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September 2016 Meeting of the Vega Baja Garden Club. This was the first meeting after the summer break, and it was busy and very interesting one. Members had taken photographs of wildlife in their gardens for the first competition of the season. There were photographs of snakes, insects and many other creatures. The joint winners were Mitch Fell, with a photo of a lizard, and Roger Wagstaff who had photographed a mantis. An avocado growing trial had been inaugurated earlier in the year, and some members had had success with this. Plants in varying stages of development were shown, and although the plants were small they were obviously healthy and growing well. Anna van Djik then gave a very interesting and thought provoking presentation on the subject of the “Senses of Plants”. Her research showed very interesting results. American University experiments show that plants do indeed have a variant of senses akin to our own. Plants can “hear” the sound of a caterpillar eating a neighbouring plant. This triggers the production of insecticides in the leaves, making them less attractive to hungry caterpillars. It has also been shown that playing classical music to plants accelerates their growth. Acacia trees can “ smell” the gasses given off by other acacia trees when their leaves are eaten by giraffes. This stimulates the growth of the spiny thorns that are the acacia’s main defence against giraffes. Plants can also “see” light;
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orange jam, is irresistible. 1pm Aperitif: To get the best tapas, we went to the old quarter, where we chose three local bars: La Cuchara de San Telmo, which serves foie gras and stewed apple to die for, El Munto, which does perfect asparagus, and El Gandarias, where pigs’ trotters à la mille-feuille is the specialty of the house. 2.30pm Lunch: One of the highlights of the Paseo de La Concha is the Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra (1865), which takes you back to the era of Mata Hari and ToulouseLautrec. The Marie Galant brasserie is on the bottom floor (Calle Zubieta, 2), offering views of the bay and a menu of Basque delicacies. 6pm Snacks: As its names suggests, la Mejillonera has fabulous mussels, particularly stuffed mussels, or Tigres as they are known (Calle del Puerto, 15). Nearby, we stumbled across the terrace outside the Royal Yacht Club, built in the 1928 rationalist architectural style. It’s an ideal place for having a drink by the ocean. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s the mouth-watering La Viña cheesecake. 9pm Dinner: We dined in luxury at the Rekondo (Igeldo Pasealekua, 57) at the top of Monte Igeldo with beautiful views of the city and bay. Ask for a table on the terrace and savor a classic Basque menu and wine selection. 11pm Drinks: Behind the Buen Pastor Cathedral, we found great bars on Calle de los Reyes Católicos, such as Taska, El Viena or Never Stop. The Gros area of town, close to Kursaal de Rafael Moneo, is also a
In the Rincón Gastronómico of the market, try a tipple of sherry 9am Breakfast: There is a slice of France in the center of Cádiz, next to the Abastos Central Market, in the shape of a wonderful café that has a quintessentially French bakery called Le Poeme SL (Calle Alcalá Galiano, 3). Don’t miss the apple tarts with cinnamon, or the macaroons. 1pm Aperitif: The old meat market has become a treasure trove of cuisine. The so-called Rincón Gastronómico is one of the best places in Cadiz for drinks and tapas, with tuna specialties and plenty of sherry. Make sure to pop into El
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The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy in 1960 and featured 400 athletes from 23 countries. Sports for athletes with disabilities have existed for more than 100 years, and the first sport club for the deaf has been in existence from 1888 in Berlin. It was not until after World War II however, that it was widely introduced. The purpose of it at that time was to assist the large number of war veterans and civilians who had been injured during wartime.
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first foray into the best things Christian Dior Christian Dior has given its Rouge Dior lipstick line a complete overhaul, introducing a host of new shades, textures and finishes. Vogue’s favourite is the new matt formulation of Dior’s classic Poison hue - a deep blackcurrant shade perfect for the new season. Christian Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Poison Matte, £26.50. Available at www.dior.com/beauty. Christian Louboutin Fresh for September 2016, Christian Louboutin has entered the fragrance arena with three debut scents each as covetable as the last. Bikini Questa Sera is a beautiful blend of jasmine and tuberose, Tornade Blonde
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La Mercè Festival in Barcelona
The Catalan capital’s festa major, a final burst of pre-winter madness for the Mediterranean city, is dedicated to its co-patron saint, the Virgin of Mercy. Nostra Senyora de la Mercè, whose image lies in the church of the same name on Plaça de la Mercè, was named co-patron after she singlehandedly beat off a plague of locusts in 1637! Then in 1714, as Barcelona faced defeat in the War of the Spanish Succession, the obviously desperate town elders appointed her commander in chief of the city’s defences. Some 600 events take place, most of them in the city centre. There’s a swimming race across the harbour, a fun run and a series of free concerts. Adding to the local colour are the essential ingredients of all self-respecting Catalan festivals: sardana (folk dancing from northern Catalonia) and parades of gegants (giants), dancing in synch with the costumed groups carrying them. Brave combatants known as castellers compete to form the highest human pyramid; the towers rise up to eight storeys high. The correfoc(fire run) is a pyromaniac’s dream. Crowds hurl themselves along Via Laietana before ‘devils’ and other fire-spurting beasts, not to mention kids armed with firecrackers. Castellers - Human Towers - Location: Plaça de Sant Jaume Date: 24 September 2016 - Time: 12:30 This event is one of the highlights of the Mercè festival and takes place in Plaça de Jaume. Thousands of people will pack out the square so it is worth arriving early. The aim of the Castellers is to build a human tower and have a young child climb to the top of the tower and stand up. It requires a tremendous amount of planning and teamwork to build a human tower and it is quite an amazing sight to see. Giants Parade - Location: Plaça St Jaume Date: 24 September 2016 - Time: 11:00 The Giants parade is a popular event for the whole family. Huge giants with effigies of kings, queens and nobles march through the streets. These huge figures tower above the crowds and spin around and around so the crowds can see them in all their glory. The Parade is often accompanied by small percussion groups that beat out a rhythm on drums as the Giants go by. The dates for the festival are: 22 September - 25 September 2016
UK BREXIT BAZOOKA The Bank of England holds a monetary policy meeting on Thursday as more hard economic numbers trickle in following June’s Brexit shock, while U.S. data and a speech by policymaker Lael Brainard will give Fed-watchers food for thought. Data and surveys in the coming week will also give a steer on price and industry trends in the euro zone after the European Central Bank disappointed market expectations that it would announce an extension of its asset purchase programme. Speaking to lawmakers on Sept. 7, Governor Mark Carney defended the BoE’s big August stimulus package but said initial damage to the economy from Britain’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union looked less severe than the Bank had forecast. While some critics of the BoE have suggested August’s decision to cut interest rates to a record low 0.25 percent, restart asset purchases and ease lending by giving cheap loans to banks was too aggressive, the Bank is expected to cut rates again later this year but leave policy unchanged this month. “We see next Thursday as being too soon for further action and expect the BoE to maintain Bank Rate at 0.25 percent and the level of QE (asset purchases) at 435 billion pounds ($578.5 billion),”
Investec economists said. “Our central case continues to be for another 15 basis point cut in Bank Rate to 0.10 percent at the November meeting.” Official figures, including inflation on Tuesday, unemployment on Wednesday and retail sales on Thursday, should give a clearer picture of how companies and consumers are responding to the Brexit vote after purchasing manager surveys showed activity bouncing back last month. Economists polled by Reuters forecast consumer prices will be 0.7 percent higher in August compared with a year ago, edging up from 0.6 percent in July, which was the biggest annual rise since the end of 2014. But sterling’s tumble since the Brexit vote means inflation is expected to rise strongly soon. The unemployment rate for the three months to July is forecast to stay at 4.9 percent -- an almost 11-year low -- while the number of people claiming jobless benefits in August is seen rising after a surprise fall in July. Monthly retail sales are predicted to have fallen in August after a jump in July, when consumers showed no immediate alarm at the Brexit vote. European Union leaders will meanwhile gather on Friday -- without British Prime Minister Theresa May -- to discuss Brexit and other issues. Thursday’s euro zone CPI release is expected to show annual inflation was 0.2 percent in August, in line with the new 2016 forecast the ECB gave on Sept. 8. The sharpest drop in German industrial output for nearly two years may presage a fall in the July figure for the euro zone, due on Wednesday, although recent purchasing manager surveys have pointed to continued modest growth in manufacturing in the third quarter. Euro zone trade and employment data ; will also
be released in the coming week, as well the ZEW survey of economic sentiment in Germany, the currency bloc’s economic engine. Swiss National Bank policymakers also meet on Thursday, with no change to policy expected. FED UP? Expectations the Fed will raise interest rates again in September have cooled after job creation eased and survey data pointed to only lacklustre third quarter growth but some policymakers still favour a hike soon. Given the U.S. central bank’s insistence that its next move will be data-dependent, the coming week’s inflation, industrial production and retail sales numbers could help shift the dial. July U.S. annual consumer price inflation was 0.8 percent, down from 1.0 percent in June and a tame reading for August, due on Friday, would encourage a deferral. August retail sales figures on Thursday could show some impact from last month’s floods in Louisiana, while Friday’s University of Michigan survey will also gauge sentiment among U.S. consumers. Markets are eyeing keenly the speech by Brainard on Monday, just before the blackout period starts for Fed officials before the Sept. 20-21 policy meeting. She is seen as one of the FOMC’s more dovish members, so any hint of a more aggressive stance could see rate hike bets being put back on. “Monday may be a very important day,” Morgan Stanley’s head of European FX research, Hans Redeker, said on Friday. “If the Fed wants to prepare the market (for a hike) then a generally dovish member of the FOMC like Brainard making hawkish statements would be an obvious way.” By Catherine Evans LONDON (Reuters)
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David Cameron to quit as Conservative MP for Witney Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to stand down as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Oxfordshire seat of Witney. Mr Cameron, who resigned as prime minister after June's EU referendum, said he did not want to be a "distraction" for new PM Theresa May. The 49-year-old said his replacement had "got off to a cracking start".Mr Cameron, who has represented Witney since 2001, became Conservative leader in 2005 and PM in 2010.Speaking in his constituency, he said it had been a "great honour" to be an MP for the area, but said it would be difficult for him to remain on the backbenches without becoming "a big distraction and a big diversion" from the work of the new government. He denied his announcement was related to the government's moves towards allowing new grammar schools, a policy he rejected as PM. He said the timing - which came after a period of reflection over the summer - was coincidental, adding that there were "many good things" in the proposed education reforms. "Obviously I'm going to have my own views about different issues," he said. "People would know that and that's really the point. As a former prime minister it is very difficult, I think, to sit as a backbencher and not be an enormous diversion and distraction from what the government is doing." He said Mrs May - his former home secretary - had been "very understanding" when he told her of his decision. Asked about his legacy, and whether he would be remembered as the prime minister that took the UK out of the European Union, he said he hoped his tenure would be recalled for a strong economy and "important social reforms" and that he had transformed a Conservative Party that was "in the doldrums" into a "modernising winning force". Mr Cameron won a 25,155 majority in 2015 in Witney, which has been held by
It’s not good to listen to other peoples’ conversations, but the other day, whilst having a coffee in one of the local bars, I couldn’t help overhearing an adjacent group discussing fairly loudly their views on the origins of the Universe. That it had been created by God wasn’t really in dispute, as they acknowledged the opening phrase of the Bible affirms that “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth”. What was being questioned however was the very old chestnut, many of us have asked, of “if that was the beginning, then where did God come from?” On the face of it this really seems a perfectly natural and logical question, which appears to undermine the basic tenets of Christianity, but the problem is that it relies on a misunderstanding of God. So, how do we understand God? Do we consider God to be the Supreme Being, master of space and time, who created everything that exists? That’s basically the Biblical definition of God, which tends to make questions of his own creation fairly meaningless, as ‘Supreme Being’ and ‘Master of time’ necessarily allows for self-creation. The trouble is that most of us, if we’re really honest, have problems comprehending
that concept of God, and merely think of Him as being ‘super-human’, with all the constraints and limitations common to mankind, though far more clever and intelligent than anyone else, and it is this concept that necessarily has problems with how such a person was created. And here’s the twist:the only way we can ever really comprehend God and understand how He came into being, is to accept that by definition God is utterly beyond our understanding, and that any attempt to comprehend Him is to belittle Him. And that is the basis of faith, which the Bible asserts, provides the evidence for things beyond our senses or understanding. And the amazing thing is that if we take that step of faith, then suddenly that question of his origin presents no problem at all. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events 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
the Conservatives since 1974. He said he had not made any "firm decisions" on what to do next, adding that he wanted to continue to contribute to public life. Mrs May said: "I was proud to serve in David Cameron's government - and under his leadership we achieved great things. Not just stabilising the economy, but also making great strides in delivering serious social reform." She pledged to continue with his "one-nation government" approach. David Cameron factfile Aged 49 Born in London, educated at Eton and Oxford First elected as MP for Witney in 2001 Was shadow education secretary before becoming Conservative leader in 2005 Led a coalition government from 2010 to 2015, winning an overall majority in 2015 Led the Remain campaign in the EU referendum Ex-chancellor George Osborne said he was sorry his "great friend" was stepping down. "We came into Parliament together, had a great partnership and I will miss him alongside me on the green benches over the coming years," he added. But Labour's Angela Eagle declined to add her voice to the tributes, telling the BBC Mr Cameron had "put his whole country at risk to settle a debate in his own party" through the EU referendum. "He has now walked away leaving others to clear up the mess." Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said Mr Cameron had "demonstrated a capacity to think above and beyond tribal politics" and wished him well for the future. "He has lots of things that he should be proud of but sadly his legacy will be one of accidentally removing us from our closest friends and neighbours in Europe," Mr Farron added. Bbc.com
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Nose-to-nose with the actors: Spain’s micro-theatrE has global appeal
MADRID (Reuters) - Six people stand almost shoulder-to-shoulder in a black room - the entire audience for a play unfolding just an arm's length away. With minimal set and a cast of only two, this is theatre stripped to its bare bones. The micro-theatre trend has exploded since a first production in a former Madrid brothel in 2009. "Microteatro" is now an established brand, with theatres in 13 cities in Spain and the Americas. Its success - the venue that originated the format put on its 1,000th show in April - provides a bright spot in Spanish theatre which has suffered from cuts in arts funding and a drop in audience spending since an economic crisis. In the bar at the Madrid venue, 30-year-old
theatre-goer Maria Renee explained the appeal. "The good thing is you don't have to plan ahead. You can see one play or five," she said, examining the productions on offer that evening. Each short play costs only four euros ($4.50) and is repeated up to seven times a night, so spectators can dip in and out of the evening's program. The format follows a basic idea of three 15s: plays of 15 minutes for around 15 audience members in a 15 square-meter (160 square-foot) space. In the original production, 13 independent theatre groups put on 13 different shows, themed around prostitution, in the rooms of the former brothel where the sex workers used to receive their clients. That show was so successful, with queues of more than 200 people waiting to get in, that the team
Catalans rally in support of independence from Spain
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Catalonia on Sunday to support a break from Spain which local leaders want to deliver for next year in spite of legal blocks by the central government. Catalans gathered in five cities across the north-eastern region, including Barcelona, and waved yellow banners in time to music, symbolising the rhythm of a beating heart uniting an independent republic. Police said that in Barcelona alone about 540,000 people took part. The mass rally on Catalonia’s national day, La Diada, comes as the pro-independence local assembly vows to press ahead with plans to form an new state in 2017, raising pressure on leaders in Madrid to respond at a time of disarray in national politics. Two inconclusive general elections have left Spain without a new national administration for more than eight months, in part due to squabbling among parties over how best to counter or defuse Catalonia’s separatist challenge. Spain’s conservative caretaker government
has firmly opposed any move towards secession and resorted to challenges via the constitutional court, though this has escalated the stand-off in recent months under acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. “We don’t really care anymore about who will govern in Madrid,” said Montse Pedra, 39, a speech therapist at the rally in Barcelona, where campaigners waved the starred blue, red and yellow pro-independence flags. She said she was no longer hopeful Catalonia would be granted a referendum on independence like Scotland’s in 2014 - where people voted to remain in Britain - but was looking beyond that. “Here that’s not going to happen one way or another, so we’re going to just declare independence, and that’s it,” Pedra added. Whether regional leaders will manage to produce the break they have promised is unclear. Pro-separatist parties won a majority of seats in the regional assembly last year and have starting laying the ground for laws and institutions for an independent state, though such moves have been deemed illegal in court. “The whole process is going a little slowly,” said another participant, 64-year-old maths teacher Rafael Subirats, adding he thought independence was unlikely to happen by 2017. Secessionists fell short of winning an overall majority of the vote last September, which according to anti-independence campaigners weakens the mandate for a split. The long-simmering separatist movement, in a region that produces about a fifth of Spain’s economic output, erupted in 2012 during a deep economic crisis and a stand-off with Madrid over demands for more autonomy. Catalonia, home to 7.5 million people, has its
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bought a space around the corner. Since then theatre companies around Spain and from places as far away as Miami and Mexico have bought licenses to use the Microteatro logo, marketing and house style. Playwright and director Jose Luis Lozano, 34, says the format is a showcase for new work and provides a training ground for writers. "You're obliged to say a lot in a short time. It's a good place to experiment with your style," he said. For the players, the closeness to the audience makes the experience like a constant camera closeup, says Anthony Rotsa, a British actor starring in the theatre's only English-language play. "You see everyone's faces, right there. If they're enjoying it, you can feel that. And if they're not, you can feel that too!"
own language and distinct culture, as well as a long-standing industrial tradition and a thriving t o u r i s m sector. Support for independence has grown again in recent months. One poll in July showed some 48 percent in favour of Catalonia becoming an independent state, while 42 percent were against it. Yet the movement has also been hampered by internal struggles. Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont faces a confidence vote in the Catalan assembly on Sept. 28. Analysts expect him to win it. Puigdemont stressed on Sunday his government would call regional elections next year as a form of plebiscite to ratify a breakaway, unless he could persuade Madrid to allow Catalans to vote on their future. “I will insist once again that this is a process that needs to be agreed on with the Spanish government... a referendum is the best mechanism to find out if people want (to be independent) or not,” Puigdemont told a news conference. By Sam Edwards BARCELONA (Reuters)
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SOLTIMES PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT Spanish property prices tipped to rise in closing months of 2016
With the summer nearing an end, it is traditional for the experts to look ahead to what property markets have in store in the final few months of the year, and a glance at market conditions in Spain suggest that the housing sector in the country is looking rather rosy, according to BBVA. The banking group’s latest Spanish property market report forecasts that Spanish house prices will continue rising for the rest of the year, even if the recent recovery in the market loses some momentum. There has been a lot of positive activity so far this year, with property sales, prices and building activity all increasing, and BBVA Research predict that this trend will continue in its latest Real Estate Observatory report. The latest figures from the notaries show that building land transaction increased by 82% year-on-year in the second quarter
of the year, albeit from a low base, which is a clear sign of growth in the Spanish house building industry. The Spanish property market recovery is being fuelled in part by improving mortgage conditions and a sharp increase in tourism which has pushed up demand
for holiday homes along the Spanish coast. However, BBVA has suggested that the second half of the year might not be as good as the first half, as there are signs that growth in the Spanish economy could moderate. “Lower economic growth and what that does to consumer confidence is expected to knock some of the wind out of the sails of the housing market recovery,” said Mark Stuckin of Spanish Property Insight. “Even so, BBVA expect new development to continue expanding on the back of stronger demand and the gradual disappearance of the new homes glut, at least in areas where there is demand, such as big cities and popular coastal regions [like the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca],” he added. propertyinvestortoday.co.uk
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Traditional and fully renovated two storey cortijo with elevated views across the countryside. Features 2/3 beds and 1 bath. This home is in an ideal location based in a small hamlet of homes with elevated views across the rambla yet is only a 10 minute drive to the many amenities of the market town of Albox. This house has many original features including a stable style split door entrance, traditional fireplace with log burner, beams on the ceilings and many others. Downstairs there is a decent sized double bedroom, bathroom, separate dining room and a fully fitted modernised kitchen with a belfast sink. Upstairs there is a larger double bedroom and an open upper mezzanine area that could be easily converted into a 3rd double bedroom at very little cost. Enjoy fantastic elevated views across the rambla from the large rear terrace. Recently renovated and repainted this home also features a new roof, repainted throughout and two separate cave rooms that could be used for additional outside storage. Must be viewed to appreciate the setting, original features and value for money.
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End of terrace traditional cortijo in need of some modernisation. Features fully self contained annexe ideal for guests or as a second income opportunity. Includes 3 bedrooms, 2 kitchens ,3 bathrooms inclusive of a fully self contained annexe. In prime location in Arboleas as in small hamlet of homes yet close to all amenities including local bars and restaraunt. Fantastic location, very quiet setting with nice views across the valley and close to amenities. Now at reduced price
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Villa in immaculate order , recently refurbished and redcued price , priced to sell Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , jacuzzi, above ground pool , mature garden and fully fenced and tastefully decorated throughout.This home is in a tranquil setting yet ideal location as only a few minutes to the local town of Cantoria and its many bars and cafes. Must be viewed to appreciate the quality and ideal setting
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350€ PCM RENTAL near albox
Delightful country Cortijo with stunning views. Access to the property is via a windy road , a ten minute drive to the many amenities of Oria. This home is amongst a hamlet of houses in a mountain setting with stunning views.This property contains 3 double bedrooms a main bathroom and an en-suite. As you walk through the main door you walk into a large fully fitted kitchen which leads on to a dining room and lounge both rooms have functioning log fires.As you head up the stairs it splits, to the right is the main bedroom and en-suite to the left of the stairs contains the other two bedrooms and main bathroom. This property has been fully reformed to the highest standard and has a very homely feel is furnished and available from October
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Traditonal semi detached cortijo in original style, fantastic value for money 3 bedroom, 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms large family home. Features large plot of fully fenced land ,off street parking, spacious rooms , furnished and walking distance to a local bar and cafe Basic home in need of minor tlc hnce the low rental Must be viewed to be appreciated
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Río Verde
The Río Verde rises somewhere in the heart of the barren Sierra Alhamilla and winds its convoluted way via Alqueria into the Mediterranean. From its source to the Alquerian border it is a thing of wonder, clear and fresh, with proven therapeutic qualities and by far the finest bottled water available anywhere. After it leaves it has the consistency of old sump oil, the smell of putrefying carcasses and an indescribable colour which contains every offensive hue in the spectrum. Alqueria is very proud of its River. Aquatic animals and the many varieties of fish that live in and around the upper reaches of the Río Verde have the ability to detect the Alquerian border performing u-turns and heading back into the Sierra. Just why the River changes from an idyllic waterway into the hideous thing that oozes its way through Alqueria is difficult to quantify. It is as if it just gives up when it is within the Village’s boundaries, something may people also do. Certainly the bad drainage has a lot to answer to for. Poyato’s Remitroot waste drains into the River and perhaps some chemical reaction occurs with the naturally occurring algae and bacteria. Just what effect the aphrodisiac qualities of the plant have on animal and fish life isn’t however on record. Mutations of all sorts have been reported by startled onlookers but as the Alquerian Tourist Board point out, ‘one person’s mutated species is another’s
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form of unique fauna’. Strange creatures abound in the River. The Alqueria Trout has no gills but instead a type of snorkel which protrudes through the disgusting liquid and allows the fish to breath fresh air. It also has rudimentary feet, these are however waning and it is believed that after leaving the water in antiquity it found that the obnoxious Río Verde preferable to life on the streets of Alqueria. The surface tension of the Río Verde, due to its viscosity supports a surprising array of plant life giving the River the appearance of firm soil which has fooled many and is possibly responsible for the occasional missing person. Many animals such as the Alqueria Newt are able to walk on the surface. A mysterious resident of the River, called ‘Nigel’ has never been seen, just whirl pools, strange currents and large bubbles rising to the surface, possible indicating a digestive problem indicate his presence. Nigel is probably responsible for the remainder of the missing person reports. The River is indeed unique and worthy of protection so please lobby your MP so the Río Verde can be declared a ‘World Heritage Site’.
This week I am outlining who this years female celebrities are and if there is any dance background which they may not be telling us! 47 year old singer Anastacia with a string of platinum hits says she is no dancer yet has been a dancer for hire in the past perhaps not this discipline but a definite plus. She has suffered ill health from her early teens with crohns disease and in 2003 suffered a double mastectomy whilst going for a breast reduction. Anastacia will partner Brendan Cole so must be in with a chance. The youngest celebrity this year is 18 year old gymnast Claudia Fragapane who will partner our youngest ever male professional A J Pritchard. At just 4'7" a tiny pocket rocket as she,s known in the gymnastic circles should certainly have the stamina required as she,s just back from the Rio Olympics and will certainly have a strong core to build on so must be one to watch. 27 year old model/actress Daisy
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My chitty from the Hospital Inmaculada Huercal-Overa was uncharacteristically vague. It told me when I should be at Cardiology, but where was simply a number. ButI, an expert on Cardiology, would have no problem finding it! We walked into the Out Patients, and as we passed Cita Previa Pete said ‘Should you ask?’ ‘No, I’ll find it.’ I replied, ‘look at the queue.’ It was all of 4 people long. The escalator whisked us quickly and silently up to Planta 2, the home of Cardiology. We searched diligently through all its nooks, crannies and secret hidey-holes, but the magic number was nowhere to be found. However, there was a Reception window, and receptionists should know everything. I handed her my paper. She read it in detail, handed it to her companion, and in duet they announced that they’d never heard of H2C4, and I should ask downstairs. I was overcome by the dread feeling that we were not only in the wrong place, but probably in the wrong hospital. Downstairs the queue now resembled a world record attempt for the longest Conga. ‘Should have asked.’ Pete murmured. He was right, but eventually I got to the front, handed over my paper, and stood politely but expectantly. ‘It’s not here. It’s in the other side. Planta 2.’ We girded our loins, engaged our light sabres, and went over to the Other Side. Planta 2 was full of beds, (after all, it is a ward!) but empty of anyone
Lowe is dancing with Aljaz. As far as I can see she has no dance training in her past and is a self confessed clumsy clot so I think this will be interesting to watch 31 year old DJ and TV presenter Laura Whitmore (co-presenter of Celebrity Jungle) will partner Giovanni Pernice. Again there appears to be no dance background but she is a self confessed danceaholic so with the enthusiasm and hard work who knows what may happen? The oldest ever celebrity at 70 is actress Lesley Joseph of Birds of a Feather partnered with Anton. Lesley has danced all of her life, ballet trained as a child and has performed in many musicals throughout her career. She is also a keen yoga fanatic so will have the flexibility but whether the required posture and stamina are there remains to be seen. Former pop star and presenter 41 year old Louise
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk who looked as if they would know the secret of H2C4. We milled around like confused sheep for a while before encountering a nurse at the coffee machine. Going on the assumption that anyone who knows how to work the coffee machine must have an elevated IQ, I asked directions to H2C4. ‘Down to the far end of the passage, then turn left.’ She said without hesitation –she is obviously a member of Mensa! We settled down for the long trek, eventually reached the end, and turned left. There was nothing but a dead end and a stern notice telling us that it was a Prohibido Paso. Now what? So far we had walked the best part of a kilometre, and I was in no mood to walk another. I boldly went where nobody was supposed to go, and pushed open Prohibido Paso – to reveal H2C4! If you ever need to go to Ergometría, ask me – I know the way!
Rednapp is partnered with Kevin Clifton someone who has been in the top 3 every year since he joined strictly. She went to the Italia Conti school of performing arts from the age of 11 so has had some dance training. Let's see if Kevin can continue his run of fame. 41 year old TV presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty is dancing with Pasha. There was some fuss made when she made it known that despite being married she would like to dance with a female partner. Sorry, I've got no axe to grind but not for this show please! She is a self confessed tomboy and a very keen golfer. There is no reported dance experience so let's see if she can keep up the high standards from the BBC members of the past. 39 year old Eastenders actress Tameka Empson is to partner new Spanish professional Gorka Marquez. She has appeared in theatre and musicals so will have some, if limited, dance knowledge so will be interesting to see the development with a new professional to the show. Next week I'll take a look at the male celebrities and see if they are hiding any secrets! In the meantime our classes are now all back onstream so whether it's rock and roll or ballroom and latin that interests you, come and take a look! Until next time Keep Dancing! Strictly the Female Celebrities Revealed By Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’ Class Info 635584431
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coriander Coriander is also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley. Coriander has a very long history with evidence of use found in Neolithic archeological sites. It is one of the most popular herbs world-wide, and is very popular in Indian, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, and French cuisines. taste and Uses Coriander has a unique lively flavor with are very delicate and often mistaken for parsley, however, its distinct scent makes it easy to differentiate. Since the herb is so delicate its flavor is quickly diminished when heated so cilantro is most often enjoyed as a garnish or and ingredient in uncooked dishes such as salsa and guacamole.
The true taste of cilantro is best enjoyed fresh, however, if it must be cooked add it at the end of the cooking process. Over cooking cilantro is not recommended as heat quickly dissipates the flavor. To use coriander snip what you need from the root ball, wash and pat dry. If your recipe calls for it, mince the leaves and stem finely with a sharp kitchen knife. When substituting fresh herbs in a recipe calling for dry, one part dry is equal to three parts fresh
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cucumber plant Tim was eyeing up would cost 10 times the value of the food it produced – barely enough for a shared salad with his housemate David. You can do better, boys.
My mate Tim has just started gardening. He is a resourceful man, so he’s not going to let a small matter like not actually having a garden stifle his ambitions. Along the windowsills of his little shared flat in Waterloo it’s like a mini Kew Gardens. There are ferns, creeping jasmine, even a 6ft banana tree – it’s frankly amazing. But now he wants to try his hand at indoor edibles and has asked for my advice. Four words, Tim: grow your own curry. Unlike the dwarf varieties of Med-type veg normally recommended for edible houseplants, spices originate on the shady floor of tropical forests (like most of our favourite houseplants) and are adapted to cope far better with the less-thanoptimal light of the average living room. Also, as only relatively tiny amounts are required to flavour a dish, you will always have on hand a ready supply of crops that are hard to find and expensive to buy. A
I love kaffir limes, whose leaves are used to impart a fresh, citrusy scent to southeast Asian curries and soups. These are sold for the same price as regular citrus and can be grown in exactly the same way, but will give you more leaves than you can ever use for life – not just a slice of fruit in an annual G&T. Tiny bird chillies are probably the most resistant to low light of any variety, producing vast amounts of fire power in their mini fruit. Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), sold through online nurseries, pack all the flavour of Malaysian and Sri Lankan curries into their foliage. Add a few to a shop-bought paste and be transported to an exotic holiday. These can be grown just like their close relative, citrus. Don’t confuse them with the curry plant (Helichrysum i t a l i c u m )
Lemongrass can be sprouted from supermarket sticks just by popping them in a glass of water and potting them on in gritty compost when rooted. They won’t produce many tender bases, but will kick out masses of fragrant leaves, which can be used to make incredible stocks and stews, with their fibrous fronds sieved out before serving. Thai basil makes a great houseplant that is just as easy as its Italian cousin on a sunny windowsill, but far harder to buy in grocery stores. Red Asian shallots (find them in any Thai supermarket) were the first crop I grew. They offer up leafy shallot greens, much like chives, but with an altogether more aromatic, complex flavour. Add all this together and you have the beginning of a pretty epic curry. Tim, you reading? t h e g u a r d i a n . c o m
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The next Chatters will be on Wednesday 21st September at the Pasty Shack (near to the Mercadona), Rio Nalon in Los Alcazares. There will be the usual complimentary refreshments between 10.15 am and 10.45 am followed at 11am by the usual quizzes and games with the opportunity to win modest prizes. The speaker will be a return visit by the popular local historian, Antonio Zapata, who will continue telling us about the history of Los Alcazares. Everybody is welcome. This meeting will also be the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the Chatters Christmas Carvery Lunch which will be at the Pasty Shack on Wednesday 14th December. Last year was a sell out so be sure to buy your tickets early. Chatters is a monthly informal group allowing people to meet old and new friends. Sponsored by Help At Home, a local Charity which provides help and support in their own homes to people needing a little temporary help following ill health or other issues. HAH make no charge for this help and rely on Fundraising and Donations to cover costs. Follow Help At Home on Face Book or find out more at www.helpathome.es
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The FAST2016 Responders have had another busy month, being on call 24 hours a day and training every Tuesday and extra training provided by Debbie on Friday. During the past few weeks, we have recruited additional volunteers who will receive guidance and training from our Training Team to become fully qualified and accredited FAST2016 Responders on Camposol. Unfortunately, due to the shortage of FAST2016 Responders, there have been a few days over the last few months where our service has been suspended. There is a pre-recorded message on the emergency number for such an occasion. However, we are hoping that full cover will imminently be resumed as soon as our new recruits are fully trained and accredited by Murcia Health Authority. We should also like to welcome back Carl, Mandy and Suzanne to FAST2016; it is always nice to welcome old friends back to our team. FAST 2016 are planning a "Health Awareness Day" on Saturday 24th September at Mariano’s on A Sector; everyone is welcome. More details will be posted on our web page or from the bookstall on the Friday Market on B sector. This initiative may be expanded to get the health awareness message across to various groups for the benefit of the community of Camposol. More information on our web page. You may have noticed that we have changed the colour of our tops since we reformed in June, but rest assured that you will still receive the same assistance from all the Responders and Supporters as previously. Trips The coach trip to Alicante is now fully booked thanks to Sue and Jane. The next trip will be an early Christmas shopping trip to Benidorm on Wednesday 16th November, tickets on sale outside Euronics on a Friday at €15. Enjoy a day at your leisure, shopping in the market/site seeing/chilling. The day is yours to do with as you wish. On Tuesday 13th December there will be the “Ultimate Christmas Shopping Extravaganza!” For €20 per person, there will be three trips in one:- Licor43 Experience, Free afternoon to shop at La Zenia Boulevard, Visit to Iceland at San Javier Planning is underway for the Christmas Fayre at Mariano's on Saturday 29th October. There will be the normal traders, the renowned cake stall and lots more! Plus the FAST2016 raffle with fabulous prizes on offer will be drawn. Please do not forget that FAST2016 is always looking for new Responders to help provide the continuity of this wonderful service to the residents of Camposol. If you would like to join our friendly team and, at the same time, receive training so you can provide excellent lifesaving skills if required, then please contact us at our recruitment email address provided below. Regular Tuesday training sessions will recommence at the beginning of September. All the information is on our web page, www.FAST2016.org. E mail, recruitment@fast2016.org or call the information number 634 309 899.
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Wednesday October 5th. - Ladies evening at Mariano’s with Fashion Show, Stalls, Bingo and dancing to Woody. Come along and support 3 local charities - Age Concern, MABS and MAD. €4 Wednesday October 19th.- This month we welcome the return of the popular trio Vice Verse Her, great music to listen and dance to. €8 November 9th. We are off to Benidorm for lots of shopping, first stop the Market. Lots of time to explore the old town shops before returning after dinner. The Rich Bich show is now fully booked but there is room on the coach for you shoppers. ONLY €10 Wednesday November 16th. For this months dance we welcome a 4 piece band, Starbeats. They are new to this area, playing 60’s music including a Beatles tribute and more. €8 November 24th. Madrid & The Races. Staying 4 nights at the city centre 4* Tryp Cibeles on B&B. Shop on Black Friday for bargains and enjoy a trip to the horse races on Sunday. Also included are trips to the beautiful Palace of San Lorenzo and The Valley of the Fallen. €350 p.p. December 7th. Welcome Christmas Party. One of the highlights of the year featuring the wonderful Ricky Lavazza and supported by a great duo Time Warp. This really kicks starts the festive season and is always very popular. €12 December 31st. New Years Eve Dance. See the new year in with your friends singing and dancing to 3 very popular artists, our own Christine, Terry J and Rob Sweeney. Included is an excellent buffet with Champagne at midnight. A coach is available for €7. These tickets fly away so be quick. €20 For more information or to book your tickets for 2016 events only, call Rosemary on 620 105 179 February 17th. 2017. Granada Trip. 3 nights on half board at 3* Monjas del Carmen city centre hotel. On the return journey we will visit the amazing cave houses and museum in the fabulous village of Guadix. All this including coach travel €215 p.p. March 16th. 2017. St. Patrick’s Day in Benidorm. Paint the town green and watch the procession on Friday 17th. Staying at the 3* Ambassador Playa1 for 4 nights on half board with a visit to a chocolate factory on the journey home. Coach travel included €215 p.p. For more information or to book your tickets for 2017 events only, call Steve on 697 960 590
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“He drove me to the madhouse. He said this is where I belong, in rooms next to people howling like animals.” “The Farm” follows a similar pattern to many of the Scandi murder/ mysteries: picturesque villages and isolated farms with bleak landscapes, taciturn patriarchs such as Hakan who dominates Elise his wife, Mia his adopted daughter and the entire community. He thrives on this power. We have an amateur sleuth plagued by her own nightmares seeking answers to the disappearance of a vulnerable child. Are we talking about murder or abduction? Smith presents us with stories within stories, multi-layered. Fascinating. You might remember Smith from “Child 44” (2006) one of a trilogy, the first ever thriller to be longlisted for the Man Booker Prize? Ridley Scott snatched up the film rights and the film has just been released (Autumn 2015). This one is a murder mystery set in Stalin’s USSR. “London Spy” BBC2 drama is currently on tv, Smith’s first drama for television. More than 4 years ago Smith received a call from his father with the unexpected and shocking revelation that his mother had been committed to an asylum. It was alleged that Smith’s father had become involved in criminal activity leading to a sinister conspiracy. She discharged herself and flew from Sweden to London in an attempt to convince Smith and his brother that she was not insane. Smith had the unenviable task of deciding whether she was insane. This autobiographical streak separates the novel from Smith’s trilogy, more typically Scandi in essence, but this one gives it a disturbing and chilling feel and a very real appeal to readers who devour thrillers like myself. How does the past affect people’s behaviour and perceptions in the present? There seems to be a fine dividing line between the truth and how we, as individuals, might perceive the truth. In a nutshell, people and events are very often not what they appear to be. Daniel, a freelance garden designer, the son of Tilde and Chris is 29, living in London with his partner Mark, a 40 year old corporate lawyer, a fact he has chosen to conceal from his parents. He didn’t want his parents to think they had failed: “The memory of a perfect childhood would die, and we’d mourn it as surely as we would the passing of a person we loved.” He saw the concealment as well-intentioned cowardice rather than shame. Daniel was under the impression that his parents had a perfect marriage, they were an unbreakable team and were financially comfortable in their retirement. He felt shame, sadness and disbelief at his untrustworthy insights, the raw truth of how poor they actually were. Hakan Greggson was their Swedish neighbour, a powerful farmer who controlled his wife and daughter Mia, enjoying his power within the local community. The unsolved mystery is what becomes of Mia who abruptly disappears off the face of the earth. Tilde is convinced she has been murdered and collects flimsy bits of evidence which lends itself more to an understanding of Tilde’s own psychotic behaviour rooted in what happened to her during the summer of 1963. It’s mind-blowing. “Everything that man has told you is a lie. I’m not mad. I don’t need a doctor. I need the police.” When Tilde arrives in London she is shabbily dressed, her clothes showed signs of “distress,” her shoes were scuffed, trousers crumpled unlike her normal appearance of being well-dressed and she seemed to have aged considerably. Once she felt relatively safe from her enemies
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she opened her satchel and took out her documents, photos and a black, leatherbound filofax in which she had written copious notes in order to figure out what was going on around her. When she returned to Sweden 50 years later she felt very much like an outsider in her own country- a Utlanning-a word Tilde felt to be very cruel. The landscape mirrored her sense of loneliness and isolation where “the wilderness rules supreme.” “This is the landscape that inspired the mythology of trolls, giant lumbering man-eating creatures with mushroom warts on their crooked noses and bellies like boulders.” Monsters could easily hide in the forests, their yellow eyes stalking you, like the dreaded elk! Tilde had run away from her parents aged 16 travelling through Germany, Switzerland, Holland before finally resting in the UK where she met and married Chris. “I wanted to grow old on the farm with your father. I wanted to build the home I’ve dreamed about since I was a child. Somewhere special.” She hoped to become self-sufficient, fish for salmon in the nearby river, grow vegetables and convert the outbuildings into rustic guest accommodation. Chris was more pessimistic about the success of this. She recounted swimming alone and naked in the Elk River, feeling vulnerable when she became aware of the presence of a giant elk. The locals didn’t believe her story and mocked her. The incident reminded her of the story of a forest princess riding naked on the back of one of them. She interpreted the sighting as a blessing-they had made the right decision to move to Sweden: “We belonged here.” Hakan, a 50 year old seemed to display the vigour of a young man but the cunning of an older one. Defined by his ownership, Tilde referred to him as a “primitive xenophobe.” He was desperate to expand his empire and buy Tilde’s farm, offering three times the amount paid. Tilde became paranoid that he wanted them to fail and was constantly spying on them. “In the summer of 1963 an event changed my life, broke my life and made me a stranger in my own family.” The real truth of the summer of 1963 is shocking……………… Tilde told her son she was terrified when they committed her. She was surrounded by genuine madness and didn’t know if she’d ever leave the asylum. Was there a conspiracy? A paedophile ring? Was this the deeper scandal, connected to the murder of Mia? Who was Freja? Who killed her? What can Daniel do? “I’m not saying you’re wrong. It’s also impossible for me to say you’re right.” He does the only thing possible, he goes to Sweden to discover the truth for himself, uncovering plenty of skeletons, culminating in an intense and dramatic denouement. Yes, he discovers the truth. Nothing is what it seems. It’s certainly an exciting and gripping novel that will leave you hooked from beginning to end, no doubt about that. Publisher: Simon and Schuster. ISBN: 978-84739-675-4 REVIEW it by Carol Naylor.
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Mazarron supporters were on their feet as one at the end of this game. Not to applaud the efforts of their team but to show their anger at the totally inept performance of the referee Victor Garcia Acosta. After 16 minutes Javi Rodriguez was blatantly tripped in the Caravaca penalty area but the referee waved play on. The ball was transferred to the other end of the pitch and Javier cut inside David before placing his shot firmly past Juan Pedro in the Mazarron goal to give Caravaca the lead. Mazarron could not get into their stride and were restricted to long balls played towards Raul who was operating as a lone striker and to a couple of shots from long range. However it was the home team who scored in the 40th minute following excellent play by Javi Torrano down the left. His cross to the far post was headed back by Ruben for Raul to hammer home Mazarron's first goal of the season . The fun started in the 48th minute when a long ball out of defence saw three Caravaca players in offside positions. Play was allowed to continue and substitute Boudia made a last ditch tackle before coming away with the ball only to see the referee pointing to the penalty spot. Nicolas drove the spot kick straight down the middle giving Juan Pedro no chance. On 64 minutes Javi Torrano took the ball out of defence with a Caravaca player hanging on to his shirt. The referee waved play on but Mazarron conceded a free kick and the attack broke down. The referee did not caution the Caravaca player and was surrounded by angry Mazarron players as the visitors took the free kick quickly. With defenders out of position and the ball on the very edge of the penalty area, a Caravaca striker made a theatrical dive after Raso's tackle and another penalty was awarded from which Steven made no mistake. The referee completed his hat trick after 75 minutes when Boudia made a last ditch sliding tackle and Senor Acosta adjudged that the ball had bounced up and hit him on the arm. A third different penalty taker Rokas made it 4-1 giving Juan Pedro no chance. Mazarron refused to lie down and spent the last 15 minutes of the game almost entirely in the Caravaca half. Raso, Mariano and substitute Jose had good efforts and three minutes from time Mariano hit a superb shot from 25 yards which smashed against the cross bar and Jose's follow up effort was cleared off the line. The referee then capped his incredible performance in injury time when Mazarron substitute Juanillo was brought down inside the penalty area and play was inevitably waved on. Team: Juan Pedro: Raul Torramo: David (Boudia): Raso: Juan Andreo: Mariano: Cesar (Antonio): Ruben (Juanillo): Raul (Jose): Coco: Javi Torrano. Man of the Match: Javi Torrano.
September 2016
Stan Wawrinka wins us open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Third seed Stan Wawrinka rose to the occasion once again to beat top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7(1) 6-4 7-5 6-3 and win the U.S. Open on Sunday for the third grand slam title of his career. The 31-year-old Swiss, who defeated Djokovic on his way to winning the 2014 Australian Open and 2015 French Open, denied the world number one a third grand slam title this year following the Serb's wins in Australia and France. Wawrinka, who does his best work with titles on the line, set up his championship point with an easy volley after sending a fatigued Djokovic deep into the backhand corner. A Djokovic backhand that sailed long ended the nearly four-hour slugfest at Arthur Ashe Stadium. "This is amazing," Wawrinka said at the trophy ceremony. "I came here without the goal to win it, but every time I step on the court I tried my best to win every match. "I think I played quite a lot of tennis these two weeks, I am completely empty. I had to bring everything I had today against Novak. It was so much emotion." It was another Flushing Meadows disappointment for Djokovic, who in seven trips to the U.S. Open final has twice won the title and finished runner-up five times. "He is a great champion and deserves to win this title," the 12-times slam winning Serb said in congratulating Wawrinka. "We played almost four hours and we both felt it. We both felt the demanding match we played today physically but he came out on top. In the decisive moments he was a better player, he was tougher mentally." Djokovic who won the first set tiebreak 7-1 by running off the last five points, saluted Wawrinka as a "big match" player. The Swiss has won three of their seven grand slam encounters. "He loves to play in the big matches," Djokovic said. "He comes up with his best game. He's so solid from both corners. He's got a good slice and amazing one-handed backhand, all corners. Big serve. Moves well. He's a very complete player." It was a gruelling, groundstroke battle that featured captivating rallies and brilliant shotmaking from the familiar foes. Wawrinka trailed Djokovic 19-4 in their career
meetings, but the hard-working Swiss saves his best for the big stage and he came through with a superlative performance that extended his remarkable streak to 11 straight wins in tournament finals. As the match wore on, Wawrinka proved stronger and appeared to have Djokovic on the ropes early in the fourth set, the Serbian breathing heavily after some rallies and clutching at his leg in discomfort after being broken to trail 0-2. Djokovic was granted a medical timeout after holding serve for 1-3. Djokovic, who had injury questions entering the slam and benefited from an easy ride that included a walkover and two retirements, took off both shoes and had some toes taped. The six-minute interruption did little to stem the victory charge by Wawrinka, who built his winning edge by being better on the most important points. The Swiss led Djokovic by the narrowest of margins, 144 to 143 in total points. Wawrinka cashed in on six of 10 break point opportunities, and frustrated Djokovic by saving 14 of 17 break points against him to become the oldest U.S. Open winner since Australian Ken Rosewall (35) in 1970. The victory was worth $3.5 million for Wawrinka, who is only missing a Wimbledon victory to complete the coveted career grand slam. He is a perfect three-for-three in grand slam finals. By Larry Fine
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It’s difficult to find a course without maintenance on the greens at this time of year, but Roda Golf we found in near perfect condition and with lower temperatures than earlier in the week it made for a very pleasant days golf. The format of the day’s competition was individual Stableford reflecting on the numbers it must have been the fact that it was a team game that was scheduled had put some members off from participating. Roda may well be on next year’s more frequent visit list, as some local courses are now increasing their green fees and it’s the local residents that will suffer most. It is therefore my job to find the best courses at the best prices for our members and will be looking closely at venues that have we have not played often. Today’s Results; N..T.P.’s Hole 2 J. Hillier, Hole 7 J. Eyre, Hole 11 A. Goslan, Hole 13 J. Dean, In the “2’s” pot this week was just €18 and Joe had the only 2 on hole 13. Visitor’s category; The 2 Dutch girls were separated by an Irishman but only on handicap. 3rd place, Marika Digellen, 2nd place M. Russell and 1st place Daphne Mol all had 33 pts. Silver category, 3rd place J. Hillier 26 pts. 2nd place, A. Goslan 29 pts. 1st place J. Davidson 30 pts. Gold
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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews
• Team GB started this week with a total of 56 medals at the Paralympics in Rio – 23 gold.
• Cyclist Dame Sarah Storey is now the most decorated British Paralympian of all-time with 12 golds onthe track. • Kadeena Cox has become the first Brit since 1988 to win medals in two different events – cycling (gold) and athletics (bronze). • Other GB ‘stars’ include cyclists Sophie Thornhill (with aide Helen Scott), Steve Bate (with aide Adam Buggleby) and Megan Giglia; swimmerEllie Robinson (aged 15), Ollie Hynd and Beth Firth (2), rower Rachel Morris and athletes Richard Whitehead (aged 40), Jonnie Peacock, Georgina Hermitage, Libby Clegg (with guide Chris Clarke), Hannah Cockcroft and Sophie Hahn. • Last Saturday, the Manchester Derby ended United 1 City 2 and in Scotland, Celtic hammered Rangers 5-1. • Other PL results included Liverpool 4 Leicester 4-1; Arsenal 2 Southampton 1, Swansea 2 Chelsea 2, Stoke 0 Spurs 4, West Ham 2 Watford 4 and Bournemouth 1 WBA 0. • Manchester City, Bolton, Plymouth and Lincoln lead the PL, Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and the National League respectively. • James Coppinger has become the first player to make 500th appearances for Doncaster. • Dundee United goalkeeper Cammy Bell saved three penalties in his side’s 3-1 win at Dunfermline. • Edinbugh City gained their firstever point in Scottish League football, drawing 1-1 at Stirling Albion. • Barcelona surprisingly lost 2-1 at home to Alaves, while Real Madrid are top of La Liga after beating Osasuna 5-2. • Yesterday, in the Champions League, it was Barcelona-Celtic, Manchester City-Monchengladbach and PSG-Arsenal, tonight it’s BruggeLeicester, Real Madrid-Sporting and Spurs-Monaco (at Wembley) and tomorrow Feyenoord-Manchester United and Southampton-Sparta Prague meet in the Europa League. • PL games coming up: ChelseaLiverpool (Friday), Manchester City-Bournemouth and Hull-Arsenal (Saturday) and Watford-Manchester United and Spurs-Sunderland (Sunday). And also it’s FA Cup second qualifying round this weekend. • Sylvia Gore, scorer of the first-ever goal for England’s women at international level (in 1972) has died, aged 71. • Stan Wawrinka beat Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final of the US Open. • German Angelique
Kerber defeated Karolina Plitskov in the women’s final – her second Grand Slam victory this year. • And Jamie Murray (GB) and Bruno Spoares (Brazil) won the men’s doubles title. •Niaro Quintana won the Vuelta n Espana while England’s Steve Cummings was victorious in the Tour of Britain. • Gennady Golovkin stopped GB’s Kell Brook in round five of their middleweight title fight last Saturday. • American Dustin Johnson won golf’s BMW Championship. • 57,000 competitors ran in last Sunday’s 36th Great North Run when, for the third year running, Mo Farah won the men’s race and Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot the women’s event. GB’s Mark Telford triumphed in the wheelchair race. • This weekend it’s the F1 Grand Prix from Singapore. • USA-based Liberty Media Group has bought F1 for £3.3bn.
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San Miguel Golf Society at La Finca. Sept 7th
September temperatures seem to have gone up and be hitting records following the lower than average August peaks, and so the 40 members and 5 guests who made it to La Finca found themselves baking under a somewhat oppressive heat.
The course was set up long, especially the back 9, where two mighty hits were needed to reach stroke index 18 hole, into, as almost always, a breeze and teeing off from the whites. Greens were painfully slow and quite uneven following recent hollow tining and sanding and many putts were left short. However, even given these difficulties the scores were, across the board, quite reasonable with 3 players, Paul Tomlinson with the day’s best return of 39, Nick Spicer and Chris Hamblett beating their handicaps. The Gold category had the rather unusual situation of 4 of the top 5 players having to be separated by countback, the winner Mike Frankish just edging them out by a point. The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Brian Mulligan (33 on CB), 4th Mick Roscoe (33 on CB), 3rd Paul Fisher (35), 2nd Alan Gilbert (36), and 1st Chris Hamblett with 37 points. Silver Category: 5th Phil de Lacy (30), 4th Hugh Reilly (34 on CB), 3rd Steve Belshaw (34 on CB), 2nd Nick Spicer (37), and first with an excellent 39 points Paul Tomlinson. Gold Category: 5th John Osborne (35 on CB), 4th Jamie Rorison (35 on CB), 3rd Barry Roehrig (35 on CB), 2nd Steve Higgins (35 on CB), and 1st Mike Frankish with 36 points.
• Warren Gattlin will coach the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union team on tour in his home country of New Zealand this winter. • Yorkshire or Middlesex will win Cricket’s County Championship but Notts have been relegated! • For the first time ever, the winner of the St Leger was trained by a woman - Laura Mongan – whose horse, Harbour Law, ridden by George Baker, caused a 22-1 upset by beating odds-on favourite Idaho. • Ex-England and Lancashire bowler, and Port Vale footballer, Ken Higgs, has died, aged 79. He took 71 wickets in 15 Tests. • Racehorse Desert Orchid, died 10 years ago, aged 27. ‘Dessie’ won 34 races, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Irish National but not the Aintree Grand National.
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Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Brian Mulligan (hole 3), John Osborne (6), Steve Higgins (13) and Marge Birtwistle (16).
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pins in 3 went to Ivan hole 7), Steve Belshaw 11), and Mick Roscoe 10).
The Abacus was won by Alan MacDonald, who was clearly affected by the loss of a favoured Lovett Wedge from his golf bag just prior to teeing off from the first, with the suspicion that some unsavoury type had removed it. If anybody knows anything......... Best Guest prizes: Two were given today, with the massive hitting Michael Stenhouse (handicap 3), playing with his grandfather Ron and making knocking the ball over the water in to a stiff breeze on 17 to land nicely on the green look like a piece of cake, won with 31 points. Jez Morgan came second with 29. Our thanks go to the staff at La Finca golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week, September 14th, we will be at Las Colinas, with golf followed by this year’s AGM. Members please attend if possible.
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September 2016
Man Utd first UK football club to earn £500m in a year
Manchester United has recorded record revenues of £515.3m for the 2016 financial year, the first UK football club to do so. In a year when it won the FA Cup, the Old Trafford club also signed 14 sponsorship deals, and saw commercial, matchday and TV revenues all rise. It is now predicting 2017 revenues of up to £540m, even though it is not in the Champions League this season. Under new boss Jose Mourinho they are currently third in the Premier League. ‘Invest in squad’ The club’s accounts up until 30 June 2016 confirm that the Premier League club was the first British team to break the half-billion mark, but the figure is short of Barcelona’s €679m (£570m) revenue revealed in July. The Premier League giants also revealed operating profits of £68.9m, and adjusted core earnings of £191.9m, both also records. “Our record fiscal 2016 financial performance reflects the continued underlying strength of the business and the club is on target to achieve record revenues in 2017, even without a contribution from the Champions League,” said executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. “This strong financial performance has enabled us to invest in our squad, team management and facilities to position us to challenge for, and win, trophies in the coming years.” Net debt increased by £5.7m on the previous year, to £260.9m, which the club said was primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on its USdenominated debt. Bbc.co.uk
PINATAR 292 for 5 TORREVIEJA 146 for 7
Torrevieja CC travelled down to San Pedro del Pinatar in their last league game of the season. With 8 junior players in the team, it was a chance for them to show their talents and gauge their improvement. Having won the toss, Pinatar elected to bat and soon began to score freely. In the 13th over, with 56 runs on the board, but having lost 3 wkts, Ravi Singh joined Bittu Singh at the crease. There then followed a runfest as the pair added 112 for the 4th wicket. Bittu Singh caught behind for 63. Sukhi Singh came in and continued to score before Ravi Singh was caught behind for a well deserved 110. Sukhi finishing on 41 not out. Ciaran Guichard finished with 3 wkts for 34 and there was 1 wkt each for Kieran Wood and Rahul Maini.
barca lose to alavaes but look to celtic
B A RCEL O N A (Reuters) - Barcelona are eyeing their Champions League opener against Celtic on Tuesday as a chance to make amends for their shock 2-1 defeat at home to La Liga newcomers Alaves on Saturday. With many of his players in action with their international sides in midweek, coach Luis Enrique rotated his squad, resting regulars Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergi Roberto, Jordi Alba and talisman Lionel Messi. The decision backfired and Alaves, playing in the top flight for the first time in a decade, made the most of their few chances, frustrating the champions even after Suarez, Messi and Iniesta came on. Ibai Gomez’s 64th minute strike won the game for the Basques after Jeremy Mathieu had cancelled out Deyverson’s surprise opener. “We made a lot of changes so the freshest players could play but we were fragile in defence and we have to look at that,” said Luis Enrique. “Conceding the second goal after an error of ours was a big blow for the players but on Tuesday we’re playing the Champions League and that’s another story. In that competition you pay dearly for your errors.” Luis Enrique is expected to field his first choice 11 against Celtic, so Suarez will meet up with his former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.
What appeared to be a daunting prospect for the young Torrevieja side, 293 to win against a more experienced bowling attack, did not phase any of the team. With some excellent defending and attacking any bad deliveries they progressed steadily. A dogged 23 from Rahul Maini, 35 from Kieran Wood, and 25 from Ciaran Guichard helped Torrevieja to see out their 40 overs and also denied Pinatar maximum bowling points. The experience will prove invaluable to the juniors and things can only bode well for the future. Next Sunday, Torrevieja face a touring side from the UK in a T20 game starting at 1100 o'clock at the sports arena in Torrevieja. Spectators welcome. Further information Torrevieja-cricket.com
Rodgers presided over the Uruguayan’s best two seasons in England, compelling Barcelona to pay the Merseyside club 81 million euros ($90.97 million) for him in 2014.
Goalkeeper MarcAndre Ter Stegen is the coach’s only doubt after he missed the Alaves game with a muscle strain. Celtic head to Spain on a high after thrashing Glasgow rivals Rangers 5-1 on Saturday in the first league Old Firm derby in over four years to stay top of the Scottish Premiership. Rodgers is still without lead striker Leigh Griffiths through a torn hamstring injury but new signing Moussa Dembele proved more than an able replacement against Rangers, scoring his first professional hat-trick. Celtic were beaten 6-1 on their last visit to the Nou Camp in December 2013, but Dembele believes they can get something this time. “We are going there to give everything and try to get a result,” he said. “When you start a game of football, even if it’s against the best team in the world, you have to go there and show what we can do and give everything to try and get a result.” (Reporting by Richard Martin)
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Eoin Morgan & Alex Hales will not tour over security fears
England one-day captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales have opted out of October's tour of Bangladesh because of security concerns. No international side has toured Bangladesh since 20 people were killed in a siege at a cafe in Dhaka in July. The England and Wales Cricket Board said in August that tour would go ahead following a security review. Jos Buttler will captain the one-day side, with the squads for the one-day and Test series to be named on Friday. The tour features three one-day internationals followed by two Test matches. England director of cricket Andrew Strauss said: "While we understand and respect Eoin and Alex's decision, we are disappointed that they have made themselves unavailable for selection for the Bangladesh tour." He added that no further withdrawals are expected following "open and honest" discussions with all the players. England players Stuart Broad, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan and Liam Dawson have all publicly said they will tour Bangladesh. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described Morgan's decision as a "huge mistake", while Nasser Hussain, another ex-skipper of the national side, said Morgan "should be with his team". But team-mate Ben Stokes tweeted his support for both players. England fly out on 29 September, with the one-day series starting on 7 October and the Test series on 20 October. bbc.com
Local Oceanwoman 5km Champions on Tarbarca Island This weekend the International Oceanman Openwater Championship Competition came to Tarbarca Island, off the coast from Santa Pola for three open water races in this year’s circuit. Swimmers competed across three different distances 10km, 5km and 2 kms. Oceanman is the only International Championship in Open Water Swimming designed by swimmers, for swimmers. Oceanman 2016 is held at five venues across two continents, offering both professional and amateur swimmers the chance to achieve their personal goals in unique locations, for their beauty and surroundings, like the Costa Brava, Tabarca Island, Lake Orta, the Caribbean Sea and on Mediterranean in the World Championship Final to be held in Benidorm on 16th October 2016. Sunday 11th September saw an early start for all swimmers ferried in three journeys to Tarbarca from 6:30am onwards. Races then commenced in a series of staggered starts, the 10km swimmers going first at 8am followed by the 5km race at 9am and the 2km race at 11am. To ensure swimmers safety in the water Jet Ski, boats & canoes escorted the swimmers around the courses. Four and a half hours later race winners were presented with a series of awards and prizes.
Quesada Golf Society
Last Wednesday the society travelled south and inland from Pilar De Horadadaaaa.. to play Lo Romero. The course was as usual in excellent condition and the weather perfect for a good game of golf. The 35 players had a welcome surprise on arrival. Out Match-day & handicap secretary Big Jon Dunnion was sat at a table ready to hand out the scorecards. Behind him was a large poster advertising the insurance company Linea Directa. It turned out that they had been in touch with John and offered to partly sponsor our golf day which John had gratefully accepted. Each player was given a sleeve of balls, a pitch marker and a goody bag containing water and a banana. The format of the competition was a chosen pairs with the best 9 scores of each player being aggregated to give a total score for the pair. Everyone enjoyed the game with some players letting their partners down while others didn´t and came up with winning combinations. The winners on the day were the pairing of Londoner David Trottman and Les “ What did you say, I can´t hear you” Lindores. David had a very good round with his driver and new hybrid club working wonders for him. He kept Les going and they returned home with a score of 44 points. A couple of points behind was the pairing of Stormin Norman Lewis and John Simmons. Who would have believed that but they got it together well on the day. In 3rd place was the oldest paring out on the course with
Local male swimmers, Rodrigo Solis Ibanez and Javier Ronda Bou from Club Natacion Tenis Elche were placed 2nd and 3rd in the Oceanman 5km race gaining Elite status and entry into the World Championships in Benidorm. In the Female Oceanwoman 5km race Zoe Connolly, Club Natacion Elche, won 1st place as the first female to finish and 1st place in the Junior 16-19yrs category. Second placed was mum Vicki Connolly, Club Natacion Elche, finishing as the 2nd female to complete the race and in 1st place in the 50+ category. The third Elche swimmer, Beryl Altabas had an outstanding swim winning the female 60+ category and being the oldest female swimmer to finish in this year’s series of races. All three girls have gained places in the World Championships in Benidorm.
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a combined age of many years, young Trevor Hobbs and his lady wife young Ann Hobbs. In fourth place was another mixed pair, partners Janet “ Where are my prawns” Candelin and big John Dunnion. Apparently Janet had a very good round and was the main contributor to their combined score. The “Nearest the Pins” winners were, Big Roy Kavanagh, Darryll “Sicknote” Wright, our treasurer Brian Airey and David Trottman ( x 2 ). David had a very good day out there. There was no winner of the 2´s with the pot being carried forward to the next game. There is a members meeting at the Quesada Country club on Tuesday 13 September starting at 10.30 am. A sociable evening of ten-pin bowling followed by a meal with “2 fried eggs” at the Quesada Bowling Alley is the next event which takes place on Thursday 15 September. The next society game is on Wednesday 21 September at many members favourite course, Las Colinas. . The format of the competition will be an individual stableford. Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at a very reasonable Sol Times Calida and Sol Times Blanca are independent of political parties, private investment and government. Our policy is to provide readers with a news and information service that is fair, accurate cost, should contact and balanced. Sol Times Calida and Sol Times Blanca are independent publications. Published weekly and the Chairman & produced exclusively in Murcia & Blanca. Sol Times News Group cannot be held responsible for claims by advertisers, nor can it be held responsible for errors in advertisements caused by poor quality text, Membership Secretary made photographs or layout instructions. Furthermore, no responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage inaccuracy or non-appearance of an advertisement. Deposito Legal Sol Times Les Pancott on 966 resulting caused by any error,Calida AL 851-2010. Sol Times Blanca AL 852-2010 716 723.
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Right hand drive - spanish reg •renault megane 1.6Petrol, 2013, 53,000km......................€8,950 •skoda fabia 1.6tdi diesel, 2011, 15,000 miles......................€7,450 •toyota hilux, 2.5 diesel, 2004, 105,000 miles......................€4,950 •jaguar s-type, 3.0 v6, petrol, 2000, 112,000 miles...........€3,950 •citroen c5 2.0HDI Diesel, Auto, 2003, 109,000miles, ..........................€3,450 •Renault Megane Scenic 1.6 Petrol, Auto, 2003, 58,000miles, €3,450 •citroen c2 1.1 petrol, 2007 ...............................................................................€2,950 •honda crv 2.0,auto, 2000, 147,000kms...................................................€2,950 •Ford Mondeo 2.0i, 2004 127,000 miles.................................... €2,450 •toyotaavenisis 2.0 petrol2002 85,000miles.......................€2,450
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Opel Astra 1.6 16v, 2012 51,000km, 2012, €11,950 AUDI A3 2.0TDI DSG, 2006, AUTO, SPORTBACK, 149,000kms €9,950 opel corsa 1.3cdti, 2013, 130,000km €8,950 citroen jumpy 2.0hdi, 2005, Diesel, 183,000kms €5,950 Toyota Hilux 2004, 2.5D4D 168,981 kms €4,950
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