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UNDER FIRE: HOLIDAY RENTALS Hoteliers hit back with complaints

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EPSOL has been given definitive permission by the Spanish Government to test drill for oil off the coast of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura but protestors say their battle will continue.

Following an emergency meeting, Lanzarote’s Cabildo says it will fight tooth and nail to get the decision reversed and says Spain has made “the gravest mistake”. Leaders are planning another major onslaught of strong action, together with an appeal to the Secretary of State for Energy, and say they will fight with every resource available.

“In a democracy, this new attack cannot be tolerated and will not go unanswered,” said island president, Pedro San Ginés.”We have spent 13 years fighting this assault, trying to allow us to live in peace, without threats or risks. Democracy has been kidnapped.”

Canary president, Paulino Rivero has again warned of a break in relations between the archipelago and Spain and has accused the Prime Minister of “despising” the Canaries.

Repsol says it is delighted with the go-ahead and believes it reflects the rigour with which it has prepared its case and environmental safeguards.

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OTELIERS in Tenerife, recently under fire for the policy of “all-inclusive”, have hit back with complaints of their own. Holiday

rentals.

Nearly 100 hotel associations throughout the Canary Islands have sent a plea to the Canary Government NOT to legalise the vacation rental of apartments and villas.

This is in direct conflict with organisations which represent owners who say many of their properties are standing empty because of the fear of fines but

they can no longer afford to pay their mortgages or community fees as a result.

The head-on clash involves two very different views. One, that it is ridiculous that there are so many tight rules on the renting of holiday apartments when people put their faith and invested in Tenerife. And two, the view of hoteliers that if the

situation was legalised, hotel accommodation would suffer, it would not help with jobs and that it would only encourage the underground economy with more “black money” changing hands for rentals.

Last year in particular, a huge number of apartment owners were fined, either for not using the correct method of renting them out (ie through a dedicated agent) or because their flats were situated within residential complexes.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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...Under fire: holiday rentals One of the organisations leading the way with the complaints is the employers’ association, Ashotel which says it has support from dozens of similar associations. Their view is backed by the CCOO union.

Their argument is that hotels in the Canary Islands have fought long and hard to build up a top image. They say many of the rental apartments are not up to standard and do not meet safety regulations. Many are also in residential blocks and would affect those owners.

Ashotel president, Jorge Marichal said they were also worried that if legalised, the

situation could create a housing bubble with apart-ments being constructed specifically for rental. They describe this as “a dangerous path”.

Ashotel says some 90 committees of tourist establishments in the Canaries back their case and these represent 11,200 workers. The CCOO has described it as a direct threat to legal employment and one which could lead to hotels having to drop their prices.

A protest letter has been sent to the president of the Canary Government, Paulino Rivero.

The government is currently

looking at the situation, having pledged to do something positive for apartment owners, and some sort of decision or move is anticipated by the end of the year.

Leading the other side of the argument is the Canary Association for Holiday Homes, set up in May, which recently met with Sr. Rivero and its representatives believe the outcome was positive. Its president, Doris Borrego presented a petition with nearly 20,000 signatures. She said there were thousands of families “frightened” by the illegal situation they were in

and the threat of heavy fines.

The association (see www.ascav.es) says that elsewhere in Europe, renting out apartments for holidays was the accepted norm and in the Canaries, it would help to bring in more people, generate muchneeded income and back tourism. Other areas of Spain are already tackling this issue.

There was no intention whatsoever to encourage the black economy, says the association; quite the reverse as owners were asking for the situation to be legalised and they would pay the necessary taxes.

Our readers had a strong view about all-inclusive following our report in the last edition of Tenerife News. If you want to voice your opinion on this rental issue, please do write to us via info@tenerifenews.org.es

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Rivero says Canaries “fly high” despite Spain

Health chiefs say "stay calm" over ebola scares

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RESIDENT of the Canary Government, Paulino Rivero has accused the Spanish government of “passitivity” when it comes to helping the archipelago with increased air connectivity.

He says the Canaries are doing all they can off their own back to see an increase in flights but Spain is not helping matters.

He says the archipelago does not intend to sit around waiting for something to happen and has started to implement a Development Fund which will provide

subsidies for certain new routes to airlines which want to take them on.

“The Canaries are flying high,” said Sr. Rivero.

He criticised the Spanish Government’s unwillingness to impose different airport levies depending on individual circumstances and said this was just another example of how Spain was not helping the islands. On top of the oil situation, he warned this could well lead to a “divorce”.

The Canary Government has already implemented phase one of the Development Fund by inviting bids for new routes linking the islands with Germany, France, Italy, the UK and America. It is hoped these will begin for this winter and there will be a second wave of applications for new routes published in September.

The Canary Government will be offering ten million euros of its own money to subside these routes and therefore make them more attractive to airlines.

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EALTH leaders have issued a message of "stay calm" after another patient was admit ted to hospital on the mainland with symptoms of ebola.

At the time of going to press, there was no definitive ruling about the Bilbao resident who had returned a few days previously from working in Sierra Leone. Because he had a fever, he was taken into an isolation ward pending tests but the hospital said "there are no reasonable grounds to create alarm."

Earlier, a Nigerian patient was taken into hospital in Spain showing symptoms which corresponded to that of the virus but tests proved negative.

In the Canar y Islands, concern has been expressed that illegal immigrants who try to head for the archipelago in boats across the ocean could present a risk but experts say it would be virtually impossible for this to happen. In any event, health chiefs are said to be well-prepared for all

risks.

As far as the mainland is concerned, this was demonstrated last week when a Spanish priest who contracted ebola during his work in Africa was repatrionated. There was the strictest of security and quarantine measures as he was transferred from Madrid airport to hospital in a long convoy, with all drivers and everyone involved wearing protective masks and suits.

Sadly, the priest lost his battle for life after a few days back on his home soil.

These scenes gave rise to concerns in Tenerife and the Canary Islands when border control officers raised concerns about protocol when dealing with illegal immigrants.

They said they had not received masks or protective clothing. Their concerns have since been dealt with.

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Wake rooms Long search ends in tragedy “are in a terrible A state” N 18 day search for a missing man ended in tragedy for his family.

They had refused to give up after the 74-year-old El Hierro man disappeared on July 27th.

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AMILIES mourning loved ones in Arona are not being treated with dignity because of the poor state of funeral parlour rooms, it is being claimed.

The allegations have been made by the Socialist Party which says the governing group of Canary Coalition is ignoring a string of complaints and is doing nothing about the situation.

The PSOE says several of the wake rooms in the municipality are run-down, with broken furniture and no air conditioning so it can be either very cold or too hot, adding to the discomfort of mourners. Damage has also been caused by moisture and leaks.

Councillors are calling for a detailed study of each individual space and then correction of all the deficiencies.

The PSOE claims the CC is well aware of the situation but is failing to look after its people.

Sadly, his body was found by the mountain rescue team on August 15th in a state of advanced decomposition.

Dog owners warned in Güímar

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OG owners in Guimar are being warned to keep their pets on leads and ensure they have muzzles if on the dangerous breed list.

The alert follows an increase in complaints about the number of dogs on the loose, especially around El Puertito. This is an area where owners are apparently letting their dogs off the lead for a run but it is causing concern.

The council has warned that owners must abide by all the rules or they wil be fined from between 30 euros and 15,000 euros depending on the breach.

A spokesman said it was “unfortunate” that they had to keep reminding people about this but it was necessary to avoid causing harm to either pets or residents. All the information is on www.guimar.es.

UNION TALKS

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At the last minute, unions called off a two day walk-out planned for Madrid on August 15th and 17th to allow talks to continue. Actions had also been planned in the Canary Islands, Ibiza and Malaga.

Unions said they did so to

allow talks to continue over the controversial privatisation plan which would see the Spanish Government sell off 49 per cent of its shares.

The union believe this will be a disaster, will lead to an increase in air fares, cuts in

were called in to take over.

Hundreds of people had been involved in the search and would not abandon their efforts even though nearly three weeks had elapsed.

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Fears of air strike action over AENA sell-off plan

ENERIFE’S tourism industry is anxiously waiting to hear whether the Spanish Government’s plan to sell off shares in it airports will produce strike action from the unions.

Early suggestions indicated he had died because of a fall down the steep ravine.

Search crews had tried to get down the ravine on several occasions but access was very difficult so experts

staff and routes and no investment and even closure of unprofitable airports. They claim it is simply motivated by profit.

A unión representative said they would deeply regret the disruption and inconvenience strike action would cause if this was to be the way ahead but a clear message had to be sent to the public about the “blunt

consequences” of privatisation and a walk-out would créate the máximum impact.

There were angry scenes at Madrid airport last week when pólice were called in during a unión meeting because the strike committee, accompanied by a coffin, wanted to convene in a public place but access was blocked.

The airport authority AENA says its sale would constitute the theft of property which belonged to the people and it could also seriously affect safety.

“Airports are for everyone, not just a few,” said a unión spokesman.

AENA is the largest operator of airports worldwide and consists of 47 airports and heliports. Demonstrations have already taken place across Spain, including in Tenerife and Madrid where protestors took to a mountain top to wave banners.

The outcome of talks should be known within the next few weeks.

NUMEROUS CALLS

Man hurt in gas explosion

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loud explosion heard in La Laguna led to a series of calls to the 1-1-2 emergency service.

The incident happened in Calle Zurita in Tejina at around 9pm and early indications suggest it was connected to the opening of a butane gas bottle.

Fire crews, the police and medics went to the scene and

found a 55-year-old man had been injured, suffering a shoulder injury and burns of a less serious nature. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police immediately opened an investigation to determine the exact cause.

Two die in “squat” fire

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WO people who died in a fire in Santa Cruz were believed to be squatters.

The bodies of a man and woman, aged between 30 and 45, were discovered by fire crews who were called to the scene following reports of smoke and the smell of burning.

The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in the Ofra area of the capital.

Firemen found the two bodies on a mattress and believe it could have been started by a discarded cigarette. An investigation is underway.

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Flooding relief planned for La Laguna

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potential disaster in Puerto de la Cruz was avoided thanks to the swift intervention of the fire brigade.

A crew from La Orotava was called out by the 1-1-2 emergency service to a fire in a house in avenida Blas Pérez González at about 7.30pm in the evening.

They were told that the fire appeared to have caused a gas leak and they detected a leak from butane bottle inside the property. This was subequently removed and the house ventilated.

Arrests for bomb hoax

LAGUNA CALLS

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HREE teenagers have been arrested for making hoax bomb threats.

They were caught by police in La Laguna following a series of phone calls to the 1-1-2 emergency service.

The callers alleged they had placed several explosive devices around the town centre, including one in a phone booth.

The three arrested are aged 18 and 19 and therefore classified as adults and a 17-year-old juvenile. All are said to live in the municipality.

YOUR INVITE

Come and see the wine!

I F you enjoy anything to do with wine, news from the Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güímar will certainly be of interest.

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ENERIFE Cabildo is to invest nearly three million euros between now and 2017 to rectify storm water problems in La Laguna.

The work will primarily take place in the area from La Candelaria to Vega Lagunera but will also address other specific blackspots.

Councillor for municipal services, Javier Abreu recently toured the district with Cabildo vice-president, Aurelio Abreu to see the main centres which will receive attention.

Javier Abreu said the Cabildo’s great contribution would make a huge amount of difference to La Laguna and end the many problems

experienced with the sewage system and storm water.

The project will be divided into three phases. The first will focus on the district of La Candelaria where 800,000 euros will be invested in 2015.

The second will be in Vega Lagunera, taking place between 2015 and 2016 at a cost of 212,000 euros in the first year and 753,000 euros in the second.

The third and final phase around the town will be in 2016 and

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major project is being drawn up to provide a new breakwater at the beach of El Socorro in Guimar, locally known as Charco.

Municipal workers have recently been out and about carrying up a 2,000 euro clean-up operation, paid by the council and a local residents’ association.

However, all agree that the old jetty needs to be replaced as it is not preventing stones from being pushed into the swimming area and cannot withstand the onslaught of the sea.

With the guidance of the Port Authority, a scheme is being prepared for a new breakwater and this should be ready for public consultation in the next few months.

It’s time to harvest and the aroma of fermenting will be in the air, followed by new wine. exciting times for all.

This lovely bodega is organising a series of activities which continue during August and into September so that adults and children alike can witness the whole process of wine-making.

The first harvest was received on August 1st, the earliest, to produce sparkling

wine.

Activities will take place on a Monday (to be determined by the winer y) at 10am.

Places will be limited and the cost is five euros (free for members of the bodega). To reserve a place, you must call 922 513 055, 661 755 973 or send an email to comercial@brumasdeayosa.com.

The bodega is at Ctra. Subida Los Loros, km. 4,5, 38550 Arafo

Hotel workers “are not exploited” rebuke

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row has broken out over claims that staff in Tenerife’s hotels are being exploited.

The hotel employers’ association Ashotel has strongly denied the allegation made by Aepaca, the business group for Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.

Aepaca has made the comments in its August newsletter where it also raised issues about self-inclusive holidays on the island, saying the concept was killing trade for others (as reported in our last edition and see Letters to the Editor).

Talking about the submerged economy, Aepaca said there were hotels which employed staff on the basis of four hours but they actually worked for eight.

Ashotel says that as far as it is concerned, this is not the case but they have urged anyone with information on such cases to contact them.

On its website, Ashotel describes the island’s hotel industry as one of the strictest on Tenerife and collective agreements and unions worked together to regulate working conditions, including the days worked. In addition, work committees were very consciencious and took their duties very responsibly.

Ashotel says the statement made by Aepaca do not conform to reality and has asked the group to withdraw its comments because such

remarks proved harmful to the image of the sector.

112 ALERT

Car traps woman underneath

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woman was run over and trapped by her own car in Los Realejos.

Fire-fighters based in La Orotava were called out to release her after an alert raised by her sister.

The incident happened at around 10.45pm on the main road from Icod El Alto.

The 1-1-2 emergency service was told that the woman was putting items into the boot of the car when it rolled backwards, knocking her over and trapping her underneath.

When the fire brigade arrived, residents were already trying to free her and they took over. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

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More backing for cancer transport campaign

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RANADILLA has added its weight to the campaign to buy a special vehicle to transport cancer patients from the south of Tenerife to the University Hospital of Candelaria in Santa Cruz.

An information tent was set up last week in the main plaza of El Médano to explain the objectives to interested members of the public.

One of the first visitors was the councillor for health, Guacimara González who said the service would greatly benefit cancer patients who needed to travel for appointments, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. They are specifically from the areas of Santiago del Teide, Guia de Isora, Adeje, Arona, San Miguel de Arona, Vilaflor, Arico and Granadilla de Abona.

According to data from the Spanish Association against Cancer, around 15 per cent of these cancer patients come from the municipality of Granadilla and the demand from the south is growing daily. However, there are no more places available and there is a waiting list for the hospital’s own transport.

AECC’s intention is to provide transport for 18 people so the aim is to buy a vehicle which can fit this demand.

Guacimara González stressed the urgency of this project as many cancer patients could not afford to fund their own transport for potentially lifesaving treatment.

TWO REMOVED

Safety checks after TF1 sign collapse

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WO massive motorway signs have been removed by Tenerife Cabildo following an incident when one fell down near Añaza. No-one was hurt but urgent action was taken to investigate the safety of similar ones along the TF-1 and two were taken down. The Cabildo said safety of drivers was paramount.

The checks were made along a 20 kilometre stretch of the south motorway. One of the two signs taken down was at Tabaiba , with the other at Arafo.

The information signs were delivered to the Cabildo by the Canary Government earlier this year.

Councillor for roads, José Luis Delgado confirmed the two signs had been removed as a precautionary measure.

The Cabildo has been in contact with the Canary Governmenrt’s department of road infrastructure to resolve the situation, to guarantee absolute safety and to arrange for replacements.

HERO FISHERMEN

“Miracle” as windsurfer rescued after six hours

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WO fishermen have been hailed as heroes after saving the life of a missing windsurfer.

The German man was found five hours after going missing and was seen floating on his back, with his arms stretched out and totally exhausted.

The 45-year-old windsurfer had last been seen at 11am in El Médano by his companions.

An extensive search had been launched by the police, Civil Guard and Marine Rescue with a boat and helicopter but without trace A resident of Los Abrigos spotted what he thought was a body in the water about 150 metres from the dock just before 5pm and alerted the fishermen. They took their boat out and managed to pull him aboard, despite the difficulty involved. At the same time, the emergency helicopter arrived on the scene.

The rescued man was treated for possible signs of hypothermia by an ambulance crew.

The rescue was described locally as “a miracle” and much praised lavished on the two fishermen.

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VICTIMS STAKED

SCOOTER HIRE

Shock as violent New help to view the Palmetum robbers caught A in the south GE, illness or mobility difficulties will provide no barrier to enjoying the delight of the Palmetum botanical garden in Santa Cruz.

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HE scale and violent intensity of a gang which stalked victims before holding them up in their own homes has caused shock in the south of Tenerife.

Generally speaking, the island is considered as a safe destination but organised crime does happen, normally associated with drugs.

On this occasion, however, the gang involved in house burglaries was particularly nasty, often leaving their victims injured or traumatised and invariably needing hospital treatment.

Police are happy to have cracked the organisation, however, and say that once their investigations became known, the crimes ceased.

Nine people have been arrested as part of operation “Astron”, eight of them on Tenerife and the other in Lanzarote.

They are aged between 23 and 51 and come from San Isidro, El Fraile and San Miguel de Abona.

Police raided three homes and seized a fake revolver, pistol, stolen eletronic equipment and 4,400 euros in cash.

Five burglaries involving robbery are currently being investigated but officers believe there could be more and their enquiries are still open. They are looking at reports of other

incidents which fit the same pattern in various municipalities.

The gang would stake out potential victims for days, learning their movements and habits before striking at night.

Access was gained through balconies or windows, surprising the householders who would generally be asleep. They would then be bound and gagged and beaten until they revealed the whereabouts of valuables such as cash and jewellery or the code for the safe.

Once items had been located, the gang would make their escape, leaving their victims still boun and gagged.

Police said the men used extreme violence and on more than one occasion caused serious injury.

The investigation began several months ago as a result an increase in such crimes and into the specific incidents of a street robbery and an assault within a home in Arico.

It was also discovered that cars were specifically rented so members of the organisation could carry out crimes.

There is much to see at this beautiful new attraction on the top of a cliff overlooking the capital but the walk round to see everything can be quite long and difficult for some. This could be a visitor who has perhaps a heart condition or finds it difficult to stand up for a long time or even a woman who is pregnant.

To help, the Palmetum has two mobility scooters which can be hired. They are easy to handle and take weights of up to 129kg. The scooters can reach a speed of up to six kilometres an hour.

The rental price is 12 euros for one hour or 18 euros for two hours. You can book in advance of your visit on al 697.651.127 or email info@palmetumsantacruz.com

RAM PROGRAMME

Adeje spruces up schools for new term

CITY PROBLEM

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OTORISTS in Santa Cruz are still being plagued by so-called parking “gorillas” who cause intimidation and alarm.

In just one week alone, police officers dealt with 18 complaints from citizens who had been approached by unauthorised parking valets and asked to pay for their service. In many cases, these people appear to be officials but are not and often molest or harass their victims.

The incidents are happening in various locations which include avenida Marítima, calle La Noria and around the Museum of Man. Those caught coercing people to pay for parking face fines under the law which prohibits begging in a public place.

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N environmental classroom is among the improvements and new facilities provided by Adeje council as it prepares for the new school

term.

Councillor for education, Andrés Pérez Ramos said the annual maintenance programme was known as RAM and this year had involved expenditure of 60,000 euros.

“The purpose of this work lies in improving the educational infrastructure which thoroughly inspected so that all maintenance work can be carried out before the start of the school year,” he explained.

The vast majority of the work concerns maintenance but this

year, at the special request of the school, a green space was developed at Armeñime to provide an outdoor environmental teaching classroom.

The library has also been improved at Las Torres in Adeje, to include a function, reading and study room.

In other schools, there has been painting, cleaning, repairs, new fencing, improved access, indoor renovations, water-proofing and so on. with pic or two

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PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FINANCE FOR MAJOR NEW-LOOK

“Golden Mile” project hailed as shining example for Canary Islands contributing 600,000 euros towards the cost, representing eleven per cent of the total bill.

The Canary Government is giving 2.25 million euros, with Tenerife Cabildo and Arona Council providing the rest of the 5.1 million euro total.

The project should be completed by mid-2015 and will be carried out at non-peak times to avoid disruption to tourists and shoppers. Traffic will still be allowed down the “Golden Mile” which stretches from centro commercial Oa-

Government, Gustavo Matos.

He said it was the most important and flagship projects conducted by the government in the framework of open com-mercial zones to boost small and mediumsized busi-nesses. He expressed the hope that it would serve as a model example of funding for similar projects in the archipelago. It is the first time employers have contributed money to improve a public area of this type.

Representatives of traders in the area will be represented on a monitoring committee to make sure the work goes to plan and to minimise inconvenience and disrup-tion.

One of the main changes will be the elimination of parking along the Golden Mile which has long been considered a disruption and spoiling the look of the area.

People will have to park nearby but the 1,000 new spaces will be provided in plazas and malls.

Another major accolade for Loro SIMPLY THE BEST Parque

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multi-million euro plan to bring a new-look to the so-called “Golden Mile” in Playa de Las Americas is being hailed as an example for others to follow.

Private and public cash is to pay for improvements, including the elimination of all parking along the road, wider pavements, more floral

sis, near the beach of Las Vistas and where Zara is based, down to the hotel Villa Cortés, passing the Safari Centre and dancing fountains.

This area is already one of the most prestigious in the south of Tenerife and has been described by traders as “the jewel in the crown” with luxury shops, restaurants and hotels.

The ceremony to unveil details was attended by the director general of commerce for the Canary

planters and 1,000 more parking spaces nearby.

More than 400 businesses which make up this Commercial Open Zone of Arona are

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ORO Parque has special reason to celebrate after being voted the best zoo in Europe and the third worldwide by TripAdvisor.

The Travellers´Choice Attractions honor the most important touristic attractions worldwide based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers on Trip Advisor. The winners were determined using an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of the comments for zoos and aquariums around the world, over a period of 12 months.

Trip Advisor is the largest travel portal in 42 countries and with 25 different language. It has about 280 million unique users every month and over 170 million comments and opinions about four million interesting sites. Every minute 100 new contributes are received and only during the last year 50 million new comments were posted.

Founded in 1972, Loro Parque was initially conceived as a paradise for parrots and has developed over the years into one of the biggest attractions of the Canary Islands.

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FOUR ESCAPE

MAN SAVED

Tapas route and Swimmers play Caravan in fair seek support part in rescue Masca plunge

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The alert had been raised after other swimmers saw the man was in trouble and called 1-1-2.

Other swimmers went to the rescue of the 32-year-old man but because of the sea conditions, were unable to get him back to land.

The rescue helicopter hoisted him from the water and took him to the south airport where he was stabilised before being transferred to hospital.

The Canary Emergency Service, police, Civil Guard and local doctor were all involved in the rescue.

USINESSES in La Orotava are being urged to join in two popular initiatives which are generating more visitors for the town.

Registrations have opened for the “Diversaldo” opportunities fair on October 12th and the tapas route which will start the same day and continue until November 16th on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

There will be no registration fee for the fair for liquidated stock and the tent will be provided. Councillor for economic development, Felipe David Benítez said they

man was saved from drowning at El Médano after being plucked from the sea by the emergency helicopter.

had taken into account the current economic situation and the difficulties being experienced by many companies so the council was making special efforts to help them.

Restaurants wishing to take part in the tapas route must registrate by September 13th.

Each dish will cost 2.50 euros with a drink included. Once again, there will be prizes for the best.

POOL LIFT

Help at last for disabled swimmers

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OUR people escaped without serious injury after a caravan left the winding Masca road and plunged 50 metres down the steep slope.

The 1-1-2 emergency line received a call about the accident at just before 8pm but were told that all the occupants were safe and had got out by themselves.

There were three men, two aged 42, and another 36, together with a woman aged

30. All received bruising of various degrees but none of them serious.

The Canar y Emergency Service, fire crews and Civil Guard all went to the scene.

The four were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

TOWN’S CAMPAIGN

Petition seeks heritage status for Tegueste event

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campaign has been started in Tegueste to officially recognise the international importance of a traditional event.

“La Librea” has already been declared a BIC (Bien de Interés Cultural) but now the council is bidding for the CICOP Award for Conservation and Restoration of Intangible Heritage as well.

The Mayor, José Manuel Molina said local people had put in a tremendous amount of effort to revive and preserve the celebration and it deserved to be recognised nationally and internationally.

The event is held every three years and is taking place on the evening of September 5th in the plaza de San

Marcos. Signatures are being collected on a petition calling for the conservation award.

More than 500 people will take part in La Librea which recreates scenes of 1850 but can trace its roots back to 1600 according to documents in the municipal archives.

Details from these have been used to mock up little plays, a floral dance and a famous battle between ships and the castle which involves an impressive display of costumes, troops, livestock, lights and sound.

There will also be music,

religious folklore groups, traditions and festivities and a procession.

The festivities are based around the plaza de San Marcos. If you can’t make it

in person, there is a live stream on www.tegueste.es which people around the world are expected to watch and hundreds of images will also be posted on the web.

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OS Realejos has pledged to do all it can to help people with disabilities and to eliminate all architectural barriers.

For the first time, the municipal pool has a special chair which can lower those in need into the water. This has been requested for the last 20 years but never met.

Provision of the chair has cost 3,700 euros but the Mayor, Manuel Domínguez said the council’s aim of integration meant nothing if they couldn’t provide facilities like this for swimming.

The user sits in the chair which acts like a hydraulic lift and descends slowly into the water. They can also get out through the reverse action.

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MPROVEMENTS are being carried out to the historic Teobaldo Power auditorium in La Orotava.

The council says August was chosen to carry out the works, costing 49,000 euros, so as not to interfere with the annual programme.

The bathrooms on the ground floor are being refurbished and emergency exits improved to help with the safety plan and better accessibility.

The auditorium is one of the most active cultural venues not only in the municipality but across the north as well.

The authority has pledged to keep looking at the building and facilities and will implement further improvements where necessary for the benefit of the audience.

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NEW GRANT

La Orotava to tackle more green lighting

DRUGS OPERATION

Cocaine paste seized at airport

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OLICE at Tenerife’s south airport have arrested a man of 40 who tried to smuggle in more than 800 grams of cocaine paste.

He was stopped by officers as part of an operation to clampdown on drug trafficking.

The suspect had arrived on a flight from the mainland and in addition to the drugs, had 1,400 American dollars on him, 50 euros and a top-flight mobile phone. The 816 grams of cocaine paste in various packages was described as “high purity”.

Pair falsified prescriptions

FOOTPATH TACKLED

Council runs out of patience

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OS Realejos council has carried out repairs to a popular footpath after running out of patience with Tenerife Cabildo.

The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez blamed their “passitivity” for the previous delay so they had decided to pay for the work themselves.

The walk from San Pedro to El Socorro is used daily by people wanting to get to the popular beach or for hiking but was in need of improvements.

Sr. Dominguez said it should have been carried out by the Cabildo but the local council had decided to use its own money and labour to clear the route, recondition the surface and replace the handrails. He said there had been repeated requests for the improvements from users.

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Then there was light!

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N isolated area of Granadilla has outdoor lighting for the first time.

The local council has spent nearly 28,000 euros on installing a dozen photovoltaic lights in El Pinar.

Councillor for works, José

Manuel García Mendoza said this had been a longstanding request from residents in the upper area of the municipality.

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N appeal on the social network sites has helped to trace two people responsible for a violent robbery in Santa Cruz.

A woman out walking in the street found a lost bag but as she bent down to open it to find an address, a man ran past and snatched a purse, money and mobile phone. Then, a few seconds later, a woman also approached her and without saying a word, punched her in the face.

Both assailants then ran off, leaving their victim with a facial injury which needed medical attention.

Police put out an appeal and description on their website and on the social network sites which produced information which led to the arrest of the couple, aged 30 and 26, and both from Santa Cruz. The bag was also retrieved and returned to its rightful owner.

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RUGS have been sold on Tenerife after two men falsified prescriptions to obtain Trankimazin.

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OUNCIL leaders in La Orotava say their quest will continue to become one of the more energy efficient municipalities on Tenerife.

A grant of nearly 100,000 euros has just been won from the Canary Government which will meet 60 per cent of a project to replace public street lighting with a greener system. This will also help cut back on light pollution and cut back on costs as well as emissions of carbon dioxide.

First deputy Mayor, Juan

Dóniz said La Orotava had made great strides forward in recent years, making it one of the most sustainable municipalities on the island with efficient energy management and respect for the environment.

The project includes centralised control over the lights and energy saving measures at 919 lighting locations.

Different chemists were used in Santa Cruz in an attempt to deflect suspicions but the scam was discovered by police based in the south of the island and a specialist team from the capital.

After obtaining the drugs, the men, aged 26 and 56, went on to sell it in small amounts.

Both have been arrested on suspicion of crimes against public health.

Free wifi for across Tenerife?

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ENERIFE could eventually become a free wifi island if a pilot project involving Adeje, Santiago del Teide, Puerto de la Cruz and Arona proves a success.

Visitors would be able to log on to the internet on the beaches, in the commercial areas, ports and places of recreation.

If the idea works and is viable, it could be extended to cover the whole of the island and even up Mount Teide.

Tenerife Cabildo is pioneering the project which could start by the end of the year and is specifically aimed at the holiday-maker as opposed to residents. It is hoped this will help them download tourist information,

directions, offers and so on.

The reason why is would be more suitable for the casual visitor is that the download speed would be lower and the number of pages would be limited.

Tourism chiefs say one of the main issues raised by visitors to Tenerife is the lack of internet spaces.

Up until now, the cost has been prohibitive as it is described as a costly exercise but specific locations are currently being looked at and bids will be sought.

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TOUCHING CEREMONY

Turtles survive as marine life face ocean threats

TRADERS COMPLAIN

Customers “pestered” in capital’s streets

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big crowd watched on as two “bobas” were released back into the wild from the beach of Playa San Juan.

The charming event was organised by Tenerife Cabildo, the local council and the Neotropica Foundation which saves and treats injured sea turtles in association with

Tenerife’s Wildlife Recovery Centre at La Laguna.

These releases are held on a regular basis throughout the year and on this occasion, it was the turn of two Caretta

caretta species to go back into the ocean.

Children and sunbathers looked on in awe and heard officials praise the important work of these dedicated conservationists who carry out numerous activities for environmental awareness.

The Foundation held a

Rescue boat and more safety measures for La Orotava

BEACH PLEDGE

workshop on the beach to explain the perils faced by marine life and how sea turtles are injured by carelessly discarded items such as the ring tops from cans. They often mistake these for food and eat them or they become stuck in their limbs or heads and can lead to amputations.

RADERS in the historic centre of Santa Cruz say shoppers are being put off by street canvassers who are denting their trade.

They claim many people are finding different routes in order to avoid being stopped and asked various survey questions or by PR people trying to tempt them into their businesses.

They have asked Santa Cruz city council to tr y and do something about the situation, particularly because in some cases customers are subjected to rude comments if they don’t stop when requested.

The complaints have been raised by the Central Zone Association which claims it is getting worse and even though those responsible might move on when asked to, they inevitably return some time later and start all over again.

The traders say they are not against representative of nongovernmental associations carrying out surveys but feel it should be in a dedicated place and not in the heart of the shopping zone.

FINES FOLLOW

Council tries “pleasant” approach to abandoned cars

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OTORISTS who abandon their cars in the street are being urged to move them on a voluntary basis or face hefty fines.

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HE Mayor of La Orotava has appealed for sunbathers and swimmers to be very vigilant about their safety this summer.

Francisco Linares says that from the council’s point of view, it is doing everything possible to ensure the coastal area of the municipality has all the facilities needed. These include extra lifeguards, a rescue boat to call on if necessary and a team for any mountain incidents.

The measures follow an agreement with the Red Cross

and expenditure of 26,000 euros.

The Mayor and other councillors met on Playa del Bollullo to announce details of this summer’s safety plan which was accompanied by the appeal for everyone to also be responsible for their own well-being.

For the first time, there will be two lifeguards on Playa del

Ancón and an extra member of staff for Playa del Bollullo to complement the existing team. The three Red Cross professionals will be on this beach from noon to 7pm.

L os Patos “Martínez Alonso” is not included in this agreement because access is officially closed and work is taking place to the stairway.

Sr. Linares said it was an important day for La Orotava and he thanked the Red Cross for its exemplary work.

Los Realejos council is stepping up monitoring of the situation in order to improve the environment and clean up the streets.

The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez said that in the first instance, owners wouldd be contacted and asked in a pleasant way to co-operate. If so, they would avoid a fine. If not, the removal crane would be called in to take the vehicle away, leaving the owner to pay for this plus a fine and an amount to get the car back.

Sr. Dominguez said the cars were causing a nuisance as they were obviously in a state of neglect.

In the first three weeks of the campaign, the council has managed to make contact in

a dozen cases.

The police are responsible for monitoring and providing

notification that compulsory action will be taken if there is no co-operation.

AIRPORT ARREST

Heroin hidden in double suitcase

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60-year-old woman tried to walk through the security controls at Tenerife’s north airport with nearly six kilos of heroin in her luggage.

She was intending to catch a flight out of the island in the early morning but was stopped when luggage checks alerted suspicions.

Airport staff opened her suitcase to find another piece of luggage inside.That was put through the scanner and two amounts of heroin revealed hidden inside a false compartment.

The woman was of Portuguese nationality.

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LAGUNA PLEDGE

Safety first at four beaches

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Get into the clothing recycling habit, Guia urges MORE CONTAINERS

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ESIDENTS of Guia de Isora are being urged to get into the recycling habit after the local council increased its collecting bins for shoes and clothes nearly two-fold.

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A Laguna has increased efforts to make sure four of its most popular bathing areas are amongst the safest in Tenerife this summer.

Councillor for municipal services, Javier Abreu said an emergency ambulance would be on hand for Bajamar, Punta del Hidalgo, Jover and La Barranquera until September.

There would also be an uninterrupted servicen from an increased number of lifeguards between 10.30am and 8pm.

Sr. Abreu said safety facilities at all four locations had also been improved, including the provision of heart machines, and there were now four bathing chairs available to help the disabled.

There had been 13 bins in various areas which also take items such as curtains and bedding, provided they are in properly sealed bags.

Now, thanks to an agreement with Canarias Recycling, this has been increased to 24 and new districts have a collector for the first time. These include Guía centre (in front of La Era school), Playa San Juan (in front of the cultural centre), Alcalá (calle Baja Afuera and in front of the infants’ school), Chío (calle El Balo) and Piedra Hincada (in front of Bar Govea).

Residents of Chiguergue, Chirche, Tejina and Agua Dulce also benefit from this facility.

The collection of recycled clothing, shoes and textiles began in late 2011 and has proved a great success. Not only does the council get paid for having the bins, a certain percentage of the collected items also comes back to the municipality for the benefit of needy families.

Councillor for municipal services, Bruno Domínguez said 21,000 thousand kilos were collected last year in the original 13 containers, of which 150 kilos came back for local distribution.

The containers are kept very clean and the service helps with energy consumption and the protection of the environment.

The council hopes local people will keep on responding as one small gesture can make a big difference.

Easyjet plane in Mayday drama

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N Easyjet passenger plane with 184 passengers and six crew on board was involved in a “Mayday” drama in Tenerife, it has been revealed. The incident happened on June 2nd but has only just come to light.

The Airbus 320, coming from Gatwick, should have landed at the island’s south airport but was twice prevented from doing so because of the high winds.

The commander issued a distress call because of lack of fuel and was given permission to land at Los Rodeos in the north. The first attempt to do so was aborted but the second was successful. The aircraft was able to taxi to its parking position where passengers disembarked normally.

These facts are collaborated on the Spanish site of the Accident Investigation Commission of the Civil Aviation Authority and is now the subject of a full investigation.

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Live Arico Pets Animal Welfare Supporters (PAWS)

by Heather at Paws 4 Applause, he is looking rather smart. He comes with a clean bill of health and our usual adoption fee for a male dog of 110 euros covers all his vaccinations, chip and sterilisation.

Can you offer Danko his forever home? If so, please call Sue on 629 388102 to arrange a meeting. Adopt don’t buy – always the best option.

Remember that every dog bred or bought takes the chance of happiness away from dogs like Danko.

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Dog of the Week - Danko It’s not always about the cute puppies. Please consider an older dog, they deserve a chance too. Danko has been with us way too many years and at seven years old, we are really on a mission to find him that perfect home. He is a friendly and handsome Spaniel cross and after his recent grooming session

If you have QUALITY unwanted clothes, CDs, DVDs, shoes, household items or children’s clothing, call Siobhan now on 630 857626.

And do come and see us. We have shops in Los Cristianos, Calle Revron near Churchills Bar and San Eugenio opposite Hotel La Nina by Amandas bar at Las Carabelas complex.

Both shops open from 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday and until 2pm Saturday. Kel even opens the Los Cristianos shop on Sundays. Come and have a browse, bag a bargain and help the animals.

Tenerife Isla Sur Lions Club Starting date for this project is Monday 1st September

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LONG with many other tourist areas in the world, Tenerife is enduring a scourge of pick pockets and ladies purses being stolen from their hand bags.

All the usual places where people gather, becomes a target area, stores, super markets, bus queues, open markets, busy pedestrian walkways, airports, everyone knows someone that has been a victim.

Apart from the usual advice from the authorities on taking more care of your possessions and ladies keep your handbag closed, what else can you do to make life more difficult for the “Dippers” A recent campaign with the co-operation of the local police in one part of the UK highlighted this problem. It was decided to attach a small set of metal bells to the purses or zips on ladies handbags. This simple idea worked so effectively that there was a dramatic reduction in this type of crime in the area.

Part of the Lions ethos is to work in our local community so we have available 2000 sets of these bell deterrents which will be available from either of our two charity shops, one on the first floor of the Apolo Center, Los Cristianos and the other on the main road in Costa del Silencio, alongside Coral Mar Commercial Center.

Please take this opportunity to visit the shops, bring any unwanted clothes and small household items to donate to us and for a donation of 1 euro we will give you a set of bells.

Update from Accion del Sol

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CCION del Sol has been a hive of activity following the start of the summer camp activities.

Youngsters spent a week at the refuge learning to care, handle and play with some of the many dogs at the refuge as well as a visit to the Camel Park in La Camella where the children were introduced to camels, donkeys and chickens, courtesy of the park owners for which we are very grateful.

On a more serious note, with the higher temperatures of summer, many of the dogs arriving at the refuge are suffering from dehydration so please remember to have a constant supply of cold fresh water for your dog and to give them regular drinks whilst out walking with them.

Ticks, fleas and mosquitoesare in abundance at the moment so please remember to regularly treat your pet every month. Your local pet shop or vet can advise you on the best treatments available to keep your pet happy, healthy and parasite free.

We are always looking for dog walkers to bring a little sunshine to a dog or two so if you do have any spare time then please do visit the refuge and take one of the many dogs for a walk in the scenic surrounding area of the refuge.

Please call 922778630 for more information or if you would like to help out in anyway. Towels and blankets are always needed for the dogs if you have any to spare. They would be very much appreciated by our four legged friends.

The refuge is situated at Poligono De Industrial Estate, Granadilla, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to ITER the Parque Eolica where the windmills are and it is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00-16.00 . The refuge is closed Wednesdays, Sundays and on public holidays.

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ISLAND FULL!

Mayor delivers “bacon butties” after Easy Jet sleep-over

Temporary accommodation for the night

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ANZAROTE is urging swimmers, tourists and fishermen to take extra special care in rocky areas of the island.

The Cabildo says there have been a number of incidents of people falling into the water and it hopes to extend a warning system to all potentially dangerous areas.

As the first phase, five lifebuoys have been installed at priority locations, such as Caleta Negra, Punta Gorda and Hoyas de Cho Bravo. Others will follow.

These sites are ones with lots of rocks and where high waves occur which can also catch people unaware.

President of the Cabildo’s emergency consortium, Soraya Brito said the presence of the lifebuoys would serve as a preventative measure and help if needed.

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Machín returned at breakfast time with Spanish-style bacon butties. One holidaymaker joked they would be back for their evening meal!

A spokesman for Lanzarote’s social services department said: “This was the best solution we could find at the time to help these British families and passengers who could not be accommodated on the island because of the island’s 100 per cent occupancy.”

The Mayor, known locally as Suso, was praised for his help.

One lady commented on a website: “We have been proud

HE Mayor of a town in Lanzarote has been praised for his role in helping stranded pas sengers of an Easy Jet holiday plane which broke down at the airport.

The airline had to cancel the 10.45pm departure to Liverpool because of a technical fault and it was unable to leave until 11am the following morning.

Unfortunately, the island was enjoying virtually 100 per occupancy because of the busy summer season and a traditional fiesta and only two thirds of the 142 British passengers could be accommodated in hotels.

Priority was given to the

elderly and those with children but that still left 55 people with the prospect of spending the night in the airport terminal.

The town councils of Tinajo and Haría stepped in to help and the families were taken to a youth hostel and students’ accommodation at 2am in the moring.

Apparently, all took the situation in good humour and were particuarly grateful when the Mayor of Tinajo, Jesús

DOUBLE TRAGEDY

Divers die off coast of El Berriel

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HERE was tragedy on Gran Canaria when two divers got into difficulties and both died.

Prolonged efforts were made to save them but to no avail. An investigation was immediately opened.

The tragedy happened as the two men were practising diving off the coast of El Berriel in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

An alert was received by the 1-1-2 emergency control centre to report that two divers were in trouble around 500 metres from the coast near the aeroclub.

One of the men had been rescued by a boat but was in cardiac arrest. He was transferred to land by the rescue helicopter but could not be revived.

The second man was still in the water and was also rescued by the emergency helicopter and was also in cardiac arrest. Medics again tried to save his life but he too died.

residents of Tinajo for over 20 years and Don Suso is the third mayor during that time. He is approachable and friendly and always prepared to listen and help with any concerns we have.Well done for again proving what a great Alcalde you are, especially as the Tinajo Fiesta de San Roque ,patron Saint of Pilgrims (Travellers) was in full swing here. How appropriate was that!”

And another added: “Well done Lanzarote. I am really proud to have an apartment on your beautiful island, it shows how wonderful the people are there.”

DOGS SEIZED

Police raid animal charity after court order

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OLICE on Fuerteventura are checking records to see if any dogs found in a poor condition in an animal charity were stolen or lost.

If they are micro-chipped or there is any formal report after they went missing, officers say they will reunite them with their original owners.

The pledge follows a raid on an animal shelter in Puerto del Rosario where 85 dogs were seized.

Officers with the environmental section of the police force, Seprona, found 96 animals in all, 75 of them adult dogs and ten puppies.

The investigation followed complaints that dogs were being kept at the site but were said to be

in a very bad condition, with injuries and various infestations.

Police with a vet went to the shelter but were initially denied access so a court order was obtained. Afterwards, they reported that the animals were not being kept under the proper conditions from a sanitary and hygienic point of view and several showed signs of malnutrition, other ibjuries and the presence of fleas and ticks.

Seprona says charges will be brought against a foreign national for alleged animal abuse.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Talks agreement avoids 1-1-2 strike action

Funds will help Lanzarote cycling quest MAJOR PROJECTS

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ANZAROTE is planning a series of major improvements to provide better facilities and attractions on the island.

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ORKERS with GSC, the public company of the Canary Government which runs the 11-2 emergency control room, are reported to have called off the threat of strike action.

The service company for health and safety in the archipelago is satisfied that the management is willing to negotiate a new viability plan which would avoid further layoffs and cuts.

The strike committee has also ruled that both parties should open up negotiations with the aim of reaching a collective agreement.

GSC also runs the Canary Urgency Service and any continued strike action would have had a serious impact on emergency health care and 11-2 call-outs. Some measures had started on July 25th but these have been suspended.

The CCOO union said the

GSC staff had filed a strike notice because they were unhappy about working conditions, having described the situation as “unsustainable”.

They claimed there had been cuts, selective firing of staff, unpaid allowances, breach of collective agreements, mismanagement of public funds and even harassment and retaliations against protestors.

The union says that in recent years, more than 40 GSC staff have lost their jobs and there have been cuts in working conditions which constitutes a breach in the collective agreement.

Talks will now be ongoing.

The Cabildo has recently signed an agreement with the Canary Government which will allow eight new projects to go ahead between now and the end of 2015. Grant aid of 2.1 million euros has been won.

Cabildo president, Pedro San Ginés said the projects were agreed following a tour of the island and discussions with various local councils.

They include improvements to the access to the beaches of Playa de Los Charcos de Costa Teguise and Playas de Puerto

del Carmen, as well as general work to Playa Grande.

There will also be a new tourist information centre in Puerto del Carmen, making the access to Playa Blanca more attractive and instigation of the Lanzarote Cycling Project.

The agreement will be signed officially in September and the Cabildo will have until December 20th, 2015 to implement the projects.

The Cycling Project is part of Lanzarote’s comprehensive mobility plan which aims at discouraging people from driving their cars when alternatives are available.

The use of the bicycle is becoming more widespread on the island, with eight per cent of the population using it regularly to get about and more than half saying they would take advantage of any loan system.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

“Selfies” so popular in the Canaries

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ELFIES” are on the rise in the Canary Islands, according to a new survey.

Nearly one in three holiday pictures posted on the social network sites is of the author taking a picture of themselves or with friends. The ocean with a boat in the

background and a pet doing something funny are also firm favourites.

The survey was carried out

by Cerveceros de España which has its Canary base in Santa

Cruz.

Of all the selfies taken in the Canaries, 61 per cent are taken with a mobile phone and then posted on the web.

The most popular network being used during the summer is Facebook, followed by Twitter and Instagram. More women

than men are apparently posting selfies.

Generally speaking, lots of the pictures are of people enjoying their first sip of beer in the pub.

The survey also reveals that 85 per cent of Canarians opt for the beach on their day off as opposed to the mountains.

POLICE RAIDS

Day centre gets fish after illegal catches

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LDERLY folk in a day centre centre on La Palma received an unexpected fish supper, courtesy of the police.

A seizure of various shellfish was delivered to the premises after officers intercepted a gang of illegal fishermen.

Nearly 50 kilos were discovered around the fishing port of Santa Cruz de La Palma following two complaints.

Various fish were found storied in the back of a van and the owner could not produce the correct paperwork. Further illegal catches were discovered in another car and also hidden in a boat.

The food was taken to the day centre in Villa de Mazo and prosecutions are pending for the men involved in the illegal fishing gang.

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FOREIGN ARRIVALS

JULY INCREASE

Fears of more Canary Islands Better news as “patera” arrivals Canaries buck notch up new in Canaries house price trend record for July

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ULY was a record-breaking month for the Canary Islands in terms of foreign arrivals.

The islands were visited by 925,247 foreign passengers which was 10.7 per cent or 85,431 more than the same month of 2013.

The data was provided by the Spanish airports authority AENA which also reports that for the first seven months of this year, the number of foreign passengers arriving in the Canaries was 6,571,011, a 12.63 per cent rise on the same period of 2013, representing 736,828 more people.

Deputy minister for tourism for the Canar y Islands, Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas said the data confirmed that expectations regarding the arrival of foreign tourists were being met and that the archipelago would have a good summer despite the reduction in mainland domestic tourism.

Regarding the individual islands, in July, Tenerife received 334,335 passengers, which is 27,550 more than July 2013 and an 8.98 per cent increase. For the first seven

months, the figure stood at 2,412,956, up 8.01 per cent.

In July, Lanzarote received 193,677 foreign passengers, an increase of 17.9 per cent.

Arrivals for the first seven months were up 18.63 per cent to a total of 1,204,957.

Gran Canaria saw an increase of 2.53 per cent in July, with 218,259 foreign arrivals.

The island’s accumulated total for the first seven months was 1,834,834, an increase of 13.27 per cent.

The increases are reflected on Fuerteventura where 172,979 foreign passengers visited in July, an increase of 24,501 or 16.4 per cent when compared with July of 2013.

For the first seven months, the figure stood at 1,058,262, 16.89 per cent up.

The only island not to follow the trend was La Palma where foreign visitor numbers in July decreased by 19.03 per cent to 5,997. However, overall for the first seven months, there was an increase of 1.38 per cent.

According to the research company Tinsa, the average house price in the archipelago grew 4.2 per cent in July whe compared with the same month last year.

Of course, house prices have slumped generally but any improvement has been welcomed, especially as the Canary Islands, along with the Balearics, are bucking the general trend.

In Spain as a whole, average house prices for July dropped 4.4 per cent, making an accumulated adjustment of 40.3 per cent from the highs reached in 2007 before the outbreak of the crisis.

The Spanish decrease was at least slightly less than in June

when it was three per cent and the 9.2 per cent of 2013.

Financial anaylsts say the improving trend is down to more favourable economic forecasts, financing and stabilising employment in Spain.

The municipalities of the Med suffered the worst fall in July of 7.7 per cent but the 4.2 per cent increase for the Canaries and the Balearics reinforces the changing trend already noted in June. These two areas also show the lowest decline of house prices at minus 27 per cent since the crisis started, according to the survey. The drop is as high as 49 per cent along the Mediterranean coast.

Italian link leads to emergency help

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woman who walked into a police station in Italy sparked a chain of events which proved the expertise of the 1-1-2 system in the Canary Islands.

The emergency centre was the scene of a co-ordinated effort between the Italian and National police and the Civil Guard and the Canary Emergency Service.

The alert started when a woman went to a police station in Italy to report that a woman she knew in Tenerife appeared to need urgent medical treatment. They were unable to give the address, only the woman’s mobile number.

Italian police then made contact with the National Police in Spain who made contact with the 1-1-2 centre and cross-checked information which gave a clue to an address in Tenerife.

Eventually, the woman was traced to house in Santa Ursula and she did need medical help as originally indicated.

SUC staff attended and the woman was taken to hospital.

The 1-1-2 service said they were delighted that the alert in Italy had led to a successful intervention and it showed how important it was for other people to be alert and to ask for hel quickly, locally, nationally or internationally.

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EARS have been expressed that conflicts and terrible conditions for poor families could once again produce an influx of illegal immigrants to Spain and the Canary Islands.

Five years ago, there was a steady flow of “pateras” or small boats laden with men, women and even children from the sub-Sahara region as they attempted to seek a better life elsewhere. The dangerous journey across the ocean led to many fata-lities.

Concern has been aired in Spanish newspapers that this could happen all over again, though perhaps not to the same degree given the increase in border controls and air surveillance.

However, figures suggest the number of boat arrivals in the Canaries is already up on last year and the trend might continue.

Nine pateras have so far arrived in the archipelago

with 178 immigrants on board who are immediately taken into camps, processed and returned home.

In the whole of last year, 196 people tried to get into the Canaries in this way and there were 173 in 2012.

Six of the nine boats tried to head for Gran Canaria as per the usual pattern.

Undisclosed sources have told the Spanish press that guard must not be lowered because there was a danger of escalation in the arrival of boats with illegal immigrants on board given the world circumstances.

Along the Spanish coast as a whole, arrivals are already up 20 per cent.

Man stabbed in street

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OLICE have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in an incident in Gran Canaria.

The 25-year-old man suffered a chest injury after being attacked in the street in the early afternoon. Fortunately, he was not seriously hurt and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The attack happened in the municipality of Ingenio and afterwards, the injured man took refuge in a local health centre until the police arrived. Emergency medical staff also attended, together with the Civil Guard.

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Two sold drugs in playground

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WO dealers were caught red-handed as they sold drugs in the middle of a playground in Lanzarote.

The suspects took advantage of the school holidays to use the playground as a meeting point for those who wanted to buy small amounts of banned substances.

When they were caught by the police, they had 20 grams

of cocaine and 1,500 euros in cash.

The police investigation was part of a major crackdown on drug trafficking on the island. They had received a tip-off about the sales in Arrecife and arrested two people, both aged 25.

Russian course in Santa Úrsula

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The women’s department of the local council says it is responding to requests and is happy to take new registrations.

The first course began in July but is being extended for an extra month. It is aimed at those who work in customer service mainly, especially students who can improve their fluency and confidence.

The new group will have 30 students and meet from 6pm to 8pm on a Tuesday and Thursday by a native Russian teacher in an entertaining but informative way. Further information is available on 922301640 Ext.: 260.

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House fire injures SPAIN woman “Selfie” disaster CRITICAL INJURIES

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woman was taken to hospital with burns to her arms following a house fire on Lanzarote.

Lucky escape for swimmer Smash and grab

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68-year-old man was taken to hospital after nearly drowning in Fuerteventura.

The 1-1-2 emergency service received a call saying the swimmer had been saved off Playa del Burro in Corralejo.

Local police, the beach monitoring service and the Canary Urgency Service were all involved.

On arrival, medics found the man suffering from the effects of near drowning. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

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WO people who raided a supermarket on El Hierro were found hiding in an isolated area nearby.

The smash and grab happened in the Frontera district of Valverde just after 5.30pm. They gained access by smashing a three metre high front window and got away with alcohol, soft drinks, cigarettes and even plastic cutlery worth 3,000 euros.

Both men, aged 18 and 28, were arrested to face a burglary charge.

ANKLE INJURY

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The National Commission for Markets and Competition has criticised the present system which can provide grant aid of up to 70 per cent.

It says this is open to fraud as companies can deliberately inflate the costs which are considerably higher than the real figure.

The CNMC is calling on the

Government to implement a better system for EC grants for air and sea freight and then to review it each year.

Costs, they say, might have to change depending on the market conditions but in any event the grants are supposed to assist freight deliveries to and from the archipelago.

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BURGLARY CHARGES

Freight grants “open to fraud” Hiker falls in ARNINGS of potential fraud by freight carriers to and from the Canaries have been made by an official watchdog body.

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ANTA Úrsula is putting on an extra Russian course because of the high demand.

The emergency services were called out following a 1-12 call reporting an incident in Puerto del Carmen.

Police, the Civil Guard, the Canary Urgency Service, medics and fire crews all attended and the flames which affected the whole of the property were extinguished.

The woman’s injuries were not serious but she needed medical treatment. An investigation was opened into the cause.

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HE emergency helicopter was called in to airlift a hiker who fell in a rocky area of Gran Canaria.

The alert was raised in the mid-afternoon after the 42year-old woman hurt her ankle whilst walking in Roque Nublo in Tejeda.

The 1-1-2 service mobilised the emergency helicopter, Canary Urgency Service and

emergency and rescue group.

Once the woman was located, a member of the helicopter crew disembarked, placed the woman on a stretcher and she was airlifted to hospital. Her condition was described as non-serious.

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OLICE have once again reiterated the dangers of taking “selfies” in potentially dangerous situations following another very serious incident in Barcelona.

Five people were seriously injured, one of them critically, after leaning against a third-floor balcony to capture themselves on camera.

The four men and one woman, all in their 40s, suffered multiple injuries when the railing collapsed and they plunged into the stairwell below.

They were posing for a selfie in an apartment in Sitges.

The woman was critically injured and two of the men gravely.

Only a few days before, a couple fell to their death whilst taking a selfie on a cliff-top in Portugal with their children aged five and six witnessing the tragedy.

Selfies are very much the rage, including in the Canary Islands, and police have already warned young people to be careful about where and how they take them.

However, as this latest incident shows, the selfie curse can strike any age group.

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Car crash insurance scam: Drugs hidden everywhere and 61 arrests COCAINE SMUGGLING

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now in implants!

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OLICE on the mainland have made 61 arrests after breaking up a network which reaped hundreds of thousands of euros through fraudulent car accident claims.

In some of the cases, the gang sought compensation for people injured in collisions which never occurred in the first place.

In others, they would mock up accidents, using old cars

and causing the bodywork damage themselves in isolated places away from cameras or passers-by.

Their mode of crime also involved paying people small amounts to say they

had been the drivers and getting up to 50,000 euros for alleged victims who were actually known to them and who would then share the proceeds.

Of the 61 people arrested, 52 were Spanish, with the rest coming from Ecuador, Colombia, Romania, Lithuania and Paraguay.

It is believed at least 400

frauds were carried out with the gang changing insurance companies on a regular basis and also using hire cars which were then said to have been involved in an accident. Documents would also be falisifed for car repairs etc.

The operation was headed by two people who were among those arrested.

Drivers warned Albanians over drug-taking CRIME NETWORK

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43-year-old Venezuelan woman has been arrested at Madrid airport - for trying to smuggle cocaine hidden in her breast implants!

The latest discovery took even police by surprise who are used to seeing drugs concealed in everthing from baby nappies to false legs, book covers, toys and even under wigs.

The woman arrived in Spain on a flight from Bogota in Colombia and though her luggage revealed no trace of drugs, suspicions were aroused when she was frisked. Police said irregulaties

were found in the shape of her breasts and she admitted she had cocaine implants.

Because of the threat to her life, she was taken to hospital where they were removed and found to contain 1.7 kilos of cocaine.

Pólice at Madrid airport are running an operation against “hot flights” and so far this year have seized 493 kilos of cocaine and arrested 189 people.

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PAIN has reiterated its “zero tolerance” attitude towards drivers who are under the influence of drink or drugs.

Government ministers say police controls will continue to be stepped up and citizens have a responsibility to ensure they do not get behind the wheel in such circumstances or allow others to do so.

The warning follows revelations that more and more drivers are being tested positive for drugs. Officers have been carrying out random checks, including in the Canary Islands, wherein motorists are required to provide a saliva sample. If this indicates the presence of drugs, they will be taken to a police station and required to give another test.

The Directorate General of Traffic has expressed great concern at the number of positive tests, both with drugs and alcohol.

So far in 2014, more than 10,0000 drug tests have been carried out, twice as many as last year.

Spain says Gibraltar must act Minister deplores

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HE Spanish Government is at logger-heads with the executive of Gibraltar over drug smuggling and money laundering.

Spain says it is doing all it can to clampdown on the smuggling of illegal cigarettes and money laundering in this country but believes the authorities in Gibraltar are dragging their feet. This, they say, is causing damage to everyone’s economy.

However, the police have reported that criminal charges are pending in a number of cases in Gibraltar following extensive enquiries, including native Spaniards living there.

The Anti-Fraud Office has been investigating on the instructions of the European Union as there are indications that cigarette smuggling and money laundering has taken place at the detriment of other EU members.

Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in cigarette smuggling in southern Spain.

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PAIN’S Minister of Equality and Health, Ana Mato has called on people to report any suspicions of domestic violence after denouncing the latest murder.

The latest victim was a 39-year-old Romanian woman , believed to have been killed by her boyfriend in Madrid.

So far this year, 39 women have died at the hands of their past or current partners. Of these, eleven had previously filed a formal complaint to police.

Ana Mato said early reporting of incidents was the key and this could be either by the woman herself or her family or friends.

She has reminded people that Spain has numerous resources to help victims, includng a free telephone line of 016.

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NVESTIGATIONS continue in Spain, the UK, Italy and Greece into an organised crime ring dedicated to the illegal trafficking of Albanian citizens into Britain.

Police have already identified around 180 victims of the gang, which would often sexually exploit women.

Fourteen of these are children but it is believed many more people have been smuggled in using false papers and passports for fees of up to 4,000 euros each.

So far, they have made 72 arrests in the countries involved, with the ringleaders believed to have been based in Barcelona. They face crimes of forgery, aiding and abetting illegal immigration and belonging to a criminal group organising prostitution.

Investigations began a year ago after officers detected a large increase in the number of Albanians flying in to Prat de Llobregat airport in Barcelona from Italy or Greece and then on to the UK. They were using false passports or ones which had

earlier been stolen or lost.

Investigators said they had a difficult time getting to the truth as most of the Albanians said little because they had been warned and threatened by the gang. However, it was discovered they usually made the journey to Italy or Greece using their own papers but on arrival in Spain, received a pack containing passports, identity cards, health cards, student cards, driver ’s licence and so on.

Five properties were raided in Barcelona, including a brothel, and cash seized, including nearly 9,000 euros and 400 pounds. Police also found a gun, false highend watches, numerous computer devices and paperwork. They also discovered false documents, such as identity cards for all different nationalities, and credit cards.

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Puerto’s history, behind closed doors Why is so much of this town’s heritage either being destroyed or simply ignored and left to fall into decay?

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THER towns, La Laguna and La Orotava, as prime examples, are able to combine the two, old and new, quite happily, whereas successive councils in Puerto, the current one included, have not faltered in their desire to pave the town over. Add to that a love of stainless steel, and now glass, if plans for San Telmo are anything to go by.

What do I mean by heritage?

Well for the purpose of this article, it refers to some of the town’s lovely old buildings. Of course the advent of the package holiday must shoulder some of the responsibility, as must the planners and architects of the day, whose imagination in the quest to supply rooms to fill the demand only stretched as far as ‘the concrete tower’. The Bel Air building, a former hotel, must rank as one of the worst eyesores in the town, certainly the biggest.

I have three buildings in mind with which I will strive to make my point; the Taoro building, the Ventoso Mansion and Casa Iriarte, although there are many more. All three are listed by the tourist offices as places of interest in the town but none are regularly open to the public.

Let’s take them in order.

What is one of the town’s most prestigious and most prominent buildings, the Taoro opened its doors as a Grand hotel, the then equivalent of today’s five star, in December 1890. Not only was it the first in the Canary Islands but also the first of its kind in all of Spain and in its heyday, the years preceding the First World War, it was patronised by most of the prominent European royal families.

Three wars within 30 years

and various changes of ownership saw to its effectually demise and somewhere along the line it came into the Island’s government ownership, the kiss of death in my opinion, but at least it kept the building intact, well almost.

In 1979, part of the building became home to the casino, the rest was effectively mothballed, as it has remained so to the present day. The casino moved to its current location at Lago Martiánez in 2007 when the lights went out in the Taoro building for the last time. Some office space is still used but the building is predominantly empty.

The surrounding gardens are still maintained and you could at one time walk around them. However in recent years even that access has been denied and the area has become gated. There is talk of the casino returning to the building but the move relies on private investment and for a building which is beginning to show the signs of years of neglect such investment will need to be significant. This iconic building is, I am sure, a millstone around the neck of the government but it is one that needs to be preserved.

Ventoso Mansion, in the centre of the town, you can’t miss it, the one with the watchtower, was built in the early 18th century by a wealthy

merchant. The tower is not there to warn of invaders but to give early notice of ships arriving bringing with them the chance of trade.

The building has a chequered past, has been owned by a succession of merchants, has served as the town hall, a military barracks, was intended to be the home of the municipal library and has more recently been used as a school. Some work on the building and tower was carried out in 1997, thanks to EEC funding, but little has been done since. Part of it is open to the public once or twice a year, when it house exhibitions. The rest of the year it remains under lock and key.

It is a beautiful building, one which sadly so few get to see, it is such a wasted opportunity.

Just across the road, smaller, less impressive, but still equally important, is Casa Iriarte. Home of a well known family of the same name and very typical of the architecture of the time, it was built in the late 1700’s. Two brothers born in the house found fame for their literature and political viewpoints, so much so that a street was named after them and the municipal library after one of them, Tomás who was renowned for writing fables.

Part of the building has been used as a material and haberdashery shop until very recently and as for the remainder, in the not too dim and distant past, but for the life of me I can’t remember how long ago it was, you could enter and view the galleried internal patio and enjoy the eclectic collection of household items and bric-abrac that were assembled

there. The building is now in desperate need of a bit of TLC, regardless of who owns it. It is very much part of the town’s heritage. It is not good enough to just put a plaque on the wall simply to acknowledge the fact.

I am not an historian, nor do have any wish to be, so I apologise if some on my dates and facts are incorrect, they are as accurate as Google can provide, besides, I use them only to reinforce my point and to qualify the importance of the town’s heritage.

This town can get it right sometimes, take the Customs House as an example, the oldest public building in the town, beautifully restored and maintained. Put to good use as well, or at least part of it.

Home of the tourist information centre, which is fair enough, but personally I would dispense with the

shops and in the space create a museum depicting the histor y of the town, something which is sadly lacking. They should take notice of the local fishing community, their exhibition, located nearby, containing photos and models, which depict the history of fishing in the town, is exactly what

is needed.

The three buildings that I have mentioned are not the only ones, there are many more, I chose them because the local tourist sites list them as places of interest. So I guess my message is, to qualify as a places of interest, it would be helpful if you could actual visit them.

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Viva the King! How Elvis lives on in the Canaries

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T’S hard to believe how the years have rolled by since August 16th, 1977 but hundreds of thousands of people will still remember where they were and how they heard the news that Elvis Presley had died.

Just like the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales, it is a date which is engrained in history and yet his memory continues to live on, despite the passing of an incredible 37 years.

When Elvis died, aged 42, the well-known Tenerife artist, Santi Glez Arbelo was just a little boy and of course he never met the famous rock and roll icon and has never been to America or Gracelands (though he says “there is always hope!”).

Yet Santi feels he has a special affinity with Elvis, that he understands his music and his lyrics and wants to share his passion with other people, not just on the island but across the Canary Islands and internationally as well.

He does remember hearing the news and watching the pictures on black and white television with the headline “The King Elvis Presley has died in Memphis at the age of 42.”

Regular readers of the Tenerife News and those in

the art world may well recognise Santi’s name in connection with the wonderful festive crib scenes, known as Belens, which he creates. These feature dozens of Biblical figures in minute detail and are much admired when presented to the public.

What they won’t know is that Santi has one of the biggest collections of Elvis memorabilia in the archipelago and that for the last three years, he has been planning a major event which will celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley.

At this stage, Santi doesn’t know if this will be in 2014, 2015 or perhaps later but he promises it will be a global event involving many other Canar y artists. He even intends to invite Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.

If Elvis had lived, he would have been 79. Santi, who was born in La Laguna, is 40 and lives in Sauzal. Worlds apart but still connected.

He recalls that he was seven when his fascination

with Elvis began because his brother bought one of his records. Santi says he never imitated Elvis and he wouldn’t describe himself as a fanatic but simply that he appreciates and understands how he was part of the culture of the era and that people everywhere loved his music.

Little by little, he started to buy his own collection of vinyl records and to understand the King’s universal appeal.

He believes Elvis had the perfect knack of performing all genres of music, whether rock, blues, countr y, ballands, spirituals or gospel. He also loves The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen The Boss, of course - and Gloria Estafan.

However, it is Elvis who has dominated his pop collection which features more than 1,200 pieces, including records and albums, posters, videos, CDs, tee-shirts, books and memorabilia. He also has two special pieces from Gracelands and has paid up to 500 euros for special items which are now real collector pieces.

Santi also has flowers which were scattered on the day of Elvis’s death, an incredible 118 newspapers published on August 16th, 1977, two discs filmed for Blue Hawaii and Elvis Presley 1956, all his films and concerts, magazines from Spain, Mexico and other countries with articles about the tragedy, tribute front pages and all his albums in all formats.

Santi says ever y single piece is special to him, from the first album to the last and of course he is always looking for new items.

He particularly likes the Elvis songs of the 1970s, including his rendition of “My Way” and also “In the ghetto” and of all his 33 movies, lists “Blue Hawaii” and “King Creole” as special favourites.

Apart from planning with

others the “big” Elvis event, Santi is involved with several fan clubs, particularly “Club Elvis Presley en las islas Canarias” and over the social network sites of Facebook and Twitter. The latter is gaining followers from not

only the Canaries but mainland Spain, Italy, Germany, France, the USA and Colombia and there have been three meetings. Here you will also find articles of interest related to Elvis and albums to buy. The club was

formed appropriately on August 16th, 2012 One thing Santi doesn’t do is to impersonate Elvis or sing his songs for karaoke. He sticks to listening to the great Elvis instead! *If you would like to contact Santi, you can email him on semillas19@yahoo.es (he does speak a little English buthe can get your message translated) or you can post a message on the Facebook site of Club Elvis Presley en las islas Canarias.

Please also see his personal profile of Santi Glez Arbelo Tenerife. You might like to share your passion for Elvis and it’s a great way to network with fellow enthusiasts. Meantime, we all look forward to further news about the Elvis Presley spectacular event.

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Taller Aleman Heiko

Honest, fair and upfront: the garage you will want to use

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PAIN is beautiful, and in the summer months not only do locals get out and about to drive the scenic routes or take short weekend jaunts, but many tourists drive vehicles into the sunshine to explore all the fun, festive and fabulous things that the country has to offer. This means that more people are on our roads, and more vehicles are sharing the Spanish highways in the summer months more than any other time of the year.

Therefore, an increase in the risk off traffic accidents normally occurs.

up front prices with no shocks at the end, politeness and nothing is too much trouble. If they can’t solve your problem, which is highly unlikely, they will help you find someone who can.

When we asked Heiko “why should people use your garage?”, he replied: “Good question. I think because we

Even after all the theory, driving lessons, and parking tuition training sessions accidents still happen. As a new driver, it is important to do everything you can to avoid being involved in an accident and to also be prepared if one does happen. Here are some tips that everyone, from a new driver to an experienced one, should remember:

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT?      

Stay calm and wear the reflective vest Get to a safe area near the accident scene, turn on your emergency flashers and use the two triangles Make sure everyone is okay and call 112, if necessary When it is safe, take pictures of the vehicles involved, damage, road signs, etc.

Get statements and contact information from any witnesses Complete the accident report: write down the other driver’s licence number, insurance details, vehicle information and phone number. Remember it has to be signed by both drivers and reported within seven days; If you are already a Liberty Seguros customer, you can use the Liberty Seguros Movil app to report or call your broker. If you need road assistance, call immediately to 900 101 369, where you will be attended in your own language.

LIBERTY SEGUROS Car Insurance is tailor-made with you in mind and really has no competition when it comes to insuring Expats in Spain. It offers total coverage to both the driver and passengers in case of an accident, as well as roadside assistance from kilometre zero. It also includes help with legal defence, processing times and bail bonds as standard. You can select a vehicle repair shop of your choice should you ever need one, and good drivers will be rewarded with no-claims discounts of up to 65%.

Their brokers, with years of experience, can give you indepth information about the different policies on offer and advise you on the best cover to suit your family, be it in English, Spanish, German, Dutch or Scandinavian.

With LIBERTY SEGUROS you will always be in safe hands.

With over 150,000 international clients, LIBERTY SEGUROS is the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain, with a wide range of products to protect all that really matters.

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If you car breaks down, or it needs its ITV or a new part, in fact any sort of attention, who on earth do you go to?

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HAT you need, of course, is someone you can trust. A garage which will carry out the work fairly and at a competitive price and will do everything they can to solve whatever issue you have.

Step in “Taller Aleman Heiko” which is a family-run garage at Guarghaco in the south of the island. It is only a few minutes from Las Chafiras and the TF-1 and very accessible from all areas, including Los Cristianos, Las Galletas, San Miguel and so on. This is good as it is not an out-of-the-way place which takes ages to reach or to find and you can fit a visit in to your busy

schedule.

This small but successful business is run by Heiko who is German but speaks good English and his wife. They set up in September of 2009 and are very happy still to be here, serving new customers and many loyal ones who have been with them since their inception.

This is testament to the ethos of their work. Honesty, fairness,

are honest and even if I can’t do the job, I try to find a solution to help or a place where they can do it. I am honest with my clients because I want to keep them and not lose them by trying to rip anyone off. They can always see and have the old parts after the work is done so they know what work I have done on their car.”

Heiko can help with fleet cars as well as private ones and to help customers, he has two courtesy cars available, one of them an automatic.

Please do ring him and discuss arrangements and an appointment. You will be delighted to find a really lovely couple whose business has survived the crisis because they care and offer a first-class service which people appreciate and recommend to others.

If you are coming from the Las Chafiras direction, you will find Taller Aleman Heiko on the right of the main road virtually as you leave the built-up area and vice versa if coming from the Las Galletas direction ie on your left just as the shops etc begin along the main road.

Ctra. Chafiras a Las GalletasGuargacho, 98. San Miguel.

Tel: 922734316 or 637407444

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Cats and cancer: your questions answered

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S with people, cats commonly get cancer, especially as they get older – although even young cats can be affected. The commonest types of cancer affect the white blood cells, the skin and the breast.

It’s a very distressing time for all so here, courtesy of the Blue Cross animal charity, are some answers to the questions you will probably be asking.

The vet says my cat has a tumour – is it cancer?

The language surroun-ding cancer can be confu-sing and definitions are difficult.

Tumours (also called growths) can be cancerous or noncance-rous, depending on what they do within the body.

A tumour is the uncon-trolled growth of micros-copic body components (known as cells).

This causes disease, often by forming a lump within the organs of the body and disrupting their normal layout so they cannot function properly. Some tumours stay in the tissue where they started; these are generally described as a “benign” and are not actually cancers. Others can spread within the body; these are described as “malignant” and are called cancers.

What causes cancer? Could I have done something to prevent it?

There are some factors that statistically make certain cancers more likely to occur.

White cats are more at risk of skin cancer from sunlight exposure. Infection with some viruses, including feline immuno-deficiency virus or feline leukaemia virus, may increase the chances of getting cancer. Spaying a female cat when she is young greatly reduces the chances of breast cancer.

What are the symptoms?

Cancer can occur in any part or system of the body, so its symptoms are very varied.

Many of the symp-toms are also common to a large range of diseases. A diagnosis of cancer cannot be made on symptoms alo-ne.

You should certainly take your cat to the vet if you have

discovered a lump, but not all lumps are cancers. Non-healing sores should also be investigated. Other signs of tumours (benign or cance-rous) affecting internal organs can include loss of appetite, weight loss, lethargy and weakness, difficulty in breathing, limping and recurrent digestive problems. Howe-ver, these can be signs of many other illnesses as well. They are certainly signs that mean you need to visit the vet. Even though cancers may be slow growing, they can sometimes cause sudden signs of illness.

What happens next?

Usually, the vet cannot tell whether an animal has cancer just by looking. Blood tests to screen for cancer are still in their infancy. Further tests, such as blood samples and x-rays, are usually needed. Ultrasound or MRI scanning may be suggested. It may be useful to test whether the cat is infected with feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodefi-ciency virus.

The tests give an indication of your pet’s general health, which affects his ability to withstand surgery. They may also help in discovering whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body – a process that vets refer to as “staging”. A biopsy (taking a small sample for examination under a microscope) may help to identify the tumour and see if it is cancerous. Reaching a definite diagno-sis can sometimes be difficult – for example, biopsies do not always contain enough good quality material for diagnosis.

Can it be treated?

There are many types of tumours and treatment is available for some noncancerous and even for some cancerous tumours. For an isolated lump that has not spread, surgery may provide a cure, but it does depend on where the tumour is growing.

Even a benign tumour in an area such as the brain cannot be easily removed in animals.

Where a cancer is spreading inwards, the possibilities for treatment depend on the exact type and how far it has spread.

However, quality of life is important and if an animal is in severe unrelievable pain, your vet is likely to encourage you to choose euthanasia.

There are three basic types of treatment – surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Several other new therapies are also sometimes available, such as photodynamic therapy or immunotherapy. Some forms of treatment require frequent visits to your own vet, or to specialists and it may be important for treatment to be given at particular time intervals.

Surgery is often chosen for tumours of the skin, or for internal growths that are apparently, distinct. The lump removed at surgery will usually need to be analysed to find out whether or not it is likely to have spread. Sometimes with internal growths where the size of the tumour is causing illness, surgery can relieve the symptoms but the risk of recurrence remains.

Chemotherapy is appropriate for several types of cancer. Veterinary chemotherapy usually has few side effects, or none at all, because the doses used are smaller than those used in humans.

Unfortunately, it does not usually cure – the aim is to slow the cancer down and reduce the symptoms.

Chemotherapy is sometimes carried out following surgery if it has not been possible to remove the entire tumour, to try to slow down recurrence. It is also used for widespread can-cers that cannot be surgi-cally removed, such as those involving the white blood cells (leukaemias). Some types of chemotherapy may be available from your own vet; others are only carried out by specialists.

Regular visits to the vet for treatment are usually essential and sedation may be needed during treatment. You may need to give tablets as well. Possible side effects from chemotherapy include a short period of reduced appetite, vomiting or diarrhoea. Sometimes the drugs will cause the white blood cell count to drop, which can increase the likelihood of infections, so blood tests are usually taken to check for this during treatment.

Radiotherapy is only available at a few specialist centres. Again, it does not usually cure, and regular visits are often needed for a period of time. Because your pet needs to be absolutely still for the treatment, a short general anaesthetic is given for each treatment.

Is it fair to treat an animal with cancer?

Vets are well aware of the importance of keeping animals pain-free and current painkillers are very effective. Sadly, for all animals with an incurable cancer, there will eventually come a point when they are suffering and have lost their quality of life. You and your vet should work together to recognise when this occurs and then opt for euthanasia.

However, most vets would agree that a healthy, happy animal does not need to be euthanased even if your cat has an incurable disease.

How long will my pet live?

This is something that cannot be predicted with certainty. The type of cancer and how far it has advanced give some idea, and for some cancers there are more specialised tests that help indicate prognosis.

However, like all illnesses, cancers do not necessarily follow a set course. Unfortunately, sudden deteriorations can occur.

SPECIFIC TYPES OF TUMOURS AND CANCERS The information given below is not exhaustive, but it gives some general information about types of cancer commonly found in cats.

SKIN TUMOURS Many lumps that occur in the skin are benign and can be surgically removed. Occasionally, there may be obstacles to removal if the lump is very large, or in an area where repairing a surgical wound is difficult. This is something your veterinary surgeon will discuss. Unfortunately, there are some types that recur in the same place and a few that spread to other sites in the body. Biopsies may be helpful because if an aggressive tumour is iden-tified, then cutting out a larger area of skin at surgery may reduce the likelihood of recurrence or spread.

BREAST TUMOURS Cats have four breasts on each side of the tummy, visible as two rows of nipples, and tumours may occur in one or more.

Four fifths of these tumours are unfortunately malignant cancers. Surgery to remove all the breast tissue on the affected side is usually recommended so that further lumps cannot grow on that side – which quite often happens if only the lump is removed. However, it is unlikely to stop the spread of cancer internally. If the growth is malignant, then spread to the lungs is common, so chest x-rays prior to surgery are advisable, although an early spread may not be visible.

LEUKAEMIA OR LYMPHOMA

This is a cancer that affects the white blood cells. A particular type of white blood cell, called a lymphocyte, is usually involved. Lymphocytes circulate in the blood and also in the lymphatic system, which is a system of vessels and centres (swellings called lymph nodes – are often referred to as glands). This is where the body screens for infections and other foreign bodies that may be attempting to enter the system.

When lymphocytes be-come cancerous, their numbers increase uncon-trollably. The lymphocyte numbers in the blood may rise, but often the lympho-cytes sit in one place and multiply. There may be enlargement of one or more lymph nodes, producing lumps in the throat area or elsewhere, or it may involve internal organs, such as the liver, spleen or bowel.

The cancerous lymphocytes can easily spread to other parts of the body through the blood circulation or the lymphatics (tubes that connect the lymph nodes). They may also multiply in one place only, particularly in the bowel.

Because lymphoma is usually widespread, surgery alone is not usually appro-priate. Untreated, the average survival time from diagnosis is about two months. This can be prolonged with chemotherapy (in some cases for 12 months or occasionally longer), although unfortunately not all lymphomas respond, especia-lly if the cat has feline leukaemia virus. Survival expec-tations are something you should discuss with your veterinary surgeon.

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CHALLENGING TRIATHLON

“Beat the Demon” with the 2014 Teide Xtreme

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PORTS enthusiasts from all over the world will be aiming to “Beat the Demon” in Tenerife on October 4th.

This is the slogan of “Teide Xtreme”, an endurance triathlon which combines a 1,900 metre swim, a 90km bike ride and a 21km run.

You might think “Beat the Demon” refers to the challenge of tackling such an event and whether you have the stamina to do so. Perhaps. But organisers use the word “demon” to refer to the old legend about Mount Teide where, it is said, Guayota the destroyer lived, much to the fear of Tenerife’s ancient race of the Guanches.

So the story goes, their god Achaman defeated Guayota and returned the island to light and sun, though it is alleged that sometimes, you can still hear the latter’s screams from inside the volcano.

“Are you ready to silence him forever?” competitors are being asked.

The swim takes place at the beach of Las Vistas in Los Cristianos, with two laps of 850 metres each.

The bike ride will cover a course of approximately 90km in one single round and is one of the most spectacular bike tours in Europe. It starts from the ocean and rises up 2,200 metres through Adeje, Guia de Isora, Chio, Boca Tauce, Vilaflor and Arona, through volcanic landscape and forests and the crater of Cañadas del Teide.

The run is also from Las Vistas to Playa del Bobo, Costa Adeje, along the promenade which is one of the longest in Europe and of course runs parallel with the ocean.

The awards ceremony will be on October 5th at Tenerife Top Training in La Caleta, coupled with a race party.

This event is also great to watch and to cheer on and shows the diversity of Tenerife’s attractions, increasingly so for sport. All those taking part are being reminded that the island has all the training facilities they could possibly want.

Registrations are now open and there are discounts available for entries made before certain dates. You can find out more on the official comprehensive website of www.teidextreme.com which is available in English, Spanish and German.

Film festival with a multiple appeal

MIRADASDOC 2014

HISTORY PRESERVED

New park turns spotlight on historic Las Vegas

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RANADILLA has a new park which will help to turn the spotlight on the historic hamlet of Las Vegas and attract many more tourists.

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HERE are many international events held in Tenerife but you wouldn’t necessarily expect some of the world’s budding film producers to converge on Guia de Isora.

That is the case, however, with MiradasDoc, the International Documentary Film Festival which will be held for the ninth time between November 1st and 8th.

It’s described as “an annual meeting of cinema which reveals the social state of the world” because the subject matter looks at topics of huge interest, such as famine.

The festival gives young producers the chance to get their teeth into film-making on gritty subjects and possibly be spotted for the future, as well as selling their creations to potential broadcasters.

Although a mecca for filmmakers, producers and distributors, it is also open to the general public.

The programme is split into three parts: the festival itself, which includes projections of the participating films in the official competition section and informative displays, in addition to lectures and conferences; the market area, an international reference for producers, distributors and broadcasters; and a training area, which focuses on training professionals of documentar y film and generating a public understanding and sensitivity to the social state of the planet and especially to the south and

north /south relations.

This all means that the festival has a multiple appeal and many independent directors have been discovered thorugh MiradasDoc and gone on to great things.

Distributors and broadcasters who attend inlcude TVE, Canal+, Odisea, Lichtpunt, Al Jazeera, First Hand Films, Motion Pictures S.A., Java Films, Canal de Extremadura and Televisión Canaria, amongst others.

As well as the chance to win prizes in the various categories, such as best feature and best short film, the festival offers producers a chance to get funding for their projects.

The official website is on www.miradasdoc.com for all those interested in keeping up with developments.

Hundreds of visitors already converge daily on this village to enjoy its prettiness and architecture and to take advantage of the many walks which start from here.

Now, the ethnographic park “Pino Las Jabas” has been officially opened. The project combines the history of the people who have lived here over the years with active tourism.

Las Vegas is about ten kilometres from the centre of Granadilla, situated at a maximum altitude of 650 metres.

At one stage, its small population dwindled considerably and many of the old rural houses started to go to ruin. However, thanks to better communications and various projects, this trend is now being reversed.

It is considered to be the first settlement in the municipality of Abona following the Spanish Conquest and one of the most emblematic places in the south of Tenerife.

“Pino Las Jabas” has been designed not just as a natural park and recreational over 1,500 square metres but also as a meeting place and a starting point for enjoyable rambles.

Particular attention was paid to restoring stone structures known as “los pasiles” which were used

during the fruit harvests of yesteryear, including in the days of the Guanches when figs were a staple part of their diet.

Granadilla is already leading the way with other tourism projects based on nature, such as the “Ruta Granadilla Sideral”, themed walks and star-gazing.

Councillor for the environment, Juan Rodríguez Bello said these projects were all very different but they met

a common goal ie to enhance the historic centres of Granadilla and to promote it as a tourist de-stination of quality and diversity.

He acknowledged the close co-operation of resi-dents of Las Vegas and Chi-miche, saying it was a great example of community heritage.

These words were echoed by the Mayor, Jaime González Cejas who said the park had great potential for expansion and improvements.

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A star date with gastronomy in Santa Cruz

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ANTA Cruz will be turning its undivided attention to gastronomy between September 25th and October 15th and it is hoped people will put these dates in their diary and visit.

Twenty-eight restaurants are taking part in the new “Plato Estrella” or “Star Plate” which is like a tapas route with a competitive element.

This year, the focus falls on the “batata” or sweet potato

together with the “papa de Anaga” or Anaga potato.

Each participant will offer diners a dish devoted entirely to one of these ingredients or with it included.

This gastronomic event is organised by the city ’s

Development Corporation as another way of bringing extra vitality and visitors into Santa Cruz.

The dishes will be accompanied by either a glass of wine from any of the denominations in Tenerife (though Tacoronte Acentejo is preferred), a soft drink or a Dorada beer, the sponsors.

Chief executive officer of the Development Corporation, Florentino Guzmán Plasencia said the aim was to support the catering industry and to present some of the distinctive products of the island’s agriculture.

The organisers are particularly delighted that this is the first time all of the big establishments are taking part.

Among the 28 participants are: Barceló Santa Cruz Contemporáneo, Bodeguita Canaria, Cafetería La Oficina, Con 2 fogones, Deboca, El Bulán, El Lagar, EntremigasMercabar, Gastrobar El Gusto

por el Vino, Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz, Hotel Silken Atlántida, Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey, Kokken Gastrobar, Kulto al Pintxo, La Fundación del Corsario, Manhattan Santa Cruz, Mirador de la Noria, Na Ombra, Niqqei Gastrobar, Qué huevos!!, Restaurante Aguarde, Restaurante GOM, Restaurante Jatetxe-Cocina Vasca, Saldanha Restauración, Sana Tentación, Taberna El Cambullón, Tasca La Rebotica and Tasca Serrano 82.

The winners of the competition will not be known until after the three weeks are over as a show cooking event will be judged by professionals.

However, visitors will also be invited to select their favourite through a scoring system.

For the winners, it will be a big accolade, ensuring high-scale publicity and hopefully attracting even more customers for the future.

NEW ARRIVALS

The stork sweeps in to the Jungle Park

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HE stork has well and truly arrived at the Jungle Park in Tenerife, in more ways than one!

The botanical park and zoo just outside Los Cristianos houses more than 300 animals of over 100 different species and over the last 12 months has welcomed a host of new arrivals.

Forty-one new babies, in fact.

Leading the way were 14 new chicks of the Abdim stork (Ciconia abdimil), together with ten white Spoonbills and five impressive Harris hawks. The latter is from a near-threatened species.

Other exciting arrivals have included two baby parrots and two Haliaeetus leucocephalus which are the majestic American bald eagle, one of the stars of the birds of prey show which fascinate visitors to the Jungle Park.

A very special welcome addition to the family was a baby penguin chick of the most endangered species of the Humboldt(Spheniscus humboldtii). The chick received special care in order to share its development.

Add to all this were three African porcupines and a male gibbon which when it grows up will be more than one metre tall and weighing in at 25 kilograms, complete with lots of black fur.

SUMMER FUN

An exciting August at Tenerife’s lively museums

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ON’T ever think that the museums of Tenerife are boring because they will prove you wrong, particuarly so during the rest of August.

Summer activities have included everything from stargazing and films to a fascinating look at the island’s old castles and camping for children.

Here are some of the highlights you can still take part in:

Museum of Science and the Cosmos.

Friday, August 29th at 6pm until Saturday, August 30th at 11am. Astronomical camping. After the museum has closed its doors to the public, it will welcome back between 30 and 50 boys and girls (with or without their parents, as this is optional) loaded with their backpacks and sleeping bags for an unforgettable experience.

During the night and part of the morning, the museum will be their own. They will be able to study the stars with the help of the experts with telecopes etc and take part in a varied programme of astronomical, scientific and recreational activities to prove once and for all that science is exciting! Make your reservation on 922 31 52 65.

Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife (Casa Lercaro)

August 29th at 8.30pm.

Museum Nights. On every last Friday of the month, the museum holds a guided tour through its rooms as well as a night-time culture walk to get to know the old part of La Laguna. It is essential to call in advance on 922-825-949/ 43.

Museum of Nature and Man Film series, Miradas marroquíes”, August 21st and 28th, 9.30pm. This has been looking at today’s Morocco and shows how society is evolving at two different rates.

Brunch. August 24th and 31st, 11am to 2pm. Enjoy an exquisite morning in the tranquil setting of the Patio de las Palmeras, courtesy of the Gastrobar which stages these special Sunday events.

More information and reservations on 922 08 30 43.

All of the museums

Until September 21st, there are various workshops for children as part of the summer programme. Suitable for boys and girls aged between four and 12.

The price is 70 euros per child per week, including a mid-morning breakfast. This is reduced to 66 euros if more than one family member attending.

The schedule of activities is 9am to 2pm although there is the option of 7.30am to 9am extra and 2pm to 4pm at the Museum of Nature and Man and Museum of History and Anthropology Tenerife) and from 8am to 9am and 2pm to 3pm at the Museum of Science and the Cosmos without increasing the price.

If you would like more information generally, please see www.museosdetenerife.org.

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Sitcom following the hectic lives of the Brockman family. Karen indulges her competitive instincts, Ben delves into the mysteries of human psychology and Jake appoints himself as a parenting expert. Meanwhile, Mum falls victim to a dysfunctional printer and Dad is hounded by a vigilant Daily Mail reader.

Starring: Claire Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez, Cliff Parisi

OUTNUMBERED (SITCOM) (STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, 2007, 4 STAR)

Movie adaption of Douglas Adams’s cult sci-fi comedy novel. Arthur Dent escapes the destruction of the Earth - to make way for a new galactic hyperspace bypass - with the aid of his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the Hitchhiker’s Guide. With the dubious aid of the Guide, a galactic president with shortterm memory loss (in both his heads) and a depressed robot, Arthur embarks on an improbable journey through the universe in search of the meaning of life and a really good cup of tea.

Director: Garth Jennings Starring: Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Stephen Fry, Zooey Deschanel, John Malkovich, Bill Bailey

26TH AUGUST 19:30

ADE AT SEA (TRAVEL)

24TH AUGUST 23:30

THE HITCHHIKERS’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (FILM)

Series in which Adrian Edmondson explores Britain’s maritime past and its influence today. In the second episode, he sails the waterways of the Thames estuary. This was once the most important trading route in the world and Ade begins his journey at Chatham Dockyards. In the 1500s, the dockyards were famed for shipbuilding and built the Royal Navy’s ships for 400 years, with thousands of craftsmen working there during this time. Ade meets master rope maker Fred Cordier and finds out how they supported the fleet. Further down the estuary he explores Britain’s newest and largest deep-sea port, London Gateway, where cranes taller than the London Eye will handle the mammoth ships of the future. Back at sea, he visits one of the area’s more unusual features - the Maunsell forts, which were built during the Second World War to defend the country but are now abandoned. Finally, Ade joins the crew of the last traditional Thames sailing barge as they compete in a regatta founded 140 years ago.

Documentary series following East Yorkshire Motor Services, Britain’s biggest family-run bus company. This time, the drivers find themselves playing host to Hull’s university students as the new term begins and the bus company lays on special services for freshers’ week. Driver Mark christens the nightly student singsong “busioke”. In Scarborough, tempers are frayed as unannounced improvement works begin on an office at the depot. With debris flying around the office, the plain-speaking Union boss wastes no time telling the company managers exactly what he thinks.

28TH AUGUST 11:10

ON THE YORKSHIRE BUSES (DOCUMENTARY)

30TH AUGUST 13:10 GADGET MAN (TECHNOLOGY)

Ayoade still isn’t finding life any easier. Cooking, shopping, moving house, going out or even staying in are among the activities that involve far too much effort for Ayoade’s liking. That’s why he’s continuing his crusade to find gadgets that can ease his pain. In the first episode, Richard takes on the worst of the British weather. With the help of comedian Tim Vine he braves a hurricane in a wind tunnel to assess the best in gust busting gadgetry. And to help him pressure test the finest cold weather technology, Richard is joined in the wilds of the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre by comedian Marcus Brigstocke, culminating in some hilarious results. The show climaxes with Richard revealing his bespoke survival raft built by his technical team to withstand the meteorological apocalypse that he’s convinced is just around the corner.

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The Big Allotment Challenge F1: Grand Prix Practice The Travel Show BBC News BBC World News Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments Cash in the Attic F1: Grand Prix Practice A to Z of TV Gardening The Chef’s Protege Coast Great Continental Railway Journeys Flog It! Two Tribes Eggheads Young Vets Mastermind Sweets Made Simple The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Gardeners’ World Edinburgh Nights with Sue Perkins Newsnight Film Precious The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street The Dales Coronation Street Doc Martin ITV News at Ten and Weather Film Couples Retreat Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen

06:40 07:30 07:55 08:55 09:55 10:50 11:55 12:00 13:30 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:50 23:40 01:25 01:50 02:15

3rd Rock from the Sun King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Channel 4 Racing Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Million Pound Drop The Singer Takes it All The Last Leg Virtually Famous Film Derek The Inbetweeners USA Desperate Housewives

07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:45 09:00 09:15 11:10 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:35

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The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Extreme Nightmare Neighbours 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Cheating Fate 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight On the Yorkshire Buses Lost at Sea: Air France 447 Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino

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Game Changers Ringside Fight Night Rise as One Football´s Greatest Teams Premier League Years Barclays Premier League Legends Football´s Greatest Teams The Fantasy Football Club Live Top 14 Rugby Union

Sporting Rivalries The Ashes Ringside The Ashes Live International Under-19 Cricket WWE: Late NightSmackdown WWE: Late NightBottom Line

SATURDAY 23RD AUGUST 2014

06:00 10:00 11:30 12:00 12:05 12:10 14:20 17:20 17:30 17:35 17:40

Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Football Focus BBC News Weather F1: Grand Prix Qualifying Rugby League Challenge Cup BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless

Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.

18:30 19:50 21:10 22:00 22:10 22:25 22:30 23:50 01:10 01:15

Tumble Doctor Who Casualty The National Lottery Live BBC News Weather Match of the Day The Football League Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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F1: Grand Prix Practice F1 the Belgian Grand Prix Highlights TBA Talking Pictures Film In Which We Serve

Stirring Second World War drama about the crew of a British fighting ship, told through a series of poignant and revealing vignettes.

The story of the ship’s heroic deeds is narrated by Noel Coward, who, as the ship’s captain, acts as a father figure to his stalwart men.

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Flog It! Final Score Triathlon Proms Extra Dad’s Army Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings Andrew Marr’s Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation QI XL Film Insomnia Film The Sheltering Sky

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CITV ITV News Weekend The Hungry Sailors Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Film Columbo Film The Mighty Ducks Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Tipping Point All Star Family Fortunes Film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi ITV News and Weather Film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Jackpot 247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Nightscreen

07:00

Liverpool BTF Triathlon

Tri Liverpool hosts the British Triathlon Championships and finale of the British Triathlon Super Series as Great Britain’s leading female triathletes take on world number one Gwen Jorgensen in a thrilling sprint distance race.

Plus, many of Britain’s paratriathletes take to the iconic course alongside over 1,000 enthusiasts, including first Big Brother winner Craig Phillips and a team of Merseyside MPs. Rob Walker and Annie Emmerson present and Patrick Winterton commentates.

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The Morning Line Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Heston’s Great British Food Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News The Restoration Man Grand Designs Film Red Lights Psychopath Night The Last Leg

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Milkshake!

Access Hercules the Human Bear The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Extreme Nightmare Neighbours Next Door Film White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf Film The Wizard of Oz

Repeated viewings can never dull the magic of this now-legendary musical fantasy, in which Kansas farm-girl Judy Garland, Toto the dog and their oddball trio of pals take a trip over the rainbow to the Technicolor fantasy world of Oz. 17:00 19:10 20:05 21:05 21:10 22:10 23:10

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Film Michael Jackson’s This is it The ABBA Years Abba: Live at Wembley 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Rob Brydon Live Autopsy: Michael Jackson’s Last Hours Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych

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The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM FL72 Live Ringside Legends of F1 Echoes of the Past: Ayrton Senna Live Ford Saturday Night Football SNF - Game of the Day SNF - Match Choice FL72 Highlights

Cricket Fever Ricky Ponting Masterclass Live NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Ricky Ponting Masterclass Cricket Classics Live NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Rugby League

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SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST 2014

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Sunday Morning Live Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead F1 the Belgian Grand Prix - Highlights Escape to the Country The Great British Bake Off Songs of Praise Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole BBC News Regional News Weather Nature’s Miracle Orphans Countryfile The Village BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Match of the Day at 50 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

06:00 07:00 08:00 08:30 09:00 10:20 11:50 12:15 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:30

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Countryfile Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets Gardeners World The Beechgrove Garden The Football League Show Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Coast MOTD2 Extra Food and Drink Sweets Made Simple Flog It! Athletics F1: Grand Prix Dragons’ Den James May: The People’s Car An Adventure in Space and Time Film The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Countryfile Holby City This is BBC Two

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06:00 08:25 08:30 09:25 10:25 11:20 11:30 12:30 13:30 15:30 17:30 18:35 18:45 19:00

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CITV ITV News Weekend May the Best House Win Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather River Monsters Long Lost Family Columbo Midsomer Murders Tipping Point Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Come on Down!

The Game Show Story The Zoo The Great War: The People’s Story ITV News and Weather Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward The Cube The Store The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Motorsport UK Britain’s Best Bakery

06:10 06:35 07:05 08:00 09:00 09:30 12:30 13:30 14:55 15:25 17:40 18:35 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:50 00:35 01:30 02:25 03:20

How I Met Your Mother British F3 Outlaw Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Film Runaway Bride Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News How Britain Worked The Mill Film The Cold Light of Day Film Skyline First Time Farmers The Million Pound Drop The Hoarder Next Door Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

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08:20 08:25 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 10:00 10:30 13:25 15:05 17:15 19:05 20:55 21:00 22:00 23:55

Bubble Guppies The Mr Men Show Chloe’s Closet Roobarb and Custard Too Bananas in Pyjamas Make Way for Noddy Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures City of Friends Little Princess The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Olly the Little White Van Angelina Ballerina Rupert Bear Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Jelly Jamm LazyTown Highland Emergency Police Interceptors Film Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Film Holes Film A Cinderella Story Film Legally Blonde 5 News Weekend Celebrity Big Brother Film Under Siege Film Point Break

09:00 10:30 12:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 21:30 22:00

08:30 10:30 14:30 16:30 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 22:30

The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Sky Sports Originals Goals on Sunday Premier League 100 CLub Football´s Greatest Teams Ford Football Special

The Rugby Championship NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Th Rugby Championship Ashes Modern Classics The Ashes Sporting Rivalries Best of ICC WT20 GAA Sporting Greats

MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2014

06:00 09:00 09:45 10:45 11:30 12:00 13:00 13:20 13:25 13:30 15:15 16:00 16:45 17:30 17:45 17:55 18:00 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:15 22:25 22:30 23:00 23:30 00:00

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Weather Film The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo EastEnders Miranda New Tricks BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got Old News for You Boomers Live at the Apollo Scotland Decides

06:00 07:00 07:45 08:15 09:15 11:25

Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Real Lives Reunited Animal Park Film Pollyanna World Swimming and Diving Championships

Highlights from the 2014 European Swimming Championships in Berlin. Great Britain claimed four medals at the previous championships in 2012, including two golds.

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Lauren Bacall Talking Pictures Film North West Frontier The Chef’s Protege Flog It! Great British Railway Journeys Two Tribes Eggheads University Challenge Scotland Decides Dave Allen: the Immaculate Selection Film Confetti Great War Diaries This is BBC Two

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 13:40 14:35 15:40 16:40 17:35 17:45 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:15 23:15 00:05

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show Jo Frost’s Family Matters Dinner Date The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather The Zoo All Star Family Fortunes Jackpot 247

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Film Doctor Dolittle: Tail to the Chief Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown Deal or No Deal Win it Cook it Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Food Unwrapped Diet Special Gadget Man Royal Marines Commando School 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Ramsay’s Hotel Hell The Shooting Gallery Film Heli Scandal Revenge

07:00 07:10 07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:45 09:00 09:15 11:10 11:40 12:40 13:10 13:40 13:45 Story 15:40 17:55 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00

00:00 01:00

Pip Ahoy!

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Criminals: Caught on Camera Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours 5 News Lunchtime Film The Colditz Film Zulu Dawn 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Cricket on 5 Police Interceptors Celebrity Big Brother Under the Dome Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino

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Soccer Extra Sky Sports Originals FL72 Review Soccer Extra Premier League 100 Club The Fantasy Football Club SoccerAM: The Best Bits FL72 Review Live Ford Monday Night Football Sky Sports Originals

Sporting Rivalries The Ashes Live One - Day International Cricket ICC World T20 Cricket One - Day International Cricket Cricket Classics The Ashes

TUESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2014

TENERIFE NEWS 507 I TV GUIDE

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:30 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:30 22:35 23:05 00:05 00:10

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Perfection Escape to the Country The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmets Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show EastEnders Holby City In the Club BBC News Regional News Weather Scrappers Operation Wild Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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12:30 13:00 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:30 16:15 16:45 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00

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Animal Park Operation Hospital Food with James Martin The Men Who Made Us Spend Animal S.O.S. HARDtalk BBC News World News Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments Climbing Great Buildings Breakaway Cash in the Attic The Chef’s Protege Celebrity MasterChef Coast Britain by Bike Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Two Tribes Eggheads Young Vets Russia’s Lost Princesses Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals The Sarah Millican TV Programme Newsnight

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 22:00 22:40 23:40

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Ade at Sea Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather The Chase UEFA Champions League: Extra Time Jackpot 247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Nightscreen

06:00 06:45 07:35 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 14:40 15:30 16:30 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:55 23:55 00:50 01:45

Countdown 3rd Rock from the Sun King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown Deal or No Deal Win it Cook it Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dogs: Their Secret Lives Worst Place to be a Pilot Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Royal Marines Commando School Pokerstars.Com PCA Cage Warriors KOTV Boxing Weekly

07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:45 09:00 09:15 11:10 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00

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The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Police Interceptors 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Seventeen and Missing 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Hercules the Human Bear Cowboy Builders CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Super Casino

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Ford Monday Night Football FL72 Review BArclays Premier League Legends Rise as One Football´s Greatest Teams Premiership Years Barclays Premier League Legends FL72 Review FOotball´s Greatest Teams Live Capital One Cup Football

The Ashes Sporting Rivalries Cricket Classics One -Day International Cricket Live Royal OneDay Cup Cricket Super League Backchat Sportswomen The Ashes Super League Backchat

WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST 2014

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:30 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:35 23:05 00:10 00:15

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Perfection Escape to the Country The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmets Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Fake Britain The Great British Bake Off Last Chance Academy BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport The League Cup Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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09:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:30 16:15 16:45 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:20

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Animal Park Operation Hospital Food with James Martin Coast Natural World BBC News BBC World News Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain Climbing Great Buildings Breakaway Cash in the Attic The Chef’s Protege Celebrity MasterChef Coast Britain by Bike Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Two Tribes Eggheads Young Vets Hotel India Horizon Some Vicars with Jokes Newsnight Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals Who Do You Think You Are? Doctor Who

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:40 23:40 00:05 03:00 03:40

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street The Secret Life of Cats Secrets From the Asylum ITV News at Ten and Weather The Betrayers Off the Beaten Track Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen

06:00 06:45 07:35 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 14:40 15:30 16:30 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00

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Countdown 3rd Rock from the Sun King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown Deal or No Deal Win it Cook it Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money Star Paws: The Rise of Superstar Pets Educating Yorkshire Addicts’ Symphony Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Film Our Children Film Broken Arrow

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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Railway: First Great Western 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Rosamunde Pilcher’s the Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Cricket on 5 Emergency Bikers Celebrity Big Brother Suspects Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino

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Capital One Cup Football Premiership Years Sky Sports Originals Football´s Greatest Teams Barclays Premier League Legends Rise as One Football´s Greatest Teams Premiership Years Football´s Greatet Teams Boots ‘n’ All

The Ashes LIve One-Day International Cricket Sporting Rivalries Total Rugby Boots ‘n’ All One-Day International Cricket GAA Championship Review One-Day International Cricket The Ashes

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THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST 2014

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Perfection Escape to the Country Hairy Bikers’ Meals on Wheels Back on the Road Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders DIY SOS The Big Build Who Do You Think You Are? BBC News at Ten BBC London News Motorway Cops Film The Hunted Holiday Weatherview BBC News

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Animal Park Operation Hospital Food with James Martin Escape to the Continent Gardeners’ World HARDtalk BBC News BBC World News Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain Climbing Great Buildings Breakaway Cash in the Attic The Chef’s Protege Celebrity MasterChef Coast Britain by Bike Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Two Tribes Eggheads Athletics Natural World Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad Newsnight Horizon Melvyn Bragg’s Radical Lives This is BBC Two

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:40 23:40 00:30 03:00

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Tonight: The Food We Eat Emmerdale Harbour Lives Prom Crazy: Frocks and Ferraris ITV News at Ten and Weather The Cube Benidorm Jackpot247 Tonight: The Food We Eat

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3rd Rock from the Sun King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Countdown Deal or No Deal Win it Cook it Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location Stammer School: Musharaf Finds His Voice First Time Farmers Star Paws: The Rise of Superstar Pets Worst Place to be a Pilot One Born Every Minute USA The Hoarder Next Door Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff On the Yorkshire Buses 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Rosamunde Pilcher’s the Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Railway: First Great Western Burned Alive: Anatomy of a Murder Celebrity Big Brother Suspects Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Super Casino

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Fireman Sam The Wotwots!

Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Little Princess Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Blind Trust 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight On the Yorkshire Buses Marston’s Brewery: One Ale of a Job! Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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Premiership Years Football GOld The Fantasy Football Club CApital One Cup Football Rise as One Football´s Greatest Teams Barclays Premier League Legends Football GOld Capital One Cup Football Ringside Sup. Leag. Superstars

Sporting Rivalries Best of ICC WT20 Cricket Classics Sporting Rivalries Best of ICC WT20 One-DAy International Cricket Live Royal London One-Day Cup Cricket WWE: Late NIghtRaw

FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST 2014

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Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Animal Saints and Sinners Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Perfection Escape to the Country Hairy Bikers’ Meals on Wheels Back on the Road Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Scrappers Boomers Big School BBC News at Ten BBC London News Outnumbered Would I Lie to You? EastEnders Omnibus Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Operation Hospital Food with James Martin The Big Allotment Challenge First Time on the Front Line The Travel Show BBC News BBC World News Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain Climbing Great Buildings Breakaway Cash in the Attic The Chef’s Protege Celebrity MasterChef Coast Britain by Bike Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Two Tribes Eggheads Young Vets Mastermind Sweets Made Simple The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Gardeners’ World The Perfect Morecambe and Wise

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:40 00:30 03:00

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning The Chase ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Gift Wrapped ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Harbour Lives Coronation Street Doc Martin ITV News at Ten and Weather Film The Invention of Lying Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice BBC News Football Focus Saturday Sportsday Bargain Hunt Escape to the Country The Youth Olympics Final Score BBC News BBC London News Pointless Tumble Doctor Who

Science fiction series about the adventures of an alien time-traveller, known as The Doctor. He explores space and time, solving problems and righting wrongs.

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Faithful re-telling of the doomed Antarctic expedition of 1911-12 led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. After much misfortune, the five-man team makes it to the South Pole through almost superhuman effort - only to find that the Norwegian flag is already flying. They then set out on the perilous return journey, but more disasters befall them.

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When Dave and Margaret Hedley came across a picture of an old watermill in the North East that had been abandoned for the last 50 years they decided that they wanted to bring it back to life.

Dave and Margaret put their hearts into the restoration, with experienced amateur builder Dave even designing the new waterwheel which will allow them to generate hydroelectric power from the force of the river. Architect George Clarke is on hand to help the couple as they tackle this huge project but, with floods and Margaret’s life-threatening illness to contend with, will they ever achieve their dream of calling this historic building home?

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Romantic comedy about a student who navigates his way through Bristol University, finding romance and academic challenges along the way. After he joins the university’s quiz team, he meets Alice and is instantly smitten. Can he deal with his feelings as the finale of the quiz competition approaches.

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The Game Show Story TBA The Great War: The People’s Story ITV News and Weather Prom Crazy: Frocks and Ferraris The Cube The Store

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How I Met Your Mother Ironman Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Film The Three Musketeers Deal or No Deal

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Breakfast TBA Homes Under the Hammer TBA Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors TBA Escape to the Country TBA Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Panorama New Tricks

Drama series featuring an eccentric bunch of ex-policemen who are brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved crimes.

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Three of the UK’s most renowned chefs return to catering college to look for a young student to take under their wing, someone they can mentor and inspire.

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Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present a new series which aims to reunite family members after years of separation and offer help to people who are desperate to find long-lost relatives.

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Crafty cookery-quiz show presented by chef Simon Rimmer where two teams compete to win good or bad ingredients and then have to cook with them. Today a combo of cornflakes, haggis and mushy peas is a culinary challenge. Guest chef Richard Phillips is on hand to taste the dishes and help Simon decide on a winner.

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Tenerife Bluetrail 2014 seeks your help

HESE paintings are so lovely that it’s hard to believe they were all created in just over seven hours and all on the same day.

Each year, El Rosario in the north of Tenerife organise a fast-painting competition in which entrants have to complete their work “in situ” between 8.45am and 4pm.

The 2014 winners were judged to be: 1, Francisco Javier Navarro Medina with Ariám Lázaro Pérez Barrios in second and Elisa Pinto Abreu third. A secondary award went to Sara González Pérez. There were cash prizes of 600 euros, 300 euros and 200 euros.

Councillor for culture, Ana Hernández Márquez said the standard of entries from the 26 painters had been very high and the contest demonstrated the council’s commitment to the arts. She also hoped it would lead to the discovery of new talent and to encourage people’s creativity.

The winning pictures can be viewed until the end of August in the lobby of council chamber between 8am and 2pm.

Final call for Miradasdoc film pitches

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N international film festival based in Guia de Isora has been creating “miracles” and is hoping to do the same again this year.

Part of “Miradasdoc” is a forum which allows would-be producers to pitch for funding for their documentary ideas.

The deadline for applications to this market is August 25th.

This will be the ninth International Documentary Film Festival and another big turnout is anticipated for the November 1st to 8th event.

The pitching section has produced outstanding results over the years and led to some greart successes for new producers who have gone on to carve out professional careers. Several documentaries which won funding went on to scoop top awards, including “Cautivadas” or “Captivated” by Mercedes Ortega.

As a result of the 2012 Miradasdoc, he secured deals with two Canary television stations and comments: “These two

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HAT are you doing on October 18th? Would you like to be part of the Tenerife Bluetrail 2014, Spain’s highest mountain trail?

The municipality also offers painting as part of the

People’s University of El Rosario.

miracles occurred because of Miradasdoc. Had I not been there, it would have been very difficult to meet these buyers.”

Details of how to make a pitch are available on www.miradasdoc.com. Ten will go forward to consideration at the festival. There is no fee and the outright winner will receive 2,000 euros to invest.

The website also gives further information about the festival’s other attractions, the films to be shown and associated activities.

You might not be able to take part in this challenging event which takes in all parts of the island, including Los Cristianos, Puerto de la Cruz and Mount Teide but you could be a helper.

An appeal has gone out from the organisers of this exciting event for volunteers who will play a major role in ensuring that everything goes according to plan and there are no mishaps.

Tenerife Cabildo is looking for 150 helpers and you can find out more on www.tenerifebluetrail.com where there is an application form to fill on or you can email voluntarios@tenerifebluetrail.com (see under inscripcion).

The only requirement is proof of age as you must be 16 or over but it would be helpful if you have or have had any involvement in sport.

Two weeks before the Bluetrail, those who are successful will be asked along to a meeting which will explain in theory and in practise what is needed for the day.

The Bluetrail is described as an unforgettable experience, despite its arduous nature.

The distances of the four tests are as follows: the 94km Ultatrail, the 59.7km Trail, the 24k Mediatrail and the adapted trail over four kilometres which involves hand-bikes.

This means they are challenges for all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities, all centred on Puerto de la Cruz for the finishing line and conversing the beautiful island landscape and the tough terrain of Mount Teide. The Ultratrail is one of the few mountain trail races in Spain or Europe to reach an altitude of 3,000 metres. This test leaves Los Cristianos whilst the Trail departs from Vilaflor and the Media from Realejos.

The information website is available in English and contains a wealth of information about the event.

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Craft fair will include Artist looks at life in special honour Tegueste

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NE of the most renowned painters in the Canary Islands is exhibiting his wonderful work in Tegueste.

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HE 29th Pinolere Regional Crafts Fair to be held in La Orotava on September 5th, 6th and 7th will see a special honour.

As part of the popular show, the magazine “El Pajar”, which is dedicated to ethnography, arts and the heritage, will receive a recognition award on the first day.

La Orotava has decided it is the worthy recipient of its ninth Patrimony Award. It has been published since 1995 by the Pinolere Cultural Association under the direction of teacher and researcher Rafael Gómez León.

It has featured hundreds of articles on relates subjects, turning the spotlight on subjects such as textiles, pottery, crafts and archaeology, both in the Canaries and elsewhere.

This year’s craft fair goes under the banner of “La raíz es la joya” or “The root is the joy” and another big crowd is expected. It will be held from 9am to 8pm on each day at the association’s Ethnographic Park in Pinolere, La Orotava.

The name of Manolo Sánchez has been known throughout the archipelago for more than half a century and he has staged more than 150 solo exhibitions across Spain.

Eighty of these have been in the Canaries.

In 1966, he began to experiment with a new technique using drawings and watercolours whilst still retaining colour.

His new exhibition in Tegueste consists of pens and acrylics which revolve around the characters and landscape of the municipality.

They can be viewed in the Prebendado Pacheco exhibiton hall for one month from September 11th under the title of “Tegueste con Manolo Sánchez”.

Manolo Sánchez was born in Santa Cruz in 1930 and is much involved with art societies, as well as being a prolific prize winner.

His works feature in private collections throughout the archipelago, Europe and America and in many museums.

ESTA’s new season

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STA, the English Speaking Theatrical Association, has been planning what looks like being a very exciting new season. After its successful Old-time Music Hall in March, the committee has been busy looking at the forthcoming season, and we have some exciting news to tell you about.

Our next major production in the autumn will be the popular pantomime “Cinderella”, and for this ESTA is joining forces with the very successful young theatre group “Estrellas”.

The pantomime is to take place on November 27, 28, and 29 in the Casa de Cultura in Los Realejos, and we will be having a read through of the script at all Saints’ Church vicarage in Puerto de la Cruz on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 pm., followed by auditions in the same place one week later on August 28 from 7:30 pm. We hope that members and non-members alike will come along if they are interested in either acting in the pantomime or working backstage.

The Casa de Cultura in Los Realejos is excellent theatre.

It has good acoustics, very comfortable seats, a lift for those who find walking difficult, and there are also easy parking facilities. As for all past performances, ESTA will be arranging a bus from Puerto de la Cruz, and there are also excellent local bus services which stop directly outside the theatre. The pantomime will also include a special matinee performance for schoolchildren, and it is hoped that local schools will take advantage of the opportunity for their students to see, (and hopefully participate!) in what is a type of entertainment totally unique to the United Kingdom. In the past ESTA. has produced some wonderful pantomimes,

including “Aladdin” two years ago, and we expect that Cinderella will be no exception.

Our 30th anniversar y dinner is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at El Tope hotel, and will feature a murder mystery evening. We invite you to come along, enjoy the meal, watch the action, and then try to work out who committed the crime! Please keep this date free, and details regarding time and price will be available soon.

The main aim of ESTA. is that its members and audiences should enjoy themselves, whilst at the same time, giving performances of a high standard. For further information on any of these events, or if for any reason you cannot attend the auditions, and also if you’re interested in joining ESTA, (the annual subscription of which is still only 12 euros), please contact either the secretary, Sheila Perrin on 922 33 23 40 or president Colin Price on 922 57 21 04.

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The Bar

El Calderito de la Abuela

The Pink Parrot

Golf del Sur

Cuesta de la Villa

Las Galletas sea-front

The Bar has become a firm favourite with many people since opening and it’s easy to see why.

This is more than a “pub”. It is trendy, comfortable, friendly, lively, featuring chic decor and furniture and with great food and entertainment. It’s a place where you can relax but also have fun whilst enjoying some really great food at affordable prices.

You can sit inside or out as there is a large terrace which has the benefit of full blinds if it is too cool, too sunny or too windy.

There is live entertainment every night with some great singers and tribute acts and a gastro-menu which offers really good home-made food. Sunday lunch is very popular from noon to 6pm. Sport is shown but it’s not intrusive. Special occasions welcome.

Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions.

You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity.

This is already an award-winning restaurant and it’s not surprising that this year, it has again scooped a TripAdvisor accolade.

Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is full of charm and character and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley below. “A gem” is how it is described.

What better reasons could there be than to visit The Pink Parrot which is right on the sea-front, literally a metre away from the ocean with a panoramic view.

This is a family-run café offering a traditional English menu with daily specials and all home-made dishes. Specialities include cod, chips and mushy peas (delicious!), served only on Fridays, Sunday roast, jacket potatoes and a special combo platter for two people for only 8.50 euros. There is also a gluten free menu and delicious home-made desserts. There is also wifi.

The restaurant is closed on a Monday but open 9.15am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9.15am to 8pm (last fish and chip orders 7pm), Saturday 9.15am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

For reservations call 634 138 443 San Blas Square, Golf del Sur Food served Mon-Sat 11:30am to 8pm.

Open to 1am

For reservations call 922 30 19 18 Carretera Provincial, 130 Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

For reservations call 922 732 365 Paseo Maritimo, 12 Las Galletas mikeandbrenda@outlook.com

Rendezvous Restaurant/Bar & Bistro

Tipsy Terrace

Tasca Casa Paco

Golf del Sur

Los Gigantes

Los Cristianos

The Rendezvous in Golf del Sur offers diners a double delight. By day and in the evening, you can enjoy a full menu with great prices and big portions at the Rendezvous Bar and Bistro, overlooking the bowling green at the Winter Gardens.

In the evening, you might opt for the Rendezvous Restaurant which is just above it and offers an extensive à la carte menu, fine wines and a relaxing night out to enjoy excellent cuisine at a leisurely pace.

The Rendezvous Restaurant has a lovely ambience and it’s a restaurant where you can sit back and enjoy. Booking is advised at the main restaurant because it is extremely popular.

Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes is described as one of the friendliest places around and you will see why when you visit.

You will find great home cooking and dishes to suit all tastes, from breakfast through to evening meals and everything in between.

Tap into their menu on www.tipsy-terrace.net and you can see all the choices for yourself, from Tipsy’s Ploughman’s and Rise and Shine sandwiches to wraps, jacket potatoes, burgers, crunchy salads, light lunches and much, much more. Tipsy Terrace also has a swimming pool, tennis, mini-golf and lovely gardens. It is easy to find as it is just by the coach and bus stops.

Tasca Casa Paco is a hugely popular restaurant because it offers a real taste of Spain right in the heart of Los Cristianos.

It has become known as the restaurant with the singing chef because owner Paco is always singing and most evenings will take to his guitar and sing Spanish and English songs with great expertise.

There are more than 30 dishes on the menu and a wine list with over 50 choices. Paco is passionate about his food and only uses fresh ingredients. You can watch him as he creates your meal with an artistic flair.

It opens from Mondays to Saturdays from 6pm to 12pm, on Sundays its closed.

For reservations call 922 738 683 / 922 738 602 Winter Gardens Complex Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona

For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net

For reservations call 686 520 440 / 658 788 023 Calle Amalia Alayón nº16 Los Cristianos pokone@telefonica.net

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The Potter Inn

Restaurante Gom

Bar El Pincho

Puerto Colón

Santa Cruz

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

Come and see Mark, Kerry and their team at this great pub in Puerto Colon, just down the steps near the taxi rank.

Something new to tempt you is hand battered cod with homemade chips every day. The food is great, with generous portions; try two starters for four euros or two “Traditional Favourites” for just nine euros total all day until 9pm. It’s always buzzing for Sunday lunch so best to pre-book. Food is served every day from 10am (noon on Sunday) so pop in for breakfast.

Sunday 3pm to 6pm is Ray Wilde’s Sunday Session, Free & Easy and Karaoke. You will also find some amazing drink offers during “Happy Hour” Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford.

The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market.

They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day.

You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.

At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean.

They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas.

They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find.

Every two weeks, you will find live music and do try the fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks.

Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

For reservations call 634 138 443 San Blas Square, Golf del Sur Food served Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm.

Open to 1am

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

Dulpa y Pipa

Maria Restaurant

Restaurante Magnolia

La Orotava

Los Abrigos

Puerto de la Cruz

This lovely new restaurant is a commitment to quality local produce and somewhere you must head for to sample a very different concept in wining and dining.

It is run by chef, Seve Díaz with the expert gastronomic advice of Juan Carlos Clemente. It forms part of the new project known as “La Granja Verde” or “The Green Farm” and centres around fresh, locally-grown produce, offerings from creative Canary artists and a commitment to the local wines of the island.

Wednesday to Sunday, from 12:30 to 16:30 and also from 18.30 to 23.00 Friday and Saturday.

Maria’s Restaurant has relocated to new premises in Los Abrigos but the ethos is the same: great food, good prices, a friendly and helpful team and another beautiful view as well.

Owners Patricia and Sarah are waiting to welcome you to their new restaurant which has kept its name and looks forward to seeing loyal customers who enjoyed Maria’s at the Golf and new ones as well.

Once again, the food is inventive and full of flavour, specialising in steaks and paellas with many other wonderful dishes on the menú. The restaurant is on the harbour front overlooking the ocean.

Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside.

The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful Catalan and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas.

This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed.

They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.

For reservations call 922 333 509 Exit 33 - TF-5. Back street of Camino del Torreón 2 La Orotava www.lagranjaverde.es / info@lagranjaverde.es

For reservations call 922 170 244 Calle La Marina 30, Los Abrigos Open from 1pm to midnight. Closed Monday mariarestaurantebar@hotmail.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

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Your special fortnightly restaurant review

Sabor Canario

Meson El Drago

Restaurante Algarrobo

La Orotava

Tegueste

La Orotava

Distinguished chef, Carlos Gamonal is passionate about food and he and his team aim to give the diner an experience to remember.

Restaurant Mesón el Drago looks beautiful but it is still affordable to all as you can tailor your choices to fit your budget. Carlos is a pioneer of modernist cuisine, using only the freshest of products grown in the region and cleverly combining ingredients to produce a unique taste.

Customers love his Canary dishes but they also offers an international menu and dishes of the day. The wine cellar is very extensive and the desserts are simply exquisite.

This is a lovely location for special celebrations, parties, weddings etc or just to eat an exiting meal. It is only open Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.

This family run restaurant is situated in the well-known and much visited venue in La Orotava. The current owners are brothers Toño (front of house) and Cristóbal (head chef).

They have carried on the family tradition of offering top quality products at affordable prices whilst bringing the menu up to date.

There is a lively atmosphere here with some really unusual dishes to taste. All the dishes are fresh using vegetables from the market.

The cuisine is traditional with a modern slant without being too over elaborate.

They specialise in roast lamb and suckling pig and fish lovers have a huge choice. You will find Restaurant Algarrobo in Las Candidas just off the road between El Monasterio and La Orotava.

A great place for parties, communions, business meetings etc.

For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es

For reservations call 922 543 001 Calle Marqués de Celada nº2 Tegueste www.mesoneldrago.com

For reservations call 922 332 305 / 647 600 784 Carretera La Luz, Las Candias Urbanizacion Pedro Martin 9 restaurantealgarrobo@gmail.com

Mamma Rosa

San Juan Creativo

Bodeguita Algarrobo

Playa de las Américas

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Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages.

For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect.

The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a very extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture. Likewise, the wine list allows you to choose a Canary Island wine, together with wines from around the globe such as the mainland, Italy, France etc.

Creativo San Juan is a quality bistro restaurant-café bar offering a relaxed and informal environment.

Creativo gained its name from Klaus’s ambition to deliver fabulous creative dishes to excite the taste buds whilst at the same time being attractively priced.

During the day, why not try a simple delicious lunch of Danish open sandwiches and tapas or perhaps come in the evening for something more exotic like roast lamb or cider pork. Choose from a simple one course to a three or four course menu with wine for a fine dining experience. Alternatively just enjoy sitting on the square and having a drink with friends. If you come on a Wednesday, you can see the local market in the square and stop in for a coffee break or lunch.

A family-run business with a long history of restaurateurs.

The cuisine served here is local Canary food with some surprisingly original features and the most exquisite flavours.

Piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns, hake mounted on a tower of perfectly cooked, seasonally fresh veg, Canary “wrinkled” potatoes with a twist, lamb estofado, an inside-out pie without the pastry, fig biscuit with chocolate sauce, pork steak with caramelised onions open sandwiches, stuffed leak with cheese and belly of pork fritters, piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns. These are just some of the dishes which have enchanted diners of all nationalities throughout the day and night.

For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com

For reservations call 650 609 791 Playa San Juan, on the church square Open from 9am to 11 pm, closed on Tuesdays sanjuan-creativo@hotmail.com

If you haven’t yet discovered La Orotava, you must do so as it is the most wonderful town full of charm, character and Canary architecture.

This restaurant is located in one of the oldest buildings in the centre of La Orotava in a two-floor house of 800 square metres and two patios. Here you can taste the best of traditional Canary food with flair and innovation and wines from La Orotava.

The reputation of this restaurant with regard to the originality of its cuisine has been acknowledged for two consecutive years with the prize “ Plato de Oro a la Gastronomia Canaria”. Its style is home-made Canary food, with both conventional and creative dishes, always inspired by the best produce from the town.

Prices suit all pockets.

For reservations call 922 373 513 / 647 600 784 Carretera General del Botánico Puerto de la Cruz bodeguitaalgarrobo@gmail.com

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Replies to article published in edition 506 “Boom times, but not for all!”

All inclusive is not helping Hi, Just read the article posted on Facebook.

I feel something needs to be done urgently, to stop all inclusive holidays in Tenerife.

It is just ruining small businesses, bars, shops etc., and not just in Las Americas and Adeje but Los Gigantes and Playa de la Arena too.

Back in the 80s and 90s, these resorts were buzzing.

Not any more and all inclusive is not helping, just making money for big businesses and making the visitor figures look good.

Julia

I have worked and lived here for 19 years and I have seen a big decline in businesses, all because of all inclusive hotels.

There was a very big issue on this last year and the hotels admitted they were running at a loss. It’s the tour operators that are making the money from it. The hotels said they only get 20 euros per person per day and out of that they have to give the holiday makers accommodation, free drinks, free food and entertainment.

I’ve worked at a restaurant for 14 years now and we do get all inclusive people coming in to eat. Most of them say it was the best meal since they had been here. They tell us the food in the hotels is terrible and say they will not come all inclusive next year.

I think and know the answer to the situation is and a lot of people who live and work here will back me up on this.Why don’t the hotels stand up to the tour operators and say we do not want your buisness.

Then the hotels can do their own advertising and give the holidaymakers cheaper accommodation with no free drink, no free food. That way the holiday makers will be out each day spending in restaurants and bars and on transport like buses and taxis. This will create a better thing for employment as well.

Yours truly, Mr Hicks

What about families To whom it may concern, I think it is disgusting that all inclusive have been allowed to take over and be as cheap as it has been.

The whole island is struggling. I have lived here for five years on and off and have a lot of pals that own bars and restaurants.

It is hard times for everyone, but on the other hand when you have kids etc.... everybody wants the cheapest option so as a parent, I get that!

AE, Yorkshire

All Inclusive I have been coming to the island of Tenerife for many years and have always enjoyed the variety of cultures, customs trades etc on the Island and of course, the beautiful sunshine. I have many friends on the island who I love to meet up with every time I come over.

For many, many years, Tennerife was a buzzing vibrant place and you got used to the jostling for business in the restaurants and cafes, all of whom appeared to do well as there were many people to go round.

You got rid of the “Time Share Touts” who were having an affect on tourism and over my last few visits, I have not been bothered by these people at all.

However, there seems to be another force at work on the island that if not checked, will lead to a change to the island that will be difficult to repair.

T h e “ALL INCLUSIVE HOTEL”. Whilst seen as a god send by many patrons, it is destroying all of the

small independent operators, used to fighting for business when it was plentiful, but struggling now to entice people in even in areas such as Las Americas and Christianos which are becoming ghost towns.

People in the UK are advised in the travel agents not to go B&B but to upgrade to ALL INCLUSIVE and then they won’t have to worry about spending money when they are on the island. Food and drink will all be covered. Good news for these hotels,m or is it?

Even they are struggling to meet the demand and turn a profit on holiday costs, so ridiculously low, that break even at best is likely. Bad News for all of the smaller traders on the island who no longer see the high level of people they did and those that do wander past, don’t want to shop, drink or eat as they have it all at the Hotel. Even the customary Looky Looky men and women are disappearing because the trade just isn’t there.

I know from conversations with traders on the island, English and Spanish, that they are

being crippled not only by the AI trade, but also the ever increasing level of bureaucracy by the government on the island and theover zealous enforcement by the local police.

Ever increasing changes to trading laws and fines for doing this that and the other are inflating the problem caused by the reducing amount of trade.

Touting for business is penalised by fines from the police. Everything that the owners need to do to survive is frowned upon but also I feel, seen as a income stream in terms of fines imposed.

On my last visit to the island earlier this year, I thought as my wife and I walked around Americas and Cristianos, that we were on a different Island.

Fewer people, quieter, no buzz, empty cafes, bars and restaurants.

Bad impression to someone who has been to the island on numerous occasions, worse if this is a new visitor.

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accommodation all at a reasonable cost. These choices, other than the sun, are going and will not be available in the future. You will be left with huge impersonal complexes, cheap at the moment while some competition exists, but will become ever more expensive when it is gone.

The island needs to have people coming to stay and bringing with them money to spend. This will allow traders to keep trading and paying their taxes; employers to employ people putting money into Canarian pockets who in turn will spend in the shops. The Government need to remember that ALL INCLUSIVE Holidays, booked and paid for in the UK means that less than 46% of the holiday cost in terms of cash, ends up on the island. Better that money was spent in the cafes, shops and bars on the island increasing the revenue in the Governments coffers.

I understand from people who own property on the island that they to are being penalised by local government, being fined for letting out their apartments to people who want to come to the island as self catering. Heaven forbid that these people should dare to come and actually spend money! No, let’s fine people and stop them from doing it, stop the people from holida-ying there and leave numerous apart-ments empty. It looks good for business!

Apologies if this appears to be a catalogue of doom,

by I genuinely believe that unless something is done to help the smaller businesses compete and survive against the odds placed on them by all of the above, the Island will pay the price.

I would stop coming because who wants to come to a dead island?

Bring back the buzz. World economies are picking up slowly, why do the national and regional governments not listen to its citizens?

Please, listen now, make changes now and prosper in the future. Bring back the Buzz to the Canaries Richard Cousens

Guests Dear Editor, Yes all inclusive is destroying the island. It is so nice to stroll around the bars and restaurants during the day and of an evening but with the all inclusive hotels doing their best to keep their guests to themselves, bars and restaurants are closing down and Tenerife is beginning to lose its appeal to me.

Nothing is worse to see than closed down premises, it turns an attractive resort into a rundown one.

Regards Susan Glover

Holidays Dear Sir, In reply to your question concerning all inclusive holidays, I thought I would send you my opinion on the subject.

I live in Playa Paraiso and since the hotels altered to all inclusive we have noticed a big change in the village. The waiters had tips and used to spend these in the local bars, no more. Holiday-makers used to use local bars, no more. Holiday-makers used to take taxis and buses out of the village, no more.

The village is littered with plastic cups half full of alcohol every morning.

There is no money being spent in Tenerife so how can all inclusive be of any value to the economy? Employment is down because the hotels need less staff and taxis are not needed for transfers.

Personally I cannot see any benefit to Spanish economy with all inclusive holidays, that is my opinion.

June Billingham

My view Dear Editor, I am replying to the front page article on issue 506. I have visited Tenerife for many years and find the general feel in the streets lacking the old atmosphere. I have spoken with friends and traders regarding the subject of all Inclusive and it appears that people in authority do not listen and think that numbers of tourists is the only thing that counts and more tourists equals more euros which could not be further from the truth. A lot of all inclusive tourists are told in the foreign tour operator shops that they could come on holiday and not spend a single cent.

Trouble is it’s perfectly true! Some eat, sleep, drink and get enter-tained in the hotel then get transfer bus back home.

Little money is spent, the streets become dead likewise with traders, restaurants, and employment, government revenue must be down.

Alternatively if more people used Bed & Breakfast or apart-ments then they would spend money with taxies, restaurants, bars, buses, supermarkets and excursions companies. Creating employment which generates wealth and happiness, that is recycled creating even more wealth

and happiness making the streets buzz and bringing back the old atmosphere of a great place to be! People in authority must realize that there are other holiday destinations and if Tenerife is not buzzing with a great atmosphere then the island and its people

All inclusive packages Dear Sirs, I would like to say that I think “all inclusive” packages are destroying the majority of businesses, only perhaps to assist a minority of hotel businesses. I say perhaps because, over the years we have seen a number of budget hotels failing.

Maybe that was because they were “all inclusive”, or they were just screwed down by tour operators. Sadly either way it seems the tour operators are ruling the roost here.

The real problem of course is the knock on effect of “all inclusive” to local businesses which must far out way any possible benefit “all inclusive” deals can provide. That is apart from the fixed cost benefits enjoyed by the many tourists who just do not spend anything on the Island.

Surely the whole point of drawing tourists to the island is for them to experience all that the Island has to offer. If they only come here to experience what a hotel might have to offer in a sunny place they are just not going to come back to Tenerife, if there is a better deal elsewhere.

It is about time the Government got involved in this before it is too late. We are always hearing that tourist numbers are increasing but is the economy really benefitting from that? Governing an Island, which principally has a tourist economy should not just be about bums on seats, it should be about the successful and sustainable generation of all related business sectors. Personally I have not seen much of that in recent years and most residents I speak to share my view.

Of course there may be a bigger picture here, perhaps everything is going according to plan. Who really knows?

Please do not publish my point of view without consultation.

Kind Regards Lester Emanuel

will suffer. As a returning visitor over many years I have noticed the demise which officials with secure jobs may not!

I have replied to newspaper articles in the past and consider it a waste of time, but as you have specifically asked for

public reply I hope you will publish this letter as I’m genuinely concerned that the island does not turn into a ghost island and suffer like some Mediterranean places did in the hands of all inclusive.

Rita King

ALL INCLUSIVE Dear Sir, I am sorry but find it in comprehendible to understand how anyone can fail to see that All Inclusive is anything but destructive to the islands employment and economy.

While I appreciate it should be an option, but I know of many holiday makers when booking a holiday found it difficult to obtain B&B, and when they did it was almost the same price as half board or all inclusive, the common line at the travel agents being “for only 5 euros/day (or some other small amount of money) we can upgrade you to all inclusive.” Such financial pressure and the lack of choice actually drives tourism towards all inclusive.

There are many good quality restaurants offering a wide range of good quality food, and bars offering friendly environments but most people will not pay twice, so these establishments lose out and so do the tourists who find themselves being forced to accept “The Package” they paid for, some feel resentful about it and can drive future tourism away from the island.

All inclusive is paid for in the country of origin, the only part of that money finding its way onto the island is the wholesale cost price of the hotel and even that is limited because the tour operators have so much muscle to beat the hotel costs down to a pittance. By the time the hotel has paid its costs it’s not making much profit or re-investment and not paying much tax. Most of the profit is made in other countries! *50 seat bus transfers is not helping taxis! *Mass feeding self service is not helping Restaurants and cafes *Inclusive Drinks are not helping bars or nightclubs *Hotel direct tours do not help tour operators * In general a devastating cost to employment social security and tax’s with increasing un-employment costs and public pride of work!

Your front page editorial in edition 506 asks for comments I hope that having gone to the trouble to write, you will actually publish this.

David

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Why “Life is Bliss” for new author Debbie The inspirational story of how one woman conquered the odds

Debbie with her biography Life is Bliss

Jumping for joy as an Olympic torch bearer

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EBBIE Bliss, a name which will be very familiar to many people in Tenerife, has never been a shrinking violet. She has fought all her life, not just for herself but for others too.

Now aged 48 and back in England, there was a stage when she thought she would not live long enough to see her son grow up, to ride a horse again, to travel the world or to follow one of her greatest passions – to push herself to the limit whilst raising money for charity at the same time.

Debbie is one of the few people in the world to suffer from dermatomyositis, a dehabilitating condition which can leave sufferers totally paralysed, in a wheelchair and unable to walk or even to talk in some cases. Her symptoms first began when she lived and worked as a personal fitness trainer in Tenerife.

Her reaction when she was eventually diagnosed was not to sit back and be a victim. She fought back, determined that this crippling disease would not triumph.

Debbie has led an incredible life, one which has taken her to all the corners of the earth, including to Australia and to Tenerife where she still has family and friends.

Now she has fulfilled another ambition - to publish her story in her biography called “Life is Bliss”.

Debbie was born in Leicester and comes from a family of four girls. Even then, however, life was never easy and her book gives us an insight into why she became the determined and headstrong person she is today.

One day, she was a healthy, happy, fit and loving mother and wife. The next she was struck down by a mystery illness which saw her weight plummet to seven stone and months in a hospital ward where she could only be fed through a tube.

At one stage, Debbie admits, she did think about ending it all but then she thought of her loved ones, not least her mother and her son, Mat. From then on, she fought with every bone in her body, taking each aching step one by one until she defied the odds and not only walked again but travelled, rode and found personal happiness

again.

It is unbelievable to imagine that the skeleton of the woman who was pushed around a hospital ward unable to lift her head would one day carry the Olympic torch through her home town. Or that she would walk the Great Wall of China or cycle across Vietnam.

But she did. “Life is Bliss” conveys Debbie’s ethos – that life is for living, to the full. But in this fascinating book, she also hopes to provide inspiration for others. To tell them not to give up hope, to find that inner strength to fight whatever challenge they face.

This is one of the passages in Debbie’s life story....

“The window in my room was very slightly ajar and I recall thinking that if I could get out of the bed and open it a little further, I could jump out and fall to the bottom of the building. I had seriously had enough. My body and mind were living in hell.

“The old patients in the ward I had been put in were dying on a daily basis, families would be mourning and crying as they passed away and here is me, wanting to die at the age of 34.”

The doctors and even the

specialists were baffled. Once a fit and always raring-to-go individual, Debbie Bliss was literally fading away. Having been diagnosed with a rare condition, dermatomyositis, the medical staff weren’t sure what to do with her or how to treat her.

“Nights like these are very vivid in my memory as I really did not have the energy to think or even care.” “ After spending a night in the emergency ward, I was wheeled to another busy ward for a couple of nights. I guess the doctors were trying to assess the situation and then decide where a 34 year old should be treated with a rare condition.” “ Eventually, to my horror, I was taken to a geriatric ward.

Wheeled in on my bed due to the weight of my head and the pains in my lower limbs and I remember seeing a sight I had not seen for many years, since visiting my grandad in hospital. “ “Alternate wards of different sexes, old people lolloping in winged chairs staring into space or shouting out for the toilet. There was a clinical smell tinged with a musty old person aroma. I was thinking

please do not put me in a ward amongst the old folks. I definitely would not be able to cope. I think I am one of the lightest sleepers ever, I can hear a leave fall out of a tree. I felt relieved when they wheeled me into a side ward behind the nurses’ reception desk, a room all to myself. “ “It was a constant bombardment of doctors, junior doctors and specialists.

Due to the rare condition, I became the talk of the hospital and it was interesting for the medical profession to actually see the condition they have only read about in books or researched on the internet.”

“I was asked if they could take photos of my face for medical research and for a hospital newsletter. Of course I obliged. To be honest I really did not care and anything to help increase awareness for this illness in the hope that they do, one day, find a cure.” “ Normally I would be reaching out for a hairbrush to ensure my appearance was the best it could be. Or I would be checking the photo to make sure it was okay to use and demand to delete it if it was not up to standard to have another one taken. I just sat there whilst they took it and said nothing. My appearance had improved dramatically in the past four weeks so they were really not getting my best shot. But I still resembled the

Elephant man, as my eyes were very swollen and purple.

There was a purple rash across my nose. My knuckles were red and itchy. What a picture!”

“I was placed on a high protein diet with high energy foods and protein shakes. I was having spasms within my oesophagus on food substances so was placed on puree foods, just like some of the older patients in the ward. My normal weight of 58kg was now reduced to 52kg. It eventually reduced to 49kg.”

Debbie was told she would never ride a horse again but she did. They said she would never exercise again or exert herself yet she has raised thousands of pounds for charity through mind and body-challenging fund-raising marathons. And to cap it all, she carried the 2012 Olympic flame as a torch-bearer.

Her book continues: “I decided I wanted to take on a physical challenge for another charity and I have always been interested and intrigued with the Great Wall of China. The many steps we would have to climb I knew would be a huge challenge in itself for me. It had only been seven years since it took me one minute and 18 seconds to climb three steps during my rehabilitation days.”

Puppy love Debbie with Bob when on a trip to Spain

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“ I was on a mission and felt I needed to push my limits and boundaries with my illness and prove to myself and others, that I could live a normal life. It was only seven years ago I was told I would never ride a horse again yet I am managing to ride on a daily basis. I would agree that it did cause me a few problems once I dismounted with severe muscle pains but that was only a small sacrifice for the pleasure I got when I rode.”

Debbie says in her book: “It is always in my mind that I must remain fit, especially my heart, because without the level of fitness I had when I first took ill with dermatomyositis I would not be here today. Even though I am now in remission, it could appear at any time and it could be with me for many years. My sister Karen had once told me that it was time to take my trainers off and put my slippers on. There was no chance that was going to happen and it is statements like that that inspire me to keep moving.”

Debbie’s book invites the reader to travel with her through her incredible journey.

Having her son, riding horses, living in the sun, conquering the Great Wall of China, being knocked off her cycle whilst training for Vietnam and being left for dead weeks before the challenge, cycling from North to South of Vietnam, sky diving,

a Peru challenge, raising money for Mat’s half brother Josh when he was diagnosed with leukaemia, raising £91,400 for different charities even though the majority of the time she was in pain and suffering with extreme fatigue.

Being a torch bearer for the 2012 Olympics. Tears of pain and uncertainty for the future.

Being as fit as a fiddle but then being unable to move her finger to her nose, let alone hold the weight of her own head.

This is no ordinary book. It is not just a biography of a woman who has conquered the odds. It is a tale of courage and inspiration, one which you won’t want to put down because you want to find out what happens next. And if it also encourages others to fight their own battles with all their might, they “Life is Bliss” is another of Debbie’s major accomplishments. *The Tenerife News is delighted to have had an involvement with Debbie and “Life is Bliss”. Eight years ago, our chief reporter Rita Sobot met Debbie for the first time in the gym she used to run in Adeje and during their conversation about her Great Wall of China challenge, Rita told her: “You should write a book!”

Six years later, when back in England, Debbie decided to do just that and kept in contact with Rita over the email. When

Beating even the Vietnamese wildlife Debbie put all her thoughts down on paper over the course of the next two years, Rita helped her to compile the chapters and edited them. The book includes a credit to Rita for the inspiration.

Now, bitten by the bug, Debbie is ready to put pen to paper again to write a series of children’s stories about the adventures of her much-loved and beautiful Spanish Water Dog Bob.

Tackling the Great Wall of China

Machu Picchu for Bliss Babies

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“Life is Bliss”: Published by AuthorHouse Available on Amazon - softback & Kindle £11.95 softback, £3.08 Kindle Contains a series of pictures of Debbie over her life.

Anyone who would like to do so can get in touch with Debbie via Facebook or email debbiebliss@hotmail.com

Debbie and her son Mat who also lived in Tenerife

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Why having a laugh can help our health I

F your years are slowly advancing, Age UK advises these 13 simple steps to improve your health and well-being - you don’t even have to give anything up.

1. Put the kettle on Dehydration can make us feel tired and confused, so it’s important to make sure that you’re having enough to drink.

Older people are particularly susceptible to dehydration because they aren’t as sensitive to the feeling of thirst and their kidneys don’t function as efficiently as they did when younger.

NHS guidelines recommend drinking eight medium-sized (150ml) glasses of water each day. Tea, coffee and squash all count towards this total - but look for low-sugar varieties and, if you take sugar in your tea, try to cut down.

2. Floss before bed Using dental floss helps to prevent gum disease by removing pieces of food and plaque from between the teeth.

If it’s left to build up you might notice sore or bleeding gums and studies have shown links between a build up of dental plaque and heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, strokes and lung disease.

3. Improve your balance According to NHS guidelines, healthy adults aged over 65 should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, plus muscle strengthening activity on two or more days.

Yoga and Tai Chi can be very helpful for older people, as they help to increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls.

Walking, swimming, aqua aerobics and dancing are also good, fun ways to build fitness and you can strengthen muscles by using light hand weights as you sit in a chair.

4. Eat more snacks You may have been brought up to believe that eating between meals is bad for you but that’s really not the case.

If you can’t manage much food in one go, then eat little and often.

Research shows that eating regularly helps prevent weight gain. However, that doesn’t mean that you should fill up on sugary treats like cakes and biscuits - half a sandwich, cheese on toast, soup, a bowl of cereal or a couple of crumpets are all good options.

5. Buy a pair of trainers Sore or painful feet can really affect your ability to lead a full and active life. It’s tempting to stay indoors if you can’t find a pair of comfortable shoes and relying on slippers can make some foot problems worse and increase the risk of slips or falls.

‘Many people wear slippers if their feet are hurting, but this can make things worse as they encourage you to shuffle rather than letting the joints work as they should,’ says Mike O’Neil, Consultant Podiatrist and spokesperson for the College of Podiatry.

‘A pair of running shoes is the best option as these provide a good amount of shock absorption and stability and also support the arch.’

6. Get a Vitamin D boost We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin - so it’s no surprise that many us are deficient, especially during the winter months. That’s why many doctors recommend a daily vitamin D supplement - especially if you’re over 65.

Vitamin D is great for bone health as it helps the body use

calcium, so this is particularly important for older people.

Studies recently have also shown that it may lower your chances of developing some cancers.

7. Share the cooking You can save some time and money by sharing cooking duties with with friends or family. Either take it in turns to cook once or twice a week, or join forces to cook different parts of the meal.

“If you have lost enthusiasm for cooking then try and eat with friends or family as much as possible,” says British Dietetic Association spokesperson, Gaynor Bussell.

“Cooking for others can increase your interest in meal preparation and you can challenge yourself by cooking a new dish each week. This will encourage you to eat a greater variety of foods and have a more balanced diet.”

8. Have a good laugh Did you know that laughter really can be a great remedy for all kinds of conditions? Researchers say that it can help with conditions including diabetes, eczema, heart disease and asthma.

It can also boost the immune system, help to fight infections, burn calories and relieve pain.

According to an Oxford study, it can even have a positive effect on rheumatoid arthritis for up to 12 hours. So watch your favourite television comedy, visit a comedy club or spend time with people who make you laugh.

9. Book an eye test Your eyesight is probably changing as a natural part of the ageing process, but regular check-ups can help you to retain the best possible quality of vision.

Emma Coulthurst, spokesperson for Specsavers, says: “As we age we become more susceptible to certain problems such as cataracts, floaters, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

“This is why we recommend that people have their eyes tested at least every two years, as this means we can diagnose and treat these conditions early.”

10. Take up a new hobby It’s easy to become lonely and isolated, especially if you live alone. A recent report by think tank Demos found that over-65s in Britain are lonelier than those in the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden.

Experts say that loneliness increases the risk of heart disease and dementia and makes sufferers less likely to exercise and to drink more.

The best way to get and about and spend time with others is to find a new hobby and join a club or social group.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a book group, a dancing class, a walking group or a computer group.

Check with your local library or community centre to find out what’s going on in your area and make it a regular date in your diary.

11. Get your hearing checked You might think that your hearing is perfect - and it might well be. But your hearing can fade gradually without you noticing, as the small, hair-like cells within the ear get worn out over the years.

When this happens, you don’t go deaf - but you will find it harder to hear sounds clearly, particularly if there’s a lot of background noise.

Ask your GP to carry out a hearing test if you’re worried.

12. Have an early night Many of us have trouble getting - or staying - asleep as we get

older. This can leave us tired and grumpy as, contrary to common belief, we still need the same amount of sleep we did when we were younger.

Napping during the day, then staying up later in the evening can just make the problem worse - it’s more helpful to establish a regular routine and get to bed at a sensible time. So make a warm, milky drink and head to bed with a book.

You can listen to the radio, but avoid watching television or using a computer, as these make it harder to wind down.

13. Exercise your brain New US research shows that keeping your brain active by reading, writing, completing a crossword or doing a Sudoku puzzle can help to delay memory loss and even reduce the onset, or progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

However, German researchers found that you need to keep your mind AND body active to get the most benefit - so 30 minutes of exercise, such as gardening, housework or a gentle walk, combined with 30 minutes of puzzle-solving, on top of your usual daily activities, could help to ward off dementia.

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Are carbs bad for our health?

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HEAT and grains in general are the latest scourge of the health world.

Grains, including wholegrains, have been blamed for a multiplicity of ills from dandruff, diabetes and dementia, to arthritis, schizophrenia and obesity.

A new market has sprung up on the back of the “wheatis-evil” trend, including expensive gluten-free products and a wide range of grain and gluten-free diets.

However, unless you have

a diagnosed health condition such as wheat allergy, wheat sensitivity or coeliac disease, the evidence for cutting out wheat and other grains from your diet is ver y weak.

Grains, especially wholegrains, are an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

All types of grains provide carbs, vitamins and minerals. Grains are also naturally low in fat.

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O you or a relative take warfarin? If so, here are some questions and answers you might find of use.

What do I do if I have a nosebleed?

If you have a nosebleed, carry out normal first aid. Lean your head forward and pinch just below the bridge of your nose firmly for at least ten minutes.

If the nosebleed lasts longer than 15 minutes or you have regular nosebleeds, contact your GP surgery or anticoagulant clinic to get your international normalisation ratio (INR) checked. INR is a measure of how long it takes your blood to clot.

What happens if I need an operation or teeth taken out?

Because of the risk of bleeding, your dose of warfarin may have to be lowered or stopped a few days before an operation or removal of teeth.

You must tell the surgeon or dentist you are on warfarin. Also, tell your anticoagulant nurse if you need an operation as soon as possible, so they can make arrangements.

However, if your INR is under four you probably won’t need to have your warfarin dose adjusted.

Can I have normal vaccinations?

Yes, but all injections and vaccinations must be given under the skin, have firm pressure applied to the site for 10 minutes afterwards and not be given into the muscle as this may cause bruising.

Can I play sports?

Yes, but because of the risk of bleeding contact sports that could lead to a head injury, such as football, rugby, cricket and hockey, are best avoided if played competitively. Martial arts and kickboxing must be avoided.

Non-contact sports such as running, athletics, cycling and racquet sports can be played.

Wear the right protective clothing, such as cycle helmets and knee padding.

Try to lead as normal a life as possible.

Do I need to tell my school?

You must tell your school if you are on warfarin so that they know that you should avoid contact sports and how to care for you if you start bleeding, as well as when to contact your parents or guardian.

Can I have a body piercing?

It is not a good idea to have a body piercing because of the increased risk of bleeding and the risk of infection.

Can I still go on holiday?

If you are going on holiday, at home or abroad, tell your anticoagulant nurse and arrange to have your INR checked just before you go.

If you are away for longer than a month, you may need to arrange to have your INR checked locally.

Make sure you have enough warfarin tablets to last your trip.

Will girls have problems with periods and pregnancy?

Because of the risk of bleeding, periods may be heavy and last longer than normal. There are drugs that can help reduce blood loss during these times.

It is important that all girls taking warfarin are told about the importance of contraception as warfarin can be harmful to a baby, especially in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

If you are planning a family in the future, you must discuss it with your doctor. Special arrangements will be made for anticoagulant care.

Climbing every mountain, safely!

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

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LTITUDE sickness is a potentially life-threatening condition that can happen when you’re high up on a mountain. It’s caused by climbing up too quickly.

The decrease in atmospheric pressure makes breathing difficult because you are not able to take in as much oxygen.

You may also experience headache, nausea, dizziness and/or exhaustion.

In severe cases, altitude sickness can cause fluid to build up either on the lungs or on the brain. These are very serious conditions and require immediate medical attention.

severe symptoms of altitude sickness tend to occur at altitudes of 3,600m (about 12,000 feet) and above.

There are no specific factors, such as age, sex or physical condition, that increase a person’s likelihood of getting altitude sickness.

Certain people are affected while others are less susceptible to it.

When you may be at risk Altitude sickness is fairly common among those who spend time at high altitudes, such as mountaineers and skiers.

In its mildest form, altitude sickness can occur at heights over about 2,500m (8,000 feet) above sea level, which is a common height for many ski resorts. However, the more

Preventing altitude sickness Proper acclimatisation is the best way to prevent altitude sickness. Ascending slowly will give your body time to adapt to the change in altitude.

For example, once you are above 3,000m (10,000 feet), try not to increase the altitude at which you sleep by more than 300m a night.

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What to do if you get

If you have mild symptoms of altitude sickness, continue to ascend but do so gradually and at a steady rate.

If your symptoms are more severe, stay at your current altitude to let your body adjust.

If your symptoms do not get better (or they get worse), descend to a lower altitude

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Jellyfish stings: try shaving foam VINEGAR BANNED

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ITH reports of jelly-fish having been spotted in some parts of Tenerife, it’s worth reiterating advice about what to do if

stung.

Most jellyfish stings are mild and don’t require treatment or you can treat them yourself.

However, dial 999 or 112 in the Canaries if there are severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or if a large or sensitive area of the body such as the face or genitals has been stung.

Someone stung by a jellyfish should be treated out of the water. They should stay as still as possible while being treated because movement increases the risk of toxins being released into the body.

Any remaining tentacles should be removed using tweezers or a clean stick (wear gloves if they’re available). Applying an ice pack to the affected area will help reduce pain and inflammation.

Vinegar is no longer recommended for treating jellyfish stings because it may make things worse by activating unfired stinging cells. The use of other substances, such as alcohol and baking soda, should also be avoided.

Ignore any advice you may have heard about urinating on the sting. It’s unlikely to help and may make the situation worse.

Applying shaving cream to the affected area will help prevent the spread of toxins. Use a razor blade, credit card or shell to remove any nematocysts (small poisonous sacs) that are stuck to the skin.

AFTERCARE After a jellyfish sting, any pain and swelling can be treated with painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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UR forthcoming events include our annual Garden Party on Saturday 13th September at 1.30 for 2.00 p.m. The price of 12 euros includes wine and/or soft drinks, and will, of course, be held in the library garden, as will our Paella Party, to welcome back our swallows, which will be held later in the year - the date to yet be decided upon.

Mentioning the library garden, we would welcome anyone wishing to help our volunteer gardeners who work so very hard to keep our beautiful garden in the manner to which it is accustomed ! Green fingers not essential !

A reminder that the Red Cross are very happy to to collect our donated foodstuffs to distribute to our needy Canarian neighbours. Please leave non-perishable goods in the trolley provided in the library.

Thank you.

(The library is located behind the British School, in the Taoro Park, Puerto de la Cruz.

Tel. No. 922 38 30 98)

A Delicate Truth by John Le Carré´

other plans for them both, and soon she is hiding a secret so momentous that its shockwaves will touch her granddaughter many years later....

If I Should Die by Matthew Frank

murdered in a sleepy American town. Everyone pulls together, protecting their families, but when another teenager is attacked is becomes immediately clear that a serial killer is in their midst.

What would you do if you lived next door to a psychopath? If you bought your newspaper from a cold-blooded killer?

Are we ever safe in the place we call home?

My Secret Sister by Helen Edwards and Jenny Lee Smith

LEISURE YOUR HOROSCOPE WWW.ASTROLOGY-ONLINE.COM ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You are going through a period of questioning. If your lover tries to curtail your freedom, it may lead to conflict. Throw yourself into your work.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Friendships will be ruined if you let too many people get involved in any disputes. Don’t rely on others to do your work. Don’t take advantage of your expense account.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t spend more than is necessary on travel or friends. You might find that delays will cause setbacks and upset. This will not be the day to have minor surgery.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Pleasure trips should be on your agenda. If you take on too much, you will find yourself in martyrdom. You should look into a healthier diet.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don’t prejudge. You may get drawn into a personal situation that will not be to your liking. Use your quick wit to win points and friends. Your outgoing nature might work against you today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your high energy should be spent pleasing your mate. Take a look at yourself and prepare to make those changes you’ve been contemplating.

Your ability to be practical in business will help.

A counter-terror operation, codenamed ‘Wildlife’, is being mounted in Britain’s most precious colony, Gibraltar. Its purpose: to capture a high-value jihadist arms-buyer. Its authors: an ambitious Foreign Office Minister and a private defence contractor who is also his close friend. So delicate is the operation that even the Minister’s Private Secretary, Toby Bell, is not cleared for it.

Three years later, when the horrifying truth behind Operation Wildlife is uncovered, Toby will be forced to choose between his conscience and his duty to the Service. If the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing, how can he keep silent?

Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase by Louise Walters Roberta likes to collect the letters and postcards she finds in second-hand books. When her father gives her some of her grandmother’s belongings, she finds a baffling letter from the grand-father she never knew dated after he supposedly died in the war.

Dorothy is unhappily married to Albert, who is away at war. When an aeroplane crashes in the field behind her house she meets Squadron Leader Jan Pietrykowski, and as their bond deepens she dares to hope she might find happiness. But fate has

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

It began with vicious, apparently motiveless attacks on down and outs in South London. But when one of the victims dies from his wounds, it’s murder...

For the Met investigation team’s newest member, Joseph Stark, death is already too familiar.

Injured in an attack that killed his comrades, and haunted by nightmares since his return, Afghan veteran Stark has enough on his hands just trying to recover without enduring the scrutiny and sideways glances of his new colleagues. The drink and painkillers he’s leaning on to keep going aren’t helping. And there is only so long he can ignore the efforts of the Ministry Of Defence to speak to him.

When another body is discovered, it’s soon clear that there’s much more at stake than gangs preying randomly on society ’s weakest.

But as Stark hunts down the truth - and the rotten heart of the crimes - his own strength is fading. It seems that the ex- soldier ’s determination to see justice done may not, this time, be enough to carry him through.

No Mercy by John Burley A teenage boy is brutally

Stress may cause minor health ailments. Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings. Traffic will be busier than you anticipated, so try to get a head start if you have made plans to travel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Educational pursuits can bring interesting, helpful people. Take care of the needs or responsibilities of elders. Make those phone calls and pay your bills.

(True Story) Helen grew up in a pit village in Tyneside in the post-war years, with her gran, aunties and uncles living nearby. She felt safe with them, but they couldn’t protect her from her neglectful mother and violent father.

Blamed for everything that went wrong in their lives, she suffered years of abuse.

Jenny was adopted at six weeks old and grew up in Newcastle. An only child, she knew she was loved and with the support of her parents she became a champion golfer. But she still felt that something was missing.

Neither knew of the other’s existence until Jenny went looking for her birth family and found her sister Helen. Together they searched for the truth about Jenny’s birth - and uncovered a legacy of secrets and lies that overturned everything Helen thought she knew about her family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Put your energy into self-improvement programs that promise to make you into a better you.

Broaden your horizons and look into programs that will teach you awareness and relaxation. You may want to get a little extra rest. You are prone to infections and fevers.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) New romantic relationships will develop through group activity related to sports events. Don’t get involved in other people’s problems. Property investments, insurance, taxes, or inheritance should bring you financial gains.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may have a problem with coworkers if you try to tell them what to do. Moves or the possibility of having someone different living with you may be difficult at first. Talking to those you trust and respect will help you sort out any problems.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Visitors may relieve the tension. Join groups of a humanitarian nature. Hold on; your time will come.

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Taps aff fun in fab A3 Cabrio

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T’S not such a big deal when the sky is blue and the sun is shining brightly in Tenerife as that’s the norm for the island, especially in the south as I’ve discovered on visits.

But if you live in Scotland you make the most of these days.

And one big shout you tend to hear on these occasions is – TAPS AFF! We can’t wait to go topless to let the hot rays hit our bodies and that’s the same when it comes to convertibles.

Despite the gloomy weather, UK motorists love cabriolets with much more sales here than in most other European countries that enjoy many more bright days.

So the arrival of my test car – an Audi A3 Cabriolet – was perfect timing as Scotland was treated to some wonderful sunshine and blue skies recently.

I tend to be writing about how models like this perform with the roof up only but not on this occasion.

The new A3 Cabriolet was launched in the UK in April and is a real beauty.

It shares the same platform as the A3 Saloon – voted 2014 World Car of the Year – so you can imagine just how good this model is.

Test car was a stunning glacier white-coloured 1.4 TFSI Sport that was fab inside and out.

Its sleek, sporty exterior looks are matched inside by a typically high-quality Audi cabin.

One of my first tasks was lowering the roof – an easy one as with the touch of a button it folds fully into the boot in 18 seconds.

The roof can also be opened or closed at speeds of up to 31mph so if the rain does come on you don’t even have to stop.

Audi says there is more room for back-seat passengers but even two large children would struggle to squeeze in with any sort of comfort.

That wasn’t a problem for me and I would imagine buyers of this model aren’t looking to use it as a full-size family car.

The boot space was still

adequate to cope with the luggage we required for a couple of overnights.

So with the bags packed away and the wind deflector fitted behind the rear seats we hit the road.

I always enjoy open-air driving, even if there’s the need to wrap up with scarf and a tight-fitting bunnet, but my wife Jackie doesn’t appreciate the wind battering into her face too much.

So, not hearing any complaints from the passenger seat direction was an indication of how little wind comes into this cabrio even at motorway speeds and how comfortable the car is.

The 138bhp petrol engine is the least powerful in the model’s range but it was nippy enough with a standstill to 62mph time of 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 135mph.

The power comes through a super-slick six-speed manual gearbox and an extra urban fuel economy figure of 65.7mpg is possible – 46.3pmg urban and 56.5mpg combined.

These figures are achieved with the benefit of cylinderon-demand technology which deactivates two of the engine’s cylinders when they are not necessary and the stop/start engine system.

It performed ever so quietly as we cruised along the motorway and wasn’t short of punch as I moved through the gears on country roads where handling and ride didn’t disappoint either.

We, sorry the car, got lots of admiring looks as we arrived at our hotel destination where I touched the roof button and the top, rather elegantly, appeared from the boot and closed tight.

The weather played its part in this test drive as the clouds gathered on the morning of our departure and brought heavy rain.

The A3 Cabriolet looks pretty cool with its top on as well and it also keeps road noise to a minimum.

There are three cabrio specs available and a soft, hardwearing fabric roof is standard on SE models with Sport and S line getting a more soundabsorbent acoustic soft top with three-layer inner padding.

The return journey wasn’t such a fun drive but with the top up we were able to enjoy the excellent sound system much more.

With on-the-road prices starting at £25,790, I reckon you get a super cabriolet for your money.

Standard equipment at entry level includes16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, an MMI radio incorporating an 11mm-thick powered folding screen, Audi Music Interface iPod connection, DAB digital radio, a Bluetooth interface, SD card-based navigation and a light and rain sensor package.

Sport and S line versions upgrade to the acoustic hood and sit 15mm lower on their respective 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels thanks to sports suspension.

Both can also be equipped at no extra cost with the SE version’s more comfortoriented standard suspension, while S line models can be taken to the other extreme with sports suspension lowered by 25mm.

Shared Sport and S line features also include sports seats, the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system with five operating modes, dual-zone climate control and a highresolution colour driver ’s information system.

With its stunning looks, performance and quality finish inside and out, the £27,015priced A3 Cabriolet Sport test car will give you plenty to smile about – especially on those sunny days.

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HE engine cooling system is a complex and invaluable part of the car and it is important to ensure that it is in a correct working order at all times to avoid a costly outcome. The mains parts of the cooling system are the radiator, engine coolant temperature sensor, cooling system hoses, expansion bottle, heater matrix, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze or coolant liquid and cooling fan.

Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline (perhaps 7�0%) is converted into heat, and it is the job of the cooling system to take care of that heat. In fact, the cooling system on a car driving dissipates enough heat to heat two average�sized houses! The primary job of the cooling system is to keep the engine from overheating by transferring this heat to the air, but the cooling system also has several other important jobs.

The engine in your car runs best at a fairly high temperature. When the engine is cold, components wear out faster, and the engine is less efficient and emits more pollution. So another important job of the cooling system is to allow the engine to heat up as quickly as possible, and then to keep the engine at a constant temperature.

Inside your car’s engine, fuel is constantly burning. A lot of the heat from this combustion goes right out the exhaust system, but some of it soaks into the engine, heating it up. The engine runs best when its coolant is about 93 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the combustion chamber is hot enough to completely vaporize the fuel, providing better combustion and reducing emissions and the oil used to lubricate the engine has a lower viscosity (it is thinner), so the engine parts move more freely and the engine wastes less power moving its own components around.

There are two types of cooling systems found on cars: liquid�cooled and air�cooled, although air�cooled is uncommon on modern cars.

Liquid Cooling The cooling system on liquid�cooled cars circulates a fluid through pipes and passageways in the engine. As this liquid passes through the hot engine it absorbs heat, cooling the engine. After the fluid leaves the engine, it passes through a heat exchanger, or radiator, which transfers the heat from the fluid to the air blowing through the exchanger.

If you have any questions please email emma@motorworldtenerife.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Can you recommend an inexpensive fault code reader that will work on most popular makes and models?

A. Most cheap fault code readers tend to be very generic and only read the engine management system but not on all makes or all models so there isn’t one that I could recommend. One that might show a certain make will perhaps only work with a certain few models. They also tend to be very limited in what they show and can sometime confuse the user as they do not differentiate between memory (i.e. old codes) and new codes. Most registered garages will perform a comprehensive code read for you and give you the print out for a minimal fee which would show any faults.

Please email your questions to graham@motorworldtenerife.com

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Champions praised as “finest of youth”

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WO young sportsmen from Adeje have been praised for their outstanding achievements in beach volleyball.

Hugo Rojas Martínez is the Spanish champion for the under-19s and ninth in the world whilst Oscar Jiménez Gutiérrez is Spanish under-

17 champion and world runner-up.

They were praised at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Adeje when they

were accompanied by Sixto Jiménez Galán who took part in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and is now a Spanish coach and selector.

They were presented with tops which bear the slogan of Adeje’s fair play for all slogan.

The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga said they were shining examples of today’s youth and praised their total commitment. He also said they could always count on Adeje for support.

“Over recent years, we have witnessed the evolution of our youth and we will continue to support and encourage them as they continue to grow as people because not only are they enriched but also make the most noble of people,” he said.

On the crest of a wave at El Médano

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Fun run to become annual attraction

LL nationalities took to the podium as the World Windsurfing Championships came to a close at El Médano.

The weather conditions for the international event were perfect, with strong winds producing excellent waves and the sunshine attracting a huge crowd over the week.

Organisers were delighted with its success and feel it has once again helped to turn the spotlight on El Médano and Tenerife as a sporting venue.

The tournament was centred on the beach of El Cabezo, with

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L Rosario expects a new fun run to become an annual event following the success of the first edition.

More than 150 competitors took part in the “I Carrera Popular de La Esperanza” and even the rain which fell during the morning failed to dampen their enthusiasm.

All ages took part, including children and 17 people with disabilities who completed a special course over 1.5 kilometres. Ángel Santana Páez was the winner of this, followed by Alejandro Meneses Medero and Agustín Expósito García third.

Youngsters had their own 600 metre challenge, with Ylenia María Expósito Pérez coming home first. Second was Adrián Estévez Millán and third was Estefanía Pérez Rodríguez.

The other results were:

Men up to 45. José David Lutzardo Barroso (1º), Francisco Marrero Conde (2º) and Luciano Ojeda González (3º.

Men over 45. Miguel Santos Benítez (1º), David Gregorio Mesa Pérez (2º) and Olegario Fariña Delgado (3º).

Women up to 45. Chus Valiño Nobas (1ª), María Medina Hernández (2ª) and

Armalys Martínez (3ª).

Women over 45. María Mercedes Pérez Expósito (1ª), Socorro Delgado Mesa (2ª) y María del Carmen Jorge Rodríguez (3ª).

The race was held as part of fiesta celebrations and concluded with the presentation of trophies by the councillors for fiestas and sport, Iván Armas y Domingo Pérez .

the closing ceremony and prize-giving in the main plaza.

The awards were presented by Granadilla’s councillors for tourism and sport, Nuria Delgado Hernández and Marcos González Alonso as well as Björn Dunkerbeck, holder of 39 world titles in different forms of windsurfing.

Also present were María Méndez, manager of Promotur; Jesús Morales, councillor for water for Tenerife Cabildo; and international event organisers, José Manuel Morales and Daniel Brunch.

On the podium were: Juniors. Marc Pare (Spain); Noah Volcker Roche (Germany) and Romain Cordier (France).

Women: Daida and Iballa Ruano (Spain) and Sarah Quita Offringa (Aruba).

Men: Philip Koster (Germany), Thomas Traversa (France) and Victor Fernandez (Spain).

Nuria Delgado said Granadilla and in particular El Médano was a unique destination for holding events such as this.

“The south coast has the best facilities for windsurfing and water sports all year round and is a safe bet for any competition,” the councillor commented.

The windsurfing championships was a great sporting event with a global impact and it was hoped to host it again next year.

Competitors came from all parts of the world with 32 men and 16 women.

Action pictures courtesy of Professional Windsurfers’ Association (www.pwaworldtour.com) on which you can find all the details about events in the Canary Islands and worldwide.

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CANARY WRESTLING

Green light for new sailing school Fight club seeks new fans

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RANADILLA has been given the green light for the establishment of a sailing school at the beach of La Jaquita in El Médano.

The council says the facility will soon become a reality following a favourable

report from Tenerife’s coastal services. This is also supported by similar responses

from the Canary Government, Tenerife Cabildo and the marine authority of Santa Cruz.

First deputy Mayor, Esteban González said once all the steps had been finalised, this

would constitute great news for the municipality given the demand and the high number of users who practise water sports.

The allocated area for the sailing school will be clearly marked for the safety of bathers, together with posters.

“This is very good news because it is a debt for fans of these sports in the ocean off our coast,” said the councillor. “It also aims to instill the importance of and form the basis for the youth population of our municipality through our sailing school.”

The school will also strengthen Granadilla and El Médano’s importance in the water sports world following on from hosting of the World Windsurfing Championships.

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Youngsters get into golfing habit

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HE Canary wrestling club at San Isidro is aiming to spread its appeal and is calling for more support, not just in the area but throughout the south of the island.

“Club de Lucha San Isidro” is preparing to fight in the first category and will be the only one in the south to do so.

Locally, Granadilla council has stressed its support for the club which was visited recently by deputy Mayor, Esteban González and sports

councillor, Marcos González.

They expressed their pride at the club’s achievements and how far it has come since inception from its infancy as Club de Lucha Ucanca.

There have been four new signings and a campaign launched to attract new fans.

Fun golf at Los Palos

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OUNGSTERS have been introduced to the sport of golf, a hobby they might well continue in the future.

Arona Council has been staging a series of summer activities for children to help fill the school holidays and golf was included.

Boys and girls got together to learn some golfing techniques and also to discover the delights of L os Palos at Guaza, a three par golf course which is suitable for all ages and abilities and

does not need booking in advance. It is also ver y affordable.

The course was organised in collaboration with Los Palos, the council’s sports department and the Canary Federation of Golf.

Children who missed out might like to pop in to the golf course as further introductory courses are planned.

Club celebrates eleven podiums

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A Laguna’s School of Taekwondo is celebrating outstanding success.

Its members achieved eleven podium positions during the first Kiorugui FTT Cup organised by the Tenerife Taekwondo Federation. This was held in the sports pavilion in Taco with the collaboration of La Laguna council.

In the infant category, Juan Coello scooped gold, whilst Noah de la Fuente and Andrea Suárez achieed a bronze.

In the adults, there was gold for Marcos Carlos, three silvers for Daniel Suárez, Carlos Amaya and Rosalva Castellano, as well as four bronzes for Virginia Sánchez, Raúl Martín, Airam Rodríguez and Tayri Díaz.

The team result was: First, Club Samguk, followed by Club Jansu and Club Taebek.

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HE fun golf monthly competition took place as usual at Los Palos on Sunday, August 10th.

Nineteen players took part; the weather was just perfect for a round of golf, so everybody enjoyed their game.

Winners: Ist Frank Moss & David Ferrar, 2nd, Darren Spencer & Mark Watson, 3rd, Sean Bible & John McCabe (junior).

N/P Ladies Julia Fleming, N/P Gents Darren Spencer.

Booby John McCabe (senior) & Rick Sweeney.

Anyone wishing to join us please call Clive 922797640.

The next competition is on the 14th September 2014.

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a rally co-pilot?

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F you have ever fancied yourself as a rally co-driver, then Santiago del Teide is the place to be.

The local council’s department of sport has once again organised an official course for rally co-drivers, now in its third successful year.

This is being held in association with Escudería Barliamotorsport and various businesses within the municipality and takes place on August 29th and 30th. It will be taught by rally co-pilots Zebenzui Valiente, Francisco Negrín and driver Tony Gorrin.

The course will include theory and some practice as well as there will be a visit to the the Karting Club Tenerife for some hands-on experience.

There are 25 seats and registration is open until August 25th via www.deportesantiagodelteide.com More information is also available on 922 868 108 or email deportesantiagodelteide@gmail.com.

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ESIDENTS of Tamaimo, near Santiago del Teide, have special reason to follow the fortunes of footballer Alejandro Rodríguez Gorrín.

He was born in the village and has many fans interested in his career which has now taken him to New Zealand.

Alejandro used to be with Sunderland FC where he became captain of the reserve team.

Now he is trying his luck in a new foreign adventure. He is with Wellington Phoenix and has signed a contract for the next two seasons. The team is based in New Zealand but plays in the Australian First Division.

Alejandro has already scored a winning goal for his team during a warm-up tournament which included West Ham and Newcastle.

Though he has only neen with Wellington Phoenix for a few months, he is already being hailed as a versatile and extraordinary player with great vision.

Entries are being invited for a fun run which helps charity

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HE event, known as the “Ofrenda Floral Atlética a la Virgen de El Socorro”, will take place on the morning of September 8th in Guimar. This will be the third edition and organisers are expecting a really good turnout.

The charity race is in aid of the charity which helps families in need, Caritas, and the deadline for registrations is August 31st.

It is organised by Guimar council and runner Nena Jorge and is part of fiesta celebrations.

The race will start at 8.30am and take in a route of

ten kilometres. The entry fee is five euros which includes a tee-shirt. All participants are being asked to also bring along a kilo of food to be delivered before the start of the race at the local church.

Those interested can register at the Guimar swimming pool or at Guzmán Sport (La Laguna).

“Fair Play” message Great fighting earns during summer camps Cyrano the gold ARONA SUCCESSES

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RANADILLA is the latest municipality to launch a “Fair Play” in sports campaign.

Following on from similar launches, including in Adeje, local youngsters are being taught the ethics of respecting your opponent, accepting defeat with grace and abiding by the referee’s decisions.

The message was paramount during summer camps being held this summer in San Isidro and El Medano.

More than 220 children have enjoyed the programme during July and August with training and recreational

events.

Granadilla council’s sports and education departments have combined forces to launch the “Fair Play ” awareness campaign through lectures, discussions and putting it into practise during play. The campaign is being spearheaded by Tenerife Cabildo.

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WO young boxers who train in Playa de Las Americas have been scoring success at national level.

Cyrano Lorenzo Romero, who was born in Fuerte-

ventura but now lives in Arona, became champion of Spain in

the youth categor y at a tournament in Murcia.

He belongs to the Arona’s Povedano Boxing Club and took part in the Spanish championships for fighters born in 1996-1997. He fought in the 75kg middleweight class and beat a local opponent to take the title.

Cyrano was praised for his achievements when he was guest of honour at a reception hosted by the Arona Mayor, Francisco Niño and sports councillor, Marcos Afonso.

Team mate Adrián León Arzola also took part in the cadete category and came third, winning a bronze medal in the 52kg class.

The two boxers train at the Povedano at the Antonio Domínguez stadium under coach Manuel Povedano.

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