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“Sorry – I can´t help you with that” How many times have you heard that sentence lately?

Maybe you are experiencing problems with your current private medical insurer, medical staff not speaking your language, not fully understanding your Sip card entitlements, or how you may be able to qualify for a Spanish health service, which after the latest reforms is experiencing further serious cuts on health care costs causing long waiting lists for consultations, diagnostics and surgeries. Whatever your problem, if ASSSA can help – we will!

Why would ASSSA insurance company be prepared to give impartial and nonobligatory advice, you might ask? The answer is simply because our good name depends on it!

ASSSA - Experience, Expertise & Customer Service Our personal service is unique. Our friendly, multi-lingual employees are pleased to inform you of both our achievements and policies without any obligation to purchase. Our philosophy is to answer all client queries fully and with complete honesty. Many of our clients join us on recommendation from existing ones, which is a clear indication of our unique service. After contacting ASSSA you are allocated a personal advisor who speaks your language and assists with any questions that you may have. In order to achieve this superior customer service and customer proximity, we have set up a chain of customer service offices along the coast.

Doctors and Hospitals Our policies offer an extensive directory of private clinics, GP´s and Specialists working from some of the best private healthcare hospitals. We have many

English speaking medical professionals under contract with ASSSA. Quality insurance We provide flexible levels of HEALTH INSURANCE – which meets the needs and requirements of all clients. There are a number of flexible plans which range from top-up insurance (starting from 47€ per month) to comprehensive cover (starting from 88€ per month.) During the current economic crisis we are pleased to be able to offer lifetime discounts up to 30% for adults and 50% for accompanying children up to 16 years. We are currently offering an amazing 25% lifetime discount on our FUNERAL INSURANCE premiums – plus, the option to pay in installments at no extra cost. In addition we have discounted our very popular Dental Insurance.

Insure your health!

ASSSA offers a variety of unique, written, contractual guarantees: The premium does not increase due to increased age.

In addition, ASSSA provides protection against policy cancellation from the first day of insurance. Contracts with ASSSA are of course, in your native language as transparency is important to us.

Visit us for a chat and without any obligation. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09: 30-13:30, later appointments or home visits by arrangement. We look forward to your visit!

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Humanists of Murcia Monthly Walk The original walk that was led by (nice) Pedro up and around the mountains of Morata, was deemed to difficult by Jon, having spent an hour looking for the start and then being warned off by a young ranger. So 18 walkers met at Restaurante Casa Colora and drove to Coto Fortuna by the defunct Bar Hnos Montiel.

A good track led us up the west side of the hill to a picnic area. The track then went right round to a unfenced mine shaft where a woman from Aguilas area frightened Richard by walking around the edge of a very deep shaft, when the walk was done five years ago.

Back to the cars after a slow return amble

(andar sin priza!!) and off to Restaurante Los Cazadores (The Hunters). It was a good meal (no misfits to cater for) and into the Spring Equinox Personality Tests devised by Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin. Most people enjoyed the tests after several were reluctant to get involved (What were they trying to hide in their personality?). Jon’s pig drawing was at the top of the page, facing right and had few details, 4 legs, big ears and, of course, a very, very, very long tail.

The last walk of the season will be on Saturday, 30 May 2015. More information on the Humanists can be found on www. bolnuevo.com, click on Humanists.

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VACANCY FOR POST OF TREASURER After five years’ service as Treasurer of HELP VEGA BAJA, the current holder of this post has announced his retirement at the end of August 2015 and the Charity is now looking for a suitable candidate to take over this voluntary position.

Ideally from an accountancy background, the successful applicant will have a strong understanding of the creation, preparation and presentation of Monthly and Annual Accounts, using Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.

Advice and guidance will be provided in the accounting processes used by the Association and experience of Outlook and Mail Merge utilities will also be of an advantage in further supporting the computing requirements of the Charity.

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How a tiny Castellón village became Spain’s street art capital

Around a decade ago, the children of Fanzara, a village of 320 inhabitants in the mountainous interior of Castellón province in eastern Spain, used to play at staging protests. This was back when residents were mounting frequent demonstrations against a project to install a toxic waste incinerator here.

“That experience taught us that when we put our minds to something, we can bring people round,” say Javier López and Rafa Gascó, who led the marches against the waste plant, and have now channeled their energies into a new initiative that has changed the face of this remote community.

We never imagined it would reach the point where we’re living in a huge open-air art gallery” The pair have convinced the mainly elderly residents of Fanzara to allow graffiti artists to cover the walls of the village with street art. “We thought that with a bit of luck, one or two urban artists would come and paint a mural, but we never imagined it would reach the point where we’re living in a huge open-air art gallery,” says Javier.

Last September, 23 leading Spanish street artists, including names such as Deih, Hombrelópez, Susie Hammer, and Julieta Xlf, descended on Fanzara for four days, leaving behind 44 murals in what they have dubbed the MIAU, or Museo Inacabado de Arte Urbano (Unfinished Museum of Urban Art).

“They’re probably not really aware of how important what they’ve done is,” says Belén García, a specialist in street art at the University of Valencia, about the residents of Fanzara. “This is unique, because it comes out of a social movement that has nothing to do with other forms of street art or post-graffiti, as these kind of murals are called.

“This is different to what is going on in cities like Valencia, where artists paint in public spaces without permission,” she adds. It is also different to when municipal authorities decide to pay artists to decorate the walls of a run-down area: “This was born out of a residents’ movement and with no funding.”

That said, Fanzara’s local council threw itself behind the initiative, contributing €2,000 to the four-day paintfest. The rest of the costs were covered by the artists themselves, who raised money online and by selling merchandising to visitors at the event. Fanzara town hall contacted the Mur-murs street artists collective, which soon found more than 20 people interested in taking part. After the artists had finished, a number of residents asked them to decorate their own houses.

Word of the event soon spread internationally through the social networks, and a group of Italian artists traveled to Fanzara, contributing three more works to this ongoing project. “In a couple of years, Fanzara will be known internationally, in fact I think it already is,” says Joan Feliu, an art historian at Jaume I University in Castellón. Belen García says the village is already the subject of study in academic circles.

Fanzara is now preparing for a second sitting, which will take place over four days starting on July 16. “And if we run out of walls, we’ll just paint over and start again,” says Javier.

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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

Q. A solicitor spoke the other day on television about the new directive 650/2012 explaining that is was essential that people retired in a country different of their country of nationality within the European Union revise their wills. What is all this about?

A. This regulation of the EU 650/2012 deals with different things, but the reason English citizens need to look at their will is that this new Regulation of the EU establishes that: When a person dies resident in one country of the European Union but national of another, the law applicable to his inheritance will be the one that he/she has established expressly in his will and not the one established by the International Norms of each country (which may be in conflict). This is good news because an English national living in Spain can establish that he/she wishes English Law to rule his/ her inheritance and this will avoid any possible risk of claims from children against the spouse on the basis of the system of obligatory heirs established in Spanish law, which has always caused worry and concern in the case of children from different marriages etc.

If a person passes away after the 17th of August of 2015, unless he has said differently on his will the legislation applicable to his inheritance will be that of his country of last residence. This is very important for English people living in Spain, because under Spanish law you cannot leave everything to your wife as 2/3 of the estate have to be left to children. In other words if you are

resident of Spain, have children and do not establish on your will that you wish English Law (your national law ) to rule your inheritance your Spouse will not be allowed to receive his/her full inheritance as it would contradict the Spanish rules of obligatory heirs which would be applicable automatically because of the new regulation.

Consequences: 1. If you have children but have made a will leaving all assets to your spouse, make sure that you have clearly stated on your will that you wish your national law (English law) to rule your inheritance. If you have not, then you need to speak to a solicitor about this new European directive and add this statement to your will.

2.If you are married and you have been concerned with possible claims by your spouses children against your estate this risk can be completely removed by your spouse stating on her/his will that it should be English law that rules the inheritance. Conclusion: The new regulation has given much more strength to the testators /testatrix, letting them choose between English or Spanish Law, which is good, but precaution is a must because under the new regulation if nothing is said and you are a resident in Spain automatically the law applicable will be Spanish law which does not permit that spouses leave everything to each other if there are children.

To avoid nasty surprises visit your solicitor and ask if you need to change the wording of your will due to the new Regulation of the EU. 650/2012.

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.

Ricci heiress convicted of tax fraud

The heir to the Nina Ricci perfume and fashion fortune has been convicted of tax fraud by a Paris court after hiding millions in an offshore HSBC account.

Arlette Ricci, 73, was sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay a €1 million (£720,000;$1.1m) fine.

The court also confiscated two properties worth four million euros (£2.9m;$4.2m).

HSBC’s Swiss private banking arm is being investigated after a leak revealed large scale tax fraud.

Ms Ricci, who can appeal, was given a two-year suspended sentence on top of her one-year custodial sentence.

Her daughter, Margot Vignat, 51, was also convicted and given an eight-month suspended sentence.

Ms Ricci was accused of hiding millions of euros from the French authorities to evade tax using an offshore HSBC account.

She was ordered by the court to pay millions in back taxes for the period of 2007-2009, with the exact amount to be set at a later date.

Ms Ricci was the first of around 50 French nationals to face trial over tax evasion in the HSBC case.

Her prosecution was seen as a test case for the so-called “Swissleaks” scandal.

A list of thousands of HSBC’s clients was passed to the French government in 2009 by whistleblower Herve Falciani, a former employee of the bank’s private operation in Switzerland.

The bank’s tax-evasion practices were reported in February by the BBC’s Panorama programme and a host of other international media outlets, leading to criminal investigations in the US, France, Belgium and Argentina but not in the UK, where HSBC is based.

The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was given the leaked data in 2010 and identified 1,100 people from the list of 7,000 British clients who had not paid their taxes. But almost five years later, only one tax evader has been prosecuted.

In February, HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver admitted “unacceptable” practices had taken place at its Swiss arm.

Nina Ricci was born Maria Adelaide Nielli in Turin in 1883, before settling in France aged 12 and founding the Nina Ricci business with her son in

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GETTING ANSWERS IN SPAIN Have you heard about this really useful lunch seminar that takes place regularly here in the Costas? In the last couple of months experts from five local companies have answered over 900 questions from the people who have attended. I think this is fantastic and a really great opportunity.

How wonderful would it be to be able to ask the experts in various fields about how things work in Spain?

Once again the highly respected UK & Spanish companies based in Costa Blanca and Murcia are inviting all British, Irish & European nationals, spending time or living in Spain, to a meeting to answer all the questions they have regarding life in Spain. Some of the topics that will be covered will be as follows:1. How can I make my savings grow?

2. How will the changes to pensions affect you?

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4. Inheritance law and taxes in Spain, what is best for me and my family?

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7. How can I get the best deal for Landlines, Mobiles, British TV & the internet?

8. How the Spanish funeral system affects people from the UK? Experts from five companies will also be providing professional advice on Tax, Pensions, Investments, Currency Exchange, Spanish Law, Wills and Funeral Plans.

Everybody who wishes to attend the event can send their questions in advance and the answer will be provided at the meeting. How fantastic is that!! We could have all done with this type of event ages ago.

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1075€ raised in honour of John Briffa

On Saturday 11th April a buffet, raffle and line dancing event was held at The Club, Quesada in memory of popular line dancing teacher John Briffa who sadly passed away on February 16th.

the raffle and donations on the day.

Pictured are Debbie Weedon from Marias Pink Ladies with Sue Briffa and some of the line dancers who danced all afternoon!

John and his wife Sue ran the Dance Ranch line dancing troupe who hold regular classes at the Club. John will be sadly missed by his friends, family and pupils and will be remembered for his patience, kindness and the love he had for everyone. The money was raised from Johns funeral,

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After leaving SKY, Ian set up his own business in the UK and ran this very successfully for 5 years before moving to Spain.

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Ask us about Sky cards and subscriptions as well as Al Jazeera cards for bars enabling viewing of Premier League Football matches.

WHERE ARE WE? GO SATELLITE is based in Ciudad Quesada and covers most of the Costa Blanca.

WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? Ian said “Being a small company has its advantages. We offer a personal service and get to know all our customers by name. It’s important to us that people fully understand and are happy with the service we are providing. We realise that the technology involved can be confusing but we are happy to spend time with our customers to ensure that they get the best system for their needs”.

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If humans were like salamanders, that careless carpenter down the street would have a full set of fingers. But soon after our primordial ancestors slithered out of the muck, limb regenesis was chucked out of our genetic portfolio like John Bobbitt's . . . well, you get the picture. The good news: Our bodies still retain some important repair mechanisms.

"Regeneration is actually a default state when we're embryos," says David L. Stocum, Ph.D., a regenesis researcher and dean of the school of science at Indiana University-Purdue

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer in a confined space. A Bytes. It isn’t uncommon for me to standard HDD (Hard have trouble thinking of a subject that Disk Drive) has to first can be broken down into byte (sic) ‘Spin Up’, to get to a sized bits (more sic) that can be both pre-defined working educational and slightly humorous. Today, speed where the disks I was determined to finish the local quiz are spinning like fury. questions before writing this article, when This takes a matter it dawned on me just how quickly my of less than a second, computer started. unless you have a really old drive! The pair We have, over the time that I’ve been of 1TB (Terabyte = 1024 Gigabye) HDD’s writing these articles, discussed the on my computer sound like a jet engine appropriate time for a clean computer to warming for flight before any read / write start and how the adverts lie! Lets recap can be done :-) briefly on the ‘normal’ starting times of Next the heads that do the reading and the various formats of OS. Windows, has writing to the disk, have to be moved always had a target of starting under 60 into place, which happens in milliseconds seconds (Most people can wait that long (thousandths of a second) before the data before wondering if anything is wrong read or write can begin which, depending with the system). XP, Windows 7 and 8.x on a number of factors, can take from all start (when freshly built) in under 60 100ths of a second to many seconds to seconds and more usually 45-50 seconds. complete.

Linux starts in about 60-75 seconds.

The benefits of a SSD, which stands for These timings are for a desktop / tower ‘Solid State Drive’ or ‘No Moving Parts’ (It computer with a standard Hard disk (HDD) has no disk, no read/write heads and no installed. Laptops can take a little longer motor) are: 1. MUCH faster because they because they have slightly slower HDD’s use a similar type of memory that your (although this isn’t always the case).

When I started my windows 7 tower computer used as working memory, and today, it went from “button push” to that is fast! 2. The memory (SSD), unlike “ready” in just over 10 seconds! Ok, I the working memory (RAM) which loses am a computer professional with more all the information when the computer experience than most ex-pat’s over here, is turned off, retains everything, just and you might expect my computer to be like your mechanical HDD. 3. Much more tuned to perfection. Ask a plumber if the robust should it be dropped or badly tap in his house is still dripping, or the mishandled.

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Laos part 1

Laos is a landlocked country squeezed between China, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia; it has a small population of about seven million yet it’s almost the same size as the UK. A 50,000 year old skull was found recently; the oldest proof of a modern day human in South East Asia.

Proof of an agricultural society dates from over 6000 years ago. 4000 year old bronze tools and iron artefacts dating from 3000 years ago have been found. Laos came together as a nation around the Fourteenth Century when the kingdom had the beautiful name of Million Elephants or Lan Xang.

The country expanded to its present borders in the 1600s. King Sourigna Vongsa started with 2 sons, but as intrigue is the norm with royalty; one was executed for adultery, the other fled the country after being caught in bed with his half sister and sentenced to death. The King died in1694 without an heir and the country split into three parts. Thus weakened; the north was invaded by the Burmese and the south by Siam (Thailand).

As late as 1874 the Siamese conducted cross border slave hunting raids. A few years later the Chinese bandit army the Black Flags

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invaded. In 1893 France rescued King Oun Kham and added Laos to its Indochina protectorate. The three areas were reunited and Laos was safe again. France left Laos relatively untouched using it as a buffer between British occupied Thailand and its own lands. The French did however enact a law making all adult males do 10 days manual labour a year for them.

During WWII Laos was occupied in turn by six different countries, briefly after the Chinese left in March 1945 it became independent. Then a month later the Japanese invaded. At the end of the war in 1946 the French reoccupied the country until 1953 when France lost the first Indochina war. With the Geneva peace accord signed in 1954’ Laos was again an independent monarchy and America started to financially support the Royal Lao Army against the communist Pathet Lao guerrillas.

President Ho Chi Minh of North Vietnam had agreed in 1954 not to interfere in Laos but secretly aided the Pathet Lao. From 1958; Soviet backed North Vietnam (NVA) conducted secret night time border attacks, then quickly withdraw leaving the Pathet

Lao to control the new territory. This terrified the Royal Laos army and whole units deserted rather than face the ghostly attacks. The NVA then controlled large parts of Laos which they needed to construct the now legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. This huge project would later enable munitions, fuel, supplies and manpower to travel south from Hanoi once hostilities commenced a few years later. The American Govt department the NSA later called the trail the greatest ever military construction programme of the 20th Century.

By 1968 the Royal Laos army had disappeared and the Americans started recruiting the Hmong Tribe as their secret army against the NVA. Trying to destroy the Ho Chi Minh Trail; American planes dropped an average of a bomb load every eight minutes on Laos from 1964-73.

That’s nine years at $23 million a day. More bombs were dropped on Laos than were used in the whole of WWII. Since then America has donated $53 million towards bomb clearance.

After the Vietnam War finished in

1973 the Hmong tribe helped the CIA defend the Royalist Government.

Then in 1975 when the communists took over; the Hmong found themselves attacked in retribution by both the new Laos rulers and the Vietnamese. Hundreds of thousands fled to Thailand to live in refugee camps. In 1989 Laos agreed to repatriate some of them but most refuse to return. Those that have often disappear.

Hillary Clinton’s husband when President back in 1995 refused to help the Hmong people as he denied they were being persecuted. His political opponents stated it was a betrayal of a people who had spilt their blood defending American interests. The Republicans forced him to publically acknowledge the huge secret war in 1997. Then 8 long years later; some Hmong were allowed to resettle as political refugees in America.

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Malala Yousafzai has asteroid named after her by Nasa scientist inspired by her amazing story Dr Amy Mainzer said she was inspired by the 17-year-old's brave activism An asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter has been named after Malala Yousafzai.

The Nasa astronomer who discovered it five years ago said she chose the name to honour the 17-year-old Nobel Prize winner.

Dr Amy Mainzer, who works at the space agency’s jet propulsion laboratory in California, said she was inspired by a colleague who pointed out that of the many named asteroids, few honoured the contributions of women and even fewer were from ethnic minorities. An infrared image of the Malala asteroid, which appears red because it is cooler than the hot blue stars An infrared image of the Malala asteroid, which appears red because it is cooler than the hot blue stars “(Dr Carrie Nugent) and I read about Malala's

amazing story and thought that if anyone deserves to have an asteroid named after them, she does,” Dr Mainzer added.

Malala, co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, was shot in the head in an attempted assassination attempt by the Pakistani Taliban on a school bus in 2012.

She was targeted for her campaign against the extremist group’s crackdown on girls’ education, following years of blogging and interviews.

Pakistani soldiers shift injured Malala Yousafzai from a helicopter at an army hospital following an attack by gunmen in Peshawar Pakistani soldiers shift injured Malala Yousafzai from a helicopter at an army hospital following an attack by gunmen in Peshawar After emergency medical treatment in the UK, Malala took the issue to the United Nations and

beyond and now heads a charity supporting education for girls worldwide.

Dr Mainzer said she hoped the asteroid’s name would remind young people that “science and engineering are for everyone".

“We desperately need the brainpower of all smart people to solve some of humanity's most difficult problems, and we can't afford to reject half the population's,” she wrote. A Nasa diagram showing the orbit of the Malala asteroid A Nasa diagram showing the orbit of the Malala asteroid The scientist discovered Asteroid 316201 on 23 June 2010 and has the right to name it under International Astronomical Union rules.

The black rock is four kilometres wide and orbits the sun every five-and-a-half years as part of the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. http://www.independent.co.uk/

This Mountain on Mars Is Leaking

nASA rover just completed the first-ever Mars marathon Seasonal flows spotted by HiRISE on northwestern slopes in Hale Crater.

(NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) As the midsummer Sun beats down on the southern mountains of Mars, bringing daytime temperatures soaring up to a balmy 25ºC (77ºF), some of their slopes become darkened with long, rusty stains that may be the result of water seeping out from just below the surface.

The image above, captured by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on Feb. 20, shows mountain peaks within the 150km (93-mile) -wide Hale Crater. Made from data acquired in visible and near infrared wavelengths the long stains are very evident, running down steep slopes below the rocky cliffs.

These dark lines, called recurring slope lineae (RSL) by planetary scientists, are some of the best visual evidence we have of liquid water existing on Mars today – although if RSL are the result of water it’s nothing you’d want to fill your astro-canteen with; based on the first appearances of these features in early Martian spring any water responsible for them would have to be extremely high in salt content.

According to HiRISE Principal

Investigator Alfred McEwen “[t]he RSL in Hale have an unusually “reddish” color compared to most RSL, perhaps due to oxidized iron compounds, like rust.”

See a full image scan of the region here, and watch an animation of RSL evolution (in another location) over the course of a Martian season here Hale Crater itself is likely no stranger to liquid water. Its geology strongly suggests the presence of water at the time of its formation at least 3.5 billion years ago in the form of subsurface ice (with more potentially supplied by its cosmic progenitor) that was melted en masse at the time of impact. Today carved channels and gullies branch within and around the Hale region, evidence of enormous amounts of water that must have flowed from the site after the crater was created. (Source.)

The crater is named after George Ellery Hale, an astronomer from Chicago who determined in 1908 that sunspots are the result of magnetic activity. http://www.universetoday.com/

NASA’s Mars exploration rover Opportunity achieved a major milestone Tuesday, completing a marathon on the Red Planet. It has traveled a distance of 26.219 miles since it landed on Jan. 25, 2004.

It may have taken the rover 11 years and two months, but it’s still a major accomplishment.

“This is the first time any human enterprise has exceeded the distance of a marathon on the surface of another world,” NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Opportunity project manager John Callas said in a statement.

“A first time happens only once.”

The rover’s original mission was supposed to last just three months, but it has continued to operate since then leading to many more discoveries.

According to NASA, the rover team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has planned a marathon-length relay run to celebrate the Opportunity’s achievement. http://www.dailydot.com/

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According to the BBVA’s ‘Flash Real Estate Spain’ report for April, the real estate sector in Spain is officially in recovery, and their statistics indicate that the situation is likely to continue, with the buying and selling of houses, construction and the signing of new mortgages continuing to rise, driven by the favourable economic conditions.

The latest figures from the Notaries reveal that in January a total of 21,320 housing transactions were carried out, representing an increase of 2.4% over the month of December 2014, which the BBVA says confirms the growth trend shown over the last few months.

The financial institution also pointed out that mortgage activity began to grow again in January, year-on-year, with both the number of new operations and the volume of associated credit increasing, over the same month of 2014, according to the National Statistics Institute’s data.

In addition, the BBVA highlighted that, according to the National Statistics Institute’s House Price Index published in March, relating to the fourth quarter of 2014, housing values increased at a rate of 1.8%, year-on-year.

El Mundo reported that, in seasonally adjusted terms, house prices showed increases, quarter-on-quarter, in Andalucía, the Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Catalonia, Extremadura and Madrid, while in

annual average terms, housing prices rose in 2014 in the Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Catalonia, Valencia and Madrid. In Murcia and Andalucía, the prices remained practically stable.

Housing construction activity returned to growth in January, increasing by 34.8% over the month of December, and the consumption of cement returned

to stability in February, although yearon-year the first two months of 2015 showed accumulated growth of 6.6%.

The BBVA puts this positive trend down to the increase in employment, stating it is “one of the main foundations of residential demand” and added that “consumers’ expectations on the future of the economy are recovering, and are at historically high levels”, due to the increase in household wealth (up 3.5% in the last quarter of 2104), and also to the reduction in the cost of financing.

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IAG Passengers Increased by 9.1% to March

IAG transported 16.67 million passengers in the first three months of the year, representing an increase of 9.1% compared to the same period in 2014, the CNMV reported last week. The airline holding group, which is made up of Iberia, British Airways (BA) and Vueling, raised its demand by 6.2% from January to March 2015, after increasing its offer by 5%, with an occupation rate of 77.7%, up one percentage point.

Iberia achieved growth in passenger traffic of 10.6% during this period, while Vueling recorded an increase of 14.1%, and BA passenger traffic rose by 4%.

In March, IAG transported 6.2 million passengers, which is 10.5% more than in the same month of 2014, with an increase in business traffic of 5.4% compared last year. In the third month of the year, Vueling passenger traffic increased by 16.2%, while BA noted an increase of 5.1% in passenger traffic, but a decline in freight transport of 8.2%.

Iberia passenger traffic rose in March by 11.5% and the freight transport side of the business registered growth of

13.1%.

Up until March, ABC News reported that IAG transported 4.3 million passengers on its domestic business routes – which includes the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy – an increase of 10.2% over the same period in 2014, and 7.6 million European travellers, with an increase of 11.5%.

North American business recorded growth of 1.8% in the number of passengers, to 1.8 million, while Latin American passengers increased by 9.7%, to 1.1 million travellers, and AsiaPacific passengers increased by 11.5%, to 0.4 million.

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CAMPOSOL B HOLIDAY LETS FROM €750 PW

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CAMPOSOL D HOLIDAY LETS FROM €550 PW

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• 4 bed/4 bath ext Neptuno Delux • Amazing private pool area.

• Furnished to high spec.

• Free wifi & games station etc

• 3 bed/3 bath Neptuno Delux.

• Furnished to high standard.

• 10m x 5m private pool.

• Great holiday location.

CAMPOSOL D – LONG TERM LET €425 + BILLS PCM

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• 3 bed Rebecca style villa.

• Detached end of terrace.

• 8m x 4m private pool.

• Many extras.

CAMPOSOL D HOLIDAY LETS FROM €300 PW

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• 2 bed/1 bath Fortuna Villa.

• 8m x 4m private pool.

• Furnished to high standard.

• Quiet and secluded pool terrace.

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Villa Sarah Jane/CAMPOSOL Lower c €159,950

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• 3 bed/3 bath Neptuno Delux • 675sqm plot plus 10m x 5m pool.

• Log burner and many extras.

• To be sold fully furnished.

CASA ORME/CAMPOSOL Upper C Open to offers

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• 2 bed/1 bath Rebecca style villa.

• South facing front terrace.

• Close to Camposol Club De Golf.

• Make an offer – must be sold!!

office spain (0034) 968 970 614 mobile: (0034) 610 152 682 CASA KIRA/CAMPOSOL Lower C €134,950

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• 3 bed/4 bath extended Rosa style villa.

• 8m x 4m pool in very private terrace.

• Covered car port & many extras.

• Close to Camposol Club De Golf.

CASA SOFIA/CAMPOSOL D €139,950

Ref No: 0132

• 3 bed/3 bath Neptuno Delux villa.

• Well maintained throughout.

• Front glazed sun room.

• Many, many extras. Must be viewed!

CASA AZUL/CAMPOSOL A €129,950

Ref No: 0172

• 2 bed/2 bath Rosa style villa.

• 7m x 3.5m themed private pool.

• Central heating & AC. • Close to shops, bars & facilities.

Casa Bella/CAMPOSOL B €100,000

Ref No: 0078

• 3 bed/1 bath Fortuna style villa.

• Set on 360sqm plot.

• Many, many extras.

• Close to comercial centre.

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calida homes

The Name You Can Trust Established In Arboleas For 15 Years New office now open in Arboleas, the old Sofia's gym, Avenida Andalucia For the first time in Arboleas a combined property sales and legal team all under one roof.

Calida Homes, the longest established estate agents in Arboleas, along with Ivan de Backer (legal consultant) are opening a new office on the main street of Arboleas.

Give us a call or come and see us to see how we can help you. For the competitive commission rates that we charge we do more than any other agent in the area or on the coast to get your property sold Price 110,000€ cla 6513

Price 135,000€ cla 6389

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Office: 0034 950 430 763 Richard: 0034 634 302 801 - Andrea: 0034 697 875 717 Administration Guidance and legal consultancy for more than 15 years in the area

Coming soon new premises in Arboleas in association with Calida Homes Property Consultancy S L

Services will include: *Free property paperwork checks for sellers looking to sell their property.

bring your paperwork along to our legal clinic for a free check and make sure that the sale goes smoothly. *Fiscal identification number (NIE) *Fiscal representation *Wealth tax* Property tax *Inheritance tax *Assistance in purchasing or selling property *Wills *Vehicle matriculation We speak English

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We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner.

We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price.

We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay.

For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.

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Make your second home in Spain pay for itself, or even make you a living

There’s no better feeling than realising the moment when your dream of buying a holiday home becomes a reality.

For a few weeks or months each year you might escape there and holiday with family and friends. But for the rest of the year? Chances are it just lies empty, while you still have to cover the costs.

Over half of holidaymakers use the internet for information and over 60% book their holiday online*.

With the popularity of holiday rentals increasing, many owners are learning that renting out their property makes a substantial contribution towards running costs.

The prevalence of holiday rental websites such as HomeAway. co.uk has made it far easier for holiday homeowners to advertise and rent their property to a global audience of holidaymakers.

There are a variety of reasons for the increase in recent years of holiday rentals.

These are largely

economic factors for both parties in the holiday rental process.

The owner may need to rent their holiday home through the year to cover the costs associated with the property. They may also choose to rent their property as a means of earning additional income. For holidaymakers, it is the additional space and privacy a holiday rental offers compared to that of a hotel room.

When you factor in the economics of each accommodation type, holiday rentals frequently offer the holidaymaker far better value for money, especially for families and friends who would otherwise require multiple rooms in a hotel.

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Spanish property prices rise 3.3% in last year Spanish real estate values have risen 3.3% on average in the last year, the latest index reveals. The best-performing area is Navarra, in the Pyrenees region, with an annual increase of 6.7% per square metre, followed by the Balearic Islands at 6.5%, states the Sociedad de Tasación (ST) Residential Real Estate Trends Report for Quarter 2, 2015.

However, in eight districts, prices of new and existing homes are still dropping, with the biggest fall, 8.8%, coming in Cantabria and 5.9% in Castilla y Leon, says the property appraisal company.

The average price of new and second hand residential properties is €1,316 per square metre, which is €10 less than the first three months of 2015 and 45.2% less than at its 2007 peak of €2,401.

ST says the results show that after years of declining the Spanish property market is rising on average. “The analysis of the last one and a half years confirms that prices have reached bottom.”

The average full salary needed to buy a property is now 7.7 years, a fall of one-tenth from the previous quarter. In early 2007 it was at 13.7 years.

Price rises among medium-quality residences (2.8%) performed better than low-quality properties (1.9%) and high-quality homes (1%). Larger homes saw higher increases, as values of properties with three or more bedrooms increased 4.3% and those with two or less bedrooms fell 1.5%.

The market was boosted by rising numbers of transactions and in the construction of new properties, which had been halted in previous years. More than 700 Spanish property experts contribute in the report and many are optimistic about future market performance.

The market outlook is also rising and the ST Confidence Index, is at 47.4 points, up 2.9 year-on-year. The low point was in the first

quarter of 2013 at 30.6 points.

Most property professionals are optimistic with 53.7 points confident that transactions will rise and 53.4 points saying that the stock situation will improve. * Meanwhile, the number of European passengers travelling to Spain through lowcost airlines has risen 14.4% in the last years.

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www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria.

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Around 3.3million travellers used low cost airlines to get in and out of Spain during the first two months of 2015, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.

Passengers from the UK make up around one-third of the total, while visitors from Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands also account for significant proportions of those looking to soak up some Spanish sunshine.

Traditional (non-budget) airlines saw an increase in passengers of 1.7%.

The increase in tourism is also set to benefit the overseas property sector, says Marc Pritchard, of developer Taylor Wimpey España. “Increased tourist spending in Spain’s shops is a win for everyone. It stimulates the economy, promotes employment and serves to bolster the housing market. It should be a very positive summer for Spain this year as tourists save on their flights in order to spend while they are on holiday here.”

New routes are helping to fuel the appetite for cheap flights to Spain. Norwegian has just launched three new Spanish routes from the UK’s Birmingham Airport, flying to Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona.

Spanish airport operator Aena has revealed that more than one million flights have already been planned to and from Spain in the summer, up 3.6% annually.

A record 65 million tourists visited Spain last year, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. http://www.opp.today/

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3 bed, 3 bath, cortijo of 163m2 on 2,750m2.

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APARTMENT WITHIN 2 MINUTES WALK TO PROMENADE

80,000€

Excellent value for money! 2 bed / 1 bath ground floor apartment in Las ventanicas area of Mojacar Playa, within 2 minutes walk to the promenade and the sea.

The property has a built area of 62.18 mts2 distributed between porch, lounge / dining room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and 1 bathroom.

There property also benefits from a terrace / garden of 43.68 mts2 and a store room with an area of 1.70 mts2. There is allocated parking within the grounds of the community.

The communal gardens are very well kept and have a waterfall and stream running through it, the pool is also nicely placed and a good size for the number of properties on

the development.

All the local bars and restaurants are within 2 minutes walk and the beach is considered one of the best in Mojacar.

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Get the pool ready for summer 1.Remove the Leaves and Debris This is the obvious first step of readying your pool to welcome summer. Use a leaf rake to scrape the surface of the cover clean of dried and dead leaves, algae, and other debris. You can also tie your pool brush at the end of a long pole and use a bag-type leaf net to clean the top of the cover and collect the debris. Just remember to use these pieces of equipment carefully so that you do not upset the pool cover.

2.Remove the Top Cover Now that the cover of the pool is clean, it is time to remove it. It may not be realized by many homeowners but removing the top cover of the pool is a delicate task. There may be molten ice or snow on the cover which you will need to first pump out so that it does not run into the pool and dirty it. Use a small cover pump for the job; you call pull the edges of the cover to flatten and tighten it and make the snow and ice melt accumulate in one spot. You can also use a leaf blower under the cover to inflate it and make the melt gather in one easy-to-pump area. Now that the cover is clean, remove it by fan-folding it in into folds not more than five feet wide. Make sure that you thoroughly clean and dry it before stowing it away.

3.Check the Condition of the Water After lying unused for months on end, your pool might have gathered quite some amount of debris, leaves, and algae. Check the water and the water level. If the water appears cloudy, it means that there are still dirt and debris in the pool. Use a leaf rake- or bag-type skim net to skim the surface of the water and also scoop up the dirt and debris from the bottom of the pool. Look carefully to ascertain if there are silt deposits in the pool. Also look closely at the walls to see if algae and moss are clinging to these surfaces. You will need to vacuum the floors and walls to ensure that these dirt particles do not end up in the filtration system because they can clog it up. An effective way to vacuum your pool after days of not using it is to shove the dirt out through the backwash line.

4.Check the Filtration System Now that you have cleaned the water in the pool and the various pool surfaces, check the filtration system. You might need to change the sand or the cartridge (depending on the type of unit installed).

Next put the filter valve in the filtering mode, adjust all the pipes, and start filtering. But before, make

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sure that the valves and the rings are adequately lubricated and are working without hitches.

Get free custom advice for your home Ask an Expert 5.Tighten the Pipes You had most likely de-assembled the pool pump and filtration unit at the start of winter. So, after you re-assemble the unit for the summer, make sure that all the pipes are tight and no screw is loose or sticking out. You can use a commercial thread sealant for the threaded plugs but make sure that you do not tighten too much.

An effective way to checks for pump leaks is to fill the pump basket with water, close the lid tightly, and then check for seepages. And while you are tightening the pipes, also make it a point to check if the valves and pressure relief outlets are open.

6.Check the Chemical Balance of the Water You cannot yet jump into your pool. The water might look clean and inviting but you need to be sure about its chemical balance. You can either take a sample to be tested by a professional or invest in a test kit to do this easy task yourself.

First check the alkalinity of the water. The ideal value should be anything between 80 and 120 parts per million (PPM). If it is less than this range, add calcium chloride to the water. A pound of this substance added to 10,000 gallons of water will raise the alkaline value by 5 PPM. Let the water sit for about eight hours before testing again. The pH level too will have increased when you added the calcium mixture. The pH level should be

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VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT

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SELL RENT MAINTAIN ideally between 7.4 and 7.6; anything more or less and you will have to add a pH decreaser (sodium bisulfate or muriatic acid) or a pH increaser (sodium carbonate or soda ash). Remember to add in installments so that you don’t overshoot the requirements. After you have corrected the alkaline and pH levels, add chlorine to the water.

Make sure that you also check that the Cyanuric acid levels do not drop below the recommended amount.

The above-mentioned ways of readying your pool after long winter spell will ensure that you can enjoy months of frolicking in the warm waters safely and without needing to worry about the stability and integrity of the internal works that keep the pool water clean.

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Situated a short walk from the village of Los Lobos, the property comprises of 3 bedrooms, 1 with en suite bathroom, a large lounge/diner, fully fitted kitchen, shower room, private garden and parking.

The rear terrace benefits from a spacious lifestyle enclosure with mountain views.

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Oil discovery near Gatwick airport

There could be up to 100 billion barrels of oil onshore beneath the South of England, says exploration firm UK Oil & Gas Investments (UKOG).

Last year, the firm drilled a well at Horse Hill, near Gatwick airport, and analysis of that well suggests the local area could hold 158 million barrels of oil per square mile.

But only a fraction of the 100 billion total would be recovered, UKOG admits.

The North Sea has produced about 45 billion barrels in 40 years.

“We think we’ve found a very significant discovery here, probably the largest [onshore in the UK] in the last 30 years, and we think it has national significance,” Stephen Sanderson, UKOG’s chief executive told the BBC. UKOG says that the majority of the oil lies within the Upper Jurassic Kimmeridge formation at a depth of between 2,500ft (762m) and 3,000ft (914m).

It describes this as a “world class potential resource” and that the well has the “potential for significant daily oil production”.

Compared with similar geology in the US and West Siberia, it estimates that 3% to 15% of the oil could be recovered.

Underground riches Oil has been produced onshore in the South of England for decades. There are currently around a dozen oil production sites across the Weald, a region spanning Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

Last year, a report for the government by the British Geological Survey estimated that the region may have shale oil resources in the range of 2.2-to-8.5 billion barrels, with a central estimate of 4.4 billion barrels of oil.

UKOG says that it drilled the deepest well in the region in the last 30 years and that the results “comprehensively change the understanding of the area’s potential oil resources”.

“Based on what we’ve found here, we’re looking at between 50 and 100 billion barrels of oil in place in Prompt and reliable service, the ground,” says Mr Sanderson. no job too small.

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His study of a third of the Weald came up with a LOS DOLSES S.L resource of 13 billion barrels.

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The Standoff

Rodriquez was now in control of the Remitroot crop and purposely withholding the product in order to cause discontent in Alqueria thus forcing a general election which he intended to win by foul means or fair. He used a variety of excuses to explain why the product wasn’t being delivered.

To justify his actions he produced reams of elaborate horticultural statistics backed up by supposedly sound metrological data. He didn’t need to employ this subterfuge however, simply by running the plant to the best of his ability would guarantee a shortage and eventually the total collapse of the entire Remitroot industry.

Under his careful management the plant was already in decline. Poyato, the previous owner had a ‘duty of care’ to his workforce. Rodriguez’s duty of care was to his wallet and he cut more corners than an Formula One driver.

Manuela now had to act and the Remitroot enterprise was duly nationalised under the trade-name of AlquiRoot, with an advertising jingle of: ‘AlquiRoot for her, AlquiRoot for he, AlquiRoot for dinner, AlquiRoot for tea, AlquiRoot, AlquiRoot, teeheehee’.

Unfortunately Rodriquez refused to give up the plant and as the Alquerian establishment employed only one policeman, José Cabrasilbido who could be terrorised by a balloon on a stick a standoff ensued. Manuela then went for Rodriquez’s metaphoric jugular and banned Abyssinian Goat Shirling. A sport Rodriquez loved above all else and which had already been

banned in practically e v e r y civilised c o u n t r y.

He was so passionate about the sport he once tried to swap his wife’s favours for ten minutes at the Shirling pit.

His wife didn’t complain about the potential deal but the third party demanded cash after meeting her.

Who would break first, Rodriquez denied his beloved Abyssinian Goat Shirling or the people of Alqueria without their Remitroot?

The lack of Remitroot was taking a toll, people, young and old staggered in the streets, wide-eyed, sober and desolate.

Manuela herself was irritable and edgy.

Without their daily intake of ‘Remitroot the aphrodisiac’ her men-friends had taken up the delights of stamp collecting and folk dancing instead of delighting Manuela.

Rodriguez couldn’t contemplate a life without Goat Shirling. He looked for other venues but apart from a remote village in the Ibebuggar Gorge of southern KwaKnutshurt there were none.

Rodriquez reluctantly admitted defeat and gave control of the Remitroot crop back to Poyato. With Poyato once more at the helm Remitroot soon flowed freely into the streets and veins of Alqueria and its singular population.

Special Circumstances The situation was fraught. Pete had been loaded into the back of the ambulance. The doctor fixed me with an emphatic eye, and an even more emphatic moustache.

‘You must follow close behind the ambulance. I need you at the hospital when we arrive. They will not admit your husband unless he has someone with him who can speak Spanish.’

I nodded. The situation was not new to me. The ambulance screamed off, orange lights blazing, with Henry the car following in its wake like a tender to a yacht.

We circumnavigated the roundabouts at Arboleas on two wheels, and then settled into a relaxed 100k per hour.

As we passed through Los Carasoles, with its irritating flashing lights and 60k speed limit, I thought ‘All I need now is to be stopped by the police.’

To think is to act. The man in green stepped into the road, hand raised. Henry came to a halt within inches of his toes. I rolled down the window ‘I’m following that ambulance. My husband is in the ambulance, and we are going to the hospital.’ I explained as the ambulance disappeared into the distance.

‘You were speeding.’ Came the laconic reply.

‘I know.’ I admitted, repeating the previous explanation, and added a few graphic details to drive the gravity of the situation home to him.

By now Guardia #2 and #3 had joined us. I explained all over again, but my tale of woe was listened to with not a flicker of sympathy.

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I considered pointing out that if there was an accident, the ambulance would almost certainly have been the one to cause it, but instead I decided on pathos. ‘I really need to get to the hospital, the doctor told me I had to follow the ambulance closely. He said I had to be with him when he arrives.’

I wasted my breath. I took my ticket and departed with as much speed as the Law would allow.

I can appeal, but it’s a lost cause.

Special circumstances will cut no ice with the three Officers of the Law, who will point out that I do not deny doing 101k in a 60k area, adding that they can’t remember an ambulance, and in any case they didn’t understand what I was telling them.

But they did understand. I know they did.

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1. What is another name of the Papaya or the Tree Melon?................................................................

is run annually on the first Sunday in October?..................

2. When served as a dish, how is the pancreas of an animal normally referred?...............................

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Simply Steamed Asparagus

Asparagus soup Make the most of the short asparagus season with this simple yet delicious soup. ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 400g/14oz asparagus, finely chopped 500ml/18fl oz hot chicken stock

Directions

Ingredients

Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set.

Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.

Trim the dry ends off

1 bunch asparagus spears 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups water

of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.

Place them in the top half of the steamer pan

(vegetarians may substitute vegetable stock) salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp double cream

set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender. allrecipes.com

Asparagus Side Dish Ingredients 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed 2/3 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 grape tomatoes, halved

This a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus.

Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors."

Directions

Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover.

Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat.

Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and replace the lid. Allow to sit covered until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.

Directions Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the onion and fry for four minutes, until softened.

Add the asparagus and cook for another two minutes.

Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and reduce the heat to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked through.

Add the cream and blend with a hand blender until smooth bbcrecipes.com

facts about asparagus

• Asparagus is a member of the Lily family.

• Asparagus spears grow from a crown that is planted about a

foot deep in sandy soils.

• Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10" in

a 24-hour period.

• Each crown will send spears up for about 6-7 weeks during the spring and early summer.

• The outdoor temperature determines how much time will be between each picking...early in the season, there may be 4-5 days between pickings and as the days and nights get warmer, a particular field may have to be picked every 24 hours.

• After harvesting is done the spears grow into ferns, which produce red berries and the food and nutrients necessary for a

healthy and productive crop the next season.

• An asparagus planting is usually not harvested for the first 3 years after the crowns are planted allowing the crown to develop a strong fibrous root system.

• A well cared for asparagus planting will generally produce for about 15 years without being replanted.

• The larger the diameter, the better the quality!

• Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin.

• Asparagus has No Fat, contains No Cholesterol and is low in Sodium.

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Chicken fricassee with new potatoes & asparagus Ingredients 1 tbsp groundnut oil 4 lean smoked back bacon rashers, chopped and rind removed 6 skinless chicken breast fillets 700g new potatoes, thickly sliced 250g asparagus spears, trimmed and diagonally sliced (keep tips whole) 225ml dry fruity cider (or ½ a can) 1 tbsp cornflour, blended with a little water 250ml carton Soya Dream 2 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley

Delicious dairy-free casserole with a creamy cider sauce

Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of salted

Asparagus nutrition information

Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.

Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60% of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Folacin has been shown to play a significant role in the prevention of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, that cause paralysis and death in 2,500 babies each year.

Its wealth of nutrients, fiber and very low sodium and calorie content make asparagus a nutritionally wise choice for today’s healthconscious consumer.

Asparagus is: ◦ Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.

Directions Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the bacon for 5 mins on a medium heat until golden.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the chicken to the pan, then lightly fry for 4-5 mins to brown on both sides (you may need to brown the chicken in two batches if your pan is not large enough).

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◦ Contains no fat or cholesterol. ◦ Very low in sodium. ◦ A good source of potassium. ◦ A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving). ◦An excellent source of folacin. boiling water for 10 mins or until tender.

Cook the asparagus in a steamer over the potatoes for 6-8 mins or microwave in a covered dish with 2 tbsp water for 4-5 mins.

Pour the cider over the chicken, bring to the boil then reduce heat. Put the bacon back in the pan and simmer for

10-15 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the cornflour paste until lightly thickened, then add the Soya Dream and season. Stir in the drained vegetables and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2005

◦A significant source of thiamin. ◦ A significant source of vitamin B6. ◦ One of the richest sources of rutin, a compound which strengthens capillary walls. ◦Contains glutathione (GSH).

Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board © 2000.

ASPARAGUS--WILD, TAME AND CIVILIZED In Spain, asparagus comes in three sorts, the wild, the cultivated and the product in northern-European markets—or for canning. processed.

Canned white asparagus.

Wild asparagus, known as esparragos trigueros, “wheat-field” asparagus, because White asparagus in cans or jars is highly prized in Spain. Perhaps it is the silky, nonit often grows on the verges of fields, sends up spindly shoots after early spring fibrous texture that makes canned asparagus so esteemed. (There is a Spanish rains. It’s part of traditional country cooking in Andalusia (southern Spain) and saying, disparaging of woody asparagus: Quien nísperos come, esparragos chupa, La Mancha (central Spain). Kids still go out hunting wild asparagus after the rainy bebe cerveza y besa a una vieja, ni come, ni chupa, ni bebe, ni besa. He who eats season. The spears of wild asparagus are somewhat bitter and fibrous. Usually loquats, sucks asparagus, drinks beer and kisses an old woman, neither eats, nor they are cooked in boiling water first, then sauteed in olive oil and incorporated sucks, nor drinks, nor kisses.) And another: Esparragos—los de abril para mi, los in a tortilla. de mayo para el amo, y los de junio para ninguno. April’s asparagus (the best), for me; asparagus in May (less good), for the master, and that of June, for no one.

Cultivated asparagus, both green and white, is grown in Andalusia (in particular, Granada province, where the green-purple asparagus from Huétor-Tajar has PGI— Asparagus in the Kitchen Protected Geographic Indication), Navarra (white asparagus with PGI), Aranjuez Long ago, following proper French technique, I used to peel asparagus. It was a (near Madrid), and Extremadura. time-consuming, but oddly rewarding task. I also used to “steam” it upright in a Some years ago, on assignment for Spain Gourmetour magazine, I visited an narrow pan, so the tips were never submerged. I neither peel nor steam anymore.

I cook asparagus in a wide, flat skillet, just deep enough to hold the asparagus in a asparagus plantation in Extremadura. Here is my report. single layer. How long to cook? To keep the spears a little crisp, 5 minutes in boiling Spring comes very early to the Valle de Tiétar, a region west of Madrid in water is long enough. A stalk should just barely bend across a fork. Another way is Extremadura. By mid-February, the cherry trees are already in flower and the to put the asparagus into boiling water, bring to a rolling boil again then cover and storks are busy tidying up their nests atop roofs and towers. After several days of turn off the heat and leave for 30 minutes. I serve asparagus, room temperature, rain, the Tiétar River, lined with trees, fairly gushes along its banks. The backdrop with extra virgin olive oil and lemon. Maybe a dollop of mayonnaise for the kids. of the Sierra de Gredos is still frosted with snow.

If I’m making a revuelto, chopped asparagus scrambled with eggs and green On the asparagus farm, bordered by the river, puddles remain in troughs between garlic shoots, I don’t cook the asparagus in water at all. I sauté it in olive oil until mounds of earth. But the soil, covered with plastic to trap the sun's heat, is warm crisp-tender. to the touch. It takes a sharp eye to spot the slight crack in the soil's surface, Canned asparagus is a classic garnish for Spanish mixed salad (recipe). It’s also indicating a stem pushing its way up through the mounded soil. If missed today, by served with dos salsas—homemade mayonnaise and a vinaigrette with chopped tomorrow it will have poked through to the light, and its white tip turned to violet, egg, onion, red and green pepper. Asparagus is especially good with salty foods decreasing its market value by nearly half. such as ham, smoked salmon, cheese. It's a lovely foil for rich sauces. It's a natural with seafood such as sole, hake, salmon, shrimp.

The freshly-picked asparagus is quickly put through a cold-water shower. Chilling keeps the asparagus from becoming fibrous. It’s ready for shipping fresh—a luxury http://mykitcheninspain.blogspot.com.es/

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ROCKIN’ IN THE AISLES FOR ALZHEIMERS Another successful fund-raising night at El Alto La Dolores Restaurant in Guardamar, when Woody & The Peckers literally had diners jiving and strolling in the aisles, as well as the dance floor. This event was in aid of The Alzheimers Association (AFA), and all profit from ticket sales and the raffle, which amounted to 575.60 euros, has been given to AFA. Matilda Sanchez, President of AFA, told how their Government funding is never sufficient to meet their needs. With the exception of trained professionals, all their staff are volunteers, who do not even claim expenses. They work so hard to make life more comfortable for

sufferers and their families. Funds are desperately needed to help them achieve their aims.

El Alto La Dolores Restaurant will be hosting their next fund-raising event on Saturday 2nd May. This will be an afternoon BBQ, with entertainment from Ronnie Taylor aka Justin Sane, with a guest appearance

by Vinny Mack. This event will be to raise much needed funds for Elche Children’s Home.

Tickets available from the Restaurant, Post Room Benijofar, The Card Place in Benimar, or by calling 692 866 536.

Just 10 euros for BBQ and a great afternoon’s entertainment.

VELVETONES REVAMP WEBSITE & DONATIONS

Following the Velvetones AGM, they are pleased to announce their new website. www. velvetonesharmonytorrevieja. com. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at El Paraiso, behind Carrefour, Torrevieja from 10 am till 12.30.

If you would like a fun and interesting new hobby, why not join them for a coffee? Their new charities will be AFE - for Alzheimers and ALPE, for the rehabilitation of disabled children, and relief for parents - both

Do You Have a Question About : NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH? Well there is now! Once all the questions have been answered then everybody will get a FREE lunch at Trevi´s Bar & Restaurante.

Thursday 16th April at Trevi´s Restaurante, Urbanisation Camposol - Commercial Centre Sector B, Mazarrón, 30875.

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Wednesday April 22nd - Monthly dance with Shirelle and Paul Christie. €8.

Wednesday May 20th - Monthly dance with the popular Woody and The Peckers. €8.

Wednesday June 24th - Summer Ball at Le Cumbre Hotel, Puerto De Mazarron. Champagne reception, 6 course meal with all drinks, and dancing to Rob Sweeney. €27. Coach available at €5, and rooms at €50.

2015 Trips.

Due to an unexpected cancellation, there is one outside cabin available on our Mediterranean cruise, leaving on May 27th for 1 night in Valencia, then on to Barcelona for 12 nights aboard Royal Caribbean “Vision Of The Seas”, calling at Villefranche, Civitavecchia, Naples, Ravena, La Spezia, 2 days in Venice, and Kotor, Montenegro.

Our Cordoba trip is now fully booked, and also our Salamanca trip is fully booked.

Wednesday December 2nd - Shopping in Gibraltar, staying half-board at Hotel Mac Puerto, Benalmadena. 1 full day in Gibraltar with all the British shops, 1 day in Malaga, and Ricky Levazza’s Christmas Show. Book now as this is selling fast at just €175.

Christmas in Benidorm, leaving on December 23rd for 5 days 4 nights full board at Hotel Helios. €250 including gala Christmas Day lunch.

Valentines Weekend 2016. Following the success of this year’s trip, we’re going again to Hotel Mac Puerto, Benalmadena, for 3 nights half-board.

More details when available, but including 2 trips. €170.

For more information, call Rosemary on 620 105 179.

Saturday April 18th Spring Fayre at Marianos learn to paint Restaurant Camposol A Every Mon, Fri - Using watercolour, pastels or Saturday May 9th Spring Dance at Marianos acrylics these are small classes on Monday and Friday afternoons at Playa Paraiso, La Manga. For Restaurant with Barrington Tickets 6 euros further information contact Bee Wednesday June 17th Coach Trip and tour of Tel: 968 564 416 or 670 353 738 the 43 Factory Cartegena 18 euros To reserve seats/tickets visit us at our bookstall the 2nd and last Friday of the month on Camposol B outside Euronics or telephone Jean 646 737 479 0r Brenda 680 174 499.

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Wednesday 10th June Costa Celebracion Rooms Mazarron Town Summer Dinner Dance and Grand Raffle Music with Martin RossWednesday 8th July Restaurante Ramonete, Lugar Las Librilleras, 30876, Lunchtime Menu, RM332 towards Aguilas.

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Roman Catholic Church , Saladillo

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The APAH Dog Show

is on Sunday 26th April. It will be held in a small sports centre on Urbanisation Balcon de la Costa, just off the CV 95 outside San Miguel de Salinas. The urbanisation entrance opposite the Ford Garage will be signposted on the day to show where to turn off the CV95.

The gate opens at 12.00pm and there will be an hour for the registration of dogs by their owners into the various classes. The judging starts at 1.00pm (or 1.15pm) if an hour turns out not to be long enough.

There will also be various stalls for people to browse on and buy things. Some are APAH stalls, but there are quite a few businesses who are coming along with a variety of goods on offer.

There will also be hot and cold food and drink available for people to buy.

The entrance/registration fee for dogs/owners is 10 euros (unlimited class entry) and for spectators 1 euro (under 12yrs are free) and there will be programmes on sale with the chance to win a food hamper, which is drawn after the presentation of the Best in Show Trophy.

All the information is on our web site www. apahrescue.org our Facebook site www.facebook. com/ApahRescueSanPedro or by calling 677 808 856.

The Mar Menor is a huge (135 square kilometres) salt-water lagoon, separated from the Mediterranean by the 24 kilometre long La Manga del Mar Menor (The Strip). The average depth of the Mar Menor is four metres and at its maximum it is seven metres which means that the seabed slopes very gradually and you have to get several hundred metres in before the water is of any depth.

The Mar Menor’s salinity provides buoyancy so it is, supposedly, one of the safest places to swim in the world.

The mineral-rich waters are said to have therapeutic effects and because of this the area has a significant spa tourism industry. The sludge in the salt pans is also credited with beneficial effects on the health, so there are often dozens of mud people wallowing in it at any one time.

Playa Paraiso beach on a summer weekendThe beach at Playa Paraiso is very popular, partly because it has road access right onto the beach. On summer weekends it will be packed with Spanish families, who move most of their house onto the beach. The sea is very shallow, with netted off areas to exclude watersports, fishing and jellyfish. The jellyfish are mainly harmless and much reduced in numbers from previous years, apart from the summer of 2006 when they were back with a vengeance. Playa Honda beach During the week the beach is quiet.

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How to help protect your dog against fleas & ticks When you and your family enjoy the warm weather of spring and summer, don’t forget to take steps to help protect your dog against fleas and ticks.

Recent years have marked the warmest winters and overall weather ever recorded in the continental United States1. While the mild temperatures and early spring weather have been great for getting outside with your pets, it also means an earlier flea and tick season.

Ticks survive the winter in microclimates, and after the thaw a feeding and breeding female tick can lay hundreds to thousands of eggs at one time2. Fleas can survive freezing temperatures on wild or feral animals, cocooned as immature pupae, or inside houses and buildings3. With temperatures in the 50s, 60’s, and even 70s, an early spring also means an early season for these bloodsucking parasites.

It’s practically impossible to keep fleas and ticks completely at bay. But there are some steps you can take to try and minimize the opportunities for contact with your pet.

Fleas.

Wildlife, including opossums, coyotes, raccoons, and skunks, and even untreated cats and dogs can deposit flea eggs into a yard. It may be possible to reduce flea infestations by limiting the access

these animals have around your house and yard.

Your local nursery or garden professional may have some advice on what to plant or other strategies to discourage animal trespassers.

Ticks It can be helpful for pet owners to alter the landscape around their homes to make it unsuitable for ticks and their hosts. For example, keep the lawn mowed, remove leaf litter accumulations and prune shrubs and trees.4 Contact a professional pest specialist if you have any questions regarding environmental treatments for ticks.

Use a flea and tick control product Despite your efforts to reduce the fleas and ticks in your yards, our pets may still be exposed to these parasites, so you should take measures to help protect them. Treat all dogs and cats in the household with a flea and tick control product. One untreated pet can lead to a flea infestation in the household.

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Why are dogs’ noses wet?

By Josh Weiss-Roessler For many dog owners, it’s one of life’s greatest joys: You enter a room and immediately your pooch is at your side and shoving his face into you, sniffing away with his cold, wet nose. It’s something that should probably feel disgusting, but instead it’s wonderful and endearing to have that slimy little thing all up in your business.

Have you ever wondered why dogs’ noses are wet, though? Your nose works perfectly fine dry, so what’s up with their sniffers? It turns out that there are many reasons for those wet noses — and a big misconception about what wet vs. dry noses really mean.

5 reasons your dog has a wet nose Why are dogs’ noses wet? Let us count the reasons.

Because they secrete mucus Before you get too grossed out that your pup has been rubbing her mucus-ridden schnoz all over you, this doesn’t mean what you think it means. When dogs are trying to follow a specific scent, their noses make a thin layer of mucus that allows them to actually absorb scent chemicals and, therefore, smell better.

Because dogs tend to lick them a lot This one seems pretty straightforward, but there’s more to it — namely, why dogs lick their noses. There are two main reasons.

First, because those long snouts and noses can get dirty pretty easily, especially when they’re rooting around in food. Licking cleans them off. Dogs also lick their noses because of the mucus mentioned above.

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Most dog owners know that dogs pant to cool off rather than sweating, but this isn’t strictly true. Dogs do actually sweat — by secreting moisture from their paws and their nose. A really wet nose may be Fido’s way of releasing heat after exerting himself.

Because dogs’ noses tend to pick up moisture If you’ve ever watched your dog sniffing around outside, you know that it’s an “all-in” process where that nose is often being shoved right into grass, leaves, dirt, and so on.

In doing this, dogs’ noses often pick up moisture from the environment, making them cold and wet.

Because they’re born that way Certain dogs and dog breeds just have colder, wetter noses than others due to genetics and other factors.

A dry nose doesn’t necessarily mean your dog is sick Now it’s time to dispel a myth. It’s likely that you’ve heard tales of how a hot, dry nose means that your dog is sick. In fact, you may have even spent some time in the vet’s office due to this little piece of acquired knowledge. However, it’s just an old wives’ tale.

Ask a vet and they will tell you that the relative moisture level of your dog’s nose has little to do with whether or not she’s sick. Some dogs just naturally have wetter noses than others, for one, so a drier nose may be perfectly normal for your pup.

Beyond this, the temperature and moisture level of your dog’s nose likely fluctuates quite a bit on a normal day, so it’s quite possible for it to be wet in the morning, dry in the middle of the day, and slimy again in the evening. Also, it’s important to note that dogs can be sick even if their noses are cold and wet.

Instead of obsessing over the moisture level, you should keep an eye on the kind of discharge coming from your dog’s nose. If the mucus suddenly become crusty or gets thicker, this can be a sign that something is wrong.

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Book Review A Twist of Fairy Tales by K.J.Rollinson Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Here the author has reworked the “A twist of fairy tales you’ll dream tale showing a bit of a feminist tonight. Some new, some old.” perspective. It’s been renamed: Miss Fairies and Unicorns: Lucky Chloe.

Goldie Locks. Miss Goldie has curly Imagine having a leisurely walk hair, blue eyes and an endearing smile with breathtaking views of nature to melt your heart: “her smile would in all its glory, water cascading and light up the sky.” Her modest dream a beautifully sparkling waterfall was to save up for a small house surrounded by a spectacular array with yellow walls and blue curtains, of flowers of every hue imaginable. with roses and delphiniums growing Delightful. The warmth of the sun profusely in the garden. made Chloe sleepy so imagine her delight in awakening to discover that Just like modern living today, Miss there were two golden haired fairies Goldie’s cost of living was astronomical with rainbow wings and even more and saving any money was virtually of a magical sight: a beautiful white impossible until she experienced a unicorn with her foal. stroke of good luck. She worked for Of course it’s make-believe and Mr Bear as his secretary in an oat these magical creatures possess factory although the business was human traits including the power to struggling. So, the temptation proved communicate. In fact, anything can too much when Miss Goldie saw three happen, can’t it? “Gossamer and bowls of steaming porridge: “Her Honeydew daintily fluttered onto each mouth watered, her tummy rumbled of Chloe’s shoulders, their iridescent and grumbled. The temptation was wings capturing the sun’s rays. Chloe too much.” Caught in the act, an caught her breath at the magical angry boss confronted her and a sight.” Isn’t it refreshing to know that contrite Miss Goldie came up with a even fairies have these old-fashioned simple but workable idea to save the beliefs? The notion of a modern gal business and her own skin. In fact, a like Chloe is lost on them. Wearing very modern Miss Goldie achieved her trousers, trainers and climbing trees modest ambition and she was wellwasn’t what Gossamer expected. Not rewarded. A fitting end for another for a girl anyway. feminist? Girl-power.

“Have you heard of girl-power?”

And what about My Furry Valentine Chloe asked them. Wasn’t that or Little Scarlet Hudson as well something to do with the Spice Girls as other delights? That’s another in the 90s? How do the fairies remain story…or two. Recommended read so enigmatic? They sprinkle sparkling magic dust over Chloe to erase this primarily for the 6-10 range with magical memory of meeting these some interesting and challenging wonderful creatures. But before she vocabulary. The tales contain some leaves them she is granted one wish vivid description which veers towards and for eight nights she dreams about the poetical. Highly recommended. the following stories in this superb Publisher: Word Play Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 1507REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com 762-34X & 13: 978-1502-762www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com - naylorcl@hotmail.es 344. collection of tales.

My personal favourite is Shrimp, a cute little Welsh Cardigan corgi who nearly didn’t make it. He was the runt of a litter of eight, bitten by one of his brothers and pushed aside when it was feeding time, weak and listless. Thanks to nine year old Emily, a couple of butterfly clips and Emily’s caring mother not to mention a puppy formula from the vet’s and before long Shrimp was thriving even though Emily treated him like her little dolly: “He suffered Emily dressing him in baby clothes, wheeling around in a pram, because she always rewarded him with a biscuit when he lay there patiently.”

She taught him tricks and delighted in him doing his tricks for her parents.

Her father thought him cute and his intuition told him that there was more to Shrimp than meets the eye.

“I can’t get over how he seems to understand everything we say. I almost think sometimes he is going to answer us.” And yes, you’ve guessed it! “Shrimp was a magical little dog.”

If he wanted to, he could talk. He developed an adventurous nature, tootling off on his own, slipping in and out of buses and venturing into town in search of a bit of excitement.

Tantalising smells of delicious food tempted him. “The smell of paradise” to one little Shrimp. A few cute tricks performed and a nice tasty reward of mouth-watering delicacies. He was everybody’s favourite. Find out how he turns into a hero by saving Eric’s life, a silly boy who had been playing with matches. It’s a heart-warming tale about a wonderful little fella, everyone’s best friend.

One of the traditional tales was

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pause for thought

Well here I am in Bagamoyo (just outside Dar-Es Salaam, for the unaware, in Tanzania, on the East Coast of Africa), being woken up at Sunrise every morning by a 200 decibel rendition of the Adhan or ‘Call to Prayer’ from the adjacent Mosque.

We Christians, especially after being so rudely awakened, sometimes scorn or criticise this Adhan, but I’d suggest we’d do well to consider its meaning.

For, accepting that ‘Allah’ is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew word ‘Abba’, meaning ‘Daddy’, which Jesus used in reference to our Heavenly Father, then there’s actually only one phrase in this ‘call’ which I might question; for translated into English the eight phrases of the Adhan, repeated from the Mosque five times per day, are:- “Allah is the greatest; there is no God but Allah; Mohammed is his messenger; Hasten to worship; Hasten to success; Prayer is better than sleep; Allah is the greatest; There is no God but Allah”.

OK, we may well question reference to Mohammed, though we can’t emphatically be sure that he wasn’t a messenger of God to some. And we might with some justification wish to

add a phrase regarding the way in which God revealed Himself to us through Jesus rather than Mohammed, so that a Christian version of this call might read “God is the greatest; There is no other God but Him; He revealed Himself to us in Jesus, who gave His life in our place; Hurry now to worship; to gain a life at peace with Him; for Prayer is better than sleep; God is the greatest; There is no other God but Him.” Can we disagree with this? Could we be prepared to commit ourselves, as Muslims the World over do, to come to God in prayer and Worship five times every day? Is prayer more valuable than sleep? If so, then what a great lesson Islam has to teach us, and how much we could gain from using this call to awaken ourselves and join in regular worship of our God.Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch. org. Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@ avired.com

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It was a bittersweet afternoon for the presentation of Sunshine Radio International Petanca League trophies.

The Sunshine league was the creation of Bob Hornsey who very sadly and suddenly died on 11th March 2015.

Bob was 65 years old and since his move to Spain had been associated indeed the instigator - of many local clubs including San Miguel Tigers, Dominoes, Florentilles, Laguna Vista, Los Balcones and Pumas.

Bob had also been President and Secretary of Las Salinas Petanca League. But undoubtedly his biggest achievement was the setting up of the Sunshine Radio International Petanca League. This does not happen overnight and took him over a year to put together. The league had the backing of Sunshine Radio and in particular their presenter Simon Morton. Teams were eager to join because of Bob who promised a fun and friendly league. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well liked, so the league took off.

April 2nd was the 1st presentation party of the league and Bob would have thoroughly enjoyed it as it had an atmosphere that he so used to revel in.

Simon Morton gave a heartfelt speech about Bob before presenting the trophies and medals,

with the help of Jacqueline Lopez, to the winners.

Winners Division A Mixtas. Division B Guardamar.

Cup Mixtas.

Plate Laguna Vista. Bowl Mix ‘n’ Match. The match between winners of A and B was Mixtas.

Congratulations to all winners and indeed those teams who played and won nothing -- better luck next year!

After the ceremony and all photographs were taken, a magnificent hog roast with all the trimmings was laid on.

Our thanks go to Dominoes Bar and their staff for use of the their venue and hard work.

So, the Winter League is now truly done and dusted and having had a few weeks respite our thoughts turn to the Summer Sunshine League due to start on 10th April. This will continue until mid July by which time the sun will win over being able to play comfortably.

The league committee are already planning for next Winter and would be happy to increase the number of clubs participating - so - if your club would like to apply please get in touch :sunshine.radio.petanca@gmail. com

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Elche earn breathing space Los ilicitanos scored two to beat a home team that remain on course for relegation.

Córdoba CF fell to a 0-2 defeat against Elche CF on matchday 31 of the Liga BBVA. Enzo Roco and Mario Pašalić were the scorers in a clash that leaves los ilicitanos breathing easier as they approach the fixtures to come.

José Antonio Romero’s Córdoba outfit made the more settled start to the match, but their sloppiness and the passing minutes worked in favour of a visiting side that came into the game after the first quarter of an hour. The tempo of the encounter slowed, with both outfits applying scant pressure and creating few chances.

Los blanquiverdes tentatively sought a way through courtesy of the likes of Fede Cartabia and Borja García, but it was Elche who took the lead when Enzo Roco took advantage of a free-kick hung into the box to make it 0-1 after 40’.

There was little change to the script in the second half.

Córdoba pressed for an equaliser, but without overly threatening.

René Khrin enjoyed their clearest opportunity with a header that hit the post, but just two minutes after that chance Fran Escribá’s side grabbed a second as Pašalić headed in at the far post from a corner.

Having fallen two behind the hosts sought to die fighting, but their efforts only yielded a few moments of danger that were all thwarted by keeper Przemysław Tytoń, and Elche sealed a victory to move away from the drop. lfp.es

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Tuesday Night Ten Pin Bowling League

CRICKET IN TORREVIEJA On Saturday, April 18th, Torrevieja CC begin the defence of their East and Central Cricket League Division 2 champions title. The captain, Leigh Blann, is optimistic with a couple of new players to add to last seasons squad.

division players who have split from La Manga CC. A tough opener for Torrevieja and with 2 more new teams, Levante 2nd and Almanzora, it promises to be an interesting season. Spectators are welcome at the Torrevieja Sports Centre (start at 11.00) and anyone wishing to join Torrevieja CC should go to

They begin their campaign against a new team called Pinatar Pirates. They are a team of first division and second

Furniture First Rojales Tuesday Night Trios Ten Pin Bowling League Week Twenty Four played 7th April 2015

Our Easter Scramble draw, sponsored

by Right Move Insurance, was held after bowling tonight. Bowlers had to score strikes to get raffle tickets and, 25 lucky ticket holders ended the night with a prize.

Los Bandidos, with their new addition Lynne Ailsby, sweeping the ladies highs on the night with a 217 scratch game and 592 scr series, claimed their sixth win in a row, with a comprehensive 8 – 0 defeat of Belgas Torrevieja 2. Splash had hoped Paul Hurrell. to close the gap on the top two teams but, The Full Monte, in support of our football Gunter Wilm of Crazy Pinz came up with a team C.D. Montesinos going to Len Cole. fantastic 580 scr series, making a 706 with Picture shows the winners L-R Phil handicap, to completely overpower Sp and Brigham, Paul Hurrell, Len Cole, Dorian inflict an 8 – 0 defeat on them.

Down at the bottom of the league, Los Brooksby, Max Edwards, and seated Henry Lobos took on Juan’s Warriors in a ‘let’s get Dryden and Vince Lannon. away from the bottom’ match. After three Our next games are Vistabella on close games, it was JW’s who took all 8 Saturday 11th. April followed by Alicante points to open up a six point gap Golf, Monday 20th.April. For more on bottom team The Dreamers. information call David Winder on 626 774 Team Finland were hoping to 157 or visit our web site www.torregolf.eu bounce back after losing to Splash but a very determined Caballo Negro found their form and, even with Keijo Liikanens superb 268 scr first game, CB ended the night 6 – 2 winners. torrevieja-cricket.com

TORREGOLF.EU at Alenda Friday 3rd April

Once again perfect conditions for playing golf on Friday and Alenda provided us with a course in perfect condition for a full turn out of members and it is obvious many changes have gone on and still going on, e.g. new bunkers going in on the 9th. this will make the Par 5, HCP 14 more difficult.

Even though the greens were very slow and caught many out I have to say it didn’t cause too much of a problem because 50% of those playing managed that magic 30+ score for our Stableford Competition with the winners in 3 Categories to-day being, Category 1. 1st. Phil Brigham 37 points 2nd. Max Edwards 36. Category 2. 1st.

Dorian Brooksby 36 on c/b from Vince Lannon and Category 3. 1st. Al Warnock 36 points 2nd. Henry Dryden with 35.

illness, Lucky Strike were unable to field a team so, Mixers Bob Califice helped himself to a 627 series in a 8 – 0 walkover. The two league cup finalists met in a league match and it was The Med Bistro & Bar that came out on top, helping themselves to an 8 – 0 win and, saw them move back to the top of the league. I’ve left the best to the last when, Right Move Insurance took on The Dreamers.

With personnel records being broken all over the place, it was RMIs Dave Haynes that took pride of place. With a 630 scr and 699 h/c series, Dave blitzed his highs for the season and, with Stewart Hamill and Brian Tomlin weighing in with 588 and 593 h/c series, RMI took the team high series h/c on the night, with a brilliant 1880 total.

This ensured RMI took all 8 points and, left TD’s Pete Ward and Betty Galley, who also hit personal highs for the season, ruing that they had met a rampant RMI.

Seppo Tuominen with 5645 and Jouni Lappalainens’ 605 helped CB to an impressive 1843 team total. Due to holidays and

Nearest the Pin prizes to-day Hole 3. Len Cole. Hole 13 Phil Brigham and Hole 16

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SPORTS SHORTS... from Tony Matthews • Two first leg Champions League quarter-finals took place yesterday; the other two are tonight while tomorrow, eight teams play in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

• On Saturday/Sunday it’s Arsenal-Reading and Aston Villa v Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinals and Celtic-Inverness CT and Falkirk-Hibs in the Scottish Cup. • Chelsea play Manchester United in the topple game.

• Five Championship promotion contenders are at home: Bournemouth, Brentford, Norwich, Watford and Wolves; likewise Bristol City, MK Dons and Sheffield United in FL1 and Exeter, Luton, Newport and Shrewsbury in FL2.

• The Bahrain F1 Grand Prix takes place in Sakhir.

• The semi-finals of Rugby Union’s European Cup are Toulon-Leinster and ClermontSaracens.

• The World Snooker Championship is taking place at The Crucible.

• The 2015 US Masters was won by 21 year-old American Jordan Spieth with joint record low score of 18 under par. Justin Rose tied for second place with Phil Mickelson.

• The Grand National went to 25-1 shot Many Clouds, ridden

by Leighton Aspell.

• Oxford’s men and women won their respective Varsity boat races.

• Lewis Hamilton took the

Chinese Grand Prix - his 35th F1 race victory. Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel came second and third.

• It was Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi 1-2-3 in the MotoGP of the Americas.

• Kevin Pietersen struck a century on his cricket return with Surrey.

• In football, United won the Manchester Derby 4-2; leaders Chelsea won 1-0 at QPR, Arsenal by the same score at Burnley, Villa 1-0 at Spurs and Crystal Palace 4-1 at Sunderland.

• Championship leaders Bournemouth beat Brighton 2-0.

Promotion rivals Middlesbrough, Watford, Norwich and Ipswich also won.

• Bristol City and Preston drew 1-1 in FL1 and Burton Albion beat Luton 1-0 to stay top of FL2.

• And Hearts lost the Edinburgh derby 2-0 to Hibs.

----------------------------------------Former Australian cricketer Richie Benaud has died, aged 84. He played in 63 Tests (28 as captain), scored over 14,000 runs and took almost 1,200 wickets (7-18 being his best return). After retiring he became a top commentator.

Also, the former Charlton, PNE, WBA, Swindon and Republic of Ireland star Ray Treacy has died, aged 68. R.I.P.

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The first of our April events took us to the course that you either love or hate, Las Ramblas. it’s clear to see from the results that those of our members who play this course well are either members of Las Ramblas or play it often. the best score of the day was a very credible 37 points by Ove Cederberg, Lars Jernberg was again in the prizes with 2nd placed 35 points, Kari Huopalahti beat John Eyre on lowest h’cap both with 31 points.

All 4 of the N.T.P.’s were won, although it did require a little negociation to decide who was closest on the 12th, as the 1st group out forgot to leave the N.T.P. marker ( so obviously the closest was not in their group !) Photo: Competition Winners The Closest were; John Eyre, Ove Cederberg, Norbert Spaniol and Kari

Huopalahti Our next Sunday meeting is at El Plantio on the 19th. So if you’re interested in a game on Sundays call the secretary on 661524101 or visit www.clubdegolfelparaiso.com where you can find lots of information about our club and future competitions.

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The golf societies venue for the 8th April 2015 was held at Serena Golf Course.

Twenty-five members teed off on a dull and very windy day. The course was in fairly good condition; however with a number of hazards including water and the gusty conditions the scores were fairly low. But this did not deter an enjoyable days golf.

The competition was in the stapleford format and the scores recorded are as follows. Nearest the pin on the 3rd hole (par 3) was Terry Cullen.

Nearest the pin in 2 on the 6th hole (par 4) was Norman Dobson. Nearest the pin in on the 9th hole (par 3) was

Dave Everson. Nearest the pin on the 15th hole (par 3) was Kevin Jackson.

Nearest the pin on the 17th hole (par 3) was Les Thwaites.

Bronze Class in 2nd place was Ken Sutton with 23 points. Bronze Class in 1st place was Dave Railton with 24 points Silver Class 2nd place was Les Thwaites with a score of 25 points.

Silver Class 1st place was Kevin Jackson with a score of 26 points.

Gold Class 2nd place was Mike Heighway with a score of 27 points.

Gold Class 1st place was Terry Cullen with a score of 28 points. Best guest with 22 points was Ian Turley.

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