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Specsavers Guardamar Christmas Toy Celebration for Cruz Roja SPECSAVERS’ SPECIAL Christmas party on Wednesday invited shoppers to enjoy Christmas cake, refreshments, festive music and benefit from generous 40% discounts. by Keith Nicol There was also an opportunity for customers to drop off Christmas presents for the Cruz Roja’s Christmas campaign. The aims of the campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Toys must be new, non-violent, educational and suitable for both boys and girls under 18 years old. Specsavers’ Christmas party, discount and charity collection are all part of their commitment to be a positive member of the Guardamar community and support the area. Francisco Jurado, Director Specsavers Guardamar and Torrevieja, has also recently joined the ‘Rotary Club Guardamar’ and will be working hard to promote scholarships, fight against Polio and raise money for vaccines. They were recently honoured with the Dama de Guardamar award from

the Town Hall to recognise their important role within the community and thank them for supporting and sponsoring cultural and Christmas events in Guardamar and helping residents enjoy wonderful events and outstanding optical care. Felipe Aldeguer, Guardamar Events Councillor, presented Specsavers’ Director with the award and commented; “We thank Spec- They were recently savers for all their support, year after year with the events and festivals in Guardamar honoured with the and are delighted to be able to present them Dama de with this award.” Guardamar award Francisco Jurado added, “We are very proud to be given this award and hope that people will come to celebrate with us on 17th December, bring toys for the Cruz Roja, get into the Christmas spirit and take advantage of MARIA AND the Pink Ladies, on behalf of the AECC would like to thank Mr Clive Grice our 40% discount.” and the late Mrs Maureen (Mo) Grice for the very kind donation of 1,425€ to the AECC Specsavers Guardamar is located in on the passing of Mo from cancer. This fantastic amount of money was raised by donaAvda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar tions and a charity Golf Day held and organised by The Friendly Bar at the Citrus Centre del Segura, 03140 and open from 10am in memory of Mo so a special thank you to Dave and Jean the owners and all those – 3pm and 4pm until 8pm: call 96 508 3273 who donated or took part. for more information.

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Give the gift of a toy to a child in need this Christmas Drop off your toys for the Cruz Roja at Specsavers Opticas The Cruz Roja is launching their annual Christmas campaign to collect as many toys as possible for families in need, and Specsavers Opticas are getting behind it by being drop-off points for donations. The aims of the Cruz Roja campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Toys must be new, nonviolent, educational and suitable for both boys and girls under 18 years old. If you wish to donate a toy, you can do so up to December 14 at the following branches of Specsavers Opticas •Specsavers Opticas Calpe, Avenida de los Ejércitos Españoles 6, Calpe. Tel: 96 583 5367. •Specsavers Opticas Jávea, Avenida del Pla 125, Jávea. Tel: 96 646 3420. •Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (opposite Habaneras Shopping

Centre), Torrevieja. Tel: 96 692 7249. •Specsavers Opticas Benidorm, Calle de Gambó 2, Benidorm. Tel: 96 585 9577. •Specsavers Opticas Guardamar del Segura, Avenida País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura. Tel: 965 083 273. Find your nearest store: www.specsavers.es

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Christmas Market success The sun shone last Saturday for Xabia International College at their annual Christmas Market, an extra special event this year as the College celebrates its 20th anniversary. A fantastic day was had by everyone, who enjoyed the great musical performances by children from as young as five years to students in the 6th form, encouraged by their inspirational teacher, Abi Fletcher. Children and parents were also entertained by excellent karate performances led by Geovanny, as well as a magician who impressed the children by producing live animals. The highlight of the day had to be the arrival of Father Christmas, who thrilled the children by giving them early presents and posing for photos in his own dazzling grotto.

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● Mark Pritchard, a lawmaker from British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party, has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to official parliamentary records and police. Details in Hansard, parliament’s official account of proceedings, recorded that London police had sent a letter on Wednesday to the Speaker of the House of Commons “relating to the arrest of Mark Pritchard”, 48, who represents the Wrekin constituency in Shropshire, western England.

● The British government promised its oil and gas industry yesterday that it would cut tax rates in the sector to help dampen spiralling costs. UK North Sea oil and gas output, worth around 5 billion pounds a year to government coffers, has declined rapidly as resources run low and costs to develop and operate fields surge. The government concluded in a review published yesterday that it would have to reduce taxes imposed on the industry to help it cope with huge costs to encourage oil firms to continue extracting oil and gas from the North Sea. The first announcements will be made in the March 2015 budget. An independent review carried out by oil industry veteran Ian Wood estimated in February that around 200 billion pounds worth of oil and gas is still trapped in the North Sea. “The overall tax burden on the industry will need to fall as projects become more marginal, in order to achieve the goal of maximising economic recovery,” the government review said. Finance minister George Osborne announced a first attempt at tackling the oil and gas fiscal regime when he introduced a two percentage point cut in a supplementary oil tax charge.

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UK think tank urges Osborne to explain how he will slash spending London.— British finance minister George Osborne needs to explain how he intends to make huge spending cuts in the coming years under his sweeping austerity plan, a leading economic think tank said yesterday. Osborne was right to point to how he had already achieved big spending reductions over the past four years, and the planned future squeeze was not impossible, Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, said. “But it is surely incumbent upon anyone set on taking the size of the state to its smallest in many generations to tell us what that means,” Johnson said at a

presentation about an update on the economy delivered by Osborne on Wednesday. “How will these cuts be implemented?” he asked, saying Britain was less than half way through its plan to cut spending which was launched after the financial crisis. Britain’s Conservative-led coalition faces a national election in May, when Osborne will seek a mandate for further spending cuts. The opposition Labour Party has called for a slower pace of deficit reduction and more investment to help tackle falling living standards. Osborne’s plans would

lower public spending to its smallest share of Britain’s economy in 80 years, the country’s independent budget forecasters said on Wednesday. Johnson said the IFS calculated that welfare payments would have to be cut by 21 billion pounds -- almost double previous plans -- if the government was to avoid tax rises or cutting spending on public services at a faster rate than it has already done over the past four years. Adding to the challenge, Prime Minister David Cameron has said he wants to introduce income tax cuts worth 7 billion pounds a year.

Drop off your toys for the Cruz Roja at Specsavers Opticas The Cruz Roja is launching their annual Christmas campaign to collect as many toys as possible for families in need, and Specsavers Opticas are getting behind it by being drop-off points for donations. The aims of the Cruz Roja campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Their aim is to collect more than 2,000 toys in the Balearics to beat last year’s successful campaign. Toys must be new, non-violent, educational and suitable for both boys and girls from 3-12 years old. If you wish to donate a toy, you can do so from 1 – 19 December at Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa, your local Cruz Roja office and your local post office. Specsavers Opticas is located Avda Rei Jaume 1, 117, Locales 14 & 15, Santa Ponsa. Call 871 964 331 or visit www.specsavers.es for more information.

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COSTA NEWS, December 4-11, 2014

Give the gift of a toy to a child in need this Christmas Drop off your toys for the Cruz Roja at Specsavers Opticas THE CRUZ Roja is launching their annual Christmas campaign to collect as many toys as possible for families in need, and Specsavers Opticas are getting behind it by being drop-off points for donations. The aims of the Cruz Roja campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development

and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Toys must be new, non-violent, educational and suitable for boys and girls 3-12 years old. They will

Sunday Bridge By Dot Bryson SUNDAY Bridge at the Al Andaluz Hotel, Maro at 2.30 pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. All welcome, preferably with a partner. Free parking. For further information phone Marion Talbot on 952 522 362 or 670 693 416, or Dot Bryson on 952 523 237 or 699 170 931. The next date is November 30.

be distributed to children in need on Christmas Eve, in the areas where they are collected. If you wish to donate a toy, you can do so from 1st - 14th December at Specsavers Opticas in Marbella or Fuengirola, Cruz Roja offices and your local post office. Specsavers Opticas Marbella, Avda. de Ricardo Soriano 12, Local 5ª, 29601 Marbella Tel: 952 863 332 Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola, Avenida Ramón Y Cajal 6 (near to the bus station), 29640 Fuengirola Tel: 952 467 837. www.specsavers.es

CAS fundraising coach trips SEAN Brown's programme of coach trips is listed below, along with his contact details. After expenses are deducted, the proceeds of these excursions are given as a donation to charity, so please remember to mention the Costa Animal Society when booking tickets. Tuesday, December 9: Christmas Shopping in Gibraltar. Depart Almuñécar 8.00am and Nerja 8.30am. Tickets 15 euros. Monday 22 - Friday 26 -

December: Jerez. Four nights half board in the Sherry Park hotel, including visits to the Horse Show, Cádiz, Sevilla and the

Tio Pepe bodega. Departs Salobreña 8.30am, Almuñécar 9.00am, Nerja 9.30am, and pick-ups towards Torrox Costa. 360€ per person. Single room supplement 100€. For more information and to book places, please contact Sean Brown on 95 864 0948 or via e-mail at brownseasand@gmail.com, mentioning CAS.

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JIJONA ■ TURRÓN MUSEUM Pol.Ind. Ciudad del Turrón Ctra. Busot Km1 콯96 561 02 25 info@museodelturron.com Mon-Fri 10-19.00. Sat 10-13.00.

LA NUCÍA ■ TOURIST INFO C/ Barbados 콯 96 689 56 72 or 676 658 516 lanucia@costablanca.org Dec 13-14: Christmas fair at the Pl Mayor. More info in next week's edition. ■AUDITORI DE LA MEDITERRANÌA Pl de l'Almassera 1 콯 96 689 75 70 or 902 44 43 00. Dec 6 at 20.00: 'Swan Lake' Ballet on Ice by the Russian Classical Ballet. Tickets cost 25€ ■ TEATRO DEL SOL Under the direction of Musical Director Rob Barendsma Mondays: Singing technique and smaller choir lessons in English. 11.00-13.00. 6€ each visit. Tuesdays: Singing technique and smaller choir lessons in Dutch. 11.00-13.00. 6€ each visit. ■GLEE CLUB Singing and performance. Juniors and Seniors. 5€ will lead towards a performance. Fridays International Choir. with Rob Baredsma from

15.30-18.00. 6€ each visit. Leading performances The Auditori in La Nucia. ■STAGEKIDZ At Teatro del Sol Wednesdays from 17.3018.30: Drama class. (Juniors) From 18.45-20.00: Drama class. (Seniors). CB Street with Jade from 17.30 - 18.30 ■ COURSES & WORKSHOPS Arts & crafts workshops Get help with your homework every Sat from 10-12.00. Free. Belly Dancing:Tues & Thurs Dance meditation: Tues & Wed. Egyptian belly dancing:Wed & Fri. Ballroom dancing: Mon & Wed. Gym for pensioners: Mon & Thurs. Dress making: Fri. Art & computer courses Mon to Fri. Adobe PhotoShop course for people from the age of 14 (30 hrs). Cooking course Yoga,dance, happiness and expression General exercise, martial Arts: Hapkido, Judo, Qui gong (Chikung) and Taekwondo for children. Free language courses German, Norwegian, French Spanish, English, German, etc ■ MUNICIPAL SPORTS

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Give a toy in Christmas Give the gift of a toy to a child in need this Christmas Drop off your toys for the Cruz Roja at Specsavers Opticas The Cruz Roja is launching their annual Christmas campaign to collect as many toys as possible for families in need, and Specsavers Opticas are getting behind it by being drop-off points for donations. The aims of the Cruz Roja campaign are to improve the quality of life for youngsters in families experiencing hardship, improve personal development and skills through play and ensure that no child is without a toy this Christmas. Toys must be new, non-violent, educational and suitable for both boys and girls under 18 years old. If you wish to donate a toy, you can do so from December 1-14 at the following branches of Specsavers Opticas: Specsavers Opticas Calpe Avda Ejércitos Españoles 6, Calpe 콯 965 835 367 Specsavers Opticas Jávea, Avenida del Pla 125, Javea Tel: 966 463 420 Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, Avda Rosa Mazon Valero (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre) Torrevieja 콯 966 927 249 Specsavers Opticas Benidorm, c/Gambó 2, Benidorm, 콯 965 859 577 Specsavers Opticas Guardamar del Segura, Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, 콯 965 083 273 Find your nearest store and bring in a toy for Christmas - www.specsavers.es

CENTRE CAMILO CANO 콯 96 689 65 64 Also trial bikes, mountain bikes and radio controlled cars exhibitions. Last year more than 3.000 people attended so don't miss out this time. Activities at the Sports Centre: 앫 Tennis 앫 Front Tennis

앫 Paddle-tennis 앫 Volleyball 앫 Pilota Valenciana 앫 Football 앫 Keep fit (Pilates) 앫 Spinning 앫Psychomotor activity 앫 Indoor climbing wall Open Mon to Sat 10.00-22.00, Sun 10-14.00 Indoor swimming lessons with classes for newborns (0-2

years), children from 2-5, children from 6-9, for children from 14-17 and adults. Also for pregnant women or therapeutic swimming lessons. For more info please contact the municipal swimming pool on 콯 96 689 51 06 or visit www.piscinanucia.com Dec 6 at 10.00: 7th Maroc Challenge will be starting their 2.500kms adventure

VI JIJONA CHRISTMAS FAIR Christmas goodies and entertainment in the land of Turron: Jijona

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The VI Turron Christmas Fair is taking place in Jijona over the bank holiday weekend 5th to 8th December, on the Avenida de la Constitución. The organisers, local commerce and turron confectionaries are working on the final details in preparation for this popular Christmas market. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever before – with more space to display Xmas goodies; more entertainment and activities. It’s an authentic Christmas Fair, unique in the Valencian Region. Local turron confectioners and bakeries will be playing a key role, in this sixth edition of the fair. Visitors to Jijona will find an amazing selection of Christmas fare, decorations and gifts. There’ll be an awesome choice of freshly-made turron and Xmas treats (turron makers will be working throughout the weekend to make sure there’s enough candy and nougat to go round!). When you’ve had your fill of sweet stalls, head over to the ‘gastronomic area’

set up near the town hall, for some tapas – you’ll be spoilt for choice by the great variety of savoury delicacies to choose from! Jijona councillor of commerce, Isabel López says, “Everyone loves the lively seasonal festive spirit at our fair, and the tremendous variety of turrons and Christmas cookies. Visitors enjoy themselves so much; they come back time and again!” During December, the town has a true Christmas feeling and the delicious smell of turron lingers in the air…Xmas decorations adorn the streets and we lovingly set up a nativity scene, so typical in Spain.” Visitors can learn how local produce is cooked to traditional recipes or watch how ‘aixames’ are made from esparto grass (these straw wheels are rolled through the streets on Christmas Eve to ward off evil spirits and conjure up prosperity!). Once again this year, local charities such as the Alzheimer’s Association and the Spanish Association Against Cancer will be

attending the fair to raise funds for those in need, in the true spirit of Christmas. Other associations from Jijona will be putting on shows or exhibitions and workshops; these include the Jijona Painters Association, Dolçainers Group, Dance Group, and Ada Cábiles (dance academy & festive shows), etc. You’ll find updated information and videos about this year’s Jijona Christmas Fair on their social media pages together with a diary of activities and directions to reach the town. For more information call Isabel López on 691 085 447, see Facebook ferianavidad.jijona or @ FeriaJijona on Twitter. The VI Turron Christmas Fair is organised jointly by Jijona Town Council and the Jijona Traders Association in conjunction with El Lobo Turron Museum, the Regulatory Council of Jijona and Alicante Turron, and the Ministry of Economy, Industry, Tourism and Employment of the Valencian Region.

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Lord Martyn Rose with daughter Jessica son Mark and their mother Janine. LUNCHEON TRIBUTE TO THE WHO

● Looking around the impressive ballroom was like watching the Who’s Who of the 60’s. Quite apt as The Heritage Foundation’s Christmas luncheon was in fact a tribute to the iconic band The Who. A short ceremony and a plaque had been unveiled just beforehand. However, the ballroom of the Marriott Regent’s Park was not only packed with celebrities but OBE’s and MBE’s abounded. As ever Majorcan homeowners were much in evidence with Lord Martyn Rose and his family, Lady Sharon Creighton and partner Derek and the ever youthful pop legend of the 60’s Jess Conrad. “I’ve a few performance engagements coming up then I’m looking forward to going to Majorca for Christmas. I’ve already booked my table at Mood and it will be good to spend the day with Margaret and Tony Whitaker.” Bumping into actor Derek Martin, better known as round Eastender’s taxi driver Charlie Slater, I was surprised to learn that he also has a home in Majorca. “Actually I won’t be going to Paguera for a while as I’m going back into Eastenders next month. I’m really looking forward to being part of it again. They say I’ll be shooting during December and January but sometimes storylines develop so you never know,” Derek told me. His colleague John Altman, infamous as bad boy nasty Nick Cotton was also there to give a tribute speech to the Who. John talked about his long association with the Who when as a young man they had given him a lift in their limousine. They had remained friends ever since. I was eager to ask John about the brilliant Children in Need fun production the Eastenders cast had embraced with such gusto. I thought it the best ever with John featuring as a drummer during the lively

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Grease episode. How long did it take to rehearse and put together? I wondered. “It was all very rushed. It’s amazing it turned out so well. We just had one day rehearsal before shooting, which only took a few hours. It was such a rush that they only finished editing it an hour before it went out on the night.” Although I noted John has a short fuse, unlike Nick Cotton he was charming, concerned about leaving his girlfriend standing alone while being accosted by friends. Jess Conrad was in his element, chatting to fellow 60’s stars and reminiscing. Sitting beside him was Valerie Leon a former Bond girl who had starred in the 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me and Never Say Never Again with Sean Connery. She also starred in such iconic films as Carry on Up the Jungle, Carry on Matron and The Revenge of the Pink Panther. Despite now being 71 she is still a striking looking woman. Christopher Biggins sporting a vivid pink velvet jacket, hosted the auction in his unique lively camp manner, adding some outrageous comments that could only be said amongst the ‘family’ of fellow actors. Unfortunately he remembered our last meeting in July at the Hampton Court Flower Show. I had to interview him in the pouring rain, resulting in the demise of his straw hat. Certainly a highly memorable day spent with fascinating people.

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Apparently after the previous year’s eye test Specsavers had written to the man’s NHS doctor to inform him that immediate treatment was needed. This letter had been ignored. Over the last year this NHS practice has increased its patients but not its doctors. They tell me that they are unable to refuse new patients. In the old days you could easily get a same day appointment. These days you’re hard pushed to get an urgent appointment within two weeks. The practice is in disarray and I rarely see the same doctor twice. If you’re not lucky enough to reach a decent receptionist, the rest are unhelpful and particularly negative to all urgent requests. Despite promising to call back they never do. Why not switch surgery? Because as recent reports show, it’s mostly the same story everywhere. Better the devil you know and all that. However, this time the consequences are serious. The Specsaver’s optician carried out tests and insisted the man go straight to Moorfields eye hospital. Whatever the waiting time, he was told not to leave until he’d been examined. There the man discovered that he had glaucoma. Without immediate treatment he would go totally blind. Moreover, since his condition had been left to disintegrate for so long, once his pressure had been stabilised, he would require a sensitive operation to save his sight. I have been a patient of this surgery since I was a child, yet now I’m ready to attack. This is NHS negligence at its worst. A month beforehand he had been for his annual NHS diabetic eye test, yet something so critical apparently wasn’t picked up. (We don’t have equipment to check for glaucoma they say.) A man could have lost his sight to spend the rest of his days in darkness. Thank heavens Specsavers kept nagging him to attend his annual eye test. A test I now re-

alise from a certain age is absolutely vital. Indeed this brings a new meaning to the words “He should have gone to Specsavers!”

SPECSAVERS STRIKE AGAIN

● After hearing this story, nearly-95 year-old dad headed to Specsavers. His brother had suffered from Glaucoma and apparently dad had recently noted a few problems driving in the dark. “You’ve got cataracts” they declared. “Little wonder you’re finding it difficult to drive at night!” “I’m too old to mess around with the NHS” decided my spirited dad. “I need to be able to drive at night or I’ll be stuck at home every evening.” So after calling a few friends for the best place to go, he booked himself into the Optegra Eye Hospital for his first cataract operation. I would have preferred he go to Moorfields rather than a private hospital, but he had driven down (on his own) for a pre-operation consultation and had been most impressed. So off we trotted this week in order that nearly 95-year old dad could drive in the dark. The modern state-of-the-art private eye centre in Colindale had a large free carpark. Bliss. On entering we were approached by an attentive pretty receptionist who immediately put dad at his ease, calling him by his first name, providing a freshly ground coffee and making him feel important. So far so good. Dad had been worried about the local anaesthetic. “Don’t fancy a big needle in my eye” he’d been saying for days. But she assured him it would all be totally painless. As she led him towards the operating theatre he was so entranced by the full attention of such an attractive young lady, he didn’t even look back to see his nervous daughter wishing him luck. Off I went to Brent X to enjoy some shopping therapy while I waited for the call to collect him. I returned just under two hours later to find a very chipper Dad

SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS

● A couple of weeks ago, The-Man-Formerly-Known-as-Hubby went to his local London Specsavers for his annual eye test. On checking last year’s notes, the optician immediately asked was how his treatment was going. What treatment? asked the man bewildered. The look of panic in the optician’s eyes was an early alarm.

Majorcan home owners Sharon and Derek. (Right) Popstar Rick Wakeman making a speech.

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MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Chunghadafairlymeteoricrisetothetopwhenshewasayoungandglamorousprodigy. Jess Conrad with ex Bond girl Valerie Leon. (Left) EastEnders stars John Altman (Nick Cotton) and Derek Martin (Charlie Slater).

Three brothers Rose. PHOTOS: LAURA STADLER sitting having a cup of tea and a packet of biscuits. “It didn’t hurt a bit” he declared. “They didn’t even inject. Just used two sets of drops to anesthetise the eye.” I peered into the clear glass patch over his left eye and noted it wasn’t even bloodshot. “Let’s go out for lunch” he announced. The alarmed doctor quickly informed him to go home and rest. I stayed overnight with him expecting some reaction. Nothing. My services were redundant. He administered his drops, insisted on making his own tea, and by the next morning was raving about how clearly he could see. “I didn’t realise how my sight had deteriorated until now. I can see better than ever!” he enthused. “Now I understand your grandfather. He had both cataracts done in his mid-eighties. I always remember going to see him a couple of weeks later. ‘I’m almost sorry I did it,’ grandfather had announced looking around the lounge of his retirement home before dropping his voice to a stage whisper. ‘I never realised these women around me were all so damned old and ugly!’”

Majorcan home owner Jess Conrad with Christopher Biggins.

Violinist Chung - back from finger collapse, to play the ‘one note’ London.—Losing the use of her left index finger pretty much put an end in 2005 to the high-flying, globe-trotting career of Korean violin virtuoso Kyung Wha Chung. “Duringarehearsalmyfinger just collapsed and I couldn’t play anymore,” Chung, who will be playing her first London recital next week in more than 10 years, toldReutersinaninterview. The injury, due to weakening she attributes to a cortisone overdose, might have thrown a lesser spirit than Chung, 66, into a spiral of despair. Instead, she is full of enthusiasm for making a limited comeback and can also

see a macabre upside to her injury. “Whydoyouthinkyouare having an interview with me?” the diminutive Chung, who still seems to have much of the energy she displayed asa dynamo of the concert circuit in her youth,saidwithatwinklein her eye. “Because you are curious what does a violinist like me go through when I have a hand injury. There are a gazillion people who have hand injuries.” For violinists, simply put, losing the use of the left index finger makes it impossible to press down on the strings to produce the right notes, rendering them a bit

like a one-handed pianist. It wasn’t anything she would have wished to happen to anyone, especially herself, but Chung said she took the opportunity to reexamine her life, which she said up until then had been driven mostly by the pressure of the concert circuit. “My personal life was something I could spend moretimeon,andsoI’mforever grateful that I went through that period,” the mother of two sons said. “I’m relieved of a lot of excess luggage, I’m freer, I’m lighter. I came to terms with all the things that I didn’t have time to question because my immediate challenge was to go on stage.”

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Merlin to open first Legoland in South Korea

Star Wars trailer set to be unveiled

● Britain’s Merlin Entertainments is to open a Legoland theme park in South Korea, as part of its long term expansion plans to generate more of its income from overseas markets. Merlin, the world’s second largest operator of visitor attractions behind Walt Disney, said the new theme park will cost up to 172 million pounds ($269.8 million). It will invest around a third of the total, with the rest coming from a property company funded by local investors.

● The first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was set to be unveiled late last night. Director JJ Abrams told fans on Twitter they would be given an 88-second glimpse of the new film. The trailer will be shown in selected cinemas in the US and also on iTunes’ movie trailer website. The film, which reunites original stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 18 December 2015. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the first look at the latest instalment of the franchise. According to Time, one cinema in Austin, Texas, will host the trailer in a separate standalone screening and play it 17 consecutive times. Each screening will be followed by two minutes of discussion by a panel of Star Wars experts to dissect the 88 seconds of film.

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28 de noviembre de 2014 / Marbella Express

Una portal especializado El Museo del Grabado acoge desde ofrece viajes gastronómicos hoy “Feito, segunda donación” por la provincia de Málaga M. E.

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La asociación “La Alforja” ha presentado la web gastroguías.com, en la que ofrecen tours gastronómicos por los rincones de la provincia para “apoyar lo local, conservar tradiciones y fomentar nuevas formas de viajar”, según informó ayer la Diputación de Málaga . La iniciativa nace a partir de los jóvenes “gastroguías” que se han formado en el en el primer curso especializado ce-

lebrado en el centro de innovación social “La Noria”, dependiente de la Diputación de Málaga. De esta forma, la asociación “La Alforja”, entidad comprometida a contribuir a mejorar las condiciones de vida del mundo rural, realizó hace unos meses en “La Noria”, con apoyo de la Diputación de Málaga y Obra Social La Caixa, el primer curso especializado como guía gastronómico dirigido a jóvenes desempleados de la provincia.

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La delegada municipal de Cultura y Enseñanza, Carmen Díaz, presentó ayer la exposición “Feito, segunda donación”, que se inaugura hoy, 28 de noviembre, en el Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo y se prolongará hasta el próximo 20 de febrero. La concejala aseguró que se trata de una exposición muy atractiva de obras que ha donado el artista al Museo este mismo año y que cuenta con tres nuevas series de gran for-

El pasado 7 de noviembre Specsavers Opticas fue galardonada con el premio a la Relevancia Internacional en la II Edición de los Premios de la Ciudad de Marbella al Comercio. El galardón fue entregado por la alcaldesa de Marbella Ángeles Muñoz (i). Specsavers Opticas estaba entre las siete empresas reconocidas por su destacada contribución a la comunidad de Marbella y este premio ha sido una fantástica manera para el grupo óptico de celebrar su segundo aniversario en Marbella. Los directores de la óptica en Marbella, Nerea Galdós-Pujana (c) y Leighton Griffiths (d), recogieron el galardón.

El Bazar Solidario de Cáritas, inaugurado La alcaldesa de Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, ha inaugurado este jueves el Bazar Solidario de Cáritas ubicado en el Palacio de Congresos Adolfo Suárez y ha deseado “que tenga el mismo apoyo y los mismos resultados económicos que en años anteriores, dado su fin benéfico”. En la pasada edición el bazar recibió 7.000 visitantes, cifra que los organizadores del evento esperan alcanzar en esta ocasión. Para ello, 200 voluntarios trabajan en los 93 puestos de un bazar que durante cuatro días abrirá sus puertas en horario de 11:00 a 22:00 horas.

Ayuntamiento y Fundación Banús entregan sus becas El Ayuntamiento de Marbella hizo ayer jueves entrega en el Salón de Plenos de las becas de formación y perfeccionamiento que cada año otorga la Fundación Banús a deportistas del municipio. Los deportistas beneficiados con una beca de 1.000 euros son Lance Henderson de la Fuente (ajedrez), Mario Cervera Díaz (baloncesto), y Alejandro Trujillo Gómez (natación). Mientras que los jóvenes que recibirán una ayuda de 3.000 euros son Alba Pérez Momha (pádel) y Miguel Alejandro Rodríguez Zumaquero (kárate y full contact).

Módulo de Igualdad para el Taller de Empleo La delegación de Igualdad ha impartido durante este mes de noviembre un módulo de Igualdad de Género de 10 horas de duración a un alumnado total de 40 personas trabajadoras pertenecientes al Taller de Empleo Sierra Blanca, que se encuentran realizando especialidades de redes informáticas, poda y cirugía arbórea y mantenimiento de instalaciones náutico-deportivas.

mato tituladas “Marbella”, “Sierra Blanca” y “Barbacana”, reflejando su amor por el entorno geográfico del recinto cultural. Díaz recordó que Luis Feito donó en 2006 un total de 13 obras que figuran en su exposición en el museo y que este mismo año ha realizado otra donación de 29 estampas que abarcan desde las realizadas poco después de su muestra hasta nuestros días. Nacido en Madrid en 1929, en 1950 Luis Feito ingresó en la Escuela de Bellas Artes de San

“Les Roches” muestra su oferta académica a visitantes de países como Japón o Suecia La Escuela internacional de alta dirección hotelera “Les Roches Marbella” ha vuelto a abrir sus puertas a todas las personas interesadas en los programas académicos de grado y postgrado que se imparten en las instalaciones de esta prestigiosa universidad líder en España y entre las top seis del mundo, a la que visitaron personas de varios países como Japón, Vietnam, Argelia o Suecia, según informó ayer la organización a través de un comunicado. El texto resalta que “su alta cualificación formativa consigue que cerca del 90% de sus alumnos obtenga empleo en el sector al terminar sus estudios”. Los asistentes a la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas procedentes de Mexico, Japón, Vietnam, Argelia, Suecia, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, y España, pudieron comprobar in situ las posibilidades que tiene el campus de “Les Roches Marbella”: “Programas de estudios, infraestructuras pedagógicas, alojamiento e instalaciones, entre otras. Durante la visita los asistentes se incorporan a las aulas, como un alumno más, donde pueden comprobar de primera mano la metodología docente”.

La IV edición “DJ Retro” destinará los fondos recaudados a Fundatul M. E.

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El delegado municipal de Juventud y Fiestas, Diego López, presentó este miércoles, día 26, la cuarta edición del ‘DJ Retro. Pinchando por una causa’, que tendrá lugar el 18 de diciembre, a partir de las 19:00 horas, en el Flanker Bar de San Pedro Alcántara. El concejal, acompañado por el coordinador del evento, Juan Luis Gámez, y la presidenta de Fundatul, Remedios del Río, ha asegurado que el evento en su cuarta edición “está totalmente consolidado” y que en esta ocasión los fondos de la venta de peluches a 5 euros irán destinados a la citada fundación. Los profesionales de la vida local que participarán en esta edición serán la cantante Geno, José

Fernando en la capital española. En 1954 realizó su primera exposición individual con obra no figurativa en la Galería Buchholz y después en la Galería de Arte Fernando Fe. Comienza desde entonces a exponer con regularidad en Madrid, París, Milán, Roma, Nueva York, Helsinki y Tokio. En 1956 se instaló en París y un año después se convierte en miembro fundador del grupo El Paso (1957-1960). Desde 1981 a 1983 vivió en Montreal, año, este último, que empezó a residir en Nueva York.

María Moreno (empresario), Abel Rivero (Apymespa), Alejandro Tineo (empresario), Nacho Caracho (Pádel Nueva Alcántara), David Díaz (Director del Distrito 1) y Juan Luis Gámez. Fundatul es una fundación que ayuda a personas con discapacidad a llevar una vida digna y plena, por lo que el Ayuntamiento a través de la delegación de Juventud “quiere apoyar y contribuir en el diseño de los apoyos necesarios para que alcancen mayores cuotas de calidad en sus vidas”. López ha recordado que en las tres ediciones anteriores se han vendido 450 peluches alcanzando una recaudación de 2.250 euros. Además, han asistido unas 600 personas y han participado los colectivos Crece, Ángel Riviére y Bastiano Bergese.

Más de 500 matrículas de la UNED son de vecinos de Marbella M. E.

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El Centro Asociado de la UNED en Málaga ha registrado un total de 6.417 matriculaciones para el presente curso 2014-2015, de las que 545 corresponden a residentes o vecinos del término municipal de Marbella. El mayor número de matriculaciones contabilizado a nivel de Málaga y provincia corresponde a grados, con 5.163. Destaca el número de matriculados en Psicología y Derecho, con 1.030 y 1.022, respectivamente; Administración y Dirección de Empresas, con 441; Geografía e Historia, con 219; y Turismo, con 207.

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:: SUR. El trabajo de Franjus Security Marbella ha vuelto a ser reconocido. El pasado 21 de octubre, y con motivo del Día de la Seguridad Privada, la empresa recibió un total de 21 menciones honoríficas entre tipo A y B que premian a los vigilantes de seguridad y operadores de CRA que han destacado en sus fun-

ciones. «Una vez más se demuestra que la seguridad privada es cada vez más indispensable en unión con las Fuerzas y Cuerpos de Seguridad del Estado y corporaciones locales para la erradicación de la delincuencia y la asistencia ciudadana, una colaboración que se presta desinteresadamente, por eso agradecemos este reconocimiento tanto a las autoridades policiales como al responsable de la Policía Local de Marbella por la colaboración del cuerpo a nuestro personal», indicaron.

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Personal de la empresa con las menciones recibidas. :: SUR

El servicio de Neumología del Costa del Sol, entre los mejores de España en atención al paciente Ha quedado finalista en la novena edición de los prestigiosos premios Best in Class en la categoría de mejor servicio :: MÓNICA PÉREZ MARBELLA. Nuevo reconocimiento a los profesionales del Hospital Costa del Sol. El servicio de Neumología del centro se encuentra entre los mejores de España. Así lo acredita que haya quedado finalista en la novena edición de los prestigiosos premios Best in Class (BIC), en la categoría de mejor servicio de esta especialidad por la calidad ofrecida en la atención al paciente. A esta candidatura se han presentado servicios de toda España, tanto públicos como privados y, de ellos, sólo cinco han resultado finalistas. Los Premios Best in Class son una iniciativa promovida por Gaceta

OMABA un rico café acompañado solamente por mis desordenados pensamientos y mi alma arañada, mientras ojeaba la prensa intentando que no se me agriase el café ante tantos escándalos de corrupción, después de los años pasados –¿pasados?– en la Marbella pionera en ese tipo de operaciones, cuando llamó mi atención el nombre de la última gran redada anticorrupción, denominada ‘Operación Púnica’. Entonces recordé la historia del mayor héroe de las Guerras Púnicas –Escipión el Africano- , que venció entre otros a Viriato, pero fue acusado de corrupción por el Senado de la Roma antigua, y ya no sé si el acertado nombre lo han puesto por la similitud con aquel caso, o ha sido puesto ‘a voleo’. El caso es que Escipión El Africano supuso para el Imperio Romano una de las mayores épocas de esplendor económico. Él con-

Médica y la Cátedra de Innovación y Gestión Sanitaria de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Tienen como objetivo reconocer públicamente al mejor centro hospitalario y a los mejores servicios, unidades y centros de Atención Primaria del territorio nacional, tanto públicos como privados, que buscan la excelencia en la atención que prestan a sus pacientes. La Unidad de Neumología del Hospital Costa del Sol trabaja con 38 profesionales entre médicos, enfermeras y auxiliares ofreciendo atención personalizada a cerca de 1.000 pacientes al año en su planta de hospitalización. Realizan más de 16.000 técnicas diagnósticas que van desde espirometrías simples a técnicas endoscópicas complejas como la ecobroncoscopia. Asimismo atienden más de 10.000 consultas anuales específicas de patología respiratoria como: Asma, EPOC y oxigenoterapia, patología del sueño, tuberculosis y otras enferme-

dades infecciosas y cáncer de pulmón. Sus miembros participan activamente en las comisiones de calidad del centro y en el comité oncológico. Según comenta el responsable de la unidad, José Joaquín Cebrián Gallardo, «la evolución de la Unidad ha sido creciente en el tiempo, con ampliación de la cartera de servicios y la formación en técnicas endoscópicas e intervencionistas».

Líneas de investigación Las líneas de investigación más importantes dirigidas desde esta área han sido la calidad asistencial y evaluación de resultados clínicos,

La unidad trabaja con 38 profesionales entre médicos, enfermeras y auxiliares

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OPERACIÓN PÚNICA «Con lo que hemos hecho por España», parecen decir entre visita y visita a los juzgados.

quistó Tarraco, Cartago, Hispania, Grecia, Norte de África, etc, aportando a Roma una cantidad ingente de recursos y millones de kilómetros cuadrados de extensión, pero cuando volvió a Roma, el senador Catón lo acusó de haber distraído una cantidad indeterminada de dinero junto a su hermano Escipión El Asiático. Indignado, El Africano rompió, con soberbia suma, los libros de contabilidad ante el Senado

diciendo (más o menos): «de las minas de oro de las tierras que yo he conquistado, llegan cada día tropecientos millones de denarios». Sí claro, replicaba Catón, pero explíqueme donde está el dinero que falta. Aumentando su indignación, Escipión insistía: «Los recursos de Cartago y de tantos y tantos lugares conquistados por mí y aportados al Imperio, valen otros tropecientos millones. Ya, ya, volvía a repli-

el síndrome de apnea del sueño, su tratamiento y su relación con los factores de riesgo cardiovascular, asma bronquial de difícil control, infecciones respiratorias y bronquiectasias. La concesión de los diferentes galardones de estos premios se basa en la puntuación obtenida por los candidatos con el Índice de Calidad Asistencial al Paciente (ICAP), elaborado especialmente para la convocatoria, y que se establece a partir del análisis multivariable de los datos recogidos en los cuestionarios específicos cumplimentados por los hospitales y centros de atención primaria. La Cátedra de Innovación y Gestión Sanitaria de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos colabora en este proyecto aportando sus conocimientos para establecer un sistema independiente y fiable que permite el seguimiento de la evaluación de la calidad asistencial. Las distintas sociedades científicas colaboran en la elaboración y actualización de los cuestionarios que sirven para evaluar la calidad en cada una de las áreas. La organización de los Premios BiC solo hace públicos los ganadores y finalistas en cada categoría y ambos pasan a formar parte de la Guía de los Mejores Hospitales y Servicios Sanitarios que se edita anualmente.

car Catón, pero falta dinero. Desesperado, El Africano decía: «solo el trabajo de tantos y tantos esclavos reclutados por mí, aportan al Imperio otros tropecientos millones, ¿y usted se molesta porque faltan unos cuantos denarios?». Pues eso, sentenciaba Catón, ¿Dónde están esos cuantos denarios? El hecho fue que los Escipiones pagaron por ello una fuerte multa, a duras penas eludieron la prisión, –eran héroes del imperio–, y acabaron sus días en un exilio más o menos voluntario. Pero la diferencia entre aquellos escipiones y los actuales escipiones españoles, es que aquellos realmente enriquecieron a la Roma antigua y a sus habitantes, hasta el punto de que aquel pueblo comenzó a relajar costumbres, tradiciones y esfuerzo en el trabajo y en su ejército (y ya se sabe como acabó aquello), pero los escipiones españoles, los únicos que se han enriqueci-

:: SUR. La tercera edición de las Jornadas de Historia, Cultura y Pensamiento, organizadas por el Ayuntamiento de Marbella, arrancan esta tarde, a partir de las 20.00 horas, con la conferencia de Antonio López Vega titulada ‘Gregorio Marañón y la generación del 14’. Será en el Cortijo Miraflores. Este año las jornadas están dedicadas a la generación de 1914.

Specsavers Opticas se une a la campaña para la detección de la diabetes :: SUR MARBELLA. Para apoyar el Día Mundial de la Diabetes, el próximo 14 de noviembre, y crear conciencia sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con la enfermedad y la ceguera, Specsavers Opticas está uniendo fuerzas con diferentes asociaciones locales de diabéticos para informar durante todo ese día sobre la diabetes, sobre cómo puede afectar a la vista, además de ofrecer refrigerios saludables gratuitos a todos los cliente, indicaron desde la empresa. Durante todo el mes de noviembre se están realizando exámenes visuales gratuitos con los que se podrían detectar los signos de la retinopatía diabética. Specsavers Marbella también estará apoyando a ADISOL, uniéndose a ellos durante el acto informativo y las pruebas para la detección de la diabetes que tendrán lugar en la Plaza de la Encarnación de 9:30 a 14:00 horas el domingo 16 de noviembre.

do han sido ellos. Nosotros no hemos disfrutado de conquista alguna, y las conquistas personales de ellos nos han llevado a la ruina a todos. «Con lo que hemos hecho por España», parecen decir entre visita y visita a los juzgados... ya, ya, pero ¿Dónde está el dinero? ¿Dónde está el Catón español que no se dé por vencido en esa búsqueda? Porque si ustedes, mangantes, hubieran hecho algo por España, España no estaría como está, ni los españoles estaríamos pasando las penurias que estamos pasando. España y Marbella están como están, pienso yo, precisamente porque en aquella época de falsa bonanza, –según se ha visto–, en aquella época del «todo va bien» solo se hicieron ricos unos pocos que se quedaron con el dinero que era de todos y ahora se niegan, como Escipión el Africano, a aclarar donde está el dinero que nos quitaron a los demás.

HEALTH & WELLNESS 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. Specsavers Opticas Santa PonĂ§a has a digital retinal camera, allowing the

optician to take a detailed picture of the back of the eye. This helps identify changes that might be associated with certain eye conditions and provides an on-going record to refer to. These comprehensive eye tests are able to detect the signs of Diabetic Retinopathy. If these signs are identified during an eye test, patients are referred to a doctor for further tests and treatment.

Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Panels Engraving Service for the Marine Industry Panels, signs and labels in plastics, metals, carbon fibre and other materials. Design service and technical help in all aspects of display information for the deck, bridge and engine room. Call Dave Potter Tel: +34 971 872436 Mob: +34 606 973151 fettler29@hotmail.com Specsavers Santa Ponsa Avda Rei Jaume 1, 117 - 14-15 (+34) 871 964 331 Keeping an Eye on Diabetes 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. 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 in Santa PonĂ§a held two free screening events last month and the team have 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 controlled. In many cases this can be achieved through good nutrition and healthy eating rather than medication, so with the right information you can get back into control of diabetes and lead a full life. Not all diabetes causes sight loss, but it is important to www.theislander.net

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Around 25,000 people die as a result of diabetes in Spain every year

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The Spanish Federation of Diabetics (FEDE) warns that urgent measures should be taken to improve control of the illness :: SUR According to figures from the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF), diabetes cases will have increased by 55 per cent by 2035, a worrying figure, considering the consequences of the illness. In Spain alone, 25,000 people die as a result of diabetes every year, and it is the cause of 70 per cent of “non-traumatic” amputations of lower limbs. Furthermore diabetes can also cause sight loss: 16 per cent of all blind people in Spain lost their sight due to diabetes. Type 2 diabetes affects more than 5.3 million people in Spain, of whom more than two million have not yet been diagnosed. Type 1 diabetes, which occurs more frequently in children and young adults, represents 13 per cent of the cases of diabetes in Spain, affecting 29,000 children under the age of 15, with 1,100 new cases every year. “We have to take effective and real measures so that people with diabetes have access to proper information and education to pre-

Diabetes is on the rise and there are currently 382 million sufferers worldwide. :: SUR

The number of cases of diabetes is set to increase by 55 per cent by the year 2035 vent serious complications caused by poor management of the illness,” said Andoni Lorenzo Garmendia, president of the Federation of Spanish Diabetics (FEDE). The foundation stressed the financial impact on the health service and the need to implement fur-

ther measures so that people with diabetes have access to information to help them keep their condition under control. To mark World Diabetes Day FEDE wants to raise awareness among the general public and authorities to improve the treatment of diabetes in Spain. “Our country is in 18th place out of 30 in terms of European cases of diabetes - higher than Portugal, Slovenia and Hungary. Some of the reasons that determine this position are related to the differences in treatments from one region to another,” said FEDE.

More information A sedentary lifestyle, a low rate of regular glucose testing among patients and a high rate of obesity are also problems when it comes to the control and prevention of diabetes. “The public helath service must play an active role in improving our position in the ranking, with active policies in terms of education and therapeutic training, with public awareness campaigns and early detection as well as health education aimed at preventing obesity and the only route towards combating this country’s diabetes

rate and slowing down the epidemic that will be produced if we don’t stop it over the next few years. This has been confirmed by the latest 2014 report from the IDF, which indicates that in 2035 there will be more than 592 million diabetes sufferers in the world,” said Garmendia.

The cost of the illness In Spain the direct cost of diabetes in terms of treatment and hospitalisation is 5.4 billion euros annually, which works out at an average cost per patient of 1,708 euros. Indirect costs, generated by sick leave, early retirement and social costs are calculated to be as high as 17 billion euros. “Good control of diabetes starts with the correct diabetological education of patients,” said Jesús García, spokesperson for the nurses’ union SATSE. “A training process should start at primary health care centres, where nurses develop the services for people with diabetes. However, this education should not be limited to the health centres, professionals should also go to schools to provide information for the entire school community, including children with diabetes.”

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MALAGA. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and today is World Diabetes Day. This year the World Diabetes Foundation’s message is ‘Eat a Healthy Breakfast’, believing this to be the most important meal of the day. Today, Friday 14 November, the La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetics Support Group, in conjunction with Specsavers Opticas in Fuengirola, will have their nurses on the premises in Fuengirola from 10am to 2pm to answer questions and do glucose testing. The testing is open to all and free of charge. A qualifed nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect signs of diabetes. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice. This type of screening can detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 382 million sufferers worldwide and side effects including sight loss. Specsavers recommend regular screenings and eye tests so that problems and changes can be monitored.

More events On 15 November the Diabetics Support Group will be supporting Jack Nausbaum at the SIGA Para-Golf tournament at the Parador de Golf in Torremolinos. Thanks to the generosity of local golfers on the coast over 150 trophies are being recycled so that the young golfers with learning difficulties can all go home with a prize. The Diabetics Support Group will also be at the La Cala Lions Christmas Fayre at Hotel Tamisa Golf on 16 November, and on 30 November the support group is having its own Christmas Fayre at Sensara in Benalmádena.

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ALLES LOKAL Der in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten geratene Promi-Club Golf de Andratx steht kurz vor einem Neubeginn. Nach MZ-Informationen hat der Insolvenzverwalter der bis in den Frühling von einer Ak tiengesellschaft betriebenen Anlage in Camp de Mar dem zuständigen Richter ein Kaufangebot empfohlen. Von wem es stammt, ist noch nicht bekannt. Entgegen zirkulierender Gerüchte handelt es sich dabei aber nicht um den Immobilien unternehmer Günter Rüsch. Der Insolvenzverwalter habe ihm bereits vergangene Woche mitgeteilt, dass es ein höheres Angebot als das seine gebe, so Rüsch zur MZ. Nachdem in diesem Jahr auch der Weihnachtsmarkt von Santa Ponça (MZ berichtete) ausfällt, steht nun der vor allem bei Eltern beliebte Kinderflohmarkt ebenfalls auf der Kippe. Veranstalterin Sonja Visscher hatte bereits einen alternativen Standort im Auge, doch der an zwei Wochenenden vorgesehene „Rastrillo Todo para los niños“ wird wohl wegen der hohen Nebenkosten, auf die die Gemeinde Calvià besteht, nicht stattfinden. Im Rathaus heißt es, das neue balearenweite Gesetz für Veranstaltungen sei schuld: Seit Januar gelten strengere Vorschriften für die Organisation von Veranstaltungen, die unter anderem Versicherungen und andere kostspielige technische Vorkehrungen beinhalten – daran sei letztlich auch der

■ Live-Musik und gute Stimmung gibt‘s beim Weihnachtsmarkt in Puerto Portals. FOTO: BUQUE ESTUDIO

große Weihnachtsmarkt in Son Bugadelles in diesem Jahr gescheitert. Aber es gibt ja noch andere mercadillos de navidad: Den Anfang macht an diesem Wochenende die schwedische Kirchengemeinde in Palma, die erstmals drei Tage hintereinander Glögg, Pfefferkuchen und Adventsdeko verkauft (21. bis 23.11., Fr 16-20 Uhr, Sa/So 11-20 Uhr). Pünktlich zum ersten Advent veranstaltet der Kreativkreis Sternentaler dann am kommenden

Wochenende (29./30.11.) seinen traditionellen Weihnachtsbasar in der weißen Strandkirche San Fernando las Maravillas an der Playa de Palma (Arenal). An beiden Tagen bieten die Veranstalter von 11 bis 18 Uhr Handarbeiten, Adventsgestecke, Liköre, Marmeladen und vieles mehr. Die Erlöse kommen der Stiftung Sonrisa Médica zugute, die mit ihren Krankenhausclown ein Lächeln auf die Gesichter der kleinen Insel-Patienten zaubert.

Ebenfalls am ersten AdventWochenende steigt in der Bodega Castell Miquel in Alaró wieder der „höchstgelegene Weihnachtsmarkt“ der Insel. Neben schönen Dingen und leckeren Sachen (Flammkuchen!) gibt es natürlich auch Wein (29./30.11., 12-20 Uhr). Vom 6. bis zum 8. Dezember schmückt sich der Sporthafen Club de Mar in Palma adventlich: Parallel zum Weihnachtsmarkt (im Eingangsbereich des Clubs, jeweils von 11 bis 21 Uhr) zu Gunsten der

Organisation Ärzte ohne Grenzen wird eine 100 Quadratmeter große Kunsteisbahn aufgebaut. Ab dem 12. Dezember eröffnet der Weihnachtsmarkt in Puerto Portals: Bis zum 6. Januar (werktags 16-21 Uhr, Wochenende/Feiertage 12-21 Uhr) können Besucher Weihnachtsartikel und Geschenke erstehen. Auch im Luxushafen wird für die Kleinsten einiges geboten. Ganz neu in diesem Jahr ist die Weihnachtsausgabe des Kunsthandwerkermarktes Mercat Estació auf der Finca Son Mas bei Esporles: Am 20. Dezember bieten die Veranstalter ab 11 Uhr Produkte von Inselkreativen. Vormerken! Neues gibt es auch von der Anwaltskanzlei Monereo Meyer Marinelo-lo: Die auf Beratung insbesondere von Gesellschaften aus deutschsprachigen Länder spezialisierte Kanzlei eröffnete am Mittwoch (19.11.) ihre neuen Büroräume in der Av. Jaume III 29 (Ecke Paseo de Mallorca) in Palma. Die Optikerkette Specsavers bietet in ihrer Filiale in Santa Ponça noch bis Freitag (22.11.) kostenfreie Tests zur Früherkennung von Diabetes. Anlass ist der WeltDiabetikertag, zu dem am 17. November der weltweit 170 Millionen Menschen gedacht wurde, die an der „Zuckerkrankheit“ leiden. Und noch eine Programmänderung: Der für den 5. Dezember angekündigte Adventsheurige auf der Kulturfinca Son Bauló findet nun doch nicht statt.

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association with the Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja. This is open to all and totally free of charge. During the event, a qualified nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect the signs of diabetes and an appointment is not necessary. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice. This type of screening can detect prediabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 170 million sufferers worldwide and side effects including sight loss. Not all diabetes cases cause 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, as once vision is lost it cannot be restored. World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on the 14th of November and led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy, draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. Specsavers Opticas are committed to ending avoidable blindness and raising awareness of key health issues and so they are proud to

Specsavers in Torrevieja will be holding a free diabetes screening event in store

support World Diabetes Day 2014. For more information on eye health and diabetes visit www.specsavers.es or visit your nearest store on 14th November. There are five Specsavers on the Costa Blanca – Javea, Calpe, Benidorm, Guardamar del

Segura and Torrevieja. The Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja is located in Calderón de la Barca, 9 - 5º Dcha. 03300 Orihuela (Alicante), call 607 617 099 or email diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.com to find out more.

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Diabetes testing with Specsavers by Patricia Thompson THE TORREVIEJA Diabetics Association and Specsavers, with the support of the Lions Club, tested more than 300 people for Diabetes in just three hours on Friday 28th November. The free testing was medically supervised and conducted by a nurse with a simple finger-prick test to screen for pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, a condition affecting almost 400 million people worldwide. Three patients were referred to a medical practitioner for further tests and treatment due to the test results. The Diabetic Association also used the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues associated with diabetes and offer advice for preventing the condition. More than 70% of cases of Type 2 Diabetes cases can be prevented or delayed by adopting healthier lifestyles such as adopting a sensible diet and improving fitness levels. If not properly controlled Diabetes can cause blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and in severe cases amputation. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso from Specsavers in Torrevieja : “Diabetes affects the small blood vessels and capillaries of the body, including those at the back of the eye. Haemorrhages (blood leaking out of the vessels) and leaking fluid (edema) in the eye caused by diabetes is referred to as ‘Diabetic Retinopathy’ - it can also cause cataracts and retinal detachments. “The better the Diabetes is controlled, the less likely these issues are to occur. In order to avoid problems

with sight, it is important that blood sugar levels, 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. We recommend anyone with signs of Diabetes visits their doctor. We will always refer patients to the correct medical practitioner should we identify any issues during an eye test.” Specsavers Torrevieja is located in Avenida Rosa Mazon Valero (opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre) and includes digital retinal photography as standard as part of their eye tests. Digital Retinal Photography allows optometrists to make a comprehensive health assessment and refer patients for medical treatment and is a fantastic tool in safeguarding sight. Visit www.specsavers.es for more information. The Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja is located in Calderón de la Barca, 9 - 5º Dcha. 03300 Orihuela (Alicante): call 607 617 099 or email diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.com to find out more.

More than 300 were tested for Diabetes in just 3 hours

The XIV Partridge Fair THE XIV Partridge Fair in Pilar de la Horadada attracted around 1,500 visitors this year despite the rain. The Fair is a huge deal for hunting enthusiasts but it’s not all about guns and wellies –lovers of the countryside flock to the event to see the products and samples on display and talk to expert stand holders over the three day event.

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Bowel cancer on the rise in younger people A study has warned that the number of young people with bowel cancer will increase in the next 20 years due to bad diets and lack of exercise. While bowel cancer cases have reduced in the over 50s, for those aged 20 to 34 years, they will see the biggest increase of diagnosed cases in the coming years. By 2020 the rate of bowel cancer in 20 to 34-year-olds will increase by 37.8%, and by 90% by 2030. Bowel cancer has been

more common in the elderly, but the study shows it is all about to change. Research also shows that snacking on chocolate, biscuits, cake and fizzy drinks could increase the risk of the cancer. Other factors which can also increase the risk of getting bowel cancer include eating high amounts of red or processed meats, being overweight or obese, lack of exercise and excessive smoking or alcohol consumption.

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Abierto el plazo para dos cursos de Ofimática en Marbella y San Pedro

Estos cursos forman parte de la iniciativa Andalucía Compromiso Digital, a la que se ha adherido el Consistorio, que permite formarse gratuitamente en el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC). M. E.

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La Delegación de Empleo ha abierto el plazo de inscripción de dos cursos de Ofimática Nivel Medio, que se impartirán en San Pedro Alcántara del 24 al 28 de este mes y en Marbella del 1 al 5 de diciembre. Estos cursos se han organizado porque el Ayuntamiento se ha adherido a la iniciativa Andalucía Compromiso Digital, que permitirá a los ciudadanos de Marbella y San Pedro Alcántara formarse gratuitamente en el uso y manejo de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC). Andalucía Compromiso Digital es una red de colaboración impulsada por el compromiso de personas, empresas y organizaciones, con un ámbito de actuación que abarca municipios de más de 20.000 habitantes, con el propósito de fomentar la empleabilidad, las competencias digitales y la confianza de la ciudadanía. El objetivo es, desarrollar un modelo de gestión sostenible y mejorar la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos. Marbella está elaborando en estos momentos su propia Agenda Digital, que hace propios los objetivos de la Agenda Digital Europea y de la Española. El Consistorio, para complementar y continuar esta labor, ha acordado la firma de un convenio para adherirse a la iniciativa Andalucía Compromiso Digital, que

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se enmarca dentro de la Agenda Digital Europea y con la estrategia Europa 2020. Estos cursos van destinados a la ciudadanía con niveles bajos de conocimiento TIC. El objetivo es capacitar para el uso de las TIC y la integración de estas en la vida diaria a personas situadas en la brecha digital. Los cursos son impartidos por profesionales especializados en cada temática y se facilitará un diploma a cada asistente como reconocimiento de las horas de formación recibidas. Los cursos se impartirán del 24 al 28 de noviembre, de lunes a viernes de 09.00 a 13.30 horas en San Pedro Alcántara, y del 1 al 5 de diciembre, de lunes a viernes de 16.00 a 20.30 horas en Marbella. Las personas interesadas podrán inscribirse desde hoy hasta cubrir las plazas disponibles en horario de 09.00 a 14.00 horas, para ello han de dirigirse a las oficinas del OAL Formación y Orientación Laboral de Marbella, sita en Travesía Huerta de los CristalesBajos Estadio Municipal de Fútbol, y San Pedro, sita en Calle Castilla (Fuentenueva)-Palacio de Deportes. Las plazas son limitadas, por lo tanto, las inscripciones se atenderán por estricto orden de llegada. Para más información los interesados pueden llamar al OAL de Formación y Orientación Laboral a través de los teléfonos 951 96 83 12, 952 90 20 87 y 952 79 92 61.

abierto el plazo de incripción del concurso de postres ‘Marbella está de dulce’, organizado con motivo de la presentación de la Guía Michelín en Marbella, la próxima semana. Habrá premios para los tres primeros clasificados, que recibirán como reconocimiento una placa de agradecimiento por la participación. Los interesados en saber más información pueden consul-

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Les Roches Marbella ha sido galardonada en la primera edición de los Premios Andalucía Excelente 2014 en la categoría de Excelencia en la Formación, por la calidad de su oferta académica que sitúa a sus alumnos entre los más demandados por empresas destacadas del sector de la hotelería a nivel nacional e internacional. La gala de entrega de los premios será hoy viernes en el Hotel Villa Padierna, informa la escuela internacional en un comunicado. La Escuela Internacional de Alta Dirección Hotelera Les Roches Marbella ha sido calificada recientemente por la industria como la escuela más prestigiosa de España de formación en “Hospitality Mangement”. Este premio confirma la posición de liderazgo que man-

Les Roches recoge hoy viernes el Premio Andalucía Excelente 2014 tiene en la oferta formativa sobre gestión y administración hotelera para el desarrollo de una carrera internacional. Les Roches Marbella ofrece una experiencia universitaria única que combina formación práctica y teórica, aplicada a la gestión y experiencia laboral. Todos los programas se imparten en inglés, se centran en el negocio y están acreditados por la New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) de Estados Unidos. El Consejero Delegado de Les Roches Marbella, Carlos

Díez de la Lastra, ha señalado que, “el Premio Andalucía Excelente es un magnífico aval que reconoce nuestra apuesta por la excelencia en la formación. Desde el comienzo de nuestras actividades hace dos décadas más de 3.400 alumnos han salido de nuestras aulas y están hoy en día desarrollando su actividad, en puestos de máxima responsabilidad, en establecimientos hoteleros de los cinco continentes, potenciando la imagen de España, Andalucía y de Marbella en particular por todo el mundo”.

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Hoy viernes, día 14 de noviembre, desde las 20:00 h, el Palacio de Ferias de Marbella albergará la II edición del Festival de la Publicidad y el Lujo, organizado por la Fundación Mundo Ciudad. En la gala presentada por Irma Soriano se entregarán los premios a las mejores campañas y estrategias de comunicación de las marcas de lujo en España a lo largo del año. Se darán cita los máximos directivos de las principales empresas

de España que optarán a 34 categorías. El jurado estará presidido por Beatriz de Orleans y lo integran Cristina Martín Blasy, Roberto Toni, Inmaculada Casado de Amezua, Muriel Simón y María Oliete. Más de 300 candidaturas se han presentado en esta edición 2014. Hay que destacar dos galardones ya confirmados: Chopard (Premio Especial al Lujo Sostenible) por su iniciativa “The Journey” y la mexicana Genoveva Casanova, una de las mujeres más elegantes

en el panorama publicitario actual, el Premio de Honor Luxury a la mujer más elegante y solidaria. Está prevista la presencia de importantes personalidades en la gala del sector empresarial y de la publicidad de España. La alcaldesa de Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, estará en la apertura. La Fundación Mundo Ciudad, organizadora del Festival, tiene un marcado carácter social en sus actividades. Este año otorgará becas valoradas en 100.000 euros en Masters en Medio Ambiente y RSC.

Presentación del libro “Interpretar Adisol celebra este domingo el Día Mundial de la Diabetes para la policía” de Luis Javier Cayón La Asociación de Diabéticos de la Costa del Sol (Adisol) colocará mesas informativas el próximo domingo, 16 de noviembre, en horario de 10.00 a 13.00 horas, en la Plaza de la Iglesia de Marbella, en el Parque Francisco Cuevas del Puerto Deportivo y en la Avenida del Mar, con el objetivo de informar de los servicios que presta la asociación”. Los vecinos tendrán la oportunidad de hacerse gratuitamente una prueba de glucemia.

tar las bases en los centros de personas mayores y en la delegación de Turismo. Hernández ha destacado que “Marbella se va a convertir el día 19 de noviembre en la capital gastronómica de España, ya que vamos a acoger la presentación de la nueva Guía Michelín y vamos a reunir a los poseedores de la Estrella que concede este prestigiosa marca en toda España y Portugal”.

Hoy viernes, 14 de noviembre, a las 20.00 horas, tendrá lugar en el Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores, la presentación del libro “Interpretar para la policía”, de Luis Javier Cayón Sáez. Este libro es un manual con estadísticas, censo de intérpretes, requisitos para la profesión, diferencias entre los intérpretes de los Cuerpos y Fuerzas de Seguridad del Estado, diferentes delitos, etc., basado en las experiencias del autor tanto en los juzgados como en la Policía Local y Policía Nacional.

El Club Escalada Marbella imparte este fin de semana un curso de iniciación a la escalada El Club de Escalada Marbella (CEM) mantiene abierto el plazo de inscripción para el Curso de Iniciación (nivel 1) que va a impartir este fin de semana, días 15 y 16 de noviembre, si la meteorología lo permite. Los cursos del CEM, que se imparten con un mínimo de seis personas, tienen una duración aproximada de 16 horas, repartidas entre sábado y domingo de 09.00 a 17.00 horas, aproximadamente. El curso va dirigido a personas mayores de 14 años de edad que aprenderán las nociones básicas de la escalada deportiva. Los interesados en obtener más información sobre los cursos y las actividades pueden consultar la web www.clubescaladamarbella.es.

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■ Live-Musik und gute Stimmung gibt‘s beim Weihnachtsmarkt in Puerto Portals. FOTO: BUQUE ESTUDIO

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Türen, die Freude machen

Gesundheitsminister Martí Sansaloni (M.) mit Vertretern der Klinik und Sponsoren. Fotos: Nuria Rincón

Die Kinderkrebsstation des staatlichen Klinikums Son Espases hat ein fröhliches Design bekommen. 29 Türen wurden mit Zeichentrickmotiven versehen, und zwar auf beiden Seiten, damit auch die kleinen Patienten auf den Zimmern ihre Freude daran haben. Möglich wurde der farbenfrohe Wandel durch Sponsoren: Die Firma BRB Internacional, eine TV-Produktionsgesellschaft für Zeichentrickfilme, hat die Motive bereitgestellt, außerdem haben sich der Elternverein krebskranker Kinder (Aspanob) und das Showunternehmen „Pirates Adventure” mit 8000 beziehungsweise 5000 Euro beteiligt.

Kalorien zählen per App

Bessere DiabetesVorsorge gefordert

Dokumentation kann helfen, schlechte Essgewohnheiten zu erkennen iele Menschen, die sich Sorgen um ihr Gewicht machen, zählen Kalorien. Wer über seine Essgewohnheiten Buch führen will, kann das mit sogenannten AbnehmApps tun. Verbraucher tragen in das virtuelle Ernährungstagebuch ein, was und wie viel sie zu sich genommen haben. „Die tägliche Dokumentation hilft dabei, schlechte Essgewohnheiten zu erkennen”, sagt Christiana Gerbracht vom Deutschen Institut für Ernährungsforschung. Doch das sei nur der erste Schritt auf dem Weg zum Wunschgewicht. Besonders das „Snacken” zwischendurch geschieht häufig, ohne dass der Abnehmwillige es merkt. „Chips, Schokolade und Cola werden gerne mal vergessen, wenn es um die Gründe für überflüssige Kilos geht”, sagt

Digitales Kalorienzählen: Wer seine Ernährungsgewohnheiten überwacht, kann Fettfallen erkennen und vermeiden. Foto: Andrea Warnecke

Gerbracht. Stupides Kalorienzählen lasse die Pfunde aber nicht purzeln. Nur wer schlechte Essgewohnheiten dauerhaft ändert, hat die Chancen auf Erfolg. „Zum Abnehmen gehören immer noch ausgewogene Ernährung und Bewe-

gung”, erläutert die Ernährungswissenschaftlerin. Die meisten AbnehmApps funktionieren nach dem gleichen Prinzip: Nutzer tragen ihre Mahlzeiten ein, und die Applikation wertet die Lebensmittel aus. Sie zeigt an, wie viele

Kalorien in den Nahrungsmitteln stecken. Außerdem rechnet sie aus, wie viel Fett, Eiweiß und Kohlenhydrate enthalten sind. „Manche Lebensmittel sind gehaltvoller, als man denkt”, erklärt die Ernährungsexpertin. Hinter harmlos wirkenden Produkten wie Fruchtjoghurt verstecken sich häufig viele Kohlenhydrate, beispielsweise in Form von Zucker. Übergewichtige Menschen können dadurch unbewusst zu viele Kalorien am Tag zu sich nehmen. Wie viel Kalorien ein Mensch zu sich nehmen soll, hängt vom Geschlecht, Körpergewicht und Alter ab. Aber auch der Beruf kann darüber entscheiden. Die meisten Apps orientieren sich am allgemeinen Bedarf von täglich rund 2000 Kalorien. (dpa/tmn)

Mittel gegen den Mausarm Kraftverlust und Schmerzen: So kündigt sich ein Mausarm an. Das Problem haben häufig Berufstätige, die viel am Computer arbeiten. Ursache ist eine Überlastung und einseitige Nutzung der Muskeln im Arm, sagt Anette Wahl-Wachendorf vom Verband der Betriebs- und Werksärzte. Betroffene sollten vermeiden, zu lange in der gleichen Position zu arbeiten. Gut ist, die

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Arbeit immer wieder für kurze Dehnübungen zu unterbrechen. Eine Übung ist zum Beispiel, die betroffene Hand zu einer Faust zu ballen, und die angezogenen Finger dann langsam zu öffnen, bis die Finger gespreizt sind. Das sollte mindestens zehn Sekunden in Anspruch nehmen. Anschließend pressen Mitarbeiter die Finger beider Hände vor dem

Körper kurz zusammen. Abwechslung in den Alltag bringt es auch, nicht nur mit der Maus zu arbeiten, sondern möglichst oft zwischen Tastatur und Maus zu wechseln. So können Berufstätige auf viele Mausklicks verzichten, wenn sie Tastaturkürzel benutzen. Wer Schmerzen hat, sollten außerdem über Alternativen zur Maus nachdenken. So gibt es

zum Beispiel die Möglichkeit, ein vertikales und speziell auf die Größe der Hand zugeschnittenes Gerät zu nutzen. Eine weitere Alternative sind Stiftmäuse, Grafiktabletts und Trackballs. Bei Stiftmäusen und Grafiktabletts navigieren Nutzer mit Hilfe eines Stiftes, ein Trackball ermöglicht eine ruhige Lagerung der Hand, da nur die Finger bewegt werden. (dpa/tmn)

Auf den Balearen sind 67.718 Fälle von Diabetes diagnostiziert. Diese Zahl wurde im Rahmen des Welt-Diabetes-Tag am 14. November bekannt gegeben. Da viele Menschen gar nicht wissen, dass sie an der Stoffwechselkrankheit leiden, wird die tatsächliche Zahl der Erkrankten auf den Inseln auf bis zu 130.000 geschätzt. Die Vorsitzende des Diabetikerverbandes, Manuela de la Vega, machte darauf aufmerksam, dass die Ge-

sundheitszentren auf den Balearen keine Ernährungsexperten haben. Sie forderte die Politik auf, dieses Manko in der DiabetesVorsorge zu beseitigen. Kostenlose Diabetestests bietet die Optiker-Kette Specsavers zusammen mit dem Lions Club am Samstag, 22. November, von 10 bis 13.30 Uhr in der Specsavers-Filiale in Santa Ponça an. Der unkomplizierte Test wird von einer ausgebildeten Krankenschwester durchgeführt. Das Ergebnis steht sofort fest.

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Ohne Biegen und Brechen Rückenyoga dehnt und stärkt auf sanfte Art. Wichtigste Regel: Nie in den Schmerz hineinarbeiten VON LEA SIBBEL

ieben Schüler strecken ihren Po weit nach hinten. Dabei knicken sie ihre Knie leicht ein und breiten die Arme zu den Seiten aus. Jetzt halten! Die Übung stärkt die Muskeln - und beugt die Lendenwirbelsäule nach vorne. Denn durch ständiges Sitzen kennt diese Körperpartie häufig nur noch eine Haltung: rund nach hinten gebogen. Und das verursacht bei vielen Rückenschmerzen. Hier will Markus Daniel ansetzen. Er ist Rückenyogalehrer in Berlin. Mit dem speziellen Yoga will Daniel vor allem die Neutralstellung der Wirbelsäule - die doppelte S-Form - stärken. „Das Problem ist, dass wir immer mehr aus dieser neutralen Stellung rauskommen durch unsere sitzende Tätigkeit”, erklärt er. Viele der Übungen zielen deshalb darauf ab, die Schüler wieder in die Lordose - die natürliche Vorwärtskrümmung der Wirbelsäule - im Lendenbereich hineinzubringen. „Rückenyoga”: Kurse mit genau dieser Bezeichnung sind ein relativ neues Phänomen. Die Übungen, derer es sich bedient, sind es aber nicht. „Es ist eine Kombination aus den besten Übungen für den Rücken aus verschiedenen Konzepten”, erklärt Gertrud Hirschi, die ein Buch darüber geschrieben hat. Zum einen stammen sie aus dem Yoga, zum anderen aus Rückengymnastik und -therapie, Feldenkrais und Qigong. Woraus sich der Kurs im Einzelfall bedient, kann variieren. Über einige Grundsätze ist man sich aber einig: Die Übungen sind sanft, ein Stauchen der Wirbelsäule wird vermieden. Daher fallen einige Yogaübungen wie die Sphinx oder das Kamel auch weg. In diesen Positionen seien die Bänder schlaff, die Wirbel sackten zusammen, sagt Hirschi. Das ist auch schlecht für Bandscheiben: „Dann ist der Vorfall begünstigt.” Das Wichtigste ist laut Daniel, ganz genau auf den Körper zu hören:

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Auch Entspannungsübungen gehören zum Rückenyoga dazu. Schließlich kann auch Stress Ursache für Rückenschmerzen sein. Fotos: Trias Verlag/Tina Steinhauer

Sagt er Stopp, dann heißt das auch, sofort aufzuhören. „Es wird niemals in einen Schmerz hineingearbeitet”, sagt Michael Preibsch vom Deutschen Verband für Physiotherapie (ZVK). Rückenyoga solle immer dort anset-

zen, wo eine Übung problemlos ausgeführt werden könne. Der Orthopäde Christoph Eichhorn sieht im Dehnen das, was Yoga im Allgemeinen und Rückenyoga im Speziellen ausmacht. „Für mich sind YoRückenpower: So nennt sich diese Übung aus Gertrud Hirschis Buch. Zuerst hält man die Arme nach vorne, führt sie dann mit dem Einatmen nach oben. Beim Ausatmen senkt man die Arme wieder ab - der Ablauf wird dreimal wiederholt.

gaübungen Dehnübungen”, sagt der Vorstandsvorsitzende des Deutschen Orthopäden- und U n f a l l c h i r u r g e n - Ve r bands. Prinzipiell stehe Patienten mit Rückenbeschwerden daher nichts entgegen, einen Rückenyoga-Kurs zu besuchen. „Dehnungsübungen sind erstmal nicht gefährlich, wenn sie keine Bein- und Armschmerzen nach sich ziehen.” Außerdem liege die Ursache von Rückenschmerzen am häufigsten in verkürzten Muskeln mit Verhärtungen - dann hätten die Dehnübungen durchaus einen positiven Effekt. Ein Warnsignal, dass diese Bewegungen nicht

gut tun, sind laut Eichhorn häufige Schmerzen nach dem Kurs. Bei einer anderen häufigen Ursache von Rückenschmerzen könne Rückenyoga allerdings nicht helfen, sagt Eichhorn: bei geschwächter tiefer Rückenstreckmuskulatur. Die könne man nur mit einem Spezialtraining an Geräten aufbauen. Für Daniel kann Rückenyoga aber sehr wohl zum Kraftaufbau beitragen. Neben der Rückbewegung zur neutralen Stellung der Wirbelsäule sei die Stärkung der Rumpfstabilität deshalb auch die wichtigste Aufgabe. Denn in der Lendengegend sei die Wirbelsäule stark auf die stützenden Muskeln angewiesen. Deshalb trainiert Daniel mit seinen Schülern gezielt die quere und schräge Bauchmuskulatur. Und auch bei einer dritten Ursache von Rückenschmerzen kann Yoga helfen: Stress. „Stressbewältigung spielt eine große Rolle beim Rückenyoga, da viele Menschen Lebensdruck, dem sie ausgesetzt sind, somatisieren”, erklärt Preibsch. Das heißt: Psychische Belastungen äußern sich in Form Rückenschmerzen. Entspannungsübungen sind daher wichtiger Bestandteil der Kurse - Hirschi nennt das die yogische Gelassenheit, die Schüler lernen. Man muss sich natürlich darauf einlassen können. „Man muss schon grundsätzlich Interesse daran haben, mal wieder zu sich zu kommen”, sagt Daniel. Leute, die sich 90 Minuten nur auspowern möchten, würde er eher ins Fitnessstudio schicken. Der Rückenyogalehrer hat für sich selbst schon Besserung durch die speziellen Übungen erfahren. Seine Rückenschmerzen, die ihn überhaupt erst zum Rückenyoga führten, seien weniger geworden, erzählt er. Ganz verschwunden seien sie aber nicht. (dpa/tmn) Gertrud Hirschi und Barbara Kündig: „Rückenyoga”, Trias Verlag, Stuttgart, 176 Seiten, 19,99 Euro, ISBN: 978-3830469117

GratisDiabetesTests in Santa Ponça Anlässlich des Weltdiabetestages am 14. November veranstaltet der Lions Club Calvià in Zusammenarbeit mit der Optikkette Specsavers am Samstag, 15. und Samstag, 22. November Diabetes-Testtage. Interessierte Bürger können sich jeweils in der Zeit von 10 bis 13.30 Uhr an einem Stand vor der SpecsaversFiliale in Santa Ponça gratis auf die Zuckerkrankheit testen lassen. Ausgebildete Krankenschwestern stellen anhand eines sogenannten Prick-Tests, bei dem nur kleinste Mengen Kapillarblut aus der Fingerkuppe entnommen werden, fest, ob erste Anzeichen einer Diabetes-Erkrankung vorliegen. Das Ergebnis gibt es nach wenigen Minuten. The Specsavers Avenida Rei Jaume, 1, Santa Ponça. Info-Telefon: 871/964331

Bauzá: Keine Schuld am GesundheitsChaos Nach den teils chaotischen Zuständen der vergangenen Wochen in einigen Gesundheitszentren auf Mallorca hat Balearenpräsident José Ramón Bauzá die Schuld von sich gewiesen. Während seiner Amtszeit habe es keine drastischen Einsparungen im Gesundheitssektor gegeben, so der konservative Politiker. In der Opposition sieht man das anders. Grund für die chaotischen Zustände sei der Personalmangel infolge der jüngsten Sparmaßnahmen des Gesundheitsministeriums. Vor allem Zentren in Landgemeinden hatten in den vergangenen Wochen immer wieder über Versorgungsengpässe geklagt, einige blieben ganz geschlossen. Vonseiten der Regierung hatte man stets versucht, besorgte Bürger zu besänftigen und versichert, dass die medizinische Versorgung gesichert sei.

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SLIDING EU SUPPORT France said the deal would allow Britain to pay until September 2015, in a bid to allow Cameron to save face by leaving the issue until after the election if he chose to. Britain has found sympathy from France, Italy and Germany because of the statistical review stretching back over a decade. However, Osborne’s counterparts and EU officials had said that it was

not possible to let Britain, Europe’s third largest economy, contribute less, despite Cameron’s promise to the British parliament that will not pay “anything like” the full amount. “The rules for calculating that are not only quite precise, they are also just,” Polish Finance Mateusz Szczurek told Reuters. “The budget contributions are based on gross national income and I don’t really believe that they should be changed.” Cameron has promised a referendum on Britain’s EU membership in 2017 if his Conservative party wins the May election and the budget issue appears to have made a vote to leave more likely, at least for now. The latest YouGov poll on the referendum issue showed 41 percent of Britons would vote to leave the European Union, compared to 38 percent who would vote to stay. That compared to a slight majority in favour of staying in before the budget issue emerged to dominate the political debate in Britain. The dispute is part of the EU’s long-term, 960 billion euro budget for the 2014-2020 period, an amount that represents a nominal decrease of around 3 percent on the last budget. Money goes to areas from farming to foreign policy and Britain and its EU partners agreed to it in February last year. EU countries review the budget on an annual basis and Britain’s surprise bill is part of London’s 2014 contribution, which does not change the overall size of the budget but means some countries pay less because Britain pays in more. That reflects a review of national statistics across Europe and in particular a larger than previously estimated rise since 2002 in the contribution of non-profit organisations - including clubs, churches and universities - to the British economy. But officials in Brussels are at pains to stress that the review does not mean Britain will always pay more. Changing the rules could threaten London’s EU budget rebate, a contentious issue as Britain has become wealthier relative to its EU peers since it was agreed in 1984.

b“We have halved the bill, we have delayed the bill, we will pay no interest on the bill.”

Britain says halves EU budget bill, claims victory

b Under a deal agreed with EU ministers and the European Commission, the EU executive, Osborne said Britain would make two interest-free payments next year and would be paid its EU budget rebate upfront.

Calvia Lions Club hold Diabetic Testing Events in Santa Ponsa for World Sight Day To support World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14) and raise awareness of the issues related to diabetes and blindness, Specsavers Opticas Santa Ponsa is joining forces with the Calvia Lions Club to hold diabetes testing events on the 15th and 22nd of November from 10am to 1:30pm. This is open to all and totally free of charge. During the events, a qualified nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect the signs of diabetes and an appointment is not necessary. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice. This type of screening can detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 170 million sufferers worldwide. One of the side-effects of diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition which affects vision 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 levels, 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. Calvia Lions Club and Specsavers are committed to ending avoidable blindness and have joined forces to offer these free screenings. Please come along on the day if you would like this free screening test. The Specsavers Santa Ponça store is located on Avda Rei Jaume 1, 117, Locales 14 y 15, Santa Ponça, 07180, Mallorca, please call 871 964331 for more information. If you would like to know more about Lions and how you can join, please contact elkinson@telefonica.net

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RITAIN will pay only half its surprise budget bill to Brussels, the country’s finance minister said on Friday, claiming a better deal for London which will also see Britain receive its EU budget rebate in advance. The row over a 2.1 billion euro ($2.6 billion) EU budget contribution has become a highly contentious issue in Britain in the run-up to a general election in May, putting David Cameron under pressure from Eurosceptics at home and costing British support for the country’s membership of the European Union. “We have halved the bill, we have delayed the bill, we will pay no interest on the bill,” Britain’s Chancellor George Osborne told reporters following a meeting with EU peers in Brussels. “The bill, instead of 1.7 billion pounds will be around 850 million pounds,” he said. Under a deal agreed with EU ministers and the European Commission, the EU executive, Osborne said Britain would make two interest-free payments next year and would be paid its EU budget rebate upfront. Because of a historic statistical review of national accounts, Britain was due to make the 2.1 billion euro payment into the EU budget by 1 Dec. or face punitive interest payments. Three decades ago, Britain’s then prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, won a rebate on the budget contributions that means the country gets back two thirds of its net contribution to the EU budget of the previous year. In 2014, the rebate is worth 5.4 billion euros. Britain is in line for an increase of more than 500 million euros in its rebate next year, using the same data on the British economy behind the request for an extra British payment.

SALUD Y BELLEZA

Día mundial de la Diabetes Únete a Specsavers Opticas en el Día Mundial de la Diabetes Para apoyar el Día Mundial de la Diabetes, el próximo 14 de noviembre, y crear conciencia sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con la diabetes y la ceguera, Specsavers Opticas está uniendo fuerzas con diferentes asociaciones locales de diabéticos para informar durante todo ese día sobre la diabetes, sobre cómo puede afectar a la vista, además de ofrecer refrigerios saludables gratuitos a todos los clientes. Además durante todo el mes de noviembre se están realizando exámenes visuales gratuitos con los que se podrían detectar los signos de la retinopatía diabética. Esta enfermedad afecta a la visión cuando los vasos sanguíneos de la retina se dañan por los cambios en los niveles de azúcar en la sangre y puede causar una pérdida de visión permanente. Si estas señales son identificadas durante un examen ocular, los pacientes deberían ser remitidos a un médico para realizarse más pruebas y obtener tratamiento. Concretamente, Specsavers Torrevieja ha organizado un programa de detección de la diabetes en su óptica el 28 de noviembre, desde las 10:00 hasta las 13:30 h., en colaboración con la Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja. El programa estará 32 www.deniaguia.es

abierto a todos y las pruebas serán totalmente gratuitas, sin necesidad de cita previa. Una enfermera cualificada realizará las pruebas de detección con un simple pinchazo en el dedo y los resultados se entregarán al instante. Si los resultados son positivos, los pacientes serán remi-

tidos a su médico para recibir el tratamiento y el asesoramiento adecuado. Este tipo de prueba puede detectar la prediabetes y la diabetes, una enfermedad con más de 170 millones de enfermos en todo el mundo y que entre sus efectos secundarios puede incluir la pérdida de visión. No todos los tipos de diabetes causan pérdida de visión, pero es importante hacerse chequeos regulares y exámenes de la vista para monitorizar cualquier problema o cambio significativo. La mayoría de las complicaciones pueden ser tratadas; sin embargo, es

vital que se detecten a tiempo. Una vez que se pierde la visión, no se puede recuperar. El Día Mundial de la Diabetes (WDD) se celebra todos los años el 14 de noviembre y está liderado por la Federación Internacional de Diabetes (IDF). Se dedica a los millones de personas en todo el mundo que trabajan en defensa de la diabetes, llamando la atención sobre cuestiones de suma importancia para el mundo de la diabetes y manteniendo la diabetes en el centro de atención pública. Con su apoyo al Día Mundial de la Diabetes 2014, Specsavers quiere reafirmar su compromiso de acabar con la ceguera evitable y sensibilizar a la población sobre cuestiones clave de la salud. Para más información sobre salud ocular y la diabetes visite www.specsavers.es o su óptica más cercana el 14 de noviembre. Existen cinco ópticas Specsavers en la Costa Blanca – Jávea, Calpe, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura y Torrevieja. La Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja se encuentra en la calle Calderón de la Barca, 9 - 5º derecha, en Orihuela. Para más información llame a la asociación en el 607 617 099 o envíe un email a diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.com

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Charge up on the bus MOBILE phone users will soon be able to plug in their handsets to recharge while on Malaga buses. Transport company EMT has pledged that within three months it will have fitted the first charger before rolling out the scheme, costing a total of €25,000, across the city’s fleet of 250 buses. EMT has been at the forefront of incorporating new technology in public transport systems, said Malaga City Hall, including having a phone app for information on routes and timetables and the use of solar energy.

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Bazaar time in Calahonda CLUB Naranja in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, will be holding its traditional Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 29. Doors will open at noon. There will be various stalls with home baked goods, clothing, jewellery, books,

fancy goods and Bric a Brac, among many other stalls. Father Christmas will be making an early appearance for the children. Hot food, sandwiches and drinks will be available. The Christmas Bazaar at Club Naranja

has been an annual event for the last 20 years and there is something of interest for everybody and of all ages. It’s an event that should not be missed. Club La Naranja is located on Calle Malaga, just off Ave. España in Calahonda. Tel: 952 934 378.

Diabetes Day in Fuengirola

FREE SCREENINGS: Giving information to visitors.

THERE was a large turnout during World Diabetes Day at Specsavers in Fuengirola, where people were invited to take free diabetes screenings. Held in association with La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetics Support Group, Specsavers put on free screenings and gave information to visitors about the condition that affects almost 400 million people worldwide. If not properly controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and amputation. Not all diabetes causes sight loss, but regular screening and eye tests are important to detect pre-diabetes and diabetes. For more information see www.specsavers.es and www.lacaladiabetics.com.

E W N 13 - 19 November 2014 / Costa Blanca South

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Smokers more likely to suffer chronic back pain SMOKERS are three times more likely to develop chronic back pain than non-smokers. The results came from a study of 160 adults who had reported new cases of back pain. MRI scans were carried out and surveys filled in on general health questions. It was found that the two areas of the brain which are involved in addictive behaviour and motivated learning

‘talk’ to one another, and scientists discovered that the strength of that connection helps determine who will suffer from chronic pain.

This connection was very strong and active in the brains of smokers. Quitting smoking can cut the chances of developing chronic back pain.

BAD BACK: Addiction is linked to chronic pain.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Specsavers recognises World Diabetes Day NOVEMBER 14 is World Diabetes Day and throughout the month of November, everyone is being encouraged to undertake activities to raise awareness of diabetes, the side effects and ways to prevent and treat it. Specsavers Opticas have taken on the challenge and will be holding information events, with healthy snacks, on the day itself in all of their Costa Blanca stores in Javea, Calpe, Benidorm and Guardamar del Segura. They’ll also offer free eye tests, which detect signs of diabetic retinopathy, throughout the month. In addition they will be holding a free diabetes testing event in their Torrevieja store on November 28 with the local Torrevieja Diabetes Association. These tests are free of charge and can identify the signs of pre-diabetes and diabetes, and allow people to seek the correct help before damage is done. Diabetes is a condition with more than 170 million sufferers worldwide and side effects include blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and even amputation if not identified and controlled. For more information on eye health and diabetes visit www.specsavers.es or visit your nearest store on November 14.

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La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetic Support Group and Specsavers Fuengirola join forces for World Diabetes Day To support World Diabetes Day on the 14th of November and raise awareness of the issues related to diabetes and blindness, Specsavers in Fuengirola held a free diabetes screening event in association with La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetics Support Group. This type of screening can detect prediabetes and diabetes, a condition affecting almost 400 million people. If not properly controlled diabetes can cause blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and amputation. Amrik Sappal from Specsavers in Fuengirola explains more about the link between eyesight and diabetes - "Diabetes affects the small blood vessels and capillaries of the body, including those at the back of the eye. Haemorrhages (blood leaking out of the vessels) and leaking fluid (oedema) in the eye caused by diabetes is referred to as diabetic retinopathy, it can also cause cataracts and retinal detachments. The better the diabetes is controlled, the less likely these issues are to occur. In order to avoid problems with sight, it is important that blood sugar levels, 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." For more information on eye health visit www.specsavers.es, to find out about La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetics Support Group, their events and services, visit http://www.lacaladiabetics.com/

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BITE SIZE Company executive claims €40,000 brothel bills were ‘work-related’ NEWS: Continued from page 4

Seven young people from Torrevieja competing in provincial youth awards competition The Councillor for Youth in Torrevieja, Rosario Martinez Chazarra, confirmed last week that seven young people from Torrevieja are participating in the ‘Top Creation’ competition organised by the Provincial Council of Alicante. The aim of the competition is to promote and reward talent creativity and excellent in young people in the province. A total of €20,000 in prize money is available split between the various categories in the competition. A previous winner in this competition from Torrevieja is local singer and songwriter Shani Ormiston.

Mayor opens roundtable conference on Health Tourism The Mayor of Torrevieja officially opened a roundtable conference last week organised by the Quirón hospital in collaboration with regional newspaper La Verdad on health tourism. Before the meeting itself all those participating had been taken on a trip around the hospital to see the facilities available. The Mayor of Torrevieja underlined the importance of such meetings concerning health tourism which he said must be a joint venture involving both the public and private sectors. He reminded those present of the favourable reception given to Torrevieja’s public and private health facilities at the tourism fair in Madrid (FITUR) earlier this year particularly from representatives of the Russian tourist market and other countries of the European Union that have people living and resident in Torrevieja. The Mayor said he wanted to ensure that Torrevieja can position itself as an important centre for tourists seeking surgery and other quality healthcare which they can undergo during a holiday in the city.

Free diabetes screening Specsavers in Torrevieja will be holding a free diabetes screening event in store on 28th November from 10am to 1:30pm, in association with the Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja. This is open to all and totally free of charge. During the event, a qualified nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect the signs of diabetes and an appointment is not necessary. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice.

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paul@coastrider.net A former company executive, Pedro Farré, who worked with the largest copyright organisation in Spain, the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), was provisionally sentenced to two and a half years in prison recently. The sentence was handed down by a judge in the National Court who found Farré guilty of embezzlement and falsifying documents. The judge in the case said that the accused had used company credit cards to cover his visit to brothels and then falsified receipts for supposedly innocent services such as providing meals for company clients. These false expenses claims were added in with

legitimate claims and submitted to his former company for payment. Farré tried to argue that all the expenses that he claimed including drinks for prostitutes were legitimate entertainment expenses covering such events as various seminars and presentations. He said that his job was to ‘build bridges’ between his company and its customers and potential customers. As such he said part of that work required providing them with meals and dining with people to discuss business. He insisted that he had only ever used the card for business purposes and never for his own benefit. The judge in the National Court dismissed the plaintiff’s excuses as ‘pure nonsense’ that any such events for people interested in copyright matters would be held in sex clubs. The accused

AECC Charity Ball ■ MIREILLE TODDINGTON

mireille@coastrider.net Friday 14th November saw local residents don their glad rags and head to Campoamor Golf Club Restaurant for the Maria and the Pink Ladies annual end of summer event – and helped raise 1,355 euros. This year the theme was a Black & White Ball and everyone one joined in the fun by keeping to the monochrome colours. The evening began with a cava reception and then the 120 guests enjoyed a three-course meal whilst being entertained by Magic Circle aficionado Graeme Mykal. Graeme amazed the diners with his special combination of close up magic and mix and mingle techniques woven together with his friendly personality and humorous delivery. You could tell where he was in the room form the oohs, ahs and rounds of applause. Music for the evening was provided by the unmistakable voice of Ritchie Alexander who had the whole room on the dance floor and ‘strutting their stuff’ to a range of soul and motown classics to suit all ages. In addition to a percentage of the ticket price, money was raised through a raffle with prizes kindly donated by local businesses. All proceeds will be donated to anti-cancer charity the AECC to help fund its Early Detection program and further research into curing this evil disease. The Early Detection program offers men and women the opportunity to receive free

check-ups for prostate, breast, cervical and ovarian cancer - all done by the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Maria Wilson said she would like to thank all who attended to make the

Carl Wilson selling raffle tickets night a really fabulous affair and to watch this space for details of the next ball. In the meantime, the next fundraising event organised by Maria and the Pink Ladies in aid of the AECC will be the annual ‘Santa Fun Run’. This will be held on Sunday 7th December which this year will start and finish at Zenia Boulveard, the registration fee is 5€ and the organisers would like to ask all who participate in the event to also bring along an item of dried or tinned food to place In Santa’s sleigh. At the end of the event these goods will be donated to Reach Out Torrevieja to help feed the needy within the local community.

also tried to argue rather cleverly that he had been visiting some of the clubs in order to see whether they were breaking any performing rights in terms of music that was being played there. The judge didn’t buy that excuse either. Neither was he very sympathetic to another defence argument that suggested that the accused had been framed by a police detective and a journalist. It probably didn’t help his case when the owner of one of the brothels concerned stated in court that the accused would usually ‘arrive at around five in the afternoon with girls and leave at 6.00 am the next morning having bought drinks and champagne while regularly changing girls!’ The fraudulent claiming of expenses occurred between November 2008 and May 2009 using a corporate credit card.

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Specsavers test over 300 people for diabetes Over 300 people benefited from a free diabetes testing service organized by Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja and Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja and supported by the Torrevieja Lions Club. During the free event three patients were referred to a medical practitioner for further tests and treatment due to the test results. The diabetic association also used the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues associated with diabetes and offer advice for preventing the condition. The International Diabetes Federation says that over 70% of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented or delayed by adopting healthier lifestyles, and that eating a healthy breakfast and generally improving your diet and level of exercise significantly decreases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If not properly controlled diabetes can cause blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and amputation in severe cases. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonso from Specsavers in Torrevieja explained “Diabetes affects the small blood vessels and capillaries of the body, including those at the back of the eye. Haemorrhages and leaking fluid in the eye caused by diabetes is referred to as diabetic retinopathy, it can also cause cataracts and retinal detachments. The better the diabetes is controlled, the less likely these issues are to occur.” Specsavers Torrevieja is located opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre. Visit www.specsavers.es for more information. The Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja can be contacted on 607 617 099 or diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.com

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COSTA NEWS, November 14-20, 2014

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When depression is not depression It may seem academic but many people feel that they are suffering with depression when it is not true depression. There are many problems that depress the mood and it is important to recognise what is causing the "down feeling". Clinical depression is the more severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. It is not the same as depression caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, such as a thyroid disorder. There is debate whether depression causes the brain chemistry to change or whether change in brain chemistry causes depression. Though the difference may not seem important, it is actually very important. Pharmaceutical companies believe that changes in brain chemistry (thereby causing depression), must be treated with brain altering drugs. The psychological opinion is that the depressed mood causes brain chemistry to change and to correct it requires psychological treatment. Whilst it is correct that the neurotransmitters serotonin, noradrenalin and dopamine do change, taking drugs to rebalance the brain does not ac-

tually cure the person of depression. There are many forms of depression. Alcohol is often taken by depressed people in order to lesson their bad feelings. This may work in small doses but does not resolve the depression. It is known that alcohol causes a blood sugar spike which makes the person feel depressed when it "crashes" again. In addition alcohol affects many neurotransmitters and can be the cause of depression in itself. The combination of depression and alcohol is a minefield of problems and the two should never be mixed. The wrong food can also be a cause of depression. High sugar foods (carbo hydrates) which have a high glycemic index cause a temporary lifting of the mood followed by an inevitable crash. This drives the person to have more sugar and the cycle continues. This is not real depression at all. Seasonal Affective Disorder is often mistaken for depression. It is when light levels (measured in lux units) fall below a necessary level. This causes the mood to be depressed until light levels rise again. Light therapy is successful in treating this problem.

Hormonal changes are a major mood adjuster seen by women at various times in their life. During the menstrual cycle, childbirth and menopause, the hormonal changes can cause severe mood change resembling depression. This is one of the reasons why depression was though to be a "woman's problem". A major cause of depression which is not discussed is the prescription drug provided by doctors. It is known by examining the documentation that comes with the drugs that the following can cause depression. The main ones being anti-convulsants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers for treating high blood pressure, opioids, statins, Varericline for smoking cessation and Zovirax for shingles and herpes. Though there are many forms of depression, most people recognise that depression is as a result of events in a person's life that have not been properly addressed. When the issue remains outstanding it eventually results in depression (and the brain chemistry alters). There is a simple cure for this depression and that is to identify the unresolved issue

and resolve it. This sounds nice and simple but does require lots of digging and thinking in a different way. Anyone wishing to test to see whether they are depressed can take a test designed by Dr Ivan Goldberg. His test can be found on the Internet or obtained from Grahame by email. It may seem academic but it is important for people to understand whether they are really depressed or whether they are suffering from an issue that mimics the condition. There is no point in undertaking therapy or medication when it is existing medication that is really the cause. For more information, call Grahame on 96 540 5631 or visit the website www.san-luisclinic.co.uk.

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Join Specsavers Opticas on World Diabetes Day To support World Diabetes Day on the 14th of November and raise awareness of the issues related to diabetes and blindness, Specsavers Opticas is joining forces with local diabetes associations to offer customers free healthy snacks and information about diabetes and how it affects the eye. They are also offering free eye tests throughout November, which are able to detect the signs of Diabetic Retinopathy. This condition affects vision when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged by the changes in blood sugar levels and can cause permanent sight loss. If these signs are identified during an eye test, patients are referred to a doctor for further tests and treatment. Specsavers in Torrevieja will be holding a free diabetes screening event in store on 28th November from 10am to 1.30pm, in association with the Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja. This is open to all and totally free of charge. During the event, a qualified nurse will be conducting a simple finger prick test to detect the signs of diabetes and an appointment is not necessary. Results will be given immediately and if positive, patients will be referred for medical advice. This type of screening can detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 170 million sufferers worldwide and side effects including sight loss. Not all diabetes cases cause 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, as once vision is lost it cannot be restored. World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on the 14th of November and led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy, draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. Specsavers Opticas are committed to ending avoidable blindness and raising awareness of key health issues and so they are proud to support World Diabetes Day 2014.

For more information on eye health and diabetes visit

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14th November There are five Specsavers on the Costa Blanca - Javea, Calpe, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja. The Asociación de Diabéticos de Torrevieja is located in Calderón de la Barca, 9 - 5º Dcha. 03300 Orihuela (Alicante) To find out more call 607 617 099 or email diabeticos12torrevieja@hotmail.com

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Local business rewards hard work in the Marbella area SPECSAVERS OPTICAS, on Ricardo Soriano in Marbella, decided to give back to the community and find the hardest working person in the area. After surveying the local businesses over several months for their nominations, the resounding winner was Hanah Ichi, Chef and Manager at Don Croissant Café on Ricardo Soriano and she received a free pair of glasses. Hanah has been in Marbella for the last nine years and single-handedly prepares a fantastic daily menu at Don Croissant, working long hours, but always with a smile on her face. She has a large base of loyal customers who come back for her great personality, conversation, and of course her cooking, and she’s a really positive figure in the community. Store Directors Nerea Galdos and Leighton Griffiths explain “We think hard work and

HANAH ICHI: A really positive figure in the community. positivity should be rewarded and so we’re delighted to have been able to provide Hanah with a free pair of glasses to show

that her customers and other local businesses appreciate what she does for them. As regular visitors to the café, we can

confirm she’s a great cook, a very hard worker and a real team player who really brightens everyone’s day when they visit, so she’s a worthy winner.” Hanah was shocked, but delighted to be given this prize in recognition of her work. She said, “I am so pleased to be given these lovely new glasses and to be nominated by my customers and local businesses is a real honour. I am lucky to have a great team of waitresses working with me who make it all possible - this is for them as well. A big thank you to Specsavers and everyone who nominated me.” In order to help the local community further, Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests until November 30 at their store on Avda. de Ricardo Soriano 12, Local 5A. Call 952 863 332 to make an appointment or visit www.specsavers.es.

Concern for Malaga’s fishermen as fishing grounds continue to close FISHERMEN in Malaga Province have grown increasingly concerned for their future, as fishing ground closures force many to consider seeking other employment. It has been announced that up to five of the nine fishing grounds along Malaga’s coast may have to close, including the major fishing grounds of Fuengirola and Velez. The closure of the Caleta de Velez was announced on Friday October 3 due to a red tide (a natural phenomenon caused by a large concentration of toxic microorganisms), and despite promises of compensation, many fishermen feel that these days their losses

MALAGA FISHERMEN: Facing tough times and alternative employment. simply outweigh their gains. The Junta de Andalucia (regional government) has said

that compensation is available for fishermen whose area is closed for a period of 21 days or more, but many have noted wryly that closed grounds ‘miraculously’ reopen after 18 or 19 days, thus denying fishermen the right to any compensation. Compared to 2013, 2014 has been a good year, when closures saw losses of up to 85 per cent. But with 150 fishing vessels in the Province, and each supporting an average of three families, it’s little wonder that Malaga’s fishermen are considering looking elsewhere for employment.

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Squatters made legal FAMILIES illegally living in apartment blocks in Malaga have begun to receive legal papers allowing them to stay. Most of these properties are owned by banks that took possession, evicting the previous tenants. Up until now 15 people have acquired the necessary paperwork to legalise their situation, according to the councillor of social affairs. The hope is that the number increases. In fact, the local government has received about 30 applications that are undergoing the authorisation process. The councillor said: “I wasn’t expecting this many, but it will benefit those who lack the documentation. The important thing is that they practice their right to this endorsement.” One of the reasons that the city council has decided to offer the registration is to secure the stability of family life. It has begun to offer registration to families that have been living in an apartment for a minimum of three months. One of the advocates for the squatters commended the local government for its efforts to help them. He thanked the council for helping them exercise their right that “never should have been infringed upon in the first place.” “Since the announcement of the registries no one has called to complain,” noted the city councillor.

COSTA NEWS, September 25-October 2, 2014 DO YOU have a guest arriving who may need a wheelchair, or is someone in your family having temporary problems getting around? The APSA charity shop in Albox has a modern, easily - portable wheelchair for hire at reasonable rates. For information please call in at the shop or ring 950 064 150 or 637 923 263. TRANSPORT FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS & CATS. Transporting your pets from Spain to France & UK and UK to Spain & France, other destinations on request. Full Spanish Licence & operating in accordance with EEC rules & regulations (ie DEFRA equivalent). The well being & safety of your pet is our priority. For best rates & service call 688 611 441. BUNNY Rabbit to give away as family moving abroad. Only about 6 months old... needs space and grounds. VERY cute and loving. Tel: 664 744 463. Area: Marbella.

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Local Business Rewards Hard Work in Marbella BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 1000m2 plot. Garden/terrace, large pool, BBQ/ bar. Parking for 4 or more cars. Spacious lounge/diner, sep. kitchen, laundry, wc, (pos 4th bed). Upstairs 3 double beds, fitted wardrobes, family bathroom, master bed has walk-in wardrobe & en-suite with jacuzzi bath. Near Finestrat just outside Benidorm with Golf Courses, Beaches & Terra Mitica close by. Only 5 mins to Beach, Restaurants/Bars, Shops/Supermarket & motorway. Airport 40 mins. Price 399,000€ Tel: 619 103 151.

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Specsavers Opticas, on Ricardo Soriano in Marbella, decided to give back to the community and find the hardest working person in the area. After surveying the local businesses over several months for their nominations, the resounding winner was Hanah Ichi, Chef and Manager at Don Croissant Café on Ricardo Soriano and she received a free pair of glasses. Hanah has been in Marbella for the last 9 years and single-handedly prepares a fantastic daily menu at Don Croissant, working long hours, but always with a smile on her face. She has a large base of loyal customers who come back for her great personality, conversation, and of course her cooking, and she's a really positive figure in the community. Store Directors Nerea Galdos and Leighton Griffiths explain "We think hard work and positivity should be rewarded and so we're delighted to have been able to provide Hanah with a free pair of glasses, to show that her customers and other local businesses appreciate what she does for them. As regular visitors to the café, we can confirm she's a great cook, a very hard worker and a real team player who really brightens everyone's day when they visit, so she's a worthy winner." Hanah was shocked, but delighted to be given this prize in recognition of her work. She said "I am so pleased to be given these lovely new glasses and to be nominated by my customers and local businesses is a real honour. I am lucky to have a great team of waitresses working with me who make it all possible - this is for them as well. A big thank you to Specsavers and everyone who nominated me." In order to help the local community further, Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests until 30th November at their store on Avda. de Ricardo Soriano 12, Local 5A. Call 952 863 332 to make an appointment or visit

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BENALMADENA ARROYO DE LA MIEL FOR SALE BONANZA AREA lock-up garage with store room in secure underground parking, Benalmadena. 10,000 euros. Vacant April. Tel: 651 097 468 or 669 601 116.

VAL DE POP/LLIBER Legal 245m2 House 1500 Land. 2 large dble beds, Roof garden off main bed and large balcony off the second bed. Stone fireplace Beamed ceilings, front Naya overlooking open country and The Montgo. Underbuild used as utility room. Downstairs bathroom with wc, basin and shower. Upstairs bathroom with French bath, shower, WC and two basins. Huge lounge, leading to large open kitchen, leading to study which could be 3rd bed. Court yard with fish pond. Lots of potential. Alarmed, lots of parking. Underfloor gas c/h. 1 of 14 houses. €325.000 Tel 627 046 897 (No Agents)

BENALMADENA COSTA Behind Siroco Hotel. Sunny 2 bed, 1 bath apartment. Garden, pool, parking, furnished, sea view. Reduced to 135,000€. Tel: 654546821 CARVAJAL Live on the beach. 3 bedroomed detached villa on the beach. 450,000 €. unusual quant house. cwrightspain@yahoo.co.uk TORREQUEBRADA 3 beds/2 baths apartment. Furnished. 110m2 + 2 terraces. Overlooks pool, garden, sea. Garage, storeroom. 275,000€. Tel: 952 564 678 BENALMADENA COSTA 1 bed apt, nr Sirocco Hotel. Furnished, lge terrace overlooks gdns/pool. Parking. Only 125.000€. 654 546 821

COIN FOR SALE OJEN Duplex apartment with 3 floors and roof terrace. Right next to the lovely picturesque church square. Great investment to refurb. 75,000 euros. Tel: 664 744 463.

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PROPERTY SALES 2000 properties. Coastal & rural properties. info@mhrcostadelsol.com EL COTO Penthouse apartment for sale. 145,000 €. 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, lounge dining room, satellite tv, secure parking. Tel: 622 400 703 CALAHONDA detached chalet, 4 beds/2 baths. Pool, garage, roof terrace, 620 mtr plot. nr amenities. 350.000€ 952 930 039 or 606 611 228. No agents.

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ESTEPONA FOR SALE TOWNHOUSE, quiet and private, Location very central, 2 bed, 2 bath. Large living/dining area, fireplace, 2 large terr., priv. community pool, 5 mins to sea. Only been used for holidays. Maintenance cost 75 € month, Price 179.000 €, Tel: 0049 152 385 862 34.

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Health & Family

Give your viSion a SPorTinG ChanCe

Taking part in regular exercise is a vital

Taking part of any healthy lifestyle and playing sport is a great way to be active and spend time with family and friends. When exercising, it’s important that you have the correct clothing and accessories to help you with your overall comfort and performance. It’s also important that you take care of vulnerable parts of your body, such as your eyes, to avoid any damage and to help prevent injuries. Those who need glasses and regularly participate in sporting activities need to ensure they wear the most suitable corrective eyewear for the sport they are taking part in. There are a number of considerations to make when choosing the most suitable frames and lenses for the type of sport you are involved in. Overall glasses should fit securely, with a robust design to protect your eyes and have the right level of visual correction to improve your performance. Specsavers Opticas offer the following advice for selecting the right option for each sport. Cycling Wear tinted wrap around glasses that follow the contours of the face and stop wind, light and debris coming in from around the sides.

Swimming Prescription goggles are

available that make the sport far more comfortable, protecting eyes underwater and correcting vision in the same way as glasses or contact lenses. Golf As well ensuring wrap around glasses fit securely, lenses with green tints will help to reduce glare and offer high contrast as well as adding visual sharpness. Tennis/Padel If you’re playing outside, try sport sunglasses with a lightweight wraparound sport frame and polycarbonate lenses. Choosing suitable corrective eyewear when playing sport will not only enhance your comfort and enjoyment, it will also keep your eyes safe from damage. Contact lenses are also a popular option when carrying out sport for ease and comfort and can be combined with sunglasses, or protective glasses depending on the conditions. If you’re not sure whether they would work for your chosen sport, Specsavers Opticas offer a free contact lens trial so you can make sure you can play sports with them before you buy. For questions about the different types of frames and lenses you should consider when taking part in sporting activities, it is best to ask your local optician for advice. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store

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BeniDorM DoG hoMinG

Where have all the volunteers gone?

Coming to the end of September and we have had a very long hot summer till this last week! Yet throughout the summer the backbone of our group has always been the volunteers. Without them we cannot do the good work that saves the lives of many Spanish dogs. Yet now they have just vanished, so where have they gone? Many people who live here don’t even know that Benidorm has a dog pound to try to help save the lives of the stray and abandoned dogs that would litter the streets. We need to let you know that you can help. Volunteers come and walk the dogs and they come from many places, residents, tourists and people just wanting to do something different and that person could be you and help us fill the huge gap that we have in helpers. Many of whom have been students here over the summer filling in the jobs in your bars and restaurants and getting the chance to learn English. Now it can be your turn to give a little back to this community. So what is Benidorm Dog Homing? Benidorm dog pound is just outside this popular holiday resort. A very short taxi ride from the main hotels and we are always in need of volunteers to walk the dogs in our care. SPAP Benidorm runs the pound to look after animals and they have a policy to protect and not destroy animals. However the shelter provides extremely basic facilities, food is donated from hotels, medical care is limited and it is difficult to fully look after up to 300 or more animals. Benidorm Dog Homing are the volunteers who walk the dogs and give vital support. We need you to spare a bit of your time to help socialize these dogs, take them for a walk and show them that humans can give love too. It’s not just about coming walking, let your fingers help a dog find a home too! Because being a cyberbuddy is a very important job too. I often get asked what a cyberbuddy has to do and I reply ‘Imagine this was your dog and you had to search for a new home, where would you try, what would you do and then please just give it a go and keep your dog’s posts active on Benidorm Dog Homing and other sites a few times a week’ That is the basic job description but what it means to the dogs is

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59€ At Specsavers, if you buy any single pair of glasses from our 59€ range or above, we’ll fit Standard PENTAX varifocal lenses, usual price 69€, free. Alternatively, if you prefer any other varifocal lens you can still save, with a 69€ discount. All our lenses include a scratch-resistant treatment at no extra charge.

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a chance, hope, a future as without a cyberbuddy on their side it is harder for them to be noticed and their posts slip away deep into the page and they become invisible, forgotten and No Hope! You can find out more about this vital support you can give from anywhere in the world by joining our Facebook page ‘Benidorm Dog Homing’ and looking through all our dogs who are in need of a Buddy and a home. Just mention on the dogs post that you want to be their buddy and I will show you all the information you need and it only takes a few minutes of your time a few days a week. Your help does make a difference and at the happy ending time when a new home is found for your dog, you get to celebrate too! Then the volunteers can take over and with our many language skills we can help get a dog passported and off on its travels to a new home. We do need help and you can make a donation using PayPal to yeso1977@hotmail.com or contact us on Facebook to find out more about our dogs in need! You can help with donations using PayPal to yeso1977@hotmail.com or contact us on Facebook to find out more about our dogs in need! For me walking the dogs gave me connections in this country and help that I never knew I needed. SO being a volunteer is not just about the dogs it’s about us humans too. So now it’s your turn to help, here are The WI! The Wi (Women's institute!) now named Daisy and rosie Pound Life Sept 2013- HOME NEEDED This lovely Mother and Daughter (about 6 and 2 years old) deserve some quality time together. They love a gentle walk together, a chance for some company and if they were in the UK you can imagine them wearing straw hats and talking about cakes! Please help to give these girls the home they deserve, they are so gentle and trusting.

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health

Give your vision a sporting chance Taking part in regular exercise is a vital part of any healthy lifestyle and playing sport is a great way to be active and spend time with family and friends. When exercising, it’s important that you have the correct clothing and accessories to help you with your overall comfort and performance. It’s also important that you take care of vulnerable parts of your body, such as your eyes, to avoid any damage and to help prevent injuries. Those who need glasses and regularly participate in sporting activities need to ensure they wear the most suitable corrective eyewear for the sport they are taking part in. There are a number of considerations to make when choosing the most suitable frames and lenses for the type of sport you are involved in. Overall glasses should fit securely, with a robust design to protect your eyes and have the right level of visual correction to improve your performance. Specsavers Opticas offer the following advice for selecting the right option for each sport. Cycling - Wear tinted wrap around glasses that follow the contours of the face and stop wind, light and debris coming in from around the sides. Swimming - Prescription goggles are available that make the sport far more comfortable, protecting eyes underwater and correcting vision in the same way as glasses or contact lenses. Golf - As well ensuring wrap around glasses fit securely, lenses with green tints will help to reduce glare and offer high contrast as well as adding visual sharpness. Tennis/Padel - If you’re playing outside, try sport sunglasses with a lightweight wraparound sport frame and polycarbonate lenses. Choosing suitable corrective eyewear when playing sport will not only enhance your comfort and enjoyment, it will also

keep your eyes safe from damage. Contact lenses are also a popular option when carrying out sport for ease and comfort and can be combined with sunglasses, or protective glasses depending on the conditions. If you’re not sure whether they would work for your chosen sport, Specsavers Opticas offer a free contact lens trial so you can make sure you can play sports with them before you buy. For questions about the different types of frames and lenses you should consider when taking part in sporting activities, it is best to ask your local optician for advice. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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Britain&World ACT OF TREASON

Britain may use mediaeval law to tackle IS ● Britain may use a mediaeval law dating to 1351 to charge citizens with treason if they go to fight with Islamic State insurgents in Iraq and Syria, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said. Security officials say some 500 Britons - largely with Muslim immigrant backgrounds - are believed to be fighting in Iraq and Syria. Hammond said any British citizen who had sworn personal allegiance to the so-called Islamic State could have committed an offence under the Treason Act of 1351.

Islamic State training pilots to fly in three jets -Syria monitor Beirut.— Iraqi pilots who have joined Islamic State in Syria are training members of the group to fly in three captured fighter jets, a group monitoring the war said yesterday, saying it was the first time that the militant group had taken to the air. The group, which has seized land in Syria and Iraq, has been flying the planes over the captured alJarrah military airport east ofAleppo, said RamiAbdulrahman, who runs the Brit-

ain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the report and U.S. Central Command said it was not aware of Islamic State flying jets in Syria. U.S-led forces are bombing Islamic State bases in Syria and Iraq. The group has regularly used weaponry captured from the Syrian and Iraqi armies and has overrun several military bases but this was the first time it had been able to pilot warplanes.

The volume, range and pace of counter-terrorism has undergone a step change.

b 218 arrests this year, while dozens referred to deradicalisation programmes. London.— British police are carrying out security investigations at an “exceptionally high” pace not seen in years to disrupt potentially deadly plots directed from abroad, notably Syria, the country’s top counter-terrorism officer said yesterday. Mark Rowley, Britain’s national policing spokesman for counter-terrorism, said the police had made 218 arrests so far this year while dozens of vulnerable people were also being referred to de-radicalisation programmes. “The volume, range and pace of counter-terrorism activity has undergone a step-change,” Rowley said in a statement, in the latest indication of serious concern among British authorities about the threat of an attack. Britain has been considered a target for Islamist militants ever since the 11 September, 2001, al Qaeda attacks on the United States, and 52 people were

killed when four young Britons carried out suicide bombings in London in 2005. In August, Britain raised its threat level to the second-highest classification of “severe”, meaning an attack was considered highly likely, for the first time since mid-2011.

Measures Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that Islamic State (IS) militants fighting in Syria and Iraq posed the country’s greatest ever security risk and has promised further measures to counter a threat posed by returning veterans. Some 500 Britons are already thought to be fighting there. Rowley’s is the latest in a string of warnings from security officials and senior politicians. Last week, he issued a notice to police officers around the country to be on alert to possible risks to their safety, while London

Mayor Boris Johnson has said spies are monitoring thousands of suspects. Just this month, detectives have arrested 14 people in operations, and one very senior officer speaking on condition of anonymity has told Reuters some suspected plotters had got close to carrying out an attack. “We ... are running exceptionally high numbers of counter-terrorism investigations, the likes of which we have not seen for several years,” Rowley said, adding that they were thwarting several attack plots a year. “These plots are of varied sophistication, from individuals planning to carry out spontaneous yet deadly attacks, to more complex conspiracies. Almost all seemingly are either directed by or inspired by terrorism overseas.” He said a specialist police unit was removing every week more than 1,000 pieces of illegal Internet content.

Give your vision a sporting chance

Taking part in regular exercise is a vital part of any healthy lifestyle and playing sport is a great way to be active and spend time with family and friends. When exercising, it’s important that you have the correct clothing and accessories to help you with your overall comfort and performance. It’s also important that you take care of vulnerable parts of your body, such as your eyes, to avoid any damage and to help prevent injuries. Those who need glasses and regularly participate in sporting activities need to ensure they wear the most suitable corrective eyewear for the sport they are taking part in. There are a number of considerations to make when choosing the most suitable frames and lenses for the type of sport you are involved in. Overall glasses should fit securely, with a robust design to protect your eyes and have the right level of visual correction to improve your performance. Specsavers Opticas offer the following advice for selecting the right option for each sport. Cycling - Wear tinted wrap around glasses that follow the contours of the face and stop wind, light and debris coming in from around the sides. Swimming - Prescription goggles are available that make the sport far more comfortable, protecting eyes underwater and correcting vision in the same way as glasses or contact lenses. Golf - As well ensuring wrap around glasses fit securely, lenses with green tints will help to reduce glare and offer high contrast as well as adding visual sharpness. Tennis/Padel - If you’re playing outside, try sport sunglasses with a lightweight wraparound sport frame and polycarbonate lenses. -MOREChoosing suitable corrective eyewear when playing sport will not only enhance your comfort and enjoyment, it will also keep your eyes safe from damage. Contact lenses are also a popular option when carrying out sport for ease and comfort and can be combined with sunglasses, or protective glasses depending on the conditions. If you’re not sure whether they would work for your chosen sport, Specsavers Opticas offer a free contact lens trial so you can make sure you can play sports with them before you buy. For questions about the different types of frames and lenses you should consider when taking part in sporting activities, it is best to ask your local optician for advice. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store

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Golf - As well ensuring wraparound glasses fit securely, lenses with green tints will help to reduce glare and offer high contrast as well as adding visual sharpness. Tennis/Padel - If you're playing outside, try sport sunglasses with a lightweight wraparound sport frame and polycarbonate lenses. Choosing suitable corrective eyewear when playing sport will not only enhance your comfort and enjoyment, it will also keep your eyes safe from damage. Contact lenses are also a popular option when carrying out sport for ease and comfort and can be combined with sunglasses, or protective glasses depending on the conditions. If you're not sure whether they would work for your chosen sport, Specsavers Opticas offer a free contact lens trial so you can make sure you can play sports with them before you buy. For questions about the different types of frames and lenses you should consider when taking part in sporting activities, it is best to ask your local optician for advice. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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Planned DIY store 'threatens birdlife' By Alex Watkins CONSERVATIONISTS have presented objections to plans to build a commercial centre within the protected perimeter of Torrevieja salt lake. The perimeter near the desalination plant is already one of the natural spaces that has been most harmed by construction activity, according to three campaign groups - friends of the south Alicante wetlands (AHSA), south-east naturalists (ANSE) and friends of the Sierra Escalona (ASE). They said Torrevieja town hall generated controversy when it approved a

change to the Town Plan (PGOU) that would allow building on this 30,000 square metre plot, off the N-332 road, due to the impact on the landscape. The scheme has been on public display since September 9, allowing for objections to be presented. "The proposed development is not compatible with the conservation of natural values or the salt industry, as set out in the natural resources plan (PORN) of the natural park because there is a large reproductive population of Audouin's gulls nearby," they asserted.

Audouin's gull near the affected salt lake site The bird is a protected species that is classified as vulnerable in the region and Torrevieja's salt lakes contain the second largest breeding colony in the world. The conservationists are demanding an environmental impact study be made because the construction will 'probably affect the reproduction of the Audouin's gull'. They insisted this is legally required because it is in a special bird protection area (ZEPA) that belongs to the EU's Natura 2000 network. The PORN also lists the area to be

developed as being of special interest for the traditional salt industry. Although the area is already approved for industrial, recreational and sporting uses, the associations noted that this has to be compatible with the conservation of natural values and the salt industry. Opposition politicians said that multinational low-cost DIY company Brico Dépôt is looking to construct a store at the site. However, the town hall has refused to confirm this. awatkins@cbnews.es

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Missing mum appeal THE DAUGHTER of missing Rosemary Broadwell has launched a new appeal to find her mother. Cheryl Webster told CBNews that there is 'absolutely no reason for her to go missing'. Mrs Broadwell, aged 76, has been a resident of Doña Pepa in Rojales for more than 10 years. "She is a popular figure in and around Ciudad Quesada and recently San Miguel de Salinas," said Ms Webster. "She is a fit and well lady, no medication prescribed, drives herself around, walks her little dog." She said her mother visited the hairdresser weekly, along with 'Flabulos' in Los Balcones.

"The Guardia are investigating her disappearance," she said. "I last saw mum on September 5, spoke with her on September 12, a friend in San Miguel last spoke/saw mum on the evening of September 14. "Her partner appears to have seen her on the morning of September 15, when he gave her a lift into Quesada town, from here she has never been seen." Mrs Webster, who is a UK resident, is in Spain this week and is staying at her home in Benijofar/Atalaya Park. Anyone who has seen Rosemary is asked to call the Guardia Civil on 112 or Mrs Webster on 0044 7983 503710.

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ARE YOUR CHILD’S EYES READY TO GO BACk TO SCHOOL?

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. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected, the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development. This September they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back to school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses. The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly.

They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child’s focusing ability and the health of the child’s eyes before discussing the results with the parents. If a child does need glasses, there are some great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability. 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. Popular ranges include Disney, Hello Kitty, Gruffalo, Star Wars™, Simpsons and LEGO and Specsavers have their own kids and teen ranges. Until the end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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YOUR CERVICAL SMEAR TEST... WHAT DO THE RESULTS MEAN? Most women wait anxiously to hear the result of their cervical smear test and in most cases will be told that the result is negative/normal and advised when to have the next test performed. This however is not always the case and it is natural for women to worry if they are asked to see their Doctor regarding the result or told that the test needs to be repeated. In the majority of cases there is no need for concern and being armed with a basic understanding of the meaning of smear test results and terminology, unnecessary

stress can be eliminated! If you are asked to have the test repeated, do not panic! The main reason for this is that the Pathologist is unable to ‘read’ your result. There are several reasons for this including: • An insufficient number of cells in the sample • Current or recent infection which means the cells could not be seen clearly enough • Blood in the sample which can make it difficult to see the cells clearly • An inflamed cervix, which also makes it difficult to see the cells If you are asked to return for a repeat smear, you will normally be asked to do so after around 3 months. This allows time for new cells to grow having been removed during your previous test. Depending on the reason for needing a repeat test, you may be asked to use a treatment such as antibiotics, antifungals or in the case of older women, hormone

treatments. There are several ways in which smear test findings are reported depending upon the laboratory used. However, in general, there are three main categories for abnormal results, these are: - Mild cell changes (also referred to as CIN I or mild dyskariosis) - Moderate cell changes (also referred to as CIN II or moderate dyskariosis) - Severe cell changes (also referred to as CIN III or severe dyskariosis) None of these mean that you have cancer!Your Doctor will want you to have further checks and possibly treatment to prevent cervical cancer which when confined to the cervix, is known as ‘carcinoma in situ . You may also hear terms such as reactive changes, ASC, ASC-US. LSIL, HSIL. These are simply different names for noncancerous or pre-cancerous changes. If you are confused or concerned about your smear test result, speak to your family Doctor or Practice Nurse.

Do you suffer with indigestion, acid, or other gastrointestinal problems? It could be Helicobacter Pylori! Helicobacter Pylori (often abbreviated to H. Pylori) is a bacterium that around half the world’s population carry in the stomach. For many the bug causes no problems, however, it can cause inflammation of the stomach lining that can lead to ulcers. H. pylori bacteria can be passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or fecal matter. H. pylori can also be s p r e a d through contaminated food or water. The infection is usually acquired during childhood. Stomach ulcers occur when there is an alteration in the balance of acid needed to digest food, and the mucus that protects the stomach from this acid. This can be caused by anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac etc. However, the majority of stomach ulcers, 80% in fact, are due to infection with H. Pylori. A very small number of people will have other causes such as Crohn’s disease, viral infections and stomach cancer, but this is rare. Symptoms include: • An ache or burning pain in your abdomen • Acid heartburn • Nausea • Vomiting • Frequent burping • Bloating • Weight loss If H. Pylori infection is diagnosed, you will be prescribed what is called triple therapy, i.e. a special combination of two antibiotics to clear the infection and another drug to suppress stomach acid. This treatment is effective in around 9 out of 10 cases of H. Pylori. The unfortunate 1 in 10 will have to repeat the treatment with a different group of antibiotics. We are very fortunate these days that the diagnosis of H Pylori is very simple. Not so long ago the only way to confirm the diagnosis was by taking a biopsy from the stomach. Ulcers themselves very rarely require surgery these days except for in cases of perforation or severe bleeding. H. Pylori is also a risk factor for stomach cancer. Many people try to cope with the discomfort by taking antacids on a daily basis which only masks the problem. H Pylori will not resolve without treatment and treatment will bring immense relief!

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¿Están los ojos de los niños preparados para la vuelta al cole?

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Un 25% de los escolares tienen problemas de visión que aún no se han detectado y que pueden influir en la capacidad de aprender Durante los primeros  años de nuestra vida, el  del aprendizaje se adquiere a través de la vista. Sin embargo, uno de cada cuatro niños tiene un problema de visión no detectado que puede inhibir su progreso en cuanto al aprendizaje. Cuando los niños van al colegio, una buena vista es crucial para la correcta marcha de sus estudios. Los expertos creen que muchos problemas de aprendizaje podrían estar relacionados con la visión ya que un problema de este tipo les puede impedir leer la pizarra o sus libros de texto correctamente. Specsavers Opticas sugiere que el primer examen visual se realice a los tres años de edad, ya que cuanto antes se detecte un problema de visión más fácil será rectificarlo sin retrasar el desarrollo del niño. Este mes de septiembre, Specsavers está aconsejando a todos los padres realizar a sus hijos un examen visual exhaustivo antes de su regreso a la rutina escolar para que puedan estar preparados en caso que necesiten gafas. El proceso de un examen de la vista para

Es aconsejable realizar un reconocimiento visual durante los primeros días de la vuelta al colegio.

El primer examen visual debería hacerse a los tres años, ya que cuanto antes se detecte una posible enfermedad más fácil será solucionarlo un niño es muy sencillo. En primer lugar, el optometrista le preguntará al padre o tutor acerca de cualquier antecedente familiar relevante y cualquier problema que su hijo pueda estar experimentando. A continuación se llevarán a cabo varias pruebas adaptadas para niños, utilizando gráficos especiales y otros materiales para ayudarles a indicar claramente lo que pueden ver y la forma en cómo lo ven. Se pondrá a prueba la visión de cada ojo y se comprobará si funcionan correctamente juntos. El optometrista también medirá la capacidad de enfoque del niño y la salud de los ojos antes de compartir los resultados con los padres. Si el niño necesita gafas, hay unas colecciones fantásticas que reúnen todas las características necesarias en cuanto a durabilidad y moda. Los niños que usan gafas pueden ahora ser la envidia de todos sus amigos con divertidas monturas en colores vibrantes luciendo su personaje de ficción o juguete favorito. Estas colecciones populares incluyen modelos de Disney, Hello Kitty, El Grúfalo, Star Wars, Simpsons y LEGO, además de los modelos propios de la marca Specsavers para niños y adolescents. Hasta finales de noviembre de este año , Specsavers está ofreciendo exámenes visuales gratuitos tanto para niños como para adultos.

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL LIFESTYLE

September 5th to 11th 2014 SUR IN ENGLISH

Four healthy routines for a new term The start of the new school year is the perfect time to teach youngsters habits they will maintain throughout the year :: SUR The return to school is the perfect time to teach children healthy lifestyle habits which they will maintain throughout the year, according to the Spanish Paediatric Association, because it is during their schooldays that they develop the intellectual, social and physical skills which they will retain all through their lives. To introduce a healthy routine, the experts recommend following this advice from the very first day back at school:

An hour of exercise a day Playing sport outside school hours, going on walks as a family, open air activities and reducing the amount of time spent watching television are ways of increasing physical activity in an enjoyable way. “Moderate to intense activity for at least an hour a day results in children performing better at school and being in a better state of mind,” says Dr. Gerardo Rodríguez, the con ordinator of the working group on Physical Activity at the AEP. sity It also helps to prevent obesity es in and cardio-metabolic illnesses adult life.

of their daily calories. A complete breakfast should in-d clude dairy products, cereals and y fruit, but not commercial bakery products. n “You should also include fruit in n the diet by giving it to the children mid-morning or at tea time, but ass whole pieces not as juice,” insistss Dr. Rodríguez. “We need to be proactive in ourr children’s nutrition and know whatt they eat at school so we can makee sure they have a balanced diet.”

Don’t overload the school bag d The weight of a school bag should never exceed 10 per cent of thee child’s own weight. Backpacks should have widee cushioned straps, or wheels. Par-n ents should also help their children p cks as far as thee carry their backpacks hey are too heavy. door, if they

Eat a good breakfast It is essential that children eat breakfast before leaving the house. This first meal of the day is a fundamental part of their nutrition and it should contain 25 per cent

Children prepare to go back to the classroom, but are their eyes ready to study? MALAGA. During the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80 per cent of learning is accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be visionrelated as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected, the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development. This September they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back-to-school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses.

Simple tests The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several childffriendly tests will be underta taken, using special charts and oth other materials to help children indi indicate what they can see and how clearly. Th They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child child’s focusing ability and the healt health of the child’s eyes before discu discussing the results with the par parents.

Sleep between 9 and 11 hours Parents should start putting their eping children to bed early and keeping efore to school hours two weeks before the new term begins. leep School-age children should sleep for between nine and 11 hours because this increases their ability to learn, to assimilate experiences and their growth. “Children should become accustomed to the term-time sleeping routine as soon as possible,” says Dr. Rodríguez.

S Good habits. Children should start

the new term the right way - eating well, sleeping well, getting enough exercise and trying not to carry too much weight on their young shoulders. :: SUR

z· More information : Until the end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

29 AUG - 4 SEPT 2014

Are your child’s eyes prepared to go back to school? 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. ONCE CHILDREN go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development.

This September, they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back-to-school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses. The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly. They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child’s focusing ability and the health of the child’s eyes before discussing the results with the parents.

If a child does need glasses, there are some great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability. 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. Popular ranges include Disney, Hello Kitty, Gruffalo, Star

Wars™, Simpsons, Marvel Heroes and Spider-Man and Specsavers have their own kids and teen ranges. Until the end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

12 News

August 27, 2014 - N° 361

Cantabile choir starts rehearsals Cantabile female voice choir will be performing the female version of Gabriel Fauré's exquisite Requiem in the Spring of 2015. Other songs will include Agnus Dei from Fauré's Messe Basse, and John Williams's Hymn to the Fallen. After these performances the choir will begin to rehearse works by composers such as Brahms, Elgar, Haydn, Mozart and Mendelssohn, as well as traditional British and international songs. Rehearsals get underway for these works on Friday, September 5 at La Siesta Church, Torrevieja between 3 and 5pm and will be complimented by a short Christmas Carol programme. Cantabile is a very friendly and sociable group of ladies who take their music seriously. We are always looking for new members who would enjoy learning a more classical repertoire of choral works. Even if you have little or no choral experience but would like to join us, please contact Jennifer on 96 679 6866 or email jen-mor ton@hotmail.co.uk

This Purple Extravaganza will take place at Salon Canor, Teulada on Saturday, September 27, commencing with a Cava reception at 6.45pm. Following this will be a delicious three-course menu with different choices, accompanied by wine, water, etc. Then, dance the night away to DJ Matt Curtis and the fabulous female duo Encore. Dress code is DJ or Lounge Suit for the gentlemen, and ladies, we would like you to wear something purple and/or be mysterious in a mask! Tickets are €35 and can be obtained by phoning Jacqui 686 305 006 or email: mabscostablanca north@hotmail.com

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Are your child's eyes prepared to go back to school? 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. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected, the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child's development. This September they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back-to-school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses. The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly. They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child's focusing ability and the health of the child's eyes before discussing the results with the parents. If a child does need glasses, there are some great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability. 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. Popular ranges include Disney, Hello Kitty, Gruffalo, Star Wars™, Simpsons, Marvel Heroes and Spider-Man, and Specsavers have their own kids and teen ranges.

Until the end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

MABS Purple Masquerade Dinner and Dance

Help International Benidorm The group welcomes members and anyone new who would like to come along to the first postsummer break on Thursday, September 4 at the José Llorca Llinares social centre in Benidorm (down from the railway station, near the Wednesday morning market and sports stadium). Members start meeting

upstairs in the bar around 10am and the general meeting begins (downstairs) at 11am until about 12 noon. This is normally followed by a Spanish lesson with Linda, and a mobile/tablet/laptop help awareness session. Anyone requiring more info should call Bill on 607 387 040. Hope to see you there!

Quesada Ladies Club The Annual General Meeting of the Quesada Ladies Club will be held at the Cooper's Arms, Dona Pepa, on Tues-

day, September 9. This is for members only, and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.

U3A Vall de Pop September 4: General meeting at Polivalent, Murla. 10.30am for prompt start at 11am. September 7: Trip to Green Spain, includes the

Picos de Europa. See website or check with Group Leaders for more information on all our events and group activities. www.u3avalldelpop.com

U3A Moraira-Teulada Monthly meeting - Monday, September 1. The venue for this meeting is Salon de Banquettes, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada. Members are reminded that the doors do not open until 9.30am in order for the Committee to prepare the

room and that they will be able to join Groups and find out more about our Travel and Cultural Events. New members too are welcome to join our U3A before the meeting, which will commence at 10.30am. www.u3amoraira-teulada. org

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Britain&World UK will not work with Syria over IS b Foreign secretary Philip Hammond said to do so would not be “practical, sensible or helpful”. b Defend monitoring of extremists in UK. that “sometimes you actually have to make an arrangement with some nasty people in order to get rid of some even nastier ones”. The US has described IS, which has seized large swathes of northern Iraq, as the biggest threat it has faced in recent years. In the video of Foley’s murder, IS militants threatened to kill another American if the US did not stop its air strikes against the group in northern Iraq.

Hunt for the British IS militant Police and security services are trying to identify the jihadist - who had an English accent - who appeared in footage of Foley’s killing. Unconfirmed reports suggest the man is from London or south-east England. Hammond said the authorities were “devoting significant amounts of resource to identifying the individual”. The government has defended its approach to extremists at home, following calls for a change in strategy prompted by the killing. Hammond said “significant powers” were available to deal with people planning to travel to Syria or Iraq to fight including withdrawing passports, monitoring them while overseas and arresting them on their return. The Independent Re-

viewer of Terrorism Legislation, David Anderson, said the right balance had been achieved between protecting freedom and security. However, Anderson said he had recommended tougher restrictions on terror suspects kept under Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPims). TPims are used to restrict movement, the use of computers and mobile phones and meetings with others. They replaced the previous system of control orders which were more restrictive - in 2011. Lord Carlile, a former independent reviewer of terrorism laws, said no TPims were currently in place, because ones previously imposed had all expired. He said: “The government decided to have no more, for reasons which I have never understood.” He called for control orders to be reintroduced and for more investment in the Prevent strategy, which distributes money to antiextremism schemes across the country. He added: “We must ensure that the Prevent strand of counter-terrorism policy is given the funding it needs so that it can work in all parts of the country”. The Home Office said TPims had been introduced because control orders were not working and were being “struck down by the courts”.

The foreign secretary said working with Assad would be “poison”.

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Are your child’s eyes prepared to go back to school? 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. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected, the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development. This September they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back to school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses. The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly. They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child’s focusing ability and the health of the child’s eyes before discussing the results with the parents. If a child does need glasses, there are some great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability. 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. Popular ranges include Disney, Hello Kitty, Gruffalo, Star Wars™, Simpsons, Marvel Heroes and Spider-Man and Specsavers have their own kids and teen ranges. Until the end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

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London.— Britain will not work with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the battle against Islamic State (IS) extremists, the foreign secretary said yesterday. Philip Hammond said to do so would not be “practical, sensible or helpful”. Former head of the Army Lord Dannatt and ex-Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind called for the move following the beheading of US journalist James Foley by IS militants. Hammond also defended the monitoring of suspected extremists in the UK. The UK Government has called for President Assad to be removed as Syrian leader as a result of his actions during the country’s civil war. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s The World at One, the foreign secretary said to cooperate with the Syrian regime would “poison” what the UK was trying to achieve. He said: “We may very well find that we are fighting, on some occasions, the same people that he is but that doesn’t make us his ally.” Earlier, Lord Dannatt called for a dialogue. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think whether it’s above the counter or below the counter, a conversation has got to be held with him.” Rifkind, the chairman of Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, said history had shown

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Are your child’s eyes prepared? DURING the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80 per cent of learning is accomplished through our vision. Yet, one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. Once children go to school, good eye-sight is crucial to keep up with their studies. Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. Specsavers Opticas suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three-years-old, as the earlier things are detected,

the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development. This September they are advising all parents to incorporate a thorough eye test into their back to school routine so they can be prepared if their child does need glasses. The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly.

They will test the vision of each eye and will check whether they work properly together. They will also measure the child’s focusing ability and the health of the child’s eyes before discussing the results with the parents. If a child does need glasses, there are some great ranges which tick all the boxes of fashion and durability. 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. Until end of November 2014 Specsavers Opticas are offering free eye tests for children and adults. Visit www.specsavers.es.

Marbella forum strengthens ties between Spain and US THE Marbella Forum strengthened the ties between Spain and the United States. The 19th edition of the US-Spain forum, held at Hotel Don Carlos in Marbella between Friday and Sunday last week, helped strengthen ties between Spain and the United States and served as a valuable platform for discussion on the challenges facing the energy sector and international security, international cooperation in education and new opportunities for bilateral trade between the European Union and the US. Among the distinguished guests of the event included His Majesty King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, who attended the inaugural dinner at Malaga’s Automobile Museum, President of

Fundacion Consejo España Juan Maria Nin, President of the US-Spain Council Senator Tim Kaine, the Spanish Ambassador to the

US Ramon Gil-Casares, the American Ambassador to Spain James Costos and the President of the USSpain Council.

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Student designs football video game adapted to people with cerebral palsy

By Asociaciรณn RUVID Final year student in the University of Alicante's Multimedia Engineering degree Roberto Gรณmez has designed a football game adapted for people with cerebral palsy. It is operated with a foot switch, a push-rod head switch and a hand switch. It is a new tool used for the first time by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Alicante, APCA, and which allows any player to have equal access with different physical conditions. So far, this is a prototype on which student Roberto Gรณmez as well as lecturers and co-directors of the project, Rafael Molina and Carlos Villagra, have worked since last November, and in a few months it will become a free software created to suit people with cerebral palsy. The APCA team stated that the game empowers strategic planning, perceptual ability, enhances spatiotemporal organisation and speeds up physical response, so it can be used by any disabled person.

Furthermore, it meets the recreational component of any game, enhances physical, emotional, and self-improvement motivation of this group. According to the UA student's experience, this final year project has been warmly welcomed by the Association since the demo was designed based on their needs and preferences. In fact, APCA boys and girls themselves have been the ones who chose the interface theme and have given their opinion on how to improve the tool. This is a game with well thought-out software designed for people with cerebral palsy, with a simple interface, free from distractions, allowing all participants to focus on the essential information. Technically, the greatest difficulty has been to filter out the unintended clicks of players and replace the traditional menu to choose a new game, player etc., by automatic options scanning, Roberto Gomez said. Until its release, only a small group of users had interacted before with a commercial game with the access limitations that this entails, so it is the first time that the Centre is involved in the use of such resources. The features of this game allow the group to have the same opportunities regardless of their physical conditions, so they only need to have access to any type of switch (foot, joystick, rod...). "All these factors contribute to the learning opportunities, interaction and entertainment of this game," APCA professionals emphasised. During the various experiments and tests, users have played both individually and in groups and it has been very welcomed amongst them, who stated their intention to play it

more often. In this sense, the team of professionals has proven that users are more enthusiastic when playing in a group, since it allows them to enjoy leisure by interacting with peers and

competing among them. The project started from the initiative of lecturers Rafael Molina and Carlos Villagra in order to engage their students in professional jobs that respond to real needs of

society. "It is the first time a student has accepted the challenge and it has been a very rewarding experience so we will prepare new proposals for our students next year."

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Yogurt can help lower blood pressure Probiotic yogurts and supplements may lower blood pressure and could cut the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by a fifth if eaten regularly, according to a new study. Australian researchers found that eating yogurts or drinks containing probiotics, so-called friendly bacteria that are good for gut health, may help reduce high blood

pressure, as well as maintain healthy blood pressure levels. An analysis of nine research studies, which involved more than 500 people, found those with elevated blood pressure saw a reduction when they consumed probiotics for more than eight weeks. However the researchers said more research was needed before doctors could confidently recommend probiotics for high blood pressure control and prevention.

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Top Dollar Market mumbles

Summer days drifting away

By Mark Rickard DESPITE improved employment data and improved growth forecast from the UK, lower wage inflation data has become a big thorn in the Bank of England’s side. Mark Carney (right) has had to backtrack on some of his earlier forecasts, saying ‘we will react to the data coming in’. Therefore, he delayed the possibility of an interest rate rise in the UK this year. On a similar note, contraction in the German economy and zero growth in France meant the Euro was also under pressure from the US Dollar. It is a familiar truth that the Dollar becomes the investor’s safe haven currency with geo-political unrest, coupled with good data, we could see GBP vs USD heading towards 1.60 before 2015, and Euro vs USD towards 1.25. I feel like a party-pooper reporting the negative news for Europe, as there doesn’t seem to be any shortage of money in our

Costa microclimate. On Thursday evening I went to Puerto Banus and the place was buzzing; they’re opening more runways at Malaga Airport and the Saturday market in Centro Plaza is as busy as ever. It is hard to see any shortage of money or lack of consumer confidence when you’re in Marbella during in August. Despite the oasis of summer holidaymakers, unfortunately the good times will most likely be over when I write my next column. Lets talk again in September when conditions are heading back to normal... and I put my bucket and spade into storage!

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Shady stats

SPAIN’S jobs market is full of optimistic reports about rising employment and falling dole queues but misleading statistics could be cause for unjustified celebration. Unemployment dropped to below 25% this month for the first time since the crisis. But new statistics reveal that fulltime jobs and salaries have also seen a decrease. The number of full-time employees has fallen from just under 16.6 million at the start of 2012 to 15.8 million now - a total loss of 824,000 full-time jobs - according to data from the Quarterly National Accounts. The average salary has also dwindled from €15.55 an hour to €15.36 over the past two years. While an unemployment rate tells you how many people are in and out of work, it says nothing of the total number of hours worked, or salaries. This information is needed to reveal the true figure of how many full-time jobs have been created, and how the average salary has been affected. These statistics indicate that jobs have not been created but simply divided, so that while more people are ‘technically’ employed, even more are underemployed. As the saying goes, there are lies, damned lies and statistics...

August 20 - Sept 3 2014

Busted!

Ex-Andalucian tax boss arrested in €2 billion corruption scandal

A FORMER Andalucian tax office chief has been arrested as part of Spain’s ‘biggest ever fraud case’. Angel Ojeda (pictured below) has been charged with forgery, fraud and improper appropriation as part of Operation Oscar, one of many investigations into the scandal. The corruption outrage – which involved hundreds of professional training courses – saw Andalucian officials allegedly siphon off more than €2 billion of EU education funding. Police claim that Ojeda’s business network had illegally obtained €49.8 million – intended as funding for training courses – and expect this figure to grow as the investigation continues. The police report claims Ojeda was leading a ‘very complex business network consisting of more than 50 companies, foundations and associations’ that had received ‘tens of millions of euros’ from the Junta. Eight other people – all linked to Ojeda and his network – were arrested, including his son, Marcos Ojeda. The arrest comes just a month after the arrest of 15 more Andalucian officials as part of connected investigation Operation Edu.

CATALAN ex-president Jordi Pujol has been accused of money laundering and influence tracking in a complaint filed by Manos Limpias (Clean Hands) in a Barcelona court. This Spanish anti-corruption organisation claims that Pujol embezzled public funds, accepted bribes and

Are you an orphan policyholder?

If you have a pension, investment or life insurance product arranged by an advisor who no longer works for you, or has gone out of business, read on, writes Richard Alexander

tion is being paid to the investment mix and whether it remains relevant. So often people have said to me, “The investment performance was good in the early years but…” Often, the ‘but’ refers to the period during which they have been orphan policyholders, because no-one has reviewed their investment strategy or rebalanced their portfolio. One thing is certain: it doesn’t really matter how well an investment structure is researched at the outset if it is not reviewed

regularly. Some sectors of an investment portfolio will always perform better than others. In time it becomes out of balance. Then it’s a matter of pure luck as to whether it continues to perform overall. This is more often the case with pension contracts. For some reason – call it human nature – we don’t keep such a close eye on our pension fund performance as we do on direct investments. Maybe that’s because they are more obscure investments which people don’t under-

DESPITE millions of euros in public funding, nine of Spain’s political organisations have gone bankrupt. The spent-up groups with more than €1 million in debt include: the United Left, which has a €13.1 million debt; the Democratic Union of Catalunya, with a €12.4 million debt; Catalan group Convergence and Union, €9.2 million; the Galician Nationalist Bloc, €3.7 million and the Initiative for Catalunya Greens who owe €3.1 million. PSOE and PP – although still afloat – have both faced criticism for irresponsible spending, after blowing more than the public funds they receive.

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Road to Riches, by Richard Alexander OU may not have heard of the phrase, ‘orphan policyholder’ before but the cap fits the vast majority of ex-pat Brits I meet, in one way or another. Quite often, moving overseas creates the problem in the first place, if the UK adviser is unable or unwilling to continue to advise. There are a number of regulatory requirements they must fulfil to be able to maintain the relationship, and you may need to meet in person. But if you have enjoyed good service it may seem tempting to try and stick with them. However, it’s never satisfactory, as local knowledge is a key factor. So what are the downsides to being an orphan policyholder, where there’s a contract in existence but no ongoing advice? In many cases, where a bank was the original adviser, you could still be paying charges on your account for a service you are no longer getting. Also, where there is an investment content – as there is with most pensions, bonds and some life insurance contracts – no atten-

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stand quite as well! So there are two big downsides to being an orphan: you are paying for a service you are not receiving and are at risk of unbalanced, underperforming investments in the long run. The way to fix this is to appoint a new adviser, who is regulated in Spain and has the relevant experience to advise you. You can transfer the servicing rights of your contracts to them and, in most cases, the charges can also be redirected. A winwin situation.

Richard Alexander Financial Planning Limited is an appointed representative of L J Financial Planning Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. Contact him at Richard@ra-fp.com

falsified official documents. It also lists his wife Marta Ferrusola as an accessory. This comes just weeks after the ex-President confessed to laundering up to €18 million in Andorran and Swiss accounts to evade taxes. Pujol, who founded the Catalan political party CDC, was stripped of all titles and privileges, including his pension, personal car and chauffeur and political perks as ex-President. Pujol’s actions have weakened Catalunya’s independence movement, as its central argument – that Catalunya pays more in taxes to Spain than it receives in benefit – has lost integrity

after the money laundering case. “Saying that Catalunya is stripped of everything by the Spanish state is a fallacy that is beginning to be debunked,” said PP deputy leader Maria Dolores de Cospedal. “Obviously Mr Pujol’s confession helps in that sense.” Catalunya’s current president Artur Mas was handpicked by Pujol, though he has distanced himself from the disgraced leader. The corruption complaint has been officially received by the court but the judge must decide whether to take the case, which can take years in Spanish courts.

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CONTACT lenses are popular with people of all ages and lifestyles, but some are wary because they don’t know how to use them. Leighton Griffiths from Specsavers Opticas in Marbella believes advances in technology mean that now almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must take your lifestyle and medical condition into account. Here are some things to look out for and consider: ake sure your eyes are healthy. Before trying contact lenses for the first time, have a thorough eye test to identify any issues and tailor the contact lenses to you. dentify your visual needs . An eye test gives the latest information on your eyesight and any particular needs which the contact lens needs to compensate for. New multi-focal and vari-focal lenses allow people who are both short-and long-sighted to see perfectly without having to wear two different lenses. atch your lens to your lifestyle. The lens you choose depends on your lifestyle and how often you will

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WORLD OUTRAGE Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 was downed by a sophisticated surface-to-air missile fired by Ukrainian separatists backed by Moscow. London.—World leaders demanded an ing more sanctions - could be crucial in international investigation into the deciding the next phase of the standoff shooting down of a Mawith Moscow. German laysian airliner with 298 Chancellor Angela people on board over eastMerkel, in an initial ern Ukraine in a tragedy response, said it was that could mark a pivotal too early to decide on moment in the worst crifurther sanctions besis between Russia and fore it was known exthe West since the Cold actly what had hapWar. pened to the plane. Two U.S. officials said Kiev and Moscow Washington strongly immediately blamed suspected the Malaysian each other for the disAirlines Boeing 777 was aster, triggering a new downed by a sophistiphase in their propacated surface-to-air ganda war. missile fired by CRASH SITE Ukrainian separatists The plane crashed backed by Moscow. about 40 km (25 miles) There were no survifrom the border with vors from Thursday’s Russia near the recrash, which left gional capital of wreckage and bodies Donetsk, an area that is scattered across miles a stronghold of rebels of rebel-held territory who have been fightnear the border with ing Ukrainian governRussia. ment forces and have Makeshift white flags brought down milimarked where bodies tary aircraft. lay in corn fields and Leaders of the rebels’ among the debris. Othself-proclaimed ers, stripped bare by the Donetsk People’s Reforce of the crash, had public denied any inbeen covered by polyvolvement and said a thene sheeting weighed Ukrainian air force jet down by stones, one had brought down the marked with a flower in intercontinental flight. remembrance. Russia’s Defence MinThe scale of the disasistry later pointed the ter could prove a turnfinger at Ukrainian ing point for internaground forces, saying tional pressure to resaid it had picked up rasolve the crisis in dar activity from a Ukraine, which has Ukrainian missile syskilled hundreds since tem south of Donetsk pro-Western protests top- Wreckage from the when the airliner was pled the Moscow-backed crashed airliner. brought down, Russian president in Kiev in Febmedia reported. ruary and Russia annexed The Ukrainian security council said no the Crimea peninsula a month later. While the West has imposed sanc- missiles had been fired from the artions on Russia over Ukraine, the mouries of its armed forces. The Ukrainian government released United States has been more aggressive than the European Union. Analysts say recordings it said were of Russian intelthe response of Germany and other EU ligence officers discussing the shooting powers to the incident - possibly impos- down of a civilian airliner by rebels who

may have mistaken it for a Ukrainian military plane. The United States called for a ceasefire to allow access to the crash site, as did Merkel. “There are many indications that the plane was shot down, so we have to take things very seriously,” the German leader said. Separatists told the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), a security and rights agency, they would ensure safe access to the scene for

international experts. An OSCE spokesman said the organisation, which has monitors in the region, was expected to reach the site later yesterday. The plane’s two black boxes - voice and data recorders - were quickly recovered, but since the crash site was in rebel hands it was unclear who would analyse them and whether they could in any case determine who fired the missile. Further complicating any investigation, local people were seen removing pieces of wreckage as souvenirs.

Advice on choosing and using contact lenses Contact lenses are very popular for people of all ages and with a range of lifestyles, however people can worry that they will not be right for them, or simply never have thought about wearing them because they aren’t sure how to use them. Andrés Román Romero from Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa advises that the advances in technology over the last five years have transformed contact lenses and means that now almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must be the right ones for your particular lifestyle and take into account any conditions you may have. Here is some advice on things to look out for and consider – Make sure your eyes are healthy – Before trying contact lenses for the first time, have a thorough eye test to identify any issues which may make contact lens wear more difficult or more risky, so you can choose correctly. For example, if you have dry eyes then more hydrating lens systems really help, or if you have diabetes, you should take particular care with hygiene and handling and choose a lens with good oxygen transmission properties, as a corneal abrasion may take longer to heal and any infections may take longer to clear than in contact lens wearer without diabetes. Identify your particular visual need – An eye test will give you and your optician the latest information on your eyesight and any particular needs which the contact lens needs to compensate for. New advances in technology have developed multi-focal and vari-focal contact lenses which allow people who are both short and long sighted to see perfectly without having to wear two different lenses. Almost everyone can now use lenses, you simply need to correctly identify your need and match the right lens to your vision and lifestyle. Match your lens to your lifestyle – The type of lens you choose will depend on your lifestyle and the frequency of wear. The daily disposable lenses are the best in terms of hygiene and convenience; we recommend daily disposables for irregular use and monthly lenses for daily use. There are innovative options which can make it much easier to use contact lenses, like the first flat-packed lens which can fit in your wallet, or lenses you can sleep in if you tend to forget to take them out before bed. Be sure

that the lenses fit the eye properly, as this will be uncomfortable no matter what lens you choose. Keep them clean - Once you have chosen the right lens for you, make sure you keep them really clean to avoid any infections. The daily disposable lenses are fresh every day and so they are the most hygienic choice and you don’t have to worry about keeping them clean. If you are using monthly lenses, make sure you use the proper solutions to keep them clean and never use tap water, especially not hot tap water; it can contain bacteria which can be very damaging to your eye. Follow the instructions – Read the instructions carefully and make sure you follow them properly in order to avoid complications and make sure you are replacing them as frequently as necessary. If you continue using lenses longer than you should, then the porous surface of the lens can get filled up with deposits which stop the flow of oxygen and can cause allergic reactions. Older lenses also dry out, become less comfortable and the deposits can create ulcers in the cornea which can impair vision, cause red eye and infections. Specsavers Opticas offer contact lens health checks, lifestyle advice and also a free trial so you can make sure that the lenses suit you before you buy. For more information visit www.specsavers.es r In 2013 Specsavers was voted the UK's most trusted optician in YouGov Plc’s online survey r Specsavers Opticas currently has eight stores in Spain; Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, Santa Ponsa Majorca, Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca.

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Narcissism - self love In part one we looked at Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and how it would be diagnosed. In part two we will examine the causes and possible treatment. As with all psychological complaints, it is not necessary to simply recognise that the criteria set out in part one apply, they must be seen to have a major effect. Almost everyone will recognise some of the above symptoms in themselves and this would be normal. It is when the complaint has a serious effect on the person's job and relationships that the condition is properly diagnosed. It must be remembered that because the person has poor insight, they will not recognise that the symptoms apply to them; the symptoms are most frequently noticed by others. The cause of this disorder is unknown; however, Groopman and Cooper (2006) listed the following factors identified by various researchers as possibilities: ■ An oversensitive temperament (personality traits) at birth. ■ Excessive admiration that is never balanced with realistic feedback. ■ Excessive praise for good

behaviour or excessive criticism for bad behaviour in childhood. ■ Overindulgence and overvaluation by parents, other family members, or peers.

■ Being praised for perceived exceptional looks or abilities by adults. ■ Severe emotional abuse in childhood. ■ Unpredictable or unreliable care from parents. ■ Learning manipulative behaviour from parents. ■ Valued by parents as a means to regulate their own self-esteem. To summarise, it is an acquired condition rather than a genetic complaint. It is an in-

correct self perception given to a child by parents and others who fail to allow the child to experience reality. In recent years there has been a move towards prevent-

ing children experience failure in schools. Even in physical education where races take place, every child is told that they are a winner no matter whether they were the first past the winning line or last. This confuses the child and gives them an unrealistic view of the world and hence the possibility of NPD. In the real world there are winners and losers, tall people and short, beautiful and ugly. Failure to allow a child to accept reality is

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failing to prepare them for the real world. Treatment for NPD is difficult because the person does not believe he has a problem. In addition, the unconscious mind can see no reason to change its perception from being 'special' to being ordinary; it is too painful. On the one hand, we are told that we are all unique, and then told that we are not any different from anyone else. It is a confusing concept and one that the unconscious mind does not want to deal with. Treatment must focus on returning the person's self perception and belief to a more realistic level. It is correct to believe in the person's uniqueness but not necessarily to the point where everyone should worship them. For most people with NPD, returning to being ordinary is not acceptable. Typical reactions include anger, rage, impatience and a range of other defensive behaviours designed to maintain its present beliefs. These must be broken down logically whilst maintaining the person's reasonable self-esteem. The aim is to find a sensible and logical view of a person's view of themselves. This is the only sustainable position in the long term.

Narcissus committed suicide because his self-love could not be returned. People with NPD rarely consider going to that extreme. It is true that their self esteem is very fragile and they must be treated with care; but with a good, logical and considerate approach, they can be helped to be more normal. For more information, call Grahame on 96 540 5631 or visit the website www.san-luisclinic.co.uk.

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Contact lenses are very popular for people of all ages and with a range of lifestyles, however people can worry that they will not be right for them, or simply never have thought about wearing them because they aren’t sure how to use them. Francisco Manuel Jurado Alonsofrom Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar del Segura advises that the advances in technology over the last five years have transformed contact lenses and means that now almost everyone can use them comfortably and safely. However, the type of lenses you choose must be the right ones for your particular lifestyle and take into account any conditions you may have. Here is some advice on things to look out for and to consider – Make sure your eyes are healthy – Before trying contact lenses for the first time, have a thorough eye test to identify any issues which may make contact lens wear more difficult or more risky, so you can choose correctly. For example, if you have dry eyes then more hydrating lens systems really help, or if you have diabetes, you should take particular care with hygiene and handling and choose a lens with good oxygen transmission properties, as a corneal abrasion may take longer to heal and any infections may take longer to clear than in contact lens wearer without diabetes. Identify your particular visual need – An eye test will give you and your optician the latest information on your eyesight and any particular needs which the contact lens

needs to compensate for. New advances in technology have developed multi-focal and vari-focal contact lenses which allow people who are both short and long sighted to see perfectly without having to wear two different lenses. Almost everyone can now use lenses, you simply need to correctly identify your need and match the right lens to your vision and lifestyle. Match your lens to your lifestyle – The type of lens you choose will depend on your lifestyle and the frequency of wear. The daily disposable lenses are the best in terms of hygiene and convenience, we recommend daily disposables for irregular use and monthly lenses for daily use. There are innovative options which can make it much easier to use contact lenses, like the first flat-packed lens which can fit in your wallet, or lenses you can sleep in if you tend to forget to take them out before bed. Be sure that the lenses fit the eye properly, as this will be uncomfortable no matter what lens you choose. Keep them clean - Once you have chosen the right lens for you, make sure you keep them really clean to avoid any infections. The daily disposable lenses are fresh every day and so they are the most hygienic choice and you don’t have to worry about keeping them clean. If you are using monthly lenses, make sure you use the proper solutions to keep them clean and never use tap water, especially not hot tap water, it can contain bacteria which can be very

The Sufi Muslim symbol is in the shape of an "H" which is shaped and concave at ends. The Cavalli perfume logo keeps the same basic shape but is rotated by 90 degrees. Those attending the demonstration displayed banners that that said "No to plagiarism of a sacred emblem by Roberto Cavalli" and” 1400 years-old symbol-versus two years. Withdraw the logo. "OHIM want justice". Pictures of Georgia May, daughter of the Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, 70, and model Jerry Hall, 57, have prompted demonstrations by thousands of Sufi Muslims outside Harrods in London, as well as in Dusseldorf, Germany, and Los Angeles, since they were first released in the middle of last year. The campaign promoting the designer fragrance, shows Miss Jagger with an ornate H-like symbol on her skin. This is not the first time Roberto Cavalli has run into trouble over the use of religious symbols. Ten years ago, they made a line of bikinis which depicted Hindu gods. The swimwear was stocked by Harrods but was pulled off the shelves after a backlash from faith groups.

UP IN SMOKE A photograph was published in last week’s Daily Mail showing Queen Letizia of Spain selling cigarettes while she was a journalism student in Mexico. Shortly after her graduation she was employed by a popular brand to promote their product. The photo shows her posing in a branded uniform.

HANDS UP damaging to your eye. Follow the instructions – Read the instructions carefully and make sure you follow them properly in order to avoid complications and make sure you are replacing them as frequently as necessary. If you continue using lenses longer than you should, then the porous surface of the lens can get filled up with deposits which stop the flow of oxygen and can cause allergic reactions. Older lenses also dry out, become less comfortable and the deposits can create ulcers in the cornea which can impair vision, cause red eye and infections. Specsavers Opticas offer contact lens health checks, lifestyle advice and also a free trial so you can make sure that the lenses suit you before you buy. For more information visit www.specsavers.es

ALICANTE MUSLIMS FURY OVER ABUSE OF ‘SACRED SYMBOL' Sufi Muslim students in Alicante have demanded the withdrawal of a logo for a Roberto Cavalli perfume that is said to be a copy of one of their sacred symbols. And to make their point, thirty young Sufis demonstrated last week in Alicante insisting that the perfume logo is withdrawn and all stock and packaging bearing the logo is recalled, as they insist that the design 'degrades' one of their religion's holiest signs. The protest took place at the Office for Fair Trade in the Internal Market (OHIM), which is the organization responsible for safeguarding the rights of brands, models and company drawings within all European Union institutions and where the Cavalli logo is registered.

Doctors at the Alicante University Hospital are trialling a robotic arm which will help those who have lost the ability to move the limb through brain signals. The tests are currently being carried out on five patients who have lost the use of their arm through strokes or mental trauma.

HEALTHY LIVING Santa Pola say that with the arrival of holidaymakers they are expecting over 53,000 visitors to their Health centres during the months of July and August. As a result, according to Cllr for Health, Fran Martin, many of their centres, including Gran Alacant, will open both in the morning and the evening.

NICO FRET A study by the World Health Organisation shows that smoking has now been connected with memory disorders. As well as linking nicotine to dementia the study concluded that smoking could also be attributed to 14% of all Alzheimer’s cases.

A LOAD OF BULL The department of health of Navarra dealt with 530 injuries during this year´s San Fermin fiesta in Pamploma, slightly higher than the 518 of last year, but lower than the 657 of 2012.

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Specsavers and Ciudad Patricia join forces On 18th June at 11.00 Jorge Martinez from Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm will be doing a free talk on eye health for the over 60s at Ciudad Patricia. This talk will offer useful information on common conditions for this age range and how to avoid, identify and treat some of these problems, with referral for medical opinion where appropriate. After the talk there will be refreshments, a short film from Ciudad Patricia and a tour around the facilities. Location: Apartamentos Ciudad Patricia (Central

Building), Calle RumanĂa 26, Benidorm Time: Between 11.00 and 12.00 Specsavers advises everyone over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year as older eyes are susceptiÂ ble to certain changes which can be detected during an eye test. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store and book a free eye test.

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Eye care advice for the over 60s

JORGE MARTINEZ from Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm will be giving a free talk on eye health for the over 60s at Cuidad Patricia at 11am on 18th June. by Patricia Thompson

This talk will offer useful information on common conditions for this age range and how to avoid, identify and treat some of these problems, with referral for medical opinion where appropriate. After the talk there will be refreshments, a short film from Cuidad Patricia and a tour around the facilities. Apartamentos Ciudad Patricia (Central Building), Calle Rumanía 26, Benidorm: Time: Between 11am and noon. Specsavers advises everyone over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year: older eyes are susceptible to certain changes which can be detected during an eye test. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store and book a free eye test.

Marching on together

MEMBERS OF charity HELP of Denia and the Marina Alta raised 440€ taking part in the annual sponsored walk – covering 20km. The walkers set off from the Riu Rau in Jesus Pobre at 8am and via Denia’s La Pedrera Hospital and port, reached Bar Isa on Les Marines Road in Els Poblets in time for a late lunch. Highly visible in bright yellow t-shirts, the walkers took the new route in their stride and were once again generously supported by sponsors.

Birthday party

By Jack Troughton TO CELEBRATE nine years of fund raising, charity Friends of the Children of EMAUS is holding a ‘Birthday Picnic’ in the beautiful Jacaranda gardens in Calpe on 28th June. The party is an opportunity for everyone involved with to celebrate almost 250,000€ raised for the youngsters cared for in home across the region in that time. Anyone who has ever contributed to the cause will be made welcome. People are asked to bring their own picnic, drink, and a chair. Entertainment will be provided and everyone will be able to raise a glass of Bucks Fizz or cava to the ongoing success of the charity. A 10€ contribution towards funds is requested. Book a space by calling Jan on 96 583 6815 or email info@fcemaus.com

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At their annual garden party members of the Costa Blanca Gardeners' Circle (North) decorated and wore hats which they could have worn at Ascot. Members had found hats in the depths of their wardrobes and using their imagination produced a selection very suitable for the oc-

casion. A summer feast brought in by the members was delicious and enjoyed by all. It's now rest time for our gardeners until we meet again on October 8 at La Senieta in Moraira. See costablancagarden ers.weebly.com for details and more photos.

Montgo mania Five intrepid members of Javea U3A walking group proved that retirement is not an excuse for just sitting around by scaling the Montgo mountain in a marathon eight-hour trek. They set off, along with a number of less ambitious U3A walkers, from the Jesus Pobre end of the mountain - and continued on their own after the others had reached a cave about an hour and a half into the adventure. The "famous five" leader "Sherpa Pete", Bill

Quinton, Eric Gibson, Jacqui Rogerson and Bobby Ogden - ascended to the Cross and then walked along the sometimes perilous ridge to the summit, more than 750m up. There they enjoyed breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and shoreline. The descent was also a tough slog, but when they reached sea level they all agreed it had been a worthwhile achievement, especially considering they are all mature retirees!

Eye advice for the Over 60s Specsavers advises everyone over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year as older eyes are susceptible to certain changes which can be detected during an eye test.

Why should I have a regular eye test? Some people wait until their vision becomes impaired before having an eye test. This is not the best strategy because some eye conditions can have few noticeable symptoms until they reach an advanced stage. For those over the age of 60 it is suggested they make an annual eye test part of their normal healthcare routine.

What problems can affect the eyes over 60? Cataracts - The lens becomes

opaque, blurring vision and can in extreme circumstances lead to loss of sight if left untreated. 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 therefore can be difficult to notice and 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.

How can an eye test identify these conditions? Modern testing equipment can help opticians to see the back of the eye.

With this information, if there looks to be any issues patients will be referred to the right medical professional for treatment. On 18th June at 11.00 Jorge Martinez from Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm will be doing a free talk on eye health for the over 60s at Cuidad Patricia. This talk will offer useful information on common conditions for this age range and how to avoid, identify and treat some of these problems with referral for medical opinion where appropriate.

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HE driver is to blame for the Santiago de Compostela train crash that left 79 people dead. So says the official report into the tragedy nearly a year on. It is hard to argue with that conclusion when one hears that the train was going at around 190kph when the speed limit was just 80kph. Revelations that the driver was distracted by a phone call from the guard at the crucial moment cannot exonerate him - the driver’s first responsibility is to the safety of his passengers. But pointing the finger of blame at the train’s driver, Francisco José Garzón Amo, who has been charged with 79 counts of homicide by professional recklessness, is not enough. Why, in a state of the art train on a modern railway system, was such an excessive speed permitted? In this day of computerised

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driving aids, the technology exists to automatically prevent such accidents. Indeed much of Spain’s vaunted high-speed rail network has just such systems in place. But for some reason - the suspicion being to save money - the stretch of line which included this bend, acknowledged before the incident as highly dangerous, did not have them fitted. Such mechanisms were fitted soon after the accident in three places approaching the scene to make sure a similar accident could not happen again. As so often the sound of a stable door being slammed shut too late. The driver should not be left to face the music alone. Those responsible for not ensuring the safety of the passengers, and that means not just local managers, but also people at boardroom level, should also be forced to face their responsibilities in court.

SPECSAVERS advises everyone over the age of 60 to have an eye test at least once a year. This is because older eyes are susceptible to certain changes which can be detected during an eye examination. Some people wait until their vision becomes impaired before having an eye test. However, this is not the best strategy because some eye conditions can have few noticeable symptoms until they reach an advanced stage. For those over the age of 60, it is suggested that they make an annual eye test part of their normal healthcare routine. The following are some of the problems

that can affect the over-60s: Cataracts - The lens becomes opaque, blurring vision and can in extreme circumstances lead to loss of sight if it is left untreated. Glaucoma - A buildup of fluid within the eye can increase pressure, which in turn damages the optic nerve. As vision is lost slowly it can be difficult to notice and 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 loss, of central vision. Modern testing equipment can help opticians see the back of the eye. If there look to be any issues, patients will be referred to the right medical professional for treatment. On June 18 at 11am, Jorge Martinez from Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm will be giving a free talk on eye health for the over 60s at Cuidad Patricia. The talk will offer information on common conditions for this age range and how to avoid, identify and treat some of these problems. More information: www.specsavers.es

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COSTA NEWS, June 13-19, 2014

Pretty around the pool Charity fashion show raises a thousand I'm a big charity shop fan and love finding bargains for as little as a couple of euros. I often spend a Saturday morning 'touring' my local charity shops so when one of them decides to hold a fashion show it's a wonderful chance for me to browse without having to call in - compare it to meals on wheels for a hungry

person! Last Wednesday Gary of the Giving4Giving charity shop, located between Benidorm and La Nucia, held a fundraising fashion show, with proceeds going to the local branch of the AECC cancer association and Doggie Angells animal society. Over â&#x201A;Ź953 was raised and Gary generously donated the odd

sum to make it up to a round â&#x201A;Ź1,000. Compered by Matt King and the glam Will Sparkle, the ten models delighted the audience at the Hotel Moli in Alfaz del Pi with their designer outfits as they strolled around the pool and through the packed terraces. There was a raffle and then Masterchef Dani Bowler gave a demonstration of how to cook one of his favourite dishes. The afternoon, which was held on what had been the hottest day of the year so far, was a huge success. Well done everyone! Gary has asked me to thank all those who helped and/or supported the event and would like to make a special mention of the Hotel Moli, Tricia (of justsimplybenidorm.com), Cool FM, the generous Benidorm business owners who donated raffle prizes, and Linda from the shop, without whom the event would not have been possible.

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Divorce for Melanie and Antonio One of Hollywood's favourite couples has shocked the celeb world this week by announcing the end of their 18-year marriage. Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have always been looked on as having one of the strongest celebrity marriages although there have been rumours lately that the relationship may not have been all it was made out to be. The couple married in May 1996 and are parents to 17-year-old Stella del Carmen. Melanie, the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren, has been married four times, and has two other children Alexander, 28, and Dakota, 24 (with former husbands Stephen Bauer and Don Johnson respectively). Antonio was previously married to Ana Leza but split from her when he met Melanie while filming Two Much. The divorce was filed in LA at the end of last month with Mel-

anie citing irreconcilable differences as the cause. The couple issued a joint statement saying: "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalise our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honouring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together - Melanie & Antonio."

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Donate Food to the Cruz Roja at Specsavers in Benidorm On Saturday 7th Specsavers and Cruz Roja Benidorm will also be collecting on the Paseo de la Carretera Junto a la Palmera from 10.00-14.00 Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm is organizing and every little really helps. Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del a food collection campaign on behalf of the las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Cruz Roja (Spanish Red Cross) from 2nd to 7th of June to collect much needed supplies for Friday 09.00-13.00 and 17.00-19.00 and they can local families requiring help. There will be a collection be reached on 96 586 42 09. To find out more about Specsavers visit point in front of the store in Calle de Gambó 2 from 10.00www.specsavers.es 20.00 every day during this week. Cruz Roja are particularly asking for tuna, milk, oil, tinned tomatoes and children’s food such as juices, cereals and cakes to be brought to the collection point. The food collected will be delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm’s food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. They help between 80-100 people per week and have seen the demand for the food donations more than double over the past few years due to the crisis. The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan, explains why donations are so important, “There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. If everyone gives a little we can help so many people in need. Please bring your food to Specsavers in Benidorm between 2nd and 7th June and help us to help Benidorm families who need support.”

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Benidorm residents donate over 200kg of food to Cruz Roja by Patricia Thompson SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Benidorm collected over 200kg of food for the Cruz Roja during their week-long food collection campaign and were delighted with the generosity of local residents. The food has been delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm’s food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. This food bank helps between 80-100 people per week and has been required to respond to demand more than doubling due to the crisis. The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan, explains why donations are so important: “There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. 200kg of food is a fantastic

result over one week and will supplement our existing supplies to enable us to help so many people in need. Many thanks to Specsavers Benidorm for arranging the collection and thanks also go to all those people who donated.” Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Friday 9am -1pm and 5pm – 7pm. They can be reached on 96 586 4209. Specsavers in Benidorm is located in in Calle de Gambó 2, Benidorm. To find out more about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es

Sizzle success

MABS says ‘Let’s Dance’

THE MABS annual summer barbeque in Javea raised over 1,594€ to help the Cancer Support Group support people with the illness and their families in the Costa Blanca North area. The event attracted 150 people who enjoyed Mary and Brian’s “fabulous” garden, Don Fuego’s Argentinean BBQ, and danced to the music of Freeway. The charity has thanked all its hard working team for their efforts and Frances and Thelma for running the bar.

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'British' brothers flee to fight jihad in Syria Ahmed Muthana, the father of two brothers who have fled to Syria to fight jihad, has said that they 'have betrayed his family and betrayed Britain'. British teenager Aseel Muthana, 17, and his brother Nasser are fighting jihad in Syria, yet despite this shocking revelation, it has been revealed that Aseel was also a senior member of a notorious predominantly Muslim gang who carry knives and guns in Cardiff. There are around 15 youngsters in the gang, Docks Riverside Grangetown, including children as young as 10. It is said that

they target white rivals who they refer to as 'pastey boys'. Aseel followed his older sibling to join Isis, who was recently seen alongside a friend, also from Cardiff, in a shocking recruitment video aimed at luring jihadists to Syria and Iraq. In February Aseel left Britain to fight in Syria. He told his parents he was staying at his friend's house ahead of an exam, but police informed his parents that he had obtained a second passport by lying about his age. Aseel's brother Nasser was a star medical student and despite being offered

the opportunity to study medicine at four univiersities, he fled to Syria and has not been seen by his family since November 2013. Their angry father Ahmed said if his sons ever return to the UK, he would like to see them jailed. Ahmed has also said he has binned family pictures of his boys because 'you don't keep the devil in your house'. Mr Muthana moved to the UK from Yemen in the seventies and earned a living repairing televisions. He collapsed and was taken to hospital when he heard Aseel had gone to Syria to fight.

PIPped at the post? The Government's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) welfare scheme has been described as a "fiasco", with thousands of disabled people waiting months for payments. PIP was introduced to help simplify the welfare system but many MPS say it has left vulnerable people without payment and caused unnecessary distress. The group of politicians say the

scheme, which replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) last year, had been rushed through, with a "shocking" impact on the lives of claimants. Claimants must first attend an assessment to calculate what they are entitled to and payment ranges from £21 to £138 a week. Margaret Hodge, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, insists: "The De-

partment for Work and Pensions has let down some of the most vulnerable people in our society, many of whom have had to wait more than six months for their claims to be decided." She adds: "The personal stories we heard were shocking. We heard evidence of a claimant requiring hospital intervention as a result of the stress caused by the delays suffered." Advertorial

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Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm collected over 200kg of food for the Cruz Roja during their week-long food collection campaign and were delighted with the generosity of local residents. The food collected has been delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm's food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. This food bank helps between 80-100 people per week and has been required to respond to demand more than doubling due to the crisis. The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan, explains why donations are so important, "There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. 200kg of food is a fantastic result over one week and will supplement our existing supplies to enable us to help so many people in need. Many thanks to Specsavers Benidorm for arranging the collection and all those people who donated." Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Friday 09.00-13.00 and 17.00-19.00 and they can be reached on 96 586 42 09. Specsavers in Benidorm is located in Calle de Gambó 2, Benidorm. To find out more about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es

Colchester residents on their guard after two fatal stabbings Colchester police are warning people not to go out alone after two fatal stabbing incidents. On March 29 a 33-year-old man was stabbed more than 100 times as he made his way home from the local pub. James Attfield, who had a brain injury after being hit by a car four years ago, was found dead near Castle Park in the early hours of the morning. Two men were later arrested. In the second incident Saudi Arabian student Nahid Almanea, 31, was attacked as she walked home along a footpath last Tuesday morning. Officers said she lived with her brother and would

normally walk to the University of Essex with him but that day he had earlier lectures. A 52-year-old man who was originally arrested in connection with the incident was later released after being eliminated from enquiries. Chief Inspector Richard Phillibrown said: "I urge everyone in Colchester to be vigilant." Nahid Almanea was laid to rest in a desert funeral in her native Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia, after her body was released by Essex police. Thousands of mourners attended her funeral.

Blackadder's Nursie dies Patsy Byrne, the actress who played Nursie in Blackadder, has died at the age of 80, less than two weeks after her co-star Rik Mayall. She passed away on June 17 at the London actors' retirement home, Denville Hall. Ms Byrne was born in Ashford, Kent and after leaving school went to drama school before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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RIOT POLICE: Protestors clashed with police over several days.

More arrests in Barcelona riots

AUTHORITIES in Barcelona have arrested seven more people in clashes between police and protestors that spanned several days. The unrest began when squatters were evicted from a building known as ‘Can Vies’ last week. Thirty arrests had previously been made during days of violence. The abandoned building owned by the city transport authority in the district of Can Vies, has been an unofficial community centre for years.

Following the eviction youths in the city took to the streets to protest, with the demonstrations soon turning to violence. Angry young people set fire to bins, broke windows and pelted police with rocks. They also set fire to equipment used to demolish the squat. Saturday saw thousands of Barcelona citizens take to the streets to march through the city centre in protest. The authorities reportedly deployed 300 extra riot police to combat

the situation which has seen city-wide vandalism to public property, banks and cars. Police have also noted the identities of some 200 demonstrators. There have been reports that the building which has been partially demolished following the eviction - will no longer be cleared after a government u-turn. However, the government had previously declared that ‘the time for negotiations is over,’ but now locals have started rebuilding the centre.

Donate food to the Red Cross at Specsavers in Benidorm SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Benidorm is organising a food collection campaign on behalf of the Cruz Roja (Spanish Red Cross) unti June 7 to collect much needed supplies for local families requiring help. There is a collection point in front of the store in Calle de Gambó 2 from 10am until 8pm every day. Cruz Roja are particularly asking for tuna, milk, oil, tinned tomatoes and children’s food such as juices, cereals and cakes to be brought to the collection point. The food collected will be delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm’s food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. They help between 80100 people per week and have seen the demand for the food donations more than double over the past few years due to the crisis. The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan,

explained why donations are so important. “There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. If everyone gives a little we can help so many people in need. “Please bring your food to Specsavers in Benidorm and help us to help Benidorm families who need support.” On Saturday Specsavers and Cruz Roja Benidorm will also be collecting on the Paseo de la Carretera Junto a la Palmera from 10am to 2pm. Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 5pm to7pm and they can be reached on 965 864 209. To find out more about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es.

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COSTA NEWS, June 27-July 3, 2014

The Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers end their spring season Our end of season walks and closing lunch took place in Lliber. The walks were led by Pauline Chalmers and David Brain. 82 people in all enjoyed a lunch organised by David Brain and Theresa Boyle at the Vall del Pop restaurant. An excellent choice of venue which accommodated us comfortably with good food and good service. A record of the number of walks is kept by the group and in summary this year 2013/14 there were 196 walks programmed (previous best was 181), the number of "walkers" totalled 3,448 (previous best was 2987) which gives an average per day of 48 people. A full summary of the statistics will be available on the website - www.cbmwalkers.org. The group members spend time updating the website and recoding our walks to share with others. Many leaders spend time clearing footpaths and discovering new routes in the region. Our website has lots of information on past and future ac-

tivities including the walk programme with information on the types of walks, length, degree of difficulty and locations. Anyone is welcome to come along to our walks (as long as they have the right footwear and are prepared for walking in the mountains If you like to walk but prefer to 'do your own thing' we have a website http://www.walksinspain.org/ from which you can download tried, tested and graded walks in this region which have detailed directions and GPS co-ordinates. We run a summer programme which includes guided walks around some of the mountain villages, p茅tanque and picnics, moonlight walks, garden visits and meals out. All are welcome and information can be found on our website. For anyone interested why not come along to our start of season walks (optional meal afterwards). Three walks will start and end at La Piscina restaurant, Parcent on October 1, from 10am. There will be an easy stroll, a moderate walk and a more strenuous one.

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Specsavers Opticas in Benidorm collected over 200kg of food for the Cruz Roja during their week-long food collection campaign and were delighted with the generosity of local residents. The food collected has been delivered to the Cruz Roja Benidorm's food bank and donated to needy families at risk of social exclusion. This food bank helps between 80-100 people per week and has been required to respond to demand more than doubling due to the crisis. The Head of the Food Collection Programme, Mara Martinez Olivan, explains why donations are so important, "There are so many people at risk of social exclusion and we are working on a very limited budget, therefore even small donations of food really make a difference. 200kg of food is a fantastic result over one week and will supplement our existing supplies to enable us to help so many people in need. Many thanks to Specsavers Benidorm for arranging the collection and all those people who donated." Cruz Roja in Benidorm is located on Glorieta del las Carrascos 3 and is open from Monday to Friday 09.00-13.00 and 17.00-19.00 and they can be reached on 96 586 42 09. Specsavers in Benidorm is located in Calle de Gamb贸 2, Benidorm. To find out more about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es

Teulada Moraira Lions Club Summer Concerts on the Seafront

Hard on the heels of the hugely successful Moraira Music Festival - and congratulations to all concerned in putting that event together - comes this, the first of Teulada Moraira Lions Club 2014 Season of Free* Summer Concerts on the seafront in Moraira, which really sets us off with a bang! As is, perhaps, only appropriate for a tribute act paying homage to a unique superstar, our "Lady Gaga" is not only a beautiful girl with a great voice; she has created a spectacular entertainment as a showcase for her performance, with outrageous costumes and her own troupe of male dancers. Even her backing band is made up of a number of the members of Chess, undoubtedly the best Queen tribute band in Spain and hugely popular throughout the Marina Alta following sell-out concerts for us. Appearing with Lady Gaga is popular, up-and-coming local rock band The Hoaxx who not only cover the best known hits of the legends of rock but, increasingly, play their own original music. We'e looking forward to a great night! *Admission to all our 'Summer Concerts on the Seafront' in Moraira is free but Teulada-Moraira Lions Club Members will be there in our distinctive yellow tabards to raise funds for our charitable projects by "rattling buckets" and asking for donations from the audience - so do please give generously. 2014 Season of Free* Summer Concerts Benidorm's No. 1 Lady Gaga Tribute Show + The Hoaxx The Seafront in Moraira: July 27 at 20.00

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Protecting your eyes from the sun In May, Mike Stone from Specsavers Opticas in Calpe gave an informative presentation about UV and the effects of the sun on our eyes for the members of the University of the 3rd Age Vall de Pop in Murla. This interesting talk gave information to help the members to be able to effectively protect their eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) light radiation. They also tested the attendees’ sunglasses with their UV meter and found that some of them were not giving adequate protection. Mike explains why it is important to think about your eyes in Spain’s strong sun – “UV blocking eye protection is crucial to prevent longterm 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 and cause irritation. 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 expo sure, comparable to sunburn of the very sensitive skin of the eye lids and tissues of the cornea. You may not know that 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 to fully protect your eyes.” Specsavers Opticas in Calpe and Javea offer a free service to test the UV protection that your sunglasses offer so you can make sure you are protected. They are also raising money for the AmbulanciaParaJavea campaign which is fundraising to buy a specially adapted bus to help the elderly and disabled access medical care and get out of their homes. To find out how you can get involved in the campaign email ambulanciaparajavea@live.com, for more information about Specsavers visit www.specsavers.es.

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Torrevieja’s outstanding weekend performances

16 - 22 MAY 2014

THIS WEEKEND Torrevieja girls showed outstanding performances in their races in the ‘XVII Trofeo Patronato Municipal de Deportes’ and the ‘XVI Trofeo Ciudad de San Vicente’ in the Municipal Pool San Vincente del Raspieg on Saturday 10th May. by Patricia Thomson PAULA GARCIA won trophies in both of her races gold in the 100m freestyle event and silver in the 100m backstroke event (11-12yrs). Other members of the team gained excellent new times which will stand them in good positions for next year’s competitions. Elian Del Rio Castillo narrowly missed out on trophies winning 4th place in both his 100m freestyle and

100m butterfly events (13-14yrs). In the afternoon’s competition team mates and best friends Piroska Rideg and Zoe Connolly raced side by side in both the 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly events. Piroska, a year older than Zoe, controlled the race with an excellent swim in both races winning 1st place in the 100m butterfly and silver in the 100m backstroke. Zoe followed her friend with a silver in the 100m butterfly and 5th in the backstroke race. The club’s team then

A talented canine weekend WELL TRAINED pooches from all over Spain came to Torrevieja for a competition on Canine Agility and Skill tests. The Fourth Agility Challenge took place over Saturday and Sunday, which included various canine agility tests; all scoring towards the Championship of Spain of the Spanish Royal Canine Society. The various tests took place in the new facilities of Casagrande Business Park.

narrowly missed out on medals being placed 4th in the 4x 50m medley relay. Other team mates worked hard and gained new personal bests. The team will be back in action this weekend with a ‘time control’ in their home pool at the municipal pool in Torrevieja. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa – 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com Paula

Happy 2nd Birthday Specsavers Opticas, Guardamar SPECSAVERS OPTICAS in Guardamar will be celebrating its second birthday on Wednesday 21st May, with a special event from 11am to 3pm. This will be a fun event for all the community to include live music frim Valentino Duo from 12pm – 1pm; a prize draw to win a pair of designer glasses; and refreshments and snacks throughout the day. This is also an excellent opportunity to ask any eye health questions and have a free eye test. From 1st-31st May, Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition is being run - recognising specs as a fashion

statement as well as a visual aid and celebrating millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. Guests on the 21st can receive fashion styling advice before they enter. Entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing their glasses. The person crowned overall ‘Spectacle Wearer of the Year’ will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames.

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She did it again THERE was a standing ovation for Stefanie Lohse at her Power of Music concert at the Music School Auditorium in Los Montesinos. After a two-hour performance, the teenager sang a German song ‘Atemlos’ and Roy Orbison’s ‘Penny’. Stefanie sang ‘Arcade’ as an encore which brought the audience to their feet. Stefanie sang 15 songs in each half, a good mix of German, English, Spanish

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Specsavers style event SPECSAVERS in Guardamar del Segura is celebrating its second anniversary and offering advice on looking great in glasses with a birthday and styling event. It takes place in store on Wednesday from 11am-3pm and aims to be a fun event for all the community including live music from Valentino Duo from 12-1pm. A prize draw will also take place to win a pair of designer glasses, and refreshments and snacks are available throughout the day.

ENCORE: Stefanie performs with Touch-of-Class. and Italian ballads and West End musical hits. She

Go grease lightning MEMBERS of Stagestruck are in final rehearsals for their production ‘Ancient Grease’. Danny Zucco, Sandy, Frenchy and all the characters from the original show ‘Grease’ meet up in a Benidorm care home where they are all older but certainly no wiser. The show is on at the Cardinal Beluga Theatre May 29-31. Tickets cost €6, call 965 076 700 or 693 231 472.

was accompanied by the dancers of Touch-of-Class. The evening was in aid of needy people in the Los Montesinos area and Stefanie donated a hospital bed and a mattress as well as €350 in food vouchers to the Social Services Department in Los Montesinos. Stefanie’s next Power of Music concert will be on May 25 at 7.30pm at the Cardenal Beluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. For tickets call 633 019 041.

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Torrevieja's €40-million auditorium, on a busier night

Folly fear for auditorium By Dave Jones POLITICAL party Compromís lamented that Torrevieja's €40-million auditorium and music school is turning into an white elephant. Regional parliament deputy Mireia Mollà, from Elche, said it is disgraceful that the regional government, which owns the building, and the town hall have only been able to put on around 30 events in more than three years since it was opened. Sra Mollà noted that the town hall is marketing the auditorium as an iconic structure, even though its music school has not even been inaugurated.

She explained that her party had placed a written question in the regional parliament in Valencia over the situation. The answer from the department for the treasury states that 'they have been holding periodic meetings with the town hall in order to establish a form of running the auditorium'. "This shows the idleness of the regional government because after three years of these supposed meetings, they still have not managed to come up with a use for this infrastructure," said Sra Mollà. "They only indicate that in the

coming months, they are looking to finalise a management formula for the building." She questioned how the regional government could have launched this project without having a clear vision of what they wanted to do with such an expensive piece of infrastructure. "We need to know as soon as possible exactly what they plan to do with this building and what its future will be," she said. The 1,452-seater auditorium was built by regional government-run company Sociedad Proyectos Temáti-

cos de la Comunidad Valenciana (SPTCV) on land that was ceded by the town hall. This year the taxman has demanded a €1 million VAT (IVA) payment from Torrevieja council over the land exchange deal. The town hall has contracted an external company for €14,000 in order to challenge the decision. The music school, which has never been used, has 40 classrooms - some of which are specially soundproofed, a library, a 384-seater concert hall, amongst other facilities. djones@cbnews.es

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in Guardamar celebrate their 2nd birthday with a fun event! Wed 21 May Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar will be celebrating their second birthday with a special event from 11am - 3pm This will be a fun event for all the community including live music from Valentino Duo from 12-1pm, a prize draw to win a pair of designer glasses, refreshments and snacks throughout the day. This is also an excellent opportunity to ask any eye health questions and have a free eye test. From 1st-31st May Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition is being run to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses, and guests on the 21st can receive fashion styling advice before they enter. Entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the over all Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover,photoshoot and a pair of designer frames. Specsavers Opticas Guardamar is located in Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, 03140. To book an eye test or visit or for more information

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You're my hero NOMINATIONS are now being taken for San Fulgencio's first Local Heroes Awards, which are being organised by the town hall's office for the urbanisations. "Who is your unsung hero? Who do you think deserves to be recognised for their courage, fundraising, campaigning, hard work or bravery?" asked Samantha Hull from the office. The categories for the awards are: Child of Courage or Achievement, Fundraiser of the Year, Sports Achievement, Parent or Guardian of the Year, Bravery, Student of the Year, Emergency Services, Teacher of the Year, Good Neighbour, and a Special Recognition award. People can nominate whoever they want, every nomination will be considered and a panel of judges will de-

cide the winners, she explained. The nominations have to be in by May 31 You can nominate online by emailing localheroessanful@hotmail.com or by filling in a slip available at town hall offices, Tourist Information, Hillside, Barclays Properties, The Woodstock, Los Amigos, Toldos Guardamar, La Marina Vehicle Services, The Bell, Our Plaice or from Bay Radio. The awards will be presented at a show in the Cardinal Belluga Theatre on Saturday, June 14. Tickets are €5 and available at the urbanisations office, on Calle Madrid in La Marina urbanisation, and all proceeds will go to AECC Torrevieja. For more information, call the office on 96 644 30 02 or see the Facebook page 'Concejalia de Urbanizaciones'.

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MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014

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Government says it will respect the latest ruling on Sa Rapita hotel Palma.—The Balearic Minister for Tourism, Jaime Martinez, said yesterday his government will respect the latest ruling by the Balearic High Court that the Council of Majorca can not alter its planning laws so that a hotel complex can be constructed near the beach in the municipality of Campos. This is the second time that the Balearic High Court has ruled that the Council of Majorca can not tamper with the planning rules and regulations and Martinez said that the government will respect that. Ever since the plans were first unveiled, there has

One of the many protests against the hotel complex. PHOTO: MDB FILES been widespread opposition to the project with scores of protests being staged on the beach which

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Airport taxes to be frozen next year and incentives maintained ● Spanish airport authorityAENA, yesterday announced that in 2015, airport taxes are going to be frozen while all existing incentives will remain in place. The news was welcomed by domestic and international airlines and, in the case of the Balearics, could make operating winter flights more attractive because it will be cheaper for the airlines.

is considered to be one of the most natural and beautiful in Europe. Socialist MP, Cosme

Bonet, yesterday accused the Partido Popular, both at government and Council of Majorca level, trying

to construct at will “but now, the Sa Rapita project can not go ahead after the High Court’s second ruling.” Bonet said that the Council of Majorca was “using tricks” to try and modify the planning laws in order to enable this project to go ahead, regardless of the possible threat it posed to the local environment. The Balearic Minister for Tourism, Jaime Martinez said yesterday that the government believes in attracting private investment “but if it can be done it will, if it is not viable, then we won’t do it, it’s as simple as that.”

Hunt for Malen should be kept under wraps Palma.—The search for Malen Ortiz, who was last seen in Magalluf five months ago, is going to remain under wraps, the central government delegate to the Balearics,Teresa Palmer said yesterday. Police involved in the massive investigation have been trying to carry out their hunt with out spooking any one who may have been involved in her disappearance, but members of her family, in particular her parents who are separated, have made numerous public appeals on line , on television and at pubic rallies which have not helped the police’s efforts.

The President ofAENA, Jose ManuelVargas, explained that the move will cost AENA around 150 million euros - an estimated 77 million euros will be lost by freezing airport taxes while a further 75 million euros is lost by offering discounts and incentives at certain airports. However, Vargas explained that since 2011, AENA has managed to reduce its operating costs by 320 million euros due to a management shake up and that is why the airport authority is going to be able to afford freezing taxes, which should lead to an increase in flights and routes, next year.

One of the many accidents last month. PHOTO: ALEJANDRO SEPULVEDA

ACTION GOING TO BE TAKEN TO REDUCE CYCLING ACCIDENTS

Calvia Lions hold Diabetic Testing Programme in association with the Spanish Diabetic Association and Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa

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On 10 May there will be a free diabetes screening held at Specsavers Opticas in Santa Ponsa from 10am to 1.30pm, to detect the signs of diabetes with a simple finger prick test. A nurse will be conducting the screening and the results will be given the same day. If the results are positive, patients will be referred to the doctor to get the correct treatment and advice. This type of screening can detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, a condition with over 170 million sufferers worldwide. One of the side-effects of diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition which affects vision 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 levels, 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. Calvia Lions and Specsavers are committed to ending avoidable blindness and have joined forces with the Spanish Diabetic Association to offer these free screenings. Please come along on the day if you would like this free screening test. The Specsavers Santa Ponsa store is located on Avenida Rei Jaume I, 117, Locales 14 y 15, Santa Ponsa. Please call 871 964 331 for more information.

Palma.—The central government delegate to the Balearics, Teresa Palmer, yesterday announced that this morning, an emergency meeting of the various security services, the Council of Majorca and the Balearic Cycling Federation is going to hold to discuss ways of reducing the number of accidents involving cyclists. Over the past month, six foreign cyclists have been killed on Majorca’s roads and dozens injured and the authorities have decided that the time has come to take action. Already this week, it was

announced that the new Transport Law will include clauses that all main and new roads will have to have cycle lanes, although the more popular roads used by groups of cyclists up into the mountains or through rural Majorca are too narrow for cycle lanes to be installed. Palmer explained yesterday that the meeting has been called to assess the current situation which has caused a great deal of alarm. Although she did underline the fact that the majority of the recent fatalities were due to medical problems suffered by the victims. Most of them were aged 55 or older and some suf-

fered heart attacks while cycling. Nevertheless, the number of cyclists coming to Majorca every spring, and even during the winter, increasing significantly every year, new measures of control have got to be introduced before the island gets over run by cyclists, some of which do not know the local traffic laws. The other problem which has arisen this year is that large groups of cyclists, as many as 200 in some cases, are being abused around the island and that is causing problems. Palmer said that she also intends to address the problems with the Minister for Tourism.

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Satse critica que la bolsa única del IB-Salut no contempla a las enfermeras de Pediatría S.C.

El Sindicato de Enfermería critica que la bolsa única del IB-Salut no contempla enfermeras especializadas en Pediatría, es decir, que, según el Satse «no habrá enfermeros con experiencia específica acreditada en las unidades que tratan a los niños hospitalizados».

Por su parte, el conseller Sansaloni apuntó ayer que su pretensión es cerrar «la bolsa única cuanto antes» y añadió que su intención es mantener «el máximo clima de diálogo» con todas las fuerzas sindicales. Sansaloni reconoció que, puesto que la bolsa actual está agotada, se pueden realizar puntualmente contrataciones a corto plazo.

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EU acusa al Govern de usar el Pla d’Ocupació como un lavado de cara electoral EU acusa al Ejecutivo de Bauzá de usar el Pla d’Ocupació como un lavado de cara electoral y una demostración de que el Govern no se toma en serio el drama del desempleo y la exclusión social. Desde EU sostienen que el plan carece de recursos suficientes para ser efectivo y solo demuestra que no son una prioridad para el Gobierno del PP. S.C. 4 SANIDAD

El Club de Leones organiza una jornada para el control de la diabetes en colaboración con Adiba El Club de Leones de Calvià ha organizado, para el próximo sábado, una jornada gratuita para controlar la diabetes en colaboración con ala Asociación de Diabéticos de Balears (Adiba) y Specsavers Ópticas en la que se realizarán tests de control de azúcar. S.C.

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El 90 % de los usuarios recomiendan utilizar los hospitales del IB-Salut El grado de satisfacción de los pacientes es de 4,39 puntos sobre 5 S. CARBONELL

Cerca del 90 % de los usuarios de los hospitales públicos de las Islas aseguran que recomendarían el centro donde han sido atendidos, según los resultados de una encuesta realizada por el Servei de Salut para conocer el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes. Las cerca de 4.000 encuestas realizadas, de junio de 2013 a mayo de 2014, a los usuarios de los hospitales de agudos (Son Espases, Son Llàtzer, Manacor, Inca, Can Misses, Mateu Orfila y Formentera) y los dos hospitales concertados sociosanitarios (Sant Joan de Déu y Creu Roja) reflejan que el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes es muy bueno, ya que alcanza una puntuación media de 4,39 sobre 5. Hospitales

Encabezan la lista de satisfacción el Hospital de Formentera (4,77), Creu Roja (4,52) y Sant Joan de Déu (4,50). Todos los hospitales superan los 4 puntos sobre 5, aunque el peor valorado es el Hospital Comarcal d´Inca (4,31). La atención recibida de los diferentes profesionales que trabajan en el ámbito de la salud es uno de los aspectos mejor valorados por los pacientes,

▲ Valoración. El Hospital Comarcal d’Inca es el que ha obtenido en el conjunto de la red la peor valoración por parte de sus usuarios. A pesar de ello, el 81 % de los pacientes encuestados lo recomiendan.

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puntos. Los profesionales de enfermería y fisioterapia son los mejores valorados por los pacientes.

concretamente la tarea del personal de enfermería (4,81), del de fisioterapia (4,81) y de los médicos (4,75). Respecto a las consultas, los pacientes valoran mucho la atención recibida (4,45) y menos la facilidad para concertar las citas (3,97), la fecha en que se le fija (3,97) y el tiempo de espera cuando acuden a que les vea el especialista (3,96). También se preguntó a los usuarios por la atención en distintos aspectos relacionados con las intervenciones quirúrgicas: información a los familiares (4,42), trato hasta lle-

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Enfermeros y fisioterapeutas son los profesionales mejor valorados por los pacientes gar a la sala de operaciones (4,62) y en la sala de reanimación (4,65). El 74,29 % asegura que cuando recibió el alta hospitalaria recibió un informe con toda la información sobre su tratamiento. Sansaloni atribuyó la satisfacción de los usuarios al «alto grado de implicación» del personal.

De líder de ultraderecha en Alemania a propietario de un bar de Platja de Palma NILS MÜLLER

El que fuera durante diez años el rostro más famoso del NPD, el principal partido ultraderechista de Alemania, regenta ahora un local en Platja de Palma. Holger Apfel, de 43 años, fue el presidente del partido hasta el pasado mes de diciembre. Hace unos meses que se desvinculó de la formación y renunció a su escaño en el Parlamento de Sajonia. De todos modos, reconoce: «El pasado siempre es la captura de uno», en referencia al interés de los medios de comunicación por su nueva vida. Apfel rompió con su

Apfel dice que todo el mundo es bienvenido en su local.

partido después de disputas internas y explica su decisión por no haber conseguido sus metas en la formación, ya que perseguía

su modernización. Ahora, asegura que el local está abierto a todo el mundo, de cualquier partido y nacionalidad.

▲ Santa Rita. Numerosos fieles asistieron ayer a la bendición de las rosas de Santa Rita, en la iglesia del Socors, cuya festividad se celebra hoy. El rector, Jesús Miguel Benítez, señaló que «este año, la afluencia de

público a la novena ha sido numerosa y espero que hoy sigan trayéndonos flores para bendecir y repartir». Las misas se celebrarán desde las 8 horas toda la mañana y la solemne a las 19 horas. A.Estaben/ Foto: N.R. g

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“The brands we have are important than who we are” Patricio Olivera Palacios Psychologist and psychoanalyst

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“Humankind today has problems balancing individual desires with the demands of social coexistence” Born in Argentina and the third of 11 children Patricio Olivera Palacios has always been worried about humankind and has been a practicing psychoanalyst for forty years. His field of study is very broad and he has worked in lifelong learning centres, diverse therapy groups, with families from Proyecto Hombre and currently with the Fundación Anna O. He states that the culture of welfare has been badly managed. –After 40 years as a psychoanalyst do you believe that the health of society is worsening? –Humankind today has problems balancing individual desires with the demands of social coexistence. The bearable becomes unbearable and from there turns into fear, anxiety, depression and insecurity. –What has happened to the people of our time? –An anxiety to live normally. People today feel obliged to be happy, be successful, to make money without working, to have time for leisure. Work is devalued, but I’m not talking about the crisis but the actual value of work. Effort is understood as punishment, it is consequently rejected. We are encouraged to take the easiest and most comfortable option and simply do as we please; responsibility is a burden. –Do we hide our insecurities because we are fragile? –Generally, yes. We are insecure from birth and this gets better or worse depending on who we are with. Then as we grow up and con-

Olivera Palacios. :: Y. GARCÍA front the day to day difficulties of life we create defences to survive so much insecurity. –What do you think of the speed that we live at as a result of modern technology? –Scientific advances and their effects on technology will always be welcome. The problem is not the objects themselves, but what we do with them and what we want them for. When the release of a new iPod is announced in the United States, queues form the next day. The brand names that we have are more important than who we are. –Is it true that humankind doesn’t strategise until a problem arises? –The problem is not having problems, because life itself is a problem, but how we deal with each of the challenger we are faced with. Life constantly places demands upon us. –You specialise on the family; is it the core of what we are? –Family is not important because in certain sectors of society have taken control of its value. Family is a construction of a civilisation. What is the fundamental task of a mother and father? To rear a child. Education doesn’t start at school, it starts at home, continues at home and ends

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when children leave their parents’ care. –Do you believe that mothers will continue to take total control over the family or will fathers start to get more involved? –It is easy for the mother to fall into that role because it is natural, but it doesn’t mean that the role is easy. And the father? It would be nice if certain decisions were made between the two and if that were the case the father would be more involved in raising the children. –One contradiction: young people are more highly qualified these days, but they find it harder to make a living. –The same thing happens to young people as what happened to their parents. If we leave our children to do as they please, will they be prepared to confront life’s difficulties and all of the ups and downs that come with it? No, we have created spoilt brats. –Perhaps we are building a society where anything goes? –We are doing exactly that, creating a society where life can be lived without effort. Living is an effort. Years ago when the anti-smoking campaign started, Manuel Alcántara was so fed up with the amount of things that kill people he wrote in one of his articles: “living is bad for one’s health”: fantastic! –You believe that sex and love now mean completely different things... –Yes, before the process was a conquest, today this means wasting time. Now there is the sense of urgency. If a woman speaks to a group of friends about the relationship she has with a man and is asked whether they are in love, the group responds with laughter. People talk about sex, not love. –Why are romantic relationships questioned more than ever? –Frustration. Faced with the distress of disagreements and arguments, hasty decisions are made. It’s odd that when it comes to disagreements, men avoid arguments while women can tolerate them and during a confrontation win by a landslide.

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Still time to prove you’ve got specs appeal Entries for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition can be sent in to Specsavers until 31st May :: SUR IN ENGLISH MALAGA. Specavers Ópticas recently launched their Spectacle Wearer of the Year awards as a way of recognising glasses as a fashion statement as well as a vision aid. The awards aim to find people who make their specs part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from 1st to 31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves

wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year in Spain will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames.

Designer prizes There will also be eight semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Leighton Griffiths from Specsavers Opticas in Marbella commented: “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle Wearer of the Year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!”

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Have you got ‘Specs appeal?’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition launched in Spain SPECSAVERS OPTICAS have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid, celebrating millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. The search is on for specs-wearing champions who make their specs part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from 1st31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at www.specsavers.es/loveglasses Entrants are invited to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. And there will also be eight semifinalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Details can be found at www.specsavers.es/loveglasses The competition will be officially launched in all of Specsavers’ eight Spanish stores in May, with a frame styling day. All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face shapes and help

make glasses wearers look and feel great. Lisa James from Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar commented: “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle wearer of the year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!” Specsavers will also be collecting unwanted glasses for Lions Club International to donate to those in need. FRAME STYLING EVENTS DATES & LOCATIONS

Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja, 7th May: Avda. Rosa Mazon Valero, (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre), 03184, Torrevieja Specsavers Opticas Javea, 9th May: Avda. del Pla 125, 03738, Javea Specsavers Opticas Calpe, 9th May: Avda. de los Ejércitos Españoles 6, 03710, Calpe Specsavers Opticas Guardamar, 21st May: 11.00-15.00 - Avda. País Valenciano 43Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, 03140

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Have you got Specs appeal? Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition Launched in Spain 1st May 2014 - Specsavers Opticas have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. They are searching for specs wearing champions who make their specs a part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from 1st-31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas" specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. There will also be 8 semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Details on the competition can be found on the website - specsavers.es/loveglasses

The competition will be officially launched in all of their eight Spanish stores in May, with a frame styling day. All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face shapes and help make glasses wearers look and feel great.

HAH MAR MENOR INVITE YOU TO A TALK BY A LEADING CHIROPRACTOR On Wednesday May 21st at Bacchus Restaurant, Urb Oasis, Los Narejos, 11.30 am. Dr Xavier Dutey-Harispe D.C graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, USA, the “fountainhead of Chiropractic in the world” As a highly qualified Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and Naturopathe, he has had clinics in Pau, France, London, England and Pamplona, Northern Spain. He has travelled the world treating and educating people about the benefits of Chiropractic. He has a passion for helping people, hence his Algorfa Family Chiropractic Clinic, and now has a second clinic in collaboration with S.O.S. Beauty clinic in Plaza Mercadona, Los Alcazares A traditional chiropractor, he concentrates on helping restore the integrity of the nervous system, helping to create balance and harmony throughout the body and helping to prevent disease and musculoskeletal problems.

“Correct diagnosis is what is important. There is a vast difference between treating effects and adjusting the cause.” As we get older, our muscles deteriorate and mobility can become more difficult. With less movement we are more prone to injury. A chiropractor can manipulate the joints and muscles to help with that mobility to allow you to be more active in your later years and he can also help with painful arthritis. Some of our patients benefit from Acupuncture, our oldest patient a lovely lady of 84 years of age had extreme difficulty walking when she first attended the clinic. She comments now about how more mobile she is and how it has made a big difference to the quality of her everyday life. Please view our website for more information at: www.chiropractorspain.com/Benefits.aspx Chiropractic & Acupuncture – “The Secret is in the Spine”

Lisa James from Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar commented “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle wearer of the year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!” Specsavers will also be collecting unwanted glasses for Lions Club International to donate to those in need. Frame Styling Events Dates & Locations – Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja 7th May – Avda. Rosa Mazon Valero, (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre), 03184, Torrevieja. Specsavers Opticas Javea: 9th May – Avda. del Pla 125, 03738, Javea Specsavers Opticas Calpe: 9th May – Avda. de los Ejércitos Españoles 6, 03710, Calpe Specsavers Opticas Guardamar 21st May - 11.00-15.00 - Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, 03140

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HAVE YOU GOT SPECS Spectacle Wearer of the Year APPEAL? Competition Launched in Spain 1st May 2014 - Specsavers Opticas have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. They are searching for specs wearing champions who make their specs a part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from 1st-31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. There will also be 8 semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Details on the competition can be found on the website specsavers.es/loveglasses The competition will be officially launched in all of their eight Spanish stores in May, with a frame styling day. All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face

shapes and help make glasses wearers look and feel great. Lisa James from Specsavers Opticas in Guardamar commented “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle wearer of the year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!” Specsavers will also be collecting unwanted glasses for Lions Club International to donate to those in need.

Frame Styling Events Dates & Locations

•Specsavers Opticas Benidorm 1st May - c/ de Gambó 2, Benidorm, 03503, Alicante •Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja 7th May – Avda. Rosa Mazon Valero, (Opposite Habaneras Shopping Centre), 03184, Torrevieja. •Specsavers Opticas Javea: 9th May – Avda. del Pla 125, 03738, Javea •Specsavers Opticas Calpe: 9th May – Avda. de los Ejércitos Españoles 6, 03710, Calpe •Specsavers Opticas Guardamar 21st May 11.00-15.00 - Avda. País Valenciano 43-Bajo, Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, 03140

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Are you Spectacle Wearer of the Year? SPECSAVERS OPTICAS have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain. The campaign is to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses. They are searching for specswearing champions who make their specs a part of their identity, no matter what their age or style. The competition is open from May

1-31 and entries can be made via Facebook specsavers opticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses . Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photograph of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of

SPECS: How do you wear yours? designer frames. There will also be eight semifinalists who will win a pair of designer

frames each. Details about the competition can be found on the website specsavers.es/loveglasses. The competition will be launched officially in all of their eight Spanish stores this month, with a frame styling day. Specsavers will also be collecting unwanted glasses for Lions Club International to donate to those in need.

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COSTA NEWS, May 9-15, 2014

TV channels close down I reckon I am one of the few expats living on the Costa Blanca who does not have access to British satellite or cable programmes. Although I do feel a bit left out when my pals and colleagues start discussing the latest episode of Big Brother or last week's winner of the X Factor, I can't say I miss not being able to tune into these programmes. And when I know there is something special coming up I can always pop along to my mate Karen's, who will even feed me while I'm sat in front of her telly! Or, in the case of the Benidorm ER episode recently in which I featured, I actually watched it through a programme on my computer. Most of the time I am quite happy with my Spanish TDT digi-box, which allows me to watch my favourite series and films in their original version language, although occasionally I admit there seems to be little to choose from other than shopping channels, news and silly US programmes about pawn shops or auctions. I do have my favourite channels and although programmes rarely start dead on time, I more or less know

British tennis star's death mourned The sports world was saddened to hear of the death of former British number one female tennis player Elena Baltacha at the weekend. The 30-year-old had retired from the sport at the end of last year to marry her coach Nino Severino but only weeks after the wedding was diagnosed with liver cancer. She had suffered from chronic liver disease since her late teens. Her family issued a statement saying that she had died peacefully at her home. Tributes poured in from

what time to switch on. However, several Spanish television channels closed down this week - on May 6 - because they have allegedly been using unauthorised broadcasting frequencies. And my favourites are among them, I'm sorry to say. The channels all pertain to the Atresmedia group and show series, films and other programmes popular with expats. The main channels to go will be Nitro (an action channel showing programmes like Law & Order, Bones, Without a Trace, etc), film channel Sexta

friends and fellow players. The previously announced Rally for Bally - a fundraiser due to be played in June - will now go ahead as a tribute to her. Her close friend Andy Murray had committed to play in the event along with Navratilova and Tim Henman, and the money raised will go to the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis, which the player started up in 2010 so that children from all walks of life could learn and play tennis, and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

3 and reality/documentary channel Xplora. I'll give it a few weeks to see if Atresmedia manages to find any other frequencies to broadcast from or if they include my fave programmes on one of their other channels; but I may be forced to make enquiries about a satellite system for the future particularly, as I am told, that the TDT is going to be resynchronised and systems will need a new, reinforced antenna to receive full programmes, especially the communal aerials on urbanisations.

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UK recession officially over as output reaches level of 2008 And experts believe that before May is two weeks old, the country’s economic output will have ‘breached the pre-recession peak’. Advertorial Research group Markit suggested British firms are hiring 100,000 new staff a month. “Growth seems to have become entrenched in the UK,” said Jack Meaning, an economist at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. “The outlook is pretty robust.” The National Institute predicts growth of 2.9% for this year and 2.4% for the following year. Unemployment is also expected to imNICELY FRAMED: submit ‘specsy’ pictures by May 31 prove, with a prepeople who look great in their To enter, upload a recent photo dicted drop to 6.3% glasses,” explains Leighton to facebook.com/specsaverthis year and 6% by Griffiths, from Specsavers sopticas or Specsavers.es/ 2016. branch in Marbella. loveglasses.

THE recession in Britain is officially over following a storming start to the year, according to experts.

Figures show that output at the end of April was ‘incredibly close’ to the precrisis level of 2008.

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ISA – The magic and the myths!

NDIVIDUAL Savings Accounts, which are available to UK residents with a UK address, were in the spotlight again in the March Budget, with a New ISA (NISA) being introduced with effect from July 1 this year. The annual allowance for contributions will be increased to £15,000 and it will be possible to have any investment mix between stocks and shares or cash. Furthermore, it will also be possible to transfer between the two types without limitation. Previously, only 50% could be held in cash and whilst transfers between cash ISAs or from cash to stocks and shares were possible, a transfer from stocks and shares to cash was not allowed. I have to say, I am not a fan of cash ISAs at present, because with such low interest rates, the tax saving potential is minimal, but rates will go up again and in due course, they may even reach a level where they could be considered reasonable once again! For those who are eligible to subscribe to ISAs, the changes are very good news and the magic is simply that for UK taxpayers, any gains made or income paid out, will be totally tax free in the hands of the investor. We have come a long way since the introduction of Personal Equity Plans (PEPs - the forerunner to ISAs) by Nigel Lawson in 1986. Today, many people enjoy tax-free ISA accounts with six figure balances and they form a valuable part of retirement income planning. A common myth however, is that an ISA retains its tax-free status for expats, if it

was accrued prior to leaving the UK. Sadly this is not the case as the rules that apply in the new country of tax residence will prevail.

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For example, if you are now a Spanish tax resident and you have an ISA in the UK, you will need to provide details of gains and income when completing your Spanish tax return at the end of June each year and depending on your circumstances, there will probably be some tax to pay. Potentially, you could even end up paying tax on gains that were built up whilst you were a UK resident, when they would have been taxfree! I am sorry to say that Spanish ISAs do not exist and therefore there is no di-

rect comparison available. That said though, there are some interesting alternatives, offering attractive returns for sums invested between €25,000 and €1.5 million for cautious investors, with no upper limit for the more experienced. Furthermore, choosing the right investment company, which has fiscal representation in Spain, can also remove the necessity for these funds to be reported on M720 returns each year. Whilst the gains and income from this type of investment are not tax free, they do enjoy a particularly favourable tax treatment in Spain, which only applies when money is withdrawn and consequently, they can be a very creditworthy option to consider as part of your overall financial planning.

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Magalluf Pirates plunder treasure for charity

Palma.—The Pirates Adventure Show held its annual charity event in Magalluf on Saturday night and, as always, it was a huge success. This year, all of the money raised at the event is going to be donated to five charities. Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, which Pirates has been supporting right from the start of its annual fundraising nights, Cancer Support Group Mallorca, Leche los Lunes, La Sala del Niño del Hospital Son Espases and Stop FA, a charity which looks after

Have you got Specs appeal? Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition Launched in Spain

1 May 2014 - Specsavers Opticas have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses.

The competition is open from 1st31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses. Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. There will also be 8 semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each. Details on the competition can be found on the website - specsavers.es/loveglasses All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face shapes and help make glasses wearers look and feel great.

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people suffering from Friedreich’s ataxia which is an autosomal recessive

inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system, resulting

in symptoms ranging from gait disturbance to speech problems; it can also lead to illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, but does not affect thinking ability. As always, generous guests made donations and also took part in a raffle and an auction - all to raise funds for all the five charities. For two hours, the packed audience was treated to the new breathtaking Pirates Mutiny show packed with action, acrobatics, dance, explosion, fights and music which is perfect fun for all the family to enjoy.

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Hugh's farewell weekend Hugh Martin is a well-known and respected member of the expat community in and around the Denia area since he came here with his wife Ann in 1987. If you mention his name most people will say 'Oh Hugh Martin, yes I know him'. During his life here he has been chairman of La Sella community before it was split up, President and Vice President of Denia U3A, and chairman of Denia Bridge Club, where he has been a member for many years. Having reached the age of 80 he has been persuaded to go back to England and live with his family in Paignton. Last weekend a couple of events were held in his honour. On the evening of Friday May 9 a number of his friends from Denia U3A treated him to dinner at Los Almendros del Montgo Restaurant. On Sunday May 11 a Tourna-

ment was held at Denia Bridge Club and 21 couples plus Hugh and his partner Peter Hindley played two sessions of bridge with lunch in between and tapas afterwards. At the end, after all the points were totalled up, Hugh and Peter were declared the winners, which was the end to a perfect day. His many friends wish him all the best for the future in Paignton and say goodbye to a perfect gentle man.

Lions Club President installs new honorary member Janette Bennett, President of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club, was delighted to install the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón Sáchez, as an honorary member of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club at the May business meeting of the Club, held in Hotel Cabo Cervera on May 8. The mayor was presented with a certificate of honorary membership and a Lions lapel pin. Janette thanked Eduardo for the continuing support the Club has had from the town hall for the past nine years and Eduardo responded

by thanking Janette and the Club for the excellent work undertaken tirelessly by them and said he was honoured to receive honorary membership of such an excellent international organisation. Anyone who would like to become a member of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club can contact Membership Director Philip by email on philip.buckman@btinternet.com To find out more about the Torrevieja Costa Lions visit www.torreviejacostalions.org

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roteger los ojos en verano es algo imprescindible para un buen cuidado de la vista y la mejor forma de hacerlo es utilizando las gafas de sol con un alto nivel de protección UV. Pero no es solo una cuestión de salud sino también de imagen. Cada año hay tendencias clave para las gafas de sol que pueden refrescar tu look e incluso divertirte utilizando distintos tamaños, colores y detalles. Una sugerencia para estar a la última esta temporada es elegir la forma que mejor sienta, hay diferentes estilos para que las gafas se adapten al rostro, por ejemplo, monturas más grandes o formas retro. Retro. Desde gafas de formas redondeadas... ¡Las décadas de los 50, 60 y 70 están de vuelta! Conseguir un look retro con tus gafas de sol es fácil. Las formas que marcan personalidad y los estilos redondeados se adaptan perfectamente a ambos sexos, las monturas ojo de gato sientan muy bien a las mujeres y el look aviador te dará ese aire vintage que tanto se lleva. Monturas de gran tamaño. Marca estilo este año con monturas súper grandes o redondeadas que llamen la atención. Se han conseguido unas buenas versiones de este estilo en gafas de sol graduadas en distintos

colores y materiales, como el morado y detalles en metal. Ojos de gato. Este año, las cat’s eyes son exageradas y se adornan con detalles metálicos e interesantes terminaciones; con estas gafas conseguirás un toque vintage extravagante. Carey. El carey se está aplicando este año a muchos y diferentes estilos y formas. Tommy Hilfiger tiene algunas monturas en carey inspiradas en los 80 con unos resultados fantásticos. Colores. El futuro pasa por el brillo con toques de colores llamativos, en tonos degradados o colores compactos. Los más recientes tonos de azul, verde, rojo, morado y gris son todo un estallido de moda esta temporada; elige una de estas tonalidades que son todo un ‘último grito’ en tendencia. Roxy hace su declaración de intenciones con el rosa brillante, Red or Dead ha optado por las cat’s eyes en verde y Osiris se inclina por diseños en naranja chillón y negro, así como azules translúcidos.

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2014 SUNGLASSES TRENDS

s spring begins and summer comes into view, sunglasses are a must to protect the eyes and look the part. There are key trends for sunglasses each year which can update a look and you can really have fun with different sizes, colours and details. Specsavers Opticas’ trend experts have put together these style tips for following the trends and staying true to your style for spring/summer 2014 – SELECT THE RIGHT SHAPE - There are styles to suit all face shapes and you can have fun with your sunglasses choosing the new bigger frames and retro shapes. RETRO - From round-eyed sunnies and specs to bombers and bowling shirts, the 50s, 60s and 70s are making a comeback. Creating a retro look with your sunglasses is easy. Deep statement shapes and round-eyed styles suit both genders, cat’s-eye specs look great on women and Aviator inspired looks have a classic vintage vibe.

OVERSIZED FRAMES – If you want to make a statement this year go for big, or rounded styles which dominate your face. Sun RX

have got some good versions of this style in different colours and materials, such as purple and metal detailing. CAT’S-EYES CAT’S-EYES – This year’s cat’s-eyes shapes are exaggerated and embellished with metal and interesting finishes, these will be sure to get you

noticed with a funky vintage feel. TORTOISE-SHELL TORTOISE-SHELL – This material is being applied to a lot of different styles and shapes of glasses in 2014. Tommy Hilfiger has some great 1980s feeling frames which use the material to good effect. COLOURS – The future is bright with pops of eye-catching colours in graduated tones or simple colour blocking. The right pair of colourful specs instantly updates a wardrobe by seamlessly blending with the new season’s clothing trends. Newer hues of blue, green, red, purple and grey are bang on trend; choose one of these shades for the ultimate kick of colour. Roxy have made a statement with hot pink, Red or Dead have been producing green cat’s-eye frames and Osiris have gone for hot orange and black designs, as well as light blue translucent frames. Specsavers Opticas’ Wall of Sun features a wide range of styles, colours, sizes and shapes which all offer a high level of UV protection. Style advisors are on hand to help make the right choice for each face shape. In May Specsavers will be running a competition to find people who love their glasses and look great in them. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page - specsaversopticas, website www.specsavers.es and in store for more details.

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Sunglasses trends AS SPRING begins and summer comes into view, sunglasses are a must to protect the eyes and look the part. There are key trends for sunglasses each year which can update a look and you can really have fun with different sizes, colours and details. Specsavers Opticas’ trend experts have put together these style tips for following the trends and staying true to your style for spring/summer 2014 – Select the right shape - There are styles to suit all face shapes and you can have fun with your sunglasses choosing the new bigger frames and retro shapes. RETRO From round-eyed sunnies and specs to bombers and bowling shirts, the 50s, 60s and 70s are making a comeback. Creating a retro look with your sunglasses is easy. Deep statement shapes and round-eyed styles suit both genders, cat’s-eye specs look great on women and Aviator inspired looks have a classic vintage vibe.

Oversized frames – If you want to make a statement this year go for big, or rounded styles which dominate your face. Sun RX have got some good versions of this style in different colours and materials, such as purple and metal detailing. CAT’S-EYES This year’s cat’s-eyes shapes are exaggerated and embellished with metal and interesting finishes, these will be sure to get you noticed with a funky vintage feel. TORTOISE-SHELL This material is being applied to a lot of different styles and shapes of glasses in 2014. Tommy Hilfiger has some great 1980s feeling frames which use the material to good effect. COLOURS The future is bright with pops of eye-catching colours in graduated tones or simple colour blocking. The right pair of colourful specs instantly updates a wardrobe by seamlessly blending with the new season’s clothing trends. Newer hues of blue, green, red, purple and grey are bang on trend; choose one of these shades for the ultimate kick of colour. Roxy have made a statement with hot pink, Red or Dead have been producing green cat’s-eye frames and Osiris have gone for hot orange and black designs, as well as light blue translucent frames. Specsavers Opticas’ Wall of Sun features a wide range of styles, colours, sizes and shapes which all offer a high level of UV protection. Style advisors are on hand to help make the right choice for each face shape. In May Specsavers will be running a competition to find people who love their glasses and look great in them. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page - specsaversopticas, website www.specsavers.es and in store for more details.

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Contact lens for the blind Google has designed a contact lens that could mean millions of blind people will be able to 'see' in the near future. The lens contains a tiny computer with a superzoom that magnifies objects so that sight impaired and blind users can 'see'. A built-in camera processes the images and a microchip analyses the data to in-

form the wearer of any obstacles. A spokseman from Google says the lens will also be able to detect faces and its wireless capabilities can link it up to mobile phones and other devices. The company recently developed a smart contact lens for diabetics, which analyses tears to warn users if their sugar levels are low.

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Are prostate cancer tests accurate? A recent study carried out by Cambridge scientists suggests that prostate cancer in some men is being allowed to progress to a dangerous stage because tests aren't accurate enough. The research, the results of which were published in the British Journal of Cancer, found that over half of a group of men whose tumours were initially classified as slow-growing and confined turned out to have a more serious form of the illness. Around 41,700 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year and 10,800 die from the disease. The current strategy of "active surveillance" involves monitoring patients with slow-growing tumours, rather than treating them with more radical therapy

such as surgery or radiotherapy. But the study found that some of the tests used fail to accurately rate how dangerous a cancer could be. The scientists compared the staging and grading of more than 800 men's cancers before and after they had surgery to remove

their prostate and found that out of 415 patients whose cancer had been classified as slow-growing and confined to the prostate, just over half (209) were found to have a more aggressive disease than originally thought. Around a third (131) had cancers that had spread beyond the prostate gland.

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2014 Sunglasses Trends As spring begins and summer comes into view, sunglasses are a must to protect the eyes and look the part. There are key trends for sunglasses each year which can update a look and you can really have fun with different sizes, colours and details. Specsavers Opticas' trend experts have put together these style tips for following the trends and staying true to your style for spring/summer 2014 Select the right shape - There are styles to suit all face shapes and you can have fun with your sunglasses choosing the new bigger frames and retro shapes. Retro - From round-eyed sunnies & specs to bombers and bowling shirts, the 50s, 60s and 70s are making a comeback. Creating a retro look with your sunglasses is easy. Deep statement shapes and round-eyed styles suit both genders, cat's-eye specs look great on women and Aviator inspired looks have a classic vintage vibe. Oversized frames - If you want to make a statement this year go for big, or rounded styles which dominate your face. Sun RX have got some good versions of this style in different colours and materials, such as purple and metal detailing. Cat's-eyes - This year's cat's-eyes shapes are exaggerated and embellished with metal and interesting finishes, these will be sure to get you noticed with a funky vintage feel. Tortoise-shell - This material is being applied to a lot of different styles and shapes of glasses in 2014. Tommy Hilfiger has some great 1980s feeling frames which use the material to good effect. Colours - The future is bright with pops of eye-catching colours in graduated tones or simple colour blocking. The right pair of colourful specs instantly updates a wardrobe by seamlessly blending with the new season's clothing trends. Newer hues of blue, green, red, purple and grey are bang on trend; choose one of these shades for the ultimate kick of colour. Roxy have made a statement with hot pink, Red or Dead have been producing green cat's-eye frames and Osiris have gone for hot orange and black designs, as well as light blue translucent frames. Specsavers Opticas' Wall of Sun features a wide range of styles, colours, sizes and shapes which all offer a high level of UV protection. Style advisors are on hand to help make the right choice for each face shape. In May Specsavers will be running a competition to find people who love their glasses and look great in them. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page - specsaversopticas, website www.specsavers.es and in store for more details.

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Spanish economy is on the mend, says government b THE GOOD NEWS: Spanish economy wil expand by an average of 1.5 percent in 2014 and 2015. b THE BAD NEWS: The unemployment rate will remain at 25 percent for this year, according to the Bank of Spain.

Madrid.— Spain yesterday forecast faster economic growth in the next two years as the nation emerges from a long downturn with unemployment still topping 26 percent. Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy would expand by an average of 1.5 percent in 2014 and 2015. “It is a substantial change,” he told a meeting of Spanish financial journalists. Until now, the government’s official forecast has been for economic growth of 1.0 percent in 2014 and 1.5 percent in 2015. De Guindos said the brighter outlook would be incorporated into Spain’s growth, deficit and employment targets for 2014-2017, which are to be submitted to the European Union. The socalled stability programme is to be approved by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Conservative government on 30 April . The bursting of a decade-long property bubble in 2008 plunged Spain into five years of stopstart recession, which destroyed millions of jobs and flooded the economy with debt. The economy emerged gingerly in mid-2013 Spain returns to economic growth. from the latest two-year downturn and appears low 65 billion,” De Guin- the 26.03-percent unemnow to have regained the dos said. ployment rate reported trust of previously wary When including the by Spain for the final investors, with Spanish cost of servicing previ- quarter of 2013, he said. borrowing costs falling ously issued debt, Spain Spain is to publish on sharply on the bond mar- has estimated financing Tuesday its unemployket. needs for 2014 at 133.3 ment data for the first Spain’s lower financing billion euros, of which quarter of 2014. De Guincosts, combined with 38.8 percent has already dos warned that job fighigher tax receipts, would been covered by bond ures are generally worst probably allow the Treas- sales. in the first quarter of the ury in the next few days “The goal is to achieve year. to lower its estimate of two years in a row of “A country with an unthe money it needs to growth, with net job crea- employment rate of 26 raise by issuing bonds, the tion, and that will be the percent is starting at a terminister said. exit door from the Span- rifying level,” de Guindos Spain has estimated its ish crisis,” De Guindos said. The Bank of Spain is net financing require- said. predicting an unemployments for this year at 65 Nevertheless, jobs ment rate still at 25 perbillion euros ($90 billion). growth will be “clearly in- cent in 2014 and 23.8 per“We will be clearly be- sufficient” in the face of cent in 2015.

MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014

CATALAN LEADER TO CALL INDEPENDENCE VOTE Barcelona.—Catalan PresidentArtur Mas said on Wednesday night he would call a non-binding vote on the region’s independence in November to let locals at least express an opinion after Madrid blocked a full referendum. Spain’s parliament this month overwhelmingly rejected the wealthy region’s request to hold a plebiscite, arguing it was unconstitutional. “The consultation will be called, and within a legal framework. The central government may try to annul it. But that doesn’t depend on me,” Mas told journalists in the region’s capital Barcelona. The northeastern region, which ac-

counts for around a fifth of Spanish economic output and 16 percent of its population, has its own language and a long history of fighting for greater autonomy. Calls for separation have become a headache for the central government as it fights massive unemployment and the scars of a long economic slump. Mas said the constitution allowed a non-binding consultation. “They should at the very least allow the Catalan people to express themselves democratically, according to Catalan law, and we ask that the government doesn’t try to block a purely participatory process so we can know the Catalan opinion,” he added.

2014 Sunglasses Trends

As spring begins and summer comes into view, sunglasses are a must to protect the eyes and look the part. There are key trends for sunglasses each year which can update a look and you can really have fun with different sizes, colours and details. Specsavers Opticas’ trend experts have put together these style tips for following the trends and staying true to your style for spring/summer 2014. Select the right shape - There are styles to suit all face shapes and you can have fun with your sunglasses choosing the new bigger frames and retro shapes. Retro - From round-eyed sunnies and specs to bombers and bowling shirts, the 50s, 60s and 70s are making a comeback. Creating a retro look with your sunglasses is easy. Deep statement shapes and round-eyed styles suit both genders, cat’s-eye specs look great on women and Aviator inspired looks have a classic vintage vibe. Oversized frames – If you want to make a statement this year go for big, or rounded styles which dominate your face. Sun RX have got some good versions of this style in different colours and materials, such as purple and metal detailing. Cat’s-eyes – This year’s cat’s-eyes shapes are exaggerated and embellished with metal and interesting finishes, these will be sure to get you noticed with a funky vintage feel. Tortoise-shell – This material is being applied to a lot of different styles and shapes of glasses in 2014. Tommy Hilfiger has some great 1980s feeling frames which use the material to good effect. Colours – The future is bright with pops of eye-catching colours in graduated tones or simple colour blocking. The right pair of colourful specs instantly updates a wardrobe by seamlessly blending with the new season’s clothing trends. Newer hues of blue, green, red, purple and grey are bang on trend; choose one of these shades for the ultimate kick of colour. Roxy have made a statement with hot pink, Red or Dead have been producing green cat’s-eye frames and Osiris have gone for hot orange and black designs, as well as light blue translucent frames. Specsavers Opticas’ Wall of Sun features a wide range of styles, colours, sizes and shapes which all offer a high level of UV protection. Style advisors are on hand to help make the right choice for each face shape. In May Specsavers will be running a competition to find people who love their glasses and look great in them. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page - specsaversopticas, website www.specsavers.es and in store for more details. r

Specsavers Opticas currently has eight stores in Spain; Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, Santa Ponsa Majorca, Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca.

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ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 1000m2 plot. Garden/terrace, large pool, BBQ/ bar. Parking for 4 or more cars. Spacious lounge/diner, sep. kitchen, laundry, wc, (pos 4th bed). Upstairs 3 double beds, fitted wardrobes, family bathroom, master bed has walk-in wardrobe & en-suite with jacuzzi bath. Near Finestrat just outside Benidorm with Golf Courses, Beaches & Terra Mitica close by. Only 5 mins to Beach, Restaurants/Bars, Shops/Supermarket & motorway. Airport 40 mins. Price 399,000€ Tel: 619 103 151.

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COSTA NEWS, May 2-8, 2014

George off the market Women all over the world are feeling a bit down this week after it was announced that the eternal bachelor George Clooney has proposed to his girlfriend Amal Alamuddin. Although neither the actor nor lawyer Amal have confirmed the news, it seems to be common knowledge in inner circles and she is definitely wearing a new sparkler on her left ring finger. George, 52, and Amal, 36, have been a couple since last

October and have been spotted enjoying each other's company at different spots all over the world, including a safari in Tanzania and a beach in the Seychelles. They allegedly met in London and it seems that George has finally met his match as Amal is a wellknown Oxford-educated lawyer who specialises in internal law and human rights, both subjects close to George's heart. Sources say no date has been set for the wedding.

Barbie becomes a movie star Barbie is to star on the big screen in a new liveaction comedy. The world's most famous doll is about to make her debut in a Hollywood movie, according to sources at toy manufacturers Mattel.

Barbie is apparently going to star in a contemporary comedy written by Jenny Bricks, who wrote Mel Gibson's hit film What a Girl Wants, in a joint collaboration between Sony Pictures and Mattel. At 55, Barbie has taken on all sorts of professions - from princess to pilot and shop assistant to surgeon, and it has not yet been revealed exactly what she will be cast as in the movie. But people at the studio

where filming is to start at the end of this year say the movie "will establish Barbie as a truly original screen character". This will not be the first screen role for Barbie, however; several DVD and TV films have already been produced, the latest being Barbie: The Pearl Princess, which was released just a few weeks ago. And they say there's no proper roles for older women in Hollywood!

A weighty problem The world's heaviest woman, Charity Pierce, who weighs in at an astonishing 54st 9lb (346 kilos), has been told to lose 20 stone so she can undergo a gastric bypass operation. The 38-year-old mother-of-one from Iowa has been confined to her home for several years and is hoping to drum up public support to help her shed the pounds. In a video posted online she explains how she wants to see her daughter graduate from college and now she has another reason for wanting to slim down - she is hoping to marry her fiancĂŠ Tony. She says: "I'm worried about having a heart attack or stroke, or dying in my sleep. "My dream goal is to be 14st and get married to my fiance."

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TOP TIPS FOR LOOKING GREAT IN YOUR GLASSES

Glasses are a great accessory and even those people who don’t need to improve their vision are incorporating glasses into their fashion toolbox. The key is to select the style carefully to flatter your face, colouring and style. Specsavers Opticas have put together the following advice to help you look your best in glasses. Consider your face shape - Different style glasses will suit different face shapes, so make sure you know your face shape before you shop and choose your styles accordingly. Here’s a rundown of face shapes and the best styles for each: •Oval - Be adventurous as this shaped face suits almost all frame shapes. •Rectangle - Consider a wide frame with a strong top line. Avoid small square shapes and try a frame style with all-over colour •Round - Consider angular or geometric styles as they draw attention to the top half of the face. You should avoid oval or round shaped frames •Square – Consider oval frames as they soften the jaw line. Avoid angular frames as these will emphasise the angular facial features.

Take into account your colouring - There are so

many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. By choosing

colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. •Dark brown - Try metal frames in antique silver or gold colours, as well as softer browns. Avoid pastels or very dark colours and heavy styles. •Black - Try any of the metallic frames, especially simple shapes and colours. Avoid bright colours unless you want to make a strong impact. •Blonde - Try lightweight styles with delicate colour effects. Experiment with colours that add warmth to your skin tone. Avoid dark, heavy styles, cold colours such as blues and greens, and light-coloured metals. If you blush easily, avoid pinks and amber. •Dark grey - Try lighter coloured metal or plastic frames. Avoid heavy dark frames. Specsavers Opticas’ staff can help you choose the right frame, colour and style to suit you. For more information or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es

MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014

BRITAIN & WORLD

Pistorius had a loving relationship Pretoria.— State prosecutors wrapped up their case yesterday against South African track star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year. Prosecutors are seeking to prove that the Olympic and Paralympic athlete tried to kill Steenkamp deliberately by firing four rounds from a 9 mm pistol through a locked toilet door after a heated argument. Pistorius, nicknamed the “Blade Runner” has pleaded not guilty, saying he was

deeply in love with 29year-old Steenkamp and that he mistook her for an intruder hiding in a toilet at his home. Defence lawyers spent yesterday going through some of the thousands of text messages the pair sent each other in the weeks before Steenkamp’s death to focus on their “loving relationship”. A day earlier, police expert Francois Moller read out a series of retrieved messages that painted a picture of a volatile, stormy relationship, with Steenkamp accusing Pis-

The Hague.— U.S. President BarackObama yesterday called Russia a “regional power” that had seized part of Ukraine out of weakness rather than strength, in a dig at President Vladimir Putin. Putin has tried to rebuild Russia’s prestige since the collapse of the Soviet Union and project Moscow as a strong player on the international stage. Obama, who has had a cool relationship with Putin since he regained the presidency, dismissed that role during a news conference after a nuclear summit in the Netherlands that has been overshadowed by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. “Russia is a regional power that is threatening some of its immediate neighbours, not out of strength but out of weakness,” Obama said. “We (the United States) have considerable influence on our neighbours. We generally don’t need to invade them in order to have a strong cooperative relationship with them,” he said. Obama’s comment was an example of how far apart the leaders have grown over the past year in relations marked chiefly by differences in their approach to hot-button issues from Syria to Iran. The Ukraine crisis has prompted a reassessment of the U.S. relationship with Russia, one not aimed at re-fighting the Cold War but rather using the strength of international alliances to isolate Russia and bolster NATO’s commitment to defend allies near Russian borders. During the news conference, Obama shied away from assigning motives to Putin, avoiding the type of speculation that has seen some Republican lawmakers back home say they think Putin is trying to reassemble the Soviet Union.

torius of continual jealousy and outbursts of anger. “I’m scared of you sometimes and how you snap at me and of how you will react to me,” one message sent by Steenkamp said. Moller said despite the arguments, 90 percent of the messages were normal, often loving, interactions. Defence lawyer Barry Roux pointed to an exchange in which Steenkamp sent Pistorius a photo of herself blowing a kiss into the camera, followed by the question: “You like it?” “I love it,” Pistorius replied.

Top tips for looking gorgeous in glasses

Oval - Be adventurous as this shaped face suits almost all frame shapes.

Rectangle - Consider a wide frame with a strong top line. Avoid small square shapes and try a frame style with all-over colour

Round - Consider angular or geometric styles as they draw attention to the top half of the face. You should avoid oval or round shaped frames

Square – Consider oval frames as they soften the jaw line. Avoid angular frames as these will emphasise the angular facial features.

Take into account your colouring - There are so many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. By choosing colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. Dark brown - Try metal frames in antique silver or gold colours, as well as softer browns. Avoid pastels or very dark colours and heavy styles.

Black - Try any of the metallic frames, especially simple shapes and colours. Avoid bright colours unless you want to make a strong impact.

Dark grey- Try lighter coloured metal or plastic frames. Avoid heavy dark frames.

Specsavers Opticas’ staff can help you choose the right frame, colour and style to suit you. For more information or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es

Obama: Russia a “regional power”

AFTER MASS DEATH SENTENCE

Brotherhood head, 682 others on trial

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● The leader of Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and 682 others went on trial on Tuesday on charges including murder, a day after more than 500 supporters of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Mursi were sentenced to death. The mass trials and death sentences - the biggest in Egypt’s modern history - are

signs that the crackdown on Mursi’s Brotherhood is intensifying ahead of presidential elections that army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to win. The Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie, 70, and the others are being tried in the same court that one day earlier condemned 529 members of the Islamist group to death, a verdict condemned by foreign governments and rights groups. Defence lawyers boycotted Tuesday’s court session after complaining of irregularities and reporters were barred.

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Top tips for looking gorgeous in glasses Glasses are a great accessory and even those people who don't need to improve their vision are incorporating glasses into their fashion toolbox. The key is to select the style carefully to flatter your face, colouring and style. Specsavers Opticas have put together the following advice to help you look your best in glasses. Consider your face shapeDifferent style glasses will suit different face shapes, so make sure you know your face shape before you shop and choose your styles accordingly. Here's a rundown of face shapes and the best styles for each: 앫 Oval - Be adventurous as this shaped face suits almost all frame shapes. 앫 Rectangle - Consider a wide frame with a strong top line. Avoid small square shapes and try a frame style with all-over colour 앫 Round - Consider angular or geometric styles as they draw attention to the top half of the face. You should avoid oval or round shaped frames 앫 Square - Consider oval frames as they soften the jaw

line. Avoid angular frames as these will emphasise the angular facial features. Take into account your colouring - There are so many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. By choosing colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. 앫 Dark brown - Try metal frames in antique silver or gold colours, as well as softer browns. Avoid pastels or very dark colours and heavy styles. 앫 Black - Try any of the metallic frames, especially simple shapes and colours. Avoid bright colours unless you want to make

a strong impact. 앫 Blonde - Try lightweight styles with delicate colour effects. Experiment with colours that add warmth to your skin tone. Avoid dark, heavy styles, cold colours such as blues and greens, and lightcoloured metals. If you blush easily, avoid pinks and amber. 앫 Dark grey - Try lighter coloured metal or plastic frames. Avoid heavy dark frames. Specsavers Opticas' staff can help you choose the right frame, colour and style to suit you. For more information or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es

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Garden planning, layout and maintenance. Excavating, paving and planting works. Irrigation and lighting. Fabian Arning 617 709 790 Monika Schneider 696 199 394 Office Elviria 952 839 653 e-mail info@siempre-verde.com www.siempre-verde.com

REMOVALS AND TRANSPORT CHEAPEST PARCEL DELIVERIES! UK - Spain - Worldwide Get a quote today www.uk-spainlow-cost-couriers.com MAN AND VAN €12 per hour plus fuel. Good service. Medium size Transit van avail for light deliveries, removals (Málaga). Tel: 627 764 278. IKEA collections. LA NICHE removals, strong trustworthy men, decent rates. Tel: 952 928 933 or 622 206 891. m3,

MANVAN/TAXIVAN, 20 removals/transit services from 20 € /hour, storage. Also UK-Spain-UK full/part loads. Steve, Coastal Transport. towing service. Tel: 642 383 675. LOW-COST Removals to UK from 75 pounds per cubic meter. Tel: 951 273 068. Mob: 654 162 177

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EASYSTORAGE Mijas Costa from €2,5/week Short/Long term storage. Tel: 951 273 068: Mob: 654 162 177 LOW-COST Ireland Removals Tel: 951 273 068. Mob: 654 162 177 WORLDWIDE Container Shipping, Low Cost. Tel: 951 273 068. Mob: 654 162 177 LOCAL REMOVALS Costa del Sol. Tel: 951 273 068. Mob: 654 162 177 LOW-COST Removals to UK from 75 pounds per meter cube. Tel: 951 273 068. Mob: 654 162 177 EASYMOVESPAIN.COM Regular trips UK-Spain-UK. Tel: 951 273 068, mob: 654 126 177

CARS HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King Trike, ITV 09/14, org. 12,200 km, one owner, ride using your car licence unique in Spain, 1 year guarantee, 25,500 € Tel: 630 844 286. MERCEDES 500 SL, silver, Year 10/91, ITV new, 112,400 km, full service history, excellent condition, must sell 6,950 € Tel: 630 844 286.

OPEL CORSA, 1995, 104,45kms.LHD petrol, 1.4i, manual, white, 5 door, new ITV excellent throughout 875€ info@jetnet.es BMW 318i CABRIO (3/1995), LHD, Span. Plates, 1.Owner, Black, elect. Top-NEW, Leather, Km 219.000, ITV, 5.500 €, all Specials ... (Alpine Soundsystem etc.) proa chim@gmail.com

REWARD For any information about a car. Reg: 0575 DHV. Focus Estate silver. Its been stolen and is a hire car. Please call. Tel: 952 442 955 WWW.WORLDWIDECARS SPAIN.COM Selection of new and used vehicles. 660 865 785.

NEED HELP with Traffico? Native Spanish translator can help you. Call Marie on Tel: 667 060 865.

CARAVANS, MOTORHOMES, MOBILE HOMES

TALLERES EXPRESS Service Marbella Pre ITV / ITV, servicing & general mechanics. All makes Tel: 618 940 234.

PARK HOME For sale on small secure site. 2 bedrooms. All inclusive. Garden shed. Immac condition. 620 476 776/634 35 9216

MOBILE CAR Painter. Smart repairs, bumpers, doors, alloy wheels, headlight cleaning, interior valeting & polishing. Andy: 687 248 929. We come to you. Great prices

ECO STEAM Cleaning car, moto´s, yachts, sofas, kitchens, internal aircon. Germs destroyed. eco cleanmarbella@mail.com. Call 689 394 965. Non toxic.

UNWANTED CARS, good, bad or ugly. Free collections, legally disposed of, any plate, any condition. Tels: 951 047 311 / 696 321 138.

2000m2 PLOT for sale. Caravan or mobile home use only. Really incredible views! Water, electric, good access. Cartama. Tel: 699 199 805

SEAT IBIZA 1.4. Inj. 16v 2007 5 door sunburst red gray cloth trim climate control, alloys, all elec, cd, serviced. Only 6,995€. Tel: 952 838 842 / 608 950 221.

STUDIO CHALET Wonderful, small fitted on an amazing plot with incredible views. Just 12.000€ for quick sale! Tel: 699 199 805.

VW POLO (diesel) 2008. 5 door, serviced. Metallic blue, jazzy int. Safety & quality of VW. Now 7,995 €. 952 838 842, 608 950 221. billbra dycars.com

2 BED CHALET New, luxuriouse & gorgeouse. Was 55.000€, now 35.000€. Location Cartama. Great private plot with all mod cons. Tel: 699 199 805

Health & Beauty

CoastRider - Edition 523 - March 18th 2014

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Top tips for looking gorgeous in glasses Glasses are a great accessory and even those people who don’t need to improve their vision are incorporating glasses into their fashion toolbox. The key is to select the style carefully to flatter your face, colouring and style. Specsavers Opticas have put together the following advice to help you look your best in glasses. Consider your face shape - Different style glasses will suit different face shapes, so make sure you know your face shape before you shop and choose your styles accordingly. Here’s a rundown of face shapes and the best styles for each: Oval - Be adventurous as this shaped face suits almost all frame shapes. Rectangle - Consider a wide frame with a strong top line. Avoid small square shapes and try a frame style with all-over colour Round - Consider angular or geometric styles as they draw attention to the top half of the face. You should avoid oval or round shaped frames Square – Consider oval frames as they soften the jaw line. Avoid angular frames as these will emphasise the angular facial features. Take into account your colouring There are so many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. By choosing colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. Dark brown - Try metal frames in antique silver or gold colours, as well as softer browns. Avoid pastels or very dark colours and heavy styles. Black - Try any of the metallic frames, especially simple shapes and colours. Avoid bright colours unless you want to make a strong impact.

Blonde - Try lightweight styles with delicate colour effects. Experiment with colours that add warmth to your skin tone. Avoid dark, heavy styles, cold colours such as blues and greens, and light-coloured metals. If you blush easily, avoid pinks and amber. Dark grey - Try lighter coloured metal or plastic frames. Avoid heavy dark frames. Specsavers Opticas’ staff can help you choose the right frame, colour and style

PTQ is an established UK fitness training provider that runs courses nationwide in the UK and in the Costa Blanca region of Spain. These courses are run using a mixture of face to face tutoring and some online study and are designed so that the student can continue to work whilst taking the course. The courses have no end date and are designed to suit the students’ own time limits and work around people that might have a busy lifestyle. PTQ operates out of a number of venues in the UK but work mainly from Fit4All in Punta Prima and Howards Gym in Quesada in Spain. However, the teamis also happy to work out of your local gym if you prefer to do this. The qualifications are internationally recognised and can be used anywhere in the world to gain employment within the fitness industry and PTQ will even help you to find a job once you have graduated. The team at PTQ also help students to network and have the very exciting “Beach fit” programme running in Spain which allows graduates to run their own beach fitness programmes and plan additional workouts for groups such as urbanisations and walking clubs. The fitness industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and there are many job opportunities for all graduates. The expat Spanish population is an ageing one that needs the support of committed fitness professionals who can focus on helping with their requirements. PTQ’s PT and Gym Instructor courses also have a

to suit you. For more information or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es

nutrition element that will help you to give advice on healthy eating and guide your clients to a better lifestyle. PTQ has the very best Spanish based English tutors and courses are open to all ages from 16 70! PTQ told the CoastRider, “We already have active programmes running in Spain and we are now taking on new students to compliment this. Please visit www.personaltrainingqualifications. com and complete the enquiry form and one of our assessors will call you or arrange a meeting locally. Make this the start of a brand new career in the fitness industry!”

Please note that all information contained within this CoastRider Business Profile has been provided by the client, and is therefore deemed correct and accurate. Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies are the sole responsibility of the client.

NEWS

COSTA NEWS, March 21-27, 2014

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Knife-wielding Campello still under odours bank robber pours petrol over worker By Samantha Kett A BANK worker in a sleepy inland village is recovering after being held up at knifepoint and threatened with being set on fire. The unnamed clerk reported how a man wearing a false moustache and goatee beard barged into the Banco Santander in Sanet i Negrals - the only bank in the village - at around 11.30 on Friday and ordered him to hand over the contents of the safe. Next, the intruder poured petrol over the employee and said he would set him alight unless he hurried up. The terrified staff member gave him wads of cash while the attacker stood over him with a cigarette lighter and a sharp knife. In the end, the robber got away with between €4,000 and €5,000 in cash. The shaken bank employee hit the panic button as soon as the thief was off the premises, and gave the police a description of the car he had seen him fleeing the scene in. Guardia Civil officers found the car parked and empty in neighbouring Beniarbeig with the fake beard inside it,

News Staff Reporter THE residents' platform formed by people affected by noxious odours from the nearby refuse treatment plant has presented yet another report to regional government detailing the incidents of what it calls very strong and inadmissible smells coming from the plant. The report was compiled by doctor of chemistry José Francisco Cid over a sixday period in February. It details a catalogue of odours caused by the opening of storage tanks, the movement of residues or very ineffective systems to filter out bad smells. Doctor Cid said that the smells from the plant during the winter months clearly show that its filtration systems are not effective and this demonstrates that all operations should be closed

down until the systems have been improved. He added that the contamination in the northern zone of Campello is not minimal or inevitable but it is unacceptable because it causes a lot of discomfort to residents. On the basis of the new report, the platform is urging regional government to get involved in the situation and close the plant down until improvements have been carried out. A spokesman said that if the smells are intolerable during the winter months, they are even worse in the summer. He added that despite repeated pleas to regional government for it to take action the platform is still being ignored by those in charge.

but no trace of the money. A 54-year-old Spanish national, who is said not to have a criminal record, was arrested and has been remanded in custody. Although the hold-up was very similar in modus operandi to a similar one on Jávea the night before - where the robber wore a fake moustache and wig and carried a replica gun - the man arrested in connection with the incident is said to be a different person and a few years younger.

Marina Alta property market slumps PROPERTY sale figures in the Marina Alta for the first few weeks of 2014 have put a damper on the widespread optimism seen among estate agencies - buyers are fewer and farther between and prices have dropped by an average of 7.3% in the past 12 months. The figures, released by a leading estate agency in Dénia which mediates in buying and selling homes throughout the district, says the average price per square metre in the town remains at €1,916 and €1,747 for the Marina Alta as a whole, a fall of between 0.46% and 0.62% in the last month. And although this means a typical 100-square-metre apartment of roughly three bedrooms would cost €174,700 in the Marina Alta, or a 200-squaremetre villa with three beds and two bathrooms would be €352,400, the averages take into account the extremely pricey properties such as brand-new, energy-efficient seafront homes and those in expensive areas such as Las Rotas in Dénia. Also, whilst in September last year over 100 properties were bought or sold and even in the post-Christmas period a further 60 were purchased, the average total sales so far for February and March have come to just 41, of which 33 were in Dénia. Even cheaper apartments and flats are not selling as well as they did during the same period in 2013, but purchases of these properties exceed those of villas by more than 50%. In the autumn, reports of a possible influx of foreign holiday-home buyers, particularly among the French, created optimism in the property industry - but now, they only account for 20% of total sales in the Marina Alta, the estate agency's report shows.

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TOP TIPS FOR LOOKING GORGEOUS IN GLASSES lasses are a great accessory and even those people who don’t need to improve their vision are incorporating glasses into their fashion toolbox. The key is to select the style carefully to flatter your face, colouring and style. Specsavers Opticas have put together the following advice to help you look your best in glasses.

Consider your face shape - Different style glasses will suit different face shapes, so make sure you know your face shape before you shop and choose your styles accordingly. Here’s a rundown of face shapes and the best styles for each: Oval - Be adventurous as this shaped face suits almost all frame shapes. Rectangle - Consider a wide frame with a strong top line. Avoid small square shapes and try a frame style with all-over colour Round - Consider angular or geometric styles as they draw attention to the top half of the face. You should avoid oval or round shaped frames Square Square – Consider oval frames as they soften the jaw line. Avoid angular frames as these will emphasise the angular facial features. Take into account your colouring - There are so many colours and materials to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start.

By choosing colours that match your hair colour and skin type, you can find the glasses which complement you perfectly. Dark brown brown - Try metal frames in antique silver or gold colours, as well as softer browns. Avoid pastels or very dark colours and heavy styles. Black - Try any of the metallic frames, especially simple shapes and colours. Avoid bright colours unless you want to make a strong impact. Blonde - Try lightweight styles with delicate colour effects. Experiment with colours that add warmth to your skin tone. Avoid dark, heavy styles, cold colours such as blues and greens, and lightcoloured metals. If you blush easily, avoid pinks and amber. Dark grey grey - Try lighter coloured metal or plastic frames. Avoid heavy dark frames.

Specsavers Opticas’ staff can help you choose the right frame, colour and style to suit you. For more information or to find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es or see our ad on page 5.

February 2014

ROUND TOWN

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An Eye Test on Holiday? Holidays are great times for letting your hair down, re-charging your batteries and topping up a tan, but how many visitors get their eyes checked whilst on holiday? Well apparently, more than you think, at least here in Benidorm, as I discovered recently.

Michelle Baker

Got some free time while on holiday? Why not get an eye test?

She was obviously on holiday as she mentioned to the assistant her ‘going home’ date so I immediately intercepted her on her way out of the store to ask why on earth she would choose her holiday to get her eyes checked. And her answer was simple; “I’ve got much more time while I’m here” she explained, “I’m always dashing about when I get home”.

You see, we are fortunate enough to have a ‘proper’ Specsavers right here in the heart of Benidorm where all the staﬀ speak perfect English and they have the same great If you’ve broken your glasses, oﬀers that you get at or lost a screw, Specsavers are Specsavers in the UK.

Glasses Broke?

Shirley and Bill happy to mend them for you. are from Tyne & They charge a nominal 1.50€ Wear and they are Consequently, all us locelebrating their for this service and the money 50th wedding cal ex-pats get our eyes goes in its entirety to the local anniversary in Bechecked and buy our children’s home. “We collected nidorm. And they specs and lenses there (and plenty of Spaniards more than 1000 Euro last year” are completely too now they’ve seen Specsaver Benidorm store man- right, we have so just how good the prices much free time on ager Phil told Round Town. are and the service is). holiday, why not But I hadn’t realised invest some of it on just how popular the store is with the choosing some new specs? holiday makers until waiting in line to pick up my new prescription sunglasses So if you’re due an eye test, need some recently, when I overheard the lady in new glasses, or advice on eye care get front of me booking an eye test. yourself along to Specsavers in Benidorm’s Old Town. They can help and

Shirley and her husband Bill from Tyne & Wear get their eyes tested while on holiday

advise you on your choice and even show you how to use contact lenses if you fancy a change.

Where to ﬁnd Specsavers?

Specsavers is located at the end of the Avenida Mediterraneo in Benidorm.

Benidorm Real Life Heroes Two British lads save a burning man from the ground floor property in central Benidorm’s Rinconada Real complex. Long time Benidorm resident Danny Downing will be known to many as the comedian that entertains the crowds with his shows at such popular nightspots as Talk of the Coast and Steptoe’s. Recently, however, he entered the spotlight in a completely different manner; that of a hero who along with his neighbour and fellow entertainer Tom Story, rescued an elderly man from his burning house. Danny had been alerted to the fire in a nearby house by the warning shouts of his girlfriend and he wasted no time trying to get through the door from which black smoke was pouring. But all his efforts initially were to no avail as to his absolute horror the door was securely locked. Hearing the desperate screams for help from inside the brave lads then rushed through Tom’s house adjacent to the burning property, and at the rear found a Dutch pensioner known locally as Joseph, surrounded by fire and trapped in a small exterior patio. Summoning up enormous strength possibly from fear and adrenaline, the pair broke steel posts and fencing down with their bare hands to bring the man to safety. Speed was of the essence not just because of the man’s injuries, (he suffered burns to his arms and head) but also because flames had begun to flicker around a steel butane tank, which if it had exploded could have killed them all. Whilst Danny poured cold water onto

the man’s smouldering head and body, Tom called the emergency services who thankfully arrived quickly and en masse to put out the blaze and stop it spreading to the other properties. Whilst both Tom and Danny can be regarded as heroes for their actions, in Danny’s case it was even more notable as he has a phobia of fire after his wife Jeanette and his ten year old son tragically died in a house fire in Ainsdale 14 years ago. The injured man was taken to the Alicante specialist burns unit, where at the time of writing he remained with the doctors giving a “reserved” prognosis. When Roundtown attended the scene Danny was particularly keen to point out that many of the gates to the patio areas in the complex appeared to be installed the “wrong way round”, which meant that in the event of a fire, exit was extremely difficult. As can be seen in the photograph here the padlocks are attached to the wrong side of the gate and are therefore totally unreachable from the patio side. Danny hopes that following this frightening event other residents will now bear this in mind and have their locks changed accordingly

When you reach McDonalds on your right, cross over the road and take the pedestrian ‘shopping street’ that runs at an angle on your right. Specsavers is near the end of that street on the left hand side (see map on centre pages).

Danny Downing & the Lock that Couldn’t Be Opened!

Well done lads, you should be proud of yourselves for your bravery under such frightening circumstances

The Burnt Out Property