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HEALTH WEBSITE COLLAPSES

The union CSI. F denounced the collapse on the website of Ministry of Health throughout the morning, coinciding with the apoertura of job opportunities , “which prevented processing high or variations in the labor

exchanges established channel” . The union and warned last week of the need to enable more computer resources “as it is the first time that health requires registration only telematically.”

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choose to be part of this bag, covering all categories , and update merit. Today is the first day of opening the bag, which will remain operative until February 21. The union central complained last week, in writing, to the

Department of Health that would enable more computerized means and that even allowed the delivery of registrations by general registration.

The union notes that the lack of response and, above all, reinforcement,

has meant that the first day of opening already been blocked . Sanidad has published on its website that computer scientists are working to solve the problems detected and has chosen to redirect applicants

to the PROP page.

The union proposes to extend the deadline for registration and provide alternative solutions such as the delivery of the document in the general registers and not limit it to the telematic road.

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World Cancer Day at Zenia Boulevard Leo Flies In For Treatment

The sun shined down on World Cancer Day at Zenia Boulevard and lots of people attended throughout the day, helping to raise a fantastic 1,784.16€.

Thanks to Zenia Boulevard management for the generous donation of the iris plants and for letting us, yet again, take over the shopping centre for the afternoon.

Big thank you to Tony of Sunshine FM for being with us all day, Stevie Spit for comparing and singing, Rob Sweeney, David Williams and his Rod Stewart tribute, Suzy.G and Jaz, The 2 Ton Spice Girls tribute, Janelle Gaskell, Nikki.G, Kylie Burgazzi and saxophonist Stuart Sinclair, Just Ollie, Kevin Tyler and Luis Blacknight

as Flashback and Totally Dance with their fantastic troop of 2-16 year old girls and boys. Lots of appointments were taken and queries answered which is always our greatest aim at these fundraisers. And thank you to all the Pink Ladies and Panthers for giving up their time to make events like these possible.

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FOUR-YEAR-OLD brave little cancer fighter Leo Bermejo flew from Spain to the UK for the next phase of his journey against the disease.

Mum Karen and Leo will fly to Manchester airport before Leo is admitted to Alder Hey Children’s hospital for pre-operation tests.

He is scheduled for surgery on his brain tumour on Wednesday, then, just two weeks later, it is planned that he will travel to Oklajoma for intensive proton therapy.

Side effects of nausea and complete hair loss are common and treatment will be five days a week for six to eight weeks.

The www.gofundme. com/leothelion3 total

now stands at €66,815 of the €175,000 goal but organisers are requesting that large donations are made to PayPal account karenlisakeefe@ hotmail.com

NEWS Next Meeting Rojales Neighbourhood Watch group is holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday 6 March 2017 at 11am in the Municipal Centre in Ciudad Quesada. The purpose of this once a year reunion is to confirm that there is a need for Neighbourhood Watch in the Rojales and Ciudad Quesada areas, appoint office holders and also, exchange information about crime and anti-social bahaviour in our area, ensure that as many residents as possible are aware of these occurrences and also what they may or ought to do. Membership of the Neighbourhood Watch Group is free. For more information please contact Helen Tudor on Telephone number 663316310.

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Age Concern Costa Blanca have a new telephone number 966 786 887 or you can visit www.ageconcern.org.es

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Recruiters NEWS detained Spain’s Interior Ministry says two Moroccan who are accused of indoctrination in Islamist extremism and recruiting others have been detained in Barcelona.

The ministry said in a statement that the men, aged 25 and 27, allegedly raised money through drug trafficking and theft to support the Islamic State group.

Agents of Spain’s Guardia Civil police were searching the men’s apartment on Tuesday morning in Badalona, a city next to Barcelona, for further evidence.

Conchi Cabrera is the new Armengola of Orihuela 2017 Orihuela has already chosen the woman who this year will play the role of heroin in the celebrations of the Reconquest. It is called Conchi Cabrera Irles (Orihuela, 1977), linked to the comparsa Followers arun and Ruidoms. The Central Board of Moors and Holy Christians Justa and Rufina made official its appointment as Armengola 2017 and seconds later began to rain the congratulations of the festeros.

AN expat is fighting for his life in a coma after falling from a flyover on to railway tracks.

Sean Wright, 48, broke his spine, hip, shoulder and ribs.

Sean Wright is now in an induced coma with a collapsed lung.

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Brit fights for life after fall Police found him on the rail line on the Costa Blanca in Spain and took him to hospital where he was put into a coma with a collapsed lung.

He has had a tube inserted into his windpipe to help him breathe.

Cala Mosca Vote At the request of Marina Albiol, the spokeswoman for the United Left at the European Parliament, the Committee on Petitions will debate the plan to build another 1,500 new homes in Cala Mosca, the very last virgin kilometer of coastline along the Orihuela Costa.

The debate will take place in the session scheduled for 28 February

Albiol said “it is very sad that there are still such projects that we thought we had already overcome, and more regrettable that they still occur in an area so punished by fierce construction, as is the case of the coastline of the Vega Baja. That is why all the efforts we can take to halt this plan will be extremely important. ”

Stadium Sold Initial statements

by President of the Government after the purchase of Rico Perez IVF. Ximo Puig expressed his satisfaction with the purchase of the stadium and said that in this way “we avoided the Rico Pérez fall into the hands of speculators.”

The president has manifested on the puja held yesterday in the business forum of INFORMATION and Santander Spain that this morning is celebrated in

the ADDA. Puig welcomes the management has made the bank the Consell leaving out the attorney of Hercules, Juan Carlos Ramirez.

The Valencian Institute of Finance yesterday won the lot that included the Rico Perez Stadium and 15% of the shares of Hercules to disburse 3,750,000 euros.

The Valencian agency will receive back 85% of the investment for being a maximum credit of the company in liquidation

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Aligestión, whose assets were auctioned yesterday. In this way, the IVF complied with its established road map and stayed with the stadium for about 562,000 euros.

The bank manager of the Consell, Manuel Illueca, described as “clearly inadequate” bid of 3,550,000 euros taken over the Hercules and recalled that the IVF disbursed 18 million in 2010 and has not been returned.

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NEWS Mr. Nigel Hails who stepped down as Chairman of District North (the governing body of The Royal British Legion in Spain) at the Annual Conference, gave a speech with a message to all of us who work with the Legion in Spain.

This was the second year the Conference was held at Ciudad Patricia, Benidorm. Mr Hails has been a tireless and strong Chairman to whom we are all grateful. He hands over to Mr Don Cubbon.

The speech from Mr Hails covered all the important aspects of the Legion’s work and the work of the Branches and he had a strong message for all of us: Service not Self.

The Chairman also thanked and introduced Mr. Terry Whittles the National Chairman of The Royal British Legion attending Conference from UK, who later gave his own very interesting and comprehensive speech to Conference; District Committee members who between them cover all aspects of running the Legion

in Spain. Also District President Lloyd Milen who is Consul General in Barcelona, Sara Munsterhjelm Alicante Vice Consul, and District Chaplain The Reverend Ray Andrews. Mr Hails said he was honoured by the attendance of Sr. Toni Perez Perez, the Alcalde of Benidorm.

“Toni and his colleagues are great supporters of our work in Spain and for the past two years his administration has been extremely generous in allowing us to hold the Annual Poppy Appeal Launch in this City. These occasions have been responsible for raising the profile of the The Legion and it is an event in our annual calendar not to be missed. Thank you Toni.

We very much appreciate what you have done for us.” Sr. Perez responded with a speech in praise of the Legion’s standing, an excerpt follows: “The Royal British Legion is an example that the only possible way forward is that of fraternity among peoples and friendship.

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I congratulate you also for the celebration of this Meeting. I wish you a happy stay among us and I encourage you to continue working to preserve your traditions and deepen the brotherhood of the peoples.

Thank you very much and welcome to Benidorm” The conference concluded, after an outline of the Plan for the next 3 years and all aspects of the Legion’s work with special emphasis on Community Support and the announcing of the Poppy Appeal total of monies raised within the District in 2016.

The amount was a tremendous 165,245.86€.

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The Nike Explore Team Sport Research Lab is philosophically and physically at the heart of the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. It began as a small lab in Exeter, N.H. more than 30 years ago, and has grown into a world-class research facility harnessing dedicated brainpower

and state-of-the-science research equipment unequalled in the sporting goods industry.

Carrying on the traditions of Nike’s original sport researcher Bill Bowerman the lab continues to deliver proven scientific insights that help drive performance innovations across the Nike brand.

More than 30 years after the debut of the Air Jordan I, Nike Golf is introducing the iconic silhouette to the course.

“MJ introduced his provocative style of play to professional basketball in 1984, and the Air Jordan I shocked the world at the same time,” says Gentry Humphrey, VP Nike Golf Footwear. “Interestingly, Michael started to take up the game of golf in 1984, the exact same year Nike started to develop the Air Jordan I.” Entering Jordan’s rookie year, Nike looked for a way to create a shoe that could match his other-worldly talents on the court while also defying the status quo.

“The Air Jordan I was the first sneaker that really pushed the limits on what was acceptable,” recalls Michael Jordan. “It’s like being a young kid, when his parents say he can’t do something but he wants to do it.

I felt like I wanted to be different.”

This limited offering features a few notable changes from the original basketball shoe, including extra padding to provide additional comfort and support around the ankle, Jumpman logo on the tongue, Nike Free-inspired outsole with soft spikes and a fully waterproof upper. The Air Jordan I golf shoe will be available in two colorways (white/black/varsity red and white/metallic silver) beginning Feb. 10 at nike. com and select retailers for a suggested retail price of $200.

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OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE MOVIES & TV

FILM OF THE WEEK Split Horror, Thriller 20/01/17 Kevin suffers from a ‘Split’ personality.

He has 23, in fact, ranging from a nine-year-old child to a prim and proper English woman. And now he’s kidnapped three girls.

He’s keeping them all locked up in a basement, and they have no idea why.

All they know is that Kevin’s 24th and final personality is beginning to emerge.

And the others have named it ‘The Beast’.

James McAvoy stars as Kevin – and all his other personalities – in ‘Split’, a thrilling psychological horror from M. Night Shyamalan.

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Ibiza Weekender Episode: 2/10 Ibiza Weekender 9.00pm - 10.00pm ITV2 It’s the start of another sizzling summer season in Ibiza as Head Rep, David, welcomes his new team to the party isle.

Some old faces return alongside some newbies but has David put together a crack team of reps and how will they fare over the coming summer, especially after hearing they are all on probation and could be sent home at any minute?

Everyone’s favourite ‘himbo’ Deano is back but how will he find working with rep royalty Imogen, the self-confessed love of his life, now that she has a boyfriend.

And what will happen as he gets to know new rep, Laura, who he calls his “dream girl” within hours of meeting her?

Hayley joins the troop as a new rep but will what she describes as her “dream job” turn out to be so?

Jordan makes his return to the White Isle after leaving halfway through the last season to be with his girlfriend. But he’s back. He’s single. And he’s Assistant Head Rep. When he meets guests Geordies Jade and Bethan his lothario-side makes a reappearance but could this be more than just a holiday romance with Bethan? And what mischief could the fellow guests, Manchester lads, Geo, Matt and Sam get up to under the rep’s watch?

Rykard is the final rep to join the team and after his own success at finding love on ITV2’s Love Island last year, he is turning his hand to being the cupid of the group. But will he prove to be a heavyweight matchmaker or should be just stick to lifting weights and leading the group workouts?

Mafia Women with Trevor McDonald Episode: 1 of 2 Thu 16 Feb 2017 9.00pm - 10.00pm ITV Overview In this brand new 2 x 60 minute ITV series, Trevor McDonald meets the mafia wives, girlfriends and daughters who now share their stories with the veteran journalist and broadcaster.

Many of these women have never spoken before. Yet, over a six-week journey, Trevor unpicks their stories, uncovering a fresh and penetrating perspective on what it means to live amongst the money, violence, glamour and treachery of the Mob. Trevor spends time with Linda Scarpa, daughter of notorious hit man, Greg Scarpa Snr. Linda mourns both her father and brother, who was “rubbed out” in a hit on a south Brooklyn street, and tells Trevor an incredible story of how, on one life-changing day, she and her infant son were directly caught up in the terrifying crossfire of an all-out mob war.

In a tense, emotional encounter, Trevor meets Toni Marie, the first wife of Gambino Captain Mikey ‘Scars’. Toni Marie still feels the pain of the double betrayal she felt at the hands of her husband, who both broke the oath of Omerta to testify against his Mob brothers.

Nitro Athletics: Usain Bolt Takes On The World Saturday 11 February 1.15pm-2.00pm BBC ONE Superstar Usain Bolt captains his own team as the second Nitro Athletics event gets takes place in Melbourne.

The legend sprinter heads up the Bolt All-Stars - and they will battle it out against five other teams in this new event, which aims to give track and field a different dimension and energy.

Events such as a mixed hurdles relay, an elimination mile and target javelin are just some of the new events in this team competition, which also includes athletes from England, Australia, New Zealand, China and Japan.

Athletes will also wear microphones and heart rate monitors to bring a new perspective to the sport, which it is hoped an event like this will help to revolutionise it.

June Brown At 90 - A Walford Legend

Ep 1/1 Thursday 16 February 8.30-9.00pm BBC ONE “Give us a tea, Lofty. And a glass of water so I can take a Paracetamol.” Those were the first words June Brown ever uttered as Dot Cotton. And they would prove to be a turning point in EastEnders’ history.

Celebrating a milestone birthday, June Brown At 90 - A Walford Legend, spends half an hour in the company of one of Albert Square’s most beloved actors, as she talks about her life and career.

From her early days in theatre to the reason she believes she was cast in the role of Dot (she turned up to the audition on time and she liked a cigarette), June Brown’s views on almost everything are both surprising and entertaining.

She reveals that she’d had her horoscope read and was told that on 31 May 1985, “I would have a spectacular success”. The date in question would turn out to be June’s first day on the EastEnders set.

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Rajoy re- elected

Mariano Rajoy, who on Saturday was re- elected president of the PP with 95.65% of votes, closes Sunday the 18th national congress of the party, after consolidating the executive that the leader himself created less than two years ago. MarĂ­a Dolores de Cospedal, who repeats as secretary general, also takes part in the last

day of the conclave. The management structure is maintained with the same five deputy secretaries: Javier Arenas, Pablo Casado, Javier Maroto, Andrea Levy and Fernando MartĂ­nez-Maillo, new general coordinator, as well as responsible for Organization.

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Private ambulances increasingly used to respond to 999 calls

Herbal supplements illegal ingredients pose health risk Many herbal supplements, including for obesity and erectile dysfunction, contain hidden unlicensed pharmaceutical ingredients that could endanger people’s health, experts have warned.

The research teams, concluded that not only do such supplements often make unverified claims as to their benefits but some have illegal ingredients which could pose a threat – potentially causing low blood pressure or an increased risk of heart attacks.

The substances are unlicensed medicines as they are appearing in products classified as food supplements.

Among the most common substances identified was

sibutramine, according to the study, published in the Journal of the Association of Public Analysts.

Sibutramine was licensed as the medicine Reductil until 2010, when it was withdrawn across Europe and the US due to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes associated with the use of the drug.

Tadalafil and sulfoaildenafil were among the most frequently u n d e c l a r e d ingredients in products for erectile dysfunction.

When taken with other medicines containing nitrates, they can lower blood pressure drastically and cause serious health problems.

Ambulance services are increasingly calling in private firms to respond to 999 calls in the latest sign that NHS care providers are struggling to cope with the sharply rising number of patients who need urgent medical attention.

The London ambulance service (LAS) has had the biggest increase among

England’s 10 regional ambulance trusts. The amount it spent on private ambulance providers soared from £700,000 in 2011 to £10.1m last year, a thirteen-fold increase.

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Reading and reviewing this novel has been a “pleasure” but also painful. It is a cathartic experience for Kambili and the readers. The hibiscus plant grows all over the world and is important symbolically. In places such as S.Korea and Malaysia it is the national flower.

The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess, Kali. Adichie wanted to use it as the symbol of freedom, a new beginning away from the oppression of society and family life.

Kambili is the protagonist, a young naive girl who loves her father even though he intimidates her and constantly punishes her. On one occasion she is hospitalised fighting for her life. Eugene, her father is a wealthy business man showing benevolence towards the poor but abuse and malevolence towards his family. He has been indoctrinated by the fervour of post-colonialism after independence was declared and the turmoil of civil war through his views on Catholicism. He is depicted as a religious zealot, an extremist and shockingly, he has severed his ties with his own father who he refers to as a heathen who continues to worship his ancestors in the way the traditionalists did.

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The love is reciprocated but he is unable to commit to a relationship with Kambili.

Beatrice, her mother tolerates most of the abuse inflicted on the family. It is because of Eugene that she miscarries twice and like her daughter, is hospitalised. Adichie wanted to show that there were alternatives even if the fight for freedom and human rights destroys the nucleus of the family which it does for Eugene and family. Highly recommended.

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Five Benefits of Solar Energy

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Although some form of solar power has been available for decades, the technology has only recently gained mainstream acceptance and attracted the interest of big-time utility companies. On a perkilowatt basis, solar power remains expensive relative to conventional sources of energy like coal and natural gas. Nevertheless, its overall cost continues to shrink at a rapid rate.

As solar power becomes an increasingly important component of the country’s “energy mix,” it’s worth taking a look at five major benefits of solar power.

1. Changing Relationships with Public Utilities Homeowners and business owners who install solar panels on their property enjoy more equitable relationships with their local utilities.

Whereas conventional arrangements between utilities and their customers require the latter to be wholly dependent on the former, solar power users gain a measure of independence from their utilities. Even if their solar panels don’t produce all of the power that they need on a daily basis, they’ll need to buy less conventional power. If they produce more power than they require, their utilities may actually pay them for it at a fluctuating wholesale rate. For cashstrapped homeowners, this can turn into a significant source of revenue.

2. Healthy Financial Incentives Along with various state agencies, the federal government offers attractive subsidies for private individuals who install solar panels or solar heating devices in their homes. In certain jurisdictions, generous subsidies may be available for businesses as well.

Generally speaking, these incentives allow solar power users to claim tax credits in proportion to the amount of generation capacity that they install on their property. This reduces solar power startup costs and increases the profitability of the technology.

3. Minimal Environmental Impact Although the production of solar panels does

require some inputs of raw materials and energy, solar power’s environmental impact is minimal. The technology produces none of the carbon, methane or particulate emissions that fossil fuels emit, and it doesn’t demand largescale mining or drilling operations. Since panel arrays can be placed on rooftops or in isolated desert areas, solar power’s physical footprint is manageable as well.

4. Labor-Intensive Production Regimes The solar power industry’s “innovation engine” has resulted in the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in the last decade alone.

Although proponents of conventional energy technologies argue that the solar industry destroys more fossil fuel-related jobs than it creates, this is a misleading claim. After all, solar panel production is just a small facet of an overall industry that demands contributions from installation technicians, salespeople, battery-storage designers and other key players.

5. Geopolitical Benefits Since the dawn of the fossil fuel age, the reliance on unstable or hostile countries to supply oil, gas and other energy resources has caused plenty of trouble. Indeed, the country’s political and business leaders are often forced to make unsavory compromises with shady or dangerous parties in order to guarantee steady energy imports.

Putting Things in Perspective Solar power shouldn’t be mistaken for a cureall that’s capable of single-handedly solving all of the world’s social, environmental and political ills. However, it’s a valuable technology that’s increasingly competitive with traditional sources of energy. Moreover, its benefits are undeniable.

In the future, solar power is all but assured to have a lasting and overwhelmingly positive impact on our society.

John MacDonald (El Sordo) www.caratacus.eu

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The Flu Epidemic

Doctor Enzo Matanzamas reported the first case of Alquerian Flu to the Ministerio de Sanidad y Política Social at the beginning of the week. Influenzavirus B (Alquerian mutation) as it is officially known is a notifiable disease. It has all of the usual flu symptoms plus depression, fits of uncontrollable weeping and a large blue boil on the nose. Depression and fits of uncontrollable weeping are common in the healthy population of Alqueria so these symptoms can be misdiagnosed.

Manuela was the first confirmed case.

She didn’t like visiting Dr. Matanzamas.

He didn’t always take her temperature the way she expected. Her usual method of fighting colds was to take to her bed and place a large Sevillano Hat at the foot. She would then drink whisky mixed with lemon juice from a Cruzcampo Beer glass held in her gloved hand.

She would continue drinking until the hat began moving on its own accord. She would then be cured or at least feel a great deal better. This was Alquerian Flu and not a common cold however.

Manuela was a fighter and was determined to carry on as usual, which she did. By the end of the week every man under forty had the virus. The olive mill came to a standstill. With no labour available the presses stopped and no Alquerian olives entered the national market. Shares in olive related companies rocketed. A spokesman for ENAC the accreditation body said it was the best

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news for the industry in fifty years.

Only one person in the village was immune. Antonio Poyato. His exposure to the precious Remitroot he cultivated was the likely key. Antonio experimented on Nestor Clacketo and sure enough he was cured. Poyato was in high glee, a cure for influenza. He would be a rich man. How to administer it? He couldn’t give the whole village Remitroot wine, they were awkward enough sober. He dried the leaves and crushed them with olives to form a paste. Distributing this balsam free to the villagers he was sure he would make a fortune selling the recipe to the world’s pharmaceutical companies.

There was however a hitch.

Remitroot balsam cures only the Alquerian mutation and the Alquerian mutation kills all other forms of influenza. So to be cured one has to come to Alqueria and catch the local strain which kills the normal type. Then one has to take the balsam curing the Alquerian mutation.

The Alquerian mutation is debilitating so a period of convalescence is required. If no rest is taken the immune system is so weak, reinfection takes place. The choice was clear, spend three week in Alqueria or suffer with the flu. Most people preferred the latter.

Poyato was heart broken, but Alqueria was back to its usual dysfunctional self and free to continue making a nuisance of itself once more.

Enchanting Spain - out now

From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the southeast via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country.

The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo’s Jewish quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Mérida and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain’s complex history, now intermingled with fabulously contemporary museums and art centres.

The major towns sparkle with life, which visitors can share through the vibrant night scene, the delicious food and wine, the flamenco performances and the abundant festivals.

The landscape is diverse and dramatic, whether you are discovering the sundrenched beaches of Andalucía, hiking in the Picos de Europa or taking a trip down the Guadalquivir River.

Enchanting Spain is a portrait in words and images of both the familiar and the unexpected pleasures of this vibrant country.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------John MacDonald has written for many Spanish and international publications and has a special interest in Spanish history. He studied journalism, photography and archaeology at the University of Exeter and UCL. He shares his time between the UK and Spain.

Patricia Díaz Pereda studied at the Complutense University of Madrid, and has worked as a television director and for a media publication.

She is passionate about her homeland and has written many articles for magazines as well as contributing to Descubrir España, a National Geographic publication on the subject.

She lives in Madrid.

ISBN 978-1-909612-70-9 £9.99 paperback

Magical Talents

Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows that the cat owns them. The Egyptians worshipped cats, and, apart from witches, with whom they are familiar, cats consider themselves to be on a higher plane to us mere humans.

Not Our Cat, aka Her Royal Highness Sayidda al Hurra, aka Si, likes to emphasise this point.

She is sleek, black and silent, and glides about the house and garden with more grace and fluidity than a top ballerina. She has moulded our behaviour to her liking by force of personality and citrus green eyes – she had no need for an Act of Parliament, Supreme Court judgement or a Referendum.

Also she possesses magical skills – she can Apparate, that is, disappear in one place and simultaneously re-appear in another. She can be behind me in one room, yet as I open the door to go to another she is there, in front of me! Yet I swear she didn’t pass me in the doorway!

Her son, Mr Tommy Fluffipants, who has no conscience, relies on his extreme fluffiness and an air of astonished surprise and complete blamelessness to get him out of trouble. He has no magical skillsas yet, but he is working on them.

His practice area is the kitchen table and chairs - He is not allowed on the kitchen table and he knows this, but is hoping for an Act of Parliament, a Supreme Court judgement, or a referendum of one

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to overturn this ruling.

Until this happenshe is practicing Invisibility. I enter the kitchen; he slithers rapidly off the table onto the kitchen chair, and hides under the overhanging tablecloth, using the principal that if he can’t see me, then I can’t see him.

I lift the cloth, and his little face looks up at me. ‘You can’t see me, I’m Invisible.’

‘I can see you, Tommy.’

‘You can see me now, because you have lifted up my Invisibility Cloth.’

‘OK, so you’re Invisible. Butwhat were you doing on the kitchen table?I saw you, and you weren’t Invisible then.’

His unblinking eyes meet mine with a mixture of innocence and incredulity. ‘I was practicing.’

‘Practicing what?’

‘If I’m going to practice Invisibility, then I have to practice Uninvisibility too. Otherwise how will I know when I’m Invisible?’

I had to admit, he had a point!

LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com Not getting married can lead to a very large inheritance tax bill.

Question: My partner of 7 years (not married) has recently deceased and he had left me his house in his will. The house he has left me is the house where we lived and it has a value of 240,000 euro. I am being told that I will have to pay over 80,000 euro in inheritance tax. Surely this cannot be correct.

Answer: This is unfortunately true. In Spain the inheritance tax is paid by the beneficiaries (not by the estate) and how much you pay depends on your relationship with the deceased.

Descendants and spouse in Andalucía are each entitled to receive up to 250,000 euro tax free (since 1st of January of 2017). (Residents of Andalucia or of an estate in Andalucia being received by a resident in another country of the European Union.) On the other hand if you are not married and are not family there are no exemptions whatsoever and to make things worse, after applying the sliding scale of inheritance tax rates, the final amount needs to be multiplied by two.

In your case estate planning was as simple as getting married and you would have paid no inheritance tax whatsoever. As things are, I am afraid there is no way of avoiding the payment for over 80,000 euro that you mention.

Michael Davies.

Abogado.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and ex-honorary British consul, specialised in Spanish inheritance matters and Inheritance related litigation and has been practicing law in Andalucia since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

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Great Food & Drink SolTimes

February 2017

Amazing slow-cooked chicken

Lettuce rationing widens to broccoli and cabbage

Lettuce rationing has proved to be just the tip of the iceberg: the UK’s third largest supermarket has introduced a ban on bulk purchases of aubergines, broccoli, loose courgettes and cabbage.

Asda said it was limiting bulk purchases to six items on iceberg lettuce and each of the other vegetables as an almost unprecedented cold and wet weather in southern Spain has hit supplies.

Asda’s rationing comes after Tesco introduced a three-lettuce limit on icebergs, while rival Morrisons has imposed a twolettuce limit and banned shoppers from buying more than three heads of broccoli.

The shortages are also hitting restaurant chains. Sandwich chain Pret a Manger said it had been using alternative varieties of leaf in its salads, such as Lollo Rosso and Frisse.

Industry suppliers said fresh herbs such as coriander, parsley, mint and thyme were also affected by shortages.

Meanwhile, one extremely hopeful seller put a box of lettuces up for sale on Gumtree for £50 in a bid to cash in.

slow-cooked chicken with bucatini (and lots of garlic)

Very slow-braised chicken with celeriac and lemon

Serve each portion with a lemon half for squeezing over the top!!!

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Slow cooked chicken Serves four generously.

8 large chicken thighs, skin on and bone in (about 1.1kg in total) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp hot paprika 1½ tsp ground allspice ½ tsp ground turmeric Salt 15 garlic cloves, peeled 2 beef tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 tbsp lemon juice 350g bucatini 10g flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped Put the chicken in a large bowl with the oil, paprika, allspice, turmeric and a teaspoon of salt. Toss to coat, then leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

Put a large, heavy-based casserole for which you have a lid on a mediumhigh heat. Lay in the chicken skin side down and fry for 10 minutes (there is no need to add any oil to the pan), turning regularly, until golden brown all over.

Turn the heat to low and add the whole garlic cloves, tomatoes, lemon juice and two tablespoons of water. Pop on the lid and leave to cook slowly for 45 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through.

Fifteen minutes before

the chicken is cooked, fill a large pot with water, salt generously and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and return to its pot.

Once the chicken is done, transfer both it and the garlic cloves to a plate. Pour the remaining contents of the casserole over the pasta and toss to combine. Return the chicken to the casserole skin side down and lay the soft garlic in between.

Pour all the pasta and cooking juices on top, cover the pot and leave to cook on a low heat for another 45 minutes.

Transfer the pasta to a shallow serving bowl, then stir in the parsley.

Arrange the chicken on top skin side up (some of the skin may have stuck to the base of the pan, but don’t worry), then pour over the garlic and cooking juices, and serve.

Very slow-braised chicken with celeriac and lemon Serves two, generously.

4 large chicken thighs, bone in and skin on, 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed, ¼ tsp chilli flakes, 1½ tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra to serve Salt and pepper, 750g

celeriac, peeled and cut into 8 2cm-thick wedges, 3 large banana shallots, peeled and cut into 0.5cm-thick slices, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, 3 bay leaves, 5 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 lemons: 2 cut in half widthways, 2 juiced, but only after finely shaving off the peel from 1 of them , 5g flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped, 5g tarragon leaves, finely chopped. Put the chicken in a bowl with the fennel seeds, chilli, cumin, a tablespoon of oil and a quarter- teaspoon of salt, and toss to coat.

Put a large, heavybased cast-iron pan for which you have a lid on a medium heat. Once the pan is good and hot, lay in the chicken skinside down and fry for seven to eight minutes, until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Turn over the chicken, fry for three minutes more, then transfer to a large plate.

Keep the pan on the heat and fry the celeriac in the residual hot fat for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through Transfer the celeriac to the chicken plate with the cooked shallots drizzle with olive oil, parsley and tarragon.

When serving, you use the sauce to dress pasta and then eat the meat, or simply serve it with bread to mop up the sauce. I was taught me the best meat is close to the bone, and with oxtail bones, that their convenient knobbles demand to be picked up and sucked. I love oxtail in all its incarnations, but cooked as they do it in Testaccio, oxtails manages to be both a mother and a diva of a dish. Serves 4-6. 1.2 kg oxtail, cut into sections, 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced, 4 tbsp olive oil, for frying, 250ml red wine, 800g tinned plum tomatoes, chopped, Salt and black pepper, 200g

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Roman-style oxtail stew

celery, cut into 5cm batons, 30g sultanas, 30g pine nuts. Dark chocolate or cocoa powder, to taste.

Wash the oxtail in cold water, drain and pat the pieces dry. In a large, heavy-based or enamel pot, that can later contain all the ingredients, fry the onion in the olive oil over a medium heat. Add half the oxtail and brown on all sides, making sure the onion doesn’t catch.

Once the oxtail is brown, transfer on to a plate.

Brown the remaining meat. Return all the oxtail to the pan, raise the heat and add the wine.

Let it sizzle and partially evaporate.

Add the tomato, 100ml of water,

salt and pepper. Turn the meat, making sure it is covered with sauce.

Bring the pot to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Half cover the pot and cook for 3 hours.

Every now and then, turn the meat and add a little more water if the sauce is looking too thick.

Add the celery, sultanas and pine nuts to the pan and stir. Cook for 2 more hours. The meat will be incredibly tender and falling from the bone. If you don’t have time to let the stew rest overnight, spoon away some of the fat that is resting on the surface. If you wish, add grated chocolate or cocoa to taste.

Savoury cake with Easy a dash of nostalgia Spanish

Treat Yourself This is best made 24-48 hours before you want to eat it.

Serves 12 60g butter, at room temperature 60g parmesan 2 eggs, whisked 125g flour 1 tsp baking powder 25g flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp dijon mustard 350g pigs ears (precooked and thinly sliced) or 250g lardons Green salad leaves, to serve.

Preheat the oven to

180C/350F/gas mark 4. Cream the softened butter together with the parmesan until white and fluffy. Slowly add the eggs, flour and baking powder, a little each at a time. Fold in the parsley, oil, mustard and pigs ears or lardons. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon the mixture into a lined bread tin and bake for 30 minutes, then drop the oven temperature to 160C/325F/gas mark 3 for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Tapas

Fried Black Pudding 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika 8 oz morcilla cut into 12 thick slices, 12 slices of French bread, 2 tablespoons fino sherry, Sugar, to taste, Salt and ground black pepper.

Add the slices of black pudding on a medium heat and cook them for 3 minutes. Turn them over carefully with a spatula and cook for a further 3 minutes until crisp.

Arrange the rounds of bread on a large serving plate and to each with a slice of black pudding. Stir the sherry into the onions and add a little sugar to taste.

A Palestinian recipe 4–6 large garlic cloves, sliced and crushed 150ml pomegranate molasses Juice of 2 lemons 1 tbsp plain flour (optional) 1 pomegranate, seeded Flat-leaf parsley, chopped, to serve Taboon bread or khubez, to serve 1 Put the lentils, cumin and water in a saucepan,

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DAILY DIET

Food Information Rummaniyeh Bes tenjoyed with taboon: a type of flatbread traditionally baked in a taboon oven. Serves 4 250g brown lentils 1 tbsp ground cumin 600ml water 1 aubergine, peeled and cubed into small pieces 1 tbsp salt 50ml olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

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2 Set another pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for a few minutes until they turn golden.

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Quick beany enchiladas Ingredients Cooking time 1 hour 1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing 100g/3½oz frozen chopped onion (or 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped) 100g/3½oz mixed frozen peppers (or 1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and sliced) 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g tin red kidney beans in chilli sauce 1 tbsp freshly squeezed

lime or lemon juice 3 heaped tbsp chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to garnish 4 x 40g/1½oz readymade flour tortillas 75g/2½oz mature cheddar, coarsely grated salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Method Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and beginning to turn

golden-brown. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans.

Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and glossy.

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the lime juice (or lemon juice) and coriander.

Season, to taste, with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Preheat the oven to

200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Brush the insides of a shallow ovenproof dish all over with a little oil.

Place one of the flour tortillas in the dish and spoon one-quarter of the bean mixture into the centre. Roll up the tortilla and push it to one side of the dish. Repeat the process with the remaining flour tortillas and bean mixture, lining the rolled tortillas up against each other.

Sprinkle the enchiladas with the grated cheese and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned goldenbrown. Just before serving, garnish the enchiladas with fresh coriander.

To serve, divide the enchiladas equally among the serving plates. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Serves 2.

Smoked GoudaChorizo Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients 2 links Mexican chorizo, casings removed 1/2 pound smoked gouda, shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions 1 egg 1/2 cup cream cheese 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon hot sauce.

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and halved.

Directions Special Equipment:

parchment paper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown chorizo in a skillet over mediumhigh heat, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place into a large mixing bowl.

Add the cheese, red onion, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Press into jalapeno halves and assemble on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

The best food and drink for when you’ve over-eaten

If you’re suffering from the excesses of eating too much rich food, which can involve heartburn and reflux, then try switching to lower fat products such as skimmed milk.

High fat foods take longer to digest and empty in the stomach and can make reflux and heartburn worse.

Therefore, a lower fat diet in the interim may help to improve these issues.

Bloating after meals is not uncommon. Fennel, caraway and mint help to relieve bloating by relaxing the gut wall, loosening the valve between the gut and oesophagus.

Try making your own ‘tummy tea’ to drink after meals by adding fresh mint along with a

teaspoon each of fennel and caraway seeds to hot water and sipping slowly.

It’s worth noting that this is for bloating, and not heartburn or reflux - this will be made worse by encouraging the gut wall to relax.

PINEAPPLE AND PAPAYA These tropical fruits contain the digestive enzymes called papain (papaya) and bromelain.

These enzymes help to digest proteins and have traditionally thought of as a way of improving digestion and helping with digestive issues.

Although the evidence for their effectiveness is not that strong, these fruits contribute to your daily intake of fibre and other key nutrients, and also make a healthy starter or dessert.

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Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SEQUENCE DANCE CLASS 7pm - 8pm - SOCIAL DANCE 8pm - 10.30pm Friday - New Beginners Class [new beginners welcome every Friday] 8pm - 9pm Intermediate Class 9pm - 10pm Andrea Murphy [0034] 616 478 157

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Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm.

For information ring John McGilvray on 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506/695 871 707 or e mail carolejohn_3@hotmail.com

COFFEE MATES

If you would like to have a coffee and a friendly chat, please join us at the La Laguna Hotel, Lo Marabu every Friday morning from 11am ANN - 966 717 390 - 666 747 398

Table Tennis Torrevieja.

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Held Tuesdays and Thursdays 13.30 to 17.30 at Casa Ventura.

Equipment and coaching provided if required. All standards catered for. If more information required contact Del on 653564831

Friends after Bereavement. F.A.B for short

We are a mixed group of people who meet on a Saturday afternoon between 2 to 4pm.

The club is run by Joan. We are a very friendly group with a lot of chat but with plenty of time to listen. We try to help bereaved people to take their first steps to new friendships, we understand bereavement as each and every one of us has been bereaved.

For more information please contact Joan on phone number 634 336 103 where she will give you information on any questions you have, and where we hold our meetings. We look forward to seeing new friends and old friends alike.

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CENTRE, ALMORADI MONDAY CLUB

I nternational SPIRITUALIST Christian Assembly BENIJOFAR evangelical church, Meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle

The “Almoradi Monday Club” meet every FIRST and THIRD MONDAY of the month at 4PM. Our meeting place is in the “Centro Social Rooms”, Plaza San Andres, Calle Antimo Illescas, off Calle Comunidad Valenciana, in Almoradi.

(Calle Comunidad Valenciana is the road that the “ Cortes theatre” is in. With the theatre on your left, continue along Calle Comunidad Valenciana and the Plaza is opposite the 7th turning on the left, before you get to the school crossroads.

Once you are in the plaza San Andres the “Centro Social Rooms” are on the right hand side and entry is via a door next to “The Bar” with blue awnings outside.)

The idea of this modern and progressive club is that people who speak ENGLISH and live in Almoradi or the surrounding area can meet one another on a regular but informal basis to talk together and enjoy life in this Spanish community.

The club activities will include social events, club lunches and evening meals in and around the local area, with guest speakers at meetings and entertainment when possible. We will also try to associate ourselves with other local clubs that hold other events including coach trips and anything that may be of interest to members.

If you are interested and would like to have a wider circle of friends then come along to one of our meetings. For more information contact davedanie@gmail. com or on facebook under Almoradi Monday Club like us and join.

The Almoradi Monday Club is an ENGLISH speaking club and is open to people of every nationality living in or just visiting Spain.

Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178.

We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. Also, every alternate Thursday from 12th January, there is an Development/ Awareness Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service.

The Divine Service with Mediumship on 5th February will be taken by Jackie Kershaw ((UK Medium). Jackie Kershaw will also take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 7th February. The Divine Service with Mediumship, on Sunday, 8th February will be taken by Annette Rogers. Contact Wendy on 965323028.

50+ SOLOS www.spiritualistcentre-benijofar.com IS open to ladies and gentlemen New email is phoenixchurch23@gmail. who find themselves on their own com or info@spiritualistcentre-benijofar. but would like to get out and meet com Identificacion Fiscal G54713789. people through a difficult time.

A get together normally twice a month PASO A PASO Modern for a meal. chat and perhaps a quiz jive class at different locations in the Torrevieja and social dancing time and venues area. We have run this little group for from February 2017. some 10 years and more such events MONDAYS 12.30pm Absolute beginners / improvers plus are needed, 966 789 063. practice time at CLUB, 1 Calle El Abedul, QUESADA. ‘Strictly Dance’ THE 03170 A utumn / W inter TUESDAYS 8pm FROM 31st JANUARY Classes for all levels and social dancing Schedule till late.

Every Monday Emerald Isle Rock & Roll LOS ROSALES RESTAURANT, CV895 Beginners & Improvers Tuition 6:30- Lemon Tree Road, 7:30pm CAMPO de GUARDAMAR.03140.

Every Tuesday, The Country Club, Its great news to be back at one of our Quesada, Beginners & Intermediate first venues although a different night THURSDAY 8pm Ballroom & Latin Tuition 8-10pm Every Thursday, The Madhouse, Pueblo Classes for all levels plus social dancing till late.

Principe, Beginners & Intermediate EL PARASIO, Calle Francisco Diez CHESS club Ballroom & Latin Tuition 8-10pm Matinez, Urb Jardin Del Mar 3, Friendly Chess group looking for Christmas Dinner Dance QCC Saturday TORREVIEJA 03180 1.00 PM 17 December, New Courses every 3 WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK TEA DANCE more players. FRIDAYS - REFLECTIONS BAR SAN LUIS weeks, Singles Welcome. You’ve seen with DANCE JUNCTION DISCO the show now come and learn how 2pm at MARYS RESTAURANT, CV920 (Lakeside) Tele: John 966 786 774 or 634 658 506 (M) it’s done with the professionals and between Guardamar and Rojales. join in the ‘strictly’ gossip. For further (Lane next to El Rinco De Luna Camping) 03140 information contact Lyn on 635 584 431, Includes an optional taster class of 966 188 430 or email strictlydancelyn@ many different styles of dance. gmail.com Time to practice... chat or just enjoy a THE ROYAL NAVAL drink or two at this lovely venue. , ASSOCIATION Amigos Friendship Lots of social events happening this Torrevieja Branch, meet at 1700 on the year...update coming soon.

Group first Wednesday of each month at the No partner Never Danced No problem....

We meet at Rayz Bar El Raso every Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del No need to book, just come along and Wednesday at 3.00pm.

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For a social get together and fun make lots of new friends.

Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman, Please check for any possible 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, quiz. We arrange lots of amendments.

Secretary 966 921 996. activities including day trips, meals Call Maxine 670711408 out walks and holidays. / Adam 638330342 for You are welcome to join us and more info or follow us widen your circle of friends. on face book.

Just turn URBANISATION EL RASO, CAMPO DE GUARDAMAR, JUST OFF THE CV895 LEMON TREE ROAD, 03140 up and The Royal British Legion you will Spain District North be made Opening times 10am till Late Daily • The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support welcome for the Armed Forces community – serving men and or for f u r t h e r women, veterans and their families.

• If you feel we can help you, please ring 676 451 780 info Call Ann (9-5 weekdays) or email assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com. tel. 642 • Any general enquiries to 648 860 251 (10-4 weekdays) Have A Drop Off Point Here For 774 399 Payments Private Or or Ken Trade Advertisers, tel. 642 Birthdays Or Other Announcements To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living 703 488

20.30-22.00 all ages and nationalities Calle Urbano Arregui 23, Torrevieja welcome, together with my contact 03185. Meets every Sunday, 11am, includes Sunday School for children. details, Garry 692 767 242 whatsapp Prayer meetings, craft and computer ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, clubs, Bible study groups. Also house Orihuela Costa Branch, covers the groups at La Siesta: Tuesdays, 3pm. area from Punta Prima to San Javier Call 674552754 for details. La Zenia: and inland. The branch meets on the Wednesdays, 3pm, call 620318964.

3rd Thursday of every month at the Torrevieja: Thursdays 5.30pm. Call Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras 608283661, and in church building, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. You do Tuesdays, 6pm call 617591399 and not have to be ex-military to attend Thursdays, 5.30pm call 608283661. For or to join. Everyone is welcome. More other church matters call pastor, Rafael information can be found at the branch Restrepo, on 966799273 or mobile website - http://branches.britishlegion. 660127276. org.uk/branches/orihuela-costa

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Centrally-heated houses with large individual runs Love and care will be lavished during your cat’s stay My 29 years of experience in animal and veterinary care will give you piece of mind.

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APAH are appealing for a long-term foster home for a very needy cat. Heidi has been in APAH’s care since 2010. She is a mature, very affectionate cat with a life-long medical condition.

It isn’t contagious and is kept under control by medication; which she is well used to and takes without a problem. Her medical needs will be maintained by APAH, but she needs a loving home for her later years.

APAH

You may recall that Sally was rehomed recently.

However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Sally is again back at the K9 Animal Shelter and available for adoption. This quiet, friendly and affectionate girl is in need of some quality TLC and a comfortable home.

Sally walks well on a lead and is good with people.

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Sally is just 8 months old and had been discarded by the people she thought would protect her. She was being bullied on the streets by feral cats and when we approached her with a cat box she immediately walked straight into it. She loves to curl up on a lap and will make a wonderful companion. Sally is vaccinated and sterilised.

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This big guy is a real gentle giant. He is loveable and likes a good belly rub. He is good with people and in excellent condition. He was found wandering the streets trying to interact with people. He appears to have been well looked after, but has obviously been lost and with no microchip found, we do not know his owners. He is well house trained, is very good on a lead and when left to roam freely within boundaries. He would make an excellent family dog.

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BROWNI is desperately looking for a home. Found on boxing day with his eye hanging out after a blow to his head. The eye has been removed. He is a sweet little boy, only 2 years old, castrated.

Cat and dog friendly. He is fully recovered but the shelter is wet and cold. He has been through enough.

Contact Margaret at Santa Clara, Tobarra 697495315

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Travel

What is the best time to go?

What is the best time to go to Hawaii?

There are many things to consider - the weather; which island(s) you plan to visit; the cost of airfare; whether you’ll stay at a hotel, resort, bed & breakfast or rent a condominium; should you plan around a major festival; and finally what do you want to do once you arrive in the islands?

So, how do you decide on the best time to visit Hawaii? We’ll look at each of the considerations I’ve mentioned and, hopefully, you’ll have a better idea.

Each of the things that I’ll discuss in this feature are important to help you make your final decision. Consider all of them and then weigh them against each other.

Before we begin, here are some thoughts to keep in mind as you read further: The weather in Hawaii is consistently good most of the year, but the prices are much higher during the “high” travel season.

Decide what you want to see and do while you’re in Hawaii and then find the best time of year to meet your requirements.

If you’re a return visitor, plan your trip in a different season. The islands have a different look at various times of the year.

With those in mind, let’s begin.

Don’t forget to go to an authentic luau where you can get a taste of Hawaiian culture and watch the art of the hula.

You’ll find the itineraries on Hawaii are endless. From romantic escapades to family fun; from whale watching to walking on a volcano; you can do it all or you can simply sit back and do nothing.

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Guide

Visit Hawaii

Something Special

Take a Trip to Hawaii

One look out of your window and you can already see how special Hawaii is. Beyond the deep blue ocean, the emerald valleys and golden sands, the Islands of Aloha feature some fundamental experiences that truly set it apart from the rest of the world. From the spiritual beauty of the hula to the visceral power of an active volcano, learn about these essential activities, attractions and cultural experiences that are must-dos on your next holiday to Hawaii.

Discover why the six Islands of Aloha are home to treasures unlike any other on earth: The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai. The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The kilometres of white sands of Papohaku Beach on Molokai. The dolphin friendly waters of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai. The summit of Haleakala on Maui. The primal energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island. It won’t be easy choosing which island to visit on your first trip to Hawaii, but you’ll find there are no wrong answers.

Visit the historic landmarks of Hawaii and learn about the rich culture of the islands. Explore off-the-beaten-track destinations, from hidden beaches to small towns that you won’t find on a postcard. Learn to surf, snorkel or kayak and earn your Hawaii suntan.

Hawaii is like no other place on earth. Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the world’s tallest sea mountain. Birthplace of modern surfing, the hula and Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Former seat of a royal kingdom and home to the only royal palace on US soil. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations in the world and the youngest state of the union. But perhaps Hawaii’s most unique feature is its aloha spirit: the warmth of Hawaii’s people that wonderfully complements the Islands’ perfect temperatures.

There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. You’ll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities and sights. Mark Twain called Hawaii, “That peaceful land, that beautiful land... the climate, one long delicious summer day, and the good that die experience no change, for they but fall asleep in one heaven and wake up in another.”

We invite you to explore the Islands of Aloha to find your own heavenly Hawaii experiences.

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The islands are estimated to be 30 million years old, relatively young by geological standards.

At the time of their discovery by Europeans, the Canary Islands were inhabited by a variety of indigenous communities. The origins of these Canarian indigenous people have been and indeed still are the subject of long debates. Numerous theories have been put forward throughout the last century, achieving varying degrees of acceptance. The Canary Islands are now one of the biggest tourist destinations to people from the UK, Ireland and Germany with more than 10 million people visiting the Islands in total.

The Canary Islands are made up of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Herrio. The Map below is of the Canary Islands – As you can see they are all located close to each other and are all different shapes and sizes.

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A distillation 2017 Acura of Honda’s inner feelings at this moment With the regular NSX having already been revealed in production guise, the looks of the Type R variant are not exactly a guessing game, albeit it turns into speculation as soon as you start mentioning specific details.

I have an odd feeling that Honda Honda /Acura Acura may resurrect their Championship White color for its reveal sometime in late 2016 or early 2017, and that shade should help bring out all the body modifications.

Even though the first generation is a bit too old to give some meaningful clues, we can look to it for inspiration. Expect

to see a slightly restyled front end with some added splitters and a rear wing are expected to adorn the 2017 Type R. Redesigned, lighter wheels and a slightly wider track may also happen, with the twinturbocharged V-6 maybe even getting some extra air intakes for improved cooling.

The car could also be offered with contrasting colors on the splitter, side skirts, mirror caps, and rear diffuser.

Our rendering features the trademark Championship White with bright red accents, but other color combinations will also become available.

NSX

The “regular” 2016 NSX puts out a total of 573 horsepower and 623 pound-feet of torque. The midmounted V-6 mill delivers 500 ponies and 406 poundfeet, while the electric motor between the engine and transmission cranks out an additional 47 horsepower and 109 pound-feet of torque. Two motors on the front axle each generate 36 horsepower and 54 pound-feet.

With the additional power that would come with the additional of a Type R badge, the Type R should be one hell of a ride.

The 1991 to 2005 NSX spawned a Type R version about two years into the product-cycle, first as a Japan-only Honda and then as an Acura in the United States as well.

With over 250 pounds of weight removed compared to the standard NSX, the Type R offered blistering track performance but a much more low-tech cabin due to its lack of air conditioning and less sound-deadening materials.

February 2017

The new NSX Type R will probably not be as barebones as the first generation though, with most of the performance additives coming from the improved hybrid technology.

The Interior

Knowing how the original Type R’s aggressive weight-reduction program was mainly addressed via a no-frills cockpit, it is expected that the 2017 NSX-R will follow a similar route.

This time the climate control may actually be kept though, with other non-essential features being instead deleted from the regular model.

With that being said, the track-ready NSX version

will likely sport a pair of slimmer bucket seats made from carbon fiber and little to no carpeting at all. Future NSX-R owners may also have to live without sat nav, an audio system and a reasonable amount of sound deadening.

Since all those missing features will likely translate into an enormous loss of weight, they shouldn’t argue too much.

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FOOTBALL FIXTURES Move Not Cut And Dried CHAMPIONSHIP

February 2017

Warning Issued

Saturday 18 February 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00

Barnsley V. Brighton and Hove Albion Birmingham City V. Queens Park Rangers Burton Albion V. Norwich City Cardiff City V. Rotherham United Ipswich Town V. Leeds United Nottingham Forest V. Sheffield Wednesday Wigan Athletic V. Preston North End

Monday 20 February

21:00 Newcastle United V. Aston Villa

Tuesday 21 February 20:45 20:45 20:45 20:45

Derby County V. Burton Albion Huddersfield Town V. Reading Queens Park Rangers V. Wigan Athletic Sheffield Wednesday V. Brentford

LA LIGA Friday 17 February

20:45 Granada CF V. Real Betis

Saturday 18 February 13:00 16:15 18:30 20:45

Sporting de Gijón V. Atlético de Madrid Real Madrid V. Espanyol Deportivo de La Coruña V. Alavés Sevilla V. Eibar

Sunday 19 February 12:00 16:15 18:30 20:45

Real Sociedad V. Villarreal Valencia CF V. Athletic Club Celta de Vigo V. Osasuna Barcelona V. Leganés

SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP Wednesday 15 February 20:45 Aberdeen V. Motherwell

Saturday 18 February 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00

Celtic V. Motherwell Heart of Midlothian V. Inverness Partick Thistle V. Hamilton Academical Ross County V. St. Johnstone

Sunday 19 February

14:00 Kilmarnock V. Aberdeen 16:15 Dundee V. Rangers

Manchester United’s pursuit of Antoine Griezmann is “not cut and dried” and could hinge on qualification for the Champions League, according to Terry Gibson.

United are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid forward should he become available in the summer, with the club reportedly willing to meet his £85m release clause.

While acknowledging Atleti would be helpless if United triggered such a clause, Gibson believes any negotiations would be less straightforward.

Get It On

A British battle between Kell Brook and Amir Khan is still yet to happen and Junior Witter knows the frustration of being unable to face a long-term rival.

There is a flicker of hesitation in the 42-yearold when asked for the biggest regret in his boxing career, but Witter cannot deny his lingering torment at failing to share the ring with Ricky Hatton.

“Yes, it is obviously, it’s one fight that I really wanted to happen,” Witter said. “It would have proved a lot of things to a lot of people.”

Long before a fight between Brook and Khan was ever mentioned, two other British fighters were locked in a bitter rivalry, which led to repeated calls for the feuding duo to finally settle their differences.

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Lewis Hamilton’s father hopes Valtteri Bottas is ready for the challenge

of being team-mate to his son - warning “it could be a career-ending

Madrid Target Lloris

Hugo Lloris is on a shortlist of goalkeepers Real Madrid will make approaches over this summer with the Spaniards believing the Tottenham Hotspur captain may be easier to prise away than Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois.

France international Lloris only signed a new contract that runs to 2022 in December and

move when you go up against Lewis”.

Bottas joins Hamilton at Mercedes in 2017 after F1’s world champions were forced into an unexpected reshuffle when Nico Rosberg retired within days of winning last year’s world title.

Anthony Hamilton believes Bottas, whose deal is thought to only be guaranteed for one year, will face a triple world champion team-mate at the peak of all his powers.

Spurs are confident that the 30-year-old has no intention of leaving the club.

But that will not stop Real enquiring about Lloris if Chelsea stand firm over their desire to keep Courtois and manage to convince the Belgian to sign a new deal.

Sergio Garcia hopeful of big 2017 after Win

Sergio Garcia has set his sights on a big 2017 after making a winning start to his European Tour campaign at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Garcia posted a finalround 69 at Emirates Golf Club to finish three shots clear of Henrik Stenson and complete a wire-to-wire victory his first European Tour

success since the 2014 Qatar Masters.

The Spaniard moves up to third in the Race to Dubai standings with the win, which is also set to take him back inside the world’s top 10.

“I was trying to stay positive and make sure I stayed as aggressive as possible. I stayed very calm and I was able to

get it done. It’s great to be in there (inside the top 10). So hopefully this is just the beginning of a great year.”

Stenson was within two of the lead with four holes to play but saw his hopes fade with a bogey at the 15th, as Garcia birdied from close range to seal victory.

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Suarez will miss Copa del Rey final

Barcelona HOLD ON! Luis Suarez scored and was sent off as holders Barcelona reached a fourth successive Copa del Rey final after drawing 1-1 with a resilient Atletico Madrid in an actionpacked semi-final second leg on last Tuesday.

Suarez was one of three players dismissed and will

Cobra’s Keep Moving Forwards Another new week for the Cobras and two more new players. After a difficult start for the club not having a permanent training pitch things seem to be coming together nice and slowly.

At the very end of last year we had no permanent training pitch, but then we gain a couple of new players and with their contacts in the area we were able to start moving forward. And with fantastic support from San Fulgencio sports councillor Vicente who pulled out all the stops to get us the use of the football pitch there, since then we have gone from strength to strength with new players coming in nearly every week. We are quite away of getting a full team together, but half way towards a seniors 7’s team ready for the beach rugby as well as an under 16’s team.

This has all been all down to the new members and new players that have put loads of effort into the club promoting it with a great mix of Spanish and English, young and old, just as rugby should be.

We are now training at the football ground in San Fulgencio on Monday and Wednesday from 20.3022.00 and then meeting up at Power Pub in the town after training and using this is our club house. All the players are training at the same time, but once we get more juniors and seniors we will be doing two separate sessions.

Everybody welcome, from beginners to experienced players, the more the merrier, as we are based on the true traditional ethics of the sport. So come along and join the rugby revolution with the newest rugby club on the Costa Blanca, and off course team bonding after training in the nearest bar for a drink and chat, just how rugby should be.

For more information about the club contact myself, Dutch, on 692 767 242 whatsapp. Also I am down at Zoco market on Sunday from 09.00-13.30, so come on down and find more out about the club and rugby in the area. Also for all of your rugby branded clothing and gear including Canterbury casuals, Cotton Traders, club and international shirts.

Also a big thank you to our shirt sponsors the Power Pub in San Fulgencio, Legal and Tax in Spain and Autocenter Rojales, orders been taken now.

Ranieri Backed

Leicester City have announced their “unwavering support” for manager Claudio Ranieri despite the reigning Premier League champions being just one point above the relegation zone.

Recent reports had suggested the Italian was under pressure after a run of just two wins in their last 15 Premier Leagues games.

However, the Foxes said in a statement that “the entire club is and will remain united behind its manager”.

now miss the final after Barcelona edged through 3-2 on aggregate.

The Uruguayan tapped in from close range in the 43rd minute after an inspired run and shot from Lionel Messi to deliver a sucker punch to Atletico, who had dominated the first half at the Nou

Camp but failed to take their chances.

Kevin Gameiro blazed a penalty over the bar with 10 minutes remaining but the French striker still made for a tense finale by tapping in an Antoine Griezmann cross moments later.

Barca defender Sergi Roberto will

also be suspended for the final after being sent off for a second booking in the second half and Atletico winger Yannick Carrasco was dismissed as well for a second yellow card.

Suarez was sent off in the 90th minute for an elbow on defender Luis Hernandez.

Medals for local swimmers in XXIII Spanish National Open Winter Masters Championships

Traditionally February is the month which hosts the Spanish Masters Open Winter Swimming Championships in a 25m pool.

This year Palma Majorca was the venue and saw a record number of participants.

Between Thursday 2nd February to Sunday 5th February 1,424 masters swimmers descended upon the Olympic Municipal pool, Son Hugo in Palma, Majorca for the XXII Spanish Masters Winter Championships . One hundred and sixty six swimming clubs

presented swimmers of all ages from 21 to 91yrs in forty different races. Local swimming club, Club Natacion Elche had four swimmers participate in the competition and together they won 7 medals - 5 golds, one silver and one bronze medal.

Starting on the first day of races, Beth Altabas won gold in the 400m freestyle (70+ category) to be followed the next day with a gold for Beth in the 800m and 50m freestyle events. Vicki Connolly then went on to win a bronze medal in

the 800m freestyle (50+ category). The girls were then joined on Saturday by two of their male colleagues Julio Perez and Javier Sanchez. On Saturday Julio came 10th in his 50m butterfly in the 35-39yrs category and Beth won another gold in her 200m freestyle.

Vicki just missed out on another bronze medal and was placed 4th in her 200m freestyle event.

On the final day of racing Javier Sanchez won silver in the 50m breaststroke event in the 30-34yrs category and once again Beth

completed her medal haul with a final gold in the 100m freestyle event.

Vicki was not far behind in her 100m freestyle with a 6th place and a seasonal personal best of 1:17:75.

By the end of the competition with only 4 swimmers representing CN Elche the club managed to achieve 45th place out of 118 in the female competitors section and the club overall was ranked 68th of 166 clubs. A massive achievement with only 4 swimmers. Well done to all.

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