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Not acceptable By Alastair Stewart THE Andalucian Women’s Institute (IAM) has expressed its most profound repulsion at the attack of a woman by a man in the town of Cuevas de Almanzora. The accusation, which is being probed as a gender violence incident, would raise the number of fatalities against women to eight in Andalucia so far this year. It comes as residents of the town held a minute’s silence in memory of the 38-yearold victim, who was found dead with signs of violence in the home of a woman she worked for. Her husband was found hanged in the garden. The IAM has activated the Crisis Psychological Support Service for Daughters and Sons of Women Fatal Victims of Gender Violence. The unique service in Spain that offers free and immediate psychological attention to children and relatives who face trauma because of the murder of a mother at the hands of the father. IAM director Elena Ruiz said that minors
MINUTE’S SILENCE: Held for the victim in Cuevas de Almanzora. are the direct victims of their aggressor parents, and as such they “should receive maximum protection,” as outlined in the State Pact against Violence Gender. Ruiz has reiterated the need to ask for help in the face of any sign of ‘macho’
maltreatment. She reiterated that victims and minors would have a whole network of care and integral recovery so that they can resume a life free of their aggressors and violence (Women’s Information Telephone 900 200 999 or Telephone 016).
New phase begins THE city of Zurgena has continued its restoration in the neighborhood of La Cruz with a new phase of improvement works. New public lighting and a modern sewerage system have been installed to help improve the distribution of water in the houses of the municipality. At the same time, construction of new steelworks in several roads of the neighbourhood has begun that add to the streets whose renovation work has been carried out in recent months. The works, which began last October, entail a complete urbanisation of La Cruz, with the installation of new systems of sanitation and lighting as well as the arrangement and improvement of public spaces such as steel, asphalt and the square of the neighborhood. Plaza de la Cruz has had new tiles and construction of ramps that not only allow access to neighbours with reduced mobility, but also helps with the collection of rainwater, avoiding flooding of public roads in intense rainfall.
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A feast of culture CREDIT AYUNTAMIENTO DE CUEVAS DE ALMANZORA
CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA celebrated ‘European Days of Heritage 2017’ over the weekend with a series of themed activities. The celebration was organised by the Council of Europe, through the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain and the Ministry of Culture of the Andalucian government. Events took place in the archaeological sites of Villaricos and Castillo de Villaricos, including a family archaeological workshop focusing on clothing and the development of the Iberian alphabet under the direction of the archaeologist Laura Larios. Participants had the oppor tunity to make a fibula to light their tunics and to create a plaque in the mud with their name in Iberian alphabet. The theme selected this year was ‘Heritage and nature: a landscape of possibilities.’ Simi-
Farms on form
ALL SMILES: Schoolchildren attended the event. lar activities took place across Andalucian municipalities under the coordination of the Directorate General of Cultural Assets and Museums as well as across Europe. The objective for these days has been to gain a better understand-
ing of the history of the land, nature and peoples that have impacted contemporary society. In Almeria, this includes migration, archaeology and the development of language as well as the importance of Almeria’s archaeological history.
ALMERIA’S agricultural sector exported €1,817 million between January and August of this year. The record is 12.9 per cent more than last year. The figures, released by the Minister of Economy and Information, Antonio Ramírez de Arellano, means that one in every two euros generated from international fruit and vegetable sales are from Andalucia and Almería. Ramírez de Arellano stressed that innovation and technological improvements have changed the mentality of the Almerian business community that has led them to greater competitiveness in global markets. The minister pointed out that the Andalucian government is working with the sector to minimise and
mitigate the effects of uncertainties such as those generated by Brexit. Ramírez de Arellano also referred to Almeria exports and the sector’s contribution to make Andalucia the leader in agricultural exports in the country worth €3.853 billion, or 39 per cent of foreign trade in this sector. In second place is the Valencian Community with €2,313 million, 23.4 per cent of the total while the third is Murcia with €1.919 million, 19.4 per cent of the total. The weight of Almeria in Spain accounts for 18.4 per cent of the total, very close to Murcia, the third autonomous region exporting, and surpassing communities that continue in the ranking to Andalucia.
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HOSPITAL TORRECÁRDENAS hosted a conference focused on the care of women with breast cancer. The meeting was significant as it centred on the need for physiological, as well as physical, considerations for women with breast cancer. The meeting was organised by the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Almeria (AMAMA) and the Clinical Management (UGC) of Medical Oncology, Radiotherapy and Radiophysics Units and at the Hospital Complex Torrecárdenas. The inaugural seminars were attended by the territorial delegate for Equality, Health and Social Policies in Almeria, José María Martín, along with the president of the AMAMA, Belinda Pérez and the managing director of the Torrecárdenas Hospital Complex, Luis Martínez. The delegate said that “five-year sur-
vival in breast cancer has increased by 20 per cent in the last 25 years in Andalucia, currently standing at 85.6 per cent, according to the latest data from the Andalucian Cancer Registry.” Martín added that “it is scientifically proven that the survival rate against breast cancer improves when it is diagnosed early, which is why in 1995 Andalucia implemented the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Programme, which has already benefited a total of 89,305 women between 50 and 69 years of age in Almería and that has allowed medical professionals to detect more than 900 tumours .” The Early Detection Programme, promoted by the Ministry of Health was implemented in 1995 and has benefited close to 90,000 Almerian women between 50 and 69 years, allowing for the early diagnosis of more than 900 cases.
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Cancer conference is a success ANIMATED: A scene from the event.
Hero worship FA N S o f t h e w o r l d o f blo Cultural Association comic book heroes met i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h at the 2017 Festicomic the city of El Ejido and in El Ejido this week- the Diputación de e n d . T h e e v e n t h o s t s Almería. The councillor for script presentations, f i l m p r o j e c t s , w o r k - Culture, Julia Ibáñez, shops, video game visited the festival tournaments, talks and w h e r e s h e t o u r e d t h e exhibitions all from the different exhibitors and w o r l d o f c o m i c s a n d chatted with the attendees and film and comgraphic novels. T h e e v e n t i s o n e o f ic fans. the most impor tant comic conventions which are held in Latest news and more as it happens the province, orwww.soltimes.com ganised by the Dia-
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The councillor encouraged all readers to attend the event because “it is a great opportunity to become familiar with this type of narrative and enjoy all the proposals offered, where comics coexist with universal superheroes and villains of films and video games. In short, an appointment where entertainment for all audiences is guaranteed.” Ibanez highlighted “the great work that the association has done in organising this comic room as a leisure alternative for our youth and as an event in which the whole family can participate.” The festival was born years ago as ‘Manta Marathon and Otaku culture’ and has been growing and gaining in prestige and recognition in recent years. Hundreds of fans and budding writers, authors and actors attended over the weekend in what was a fun-filled family activity.
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Women of means THE town council of Cuevas del Almanzora has carried out a series of educational workshops for 82 children. This has been to generate curiosity in science and to make the role of women in science more visible.
Full swing SWING MACHINE ORCHESTRA will perform next Saturday, October 28 in the House of Music in Carboneras, joining 12 musicians on stage playing swing music from the 30s. The band will bring to a close the 11th edition of the Carboneras Jazz Festival featuring groups from all musical genres.
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Help support a new roof for Vera Orphanage CASA HOGAR, the orphanage in the centre of Vera, is facing a bill of almost €22,000 to make urgent repairs to maintain a safe and healthy environment for those who live and work there. The building has become ver y run down with numerous leaks due to the poor condition of the roof, leading to collapsing ceilings and damp walls. The home has been open since 1872 and has a capacity to care for 24 children up to 18 years of age - providing care, comfort and encouragement to orphans and underprivileged and, occas i o n a l l y, a b u s e d c h i l d r e n a n d y o u n g adults. Its main characteristic is to guarantee adequate attention to minors, in all their basic needs as well as leisure and culture, enhancing learning experiences and access to social resources under the
same conditions as any other person of their age. The main purpose of the home is to create a space where children are looked after, promoting their development as people, combining technical quality and human warmth. How can you help? To be able to assist in guaranteeing the future of the orphanage through giving, Shea Fox at Restaurant La Paratá in Mojácar and his fundraising team would like you all to contribute through donations either by attending a fundraising afternoon on November 6, with a three-course lunch, live music from Ashley and Dainius, raffle, auction and other activities, donating directly to the orphanage or offering gifts to raffle or auction on the afternoon. For those who wish to donate to the
event or directly to the orphanage: • Please book a table at Shea’s for November 6 and Shea will make a substantial contribution to the appeal. To reser ve, please call Shea’s Restaurant La Paratá on 950 478 186. • Donate raffle prizes or auction items - for further information on donating money, raffle prices or auction lots, please contact Keith Holland on 636 798 950. • Buckets and jars are available at Shea’s Restaurant La Paratá and in the Iceland/International supermarket in Vera for cash donations. • The bank account for donations is: Casa Hogar IBAN ES89 2103 5960 4503 5000 0019. • The Centre is inscribed in the Register of Religious Entities with the Number 1639-i.
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Flu vaccinations begin in Almeria WINTER FLU: Campaign to protect vulnerable groups.
HEALTH centres and clinics in Almería have begun vaccinating against winter flu. The campaign, organised by the Ministry of Health, has made available 87,051 doses which will be administered through 231 vaccination points. The territorial delegate for Equality, Health and Social Policies, José María Martín, visited today the health centre of Plaza de Toros in the capital. He said that:
“vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent cer tain diseases, as in this case influenza, especially in those population groups that are more vulnerable to the virus.” The campaign aims to protect vulnerable groups in the population, chiefly people over 65 years of age and those who suffer from particular chronic health problems in which the flu can aggravate their disease. These in-
clude severe respiratory problems, heart disease, cancer or immune and metabolic system issues or suffering from obesity. It is also recommended that pregnant women be immunised, at any time during pregnancy, to prevent influenza to both pregnant and newborn. The delegate explained that “in addition to vaccination, to prevent the flu, it is also important that we all take simple hygiene measures, such as covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, using tissues and washing hands frequently, to protect against the virus of the flu as it is transmitted in the air.”
New school to be built in Almerimar THE coastal town of Almerimar will benefit from a new school. The announcement was made by the Andalucian government in a bid to tackle a shortage of school places both in the town and the neighbouring El Ejido. The increase in population in Almer-
imar in the last decade has been higher than expected, prompting political parties to call for a new school. The budget for the project will be announced in the next budget for the government and is projected to be €3,738,802.
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THE President of Andalucia, Susan Diaz, has committed her government to the irrigators of Almería in a bid to tackle the province’s ongoing water problem. The President met with representatives of the Water Table forum comprised of representatives of state and private water producers and consumers. Diaz pledged that the Andalucian government would streamline pending administrative concessions to alleviate the water shortage and continue to monitor the situation. The water deficit, which stands at 179 cubic hectometres, is of growing concern to irrigators. The meeting held in San Telmo included demands made to the government for more help from the central government to accelerate improvements to existing infrastructures. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Rodrigo Sánchez Haro, pointed out after the meeting that the works put in place from the Andalucia Board can contribute three hectometres, but warned that most of the outstanding work is under the purview of the central
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Top, top tango ORGANISED by the town hall of Mojácar, through the Department of Culture, the Arcos Company of B u e n o s A i r e s Ta n g o Show played Argentine tango. The recital in the municipal theatre launched the tango season beginning November 3.
Good looker MOJACAR representatives have taken par t in the regional assembly for the Most Beautiful Peoples of Spain held in Pampaneira. Critical issues discussed included technical developments and tourism to maintain the city’s reputation for excellence.
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Testing the water
TALKS: Susana Diaz (centre) and the other delegates in Almeria. government in Madrid. These include the treatment plants of Adra, El Ejido and Roquetas, and desalination facilities like Villaricos in Cuevas del Almanzora which have been in disuse since 2012. These interventions, according to the minister, would contribute “around 100 cubic hectometres, which would increase to 150 if current facilities are placed at 100 per cent of their capacity and alleviate the water deficit in Almeria.” The spokesman for the Water Board of Almeria, José Antonio Fernández, has, however, said he appreciates the commitment of the Andalucian Board.
Car thieves caught TWO men have been edly received a tip off at arrested by police in the end of September to Vera after allegedly observe two people. It has been reported committing a number of robberies on cars in the that after a search conducted by police in Vearea. The arrests occurred ra, the detainees are in the early hours of believed to have used a Wednesday, October master key to enter the 18 and the suspects cars and remove valuwere allegedly found ables from inside. One of the men atwith several stolen items in their car, in- tempted to flee the arcluding sunglasses and rest but was stopped after a short pursuit. clocks. The young Moroccans were arrestLatest news and more as it happens ed after powww.soltimes.com lice repor t-
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Urcal Fat Boys and Birds Club 2017 THIS will be the ninth year of the Urcal Fat Boys n Birds Club, who fundraise for various charities. The ‘Slimathon’ consists of local volunteers who put themselves through a sixweek public humiliation of ‘trying’ to lose weight. A Christmas Party at the end of the slimathon helps to raise further money. This year the Club will again be raising money for MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support Group)
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and food donations for the Residencia Virgin del Rio in Huercal-Overa. The weekly public weighin will commence at Taberna Amazir (Coviran), Urcal on Friday November 3, at 7pm and will continue at Taberna Amazir every Friday evening. The final weigh-in and Christmas Party at Taberna Amazir on Friday December 15. Contact Martin on 627 177 208 or Debbie on 627 173 390.
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ON SONG: The Rose Singers. THE ROSE SINGERS are proud to present their November concert titled ‘A Flower Remembered.’ The programme of songs, sung in harmony by the local ladies choir, will include guest soloist Ellen Turner and an Oboe performance by Maddy Frowd. The afternoon concert will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at 3pm at a new location, the Hotel
Parador, Mojacar Playa with a special appearance by violinists Lesley Wilson and Emma Randle. The evening concert will be at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos on Thursday, November 9 at 7.30pm. A raffle will be held at both events with proceeds going to the aid of Stepping Stones carers suppor t group. Go along and support this worthy cause!
Tickets are €8 and can be bought in advance from ForgetMe-Not (Las Buganvillas), Total Enter tainment (Turre) and The Shop, Camping Los Gallardos. They are also available on the doors, through the choir members and by messaging their Facebook page (search Rose Singers, Mojácar). They look for ward to seeing you there!
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THE branch meets the first Thursday of the month at the centre of multi uses (Artisan Centre) Mojacar pueblo at 11.15. All are welcome. They plan to continue having their second meeting of the month, which is the third Thursday, as a coffee/lunch meeting, venues to
be notified in the press. Diary for Nov 2017 Thursday 2nd, 11.15am: Branch meeting with speaker Tim Taplin Friday 3rd, 7.30pm: Fish ‘n chip night with quiz. Beachcomber Restaurant, Mojacar. To book a table call Christine 697 887 362.
Sunday 12th, 10.45am: Remembrance Day service, Mojacar Anglican Church. Lunch at Bellavista, 13.00 to book call Christine 697 887 362. Thursday 16th, 11.15am: Branch AGM at Artisan Centre. Lunch at Osteria. Call Christine 697 887 362.
The Royal British Legion Spain district north THE Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans and their families. If you feel we can help you, please ring 676 451 780 (9-5 weekdays) Email: assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com or rblmojacar@gmail.com To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living.
RBL appeal THE Royal British Legion are appealing for donations of old pound coins for their new appeal entitled #poppypound.
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Let us forgive FRIENDS often find it strange that despite being retired and living in so beautiful a location, we still feel the need to take a holiday each year. But lovely though it’s been to see friends and family over the summer, there’s a great sense of relief when at last we can relax and have the place to ourselves. But even then the relaxation is decidedly limited, as after all the activity there always seems so much to do, so much to clean and much to renew. And so it is that we made the decision some time ago that we should go away at this time of year, once the really essential maintenance is completed, to somewhere where there is little option but to relax completely and recharge those slightly exhausted batteries. This doesn’t of course mean doing nothing, though that’s always an option, but relaxation can and does for us often include fairly energetic activities like walking, swimming and diving, but there’s no stress, no essential
work to be done and no sense of guilt at not wielding a paintbrush or mixing concrete. So this year, as is often the case, we’ve migrated to the beautiful island of Gozo, where we can relax and build up strength for whatever may lie ahead. And this need for rest and relaxation between periods of work is a God ordained requirement, even included as one of the Ten Commandments, that we should all enjoy at least one day’s complete rest each week. And how much damage has been done to the health of both individuals and our society by the ever-increasing pressure to ignore this requirement and treat every day the same. One can’t help but wonder just how much of the stress related problems of our 21st century society are a direct consequence of our disregard of this basic and incredibly sensible rule. God, I would suggest, got that one very right indeed, and we’d all do well to recognise that.
Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further details available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
The world and the wheels PETE, who is struggling a bit at the moment, has had to accept that perhaps a wheelchair would be a good thing. The idea is that he can walk using the wheelchair for support, but when he gets tired he can sit in it and either propel it himself, or as an extreme measure, get me to push it. This arrangement means that he can get out and about while I can do something constructive about building up my upper body strength. There are other advantages - I have noticed with jealousy how elderly ladies use their Rolsers as offensive weapons, carving their way through the thronging multitude at the markets like Moses parting the Red Sea, but now I am armed with
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the equivalent! Plus I can pile any shopping I accrue on his lap instead of carrying it. The only downside is that, being seated and thus half as tall as normal, he is hard to find in a crowd. But which wheelchair to get? There are so many from which to choose! Enter Lesley. ‘Come and see mine - it’s light, it folds up, and you can see how Pete finds it for comfort.’ We went, we saw. We folded it, I lifted it, Pete had a roll around in it, and announced that he was as happy as a spaniel in a duckpond. This sort of constructive and spontaneous helpfulness is what makes the wheels of the world go round - not to mention the wheels of the chair!
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by Sandy Shore THE curse of mankind is unquestioned acceptance of one’s enslavement. Throughout history, humans use fellow humans to war on their foes. Wage-slaves are used to manufacture goods or manage services, to sell on at a profit or to serve the profiteering elite. The worst century for human slavery was the 20th century and the 21st century may be worse. Virtually everything made is manufactured under battery hen workplace conditions. Workers don’t question their hand to mouth galley slave existence. The Soviet Union’s only worthwhile achievements were built by slaves. These accomplishments were attained by captives harvested from over 30 nations surrendered to or occupied by the Bolsheviks. A taboo topic is that virtually every slave in the Soviet Gulag was transported by an infrastructure; ships, cattle cars and vehicles, provided by the Western powers. Average life expectancy in the Gu-
WAGE-SLAVES: The worst century for human slavery was the 20th century.
Paradise Lost lag was 40 days; there were plentiful replacements. Tens of millions of Europeans died. Soviet ‘Five Year Plan’ successes were dependent upon captives described by Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky as ‘White Negroes.’
Sub-Saharan Africans plundered and sold other Africans to visiting slave ship owners. Many English exiles, sentenced for trivial crimes, were sold and bartered enroute by Australia-bound shipowners to African chiefs.
Since biblical times the Arab enslavers of Africa depopulated the coastal regions of Mediterranean Europe. Even England and Ireland were raided to feed the Moors’ insatiable demand for European slaves. You won’t learn that in your
classrooms, nor will you read it in media or see it on your TV screens. Another taboo topic: Taxes spent on war in the last 10-years alone could have bought every American citizen an idyllic home in an all-facilities garden community. The money spent on just interest payable on war-related loans would provide every US citizen with a two-month paid vacation every year. Do the math: Total cost of US wars over the last 10 years $6 trillion. The average cost of a small home is $60,000. Number of homes built for $6 trillion, 100m. The insatiable US and EU economies are war economies dominated by Parliaments, Congress, and Pentagon, corporate and banking interests. A high number of wage slaves are indentured slaves to the banking and political systems. Anyone who hates his work but does so for security is enslaved. He is no different from the galley slave or gladiator who wields the state’s sword or pulls the oar knowing failure to do so results in work, food and water deprivation.
Home & Garden THOSE of us town dwellers who are not blessed with acres of land at our disposal can still nur ture a range of plants to brighten up our balconies. But even having two or three pot plants to care for can be tricky. The direction of the balcony or terrace will clearly make a huge difference to how your plants develop, if you don’t take steps to shield them from solar rays at particular times of the day. Blinds or awnings can be useful, especially if your terrace faces south, east or west. Make sure they are pulled down at the hottest par t of the day, shading them and you into the bargain. While it is tempting to fill your balcony with over flowing plants, you can be economical with floor space, hanging plants in wall pots or along balustrades or on a trellis. Choose plants that suit the direction of your balcony. South facing terraces will take geraniums, petunias, herbs, fuschias
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Nurturing plants to make your balcony flourish and carnations. East ones, begonias, orchids, and aloes among others. For west ones use petunias, spider plants, and miniature conifers and north facing balconies can host aspidistras, cyclamen, and many indoor plants.
To stop plants drying out, you can use water retaining gel in the compost of plant pots or self-watering pots, this is especially important on south facing terraces. Then all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the view!
Traditional Spanish gardens SPAIN has a long history of taking the influences of various cultures and incorporating them into its traditional Spanish garden. The main inspirations have come from Moorish, Persian and Roman traditions and these gardens are havens of tranquility, beauty and coolness as they are based on the concept of long ponds set in a walled courtyard with paved areas and shady corners. A cross, based on the main points of the compass often divides the garden into four areas planted with fruit trees and fragrant plants whilst pergolas, and arbors provide places to escape the sun. Naturally, to introduce such a garden into a private home requires a great deal of expense and patience, but elements, such
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as a fountain within a courtyard with a tiled seat would be relatively easy to construct. For inspiration, there are so many traditional gardens open to the public and
these can be found all over Spain, especially in the south from Jerez to Sevilla and Granada. The Gaudi designed Artigas Gardens in Catalonia are a perfect example of Spanish artistry.
BALCONY PLANTS: Hanging plants can free up floor space.
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A fair-ly good time! FRIDAY 27th OCT 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in the Recinto Ferial 22.00 ROCK ALBOX concert, Main Tent.
SATURDAY 28th OCT 09.00 Ronda Tournament in ‘Las Tejeras’. 09.00 to 17.00. Partridge Exhibition. Plaza de Abastos. 11.00 and 12.30 official events. 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in Recinto Ferial. 14.00 Día Andaluz celebration with FREE PAELLA and prizes for the best traditional dress. Performance by ‘Ntra Sra. del Saliente’ dance group in the main tent. 17.00 Competition on horseback in the rambla. 21.00 Crowning of Fiesta Kings and Queens in the main tent. 22.00 ‘LA GRAN ROCKSET’ orchestra and the ‘AIRES DEL MAR’ trio in the main tent.
SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 09.00 4x4 route leaving from C/ Poeta Juan Berbel. 09.00 Gathering of Classic Cars in Plaza Nueva. 09.00 Motorbike ride from the football stadium, ‘Las Ventas’ to Saliente Monastery. 09.00 - 17.00 Partridge Exhibition, Plaza de Abastos. 10.00 Petanca tournament in the rambla. 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in Recinto Ferial. 16.00 4x4 Gymkhana in the rambla. 17.00 Concert by ‘LOS FRESCOS’ in the Recinto Ferial. 18.00 Prize giving for the best Partridge in Plaza de Abastos. 22.00 ‘EL NORTE’ orchestra in the main tent. 24.00 DEMARCO FAMENCO in the main tent.
MONDAY 30th OCT 10.30 to 13.30 Children’s Day in the ‘Las Ventas’ sports pavilion. 12.00 Darts Tournament, Bar Why Not? 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in Recinto Ferial. 19.00 ‘Ntra. Sra. Del Saliente’ dance group in the main tent. 20.30 Zumba Exhibition in the main tent. 22.00 ‘PENTAGRAMA’ orchestra in the main tent.
TUESDAY 31st OCT 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in Recinto Ferial. 16.00 Pigeon competition in the rambla. 17.00 Regional dance exhibition by ‘Los Juanes’ in the main tent. 18.30 Flamenco by ‘AIRES DE LA FERIA’ and Zumba exhibition in the main tent. 20.00 ‘EL NORTE’ Orchestra in the main tent. 21.00 Third age festival with coplas sung by ANTONIO CORTES in the main tent. 22.00 ‘EL NORTE’ orchestra in the main tent.
WEDNESDAY 1st NOV 09.00 Livestock fair in the rambla. 09.00 Bike ride through the streets of Albox starting from the ‘Las Ventas’ stadium. 09.00 to 17.00. Partridge Exhibition. Plaza de Abastos. 14.00 Fería del Medio Día in Recinto Ferial. 17.00 Concert by ‘POR UN PUÑADO DE TERCEROS’ in the Recinto Ferial. 18.00 Children’s show ‘EL REY LEON’ in the main tent. 19.30 ‘LOS AIRES DEL MAR’ trio in the main tent.
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Wednesday, as well as a bird exhibition in the Plaza de Abastos on Saturday. The town centre becomes transformed into a fairground with rides and stages for the many musical acts on the schedule. Some of the musical highlights include flamenco fusion singer Demarco Flamenco and the Pentagrama orchestra. Any motorist enthusiasts should make sure to head down on Sunday, as there will be a classic car exhibition held in Plaza Nueva from 9am along with a motorbike ride from the’Las Ventas’ football stadium to the S a l i e n t e Monastery.
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THE Feria de los Santos (All Saints Fair) descends on Albox from October 26 to November 1. The festival promises something for all the family, from fairground rides to theatre shows. The origins of the festival date back generations, to a time when merchants would meet in the town’s main square to trade cattle and other goods. Now the feria is less about business and more about pleasure, although there is still an authentic cattle fair held on the main rambla on
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ONE of the highlights of Albox’s All Saints Fair has to be the feria del media dia (midday fair) when all the revellers join together for a beer and tapas in one of the makeshift bars set up especially for the occasion. The bars are run by the cofradias (local associations) who also organise the processions during the Easter celebrations. There is often fierce competition between the bars to attract the most customers and serve the best food. Some vendors also cook up a giant dish of paella to serve to all the revellers. The feria del media dia will take place in and around the fairground in the town centre from Friday October 27 to Wednesday November 1. DEMARCO FAMENCO: Will headline the feria on Sunday.
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• Number of British residents aged 65 or over in Spain has doubled (ONS) • 40% of British residents in Spain are retired (ONS) • Majority of UK buyers of Spanish homes are 50-65 years old (Taylor Wimpey España) DATA from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed Spain is home to more UK expats aged 65 or over than the UK is home to Spanish citizens. The number of British elderly living in Spain has doubled in a decade hav-
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Life of leisure ing now reached 121,000 and with the majority of UK expats relocating to Spain for retirement, there is a steady increase in British expats receiving their state pension on Spanish shores. “When it comes to who is moving and living in Spain, over the last decade we have witnessed the marked growth of those of retirement age choosing to relocate. We now receive more than double the number of
enquiries from this demographic than we did 10 years ago, a trend which the ONS data also reflects.” Marc Pritchard, Sales & Marketing Manager, Taylor Wimpey España Concerns about the freeze of state pension postBrexit have also been wiped out as the government has stated that British pensioners abroad will continue to have their state pension increase. With Pension Awareness Day fast approaching, interest from British pensioners to relocate to Spain is believed by many not to slow down in the near future with many UK pensioners retiring to Spain. In 2016, 40 per cent of the 300,000 British citizens liv-
SILVER YEARS: Many still want to retire to Spain.
ing in Spain were retired, according to ONS figures. Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, which offers a range of second homes on Mallorca, the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, has also seen an increase in the number of UK buyers aged 50 - 65 years old. “The majority of British buyers we welcome here to Spain are aged 50 - 65 years old; those who are lucky enough to have retired early but more often than not, those thinking
ahead and planning for their silver years in the Spanish sun.” In Costa del Sol, where half of Taylor Wimpey España’s clients are from the UK, golf complex development Horizon Golf receives particular interest from older buyers. Located just 30 minutes from Malaga airport, ease of access from the UK is a big draw as well as the development’s extensive on site amenities. “In response to demand from UK buyers looking for
retirement properties, we are delighted to present our latest residential golf project on the Costa del Sol. Horizon Golf has the perfect environment for retirees as it offers a spa, hotel and golf course all close to the residential area.” Javier Ballester CEO at Taylor Wimpey Spain The new Horizon Golf complex comprises two and three bedroom terraced apartments and three bedroom homes. Prices start at £380,000 (€410,000) + VAT.
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Health & beauty
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Tooth troubles TOOTH BRUSHING: Recommended twice daily.
EVEN though your smile may be one of the first things people notice about you, a lot of peo-
ple still tend to avoid paying a trip to the dentist whenever possible. Good oral and dental hygiene is important to maintaining good, overall health as it can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease which can lead to more serious problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Keeping a regular routine of flossing, brushing and using mouthwash also helps you to keep all your teeth as you get older. According to Mintel research, one in five Brits only visits the dentist when they are having problems with their teeth. However, it would seem more men than women are tooth-shy as 21 per cent of men admit to avoiding checkups unless they have a problem compared with only 16 per cent of women. Although nearly two thirds of the UK claim that dental problems impact their general
health, three in 10 conf e s s e d t h a t i t ’s b e e n more than six months since they have visited the dentist. Ten per cent of British people even disclosed that they have tried treating their problems using DIY methods at home. Teeth cleaning habits have also changed over the past couple of years, as 15 per cent less people use mouthwash now than in 2014 but 4 per cent more use an electric toothbrush. Nearly a quarter of Brits also only brush their teeth once a day while a conscious 11 per cent brush their teeth more than the recommended twice daily. H o w e v e r, a p e a r l y white smile is still important for many Brits, as half of Londoners see white teeth as a sign of good dental health and over 40 per cent of people have tried a regular whitening toothpaste. Even though dentists
continue to emphasise how important it is, it seems flossing hasn’t increased in popularity. According to a study by Waterpik, only around 16 per cent of those sur veyed admitted to flossing every day, with a further 20 per cent revealing they only flossed when necessary. Flossing is vital to maintaining good dental health as it reaches the spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush can’t. It would surprise you to learn how much bacteria can develop in those tiny spaces, which can cause cavities and gum inflammation. There are also studies that imply that flossing after meals makes you less tempted to snack, so it could even help to keep you in shape. You can also now buy special flossing brushes that are specially designed to reach into the small spots if using the string seems like too much hard work.
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Pushing the limit A NEW study has found that white men who do excessive amounts of exercise each week are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease as those who work out moderately. A study by the University of Illinois in Chicago analysed the exercise habits of over 3,000 people over 25 years and discovered that white men who exercised for more than seven hours per week were more likely to suffer from serious cardiac problems. However, the researchers didn’t find that the outcome MORE than 50 per cent of Millennials (aged 23-40) have admitted to eating cereal as a snack at home, compared with just 32 per cent of Baby Boomers (aged 53-71), according to Mintel research. Experiencing a growth in popularity over recent decades, cereal is no longer the boring, flavourless food it once was and nearly 75 per cent of cereal consumers agree that it makes a great snack. It became clear the trend had even caught on in Spain when the first ‘cereal cafe’ was opened in Madrid last year, offering over 170 varieties to choose from. Many cereals are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are low in calories so makes a better option than many snacking products on supermarket shelves. Several types also boast a high amount of fibre so can even help
applied to men from other ethnicities. According to Public Health England, heart disease claims more men’s lives in the UK than any other illness. The study discovered that white men who exercised excessively were more likely to build up plaque in their arteries which can lead to severe heart problems such as heart disease. This suggested that too much exercise could put excessive stress on the arteries. The results surprised the researchers, who expected
FIT FACT: Health experts recommend that we should do everything in moderation, including exercise. those who did the most exercise to be less likely to develop these illnesses. Deepika Laddu, the co-author of the study, revealed that more research needed to be done to investigate why this was the case and why
Cereal fillers with your digestion. A study published in the ‘Journal of the American Dietetics Association’ found that those who snacked healthily often
consumed a higher amount of fruits, vegetables and fibre, which is vital for helping to prevent the development of certain illnesses.
there was such a difference in the results from white participants and those of other ethnicities. However, Laddu stressed that the study did not suggest that people should stop exercising altogether,
but that they should limit workouts to the recommended 150 minutes a week. While any form of exercise is considered crucial to keeping your heart healthy, there are some workouts
that could be more beneficial than others. Swimming, weight training and cycling have all been shown to help prevent illnesses such as heart disease and boost overall health.
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Ingredients 2 lbs ground chicken 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped 6 Spring onions, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 6 tbsp parmesan cheese 4 tsp lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp paprika salt and pepper, to taste 8 burger buns Roasted Red Pepper Sauce 2 large roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded 8 Spring onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbsp olive oil 4 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 tsp fresh basil, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Lemony chicken burgers with roasted red pepper sauce DIRECTIONS 1. In a large mixing bowl, lightly mix ground chicken, spinach, spring onion, egg, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Form into 8 patties and chill for 30 minutes. 2. To grill burgers: Preheat barbecue on MEDIUM/HIGH, and oil the grids generously to prevent sticking. Place the patties on the grill, and reduce heat to MEDIUM. Place patties on the barbecue, and sear 3 minutes per side, taking care not to press down the patties.
3. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for another 3 minutes per side until juicy but cooked through. Refer to guide for Perfect Grill Marks. Lightly toast the buns in the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Serve on the buns topped with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic gently. Add to food processor with remaining ingredients and process until well blended.
Thai-style steamed fish Serve with Thai jasmine rice for a flavour-packed low-fat meal. Ingredients 2 trout fillets, each weighing about 140g/5oz a small knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped 1 small garlic clove, chopped 1 small red chilli (not bird’s eye), seeded and finely chopped grated zest and juice of 1 lime 3 baby pak choi, each quartered
lengthways 2 tbsp soy sauce Method 1. Place the fish fillets side by side on a large square of foil and scatter the ginger, garlic, chilli and lime zest over them. Drizzle the lime juice on top and then scatter the pieces of pak choi around and on top of the fish. Pour the soy sauce over the pak choi and loosely seal the foil to make a package, making
sure you leave space at the top for the steam to circulate as the fish cooks. 2. Steam for 15 minutes. (If you haven’t got a steamer, put the parcel on a heatproof plate over a pan of gently simmering water, cover with a lid and steam.) Try serving with Thai jasmine rice, and if you’ve got some sesame seeds, toast a handful and toss them into the rice just before serving.
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PORK CHOPS: Sweet and heat.
Orange chilli pork chops Surprise your palate with this playful combination of sweet and heat. It’s so effortless it’s sure to be added to the weeknight rotation. Ingredients 4 pork chops, 1 1/2” thick 2 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp grated orange peel 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp thyme DIRECTIONS In a bowl, combine honey, seasonings and orange peel; mix well. Spread over one side of pork chops. Place honeyside down on grill over MEDIUM - LOW heat and barbecue 4 - 6 minutes per side, brushing remaining honey mixture over other side of meat
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Puzzles
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Wordsearch Saved by the Bell
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
SAVED BELL BAYSIDE ZACK MORRIS
KELLY KAPOWSKI LISA TURTLE SCREECH
JESSIE A.C. SLATER MARIO LOPEZ STACEY THE MAX
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Across 1 Lower in price (7) 5 Dependable (5) 8 To the lowest degree (5) 9 Having in common (7) 10 Female parents (7) 11 Go into (5) 12 Powerful (6) 14 Broad-bladed digging tool (6) 18 Expressionless (5) 20 Against (7) 22 Service men in the navy (7) 23 Go away from a place (5) 24 Paces (5) 25 Takes industrial action (7)
Down 1 Upright pillars (7) 2 Precise (5) 3 Decorative design (7) 4 Oppose (6) 5 Serpent (5) 6 Left out (7) 7 Large Asian feline (5) 13 Understand (7) 15 Well liked (7) 16 Sorrow (7) 17 Buildings for living in (6) 18 Foundation (5) 19 Is aware of (5) 21 Carnivorous marine fish (5)
• Average: 21
• Very good: 43
• Good: 30
• Excellent: 55
panto append anti antic ante antes apse apes ages attic attend gaps gape gapes gate gates gnat gens geek geeks cotta cottage cottages cite cites ices sett setts etna even esthete esthetes eves evens hewn keep keeps keen keens
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
Cryptic
Across 1 From past experience, stick (5) 4 Tick cop off in driver’s seat (7) 8 Fall out with bank for small bird (7) 9 Concept game I arranged (5) 10 Head of state isn’t a model of virtue (5) 11 Causes are spoilt by boys (7) 12 Most sound sent as arranged (6) 14 Poem parts from adverse situations (6) 17 The late doctor was a competitor (7) 19 Insults some winners' lap sessions (5) 21 Blocks advertisements (5) 22 Foolish Annie is all over the place (7) 23 English can, in French street, find a train (7) 24 Excited to find silver always around (5)
Down 1 Jobs for Poles (5) 2 One sail entangled a marine creature (3-4) 3 Bird returning from Münster, Germany (5) 4 Chicken is care of guard (6) 5 Alec and Tim upset mood (7) 6 Large instrument appeared in a utopian orchestra (5) 7 Locks trees around ship (7) 12 Cheat for every dart (7) 13 Let it remain the boy's cowboy hat (7) 15 Rum has king rocking (7) 16 Put down in a deliberate manner (6) 18 Search for answer in favourite hangout (5) 19 Take a pot shot at wading bird (5) 20 Drive around trees (5)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : 10 SHADES OF GREY 1. Earl Grey tea is a tea blend that has been flavoured with the addition of which essential oil? 2. First published in December 1847, Agnes Grey was the debut novel of which English author writing under the pen name of Acton Bell? 3. On which track in southwest London has the prestigious Greyhound Derby been held since 1985? 4. Seize the Day, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2001, is the autobiography of which former British wheelchair racer, a parliamentarian and a television presenter? 5. The 1871 painting in oils on canvas Arrangement in Grey and Black No 1 is better known under what two-word colloquial name? 6. The American actor, singer, dancer and photographer Joel Grey is best known for portraying the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of which Kander and Ebb musical?
7. ‘The curfew tolls the knell of parting day’ is the first line from which poem by Thomas Gray, which was completed in 1750 and first published in 1751? 8. What was the name of the great-granddaughter of Henry VII who was the de facto monarch of England from July 10 until July 19 1553? 9. What was the name of the Skye terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for supposedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself in January 1872? 10. Zane Grey (1872 –1939) was an American dentist and author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with which genre in literature and the arts? Not a lot of people know that... the American Civil War, was sometimes called the ‘War of the blue and the grey’
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Answers 1. OIL OF BERGAMOT, 2. Anne BRONTË, 3. WIMBLEDON STADIUM, 4. Tanni GREY-THOMPSON (Baroness Grey-Thompson), 5. WHISTLER’S MOTHER, 6. CABARET, 7. ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD, 8. LADY JANE GREY (also known as Lady Jane Dudley or the Nine-Day Queen), 9. GREYFRIARS BOBBY, 10. WESTERNS
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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organised. Try not to take everything so seriously. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Put your efforts into being creative. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You could lose a good friend because of it. Learn some new skills that will increase your income. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. You may interest people in a service you have to offer. Work quietly behind the scenes for best results. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your ability to visualise will help you convince others of the possibilities. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Don’t be too quick to voice your opinion. Listen to others carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try not to overreact to the loss. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Use your energy wisely. You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say. Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Try to mix business with pleasure while travelling. You can convince anyone of anything. Get your domestic chores out of the
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You will have excellent ideas and you should be able to help your partner get ahead. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalising your objectives.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. You’ll find it easy to charm members of the opposite sex this week. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups. Property investments could be prosperous. You can’t do everything on your own. Family responsibilities are escalating. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You need to sit back and enjoy. Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur. Make creative changes to your living quarters.
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BOOK REVIEW
La Belle Sauvage ONE of literature’s most popular heroines the Stasi. The Magisterium’s power seems inreturns in this prequel to the ‘His Dark Materials’ trilogy, 17 years after the final escapable, highlighted when volume was published. Once again, Pullman draws his reader into the world of witches, armoured bears and demons, this time following the struggle of pot-washer Malcolm and barmaid Alice who become tasked with rescuing baby Lyra from her mother, the formidable Mrs Coulter, and delivering her to her father Lord Asriel. The society they live in is torn between those who support the resistance movement, known as Oakley Street, which battles to undermine the fascist Magisterium organisation imposing totalitarian rule with a Latest news and more as it happens PREQUEL: To ‘His group of sinister Dark Materials’ www.soltimes.com agents known as trilogy.
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by Philip Pullman Malcolm’s school is taken over the League of St Alexander movement, which advises their member to rat on non-conformists which makes teachers become terrified of their students. Malcolm becomes drawn into the world of political subterfuge early on after he sees a stranger deliver a secret message before being assaulted by a pair of thugs. Meanwhile, Baby Lyra is being sheltered by a group of nuns in a nearby prior y. When a flood devastates the town, Malcolm escapes with Alice and baby Lyra in his beloved canoe ‘La Belle Sauvage,’ with sinister ex-con Gerard Bonneville in hot pursuit. Soon they’re wrestling with the powers that govern their universe, including the controversial Dust particles, the Magisterum’s oppression and the strange technology of the aletheiometer.
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Thor takes Loki to earth to rescue their father, but finds him in ill health. Meanwhile, their elder sister Hela, who was imprisoned by Odin when her ambitions grew too great, escapes and destroys Thor’s hammer. She then takes over Asgard and banished Thor and Loki into the depths of the universe. Thor becomes trapped as a prisoner on the world Sakaar, and is forced to compete in the ‘Contest of Champions.’ He manages to escape and is faced with a race against time to prevent Hela from destroying his home planet and save the Asgardian population.
Film & TV Guide
THOR: Chris Hemsworth.
ONE TO WATCH
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
Sunday October 29 BBC1 8pm to 9pm DAVID ATTENBOROUGH returns in the new seven-part documentary to narrate the lives of weird and wonderful sea creatures nearly two decades after the first series of Blue Planet aired. The documentary explores the hidden world of the world’s oceans and gives us a new look at more aquatic animals. Among the creatures featured is the hairy-chested Hoff crab, named after David Hasselhoff, snub fin dolphins and a tool-using tusk fish. The crew used state of the art technology to film the creatures, many never before seen on television, and travelled to over 39 countries to get the footage. Hans Zimmer was also brought in to compose the score.
FILM OF THE WEEK
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Sunday October 29 ITV2 7.10pm to 10.00pm THE final instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy follows the fellowship of the ring as they are confronted with their final challenges in their quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat evil Lord Sauron. Gandalf travels to Isengard with Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and King Theoden where they reunite with Merry and Pippin. Gandalf realises that Sauron plans to attack Gondor’s capital Minas Tirith so rides there to warn them. Aragorn decides to travel to the Paths of the Dead with Legolas and Gimli to recruit the Army of the Dead for the battle. Meanwhile Frodo and Sam follow Gollum to Mordor but Frodo leaves Sam behind when Gollum blames him for eating the last of their food. Frodo then becomes trapped in the lair of a giant spider, and must depend on Sam to come to the rescue so they can finish their mission.
CREDIT: SHOCK MANSION/FACEBOOK
Blue Planet II
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CREDIT: THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY/FACEBOOK
Sounds like Friday Night Friday October 27 BBC1 7.30pm to 8.00pm FILLING the glaring hole left behind by Top of the Pops is Sounds Like Friday Night, a new live music show hosted by Radio 1 presenters Greg James and Dotty. The hosts will be joined by new guest stars each week and will feature the best in modern day pop music. This week’s guests included R&B singer Jason Derulo, Charlie Puth and Jessie Ware. The interactive show will help to get your weekend off to a bang, with a series of music performances, sketches, games and interviews. Guest host Jason Derulo gushed “I’m truly honoured to have been invited to be the first guest host on Sounds Like Friday Night. I always have a great time whenever I visit the UK, so I’m super excited to get the weekend party started with a hot new music show.”
CREDIT: TELLY TODAY/FACEBOOK
TWO years after the Battle of Sokovia, the mighty Thor finds himself imprisoned on the other side of the universe, where he is pitted against fellow Avenger the Hulk in a deadly gladiatorial contest. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Idris Elba. After learning that his brother Loki has been impersonating their father Odin since he faked his death, Thor is told by the fire demon Surtur that the end of the world is coming when the demon unites his crown with the eternal flame burning beneath Asgard. Thor defeats Surtur and steals his crown, believing he has delayed the prophecy.
CREDIT: THOR - IL FILM/FACEBOOK
FILM REVIEW Thor: Ragnarok
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SPORTS
A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fundraiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio.
By Tony Matthews
From factory worker to champion jockey SILVESTRE DE SOUSA has been crowned Britain’s champion flat jockey for a second time. The 36-year-old Brazilian is mighty proud of his progress after initially arriving in Ireland not speaking a word of English. He said: “It’s not easy to be a champion and when you’re a foreigner and from a different country, it’s even harder. “But I was hungry for success and I wanted to prove a point, knowing that I was a firstclass jockey. And I’ve done just that.” De Sousa, one of 10 children, was not born into a racing family. In fact he worked in a factory in his native city of Säo Paulo before sitting on a racehorse for the first time when he was 18. He never looked back. RECENTLY a survey (poll) involving referees, umpires, officials, players, supporters and reporters, was carried out to find the world’s best 20 sporting venues (inside and out) for quality, size, design and most of all for atmosphere. And this is what transpired… listed in no specific order. * Melbourne Cricket Ground (capacity 100,000) * The home of golf at St Andrews * Santiago Bernabeu football stadium, Madrid * Millennium Stadium,
Sport
27th October - 2nd November 2017
He moved to Ireland in 2011, before settling in England and improving to become one of Europe’s top flat race riders. With more than 150 winners so far this season - over 40 ahead of nearest rival and the 2016 champion Jim Crowley De Sousa was officially declared the 2017 champion for the second time in three years last Saturday at Ascot. “It felt great,” he said. “It was better than the first time. It’s just like a dream being champion jockey again, and I have a few years left in me yet. “I think I’ve ridden better this year thanever, although I must admit I did get the opportunity to ride better horses.” SILVESTRE DE SOUSA.
Fascinating Sporting Facts THIS is part one of a new series covering fascinating, interesting, even sensational and quite bizarre incidents and achievements that have occurred in the world of sport over the course of time. These ‘facts’ have been selected at random, in no specific date order or significance. Take a breath and read on. • Although it is quite difficult to estimate exact participation numbers for sports around the world, it is possible to give a general idea of some of the most participated sports using available research, although I appreciate that the list is open to debate. Indeed, few things can rival football as a spectator sport and this is also matched by the number of people who participate in the sport, be it at grassroots level, five-a-side Leagues or simply playing for fun with friends. In the last global census undertaken by the sports governing body FIFA, it was estimated that there are 265 million people who play the sport, along with over five million referees, which equates to 4 per cent of the world’s population. Soccer/football is now officially the most attended or watched single sport in the world. • The major sporting events, in general, which command the biggest TV audiences worldwide, the summer Olympics, football’s World Cup, Formula One motor racing, the big golf tournaments, championship boxing, Test Match and One-Day cricket, baseball and basketball fixtures, both codes of rugby, the main horse race meetings and even motor-cycling events. • Many say that fishing (all categories) is one of the largest single person participant sports in the world. • Organised boxing did not become a legalised sport until 1901. • More than 100 million people hold hunting licences worldwide. • Jean Genevieve Garnerin was the first female parachutist, jumping from a hot air balloon in 1799. • In 1975, Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
The World’s Greatest Sporting Venues Cardiff * Augusta ‘Masters’ golf course, USA * Anfield football ground, Liverpool * All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon * Lord’s cricket ground, London * Nou Camp football stadium, Barcelona * Fenway Park, Massachusetts (oldest MLB still used) * Madison Square garden, New York
* Lambeau Field, Wisconsin (home to the Greenbay Packers) * Talladoga Superspeedway track, Alabama. * Beijing National Stadium, China * Soccer City, South Africa * The Yankee Stadium, New York * San Siro football stadium, Milan * The DY Patel Stadium, India (home to the Pune Warriors CC)
* Rungrado May Day Stadium, North Korea (capacity 150,000) * The Azteca Stadium, Mexico City Also, six race courses were named: Aintree, Ascot, Cheltenham, Churchill Downs in Kentucky and The Curragh. Also we had four more football grounds: the old Wembley Stadium, Brazil’s Maracana ground (once held 200,000), Old Trafford (Manchester United
FC, voted 42nd best) and the Emirates (Arsenal FC); baseball stadiums in Michigan, Ohio and Texas; the Flushing Meadow and Roland Garros complexes for tennis; the AT&T Park, California (home to the San Francisco Giants); the
rugby stadiums at Croke Park, Murrayfield and Twickenham and the Silverstone F1 race circuit. Your favourite venue may not be mentioned, as those chosen are not my choice. There are of course, many more…
PETANQUE COMPETITION in ALFOQUIA on November 5 All proceeds to Harmony Charity. Registration from 10am in Bar Catalan. Raffle on the day with many prizes donated.
Motoring
27th October - 2nd November 2017
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Citroën launch new SUV CITROËN have revealed they are launching a new SUV vehicle. Following the unveiling of the C5 Aircross at the Shanghai Motor Show in
THE C3 Aircross.
April, the car giants have now announced the new C3 Aircross. Inspired by the C-Aircross concept revealed in early 2017, the Citroën C3 Aircross
continues the brand’s SUV offensive.
SUV Available in 85 different colour combinations.
The C3 Aircross provides 12 driving aids, including park assist, traffic sign recognition, active safety brakes and intelligent beam headlights. The spacious boot has a standard volume of 410 litres but can be increased to 520 litres thanks to the split rear sliding seats. The boot is easily accessible via the large-opening tailgate and benefits from a low loading sill. The Citroën C3 AIRCROSS also features intuitive connectivity. The central console features a dedicated storage compartment for wireless smartphone charging. Compatible smartphone apps are also accessible from the 7” touch screen through the Mirror Screen function, with Apple CarPlay and An-
droid Auto. Prefigured by the C-Aircross c o n c e p t , t h e c a r ’s u n i q u e styling combines originality with robust strength, reflecting Citroën’s DNA and the fundamentals of SUV design. With eight body colours, three roof colours and four Colour Packs, the new Citroën C3 Aircross has 85 available colour combinations. The customisation concept extends to ever y detail: the quarterlights with their shutter effect and the roof bars add to the touches of colour provided by the coloured door mirrors, headlamp surrounds and wheel centre caps. The C3 Aircross is available with either a PureTech petrol engine (82, 110 and 130) or BlueHDi diesel engine (100 and 120).