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Movie makeover By Jose Arthur THE shooting of a film starring Jude Law and Blake Lively resulted in parts of Almeria City being transformed into the Moroccan city of Tangier yesterday (Thursday). Some of the main scenes of The Rhythm Section were shot in the city’s historical centre and por t, as well as in the Bayyana district. They included a car chase involving dozens of vehicles before the protagonist of the film is seen escaping on a ship. The shoot meant roads were cut and traffic di-
TRANSFORMED: Parts of the city were turned into Tangier for the shoot with Jude Law (inset). ver ted as a result until around 8pm. Some roads were cut from 6am. Parts of Almeria where the filming took place, including near La Alcazaba, Calle La Reina and Plaza de Clara Cam-
poamor, were given a Moroccan makeover. Several Moroccan flags were spotted flying in those areas and a sign in Arabic was placed above the entrance to the city’s port.
The roads that were affected included the A-7 exit 438 near the por t and the N340a, also known as El Cañarete. Bus line six’s route was also diverted towards El Puche. Passengers could transfer to line one at Fuente de los Peces to travel on to the Pescaderia are without needing a new ticket. The Rhythm Section is a US-made film directed by Reed Morano and written by Mark Burnell. It is about a woman who seeks revenge after her family dies in a plane crash and is due for release in February 2019.
Bodies found A CORPSE has been found on a beach in Almeria, the second time human remains have been found in the province in less than 24 hours. The man’s body was located after the 112 emergency services line received a call from a local resident last Sunday morning. They were told it lay between the San Miguel de Cabo de Gata and Almadraba de Monteleva beaches near Almeria City. The local told authorities he had found the corpse lying face down on the sand in what was reportedly an advanced state of decay. Guardia Civil officers have been called in to investigate the find and to establish how the man died. No
FOUND: The body was found on a beach in the Cabo de Gata. initial theory as to the cause of death has been given so far. The find comes as the remains of another person were found in the sea in the area on Saturday. What caused the death of this person is currently unclear.
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Robbers arrested GUARDIA CIVIL have arrested two people in connection with a string of robberies in Alto Almanzora county. The alleged of fenders broke into houses stealing valuables, jewellery, weapons, tools and even vehicles.
More jobs UNEMPLOYMENT rates have dropped by 1.6 per cent since 2017 in Almeria, with 442 more employment contracts than last year, of which 7.1 per cent are permanent jobs.
Road cut off ACCESS to the port of Almeria from the A7 and N340a will be restricted today (Friday) from 6am to 8pm. The port will be accessible from exit 443 on the A7, with access from Aguadulce just for residents.
EXCITING: Budget approved for new multi-purpose building.
New multipurpose space in Antas WITH a total surface of 1,230 square metres, the new multipurpose two-storey building of Antas will feature a stage area, a function room, dressing rooms and a backstage with bathrooms and showers, amongst many other facilities. The whole building will be wheelchair accessible. Mayor, Isabel Belmonte has acknowledged the importance of a project of this kind for the town of Antas, and has said that she’s excit-
ed about what this building will offer the area. The budget for the project exceeds â‚Ź859,000 and it could not have been possible without the help of the Provincial Council of Almeria. Modern, and with an attractive design, the building will make an excellent use of natural lighting thanks to a number of translucent windows.
Free guided tours THE Department of Tourism and Historical Heritage of Nijar is organising free guided tours around Nijar for the second consecutive year. They will depart from the Museum of Water at the Market Square at 7pm every Thursday and Saturday during the months of July and August. Open to everyone, these two different routes will take the participants around the old town of Nijar, to learn about its history. After the tour, the visitors can enjoy what the town offers by way of food and drink through a typical tapas tasting. Lead by an expert in heritage and cultural itineraries, the tour will take in the Atalaya, the historic centre and the over 400-year-old Mudejar church. The tours are free but extremely popular, so booking in advance is advisable.
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Online reputation boost
SOCIAL NETWORKS play an essential part in how successful business can become nowadays, especially in the hospitality industry. However, they are not always shown in their best light. For this reason, the Association of Hotel and Catering Enterprisers in the province of Almeria
has sought the way to help their members improve their online reputation. ASHAL president, Diego García, has entered into an agreement with a group from Cadiz ‘Defiende tu honor’ which works to help their mem-
bers get rid of unwanted remarks online and also enhance their
brand image. ASHAL members can now feel reassured and supported, receive advice about how to deal with offensive comments online and take legal action if need be.
Town celebrates film anniversary THE golden anniversary of the shooting of a Spanish classic has been marked in Nijar. Hasta que llego su hora (Until his time came in English) was filmed on location in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park in the area the late 1960’s. It was released in 1968. Recreations of famous scenes from the film were performed to around 100 people as part of the events organised by Nijar Council. These included a duel at
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HIGH NOON: Scenes from the film were recreated in Nijar. a railway station and the final battle between the protagonist and antagonist. Many of those in attendance donned period costumes for the event, which was put on as part of the
eighth annual Almeria Western Film Festival. People in Wild West gear rode horses through the area while people playing cowboys created a Western-style atmosphere for the day. The Cabo de Gata area has been used as a filming location from the 1960’s onwards. Almeria more generally has seen the making of such classic westerns as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, which was shot in the Tabernas Desert.
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SENT DOWN: The driver was sentenced at the Criminal Court of Almeria.
Jailed over high speed pursuit A COURT in Almeria has sentenced a man found guilty of attempting to escape a police checkpoint at 130 kilometres per hour to two years and three months in prison. The Fifth Criminal Court heard the defendant was driving on Calle Salud in the La Chanca area of Almeria City when a National Police patrol tried to pull him over.
The driver ignored their requests to stop the car and instead fled, reaching speeds of more than 130 kilometres per hour. Prosecutors also claimed the driver attempted to run two police officers over in the course of the chase. The officers had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. They added the defendant almost crashed into a police car and that a Na-
tional Police motorcycle ended up colliding into another vehicle. The motorcycle rider had to go off work for 20 days after falling off his vehicle in the crash. The court ordered the defendant to pay out €1,200 in compensation to the motorcycle rider. He will also be required to do 60 days of community service and he is banned from driving for six years and three months.
Homes funding A NEW housing complex planned for Mojacar has received backing from an Israeli investment fund. The estate, located by the town’s Las Ventanicas beach near Tito’s leisure area, is set to feature 96 homes, 95 garages and 91 storage rooms and a number of shops. The council-approved project has been given a cash injection from the Israeli investment group Adar Capital Partners. The Cantal Homes project was previ-
ously set back due to the financial crisis and property market crash of 2008. Adar Capital now has a 28 per cent stake in Neinor Homes, the company behind the project. The firm now plans to build around 1,000 homes across Almeria, the Costa del Sol and Cadiz Province. The Mojacar estate is due to be built on a 15,000-square-metre plot of land. The estate will share the plot with the Indamar complex which was built in the 1980’s.
THE mayor of Huércal-Overa Domingo Fernández and FAAM president Valentín Sola have signed an agreement to promote the practice of sport amongst differently abled people as an instrument of social inclusion. The aim of the agreement is to implement a rolling programme of sporting activities for people with diverse physical, mental or intellectual capacity. The programme which includes hy-
drotherapy, paddle, football, basketball, pilates, zumba and muscle toning will be carried out at the municipal sports facilities. Mayor Domingo Fernandez highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the town hall and the FAAM (Federation of Associations of people with disabilities of Almeria) and complemented president Valentín Sola for their good work, encouraging his association to continue their good work
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RULING UPHELD: The High Court in Andalucia ruled in favour of the doctor.
Doctor ruling ANDALUCIA’S High Court has ruled that a doctor working at a centre for the elderly was dismissed unfairly after working there for almost a decade. The Social Chamber of the Higher Court of Justice of Andalucia upheld a previous decision taken by a social court in Almeria. The ruling could affect up to 50 workers in Almeria in a similar situation, according to a trade union. Both courts ruled the Junta de Andalucia’s Equality and Social Policies Department should have offered to relocate the staff member before she was dismissed in 2017. The courts also ruled the Junta must either reinstate the doctor, cover the costs of lost wages or compensate her to the tune of €35,400. The Independent Trade Union of Officials (CSI-F) helped represent the worker in court. They said the ruling vindicated complaints they had made about the temporary contract regime in Andalucia.
“The ruling once again shows the excessively high temporary employment rate among the Junta de Andalucia and the precariousness and mismanagement of workers by the authority,” the union said. The health worker was on an indefinite, non-permanent contract while at the Junta-run centre which she first joined in February 2008. She worked her first stint there until September 2009, being placed on a second contract in October of that year. The doctor was employed on a temporary contract which stated she could be replaced if a long-term staff member was found. She was let go from the centre in May 2017 and left in June. The court ruled the decision to dismiss the worker violated Article 70 of the Basic Statute of Public Employees. Rules state anyone working on a temporary contract in the public sector must be placed on a permanent one after three years.
Marijuana gang busted THE National Police has arrested five family members in Almeria who grew and sold marihuana, as well as other narcotic substances. The family had different pick up points at three houses in the neighbourhood of Los Almendros. The police operation ‘Patios’ began at the start of the year following contact made by local neighbours who noticed the steady flow of people in and out of the house. There was also a strong marihuana smell in the vicinity and constant power cuts in the
area. The three houses had been fitted with sophisticated electrical systems that provided power, heat and constant air, creating the perfect environment to grow cannabis. Over 20 National Police officers took part in the raid and arrests during which 155 plants were confiscated. Moreover, 873 grammes of cannabis heads were seized together with 1.5 kilos of hashish, €31,282 in cash, 20 power transformers, 34 600 watt bulbs, 20 halogen lamps, five air extractors, five air filters, two precision scales and a 12mm hunting rifle.
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Animal abuse investigation THE Guardia Civil are investigating a man in Almeria who allegedly mistreated nine puppies and let six puppies die whilst in his care. They took swift action after being notified about the situation through a number of emails received by the general public. In addition, several people filed official complaints with the depar tment after having seen the conditions that the animals were kept in. A video was also published online by a concerned neighbour which showed the six puppies which had died from starvation. Following police intervention, the owner handed over the mother and the three sur viving puppies to a neighbour.
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Schools for the disadvantaged A TOTAL of 10 summer schools in Almeria are set to offer places to some 750 of the most disadvantaged children in the province under regional authority plans. The charity-run schools are set to be open from July until August on the back of grants from the Junta de Andalucia. Jose Maria Martin, the Junta’s equality envoy to Almeria, said the centres would put on activities which focused on imagination and creativity. “The Junta is committed to feeding these youngsters, many of whom are in a vulnerable situation once schools break up for the summer,” Martin said. The schools are due to open in the Pescaderia-La Chanca, Quemadero-Fuentecica, El Puche and Los Almendros areas of Almeria City. The rest are planned for Albox, Berja, Cuevas del Almanzora, El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar. The centres are set to lay on breakfast, lunch
SUMMER SCHOOL: The programme has been run in previous years. and snacks for the schoolchildren. The programme of study includes learning about healthy habits in relation to food and hygiene, sports, recycling, as well as plans for drama courses and beach trips. The Junta de Andalucia has earmarked some €264,000 for the scheme, slightly higher than last year’s figure.
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New app launched A NEW app has been launched by the Almeria To w n H a l l w h i c h a i m s t o improve maintenance of the streets of Almeria. Antonio Jesus Fernandez, the app’s founder, has explained that ‘Almeria Mantiene’ will be used by those in charge of street maintenance. In one month it has enabled them to repair 35,000 metres of asphalt. The app uses GPS locations provided by users to inform the local authority of where work needs to be carried out. The app allows the town hall to request more information from users.
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Seven bikes, seven days, 700 miles Bikers growing old disgracefully, part 6 By Mark Porter WE were quite happily following traffic past Fines, Olula del Rio, Purchena, thinking what a spiffing day we’ve had and how the open fire cooked chicken would taste after the days ride when I saw in the dis-
tance the unmistakable look of a hi-viz jacket on the side of the road by Armuña. Yep, the Rossi and Marquez wanna-be’s were getting the treatment. As I approached, I was already getting my excuses and grovelling ready when the
officer put his hands behind his back to indicate that he wasn’t going to stop us even though it was obvious we were together. We could just see BMW guy blowing into a breathalyser. I’ve told them once. I’ve told them a thousand times. Watch your speed in built up areas, even if the roads are empty. The Guardia Trafico like nothing better than to stop and fine speeders around towns and villages. And so they should. Especially when the limit is 60kph and you’re doing a lot more. As we rolled back into the hotel car park, there
was a buzz of adrenaline floating around. That feeling you get when everything goes well and we all made it back safely. As it turned out, they were stopped by ‘normal’ Guardia Civil and not the Trafico. Either they heard them approaching or it was just a routine stop. Anyway, after breathalysing BMW guy, and getting a 0.000 reading on the machine, they decided that alcohol wasn’t going to be in the other guy’s system and didn’t bother wasting another single-use mouth piece on the
PULLED OVER: Stopped by the police nearby to Armuña.
analyser. That’s one thing we DON’T do. Not a sip, not a drop when we ride. We have been riding and driving long enough to know the consequences. Little did the Guardia know that they breathalysed someone who has been a tee-totaller for over 20 years. They didn’t even ask them for their documents which was lucky because the second guy didn’t bring any with him! He’d left it at his house in the UK. All he had were copies
which his wife emailed to me and which my wife printed. Well we have to involve the spouses don’t we, and who would pack our clothes? By the way, mine forgot my toothbrush. Anyway, It’s not like it was his first biking or driving trip abroad and he didn’t know that you needed to bring your documents at all times. Maybe all the excitement got to him or something. More likely his wife forgot to pack it for him. How silly of her.
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Great ball of fire ASTRONOMERS working in Almeria have spotted the flaming debris of an outer space object entering the Earth’s atmosphere over parts of Andalucia. A Calar Alto observatory run by the University of Huelva filmed and photographed the ‘fireball’ as it flew over the provinces of Malaga, Sevilla and Cordoba last Monday morning. Scientists working at the Almeria site were joined by colleagues in La Hita, in Toledo and La Sagra in Granada in recording the find. They are all part of the SMART project, a University of Huelva initiative which documents finds from out of space. Professor Jose Maria Mediedo, the principle investigator at the Calar Alto observatory, has been investigating the sighting. The astronomer said the ‘fireball’ effect, which left traces of light in the sky momentarily after the passing of the debris, was caused as it entered the Earth’s atmosphere. The University of Huelva academic’s work found that it was travelling at around 118,000 kilometres per hour. It was flying around 99 kilometres above ground level as it passed over Malaga Province before crossing over the provinces of Sevilla and Cordoba and falling to about 31 kilometres.
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Celebrating the patron saint THE Cuartillas neighbourhood in Mojácar recently held its own eagerly anticipated fiesta in honour of its patron saint San Antonio. After 70 forgotten years, the festival was revived three years ago and the celebrations continue to grow each year. The festival opened with a band and open air dance followed by a mass in honour of San Antonio. Specially decorated bread rolls, made with the age old traditional recipe, were blessed and given out to the parishioners. The opening speech was
FIESTA: The Cuartillas neighbourhood celebrates San Antonio. made by Doña Paula Martínez de Haro who was the last teacher at the old Cuartillas School, where she worked for 11 years. Many of the locals involved in reviving this celebration were taught by her.
The neighbourhood association, Asociación de Vecinos de Cuartillas, was established to organise the event as well as many other events that are due to take place during the year. With a population of just
over 100 people, the area is going through a process of rejuvenation. The children and grandchildren of long-term residents are bringing the area to life again. They want to focus on restoring the old chapel and the original image of San Antonio. However, the ancient chapel of San Antonio is now located on private land and the original image of San Antonio is now in Barcelona in private hands. So there is a task ahead to be able to restore both of these.
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ALL SMILES: Many guests dressed up in uniform for Armed Forces Day.
ON Saturday June 30, The Bistro at the Colloseum hosted a Royal British Legion Armed Forces Day event with a 40’s theme. Many people attended the evening in costume and there was prize for the best dressed person. There was a superb five-course meal from the 40’s cooked up by Mark. And entertainment was provided by The Silhouettes who had had ever yone up and dancing as well as singing along to songs
from the era. The Royal British Legion would like to thank the Silhouettes and Spencer, Richard, Mark, Kelli and Michelle for organising the event. There was an auction held on the day for a hamper which raised €1 5 0 and guests added to this by kindly donating a further €171. In addition to this, Spencer generously donated €550. All money raised on the day goes towards the Poppy Appeal.
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Will she, won’t she AS we wandered away from the Virtual Roller Coaster Room at Cowboy Land in the company of those who had partaken of its delights I asked the inevitable question: ‘Do you feel the G-force?’ Obviously this thought had never occurred to them, and the answer was a non-encouraging ‘Mmm, don’t really know.’ Shortly followed by ‘Why don’t you have a go?’ ‘Because I might faint, but I am thinking about it,’ I answered. I thought about it while we watched the cowboy show and the Can-Can girls. I thought about it a bit more as we wandered through the zoo, and continued cogitating while we lunched on burger and chips. As we returned to the square the roller coaster had been pushed from
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my mind by the extreme heat and the desire to jump into the Penguin Pool, until someone said ‘Jos said she would go on the roller coaster.’ That decided me - I would go on the roller coaster. I was strapped in and 3-D headsetted, and I was off! My commentary was something like ‘OOOOOO! Weeee! Wahaaay! Oh my God! Oh my good God! I’m upside down!’ The ride drew to a close and parked. I was preparing to dismount when the hand of a ghost lightly touched my shoulder, and I nearly fell out of my skin with fright! It was the scariest part of the whole ride, but it was only the assistant undoing my seatbelt! I had totally forgotten that I was not in the real world!
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TWO new leaders have joined the River of Life Church’s leadership team in Albox. Antony Classon, known by most as Tony passed on the mantle of pastoral leadership to Howard Flanders. Tony has faithfully served the Church for many years with his wife Eila, who were founding leaders of the the Church. The new pastor has lived in Spain for 12 years with his wife Sukie. The Commissioning of Howard as Pastor was conducted by leaders from the fellowship of the King Network of Churches in southern Spain, with which the church is in partnership. On the same day the fellowship also commissioned Paul Weight who is married to Jo. He joins the existing team of Elders
UNITED: A service was held to welcome the new leadership team. with Rod and Jan Southwood and Christine Oyuke, these are exciting times for the Church as they look forward to the future. The River of Life Church is an independent evangelical English-speaking Church, where people are encouraged to grow in their faith. They hold their Sunday service at 11am. After the ser vice, the
congregation stays to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat. Ever yone is welcome, even children who can play with the toys in the adjoining room. The Church also holds a Bible study group every Wednesday morning at 11am. For more information contact Howard at howardflanders@gmail.co m or call 610 336 741.
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TAKE PRECAUTIONS: Buy some timer lights to give the impression you’re at home. access points to your property are properly locked. And never leave a spare key under the mat or flower pot! If you’re already on your holiday, try to do the impossible and stay off social networks. Posting your ever y movement online, particularly if you don’t have strict privacy settings will
mean that would-be thieves can see what you’re up to and just how far away from your home you are. Remember, being burgled doesn’t just involve the loss of physical belongings, it can also result in worry and cause you to feel insecure in your own home. So do what you can to protect your premises.
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Toxic takeaways THOSE who eat a lot of fast food are exposed to up to 40 per cent higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals. According to research, fast food lovers are at greater risk from phthalates, which is a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl, often found in fast food packaging. The chemicals have already been banned from children’s toys and products such as teething rings and soft books because of their potential toxic effects; they are known to disrupt hormones and have been linked to asthma and autism. Researchers at the Milken Institute
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had phthalate levels that were as much as 40 per cent higher than those who didn’t.’
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MY mum was always a keen cook. With four children to feed, and my dad who was a builder and always hungr y, ever ything was always made from scratch. I was often there in the kitchen helping her, especially when she was baking. As well as learning how to make cakes and puddings, pastry also featured regularly on the dinner table. Delicious pies, savoury and sweet were one of my favourite things to help make. I would stand for ages, cutting up butter and lard into tiny pieces and then dutifully rubbing them into the flour until they resembled breadcrumbs. Mum let me roll it out and she would place it in the pie dish. I remember wishing she would hurr y up and put the top on, so I could do my party trick and pleat the edges into a perfect pattern, adding little pastr y leaves to the top for a fruit pie, or something that almost resembled a cow for the
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meat pies. This week however, I cheated and bought ready-made pastr y. I fancied having a go at making spring rolls, but using Filo pastry. It was a bit of an experiment and thankfully they worked out per fectly. It seems the trick is to use as little liquid as possible, it needs to be dr y, so the pastr y goes crisp. Here is what I did.
one for the veg) 2 cloves of garlic grated 1 ” p i e c e o f f r e s h g i n g e r, peeled and grated Half a small onion finely chopped 1 large carrot julienned (cut into ver y fine strips about an inch long) 1 small jar of beansprouts, rinsed and dried using paper towel 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 pack of filo pastry (usually there are 8 or 10
Spring
Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon corn flour 1 teaspoon white wine (or rice wine) 300g minced chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil (split - use one for the meat and
SPRING ROLLS: Using filo pastry - serve with a dipping sauce.
Do smoothies make you fat? MANY of us have heard smoothies are an easy way to get some of your daily nutrients, and that is true - if you make them correctly. We all have our own preferences when it comes to blending up ingredients: a tablespoon of almond butter, a sprinkle of chia seeds, a handful of spinach. However, your deliciously fruity drink could be making you fat. Fruit actually contains sugar, and although it’s perfectly fine to add some fruit to your blended beverage, too much can cause you to gain weight.
HEALTHY? Too much fruit means too much sugar. According to nutritionist, Gabriel Mason, ‘the perfect smoothie is 50 per cent liquid, ie your base, and 25 per cent fruit and 25 per cent veg.’ Further, nuts and dates are a great contribution to a smoothie, but make sure to take out half a piece of fruit to counterbalance it. It seems a lot of people put too many ingredients into their home-made smoothies, and experts are saying there truly can be too much of a good thing.
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OLIVE TREE FARM was set up about four years ago with the intention of achieving a level of self sufficiency. We have poultry for meat and eggs, goats for milk, rabbits and small pigs for meat and harvest our 70 olive trees each year for oil. We also grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.
sheets per pack) Oil for deep fr ying - I used olive oil, but vegetable oil is fine.
Method Preparing the filling In a large bowl combine the soy sauce, wine, pepper and cornflour. Add the chicken and mix it all together. Leave in the fridge to marinate for at least 15 minutes (preferably overnight). Heat a wok over a high heat. When hot add one tablespoon of the oil and swish it around the pan. Now cook off the chicken until slightly browned. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon (making sure any liquid is left behind) and set aside. Clean the pan and heat it back up on a medium heat, add the other tablespoon of oil and the onion, ginger and garlic taking care not to burn them. Cook off for around 30
seconds and add the carrot. After about two minutes add the bean sprouts and stir it all together. Add the meat back into the pan and stir through well. Finally add the oyster sauce, mix through and remove from the heat. Spread the meat mixture out evenly onto baking t r a y. L e a v e i t t o cool.
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Cooking the rolls If fr ying, heat about 2� of oil in t h e w o k . To Delicious pies, check the oil savoury and is hot enough Wrapping to fr y with, the rolls sweet were my hold a bamTa k e one favourite boo stick in sheet of Filo, things to the oil and if brush with a lithelp make. bubbles gather tle oil and lay a around the stick second sheet over you are ready to go. the top, smooth them toNow fry them off in batches 3 gether. Cut into 4 squares. On the corner of each or 4 at a time, until nicely square add one tablespoon of browned and crispy removing the meat mixture and roll the with a slotted spoon. Alternatively, brush each roll pastry over, turn in the edges to seal the meat in and con- with a little olive oil and bake tinue to roll into a sausage at 200 deg C until golden shape. Fasten the outside cor- brown. Serve with a dipping sauce. ner with a little water to stick
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Health & beauty
Going ‘Scottish’ IT may have been advice given to you on many occasions, but taking a cold shower can actually of fer you surprising health benefits. Often referred to as t h e ‘ S c o t t i s h S h o w e r, ’ this burst of cold water in the morning can increase alertness. Even though the thought of this may horrify you, the shock of the cold water forces you to breathe more
deeply which, in tur n, increases your overall oxygen intake. It also causes your heart rate to increase which pumps blood more efficiently through your entire body. This improved blood circulation can help to combat some skin problems and boost your overall heart health. It can also lower blood pressure, clear blocked arteries, and improve your immune
system. In addition, one of the most natural ways to maintain your appearance is with cold showers. Hot water can dr y your skin out, whilst cold water will tighten your cuticles and pores, which will prevent them from getting clogged. Cold water can also seal the pores in the skin and scalp too, preventing dirt from getting in.
BREATHE DEEPLY: Taking a cold shower can provide surprising health benefits.
Losing we all be in WE have tried the endless faddy diets and latest fitness crazes in a bid to lose weight, but could the key be all in the mind. Scientists claim that mindfulness, a meditation-like technique that is becoming increasingly popular, can help people to tune into the body’s hunger signals. This will result in only eating when you need to and prevent piling on the pounds. Mindfulness has already been credited with a host of health benefits from easing depression to boosting the immune system and a leading British obesity exper t has said it may be the ‘missing link’ in the search
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Child obesity concerns PUBLIC HEALTH figures in the UK have revealed that one in 25 children in England aged 10 or 11 are severely obese. Under the UK government’s national child measurement programme, the weight and height of all children in England is measured when they start reception school and when they leave primar y school. Figures showed for children in reception school about one in 40 (15,000 out of 629,000) was classed as severely obese. But by the time they left primary school more than
eight may the mind for an effective weight loss technique. Dutch researchers carried out a series of studies to see if mindfulness stops people from eating excessively. They analysed data on more than 400 people who had undergone regular weigh-ins over two and a half years. It found people who are ‘naturally mindful’ were better able to recognise when they are hungr y meaning their weight fluctuates less than people who are less aware of their body’s signals. Mindfulness involves blocking out distractions, focusing in the present and listening to your body.
one in 25 children (22,000 out of 556,000) were in this category. This is the first time the national child measurement programme data has included the ‘severely obese’ category. The Local Government Association warned that children who are obese are at risk of dying younger due to a range of health problems, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Izzi Seccombe, chairwoman of the LGA’s community well-being board, said the UK was now the most obese nation in western Europe.
WORRYING: The number of severely obese children is on the rise.
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Film & TV Guide
OUR CHOICE
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
FILM REVIEW PHOTO CREDIT PIXAR
The Incredibles 2
VERY FUNNY: Critics have raved about the second release of The Incredibles.
PHOTO CREDIT: BBC2
MANY sequels fail to impress but the second release of ‘The Incredibles’ is an improvement. Critics have described the film as ‘very funny’ and full of humour. The film also has an outstanding soundtrack by Michael Giacchino. This famous American composer has previously won two Oscars for ‘Up’ and more recently for ‘Remind me.’ The sequal sees Elastigirl carrying out a special mission and trying to save the world. Also Mr Incredible becomes a father and has to take care of his three children. Some of the characters are further developed in this version. In particular Jack-Jack and Edna Mode play a greater role in this film than in the last. Both the film’s director Brad Bird and the producer John Walker have suggested that a third film might even be on the cards. In the meantime, if there’s one film you go to watch this year, make sure it’s this film - it’s incredible!
HAITI: Romesh manages to balance comedy and concern in this series. ON Sunday we had the chance to watch comedian Romesh Ranganathan on tour in Haiti. This is the first of a threepar t adventure comically called the The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan. However, Ranganathan isn’t the star of this first episode. Rather his tour
guide, local journalist Jeremy Dupin takes centre stage. Ranganathan and Dupin visit a local music star and attempt to rap to his latest hit. They also meet local residents who believe in voodoo and shamanic possession by spirits. However, the show has a
more serious side as well. The stark situation in Haiti is discussed and there is regular reference to the devastation which was caused in 2010 by an earthquake. The series continues this Sunday at 9pm when Ranganathan will be in Ethiopia, followed by Albania the week after.
ONE TO WATCH
Mad Max beyond Thunderdome WHY not have a blast from the past and settle down to Mad Max beyond the Thunderdrome which will be shown on ITV tonight (Friday). This Sci-fi adventure sequel from 1985 stars Mel Gibson, Tina Turner and Bruce Spence. This film is the third in Mel Gibson's sci-fi series and sees him as a reluctant surrogate father to a lost tribe of youngsters. Gibson is effortlessly charismatic in the lead role as a nomadic warrior who arrives to a cut-throat desert community in search of his stolen vehicle. He makes a deal with a local dictator to get rid of her rival for power. However, the bargain turns sour and he is cast out into the wilderness. The film has no shortage of gladiatorial battles in the thunderdome of the wild city of Bartertown. Directors George Miller and George Ogilvie created some fantastic scenes which keep the action fast paced throughout the film.
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Heat stroke DON’T forget during the forthcoming heatwave that the hot pavements can be sore on the feet of your beloved four-legged friend. If you’re taking your pet out for a walk, go early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the hottest times of the day. Also, now might be a good time to give their hair a trim. And if you take them out in the car make sure that there is adequate ventilation and do not leave them alone in a locked car for any length of time. Enjoy your pet but ensure that it is treated as an important member of the family, not pampered but equally, looked after and allowed to live a comfortable life.
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Wordsearch Disney Characters
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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THUMPER
DUMBO
PLUTO
BALOO
WALL-E
MICKEY MOUSE
ARIEL
DALE
POO BEAR
BOLT
NEMO
GENIE
SCROOGE MCDUCK
WOODY
ABU
GOOFY
CHIP
BAMBI
MOWGLI
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Across 1 Large flatfish (7) 5 Tubers (5) 8 Australian wild dog (5) 9 Stop holding on to (7) 10 See 3 Down 11 Holiday (8) 13 Not open or public (6) 15 Health-care centre (6) 18 Buttoned sweater (8) 19 Two items of the same kind (4) 22 Small, egg-shaped wind instrument (7) 23 Exhibition of cowboy skills (5) 24 From that time (5) 25 City's outskirts (7)
Down 1 Grotesque (7) 2 Make a thrusting forward movement (5) 3/10 Fade away without serious consequences (4,4) 4 Traditional headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head (6) 5 Trustworthy (8) 6 Formal speech (7) 7 Strict (5) 12 Associated with women and not with men (8) 14 Sure (7) 16 Anxious to learn (7) 17 Pester (6) 18 Meet at a point (5) 20 Viper (5) 21 Marine crustacean (4)
• Average: 21
• Very good: 41
• Good: 29
• Excellent: 53
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
shawl seen seem seer steel steer stew stem stern smear hawk feet fete feel feeler felon tees teen teem teems tent term tern tear teat tree treat meet mete metes melee meld melon mean meant meat avid jest jets jeer earn reef reefs reel relent renew rent rank rant wees weest wets weer weld went lees leer lewd lent learn lean lone loner loan loaner near neat arms anew ankle anklet atone idle idler diva knee kneel knew knot tart tarts tank told tone
Cryptic
Across 1 Let men test brew for payment (10) 7 Hearing it's contagious (8) 8 Busy worker has royal brew (4) 9 Draws neckwear (4) 10 Left European peninsula for a West African country (7) 12 Solid cable peters out (11) 14 Barrier is old and broken (7) 16 Reserve small lake (4) 19 A politician to the right of Conservative Party (4) 20 Artisans replaced Russian royals (8) 21 Nurses taking in ocean birds in pain (10)
Down 1 One receptacle in the middle of the street is insufficient (5) 2 They admit they are often punched (7) 3 Hide in Royal Air Force base (4) 4 Get a trim design for a surrealist (8) 5 Jack and the French aristocrat (5) 6 Judge finds detectives taken in by flower (6) 11 Found out that Ted and Ed etc were involved (8) 12 Build a range for old US president (6) 13 Newly-wed swallows order of salt (7) 15 The contents of stamp letters is enough (5) 17 Fresh pleas for springs (5) 18 Just fine! (4)
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : VIVE LA FRANCE 1. Meaning ‘friendly understanding’, which phrase was used to describe the close relations between Britain and France at the start of the 20th century? 2. Which town and spa in central France was the seat of the collaborationist government under Marshall Pétain between 1940 and 1944? 3. Born in Arras, in the old province of Artois, in 1758, what was the name of the leader of the French Revolution, who became virtual dictator of France until his death, by guillotine, in 1794? 4. From which region of north-eastern France do
German shepherd dogs take their more familiar name? 5. Which famous Polish-born composer's body is interred in France while his heart is buried in his homeland? 6. What were the names of the brothers who built the hot-air balloon that flew successfully in France in 1783? 7. Which liqueur, green or yellow in colour, is named after a Carthusian monastery in the Grenoble region of France?
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Answers 1. ENTENTE CORDIAL, 2. VICHY, 3. Maximillien ROBESPIERRE, 4. ALSACE, 5. Frederic François CHOPIN, 6. Jacques Etienne and Josef Michel MONTGOLFIER, 7. CHARTREUSE
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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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by Sandy Shore I WAS taken aback by the appearance of a barman who reminded me much of BBC Radio’s Wilfred Pickles (1904 - 1978). On the other hand, it could have been that the man’s face had the 1940’s and charabanc trips to the seaside written all over it. Television and movie casting directors must have a difficult task. I cannot define it but there are occasions when drama actors chosen for First World War or Second World War parts simply lack the gauntness typical of those generations. Like the barman, some people carry the past into the future very effectively. The bartender would not have seemed out of place in a Workers Playtime audience, the BBC’s morale boosting programme during the Second World War. And what of Yorkshire born Wilfred Pickles. The Yorkshire born raconteur and ex-builder was always accompanied by his wife, Mabel and sidekick Barney.
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Best not to know Wilfred, and there’s another name that belongs to that generation, was chosen by the BBC not in spite of Pickles broad Yorkshire accent but because of it. During the 1940’s the crafty krauts were having a field day impersonating the cut-glass accents of BBC presenters, which were easy enough for Germans to copy. But, there was unlikely a German anywhere who could mimic a broad Yorkshire accent like that of Wilfred Pickles. The radio star’s radio programme, Have a Go, ran from 1946 to curtains down in 1967: the end of an era indeed. Pickles catch phrases, ‘what’s on the table, Mabel’ and ‘give them the money, Barney,’ outlived them. The couple’s Have a Go series attracted a weekly audience exceeding 20 million and a mailbag of around 5,000 letters. There were no emails back then,
DIFFERENT TIMES: Yorkshire man Wilfred Pickles’ final resting place.
mind you. Contestants could earn £1/19/11d (€2.20) simply by sharing their secrets. Nothing’s changed; my Wilfred Pickles lookalike is likely host to people with lots of secrets to share for the price of a large beer. Excuse the play on words but it is sobering to think what the stars of yesterday might make of Britain today if they were to return. Once again, the quote from L P Hartley came to mind: ‘The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.’ Nostalgia is a wonderful sentiment but it is painful to think of what the real stars of yester-year would make of Britain today. Workers Playtime introduced us to Charlie Chester, Tony Hancock, Peter Sellers, Terry Thomas, Anne Shelton, and Eve Boswell. Fondly recalled are Dorothy Squires, Arthur English and Arthur Askey, Ken Dodd and Ken Platt.
Behind THE MUSIC Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On V L James vljamesinfo@gmail.com Facebook: @vljamesinfo
IN May 1971 Marvin Gaye released his 11th studio album, What’s Going On. Self produced, Gaye had to fight to get the album released. LEGEND: Gaye’s album was initially thought Head of Motown Berry Gordy to be too political. hated it. He thought it too political and wanted Gaye to keep churning out the love songs that first made him Of All Time and the title track was ranked a star in the 60’s. Gaye had gone through fourth on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 some personal dark times and felt he had greatest songs of all time. more to say. What’s Going On, Mercy Mercy Me, Considered a ‘concept album’ Gaye’s Inner City Blues and Save The Children introspective lyrics discuss themes of drug were all released as singles but many critabuse, poverty and the Vietnam war. He ics insisted the album was best appreciatis also credited with raising awareness of ed listened to from start to finish. global warming long before others took Gaye was a tortured soul who died at a up the cause. tragically young 44. His music will live In 1985, the NME voted it Best Album forever.
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England march on E N G L A N D w o n a Wo r l d Cup penalty shootout for the first time on a night of h i g h d r a m a i n M o s c o w, edging past Colombia to secure a quarter-final meeting with Sweden on Saturday. Amid a feverish atmosphere inside Spartak Stadium, Eric Dier scored the winning penalty after Jordan Pickford’s brilliant save from Carlos Bacca. Manager Gareth Southgate celebrated with his staff while his players mobbed the heroes Pickford a n d D i e r, a f t e r t h e i r f i r s t win at the knockout stage of a major tour nament since 2006.
Southgate’s side looked to have emerged unscathed from an ill-disciplined match courtesy of Harr y K a n e ’s p e n a l t y, o n l y f o r Colombia’s Yerr y Mina to equalise in the closing seconds of stoppage time. The extra 30 minutes could not separate the sides and led to a ner ve shredding penalty showdown that has so often been England’s undoing. No previous world champions stand between England and the final, and should they get past Sweden, they will face either Croatia or hosts Russia for a place in the Moscow showpiece on July 15.
F I FA’s r a n k i n g s s u g g e s t England goes into the quarter-final against Sweden as favourites - they are 12th while Sweden are 24th but former manager SvenGoran Eriksson believes it will be an “extremely difficult” assignment due to S w e d e n ’s c o l l e c t i v e w o r k ethic. For his part, Gareth Southgate said: “I’m proud of the way my team played. I thought we controlled the game in the 90 minutes, played with great discipline, we were very composed with the ball and in a big game that was ver y impressive from a young group of players.”
WINNING FEELING: England claimed a rare victory on penalties.
Nadal around for ‘a long time’ AHEAD of his second round victor y over Mikhail Kukushkin at the current Wimbledon Tennis Championships yesterday (Thursday), Spain’s Rafael Nadal said that he has no plans to retire soon and even vows to carr y on playing for a long time. Now 32, Nadal won the French Open last month for a record 11th time, and in the process recording his 17th Grand Slam title of his career. He is now only three behind this year’s tournament favourite and his long-term rival Roger Federer, who at the age of 36 also shows no signs of giving up his search of titles. In recent years, the strain on Nadal’s body has shown and has suffered from knee problems in particular. Nadal is notorious for
WAITING: Speculation continues as to where Cristian Ronaldo will end up.
RIVAL: Nadal now only three Grand Slams behind his great rival Federer. being slow between points during his serve and has reacted to the proposal of a 25-second shot clock that could be brought into Wimbledon. He thinks such a rule change would not be good for his sport. “Personally, I don’t feel that that’s going to bother me,” he said. “In terms of the sport, it depends. “If you want to see a
quick game without thinking, well done. If you want to keep playing in a sport that you need to think, you need to play with more tactics, you want to have long and good rallies, then of course you are going the wrong way. “But it seems like sometimes is only about the business, so... I can’t support this, no.”
Ronaldo’s future in the balance IN recent days, there has been a growing amount of speculation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Real Madrid. The Portuguese star, who saw his side make a shock early exit from the current World Cup, has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus. It was reported in certain sections of the Spanish media only this Wednesday that the Turin-based club were more than interested in signing the 33-year-old
striker during the summer transfer window. However, on the same day it was alleged that the player himself hadn’t yet made a decision as to his immediate future. Reports from the same sources also suggest that Ronaldo is determined to leave the Champions League winners and say that he’s agreed to the Juventus offer that will earn him €30 million per season. Spanish sport media is suggesting that the prime
reason for Ronaldo wanting to leave the 13-time European champions is a disagreement with the Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. With the shock departure of former manager Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo’s possible impending exit from the club, Real Madrid would have lost two very strong cogs in the team that has dominated European club football for the past five years.
Motoring
Water good idea NOT drinking enough water and getting behind the wheel could be as dangerous as drink-driving, research has found. Researchers at Loughborough University have discovered that even mild dehydration can affect reaction times, decision making and focus as much as a driver who is over the legal alcohol limit. They recommend keeping a bottle of water in the car at all times, and that can only be sensible on the Costa del Sol.
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Half of drivers fail to prepare for holiday trips A STUDY undertaken by the Motor Ombudsman reveals that nearly half of drivers who have taken their car on holiday, don’t personally check their vehicle before setting off Female motorists are less inclined than their male counterparts to look over their car at all before going on their vacation, and are twice as likely as men to resort to the opinion of a professional help or calling up a friend to give their vehicle the once-over. The YouGov survey of more than 1,600 British motorists also found that only 20 per cent of those who took part are well-
BREAKDOWN: Older drivers more likely to check their vehicles. versed in using any sure that their car is up to equipment they have in scratch for the journey their vehicles in the event ahead, with 86 per cent of a breakdown... but of them having their car close to half aren’t aware checked or taking a look where the nearest garage at it themselves. Geois at their destination graphically, it’s those livshould something go ing in Wales (89 per cent) that make sure all wrong. The over-55’s are the the boxes are ticked to most conscientious group prevent any unwanted when it comes to making stops along the way.
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