stores will raise funds for these charities, support their campaigns and help them raise awareness. 앫 Specsavers Opticas' Jávea and Calpe stores are supporting Caritas - Caritas is a charity working on behalf of needy families and individuals, who for whatever reason find themselves without the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing and shelter. 앫 Specsavers Opticas' Benidorm store is supporting The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS - The Friends of the Children of EMAÚS are a completely voluntary group of individuals, based in the Northern Costa Blanca, whose purpose is to raise much-needed funds for the children in the EMAÚS children's shelters. 앫 Specsavers Opticas' Torrevieja store is supporting The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club - The Costa Lions Club is best known for fighting blindness. It helps local Spanish residents in need, and also sends muchneeded supplies such as eyeglasses to third world

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countries. The support that Specsavers Opticas can provide these charities is really important to them. Iain Bennett, President of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club commented "Specsavers is the main company in Torrevieja supporting our charity and over the last three years they have donated over 5,000 pairs of spectacles to go to people in need in third world countries. There is always a shortage of glasses in these countries as they have no medical support, so Specsavers' donations are absolutely vital to people with poor vision." Specsavers Opticas' business development manager José Ángel Moral-Taja-

dura explained that charity support is a key element of Specsavers' philosophy across the globe, "Our stores are run by opticians who care deeply about the health of their communities, and we are committed to supporting charities that provide tangible, hands-on support to people in need." To find out more about how your local Specsavers is supporting charities and to take part in their fundraising efforts visit one of the four stores on the Costa Blanca. To find your nearest store, visit www.specsavers.es

Iain Bennett (left), president of Torrevieja Costa Lions Club delivers glasses donated by Specsavers Opticas to Antonio Mendez (far right) for distribution to those in need.

Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers Walk schedules Saturday December 24 a) Serrella Castle. A moderately strenuous walk, over some rough terrain. 12 kms, 5 hours duration, 500m ascent. No dogs. Further details tel: Peter 669 873 159. b) Bernia East Ridge and Summit. A moderately strenuous walk, over some rough terrain, with some scrambling. For experienced mountain walkers. Impressive views! 12 kms, 51/2 hours duration,

550m ascent. No dogs. Further details tel: Peter 620 315 797. Wednesday December 28 Abdet Circuit. A strenuous walk over some rough terrain. 16 kms, 6 hours duration, 650m ascent. No dogs. Further details tel: Kees 699 162 028. Walks depart promptly at 10am unless otherwise noted. Boots and adequate drinking water required. First aid kit recommended, as well as pro-

tection against sun and wind. Walkers participate at their own risk. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the time stated for each walk will always depend on the fitness and ability of the walkers and also the weather and passage conditions on the day of the walk. The rules and guidelines for walking are given on our website, see http://www. cbmwalkers.org

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COSTA NEWS, November 25-December 1, 2011

ALCALALÍ Market Day Alfaz: Friday ■ TOURIST INFO C/ de Alicante, 1 (Jalón) 콯 966 481 017 ■ Palma Concerts www.palmaconcerts.webs.com Call Jan 콯 966 480 594 / 686 508 634 for more information. Tickets 20€ on the night or 18€ in advance from the following points of sale: Ingrid's Delikatessen (Denia indoor market) Quicksave (both in Jávea), Cornish Pride (Moraira), Bookshop Europa (Calpe), Cosas Nobles (Altea), La Risa (Jalón), The Corner Shop (Orba) or see www.palmaconcerts.webs.com ■ WORKSHOPS Yoga classes Monday and Thursday at 10.00 at the Centro Cívico y Social Tai-Chi course on Friday, 09.30-12.00

ALCOY Market Day: Wed & Sat ■ TOURIST INFO C/ Sant Lorenç, 2. 콯 96 553 71 55 alcoi@touristinfo.net ■ CULTURAL CENTRE Avda Pais Valencia 1 콯 96 553 71 42 Mon-Fri from 17.30-20.30 - Sat - 10.30-13.30 centrecultural@alcoi.org

■ PERMANENT EXHIBITION Archaeological Museum, Placeta del Carbo.Mon to Fri 09.00-14.00.Free admission. Fiesta Museum Calle San Miquel, 60-62. Tues-Fri 11.00-13.00 & 17.3019.30. Bank holidays, Sat & Sun 10.30-13.30 ■ SALESIANOS THEATRE Pl Mossén Josep, 1. 콯 96 554 09 87 ■ TEATRO CALDERÓN Pl España, 14 .콯 96 554 94 03 www.teatrocalderón.com

ALFAZ DEL PI/ALBIR Market Day Alfaz: Friday Market Day Albir: Sunday RASTRO: Every Sat & Sun at Don Quijote. For more info please call 900 111 909 ■ CASA DE CULTURA Plaza Juan Carlos I, S/N. 콯 96 588 9423 or 96 588 9424. www..lalfas.com/cultura cultura.lalfas@telefonica.net Dec 10-11: Christmas Fair At the old school (Escuelas viejas) from 11 to 21.300. Local businesses, gastronomy and leisurefor all. Saturday, Dec 10 From 11.00 - 14.00: Children's workshops with Pekes Miriam. From 15.30 - 16.30: Christmas

decorations workshop by Grupo Center Garden Navarro. From 16:30 - 17:00: Dutch Choir. From 17.00 - 17.40: Children's theatre play. From 18.00 - 18.40: Hot chocolate for all children. From 19.00 - 20.00: Children's music show "Musica i ball mos fa grans" by Heizel dancing school and Alfas Choir. Sunday, Dec 11 From 12.00 - 14.00: Christmas cooking workshop for children by 'Tierra de Niños" From 15.30 - 16.30: Christmas decorations workshop by Grupo Center Garden Navarro From 16.00 - 16.40: Norwegian School Choir will perform and there will be a Christmas theatre play. The Norwegian Church will accompany them with Season's songs. From 17.00 - 17.40: Children's afternoon snack offered From 17.00 - 18.00: Music show by Aaron Colston and Heizel dancing school. For more info please visit www.ferialalfas.com or contact info@mondecom.es 콯 635.513.104 AUDITORIO ■ CIJ (Centro Info Juvenil) C/ Cami de la Mar. Casa de Cultura.콯 96 588 7435. info@lalfasjove.com

www.lalfasjove.com ■ CINEMA Subtitled original version films Thursdays at 20.00 at the Auditorio. Donation: 2€ FRENCH FILMS (OV) ■ TOURIST INFO C/Federico Garcia Llorca 11 (next to Town Hall) 콯 96 588 89 05 alfasdelpi@touristinfo.net ■ TOURIST INFO ALBIR Avda Oscar Esplá 1 Open Tues - Fri from 10.0014.00 콯 96 686 70 23 or 콯 655 875 482 alfasplaya@touristinfo.net ■ MUSEO 'VILLA ROMANA DEL ALBIR 콯 96 588 94 23 or 96 588 9424 museovillaromana@alfas.com Open Sat, Sun & holidays: 10.00-12.00 Tues to Sat: 10-12.00 & 18 -21.00 ■ MUSEO DELSO. Sculptures and murals C/Topazi, 12, Colonia Escandinavia. Open Tues-Sat 10-13.00. 콯 96 588 95 17. ■ FUNDACIÓN FRAX Cultural exhibition centre.

Paseo de las Estrellas, 3 Albir 콯 966 86 40 40 www.fundacionfrax.org fundacion@fundacionfrax.org Open Tues-Fri from 10.00-19.00 & Sat, Sun and Bank holidays 10.00-14.00. Mondays closed. Until Jan 15, 2012: 'Mas allá de la poética del dibujo' By Pepe Azorín at Sala Pedro Delso. Until Feb 2012: 'Caminos libres, situaciones privadas' by Moise´s Gil (also exterior exhibition) ■ RESTAURANT HeartBreak Albir www.hbhspain.com 콯 96 584 40 60. Jazz Night Live jazz every Thursday at 22.00. Free admission. Reservations recommended for dinners. Soul Night: Sea Club resident group playing live every Friday at 23.00. Reservations recommended for dinners. ■ SCULPTURE PARK GARDENS Cami del Pinar, 23. Carboneras 콯 96 686 02 30

www.klein-schreuder.com Until Jan 6, 2012: Jorge Castro 'Tribute in Memoriam' exhibition. ■ FORUM MARE NOSTUM Camí del Pinxo, 2. 콯 96 687 84 00 info@forum-marenostrum. com ■ CASA SJENGARDEN CULTURAL Calle Sierra Nevada, 6. El Cautivador.콯96 686 05 22 chris@sjengarden.nl or visit website: fredywubben.nl ■ ANNEKE RESIDENCE C/Riu Castells, 3 콯 96 681 40 34 Sun-Sat from 10.00-18.00 ■ LA COSTA CULTURAL LCC Newsletter or excursions 콯 96 686 0735 or email: pdawson802t@cv.gva.es. NORDIC WALKING www.nordicwalkingcv.com 655 87 97 11 or 606 213 074 Bernd at the Polideportivo in Alfaz 96 588 96 01 Bring good walking shoes, warm mountain clothes, some fruit, water and snacks.

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New Benidorm Specsavers Opticas

hold EMAUS charity raffle on Open Day 1st Dec To celebrate the opening of a brand new Specsavers Opticas store in Benidorm, there will be a fun open day which will raise money for children’s charity EMAUS. This exciting event will be held in store at Calle de Gambó 2 on 1st December from 10am to 8pm. An important part of this event is the charity raffle in aid of EMAUS, a fantastic charity which provides homes to children in need. Tickets will be sold at the store throughout the day and Directors Phil Morgan and Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Araico hope that visitors will enjoy the event and give generously. “EMAUS is a very important charity running nine children’s centres, training for teenagers, counselling for families with problematic children and a shelter for battered wives. They are always looking for funds to keep these shelters open so we hope our charity raffle will be able to help them continue with this excellent work. There will be a number of prizes including 300€ worth of eye wear from Specsavers and the draw will take place at 19.30. Please come along and enjoy the event and help needy children on the Costa Blanca.” This Open Day will also feature a packed schedule

of activities including performances from popular local band Vandetta, delicious refreshments and kids’ entertainer Buster the clown performing from 5-7 pm. At the event, guests can book free eye tests, which will be offered until the end of this year. Specsavers look forward to welcoming you to this free event. For information on the event call 965 859 577. About Specsavers Specsavers is a family-run global brand of opticians with more than 1,500 stores operating in ten countries, offering customers professional eye care combined with clear, affordable prices. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, in Fuengirola, Calpe, Jávea, Benidorm and Torrevieja and one in Santa Ponça,

Mallorca. Specsavers’ value-formoney formula and trustworthy reputation (the company has been voted the U.K’s Most Trusted Optician for 9 years in a row) has been especially welcome in tough economic times. It was founded by husband-andwife opticians Doug and Mary Perkins in 1984, and remains at its core a family-run business today. The Perkins’ vision is “to passionately provide best value eye care to everyone, simply, clearly and consistently, exceeding customer expectations every time”. The company has grown into the world’s largest privately-owned optical group with an annual turnover of more than a billion Euros. For more information visit www.specsavers.es

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ITV Orihuela RFC On Saturday November 25 ITV Orihuela RFC played away to local rivals Torrevieja. After a delay in the kick off the game started and was soon played under floodlights. ITV Orihuela started at a fast pace against the more experienced Torry forwards and Orihuela's defence repelled everything that Torry could throw at them. At the end of the first half, the score was 13-11 to Orihuela. In the second half ITV Orihuela RFC continued to dominate the scrum, but the lineouts were fairly even with Orihuela having two brand new jumpers in their first game. The final score gave ITV Orihuela victory by 18-14, a

great result for Orihuela who had quite a few players missing through injury. Our next game for the seniors is against UCAM Murcia on December 17 at home. The club trains on Tuesday and Thursday at the Miguel

La Vila Rugby Club

Fairplay Darts

Hernandez University, juniors at 6.15pm, juveniles and seniors at 8.30pm. New players are welcome no matter of what age or skill level you are. Info Garry 692 767 242, (juniors contact Oscar 600 871 606 (Spanish).

November 30, 2011

Club de Golf Ifach

Division 2, week 10: Pablo´s Diablo´s 8-2 Belushi; Concierto 6-4 Horacio B; Liberty´s 4-6 Pablo´s; Horacio A 6-4 Welcome Inn. League table: 75 Pablo´s Diablo´s; 58 Liberty´s 54 Pablo´s; 52 Concierto; 50 Horacio A; 45 Belushi; 43 Horacio B; 23 Welcome Inn. Postponed game result from week 8 Horacio A 8 - 2 Belushi Division 1, week 9: The Park 2-8 Whispers; Breakaways 10-0 Evolutions; Los Toros 9-1 Havana; Molino Moles 7-3 Moores. Well Done to Del Lister (Breakaways) for his 1st 180. League Table: Breakaways 63; Los Toros 61; Whispers 61; Molino Moles 59; Moores Bar 47; Havana 40; The Park 19; Evolutions 10

La Nucia Spartans

On Sunday November 27, 32 gents competed for the Michael Hardman Trophy, a Foursome Stableford organised by Alan Neish, Competition and Handicap Secretary. Despite the blustery, damp conditions everyone completed the 18 holes and the winning pair with 37 points was Norman Bain and Jurgen Bangemann. Second place went to Roger Coates and Brian Eastham with 36 and third place on countback, also with 36, went to John Bailey and Robin Woods.

Bowling Club news on Page 17

FC San Fulgencio

More in Friday's Costa

Blanca News

25 NOV - 01 DEC 2011

The importance of continuity of care by

Amanda Collins Dip HE

Family Medical Centre, Albir

FOLLOWING THE closure of The English Medical Clinic in Albir, long standing patient Mr. Howard Benedict felt somewhat bereft, having been used to the luxury of medical care, delivered in English. With no other English clinic in the area that he knew of, and with Mr. Benedict having a SIP card, he decided to try the Spanish medical social care system. The first ‘problem’ he encountered was the frustration of having to wait for a G.P appointment. Whilst emergencies were dealt with swiftly, Mr. Benedict soon realised that for routine G.P consultations you have to wait for the next available appointment which may be a week away! Eventually, Mr. Benedict was given his first appointment but unfortunately because his Spanish is so limited, the doctor was understandably reluctant to see him. Therefore, another appointment had to be scheduled and Mr. Benedict had to source an interpreter. Having found an interpreter and re-scheduled his appointment, Mr. Benedict finally managed to see the G.P. Whilst he felt the medical care was satisfactory (albeit his consultation barely lasted 5 minutes) he quickly realised that it was extremely frustrating and difficult having to discuss private medical issues via an interpreter. Basically, Mr. Benedict was at a loss of where to go

Patient Mr. Howard Benedict discussing his case with Practice Nurse Amanda Collins

to continue his medical care. He was therefore delighted to hear of the opening of the English speaking Family Medical Centre, situated in the heart of Albir. He was even more pleased to discover that to see the G.P would cost him a mere 38€ - less than he’d paid for an interpreter!

Mr. Benedict says ‘I cannot tell you how pleased I am that the Family Medical Centre has opened. I now have peace of mind that all the services of the medical centre are available for myself and my family to use – all in English and all the services are very reasonably priced. What a find!’

In order to assist previous patients of Dr. Colin Evans of the English Medical Clinic, the Family Medical Centre have a limited supply of forms to assist patients in claiming their previous medical records.

New Benidorm Specsavers Opticas to hold EMAUS charity raffle on Open Day, Dec. 1st TO CELEBRATE the opening of a brand new Specsavers Opticas store in Benidorm, there will be a fun open day which will raise money for children’s charity EMAUS. This exciting event will be held in store at Calle de Gambó 2 on 1st December from 10am to 8pm. An important part of this event is the charity raffle in aid of EMAUS, a fantastic charity which provides homes to children in need. Tickets will be sold at the store throughout the day and Directors Phil Morgan and Jorge Martinez de Lizarduy Araico hope that visitors will enjoy the event and give generously. “EMAUS is a very important charity running nine children’s centres, training for teenagers, counselling for families with problematic children and a shelter for battered wives. They are always looking for funds to keep these shelters open so we hope our charity raffle will be able to help them continue with this excellent work. There will be a number of prizes including 300€ worth of eye wear from Specsavers and the draw will take place at 19.30. Please come along and enjoy the event and help needy children on the Costa Blanca.” This Open Day will also feature a packed schedule of activities including performances from popular local band Vandetta, delicious refreshments and kids’ entertainer Buster the clown performing from 5-7 pm. At the event, guests can book free eye tests, which will be offered until the end of this year. Specsavers look forward to welcoming you to this free event. For more information on the event call 965 859 577.

About Specsavers Specsavers is a family-run global brand of opticians with more than 1,500 stores operating in ten countries, offering customers professional eye care combined with clear, affordable prices. There are five Specsavers Opticas stores on the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, in Fuengirola, Calpe, Jávea, Benidorm and Torrevieja and one in Santa Ponça, Mallorca. Specsavers’ value-for-money formula and trustworthy reputation (the company has been voted the U.K’s Most Trusted Optician for 9 years in a row) has been especially welcome in tough economic times. It was founded by husband-and-wife opticians Doug and Mary Perkins in 1984, and remains at its core a family-run business today. The Perkins’ vision is “to passionately provide best value eye care to everyone, simply, clearly and consistently, exceeding customer expectations every time”. The company has grown into the world’s largest privately-owned optical group with an annual turnover of more than a billion Euros. For more information visit www.specsavers.es.

November 2011

X RAY AT THE AIRPORT

A 34 year old British man was recently stopped by the Guardia Civil when he was walking through customs at an airport in Tenerife. He had arrived on a flight from the Spanish mainland, and couldn’t give the officers a good reason for his visit. After a search which revealed nothing, they decided to x-ray him. This resulted in a perfect “picture” of the 75 capsules of Heroin that he had swallowed. Weighing almost a kilo, it is enough to provide him with a very long stay on the island. But it won’t be a sun bed he is lying on!

CAR THEFT

A Belgian couple had their car stolen at gunpoint by two delinquents recently. The criminals had escaped from police as they were being taken to court in a small town near Brussels and escaped in the stolen car. To help get over their ordeal, the two Belgians, booked a holiday at Guardamar near Alicante. Imagine their surprise when they were relaxing on their sun beds to see the same two crooks walk past on the beach! The quick thinking husband walked up to the road at the top of the beach, and located their car, puncturing a tyre so they couldn’t lose it again. Then they called the Guardia Civil who came to the beach, where they located and arrested the bad guys.

DOG DONORS

Valencia has seen the first blood bank set up especially for dogs. Set up in the Montoro Botella laboratory just under a year ago, it now has 120 dog donors on its books. Donor dogs have to be between 1 and 8 years old, weigh at least 25 Kg, and be of a docile temperament (probably as they have to have a needle stuck in them for at least 15 minutes!) The best donors are the Iberian hunting hounds, as their blood is seen as “universal” to all other breeds. It’s not known whether the dogs get a cup of tea and a biscuit afterwards!

ROUND TOWN

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‘Peep’ Toe Shoes According to Spanish newspaper El Mundo a Spanish man was recently arrested in Tarragona for peeping up ladies skirts aided by a mobile phone inside his shoe. The home-made device involved a standard mobile phone placed inside a trainer style shoe with a hole cut in the top. This enabled him to film under the victim’s skirt. But his sick game came to an abrupt end when he was caught suspiciously close to his son’s girlfriend in a shopping precinct. An off duty police officer noticed his foot was angled unnaturally in between the girls legs and wasted no time in apprehending him thus exposing his vile activity.

Specsavers in Benidorm

On the 16th November the famous Specsavers will open on the Calle Gambo no. 2 (the same street as Zara´s) in the old town, which is great news for everyone especially those who sit on their glasses and break them or lose

them on the beach! This will be the fourth Specsavers branch to open on the Costa Blanca and the sixth store in Spain. If you wish to make an appointment call 965 859 577.

The 30 year old man will be charged for invasion of privacy and assaulting an officer of the law as he tried to resist arrest.

What’s in Davy Jones´ Locker? Benidorm council workers together with volunteers from all over the Valencian region have cleaned up the sea bed from around Benidorm island. Some of the volunteers involved were snorkellers including the ones that work at Benidorm´s Mundomar. Almost 510 kilos of rubbish was collected consisting mainly of glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans. After the mornings work everyone was given a canned drink after such thristy work. Let´s hope they didnt then throw the cans into the sea!

Roundtown’s Book Review What better time than around Remembrance Day to promote this fabulous book all about the life of a WW2 pilot - John Holmes. Especially when it’s been written by his son, Benidorm resident Steve Holmes! Sherlock’s Squadron

New Loos? Benidorm Council are pleased to announce that they have installed three new public toilets on the beach fronts, one on the Levante beach and two on the Poniente. Due to public request a total of 8 toilets are to be installed. Based on the fact that it has taken three years for the first three loos to appear, since it was first approved, let´s hope you can keep your legs crossed long enough for the other five to make an appearance!

Steve Holmes or ‘The Flying Pig’ as he is affectionately known, is a well-known character in and around the Benidorm scene and can be found most days in the kitchen area of the Yorkshire Pride II on Calle Londres serving up traditional English cooked meals. For some 15 years now Steve has been researching the wartime exploits of his late father John Holmes, affectionately known to his comrades as Sherlock. He has spent thousands of hours on the Internet and read over 100 books specialising in the RAF, World War II aircraft and the sorties’ flown by the crews of these brave men. He has read the diaries and log books from the very men who flew with his father and indeed contacted many of the surviving family members who in turn opened their hearts to this likeable man from Lancashire. The resultant book is simply stunning. Sherlock’s Squadron is a work of art and something Steve Holmes should be rightly proud of. Although his first effort at writing a book he skilfully builds up the characters from the first few turns of the pages and somehow captures the heartache and hardship of wartime Britain.

Steve described his father as his best friend and within a few pages we almost feel as if we know our protagonist John ‘Sherlock’ Holmes. It wasn’t plain sailing, war never is and the author makes no apologies for describing in graphic detail the end of many of these young men’s lives. Steve Holmes also skilfully weaves in the home life of his father and the relationship with his girlfriend Dorothy who would later become his wife Steve Holmes is not your stereotypical looking author. For a start he doesn’t have a beard or a high forehead and will openly admit that he left school without any recognisable qualifications. But his book has everything you would expect from a bestseller and deserves a big publisher and its rightful place on bookshelves along with Mr Grisham and Wilbur Smith. Steve had a small supply printed and has a dozen copies left in stock at the Yorkshire Pride II priced at €8.99. Go along and pay him a visit. He’s an amiable type of chap and likes nothing better than to talk about his pride and joy, 196 Squadron and his book makes a great gift for those interested in understanding what life fighting for King and Country was really like.

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Support our soldiers at a night to be remembered By Nikki Luxford FINAL PREPARATIONS are underway for the Afghan Heroes Gala ball on November 19 at the Diamante Beach Hotel, Calpe. The night is set to be full of top-class entertainment, and with only a limited number of tickets costing 55 euros still available, book now. Feel like a red carpet star as photographer Keith Lockyer takes your photos on arrival to canapés and cava, whilst talented pianist Kirsty Glen plays. There is also the opportunity to win numerous prizes in a lucky dip draw. A one in seven chance of winning, pay five euros to select an envelope and prizes include vouchers for beauty treatments, jewellery, mobile

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콯 96 665 81 96 email elx@touristinfo. net Until Nov 1: 26th Mediaeval with traditional Festival music, theatre plays, etc. For more info you can visit www.festivalmedieval.com ■ LUCENTUM ASSOC 앫 Therapeutic yoga: Mon & Wed 09.30 앫 Handcraft workshops 앫 Painting: Mon & Wed 17.00 ■ ODEÓN CINEMA C/Juan Ramón Jiménez, 18. 콯 96 545 88 10. Children's movie 17.30 & 20.00. 2€ ■ MUSEUMS 앫 Arqueological museum Diagonal del Palau s/n 콯 96 661 53 82 앫Municipal museum C. de la Vila, 25 콯96 545 34 64 앫Moorish baths Passeig de les eres Santa Lucia, 13 콯 96 545 28 87 앫Palaeontology museum Pl de Sant Joan 콯 96 545 88 03 앫Sala Sorolla C/Hospital, 7. Local artist exhibition. ■ GRAN TEATRO Pas Kursal, 1 콯 96 545 14 03 ■ CULTURAL CENTRE L'ESCORXADOR C/Curtidors, 23, 콯 96 665 82 30 www.centrelescorxador.com

MURCIA Market Day: Various markets. ■ TOURIST INFO 콯 902 101 070 ■ TOWN HALL Glorieta de España, 1 콯 96 835 86 00 ■ MUSEUMS Museo de la ciudad:

phones, food hampers and more. Toast master is David Barnes, and as guests enjoy a five-course meal with unlimited drinks, Spanish guitarist Pelu will provide music. This is also another opportunity for people to try their luck at winning a cash prize. An optional game, deposit 10 euros into the envelope on the table with your name on it and be in with a chance of winning a great cash sum. After dinner, celebrities supporting the cause will appear via a video link sending messages to Afghan Heroes, these include Michael Ball, followed by a speech from the regional coordinator. A presentation from Andy Harris, the husband of Denise Harris, founder of the charity whose son was killed in Afghanistan, will also be given. Guests will then be in for a night of brilliant entertainment starting with West End star and director Tara. Currently directing Sister Act and Miss Saigon, Tara has starred in many West End shows and is a prodigy of Andrew Lloyd Webber. A small auction with top items up for grabs will take place before everyone can dance the night away to Strickland.

Pl Aguatinas 7 , 콯 96 827 43 90 Tues-Sat 10.00-14.00 & 17.0020.00 Science and water museum: Tues-Fri 10.00-13.00 & 16.0020.00 Sat 10.00-14.00 & 17.0020.00 Sun 11-14h. ■ VICTOR VILLEGAS AUDITORIUM Avda Primero de Mayo 콯 968 341 060 www.auditoriomurcia.org ■ ROMEA THEATRE Pl Julián Romea s/n. 콯 96 835 53 90,Office 96 835 51 70 ■ GUIDED TOURS Every Saturday free guided tour of the historic centre 'Classical Murcia' at 11.00 at Tourist Info Office, Pl Cardenal Belluga. Reservations on 콯 96 822 50 20 Mon-Fri 10.0013.30 & 17.00-19.00.

TORREVIEJA Market Day: Fri ■ TOURIST INFO Pl de Capdepont s/n, 콯 96 570 34 33 www.torrevieja@tourisinfo. net ■ CASA DE CULTURA C/Unión Musical 55. 콯 96 571 23 11 ■ MUSEUMS 앫 Sea & Salt Museum C/Patricio Pérez 10 콯 96 670 6838 museo@torreviejacultral.com Tues to Fri: 10.00-14.00 & 17.0021.00. Sat: 10.00-13.00 & 17.0021.00 Sun & Bank holidays: Mornings only 10-13.30. Free entrance. 앫 Tomás Valcárcel Easter Museu. C/Formentera 콯 96 670 80 37 - Mon-Fri 10.00-13.00 & 17.00-20.00 앫 Natural History Museum

Avda de la Estación 콯 607 701 080 - Mon-Sat 10.00-14.00 & 17.00.-20.00. Sun & Bank Hol 11.00-14.00. Free admission. 앫 Floating museum. Albatros III & Delfin S61 Submarine, Harbour 콯 96 670 68 38 - Free entrance. Sept: Wed to Sun 17.00-22.00. (Mon & Tues closed) Nov-May 0.00-15.00 앫 Ricardo Laf. Habanera Museum at old railway station. 콯 66 787 30 48 Tues-Sat 11.00-13.30 & 16.3020.00 Sun & Mon closed. Free entrance. ■ PLACES OF INTEREST 앫 Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen: C/del Mar, 28, 콯 96 571 99 00 앫 Municipal Theatre: Pl. Miguel Hernández, s/n, 콯 96 670 68 38 앫 Palacio de la Musica: C/Antonio Machado, 47, 콯 965 712 311 ■ EXIBITION SPACES Vista Alegre: C/Concepción64 콯 996 48 03 ■ ACTIVITIES Natural Park - La Mata-Torrevieja: protection zone for birds. Access via the N-332 in La Mata. Information Centre, 콯 96 692 04 04

Oct 30: Full day excursion to La Cruz de la Muela. (only for those with insurance 'seguro de montaña'). Approx. 8kms in 3hrs. Medium dificulty. Leaving at 9.00 from CC Carmen at C/ del Mar. Bring your own food, drink, nuts, confortable shoes and adecuate clothing. Call the tourist info for inscriptions as they are necesary.

Milly ready to go On the night a cheque will be presented to Afghan Heroes, and your entrance ticket automatically enters you into a prize draw to win a lap top. You are asked to arrive promptly at 19.00 and organisers Marion and Bill Bertham, Karen Webb and Rod Goodings are sure it will be a night to remember, and a great cause to support. Several of the founding mothers and soldiers affected by the war in Afhanistan will be attending the event. It was previously reported that Murray Hambro, a soldier who had both his legs amputated after being injured in an explosion, would be at the ball. Sadly, after completing his challenge of walking down the aisle to wed

his now wife Hannah, he is now back in hospital due to severity of his injuries. Throughout surgery and rehabilitation, Afghan Heroes will be by his side supporting him and his family, and this event is just one way you can support soldiers like Murray too. Tickets can be obtained via www.afghanheroes.es or from the following outlets: Quick Save supermarket Pedreguer, Telitec, Fabrix Calpe, Heidi Flowers Jalon, Quo Vadis Javea or Diane 96 647 23 18 and Karen Webb 680 138 931. Coaches from Javea, Moraira and Benitachell have been arranged, to book a seat contact 96 647 23 18, or enjoy a night at the hotel at discounted rates. n.luxford@cbnews.es

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Global Optical Chain chooses Benidorm for Costa Blanca expansion Global optical retailer Specsavers Opticas has chosen Benidorm as the next target of its Spanish expansion, and will open in the town on 16th November 2011. This will be the fourth Specsavers store to open in the Costa Blanca region and the sixth store in Spain. It represents another step in the ambitious expansion plans revealed by leading business newspaper Dossier Empresarial in April 2011. The opening of the Benidorm store gives the Costa Blanca the highest concentration of Specsavers Opticas stores in Spain. Other Specsavers Stores can be found in Calpe, Javea and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol and Santa Ponça in Mallorca. Business Development Manager José Ángel MoralTajadura explains why Benidorm has been chosen for the next phase of the brand's expansion; "Benidorm has over 120,000 residents with an estimated 13,000 British residents familiar with the Specsavers brand. We are delighted to be able to bring the Specsavers formula of affordable eyewear plus top-notch professional service to Benidorm." The store will be located in c/ de Gambó 2,

visit www.specsavers.es information.

Expanding despite the recession Specsavers Optics announced earlier this year that they will expand across costal Spain. They are currently scouting for top optical entrepreneurs to take up Specsavers Opticas franchise partnerships in more towns across this region, and due to increasing customer volumes a number of stores are recruiting new staff members. Jose Angel explains, "It may seem a strange time to expand, but the Specsavers partnership formula has proven successful even in recessionary times. In today's economic climate, consumers want top quality eye care at affordable prices."

About Specsavers Specsavers is a family-run business with more than

1,500 stores in the U.K., Republic of Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Australia, New Zealand and Spain. They have earned a reputation as a "consumer champion" in ten countries, offering customers clearly priced, affordable eyewear plus top-notch professional service. Specsavers was founded by husband-andwife opticians Doug and Mary Perkins in 1984, and remains at its core a familyrun business today. The Perkins' vision is "to passionately provide best value eye care to everyone, simply, clearly and consistently, exceeding customer expectations every time". The company has grown into the world's largest privately-owned optical group with an annual turnover of more than a billion €.

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El peatón tendrá que ceder el paso al TRAM y las bicis El Ayuntamiento desestima las alegaciones para separar el carril-bici de las aceras en la nueva ordenanza. Se descarta la tarjeta de aparcamiento para residentes J. L. RODRIGO jlrodrigo@20minutos.es / twitter: @20m

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Como norma general, las bicicletas y el TRAM tendrán prioridad sobre los peatones en sus vías de paso, tanto los carriles–bici como las vías del tranvía. Incluso cuando no haya señalizaciones. Es la principal novedad de la nueva ordenanza municipal de circulación de peatones y vehículos, que actualiza la anterior de 2005 con la incorporación de estos dos medios de transporte. El TRAM no funcionaba entonces y el carril–bici era prácticamente inexistente en el casco urbano alicantino.

A ambos se les da preferencia frente al coche particular y se los considera «complementarios», según explicó ayer la portavoz del equipo de Gobierno local, Marta García Romeu (PP). Aparcar, todos iguales Han quedado desestimadas la mayor parte de las alegaciones de la Plataforma Comarcal por la Movilidad Sostenible (PCM) y el PSOE, y todas las presentadas por la Asociación deVecinos de Carolinas Altas–Bola de Oro y Esquerra Unida. En el caso de estos dos últimos, habían solicitado que se segregaran las vías para los ci-

345 plazas en el ‘parking’ P. Esplá El proyecto de aparcamiento subterráneo de la calle Padre Esplá también vio ayer la luz verde con un presupuesto de 4,5 millones de euros y 345 plazas, un centenar más de lo previsto. El Ayuntamiento desestimó las alegaciones de Esquerra Unida y Rogelio González a título particular (es portavoz de la PCM) sobre esta capacidad ampliada, argumentando el volumen de población de la zona, 17.000 vecinos.

clistas y las aceras y pasos peatonales y se colocara protección de separación entre ellos.

El único matiz ahí será ver si la línea que delimita el carril–bici dentro de la acera es discontinua: ahí sí podrá cruzar la peatón con prioridad. También suscitó cierta polémica el anuncio de que las bicis podrán circular por los parques públicos, aunque sin prioridad. Eso se mantiene. En verano, la Policía empezó a amonestar sin multar a ciclistas al transitar por los paseos del Postiguet y Playa San Juan. Harán allí carril–bici. Y se ha descartado la tarjeta de residentes para aparcar en zonas de acceso restringido al tráfico de futura creación, como ahora el Casco Antiguo. Sería «favoritismo».

LOS PADRES DE LOS ALUMNOS VAN AL CAMPUS

‘La prima cosa bella’. La experiencia de un niño que ve cómo a su madre la eligen la más bella y su vida se frivoliza. En versión original. Yelmo Cines 3D Puerta de Ali-

SEGUNDOS Hallan un kilo de cocaína y otro de hachís en una vivienda de San Gabriel La Policía Nacional de Alicante ha detenido a una pareja de 19 y 35 años por un presunto delito de tráfico de drogas tras intervenir en su domicilio un kilo de cocaína y otro kilo de hachís, según fuentes de la Comisaría Provincial. Además de la droga, los agentes se han incautado de tres pistolas simuladas, una balanza de precisión, útiles para la manipulación de la drogaydiversadocumentación. Alparecer,vendíanlassustancias estupefacientes directamente a drogodependientes que acudían al domicilio, en el barrio de San Gabriel, o en locales de ocio cercanos.

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La Universidad de Alicante ha organizado un acto de bienvenida para padres y familiares de los nuevos alumnos y alumnas. El rector y otras autoridades académicas los recibieron en el Paraninfo y a continuación realizaron una visita guiada por el campus (foto). Para algunos fue un reencuentro con sus años mozos de estudiante. FOTO: U. A.

Con maquillaje gratis (foto), música en vivo y revisiones de la vista, Specsavers Ópticas en Xàbia celebró hace unos días una jornada de puertas abiertas solidaria para recaudar fondos para Cáritas y donar gafas. FOTO: S. Ó.

La huelga dejará el hospital sin limpieza de habitaciones Los servicios mínimos en la huelga indefinida de limpieza del Hospital General de Alicante, convocada por los sindicatos a partir del próximo jueves, cubrirán las necesidades de los quirófanos, pero no contemplan la asistencia a las habitaciones de los pacientes ni los pasillos.

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Investigan la profanación de cuatro nichos y el robo de un cráneo en Elda Los encontró un empleado del cementerio. La Policía Nacional ha abierto una investigación para esclarecer las circunstancias de la profanación de cuatro nichos y del robo de un cráneo en la no-

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che del sábado al domingo en el nuevo cementerio Virgen de los Dolores, en Elda. Un trabajador del camposanto halló los cuatro nichos abiertos y se percató de que en uno de ellos faltaba una

parte de los restos humanos, en concreto un cráneo, según fuentes policiales. El empleado se topó con los resultados de ese macabro asalto cuando se incorporaba a su lugar de trabajo, entre las

siete y las ocho de la mañana del domingo, y avisó luego a la Policía Nacional, que acudió al lugar para comprobar la situación e iniciar las indagaciones correspondientes. De momento las pesquisas siguen abiertas y los investigadores no descartan ninguna hipótesis como posible causa de este misterioso y poco usual suceso.

Un 10% de todas las terrazas de España La Comunitat Valenciana alberga más del 10% de las terrazas hosteleras de España (entre 10.000 y 15.000), un sector que a nivel nacional representa el 1,5% del PIB, según datos facilitados ayer en

la jornada El papel de las terrazas en la hostelería actual, celebrada en la Cámara de Comercio de Alicante. Su número se ha disparado un 39% por la Ley Antitabaco.

El Palacio Salvetti perderá una fachada La construcción en un solar colindante dejará al Palacio Salvetti sin una de sus tres fachadas. El dueño de ambas fincas tiene licencia de obras desde enero de 2010 y técnicamente la pared situada entre las dos se considera «medianera», no fachada. Por eso se le autoriza a una «renovación total», pese a ser edificio protegido. EU presentará una denuncia en contra de la actuación.

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COSTA NEWS, October 14-20, 2011

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Sudden death How is it possible and can it be prevented? Cause: In people over the age of 40 it is almost always due to the narrowing of one of the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood to the heart). At rest or in moderate exertion, sufficient blood can pass through an artery that is 70% blocked, without problems. However, especially during a sudden exsessive exertion, the blood supply to the heart can be insufficient. This can cause a heart attack, and this in turn can cause a rhythm disturbance called ventricular fibrillation, which stops the heart. Sometimes, reanimation to restore the normal heart beat can be effective. Another cause of sudden death is the sudden rupture of a widening of the big artery in the stomach: an aneurysm. Think of it as a weak spot in the tyre of a bike, which suddenly bursts.

Are there problems before the event? Not necessarily, or they are not very severe: ■ The classic signs of chest pain or heavy sensation in the chest when for instance walk-

ing uphill or up a flight of stairs , are not present in everyone. ■ Shortness of breath or weakness on exertion can be present ■ Also, slowly increasing tiredness, and the feeling that you can sleep the whole day, could be due to insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle ■ A stomach-ache as sign of a widening of the artery in the stomach is seldom there.

Who is running a risk? ■ A very serious risk factor is if there is a history of heart attacks in your family at an early age. ■ A previous heart attack, coronary artery bypass grafting, or PTCA with or without stent. Other diseases which predispose you for a heart attack: ■ diabetes ■ high blood pressure ■ high cholesterol or high homocysteine ■ obesity ■ sedentary lifestyle ■ and especially smoking When several risk factors are present at the same time, the risk for a heart attack increases.

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When should you see your GP or cardiologist? When the complaints mentioned earlier or risk factors are present. These days more and more people choose preventive screening. This is the reason why since 2000 the number of heart attacks in the USA has dropped by almost a third. The situation is similar for preventive screening for breast, uterus and prostate cancer. If you had a pervious heart attack, PTCA or bypass surgery, a yearly extensive check is mandatory.

What investigations are needed to prevent sudden death? ■ ECG. A normal ECG at rest is not a garantee that all is well ■ A stress test is necessary to see what happens with the ECG, the bloodpressure and possible complaints during exertion. ■ An echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) is necessary to see if the pumpfunction of the heart muscle, the valves and pressures in the heart are normal.

■ Echo of the carotid arteries (arteries in your neck). The interior lining of this artery has a strong predictive value for the chances of a heart attack or stroke. ■ Echo of the abdominal aorta: an aneurysm of the artery can be seen directly.

In adolescents Symptoms: there can be complaints of not feeling well on exertion, or dizzyness or palpitations. With the additional strain and effort that can occur during a sports match, this can be just too much. Causes: in most cases it is due to an abnormal heart muscle that is too thick on one side

and prevents the flow out of the heart on peak exertion. It can run in the family. In this case an ECG can show the way, but it should be evaluated by a cardiologist. A physical examination by a GP or paediatrician mostly is normal. When an abnormal ECG is found, an echocardiogram should be performed which will confirm the diagnosis. A recent editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine urged an ECG to be performed on every adolescent who is going to start sports. In Italy this has been mandatory since ’82, and the number of sudden death while

taking part in sports has declined by 90%.

When to see the doctor When there are any complaints during exertion. I am a strong advocate of the Italian law to check every adolescent. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, please use my free telephone service between 09.15 and 09.45 Monday through Friday on 679 92 83 83. E.W. van den Toren, MD. PhD, FCCP, FESC, Cardiologist

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Specsavers Opticas Javea Open Day to Support Caritas Specsavers Opticas in Javea will mark World Sight Day and its recent store re-vamp with a fun packed open day on 15th October 2011 while supporting local charity, Caritas. Everyone is invited to the Javea store from 10am onwards for drinks, snacks, makeovers and live music from the band, GBU. A raffle will be held to benefit Caritas. Also, eye tests booked in person at the store on 15th October (for a future date in 2011) will be free. With World Sight Day on 13th October, trying to reduce cases of avoidable blindness, Specsavers Opticas in Javea want to use this occasion to bring awareness to eye health for all ages, and to offer free advice while making it a fun event for families to attend. The day’s events include free hair and beauty makeovers for visitors so they can feel and look amazing while trying on glasses from the new designer ranges such as Benetton and Karen Millen. Optical experts will be on hand to give free style advice, and help visitors chose the best frames for them. There will then be a ‘Spectacle wearer of the day’ competition with the

winner keeping their chosen pair of glasses. Caritas is an inspiring charity which focuses its activities on issues relating to poverty, social exclusion and inequality throughout Europe. They have helped thousands of families, and continue to be a big support to the local community. Specsavers Opticas want to show their support to the charity by raising as much as they can for them on the day through the

raffle, donation tins and tips from the makeovers. Two local schools have been given the opportunity to be involved with the Open Day, and 10 lucky children will win a free eye examination and a pair of glasses up to the value of €100. If you would like more information on the Open Day, or to book an eye test visit www.specsavers.es or call 966 463 420.

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Specsavers Opticas Javea

Open Day to Support Caritas by Patricia Thompson SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Javea will mark World Sight Day and its recent store re-vamp with a fun packed open day on 15th October 2011 while supporting local charity, Caritas. Everyone is invited to the Javea store from 10am onwards for drinks, snacks, makeovers and live music from the band, GBU. A raffle will be held to benefit Caritas. Also, eye tests booked in person at the store on 15th October (for a future date in 2011) will be free. With World Sight Day on 13th October, trying to reduce cases of avoidable blindness, Specsavers Opticas in Javea want to use this occasion to bring awareness to eye health for all ages, and to offer free advice while making it a fun event for families to attend. The day’s events include free hair and beauty make-

while trying on glasses from the new designer ranges such as Benetton and Karen Millen. Optical experts will be on hand to give free style advice, and help visitors chose the best frames for them. There will then be a ‘Spectacle wearer of the day’ competition with the winner keeping their chosen pair of glasses. Caritas is an inspiring charity which focuses its activities on issues relating to poverty, social exclusion and inequality throughout Europe. They have helped thousands of families, and continue to be a big support to the local community. Specsavers Opticas want to show their support to the charity by raising as much as they can for them on the day through the raffle, donation tins and tips from the makeovers. Two local schools have been given the opportunity to be involved with the Open Day, and ten lucky children will win a free eye examination and a pair of glasses up to the value of €100. If you would like more information on the Open Day, or to book an eye test visit www.specsavers.es or call 96 646 3420.

Another great fundraiser for MABS Cancer Support Group

overs for visitors so they can feel and look amazing

FEEDBACK FROM the sell-out Cameo production staged at El Cid Restaurant in Benidoleig on Saturday 8th October included comments such as: “The best value for money evening out I’ve had in ages,” and “…absolutely fabulous: well-presented, well-rehearsed... a really good evening. Well done!” The evening began with an excellent meal and at 9pm Cameo’s ‘Rollercoaster of Love’ provided entertainment to an enthusiastic audience. MABS would like to say thank you to Cameo for making MABS their chosen charity and to all of the players who made the evening so special. Cameo’s next show, also in support of MABS, is at Inn on the Green (Javea Bowls Club) on Saturday, 29th October 2011: tickets at 15€ include a twocourse meal with wine and the show, reserved by calling the Cameo Box Office: 656 483 645 (open Monday to Friday: 10am to 2pm).

Breast Cancer Awareness Day THE FIGHT against breast cancer continues on the Promenade of Villa Joyosa on Saturday. ‘Anemone’ (a self-help group for women with breast cancer and their families), in collaboration with the Department of Health, has organised during the month of October a series of events to commemorate International Breast Cancer Day (19th October). Next Saturday (15th October) opens the programme of events with the Reading of the manifesto for Breast Cancer Memorial Day by the Councillor for Health, Beatriz Llinares, on the Paseo Marítimo. La Vila is to host other events commemorating the International Day for Breast Cancer. Anemone ‘information tables’ are in the Marina Baixa Hospital (Tuesday, 18th October

from 9.30am) and in Mercat Friday, 21st October from 9.30am. Health Councillor of the Consistory Viler, Beatriz Llinares, explained that: “The goal of the many activities organised by Anemone is to demonstrate the work of the association and also provide more information on Breast Cancer. Moreover, some of the planned activities are also designed to raise funds for the fulfillment of important

goals and the daily life of the association.” The programme will close on Sunday 30th October (Sunday) with a meal at the Beach Hotel Allon Centre, from 2pm. ANEMONE ACTIVITIES On Sunday 16th October various district associations will to hold a solidarity march in Benidorm (entry will be 6€ via the headquarters of Anemone La Vila). The march, about 12km, starts at 9am from the city. Also from the city of Benidorm, International Breast Cancer Day Breast Cancer will bring together representatives of the various municipalities of Marina Baixa to read the Manifesto memorial. Health Councillor of the Consistory Viler, Beatriz Llinares, will be participating. Registration for the various activities will take place at the headquarters of the Association Villajoyosa Anemone (C / Ciudad de Castellón, No. 8) from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. for more information, please call 650 480 839.

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San Javier Golf Society The overall winner was Joan Williams, who is back with a vengeance. In second place was Les Doherty with 13 pts (31-18) and third went to a count back giving George Stein the place with 14 pts. (37-23). Our nearest the pin winners on the day were: hole 5 Paul Richards, hole 8 Paul Matthews, hole 11 Bob Gallard and hole 13 Mick Hardy. 2nd place man Les Doherty also took the 2s pot

of 44€ which was on the always difficult 7th island green hole. The Society's next game is on October 19 at Alicante San Juan. A coach has been ar-

ranged but places are limited so get your names to Paul Matthews asap. For more info on the society go to www.sanjavier golfsociety.co.uk

Darren Smith Memorial Trophy

Arsenal CB supporters

On October 22 there will be a Charity Golf Tournament at Sierra Golf, The Darren Smith Memorial Trophy. Darren was a spinabifida sufferer who died at 19 in the UK. His parents Ray and Trish Smith, now living in Spain, have taken up golf t and thought they would like to do something for a local charity in keeping with Darren's illness. The Darren Smith Memorial Golf Tourna-

Arsenal Costa Blanca Supporters Club meet at Cheers Bar, Jávea Port, opposite the Hotel Miramar, under the archway. All matches screened live. New and Old members welcome. The next match is against Sunderland, Sunday 16 October at 14.30. Further information at arsenalcostab lanca@gmail.com or see our facebook page.

ment will be played in aid of AIDEMAR, San Javier. Aidemar provide special needs education to children and young adults in the San Javier area and would very welcome a donation to assist with the wonderful work they do. The competition will be a 2 Ball Texas Scramble and entries can be made to Bob.Gal lard@gmail.com or direct to Sierra Golf on 968 018 257.

Pego Golf Society Oliva Nova October 4 Cool, overcast conditions greeted our 39 members and two guests (Ken Henderson and Jim Brett) The Oliva Nova course was in good condition and the greens are fast improving. In the Summer Knockout quarter final match between Martin Gates and Johnnie Nicol, the latter finally succumbed to the impressive Martin on the 15th. In the other quarter final Dave Collins beat Danny Herron by 3 & 2. There were four 2s this week and a meagre total of 91 Balls in the Water. Category 1: 1. Stevie Patton with 34 stableford points, 2.

UNiKE Golf Society (Members of Las Colinas G & CC) . Hidden Partners - October 6 We welcomed two new members Olga & Alan Douglas. Tony McGlade also had a guest, Lasse Hogstrum and it was nice to have Graham Cox back from Qatar. At long last Saundra Buckley was playing too - nice to have some more glamour! Overall Winner: Jonny Wiik, 37 points.

Dave Collins with 33 points. Category 2: 1. Barry Levett with 33 points, 2. Malcolm Cannon with 31 points. Category 3: 1. Paul Singh with 32 points, 2. Tony Jerman with 30 points The Nearest the Pin prizes were won on the 3rd by Tony Jerman and on the 16th by

ITMA Stevie Patton Stevie Patton congratulated all members of our Costa Blanca League team on not losing a game in their recent match against the Hole 19 team and in running out winners by 8 points to 2. More info: pegogolfsociety.net.

1st Hidden Pair: Jan Johnson & Mike Pickard, Total points 66; 2nd Hidden Pair: Jonny Wiik & Bill Mackay, Total points 63. 2s Competition: John Clayton (7th Hole), Olga Douglas & Ray Longhurst (10th Hole). Next game Wednesday October 12 - Texas Scramble, afternoon tee off.

Greenlands GS A crisp morning and 27 players competed for the Medalford Battiste Trophy. NTPs went to Frank Stanhope on 3rd and Ian Henderson on 8th. Ladies prize went to Lyn Young with 17 on count back. A tie for third and second with 11, so on count back we saw Ian Henderson take third and Benny Jorgensen second. In first place was Robert Ford, with a score of 7. Competitions every Tuesday morning, starting 9.30am; anyone wishing to play must have registered by 2pm Monday. For further details please phone 965 971 681.

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That's Life

October 5, 2011

Optical stores creating more jobs in Spain Despite the economic slowdown in Spain, there are some sectors and businesses which are able to buck the trend and create positive employment opportunities for now and the future. The optical sector has seen growth from chains and optical groups which is creating employment throughout the country. One optician who has been expanding recently and creating new jobs is Specsavers Opticas. After a successful year and an increase in Spanish customers, they are able to employ new staff and are even expanding to other parts of coastal Spain and the Balearics. This new employment will give a boost to the areas they are located in and offer young people opportunities to enter into a good profession for the future. Specsavers Opticas are now recruiting for two Optical Assistants for their Jávea and Calpe stores. The ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, maths skills and be fluent in at least English & Spanish. Optical experience is an advantage, but training will be given. Louise Stone, Store Director from the Jávea store, thinks the optical sector is a great profession to get into with plenty of opportunities for career progression. "The benefit of joining a worldwide optical chain such as Specsavers is that you have the opportunity to move up in your career, and even travel to different countries to work in different stores. There are also many different jobs within the optical sector so there are lots of options to

Miss Victory

choose from." Specsavers reveals why they think they have been so successful when many other businesses are struggling and shutting down. "Traditionally, in tough economic times, we do well because we provide very good quality products and services at low cost. People have less money to spend, yet they still want the same high quality. "With the new designer ranges coming into the stores, customers can choose from an even wider selection of frames at low prices, and still receive the same great service. "We are pleased the model is working in Spain and allowing us to generate employment whilst other businesses close," says Store Director Louise. Specsavers currently have four stores in Spain as well as one in Mallorca, and are planning to expand further. The expansion will create more jobs, and their training programs will ensure that their staff are equipped with optical skills and experience which will set them up for a positive, professional future even in these difficult times. For more information or to apply for work at Specsavers Opticas, Jávea or Calpe store, please email your CV to dir.calpe@st.uk.specsavers. com

A couple of weeks ago, there was a story about Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis and the 284 feet tall Soldiers and Sailors monument. Earlier last spring, the statue at the top, known as Miss Victory, had been removed from the structure to be cleaned and repaired and now the 38-foot bronze icon of downtown was ready to be put back on top of the monument. However, the city fathers and mothers had decided the statue should be on display for a day before the move. I immediately thought it would be a good idea to go downtown and get a picture. Naturally I didn't make it. When I went to Mooresville to get the car gassed up, the energy gods must have been having a bad day because gas prices were up. The cost of the fuel it would take to get to Indianapolis didn't warrant making a trip just too take a picture. So I didn't go. A couple of days later, Susie and I had to go to the city and on our way up there the guy on the radio happened to mention that the statue was still not back where she belongs due to the weather. "Did you hear that, Susie?" I asked. "We can still get a picture of Miss Victory." "I wasn't aware we wanted one." "I wanted to get one for my weblog but I didn't get it done." "You mean like all those projects at home you started and never finished??" "Not exactly," I muttered. I love being married. Otherwise, I doubt that I'd ever get anything finished without someone to remind me. I have been so blessed. When we finished our business on the south side of India-

napolis, it was still too early to get a picture. My plan was to wait until after six o'clock when downtown parking is free but that didn't happen. First of all, Indianapolis is a very downtown-oriented city and there were a lot of things going on in the downtown area which meant there were people everywhere including a hundred or so who had the same idea I had. This meant no parking spaces even close to Monument circle. I finally found one a few blocks away and discovered that free parking after six doesn't exist anymore. The meters now want money until nine o'clock. Being somewhat of a skinflint, I resented that change. In addition, since I was last in the city, a slick new electronic meter system has been put in place. That explained the additional paid parking hours. Someone has to pay for the slick new system. There are no individual meters anymore. Each city block has a collection point where you actually go to put money in what resembles an ATM. Of course, you need to know your parking spot number, which I didn't, so I trudged back to the car and found the number; 7003. When I got back to the device, I tried to give it my credit card but it just blinked when I put it in the slot and said something about an invalid transaction. We searched through the car, found a dollar's worth of coins and fed that to the contrivance. The thing took my dollar but again told me the transaction was invalid and gave me back ninety cents. Even though I consider myself to be pretty savvy with electronic gadgets, this one had me stumped. I was afraid that

maybe my age had completely caused technology to finally pass me by. But just then an intelligent looking young lady came up and started fiddling with the device. She could not make it work either. "Let's just go," Susie said. "They can't give us a ticket if the thing doesn't work. " "Susie, Susie, Susie, you are so naïve. The authorities don't give a fig whether that machine is working or not. They want to give me a ticket." "Don't be so negative. It will be okay." I wanted to believe her but I also knew I would get a parking ticket regardless of her faith in the system. I had no idea what the fine would be but, given the state of the economy, I figured it would be hefty and I also knew there would be no ex-

plaining the situation to a Judge. "Honest to God, Judge. This electronic contraption wasn't working. It just of blinked at me and said something I didn't understand." "Sure it did, old man. That's what they all say. That'll be a hundred dollars." "But Judge, I'm innocent. " "Next case, please." That mental picture convinced me to move the car and to record this story for my readers. I wanted a picture to accompany the story but, instead of a well-composed portrait , I was forced to drive around the monument at five miles an hour and let go of the steering wheel just long enough to snap two pictures from the car window, causing me to nearly hit a lady who steeped out in the street to get her own picture. I'm telling you, the things I do to get my name in the paper.

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They report on their website that close ALMOST 100 per cent of people asked, know the importance of protecting their to 80 per cent of the 12 million sunglasses eyes from the sun, but not all of these sold in Spain during 2005 haven’t passed any quality control. people wear suitable sunglasses to They say: “It is fundamental protect their eyes from damage. to use lenses with special According to the survey filters that fit the following conducted by Specsavers Opticas criteria: stop dangerous in the Costas and Mallorca - visit solar radiation reaching www.specsavers.es - at least 40 your eyes, like infrared per cent of people aged 18-34 and ultraviolet, and wear sunglasses for fashion reduce the intensity of purposes as well as protection. the visible radiation However, not all sunglasses to remove glare and provide sufficient protection have a clear and from damaging UV rays. comfortable vision. Even out of the summer Only sunglasses months, the Spanish sunshine is bought in optical strong and can damage your eyes stores with advice without the right protection. and prescription of an Make sure that you continue to optician or wear your sunglasses on any optometrist can sunny day, no matter what the guarantee the quality time of year. To ensure adequate 80% of the 12 million sun protection, choose sunglasses sunglasses sold in Spain of the filters and the that meet industry standards and in 2005 did not pass any eye health of the user.” carry the ‘CE’ mark which indicates quality control tests. Specsavers Opticas these shades have met the advise that when necessary requirements for the looking for sunglasses, customers should European market. The National College of Opticians and check the UV rating and choose a Optometrists in Spain (CNOO) have been style which offers the maximum to avoid stray light campaigning for years on the importance coverage of protecting your eyes from the damaging entering the eyes through the top or sides. effects of the sun.

Raising awareness of breast cancer OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is an annual international health campaign that aims to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. It is also an opportunity to remind women of the importance of early detection. Education and screening programmes are essential to improve cancer mortality via early detection, WHO has suggested. One in eight women who live beyond age 70 will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. This number decreases with less

age so that women in their 60s have a one in 26 chance, in their 50s a one in 37 chance, 40s one in 69, 30s one in 229 and 20s one in 2,000 chance of getting breast cancer, according to figures from the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Facts and Figures. In 2010, nearly 1.5 million people were told they had breast cancer worldwide. Despite this high incident rate, in Western countries 89 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis thanks to detection and treatment, according to a study in 2008.

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BRITAIN AT A GLANCE

The coalition is pushing through a radical austerity programme that will cut government spending in many departments by a fifth. PHOTO: REUTERS

Britons gloomy on economy b The Conservatives’ poll ratings have proved resilient despite the faltering economy... London.—Britons remain gloomy about their financial prospects but the Conservative Party is seen as having the best policies to manage a struggling economy, the latest Reuters/Ipsos MORI monthly poll showed. Labour remained the most popular party, but its support had slipped to its lowest level since last October. Labour leader Ed Miliband’s personal ratings were the lowest since he became party leader last September, falling back after he made a strong impression during a phonehacking scandal. Britain has been ruled by a Conser vative-Liberal Democrat coalition since May 2010 and a national election is not due until 2015. However, the main parties will hold their annual conferences in the coming three weeks and their leaders will be looking closely at the opinion polls to gauge the national mood before they face the party faithful. Thirty-three percent of those polled thought the Conservatives had the best policies for the economy, against 23 percent who backed Labour and eight percent for the Lib Dems.

The coalition is pushing through a radical austerity programme that will cut government spending in many departments by a fifth. With inflation outstripping wage rises and unemployment rising, 52 percent thought that the economic condition of the country would get worse over the next year, and only a fifth forecast an improvement. The Conservatives’ poll ratings have proved resilient despite the faltering economy and the worst rioting in generations that shook English cities last month. Among those certain to vote, support for the Conservatives was at 35 percent, effectively unchanged from last month. Labour stood on 37 percent, down 3 points, while the Lib Dems languished on 13 percent. Support for the Lib Dems has fallen by around 10 points since the last election, with supporters angry that the party dropped policies like its opposition to higher student tuition fees when it entered government. The Lib Dems hold their annual party conference in Birmingham from Saturday.

Party leader Nick Clegg divides his own party supporters, with 50 percent of Lib Dems satisfied with his performance but 43 percent dissatisfied. Among the public at large, 47 percent said they were dissatisfied with the way Labour leader Miliband was doing his job, while only 31 percent were satisfied. Miliband became Labour leader last September, pipping his brother David to the post but has so far struggled to make much of an impact. He won plaudits earlier this year for his robust response to a phone-hacking scandal centred on Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World newspaper, but needs to build on that with a strong performance at his party conference at the end of September. One crumb of comfort for Miliband might be that more than half of those polled were dissatisfied with Prime Minister David Cameron’s performance. Ipsos MORI interviewed a representative sample of 1,008 adults aged 18+ across Great Britain. Interviews were conducted by telephone 10-12 September 2011. Data are weighted to match the profile of the population.

EDUCATION

BILLS TO RISE

Gove queries schools’ ratings

EDF Energy to put up gas prices

● Education Secretary Michael Gove has suggested some schools judged to be “outstanding” do not deserve the accolade. Schools are rated in various categories and are then given an overall ranking.

● EDF Energy is to raise gas prices by 15.4% and electricity prices by 4.5% the company has announced. It is the last of the “big six” energy companies to announce increases in prices for domestic customers.

HEALTH

SAFETY FEARS

Big drop in child mortality

Miners trapped in Swansea

● The number of children under five who die each year has plummeted from 12 million in 1990, to 7.6 million last year, the UN says. The reasons for the change include better access to care and immunisation, the report says.

● A rescue operation is under way after four men became trapped in a drift mine in the Swansea Valley. They are stuck in a ventilation shaft at the Gleision Colliery, near Cilybebyll, Pontardawe.

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Big Fish Rock Choir The only thing better than singing... is more singing! Big Fish Rock Choir is a new concept to hit the Costa Blanca. A contemporary choir for all those who love to sing. From the company that brought you Blood Brothers comes a weekly choir session for teenagers and adults of all ages with one main aim ... the joy of singing together. The choir will sing wellknown songs from rock, pop, gospel and swing genres in 3 and 4 part harmonies. Men and women from all walks of life are welcome to join with no requirement to audition or read music. The choir will be run by experienced choral director Suzanne Millington and professional singer Adam King, ably assisted by professional musicians and performers

from the Big Fish Team. Suzanne has over 20 years experience of vocal coaching and leading children's choirs which have travelled all over Europe. Adam needs no introduction as he has been entertaining audiences all over the Costa Blanca both as a solo artist and with the band Strikland since arriving in Spain six years ago. All choir members will learn valuable singing technique in a fun-filled environment and singers of any level will benefit from the chance to sing in harmony, learning to follow music and improve their sound. Big Fish Rock Choir will be running a free taster session for the choir, singing songs in harmony from Coldplay, Michael Buble, Jackson 5 and Glee favourites on September 12 from 7-9pm at Grand Cafe Jávea. Come along and give it a try... you will be amazed how quickly the sound will come together and how great you will feel when you leave. For more information call 662 515 628 or email choir@ bigfishentertainment.biz or visit our website www.bigfishen tertainment.biz and click on the Big Fish Rock Choir link.

UFO and World Mysteries Discussion Group The next meeting will be on Friday September 2, 10 for 10.30am, when a video will be shown on part of a very interesting conference on The Comet Elenin. This is already in our solar system and will solar align on September 11. There are six speakers including Richard Hoglealand, Keith Fisher and Kerry Cassidy. A small fee of €5 will be charged for non-members who will be very welcome (€4 for members). Venue: Social Club and Bar, Javea Old Town. Forthcoming meeting Friday October 7. Mike Glazier will be giving a talk on the Planets. Everyone welcome.

The Spiritualist Church, Quesada Meets at Sociedad Compas, 14 Calle de Toledo, Quesada. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30am, a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7.30pm. And every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 7.30pm. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. Unfortunately, we are now closed for the summer until Sunday, September 4 with Gail Ross from the UK, on September 4 & 6. Everybody welcome. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028.

August 31, 2011

Wearing unsuitable sunglasses can cause more damage than wearing none at all - Advertorial This summer, Specsavers Opticas in Spain have conducted a survey about protecting the eyes from the sun, and with some interesting results. Almost 100% of people asked know the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun, but not all of these people wear suitable sunglasses to protect their eyes from damage. According to the survey conducted in the Costas and Mallorca, at least 40% of people aged 18-34 wear sunglasses for fashion purposes as well as protection. However, not all sunglasses provide sufficient protection from damaging UV rays.

To ensure adequate sun protection, choose sunglasses that meet industry standards and carry the 'CE' mark which indicates these shades have met the necessary requirements for the European market. The National College of Opticians and Optometrists in

Spain (CNOO) have been campaigning for years on the importance of protecting your eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. They report on their website that close to 80% of the 12 million sun glasses sold in Spain during 2005 haven't passed any quality control. They say "It is fundamental to use lenses with special filters that fit the following criteria: stop dangerous solar radiation reaching your eyes, like infrared and ultraviolet, and reduce the intensity of the visible radiation to remove glare and have a clear and comfortable vision. Only sun glasses bought in optical stores with advice and prescription of an optician or optometrist can guarantee the quality of the filters and the eye health of the user." Choosing the right sunglasses Specsavers Opticas advise that when looking for sunglasses, customers should check the UV rating and choose a style which offers the maximum coverage to avoid stray light entering the eyes through the top or sides. Lens colour is not an indication of protection, yet neither is price. Wearing sunglasses that do not meet the European industry standard protection of UV380 rating, especially dark lens glasses, is more damaging to the eyes than not wearing any at all. Dark lenses make the pupil dilate; therefore letting in more harmful rays than if you

weren't wearing them, because without the glasses the eyes would naturally squint to keep the rays out. Without the sufficient UV protection, they are nothing more than fashion spectacles. For those aged 18-34, it takes just five hours per day of exposure to sunlight on the eyes to double the chances of developing early age related eye problems. People with lighter coloured eyes will be even more sensitive to this. This makes it all the more important to be able to combine fashionable designs with high UV protection. To make protecting your eyes more affordable this summer, Specsavers is offering a free UV and sun tint on your second pair of glasses when you purchase from the 75€ ranges. There are Specsavers Opticas stores in Fuengirola, Calpe, Javea, Torrevieja and Santa Ponça, Mallorca. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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Wearing unsuitable sunglasses can cause more damage than wearing none at all This summer, Specsavers Opticas in Spain have conducted a survey about protecting the eyes from the sun, and with some interesting results. Almost 100% of people asked know the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun, but not all of these people wear suitable sunglasses to protect their eyes from damage. According to the survey conducted in the Costas and Mallorca, at least 40% of people aged 18-34 wear sunglasses for fashion purposes as well as protection. However, not all sunglasses provide sufficient protection from damaging UV rays. To ensure adequate sun protection, choose sunglasses that meet industry standards and carry the ‘CE’ mark which indicates these shades have met the necessary requirements for the European market.

The National College of Opticians and Optometrists in Spain (CNOO) have been campaigning for years on the importance of protecting your eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. They report on their website that close to 80% of the 12 million sun glasses sold in Spain during 2005 haven’t passed any quality control. They say “It is fundamental to use lenses with special filters that fit the following criteria: stop dangerous solar radiation reaching your eyes, like infrared and ultraviolet, and reduce the intensity of the visible radiation to remove glare and have a clear and comfortable vision. Only sun glasses bought in optical stores with advice and prescription of an optician or optometrist can guarantee the quality of the filters and the eye health of the user.”

Do you want a job in the Benidorm area? If you do then come down the The Shamrock Bar in Benidorm on 2nd September between 12 and 3pm for an informal interview and a drink! The job includes a guaranteed basic and excellent commision rates! For your chance to earn an un-capped wage call Kris on 697 554 459 for more details on this fantastic opportunity!

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COSTA NEWS, August 26-September 1, 2011 our Customers that our Shop at 183 Avenida Mediterráneo is open every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday during the month of August. We are delighted to announce that we have recently completed the purchase of the new ambulance for the Teulada Moraira area, which will be operated by the Civil Protection of Teulada. We are hoping that the ambulance will be in operation shortly. Our shop can be found at the top of the Avenida Mediterráneo some 50 meters down from the roundabout. We have a good range of summer clothes at very affordable prices and a greatly improved book section, which will cater for all your summer reading. As always we are looking for more staff to help in the shop and if you think you could spend a morning a week helping us please contact Pat on 96 647 1526 or Marcia 96 551 4154 or call in at the shop when we are open. Our hours of opening are from 10 .00 to 13.00 each morning.

U3A Moraira-Teulada General Meeting will be Monday, September 5. See www.u3amoraira-teulada.org The venue for this meeting is Salon de Banquettes, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada,. The doors will open to Members at 09.45 and the meeting will start at 10.30. Members will be able to join Groups and find out about both travel and cultural events. Our speakers for this meeting

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will be members Colin and Sue McNae, they will tell us about their recent adventures in Morocco with their campervan. For further information please contact the U3A President, Ann Colclough on 96 574 7343.

wanted for our charity section. Please ring for dates of the auction and details or to book items in 965 743 292 or 667 074 103.

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The Moraira Charity Shop is open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10.00 - 13.00 and also Thursday evening from 16.00 -19.00 for all your bargains. Until the end of September, also open Tuesday evenings, between 16.00 and 19.00. All donations are gratefully received. If you are unable to bring items to the shop, we are happy to collect within the Moraira area. Please telephone Chris on 666 628 056 or 678 164 697 who will arrange collection.

Ladies Luncheon Club of Moraira Our next lunch is on Thursday September 8 at Restaurant Los Leones, Sol Park, Moraira 12.30-13.00 with a buffet and gentlemen are invited. Please book early as we are restricted to 75, by ringing Pamela/Gordon on 96 649 7098 Latest by 18.00 on Sunday, September 4.

Charity Saturday auctions Jacaranda in Moraira is well known for its charity Saturday auctions every 2 weeks at 13.30 with our auctioneer Mr Bob Gingell. Telephone the Jacaranda to book your items in. Come and change your unwanted goods for cash for yourself. Items always

ONIL

New Members welcome from Biar, Castalla Ibi, Tibi and Onil. Now at Pensionista (Casa Cultura in Castalla) every third Monday except for August. For 2011 diary dates see Castalla section.

ORIHUELA COSTA HAH Help at Home (Costa Blanca) HAH Costa Blanca Volunteers and the Committee are pleased to announce that the development of the Charity HAH Costa Blanca is progressing well, we are almost ready to offer a little FREE Help At Home to those in need. Recently Torrevieja Social Services agreed to work with HAH Costa Blanca and have asked for support of HAH volunteers for 2 of their cases until they are able to take over and the care be provided by Spanish social services, this normally takes approximately 6 / 8 weeks. HAH Volunteers are happy to help all nationalities of any age. We have 25 registered volunteers willing to offer their time, helping where needed, fantastic people. 15 live in the Orihuela Costa/La Florida/Villamartin areas.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - GENERAL INFORMATION Visit our Website at www.nhwinspain.com for general crime information and should you be unfortunate enough to be a victim of crime there is a Denuncia Aid in Spanish, English and German.

We desperately need more volunteers of all nationalities from Campoverde, Pilar de la Horadada, Guardamar, Rojales, Los Montesinos, Torrevieja and La Marina to cover the many people who need a little free Help At Home. Should you wish to know how to become a HAH Volunteer, join us any Monday at Athena Greek Restaurant Alameda del Mar, from 14.00 to 16.00 above SuperCor La Mosca CC, or call us on 603 245 020 or 672 991 824 (Directions to Athena Rest. from Torrevieja, on the N-332, past the Go Karts and Lidl, turn off the N-332, left at the mini roundabout). Also see entry under Torrevieja.

PEDREGUER Marina Alta Classic Car Club (MACCC) The Ace Café is the official meeting place of the Marina Alta Classic Car Club. It is held at the Shell petrol station on the N-332, Km 193, near Pedreguer, meeting at 11·00 and anyone who has an interest in cars and would like to have a "nogin and natter" with likeminded people will be welcome. Events: Aug 28: Evening Rally - Tim Horton. Sep 11: Ace Café. Sep 28 to Oct 2: Annual Autumn Rally - Steve & Glenda Adams. Oct 30: Rally Gordon Blythe. Nov 13: Ace Café. Nov 27: Rally - Ross Ord. Dec 11: Ace Café. Dec 17: Xmas Dinner Dance - Steve & Glenda Adams. Anyone curious and needing more information about the Club, please ring Steve Adams (north of Benidorm) - 677 399 144, or Tony Mansell - south of Benidorm - 96 676 0801.

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This summer, Specsavers Opticas in Spain have conducted a survey about protecting the eyes from the sun, and with some interesting results. Almost 100% of people asked know the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun, but not all of these people wear suitable sunglasses to protect their eyes from damage. According to the survey conducted in the Costas and Mallorca, at least 40% of people aged 18-34 wear sunglasses for fashion purposes as well as protection. However, not all sunglasses provide sufficient protection from damaging UV rays.

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PEGO Los Amigos Tennis Club We are a club of friends where everybody plays everybody else and we play every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 and 13:00, turn up and play as there is no membership fee. Language is not a problem. Residents, semi residents and regular holidaymakers are all welcome. All newcomers are made very welcome. For further information call Fred Moeling on 96 283 9543 / 630 113 123 or email: tennisoliva@gmail.com

QUESADA Chess Club Tuesday afternoons at 14.30 in The Sportsman Bar, Av. Costa Azul (near Canales supermarket) Quesada. Everyone welcome. Contact Yolande by email: sportsmanquesada@gmail.com or phone 659 370 200 if you need directions.

ROJALES Benimar Social Club

20.00 at Rojales Steakhouse, Avda. Vega Baja, Rojales. Newcomers welcome. Our activities include, bridge, chess, crib, dinners, fund raising, quiz, short mat bowls, and walks. We look forward to meet you. For more information please contact: Sue, 685 339 179 or Richard 660 825 390.

Chess Club - Daya Vieja Meets each Friday at Club de Ajedrez, Centro D.A.Y.A., Calle del Generalisimo, Daya Vieja, between 13.00 - 17.00. Anyone from beginners to masters interested in a game would be welcome. For more info please contact: Richard on 660 825 390.

LA Concert Band We do not charge to play for any registered charity. The band consists of 20 musicians and only need one permanent clarinet and one tuba player. We rehearse at the cultural centre in Rojales on Monday 10.30-12.30. For more information please telephone 96 572 4291 / 687 429 144 or visit our website: www. laconcertband.es

SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS San Miguel Cage and Aviary Bird Club We meet at 19.00 at the Chimes Bar on the first Monday of the month. There is no subscription, not even a raffle. Help and advice, exchange of stock and equipment and possible visit to the World Cage Bird Show in Almeria in January 2012. Phone Mathew on 96 678 0336 for information.

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We will next meet at Los Arcos Restaurante, Pedreguer (N332, west side) on Monday 12 September at 12:00 to 13:00, followed by lunch. We have nearly 140 members who enjoy friendship, help and support with RAFA; and we always look for new members who have, or have not, served in the RAF. For more information, visit www.rafa-ncb.org or call 965743439.

We meet each Wednesday at

BRANCH CONTACTS For information on NHW in your area contact the nearest branch below For information on forming a NHW Branch in your area contact Geoff Salter on 966669142.

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paigning for years on the importance of protecting your eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. They report on their website that close to 80% of the 12 million sun glasses sold in Spain during 2005 haven't passed any quality control. They say "It is fundamental to use lenses with special filters that fit the following criteria: stop dangerous solar radiation reaching your eyes, like infrared and ultraviolet, and reduce the intensity of the visible radiation to remove glare and have a clear and comfortable vision. Only sun glasses bought in optical stores with advice and prescription of an optician or optometrist can guarantee the quality of the filters and the eye health of the user." Choosing the right sunglasses Specsavers Opticas advise that when looking for sunglasses, customers should check the UV rating and choose a style which offers the maximum coverage to avoid stray light entering the eyes through the top or sides. Lens colour is not an indication of protection, yet neither is price. Wearing sunglasses that do not meet the European industry standard protection of UV380 rating, especially dark lens glasses, is more damaging to the eyes than not wearing any at all. Dark lenses make the pupil dilate; therefore letting in more harmful rays than if you weren't wearing them, because

without the glasses the eyes would naturally squint to keep the rays out. Without the sufficient UV protection, they are nothing more than fashion spectacles. For those aged 18-34, it takes just five hours per day of exposure to sunlight on the eyes to double the chances of developing early age related eye problems. People with lighter coloured eyes will be even more sensitive to this. This makes it all the more important to be able to combine fashionable designs with high UV protection. To make protecting your eyes more affordable this summer, Specsavers is offering a free UV and sun tint on your second pair of glasses when you purchase from the 75€ ranges. There are Specsavers Opticas stores in Fuengirola, Calpe, Javea, Torrevieja and Santa Ponça, Mallorca. www.specsavers.es Visit to find your nearest store.

Last minute bookings to be taxed

Last minute bargain hunters

by jan Gamm LAST MINUTE holiday packages now represents between 30% and 40% of business for Benidorm hotels, according to Hosbec (The Business Association of Hotels in Benidorm). In a summer season where bookings have rocketed to the delight of hotel managers and the area has experienced its best July in five years, the practice of seizing last-minute deals is causing staffing chaos as management is unable to project service levels to accommodate demand. “It is impossible to plan ahead,” said Hosbec president Javier Garcia, “And that leads to an overload of work among existing staff and affects the quality of service.” CONTRACTS The proposed solution to the problem is to apply a levy to last minute bookings and

reward advance reservations, “…much the same as the airlines do – because last minute bookings do not benefit anyone, neither the employer, the employees or the customers,” said Garcia, who went on to point out that the present booking climate also affected employees’ chances of securing permanent contracts, with labour constantly engaged on a casual basis to cope with unexpected numbers. SPORT Among other improvements for Benidorm Hosbec recommends an injection of sporting activities and events to compliment the city’s image as the leading tourism attraction in the region and to raise its sporting profile. Hosbec did not comment on whether a tax on last minute bookings might prompt cashstrapped holidaymakers to look elsewhere for fun in the sun…

Guests enjoy free makeovers at Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja Open Day SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Torrevieja celebrated the arrival of two new designer brand glasses by offering free make-overs at the store on Tuesday. Local hairdressers and beauticians were on hand to pamper and beautify the guests totally free of charge, and style advisors were there to help choose a frame to complement their new look. There was also a Flabelos Machine on site for the guests to try out which helps with conditioning, inch loss and toning, so visitors left the store looking and feeling great. Specsavers style advisors guided the guests through the ranges and advised them on the best colour, style and shape to suit their colouring, face shape and personal style. As part of the day, there was also a ‘Spectacle Wearer of the Day’ Competition, with great prizes won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

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Wearing unsuitable sunglasses can cause more damage than wearing none at all

ADVERTISING FEATURE THIS SUMMER, Specsavers Opticas in Spain have conducted a survey about protecting the eyes from the sun, and with some interesting results. Almost 100% of people asked know the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun, but not all of these people wear suitable sunglasses to protect their eyes from damage. According to the survey conducted in the Cos-

tas and Mallorca, at least 40% of people aged 18-34 wear sunglasses for fashion purposes as well as protection. However, not all sunglasses provide sufficient protection from damaging UV rays. To ensure adequate sun protection, choose sunglasses that meet industry standards and carry the 'CE' mark which indicates these shades have met the necessary requirements for the

European market. The National College of Opticians and Optometrists in Spain (CNOO) have been campaigning for years on the importance of protecting your eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. They report on their website that close to 80% of the 12 million sun glasses sold in Spain during 2005 haven't passed any quality control. They say "It is fundamental to use lenses with

special filters that fit the following criteria: stop dangerous solar radiation reaching your eyes, like infrared and ultraviolet, and reduce the intensity of the visible radiation to remove glare and have a clear and comfortable vision. Only sun glasses bought in optical stores with advice and prescription of an optician or optometrist can guarantee the quality of the filters and the eye health of the user." Choosing the right sunglasses Specsavers Opticas advise that when looking for sunglasses, customers should check the UV rating and choose a style which offers the maximum coverage to avoid stray light entering the eyes through the top or sides. Lens colour is not an indication of protection, yet neither is price. Wearing sunglasses that do not meet the European industry standard protection of UV380 rating, especially dark lens glasses, is more damaging to the eyes than not wearing any at all. Dark lenses make the pupil dilate; therefore letting in more harmful rays than if you weren't wearing them, because without the glasses the eyes would naturally squint to keep the rays out. Without the sufficient UV protection, they are nothing

more than fashion spectacles. For those aged 18-34, it takes just 5 hours per day of exposure to sunlight on the eyes to double the chances of developing early age related eye problems. People with lighter coloured eyes will be even more sensitive to this. This makes it all the more important to be able to combine fashionable designs with high UV protection.

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Summer school success

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Approximately 70 children aged 3-12, took part in the Estiu de Jocs summer activities in Teulada and Moraira last month. Various workshops, games, competitions, outings, theatre performances, etc were organised. The sessions in Teulada were held at the Sant Vicent Ferrer school; those in Moraira took place at the Cap d'Or school. More activities are planned for August - more information is available from the town hall.

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MABS fundraising events We will be presenting each month a list of known forthcoming MABS fundraisers. These will be events actually put on by MABS as well as events put on by our many supporting fundraisers in restaurants, bars and clubs around

the Costa Blanca. Ongoing: EL PARAISO RESTAURANT, PARCENT Each child paying for a 2 or 3 course meal will receive a mask and a small gift 1€ from each meal will be donated to MABS. For more in-

Cameo, raising money for charity

formation on these and other MABS fundraising event please e-mail Victoria at: Davidreeley@hotmail.com September 3: MABS ANNUAL HOG ROAST, Finca Abril, Benyet, Benissa - 15€ per person will also include half bottle of wine and Lucky Draw ticket prize. Reasonably priced pay-bar. Arrival time 5-6pm. To book your ticket please contact Lin: 966 470 187. October 8: CAMEO at EL CID RESTAURANT, BENIDOLEIG - 18€ per person for dinner and show. 3€ per person donation to MABS. Tickets available from September 1st. For more information please contact Cameo Box Office - 656 483 645 Open: 10am to 2pm (Monday- Friday).

SAMM-MABS Cancer Support Race Race date: September 25, 2011 Closing date for entry Monday, September 13, 2011 The Sailing Association Mar Menor invites boat owners to compete in a race to raise money for the MABS Cancer Support Charity to be held on the Mar Menor on September 25. The organizing authority will be the Sailing Association Mar Menor (SAMMs). The event is open to all

cruisers, dinghies and sports multihulls in two classes. Class 1: cruisers defined as a yacht, single or multihull, with fixed permanent accommodation for purpose of sleeping; Class 2: dinghies and sport multihulls defined as an open sailing boat with no fixed sleeping accommodation. The handicap system used for both classes will be Portsmouth Yardstick. Vessels without a PY Number will be

given one by the SAMM Race Committee using information from the entry form, design details and PY handicaps used by other clubs. All sponsorship monies to be in by closing date Monday, September 13. Full information, entry forms and sponsorship forms can be found on the SAMM website: www.sailingmarmenor.com. Any queries please contact John Down at: john.down@sailingmarmenor.com

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CARING FOR YOUR EYES THIS SUMMER By Colin Evans, Specsavers Opticas, Torrevieja

Experts say that teenagers and young adults in their 20s and 30s, who are exposed to sunlight around five hours per day with no hat or glasses, double their chances of developing early age related macular degeneration and other problems. Even reflections from sand, snow, pavements, and water can all damage the eye without even looking up or leaving the shade, so sunglasses should always be worn outside. It is recommended that we wear sunglasses even on cloudy days, especially in a country like Spain where the sunlight is stronger all year round. Sun damage is purely caused by UV, not brightness itself, so even when it’s cloudy the rays still affect you. Children under 10 should definitely be protected as much as possible from sunlight damage to the eyes. This is because children’s eyes are not able to block as much UV as adults’ eyes can, and unfortunately the eyes never really recover from it. Sunglasses and a hat will give the best protection and there are some special children’s glasses on the market which are high protection and don’t easily fall off. Children and adults with lighter coloured eyes are more at risk of sun damage to the eyes, so they should take extra care. The dangers of sun damage Exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can lead to the following common eye problems: • Cataracts • Macular degeneration • Eyelid skin cancer • Pinguecula - small, yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface of the white part of the eye. They can

cause irritation, a feeling that there is something in the eye, and dry eyes. • Pterygium - scar tissue that can grow over the surface of the eye and impair the vision.

Buying the right sunglasses When buying sunglasses, make sure they offer the right level of protection for your eyes. Look for UVA and UVB protection of 99% or higher. This does not necessarily come with an expensive designer pair, so be sure to ask when buying. Yellow tinted glasses also protect the eyes from blue light rays which may also cause damage. Big sunglasses or the wrap around style are the best as they offer protection around the sides of the eyes as well as the front. Be especially careful with children’s glasses as they are often more of a toy and do not protect the eye at all. Specsavers can provide advice on sun damage to the eyes, and offers a large range of 100% UV block sunglasses so you can be sure you are purchasing the correct protection for you and your family. Specsavers have three stores on the Costa Blanca in Torrevieja, Calpe and Jávea. For more information visit www.specsavers.es

EXPANDS DUE TO DEMAND To anyone that has visited its Campoverde and Los Balcones stores, it will be no surprise that Marks and Spencer retailer Unos is expanding due to popular demand. The new store opened its doors in La Zenia on Saturday and was an instant success, with clothes literally flying off the rails. Unos stocks all items of ladies clothing from a specific range sold by Britain´s best loved store and if you haven´t yet discovered this fashion treasure trove you are definitely missing out. The items stocked include: jeans, trousers, tops, dresses, cardigans, skirts, jackets and coats. In fact everything except underwear and swimwear. New stock arrives every six weeks and there are usually around 5,000 items per delivery, which will be split evenly between the two Unos stores in La Zenia and Campoverde. The Los Balcones store, housed in the Filton Centre, will now be used for clearance stock only. All items will be sold as seen and will be subject to even further discounts, with for example, all dresses sold at 10 euros, coats at 12 euros and tops at just 6 euros. Sizes stocked at all three Unos stores range from size 8 through to size 22 and items are also stocked in short, regular and long fits. The majority of the clothes are classed as returns, seconds or imperfect in some way. However, a high percentage have absolutely nothing wrong with them at all. The way the stock is

delivered means that each item is not stocked in every possible size and so it is a case of first come, first served. The cost savings, especially when compared to the UK prices are impressive, for example: all dresses are priced at 19 euros, jeans are 7 euros and £200 coats have been known to be sold for as little as 25 euros. Essentially, Uno´s offers top brand clothes at outlet prices. Anyone looking for affordable, quality clothing will snap up bargains galore at Uno´s. In addition to the branded clothes, Uno´s also stocks a range of shoes, handbags and accessories to turn any purchase into an outfit. The combination of huge discounts and a wellknown quality brand, has proved very popular and ladies flock to the store the snap up the bargains, especially just after a delivery. Unos stores are open from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. However, the new la Zenia store, which can be found above the Mercadona store just off the roundabout, will open 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and until 3pm on Saturdays. The Campoverde store is close to the entrance to the village near Portabello’s and the Los Balcones store is located in the Filton Centre, on the same road as Torrevieja Hospital, travelling towards San Miguel. For further information on any of the above call Glen on 606 926 437. Mireille Toddington

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Sea bed destroyers Ecologist association ANSE alleged that three fishing boats based in Torrevieja harbour were using illegal fishing techniques between Cabo de Palos and San Pedro del Pinatar last month. ANSE president Pedro García said trawling for fish cannot be practised in waters less then 50 metres deep because it destroys the sea bottom. "Most fish breed in these areas which have a rich flora and fauna," he said. "The practices are against the law." The boats were reported to Murcia's department for farming, which is investigating. "The ministry for environment tracked the position box of the boats and it has confirmed our report," stated Sr García.

Shoplifters nabbed Four Algerian shoplifters were caught at an Elche shopping centre with clothing worth over 2,500 euros along with 6,600 euros in cash, advised National Police. A security guard called police on July 14 at around 14.30, after he surprised several people who were stealing the clothes by intercepting them after they had passed through the checkout. Officers confirmed the allegations, arrested the suspects and found more clothing and cash in their vehicle.

Eye up Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja is celebrating the arrival of two new designer brand glasses by offering a free make-over at the store on Tuesday. Hairdressers and beauticians will be on hand to pamper guests free of charge along with style advisors to help find the styles of glasses which flatter them. Specsavers style advisors will guide guests through the ranges and advise them on what colour, style and shape works best for their colouring, face shape, lifestyle and personal style. There will also be a Spectacle Wearer of the Day competition with prizes to be won. The day runs from 10.00-16.00 at the store in Centro de Ocio Ozone, Avda Rose Mazón Valera.

Lorca Lions Entertainer Peter Hull organised a fun day at Quesada Country Club to raise funds for earthquake victims. Lions president Iain Bennett accepted 910 euros. He was attending a meeting with senior Lions at Lorca town hall the following day to establish details of a longterm project Lions may sponsor. To date Lions have been providing foodstuffs for 300 homeless Lorcans costing around 800 euros per day, Mr Bennett said.

COSTA NEWS, July 22-28, 2011

Hospital doctor probe call Greens want national investigation into foreign medics' qualifications By Dave Jones THE GREEN party (Los Verdes) has called on the national department for health to launch an investigation into doctors who are allegedly working without legal qualifications at Torrevieja hospital. According to the Green party 'there have been a high number of deaths at the hospital where families have not been given sufficient explanations to justify them'. These include three babies, leading to official complaints being presented against the hospital and public protests in the town. "We have asked the ministry of health to open an investigation into some of the doctors who are working at the hospital after it emerged that a doctors who attended to one of the dead babies did not have the

correct qualifications and that his medical degree had not been standardised in Spain," said party spokesman José Manuel Dolón. The Greens stated that the babies' families believe their deaths could be linked to the alleged training deficiencies of doctors who do not hold legal Spanish qualifications. "This calls into question the quality of service being offered by the hospital," added Sr Dolón. He said that the inaction of the regional government in the matter had led his party to ask the national government to intervene. "We want them to check the qualifications of all the medical staff operating at the hospital," stated Sr Dolón. CBNews revealed back in 2007 that a high number of

non-Spanish doctors employed in health centres in Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja were working without officially approved qualifications. At the time, a doctor working for Torrevieja Salud warned that the number of these medics was growing. "There is an outrageous number of not officially recognised GPs," he said. "They are dealing with human lives." The parents of the three young children who died at Torrevieja hospital have sent a petition of 6,000 signatures to the ministry of the interior calling for 'an explanation' from the hospital. Torrevieja hospital sources commented they 'maintain their confidence' in their medical staff. djones@cbnews.es

Sponsored walk Paradise found for to help tragic kids polluted bay By Barry Wright MABS cancer support group is holding a sponsored walk in Torrevieja on behalf of The Davilla/Grewar Family Fund. It will take place on Saturday, September 3, taking a five-kilometre route that starts at El Cabo Kiosko, Cabo Cervera, and finishes at the Alba restaurant. The walk, which starts at 10.30, is raising funds for what was previously known as the Laura Appeal. Laura Grewar was a young mother who died in August 2010, after a long battle against cancer. She left behind her four young children.

The Davilla/Grewar Family Fund aims to provide support to the four children aged between seven and 12 years old. Proceeds collected go towards paying for a carer for the children six days a week. Their father José is a long distance lorry driver, who works night shifts and is unable to pay the care bill. Organiser Lyn Adams said: "Given their young age they will require many years of love, support and commitment." For more information contact Lyn or Ken Adams on 676 650 210 or by email at kenlyn01@hotmail.co.uk. bwright@cbnews.es

By Nuria Pérez NEARLY 200 million euros are to be invested by the ministry for environment and the European Union to decontaminate highly polluted Portmán bay near Cartagena. It is covered with millions of tonnes of heavy metals which were dumped from La Unión mines for 33 years without control. The minerals are due to be stored in Corta San José: an opencast mine which has to be reinforced to house the debris. A giant conveyor belt is to be installed to transport the minerals from the bay to the mine. The clean up works are scheduled from 2012 and are expected to be completed by 2015.

La Unión mayor Francisco Bernabé said on Tuesday that it was a happy day for the town. "We have been waiting for 21 years for this moment," he said. "Portmán will be turned

into the most popular and attractive spot in the Murcia region." A marina with 700 berths is due to be built on one side of the bay. nperez@cbnews.es

Ecologists attack port expansion schemes GREENPEACE'S hard-hitting annual report into the destruction of Spain's coastline puts the expansion of ports in the spotlight. The ecologists warn that 20 of the 28 industrial ports along over 8,000 kilometres of coast are expanding or plan to expand. Executive director of Greenpeace España, Miren Gutiérrez, said: "This excessive increase does not correspond with the decrease in demand for port services, or with the lessons that we should have learned from the property crisis." In the Levante region, El Gorguel in Cartagena and Alicante have been fingered. In addition to highlighting the long term and ongoing damage to the adjacent bay of Escombreras in Cartagena, Greenpeace calls on the government not to approve the 1,500-million-euro expansion project for El Gorguel. It foresees a 1.5-kilometrelong quay for containers, surrounded by a four-kilometre dock, a 190-hectare esplanade reclaimed from the sea and a two-million-square-metre storage area. As well as affecting the protected Sierra de la Faustilla, other nearby mountains would be destroyed to bring filling materials for the port, as would the rocky seabed and sections of sea grass prairies. In Alicante, Greenpeace claim the plan to expand the quays to house silos for storing clinker for cement will increase contamination and destruction of the environment. Fuel deposits were removed from the area in 1999 to make way for a leisure complex and so housing was built nearby. But in 2006 the port authority decided the land would be used for industrial purposes instead. "This is a head-on collision with the fundamental rights of citizens to health, safety and the environment," asserts the report. Also the port authority did not draw up an overall environmental impact evaluation, in contravention of EC directives, say the ecologists. Residents have complained the open air unloading of clinker produces constant clouds of cement and

Escombreras port in Cartagena carbon. The port authority has acknowledged this but done nothing about it, alleged Greenpeace. news@cbnews.es

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July 20, 2011

Galician gastronomy on show

Beer on tap at the port Popular Oktoberfest starts in Alicante tomorrow The immensely popular Oktoberfest Espa帽a beer festival will be taking place in Alicante from tomorrow, Thursday. The festival will be installed, for the third year running, at the Volvo leisure zone in Alicante Port and will run from July 21-31. White marquees have been set up and these will house typical products and music, reminiscent of Munich's Oktoberfest. Live band Oktober Music Band will be joined by top DJs and competitions will be organised to keep everyone happy. The star of the show will, of course, be the numerous varieties of beer available at the festival! The activities will be organised every day from 12.30pm til 2am and everyone is invited to come along, join in and have a great time!

The Torrevieja Galician gastronomic exhibition will be taking place in the marquee outside Habaneras commercial centre until July 24. The event is designed to give visitors an insight into Galician food, its culture, handicrafts and customs. The centrepiece of the exhibition focuses on the region's relationship with the sea, in particular its quality seafood and octopus. In addition to its most famous culinary exports, there will also be a variety of rice and meat dishes available. There will be a variety of entertainment each day, in-

Get a free makeover at Specsavers in Torrevieja Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja is celebrating the arrival of two new designer brand glasses by offering a free makeover at the store on July 26. Local hairdressers and beauticians will be on hand to pamper and beautify the guests totally free of charge, and there will be style advisors to help find the styles of glasses which flatter them. There will also be a Flabelos fitness machine on site to try out, which helps with conditioning, inch loss and toning to leave visitors looking better than ever. The Specsavers style advis-

ors will guide guests through the ranges and advise them on what colour, style and shape works best for their colouring, face shape, lifestyle and personal style. As part of the day, there will also be a 'Spectacle Wearer of the Day' competition, with some great prizes to be won. Michaela Evans from the store explains: "We want people to be proud of wearing glasses and know that they can be a fashion accessory which really make a statement. "This pampering day at the store will showcase some stunning highfashion ranges, treat local residents to a new look, and choose the person who looks the best in their specs as part of our competition. "This will be a fun day

which explores the more frivolous side of eye care and we invite everyone down to enjoy themselves and be pampered." The new ranges from stylist Gok Wan and designer Karen Millen offer fresh, funky and daring designs which are proving a huge hit with fashion

Magic and Monsters A sign of the time?

Guardamar's fiestas got off to a thrilling start last Friday with the performance of the legend of L'Encanta. This tale of an Iberian princess, a brave warrior and mythological monsters, combines local history with magical elements of fire and water. Find more pictures and information in Friday's Costa Blanca News. More in Friday's Costa

Blanca News

Just before the elections we complained to Orihuela Costa town hall about the rubbish and other unmentionables left behind after the Playa Famenca Saturday street market. Yesterday this rubbish was finally cleared up. I would hope that this is a sign from the new administration that they are finally taking notice of the people who live on the Costa, and showing us that they care about the environment we live in as well as the Orihuela inhabitants inland. Keep your fingers crossed. Peter Cameron Playa Flamenca

conscious glass wearers around the world. The Open Day will run from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday July 26 at the store in Centro de Ocio Ozone, Avenida Rose Maz贸n Valera. Call 966 927 249 to book an appointment or find out more.

cluding a dedicated children's area where they will be able to learn about marine life. Visitors will be able to listen to music from typical Galician pipers and traditional monologues whilst enjoying the fresh delicacies on offer. The organisers of the exhibition, Grupo Barroso, have said that this year a percentage of money taken at the event - minimum 1,000 euros - will be donated to Torrevieja Alzheimer's Association (AFA). The event is open daily, from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 to 24.00 until Friday, July 24.

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Aries 21 marzo-19 abril Cuando te decidas a hacer esa pregunta, tendrás una respuesta. No te dejes presionar por nadie, complácete. Cuida tu dinero, amárrate la mano antes de usar tu tarjeta, chequera o buscar en tu bolsillo.

Ingredientes: 8 ajetes, 40 g mantequilla, 360 g arroz, 1100 ml caldo de pollo, 200 g Philadelphia, 80 g pimientos del piquillo, 100 g bacon, aceite de oliva y un chorrito de vino blanco. Elaboración: Rehogamos los ajetes picados con mantequilla y aceite de oliva. Añadimos el arroz y removemos con energía. Echamos un chorrito de vino blanco y dejamos reducir a la mitad para después añadir el caldo de pollo bien caliente poco a poco. Cuando esté cocido el arroz, mezclamos con Philadelphia, y añadimos el bacon dorado y los pimientos del piquillo, todo muy picado. Removemos todo junto y servimos el risotto. Risotto Philadelphia es una receta para 4 personas, del tipo Primeros Platos, de dificultad muy fácil y lista en aproximadamente 30 minutos.

Tauro 20 abril-20 mayo Es mejor admitir un error que hundirse más y más en un hueco tratando de evitar que éste se descubra. Románticamente estás muy favorecido, aprovechalo estos días y dedícalo a disfrutar las delicias del amor.

Géminis 21 mayo-20 junio No quieras terminar las cosas antes de empezar, en la vida no es la rapidez lo que importa, sino la calidad de lo que se hace. Admite tus errores, a ti se te perdona todo porque eres encantador.

Cáncer 21 junio-22 julio Si tus amistades no se comportan como deben, exprésate, no dejes que abusen de ti. Muchos de tus deseos se convertirán en realidad cuando te disciplines más y no disperses tanto tus energías.

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Dificultad Media

No le cuentes tus cosas a todo el mundo, cuida tus secretos. Tendrás en estos días gran equilibrio psicológico y un gran dominio de tus sentimientos. Te enterarás de algo que hace semanas debías saber.

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Virgo 23 agosto-22 septiembre Alguien te pedirá perdón por algo que te hizo. Cierta persona está evitando que te llegue información muy útil para tu progreso, no te descuides. En asuntos del corazón, dale tiempo al tiempo.

Libra 23 septiembre-22 octubre No vivas con miedos, el tragar sin protestar no te conviene. Sé muy considerado con las personas mayores. Perdona a ese amigo por sus pasados errores, tú te beneficiarás más que él.

Escorpio 23 octubre-21 noviembre

Alguien problemático te está quitando los deseos de vivir, te está haciendo muy infeliz, no le tengas tanta lástima y piensa en ti, no dejes que el tiempo siga pasando, pues la situación irá de mal en peor.

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Olvida las malas caras, a los envidiosos y todo lo que te esté afectando. No trates de cambiar lo que no puedes, adáptate y serás más feliz. Debes expresar tus sentimientos sin temor y sin vergüenza.

No cometas el error de hacer las paces con quien te ha hecho pasar tantos malos ratos. Si alguien hace una escena delante de ti, hazte el sordo, mudo y ciego, no reacciones, que no te conviene.

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CÓMO SE JUEGA AL SUDOKU Completa los tableros (subdivididos en nueve cuadrados) de 81 casillas (dispuestas en nueve filas y columnas) rellenando las celdas vacías con los números del 1 al 9, de modo que no se repita ninguna cifra en cada fila, ni en cada columna ni en cada cuadrado. SOLUCIÓN SUDOKU DIFICULTAD BAJA

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Acuario 20 enero-18 febrero Sé que estás confundido respecto a la determinación que debes tomar acerca de un familiar, estudia el asunto fría y detalladamente, sé que encontrarás la solución correcta. Quiere y déjate querer.

Piscis 19 febrero-20 marzo Te sentirás lleno de ánimo y de energía positiva. Aunque creas que has perdido el tiempo tratando de ayudar a esa persona que aparenta no hacerte caso, no es así. Comparte estos días con buenos amigos.

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INAUGURACIÓN

La inauguración de Specsavers Opticas ha sido declarada por el Concejal de la Comunidad Europea, como fantástica para Calvia

l 14 de Julio, Specsavers Opticas ha marcado su nueva llegada en Santa Ponça con un evento excelente asistido por el Concejal de la Comunidad Europea, Angela Guerrero. Hubo música, entretenimientos y refrescos, constituyendo un real placer que ha disfrutado toda la comunidad. Con la inauguración de la tienda, la Sra. Guerrero expresó sus sentimientos comentando que ésta nueva llegada de la tienda de Specsavers es una acción positiva para el área, “La llegada de una gran tienda internacional como Specsavers es excelente para Calvia. En el clima de la economía vigente, esto será una gran aportación al

empleo y también atraerá gente de fuera del área para visitar la única tienda de Specsavers en la Isla.” Specsavers ha brindado ayuda al centro de Caridad Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz, organizando una rifa durante el mes de Julio, para recaudar fondos para esta buena causa, vendiéndose numerosos tickets durante el evento. Un gran número de representantes del centro de caridad, incluyendo al fundador Allen Graham, han asistido al evento. La presidenta, Rosemary Stone, comentó “Este fue un evento fantástico, hemos llevado a algunos de nuestros niños con nosotros, quienes disfrutaron de este momento. Este evento

marcó el comienzo de una colaboración positiva entre nuestro centro de caridad y Specsavers. Ellos están recaudando fondos para nosotros a través de la venta de los tickets de la rifa en la tienda durante el mes de julio, ofreciendo también pruebas de visión de nuestros niños y ayudándolos a obtener gafas. Esto es algo para lo que hemos tenido que recaudar fondos, por lo cual ha sido una gran ayuda para nosotros.” La nueva tienda de Specsavers está localizada en Avda. Rei Jaume 1, 117, Santa Ponça. Para más información visite www.specsavers.es o llame a la tienda al 871 964 331.

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AWESOME ALBION b Royal Navy flagship will be visiting Palma from Friday this week.

Palma.— HMS Albion, flagship of the Royal Navy, will visit Palma from this Friday for a short visit as she concludes a major deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East. The 18,500 tonne amphibious assault ship is designed to carry Royal Marines to wherever they are needed in the world, land them ashore by helicopter and landing craft and then support them as they carry out their mission. HMSAlbion has been leading the Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group, a maritime quick reaction force designed to provide a range of capabilities at short notice in response to unforeseen events. Since leaving Britain in April, HMS Albion has undertaking amphibious exercises in the Mediterranean, supported NATO maritime operations off Libya and, most recently, helped to strengthen the UK’s relationships in the Middle East. Captain James Morley Royal Navy, Commanding Officer of HMSAlbion, said: “We are grateful to the people of Majorca for their hospitality and the use of their facilities during our visit to their beautiful island”. “The UK and Spain share proud seafaring traditions and rich naval histories.” “Through NATO and the EU both countries now work in partnership to ensure freedom and security at sea, thereby contributing to international peace and stability.”“The Re-

Background HMS Albion, and her sister ship HMS Bulwark, replaced the Falklands war veterans Fearless and Intrepid. Their primary function is to act as the afloat command platform for the Commander Amphibious Task Force. They are able to embark and transport, deploy and recover by air and surface means, troops, their equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous cargo forming part of an Amphibious Assault Force. Major improvements over the replaced ships include more extensive command, control and communications and higher off load speed due to improved vehicle and troop handling arrangements. Statistics Fully laden at 18,400 tonnes, Albion and Bulwark are 176m x 29 x 6.1m and powered by two 6.25MW and two 1.56MW diesel generators driving two AC motors through twin shafts and a bowthrust unit, all operating at 6.6KV. Equipped with a well dock, large stern gate (97 tonnes) and side access ramps, they operate 4 Landing Craft Utility and a further 4 Landing Craft Vehicles Personnel from davits. Able to operate two Merlin sized helicopters from the two-spot 64m flight deck, they are also equipped with a modern combat system, integrated communication suite and close in weapons system. The ships are designed for a range of approximately 8,000 miles, with a speed of about 18 knots, a complement of up to 387 and an Embarked Military Force (EMF) of 305 with a further 405 in overload.

sponse Force Task Group is the UK’s maritime quick reaction force and has a range of capabilities that

make it ideally suited to the fast pace and unpredictable nature of world events

Albion will be visiting Palma from Friday.

MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011

Go on… be a volunteer! AFTER FINDING myself at a bit of a loose end, I have decided to spend my newly found free time doing something useful! Lyn Baines, the Director of MABS Murcia/Mar Menor suggested that I could become a volunteer for the MABS Cancer Care Centre in San Javier and after losing a good friend of mine to this horrible disease in May, I decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to

Karen does a bit of ironing

help a really worthy cause. Earlier this week, I visited the centre, met some of the volunteers and the centre’s Manager, Sue Thomason and discovered what it takes to be a volunteer. HIGH STANDARDS The centre has been open for six months and Sue has been running the centre, which includes a sales floor and a therapy room, since it opened. After being a Profit Improvement Manager for ASDA the centre is in very good hands with Sue. She explained to me what they sell: “The sales floor encompasses clothes and bric-a-brac including books, DVDs and CDs as well as paintings, jewellery, footwear and accessories. I like to bring attentive customer service and high retail standards to the sales floor here and all our volunteers are asked to adhere to these standards.” I quickly realised that this centre is no ordinary charity shop. For example, they only use one type of coat hanger, all the clothes are new or nearly new, are laundered and ironed and face the customer flow so that as soon as you walk in you can see all the garments on display.

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Sue (far left) and the volunteers at the MABS Cancer Care Centre

FEEL GOOD FACTOR As a volunteer, you are expected to get involved in all aspects of the centre’s sales floor including sorting out donations, ironing and pricing the clothes as well as working on the till. Sue told me: “Volunteers can choose to work here one day a week or five days a week. The centre opens at 10am and closes at 2pm, so you only have to commit to four hours a day.” Sue likes to implement a ‘feel good factor’ at the centre especially as it is often visited by cancer sufferers who use the therapy room at a discounted rate on the first floor. She says: “It is important that we offer a pleasant environment and many of the volunteers are either ex-cancer sufferers, have cared for someone with cancer or have had someone close to them suffer from the disease.”

Get a free makeover at Specsavers in Torrevieja SPECSAVERS OPTICASIN Torreviejais celebrating the arrival of two new designer brand glasses by offering a free make-over at the store on 26th July. Local hairdressers and beauticians will be on hand to pamper and beautify the guests totally free of charge and there will be style advisors to help find the styles of glasses which flatter them. There will also be a Flabelos Machine on site to try out which helps with conditioning, inch loss and toning to leave visitors looking better than ever. The Specsavers style advisors will guide guests through the ranges and advise them on what colour, style and shape works best for their colouring, face shape, lifestyle and personal style. As part of the day, there will also be a “Spectacle Wearer of the Day” Competition, with some great prizes to be won. Guests can also try out a session on the Flabelos fitness machine. Michaela Evans from the store explains “We want people to be proud of wearing glasses and know that they can be a fashion accessory which really make a statement. This pampering day at the store will showcase some stunning high-fashion ranges, treat local residents to a new look and choose the person who looks the best in their specs as part of our competition. This will be a fun day which explores the more frivolous side of eye care and we invite everyone down to enjoy themselves and be pampered.” The new ranges from stylist Gok Wan and designer Karen

Millen offer fresh, funky and daring designs which are proving a huge hit with fashion conscious glass wearers around the World. The Open Day will run from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday 26th July at the store in Centro de Ocio Ozone, Avda. Rose Mazón Valera. Call 966 927249 to book an appointment or find out more.

REWARDING The centre also boasts an advice centre and there is a qualified carer on hand from 11am to 1pm every day to offer support and help for both sufferers and their carers. The volunteers were all lovely and they really made me feel welcome. They told me that they enjoy volunteering at the centre and that although it is hard work, it is also very rewarding. There are currently 28 permanent volunteers at the centre but they do need more. If you think that you could be a volunteer at the centre and would like more information, please call Sue on 968 186 514 or 615 016 035. In the autumn, the centre is having a fashion show and they need ‘Glam Wear’ for both men and women, so if you have any posh frocks to donate, please drop them off at the centre during opening hours.

INAUGURACIÓN

La inauguración de Specsavers Opticas ha sido declarada por el Concejal de la Comunidad Europea, como fantástica para Calvia El 14 de Julio, Specsavers Opticas ha marcado su nueva llegada en Santa Ponça con un evento excelente asistido por el Concejal de la Comunidad Europea, Angela Guerrero. Hubo música, entretenimientos y refrescos, constituyendo un real placer que ha disfrutado toda la comunidad. Con la inauguración de la tienda, la Sra. Guerrero expresó sus sentimientos comentando que ésta nueva llegada de la tienda de Specsavers es una acción positiva para el área, “La llegada de una gran tienda internacional como Specsavers es excelente para Calvia. En el clima de la economía vigente, esto será una gran aportación al

Diario de Mallorca

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El club quiere ﬁchar ya a un delantero de nivel para presionar a Webó La idea es tener ahora al sustituto del africano y evitar que Casal juegue con la desesperación de los rojillos JAUME BAUZÀ PALMA

El Real Mallorca se plantea seriamente la posibilidad de fichar a un delantero de nivel en los próximos días para presionar a Pierre Webó y a su representante, Paco Casal. El club sospecha que la intención de Casal es alargar el culebrón de la salida del camerunés hasta finales de agosto, cuando ya no haya margen de maniobra para fichar a un sustituto y el Mallorca esté en una posición de debilidad que le obligue a aceptar cualquier propuesta que les ofrezca el representante. La única manera de desactivar esta maniobra pasa por fichar ahora a un delantero de garantías. El club también sabe que este planteamiento entraña un riesgo. Si se ficha a un atacante de nivel y finalmente no se llega a un acuerdo para la salida del camerunés al cierre del mercado de verano, el Mallorca tendrá que soportar tres elevadas fichas en la

El club cree que Casal busca alargar la solución del conflicto hasta finales de agosto para dejarle sin margen de maniobra El riesgo es que si el camerunés acaba quedándose, el Mallorca tendrá que soportar tres fichas altas: Webó, Hemed y el fichaje

Pierre Webó, a su llegada de Suecia la semana pasada. TOORU SHIMADA

parcela atatacante: Tomer Hemed, el nuevo delantero y el propio Pierre Webó. A las que se sumaría la de Víctor Casadesús, aunque ésta es más modesta. En cualquier caso, los responsables de la entidad creen que vale la pena asumir ese riesgo si así puede acelerar la venta del de-

lantero africano y, sobre todo, dejar sin argumentos a Casal para retrasar las negociaciones. Hasta el momento el Mallorca ha encajado con mucha preocupación el hecho de que Casal haya hecho oídos sordos a la petición de Llorenç Serra Ferrer de sentarse a negociar con él de ma-

El Mallorca y los concursales recurrirán el fallo de Manzano EFE PALMA

El Mallorca recurrirá la sentencia dictada por la titular del Juzgado de los Mercantil número  de Palma, Encarnación González, en la que se dió la razón al técnico Gregorio Manzano en su demanda de reintegración de dinero ante la entidad balear. Según confirmó ayer el secretario del consejo de administra-

El recurso se ha formalizado ante la Audiencia Provincial de Palma, aunque el escrito se presentará en los próximos días ción del Mallorca y abogado del club en el pleito contra Manzano, Miguel Coca, el recurso se ha formalizado ante la Audiencia Pro-

La inauguración de la ‘Optica Specsavers’ ha sido definida como fantástica para el Municipio de Calvià, por la concejal de la Comunidad Europea

vincial de Palma, aunque su contenido por escrito se presentará en los próximos días. Coca anunció, asimismo, que la administración concursal del Mallorca también recurrirá la sentencia favorable al actual técnico del Atlético de Madrid. Manzano fue acusado de falsificar su contrato con uno diferente al que poseía la entidad y de ha-

EUROPA PRESS BARCELONA

El hijo del propietario del Udinese, Gino Pozzo, aseguró ayer a su llegada a Barcelona que el acuerdo con el club blaugrana por el fichaje de su jugador Alexis Sánchez es “total”, si bien todavía no es firme dado que faltan pequeños detalles por resolver. “El acuerdo por Alexis es total”,

Julio, con el objetivo de recaudar fondos para esta buena causa, vendiendo una gran catidad de tickets , también se contó con la presencia de numerosos representantes de dicho centro, su fundador Allen Graham, su presidenta Rosemay Stone que manifestó: “Éste ha sido un gran acto al que hemos asistido con algunos de nuestros niños que han disfrutado de las actividades organizadas. La inauguración de Specsavers ha marcado el comienzo de una positiva colaboración entre nuestro centro de caridad y Specsavers” que además de la venta de tickets ha realizado pruebas de visión a nuestros niños y nos ha proporcionado ayudas para la obtención de gafas, lo cual ha sido muy importante para nosotros”. La nueva tienda de Specsavers está situada en Avda. Rei Jaume 1, 117, Santa Ponça. Para más información visite www.specsavers.es o llame al teléfono 871 964 331. ®

Penya d’Establiments Ayer se presentó la penya mallorquinista d’Establiments. Al acto asistió el presidente del club, del Jaume Cladera. ber cobrado dos veces por él, en dos temporadas diferentes. El club interpuso una demanda contra su antiguo técnico por valor de . euros. Los administradores concursales le solicitaron además que devolviese una prima cobrada indebidamente en la temporada - por la misma cantidad. Manzano, por su parte, declaró en el juicio que uno de los contratos supuestamente rubricado por él con la entidad balear era falso. El presidente de los entrenadores de la Federación confirmó que el contrato válido era el que presentaba Manzano.

El Udinese dice que hay un “acuerdo total” por Alexis Primera División

El pasado 14 de Julio, la Óptica Specsavers marcó una importante impronta con su llegada a Santa Ponça de la mano de un excelente acto al que asistió Ángela Guerrero, concejal de la Comunidad Europea. Dicho acto estuvo amenizado con música, entretenimientos y refrescos, para el disfrute de todos los asistentes. Según palabras de la señora Guerrero, “la llegada e implantación de una gran tienda internacional como Specsavers es una noticia excelente para el municipio de Calvià ya que con la actual situación económica, será de una gran aportación al empleo y a los posibles visitantes ya que atraerá gente de fuera del área de influencia del propio municipio con la intención de visitar y conocer la única tienda de Sepecsavers en la isla”. Además, Specsavers ha brindado su ayuda al centro de caridad “Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz”, organizando una rifa durante el mes de

nera urgente. Por eso quiere pasar a la ofensiva incorporando a otro delantero, demostrando así que no tiene prisa por negociar con el representante. Michael Laudrup excluyó a Webó de la convocatoria de  jugadores que han viajado a Holanda y el camerunés entrena solo en Son Bibiloni.

aseguró Pozzo en declaraciones a RAC al aterrizar en el Aeropuerto de El Prat, por lo que podría hacerse oficial el fichaje del chileno en las próximas horas. Así, el fichaje prioritario para Pep Guardiola, quien se deshizo en halagos hacia Sánchez el pasado martes, depende de que las tres partes peinen los pequeños flecos que les separan de la firma del traspaso.

En corto SANTOS “Neymar se quedará al menos hasta diciembre”

El delantero Neymar debe permanecer en el Santos al menos hasta diciembre, y pese a las millonarias ofertas que viene recibiendo de clubes europeos como el Real Madrid, afirmó ayer el director de fútbol del club brasileño, Pedro Luiz Conceiçao. “Nos sentimos ciento por ciento seguros y con total convicción de que el actual elenco estará aquí por lo menos hasta finales de año”, afirmó el dirigente. EFE RIO DE JANEIRO

ATLÉTICO El luso Tiago Mendes ficha por dos temporadas

El portugués Tiago Mendes ya es futbolista del Atlético de Madrid, después de rescindir su contrato con el Juventus y llegar a un acuerdo por dos años con la entidad rojiblanca. El centrocampista jugó cedido en el Atlético después de llegar después de llegar cedido de la Juventus en el mercado invernal de la temporada 2009-10. EFE MADRID

RACING Trasladan el concurso a la LFP para no descender El Juzgado de lo Mercantil dictó ayer un auto por el que da traslado de la situación de concurso de acreedores del Rácing de Santander al Consejo Superior de Deportes, la Liga de Fútbol Profesional y la Federación Española de Fútbol, entre otras entidades, para evitar el descenso del club a Segunda. EFE SANTANDER

REAL SOCIEDAD Rechazan siete millones por Griezmann

La Real Sociedad no se plantea vender a ningún jugador en el mercado de verano, lo que incluye la negativa al traspaso de Antoine Griezmann al Atlético de Madrid, que había ofrecido siete millones de euros por el jugador. “El club no necesita vender jugadores para cuadrar su presupuesto”, dijeron ayer en el club donostiarra. EFE SAN SEBASTIÁN

URUGUAY Espera en la final al ganador del Paraguay-Venezuela Uruguay se clasificó para la final de la Copa América al vencer 2-0 a Perú en una de las semifinales. Esta madrugada se medirán en la otra Paraguay y Venezuela, dos de las sorpresas del torneo que buscarán su lugar en la final. EFE BUENOS AIRES

LFP Las radios rechazan pagar por retransmitir partidos La Asociación Española de Radiodifusión Comercial (AERC) mostró ayer su “unánime” y “completo rechazo” a la pretensión de la LFP de cobrar a las radios por las transmisiones de los partidos de fútbol. EFE MADRID

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CAPDEPERA u JUICIO

El fiscal mantiene penas que llevarían a la cárcel a los acusados del derrumbe del hotel Son Moll El ministerio público retira la acusación al arquitecto que hizo cálculos de la estructura

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Recta final en el juicio por la muerte de cuatro trabajadores en el derrumbe del hotel Son Moll. En sus conclusiones definitivas, la Fiscalía mantiene penas de tres años y medio para los principales acusados: los arquitectos y responsables de la empresa de construcción por un delito contra los derechos de los trabajadores y cuatro homicidios imprudentes. Esta petición de cárcel implicaría el ingreso en prisión de estos cinco acusados. El fiscal Miguel Ángel Anadón rebaja así en seis meses la pena que pedía inicialmente (cuatro años) ya que reconoce que han pagado las indemnizaciones a las víctimas. Además, el ministerio público retira la acusación a Bernat Pere Nadal, el arquitecto que hizo los cálculos de estructura para la

Imagen de una de las sesiones del juicio por el derrumbe del hotel Son Moll.

zona nueva que se iba a construir en el hotel. Una vez que los cinco acusados reconocieron los hechos y aceptaron que no había estudios imprescindibles para la ejecución de la obra, sus defensas lo

que buscan son condenas menores de dos años y que, por lo tanto puedan ser suspendidas. La mayoría de los abogados defensores aceptan en mayor o menor medida la calificación del fiscal y

solicitan la aplicación de tres atenuantes, lo que arroja penas en un arco de una simple multa a un año de prisión. El juicio seguirá el lunes y el martes que vienen con los informes de las partes.

BUNYOLA Isern dejará su plaza de funcionario para dedicarse de forma íntegra a la Alcaldía R.P.F.

Momento de la inauguración de Specsavers, a beneficio de Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz.

Formidable fiesta de inauguración en Santa Ponça de Sepcsavers Opticas a beneficio de Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz

a inauguración, celebrada el pasado jueves se dibujó con la presencia de concejales locales, gigantes y cabezudos y una rifa benéfica. Durante el evento, repartido a lo largo de todo el día y organizado en su nueva sucursal de Santa Ponça en Avda. Rei Jaume I, nº117, se pudieron concertar revisiones visuales gratuitas y disfrutar de la música, aperitivos y cava. El punto álgido de la inauguración llegó cuando la concejal de la Unión Europea Ángela Guerrero y la concejal de Santa Ponça Eugenia Frau inauguraron oficialmente el

establecimiento a las 19.30h. Después se llevó a cabo una rifa a beneficio de Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz, que ayuda a niños de la localidad con carencias en alimentos, vestido y otras necesidades urgentes. Los premios de la rifa incluyeron gafas de marca, gafas de sol y mucho más. Allen Graham y Rosemary Stone de la asociación estuvieron también presentes en el acto. «Nos complace dar la bienvenida a nuestro establecimiento a toda la comunidad de Santa Ponça así como a nuestras concejales locales y a una asociación en

favor de los niños la cual llevamos en nuestros corazones», comentó el director del establecimiento Martin Blake. Specsavers Opticas abrió su primer establecimiento en Mallorca el 4 de julio. El grupo óptico mundial, que es conocido como ‘el campeón del consumidor’ por ofrecer atención visual de la mejor calidad y precios asequibles en diez países, está expandiéndose ahora a lo largo de la costa española. Para más información visite www.specsavers.es o llame a tienda en el 871 964 331.

El alcalde de Bunyola, Jaume Isern (PP), dejará su plaza como funcionario y se dedicará íntegramente a las tareas de Alcaldía y su sueldo dependerá de las funciones y servicios de los que se haga cargo, con posibilidad de alcanzar un cómputo anual máximo de 35.400 euros. El PP informó en un comunicado de que el alcalde ocupa una plaza como profesor de educación primaria, pero no se incorporará a las aulas el próximo mes de septiembre en el inicio del nuevo curso escolar, ya que considera que «el pueblo se merece todo su tiempo». Respecto a las críticas recibidas por parte de la oposición municipal, Isern ha dicho que es «normal» que si abandona su plaza de funcionario pueda cobrar un sueldo no sólo en función del cargo, sino también teniendo en cuenta la tarea que llevará a cabo de forma exclusiva y a tiempo completo.

rroteros del PSIB-PSOE tras su debacle electoral de mayo. La niña Armengol, heredera digitada del desastre, ha enseñado las uñas como si nada de los que nos ocurre en este aciago verano de impagos y despidos fuera con ella. Pero la chica de Inca, su imperturbable sonrisa, tiene más en cuenta a sus enemigos internos que a sus adversarios del PP. De momento se dedica a hostigar a dos prohombres socialistas que, según su alicorta visión de la política, pueden disputarle la parcela de poder en la que se ha atrincherado. Me refiero, naturalmente, a Ramon Socias y Joan Mesquida. Ambos representan el ala más «abierta» y moderna del socialismo insular y por ello merecen el ostracismo y quién sabe, quizá la persecución política. El primero ha sido un buen Delegado del Gobierno. Culto, elegante y discreto ha sabido combinar el carácter meramente institucional de su cargo con sus legítimas aspiraciones políticas. Mesquida tuvo una carrera fulgurante en Madrid, llegando a la cúpula de la unificada dirección general de la Policía y la Guardia Civil. Pero cayó en desgracia ante Camacho, hoy ya ministro de Interior, y Rubalcaba lo mandó a la Secretaría de Estado de Turismo. Posteriormente, los recortes le quitaron rango, pero no poder ni influencia. Hoy es secretario de Turismo a secas, pero conserva intacta su hoja de servicios, en la que consta su probada valía como gestor. Con estas credenciales, lo más lógico es que se le cierren las puertas en su propia tierra, donde eficiencia y socialismo han venido siendo incompatibles desde la histórica figura de Félix Pons. Ya se encargarán en el PSIB de cerrarle el paso a Joan Mesquida, la única figura socialista de talla que podría, a me- Su probada eficiencia le cierra dio plazo, ser una alter- las puertas en el PSIB-PSOE. nativa a la nada con sifón que, según los primeros indicios, resultará ser Bauzá. De la mano del tandem Armengol-Thomas, el socialismo balear languidecerá en sus cuarteles de invierno, cada día más viejos y destartalados. Es lo que hay. ● El voluntarioso abogado palmesano que ha

denunciado a Obama por la muerte de Osama Bin Laden se ha equivocado en la definición de los cargos. En vez de acusarle de «crimen contra la Humanidad», un delito difícil de probar, debería haberle denunciado por un delito contra el Medio Ambiente: arrojar basura al mar, en efecto, debe ser algo muy grave para el tribunal internacional que habrá de aceptar o rechazar la demanda.

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Críticas del PSM a UCAP, PSOE y PP El PSM-Entesa de Capdepera ha criticado las últimas actuaciones de las tres formaciones políticas mayoritarias UCAP, PSOE y PP por «las estrategias, ofertas, contraofertas sobre alcaldías, renuncias incomprensibles, presuntas presiones». Los nacionalistas defienden que «hemos asistido a una partida de póquer en que estos partidos no han tenido en cuenta los intereses del pueblo ni de sus vecinos y han atendido únicamente a intereses particulares y a su ego, jugando cada uno las cartas que le convenían para mirar de sacar provecho particular». A.B

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Specsavers, minorista mundial en óptica, elige Santa Ponça como primer objetivo de su expansión en la costa

pecsavers Opticas, minorista mundial en óptica, ha elegido Mallorca como primer objetivo de su expansión en España: ya ha abierto sus puertas en Santa Ponça el 4 de julio. Los planes de expansión en la costa de Specsavers fueron revelados por el periódico líder en negocios Dossier Empresarial en abril de 2011. Informaba de que “a pesar de la crisis económica, la cadena había experimentado un incremento del 95% en el número de clientes españoles durante el 2010” en sus establecimientos existentes en la Costa del Sol y la Costa Blanca. Specsavers, el mayor grupo óptico privado mundial, se ha ganado la reputación de “campeón del consumidor” en diez países, ofreciendo a sus clientes gafas y lentes asequibles con precios claros, además de un servicio profesional de la mejor calidad. Su crecimiento apunta a una tendencia en la que las cadenas ópticas están prosperando a pesar de la recesión. Visión y Vida, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que hace campaña por una mejor salud óptica, informó de un incremento del 12.5% de 2006 a 2008 en el número

Specsavers (Avda. Rei Jaume I, 117. Santa Ponça - Calvià) se ha ganado la reputación de “campeón del consumidor”

La familia fundadora de Specsavers, Mary y Doug Perkins con sus hijos

de establecimientos dirigidos por grupos ópticos. “Es evidente que gafas y lentes de la mejor calidad a precios asequibles son un reclamo para los consumidores de hoy día”, declara el responsable de Desarrollo de Negocio de Specsavers Opticas, José Ángel Moral-Tajadura. “Es-

tamos emocionados por poder traer nuestro más nuevo establecimiento de Specsavers Opticas tanto a los mallorquines como a los residentes extranjeros de la zona”. La fórmula de Specsavers se ha evidenciado como satisfactoria incluso en tiempos de recesión. Specsavers ha in-

crementado su cuota de mercado en el Reino Unido de un 33% en 2007 a un 39% en 2009 (Fuente: Gfk) en plena recesión. En Finlandia, la entrada en el mercado de Specsavers en 2007 incluso contribuyó a mejorar la economía del país. Existen cuatro establecimientos

Specsavers Opticas en la costa, en Fuengirola, Calpe, Jávea y Torrevieja. El establecimiento de Santa Ponça esta ubicado en la Avda. Rei Jaume I, número 117. Para más información, visite www.specsavers.es. Specsavers es un negocio familiar con más de 1.500 establecimientos en el Reino Unido, República de Irlanda, Países Bajos, Dinamarca, Noruega, Finlandia, Australia, Nueva Zelanda y España. Specsavers Opticas marcará su reciente llegada a Santa Ponça con gigantes y cabezudos, y una rifa benéfica en el día de su inauguración, el próximo 14 de julio. Todo el mundo será bienvenido a nuestra tienda del número 117 de la avenida Rei Jaume I a partir de las 11 de la mañana con el fin de concertar revisiones visuales gratuitas y disfrutar de la música, aperitivos y cava.

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Greenpeace warnS of oil drilling disaster b Conservationists claim that Spain cannot afford the environmental and economic disaster that drilling could bring Conservationist group Greenpeace warned yesterday that the Spanish coastline could become another Gulf of Mexico. by STAFF REPORTER Palma.—Speaking in Palma yesterday, Sara Pizzinato, head of the Climate Change and Transport division of Greenpeace said that the area of water between the Gulf ofValencia and Ibiza in the Balearics, is at a high

risk of following in the footsteps of the Gulf of Mexico because of all the drilling exploration which has been authorised to Scottish company Cairn Energy there by Central Government. Pizzinato said that Cairn Energy has a licence to drill in five areas of the stretch of water and will be boring for oil at a depth of 1,400 metres.

Marine disaster Pizzinato pointed out that less than 18 months ago, British Petroleum had been

drilling in the Gulf of Mexico at a depth of 1,500 metres when a wellhead snapped and the surrounding marine ecosystems were destroyed by the billions of gallons of crude oil that escaped. Pizzinato said that the coast of Spain is already beginning to suffer the effects of climate change and that the combined risks to the environment and economy that oil exploration will entail, are “simply too high.” Tourism and fishing will be badly affected, she said.

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New Balearic president Bauza defends his austerity plans

Palma airport passenger levels grow by 7.2 pct

● Defending the major cuts he has made in senior positions in the Balearic government which have reportedly saved 26.8 million euros, recently appointed regional President Jose Ramon Bauza said that his “commitment” to austerity was just beginning and that he is apparently planning considerable cuts in the future. Despite interpretation to the contrary over cabinet pay rises, Bauza said in Madrid yesterday that he and his staff were not being paid more than those in the previous government.

● No less than 9.3 million passengers journeyed to or from Palma airport in the first half of this year, the Spanish National Airports Authority confirmed yesterday. The figure is 7.2 percent more than during the same period in 2010.

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Spaniards win right to switch mobile firms faster Madrid.—Spanish mobile operators will have one day, instead of four at present, to implement requests for c ustomers switching company while keeping their phone number, under a change to the law designed to boost competition. The clock will start ticking when a customer signs a contract to switch operator, rather than from the moment the new company requests the number

from the old prov ider, telecoms regulator CMT said yesterday.

Enjoy The new r ules to come into force will mean a customer signing with one firm on a Monday w ill have their old number fully operational with the new firm by Wednesday at 5am, said the CMT. “In this way, Spain becomes the country in the

European Union where mobile users will be able to enjoy their right (to take their old number to a new operator) more quickly,” the CMT said. Some 4.8 million mobile lines switched mobile provider last year. Many customers abandoning Spain’s dominant operator, Telefonica, and number two operator Vodafone and taking up a new contract with TeliaSonera’s Yoigo .

Greenpeace Climate Change spokeswoman, Sara Pizzinato in Palma yesterday.

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Jaume Segura, embajador en la República Dominicana El diplomático mallorquín es el jefe de Gabinete de la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores GERMÀ VENTAYOL

El diplomático mallorquín Jaume Segura Socías será nombrado nuevo embajador de España en la República Dominicana, según adelantó en su edición de ayer el diario El País. Segura, que en la actualidad cuenta con 37 años de edad, regresará en su nuevo destino a la zona del Caribe, que él ya conoce muy bien puesto que su carrera diplomática la inició en la representación española en Jamaica. También estuvo destinado en Guinea Conakry. Desde el año 2008 Jaume Segura ha estado estrechamente vinculado a la carrera política de Trinidad Jiménez, toda vez que ha acompañado a la política socialista como jefe de gabinete en todos los cargos que ha ocupado, primero en la Secretaría de

EXPERIENCIA Segura conoce el Caribe, zona con muchas inversiones turísticas mallorquinas

Jaume Segura, próximo embajador en Dominicana.

Estado para Iberoamérica, y, posteriomente en los ministerios de Sanidad y Asuntos Exteriores. Este

último puesto lo ocupa desde el mes de octubre del pasado año. Licenciado en Derecho

por la Universidad de Barcelona, Jaume Segura ingresó en la carrera diplomática en 2002. A pesar de su juventud ha ocupado distintos cargos de relevancia, como el de jefe de servicio del Gabinete del Ministo de Asuntos Exteriores y subdirector general adjunto de México, América Central y Caribe. Hace unos meses renunció a la plaza de cónsul en Miami tras la oposición de otros diplomáticos que se consideraban con más méritos que él. Finalmente ha accedido al cargo de embajador.

La Guardia Civil investigará la difusión pública de la declaración de un jefe de AENA ante el juez P.C.

El juez que instruye la causa contra los controladores aéreos de Balears por la huelga encubierta que ese colectivo protagonizó el pasado Puente de la Constitución ha ordenado a la Guardia Civil investigar la difusión pública de la declaración judicial que el jefe de Recursos Humanos de Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (AENA) en Balears, Antonio Planells, realizó el pasado 16 de junio en calidad de testigo. Las fotocopias de la testifical de Planells, críticas con los profesionales que regulan el tráfico aéreo, han sido colgadas en el tablón de anuncios de la torre de control de Palma, según la información que tiene el titular del Juzgado de Instrucción 1 de Palma, Juan Catany. Bajas

El jefe de Recursos Humanos de AENA en Balears declaró que las bajas de los controladores aéreos «fueron masivas, simultáneas y en 20 minutos», co-

La familia fundadora de Specsavers Mary y Doug Perkins con sus hijos.

Specsavers elige Mallorca como primer objetivo de su expansión en la costa El juez Juan Catany.

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rroborando con ello las tesis mantenidas por las acusaciones en la causa. Nada más conocer el contenido de las declaraciones de Planells, la Unión Sindical de Controladores Aéreos (Usca) hizo público un comunicado en el que negaron un abandono masivo de sus puestos de trabajo. El sindicato explicó que que el jefe de Recursos Humanos de AENA «realizó aseveraciones que no se ajustan a su contenido», y recalcó que, «la razón de esas imprecisiones es la presión que pueden ejercer sobre él la empresa a la que debe su cargo».

pecsavers Ópticas, minorista mundial en óptica, ha elegido Mallorca como primer objetivo de su segunda fase de expansión en España, y abrirá su establecimiento en Santa Ponça el 4 de julio de 2011. A pesar de la crisis económica, la cadena ha experimentado un incremento del 95% en el número de clientes españoles durante el 2010 en sus establecimientos existentes en la Costa del Sol y la Costa Blanca. Specsavers se ha ganado la reputación de ‘campeón del consumidor’ en diez países, ofreciendo a sus clientes gafas y lentes asequibles con precios claros además de un servicio profesional de la mejor calidad. Su crecimiento

apunta a una tendencia en la que las cadenas ópticas están prosperando a pesar de la recesión. «Es evidente que gafas y lentes de la mejor calidad a precios asequibles son un reclamo para los consumidores de hoy día», declara el Responsable de Desarrollo de Negocio de Specsavers Ópticas José Ángel Moral-Tajadura. «Estamos emocionados por poder traer nuestro más nuevo establecimiento de Specsavers Ópticas tanto a los mallorquines como a los residentes extranjeros de la zona». El establecimiento de Santa Ponça estará ubicado en Avenida Rei Jaume 1 117 Locales 14 Y 15, 07180, Santa Ponça, Mallorca. Para más información, visite www.specsavers.es.

El juez del ‘caso Ibatur’ cita al publicista que declaró haber pagado comisiones a Alía P.C.

El publicista Bartomeu Morey, administrador de la empresa Centro de Comunicación Creativa, que declaró ante el juez del ‘Caso Ibatur’ que pagaba comisiones al exgerente general de ese organismo público Juan Carlos Alía, comparecerá como imputado el próximo 28 de junio. Según han confirmado a este diario fuentes judiciales, la declaración de Morey es considerada clave en el desarrollo de la causa que investiga el desvío de fondos públicos en el Ibatur en el Govern de Jaume Matas. Folletos

El publicista dijo en su momento que pagaba comisiones superiores al diez por ciento a Alía por los trabajos que su empresa tenía del Ibatur, entre ellos, la elaboración de folletos de promoción turística de Balears. El juez Juan Ignacio Lope Sola, a instancias de la Fiscalía Anticorrupción, decidió enviar a la cárcel

Bartomeu Morey.

Foto: A.S.

sin fianza a Alía tras escuchar a Morey. La declaración del administrador del Centro de Comunicación Creativa, que atribuyó a Alía una serie de actuaciones de indudable gravedad, desencadenó la intervención del juez y el fiscal anticorrupción, según las fuentes consultadas por este diario. Alía, defendido por el abogado José Ignacio Herrero, tuvo que constituir una fianza de 120.000 euros para salir de la cárcel, donde permaneció tres meses. Antes, ya había avalado otros 30.000 euros al estallar el ‘caso Ibatur’.

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Greek minister says must maintain stability

Militants stage more attacks in south Yemen

China closes Tibet ahead of anniversary

● Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said earlier this week his ruling Socialist party should remain stable ahead of a key parliamentary caucus meeting that will debate the government’s policies. —Reuters

● Masked gunmen attacked buildings near the southern Yemeni city of alHota this week, residents said, amid a wave of militant attacks in the region. The group, Yemen’s military described as al Qaeda militants —Reuters

● China has closed Tibet to foreigners ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, travel agents said this week of a region where many ethnic Tibetans have chafed under Chinese rule. —Reuters

India, China to resume defence contacts frozen for a year-source Beijing.—India will resume defence ties with China when a military delegation will travel to Beijing, a year after New Delhi suspended such meetings over a visa spat, a government source said China had in August

denied a visa to an Indian general in charge of operations in the disputed Kashmir region. The Indian source said that as part of the compromise with Beijing, the delegation would be headed by another gen-

eral.“If you’ve agreed to my point, I can’t run you down to the ground. They have to save face, as the Chinese say,” the source said, declining to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media.

Syrians cheer at a refugee camp in the Turkish border

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Turkey calls for immediate end to Syrian crackdown b Syrian response so far “unhelpful and disappointing” b Turkish-Syrian ties strained over crackdown, refugees. Ankara—Turkey called forSyria to immediately halt a violent crackdown on protesters and pass democratic reforms, in a meeting on Thursday between Foreign MinisterAhmet Davutoglu and a top Syrian envoy. The crackdown, which Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has condemned as «savagery», has tested relations between the two countries, and Turkey has given sanctuary to some 8,900 Syrian refugees who have streamed across the border. “We want a strong, stable, prosperous Syria. To achieve this we believe it necessary to implement the comprehensive reform process towards democratisation guaranteed by (President) Bashar al-Assad,” Davutoglu told reporters after three hours of talks with Syria’s HassanTurkmani on Thursday morning. «In order to achieve this the violence must stop im-

mediately. Yesterday I clearly saw the fear in the eyes of the people and I shared this,» he added, describing talks with Turkmani as friendly and Syria asTurkey’s “closest friend”. Davutoglu yesterday talked to refugees at the border, including wounded men in camp hospitals at Yayladagi, across from the Syrian town of Jisr alShughour, 20 km (12 miles) away. Refugees chanted “People want freedom!” and “Erdogan help us!” Yesterday, Syrian tanks and armoured vehicles reinforced positions around the northern town of Maarat alNumaan. Turkmani met Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, who has also called for rapid reform in Syria. Turkmani said then Syrian refugees staying in makeshift camps inTurkey’s border province of Hatay would soon be returning to Syria. Assad asked to send

an emissary when he called Erdogan this week to congratulate him on winning a third term in office. Yesterday afternoon Davutoglu was to meet with Ankara’s ambassadors to the Middle East, United States and some EU countries to discuss Syria and policy across the region.

Last chance Former advisor to Erdogan, Nabi Avci, said Turkey was dismayed by Syria’s response to its requests that it refrain from using violence against civilians and undertake reforms. “Turkey’s efforts to bring about peaceful change in Syria will continue,” Avci said in Istanbul. “The response of the Syrian regime so far has been, unfortunately, unhelpful and disappointing,” saidAvci, elected a member of parliament for the ruling AK party in Sunday’s vote.

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Lifelong care for your eyes - a quick guide for healthy eyes Our eyes are irreplaceable, but we often neglect them. Simple tests can help keep them healthy and highlight any future problems we may face JOSÉ ÁNGEL MORAL-TAJADURA

Good vision is crucial for learning, development, work, study, driving and sports and should not be taken for granted. As our eyes develop and change during our life, they should be regularly checked to ensure that they are healthy, functioning correctly and that any problems can be rectified. Experts recommend yearly eyetests from the age of three onwards, as untreated problems with your vision can lead to permanent damage and problems with learning and development. In this article there is a brief rundown of issues to look out for in the different stages of our lives to help you care for your and your family’s eyes.

Babies and Toddlers Good vision is very important to children because so much of what they learn is taken in through their eyes. So it’s never too soon to start your child’s eye care. You’ll find most infants and pre-school children have regular vision screening as part of their routine developmental checks. These early checks are invaluable, but aren’t as thorough as a full eye examina-

tion by a qualified optometrist. When your child is born, the paediatrician will check their vision when they are still in the hospital ward. We advise that children should have their first eye examination at around three years old. Learning difficulties can sometimes be caused by uncorrected vision problems, so the earlier they can be detected, the better the chance of correcting them. It’s important to remember that eye examinations won’t hurt your child, and that your child doesn’t have to be able to read yet.

Early School Years During the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80% of learning is accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. It can be difficult to spot. Children have no way of knowing if what they see is any different from what others can see. But there are a number of tell-tale signs you can look out for, for example: is your child sitting too close to the TV; do they rub their eyes repeatedly; are they clumsy; do they squint? By maintaining a regular routine of eye examina-

HEALTHY EYES. REGULAR CHECKS ARE IMPORTANT./FOTALIA tions you can minimise the chance of an eye or sight defect being carried into adulthood. Children will always get into scrapes, so it is important they learn how to take care of their eyes. Ensure they play only with toys that are suitable for their age. Any games that involve hard objects or balls should be supervised, and avoid activities that use projectiles, such as pea-shooters or pellet guns. When sports or activities call for safety goggles to be worn, make sure your child wears them. Remember, dangerous materials should be kept safely out of reach

– this includes household cleaners, sprays, glues, chemicals, knives and scissors.

time to consider the option of contact lenses as teenagers are very conscious of their appearance.

Teenagers

During pregnancy

It’s very important for young people to get into the habit of having regular eye examinations. Uncorrected vision problems can affect all aspects of their lives: their studies at school or university; their job; even their social life or ability to play sport. Glasses are now much more fashionable and there is a large range of options for fashion-conscious teens. This is also a good

Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy, and your eyes can be affected too. Fluctuations in hormone levels can lead to dry eyes, blurred or distorted vision, or spots and floaters. Don’t worry if you experience any of these problems. The chances are they developed naturally and will disappear in the same way after childbirth. But it’s always important to visit your op-

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IMPORTANT AT ALL AGES.EXAMINING THE RETINA OF AN OLDER PATIENT FOR SIGNS OF DEGENERATION / SUR tician or GP if you do have any problems, just in case it’s a symptom of something other than hormonal changes.

Over 40s When you reach your 40s your eyesight starts to change. Presbyopia, or blurred near vision, affects everyone sooner or later. Don’t panic - you just need an eye test to determine which eye wear is right for you. There are many options which work well for this age group such as bifocals, varifocals, reading glasses and contact lenses.

Over 60s As we age, our eyes become more susceptible to certain problems. Visiting your optician regularly can help diagnose and treat these conditions early, as waiting until a problem is noticeable may be too late. Here are a few issues to look out for as you age.

Cataracts - Cataracts are common in over-60s. The lens becomes opaque, blurring vision and even leading to loss of sight if left untreated. Early on, the condition may cause near-sightedness and the reduction in perception of blue colours. Surgery is the most effective way to restore vision. Diabetic retinopathy - Diabetes can cause tiny blood vessels to leak or burst, blurring sight and leaving dark spots on the field of vision. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent loss of sight. Floaters - Tiny ‘spots’ or ‘blobs’ in the field or vision are often just harmless clusters of cells and will disappear without worry. If they persist, it is worth checking with an optician, however, as they may be a sign of another condition. Glaucoma - A build-up of fluid within the eye can increase pressure, which in turn damages the optic nerve. The loss of visual field

often occurs gradually and slowly, and may be recognised by the sufferer only when at an advanced stage. This loss of vision can never be recovered, so prompt diagnosis is essential. Treatment is via simple eye drops. Macular degeneration - In older people, the macula – the centre of the retina which is used for detailed vision – thins and occasionally bleeds. This can lead to distortion of, or even the loss of, central vision. The sufferer may also have trouble discerning colours. Peripheral vision remains unaffected, but central vision loss is serious, so early diagnosis and treatment is vital. To ensure optimum health of your eyes and have the best vision, annual check-ups throughout your life are crucial. José Ángel Moral-Tajadura is Business Development Manager, Spain for Specsavers Opticas.

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eYe advice for over 60s: YearLY eYe test can detect gLaucoma, cataracts, macuLar degeneration

free eYe tests with purchase at specsavers opticas in the costa BLanca

Specsavers, the UK’s “most trusted” opticians, are advising Costa Blanca residents over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year. Older eyes are susceptible to diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts, which can be detected during an eye test. Early diagnosis can help prevent further damage in many cases. To encourage residents to have an eye exam, Specsavers Opticas stores in Calpe, Jávea and Torrevieja are offering their signature, UK standard eye test free with every glasses purchase until 21st May, 2011. Optician Colin Evans of Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains “Some people wait until their vision becomes impaired before having an eye test. This can be risky because some eye diseases have few noticeable symptoms until they reach an advanced stage.” Store director Mike Stone of Specsavers Opticas in Calpe and Jávea adds: “Our advice to those over 60 is – Make an annual eye test a part of your normal healthcare routine.” Common problems for the over 60s Cataracts - The lens becomes opaque, blurring vision and even leading to loss of sight if left untreated. Early on, the condition may cause near-sightedness and the reduction in perception of blue colours. Glaucoma - A build-up of fluid within the eye can increase pressure, which in turn damages the optic nerve. The loss of visual field often occurs gradually and slowly, and may be recognised by the sufferer only when at an advanced stage. This loss of vision can never be recovered, so prompt diagnosis is essential. Macular degeneration - In older people, the macula – the centre of the retina which is used for detailed vision – thins and occasionally bleeds. This can lead to distortion, or even loss, of central vision. The sufferer may also have trouble discerning colours. Peripheral vision remains unaffected, but central vision loss is serious, so early diagnosis and treatment is vital. Specsavers was voted Britain’s “most trusted” brand of opticians for the tenth year in a row by the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands survey 2011. For Specsavers Opticas store locations, visit www.specsavers.es

Life with Linda... “focus on the positive”

Positive thinking is certainly a powerful thing, but positive expression is equally important. Many people, especially marriage partners and parents of small children, seem to believe that the best way to get somebody to change for the better is to consistently point out to them what they are doing wrong. These authority figures criticize, day in and day out. Eventually the people they are talking to become frustrated and often start to feel angry, because they see that nothing they say or do has any positive effect, and sometimes things even get worse. Has this ever happened to you? If so, there’s a principle of cognitive psychology that I teach in my seminars you’ll want to know about. It’s simply this: We move toward and become like what we think about. And we automatically behave in ways that match the image we have of our capabilities and ourselves. When you focus on what is going wrong, you tend to experience more of the problem. And when you focus on the solution, you move toward it, as surely as day follows night. So instead of telling folks what they are doing wrong, why not tell them what they are doing right? Instead of telling them what the problem is, why not tell them what the solution looks like and how it will benefit them personally? And while you’re at it, why not tell them how much you enjoy and appreciate the thoughtful or bright or funny things they say and do. Remember the behavior that you focus on and praise tends to be repeated. I used to cringe when I was walking round the supermarkets in the UK, you don´t here it so much here, there again

there are not as many children here as there!! But I would hear parent after parent telling their child “if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times”, so it seems neither the child nor the parent got the picture!!! How many times were they going to say the same thing one thousand and one, one thousand one hundred and one, one million????’ Einstein´s theory on insanity is to repeatedly do the same thing, in the same same and expect a different outcome.....sound familiar? If a pattern of behaviour or a way of life is not working for you, why keep at it? If something does not make you happy, why keep trying it? If the person you are with is not who you want to be with, why stay? I can hear all the moans and groans, but there are circumstances. Then that is a choice you are making, if you do not want to end something or change something then you don´t need to keep telling people or yourself about it. A change of attitude and approach is needed though. Keeping a positive attitude in these times when people are in “crisis” or “life is not the way it was”, is paramount, life is never going to be as it was, time moves on and changes are inevitable. If the whole world was in crisis then nobody would be making any money, and we know that is not the case. Adapt, apply and learn, you are never too old, or too late. People are living longer and better lives now than just a generation or two ago. Is it worth it if you are sad and miserable, if you are living in the past or waiting for somebody else to make you happy. Gratitude, attitude and open mindedness will be the tools of the generations to come, but there is no good reason why not to start now!!!! How many times have I got to tell you??????

By Linda Sage Ba ed(Hons), dip ReBT, dip CST ~ www.lindasaqementoring.com ~ Tel: 966 716 919 Member Toastmasters international

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Eye advice for Over 60s

Common problems for the over 60s Cataracts - The lens becomes opaque, blurring vision and even leading to loss of sight if left untreated. Early on, the condition may cause near-sightedness and

the reduction in perception of blue colours. Glaucoma - A build-up of fluid within the eye can increase pressure, which in turn damages the optic nerve. The loss of visual field often occurs gradually and slowly, and may be recognised by the sufferer only when at an advanced stage. This loss of vision can never be recovered, so prompt diagnosis is essential. Macular degeneration In older people, the macula - the centre of the retina which is used for detailed vision - thins and occasionally bleeds. This can lead to distortion, or even loss, of central vision. The sufferer may also have trouble discerning colours. Peripheral vision remains unaffected, but central vision loss is serious, so early diagnosis and treatment is vital. Specsavers was voted Britain's "most trusted" brand of opticians for the tenth year in a row by the Reader's Digest Trusted Brands survey 2011. For Specsavers Opticas store locations, visit www.specsavers.es.

Torrevieja hiking group Amigos Senderistas de Torrevieja Next outing on May 22, full day, to Playa de Las Mulas, Murcia. Meeting 8.30am prompt at the Carmen cultural centre, Torrevieja. Car pooling. Easy 10km walk around the coves (approx 3-and-a-half hours). Hiking boots and suitable clothing recommended. Also hat, suncream, water, fruit and snack.

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Yearly eye test can detect glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration Free eye tests with purchase at Specsavers Opticas in the Costa Blanca. Specsavers, the UK's "most trusted" opticians, are advising Costa Blanca residents over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year. Older eyes are susceptible to diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts, which can be detected during an eye test. Early diagnosis can help prevent further damage in many cases. To encourage residents to have an eye exam, Specsavers Opticas stores in Calpe, Jรกvea and Torrevieja are offering their signature, UK standard eye test free with every glasses purchase until 21st May, 2011. Optician Colin Evans of Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja explains "Some people wait until their vision becomes impaired before having an eye test. This can be risky because some eye diseases have few noticeable symptoms until they reach an advanced stage." Store director Mike Stone of Specsavers Opticas in Calpe and Jรกvea adds: "Our advice to those over 60 is - Make an annual eye test a part of your normal healthcare routine."

May 18, 2011

It is essential to register on www.amigos-senderistas@ torrevieja.com

Growing potatoes This past February, even though my wife Susie and I were in warm Florida, I fell into a fit of the winter doldrums while watching Sam Champion on TV talking about a new winter snow storm dumping more ice and snow on Indiana. It distressed me no end to think of my friends and relatives battling that weather so, seeking relief, I grabbed Susie's hand and headed for a nearby garden store. While wandering the aisles filled with gardening equipment, I came across a book entitled The Vegetable Gardener's Bible by Edmund C Smith. The book contained lots of hints about growing champion vegetables in raised bed gardens. The full color photographs, illustrating beautiful rows of vegetables, reeled me in, hook, line and sinker. Forget that old flat garden.. From now on, my veggies would ride high on a bed of dirt brimming with organic fertilizers. When we returned to Indiana from Florida, I set about building raised beds in my 30year-old garden space. My first stop was the Mulch farm where I bought a ton of top soil liberally laced with compost and had it loaded on my utility trailer. As soon as I got the dirt home, I took a couple of pain pills and immediately began shoveling the dirt before the pills lost their effect and my arthritis kicked in. Sugar peas, beets and onions went in the ground before it started raining. A row of dirt, loosely packed, was practically begging me to let it grow potatoes. I hesitated for a moment; potatoes were still one of the few bargains at the grocery store. Why bother going to all that trouble and waste that precious garden space? I'll tell you why. For the same reasons that mountain climbers climb, marathon runners run, swimmers swim and bikers get all decked out in that colorful Spandex, that's why. And what's more, my parents raised Victory Gardens to help our country in the war effort. Why shouldn't I do the same? Feeling very patriotic, I stood tall, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and headed for the Giant Cox's Plant Farm. I asked Wayne, the proprietor, the same questions about potatoes that I ask him every year. My heart raced as I looked at the burlap bags filled with certified seed potatoes. I searched lovingly through the

bags, selecting what I perceived to be superior specimens of three potato varieties - Red Pontiacs, Irish Cobblers and Yukon Golds. Why so many different kinds? I went with the Pontiacs because, thanks to a picture in Mr Smith's Bible, I am also going to raise green beans for the first time in many years. There's nothing better than a mess of new potatoes and fresh green beans on a hot July evening. I was going to stop there but Susie intervened. "Let's get some of those Yukon Golds," she said. "Why?" "They make great baked potatoes, that's why." "And where did you hear that?" "I don't know. Good Housekeeping, maybe." "Russets make the best bakers," I told her, showing her the potato section in the plant catalogue. "I like the color of the Yukons." I couldn't argue with that so I filled a sack from a bag leaning on another Burlap Bag marked Irish Cobblers and memories of a recent St Patrick's day party flooded my mind. My mouth watered as I recalled that evening's corned beef brisket and boiled potatoes which prompted me to reach in that burlap bag as well. While I was picking out potatoes, Wayne was digging in his Farmer's Almanac to get the best days for planting. The Almanac recommended April 21 and 22, Holy Thursday and Good Friday, but at the time, that was still almost two weeks in the future. I didn't want to wait but Wayne and Susie convinced me that I should do what the Almanac said. I finally agreed and pro-

ceeded to ask Wayne my annual question about PH measurements. I can't believe I've been gardening for 30 years and still don't know my own soil's PH number. All of my friends know whether their soil is alkaline or acidic, but not me. I should have paid more attention in chemistry class. "No need to worry about PH," Wayne said, looking up from his catalog. "Just put a little 6-24-24 under the eyes and that will take care of any problems." God, I loved that kind of Farmer talk. I softly repeated '6-24-24', letting the numbers roll off my tongue like silk slides off Susie's shoulder. I picked up a 50-pound bag of the fertilizer and wrestled it into my cart but quickly put it back when I saw the price; 42 dollars. Good Lord. How many potatoes could we buy for 42 dollars? I quickly did some mental calculations; wow, turns out to be quite a few. Luckily, the plant farm sold the fertilizer by the pound so I bought 6 pounds of fertilizer and a soil PH tester. My soil number was 7.0, considered to be neutral be-

tween alkaline and acid, if you're interested in that sort of thing. Good Lord, my soil is just like me - can't make up its mind about anything. It was raining on Holy Thursday and the weatherman said it was going to rain all day on Good Friday, as well. I planted the potatoes in a light drizzle, mumbling under my breath at Wayne and Susie all the while. On the next dry day, the Blue Lake pole beans went in the ground. I constructed a trellis featured in the Vegetable Gardener's Bible for the beans; it's ecologically sound, made from brush and other natural, organic materials and would be right at home in my mom's Victory Garden. As I stood in the rays of the setting sun, I felt sure my mom and dad, not to mention Ma and Pa Kettle, were looking down from heaven, fiercely proud of my effort. Don't be surprised if you see me in next month's Mother Earth News. ******** Note from Susie: You can ignore that stuff about silk sliding off my shoulder. Sometimes he thinks he's Clark Gable.

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COSTA NEWS, May 27-June 2, 2011

I’ve been living in Spain for some years, but have now decided to return to the UK. Do I need to inform anyone before leaving? If you intend to return to the UK permanently, it is important to de-register properly with the Spanish authorities so that there is no confusion as to where you are a resident. Typically you should consider de-registering with the local town hall (‘Padrón’), with the Spanish National Police (Residencia) and your local Health Centre. You can de-register simply by going to the same offices you went to register. If you have worked in Spain, you can also ask for a record of your employment history in Spain. This is called a ‘Vida Laboral’ and can be obtained from the Seguridad Social website (www.seg-social.es) or in person at any main Seguridad Social office. I live in Spain and am expecting a baby. Can I register the birth with the UK, even if my baby is born in Spain? Yes, you can. The Consular section of the British Consulate-General in Madrid is able to register the birth of a British national provided the event took place in Spain. Registration is not compulsory, but it has the advantage of ensuring that a permanent record of the event is kept at the General Register Office in the United Kingdom. Certified copies of consular birth and death entries may also be obtained. Such certifi-

cates are produced in English. For more information, you can visit our website ukinspain.fco.gov.uk where you can get copies of the forms and information on how to apply. However, the most important thing to do is to register the birth at the Civil Registry Office nearest to the place of birth or residence, by one of the child's parents. This should be done in the first eight days following the child's birth. However, this period can be extended to 30 calendar days if there is a justified reason for the delay. If you miss this time limit with the Spanish authorities, you may have problems getting the birth registered. You also may have to start an administration procedure with the Spanish authorities, which will be long and expensive. This can affect your child's access to state health, nursery or school. I’ve heard that once I am over 80, I can get a free passport. Is this the case? If so, where should I send my application? You can apply for a free passport if you were born on or before September 2 1929. This applies to all British passport holders and is in recognition of all the sacrifices made by World War II veterans and civilians. If you were born before this date, you can call your nearest Consulate (in this case Alicante) and we will send you the correct form to fill in. However, please bear in mind that the passport takes a minimum of 10 weeks to process as it has to be sent to the UK; therefore you have to make sure you give yourself

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plenty of time to get the application processed before you need to travel. If you were born after September 2 1929, even if you are over 80, you will have to pay for your passport and apply as normal.

Carte blanche for corruption

Q: I live in Spain but will going back to the UK this summer to visit. Do I need to take a European Health Insurance Card with me? Yes. When travelling out of your country of residence to another European country you should always take with you your blue European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This card entitles the holder to access state-provided medical treatment that becomes necessary during their temporary stay. It is still recommended to have travel insurance as well though as the EHIC does not cover all costs, such as repatriation. In terms of applying for your blue European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), this will depend on where you live and how you access healthcare. If you are a UK resident you can apply online at www.ehic.org.uk or by calling 0845 606 2030. If you live in Spain and access healthcare through an S1 form (previously known as E121/E106/E109) you should call the Overseas Healthcare Team in the UK on 0044 191 218 1999 to apply for one. Otherwise, speak to your nearest INSS (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social) office in Spain to see if you are entitled to a Spanish-issued one. If you want to ask the British Consul a question, just send an email to consul@cbnews.es and each month the Consul will answer a selection of readers’ questions. More information on the British Consulate and living in Spain can be found on the British Embassy website ukinspain.fco.gov.uk

Those who are greedy and corrupt will be sleeping easy in their beds this week. The reason? The message sent out by the electorate in the Valencia Region on Sunday was that allegations of corruption - however serious they may be - are not a problem. In the regional parliament, members of the governing Partido Popular (PP) face charges over the illegal financing of the party and the infamous Gürtel case. The regional president himself, Francisco Camps, is accused of receiving expensive suits and other gifts from the corruption network. No one has been found guilty over the allegations – it is likely to be some time before those who are accused have their day in court. However, even with these extremely serious charges hanging over the regional PP, they still won a landslide victory. In fact they picked up one more seat, bettering their result of 2007. The same has happened in the provincial parliament. Also run by the PP. Here the president José Joaquín Ripoll faces a number of charges over the rubbish collection contract scandal. Again these are allegations. But the prov-

READERS’ VOICE Will you be using the new Torrevieja-Alicante airport bus service? Are you happy with the 6.79 euro fare and the timetable?

Melanie Wonder

Torreta III, Torrevieja

Well first of all the price is much cheaper than I thought it would be, a return journey for two people will still work out at less than half that of a taxi, legal or illegal. I understand that the journey will take longer, but seeing as it is a one-stop express service it will not take a lifetime to get there. With the two hourly service it is easy to plan in advance and really reduce expenditure. Take a look at it this way, the amount that you save using the bus instead of a taxi, will many times be more than the cost of the flight itself. I will of course use it.

Carl Jeffers

Catral

I don’t live in the area, but do work near the town centre. Regularly I get holidaymakers coming in asking me how to get to the airport. This is a great response to the needs of the residents and holidaymakers and could be good for tourism in the area as well. If I lived in the area I would definitely use the service. I travel solo a lot and these are real savings compared to getting a taxi. Money that could be spent on the holiday or excursion itself. Finally a good incentive for people to come to the area and a real selling point. Many people book their flights and holidays well in advance to benefit from discounts. If they are lucky, the savings using the bus could pay for or heavily subsidise the price of a flight.

Dave Jones

incial PP will see their seats rise from 18 to 20. The message from the people is loud and clear. Possible corruption is not a good enough reason to stop supporting a political party. There wasn’t even a protest vote. At a town hall level, in many municipalities, the results have followed the same pattern. Of the parties which have been embroiled in allegations of corruption or illegal building scandals, very few have been punished by the electorate. Take for example the former Socialist party (PSOE) mayor of Catral, José Rodrígez Leal. A total of 1,270 illegal homes were built in the municipality under his tenure. He was kicked out of the PSOE, but set up his own party. On Sunday they won three seats out of a possible 13. Does that mean that a quarter of the population of Catral hanker after the construction of more illegal homes? However, a couple of municipalities have bucked the trend. One of these is Polop where the PP had its majority wiped out. The fact that ex-PP mayor Juan Cano is accused of being involved in the killing of his predecessor, Alejandro Ponsoda appears to have caused consternation among the voters. Another is Orihuela. The Partido Popular has governed for decades and there have been a succession of scandals over the years. These started

with former mayor Luis Cartagena who was eventually jailed for stealing cash given to the town hall by an order of nuns. Then his successor José Manuel Medina faced a number of charges, although he has since been cleared in many of the cases. The current PP team which governed from 20072011 under Mónica Lorente has also been hit by allegations of corruption. Three councillors were arrested and charged over the Brugal rubbish affair last year, along with the provincial president. Then it was revealed last month that Sra Lorente and seven councillors had been charged with corruption and embezzlement of public funds. It appears the PP in Orihuela may now have paid the price over these allegations. They have lost their majority and the opposition parties are in a position to form an alliance to govern. Just a couple of municipalities which have bucked the trend. This will not be enough for the young protesters who are camping out in the streets to demonstrate against a political class and system which they say does not represent them. The election results will do nothing to restore their faith in a system which they see as corrupt and decadent. Sunday, May 22 will only encourage the 15-M protesters to stay in the plazas around Spain. For ever and a day.

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Eye-care advice for the over 60s As we age, our eyes undergo many changes and even those with 20:20 vision while young will most likely require glasses when they reach their 60s and 70s. While some changes are perfectly natural and nothing to worry about, older eyes are also more susceptible to certain issues, which if left undiagnosed and untreated can lead to irreversible damage and sometimes total vision loss. After the age of 60, it is vital that you schedule regular eye-tests to allow for early diagnosis of any problems and visit your optician if you notice any significant changes to your vision. Your optician can examine your eye, diagnose the problem and suggest the correct treatment or course of action to minimise any issues. They can also prescribe the right glasses to counteract the aging process and allow you to lead a full and active life. Optical chain Specsavers has 25 years of experience caring for their patients' eyes around the world. They have compiled a list of issues to look out for as you get older and how these conditions can be treated.

Cataracts Cataracts are common in over-60s. The lens becomes opaque, blurring vision and even leading to loss of sight if left untreated. Early on, the condition may cause near-sightedness and the

reduction in perception of blue colours. Surgery is the most effective way to restore vision.

Diabetic retinopathy Diabetes can cause tiny blood vessels to leak or burst, blurring sight and leaving dark spots on the field of vision. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent loss of sight.

Floaters Tiny 'spots' or 'blobs' in the field or vision are often just harmless clusters of cells and will disappear without worry. If they persist, it is worth checking with an optician, however, as they may be a sign of another condition.

only when at an advanced stage. This loss of vision can never be recovered, so prompt diagnosis is essential. Treatment is via simple eye drops.

Macular degeneration In older people, the macula - the centre of the retina which is used for detailed vision - thins and occasionally bleeds. This can lead to distortion of, or even the loss of, central vision. The sufferer may also have trouble discerning colours. Peripheral vision remains unaffected, but central vision loss is serious, so early diagnosis and treatment is vital.

Glaucoma A build-up of fluid within the eye can increase pressure, which in turn damages the optic nerve. The loss of visual field often occurs gradually and slowly, and may be recognised by the sufferer

Specsavers has four Spanish stores where you can have your eyes checked by a fully-qualified, Englishspeaking Optician. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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Mind and Body

April 13, 2011

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Worryingly low incidence of eye tests for children revealed across the Costa Blanca

Scoliosis Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature and rotation of the spine. It can be congenital or acquired, due to injury or disease. Some of the causes of scoliosis include wedging of the vertebral body, neuromuscular imbalances affecting the muscles of the trunk, and some are due to habitually misaligned postures due to impairments such as leg length difference, a visual loss, or a hearing loss. A musculoskeletal evaluation of the spine, which is done by observing the line of the spine during a forward bend from the standing position, will display any presence of scoliosis. If there is a structural curve, there will be some prominence on the convex side of the curve. The prominence will be on one side only if there is a single curve (c curve). In a double curve, or s-curve, as in a right thoracic, left lumbar curve, there will be a prominence on the right in the upper back and on the left in the lower back. The rotation of the spine will be evident in the positions of the rib cage or pelvis. For most people with scoliosis, the curves in the spine are functional, and do not become fixed or structural. A scoliosis and lateral pelvic tilt is common but often undetected and can cause compression of the articulating facet of the 5th lumbar vertebra on the high side of the pelvic tilt and in turn discomfort or pain in that area. Scoliosis is a problem of asymmetry. Stretching

of tight muscles may be appropriate, but increasing overall flexibility of the spine is not desirable. Increasing spinal flexibility may make the scoliosis susceptible to progression. A well balanced Pilates exercise programme with gentle movements will help to strengthen local and global stabilising muscles and help to restore symmetry. If you have any postural or back complaints which you think may be helped or corrected with Pilates and you live in my area, please do not hesitate to contact me for further advice on class suitability for your condition.

Calpe leading the way on the Costa Blanca with parents getting their children's eyes tested, but I would like to see 100% of parents doing so. Regular eye tests can detect problems with your child's vision and catch treatable conditions early, to protect their eyes and safeguard their vision." Optician Colin Evans of Specsavers Opticas' Torrevieja store added, "Regular eye tests are particularly important for children, as during the first 12 years of their lives, as much as 80% of learning is accomplished through vision. One out

of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. This shows the crucial role that eye tests play in caring for our children's health and why parents should make sure their children's eyes are tested by a qualified optician every year." Book an eye test at your local optician and make sure your children's eyes are healthy and performing well. Specsavers Opticas are offering two for the price of one on children's glasses, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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SOLTIMES APRIL 2011

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Flamenco star comes home to Pilar Top flamenco dancer/ choreographer Nadia Marquez has been booked for two special ‘live’ performances in Pilar de la Horadada’s Casa de Cultura. Nadia’s professional style of traditional Flamenco dance has created a full career for her and her company, with a busy international schedule including appearances in Madrid, London, Berlin and most of the European capitals, as well as the

United States, but she will be taking time off to return to her home town of Pilar de la Horadada for two shows in May. She is accompanied by a full professional orchestra comprising guitar, percussion, violin and two singers to give a spectacular demonstration of the real art of Flamenco. The performances will take place at 7pm and 10pm on Saturday 14th May. Tickets at 12 euros are available from the Casa de Cultura reception desk or from El Pescadito restaurant, Mil Palmeras. More information 965 320 071 or 610 562 706

Worryingly low incidence of eye tests for children revealed across the Costa Blanca

In a survey conducted by Specsavers Opticas on the Costa Blanca to establish whether parents were taking their children to have their eyes tested, opticians were alarmed at the low incidence of those that were. Opticians recommend a yearly eye test for children from three years old, yet the survey revealed that in Torrevieja only 39% of all the respondents had taken their children to have an eye test with an optician. Worryingly, in Javea just 17% of children aged 6 – 12 years old have ever done so. This fact is even more surprising as 65% of the respondents there felt that poor eye sight could affect their children’s performance at school. Parents in Calpe performed better, with 67% of all respondents having taken their children to an optician for an eye test. Although this is still not as high as opticians would like, Calpe parents are leading the way compared to other towns surveyed in the Costa Blanca. Mike Stone, who is store director at Specsavers Opticas’ Calpe and Javea stores, commented “It’s great to see Calpe leading the way on the Costa Blanca with parents getting their children’s eyes tested, but I would like to see 100% of parents doing so. Regular eye tests can detect problems with your child’s vision and catch treatable conditions early, to protect their eyes and safeguard their vision.” Optician Colin Evans of Specsavers Opticas’ Torrevieja store added, “Regular eye tests are particularly important for children, as during the first 12 years of their lives, as much as 80% of learning is

accomplished through vision. One out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. This shows the crucial role that eye tests play in caring for our children’s health and why parents should make sure their children’s eyes are tested by a qualified optician every year.” Signs that your child is having difficulty with their vision As a parent, it can be difficult to spot if your child has a vision problem, as children have no way of knowing if what they see is any different from what others can see. Also, as very young children, they are not able to communicate what the problem is. If you are concerned that there may be a problem with your child’s eyes, there are a number of tell-tale signs you can look out for: 1. Sitting too close to the TV 2. Rubbing their eyes repeatedly 3. Complaining of headaches 4. Becoming reluctant to read or look at small pictures or objects 5. Being clumsy 6. Squinting 7. The eyes behaving oddly when tired e.g. turning inwards or crossing The survey was conducted for Specsavers Opticas by Advent Communication, in the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, in December 2010. To mark World Health Day on 7th April, book an eye test at your local optician and make sure your children’s eyes are healthy and performing well. Specsavers Opticas are offering two glasses for the price of one on children’s glasses, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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COSTA NEWS, April 15-21, 2011 the month at 20.00. At Salon de Banquets, Avda del Mediterraneo, Teulada. 96 573 0655 or 658 241 056.

MUTXAMEL BARC (Busot Animal Rescue Centre) Book now to be sure of a seat at the latest fund raising lunch in aid of BARC (Busot Animal Rescue Centre). his event is taking place at the aerodrome on Rio Park on Wednesday, April 20 at 14.00. For only 10 euros you will have a 4 course lunch with both wine and coffee. These fund raisers are always popular so for further details or to book, please telephone Irene on 96 522 1124. Limited spaces available.

ONIL Royal British Legion La Foia Branch, Nr 3621 (Do you live in Biar, Castalla, Ibi, Onil or Tibi? Branch meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, at: Pizzaria Els Cristians (the old Cine Avenida), C/Juan Jorge 3,

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(off Avda Constitucion), Onil ranch Birthday Dinner and Dance at the Finca Ronesa in Tibi: July 15. For more info Contact: Polly Morton on: 96 556 2227 or email: honsec.lafoia.rbl@gmail.com or Tony Henderson on 677 647 518 or email: publicity.rbl.lafoia@hot mail. co.uk

We have 25 registered volunteers willing to offer their time, helping where needed, fantastic people. 15 live in the Orihuela Costa/La Florida/Villamartin areas. We desperately need more volunteers of all nationalities from Campoverde, Pilar de la Horadada, Guardamar, Rojales, Los Montesinos, Torrevieja and La Marina to cover the many people who need a little free Help At Home. Should you wish to know how to become a HAH Volunteer, join us any Monday at Athena Greek Restaurant Alameda del Mar, from 14.00 to 16.00 above SuperCor La Mosca CC, or call us on 603 245 020 or 672 991 824 (Directions to Athena Rest. from Torrevieja, on the N-332, past the Go Karts and Lidl, turn off the N-332, left at the mini roundabout). Also see entry under Torrevieja.

PEDREGUER Marina Alta Classic Car Club (MACCC) The Ace Café is the official meeting place of the Marina Alta Classic Car Club. It is held at the Shell petrol station on the N-332, Km 193, near Pedreguer, meeting at 11·00 and anyone who has an interest in cars and would like to have a "nogin and natter" with likeminded people will be welcome. Events: 15-17 April: Spring Gallop-Tony & Trish Mansell. 8 May: Ace Café Concours Day. 29 May: Rally - Malcolm Halls. 12 June: Ace Café. 26 June: Rally Bernd Meyer. 10 July: Ace Café. 24 July: Evening Rally - Steve Adams. 14 Aug: Ace Café. 28 Aug: Evening Rally - Tim Horton. 11 Sep: Ace Café. 28 Sep to 2 Oct: Annual Autumn Rally - Steve & Glenda Adams. 30 Oct: Rally Gor-

don Blythe. 13 Nov: Ace Café. 27 Nov: Rally - Ross Ord. 11 Dec: Ace Café. 17 Dec: Xmas Dinner Dance - Steve & Glenda Adams. Anyone curious and needing more information about the Club, please ring Steve Adams (north of Benidorm) - 677 399 144, or Tony Mansell - south of Benidorm - 96 676 0801.

Royal Air Force Association, North Costa Blanca Branch For more information, visit www.rafa-ncb.org or call 96 574 3439.

PEGO Los Amigos Tennis Club Like to play tennis? Why not come along to the 'Club de Tenis Los-Amigos'. We are a club of friends where everybody plays everybody else and we play every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 and 13:00, turn up and play as there is no membership fee . We are a mixed community including English, German and Dutch players but all have a smattering of English so language is not a problem. Residents, semi residents and regular holidaymakers are all welcome. The club has a good friendly spirit and all newcomers are made very welcome. For further information call Fred Moeling on 96 283 9543 / 630 113 123 or send an email to: tennisoliva@gmail.com

QUESADA Chess Club Tuesday afternoons at 14.30 in The Sportsman Bar, Av. Costa Azul (near Canales supermarket) Quesada. Everyone welcome. Contact Yolande by emailing

her on sportsmanquesada @gmail.com or phone 659 370 200 if you need directions.

ROJALES Benimar Social Club We meet each Wednesday at 20.00 at Rojales Steakhouse, Avda. Vega Baja, Rojales. Newcomers welcome. Our activities include, bridge, chess, crib, dinners, fund raising, quiz, short mat bowls, and walks. We look forward to meet you. For more information please contact: Sue, 685 339 179 or Richard 660 825 390.

Chess Club - Daya Vieja Meets each Friday at Club de Ajedrez, Centro D.A.Y.A., Calle

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del Generalisimo, Daya Vieja, between 13.00 - 17.00. Anyone from beginners to masters interested in a game would be welcome. For more information please contact: Richard on 660 825 390

Manchester City F.C. Supporters Club (1949) Costa Blanca Branch Honorary President, Bert Trautmann, OBE. We meet for all City matches at the Breeze Bar, CC Benimar in Benijofar and hold regular social events. If you support the only football team to come from Manchester, we'd love it if you joined us. More details contact Jackie (Sec) 966 194 925, or send an email to: costablancablues@hotmail.

Help is an English-speaking voluntary community service on the Costa Blanca, which provides assistance in medical and other types of emergency

Numbers and contact details: BENIDORM President: 607 387 040 Equipment: 663 495 396 Welfare: 607 386 964 Interpreters: 607 385 842 for more information www.help-benidorm.com BENISSA Co-ordinator 688 607 283 BENITACHELL Co-ordinator 664 573 360 CALPE Co-ordinator 616 237 135 DENIA All advice, information and equipment: 96 642 7044 (24hr answerphone) Web: www.helpofdenia.com JALÓN VALLEY Health/Welfare 659 624 643 Jalón Shop: 96 648 1004 Alcalali Shop 648081 667

www.jalonvalleyhelp.com JÁVEA Information & equipment only: 96 579 50 78 MORAIRA/TEULADA Co-ordinator 667 036 188 SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS Office 96 672 3733 Open Mon-Fri 10.00-13.30 Email: office@helpvegabaja.com Web: www.helpvegabaja.com TORREVIEJA Office 96 570 42 82, open 10-13.30. email: office@helpvegabaja.com MURCIA MAR MENOR Office 968 57 00 59. Mon.Fri 10-13.30 email: info@helpmurciamarmenor.org www.helpmurciamarmenor.org

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Costa Blanca News' regular feature supporting local writers in conjunction with WordPlay Writers' Forum.

WordPlay and You An international Writers' Forum founded here on the Costa Blanca in January 2010, WordPlay's local members meet at Maggies Bar in Playa Flamenca on the second Friday of each month at 09.30. For those further afield, there is the option of e-membership through the website. The purpose of the group is to encourage writers to write and then to get them read. To this end WordPlay publishes a monthly ezine, and has added a quarterly fiction ezine - The Story behind the Story - to its stable of products. An anthology of members' works, which will include all WordPlay competition winners, is planned for this month.

Keep Writing The world is your oyster (or lobster, if you listen to Delboy from 'Only Fools and Horses'). Never has this been truer for writers. Our recent articles have highlighted the plethora of opportunities available to us creative types. Today we discuss what is possibly the jewel in the crown - the pearl within the oyster. 'This week I had my first experience of CreateSpace,' says Ian, co-founder of WordPlay. 'It is phenomenal'. WordPlay is currently pub-

lishing an anthology of its members' work. WordPlay ShowCase is around 250 pages of emerging writing talent (another vehicle supporting WordPlay's primary purpose). This is a real book by real writers. So, how to publish? Traditional routes are virtually debarred unless you are already a 'name'. The book 'First Thriller' is a terrific opportunity for new writers within the thriller genre - but then it is edited and contains a short story by Lee Child, already an international best seller. Print self-publishing (formerly known as vanity publishing) can cost in the region of 1000 euros - plus the cost of the books. And then there is CreateSpace. Michael, WordPlay's other co-founder, has already acted as a consultant to publish via this route. He was Ian's guide. After a week of collating and editing, the whole anthology, including designing the cover - the whole book, in fact took a morning to format and submit for review. You, the writer, call the shots. It is reviewed for publishing (not content and editing) purposes. The review is emailed within 48 hours (in our case six!!), with inaccuracies of format or inconsistencies of basics (eg,

ISBN number, titling) highlighted for correction Once accepted by Create Space, a proof book is ordered for final perusal by the author and then actual publishing requested. And the cost? If you are tech savvy, and understand formatting, pdf conversion, creating .tiff files, etc. then the cost is time, effort, and the occasional frustration (we are talking technology, after all!). If you are not au fait with all of this, then using a consultant (such as WordPlay) to do this post editing work for you can cost as little as €100. CreateSpace is part of Amazon. Amazon - changing the face of not only reading, but also writing. The writer's world is indeed now their oyster. Farm those pearls. There are no more excuses for not getting that book out there. The only thing stopping you is …. You.

Be Part of It WordPlay is here to encourage writing, and get writers' work read. t. Contact us by email on wordplayenquiries@mail.com, or visit the www.wordplaywriters.com for details of all our services and activities, membership options and competition details. Play with Words, Ian and Michael

Worryingly low incidence of eye tests for children revealed across the Costa Blanca In a survey conducted by Specsavers Opticas on the Costa Blanca to establish whether parents were taking their children to have their eyes tested, opticians were alarmed at the low incidence of those that were. Opticians recommend a yearly eye test for children from three years old, yet the survey revealed that in Torrevieja only 39% of all the respondents had taken their children to have an eye test with an optician. Worryingly, in Javea just 17% of children aged 6 - 12 years old have ever done so. This fact is even more surprising as 65% of the respondents there felt that poor eye sight could affect their children's performance at school. Parents in Calpe performed better, with 67% of all respondents having taken their children to an optician for an eye test. Although this is still not as high as opticians would like, Calpe parents are leading the way compared to other towns surveyed in the Costa Blanca. Mike Stone, who is store director at Specsavers Opticas' Calpe and Javea stores, commented "It's great to see

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Mijas Bowls Club's busy month

Less than 50% of parents in Fuengirola take their children for eye tests

By Sheila Graveling WHAT a busy month April has been this year with Easter being so late. The Winter Championships have just finished and two of our teams did so well that we won the Ladies Triples with Pam Cole, Dine Warn and Lynda Hall. It was a very good match to watch, they beat an excellent team from Lauro. We also won in the Men's Pairs with Don Smith and Kevin Blow beating Bill Gregory and Mike Dethridge from Benalmรกdena. Very well done to both teams - we are very proud of them. Now the winter birds are leaving and we are fewer in number for the summer but still going to enjoy all that the coast can offer in this warmer season. Our club stays open all year round and we have lots of events so look out for our news each month. We will go to our summertime bowling in the evenings from the beginning of June. For more information about club activities please call 952 466 038 or 952 387 078.

Advertising feature n a survey conducted in Fuengirola by Specsavers Opticas to establish whether parents were taking their children to have their eyes tested, opticians were alarmed at the low incidence of those that were. Opticians recommend a yearly eye test for children from three years old, yet the survey revealed that in Fuengirola only 42% of respondents with children between 6 and 12 years old had taken their children to have an eye test with an optician. This fact is even more surprising as 92% of the respondents felt that poor eye sight could affect their children's performance at school. Optician Amrik Sappal of Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola explains why eye tests are so important "Throughout our children's early life parents should make sure that their eyes are healthy and that their vision is being corrected if required so they can thrive at school and lead a full life. Regular eye tests can detect problems with your vision and catch treatable conditions early, to protect your eyes and safeguard your vision. This is particularly important with children. During the first 12 years of their lives, as much as 80% of learning is accomplished through vision, yet one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. This

Don and Kevin, Winter Pairs champs 2011 with Dine and Geraldine

Pam , Dine and Lynda, Winter Trips champs 2011

shows the crucial role that eye tests play in caring for our children's health and why you should make sure their eyes are tested by a qualified optician every year." Signs that your child is having difficulty with their vision As a parent, it can be difficult to spot if your child has a vision problem, as children have no way of knowing if what they see is any different from what others can see. Also, as very young children, they are not able to communicate what the problem is. If you are concerned that there may be a problem with your child's eyes, there are a number of tell-tale signs you can look out for: 1. Sitting too close to the TV 2. Rubbing their eyes repeatedly 3. Complaining of headaches 4. Becoming reluctant to read or look at small pictures or

objects 5. Being clumsy 6. Squinting 7. The eyes behaving oddly when tired e.g. turning inwards or crossing The survey was conducted on behalf of Specsavers by Advent Communication, in the Costa del Sol and Costa del Blanca in December 2010. Book an eye test at your local optician and make sure your children's eyes are healthy and performing well. Specsavers Opticas are offering two glasses for the price of one on children's glasses, visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store. Specsavers contact details: Avenida Ramon Y Cajal 6 29640 Fuengirola, Malaga Tel: 952 467 837

Edition May 19-26, 2011