Calida 473

ISSUE 473

COSTA calida

12- 18 APR

SolTimes twitter find us on facebook and

Ryanair has warned that flights from the UK could be halted for ‘weeks or months’ if an early Brexit deal on international aviation is not reached.

The airline, which is based in Dublin, takes advantage of Europewide ‘open skies’ regulations that allow all EU airlines to fly in and out of any country signed up to the agreement – including the UK. But with the UK set to leave the EU in 2019, Ryanair chief financial

officer Neil Sorahan has admitted that the move could have huge implications for the UK aviation industry.

He said: ‘Europe has been very clear in recent days that no deals are going to be put in place, they are not planning to put any special deals in place.

‘If there was a cliff-edge scenario with World Trade Organisation rules and no bilateral on open skies in place, there is a distinct possibility

that there will be no flights for a period of time between Europe and the UK. ‘The impact on business would be disastrous.’

In a stark warning to the government, he added: ‘Our message to Theresa May is “Please make your mind up quickly and get a decision on an aviation deal and continue to keep Britain flying.”

Ryanair has previously said that it will pursue growth opportunities in Italy, Spain and eastern Europe if it cannot continue in the UK after Brexit. Sorahan added: ‘Ryanair is pivoting its growth away from the UK. We may see that growth slow down as we get closer to the divorce negotiations coming to an end, unless we get greater certainty as to what we actually can or cannot do within Europe.’

FUNERAL INSURANCE PLUS

Affordable Monthly Premiums ROCAMER INSURERS

Going from south to North of the UK & back every 2 weeks, based near Murcia Airport Storage Now Available

est. SINCE 2005

t: 952 561 245 - e: sales@soltimes.com - www.soltimes.com

RYANAIR SUSPEND UK FLIGHTS

LWB Sprinter van

Tel: 610 846 260 0044 7519 186 355 or email:

van.man@hotmail.co.uk

Alex Woods

24H TRANSLATION COMPUTER TECHNICIAN SERVICES

HOME SERVICE

MEDICAL

SALES

LEGAL

REPAIRS

DAILY SERVICES

INSTALLATIONS TUITION

696 667 182

alexwoods@hotmail.es

find us on the a92 junction 108

as it’s good to go to wood 2 go graham - 606 156 151

paul - 661 147 689

Bespoke 7m x 6m Carport from our Collection

Wood 2 go can do any size pergola/carport kits.

Our kits are inclusive of shaping, treatment, bolts etc

TANATORIO & CREMATORIO OWNERS

• Full Funeral Insurance • Medical Scheme • Accidental Death Insurance

3mx3m Pergola Standard Kit = from 410€ 5m x 3m Pergola/Carport Standard Kit = from 475€

Don’t leave your loved ones with problems in a foreign country

OFFICE TEL - 950 614 050 SATURDAY & OUT OF HOURS CONTACT PAUL’S MOBILE WEBSITE www.wood2go.eu - email: sales@wood2go.eu

RESIDENCIA? NEED HEALTH INSURANCE? CALL ME

CALL KEITH for instant quote 650 461 816 Or e-mail: keith.rocamer@live.co.uk

The English Funeral Director Over 25 years’ Professional Service

Funerals - Funeral Plans - Funeral Insurance

For more information, call Tony Smith on 650

631 719 (24 hours)

www.EnglishFuneralDirector.com

FOR YOUR DAILY UPDATE OF NEWS & SPORT VISIT WWW.SOLTIMES.COM OR FACEBOOK: SOL TIMES NEWSPAPER GROUP

2 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 950 121 936

CALIDA/BLANCA

CALIDA/BLANCA

Soltimes 3

Invest in Solar

German Chancellor Angela Merkel encouraged Spain and Portugal to invest more in solar energy and said they need a better link to France amid a push for a unified European power

grid. “The connection between France and the Iberian peninsula is a huge problem,” Merkel said Saturday in her weekly podcast. “These are, for example, two countries in

which solar power naturally could be expanded.”

Merkel’s government has promoted wind and solar energy as the country prepares for the closure of its last nuclear power stations in 2022, transforming the country’s power markets. Green output met 29 percent of Germany’s electricity demand last year, about the same as in 2015, but far exceeding the 11 percent level of a decade earlier.

The European Union is aiming to break down national barriers for power, which could make supplies more secure and lower costs thanks to more trade across national borders.

The delicately sculpted work was placed in the cathedral at Alcalá de Henares, a historic town some 30 kilometers northeast of Madrid, some time before 1489 by the archbishop of Toledo, Alonso Carillo de Acuña, who died in 1482 and who was, according to the historian Arsenio Lope Huerta, “a very important person in the city.”

The piece was originally located alongside the

archbishop’s tomb.

The Archbishopric of Alcalá was informed of the upcoming auction in London and contacted the Spanish Civil Guard, which, along with the Culture Ministry, was able to have the auction postponed in conjunction with Interpol.

The appearance of the piece in London has led to the discovery of another part of the relief in the Arrese

Foundation museum in Corella, in Navarre, which has reportedly agreed to cede it to Alcalá cathedral.

The cathedral says it plans to clean and restore the piece, which was damaged during the Spanish Civil War and in its subsequent travels after it went missing. The cathedral has set up a fund asking for €10,645 to buy the work, and has so far collected more than €1,700.

Sighs of relief

Movers, your local connection to worldwide moving

The Personal Touch...

The Professional Touch • Movers & Storers • Shippers • Local Removals • Containerised Storage Call for more information: Alicante: 965 770 639 Preston: +44 1772 651570 movers.int@gmail.com http://www.moversint.co.uk

4 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

ETA surrenders weapons The Spanish separatist group ETA has handed over weapons to French police as part of its decision to disarm.

The militant group surrendered the locations of 12 stores of weapons hidden in the PyreneesAtlantiques and HautesPyrenees in southwestern France.

It follows more than 40 years of violence aimed at Basque independence. Founded in 1959, the group has been blamed for the deaths of 829 people in a string of bombings and shootings.

Earlier in the week ETA said it would give up all of its remaining weapons

by Saturday, dubbed “Disarmament Day”.

Experts on ETA have previously estimated the group’s remaining arsenal to comprise 130 handguns and two tonnes of explosives. Last year an ETA member was sentenced to 92 years in prison over a plot to kill the former Spanish king.

If the disarmament is successful, it will mark the end of one of western Europe’s longest-running recent armed political struggles.

NEWS

Walking Football Competition

The San Miguel Strollers recently took part in a Walking Football competition held at the CDM sports center Playa Flamenca and organised by The Playa Famenca Walking

Wanderers.

This is an annual event The Kieth Whiteman Trophy to celebrate the Life of a passed member.

There were 10 teams invited

to play in this years event and there were 3 teams who came over from England to participate.

These teams were:Coventry City in the

Sailors Anchor Breaks

David Robert, 65, had to be rescued by firefighters after he got out of bed to discover he was in danger off a shoreline he did not recognise.

In fact, he had drifted overnight and was lying off La Caleta beach in Cadiz, where a bikini-clad Halle Berry was filmed walking out

of the sea in James Bond movie Die Another Day. He told gobsmacked police when he was brought ashore that he should have been off the Costa del Sol resort of Marbella 110 miles away, and must have drifted through the busy Strait of Gibraltar without realising it.

The 22-foot vessel, called

Miss

Brenda,

has

been

described as a write-off but has

electronic

equipment

worth an estimated £6,500 on board.

Local

Maritime

Authority

officials said they had yet to hear from the owner about how he planned to remove the vessel.

Community. Leggy Mambos They are based in Barnsley South Yorkshire Hartshill Strollers. They are from Dudley in the West Midlands It was an all day event played with 2 leagues of 5 teams and the final was played between Playa Flamenca Walking wanderers 1st team and Daya Vieja which was a repeat of the final from last year The eventual winners were as Last year Playa Flamenca Walking Wanderers 1st team.

Walking Football has really

taken of in the last few years and is helped on in the community by these 2 clubs San

Miguel

Strollers

by people over the age of 55 who may or may not have footballing skills and want to gain/maintain a healthy body through sport and enjoy a good social life.

For contact:

more Bill

information Whitehouse

smstrollers@gmail.com or Bob or Maggie

at

bobbyg2542@hotmail.com.

Why Do We Celebrate Easter?

The idea of the Easter Bunny originated in Germany.

The idea of the Easter Bunny was brought to the US by German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania Dutch Country in the 1700s.

Germans believed the Easter

and

Playa Flamenca, it is played

Bunny was a white hare that would leave colorful eggs for good girls and boys on Easter Morning. The girls and boys would wake up Easter morning and build nests out of sticks and leaves so the Easter Bunny can leave eggs.

Crocs

2.50 each or 5 pairs 10€

Kids, mens, womens, all different colours, only while stocks last

Open Monday to Saturday, or you can find us at Lemon Tree Market - Open every Sunday 9.30am till 2.30 pm

Soltimes 5

6 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Soltimes 7

Spain Retains Crown

Spain, the defending champion, has managed to hang on to the throne. For the second time in a row, its tourism sector ranked as the most competitive in the world, according to the World Economic Forum, an international organization bringing together political and business leaders that is famous for its meetings at Davos, Switzerland.

The group’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017: Paving the Way for a More Sustainable & Inclusive Future, which covers 136 economies, grants Spain a top score of 5.4 on 7 on

its Competitiveness Index, bettering France and Germany, which ranked second and third respectively.

Also in the Top Ten category are Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Italy, Canada and Switzerland.

“Spain’s success can be attributed to its unique offer of both cultural and natural resources, combined with sound tourism service infrastructure, air transport connectivity and strong policy support,” says the report. Spain has also “benefited from the recent ease of its fiscal policy, and by the redirected tourism

from Middle East and parts of Western Europe, affected by security concerns.”

Spain has been climbing the tourism competitiveness ladder quickly: in 2011 it ranked 8th; by 2013 it was in 4th place, and in 2015 it took the world title.

The report also notes that Spain’s air infrastructure is among the world’s top nine, but that “while Spain’s ground transportation is ranked in the top 15 economies, it has started to show signs of initial decline, suggesting that upgrades and modernizations are expected.”

Thanks largely to tourism and construction March has seen the biggest drop in Spanish unemployment in eight years.

In fact, the trend is expected to accelerate with Easter vacations looming in April.

Spain is generating unskilled, low paid, and precarious employment, which is nonetheless precious in a

country that has 18,6% unemployment, which is still second only to Greece.

However, 18,6% or 3,7 million people is the lowest unemployment rate in seven years.

Over the last two years, employment has been surging by 3% a year.

Precarious as they may be, Spain created 400,000 jobs

in 2016.

In theory that rate of job creation eases the pressure to reducing the public deficit since over the last few months there are 161,752 more contributors to the Social Security System.

However, Spain still has a long way to go. In 2016, the Social Security system’s deficit was €18.6 bn.

Surge in Employment

Gridlock at Border

Joseph Garcia, Gibraltar’s deputy chief minister, said on Wednesday that Spain had deliberately posted inexperienced police officers at the territory’s border to cause traffic jams, the AFP reported.

Garcia said the move was “clearly a response” to the diplomatic spat between the U.K. and Spain over the fate of the British territory in southern Spain.

“Spain has used traffic jams as a political weapon against Gibraltar since the day the border opened,” Garcia said, “but certainly it is totally and

Ferrari Land

absolutely unacceptable.”

Earlier, the Gibraltar government had posted pictures of the traffic jam on Twitter, warning travelers it had come to “a standstill.”

Spain and Britain have engaged in a war of words over the inclusion of a clause in the European Council’s draft Brexit guidelines, released last week, which obliges the two countries to come to a separate agreement about the status of Gibraltar — a small territory of 30,000 people on Spain’s southern coast — once Britain has left the bloc.

Europe’s fastest and highest rollercoaster has just opened in Spain, as part of a new Ferrari Land attraction. Ferrari Land is the latest addition to PortAventura World, its third park, located on Spain’s Costa Dorada. The ride accelerates from 0 to 112mph in 5 seconds and is over 367 feet tall, meaning it outstrips the UK’s tallest rollercoaster Blackpool’s The Big One by more than one hundred feet. The new park will feature 11 attractions including an immersive Ferrari Experience, as well as the continentbeating rollercoaster Red Force. The world’s tallest rollercoaster stands at 456 ft and can be found at Six Flags Great Adventure park in New Jersey, US. An even taller ride, to be called Skyplex 360.

Level, to cover flights to the Americas from Barcelona’s El Prat airport, beginning in June. Before that, in September of last year, Norwegian had revealed that it would fly to Los Angeles and San Francisco from the Catalan capital. Level went beyond that, and started selling tickets to Buenos Aires and to the popular holiday destination of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic as well.

Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his the promise of eternal life. Easter is also known as Pasch or Pascha.

Some people believe the word Easter comes from the pagan holiday honoring Eostre the pagan goddess of Spring which symbolized rebirth. Others believe the word Easter comes from the German word eostarun meaning dawn and white.

Easter is now celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon on the Spring Equinox between March 22nd and April 25th.

Airlines Expansion Plans

Norwegian Airlines’s expansion plans in Spain are now focusing on Madrid’s Barajas airport, where the lowcost airline wants to offer flights to Latin America. “Spain is a great market, everyone wants to come here,” said company founder and CEO Bjørn Kjos in Oslo. The IAG group, which includes British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, announced a month ago that it was creating a new brand,

NEWS

Easter Facts

UK Passport Renewal / Photos / Secure Post

10 YEARS OF OUSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Av Marla del Mar Rodriguez 41, Algorfa www.mailpoint.es info@mailpoint.es FOR ALL COMPUTER SERVICES AND MORE

CALL NOW

Tel: 966 783 555

Calle Los Arcos 19, 03170

Av. Las Brisas, 03189

Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Tel: 966 393 235 Funiture 604 137 349 Bedding

8 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Greeting Cards, Gifts, Sweets, Newspaper, Postal Service, Fresh Flowers, Internet & MUCH MUCH MORE!

Easter Wordsearch Find and circle 12 words that are hidden in the grid.

All the words spell a message about Easter.

CENTRO COMERCIAL PUNTA PRIMA TEL: 966 79 95 97 CENTRO COMERCIAL BENIMAR TEL: 966 71 32 66

unisex salon qualified staff FREE WIFI

EVENING FOOD RESUMES 12TH APRIL

UK Passport Renewal / Photos / Secure Post

Fri 14th GREEK NIGHT!!

10 YEARS OF OUSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Av Marla del Mar Rodriguez AWAITING AP 41, Algorfa www.mailpoint.es info@mailpoint.es

Mon 17th MEAT FEAST!

FOR ALL COMPUTER SERVICES

Tues 18th MEXICAN NIGHT!

AND MORE

Sunday 1-4pm Traditional Roast Dinners FROM 3.95â‚Wed 12th CURRY NIGHT!!

Thu 13th STEAK n PIE NIGHT!

Tel: 672 517 408

Urb Dona Pepa ( above Gama Supermarket)

Tel: 966 783 555

hair by carol

tel: 968 974 989 opening times: 9am - 5pm Calle Castellon de la Plana Campasol A, Mazarron

Soltimes 9

SOLTIMES

Try your luck with our Easter Wordsearch and you could win 20€ to spend with one of advertisers on pages 8 & 9 send your 12 word answers to sales@soltimes.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN WEBSITES SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO & APPS

THE LOCAL- LA FLORIDA Calle Escorpio

EASTER WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP

FRI 14th CHARLEY FARLEY & ANDY

Jamaican Delights Private Parties/ Functions catered for (minimum of 50 people) starting from just 10 euros per head

McBRIDE 3pm

FRI 14th KINGS OF BLUES BAND 9.30pm SAT 15th RICHIE ALEXANDER 10pm SUN 16th JJ SOULMAN 3-6pm SUN 16th DAN DAVY KAROKE 9.30pm MON 17th NORTHERN SOUL 100% VINYL 3-7pm

MON 17th ROD STEWART TRIBUTE 9.30pm

Jacqui on 602657961 www.jamaicandelights.co.uk

Fashion Jewellery Dress Agency Headdresses Chrisitne Worthy

Handcrafted Bridal Tiaras & Accessories Stunning Costume Jewellery

Tel:966 718 536 - 636 246 045 Av. de las Naciones 1A, no 28 Ciudad Quesada

Web: www.mist-jewellery.co.uk

BAR OPEN 12pm TIL LATE FOOD SERVED ALL DAY UNTIL 10pm

TEL: 675 257 276 LYNN

Beautiful You Clinic Fully Qualified Aesthetic Practitioner

Line Filler Dermapen Micro Needling Semi -Permanent Make Up Laser Skin Rejuvenation Red Vein, Skin Tag, Wart, Mole removal.

Cosmetic Surgery Consultations Fractional co2 laser & much more....

Urb. La Marina

Est. in Costa Blanca 13 years

Call Lynne on 965419906 or email beautifulyouclinic@hotmail.co.uk

Email now and subscribe today

Editor@soltimes.com

10 Soltimes

FRESH TV Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Fresh TV is a fully legal company

IT´S TIME FOR A CHANGE

We can offer you:

The latest in IPTV, satellite and HD receivers with the very latest Operating System The supply and fitting of a new ”No Dish needed” receiver with 1 year´s full TV with over 800 TV Channels from across the globe, from India to Scandinavia to Russia and beyond, including Full Sky packages for both the UK and Ireland, all the Freesat and BT Sports in HD, as well as Sky Movies in HD and every EPL game also in HD Now TV On Demand Service which includes access to over 30,000 TV Shows, 10,000 Movies and the On Demand Audio Club with the very latest brand new music albums.

The Brand New Mag 256 Ultra HD For All New Installs Prices From 199€ to 289€

We will come to your home for free of charge and we will show you exactly what the FRESH TV box can do.

It will cost you nothing and we know that you will be very impressed.

FROM 199€

Mastercard and Visa payments taken

CALL 634 024 386 OR 603 235 295 EMAIL: Freshiptv@yahoo.com

IPTV RENEWALS ON ANY BOX FROM 140€ PER YEAR ON SKY TV RENEWALS ON MOST RECEIVERS 100€ PER YEAR

TV Fresh Install and Supply Fully Guarnteed boxes for just 89€ - The service is provided by a 3rd Party for 200€ - Total cost 289€ Together, as a team, we give the best service.

Soltimes 11

To Sponsor this page call 952 561 245

REVIEWS FILM OF THE WEEK

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

Going In Style Friday, April 7, 2017 Nationwide Release Genre: Comedy Going in Style is a 2017 American heist comedy film directed by Zach Braff and written by Theodore Melfi. A remake of the 1979 film of the same name, it stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon and AnnMargret, and follows a trio of retirees who plan to rob a bank after their pensions are cancelled. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straightand-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty.

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Ep 1/1 Sunday 16 April 10.00pm-11.00pm BBC TWO Simon Reeve is on a journey around Colombia, one of the most spectacular countries in the world, which for 50 years has been gripped by a brutal civil war.

Simon starts his journey on the tropical Rosario islands to explore the murky history of Colombia’s drugs barons, visiting the nearby port city of Cartagena, where a historic peace deal was signed by the government and the guerrilla army FARC, bringing an end to the long war. Simon’s journey takes him to the most rural areas of Colombia.

Billy & Me

OUR CHOICE

ONE TO WATCH

The Detectives: Inside The Major Crimes Team Thursday 13 April 10.00pm - 11.00pm Ep 1 ITV

Joanna Lumley’s Postcards Ep 1/6 Thursday 20 Apr 2017 9.30pm-10.00pm ITV In this new ITV documentary seriesJoanna looks back at some of her previous adventures, recalling the amazing places, people and things she has encountered on her numerous expeditions abroad and giving new insights into her voyages.

Taking in Greece, China, Russia, Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Mongolia to name just a few, Joanna’s travels have been anything but ordinary.

She has always thrown herself completely into the culture and history of the places she has visited and has delighted in meeting captivating local characters along the way.

Detective Sergeant Sheralyn Melton is tasked with tracking down a suspect who allegedly committed a rape after meeting a woman on a dating website. Meanwhile, Detective Superintendent Andrew Murphy and senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Dean Holden are hunting a killer who stabbed a Polish man to death in Blackpool before going on the run.

Det Sgt Melton starts her investigation in Burnley by visiting the home of the victim to gather evidence.

She says she met the suspect on the dating website plentyoffish.com, and the two met at her address. DS Melton says: “The victim has been telling him no but he’s continued to forcibly rape the victim, despite her pleading for him to stop and crying. She’s managed to get out of the bedroom and go downstairs.” Despite her pleas, the perpetrator continued with the rape, she says. “She’s obviously frightened but she’s managed to get him to leave the address, to which he has done, and basically made some comments to her“.

Colombia with Simon Reeve

Ep 1/1 Tue 18 Apr 2017 10.00pm-11.00pm ITV One-hour special features classic clips alongside new performance footage, fan revelations and star stories PLUS a brand-new major interview with the man himself For five decades now, Billy Connolly has been making us laugh about the very stuff of life.

He is beloved across the generations for his anarchic, life-affirming humour – and the unique bond he has with his audience.

Here, fans of all ages from all around the globe share their extraordinary stories about how Billy has amused, inspired and influenced them. Classic stand-up moments, alongside new and unseen performance footage.

Famous fans including Dame Judi Dench, David Tennant, Andy Murray, Eric Idle, and Elton John share personal memories.

12 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

How to Treat Sunburn

1

If you’re near a cold pool, lake or ocean, take a quick dip to cool your skin, but only for a few seconds so you don’t prolong your exposure. Then cover up and get out of the sun immediately. Continue to cool the burn with cold compresses.

2 3 4 5

While skin is still damp, use a gentle moisturizing lotion (but not petroleum or oil-based ointments, which may trap the heat and make the burn worse).

At the first sign of sunburn, taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin, can help with discomfort and inflammation.

It’s important to rehydrate by drinking extra liquids, including water and sports drinks that help to replenish electrolytes, immediately and while your skin heals.

You should seek medical help if you or a child has severe blistering over a large portion of the body, has a fever and chills, or is woozy or confused. Don’t scratch or pop blisters, which can lead to infection. Signs of infection include red streaks or oozing pus.

Squeeze Exercise into Your Busy Weekly Routine

It’s revealing that, according to a new report by the British Heart Foundation, around a quarter of Britons answer in the negative. Those minutes represent the government guidelines for the minimum required level of activity – hit them and you help prevent or manage over 20 chronic conditions, including type

2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and hypertension.

You also avoid falling into a category – ‘physically inactive’ – that accounts for 6pc of all deaths globally.

Of course, we should strive to do more than the bare minimum – but I can already hear you thinking ‘how on Earth am I going to find time

to do two and a half hour’s activity a week?’ Fret not: here are five simple and easy to tricks to incorporate more physical activity within your schedule without really trying... An easy trick to get more exercise, yet so difficult to do. Why would you want to get off a stop early when it means getting home 15

Red Manicures Rule!

The bold yet sophisticated shade has been spotted on the runways of some of the biggest shows at New York Fashion Week this season - Altuzarra, Kate Spade and Jill Stuart to name a few - and there’s still three more days to go. Of course, red nail polish has never exactly gone out of style, but it also hasn’t exactly felt modern for some time. Backstage at Badgley Mischka this morning, Deborah Lippmann created a ‘laidback glam’ look by topping a gunmetal shade with a

swipe of rich red at the tips. The celebrity nail artist called the French manicure color combination ‘stunning, yet completely unexpected’. A fresh take on the French: Deborah Lippmann updated the classic manicure style for Badgley Mischka’s fall 2017 show by using grey and red polishes. Get the look: Deborah Lipmann Nail Polish in Stormy Weather ($18, neta-porter.com) and Deborah Lipmann Nail Polish in Lady Is a Tramp ($18, deborahlippmann.com).

Smoking causes one in ten deaths globally “Today, the smoking epidemic is being exported from the rich world to low-income and middle-income countries, slipping under the radar. ” One in 10 deaths around the world is caused by smoking, according to a major new study that shows the tobacco epidemic is far from over and that the threat to lives is spreading across the globe.

There were nearly one billion smokers in 2015, in spite of tobacco control policies having been adopted by many countries. That number is expected to rise as the world’s population expands. One in every four men is a smoker and one in 20 women. Their lives are likely to be cut short – smoking is the second biggest risk factor for early death and disability after high blood pressure.

The researchers found there were 6.4m deaths attributed to smoking in 2015, of which half were in just four populous countries – China, India, USA, and Russia.

Major efforts to control tobacco have paid off, according to the study published by the Lancet

medical journal. A World Health Organisation treaty in 2005 ratified by 180 countries recommends measures including smoking bans in public places, high taxes in cigarettes and curbs on advertising and marketing.

Between 1990 and 2015, smoking prevalence dropped from 35% to 25% among men and 8% to 5% among women.

High income countries and Latin America – especially Brazil which brought in tough curbs on tobacco – achieved the biggest drops in numbers of smokers.

But many countries have made marginal progress since the treaty was agreed, say the authors of the study from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in the US. And although far more men smoke than women, there have been bigger reductions in the proportions of men smoking

minutes later?

The answer, of course, is that you’ll feel better for it. Exercise elevates our mood – which is the precise opposite effect of sitting in a crowded carriage, armpit-toarmpit with a hoard of other commuters. Do it once and you’ll find you do it again and again. As we grow older, it’s easy to lose our sense of adventure. Remember those weekends you spent with friends racing around on bicycles as a kid? They get replaced by social trips to the coffee shop, restaurant, or – probably the worst for your health – pub. It doesn’t have to be so. Meeting up in the great outdoors – going for a walk, a bike ride, or even trying out a new sport – is a great way to catch up while working towards that 150 minute target.

also, with minimal changes among women.

Senior author Dr Emmanuela Gakidou said there were 933m daily smokers in 2015, which she called “a very shocking number”. The paper focused only on those who smoke every day.

“The toll of tobacco is likely to be much larger if we include occasional smokers and former smokers and people who use other tobacco products like smokeless tobacco. This is on the low end of how important tobacco is,” she said.

There is much more that needs to be done, she said.

“There is a widespread notion that the war on tobacco has been won but I think our evidence shows that we need renewed and sustained efforts because the toll of smoking in 2015 is much larger than most people would think, so we absolutely have a lot more to do. We need new and improved strategies to do it and a lot of effort and political will.”

Traditionally there have been far fewer women smoking around the world than men, but it was a huge problem for both, she said.

“There are some really worrisome findings – for

example in Russia female smoking has increased in the last 25 years significantly.

There are also some western European countries where about one in three women are smoking. So it is true globally that a lot fewer women smoke than men but there are some countries where it is a big problem for women,” she said. “Today, the smoking epidemic is being exported from the rich world to low-income and middle-income countries, slipping under the radar while apparently more immediate priorities occupy and absorb scarce available human and financial resources,” he said.

SOLTIMES

GRAPHIC DESIGN WEBSITES SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO & APPS

Email now and subscribe today Editor@soltimes.com

or call 952 561 245

FREE EVERY

WEDNESDAY

All The Latest Health News

ADHD Video-Game Treatment Moves Closer to Approval

A video-game based treatment designed to help sufferers of ADHD could be on the market within two years after passing a key clinical stage in its development, London-

listed bio-pharmaceutical company PureTech Health has announced.

Daphne Zohar, chief executive, also revealed that PureTech’s Gelesis product, a tablet that expands in the

stomach to provide a feeling of fullness and help weight loss, would also be available within two years following positive results from studies.

The company has also recently started developing a treatment for pancreatic cancer, which currently has a low, five-year survival rate.

Ms Zohar said that Evo, a video game-based therapy developed by its subsidiary Akili that is intended to improve attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, was currently undergoing a randomised controlled pivotal study, the final stage before it is brought to the US Food and Drug Administration for approval. “About 3pc of

patients that are diagnosed with ADHD don’t want to have drug treatment and there’s another 20pc or so that don’t respond well to drugs,” said Ms Zohar, who co-founded the company in 2015. Should it get the green light, Evo will be the first treatment of its kind approved by the FDA. PureTech is fully funded until the end of 2018 and is using its collaborations with big pharmaceutical companies such as Shire, Amgen, Merck and Pfizer to help commercialise its products.

The company floated on the London Stock Exchange in late 2015, raising $160m to finance its development projects.

Myth of the elderly early risers

The review examined whether older people need less sleep, as had long been argued, or whether they are actually unable to generate sleep that they badly needed - before concluding that in fact, that sleep deprivation is a common side-effect of ageing.

“The evidence seems to favor one side - older adults do not have a reduced sleep need, but instead, an impaired ability to generate sleep. The elderly therefore suffer from an unmet sleep need,” Prof Walker said.

Changes in sleep quality start as early as the mid-thirties, the review found - well before participants noticed a shift to an “early-to-bed-early-to-rise” schedule or reported waking

more often in the night.

And problems were worse in men.

Those struggling with sleep problems should follow standard “sleep hygiene” advice, researchers said.

This included avoiding coffee from late afternoon onwards, cutting out alcohol, and keeping a regular sleep diary to see what differences changes in habits could make.

But they said none of the measures could stop the impact of age-related sleep changes, warning against reliance on sleeping pills, which sedate brains, rather than restoring youthful sleep patterns.

Soltimes 13 LIVE-IN CARERS To Work in the UK Do you have experience in care professionally or with a family member or friend?

Above average market salary Paid holidays

Unrivalled carer support 24/7 Free induction and ongoing excellent training opportunities Paid UK travel and subsidised flight costs Induction training in SPAIN or LONDON

Shift patterns to suit you( typically 2wks on- 2 off, 3wks on- 3 off, 4wks on- 2 wks off.)

Make a Difference to Someone’s Life & Yours

Contact JACKIE MAPLE on 0034 603135155 or 0034 865774423 or email: jacqueline.maple@thegoodcaregroup.com

Kim Clar k benefits consultancy

Do you suffer from mobility problems, breathlessness/pain or falls/stumbles?

Do you need help washing / dressing or supervision?

You could be entitled to extra income by claiming UK sickness / disability benefits while living in Spain

For advice or to book a consultation call 950 169 729 or 663 297 568 or visit www.ukbenefitsinspain.com

Use A Primer Make Your Perfume Last!

WHOLE BODY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN Non/invasive, computerised • Head to Toe scan of all organs • Disease Diagnosis • Blood Test • Microbiology • Toxicology • Food Intolerance Test • Natural Therapy and Nutrition Counselling • FREE Follow-up Consultation and Mini Scan • Body Composition Analysis NEW • Only €130 10% Discount for Couple

Clinic at 1161 Punta Marina Punta Prima, Los Altos In partnership with Sensitiv Imago Technology

n-332 alicante Centro Commercial



medb



n-332 cartagena Punta Prima Rounabout



Corte Chino

965 071 745



Call Dr Machi Mannu:

If you’re going to spend upwards of $50 on a fragrance, you want the scent to remain fresh and robust throughout the day. Many, however, don’t seem to last through the morning commute.

A lack of longevity is not necessarily your fragrance’s fault. Factors like dry skin and storage environment (heat and humidity break down the scent) contribute to the issue.

If carrying around a delicate fragrance bottle in your purse doesn’t sound like the ideal solution, allow us to introduce you to Linger, a primer that’s formulated to extend the life of perfume on your skin, making it truly worth the investment.

When I first stumbled across the product created by ScentIvent, I was intrigued but skeptical. Sure, eye and face primers do wonders for the longevity of make-up, but primer for fragrance seemed like an unnecessary step in my rushed AM routine.

On a recent morning I put my doubt aside

and gave Linger a shot, applying it onto the inside of my wrists and along my décolletage.

After dabbing the formula (which goes on clear and is fragrance-free) into my skin, I spritzed on my favorite yet quick-to-fade eau de parfum.

Around lunchtime, I was pleasantly surprised when a flick of my wrist sent a waft of perfume into the air. And at the end of the work day, the scent could still be detected.

I was most impressed, however, later that evening while getting ready for bed. I had gone to a sweat-inducing class at the gym and taken a shower and yet the fragrance was still going strong.

Linger, priced at $32.50, works by creating an invisible matrix that helps capture fragrance molecules and keep them on the surface of the skin without the interruption of perspiration or natural oils. It also hydrates skin, which allows fragrance to adhere better.

My only question: Where has this product been all my life?

14 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

BOOK REVIEW

by Carol Naylor. children if you fancied a night out. She wasn’t the type to run off with anyone’s husband! Completely trustworthy. On the other hand, her mother liked telling people that her daughter wasn’t adventurous or pretty. She added that she wasn’t the type to travel and she wasn’t a spring chicken. Old before her time?

A bit unkind.

Paris For One

by Jojo Moyes.

I love the idea of Quick Reads, currently 58 titles by well-known authors and more than suitable for beach reading, retailing at £1 is a bargain. If you enjoy a romantic comedy, then you’ll like this one.

This one’s for the girls.

“She pictured herself and Pete, tangled up in a French hotel bed, gazing out of the window at the Eiffel Tower, holding hands over croissants and coffee in some street café.”

Nell Simmons is 26, a sensible and quiet person unless she is with her girlfriends letting her hair down or having a romantic encounter in Paris and then anything can happen! Who knows? She was the type of person who would willingly water your plants if you went on holiday or look after your

Special Offers Visit:

It’s not surprising that Nell probably preferred the ladette culture of drinking, hanging out with the boys and the inevitable hangovers to nurse with Magda, Trish and Sue and their annual weekend in Brighton. Boyfriend Pete, if he could be called that was the unreliable, easy-going guy who had more of a colourful past than Nell. He thrived on adventure and danger and had travelled around the world. In Laos and Kenya he had two narrow escapes but he had survived.

Nell wanted to spend a romantic weekend away and Paris was the obvious choice. It was November time, just perfect. Unfortunately, she chose the wrong weekend, the same weekend planned by the girls to visit Brighton. They had visited Brighton every year for six years and so far, no-one had missed it. Until now. Nell broke the news to Magda that Pete was taking her to Paris (even though it was Nell who had paid). Her friends didn’t think much of Pete. In their eyes he was a loser and a prat.

The story begins with an anxious Nell who has been waiting at the station for 30 minutes, feeling worse for wear, worrying that he will not turn up. And of course he doesn’t. A fifth text and a response to say that he is caught up at work and he tells her to go and enjoy herself. The intention is for him to catch

her up later. So, reluctantly she boards the Eurostar, still hopeful that he will turn up and it won’t be a disaster. But there are further complications when Nell reaches the Hotel Bonne Ville to find the room has been double booked and she ends up sparring with a rude American woman who insists on having the last room herself. It soon turns into The World’s Worst Romantic Weekend. Could it get any worse?

Fabien is a budding writer earning a living as a waiter, still in a state of despondency after a failed relationship with Sandrine. He had been editing his manuscript for the past 6 months and felt unhappy that his characters were flat and their voices fake. A clumsy accident resulted in the loss of his manuscript and further despondency. A chance meeting or two between Nell and the Frenchman and a 22 minute whistle-stop tour of Paris on a moped taking in the sights of Notre Dame, the Champs-Elysees and the Eiffel Tower provided a necessary distraction for a dejected Nell and the start of a fleeting, romantic encounter. “That was the most bloody terrifying and absolutely best thing I have ever done in my entire life.” Yet she loved it. The music, the drink, the Parisian atmosphere. It all goes to her head. There are one or two surprises left before Nell returns home looking decidedly more relaxed, happy and confident. In fact, a different person. Full of mischief and joy. “We had one perfect night in Paris. It would be a shame to spoil it.” So what did Nell get up to?

What happened to Pete and more importantly, what happened between Nell and Fabien? Find out for yourself……

Publisher: Penguin Random House UK.

www.ecocorpshop.com

Oil is a child of the fossil fuel age and prices will trend upwards.

Solar is a child of the electronics age and prices will trend downwards.

6 panel system with inverter, analizador de red, panel mounting system specifically made to suit your installation, cables and breakers.

Only 3,995€*

12 panel system with 9 panel system with inverter, analizador de inverter, analizador red, panel mounting de red, panel system specifically mounting system made to suit your specifically made to installation, cables suit your installation, and breakers. cables and breakers.

Only 5,995€* Only 4,995€* *Installation and registration of the system along with a boletin not included.

Fully Legal Auto Consumo solar power systems – connected to your mains electricity. Reduce your electricity bills with a system that will pay for itself in 7 Years (even with no energy price increases a 15% return on your investment).

Fully automated solar power systems with battery back up and generator configured to auto start/stop.

Victron Energy Official Installers.

We can assess your individual We cover the Almeria, Murcia and Granada requirements and install a system Regions with full with generator back up to meet technical support and all your electricity demands. With back up. Our Victron installations carry a 5 year the auto start/stop facility on the warranty on inverters, generator all you have to do is charge controllers and put fuel in as and when required. other Victron Energy Please call for a free, no obligation products. Our engineers and installers are fully consultation and site survey. trained and authorised in conjunction with the Call Ecocorp on La Meseta, Bedar, Almeria manufacturer. English and Spanish speaking 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 engineers. for a no obligation quotation

WWW.ECOCORPSHOP.COM

Soltimes 15

16 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Fashion

All the latest news

Fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu

Steps in to work on Royal Ballet Leonard Bernstein tribute He has dressed stars including Keira Knightley, Natalie Portman and Kate Bosworth, and now Erdem Moralioglu has designs on the Royal Ballet.

The east London-based designer, whose clothes have been worn by the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle, will work with choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on a new one-act ballet paying tribute to composer Leonard Bernstein.

Writer and ceramicist Edmund de

The Stars

Waal, author of best-selling memoir The Hare With Amber Eyes, will team up with Wayne McGregor for another one-act performance as part of a tribute to Bernstein, whose work included classical symphonies as well as the music to stage hits such as West Side Story.

Other events include a new production of Swan Lake and a collaboration with four other ballet companies to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of its artistic director Kenneth MacMillan.

Your weekly horoscopes

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

You and I both know that your actions have left a lot to be desired in recent days and weeks. From Sunday though, you get the chance to make it up to those you hurt.

You also get to spend more time with the person you shut out, so don’t deny them the chance to get back on track.

Nothing that happens this week is by accident, but someone has gone out of their way to try to prove to you that fate wants you to be together. Will you fall for this or will you fight it?

Events on Thursday and Friday decide which path you take. Younger faces are the bearers of really good news.

Family have not been making it easy for you to be honest with them with the pressure they have been placing on you.

Be fair to you and tell it like it is. You have every right to live your life the way you want to live it and the sooner you realise this, the sooner you will get the respect I know you deserve.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Those you thought would let you down are set to pleasantly surprise you. Don’t lose faith in your close ones this week and don’t take out stresses on them.

Others are actually the source of these. Fun times link to impromptu invites you would normally turn down.

This is a time of change for you and I know that life and love are about to get very exciting indeed.

What is about to transpire is unlikely to be as you thought. Know how far is too far to go when pushing others for what you want this week, or you could end up losing an important friendship. Geminis link to a promise you need to complete before Friday.

Dress well on Thursday. You’ll be meeting someone important.

Money issues come under the spotlight and you start to see what’s possible instead of what’s not. You no longer run after those who are not right for you.

You realise what you need to make yourself happy.

Something you have not previously been able to take into consideration. The chance to make some money comes via an old contact on Wednesday.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Life has become more interesting since a certain person came into it. You no longer worry about how things look to others, but you work on how you feel about your future and the decisions you’re going to make.

Scorpios link to a better social life which is slowly but surely unfolding.

Stop trying to force others into your way of thinking and let them come round naturally. It’s the key to you feeling like you again. I know you’ve been anxious and I understand why.

However, from today you get the facts you need to know to make life and love more interesting for you again.

I know you’re not feeling as strong as you should, but you’ve been through a lot. Try to give yourself the time and space you need to be you again. When did you last take some ‘me’ time Sagittarius. Someone from your past comes to mind with something you find or do. Know how far is too far to go in financial negotiations.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Family need your support this week, but you’re not sure how much you can give after the very emotive month you have had, are you my friend?

Geminis link to healing family ties that have been broken. News of a birth or pregnancy restores your faith in a situation you were beginning to give up hope on.

Changes in your life are imminent. All you have to do is shape them Aquarius. Something or someone you thought you wanted, no longer seems to hold the same appeal to you and this week you ask yourself why this must be. Time spent with old friends helps you realise what you miss and what you can do to get it back in your life again.

Finances face much pressure and you start to worry about what your choices for the future are. They are what you want them to be Pisces. Focus on what you want and need. It’s the key to you making your life the best it can be.

Travel is well starred and you start to focus on what can be done, rather than what can’t.

Soltimes 17

Property with SOLTIMES MORTGAGE ADVICE SEE PAGE 23

SOL Y MAR SEE INSIDE

Home & Garden Inside

18 Soltimes

Home & Garden Tips

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

How To Sow Vegetable Seeds

Now’s the time to clear a spot for your kitchen garden or sow carrots, parsnips, summer cauliflowers, rhubarb, Brussels sprouts, leeks and onions.

1) Prepare the ground where crops are to be grown by raking the soil to remove stones and weeds. Level the surface.

2) Mark out rows w i t h cane and a length of strong, then take out a shallow groove or seed drill with the back of a rake or tip of a cane.

3) Sow seeds thinly along the drill, spacing them evenly, or sow several seeds at regular points and thin out once t h e

seedlings appear.

Gardening, isn’t that hard work and reliant on a regular water supply? A Spanish or Mediterranean garden doesn’t have to require regular watering.

4) Cover the seeds thinly with soil and tap down with a rake. On heavy soil, cover with potting compost for a more even layer.

Get to grips with weeds before they get grips with your

plants!

The

common

culprits

bindweed,

couch

most are

nettles, docks and thistles. using a hoe to uproot them or use a spray to clear paths and patios. you

have

roses

they will need a feed of rose fertiliser. Give shrubs a general feed. Scatter around

the

base of the plants.

Warm & pleasant Spain

light, the first ones mentioned are all tougher and less susceptible to damage by sunlight. Plant according to what you’ve got, check out where the sunniest corner is on your patch,

likewise the shadiest, and use these natural locations wisely. A layer of bark will protect the roots from the drying effects of the sun, keep in any water, and look pretty and neat.

Rules and regulations

Fancy some scent?

Plumbago

Osteopermum

Yucca

Always sounds like backache to me!

A fancy name for a member of the

A collection of 50 tree shaped shrubs,

Daisy family, a very pretty flower that

spiky and tough, elongated sword

is also quite clever. It closes up at

shaped leaves, and rewarding you in

grass,

Banish them from borders

If

There’re a few fast rules, which are easy to remember and abide by: Look at the leaves. Choose ones that feel like felt, are furry, waxy or silvery in colour. The latter reflects

The flowery cacyx has tiny hairs which secrete a sticky substance which in turn traps ants and insects, preventing

them

demolishing

the

plant. It looks fragile enough, but planted in good, drained soil will last well, without the need for daily

night and stretches back out to greet the morning sun, protecting itself from night colds and chills. The purple varieties are a firm favourite, and the sheer perfection of this circular flower makes it a popular one for pots and

watering. It’ll climb too, even though

borders, although as before, more

it’s a shrub, adding colour to a blank

watering is needed for the potted

wall and providing interest.

varieties.

Spain with clumps of white flowers.

A good sharp anti burglar plant too, place them below windows for added protection - ouch! Great form and design, they’ll suit an architecturally pleasing garden - but may not be so child friendly. They grow brilliantly well anywhere in warm regions.

Make an Easter Garden

YOU NEED: *A shallow tray or dish *Garden soil or potting compost *Moss, cut grass or sand *Dried twigs *Sewing thread *Small pot *Flat stone large enough to cover the mouth of the pot *Egg cups (or other small containers) *Small flowers *Gravel

TO MAKE: 1. Fill the tray with soil or potting compost.

2. Arrange it to make a hill on one side of the tray.

3. Cover the soil with moss, grass or sand.

4. Make three crosses with dried twigs tied together with sewing thread and place on the hilltop.

5. Press the small pot into the hillside to make a cave like the garden tomb. Place the stone over the mouth of the tomb.

6. Press egg-cups full of water into the soil around the garden and fill with flowers.

7. Make a path coming from the tomb with gravel, to show how the disciples ran to the tomb on Easter morning.

8. Early on Easter morning, move back the stone from the tomb ~ showing that it is empty.

Garden style for summer

This year why not opt for the sun-soaked colours of the South? The rich red, amber and ochre tones of earth, stone and sand have inspired the new Hinterland Outdoors collection from Sainsbury’s, and it’s a look we’re all raving about.

Inspired by African and South American style, this new edit of artisan-style picnicware mixes tribal vibes with copper overtones. Aztec cushions and intricately-printed plates will have you setting up a little corner of paradise

in your very own garden.

So either sit back and relax, or turn your garden into an outdoor dining room to entertain friends.Look sensational – from colourful sharing platters and beautiful bowls to lovely lanterns and stylish candle holders. Even the smaller details, such as salad servers and dipping bowls, are a delight.

Roll on those hot summer days and balmy nights. We can’t wait!

Fun Gardening Projects for Kids There are several fruits you can grow in your own garden, including blueberries and apples - but strawberries are probably the easiest. Once you’ve planted them, they’ll usually keep coming back for a few years.

Grow your own Peppers: Sow your seeds into compost in a heated propagator, set to 21 degrees, in

February or March. Leave on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse.

2. When the seedlings are big enough to handle, pot them into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Leave to grow in a sunny place.

3. When roots show at the bottom of the pot, they can be ‘planted out’. Plant 3 into a growbag or put 1 plant per pot in a 22.5cm (9in) pot.

4. When they get to be about 20cm tall, give them support with a small cane and tie with garden twine.

5. Once the first peppers appear, feed them with tomato feed every fortnight to keep the compost moist6. Pick the first peppers when they’re small, this will encourage more to follow.

Soltimes 19

HOUSE CLEARANCE BAR CLEARANCE

1 HR COLLECTION CASH WAITING TEL 669 723 709

www.auctionlosmontesinos.com

20 Soltimes Sales@soltimes.com

SM074

952 561 245

SOL Y MAR

• ESTATE AGENTS • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

4000m2 PLOT WITH STUNNING VIEWS

150,000€ OFFERS

Living the Spanish dream spacious 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with pool family home featuring fantastic views over the Almanzora valley mountains and surrounding hills. Modern easy to maintain large 190 sq mtr villa with a private 9x4 pool set in a 4000 sq mtr fenced plot containing olive and almond trees, idyllic landscaped gardens and terraced pool area with outside shower, shaded pergola and BBQ. Must be viewed to appreciate the setting and potential lifestyle.

SM070

Quiet residential location

Arboleas

162,500€

REDUCED

Modern detached villa with conservatory and pool. Located in a quiet corner of a village close to the town amenities. This well maintained property has 3 double bedrooms. 2 have en suites with generously sized showers.

Extensive terraced areas to the rear leads you to the 9x4 swimming pool.

The property also features a conservatory and a retractable awning over part of the patio thus giving variety to outdoor living Ideal location and move in condition.

SM075

IMMACULATE HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS

LOS HIGURELAS

169,950€ OFFERS

Live the Spanish Dream with this home featuring all the aspects of outdoor living including conservatory /BBQ area, swimming pool and mature garden setting fully walled and gated. This 2/3 bed home with 2 bathrooms is finished and maintained to a high standard. Featuring many extras such as central aircon, alarm systems, tilt and turn double glazing throughout and log burner.

Must be viewed to appreciate the setting and immaculate order of this home.

SM071

End of Cul-de-sac

ARBOLEAS

167,000€

Well appointed modern 3 bedroomed villa in a quiet edge of village setting.

Large lounge / diner with American kitchen layout with breakfast bar between. Built in log fire in the lounge and views to the garden and 8x4 pool. The three bedrooms are distributed around an entrance hallway. The main bedroom, with ensuite, and second bedroom both have fitted wardrobes, A/C and tv’s fitted. Outside the garden is completely walled, double gates to the large driveway. Must be viewed.

Soltimes 21

950 064 584 sM072

Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox

Email: info@solymarspain.com │ www.solymarspain.com

UNIQUE HOME IN IDYLLIC LOCATION

194,950€ OFFERS

PALACES, ZURGENA

This delightful well maintained villa features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge / diner and a swimming pool with a difference. There is a large lounge with fireplace, dining area adjacent to the fully fitted kitchen.

The ground floor also features the master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.

A spiral staircase leads to a double bedroom with en-suite on the first floor, ideal for guests Air conditioning in lounge and some bedrooms and extensive parking throughout A very large porch/terrace areas provides shade to the front, side and rear of the house.

SM073

145,000€ OFFERS

WELL PRESENTED DETACHED VILLA

Well presented detached villa with pool and many extras.

Ideal location as within a rural hamlet of homes but a short drive to local amenities.

Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms gravel lined plot, covered sun terrace, outside casita and many other extras. Must be viewed to appreciate the setting and presentation.

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE LEGAL PROPERTIES FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. CLIENTS WAITING CALL US 950 064 584

RENTALS . MANAGEMENT . MAINTENANCE

RENTAL RSM009

CANTORIA

WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL AMENITIES

RENTAL MAR998

310€ PCM RENTAL PIEDRA AMARILLA

Traditional village house 3 bed 1.5 bath in the heart of the town walking distance to all local amenities within the heart of Cantoria. This property features a small private courtyard to the side of the house ideal for al fresco dining or sunbathing. Available for long term rental, fully furnished allows pets with parking close by. Cantoria is a busy market town with many facilities, including bars, restaurants, post office, banks, medical centre, supermarkets to name but a few.

AVAILABLE FOR SHORT TERM LETS 6 TO 9 MONTHS ONLY

450€ PCM RENTAL

This property is unfurnished , allows dogs and for short term lets 3 to 9 months only. Ideally located just 10 minutes drive to the large town of Albox, this detached villa is well presented providing charming and comfortable accommodation.

The property which is fully walled, and gated sits on a plot of approx 1000m2. It is also a stone’s throw away to local bars and restaurants.

The property comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious lounge/dining area and fan assisted log fireplace there is also hot and cold air conditioning.

The kitchen is fitted with all white goods.

Must be viewed to appreciate the locale and presentation of the property.

22 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Simply Peace and Relaxation

The Costa Blanca is renowned for its turquoise waters, miles of white sandy beaches, fiery fiestas and sizzling nightlife. Visitors adore the ease of its home comforts and family-friendly amenities, while many more are seduced by unexplored valleys, pretty hilltop hamlets and unspoilt fishing villages. It’s an ideal choice for every type of villa holiday, whether you seek peace and relaxation, fun and recreation, or a perfect balance between the two.

Moraira An unspoilt coastal town, Moraira is situated in a beautiful marina offering a wide variety of harbour-side fish restaurants and bars full of Spanish character.

The delightful town square and its assortment of local shops and markets is home to a pretty church and narrow, cobbled streets and is a great place to spend time wandering and seeking out souvenirs. Bejewelled with an assortment of sandy and rocky coves along the winding picture-perfect coast road, Moraira caters well for tourists and is extremely popular, yet manages to retain its Spanish charm.

We have a good selection of villas in Moraira, most of them close to the town or in the surrounding countryside. A further, small selection of villas is located on the Cumbre del Sol, a hilltop region offering magnificent views of the coast and countryside.

Javea The friendly family resort of Javea is a large town with two main beaches and an historic old town set back from the sea. A harbour and fish market can be found on one side of the resort, offering stylish restaurants, great views and a pebbly beach.

The popular, sandy Arenal beach on the other side has a palm-lined promenade of shops, bars and restaurants, while at night, the town comes alive with market stalls and street performers. Our villas here are located in countryside and residential areas, so transport is essential to reach the main resort.

Jalon Valley Located just inland from Calpe and untouched by coastal tourism, the peaceful Jalon Valley offers a more traditional Spanish experience. An idyllic countryside setting, lined with fragrant citrus groves and vineyards, the mountains offer superb views in all directions. A wide range of activities can be found in this area, including walking, cycling and bird watching. Our villas are near to the peaceful old town of Jalon, where you can find local markets, bars, cafĂŠs and restaurants where you can sample local wine made from the moscatel grape.

Costa Blanca....... Miles of white, sandy beaches

WANTED

MOBILE/STATIC HOMES

We purchase, sell, install, remove, and relocate to other camp sites within Spain, France and Portugal

For further information please call

Suzi Caley 616 250 727 UK 01482 429 718

email suzicaley@gmail.com

Soltimes 23

Get the Best Possible Mortgage “Get offers from

Even though we have seen a massive closing of branches all the banks and and several large mergers in the banking sector in Spain since 2008, Spain is still the country in Europe enjoying you can choose the highest number of bank branches per capita. the mortgage that The different banks have different preferences for the fits you the best! type of mortgages they are looking for. This can also change within the same bank depending on the region.

Look around Due to the way Spanish banks are set up, not only to find the will you get different quotes from the different banks best possible you can also experience to get a different quote on the mortgage for non- same mortgage in the same bank by going to a different residents buying branch!

So, if you know Spanish, where to look, how to present a property in your application and have the time - we can guarantee Spain!� you that you will experience a wide spread between the best and worst offer on your mortgage.

Find an independent mortgage broker based in Spain who specialise in finding the best possible mortgage for Europeans buying a property in Spain.

Different from other players in the market - find a bank that is professional with long experience providing banking services to foreign clients.

Using us, for a small fixed fee you save yourself both frustrations and time not having to visit several banks to find the best mortgage deal. Because due to the Spanish system, changing a mortgage later on, is very expensive - so getting the best deal in the first place is important.

Take into account the type of property you are buying, price, location and your personal profile - talk to various banks and find the best and cheapest mortgage for you.

24 Soltimes

To Sponsor this page call 952 561 245

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Property SERVICES We will move it!!

Pets, boats, caravans, trailers Full and part loads. Full roof-rack for long loads 3 long wheel-based vans/twice per month Travelling to South/North UK Based in Mar Menor, Murcia Storage Facilities Now Available

Spain-UK-Spain

Tel: (0044) 7783 222 251 / (0034) 634 360 846

Email: wewillmoveit@hotmail.co.uk

NICK THE TILER Call Nick for all your tiling & laminate floor requirements.

Tel.. 605 305 405

Tips to Finish Your Home Project Faster

While many people dream of remodeling their homes, they often feel discouraged by the time involved to carry out the project. With these tips, however, you can speed up the process and make your family live in your dream house faster than you thought: Use the right equipment Don’t try to cut corners while remodeling your home. If you decide on drywall, for instance, get

swimming pools pool sureste sl made with “Gunite” FREE Dolphin & Seal Mosiac Design on base of pool. Ask for details.

Al & SIZES l sh apes eg.

8.500 €

8m.X 4m.

pool Repairs ~ Terraces ~ Pool 968 461Covers 404 - 630 810 299

poolsureste@gmail.com www.poolsureste.com

the appropriate tools to get the job faster. In fact, putting finishing touches on drywall can be an effortless task, as long as you use the right drywall equipment.

Make decisions early Before the project begins, determine the exact changes you want on your property.

Consult an architect in for a better idea of what the project will require.

Additionally, decide how much the project will cost you while in its initial stages, and

DAVID THE PLUMBER Prompt and reliable service, no job too small.

Full bathrooms or just makeovers and handyman service.

24 hour call out Boilers: 80 Litre fully installed from 189€

Call David on 634 286 590

figure out whether you can afford it. For good measure, discuss the possible finances with your family to make sure you can commit to the project and the budget.

It is, after all, difficult to change your mind along the way and back out of the project midway.

Work with a specialist An experienced contractor has the skills necessary to finish your project on time. With that in mind, working with architects, interior designers, electricians

and plumbers will speed up your project.

Avoid distracting the workers Making sure your home improvement project is on the right track will require you to monitor its progress and conduct regular inspections. It is essential, however, that checking up on the progress of your project does not affect the productivity of the workers. Keep discussions will workers brief as chats can cause unnecessary delays.

COAS T 2 C O AS T

REMOVALS Over 25 years experience Regular trips SPAIN-UK-SPAIN

Call NOW for a 617 500 876 competitive quote 0044 7722 77 9062 Pets also carried - Fully Insured

coast2coasttransport@hotmail.com www.coast2coastremovals.com

Soltimes 25

THE BEST Beach holidays in Spain

>> Asturias

>> Langre, Cantabria 1. Asturias Far from the typical tourist trails, the cliffedged, emerald-green eastern coastline of Asturias boasts some of the most exquisite beaches in Spain. Beneath the Picos de Europa, rocky coves, remote golden crescents, low-key beach towns and a buzzing surf scene await. But this superb country deserves exploration as much as sunbathing sessions, and the region’s beauty lies in the immediate accessibility of both sea and mountains – “mar y montaña”. A great way to do this is with Inntravel’s one-week, self-guided, tailormade “Rugged Hills & Coast of Asturias” trip, which combines coastal escapades with mountain walks, from the lovely rural base of the British-run, 100-year-old farmhouse Posada del Valle near Arriondas.

2. Langre, Cantabria Hidden away amid the tranquil, rural country of the Costa Trasmiera, Langre’s wild, secluded beaches are arguably Cantabria’s most spectacular. Endless green meadows top sheer limestone cliffs that lead down to two golden arcs of sand, fronted by thundering waves that make this a top spot for surfing.

It was originally a hit with nudists for its wonderful isolation, and it’s hard to imagine that the lively capital, Santander, is a mere 25km away to the west. Enjoy the peace and

>> Es Pujols, Formentera quiet in comfort at rustic-chic countryside hotel La Posada de Langre, about 500m back from the beach.

3. West Coast Cantabria Western Cantabria’s beaches almost feel more like Sydney than Spain – except that this 50km-long coastline is lined with pretty fishing towns and backed by peaceful green hills sprinkled with roaming cattle and centuries-old stone farmsteads. Much of it lies within protected natural park land, which makes for some of the most pristine beaches around. It’s tricky to choose favourites, but those between Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera might just top them all.

Brittany Ferries offers an extensive selection of transport-plus-accommodation beach holidays to this area. An excellent base among these is the simple but cheerful Hotel Joseín, with an unbeatable sea-facing position on Comillas Beach.

4. Tamariu, Costa Brava If you like the idea of secluded smugglers’ coves and broad stretches of golden sand fringed with pines and coral pink rocks, look no further than the Costa Brava. Far from the braying crowds of the larger resorts, the stretch of coastline between Palamós, about an hour north of Barcelona, and Cadaqués

>> Marbella, Costa del Sol

near the French border has some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean. Without so much as a high-rise for miles, many of the small bays still have the feel of the fishing villages they originally were. One of my favourites is the horseshoe bay at Tamariu, lined with fish restaurants yards from the sea. The family-run Hotel Tamariu there has simple, fresh rooms with a blue and white nautical feel. Perfect for a beach holiday.

5. Marbella, Costa del Sol There is a stretch of sand to suit everyone in Marbella on the Costa del Sol, whether you want the buzz of a glitzy beach club or a laidback family-friendly vibe. Stay at the freshly revamped Puente Romano hotel and you can step straight out of the hotel on to the beach – and perhaps take a few lessons in stand-up paddleboarding too. Or improve your tennis at the hotel’s prestigious club, where you might well spot a professional player on the next court. The Puente Romano is laid out like an Andalusian village, with lowrise white buildings concealed by subtropical gardens, so you don’t feel you are in a huge complex.

6. Cala Mesquida, Majorca Cala Mesquida, on the north-eastern tip of the island, is a stunning beach of pale sand,

framed by dunes and pine forests – with a few hotel complexes on one side. If you need to stay somewhere with excellent facilities but want to explore a quieter part of Majorca, the Viva Cala Mesquida Resort should fit the bill. You stay in spacious apartments – it is definitely worth booking one with a sea view – and can choose any permutation from selfcatering to all-inclusive. This remote bay used to be a smugglers’ haunt, but is now a favourite of windsurfers. Although it still has a wild feel, there are a couple of bars and restaurants on the beach and lifeguards to keep an eye on the sometimes choppy sea.

7. Es Pujols, Formentera Best beach in the Balearics? We could argue about that all day but Formentera, the little island south of Ibiza, has some pretty convincing contenders for the title. White sand and clear, calm water are the norm here, making Formentera a good choice for families with young children, the island is certainly not the sole preserve of the boho brigade. People also come to dive, kayak or windsurf, to cycle or hike around the island or go birdwatching in the wetlands – a great option in spring, when accommodation is very reasonable. The new Hotel Blanco Formentera is two minutes’ walk from Es Pujols beach, which has a handful of bars and restaurants. Stylish yet simple, like the island’s laidback vibe.

26 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

SOL Y MAR

tel: 950 064 584

ESTATE AGENTS, RENTALS, & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Email: info@solymarspain.com │ www.solymarspain.com

3

4

Answers

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 34 letters spell a secret message.

ASH WEDNESDAY BREAD BUNNY CALVARY CELEBRATION CHOCOLATE CHRIST CHURCH CROSS CRUCIFIXION CUSTOM DEATH DISCIPLES EGG HUNT EGGS

EUCHARIST FAMILY FASTING FESTIVAL FRIDAY HOLIDAY HOLY WEEK JESUS LAST SUPPER LENT MARY MASS MEAL NEW TESTAMENT PALMS

PARADE PASSOVER PENANCE PENITENCE PRAYER RESURRECTION ROAST SACRAMENT SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY TOMB TRADITION VIGIL

standard SUDOKU

soltimes sports quiz

1. Toxophily is a popular sport, by what name is it more commonly known?...

2. Eddie the Eagle became famous at the Winter Olympics of 1988, where were these held?..............

3. In which sport would you use the terms?

Christies, traversing and edging?............................

4. Which UK sport has the most fatalities each year?.

5. In falconry what word is used to describe the falcons dive on its prey?....

6. Name 2 of the types of sword used in fencing?.....

7. In which sport may you come across the terms?

Single, axle and Butterfly?

8. For what is Gertrude Ederle best remembered for doing?.........................

9. Where were the 1988 Summer Olympics held?...

10. Name the athlete who won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics?......

Answers

squiggle SUDOKU

easter wordsearch

easy SUDOKU

CRYPTIC crossword

7. Playboy Bunnies 8. Watership Down 9. Boils the family’s pet rabbit 10. The Tortoise and the Hare

CROSSWORD

1. Harvey 2. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

3. Bunny Hop 4. Elmer Fudd 5. Rabbit Test 6. White Rabbit

SOLUTIONS

2

The hidden message is: ONE EASTER TRADITION IS TO DECORATE EGGS

Answers

1

IDENTIFY THEse FAMOUS baby faces

7. Ice figure skating 8. First woman to swim channel 9. Seoul, South Korea 10. Jesse Owens

1. Name the invisible rabbit Jimmy Stewart imagines he sees in the movie by the same name:.......................................

2. Name the 1988 live action & animation movie by Robert Zemekis, starring Bob Hoskins:............................................

3. Name the party dance that’s done around a room in a conga line:..................

4. Name the cartoon character known for this quote? Be ve-wy, ve-wy quiet. I’m hunting wabbits?.....................................

5. Back in the days before take-home pregnancy test kits, what was the testing method called?.........................................

6. Name the time-conscious character in Alice in Wonderland:.................................

7. Founder of a gentlemen’s magazine, Hugh Hefner, is always seen surrounded by a bevy of these beauties:.....................

8. Name the novel by Richard Adams that features a group of rabbits, including Fiver, Hazel and Bigwig:...........................

9. In the movie Fatal Attraction, what horrible thing does the insane stalker woman, played by Glenn Close, do to torment Michael Douglas’s family?...........

10. Name the Aesop’s fable whose moral is? Slow and steady wins the race?...........

sol picture quiz!

1. Archery 2. Calgary 3. Skiing 4. Fishing 5. A stoop 6. Epee foil sabre

sol times easter bunny Quiz

1: Ozzy Osborne (Singer) 2: Sir Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister) 3: Matt Lucas (Comedian) 4: Boris Johnson

on this day 12th april

627 – King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity

by Paulinus, bishop of York.

1204 – The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople and enter the city, which they completely occupy the following day.

1606 – The Union Flag is adopted as the flag of English and Scottish ships.

1861 – American Civil War: Battle of Fort Sumter. The war begins with Confederate forces firing on Fort Sumter, in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina.

1877 – The United Kingdom annexes the Transvaal.

1961 - The Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to travel into outer space and perform the first manned orbital flight, Vostok 1.

Soltimes 27

UK Motorhomes Wanted

Contact Karl on 0044 7976 662395

email: carlskitt@live.com

across 1 Shackles (7) 5 Without ceasing (7) 9 Trademark or signature (9) 10 Long metal nail (5) 11 Tedious (7) 12 City in Washington state (7) 13 Estimate (9) 15 Whips (5) 17 A small picture inserted within another (5) 19 Unsteady in gait (9) 22 Frolic (7) 25 Affective (7) 26 Stitched (5) 27 Crooks (9) 28 Female siblings (7) 29 Funeral cars (7) Down 1 Preventing (7) 2 Not thinness (9) 3 Punches of sweetened milk and eggs (7) 4 Whipping boy (9) 5 An attribute of a people or era (5) 6 Female (7) 7 Poet T.S. _____ (5) 8 Searchers (7) 14 Frisky or flirtatious (9) 16 Not reproductions (9) 17 Asserts (7) 18 Pretentious talk (7) 20 Strange or rare objects (7) 21 Suppositions (7) 23 Caterwauls (5) 24 Strikes with the feet (5)

standard CROSSWORD

SUDOKU PUZZLES

easy

squiggle

famous birthdays today 1484 – Antonio da Sangallo

standard

the Younger, Italian architect, designed the Apostolic Palace and St. Peter’s Basilica 1792 – John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, English soldier and politician, Lord Privy Seal 1769 – Sir Thomas Hardy, 1st Baronet, English admiral 1908 – Robert Lee Scott, Jr., American pilot and general 1940 – Herbie Hancock, American pianist, composer, and bandleader 1941 – Bobby Moore, English footballer 1978 – Svetlana Lapina, Russian high jumper

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Talks second tops (6) 5 Least expensive ape in bureau (8) 9 Rum label - unusual hand-held shelter (8) 10 Convicted Graphical User Interface Lieutenant at end of July (6) 11 Commoner’s nice, but left out (7) 12 Lack of difficulty of endless stand (4) 14 Return a little bit of information (4) 15 Oddly, say, duets - they come around once a week (8) 18 In addition, done after Rome moves (8) 19 Blinkers contain connection (4) 21 Snatch breaking rag - bad start (4) 23 Gents in trouble setting up home (7) 25 Get on with silly bat and his heart inside (6) 26 Reassembled tin deity - it’s who you are! (8) 27 Depression is time saved initially, for those who look into your mouth (8) 28 Bell sound after commercial totting up (6) Down 2 Jam up without start returning animal (4) 3 An eloper, a new flying craft (9) 4 Ruler of a Muslim country is nearly dried fruit! (6) 5 Architects cars I mangled, for distinguishing features (15) 6 Perhaps the Genie can be served from here onwards (8) 7 A group of lions’ satisfaction with what they’ve done? (5) 8 Hearty meeting (10) 13 Eva Balfour could be advantageous (10) 16 Well pleased act, holding illumination (9) 17 Level in ghost ship starts the latter parts of the day (8) 20 Deformed Iceman may appear on screen here (6) 22 Note most recent explosion (5) 24 Shock the heart of first uncle (4)

28 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Marmite Keeps Brains Healthy

Top Chef says we should be Juicing Steaks

Love Local

Love it or hate it, researchers believe the yeast extract helps boost levels of an important neurotransmitter which stops brain cells from becoming overexcited.

In the University of York study, volunteers who ate a teaspoon of Marmite every day for a month showed a 30% decrease in their brain’s response to visual patterns compared to those who ate peanut butter instead.

Scientists believe that Marmite, which is rich in vitamin B12, boosted their levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) the neurotransmitter which “regulates the delicate balance of activity needed to maintain a healthy brain”.

Past studies have concluded that GABA may help to dampen feelings of fear and anxiety.

Abnormal levels of GABA have also been associated with epileptic seizures, opening up the possibility that Marmite could have beneficial effects for people who suffer with certain neurological disorders. Anika Smith, a PhD student involved in the study, said: “As the effects of Marmite consumption took around eight weeks to wear off after participants stopped the study, this suggests that dietary changes could potentially have longterm effects on brain function.” The research team’s next study will involve giving volunteers a course of vitamin B12 tablets, or a placebo, to try to figure out whether this is the ingredient responsible for the increase of GABA in the brain.

To advertise in the section Call: 952 561 245

Exclusive Dishes

This isn’t for health reasons though La Zenia, 03189

Menu del dia 3 Course Meal & Coffee

600 090 467

Steak Juice, warm, with a little salt - could it catch on?

2-5pm 11.50€

Open Everyday From 2pm Till Late

Ruby’s

When you juice the steaks it makes the most of the flavour!

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT NEV & PAT WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME ALL CUSTOMERS, NEW AND OLD URBANISATION EL RASO, CAMPO DE GUARDAMAR, JUST OFF THE CV895 LEMON TREE ROAD, 03140

TEL 865 662 543 Opening times 10am till Late daily

Full Main Menu 6pm - 9pm Sunday Lunch Available 2pm - 7pm 3 Course 9.95€ / 2 Course 7.95€ Ha p p y Ho u r 4 p m - 6 p m Wednesday is quiz night with Nick Marshall

with our great 5€ meal deals for quiz players Last person standing, winner takes all

GREAT FUN NIGHT OUT

Forget cold-pressed kale juice, the new juice on the scene is a lot meatier literally.

According to a top chef, we should all be drinking steak juice.

This isn’t for health reasons though - it’s not like the bone broth so raved about by healthy foodies. No, it’s to make the most of the flavour.

Top Spanish-American chef José Andrés came up with the idea after realising each mouthful of steak is only really enjoyable for the first five seconds, when the delicious meat juices are swirling round your mouth.

“You put the piece in your mouth, the smokiness of the charcoal, the juices that begin floating all around your tongue, your mouth. Your body’s kind of like, ‘Oh my god, what’s going on? This is

so good,’ but it only lasts five seconds,” Andrés explained to Eater.

“In the moment those juices disappear, you have this big, round piece of fibres and other things that you’re going to have to be biting to try to break into small pieces for the next 30 seconds of your life.”

Andrés considers this unpleasant chewing a waste of life: “I am not living my life to have so many minutes, hours probably, days at the end of a lifetime, munching something so tasteless.”

So his solution is to juice steaks - not with a fancy juicer, mind, but with his hands.

He puts the juice in a glass, warm, with a little salt, and that’s it.

“Those four seconds that

you’re drinking the juice of the meat, that’s the way we should be eating meat. If we do that with a carrot, and the carrot juice is amazing, why can’t we do this with a piece of meat?” he asks.

Before you get too paranoid about turning into a vampire, the juice in a steak isn’t actually blood.

It’s myoglobin which is an oxygen-storing protein that turns from red to greyish brown when the steak is cooked, according to The New York Times.

“We are bringing you meat aromas and meat flavours, but sometimes I don’t want to waste your precious life, because you are putting your life in my hands,” the chef and restaurateur says.

“Amazingness is what we need to be always looking for.”

Soltimes 29

Great Food & Drink

BA has its head in the Clouds!

The new short-haul food policy by BA, just doesn’t work – they did not have the items we wanted, and don’t take cash!

BA recently introduced a new food policy on its shorthaul economy service. It advertised the fact that

travellers now have to pay for on-board food as a great step forward, particularly as there would be a choice of Marks & Spencer goodies.

The service just does not work. We eventually managed to get some food on our outbound flight to

Double Choc Malt Cookies

Treat Yourself

50 g unsalted butter, 200 g quality dark chocolate (70%), 1 x 396 g tin of condensed milk, 25 g ground almonds, 2 heaped teaspoons Horlicks, 200 g self-raising flour, 100 g Malteasers, 50g quality white chocolate.

Method: Melt the butter and chocolate in a pan on a low heat until smooth and combined, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the heat and stir in the condensed milk, followed by the almonds and Horlicks.

Sift in the flour and a pinch of sea salt, mix together, then chill in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes (no longer).

Once cool, but still pliable, smash up the Maltesers and roughly chop the white chocolate, then mix it all together.

Preheat the oven to

170°C/325°F/gas 3.

Divide the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls and place on a couple of large baking trays lined with greaseproof paper.

Flatten each a little – like squashed golf balls (you can freeze them at this stage to bake another day if you like) – then bake for around 12 minutes, or until chewy in the middle and firm at the edges.

Leave to sit in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

If you want to take these devilish cookies to another level, either sandwich 2 cookies with a good spoonful of your favourite ice cream, or even some homemade marshmallow, and squeeze… heaven, or simply drizzle all the cookies with melted chocolate while they cool… amazing!

Madeira, but no suitable food was available on the return flight in Row 28.

When I wrote to complain, BA admitted that it could not stock enough food for everyone, although it managed to do so when food was provided at no extra

Easy Tapas

Carrot, parmesan and chilli fries.

2 large carrots, trimmed, cut into long, thin batons, salt, to taste, 50g/2oz ground almonds, 30g/1¼oz parmesan, grated 1⁄2 tsp dried oregano small pinch cayenne pepper, 1 free-range egg, beaten.

Preheat the oven to 250C/220C Fan/Gas 9.

Season the carrot batons with salt.

In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, parmesan, oregano and cayenne pepper until well combined.

Dip each baton into the beaten egg, then dredge in the herb-and-spice mixture until evenly coated.

Arrange the carrot fries in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning during cooking, until tender and goldenbrown all over. Serve hot.

Open 7 Days a Week 12noon till 10pm

Menu of the Day 12noon till 5pm

Cod or Haddock with Chips, Peas, Bread and Butter €7,00 Sunday Special Cod, Chips & Peas €6,00 All Day Quesada

966 719 136

Takeaway Also Available Villamartin Plaza

966 764 441

charge.

Unlike other budget airlines, BA does not accept cash, so each transaction takes several minutes.

Our daughter, on a flight from Geneva, received no service, as the trolley did not reach her. From the crew reaction, I am sure many other people have similarly poor views.

SB, Reading, Berkshire “To fly, to serve. Today.

Tomorrow” is British Airway’s slogan. And, from the number of online laments, it seems tomorrow is the earliest that many passengers can expect to be served a meal.

The airline has been accused of devaluing its brand and alienating customers since it axed its free food trays in January, but appears blithely oblivious to the outcry.

“Customers are telling us

that they really appreciate the choice and quality of the M&S range available, and they have already bought hundreds of thousands of items since they were introduced,” says a spokesperson, completely ignoring the many famished souls who have been unable to indulge as the trolley inched through the plane.

Not only did the airline decide

to refuse cash, it also insisted on chip and pin for card payments, causing further delays. It’s now, belatedly, introduced contactless, and says it regularly adjusts stock on flights to meet demand.

The price of those M&S sandwiches is marked up, though, so to save money and hunger pangs, you might wish to stock up in the departure lounge.

Enjoy the taste of

Spain!

30 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Carry on Pompeii

Local Events send Details to us!!!

If you have a local event which you would like in the Sol Times Newspaper, please send details and pictures to email address Editor@soltimes.com and we will do our best to publish your articles.

Stagestruck is a local theatre group that has been performing shows since 2011 to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and other local charities.

The group are currently rehearsing for their next show ‘Carry on Pomeii’ and are looking forward to their opening night on Thursday 11th May at the Cardenal Beluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. Two more evening performances follow on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May. ‘Carry on Pompeii’ is an original script written by Stagestruck Director, Leigh Humphries. The production is a musical comedy, an adults only show because of its naughty innuendo content.

The story is set in Senator Pious Maximus’ house in Ancient Pompeii and the local Forum, and highlights a very busy two days in the life of the Senator and his family,

friends and slaves.

The show features some hilarious characters including Saliva the Soothsayer and Nefarius the Slave Trader and sidekick, Geriatricus. In addition, the slave sale and the Miss Vestal Virgin Pageant are scenes not to be missed. As is usual for Stagestruck productions, as well as dance and comedy, an eclectic mix of popular songs support the script so get your tickets now for a great night at the theatre.

Tickets are 7 euros and are on sale at The Post Box, Quesada, The Post Room, Benijofar, The Card Place, Benimar, Cards and More, La Marina, Kennedy’s Supermarket, Montesinos, Leaf’s (Formerly Marabu Lounge), Quesada and Ray’s Laundry, La Marina.

Alternatively you can reserve tickets by calling Leigh on 679679584 or email leigh. humphries58@gmail.com.

TEL: 952 561 245 - SALES@SOLTIMES.COM

ACTS Blithe Spirit

Actors Community Theatre Society, return with theirfirst production of 2017. After two successful productions at Beniojfar Cultural Centre, and donating 5000€ to The Benijofar Crisis Appeal, A.C.T.S are currently rehearsing for Blithe Spirit

by Noel Coward, directed

by Ian Vallender. Noel Coward´s Blithe Spirit has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years. Tickets are 8€ and are available by contacting tickets.acts@ gmail.com or telephoning

646 277 724. Tickets are also available from various local outlets including Restaurante Catorce, Beniojfar who are offering an Early Bird dinner before the show. For more information please contact Catorce on 966849030.

The performances are on Thursday 18th May, Friday 19th May and Saturday 20th May with curtain up at 7.30pm sharp at Benijofar Cultural Centre. All profits from this show will go towards the Benijofar Crisis Appeal.

SMGS at RODA

38 members and 6 guests turned out at Roda for this week’s Stableford competition where calm and sunny conditions greeted us for the first tee-off just before 10 o’clock – that’s just when this “Jeckyll & Hyde” course lulls you into a false sense of security.

Often what starts off as a balmy, sunny day can swiftly change as the “Roda wind” gets up and shows the teeth of this course.

It happened for our 4-ball, as one of the later ones to tee off, just as we started the second nine when the fairways were littered with head-gear while most of the balls were in the rough – or worse still, in the water!

The day’s results were: Nearest the pins – Eva Pettersson (2). Bjorn Pettersson (7).

Matt Newman (11) and Andy Imrie (13.

Best Guests - 2nd Frank Stanhope (28) and 1st Gerald Harwood (30).

BRONZE - 5th John Sorensen (23). 4th Norman McBride (24).

3rd Grattan Forber (26). 2nd Brian Butler (29). 1st Mick Roscoe

(34).

SILVER - 5th Noel Connellan (26). 4th Alan MacDonald (30).

3rd Ken Flaherty (33). 2nd Hugh Reilly (37). 1st Norman Cahill (38).

GOLD - 5th Andy Imrie (31). 4th Matt Newman (32). 3rd Tony Smale (33). 2nd Kenny Reddington (34). 1st Jamie Rorison (35).

The “Abacus” was awarded to Paul Cobain.

In the match-play doubles, it took Barry Roehrig & Kenny Reddington 20 holes to eventually beat Tony Smale & Nick Spicer. In the singles Bjorn Pettersson beat Kyree Skarsmoen 7/5.

Our thanks go to all the team at Roda for their help in making the day a success and if you wish to know more about the San Miguel Golf Society, please visit www.smgs.org or telephone the Captain, Theo, on 694494824 to find out more about our weekly Wednesday meetings......Next week we’re at La Serena.

Jerk Chicken Coconut Curry Ingredients Serves: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons dry jerk seasoning, 2 teaspoons chicken stock granules, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 900g skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets, cut into 1.25cm cubes, 150g peeled butternut squash, diced 225g button mushrooms, sliced, 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 5mm pieces 1 (400ml) tin coconut milk

2 (400g) tins whole peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved 125ml tomato juice 1 tablespoon caster sugar.

Method Prep:35min Cook:50min Ready in:1hr25min Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Stir in the curry powder, jerk seasoning, chicken stock granules, onions and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium, add the chicken and continue to stir and cook

6 to 8 minutes more.

Stir in the squash and mushrooms.

Reserve 1 tablespoon spring onions for garnish and stir in the remaining amount. Continue to stir and cook 2 minutes more.

Pour in the

coconut milk, tomatoes, 125ml reserved tomato juice and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve, using 1 tablespoon spring onions for garnish.

We care about you and your community

Contact our business team now on 952 561 245

On Broadway

Tickets are now on sale for Rascals new show On Broadway being performed at the Los Montesinos School of Music & Culture on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th May. The show features song & dance from Broadway shows such as Kinky Boots, Beautiful, Hairspray, Cabaret, Show Boat,

Chess, Les Miserables with a selection of songs from Andrew Lloyd Weber and scenes from Mama Mia, Grease & Motown the Musical.

For tickets call Jill on 96 672 7282 or call in at Sackos Bar, El Limonar on Monday or Thursday mornings 10 until 2pm.

Campoverde Theatre Group are busy rehearsing for their next Supper Show, The Good Old Days to be performed on the Wednesday the 3rd, Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of May at the Fiesta Plaza, formally known as Breakaways, Calle Republica Dominica, Urb. Pueblo Principe. The audience will be able to enjoy a one course meal then sit back and enjoy a night of Olde Tyme Music Hall featuring dance, music, sketches and well known songs from the Edwardian period.

This promises to be a fun filled evening where audience participation is actively encouraged. Come along dressed in typical Olde Tyme Music Hall dress, long dresses, fancy hats etc end sing along with songs that will remind you of family parties of long ago when your parents would sing songs

that have stood the test of time. Prizes will be given to the member of the audience in the best Olde Tyme dress.

Campoverde Theatre Group donated over 2500€ to local charities last year and the proceeds of this show will go to a very worthwhile local charity, Help at Home that offers invaluable help to local residents who are ill, need short term help, transport to health services, hospital visiting; and much more. Come along and help us raise funds for this very worthwhile charity.

Tickets are available from the Ticket Line: ctgticketline@ gmail.com or telephone: 626 772 256.

You can also purchase tickets directly from The Book Shop, San Miguel or why not drop into the Community Centre, Blue Lagoon (Monday and Wednesday 2-4 pm for more information).

The Good Old Days

Community News

LEO THE LION’S FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

Soltimes 31

Let the world know what is going on in your town!

Send detAils of clubs and events to editor@soltimes.com Roman Catholic Church

Saladillo, Mazarron (close to Camposol) Mass in English every Saturday at 4.30 pm Mass in Latin every Sunday at 4.030pm For further information please contact Father Octavio on 676 219 445 or Father Carlos on 628 824 555.

Talks & Workshops

Make a difference to someone’s life..

Let’s make it happen!!

Visit the webpage below to read about Leo’s story www.gofundme.com/leothelion3

Welcome Events

April 19th. This months dance features the amazing voice of Nick Gold, a very popular artist with Welcome, supported by the lovely voice of Sharni. This should be a really good night. €8 May 17th. We have something different for this months dance, a Rock’n’Roll fest. Dress up in your best gear and win prizes also a Jive competition with awards for the best,you will be dancing to a superb duo Roadrunner. €8 Ladies Afternoon – Wednesday 14th June at the Club House. There will be a fashion show, retail stalls and bingo as well as a cold buffet also entertainment by Byron (Sax) G Man. €10 June 21st The Welcome Summer Ball at La Cumbre Hotel in Puerto de Mazarron. Enjoy a 6 course meal with drinks, there is also a Mega Raffle. Finish the night dancing to the music of Rob Sweenie. €29. Coach travel is available €5

MABS Murcia North East - Sew’n’So’s - Sewing Group Every Mon Fortuna. Taking place every other Monday at Urb. Las Kalendas from 14:00.

Email: mabsmurciane@gmail.com

Luz del Sol

GRAPHIC DESIGN WEBSITES SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO & APPS

new properties s.l.

Call us on 968 199 068 www.luzdelsol.co.uk

Centro Comercial #34, Sector A, Urb. Camposol, Mazarron 30875, Spain

SolTimes Have A Drop Off Point Here For Payments Private Or Trade Advertisers, Birthdays Or Other Announcements

June 26th Welcome day out to Tabarca island just off the coast from Alicante, don’t forget your swimming gear and snorkel or just relax. Coach, ferry and lunch are included €39 p.p.

September 9th. Trip to the ancient Roman town of Tarrragona staying for 4 nights at the 3* Hotel Urbis Centre • The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for in the town centre on B&B. Cost includes two excursions, the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, first to visit a Cava producer and second to the Roman veterans and their families. amphitheatre and ruins. Stopping on the way home for a • If you feel we can help you, please ring 676 451 780 boat trip. All this and coach travel for €280 p.p.

(9-5 weekdays) or email assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com.

October 8th Almeria & Mini Hollywood. Staying 3 nights at • Any general enquiries to 648 860 251 (10-4 weekdays) the 3* Hotel Nuevo Torreluz on B&B in the centre of Almeria To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living with a day trip out to Mini Hollywood including lunch, there is also a visit to Mojacar. Coach travel included for €165 p.p.

Welcome Christmas Trip to Benidorm – Saturday 23rd Every Day, Open from 10:30-14:00 and 17:00-20:00.

December for 4 nights at The Helios Hotel on Full Board Closed Monday mornings. At C/ Conde de Aranda. Tel: 968 with a Special Gala Lunch including wine and water on 493 287. Entry: Individual €1.20 Groups €0.60 Christmas Day. Coach travel included. €300 p.p.

The Royal British Legion Spain District North

Archaeological Museum

For more information or to book your tickets call Steve on 697 960 590.

SOLTIMES

C OF E COSTA CALIDA & ALMERIA

Priest: Reverend P. Williams 950 956 166 / 687 250 860

Email now and subscribe today

Editor@soltimes.com 561936 245 or call 952 950 121

Your essential weekly read

FREE EVERY WEDS

32 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Classifieds alarms

ALARMS & CCTV

Tel: Paul & Matthew

645 495 484

www.besurealarms.es

Plus

TELEPHONE

952 561 245 Monday to Friday Between 10am & 5pm

alternative power

952 561 245 removals

Transport Services Monthly Visits - Spain - UK - Spain Removals, Part Moves, Single Items

Find us on FACEBOOK

Tel: 965020350 . 633730505 or UK 07930 932232 sidneysauctions@outlook.com www.sidneysauctions.com

locksmith

www.ecocorpshop.com are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative if so call ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no

Security UNION

obligation quotation

cleaning services

ADVERTISE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS UP TO 300€ FOR FREE

EMAIL:SALES@SOLTIMES.COM

BY TUESDAY 5PM

Decathlon adult push scooter as new. Folds up and with receipt of100€ will sell for 74€ ono.

Tel: 627 726 369 After 2pm San Pedro HUMAX Freesat HD Recorder,500GB, like Sky+, twin tuner, seen working. 105€ Tel: 690 772 178 (San Fulgencio) Large Solid Pine Dresser H185cm x W130cm X D39cm 185€.

Dark Cane Rocking Chair Unused 60€ Tel: 966 716 599 Bosch extendible inox hob extractor 15€, Italian round metal adjustable table 60cms plus 2 adjustable swivel stools 45€, Brand new white slate shower tray 80cmx x 70cms 90€. Quesada.

Tel: 966 713 707.

Treadmill (power walker) 1000 w motor. Used only twice so good as new. Folds for easy storage. Cost 200€ will take 125€ ono for quick sale. Private sale in Quesada Tel: 625 266 932 FOLDING SINGLE BED, as new 30€. Tel: 968 171 738 Los Alcazares.

pOOLS & GARDENS spas

sat/tv services

PET TRANSPORT

Pet Transportation Service D

UK|Spain|UK TRANS-PET r o o

600 55 20 30 2 r 965 96 06 58 D oo 00 44 7801 272 162 Kennels & Cattery Passport service-DEFRA authorised Fully insured- Vehicles inspection certificates

www.trans-pet.co.uk sharon@trans-pet.co.uk

removals

LWB Sprinter van going from south to North of the UK & back every 2 weeks, based near Murcia Airport. Tel: 610 846 260/ 0044 7519 186 355. or email: van.man@hotmail.co.uk

Rainbow Satellites for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region. Contact Matt or Alan on 686 358 475 or rainbowsats@gmail.com

euro spas

Spas at factory prices.

Used & Ex display models.

Spares & repairs.

Part exchange

Tel: 650 722 905 wigs

structural survey

structural WIG BOUTIQUE

surveys

Mark Paddon BSc Hons. MCIOB. CAAT.

Choose from the best human or synthetic hair.

Private fitting room.

Property buyer’s surveys and expert defects diagnosis

Professional Service

www.surveyorscostablanca.com

Hair, beauty, nails, massage La Zenia 966 773 216

962 807 247 653 733 066

Ladies & Gents

Head to Toe

personals

Pleasure doing business with us

“Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the ads in this section offensive” ELEGANT slim, sexy, naughty Italian lady available home/house visits. Torrevieja, La Manga, Torre Pacheco & Mazarron, Quesada plus all other areas. Speaks 3 languages. Escort available home & house visits. Tel: 693 357 526

SOLTIMES

www.soltimes.com See us online everyday

2 Spanish ladies

Playa Flamenca near new Carrefour before La Florida.

37 years, attractive, classy lady, private house, parking.

Offers all erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie, prices from 40€.

Full discretion.

Tel: Ana 865 646 437

Contact our business team now on 952 561 245

Soltimes 33

952 561 245

Classifieds

Plus

MOTORING

For re-registration of cars, motorbikes and motor homes contact Leigh Blann or Graham Shelton Who after re-registering over 1000 vehicles will put you on the right side of the road.

671 608 503 or 865 663 389 www.spanish-number-plates.com info@spanish-number-plates.com

CASH CASH CASH Same day collection

We pay instant cash same day for cars, vans, bikes, quads, caravans, trailers, absolutley anything!

From 1€ to 10,000€

Call Phil: 607 848 332

wanted cars for cash

Best prices paid Spanish English Anything considered

tel: Tim on 662 211 993

animal corner

600 84 54 20

www.k9club.es

Build up your business with us

Contact our business team now on 952 561 245

Archie will be four years old in April. He was rescued when he was four weeks old, so has been looking for a loving home all his short life. He is currently in a foster home and loves being with his foster mum’s dog, so a home with another dog for company would be the best thing for him. To arrange to meet Archie, please call the numbers below.

APAH

Scruff is an adorable domesticated long haired bob tailed boy. Absolutely fabulous markings, cute and chunky. Loves cuddles and is very affectionate.

Placid nature and very friendly.

Spayed and ready for re-homing.

If you can offer a forever home for Scruff, please call Alan and Bev at the K9 animal shelter.

To advertise here call: 952 561 245

630 422 563 or 616 210 850

Pets In Spain

Cindi is a delightful little Chihuahua cross and was found on the campo last week. She is in good health, great with other dogs and the perfect companion.

Cindi is around 1 year old and weighs approx 6 kilos.

Call: 645 469 253 www.petsinspain.com info@petsinspain.info

Two German Shepherd/Corgi Crosses Princess and David are two beautiful short legged German Shepherd crosses we have available for adoption.

Both are 18 months old, they are adorable. Due to their ages, they would adapt quickly to new people and surroundings. We would like them to be rehomed together as they have been companions since birth. Fully vaccinated, passport and micro chipped, and ready to go.

600 84 54 20

www.k9club.es

Santa Clara shelter MAMI is a 3 year old, Spanish Mastin cross.

Vaccinated, child and dog friendly. Nice natured girl who came to the shelter with 10 pups who have all been adopted but poor Mami is still waiting for that loving home.

Contact Margaret at Santa Clara, Tobarra 697495315

34 Soltimes

To Sponsor this page call 952 561 245

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

The Lagoon of seven colors The lagoon extends quietly and picturesque next to the village of Bacalar as a perfect scenario for adventure and nature lovers. Bacalar has a lot of history to tell; it was the scenario of multiple clashes between Mayans and Spaniards and later became victims of English, French and Dutch pirates.

The lagoon is only twenty minutes from Chetumal, the capital city of the State, and it is one of the main attractions in Bacalar, because visitors can swim, rent motor or sail boats and also kayak here.

Spending a day admiring the charming flora and fauna of the area.

RIDE ON THE LAGOON The lagoon is the main attraction of the village. It is called the lagoon of seven colors because of the differences in the bottom soils, the difference of depths and the variation in the intensity of the sun rays; all this makes that the water reflects seven different shades of blue.

Enjoy the incomparable landscape by boat, kayak, sailboat or Jet Ski. See the contrast of the lush vegetation surrounding the waters and let yourself be lulled by the birds singing, which will make this a magical experience.

BECOME A PIRATE Take the chance to navigate the rapids flowing into the Hondo River or into the estuary of Chac, the same way as the pirates did in their time.

RENEW YOUR BODY AND SOUL IN T HE LAGOON Find in Bacalar an ideal place for relaxation: the energy transmitted fills you with an inexplicable sense of peace and tranquility. Let the elements of nature help this healing experience.

Playa del Carmen Cirque du Soleil

Powder White Sand

Cirque du Soleil are found in the Riviera Maya a fantastic site to establish a show that brings together the wonders of this circus company with the history, culture, nature and characters of Mexico.

Let your imagination run wild and immerse yourself in the history of Joya, where by means of hallucinating effects and scenographies you will feel part of history itself.

Enjoy to the maximum the dances, music, colors and flavors that transport you to pre-Hispanic Mexico, which fused with amazing creativity.

Playa del Carmen is one of the favorite destinations for vacation, especially in summer, according to Trip Advisor, as it is an idyllic place located in the heart of the Riviera Maya with fine white sand and blue-green waters, you will always find a Hammock and an umbrella to sunbathe and rest, especially in the edge of town that offers the quietest beach areas.

If you prefer action, in Playa del Carmen you will find water activities such as windsurfing, jet skis, kayaking or diving in the impressive Mayan coral reef.

Great musicians of Mexican and international jazz offer concerts every year.

The beauty of the beaches and the many activities that Playa del Carmen has for you will force you to come back.

The Underwater Art Museum (MUSA) seeks to demonstrate the coexistence between art and the environment. It consists of pieces of a special marine concrete which facilitates the creation of corals on its surface placed on the seabed and which have become a refuge for marine life in the form of artificial reefs.

Marvel at the more than 500 sculptures that the MUSA has permanently submerged.

Examine the sculptures fixed to the bottom of the sea in an area of more than 420 square meters with its more than 200 tons of art. Discover the two galleries that make up the museum: Manchones and Punta Nizuc.

In addition, if you do not want to get wet, you can opt for the visit aboard the glass bottom boat. It is a boat with crystals on the sides where you can see a fragment of the second largest barrier reef in the world, turtles, parrot fish, angel fish and many other wonders.

Soltimes 35

Travel INSIDERS

Fuerteventura Discover The Island

LETS Travel

Roquetas de Mar is known not only for it’s fishing village traditions which are carried on today through gastronomy and annual festivals, but also for its fame as a resort town. Within the municipality of Roquetas el Mar is the famous “Aguadulce” (Fresh Water) resort – one of the first tourist resorts established in Spain in the 1960’s and has been classified as a Centre of National Touristic Interest. The municipality also borders or includes important nature reserves and natural parks. The village of Roquetas de Mar offers sightseers the 18th century Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario), the 16th century Santa Ana Castle, Roman remains and the Santa Ana lighthouse among other examples of local architecture and historical remains.

If it’s archaeology that interests you, the town does have remains dating back before the advent of Roman rule in Spain.

Water sports are very popular in Fuerteventura. Every year hundreds of surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers, and divers descend on Fuerteventura and during July the island is host to the P.W.A world windsurfing speed and slalom event at Sotavento in the south.

There are many new attractions inviting tourists to discover different aspects of the Island’s landscape and culture such as the Betancuria Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography and Tefia Craft Village to name but a few. Fuerteventura has miles and miles of broad sandy beaches and golden sand dunes make Fuerteventura the ideal holiday resort for everyone. There is no other island in the Canaries with as many enormous sand dunes and long sandy beaches (more than one hundred and fifty). Even though most of the land on Fuerteventura consists of stone and rock, this island has some of the most impressive beaches in the whole of Europe.

Luxury, Long Haul and Independent Travel Specialists Fundraising for AECC & Pink Ladies

Tel: 966 761 492

La Zenia, Orihuela Costa, Alicante

World Cruise

118 nights

MSC World Cruise 2019 MSC Magnifica Early Booking Discount Barcelona, Portugal, Virgin Islands Puerto Rico, Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua Guatemala, Mexico, San Francisco Los Angeles, Hawaii (3 days) French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Australia Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Italy Barcelona – 118 nights! includes taxes, drinks, laundry and 15 excursions from 19,999€ pp sharing a balcony cabin Depart –

price from19,999€ pp 7th Jan 2019

We Arrange

Luxury Cruise Offer!

Oceania Cruises

30 Nights

Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Durban Richards Bay, Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. inc flights to/from Madrid

Mauritius

All Inclusive

Flights from Alicante transfers to/from Hotel 4* All Inclusive Hotel

from 1665€ pp New York & Bahamas Cruise

Dep June – Oct 2017

11 Nights

Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas Fly Alicante to New York, 4 nights Manhattan Hotel, 7 Nights cruise to Port Canaveral, Cococay & Nassau.

from just 8,349€ pp

Dec 21, 2017

from just 2,012€ pp

November 2017

Roquetas de Mar

5 nights

Menorca

7 Nights

Playa Capricho 4* 5 nights, Half Board, Transport included from Local Areas from 265€ pp sharing Dep 24th Sept 2017 from 375€ pp individual

Puerto Rico

7 nights

Royal Caribbean Cruise Flights from Alicante, 5 nights Sheraton Hotel, 7 nights Adventure of the Seas, San Juan, Charlotte Amalie, Curacao, Arube, St Kitts from 5108€ for a family of 4 (children under 12 years)

Various dates June 2017

Direct flights 7 nights All Inclusive, Globales Almirante Farragut 4* 605€ pp

from just 490€ pp

May - Oct 2017

Gran Canaria

7 Nights

Flights from Alicante 7 nights half board Playa del Ingles Ifa Buenaventura 3* Various dates from 540€ pp half board June 2017

• Train & Hotel Packages • Flights & Entry Visas • Foreign Currency • Package Holidays • Long Haul Destinations • Cruises Worldwide

36 Soltimes

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

BRADLEY BREAKERS

965 723 270 607 848 332

G.T.AUTOS LOS DOLSES S.L

THE ONE STOP CAR CENTRE

WANTED

BEST PRICES CARS FOR CASH PAID

Call Spencer on 637 090 665 MECHANIC WORKSHOP PHONE on 672 532 758

Lost Car Keys & The stress

Mercedes-AMG GT roadster

It’s not hard to get excited by a Mercedes-AMG sports car aimed at the Porsche 911. But it can be hard to wrap your head around the Mercedes-AMG GT lineup. First there was the GT S, which was followed by an entry-level, non-S GT. Then came the other bookend, the top-of-the-line GT R, and the race car, which gets no name at all beyond the class it sometimes competes in: Mercedes-AMG GT3.

Then came the inevitable GT convertible, the GT C, which seemed to be positioned as the roadster complement to the GT S coupe—until it was announced that there will be a GT C coupe as well. Naturally, there’s also a non-C convertible. There’s no word on an R convertible, although there will be a four-door model from AMG badged as a GT that almost certainly will be available in many, if not all, of the aforementioned trim levels. Mercedes-AMG has decided to diversify its AMG GT sports car with both a new

You will feel a variety of emotions such as frustration and a sense of helplessness if you are locked out of your car. It can be an extremely stressful especially if you are in a hurry, or you are already stressed. You can be locked out for many different reasons. By learning about the various causes, you may be able to find your lost keys.

Lost Keys Most of the time, people simply lose their keys. You can try remembering where you last placed your keys, or you can search for them if you have the time. Otherwise, you can take note of your car’s make, model, year, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You can find the previous information in your vehicle’s registration papers and logbooks.

Locked Keys Now, it will be another problem if your vehicle’s registration papers and logbooks are kept in your car, which you cannot open. At such times, as well as in times that you lock your keys inside your vehicle, you can call a locksmith. Locksmiths have the tools and expertise necessary to open your vehicle without any damage.

specification level and a roadster option. Available in base GT and new GT C guises, the new Roadster helps spread the range to combat the 911 and Audi R8. In standard GT form, the roadster shares its 476bhp 4.0 bi-turbo engine and equipment specification with the fixed head car. In new GT C format however, the roadster utilises the hard-core GT R’s wider body, while sporting an uprated 557bhp version of the same 4.0 V8 as the standard car. The GT C also uses the rear steering system from the GT R as well as the distinctive Panamerica grill. Eventually due to be spread to the fixed head version, the GT C might just be the most rounded variant of Mercedes-AMG’s ever-improving sports car. Hot Vee, Hot Stats: Both versions faithfully track their coupe siblings. For the GT, that means 469 HP and 465 lb-ft of torque from the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 routed to a rear-mounted seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle.

british company established in spain 15 years fully legal s.l. company

Venus

british & spanish cars bought, sold and part exchanged

wanted uk & spanish. left hand & right hand drive all legal paperwork complete immediate decision /payment given

motorhomes & campervans tel:965 368 274 / 666 298 689

www.venuscars.com Malaga . almeria . alicante . benidorm . valencia & more

Soltimes 37

Motoring Roundup

Best luxury performance car?

“Alpha who?

Except for a enthusiastic core of Alfisti, many of today’s car buyers haven’t heard of Alfa Romeo, let alone know how to spell it”

Alfa Romeo practically invented the sport sedan segment more than a half century ago. Its Giulia TI sedan was every bit the dynamic equivalent of the brand’s sports cars and roadsters. But a two-

decade-long time-out from the U.S. market led to Alfa Romeo dropping out of the new-car conversation.

Now, that’s about to change.

Alfa Romeo is back, baby, and the $72,000 Quadrifoglio is the all-in performance variant of Alfa’s brand-new Giulia luxury sedan.

With a Ferrari-derived 505-horsepower twin-turbo V6 lurking under its carbonfiber hood, it can storm from rest to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds, about the time it takes to say “the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.” Alfa claims the Quadrifoglio tops out at a head-clearing 191 mph

and is the fastest four-door ever tested at Germany’s storied Nurburgring.

In daily service, two rear doors add 5-passenger practicality, with a decentsized rear seat and trunk.

Alfa’s Quadrifoglio also brings tasteful leather-and Alcantara trim, up-to-date infotainment with navigation and an 8.8-inch touchscreen and the latest safety tech such as dynamic cruise control with full stop, lanedeparture warning and blind spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring.

Practical, sure, but what the Quadrifoglio is really about involves a big red “start” button on the steering wheel.

Push that, turn the console-mounted

DNA switch to Race mode and exercise the car’s active suspension, torque-vectoring differential, and Brembo high-performance brakes to the epic crackle and pop of the dual-mode, quadoutlet exhaust. Dynamic engagement is what makes this car and its driver feel so alive.

It took on some longtime favorites but the New York Daily News Autos team of experts concur that the allnew 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the top choice among performance luxury cars. If you want to also consider additional wellregarded entries, here is a list of alternative offerings worthy of your consideration, listed in Alfabetical order.

Suzuki GSX250R price announced The Suzuki will compete with the likes of KTM’s sporty single-cylinder RC390, which costs £4,999 and the class pioneer, Kawasaki’s Ninja 300, which retails for £4,799.

On price at least, the Suzuki has the KTM and Kawasaki beat.

But what about the rest of the class? We’ve had a look through MCNbikesforsale. com and found these A2 sportsbikes currently up for sale. Yamaha R3, £3,795.

The R3 is a credible, genuine, practical sportsbike that has the ability to entertain even the most sceptical old goat of a

motorcyclist. Are you looking at a future legend? If enough riders are swayed by its charms then you may well be doing just that. The Yamaha provides a great balance of fun and practicality. The CBR300R holds its own in traffic, offering plenty of torque for such a small, light bike. It might lack the power of Kawasaki’s Ninja 300, but that torque makes for an enjoyable ride. A much better option than the CBR250R it replaced.

Garage Ser vices

All Mechanical Repairs Diagnostics, Car Servicing Cambelts, Tyre Repairs Laser Wheel Alignment Welding, Exhausts, ITV Headlight Refurbishing / Cleaning Camper Van Servicing IS YOUR ITV DUE SOON? Pre-ITV check, Plus I will take your car to the ITV station.

All for just 95€! Please book in advance now!

Why take chances?

Contact Chris on (0034) 634 048 339 or 642 923 669

And have your car repaired by a reliable, expert and time served mechanic.

Garage Services, Ctra de Benijofar, San Miguel de Salinas Finca Garroferos - Nave 13, Algorfa 03169, Alicante (Off CV940 - behind the Zoco Sunday Market Algorfa)

christophermccarthy1964@gmail.com

38 Soltimes

Sport Gossip

Sales@soltimes.com 952 561 245

Jose could lose dressing room

Jose Mourinho could be on his way to losing some of the Manchester United dressing room with his criticism of Luke Shaw, says Phil Thompson.

Mourinho called Shaw’s understanding of the game into question after the leftback’s second-half cameo against Everton.

The defender was restored to Manchester United’s matchday squad following clear-the-air talks with Mourinho after the manager criticised Shaw’s work ethic.

“I tell you this because I told him already,” Mourinho said.

“He had a good performance but it was his body with my brain. He was in front of me and I was making every decision for him.”

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Thompson says the treatment of Shaw draws parallels to his criticism of Ruben Loftus-Cheek while Chelsea manager, and says he is not giving other players in the squad the same public appraisal.

Paul Merson says Mourinho is being too harsh on Shaw Paul Merson says Mourinho is being too harsh on Shaw “Ibrahimovic has had certain times in the season where he doesn’t score goals, he would never dare criticise him.

Rooney has not even featured, we don’t even see him anymore, yet there’s never any criticism, “I think you’re on your way to losing your players. Maybe a little way, but don’t forget

those players are close-knit in the dressing room, and they’ll be talking about the criticism of younger players.

“The older ones feel protective of the younger players, and they won’t be happy, and it happened at Chelsea, the older ones won’t be happy with that as well.”

Thompson says Mourinho has held back from criticising the likes of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney Thompson says Mourinho has held back from criticising the likes of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney Matt Le Tissier, also speaking on Soccer Saturday, said he finds the criticism of Shaw bizarre, and says the defender must have done something wrong behind the scenes.

“It’s bizarre. I find it bizarre.

It’s almost like he’s trying to force him out of the football club with the stuff he’s saying.

“You’d expect a manager to be more supportive of a young player - I don’t know what’s gone on there, but there must be something that has got under Jose Mourinho’s skin, for him to publicly humiliate Luke Shaw there.

“It’s bizarre to me and I’m not quite sure what’s gone on.

It would be interesting to see what has gone on to make Jose Mourinho comment about him like that.”

SOL TIMES CALL : 618 530 767

Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid

Madrid Held Antoine Griezmann scored a late equaliser in the Madrid derby as Atletico held La Liga leaders Real.

Real took a deserved lead when Pepe, who later went off injured with broken ribs, headed home Toni Kroos’ free-kick. The European champions continued to dominate but without really testing keeper Jan Oblak on too many occasions. And Griezmann levelled for third-placed Atletico when he slid home Angel Correa’s through ball. Real are three points clear at the top of La Liga, with a game in hand on Barcelona, after Barca’s 2-0 defeat at Malaga later on Saturday.

On the balance of play, Real should have won the derby - with Karim Benzema forcing a good first-half save from Oblak and defender Stefan Savic brilliantly clearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot off the line.

T.M.G.S Golf Report An early start was required for our Captain’s Day at Campoamor to accommodate the 50 participating players.

The course is in really good condition these days and that makes block tee times harder to aquire. Fortunately for us it turn out to be an advantage, apart from a little excess water on the greens the early start meant that we had the best of the weather, warm sunshine and NO wind.

These perfect conditions were certainly reflected in the scores in all Categories.

The other advantage in

Cole has transplant

Manchester United have revealed that former striker Andrew Cole has undergone a kidney transplant operation.

The club released a statement saying that the Champions League winner would be taking a break from his role as United ambassador as a result during his recuperation.

The operation was part of Cole’s treatment for a condition

COSTA BLANCA

email: blancasales@soltimes.com

COSTA CALIDA/MAR MENOR Trudy : 950 680 007 (EXT: 1331) email: calidasales@soltimes.com CLASSIFIEDS 950 680 007 EXT:1332

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 and balanced. Sol Times Calida and Sol Times Blanca are independent publications. Published weekly and produced exclusively in Murcia & Blanca.

Soltimes sources content from various News agencies. Sol Times News Group cannot be held responsible for claims made by advertisers, nor can it be held responsible for errors in advertisements caused by poor quality text, photographs or layout instructions. Furthermore, no responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage resulting caused by any error, inaccuracy or non-appearance of an advertisement. Deposito Legal Sol Times Calida AL 851-2010. Sol Times Blanca AL 852-2010

called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. ”During his recuperation Andrew will be taking a break from his role as Manchester United Ambassador.

“Andrew and his family would like to thank the club and fans for their support and request that he can continue with his treatment in private and ask that their privacy is respected.”

beginning early is that you can get around quickly; it took our first group just 4 hours to complete the 18 holes. Results; N.T.P.’s Hole 4 P. Boyling, Hole 6 L. Jernberg, Hole 10 T. Norris, Hole 15 Nada, Hole 17 N. Spaniol. Our best guest this week was M. Margren with 26 pts. Bronze category; 4th R. Rea 37 pts.

3rd G. Chapman 40 pts. 2nd S. Twentyman 40 pts. L/H. 1st R. Cox 41 pts.. Silver category; 4th A. Rickers 36 pts. 3rd I. Parkinson 38 pts.

2nd A. Kilnes 38 pts. L/H 1st O. Rong 38 pts. L/H. Gold

category; 4th B. Watson 33 pts. L/H 3RD N. Spaniol 35 pts. 2nd J. Dean 36 pts. 1st T. Norris 41 pts. Photo: Gold category winners. Date for your diary; 8/5/17 away day to Las Pinaillas (Albacete) includes, BUS, GREEN FEE + BUGGY + MEAL+ Comp fee,fantastic price of just €65 per player. For more info please visit www.tmgs.org or @TMGSGOLF or Facebook/ TMGSGOLF, you can also download our new mobile app from our website. Call 661 524 101.

On Thursday 6th April Eurogolf played their monthly medal for the Founders Cup and the results were Cat1 1st Pino Perito 69 2nd George McCallum 73 3rd Malcolm Foskett 74 Cat 2 1st David Blasnchette 74 2nd Linda Lynch 75 3rd Karin Van Der Kryse Cat 3 1st Jim Weston 69 2nd John Cross 74 3rd Jeff Lynch 77 c/b Cat 4 1st Kevin Bonser 67 2nd Bev Evans 73 3rd Eamonn Divine 75 c/b Founders Cup winner Pino Perito Medal winner

Kevin Bonser Best front 9 Bert Lawson 34.5 Best back 9 Ian Pegg 36.5 NTPs 5 th and 11th Jeff Lynch 12th in 2 Colin Hobden 15th Pino perito 17th David Gregson Football Bob Buckeridge David Blanchette Morag Turner Tony Forbes and Monique Reeves.

If you would like to play with Eurogolf at La Marquesa Tuesdays and Thursdays please visit the website www. eurogolf-quesada.co.uk we look forward to hearing from you.

Eurogolf Cup

Soltimes 39

best prices paid

for bar clearances, house clearances & furniture collection in 1 hour

tel - 669 723 709 - 688 883 097

tony firth auction in los montesinos 1000m2 warehouse auction friday 3pm

sell your unwanted goods quick & easy, bring goods in by thursday, sell friday & collect cash on monday

electrical goods guaranteed

transport available for immediate collection in your area

you can find us by turning right opposite FerroBox Bricolage to the end of the road, turn right, we are on the right

Tel: 669 723 709 www.auctionlosmontesinos.com

VW California Edition 2.0 TDi, Auto, 2016, Delivery KM €64,950 Mercedes SLK 55AMG black, 2010, 21,000km €42,950 Mini Cooper d clubman Diesel, 2016 €32,950 Hyundai Tuscan 1.7 CRDi, 2016, New €23,950 BMW 116 MSport 2014, Diesel, Auto €21,950

Call us: 968 146 158 or 618 628 511 www.specialistvehicles.com

•bmw x5 4.0, diesel, auto, 2014, 46,000km..................................€poa •range rover evoque dynamic 2015, AUTO, 2.0 diesel.....€41,950 •Mercedes ML350, 2012, Diesel, Auto, 62,000km, .................€36,950 •bmw 428i coupe 2014, 17,000km...............................................€34,950 •MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2016, AUTO, NEW.............................€34,950 •bMW 630i 3.0L Cabrio, 2009, Petrol, Auto, 73,000km, ............€poA •toyota fj cruiser 4.0lpetrol,auto, 2009, 87,000km...............€poA •MITSUBISHI L200 INSTYLE 2016, AUTO, 0km...................€27,950 +IVA •Peugeot 4008 1.6HDI, 2017, NEW, 8km.....................................€26,950 •Peugeot50081.6HDi,2016,Diesel,Auto,26,000km...............€23,950 •CitroenC4Picasso2.0HDi,2015,Diesel,17,000km..............€21,950 •Peugeot 3008 1.6HDi, Diesel, 2014, 24,000km.......................€17,950 •Peugeot5082.0Diesel,2013HybridAuto135,000km..........€16,950 •Peugeot 308CC 1.6HDi, Diesel, 2013, 60,000km....................€15,950 •citroen cactus 1.6hdi, auto, 2016, 5,000km.................................€poa •mitsubishi spacestar 2017 new, 1.5, auto..............................€14,950 •Opel Astra 1.6 16v, 2012, 51,000km.................................................€11,950 •Nissan Qashqai 2.0DCi, 2011, Auto, Acenta, 193,000km...€11,950 •kia sportage 2.0crdi, Auto, 2007 136,000km.......................€9,950 •FIAT Panda 1.2 Lounge, 2016, 28,000KM.....................................€9,950 •RENAULT MEGANE CC, 2006 ,1.9DCI,AUTO, 49,000KM.................€8,950 •ford c-max, 1.6 tdci, auto, 2007, 87,000km............................€8,950 •BMW 520 Diesel, 2007, auto, 170,000km ...................................€8,950 •Mercedes E280 2006 CDi,Auto, Estate, 234,000km .........................€7,950 •peugeot 207 1.4 petrol, 2006, 101,000km.........................................€5,450 •Kia Rio 1.5crdi , diesel, 2006, 99,000KM..............................................€5,450 •renault Megane 1.6, 2007, Petrol, 113,000km....................€4,950 •renault clio 1.5dci, Diesel, 2009, 184,000km.......................€4,950 •Peugeot 206CC 2.0 Cabrio, 2002, 74,000km............................€4,950 •Yamaha YZF R125, 2008, 21,000km...............................................€1,950

Opel Astra 1.6 16v, 2012 51,000km €11,950 Renault MeganE Cabrio, 2006, 1.9DCi, Diesel, 49,000km €8,950 opel corsa 1.3cdti, 2012, 130,000km €7,950 renault scenic 1.9dci Diesel, 2009, 135,000km €7,950 peugeot 308 sw, 1.6hdi, 2009, 189,000km €6,950

•Trailer...................................................................................................€795

Opel Zafira 2.0 Diesel, 2012, 161,000km €11,950

Right hand drive vehicles •bmw 220, 2015, diesel, m-sport, cabriolet, 110,000 miles...........€26,950 •rolls royce silver spirit, rhd, 51,000 miles............................€13,950 •Ford mondeo 2.0i petrol, 2008, 61,000 miles..........................€6,950

OPEL ASTRA ESTATE ST 1.7CDTi, 2013, 113,000km €11,950

Seat Altea 1.9TDi, Diesel, 2005, 164,000km €6,450

•Vauxhall vivaro 1.9d, 4 seats, 2004, 148,000 miles ............€3,950 •bmw 320 td compact, 2002, 128,000 miles..............................€3,950 •renault laguna 2.0i, extreme, 2006 ,83,000 miles............€2,450 •vauxhall vectra 1.8 petrol, 2001, 125,000 miles............€1,000

Right hand drive - spanish reg

Kia Rio 1.5CRDi, 2006, 99,000km €5,450

•Lexus 400 Hybrid 3.3, 2005, Petrol, Auto, 70,000 miles......€7,950 •citroen c4 grand picasso 1.6hdi 2008, 85,000 miles.........€6,950 citroen Kia picasso •Ford Mondeo 2004 2.0 Petrol,Auto, 107,000miles.............€2,750 Sportage 1.6 1.6 2.0 CRDi, •Honda CRV 2000 2.0 Auto, Petrol, 147,000 miles.................€2,450 hdi, 2006, 2010, Diesel, •ford focus 1.4 petrol, 2003, 130,000 miles.......................€1,950 169,000km 163,000km, •Peugeot 206 1.4, 2001, Petrol, 3-door, 95,000 miles.......€1,950 €4,950 €11,950 Visit our website ~ RHD / LHD Taken in Part Exchange / purchased for cash Over 40 cars in group stock ~ Full procurement service

www.specialistvehicles.com

N-332 km carretera, Call us: 968 146 18 158 or 618 628 511

pilar de la horadada

●Re-registration service available ●no obligation test drives ●we bring the vehicle to you

SOLTIMES april 2017 - Tel 952 561 245

new fords available

Calle Mallorca, San Javier