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Supporters of Valencia mother in international custody battle stop police from taking her children away

At least 300 residents managed to stop police from taking three children off their mother on Saturday after the courts ordered that they be sent to live with their father in Mexico.

Isabel Monrós was so upset by the thought of losing her children – one aged 13 and 10-year-old twins – that her friends and family organised an eleventh-hour protest march and demonstration via social networks.

The crowd was so large that the Guardia Civil were unable to get near the mother’s house in Alboraya (Valencia).

She issued a heartfelt and tearful thanks to all those who helped.

Valencia-born Isabel is divorced from the father of her children, Mexican national Joaquín Escolano, who has returned to his home country.

The court has ordered that they be sent to Mexico to live with their father, saying they had been brought into Spain illegally.

But the children’s thoughts on the matter have not been revealed.

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Bárcenas to appeal passport confiscation

Former treasurer for the PP Luis Bárcenas is appealing against a judge’s decision to force him to hand in his passport and report to the court every two weeks.

Pablo Ruz, handling the slush fund case, considered there was a real risk of the accused fleeing the country.

Bárcenas’ Swiss bank accounts contain 22 million euros, but had held as much as 38 million in the past in order to avoid paying taxes.

The origin of the funds is not known, but the ex-treasurer insists he ‘got lucky’ on the stock market and sold various works of art, and that the money also came from two estate agency businesses he owned.

Account documents show that the PP party at national level received 33 million euros in donations between 1999 and 2007,

of which 23.7 million came from anonymous benefactors.

It is thought some of these may be construction firms bribing politicians to get building jobs.

Bárcenas is also accused of paying top-flight PP members cashin-hand extra wages over a 10-year period.

These politicians, who include Spain’s president Mariano Rajoy, deny ever receiving money in envelopes.

The accused is also suing the PP for unfair dismissal as he claims he continued working for the party for nearly 18 months after they say his employment had been terminated.

A leading union says he has a good case and is likely to be successful, which would mean he could claim dole money.

But Bárcenas has assured the nation that he has no intention of signing up to claim jobseekers’ allowance.

Traders will not have to pay IVA until they have received the money from the client

Companies and self-employed persons will no longer have to pay the IVA associated with invoices they issue to customers until they themselves have been paid.

A new law due to be passed, once it has been approved by the European Commission, states that if an invoice is never paid the IVA will not become payable by the issuer.

The only condition is that the company’s

or self-employed person’s turnover is less than two million euros a year.

This will not take effect until 2014, but the system is already in place in Italy and Austria, and also in Holland, Slovenia and Ireland although with a much lower turnover threshold.

At present, all IVA charged on invoices has to be paid by the end of the tax year on January 30, whether or not all invoices issued during the past year have been

paid by the customers.

This means companies and self-employed persons having to fork out IVA that they have not received first, leaving them out of pocket until they are permitted to claim it back at the end of the following year.

In many countries, IVA, or VAT, is not payable unless and until a company or self-employed person has a minimum turnover, which is normally fairly high and that associated with at least a medium-

sized company with several employees.

But in Spain, all self-employed workers, irrespective of how much they earn, have to charge IVA on all their fees.

Another move to be introduced in 2014 is that of offering tax reductions on capital investment and investigation and development (I+D) as an incentive for companies to grow and become more modern and competitive.

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AVE rail ticket discounts Valencia man in Kenyan jail now include 30% off for for drug-smuggling dies the under-26s A new ‘young person’s rail card’ has just been launched throughout Spain allowing passengers aged 25 and under to travel with a 30 per cent discount on set prices.

By paying a membership fee of 22 euros a year, they can use the high-speed AVE trains at a reduced cost.

At present, the under-26s account for just 1.3 per cent of passengers on the AVE, although the ministry of public works and infrastructure hopes this will increase with the discounts.

The high-speed cross-country train service dropped its prices overall by 11 per cent on February 8, and since then has sold nearly 850,000 tickets – an increase of 38 per cent on the same period in 2012.

According to the government, the idea is that the AVE should be ‘for everyone’ and ‘not just for the rich’.

The price cuts are mainly due to the fact that these fast long-distance trains usually only have four in 10 seats occupied, meaning they run at a loss.

But now, discounts of up to 70 per cent can be found for booking a long way in advance or right at the last minute, and up to 40 per cent for regular users, plus the 30 per cent discount on top of this with the young person’s rail card

Benzema’s speeding trial due for day of Spain-France match

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is due to appear in court for driving at 216 kilometres per hour.

He had already been summoned to appear on Tuesday, but requested it be rescheduled due to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup).

The player was caught on camera on the M-40 motorway in a 100-kilometre limit on February 3 and his trial is now due for March 26, the day France and Spain are due to play at the Stade de France in a bid to get

through to the World Cup in 2014 in Brazil.

But the 25-year-old will not miss the match, because this is at 20.00hrs and his court case, in Pozuelo de Alarcón – the nearest to where he was seen breaking the speed limit – is at 10.00hrs.

The trial will only be a short one, probably about 10 minutes, but Benzema could face a 12-month ban and a six-month jail sentence.

However, in Spain, a first-time offender does not have to go to prison if the sentence is less than two years.

Mayoress takes disciplinary action against police officer for giving her a parking fine The Mayoress of La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) has taken disciplinary action against a Local Police officer for giving her a parking ticket.

Gemma Araujo (pictured) had left her car in a bay reserved for council staff, but it did not have a sticker on it to show she was a member of the council – and in fact, the leader of it.

The Local Police union for the town is incensed by her response and says the officer had no way of knowing that the car belonged to the mayoress, a member of the PSOE socialist party, as it did not have an official sticker on it.

But by looking up the registration number on a handheld computer, police officers can immediately tell whom a car belongs to.

The officers’ union says: “We should like to point out that,

whilst the rest of the town complies with traffic laws and when they do not, they are sanctioned by the authorities who have the power to do so vested in them, the mayoress is always the first to flout these laws.

“She had parked her car in a reserved space without authorisation and neither Ms Araujo, nor the rest of her local government team, are exempt from complying with traffic laws.

“If she parks in a space reserved for authorised persons, she needs a permit accrediting that she is entitled to do so.”

The union says Araujo’s response to the incident is adding insult to injury, since her council cabinet owes the Local Police eight months’ wages.

They say that instead of

seeking solutions to the ‘serious problem’ of the police force having been working for eight months – and counting – without getting paid, Araujo ‘constantly wastes police time’ by ‘directly attacking the Local Police force’.

A Valencian A man facing life imprisonment in Kenya for drug-smuggling has died in a Nairobi hospital.

Pascual F., 52, who had never been in any way involved in drugs before – according to his family – had always insisted he was innocent after 10 kilos of cocaine were found in his suitcase. He was on a plane from São Paulo (Brazil) to Nairobi and had always claimed the drugs must have been slipped into his case when the airline made a fuel stop in Ghana.

His lawyer had been trying to get him released on humanitarian grounds due to his health, since he had been hospitalised several times since his arrest in early August 2012 for chronic hepatitis, a hernia and liver cirrhosis. The trial due for February 6 was unable to take place because the accused was in hospital.

Until a post-mortem is carried out, the exact cause of death cannot be ascertained, but his ex-wife and two daughters, aged 17 and 20, have been informed by the Spanish embassy in Nairobi.

“Now there’s no way his innocence can be proven,” lamented the deceased’s ex-wife.

“Pascual has never, ever been involved in drugs. He was a very trustworthy person and very gullible, very easily-led, which is why

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someone got away with putting drugs in his case.”

The accused had been working in a seatbelt factory but after being made redundant in June last year, became desperate and was facing financial ruin.

He lived in a neighbourhood in Valencia with a high population of African immigrants, mainly from Ghana.

Some of his neighbours offered him 8,000 euros to travel to Ghana and marry a woman there to get her residence rights in Spain and, as he was desperate for money to survive, agreed to do it despite his family trying to talk him out of it.

“They said they’d pay for everything, and he’s a very easily-led person, very gullible,” said a relative.

But the first stop on the plane from Spain was São Paulo, since his neighbours who had offered him the money said this was a much cheaper route.

“They must have already been planning to plant the drugs on him when they worked this all out,” Pascual’s relative said.

He was arrested in Nairobi airport (pictured) and was facing a life sentence in a Kenyan jail and a fine of 1.2 million euros.

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Bottled gas to go up in May

Gas bottles will go up from 16.10 euros to 17.50 euros in May, and prices will be reviewed every two months thereafter, announces the ministry of industry.

They intend to impose a maximum price for the year of 17.50 euros, and where consumer purchases do not cover costs, the deficit can be dealt with later.

This is so that where costs go above 17.50 euros per bottle, this increase will not be passed onto the customer – for the year 2013 at least.

Those who get their gas bottles via a delivery contract normally have to pay slightly more to cover the cost of distribution.

The price increase is said to be a way of clawing back the deficit generated in January and, once this has been covered, the ministry will consider creating a ‘charity gas bottle’ scheme for the most hard-pressed consumers.

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Iberia staff have threatened another fiveday strike right over Easter weekend unless some progress is made with the company’s management.

They say Iberia bosses have presented a new working conditions agreement which they consider to be ‘taking the mickey’.

This was given to them on a CD and they were told to sign to say they had received it, which they refused to do until they knew what the contents of it contained.

Pilots had already

proposed they themselves took a 26 per cent pay cut, but Iberia told them they would lose between 30 and 35 per cent since, in addition to their wages dropping drastically, they would also no longer get expenses or transport costs paid. They would also lose the right to eight days’ holiday and seven days of public holidays or days off in lieu of these.

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director of IAG – the company formed from the merger of Iberia and British Airways – Willie Walsh, a total of 3,807 Iberia workers will lose their jobs in a bid to ‘bring the airline back into profit’, since although BA made around 350 million euros in the last year, Iberia’s losses swallowed these up.

Overall, Iberia’s losses in 2012 totalled 923 million euros.

Pilots, ground staff and cabin crew have attempted to compromise by saying they will accept the new and much worse working conditions if the firm agrees to halt the redundancies. Their own suggestions for increasing productivity and their willingness to take a pay cut would cover the needs of the company, says their union. This coming week, a further five-day strike will see Iberia losing another 50 million euros.

So far, the airline has managed to find seats on flights for 38,000 of its 40,000 passengers booked to travel next week.

In the meantime, Professor Gregorio Tudela, Dean of Employment Law, is acting as mediator between the staff unions and Iberia’s management. If, by this coming Wednesday, no progress is made, workers say they will be on strike over Easter weekend.

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PALS PRESENTATION and viewing Brits are largest low-cost airline market for Spain; Norwegian and of the NEW CAFÉ Ambulance.

On Saturday 9th March . PALS will present emergency medical equipment to the value of 11281,16 Euros to the emergency team of 112 and the Ayuntamiento of Mazarron. This latest donation includes three defibrillators bringing to a total of 20 such machines provide locally by PALS (Protection and life Saving).

Incorporated as one of the first registered expat charities in the area PALS have now donated a total of 188.418 Euros worth of medical equipment, much of it for the emergency teams in the area, including FAST, 112 and Cruz Roja, some equipment was also supplied to health centres in Puerto de Mazarron, Mazarron and Fuente Alamo..

Explaining the concept is that PALS recognise the efforts of the emergency teams and that the equipment is outside the current budgetary restraints in these hard times. Ken Payne, President of PALS stated that ‘we reckon we should be grateful to our hosts for allowing us the privilege of living here, they welcome us and do not interfere in our strange ways, and we believe that its good to put something back’.

Further news, at the presentation which will be in the open market in Mazarron town on Saturday there will be live music presented by Costa Calida International radio, one of CAFÉ s biggest sponsors, and a chance to inspect and support financially the ambulance that CAFÉ (Community Ambulance Fund Espana) hope to order on that day with delivery in April. CAFE are administered by PALS and the Lions and to date have through various

events raised the princely sum of 45142.05 Euros towards to cost of 57536.23 Euros required for this fully equipped vehicle that will form a valuable additional part of the local ambulance fleet.

PALS announced at the beginning of the year that they would put all their efforts in 2013 to provide the extra money and obviously welcome any help on this Saturday which they see as a fund raiser, Ken Payne said that PALS would however fund the shortfall until the balance is restored so it’s April for the new ambulance. ‘This is not a gamble because we know the generosity of the expats and that they will support us in this’. How few people have never required the use of an ambulance and this new additional top range vehicle will be sited centrally for the use of everybody regardless of nationality, colour or creed and may be the used to save the life of someone you hold dear.

So PALS ask you to watch the 12 o’clock presentation and the ambulance will be open for viewing from 11 till2 on Saturday.

STOP PRESS we have agree with the vehicle suppliers that on Friday 8th March the vehicle will stop off in Camposol on Sector B so that it can be seen, not inspected,. That’s for the next day but must reassure those who thought that it would never happen.

Thank you to everyone who has helped in getting CAFÉ this far.

Any questions please call Ken Payne on 626 460465.

Danish passengers soar

Budget airline passenger numbers fell by four per cent last month on the previous year’s figures, although ‘traditional’ flight companies saw a 7.7 per cent drop in travellers to Spain.

According to a report by ThinkSpain, lowcost airlines only just pip traditional ones at the post with an almost 50-50 split, and the UK continues to be the former’s largest market, representing three in 10 passengers flying to Spain – slightly ahead of Germany, which accounts for just under a fifth.

But numbers have fallen since the same period in 2012, with around half a million fewer British travellers and 300,000 fewer German passengers.

Italy, France and the Netherlands make up the rest of the top five, in that order,

but Italian and Dutch custom on cheap flights plummeted in January by 20 and 14 per cent respectively.

French fliers also fell by three per cent, but Scandinavian passenger numbers soared last month with a rise of 39 per cent for Norway and 27 per cent for Denmark.

Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling accounted for 55 per cent of total low-cost flights to and from Spain, and the Canary Islands saw the most arrivals, followed by Catalunya, the Comunidad Valenciana, Madrid, Andalucía and the Balearic Islands.

Barcelona’s El Prat, Madrid’s Barajas and Tenerife South were the three most popular airports for budget flight companies.

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Lleida’s burkha ban outlawed by Supreme Court

A Supreme Court ruling has abolished the burkha ban in Lleida which has been in force since 2010.

The city council had forbidden Muslim women from entering public spaces with their faces completely covered, for safety reasons, but did not forbid them from wearing any other kind of veil, such as a headscarf or niqab.

They said it was to protect the public – since a criminal could easily disguise behind a Burkha before holding up a shop, or if someone had to show their photo identity it could not be properly checked where the woman’s face was covered – and also because they considered it a form of repressing women.

An appeal against the city council bye-law was lodged by the Islamic association Watani, although it is not clear whether any women were behind the complaint.

Although a motion was approved in the Senate for Spain as a whole on June 23, 2010 to get the government to ‘regulate’ a ban on complete face-coverings in public areas,

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to date no law has been passed in this respect.

On the same date, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recommended that member State governments did not ban the burkha.

They claim it could actually backfire in the bid to abolish oppression of Muslim women, since instead of allowing her to walk the streets without a burkha, it would probably mean that if she was not permitted to wear one, she would not even be allowed out of the house.

Now, the Supreme Court says preventing women from wearing burkhas in public is a violation of Article 16 of the Spanish Constitution, which guarantees the right to free expression of one’s religion, saying that wearing a burkha is a religious matter rather than merely a cultural one imposed in certain countries.

But Lleida’s mayor, Àngel Ros, said upon being notified of the verdict that he did not agree with it since ‘the symbol of the Islamic veil is that of inequality between men and women’.

Islamic doctrine states that if a man who is not the woman’s husband or other male relative sees ‘a hair on her head’, she will go to hell, which is why she is expected to wear a scarf.

But in very strict Muslim societies, she has to go one step further and wear a gown covering her entire body and a hood which only leaves either a narrow strip to see through or even just two eye-holes covered in netting.

If the woman is in the company of other women only, she may take off her burkha or headscarf, but if men are within sight of her, she is expected to wear it.

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Eurovision entry for Spain:

Fernando Alonso’s ex with a song picked by fans

Spain’s Eurovision entry has been chosen and will be performed by the band fronted by Formula One ace Fernando Alonso’s exgirlfriend on May 18.

El Sueño de Morfeo has been a regular presence in the top 10 in Spain for nearly a decade and has several best-selling albums under its belt.

Lead singer Raquel del Rosario, 30, used to be romantically-linked with Formula One ex-World Champion Fernando Alonso when they met in his native region of Asturias after Raquel had moved there from her home in the Canary Islands to follow her music career.

The other members of the trio are David Feito and Juan Luis Suárez.

They put their choice of song to the vote among their fans, giving three possibles, and the overwhelming favourite transpired to be

Contigo hasta el final (‘with you until the end’).

El Sueño de Morfeo’s typical style is fast-paced pop-rock with heavy influences of traditional Celtic music, a nod to the folk tunes of their home region of Asturias, and neighbouring Galicia.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malmö, Sweden, after Loreen won in 2012 by a huge margin with the catchy club hit Euphoria, a track that shot to number

one in several countries, including Spain, within just weeks of the show.

No Spanish entry has won the contest for decades, although 2012’s Pastora Soler, a Sevilla-born solo artist with a long history of chart-topping flamenco and ballad tracks, came a very creditable 10th.

The three years before saw wins by Norway – Alex Rybaks, in 2009 – Germany in 2010, and Azerbaijan in 2011.

Bárcenas could win unfair dismissal case against PP - and claim dole money

Former treasurer and senator of the PP, Luis Bárcenas, is suing the party for unfair dismissal.

Bárcenas, who is under investigation for alleged multi-million-euro moneylaundering, paying cash-in-hand wages to PP members and being involved in the Gürtel corruption case, claimed he had been working as a consultant for the party until January 31 this year, even though the PP says his connections with them ended in April 2010.

The ex-treasurer says that if an employee is dismissed without his or her knowledge and without this being communicated to them, the dismissal is illegal.

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Cándido Méndez, national leader of the General Workers’ Union (UGT) said: “If Bárcenas does sue the PP and wins, and is legally considered, therefore, to be unemployed, he would be able to apply for dole money, given that this is a contributory benefit paid for by salaried workers as a portion of their taxes every month.”

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How long they can claim depends upon how long they have been working since the last time they had to claim, but is capped at two years.

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music with mark Mick Fleetwood and John Mcvie formed a nice little blues band back in the sixties hence the name Fleetwood Mac. Despite changes in the line up both personal and professional the band endured and kept going transitioning from a blues band to a pop, rock group. Their 10th album self entitled ´´Fleetwood Mac´´ bought the band critical acclaim and unprecedented commercial success as it topped the charts and sold in the neighbourhood of 5 million copies. With a line up of Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine Mcvie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks they must have been feeling pretty good when they entered the studio during 1976 to record their next album.

between the members. John and Christine were estranged due to her affair with a member of the road crew and Buckingham and Nicks who were a couple were arguing and fighting with each other. It is said that they never spoke to or had contact with each other outside of the recording studio.

These experiences informed the albums lyrics and with all that was happening it was a miracle the album was ever made let alone become the classic that it is.

Influenced by pop music, the tracks were recorded using a combination of acoustic and electric instruments. The mixing process delayed the completion of the album but it was finished by the end of 1976.

The band wanted to expand on the commercial success of the last album and then, after tasting triumph, it all fell apart, amidst affairs and acrimony. With every member of the band touched by some degree of relationship hell, they made a trouble-filled, cocaine-fuelled album . . . that sounded like a thousand angels kissing you sweetly on the forehead.

The ´´Rumours´´ sessions were marked by hedonistic behaviour and personal strife

Each of the band contributed different tracks, the 3 Stevie Nick’s tracks are highlighted by ´´Dreams´´ which was a major single success. Gold Dust Woman and I Don’t want to know cemented her growing reputation as a singer-songwriter.

Buckinghams contributions were more venomous, Second Hand News and Go Your Own Way conveying to Nicks just what he thought of their relationship. As stated before the Mcvies had split up due to Christine’s affair ´´You Make Loving Fun´´

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Mick Fleetwood called Rumours ´´The most important album we ever made because success allowed the group to continue recording for years to come´´ Rumours remains one of the key album releases in Pop history. It has been honoured for decades and has kept Fleetwood Mac among the elite artists of the music world since its release.

Personally I think the album deserves its place in music history. The near perfect mix of harmonies, melodies and driving guitar put against the background of personal strife

makes it an album that will be listened to for many years to come.

Rumours has sold over 40 million copies since release and as of 2011 is the 13th best selling album of all time in the UK and the 10th best selling of all time in the USA. The album is also included in The Guardians definitive music book 1001 Albums to listen to before you die.

Released…4th February 1977 by Warner Brothers.

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dealt with the affair and why it happened. Perhaps the most well known song ´´Don’t Stop´´ was a personal song about the end of her marriage but from an optimistic viewpoint. It was classic pop-rock at its best and was a massive single success. Songbird and Oh Daddy complete Christine’s songs and both capture the innate beauty and melodies that become synominous with the Album. The Chain is a rare song in that it credits all 5 members. It was a group effort and makes one wish they could have collaborated together more. It is my favourite track.

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Craplin’s Holiday Camp is now ready to welcome mature holiday makers on their latest Pensioner Specials. The ageing Bluecoats and staff are eager to welcome the discerning holiday maker and promise that campers will enjoy a fun filled programme specially designed for older people.

The year may still be 1959, but our staff have aged considerably. However, maturity has not changed their basic characters.

Jeffrey is still being pursued by a desperate Gladys; Partridge has become more bad tempered and irritable with the passing years; Yvonne and Barry have become more bitter and cynical, especially with each other; Fred still stinks of horses; Spike is still the eternal optimist whilst Ted has continued his scams; the female Bluecoats

are still enthusiastic; whilst Peggy still dreams of becoming a Bluecoat before she receives her Old Age Pension. The passing years have not necessarily brought them wisdom. The Craplin Debonaires are still keen to entertain you with their colourful nightly cabaret shows in the fabulous Hawaiian Ballroom.

Campoverde Theatre Group have been very busy rehearsing for their latest show, Di de Di which will be performed at the Casa de Cultura, San Miguel on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March. This musical has something for everybody, great music from the 1950’s, well known characters and story lines. Tickets are selling rapidly, but a few are still available from Bargain Books, San Miguel.

Or phone Colin on 966 774 127. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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DON’T MISS A GREAT COUNTRY NIGHT OUT!

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La Molata, nr Los Munoces on Friday 15 March not one, but TWO fabulous country music entertainers!

Doors Open at 8.00pm Entry just €5.00 per person at the door These are two guys who are guaranteed to get you up and dancing the night away (or just your toes tapping if you prefer a more sedentary evening’s entertainment!). Both coming all the way over from England to be there, Cactus Jack is always a firm favourite – and is one of the club’s original founders, whereas Eddy Miller, although a new face to Lion Country, like Cactus Jack, is an accomplished country music singer of considerable fame on the UK country music circuit.

Boasting a large dance floor, the venue is also a licensed premises, with drinks at Spanish prices and their hosts, Antonio & Cheryl, maintain a superb kitchen. The ‘fish and chips’ are, reportedly, ‘to die for!’ Advance bookings for meals are recommended and should be made direct to Cheryl on 619 003 022 to avoid disappointment on the night.

If you want to ‘top up’ your line dancing or western regalia – or just need a new pair of boots – the evening will also have ‘Cody’s Corner’ Western Stall in attendance.

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR COACH TICKETS On Sunday 10 March, ‘Lion Country’ are running a special coach to the Eighth Costa Fiesta Country Music and Linedancing Festival at the Eco Marjal Caravan & Camping Site at Catral, near Crevillente. Entry to the Festival is just €5.00 each, and return coach fare to the festival is subsidised at just €5.00 per person. Coach leaves Camposol Sector A Car Park at 9.00am and is due to return by around 7.00pm.

There are just a few tickets left so get yours NOW! KEEP IT COUNTRY!

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Starring ANDY JONES & FIONA McLEAN With songs from MY FAIR LADY, PHANTOM, TOP HAT and many more Tickets €8.50 Pre show meals available 7.30pm

Tuesday 26th March VOLUNTEERS MEETING - Trevi Bar, Camposol Sector B 11.30am If you would like further information about how you can help MABS come along to our meeting. For further information please ring 634 362 954.

Friday 29th March JIGSAW BEREAVEMENT GROUP - Cats Bar Sector A Camposol 12pm The MABS Mazarrón Bereavement group meets on the last Friday of the month at Cats Bar, Sector A, Camposol. Call 620 582 418 for further details.

APRIL Tuesday, 2nd April RACE NIGHT - The Club House, Camposol 6.30pm – 8pm First race 8.00 pm - Food available (booking advised). Tickets 3€ - Tel 689 052 123 Tuesday, 23rd April ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS La Vida Bar, El Pareton. Full details coming soon! Please check the website or call 620 582 418 Friday 26th April - JIGSAW BEREAVEMENT GROUP Cats Bar, Sector A, Camposol 12pm The MABS Mazarrón Bereavement group meets on the last Friday of the month at Cats Bar,

Monday

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Status Quo Tribute + Dj Helen

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Tom Jones & The Lovely Voices Of Ayla And Sophie + Dj Helen

Sector A, Camposol. Call 620 582 418 for further details.

Tuesday 30th April VOLUNTEERS MEETING - Trevi Bar, Camposol Sector B - 11.30am If you would like further information about how you can help MABS come along to our meeting.For further information please ring 634 362 954.

Every 2nd and 3rd Friday BOOK SALE – Camposol Sector B Commercial Centre FORTHCOMING EVENTS SPRING FAYRE - 25th May MABS Centre, Camposol B - 11.00 am to 3pm Free Entry - Various Stalls – Coffee Shop – Grand Raffle SUMMER DANCE - 7th August Mazarrón Country Club – 7.30pm for 8 pm with 2 course meal & dancing to Woody and Christine Ticket price 12€ Tel 689 052 123 Event tickets on sale at the book stall between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm, from the MABS Information Centre on Sector B, Camposol, or by calling 620 582 418 Keep watching the press or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com for forthcoming events

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This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner, Drew Ryder B.SC. Psych. Hons, IIHHT, ThAT, MAAMET, an experienced practitioner of EFT and other disciplines. www.drewryder.com

Indian Head Massage

Introduced to the West by Narendra Mehta during the 1970`s Indian Head Massage, (IHM) is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing. Practiced in India for over a thousand years, it provides Indian families with relaxation and healing on a daily basis, as well as playing a part in rituals such as weddings and births. It is also used in everyday events, like a trip to the barber - every haircut is not complete without a head massage!

The massage covers areas such as the upper back, head, neck, face, hands and arms with the purpose of manipulating energy channels. The is aim is to clear blocks in energy channels that cause a build-up of negative energy that consequently cause all sorts of ailments, both physical and mental. As previously written about within this column it is the build-up of negative energy and the blockages that this can cause within our energy systems that is responsible for a lot of illness, aches and pains.

Working with a firm and gentle rhythm IHM helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension and also calms the spirit and aiding relaxation into the process.

Furthermore, it also improves circulation in the head, enhances the senses and promotes clear thinking.

Considering that in Western civilisation we spend most of our time in our heads, it clearly has its place in society!

A non-invasive therapy the client remains fully clothed, sitting on a relaxation and massage chair. The treatment usually starts with the upper back area, leading up into the shoulders, down the arms to the hands, and then back up to the shoulders, the neck, head and face. The massage ends with a gentle face massage which is effective in helping to provide relief from sinus problems. (This is the time of year in spain when sinus issues start to become uncomfortable, and this is partly due to the pollen that is about as the pollen season starts earlier here in Spain than in the UK. There are also many types of pollens).

During the session, lasting up to an hour, a combination of light and deep massage is used together with some pressure point work to loosen areas of tension; these areas of tension are notably contained within the upper back shoulders and neck. It is therefore particularly beneficial at releasing the accumulated stress in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.

You´d be surprised at the amount of tension that is held in these areas!

Clients often report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.

Other benefits of Indian Head Massage include; increased joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, arms, hands and fingers.

Improved blood circulation and lymphatic flow, freedom

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from knots of muscular tension, relaxed connective tissue, and it also aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products via the lymphatic system. It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.

This therapy can be performed with or without oils and is proving to be a very popular treatment and is perfect for promoting a calm mind, a stress-free body and for maintaining optimum health, both physically and mentally.

In what ways then can it help physically?

As well as the benefits previously listed IHM improves muscle tone, and provides significant relief from headaches, migraines and sinusitis.

It helps with disturbed sleep and insomnia, mandibular joint tension, increases the flow of glucose and oxygen to the brain, increases cerebral spinal fluid circulation and calms the respiratory system thus helping with asthma or other related breathing problems.

Mentally, IHM promotes release from anxiety, stress, and mental strain. It creates a sense of calmness, peace and tranquillity and provides relief from depression. It also aids sleeping thereby relieving such sleep disturbances as bad dreams or nightmares. IHM promotes relaxation of the mind thus enabling more concentration and clearer thinking as well as helping memory. It also offers a sense of renewed energy.

All in all, this wonderful gift to Western Society from Narendra Mehta offers the peace and tranquillity that Westerners often seek. Why not give yourself or another, the gift of an Indian Head Massage? Gift vouchers are available.

If you think you may benefit from an Indian Head Massage, then, please feel free to call me to see how it may help you. I have been trained in both the Western and the Eastern schools of Indian Head Massage and the Eastern approach. You can contact me on 968978876 or 660326194. Alternatively, call New Images Salon on Camposol B, to arrange an appointment – 968199149

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A friend of Sandra’s here in Spain, bought one for his daughter to show his 5 year old granddaughter. Lindsey is dyslexic and has a lot of trouble reading to her daughter. When she received my book, she found she was able to read the book perfectly and was thrilled as this was the first time she has been able to do it. She told her father that because my stories have such strong rhyme and rhythm, her brain was able to easily search for the next rhyming word.

All of Sandra’s stories, eleven in this book, are in rhyming couplets, about a little group of hedgerow creatures. They play and have lots of fun, and are always ready to help those who need it. Sandra’s publisher, Melrose Books, have now arranged a book signing in a specialist children’s book shop in London, and Sandra’s book will now feature in their Specialist Book Catalogue.

Sandra also did two book signings in Waterstones just before Christmas, and many readings in the primary schools around Southampton; she will be doing some more when in April too.

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Darth Vadar confronts top politician

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At this season of the year, as mentioned previously, many among us traditionally contemplate the 40 days Jesus spent alone in the wilderness preparing himself in prayer and fasting for his mission, which he knew could end only in his suffering and agonising death. For this mission would necessarily antagonise the political authorities of the day as he taught that obedience to God and conscience outweighed the demands of any mere mortal, however great they may consider themselves.

And worse, he outraged the religious leaders too, who found themselves side-lined and their power base under threat with his assertions that all were of equal value to God and that, however good or religious they may seem, all were equally sinful and in need of undeserved forgiveness, which he alone could offer.

So considerable preparation was required; and in that 40-day period, as in the months that followed, Jesus faced many a temptation to moderate his message, to court instead of criticise the authorities and to take the easy route, seeking popularity rather than truth. But the message of Lent is that despite the natural temptations, Jesus resisted all attempts to divert him from his destiny and faithfully continued proclaiming the message that led to his inevitable execution, which, as the means of the forgiveness he so freely offered, we particularly remember on Good Friday.

How much then we need to learn from this period of Lent. How easily we, who claim to be Christian, can find ourselves being diverted from the true teachings of Christ. How often are we ourselves tempted to moderate his message, to consider popular opinion or political approval rather than his somewhat unpalatable teaching that all, however good or religious we may seem, are equally sinful, unable to earn favour with God, but needing instead to simply accept his offer of undeserved forgiveness, made available through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ himself

Further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www. mojacarchurch.org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com

“Memories, like the corners of your mind” - what wally wrote this? Although the analogy is somewhat suspect, the basic idea of a human memory having corners, in which we lose so much, truly is daft. Although a walk down “Physiognomy” lane might be an interesting diversion, the editors would like purely technology based articles! So let’s get started!

For our “techo bit” today, we shall get to grips with organic and technological memory in an attempt to demystify another aspect of the computer! Did you know that computer memory is modelled after our own memory model in as much as we have 2 defined storage types – Long Term and Short Term? So today, can we look at memory, both yours and your computer’s, and draw analogies to help understand both ourselves and the magic box that we sit in front of for far to long each day - at least that’s what happens when people have problems with their computers that they can’t solve themselves. Enter knight in shining armour :-) So we will start with “Short Term” storage. In computer terms this is called volatile memory as in non-permanent. In humans this is called “Short term memory”. The device used in computers is called RAM (Random Access Memory or if you’re from the other side of “the pond”, Read And Modify – symantics!). The benefit of Short term memory (STM) is its ability to be used as a temporary storage area where work is done and then the area is “Self Cleaning”. The disadvantage of this is the fact that it is “Self Cleaning”! Maybe a “A” level psychology (if it is still there – somewhere) might put things into perspective.

The human STM has a limit of between 5 and 9 seconds. The mid point of 7 seconds really isn’t long in universal time, but compare that to the 64 milliseconds (64/1000th of a second) at which rate a RAM chip needs to be refreshed, it is a monumental difference!

Now, providing the refresh is done, the information stored there can be held, theoretically at least, indefinitely. Years of experimentation within the field of Psychology has shown that ANY interruptions during this refresh process will cause the information to be immediately and permanently lost! This is true for both organic and non-organic storage systems.

There is a huge amount of information regarding memory chips, most of it can descend to great depths extremely quickly. Today you have gotten and overview comparison of our and a computer’s short term memory. You have seen before that computers are essentially stupid and now start to be know just how wonderful the human mind is!

The next nibble will be about Long Term Storage – including Hard Drive, Solid State Drives and Non-volatile memory. So enjoy your week, use your mind and hopefully the weather will pick up!

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People Power

2012 luckily ended with the Mayan prophecy unfulfilled; yet just a few weeks later a meteorite the size of a double decker bus smashed into Siberia injuring hundreds. A few hours later and the spin of the Earth would have seen it strike Northern England causing much more damage as it’s a much heavier populated area. The next day an asteroid half the size of a football stadium missed the earth by just 17,000 miles.

For years governments have procrastinated about whether to invest a few million in an early warning system to guard against strikes just like this latest one. Now finally ATLAS is being built in Hawaii costing the magnificent sum of $5 million. It will give one weeks warning of anything 45m across and 3 weeks for anything 150m across though hard hats need to be worn until it’s finally ready in 2015.

Since 1997 the Kyoto Protocol has been in place to curb and reduce emissions; it’s been signed and ratified by 192 countries excepting Sudan and Afghanistan who have internal wars raging; plus Andorra and The Vatican who have a combined population of just 86,000 and with only observer status at the United Nations. The world’s biggest polluter the US is above signing a mere document to save the world as its businesses may lose money.

With the internet and television it’s easier to expose wrong doing than ever before; people power stops corporations and politicians ruining the environment for their own selfish gains. Last week Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall protested with thousands of people outside Parliament because the UK Government reneged on its promise to create 127 safe havens for fish stocks around British shores instead watering it down to less than 20.

Hugh visited Vietnamese prawn farms exposing Tesco, Morrisons and the Co-op who buy prawns fed on illegally caught fish. ‘Meat is Murder’ is a well-known cry but seeing fishermen catch tiny fish just a few centimetres across was horrific.

Ukraine’s Justice Minister Oleksandr Lavrynovych has been threatened with Star Wars unless he lifts ban on a political party that has Darth Vader at its head.

The Star Wars villain confronted the justice minister outside his offices in Kyiv to demand that he lifts the ban on the country’s ‘Internet party’ or face the consequences.

The black masked Darth Vader left security guards sidelined as he marched up to the Minister and said: “I assume that I don’t need to introduce myself. I am Darth Vader, the former right hand of Emperor Palpatine, and now working as the first deputy head of the Internet party.

“As a symbol of the power of the Internet it is logical that I should be given this post - and therefore it is also logical that on their behalf I have been asked to intervene personally into the destiny of this institution.”

The Minister had banned the party as an official party in response to a crackdown on the fact that there were 200 registered political parties in the country.

This is not the first time Darth Vader has become involved in Ukrainian politics - the last time was when he tried to vote in the Oct. 28 parliamentary elections when he turned up at a polling station in Odesa but was refused permission to vote after he refused to take off his mask.

He said: “Everyone knows that I’ll die if I take off my mask, those people from the polling station are so ignorant.”

Sneeze costs fugitive his freedom

A Polish fugitive led police to a secret hiding place inside his home - when he suddenly sneezed.

Darius Olewski, 49 - on the run for dodging child maintenance payments - had dug a six feet deep hole under a table in his hall in Pruszkow. He covered it with a panel he’d crafted to match the rest of the wooden floor and leapt down there whenever police came looking for him.

But he was caught when officers raiding the apparently empty home heard a stifled sneeze.

“At first we couldn’t work out where it came from,” said one officer. “Then we heard another one and realised it was coming from right under our feet. After a bit of tapping and testing we found a hollow spot and he was down there covered in cobwebs. Maybe if he’d dusted more often he’d still be on the run,” he added.

The heinous crimes being committed by businesses against the worlds finite resources just to sell a cheap prawn sandwich must stop. Mercadona is no better as its prawns come from Ecuadorian farms. By buying sustainably caught cold water prawns this trade can be stopped. Just look at the packet – easy!

Humankind walks blindly towards global catastrophe, most rarely questioning the provenance of the food we put in our mouths, European supermarkets sell Peruvian Asparagus that’s not only grown in one of the driest regions of the world but then it’s flown across the world for westerners to eat without question.

We can all make a difference, take a minute or two extra when shopping to read the labels and see if it’s local and sustainably sourced. Don’t cop out and say ‘what difference can I make?’ Consumer power really works as corporations only produce things that we will buy. In Morrisons in Gibraltar there’s a display of locally sourced fruit and vegetables; balderdash, the wholesaler is local but the produce comes from around the globe.

Let’s again embrace the four seasons; eating our winter greens, spring vegetables, then summer salads followed by autumn fruit. This is how it used to be before the advent of global supply chains and huge supermarkets.

Adults and children alike discard litter without thinking of the damage caused. Recently a 4 minute film was released which should be watched by the entire world as it dramatically shows the effect littering ultimately has.

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Budget iPhone ‘to launch soon’ Apple will launch a new, plastic bodied version of the iPhone at a budget price as early as this year, it has been claimed.

According to press reports, the long-awaited budget iPhone will just £220 ($330), according to reports - roughly half the cost of a full-blown version of the iconic smartphone.

It is understood that it will be enclosed in a glossy polycarbonate plastic case, much like the one found on the now-discontinued entrylevel MacBook.

It has long been rumoured that Apple is preparing a cheaper version of its flagship mobile product, in an attempt to increase the company’s penetration into emerging markets.

Details of the budget iPhone were published yesterday by Japanese blog Macotakara, which claimed Apple was to defer the release of a larger-screened successor to the iPhone 5, but may soon launch a less expensive handset.

It suggests that the budget iPhone will be be given a launch price of just $330 - similar to the iPad mini - in order to appeal to young, middle class consumers in countries like China and India.

The entry-level phone will also be thicker than the iPhone 5, Macotakara reports, to make its polycarbonate body more durable, and could come in a variety of colours.

However, the design of the cheaper iPhone is said to be similar to its costlier siblings, including a home button beneath its LCD display.

That means a patent granted the company in January which showed a phone with no

home button is likely not the design for the scaled-down smart phone, as was previously speculated.

Earlier this month Apple CEO Tim Cook let slip during a rare interview that an affordable iPhone might be in development.

‘We are making moves to make things more affordable,’ he said at the Goldman Sachs technology and internet conference in San Francisco.

The revelation came after Mr Cook said that he saw a ‘wide open field’ because Apple’s iPhone was currently ‘only available to 50 per cent of [mobile phone] subscribers in the world’.

Asked whether the problem might be that only 50 per cent could afford an iPhone, Mr Cook said: ‘Good question. Our North Star is “great products” - we would never do something that isn’t a great product, that’s not why we’re on this earth.

‘That said, if you look at what we’ve done to appeal to people that are price sensitive — lower price of iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, in most recent quarter, not enough supply of iPhone 4 - surprised us.’

Apple has not unveiled another trailblazing product since Mr Cook took over, raising concerns about whether the company is losing the ingenuity that has set it apart from the rest of the technology pack.

Analysts have said that the Californian firm should make a cheaper smartphone to gain more of a foothold in the important Chinese market.

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Jellyfish set to be the latest bizarre pet?

Jellyfish are becoming an unlikely new pet in British homes thanks to the creation of specialist aquariums.

A British company has manufactured a revolutionary new tank that can house up to 12 moon jellyfish. The Cubic Jellyfish Aquarium is illuminated by multicolour LED lights that can be altered to match the decoration of a room to give the impression of a living lava lamp.

Simon Garrett, of Reef Eden International in Southampton, says he has sold out of the new tanks and is struggling to keep up with demand. He said: “Previously people couldn’t keep them because the aquariums weren’t available, and they can’t be kept in normal fish tanks because jellyfish require a current to swim.

The systems that were available before were one-offs for big aquariums. This meant it cost tens of thousands of pounds for an organisation to have one made, but now we are manufacturing 50 to 100 at a time, it has brought the cost down massively.”

However the tanks still don’t come cheap as they cost £775, while moon jellyfish have to be purchased separately at prices from £30 to £40 each.

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In July 2004, whilst back in the UK for 2 months, to escape the heat and leave Mojacar to the holiday-makers, Keith (aged 56) was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. We left the hospital in total shock – totally floored by the news. We thought our world had fallen apart – and it just wasn’t fair!

We love our life here in Mojacar and want to carry on enjoying it. Naturally we first went through all the endless questions: What caused it? Why Keith? How long does he have? Then we calmed down and began to research the various options available and there are many, especially ’if’ it is caught in the early stages. Unfortunately for Keith, because the diagnosis wasn’t made early enough, there is no apparent cure, just the option of controlling the cancer (hopefully for a good few years, until such time medical research comes up with a cure for advanced prostate cancer).

The prostate doesn’t usually come up during casual conversation, so you may know little about this gland and the importance of a PSA test every year; we were the same, we knew very little, but the diagnosis prompted us to learn about it.

What/Where is the Prostate Gland?

The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system. The prostate produces some of the fluid for semen, which transports sperm during the male orgasm.

Normally, the prostate is quite small—it is nearly the same size and shape as a chestnut. It is located in front of the rectum, just below the bladder, and wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis. The prostate is made up of approximately 30% muscular tissue, and the rest is glandular tissue.

Prostate Problem

It’s a simple blood test. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein made by the prostate gland, which naturally leaks out into the bloodstream. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in your blood.

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What does it tell me about my prostate?

A raised PSA level (generally more than 5.0 ng/ml) is a sign of a possible prostate problem which needs to be investigated by your doctor. More often it purely points to something like an inflamed prostate (prostatitis), or an enlargement of the prostate that often comes with ageing (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, or BPH).

Where can I get a PSA Test?

Simple – If you live in Mojacar you just go along to the Farmacia in front of La Caixa bank (just after the Parador – heading in direction of the Parque Comercial), the Farmacia also houses the Laboratorio de Analisis Clinicos. The assistants speak some English. You just say you want a blood test for PSA and that’s it, you have your blood test and they tell you when to come for the result (generally about two days later). If you’re not in the Mojacar area, then why not ask your local Farmacia where you can get it done.

What does it cost?

At the Mojacar Farmacia (as mentioned above) it costs approx 25 euros for a PSA Blood test - a small amount to pay for piece of mind.

If this article can prompt just one man to go for a PSA test then we are happy in the knowledge that we may have saved someone, and their family, from future misery.

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the bad bacteria that gives us blemishes They are the bane of many a teenager’s life, but the days of spots may now be numbered after scientists discovered why some people are more prone to them than others.

The researchers, from UCLA, have discovered more about the bacteria that live on the skin and cause acne. They have found that this bacteria contains ‘bad’ strains which cause pimples and ‘good’ ones that may protect the skin. Having too much ‘bad’ bacteria is what causes spots, they say.

This is rather like an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut causing digestive issues.

According to the report featured on Mail Online, it is not yet clear why some people have more of either type of bacteria, or what comes first - the acne or the bacteria. Other factors. such as an individual’s genetic make-up or the sensitivity of their immune system, may also dictate whether good or bad strains grow on skin.

However, the breakthrough could pave the way for the development of new acne treatments.

About 80 per cent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 will be affected by acne. It can continue well into adult life - about 5 per cent of women and 1 per cent of men over 25 also have the condition.

‘We learned that not all acne bacteria trigger pimples — one strain may help keep skin healthy,’ said the study’s principal investigator, Dr Huiying Li, an assistant professor of molecular and medical pharmacology at UCLA. ‘We hope to apply our findings to develop new strategies that stop blemishes before they start, and enable dermatologists to customise treatment to each patient’s unique cocktail of skin bacteria.’

The scientists, who published their findings in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, looked at a microbe – propionibacterium – that thrives in oily pores. When these bacteria aggravate the immune system, they cause the swollen, red bumps associated with acne.

Using over-the-counter pore-cleansing strips, researchers lifted the bacteria from the noses of 49 pimply and 52 clear-skinned volunteers. After extracting DNA from the strips, the laboratory identified the bacterial strains in each volunteer’s pores and recorded whether the person suffered from acne.

‘We were interested to learn that the bacterial strains looked very different when taken from diseased skin, compared to healthy

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He added: ‘Two unique strains of bacteria appeared in one out of five volunteers with acne but rarely occurred in clear-skinned people.’

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They believe that this strain contains a natural defence mechanism that enables it to recognise attackers and to destroy them before they infect the bacterial cell.

People who didn’t suffer spots had more of this ‘good’ bacteria.

Offering new hope to acne sufferers, the researchers believe that increasing the body’s friendly strain of the bacteria through the use of a simple cream or lotion may help calm spotty complexions.

Dr Li said: ‘This bacteria strain may protect the skin, much like yogurt’s live bacteria help defend the gut from harmful bugs.

‘Our next step will be to investigate whether a probiotic cream can block bad bacteria from invading the skin and prevent pimples before they start.’

The news comes just after scientists at New York University discovered that diet does impact a person’s complexion.

A landmark overview of research carried out over the past 50 years has found that eating foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) and drinking milk not only aggravated acne, but in some cases triggered it, too.

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THE SPAINIAC | Altamira Caves | Candice Parsons back to the Magdalenean and Solutrean people, have now endorsed the international fame of these caves as the ‘Sistine Chapel of Paleolithic art’.

The Altamira caves (Altamira translating to ‘high views’ in Spanish), in comparison to the other caves in Cantabria, remain well preserved due to the isolation of their deep recesses and galleries from climate and weather affects.

Another ancient wonder to add to the nation’s pool of UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Altamira Caves lie in northern Spain near the town of Santillana del Mar, nested amongst the mountains of the Cantabria region.

It was 1868 when the hunter Modesto Cubillas first discovered the caves and subsequently informed local amateur archaeologist, Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola, who then began excavations on the floor of the cave’s entrance chamber in 1879.

During these excavations,

Sautuola’s eight year old daughter, María, led him to discover the drawings and polychrome rock paintings of animals, human-like masks, and stencilled hands on the walls and ceilings of the caves.

These paintings and other discovered artefacts, dating

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From this preservation, the numerous archeologists that have excavated within the site over time, have been able to decipher the various inhabitants of the cave and their daily activities between 22, 000 and 14, 000 BC - some 40, 000 years ago.

Running in a straight line of around 270 metres long, the Altamira caves sit 158.5 metres above sea level in the upper part of a karst formation on Mount

Vispieres.

The caves have been attracting more and more visitors since its discovery, and increasingly promoting the tourism of the Cantabria region.

By 1970, it became apparent that the large volumes of visitors to the caves were noticeably damaging its paintings, and was closed to the public by 1977.

The caves reopened in 1982, however with limited access and very few visitors permitted entry per day.

Altamira caves resulted in a three year waiting list for visitors, until Manuel Franquelo and Sven Nebel reproduced a replica cave and museum nearby in 2001, showcasing a more accessible and comfortable

display of the replicated polychrome paintings, as well as sculptures not visible in the actual caves.

Following experts advice that conservation conditions had stabilised since the closure, the Spanish Ministry of Culture made the decision in December 2010 for Altamira caves to remain completely closed to the public.

The replica museum of the Altamira caves, may not feel as wondrous as seeing the paintings and remains of the real caves, yet remains highly impressive in its depictions of humanity’s earliest art and cultural traditions, and gives an insightful enlightening of this fascinating assertion of history.

Candice Parsons is a writer and avid Spain and Spanish culture lover from Melbourne, Australia. ‘Like’ my Facebook page: www.facebook. com/pandemicrhapsody and follow me on Twitter @MiLlamoCandi

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I hate the wind. I enjoy the sun - in moderation, last summer was a bit too much of a good thing; I don’t mind the rain; it rains so infrequently that when it does rain, it is something of a novelty, but the wind, as I see it, serves no useful purpose at all. However, probably due to my reluctance to go out in it, I have been indoors, thinking.

My style of thinking is very akin to that of Winnie the Pooh – I don’t go chasing around all over the place after the thoughts, I sit and wait for them to come to me.

And come they do – the questions, that is, but they forget

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For instance, where does the wind come from? And where does it go to?

Wind is made of air, and I know that it is possible to squash air up, and also to spread it out thin, like at altitude. So if you imagine that air over the earth is like butter spread on wholemeal bread, then on the flat smooth bits it will be thicker than on the sticky-up bits like the grains, or in this case, the mountains.

That’s fine on a calm day, but what happens when it’s windy?

The air gets forcibly shoved from where it is to somewhere else – our metaphorical butter gets a celestial knife behind it and gets scraped from where it was nice and evenly spread on our metaphorical slice of bread to right up against the

crust on the far side, leaving us with a slice of almost bare bread but with a great lump of butter (or in this case air) nearly toppling off the edge.

I worry that this will leave us with hardly enough air to be going along with. I want to know where it is all going to, because as I see it, if we haven’t got enough, at the other end of the wind someone else has got too much. I need to know where the other end of the wind is, so that I can go there and get some of our air back again!

Never mind the Higgs Boson Particle, forget about Dark Matter and Black Holes, the scientists should be concentrating on finding the end of the wind – this could be really important!

And while they are at it, maybe they will find the end of the rainbow too, that would be helpful in these hard times!

Grumble From the Jungle

I have just had a hard day cutting out the bougainvillea hedge from the front wall and the two wrought iron archways over the gates, and trying unsuccessfully to grub out the well established roots. After nearly seven years of growth, they are proving irritatingly reluctant to give up their hold on life.

Bougainvillea - and for that matter palm trees – are akin to Breville toasters and George Foreman grills. Everyone wants one, but then after a while they are stuck away in the cupboard and forgotten about . . . they seem like a good idea at the time, but soon become a nuisance taking

up valuable space.

I remember our reaction when we took possession of the house here and saw that there was a palm in the garden – what a cool item this was and it didn’t cost us any extra! Then when friends from England came to visit, their response was exactly the same; we could imagine them going back home and telling mutual friends, “. . . and they’ve got an actual palm tree in their garden!”

“Ooh”, would be the gasped reply, “Got any photos?” And out would come the holiday pics.

But as any proud palm owner knows, the damn things grow . . . and grow and then grow some more. In fact they never stop growing and the bigger they get the more difficult and expensive it becomes to keep them pruned and looking good. If it’s the wrong sex, then you have the additional problem of not only having your whole property covered in seeds

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resembling gerbil droppings, but also the street and every house in the area up to a radius of two hundred metres.

In our small cul de sac of eight houses, there is now the sum total of nil palm trees. Nada. Zilch.

Only lemon and orange and a stunted something or other that looks like a refugee from a forest fire.

And so it is with Bougainvillea.

I saw my very first many years ago – and yes I’m sorry but I am going to have to mention it again – in Bermuda. I had just moved from my first apartment into a three bedroom cottage (bungalow to us) which I shared with a male

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friend and a female who, both my pal and I hoped might become a little more than just a friend in the course of time.

In fact, and as an aside, immediately after our ad in the local paper for a third person to share our property and more importantly the rent, appeared, we were inundated with callers.

Good affordable accommodation was, and still is, at a premium in Bermuda. It became apparent very quickly that for every female applicant, there were five male candidates vying for the privilege of shacking up with Yours Truly & Co. We therefore made a decision that in the interests of sexual equality, we would only consider the female ones for a face to face interview.

Anyway, I digress.

The very next day after moving in to ‘Little Arches’ - which was ideally located near the Hamilton city centre and even more ideally located a very short walk from the Robin Hood pub – I was on my way to the said establishment when I spotted that first bougainvillea in a neighbouring garden.

It had been managed and pruned so that it had become a small tree, and was an explosive mass of crimson. Breathtaking.

I made my mind up there and then that given the chance; someday I too would have one

To say that normality reigned in Alqueria would be an over statement.

A return to the sectarian sniping and gamesman ship was somehow comforting after the recent turmoil in the village republic.

The worldwide sales of Remitroot products brought in sufficient cash to keep Alqueria in relative comfort.

Life returned to the daily grind of undeclared war between the village’s two barrios.

As the days dragged by, government ministers became increasingly more lethargic. Manuela past her time trying to make Rodriquez choke by firing paper-clips into his open mouth as he slept. Poyato spent the empty hours trying to invent new Remitroot cocktails. He usually drank himself into insensibility by midday. Blythe Gruntmore improved his Spanish. Unfortunately the course was written for English speakers and not Geordies. His pronunciation of both the English and Spanish qualified as linguistic gems.

The high power inertia eventually transformed itself into low power endeavour after the acceptance of a resolution twinning Alqueria to another European town. Serendipity settled the question of which town and where. By a coincidence of unbelievable proportions a letter arrived at the Ayuntamiento from an independent republic within the borders of England. It suggested twinning. The Republic of Uggaby lay in a bend of the River Waveney. Not in Suffolk or Norfolk and subsequently disowned by the British Government, it now enjoys independence.

A series of wonderfully colourful telephone calls took place. Pidgin English versus pidgin Spanish, as the leaders of the two villages made the necessary arrangements. The three Alquerian leaders would visit Uggaby and vice versa. Manuela eagerly looked forward to the expedition but hoped the rumours about the prowess of British men were untrue.

The delegation had to travel through the United Kingdom to reach Uggaby which is landlocked and unable to afford an airport. There were initial problems with visas due to Alqueria’s rather grey international status. The permissions were eventually granted as long as the group went straight through England and didn´t touch anything.

Gruntmore was apprehensive about returning to his native land. It appeared that a story he told about one of his relatives being awarded the ‘Order of the British Empire’ was in fact ‘ordered out of the British Empire’. He was however needed as an interpreter despite the fact his Spanish was appalling and his Geordie accent was incomprehensible to anyone south of Middlesbrough.

What will befall the ‘Iberian Three’ as they prepare to embark for Uggaby?

What will the three elders from Uggaby make of dysfunctional Alqueria?

What will Manuela make of English men?

These questions and others will be answered here.

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of these wonderful plants in the garden of my own house.

Never has the expression – ‘be careful what you wish for’, been more apt.

There is no doubt that bougainvillea is a beautiful addition to any garden, but as a first cousin to Triffids, it is an invasive bully and a litter lout supreme.

During the flowering season and particularly when there is even the hint of a breeze, sweeping up becomes an operation that has to be repeated two or three times a day if you are particular about the tidiness of your garden.

It has to be admitted that we got so brassed off with the constant

sweeping that sometimes we would simply leave it and any unfortunate visitors would have to take their chances and try to wade through the stuff. We are pretty sure that we have even lost a couple of people on the way, not having seen one or two acquaintances for some time.

So it all had to go. The space that is left between gates will be filled with block work and rendered, thus restoring our privacy, and all plants from now on will be billeted in pots.

Including perhaps one small obedient bougainvillea?

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MABS Valentine’s Fundraiser MABS Cancer Support Group in Murcia North West celebrated Valentine’s Day with a Dinner Dance on Saturday, 16 February at the Bar Cantero in Calasparra.

This was the first MABS fundraising event held at the Bar Cantero where the food was plentiful, of excellent quality and served by very attentive staff. The venue was beautifully decorated with red hearts and red and white balloons, kindly sponsored by Nathalie from Party Land in the Nueva Condomina in Murcia, and over 100 people were entertained by Tony Kelly, whose repertoire including classics from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

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An incredible amount of 720€ was raised at the event and MABS Murcia NW is extremely grateful to all those who continue to support the muchneeded services that their volunteers provide to all those affected by cancer in the Cehegin and Calasparra area, which include drivers for hospital appointments, translators, counselling, equipment in the home and the latest cancer information.

The next big fundraising event in this area will be the Grand Summer Fete on Sunday, 9 June from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, so please contact 616 782 903 or 606 746 648 for further details.

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PALS PRESENTATION and viewing of the NEW CAFÉ Ambulance On Saturday 9th March . PALS will present emergency medical equipment to the value of 11281,16 Euros to the emergency team of 112 and the Ayuntamiento of Mazarron. This latest donation includes three defibrillators bringing to a total of 20 such machines provide locally by PALS (Protection and life Saving).

Incorporated as one of the first registered expat charities in the area PALS have now donated a total of 188.418 Euros worth of medical equipment, much of it for the emergency teams in the area, including FAST, 112 and Cruz Roja, some equipment was also supplied to health centres in Puerto de Mazarron, Mazarron and Fuente Alamo..

Explaining the concept is that PALS recognise the efforts of the emergency teams and that the equipment is outside the current budgetary restraints in these hard times. Ken Payne, President of PALS stated that ‘we reckon we should be grateful to our hosts for allowing us the privilege of living here, they welcome us and do not interfere in our strange ways, and we believe that its good to put something back’.

Further news, at the presentation which will be in the open market in Mazarron town on Saturday there will be live music presented by Costa Calida International radio, one of CAFÉ s biggest sponsors, and a chance to inspect and support financially the ambulance that CAFÉ (Community Ambulance Fund Espana) hope to order on that day with delivery in April. CAFE are administered by PALS and the Lions and to date have through various

events raised the princely sum of 45142.05 Euros towards to cost of 57536.23 Euros required for this fully equipped vehicle that will form a valuable additional part of the local ambulance fleet.

PALS announced at the beginning of the year that they would put all their efforts in 2013 to provide the extra money and obviously welcome any help on this Saturday which they see as a fund raiser, Ken Payne said that PALS would however fund the shortfall until the balance is restored so it’s April for the new ambulance. ‘This is not a gamble because we know the generosity of the expats and that they will support us in this’. How few people have never required the use of an ambulance and this new additional top range vehicle will be sited centrally for the use of everybody regardless of nationality, colour or creed and may be the used to save the life of someone you hold dear.

So PALS ask you to watch the 12 o’clock presentation and the ambulance will be open for viewing from 11 till2 on Saturday.

STOP PRESS we have agree with the vehicle suppliers that on Friday 8th March the vehicle will stop off in Camposol on Sector B so that it can be seen, not inspected,. That’s for the next day but must reassure those who thought that it would never happen.

Thank you to everyone who has helped in getting CAFÉ this far.

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Drab, unpainted concrete walls can ruin the aesthetic appeal of a nicely decorated basement or garage. While concrete walls require slightly different painting tactics than regular drywalls, the procedure is not overly difficult. With the right tools and know-how, you can completely transform the colour of your concrete walls with just a few hours of work.

What you’ll need: Power Washer: If you are painting an exterior masonry surface, a power washer is the easiest way to remove any dirt, mould or old paint.

Thankfully with the Colour Matching Tea and Coffee Mugs we can now do exactly that! Simply point out the appropriate colour strip and there’s a definitive visual aid for whoever is making your choice of beverage.

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Preparation is the biggest key to

After your sealer and primer coats are completely dry, you may begin

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applying the paint. Use several thin coats, rather than trying to apply one

will want to power wash the surface.

very thick coat; paint actually forms a harder surface when thin coats are

Brush: You may need a paint brush to do detail work around windows and trim if you are working on the outside of your home. You will also need a brush if you are cutting in along the walls when painting a concrete floor.

This is the fastest way to remove old

Roller: You will use a roller to do the bulk of the painting.

Make sure you read the manufacturer’s recommendations as to what size nap to use. You will also probably want to buy at least two covers, as the primer will most likely ruin the first cover.

Primer/Sealer: Most masonry surfaces will need to be primed or sealed before you apply paint. We’ll help you decided what you need below.

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Paint: Use a high quality product that is appropriate for the setting

the concrete. This is especially true in

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walls or floors, inside or out, can give new live to your home. A space that

Scraper: If the surface has already been painted, then all of the loose and flaking paint must be removed. While a pressure washer is the easiest way to do this, you will not always be working in a place where a pressure washer can be used. In this case, you will need to scrape it off.

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The number of tourists who contracted a tour package slightly increased, while those who chose other forms of trip fell by 3.7%.

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The 21st century Polaroid A real-life Instagram camera is set to go on sale after being backed by Polaroid.

The camera was originally developed as a concept by designers Socialmatic. It contains a lens, touchscreen and printer - and has been designed to look like the icon for Facebook’s photo sharing site.

The product was originally designed as a concept, and uses film that has space to write, and a sticky strip on the back rather like a postit note. However, after the designs became a hit online, the two firms have decided to turn them into a real product.

The camera is set to go on sale next year, and will come with camera bags, lenses, filters and other camera accessories.

‘We are so proud to work together with C & A and Polaroid, giants of digital photography,’ said Antonio De Rosa, CEO of Socialmatic.

‘It ‘s been a long and difficult negotiation but we were strongly motivated to reach an agreement to create a small revolution in digital photography.

‘This mix of Hardware and Software, together with our brand new photo social network will fill the gap between virtuality and reality.’

The firm says the design of the camera has not yet been finalised, but hopes it will go on sale next year.

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Honesty pays for homeless man

An internet campaign to reward a homeless man who returned a diamond engagement ring to a woman after it fell into his cup has raised more than £100,000.

More than 7,000 people have contributed to the fund to reward Kansas man Billy Ray Harris, with 78 days to go before the 90-day appeal ends.

The campaign was set up by the fiance of Sarah Darling, who accidentally dropped her engagement ring into Mr Harris’ cup while giving him spare change.

Mr Harris discovered the ring about an hour after Ms Darling gave him the money and, although he says he knew it was incredibly valuable, decided to hold on to it, rather than cash it in.

“The ring was so big that I knew if it was real, it was expensive,” Mr Harris told local television station KCTV. Mr Harris, who usually sleeps under a bridge, said a distraught Ms Darling returned to him two days later after failing to find him the previous day.

He told a reporter: “She squatted down like you did right there and says ‘Do you remember me?’ And I was like ‘I don’t know, I see a lot of faces’.

“She says ‘I might have gave you something very valuable’. I said ‘Was it a ring?’ And she says ‘yeah’. And I said ‘Well I have it’.”

Ms Darling’s fiance Bill Krejci was so moved by Mr Harris’ kindness that he set up the GiveForward.com donation page.

Mr Harris added: “My grandfather was a reverend. He raised from the time I was six months old and thank the good Lord. It’s a blessing but I do still have some character.”

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...FOOD & ENTERTAINING

new food labelling system launched

Pre-packaged foods like ham or cheese need to be eaten within a certain number of days of being opened - even if they are still within the use-by date. It is hoped the smart labels will cut food waste by preventing customers throwing out food they wrongly believe has gone off.

A typical Brit throws away around £700 worth of edible food a year, often because they are being over-cautious

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changing colour. It can be adjusted by varying the thickness of a special film covering the label so it will turn purple for ‘past best’ at between two and seven days.

Insignia Technologies’ chief operating officer Stephen Currie said: ‘It’s all systems go. I think it is fantastic. It is a real, genuine innovation for the food packaging sector. It is something which can help restore shoppers’ confidence.’

The company, based in Newhouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland, received backing from Scottish Enterprise and private investors.

It is also working on developing a similar system using stickers which can be applied to items such as fruit, cosmetics or even pharmaceutical drugs.

Delicately flavoured goods such as coffee and spices could also benefit, as consumers could use the system to tell if they still taste their best.

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Food packaging could soon feature a label that changes colour to let you know if it has gone off. A British company today launched the smart labels that ‘activate’ when a package is opened and change colour using a traffic light system to indicate whether the contents are still safe to eat.

with open packets in the fridge.

Professor Andrew Mills invented the technology for the ‘smart plastic’ when he worked at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and has spent five years refining the idea. The labels were launched on 28th February by Insignia Technologies, who say they have had interest from retailers and supermarket chains in the UK, France and America. Each one will add around 2p to the cost of a packet of food.

Experts are also working on similar systems for fresh fruit and vegetables, food and drink in jars or bottles, and cosmetics such as mascara or contact lens solution.

Prof Mills, now a professor in Materials Chemistry at Queen’s University, Belfast, said: ‘It is a huge development for consumers and for the food industry. It has got real potential.

‘We have all gone to the fridge and thought “I can’t remember how long ago I opened that”, and we err on the side of caution and tend to throw it away.

‘This indicator is focused on how long the package has been open. This is vital to prevent good food being thrown away.

It would reassure you that it’s only been open for a day, and it is fine to eat. Anything that makes a dent into food waste is a good thing - the levels of food waste are unsustainable.

It’s also brilliant for frozen foods that have been defrosted, as then the best before date doesn’t apply. This has the potential to make a very big difference to the way we use packaged goods, whether foods or other materials.’

The labels work with foods that have been packaged in a modified atmosphere using carbon dioxide (CO2). Each features a central disc bordered by three segments - a brown one for ‘just opened’, an orange one for ‘use soon’ and a purple one for ‘past best.’ When the packet is opened, the CO2 released triggers a timer in the label so it begins

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protein or soya protein, it is made from highly processed types of soya flour, called ‘isolate’ or ‘concentrate’.

The use of these soya ingredients isn’t restricted to meat lookalikes. Even if you aren’t a meat avoider, you are almost certainly eating soya in a number of products, from cheese spreads and non-dairy creamer to protein bars and ice cream.

The soya bean is cultivated worldwide, with the biggest supplies coming from the U.S. and Brazil. Once the oil has been extracted, the solids that remain are processed to obtain pure protein.

Until the Eighties, soya protein was seen merely as a by-product of the soya oil industry, but then U.S. soya companies set about making it more profitable by promoting it as a health food. They claimed eating soya could give you stronger bones, control symptoms of the menopause (hot flushes and night sweats) and make you less likely to develop breast, colon and prostate

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The horsemeat scandal has dented our appetite for processed meat products.

For those who already felt squeamish about eating meat, these unsavoury revelations have been the last straw.

This is great news for sales of vegetarian foods in general and imitation meat products in particular. You can buy a wide range of meat ‘replacements’; from ‘pepperoni’, ‘lamb-style roast’ and ‘meat-free turkey’ to ‘fish-style steaks’, ‘duck’ pate and veggie ‘mince’.

Last week, Asda boss Andy Clarke said more shoppers are buying vegetarian meals in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. And health food chain Holland & Barrett reported earlier this month that sales of its veggie burgers were up by 17 per cent, while vegetarian ‘beef roast’ had lifted by 50 per cent.

The main ingredient in mock meat products is a modern type of soya, first manufactured for food use in 1959. Labelled as vegetable protein, textured vegetable

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cancer.

Soya was marketed as a wonder food, the Orient’s remedy for the West’s health problems. However, the health virtues attributed to soya were soon challenged by researchers. And the jury remains ‘out’ on the long-term health impact of eating soya. Soya beans contain naturally occurring toxins. These include phytic acid, which reduces our ability to absorb essential minerals, such as iron and zinc, and might therefore cause mineral deficiencies, and trypsin inhibitors, which impair the body’s capacity to digest protein. These toxins are also found in other foods, such as chickpeas and wheat, but at lower levels.

Processing soya is designed to substantially reduce or remove these toxins, but traces may remain. Soya also contains isoflavones - potent plant compounds that mimic the female hormone, oestrogen.

In 2011, the European Food Safety Authority’s scientific panel dismissed claims made by the soya industry that isoflavones helped hair growth, eased menopause symptoms, supported heart health and protected cells against oxidative damage.

It concluded a cause-andeffect relationship between consumption of soya products and health benefits ‘had not been established’.

The industrial nature of soya protein manufacture also raises concerns. While some soya foods, such as tofu, miso, soya milk and yoghurt, are lightly processed, pure soya proteins - the sort you might find in a veggie sausage or vegan cheese are commonly extracted by washing soya flour in acid in aluminium tanks. This raises the possibility that aluminium, which is bad for the brain and nervous system, can leach into the product.

Soya is one of the eight most common food allergens, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

A further issue with many soya products is not the soya itself, but what is added to it.

As soya protein is pale, odourless and almost tastefree, many manufacturers rely on sweeteners, artificial flavourings, salt and colourings to make their products more appealing.

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...FOOD & ENTERTAINING

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Baked goat cheese marinara

INGREDIENTS Salt & Pepper 1/4lb Green Beans 14 fresh asparagus, ends snapped off 2tbsp olive oil 1 spring onion, trimmed and slices 3 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 piece (1”) ginger root, grated 3 slender carrots cut in thin 2” matchsticks 1 small fennel bulb, white part thinly sliced ¼ lb sugar snap peas 1 cup green peas 1 small courgette, cut into matchsticks 1 tbsp brown sugar ¼ cup water 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped basil

METHOD Set your grill to high. Brush each side of the bread slices with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast each side until golden brown.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 2/3 cup tomato pasta sauce (e.g. Ragu) 4oz goat cheese 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 10 – 12 slices French bread 1 tbsp olive oil

METHOD In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse them with cold water.

Cut the asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve the tips. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the onion for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more. Add the carrots, fennel, and asparagus stalks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.

Add the sugar snaps, peas, courgette, asparagus tips, sugar, water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 9 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with parsley and basil.

Add more salt and pepper, if you like.

spring vegetable main stew

Pour tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Slice the goat cheese in half and place in the centre of the tomato sauce.

Bake under the grill for 4 – 6 minutes or until the goat cheese is soft and slightly golden.

Sprinkle the mixture with fresh basil before serving.

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4 250g plain (all-purpose) flour 2 tsp baking powder 25g (4 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, softened 4 ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 250g sugar 175g good-quality chocolate chips

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Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a large bowl sift the baking powder and flour.

Using another bowl, Mix together the butter, sugar, banana, eggs, vanilla extract and choccy chips in.

Add to the dry ingredients and stir well but be careful that you don’t over mix.

Pour the bread batter into a nonstick 19 x 11 cm loaf tin and bake in the oven for around 1 hr 15 mins.

Leave the bread to cool in the tin for around 5 mins. Then leave on a wire rack to cool further.

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SUDOKU PUZZLE CRYPTIC crossword

CROSSWORD

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU PUZZLE

Sudoku is a placement puzzle. Enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid, made up of 3 x 3 subgrids. The catch is that each row, column and grid must contain only one instance of each number or letter.

Down 1 Wealthy (4) 2 Walking stealthily (8) 3 Astounded (6) 4 The mouth of a river (7) 5 Scribe (archaic) (8) 6 An Australian stork (6)

7 Employ (4) 14 Our planet (5) 16 Rubber wheels (5) 18 One who compels (8) 20 Remembrances (8) 21 Silk-screened or litho’d, for example (7) 23 7th planet (6) 25 Forever (6) 27 Wharf (4) 29 Outer membranous covering (4)

7 Most unctuous military forces enter into smut - not posh! (9) 8 One who endures the French animal in rising source (9) 14 Serving to bring to mind England 5-0 Cuba at International - a famous day (9) 15 That which ensnares Brown in green mess left inside (9) 18 Freedom left head of Iraq - Bush starting (with England) to try again (7) 19 Animal, some Australian ones, and almost a flying one (7) 20 “Former mollusc going without”, I cry out (7) 23 Fixed without maiden over (5) 24 Sea feature of river in fuel (5)

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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Cucador

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Mother’s day Sunday 10th March Bookings now being taken

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ST. PATRICK’S night

saturday 16th march

When an 81 year old widow was allegedly attacked in her home, her only hope of survival was her four-legged companions.

Following the alleged break-in, Mrs Terri Mills was left fatally injured, with her personal belongings stolen, unconscious and pinned to the floor underneath a television set. Her two loving companions Chico and Kathy, knowing that she was in danger, raised the alarm by making as much noise as they could, thereby causing the neighbours to come and investigate.

The neighbours contacted emergency services and tried to help Mrs Mills but the dogs would not leave her side until the ambulance arrived. Mrs Mills was taken to Huercal Overa hospital, where she sadly died two days later. Obviously, this crime is still under investigation by the police in Albox.

These two faithful dogs are now in the care of The Dog House Foundation. They are lost and confused without their owner, missing the one to one attention that she provided. Kathy is approx 18 years old and medium sized and Chico is about 6 and small. They mix well with other dogs and enjoy nothing more than to play in a garden. They are both affectionate and love a cuddle and petting. They require little maintenance - just a lot of love from a forever friend who can provide the love and attention that they tried so desperately to show their previous owner and the only reward for their bravery in this terrible situation was being brought to the Centre.

If you can help these loving animals and provide a forever home for them, please contact The Dog House Foundation by email at thedoghse@hotmail.com, or by telephone on 626766073

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Gammon & Pineapple or Egg €7.95: Juicy gammon steak served with a choice of pineapple or fried egg, hand-cut chips, peas & salad Atlantic Cod ‘n’ Chips €7.95: Beer-battered medium Atlantic cod served with hand-cut chips & peas Mixed Grill €14.95: 4oz Steak, chicken fillet, pork sausage, onions, mushrooms, fried egg with grilled tomato, hand-cut chips & garden peas Surf & Turf €12.95: 4oz Entrecote steak & deep fried Scampi, served with salad garnish, grilled tomato, hand cut chips & garden peas Juicy Sirloin Steaks 16oz €18.95 ~ 12oz €15.95 ~ 8oz €12.95 Cooked to your liking, with a Peppercorn or Roquefort sauce on the side with onion rings, grilled tomato, handcut chips & garden peas Slow-Roast Shoulder of Lamb for 2 people to share €24.95 Served with roasted vegetables & potatoes (Must be pre-ordered 24hrs in advance)

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IN and around spain...

Ceutí

It all began back in 1979, in the middle of the Spanish political transition to democracy, one village and one young mayor, Manuel Hurtado, who dreamt of transforming his home town. Back then Ceutí was an unattractive place, suffering industrial decline, decreasing population and a increasing number of empty factories.....a lot needed to be done. It was certainly not a typically pretty Spanish village, with historical monuments little white houses. However sometimes miracles happen against all odds.

Today the small town of Ceutí has been transformed into one of the most important cultural references of the Murcian region, and visitors marvel at the sculptures and murals lining the streets, the amazing museum, art gallery and children’s museum set in a wonderfully renovated old factory, the annual music festival and the impressive programme of cultural events, exhibitions, concerts and activities for all ages arranged all year round. Sr. Hurtado is the only mayor in Spain to have won all local elections held since Spain became a democracy, and he has done so each time with overwhelming majorities (in the last elections he won by over 70%).

This small town is not a typical cultural destination; the people of Ceutí are happy to receive visitors but they still live day to day following their own simple way of life.

Ceutí has embraced modern art and made it its own; the municipal government uses revenue generated by the museums and art galleries to invest in its local population. Books are edited and distributed for free in primary schools, presenting the works of art that line the streets, squares and

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Ceutí has been transformed into Spain’s Guggenheim of all villages... A visit to Ceutí is a unique cultural experience in a very special place. parks, and offering information about the artists and techniques used. Its citizens who, according to the mayor, once knew nothing of art now stop in the street to argue about it. This is perhaps the mayor’s greatest achievement.

It’s a good place to take children; they will learn to become much more appreciative of art, playing between streets and museums.

Strategically located at the foot of some pretty mountains in the Ricote valley, Ceutí juxtaposes this natural setting with dramatic industrial architecture, converted into art.

Time spent in Ceutí is to be savoured; soak up the magic of its streets and the atmosphere.

Enjoy its pedestrianised streets, museums, squares, parks sculptures and art. There is also a wonderful redeveloped industrial area known as ‘Ceutimagina’ where prestigious international exhibitions are held.

Ceutí’s Arabic remains have been recovered, cycle tracks have been built and even the local gastronomy served in its restaurants has undergone a revival, something unimaginable just a decade ago.

mABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MAZARRON EVENTS FUTURE 2013 EVENTS

Tuesday 23rd April – ST GEORGE’S DAY – La Vida Bar, El Pareton Further details to be announced at a later date – reserve the date in your diary!

Saturday 25th May –SPRING FAIR 396 Avda de los Covachos Camposol Sector B4 – 12.00 am to 3.00pm Our regular Spring Fair is in the planning stage, but please add it to your diary.

Every 2nd & 3rd Friday – BOOK SALE Camposol Sector B Commercial Centre – 9.30 am – 1.00 pm Event tickets on sale at the book stall Between 9.30am and 1.00pm or from the MABS Information Centre on Sector B4 Camposol or by Calling 620 582 418 Keep watching the press or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com for more events For further details, please call 620 582 418

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fast - Future Events 2013 AGE CONCERN COSTA CALIDA Age Concern F.A.S.T Bookstall is back – 2nd & 4th Friday Wednesday 20th March Events Shopping trip to Murcia - Nueva Condomina every month Camposol ‘B’ Commercial Centre Saturday - 23rd March – F.A.S.T Easter Fayre – Marianos, Camposol from 11am – 3pm Sunday - 31st March - Sponsored Fun Walk and Easter Bonnet Parade (prize for best Bonnet). Sponsorship forms available from FAST bookstall.

Friday - 5th April – Rock n Roll n Jive Night – Camposol Club House, ‘C’ Sector Saturday - 25th May – F.A.S.T Spring Ball & Second Anniversary – Amapola Restaurant Bolnuevo - €25 Saturday - 15th June – Camposol Fiesta – F.A.S.T Tombola Stall & CPR Demonstration Stall Saturday - 13th July – BBQ & Western Theme Night – Camposol Golf Club House Friday - 11th October – Oktoberfest? Beer & Wine Festival – Camposol Golf Club Saturday- 23rd November – F.A.S.T Christmas Fayre – Marianos Camposol ‘A’ 11am – 3pm Event tickets will be on sale from the F.A.S.T bookstall Camposol ‘B’ Commercial Centre 2nd & 4th Fridays each month. Keep watching the press for updates and new events. For information about F.A.S.T please call: 634 314 386 or 626 465 847or 634 327 730

and Thader Centres (Ikea optional!)

Pickups - Puerto Mazarron, Country Club and Camposol 10€ Wednesday 27th March Menu-del-dia at Hotel Playa Grande with Johnny Sparrow 10€ Friday 19th April Rock n Roll at Mariano’s, Camposol with Lennie Mitchell’s NEW rock n roll show 5€ + 5€ optional food Tickets: Fridays 11am to 1 pm Outside Bar Salud, Campsol B Wednesday / Thursday 10am to 1pm Campsol Socuial Centre Telephone: 634 310215 or 634 336 484

The Ex Servicemen´s Association of Mazarron District ( ESAMD) are meeting on the 10th March at the Trevi Restaurant for a Mother´s Day lunch at 1-30 for 2pm.

The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guests.

Please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 for more information.

Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join, should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611

Wednesday 20th March Shopping Trip to Murcia Wednesday 27th March Menu-del-dia at the Playa Grande Hotel, with Johnny Sparrow. Tickets info from: 634 310 215 or 634 336 484

Happy Mother’s Day

This is only a foretaste of events planned for 2013.

New events will be publicised as soon as they are arranged.

The sale of clothes by Help Murcia Mar Menor volunteers at The Arches on Saturday mornings has been postponed until

February.

Every third Tuesday in the month HELP MMM’s general meeting takes place at Las Claras, Los Narejos at 11.30 for 12 noon.

Tickets for events available from Joan Mitchell 868 185685 or 678 135 467, Janice Clark on 968 134 355, or the office 968 570 059 Friendship Group On 22nd March we meet at the Asia Restaurant, San Javier at 1p.m (a week earlier than normal) Ring Doreen Sykes on 637 920 882 if you are interested in attending any of the Friendship Group’s events

The Beacon of Light

Centre for Spiritual Awareness

Meetings held every Wednesday from 7pm - approx 8.30pm: The Old School House Canadas del Romero dates for Our guest mediums: March 6 - Debbie Blevins March 13th - Sammy Fitzsimmons March 20th - Morag Bullock March 27th - Jimmy McArthur

For more info please call 620 877 326 www.beaconoflightmurcia.webs.com email: beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.com

mummy Happy Mother’s Day

Miss you loads, Love you loads.

Paulette xxx

To my

mummy on your

Fran

1st Mother’s Day

“Employee of the month” Such Fun! Love from Claire & Danny xx

Oodles of love, from Flynn xx

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HELP Murcia Mar Menor forthcoming Events Thursday 25th April dinner / dance at the Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcazares.

For €40 per person you arrive any time after noon, there is an evening meal in the dining room, then dancing to the Big Band Swingtet, an overnight stay and breakfast in the morning.

To my lovely

Come on down to the Cultural Centre on Camposol B on Thursday 14thmmarch at 7.00pm and join Annette of Dance Zone in a fun Comic relief workout! 5€ per person all for Comic Relief!

Comic relief celebrates its 25th year!

Wear RED, a silly wig or hat or even fancydress!! Join us and do something funny for money!!

Ring 649647467 for more details.

the New Royal Bar & Restaurant Tel 968 595 864

Our food is full of flavour & freshly prepared Breakfast ~ Menu Del Dia ~ A la Carte Friday Fish and Chips from €6.00

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ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE March events

9th – Neil Diamond Tribute Show 16th – Suzy G – Singing and Dancing Cabaret Show 23rd – Barry Manilow Tribute Show 30th – Dee – All round Entertainer and Singer

Sunday’s at The New Royal

Sunday Lunches from € 8.50 Menu de la Noche Mon - Thurs 7 - 9pm 10€ per person

3 Courses plus 1 bottle of Wine per couple

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Menu del Dia

An Amazing For ONLY

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8.50€

All Live Sporting Events Shown On 3 BIG Screens

Healing is available after the service by request.

Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations collected during the evening...

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We Are Open Every Day Mon - Thurs 10am - 11pm, Fri - Sun 10am - late

(El Alamillo Plaza, 200mts from the Beach – Pto De Mazarron)

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businesses for sale/rent freehold local for sale Bar/cafe in a busy urbanisation living accomadation in a 2 bed, south facing apartment included in the price Annual turnover gross 280-300,000€ net profit - 50,000€ For more info call 672 033 676

electricians Electrician , available for all works. Small or large. Call Dave 693 251 562. davendonc@aol.com

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tel: 669 723 709 jewellery

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Tel: 654 666 686 Evenings only Thule Karrite Car Roof Top Box, White, in good order.

60€O.N.O. Location Cuidad Quesada, Tel 965725573 / 659013882 METAL FOLDING bed 20€ Tel: 654 666 686 Evenings only Drum kit for sale, as new all in cases.5 piece with 5 Zilgen Cymbels. All stands etc(All cased) Absolute bargain.

Best offer over 220€ Pic’s Available.

Very old vasco tapestry (approx 1m square) in good condition.

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T: 664 291 793 or email: jescott29@hotmail.co.uk

We have a key-ready block of apartments in Los Montesinos with full finance! All you pay is €3,000 to complete.

3 Bedrooms 1 with Balcony, 2 Bathrooms, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Large Living & Dining Room, W Double glazed Terraces, Wonderful Sun Terrace/ Solarium, Satellite TV, Furnished, Communal Pool, 104 M2 Build, 110 M2 Plot €123,000

key ready block of apartments in los montesinos with full finance. all you pay is €3000 to complete

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for rent, 3 bed, 3 FOR SALE Apartment (Top floor / Penthouse) Almoradi,Costa Blanca bath spacious semidetatched house with garage situated in the popular area of La Zenia, walking distance to shops, 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Terrace, Lounge, Sep Kitchen, Utility Room, Communal Solarium, Lift, Furnished beaches and the new inc. White Goods, UK TV , 90m² Interior Living La Zenia Boulevard, Space plus, 15m² Terrace / Balcony with Awnings.

Overlooks a newly reformed Plaza, church & Furnished, Long mountains, unusually large terrace. 2 min walk term, 550€ monthly away from the town’s attractive central square, all other amenities are also within easy walking plus electric & water, distance,12 mins drive from the resort of Guardamar perfect family home del Segura. Close to La Finca Golf course Private Sale €75,000 Tel: 966 733 079 or 619 098 543 Tel: (0034) 676 534 978

pets

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immaculate 2 bed, 1 bath ground apartmant situated in the very nice area of Lomas de Campoamar golf resort. very spacious accomadation of 86m2, furnished, walking distance to La Fuente Commercial centre, 24 hour security, includes use of communal pools, tennis courts etc, 395€ + bills, no offers

decked out with marble floors and spacious corridors which make the building very light. The location is second to none, on the entrance to Los Montesinos overlooking the Torrevieja salt lakes and every apartment has its own private roof garden but there is no communal pool.

Prices are 59.900 €, the payment plan is 3.000 € deposit and straight to mortgage. If a client wants a 30 year mortgage it works out at 266 € per month and if it is a 35 year mortgage it works out at 242 € per month.

tel: 693 806 409

Pets In Spain Murphy is a 6 year old German wire haired pointer and was found wandering in the middle of the road in the village. He is a lovely, friendly boy, very laid back and good with other dogs and cats.

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

Dougie

Dougie was found in a field after being hit by car, back to full health now and has been castrated, chipped and vaccinations to date. He is around 8 months old, medium size and loves everyone Should you be able to re-home, foster or sponsor one of the adorable dogs please

contact Eleanor 610 188 349.

Teddy is a beautiful 1 year old Fox Terrier and was found wandering round a busy road. He is very affectionate and good with other dogs.

Call: 645 469 253

Lunes is about 2 years old a medium size dog.

He loves other dogs but will chase cats.

Please contact K9 or PHONE 600 84 54 20 for more info www.k9club.es k9clubinfo@gmail.com

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trade Businesses can advertise in the classified section

Classified box from 9€. lineage only 45 cents per word - Deadline 5pm Friday Contact Christine 902 750 190 ext 330 or 966 719 647

recruitment

removals

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Spain ‹ UK › Spain • Full & Part Loads • Local-No jobs too small • Pets Welcome • Experienced owner/driver (Playa Flamenca)

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twice monthly service full or part loads local moves fully insured excellent rates tel: 607 016 267 /634 360 179

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620 582 063 weekly service

HEATER See our main advert on the news pages

wigs

S alo n M a rga reth as 24 years in Torrevieja hair / wig specialist for medical illness and hair loss problems.

We offer different hair replacements, top fillers, hair prostheses, toupees & wigs. Natural & artificial hair & much more. Also fashion / festival accessories.

TV/TS are welcome to our service. Call Margaretha on 966 921 846 for an appointment.

cars for sale Ford Ka Dec 2003 - 3 door hatch 1.3 150,000 kms 3 owners Fully serviced A/C PAS, ABS CD Electric windows Central locking Rear head restraints Metallic blue

€2,650

Mazda 5 7-SEATER 2008 - 7 Seater 2.0 CRTD 16v D.I. Sportive Model 136,000 kms, 1 owner Full Mazda History A/C (Full climate), ABS Cruise, Parktronic Twin sliding side doors Rear privacy glass Keyless entry/start 17” sports alloys Top of the range!

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€10,450

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Opel Zafira 7 Seat Auto/Tip 2008 - SEVEN SEATER 1.7 CDTi Energy 83,000 kms, 1 owner Full service history A/C (Climate), Alloys PAS, ABS, CD player Front fog lights, MP3 E. windows/mirrors High spec model, ESP On-board computer, Rain sensors Metallic black

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Need quality new parts for any car

for sensible prices on all parts

Clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits Starter Motors, headlights

Free quote go online or phone www.carpartsinspain.com

or telephone 692 930 326 Vehicles registration

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we have a good selection of LHD & RHD vehicles available for sale or exchange.

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

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body work

Vehicles wanted

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Cars, Motorhomes, 4x4’s, Boats, Vans, Trailers, Quads, Classics

FOR CASH Telephone:

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call SOLTIMES

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jet skis urgentely wanted any condition

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603 100 692

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tel: 950 930 900 968 969 962 Solar Hot Water & Pool Heating Full Heating Installations Water Treatment Systems Water Deposits & Pumps

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Eurozone to mull Cyprus bailout

Eurozone finance ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss how to fund a potential 17bn-euro ($22bn; £15bn) bailout for Cyprus.

Germany has pushed for depositors in Cypriot banks to help pay for the rescue, a process known as a “bail-in”.

But Cyprus fears a bail-in could spark a withdrawal of funds from the country, making its economic situation worse.

Meanwhile, Portugal is also seeking to renegotiate parts of its own bailout at the same meeting.

The Eurogroup meeting is expected to assess the rescue of Portugal, with the possibility that the country will be given slightly longer to pay back the loans it has already received.

The Republic of Ireland may also be granted similar leniency on its bailout.

Cyprus’s newly elected President, Nicos Anastasiades, has promised to secure a financial bailout, saying his top priority is to restore Cyprus’ credibility.

As he arrived for the meeting, the head of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, said the eurozone hoped to have a deal for Cyprus by the end of the month.

“Of course we are very glad that there is a new government in Cyprus that we can work with to find a solution for Cyprus,” he said.

“And, as I have said before, we are probably going to reach

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an agreement in March, that’s what we are aiming at, and it is going to be an agreement which works on stabilisation, both for Cyprus and for the eurozone as a whole.”

EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs Olli Rehn warned over the weekend that Cyprus leaving the eurozone remained a dangerous possibility.

“Even if you come from a big EU country, you should be aware that every member of the eurozone is systemically relevant,” Mr Rehn was quoted as saying in Germany’s Der Spiegel.

“If Cyprus becomes disorderly insolvent, it is very likely that would lead to it exiting the eurozone.”

Protect your property Heavy duty 110 decbel Alarmed Padlocks

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any 2 Tubs Of either Multi, Shock or Chlorine tablets for just 36€ tighten up on security with an alarmed paddlock at ony 15€

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Painting & Decorating ( from 50€ per room including paint) Also All Exterior Painting and Damp-Proofing GUARANTEED TO BEAT ANY QUOTE For free estimate or advice please call Steve on 950 930 536 or 634 306 690

elite plant hire construction & drainage

• general builders • walls • jcb 3cx hire • paving • patios • extensions • roofing • cladding references available call lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk

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Latvia applies to enter eurozone Latvia has formally applied to join the euro in 2014, in a move which could see it become the 18th member of the bloc.

According to a report by the BBC, the move had been expected and comes after the small Baltic state met the required financial criteria.

Latvia suffered a deep recession in the wake of the financial crisis that saw it receive an international bailout. PM Valdis Dombrovskis imposed big public spending cuts that helped the recovery. Latvia is now one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU. The European Commission and the European Central Bank are likely to decide on the request in June.

Latvia says it has met the five requirements needed to gain entry into the eurozone, which relate to levels of debt, deficit, inflation, long-term interest rates and having a stable peg to the euro. Latvia’s currency, the lat, has been pegged to the euro since 2005 and Mr Dombrovskis argues that joining is the next natural step.

However, opinion polls in the country suggest that nearly twothirds of the population are against joining the single currency.

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Wayne English

spain-uk-spain 07857 484886 Uk +34 618 511 234 Spain

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James & Son Removals / Storage

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Pet Transportation & Competitive Rates 950 529 731 / 627 968 434

Tel: 950 930 527 & 646 341 575

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665 517 643

Steve

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ITV ORIHUELA RFC BACK IN St. JAMES’S GATE GOLF SOCIETY TORREGOLF.EU atmanaged La Serena Water, water no not the cry to get round with Altorreal Golf – 26th February 3rd: Merv Williams 33 pts of help or maybe….. but for the same ball he started with. LAEGUE ACTION THIS WEEKEND 4th: Ivie Davies 32 pts 2013 Today I realised how much my car loved me! When I switched her on, there was a lovely flower illuminated on the dash. How nice. Until I was told it was a snowflake and a frost warning But by the time we got to Altorreal Golf there was a dramatic increase in the temperature which was most welcome for the 26 players which included 2 guests It was good to be back at the Dave Thomas designed Altorreal Golf and the course is maturing really well and is a delight to play. Can’t wait for the Spring when the fairway grass gets back to its lush green.

It was a Stableford Competition and some doubles first round Knockout rounds being played, the results of the day were: Gold Category 1st: Mick Hithersay 34 pts 2nd: Larry Lambe 34 pts C/B

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Silver Category 1st: Maura Mullen 37 pts 2nd: Peter Root 32 pts 3rd: Geoff Wild 32 pts C/B Nearest The Pin: Hole 5: Rodney Smith. Hole 8: Larry Lambe Hole 10: Terry Gray.

Hole 17: Arthur Williams Longest Drive: Phil Cooke Best Guest: Terry Gray 39 pts First Round Doubles KO Results Larry Lambe & Merv Williams beat Ron Nicholson & Pat Mullen 3 & 2 Maura Mullen & Ron Chambers beat Malcom Anderson & John Trailor 4 & 2 It was good to see Merv Williams back in the winner’s circle after his hospitalisation last year, so it was back to Izzy’s Bar where Rocket Ron presented the prizes and for our favourite munchies, many thanks again Tony, Jackie and Roxy.

Next game is at the our home course Vistabella Golf, Tuesday 14th March, please be there by 08:15 the first Tee is 10:00 please be at the course for 09.15am For more information or if you wish to play with the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@ gmail.com Category Gold: Merv Williams, Peter Nicholls Larry Lambe Category Silver: Geoff Wild Maura Mullen, JohnTrailor

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those that don’t know La Serena we have a golf course that has more than it’s fair share on the course where 16 holes will test anyone skills and if the wind is blowing well look out, because you have lots of problems.

With a large number playing half played off the 1st. and the rest off the 10th. Yes lovely day with plenty of sunshine just a gentle breeze and warm enough after an hour to discard the jumpers but how that changed after a couple hours because we then had some heavy rain and gale force winds, luckily the rain stopped after 20 minutes but the wind continued to plague us.

However, with all the problems we had to deal with it was good to see that that some did manage to break the 30 point barrier. So well done Bernard Ball, Geoff Betts, Sue Owens, Peter Kerr and David Winder.

You cannot play La Serena without having a little wager on the most ball lost in the water on the day and while the total lost amounted to 120 with the most going to Peter Cowd with 11. However, Geff Betts with the best score of the day of 38 points

Well done Geoff.

The results of our Stabelford competition were Category 1.

Jeff Betts 38 points 2nd.Sue Owens 34 and 3rd.Peter Kerr 30. Category 2. 1st. Bernard Ball 2nd. Tony Mackman on C/B from Phil Brigham 28 and Category 3. 1st.David Winder 30 points 2nd. Terry Sangwine 28 3rd.Barbara Watson 26.

Nearest the Pins Hole 3 Sue Owens, Hole 9 Phil Brigham, Hole 15 Jackie McVicar and Hole 17 Vince Lannon After the game we returned to The Courtyard in Los Balcones where David Gill (one of our members) and his staff provided us with a great buffet while the presentations for the winners etc took place.

Thank you David.

Our next venue is Altorrel on the 5th. March followed by Vistabella on the 10th. and Hacienda del Alamo on 20th.

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For more information on our Club and at the same time support our football team CD Montesinos through the Internacional (CB) Football Supporters Club then call David Winder on 626774157 or email him at davidwinder. torregolf@gmail.com

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Los Dolses Ten Pin Bowling League Matches played February 26th Team Finland made it 8 wins in a row, with a very easy 80 victory against Mixers. Top scorer for T.F. was Jarmo Peltanen with a 636 hcp series.

Another draw for Bar Mosquito, this week they took a bite out of Hall y Day’s title hopes, as they shared the points 4-4 with them. The B.M skipper John Tennant had his 4 best scores including a 215 scratch game.

After 2 defeats, Split Happens bounced back with an 8-0 win over Bandeleros. Top scorer for S.H. was Kjell Monsen with a 645 hcp series.

Los Bandidos moved back to 3rd place in the league, with a 6-2 win over Cornish Pride.

Top scorer for L.B. was Barry Tolson with a 577 scratch

Highest scratch game of the week, a 253, was bowled

by Heikki Suomi, for Caballo Negro, as his team drew 4-4 with Lucky Strike.

Los Lobos lost again this week, but only just. They took 3 points off of Splash in a very close match. Top bowler for L.L. with his 4 highest scores of the season, including a 589 hcp series, was Ron Jewll.

The result of the night was the 6-2 win for Crazy Pinz over Carp-r-us. That win for C.P. came after a run of 10 straight defeats. Top scorer for C.P. was Ingrid Wilms with a 588 hcp series.

It was also the first night of the league’s, Easter Egg competition. This year it is sponsored by, The MED bistro & bar, at Urb’ El Raso, and 29 tickets were won, to put into the draw.

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After the postponement at the weekend of the Cartagena game, which will now be played on 17 March, and is the last league game of the season.

This coming weekend is also the last home game of the league season against Lorca at 17.00, and hoping to get the double over them this season. This will be the second double of the season over league rivals. So far this season only the two Murcia teams have beaten us, so hoping to keep that record in tact this coming weekend.

It is not the end of the rugby for Orihuela RFC as we have touring teams coming over with the first been Barnet Elisabethians RFC to play the U18’s as well as San Javier’s U18’s.

This coming weekend we are back televising the live 6 Nations rugby matches at the rugby bar in Rojales, The Steakhouse, used to be Tylers Bar. Starting on Friday with the U20’s England v Italy or Scotland v Wales. On Saturday, Quins v Bath in the LV Cup at 13.00 followed by Scotland v Wales at 15.30,

finally Ireland v France. On Sunday is Sale v Saracens at 13.30 in the LV Cup, and the final 6 Nations game of the weekend England v Italy at 16.00. Looking forward to seeing another good turn out down there this weekend.

I am down at the Moncayo Market on Saturday, with all the rugby branded clothing, so come down and get all your shirts for the rest of the 6 Nations games for the above games.

Training is at the Miguel Hernandez University ground at 20.15 on Tuesday and Thursday for the seniors and juveniles. The juniors start at 18.15.

So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like. New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are.

If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242, and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)

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Pablos 1 - 8 Conciertos Belushis 5 - 4 Horacios A Liberties 6 - 3 JJ Belushis Horacios B 0 - 9 Oche-Holics High scores 120+ 140 Terry Bates ( Oche- Holics ) 140 Damian “666” Lambert ( Conciertos ) 133 Alfonzo Gonzalez ( Horacios A ) 125 Lawrie Ditchburn ( Liberties ) 122 Israel Manuel ( JJ Belushis ) 121 Nick Hunt ( Conciertos ) 120 Dave “Daddy” Frew ( Conciertos ) High checkouts 90+ 111 Mark “Lloydy” Lloyd ( Oche-Holics ) 104 Jack Maude ( Liberties ) League Table 131 OCHE-HOLICS; 97 CONCIERTO´S; 85 LIBERTY´S; 84 PABLO´S; 74 BELUSHI´S; 56 HORACIO´S A; 43 HORACIO´S B; 33 JJ BELUSHI´S. Cheers, Mark

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FC TORREVIEJA - 0-0 DRAW BUT ANYTHING BUT BORING Last Sunday Torry hosted 6th placed Villarreal C a team full of technically proficient and well coached youngsters hoping to make the grade. Villarreal’s away form was better than their home form and they had won 7, drawn 3 and lost 3 on their travels coming into the game.

Ros, Sergio (Patri, 56 ‘), Manu Amores, Villanueva (Mati, 89’) Gasch (Jose Manuel, 80 ‘).

The match was again played at the Nelson Mandela stadium and kicked-off, on a cold and overcast late afternoon, in front of a crowd of just over 300.

Villarreal started the better and controlled proceedings in the first 10 minutes or so with possession football. As the game wore on Torry started to get a foothold on the game and became the more threatening with quciker more incisive raids rather than the more patient build up of the opposition. Some of the passing and movement of Torry was a joy to watch and they un-nerved the Villarreal rearguard breaching it on a number of occasions but the unfortunately the final delivery was not quite on par with the build up play. The main threat was coming from the speedy Manu Amores who had a 10 minute spell which one fan

Torry lay 14th in the table 4 points outside the relegation zone and at needed to get something out of the game.

Torry had no suspensions but the injury list is starting to give cause for concern with no less than 4 regulars being sidelined.

Out through injury were Abel, JuanFran, Koeman and Luis Carlos. The manager again had to put out a bit of a makeshift side with the bench being occupied by youngsters.

Torrys starting line-up: Tur, Vicente , Jorge, Rafa, Dani Meseguer, Burguillos, Cuco

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described as being “just like watching Messi”. I wouldn’t quite say that but he was good. First he burst down the wing and delivered a pinpoint cross which Sergio should have buried into the net but instead headed the ball over the top. He then jinked past 3 men on the edge of the area and made a slide rule pass to but Villanueva in but the offside flag went up somewhat surprisingly. The best was still to come when he drove forward from just inside the opposition half at the heart of the Villarreal defence which stood off as if mesmerised and found himself with a “one on one” but didn’t get enough on his shot on target which was blocked by the combination of keeper and defender. The closest that either side came to a goal was from the Villarreal no.11 with a magnificent rocket of a shot from 30 yards which struck the angle of post and bar and thundered back into to play with Javi Tur but a spectator. Another longe range effort from the opposition no.10, which was dipping into the top of the net, produced a fine save from Javi Tur. The half-time whistle blew to signal the end of a thoroughly entertaining first half. The second-half didn’t quite live up to the first-half and was, in the main dominated by Villarreal who through their no.10 took control and pushed Torry back.

Torry appeared content to sit back and get men behind the

ball and soak up the pressure and try and hit Villarreal on the break. Torry held firm with a few anxious moments notably when one of the Villarreal subs left Dani for dead and Javi Tur came out to make an excellent block. Manu Amores then dispossessed a Villarreal defender just outside the Villarreal penalty area and had a clean run on goal but the refs whistle blew for an adjudged foul on the opposition defender with the Torry players and the crowd at one in their condemnation of the decision. As the game reached its conclusion the Villarreal pressure intensified but Torry weathered the storm and held out to register a 0-0 draw in a game which was never boring but highly entertaining especially in the first half. Jorge and Cuco Ros picked up yellow cards for Torry.

After the third draw in a row, Torry remain in 14th in the table still only 5 points outside the relegation zone. On Sunday Torry make the long trip to Castellon who are in 4th place in the table and battling for a play-off place. It will be a difficult game for Torry but lets hope some of the injured players return for Torry and they can get something out of the game.

A happier Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain pick up another invaluable point

ALGORFA 1 v. DAYA NUEVA 3 INFANTILS G10s DAYA’S SECOND HALF DISPLAY TOO MUCH FOR ALGORFA This was a game that Daya had to win to keep alive their very slim title hopes. They started well and from a corner on two minutes Luis David’s powerful header was well saved by the home side’s keeper. Algorfa came more into the game and gave Daya’s defence some awkward moments. As the half wore on the home side exerted pressure and pushed Daya back into their own half.

The visitors were restricted to the occasional breakaway. On 30 minutes Algorfa took the lead when from a free kick they scored a well taken goal.

The home side were well worth their lead and looked likely to score again. Daya did manage a succession of corners as the half drew to a close but could not capitalise on this pressure.

So 1 - 0 at half time and the home side certainly deserved their 1 - 0 lead. The visitors were desperately in need of one of coach Paco’s inspirational half-time talks ! Just 5 minutes into the second half Daya went close but the ball was cleared off the line. Just seconds later though the visitors were back on level terms when Manuel scrambled the ball over the line for 1 - 1. It was all Daya now with Algorfa hanging on desperately.

Daya took

the lead on 54 minutes when David started and finished a good move. Could the visitors now put the game to bed with another goal.

It certainly seemed this way when Manuel scored his second and Daya’s third on 58 minutes. Surely now the visitors would go on to win the game. There wasn’t much coming from Algorfa now and what there was, Daya’s defence gobbled up. With a couple of minutes to go Jose was clean through on the Algorfa goal but shot agonisingly wide, it didn’t matter though as the final whistle went soon after. So a 3 - 1 victory to Daya following a great second half performance.

Just what did coach Paco say to his players at half time ??

It was a little disappointing especially in the second half when the game was going against them, to see a number of the Algorfa players rolling about on the ground following innocuous tackles trying to con the referee. The match official was not at his best today but nothing was going to stop Daya winning as their second half performance would have swept most teams away. Man of the Match, Manuel for his two goals, David ran him close though with a superb second half display.

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C.D. ALGAR 6 MAZARRON F.C. 0

A woeful performance by Mazarron FC ended in a deserved 6-0 thrashing at the hands of C.D. Algar. With only the suspended Jose Ruben missing from the usual starting line up, Mazarron were outclassed in every department in what was undoubtedly the worst display of the season.

Mazarron’s defensive weaknesses on either flank were exposed as early as the 15th minute when Pepelu was forced to bring down an Algar forward in the penalty area and Antonio blasted home the twice taken spot kick despite the valiant efforts of Mazarron keeper, Jose Iker.

Three minutes later Cecilio’s cross was headed against the crossbar by Alfonso. Then, after 27 minutes Barrachina’s cross to the far post was volleyed towards goal by Panocha only to see the Algar goalkeeper make a good save.

Algar increased their lead after 38 minutes when a through ball found the left winger who, despite looking suspiciously offside, put in an excellent cross for Francisco to fire home. Then , three minutes before half time Hugo Alvarez scored when he outpaced Matt Clarke and shot past the despairing dive of Iker to make the score 3-0.

The second half was virtually one-way traffic with Mazarron non-existent as an attacking force. Santi was caught in

possession after 55 minutes and from the resulting cross Alvares scored his second of the game. Almost immediately a similar mistake by Diego went unpunished when the shot from an Algar forward sailed wide. However, it was 5-0 after 65 minutes when, with the visiting defence standing and appealing for offside, Jose ran from just inside the Mazarron half and coolly slotted the ball past Iker.

Mazarron did manage a shot on goal after 67 minutes but Panocha’s left foot shot on the turn was easily saved. After 75 minutes, Algar made it 6-0, again from the penalty spot, when Alfonso was adjudged to have committed a foul inside the area although it appeared that the offence had taken place outside the box.

Mazarron’s recent performances have been worrying, with only one win in seven games and the defence, which for so long this season, has been so solid is now looking extremely fragile.

Team: Jose Iker, Pollo (Jose), Diego, Pepelu, Matt Clarke (Perico), Barrachina, Baeza, Alfonso, Santi (Toni), Cecilio, Panocha Man of the Match Alfonso.

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Torrevieja hosts Regional Competition.

This Saturday Piroska Rideg represented Club Natacion Torrevieja in the Infantil and older (14 years plus) Regional P50 competition hosted by the sports centre, “Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina”, Torrevieja.

Ten regional clubs met with 108 swimmers participating in a full days programme of events.

Swimmers had to achieve qualifying times in order to participate.

Piroska Rideg from Club Natacion Torrevieja, participated in the maximum number of events.

In the morning session Piroska made a new PB and 1st position for her age in the 100m Butterfly (1:20:50). Back in the afternoon Piroska had

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For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665454126 or President Felipe on 609418776 or by e-mail on info@clubnataciontorrevieja. com

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those often-heard optimistic words…..”I think it’s trying to brighten !!”

Well, whether it was trying or not….the painful fact is – it didn’t succeed. A wet and windswept band of golfers were delighted to land in the clubhouse and hand in a bunch of soggy cards, a good few accompanied by those immortal initials often muttered through clenched and chattering teeth… “N.R. !!”

As is often the case under such conditions – there’s always a few who manage to shoot unbelievable scores and this day was no exception. The guests showed many of us regulars how to play in adverse conditions with Alan Gilbert coming 2nd with 31 points and Geoff Phillips taking top slot in the visitors’ division with a very commendable 32.

Three of the four par 3’s yielded NTP prizes with just the tricky 3rd remaining a virgin

green. The spoils were won

by John Drakesmith (6th), Ron Stenhouse (13th) and Steve Fleet (16th).

Silver division saw Paula Andersen (28) in 4th, Ray Ewins (28 c/b) in 3rd, John Aitchinson (29) in 2nd with top spot going to Rob Stevens with his tally of 30.

Even better scores in the gold division saw Eric Strachen (33) in 4th, Shay Cunningham (34) in 3rd, John Osborne (35) in 2nd and very much “on-form” Stevie Fleet taking 1st with a magnificent 39 points. Great golf in grim conditions, well done to all the prize-winners!

A cunning scouser (is there any other type?) chose not to declare a “No return” and ended up with a fine bottle of wine as the “Abacus” nominee….well done to Paul Cobain!

A visit to www.smgs.org will keep you up to date with society activities and future meetings or a quick call to Barry on 966 731 033 for further info. Visitors are always made very welcome.

A quick mention before closing – all our very best wishes go to our treasurer, Keith, after he recently underwent knee surgery in hospital. Now back home and recovering well, we all hope to see him back a.s.a.p. when I’m sure he’ll be skipping down the fairways!!

Photo: Some of the happy winners.

1st Dave Hoare with 16 points 2nd Terry Screen with 29 points 3rd Bill Reade with 36 points.

PLEASE NOTE The club has some vacancies at present, if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 603535771.

ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS Supplied by Terry Screen For the 8th round of the Abbey Angling Cup we fished the Embalsa de Pedrera on the 26th February.

The way the water is dropping by the summer the levels will be lower than ever, about five or six years ago the island on the match point was high and dry and anglers were able to park there cars on it to fish a match, and it could possibly be even lower than that this year.

There was a cold north easterly wind blowing and the water temperature had fallen over the last 3 days from 12 to 9 degrees, which made the fishing hard going with only 4 out of 15 anglers weighing in.

The Barbel seem to have been put off feeding by the cold weather with only the Carp responding to maggot.

We also had a surprise visit from the Suprona who checked all the match men’s licences which were all present and correct, as it is compulsory to have the appropriate licences to be a member of all the

local fishing clubs. They then checked on other people who were fishing and who presumably did not have the required licences and were asked to leave the water.

1st Stan (The Man) Roberts with 6.960kg 2nd Richard (The Lion heart) King with 5.500kg 3rd Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 1.880kg and all fishing the feeder using maggot I have been advised that fishing licences are once again available from the Council building that is located on the street that is on the right hand side of the Church in Torrevieja. All details are available on our website www. abbeyangling.com or from the match secretary Terry Screen on 965328368 ANGLERS TOGETHER The objective of Anglers Together was to introduce anglers to each other, who otherwise had no one to fish with or didn’t know where to fish.

It was successful in bringing together many anglers who established friendships and which continue to this day.

No meetings are held now but information is still available through our email address; angler stogether@hotmail. co.uk.

TIGHT LINES DAVE HOARE

LA FINCA WELCOMES SMGS Let’s all hope that the cold and miserable weather we’ve endured in the last week of February can be taken as a “chilly cheerio” to the wintry months, hopefully followed by a warm welcome to the forthcoming spring ones.

To feel some warm sunshine on our backs and even let the legs have an outing in the fresh air would be something of an experience….it does feel like it’s been a long and cold winter. In fact, I’m writing this on the last day of February to a background of thunder and lightning accompanied by heavy rain and the odd hail-storm, roll on summertime!!

Wet, windy and wild would be the only way to describe the conditions awaiting some forty of us at our monthly visit to La Finca. Wet gear and brollies were the order of the day right from the off as intermittent squally showers kept thwarting

MAGGOTS END

RODS AND REELS Again this week, the venue was changed due to inclement weather. The match originally set for the Pedrera, was changed to Nancy´s or Sweetwater. Why it is called this is beyond me as the rubbish in it is incredible!!!. I was pegged next to one of the incoming drains and stuck against the chain which holds back rubbish was a dead dog. Some people are unbelievable??.

The weather was atrocious with strong winds and plenty of rain.

The match was the last in the winter championship, which started in September 2012, where has that time gone!!!!!!.

At the end of the match the drain next to me started to flow ( I mean flow ) and within 20 to 30 minutes the Sweetwater had risen some 12 inches or so.

Although there were 5 “did not weighs” there were some good weights.

Top Rods on the day 1st Terry ( Swing E´m ) Screen fishing the feeder using maggot, with 14.12 kilo´s.

2nd Stan ( The Man ) Roberts fishing the pole using corn and maggot with 12.00 kilo´s.

3rd Dave ( Yours Truly ) Hoare fishing the pole using maggot with 10.98 kilo´s.

Winter Championship Results.

The series was 11 matches with the best 8 results to count.

The following results are for the top 3 anglers

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

BY STEVE HIBBERD Maples started the week with an excellent 12-2 home victory over La Siesta Apollos, moving them up to 4th in SABA league div 1. Here’s the 5 victorious rinks: S Stead, A Goodfellow, B Pocock 23-12.

J Westall, S Heath, S Westall 24-9. J Clements, S Hibberd, D O’Sullivan 20-11. M Mackay, P Goodfellow, M Fryatt 24-18.

B Tomlin, F Tilley, V Mahomet 21-10. Not good news for our other top flight side Sycamores, for another defeat, this time by 12-2 at San Miguel, has all but sealed relegation for them.

G Bater, P Lockley & skip J Parker, came up trumps, winning their rink 18-13. In div 2, Chestnuts travelled to Emerald Isles, where they picked up a very creditable 8 points from hosts Moonrakers.

Mr Bond would have proud of this little lot: B Norris, L Morris, P Heyes 25-11. M Dewar, T Coombs, C Dewar 21-14. H Langlois, T Lawton, G Inwood 15-12.

In the fed 4s, Bulls hosted previous league leaders Country Bowls Clarets. Although 2 rinks lost by 4 shots each, a superb 23-6 victory by B & B Sims, M Veale & S Cantley, was enough to secure a pleasing 4-4 draw.

Twas a case of the Bears not coming out to play on rainy Thurs. Makes me think that they are typical of the Koala variety, as opposed to the more resilient Grizzly type!

Our winter league side were at home to Quesada, but alas went down by 1 point to 9. Only the rink of Bill Sims, W Latham, L Greenland & B Latham salvaged some pride, with their hard fought 17-17 draw.

Both the Berleen rinks lost, leaving them pointless! Oh, and by the way, if anyone has been offended by any comments in this or previous reports, then I accept no responsibility, for they belong exclusively to Greenlands Bowls Club - isn’t that right Bobbie?

There’s a real dogfight at the

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sport foot of Southern league A div, where Elms had another 8-6 victory in their quest to avoid the drop. At home to Monte Mar Matadors, these 4 rinks helped bring home the points: J Pocock, M Brown, B Pocock 31-9. T Coombs, V Mahomet, Bill Sims 18-9. M Mackay, J Parker, Bobbie Sims 15-15.

S Johnson, K Parker, M Fryatt 18-18. Also in A div, Oaks came away from La Marina with 6 points, courtesy of these 3 rinks: T Lawton, W & B Latham 17-12. B Norris, D Thompson, S Cantley 22-18. J O’Brien, M Lockley, M Veale 17-14.

Last but not least, the Cedars picked up another 10 points, as promotion from C div is worth having a flutter on. Home to Quesada Swifts, these ladies & gents pushed their team closer to glory: M Kilby, J Redfern, A Brown 28-14. T Hodges, T French, J Wray 16-15. M Beardsall, Z & J Wilcock 34-7.

N Bater, C Dewar, P Tomkins 16-15.

Torrevieja Road Races (24/02/13).

the 10K+ with times officially recorded at the actual 10K marker-mat by the organizers, as follows :Crecia Wilding – 53:36 !st place Lady Vet “E”.

Steve Hartnett – 46:00 2nd Men Vet “E”.

Howard Bednall (Vet “E”)- 53:56 & Helen Giles (Vet “A”) – 65:48 ,were followed in

by Jim Gavin, Frauke Gerlach & Julie Rushton between 70 – 75 mins. respectively. John Pascoe dropped out at 6K, as arranged with his “back-up” team.

Both the Half Marathon and the nominal “10K” races started together at 10:30 am in cool, windy conditions this year.

With totals of near 950 starters for the longer event & over 800 for the actual 10.749m course, the first couple of kilometres were very congested.

Running Wild A.C. had just 2 members in the Half Marathon.

Ingrid Patursson registered a 1hr 54´ 56” finish in her Vet `D´category for 4th place while Peter James continued to improve with a time of 2hrs 06´ 36”.

A further 8 members entered

Footnote : Keith Richards (VM 40) recently entered the tough, “Ras Cors Caron” Half Marathon in Tregaron, Mid Wales, which was made more difficult by the icy winds & boggy surfaces.

He was disappointed to miss his target of 1hr 30 mins (by just 10 secs.) but still a pb, achieving 5th in his age group.

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