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Utter mess or a necessary evil?

Huge 1.8m euro scheme splits opinion

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HESE are the roadworks causing massive headaches for traders, motorists and pedestrians alike in one of the busiest places in south Tenerife.

The area has been described as “an utter mess” and causing untold chaos and loss of trade to businesses as the road is dug up and traffic diverted.

When a coach or car stops to let people off or parks in the wrong place, it is also causing major traffic disruption and long queues, particularly during the rush hour.

Many traders have asked if it really is necessary to carry out such extensive work and particularly at this busy time of the year but Tenerife Cabildo says the end result will be well worth it.

The 1.8 million euro scheme in Avenida de Los Pueblos in San Eugenio is part of an overall improvement plan for the tourist zones of Tenerife and is 50 per cent funded by the Canary Government.

It is expected to take eight months to complete and is aimed at producing a nice environment, with more priority for pedestrians and a safer traffic flow and slowing down speeding cars.

The Cabildo says owners will be given the chance to improve the facades of their premises but a number have raised the question of whether there will be any business left eight months on.

However, the Cabildo says it will substantially improve the area, with wider pavements, more landscaping, relocated bus stops and a nicer shopping environment.

What do you think about the project? Let us know by emailing info@tenerifenews.org.es about these or any other roadworks.

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That’s not a hospital!

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ENERIFE is likely to see a new round of protests about the new south hospital, still unfinished and unused due to lack of funds.

The Canary Government has prompted another barrage of complaints after announcing that work will continue but some services will still be missing, including operating rooms and an intensive care unit.

Campaigners say this is ridiculous as a hospital without these facilities is not a hospital at all and they are once again demanding action. Meetings are already being held to discuss the way ahead and public demonstrations are expected.

Canary Government Minister for Health, Brígida Mendoza said they would allocate 3.8 million euros in the 2015 budget so the Specialised Care Centre of Arona could be transferred to El Mojón, with the assistance and help of Tenerife Cabildo.

However, their general budget did not cover provision of hospital services.

The Platform for the South Hospital has warned that protests will continue unless the sum of ten million euros is provided to finish the building off properly and the support of all the southern Mayors is being enlisted.

“Without hospital operating rooms and delivery rooms, it’s not a hospital. You can not keep confusing the society,” said its spokesman, Jordi Splugas.

The local committee of Coalición Canaria has added its weight to the call and says enough money must be allocated to provide operating theatres and delivery rooms, not just 3.8 million euros. They say these are basic rights for local people and eerything must be done to meet the real needs of the south.

Tenerife Cabildo has already indicated that it would try and find the money from somewhere to subsidise the transfer of the Specialised Care Centre if that would allow the Canary Government to concentrate on providing the operating rooms etc.

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TV GUIDE

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Chemists “again put at risk” by under-funding

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HE Canary Government has been accused of once again putting the future of chemist shops at risk because of lack of funds.

The Ministry of Health has allocated 450 million euros in its 2015 budget for pharmacies which, on paper, equates to an increase of about 12 million euros.

However, in reality, it is a

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cut because the Government is still catching up with owed back payments to chemistst for prescription reimbursement, a situation which caused real problems and led to a substantial number of closures.

Youngster impails leg on iron fence

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young boy was taken to hospital with a piece of metal railing still embedded in his leg after a nasty accident on La Palma.

The eleven-year-old had jumped over a fence in the area of Los Lavaderos in the municipality of Tazacorte when he missed his footing and fell.

Part of the iron railing penetrated his thigh and he had to be cut-free by firemen but with the bar still intact. He was then taken to hospital where surgeons removed the piece of iron railing during an operation.

The injury was said to be of a less serious nature and the youngster is recovering.

MAN TRAPPED

Horrific fatal crash on TF-1

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man died after the car he was driving crashed into the back of a lorry on the TF-1 and became embedded under it.

The accident happened just before 6am on the southbound carriageway at Arico.

Police said the car collided with the back of the container truck and then caught fire. The male driver was trapped but fire crews managed to release him and he was treated at the scene for a severe head injury. Medics were unable to save his life.

As a result of this accident, another one happened shortly afterwards. A 59-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering from bruising and cuts.

About 80 million euros has to be subtracted from the 2015 budget to pay remibursements still owed for part of September, October and November.

Health minister, Bridget Mendoza said she recognised the underfunding but they had to make up deficits. She said

pharmacists were aware of what was happening and understood the efforts which were being made.

Opposition councillors say the situation is unacceptable and claims chemists will once again feel the effects of a decreased budget which will jeopardise their future.

Fisherman dies despite firemen’s heroics

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RAVE fire-fighters jumped into the ocean to try and save the life of a fisherman who fell from rocks.

The drama happened in the area of Charco del Viento in La Guancha, which is in the north of Tenerife.

A relative of the 68-year-old victim phoned the emergency services to alert them to the accident and reported that he was floating in the sea.

After evaluating the risk, the fire-fighters decided they could jump into the water and managed to get to the man.

He was then hoisted up by the emergency helicopter and transferred to an ambulance.

Despite efforts to revive him, he was declared dead.

COCAINE SEIZURE

Four Czechs arrested as boat boarded

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OUR Czech citizens have been arrested in another successful police operation against drugrunning.

A boat flying the flag of the country was stopped and boarded

by Customs officers in waters south of the Canary Islands.

It had come from South America and was heading for Gran Canaria.

A search of the boat revealed bags of drugs hidden in different places, proving to be cocaine and totalling 369 kilos. Police said the boat was about 14m to 16m long and was in good condition.

There were no scuffles or any sort of commotion as a result of the interception and no injuries.

The four crew members were arrested and the boat has been towed into Las Palmas.

In our recent review of Restaurante Terrazas del Mar in Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz, we inadvertently said the chef was Raul. We do apologise that this is not the case as Raul has since moved on to take up another challenge at Restaurante Gom in Hotel Taburiente.

Once again, we apologise for the error and hope you will find time to visit this lovey restaurant and sample their fabulous cuisine.

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CAUGHT IN ACT

INVESTORS’ INTERESTED

London gets a preview of Fishermen arrested for Tenerife’s proposed Motor Circuit hashish smuggling

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OLICE have caught drug smugglers in the act off the coast of La Laguna.

The Tax Office and National Police were tipped off about the imminent arrival of drugs which were being brought across the sea and then transferred to a smaller fishing boat.

In a joint operation, they seized 906 kilos of hashish off the north coast of Tenerife, arrested three Spaniards and impounded two boats.

The hand-over of the drugs was discovered in the vicinity of the port area of Barranquera after a larger boat had arrived from the African continent.

Two of the three men arrested were actively involved in the transfer of bales of hashish from the incoming boat to their fishing vessel whilst the third stood guard. A car and two GPS phones were also seized.

Couple arrested

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OLICE dealing with a different complaint found dozens of marijuana plants in a house in Vilaflor.

Officers from Playa de las Americas were told that a couple were cultivating them so went to the property to investigate.

Inside, they found 53 marijuana plants in a room set up for their keep and charged a couple in their 20s and 30s with a crime against public health.

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T least a dozen investors have already expressed an interest in finding out more about the future new Tenerife Motor Circuit.

The multi-million euro project is currently out for tender until next February and was promoted at the World Travel Market in London.

Those attending a briefing for the press, potential investors, constructors and organisers included guest

Formula 1 former driver Mark Blundell.

President of Tenerife Cabildo, Carlos Alonso stressed the importance of the new motor circuit in generating economic activity and employment.

The event was held at the

Royal Automobile Club of England, the first time a briefing of this kind has been convened outside of Tenerife.

The circuit is to be located in Atogo, Granadilla in an area called Los Duques, covering an area of around 1,322,341 square metres.

It will incorporate the latest trends in design and safety, while offering several alternatives for simultaneous races.

It has been designed by TN and GPO engineers, authors among others, of the Circuit Montmeló in Catalonia, Spain and will be capable of hosting competitions at the highest level.

A developer is now being sought to contruct the centre and to operate it initially for a period of 40 years at a price of 25.7 million euros.

The deadline for submissions is February 3rd, 2015 and the work would take about 21 months to complete, including 12 months for a northern access.

The Cabildo reports that as a result of the London briefing, “a dozen investors were interested to know more about the project and asked specific questions related to the timing of the works, the features of construction, the number of tourists in the area and the proximity of the leisure facilities “.

Prospective investorsmay propose improvements or variants, for example, the establishment of additional commercial exploitation zones compatible with the primary use, among others.

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Spanish nurse survives deadly virus and leaves hospital

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“A MIRACLE”

“We did it by the book” says health authority after ebola scare

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HE Canary Government’s Ministry of Health has defended the role it played in dealing with a group of illegal immigrants who sparked an ebola scare when they arrived on Maspalomas beach.

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HE Spanish nursing auxiliary who survived deadly ebola against all the odds left hospital last week after 30 days and said: “Thank God for my life.”

Teresa Romero, 44, who was the first person outside Africa to get the virus, said she had clung to her memories, her family and the husband she adored when she was staring death in the face.

Her first action on meeting the press was to turn her gaze upward to the sky and, with tears in her eyes, said: “If God did the miracle, he used my companions to do it.”

Teresa was accompanied by her husband, Javier Limon who also spent ten days in isolation in case he too had caught the virus but missing was their dog, Excalibur. He was put to sleep just a day

after Javier was admitted to hospital, despite 250,000 people signing a protest petition against a Madrid court order.

Teresa’s husband spoke on behalf of his wife to say: “Excalibur was executed without giving us the chance to respond.”

The nursing assistant, who received a standing ovation when she entered the room, said she wanted to thank the hospital team for saving her life though she was still very weak and needed to go home to rest.

Teresa was admitted to hospital on October 6th,

having caught ebola from one of the two priests who were treated but died at the same Madrid hospital.

When she feels able, Teresa said she will meet the two nuns who donated their plasma after also overcoming ebola and is prepared to give blood herself if it “helps to save lives.”

The couple’s lawyer has revealed they will decide shortly whether to go ahead with lawsuits against the Madrid health authorities, including for possible flaws to protocol and the destruction of Excalibur.

“For now, it’s time to rest and recover,” she said.

Doctors say Teresa is now completely free from ebola and once recuperated, will be able to resume a normal life.

The drama happened in Gran Canaria on November 5th, with the 23 men and women coming into shore on board a small boat at about 9.30am in the morning.

In times before the ebola crisis, they would have been apprehended immediately and taken into custody but there are now protocols which have to be adhered to.

Red Cross workers were the first to reach the immigrants, some of whom said they came from Sierra Leone and after setting up a cordon, they took their temperatures. At least one of them had a reading of 40 degrees and though only three degrees higher than normal, the Red Cross decided they should at least start to instigate the protocol procedures.

However, it was seven hours later when the allclear was eventually given, with confirmation that none of the arrivals were suffering from ebola symptoms and that a full-scale ebola protocol alert was not needed. During that time, the immigrants slept on the beach or drew patterns in the sand. The Red Cross

workers gave them masks, snacks and water but left them 50 metres away.

The beach is used by nudists as well as other sunbathers and families who watched on in bemusement as the saga unfolded. Some of them settled into the sand dunes for the duration.

This part of the undulating beach can only be reached by foot along a route of about two kilometres so access was difficult for the emergency vehicles.

In the end, however, the Mayor of the region ordered that a cleaning truck was used to transport the immigrants to the holding camp and some to hospital to avoid further delay. He said this was done as a show of humanity because using the truck was quicker than an ambulance.

During the whole saga, he had also phoned the health authorities to see what was taking so long. The hold-up was apparently due to paperwork and procedures.

Afterwards, the Ministry of Health said it had done everything by the book and it had been important to decide whether or not to

implement ebola protocols.

After taking everything into consideration, including any signs of ebola, it had been decided not to.

The local Mayor says lessons must be heeded from this episode as it was likely to happen again before the ebola crisis was over. He said he didn’t like to see scenes such as this on a busy tourist beach but it showed just how desperate the immigrants were to seek a new and better life.

Up until a few years ago, the Canary Islands were plagued by a succession of arrivals of immigrants on small boats known as pateras but increased vigilance substantially cut the numbers though it has not be eradicated.

Just a few weeks ago, there was another arrival, this time in Tenerife at the fishing dock in Los Abrigos but there was no ebola scare. Elsewhere in Spain, some of the immigrants trying to get across borders have falsely told police not to touch them as they had ebola.

Health officials here have assured there is no chance of anyone catching ebola through the arrival of an illegal immigrant because of the protocols prepared.

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PERSONAL CHALLENGE

Marathon swimmer conquers 62km from capital to El Medano

Opinion poll test after oil refendum called off CANARY’S DETERMINATION

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HE Government of the Canary Islands has had to call off its proposed referendum on oil exploration but says it will consult people in a different way.

Repsol is due to start test drilling off the coast of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote soon but the Canary Government says it remains strongly opposed to it and continues to fight in the courts.

Despite the Spanish Government saying a referendum would have no legal stance, the Canary Gover-

nment wanted to hold one in November to ask people if they thought oil drilling would be harmful. The question would have been worded like this because they could not ask a direct question of: Are you opposed to oil drilling, yes or not?

The referendum has been postponed because of a legal

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young swimmer has completed a very special challenge as a personal thank you to his family.

Jonathan García González has been through some difficult times of late and has always wanted to test himself both from a physical and mental point of view.

He did just that when he completed a swim from Santa Cruz to the beach at El Medano, a distance of 62 kilometres!

Despite encountering a number of difficulties, including the current and wind around the areas of Guimar and Tajao, he did so

in a time of 31 hours.

He was greeted by family, friends and supporters in the plaza at El Medano at the weekend.

He had been accompanied all the way by two inflatable boats just in case he got into trouble, as well as Red Cross workers.

The marathon could be seen from the coasts of Santa Cruz, El Rosario, Candelaria, Arafo, Güímar, Fasnia, Arico and finally, Granadilla de Abona.

Three hurt in head-on crash

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HREE people were injured, one of them critically, in a head-on crash in Guia de Isora at the weekend.

The accident happened on Sunday evening on the TF-465 and brought Tenerife fire brigade, the Civil Guard and Canary Urgency Service to the scene.

The most seriously injured person was a 19-year-old man who suffered a severe head injury. He was transferred in a critical condition to hospital in Santa Cruz.

Another man, also aged 19, sustained mild bruising whilst an 18-year-old man also suffered whiplash and cuts. Both were taken to hospital in Costa Adeje.

ruling which might take as long as five months to be announced.

However, Canary president Paulino Rivero says it has only been put back, not cancelled and they still have every intention of calling it in due course.

Meantime, people will be asked their views in another way. This, said Sr. Rivero, was not a replacement but an additional tool to show the Spanish Government once and for all that people in the archipelago are against oil drilling because of the potential impact it might have on tourism and the environment in the event of a spillage or accident.

A survey is to be carried out on a sample of 2,800 people, conducted by two

Canary universities. This will be done face to face, not on the phone. No time frame has yet been given but Sr. Rivero says it will be done as soon as everything is in place.

Sr.Rivero says the British travel trade industr y has expressed concern about the oil drilling during the World Travel Market in London.

He said there was “great fear ” about the tests and how near they would be to the coastline.

Lanzarote’s Cabildo has been told that the European Commission intends to open an investigatin into Spain’s go-ahead to Repsol. This was pledged by the Director General of Environment, Karl Falkenberg during two meetings on the island.

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MASCA INCIDENT

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German hiker had to be airlifted to safety after suffering a fall in the Masca ravine.

The man injured his knee and was unable to continue his walk in the sloping, difficult terrain.

The emergency services were called in and a fire crew went to his rescue, first climbing down the ravine to reach him. He was given treatment at the scene before being hoisted up by heli-

copter. From there, he was taken to the heliport in Adeje and on by ambulance to hospital.

The police, Canar y Urgency Service and GES rescue group were also involved in the call-out.

The 44-year-old man’s knee injury was said to be not of a serious nature.

ADEJE INCIDENT

Smoke leads to restaurant call-out

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IRE crews were called out to a commercial centre in Adeje after reports that smoke was coming from the premises.

The emergency happened just after midnight on November 6th and brought the crew from San Miguel de Abona and volunteers from Adeje to the scene.

The 1-1-2 call said smoke had been spotted coming from the premises which were

closed.

Firefighters found that one of the wooden ceilings in the establishment had been burnt.

It was put out and the premises ventilated.

Local and national police attended, as well as the Canary Urgency Service.

Fire at old cinema

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HE old “Greco” cinema in Santa Cruz went up in flames last week.

Three fire crews and a jet tanker were called out to deal with the fire in top floor of the building in calle Luis de La Cruz.

Smoke could be seen billowing out of the premises for some distance around the city and the 1-1-2 centre received several calls from worried members of the public.

Police and the Canary Urgency Service also attended but there were no injuries.

ORK has started to provide a new use for the old library in Puerto de la Cruz.

The Tomás de Iriarte building is being turned into a “Sala de Estudios” or Study Hall and is expected to be completed by the end of November.

The project includes installing a new floor, total repainting, reviewing and installing new lighting on the walls and on the study tables, together with generally more efficient lighting.

Councillor for works Ricardo Padrón said they had chosen to replace the parquet floor because of the poor condition it was in and to put tiling down instead. This, he said, would give more flexibility and would last longer.

ADEJE COURSES

TALENT CONTEST

Get into the habit of Young artists to compete in learning Spanish Islasvision final

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EVENTY residents of different nationalities have been learning Spanish at the cultural centre in Adeje.

The courses are organised by the local council and the General Foundation of the University of La Laguna and are developed throughout the year.

Councillor for education, Andrés Pérez Ramos recently visited students and met with class teacher, Graciela Dávila.

Over their three months of training, the students have had access to four levels of training: beginners, elementary, intermediate or advanced. For this course, and due to the number of students enrolled in the workshop, the quota was

limited to 25 seats.

Graciela Davila has more than 15 years of experience and is highly qualified to impart knowledge of Spanish.

Although this latest course is about to end, it is possible to register for future ones. All interested should visit www.adeje.es, pop in to the cultural centre or ring 922 756 246.

The municipality of Adeje offers not only Spanish course for foreigners but also other languages throughout the year in collaboration with the ULL.

major event is taking place in San Juan de la Rambla on Saturday evening, November 22nd and there’s an open invitation to attend.

Against stiff opposition from other areas of the Canar y Islands who bid for the rights, the town is delighted to be chosen to host the regional final of “Islasvision Fit Talent Junior 2014”. This is considered a benchmark for talent in and out of the islands.

Sixteen young artists will compete for the title of the most promsing talent in the Canaries and hundreds of people will give their support.

Councillor for local development, Iván García said it was a major coup for San Juan de la Rambla to hold such a prestigious event which would ensure widespread publicity for what it could offer.

The 16 participants will include singers and dance groups, with 600 euros going to the best singer, 1,000 euros

for the best dance group and 400 euros for the best choreography.

The municipalities represented are Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Teror, La Matanza de Acentejo, Los Realejos, Teguise, Granadilla de Abona, Arucas, Icod de los Vinos, Telde, Tijarafe, Tejeda, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Adeje and San Juan de la Rambla.

The jury will be made up of representatives from each.

Tickets to attend cost ten euros each and are available from the San José sports pavilion, the Youth House or the San Juan leisure centre.

More than 2,000 people originally entered for the contest and for many, it has proved a great springboard into the entertainment world.

The evening starts at 7.30pm.

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THIEF ARRESTED

Loro Parque Aston Martin honours ABTA found crashed

POSTER CONTEST

La Orotava already preparing for Carnival

HE owner of an Aston Martin had a nasty shock when it was stolen from outside premises in Adeje.

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ORO Parque is used to receiving numerous awards but the tables were turned when founder, Wolfgang Kiessling presented one of their own.

Each year, Loro Parque presents its “Premio Gorila” to institutions or personalities who have excelled for their effort and dedication to environmental conservation and improvement of the tourism sector.

On this occasion, the award went to the British Association of Travel Agents, ABTA, in recognition of the wide range of services it offers, including financial security, health support and business guidance, as well

as having an effective customer service and conflict resolution.

The award was received by its chief executive, Mark Tanzer who has been at the helm since 2005.

The Gorilla Award has now been presented for eleven years and is a sculpture made of bronze representing a gorilla as it is regarded as a faithful, strong, loyal animal and interactive within groups, features the distinction also recognises.

That was multiplied when it was eventually found by police as it had been crashed at a roundabout in Guaza and very substantially damaged.

The luxury sports car had been parked by its owner outside a local entertain-

ment venue. Whilst he was on his mobile phone, the thief took advantage of the distraction to drive off in the vehicle.

Police have since arrested a man from the north on suspicion of theft and dangerous driving.

Man injured in Verónicas

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OLICE are investigating an early-morning incident in Playa de Las Americas which left one man injured.

The 38-year-old man had to be taken to hospital for treatment to a head injury said to be “of a less serious nature”.

Police have reported that

he was attacked at just after midnight in the Veronicas area.

Officers went to the scene, together with medics from the Canary Urgency Service.

Adeje to open new centre for alzheimer sufferers

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INVALUABLE HELP

LZHEIMER sufferers in the Adeje municipality are to receive invaluable help from a new day care centre.

The facility is to be set up in Adeje cultural centre and will operate Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm. It will cater for 30 people with moderate or mild dementia and will have three qualified professionals as part of the team.

The news has been welcomed by Adeje council as part of an initiative launched by Tenerife Cabildo with the help of alzheimer organisations.

In addition to caring for the patients, the new centre will provide training for relatives. Families are already being invited to apply for a place through the local department for care of the elderly or the alzeheimer’s association AFATE. Cabildo vice-president, Aurelio Abreu said he wanted to highlight the magnificent work carried out by Social Services in Adeje which had been one of the municipalities most interested in joining the network of centres.

He said it would meet a real need in society as alzheimer’s

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A Orotava is already thinking about Carnival 2015.

An array of events will be held between February 14th and 21st and the countdown has already started by the organising committee.

A joint commission is working on the details and has agreed to launch a competition to find the official poster based on the theme “La Orotava en Carnaval”. The contest aims to engage art lovers and graphic design and promote their artistic and creative values.

It has also been agreed to hold the fiesta “Carnival in the Street” on the first Sunday following it success last year. The week will start with the solidarity festival Pizzicatos and culminate with the traditional Piñata dance in San Juan on the 21st.

Inbetween, there will be the main Coso and ceremonial burning of Crispin.

The poster contest is now open for the month of November and is open to individuals or groups but only unique designs will be accepted. The work must measure 40x60 centimetres.

Over the coming months, the commission will be meeting with various carnival groups to finalise the arrangements.

OCCUPANTS RESCUED

Drama as boat begins to sink

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HERE was drama off the coast of Los Gigantes when a private boat over-turned and its occupants had to be rescued.

created a very big burden on sufferers and their families and it would be able to relieve some of the pressure.

The facilities in the cultural centre are currently being adapted to suit the needs of the patients and it is hoped to start the service as soon as possible.

The incident happened on the morning of November 5th near Barranco Seco and led to a 1-1-2 call to the emergency services.

Personnel from Tenerife’s maritime rescue went to the scene, together with the

volunteer fire crew from Santiago del Teide, police and the Civil Guard.

All of the occupants of the seven metre long pleasure craft were rescued without injur y and the boat was eventually refloated.

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TEIDE RESCUE

Safety reminder as French family have lucky escape

POPULARITY SOARS

Tenerife hopes for 5.2 million visitors by end of year

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ARNINGS about taking care when visiting the mountain areas of Tenerife have been reiterated after one group’s lucky escape from a potentially dangerous situation.

A group of French hikers who got lost on Mount Teide were left counting their blessings after being found by the rescue services three hours after they got lost.

The alert was raised just before 8pm and they were locared at 11pm, so luckily they did not have to spend the entire night outside. Even if the weather is good in the south of Tenerife, temperatures on Mount Teide can plummet to zero degrees and even lower in the winter months, as demonstrated by the snowfall often seen on the peaks.

Following an alert received by the 1-1-2 control centre, the emergency services launched a rescue mission with the local and national police, Red Cross,

the mountain group of the Civil Guard, emergency and rescue group, the rural guard and park rangers, as well as the fire brigade.

The group of six, including two children aged five and seven, got lost in the Boca Tauce area of Teide National Park.

When found with the help of GPS, they were all in good health and did not need hospital treatment.

Anyone going out and about is reminded to always take warm clothing, a charged mobile phone, to leave plenty of daylight hours for their return and if venturing out without a guide, stick to the pathways and always tell someone where you are going and your estimated time of return.

REALEJOS PROJECT

New lease of life for iconic building

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OS Realejos has hailed “an historic day” following the signing of a deal which will give a new lease of life to an important building in the town centre.

The San Agustín College has now passed into the ownership of the municipality, thanks to the local council and the family of its former alma mater, Rafael Yanes.

This legendary educational centre will now become part of the Los Realejos heritage and once restored, will provide a new home for Realejos Philharmonic Musical Society, as well as a museum.

This architectural jewel of calle La Alhóndiga is included in the listed area of San Agustín and will also feature space for temporary exhibitions.

The Mayor, Manuel Domín-

guez said the town had honoured its debt to find a new use for the abandoned building following a public outcry. He also acknowledged the help and support of the family of Sr. Yanes in finding a solution and helping to make it become a reality.

Councillor for heritage, Adolfo González said there had been numerous meetings with the Musical Society over the last three years as they had desperately needed a new venue. They had shared space which was insufficient for their needs.

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OLIDAY-makers are continuing to flock to Tenerife but though delighted, some words of caution have been issued by tourism chiefs.

If the current trends continue, the island is likely to see out 2014 with an increase in visitor numbers of six to seven per cent, bringing the total number to 5.2 million.

Virtually all of the main source markets are up with the exception of Russians and holiday-makers from the Netherlands.

President of Tenerife Cabildo, Carlos Alonso said they had to be aware of influencing factors, such as the effect of the political and financial climate in Russia and the slowdown in the economic recovery of the euro zone. However, to this should be added the expectations of improvements in the Spanish and British economy.

For September, figures show an increase in visitor numbers of 6.7 per cent with 417,096 tourists staying on the island compared to the same month in 2013.

Figures released by the Cabildo show there 3,120,793 overnight stays were recorded in September, which means an increase of 3.3 per cent. Occupancy reached 64.7 per cent (+ 5.1%) while the average stay was reduced by 0.25 points to stand at 7.48 days.

For the year up until September, the island’s tourist facilities hosted 3,842,829 visitors, a 4.9 per cent increase over the same period of 2013, with increases in both the hotel guests (+ 7%) and the non-hotel establishments (+ 0.9%).

In the first nine months of the year, the island registered 29,628,474 overnight stays, which is a positive balance of four

per cent compared to 2013. In relation to the duration of stay, the average from January to September stood at 7.71 days while the occupancy rate grew by 5.6 per cent to a rate of 67.1 per cent.

Regarding source markets, foreign tourism has grown so far this year by 7.2 per cent, with a total count of 2,934,183 international visitors. The British lead the way with an increase of 7.9 per cent to a total of 1,274,265 tourists. The German market also continues its upward trend, registering an increase of 13.5 per cent on a figure of 444,683.

As for the Nordic markets, all show positive results in the year, especially due to strong gains in the winter. In total, the island recorded a total of 314,404 tourists from these markets (+ 9.6%).

The results are also very favourable in the French market (+ 11.2%) and Italy (+ 21%).

Sr. Alonso said these were two strategic markets for Tenerife on which a lot of work had been carried out.

There were also positive results on the Belgian market (+ 0.2%), Irish (3.7%), Austria (+ 5.4%) and Switzerland (+ 14.6%) but declines in the number of Russian customers (-3.1%) and the Netherlands (-10.8%).

Regarding the Spanish market, the nine months show a drop of 2.1 per cent, with a figure of 908,646 domestic tourists staying.

Cumulative data show an increase in stays in the south of four per cent to a total of 3,022,498 tourists, a figure that rises to 6.8 per cent for the north, an area which hosted 652,357.

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Pedal power for solidary event Butane gas

removed from cave fire

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IREMEN called to deal with a blaze in a cave in Guimar had to remove several bottles of butane.

The fire crew from Santa Cruz was helped in the incident by volunteers from Guimar.

The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in a cave off the coast of Agache in El Tablado.

A 1-1-2 call was received at 3am when it was reported that

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ORE than 100 people gave their support to a “Bicycle Solidarity Day” in Alcala.

The event was held for the second year running by Guia de Isora council in association with the Chineje Cycling Club, Santisora Cycling Club and the Tenerife Cycling Federation.

It had a double aim, not only to bring in much needed provisions for needy families but to allow families to enjoy a pastime together in the open air. All participants had to do was to bring along a donation of a kilo of food.

Organisers are delighted to report that 200 kilos of nonperishable items were collected and these will be distributed in the municipality by the Red Cross.

The cycle ride took in a tour of three kilometres around the town, ending in the Plaza del Llano with a treasure hunt for the children and refreshments.

Although it was not a competition, all those who took part received a medal from the Mayor, Pedro Martin and sports councillor, José Rivero.

there was a fire in a cave. On arrival, firemen found the flames were coming from its ceiling.

The police and Civil Guard also attended.

It is not clear whether anyone was living in the cave or if it was being used as a make-shift beach shelter.

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Team effort wins La Laguna “City of Science” status La Laguna has won its bid to be recognised nationally as a “City of Science and Innovation”

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HE Mayor, Fernando Clavijo announced the decision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and thanked ever yone who had worked towards this aim.

The title goes to locations which are known to promote and support innovation and encourage businesses and institutions with a strong scientific, technological and innovative qualities.

La Laguna joins a large network and will be able to share experiences and

advice, as well as seeking grant aid.

“This was a team effort,” said the Mayor, adding special thanks to Tenerife Cabildo and the University of La Laguna through its rector and board.

La Laguna’s bid falls within the categories for cities

with more than 100,000 people, to which Madrid, Bilbao, San Sebastian and Valencia already belong.

Projects must cover the five areas of employment, increased public and private investment in R & D, climate change and energy, education and poverty and social exclusion.

La Laguna is already using the latest technology to provide a better service for residents and visitors. It has

a modern safety communications system, video surveillance, e-government and a mobile app for information on parking.

Entrepreneurship is also encouraged from an early age with special programmes in schools and has become a magnet for hundreds of starter companies.

The city is also becoming a recognised centre for research and development.

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ALLE San Lorenzo now has its own “commercial open zone” to help revitalise the shopping area of the town.

The new president of the “Zona Comercial Abierta”, Rosa León said this was a venture they had been working on for two years.

“We understood that we had to take this step to revitalise and strengthen the business of Valle San Lorenzo,” she commented during the official launch.

Guests who attended the ceremony in the cultural centre included Arona’s Mayor and councillor for the economy, Francisco José Niño and Marcos Afonso Esquivel, as

well as FAUCA president, Abbas Moujir.

It is Arona’s aim to have open zones established in all the main villages and towns of the municipality and this is the latest.

The Mayor said they wanted Arona to be known as a great place to trade and shop which would help the economic sector and jobs.

The open zones bring traders together for various initiatives such as special promotions and shopping days.

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Las Vegas picnic park proves a great hit

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recreational park and picnic area in Granadilla has proved such a success that it is being improved and expanded.

Pino La Jaba in Las Vegas is a popular meeting place for local people and a mecca for tourists who use it as a starting

point to enjoy local walks.

The facility was opened last July in one of the most emblematic places in the south

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of Tenerife because of its long history.

The local council has recently installed new tables and benches, together with a better perimeter fence to improve safety and accessibility to the site.

Once again, these features have been designed to fit in with the environment and it is hoped toilets, a tourist information officer and a guide will follow.

It has taken about 20,000 euros to develop the park which has an area of 1,500 square metres.

Residents of Las Vegas and Chimche have helped with the project and the part they played was acknowledged by councillors on a recent visit.

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El Hierro in line for conservation award El Hierro has been nominated for an international award

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HE island is on the shortlist for the 2014 accolades from the International Centre for Heritage Conservation in the conservation and restoration category.

The organisation’s chief executive informed the Cabildo of the news during a recent visit. A jury will announce its decision on November 21st.

El Hierro is considered an international benchmark because of the work carried out in the care and enhancement of nature

Gran Canaria “could take a million more visitors”

PORT REVITALISATION

Another step forward for new-look waterfront in capital

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LANS to bring the port area of Santa Cruz into the 21st century have taken another step forward.

The Governing Council of Urbanism has recently given its support to the project, with no votes cast against it, and it will now go forward for final approval by the full city council this month. This will then pave the way for inviting bids for the ambitious plan.

The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez said the Governing Council’s go-ahead was “great news for the city” and reinforced the aim of opening up the capital to the sea.

Deputy Mayor and councillor for urbanism, José Ángel Martín said the plan would give a totally updated look to the port, bringing it into the 21st century and meeting the future needs of the city.

More than 300,000 square metres of land will be reclaimed from the sea and this will be used to give a major facelift to the waterfront and make it flow from the centre of Santa Cruz to create a “city-port” bond.

The council says the project will provide new opportunities in the field of freight, commercial and leisure, with different areas for different uses. A new cruise terminal is also contemplated.

and the quest for sustainability.

Cabildo president, Alpidio Armas welcomed the nomination as endorsing the good path the island was trying to follow, one which had given El Hierro a special brand image abroad and “a good starting point towards the new trends in tourism.”

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RAN Canaria has the capacity to attract at least another one million tourists a year and many of them could be British.

This is the view of Cabildo president, José Miguel Bravo de Laguna during the World Travel Market in London.

British tourism on the island is expected to increase by 8.2 per cent this year (more than 536,000 out of a total of nearly

Man pulled from sea dies

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man rescued from the sea in Gran Canaria could not be revived by medics and died at the scene.

The tragedy happened at Playa de Amadores in the municipality of Mogán and involved a 73-year-old tourist from Norway.

Lifeguards raised the alarm after they successfully pulled the man from the ocean and were already practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The SUC team took over and continued for some time but with no avail.

3.4 million holiday-makers).

Despite this, the Cabildo says many more could be attracted but improvements need to be made in order to attract the international markets.

The president said accommodation capacity had to be increased, especially in the four-star segment which is what most international tour operators were demanding.

He said British tourists could substantially contribute to growth. Their profile was usually over the age of 25, particularly couples and groups of friends and families with children looking for a sun and beach holiday in a safe environment. However, there was also an increasing demand for active tourism, cuisine, culture and sports.

Ferry passenger swallowed cocaine

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man suspected of swallowing capsules of drugs was taken to hospital on La Palma where he was kept for three days until all of them were expelled.

The 21-year-old was arrested by the Civil Guard at the island’s port on suspicion of drug trafficking.

He had arrived at Santa Cruz de La Palma on a ferry.

Under medical supervision over a period of three days, he expelled a total of 28 capsules of hashish with a total weight of 280 grams.

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ACCION DEL SOL

Puppies and Charlie Chaplin need homes

Friends of the animals

Traditionally, November is a busy month in the K9 calendar and 2014 is no different

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N Sunday 2nd K9 Kennels celebrated an Open Day from 2pm. People came along and said Hello to the dogs and cats. There were Stalls with Cakes, Crafts & Books as well as the sale of Soft Drinks, a BBQ and slices of yummy gateaux.

There was also a Tombola, plus the sale of the K9 2015 calendar priced at 5 euros. People checked out the recent refurbishment carried out by think.petsolutions to whom we are very grateful.

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HESE gorgeous unusual puppies are looking for new loving homes.

They are female, mixed breeds and will make medium sized dogs.

And also looking is Charlie Chaplin as he has been named because of his unusual bent legs. He was found abandoned on the streets of Granadilla and would make an ideal pet for a quiet family home.

Any dog that is collected from the streets of Tenerife from town halls that collaborate with Accion Del Sol must all have a holding period of 20 days after which time the dog is micro chipped, passported, sterilised, fully innoculate , wormed and deflead.Then the dog is allowed to be adopted.

This period enables the owners to find their dog if the dog is accidentally lost. We can never stress enough the importance of micro chipping your pet and ensuring the contact details are regularly updated when your circumstances change.

Please call 922778630 for more information or if you would like to help out in anyway or maybe you have a little spare time to walk a dog or two; that 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 14.0017.00pm and Saturdays 13.00-16.00 . The refuge is closed Wednesdays, Sundays and on Public holidays.

Monday 24th is the annual Alcala to Playa San Juan & return Sponsored Walk from 10am outside the Medical Centre. Dogs on a lead are welcome but not more than one to each handler. This is followed by a Social afternoon at El Veril in Alcala Plaza from 2pm. Hosted jointly by Stevie D, Christine & Muriel. Raffle with many prizes.

Sunday 30th is the Car Boot Sale at Los Gigantes Bus Station from 9am till 12.30pm.

Large selection of second hand clothing, Bric a Brac and Books. Be early for those bargains.

Saturday 29th is the Friends of the Animals Christmas Buffet Dinner at El Marquese in Puerto Santiago from 8.pm. Tickets now In addition to the above there is the following: After more than 3 years at the helm of running the K9/ Friends of the Animals shop in

Alcala plaza, Kenny & Maggie Williams have decided to retire with immediate effect.

Kenny has not been in the best of health recently and now both of then having reached the age of 70, it was a sad but sensible decision to take.

Having opened and closed the shop for 6 days a week (7 in the early days) they will have time now to drive off and spend some quality time with Rosie (their rescue dog) and each other. K9 are immensely indebted to Kenny & Maggie for all their hard work, who along with a terrific team of helpers, have ensured the lifeline given to the animal refuge in San Miguel has been maintained. They leave the shop in good shape and Kenny especially is looking forward to more time to indulge his two favourite passions, Cider with Rosie!

A meeting will be held shortly with the Alcala team to

determine the way forward.

The new phone numbers for anyone wishing to donate items for collection are 611352801 and 646561035.

The shop in Alcala Plaza, is open each day except Sunday from 10am till 2pm. Scores of bargains and donated items come into the shop every day.

Tickets for the K9 Christmas Dinner at Restaurante Cueva “El Campesino” in Aldea Blanca on 6thth December are now on sale at 20 euros. This includes drinks with the 4 course menu. Cabaret is provided by Aidy Evans and Storm Duo. It’s going to be a foot tapping night with space to dance.

For further info about any of the above, please contact k9mikey@gmail.com The K9 2015 is now on sale at 5 euros from a number of outlets including the shop, market stall and kennels. It is a great quality product, and will be an ideal Christmas gift.

The Kennels are open EVERY day from 11am until 2pm. 667638468 is their number. If you have an hour or two to spare please come along and walk a dog. They’ll love it and so will you.

Mikey K9

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All Saints church news

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OW many days till Christmas, help, I hear many of you say but to help us all prepare for the festive season all Saints Church is holding its Christmas Car Boot on December 6th.

This year there will be the usual stalls although they will be geared to the Christmas season, a Grand Christmas Raffle and of course for our younger people Father Christmas is coming with one of his little helpers to meet the children to find out what their Christmas wishes are.

The Bistro will be in full swing with their ever popular Burgers and Hot Dogs and the Church Handicraft Stall will be decked with goods made by our ladies ideal for Christmas presents. Come along and join in the Christmas spirit meet friends, browse among the stalls, partake in refreshments and enjoy a fun day

out.

Our other events in the not too distant future are a Welcome Back Party for our Swallows which will have a Red White and Blue theme , its a Curry evening prepared by Sarah there is also a vegetarian curr y too. This is on Friday 14th November at 7pm in the Church grounds . Please

phone our Treasurer Wendy on 922320978 if you would like to come along.

Also November18th at 7pm in the Church grounds our Inter Quiz is being hosted by the British Games Club. Come along and pick you wits against the local teams Entr y Fee 1 euro which is donated to the Charity chosen by the hosting team.

As All Saints Church is in an Interregnum our locum Priest from 14th November will be the Revd Allan Hughes from Skelton Yorkshire. Revd Allan Hughes and his wife Annette will be with us until the 16th December. Revd Allan can be reached by phoning the Parsonage on 922384038.

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UK market still “a safe bet” for Lanzarote

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ANZAROTE still has every faith in the UK market and is likely to end 2014 with a record one million British visitors, a milestone for the island.

Dog of the Week - Torrito We are on a mission to get Torrito into a forever home by Xmas. At 7 years old, he has been with us for far too many years and deserves better. He is now in a foster family and they say he is delightful - quiet, low maintenance, well behaved - the perfect companion.

Can you be his best Xmas present ever? If so call Sue on 629 388102 for more information. Adopt don’t shop, always the best option.

Another Fundraiser With Sangha Sanctuary

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.

We have close ties with the Sangha Animal Sanctuary in San Miguel as many of you will know, so now and again we have a joint fundraiser. The next is on Wednesday 19th November at Rendezvous Restaurant, Winter Gardens, Golf del Sur, from 8pm.

Come and enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner and quality show with Suzy q, Colin Stevens, Tanya Tevaro, Glam Rock Show and more. All for just 20 euros. Last time we were here we sold out the venue so be quick to reserve your tickets by calling Sue on 629 388102. See you there!

Tourism leaders have been in L ondon for the World Travel Market and though some tour companies and airlines have had to adjust their strategies, there is much optimism for the way ahead.

Meetings have been held with representatives of British Airways which confirmed continuation of two weekly flights from Gatwick for the upcoming 2014-2015 winter season and summer 2015. BA is regarded as a very prestigious company with highend customers.

It was also agreed with

Hotelbeds, the online arm of TUI UK. to have better marketing of Lanzarote, given that 83 per cent of UK households have internet access.

Monarch currently carries six per cent of Lanzarote’s British tourists and the company confirmed it intends to maintain its present operation despite internal restructuring which has cut staff and services.

The company is also working on its own brand “Monarch Holidays” which could bring benefits for the

Stolen jewellery retrieved by police

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Both shops open from 10 – 4 Monday to Friday, and until 3pm Saturday and Sundays. Come and have a browse, bag a bargain and help the animals..

including Poland as a result of a new connection for the summer of 2015, France, Holland and Ireland.

The slight blip on the horizon is a downtrend from Scandinavia because of the depreciation of the Norwegian krone but even so, 32,000 tourists have been welcomed to the island this year.

Five hurt in bus crash

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IVE people were taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a bus on Gran Canaria.

The accident happened in the middle of the afternoon in Calle República Dominicana in Las Palmas.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the

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Enrique Ruiz de Lera of the Spanish Tourist Office in London confirmed the “good health” of Spain among UK visitors, particularly the Canaries which were considered “a safe bet”.

The good news on the UK front for Lanzarote was also bouyed by promising outlooks for emerging markets,

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OLICE have arrested a man on La Palma for receiving stolen jewellery worth more than 12,000 euros.

He was caught with rings, necklaces and bracelets which had all been stolen from homes on the island.

The original owners had reported the thefts as a result of burglaries and police began an investigation.

Virtually all of the jeweller y stolen has been retrieved and enquiries continue to try and trace the people responsible for the original burglaries in the areas of Los Llanos and El Paso.

injured passengers were treated by medics before being taken on to hospital.

All five, aged in their 50s and 60s, received whiplash of a “mild” nature.

Three escape flat fire

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HREE people needed treatment for smoke inhalation as a result of a fire in Gran Canaria.

The emergency services were called to an apartment in Las Palmas as a result of a 1-1-2 call in the early evening.

The blaze gutted the whole flat and a 65-year-old man had

to be taken to hospital suffering from smoke poisoning but not of a serious nature. Another man, aged 40, and a 25-year-old woman both needed treatment at the scene.

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“Curva del Queso” leads the way Cigarette for island’s miradors smugglers caught in the act SUSPICIOUS ROUTE

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A Gomera is aiming to become an island of viewpoints so visitors can take in spectacular views, including across to Tenerife and Mount Teide.

A special infrastructure plan has been drawn up which will see the construction of two new terraces

and refurbishments to seven others.

Work has already started on the “Curva del Queso”

which resembles a cheese because of its unusual shape.

The new mirador is in Valle Gran Rey and is being build into the road-side with an amphi-theatre crowned with a garden of native plants. It will have a base of stone walls. topped with tiles and

feature various seating areas to take in the views, including to the mountains.

The second new mirador is at Las Retamas, also in Valle Gran Rey. The project is also already underway and will provide a simple structure within a network of old roads. It will have a wide staircase and stone walls bordering the mirador which will afford a unique view over the valley.

The other viewpoints are to be restored, refurbished, cleaned, weather-proofed and have new landscaping to cater for the many thousands of people who visit each year.

Although there are a considerable number of miradors on La Gomera, the Cabildo believes there is still scope for more.

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gang of cigarette smugglers thought they had got away with their latest assignment after arriving in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.

Customs officers stopped and checked a lorry which was allowed to go on its way from Puerto de La Luz. However, although the paperwork appeared to be in order, they became suspicious about the route the vehicle was taking and decided to follow it.

The lorr y stopped at an industrial site where one of the gang members was waiting to indicate where it could unload.

Meantime, further checks

were made on the documents which were found to be fraudulent.

Officers intervened and found 197,500 sleeves of tobacco, of the “Royal Canary” brand and valued at 395,000 euros.

Two people were subsequently arrested, one of them Spanish and both living in Gran Canaria. One was said to have arranged for the illegal smuggling operation whilst the other was the owner of the goods.

Knife injuries as Gran Canaria’s new website is mecca for two women fight nautical tourism

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fight between two women on the island of La Graciosa left one of them in hospital with multiple wounds.

The 1-1-2 emergency control centre received an alert during the early evening that there had been an incident on a public road. It was reported that two women had been involved in a fight and one of them had a knife.

Police and the Guardia Civil, together with medics, went to the scene where they found the injured woman. She was given treatment before being transferred by ambulance to the port from where she was taken by boat to hospital in Arrecife, Lanzarote.

Her wounds were described as “of a less serious nature”. An investigation was immediately opened to determine what had happened.

Man escapes house SMOKE INHALATION fire

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74-year-old man was rescued from a house fire in Gran Canaria.

The blaze affected a large part of the property in the municipality of Galdar but the occupant was lucky to suffer only mild smoke inhalation.

The emergency services were called out to deal with the incident in the midafternoon and the man was taken to hospital for treatment.

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RAN Canaria has become the first island in the Canaries to launch an inter-active website dedicated solely to nautical tourism.

The portal www.grancanariablue.com brings together information about water sports and pastimes such as sailing, whale watching, diving and surfing, as well as accommodation and other related services.

It is available in Spanish, English and German and is compatible with tablets, computers and mobile phones.

The launch was hosted by the Cabildo’s tourism coun-

cillor. Melchor Camón and guests included the president and manager of Marine Resort Gran Canaria, Nicolás Villalobos and Carmen Manzano.

The new site includes photographs and videos and an events’ promotion section.

Visitors are able to book excursions or experiences at the same time as securing accommodation, all on the one site.

Melchor Camón highlighted the importance of this facility to strengthen the promotion of Gran Canaria to the international sector.

Nicolás Villalobos stressed the enormous potential of Gran Canaria in the marine tourism sector and the possibility of enjoying all it had to offer throughout the entire year.

About 0.7 per cent of all visitors to the island enjoy

some sort of nautical tourism and around ten per cent usually take a boat trip. The nautical tourist, says the Cabildo, usually stays longer on the island and has a higher spending power.

The Marine Resort (Estación Náutica de Gran Canaria) offers numerous water sports along with a wide and varied range of accommodation throughout the year.

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The traditional approach, of course, is a beautiful bedroom with a comfortable bed, beautiful bedding and furniture and lovely accessories.

Not everyone has the same sort of space, however, which is where this established company also steps in with its design solutions. You will be absolutely amazed at how hidden wall beds can become part of your lounge, studio or guest room. In many cases, it is impossible to distinguish just where it is!

Design has progressed so much in recent years that the idea of a fold-out bed on flimsy leggs or an old-fashioned contraption which creaks and squeaks when you try to put it away is long gone.

Bettenhaus Hammerer can offer an extensive range of ideas, made to measure in a variety of finishes, colours and woods. The key words are “content, flexibility and functionality” as offered by Nehl, the European leader in cabinet beds which has many decades of experience.

During the day, the bed disappears elegantly into its cabinet and comes in a variety of mattress widths. You can also have matching wardrobes, corner cupboards, display cabinets, bookcases, dressers and so on.

The essence of Bettenhaus Hammerer is that it really does care about your health,

comfort and well-being. Their premises in Los Realejos offer a huge range of products to help make your sleep more pleasant.

If you haven’t bought a new bed for years, you will be totally surprised at how far modern technology and comfort has come. Beds today can adapt to at least five positions for all parts of your body, whether your neck or your feet, and come complete with remote controls which glow in the dark and can change the angle, lights or radio at the touch of a button.

You can choose from orthopaedic fitness mattresses and wooden slats to create your own, unique bed. You can buy a bed in large sizes, together with the linen, or even have one specially made for you to suit your home.

Their super duvets are very easy to fall in love with and why not. You and your body deserve the latest designs in a wide range of colours and smooth tones such as white, champagne, cream and many more.

Bettenhaus Hammerer can also furnish your home with beds, wardrobes, sofa beds and a range of home furnishings, dining rooms, chairs etc. It operates a home delivery service and installation and very affordable options if you have an apartment which is rented out.

The company also has a specialist laundry service for duvets, pillows and mattress covers.

You can also find everything from flannel sheets and bathroom carpets to down quilts, duvet covers, home decorations, towels and bathrobes. There are beautiful sofa beds and relaxation chairs and even a repair service within the store.

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SUC CAMPAIGN

Teenagers could prove life-savers

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OR the second year running, the Canary Emergency Service has been giving life-saving tips to school pupils.

Students are learning the basics of heart massage which can prove the difference between life and death in the event of a cardiac arrest before the arrival of medics.

The SUC team has recently visited IES Padre Anchieta in Santa Cruz to talk to fourth formers and to give several workshops with practical demonstrations and advice.

Training torsos were used to show the teenagers the exact spot

to target and the right pressure to be used, as well as how to tilt the chin to open airwaves.

Students are learning how to spot the basic signs of a cardiac arrest, such as unconsciousness and a lack of a pulse and what to do next.

The campaign will operate in other schools in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, expanding the number of the first year and targeting more than 600 students.

FOUR ARRESTS

Intimate images spread after phone theft

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HE distribution of personal images of a young girl on Gran Canaria started with a phone theft, police have revealed.

Four people, two of them minors, have been arrested on suspicion of a crime against privacy and circulating intimate images from Whatsapp of an underage girl.

One of the minors is also accused of stealing the mobile phone from the girl when she was assaulted and robbed in a shopping mall in Las Palmas a few months earlier.

Police said this led to the offenders finding the pictures and then circulating them.

An investigation began after the girl’s mother lodged a complaint with the Civil Guard.

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Student dies trying to take “selfie” on bridge

TRAGIC FALL

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OLICE have warned before about the dangers of taking “selfies” in precarious positions and unfortunately, a Polish student has paid the ultimate price.

The 23-year-old girl was visiting Seville when she climbed onto the ledge of the iconic bridge known as”Puente de Triana”.

She plunged around 15ft onto the pathway and when medics arrived, she was in cardiac arrest.

However, they managed to revive her and she was rushed to the Hospital of Traumatology. Her injuries where so severe that she failed to recover and died the next day.

The Tiana Bridge is a popular haunt for tourists alongside the river and connects Tiana to Seville.

It was built in the middle of the 19th century and is surrounded by bars, restaurants and clubs.

Eye witnesses said they saw the woman fall as she tried to take a photograph of herself with the Photo: www.minube.com bridge and view in the background. She appeared to be standing on the narrow ledge of the bridge when she lost her footing and fell onto the pavement, just beside the water.

COLOMBIAN SHIPMENT

Cocaine found in banana boxes

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RUG smuggling gangs use all sorts of ways to get their illegal shipments into Spain and the latest is banana boxes.

Police have found 54 kilos of cocaine hidden inside crates of bananas and nine people were arrested. A spokesman for the Guardia Civil described the gang as “a major drug trafficking operation.”

The nine people arrested included four Spaniards, one Russian and one Argentinian. The others were a Mexican and Peruvian.

Police received a tip-off that cocaine would be arriving in Spain from Colombia in a cargo of fruit and the consignment was intercepted at Pontevedra.

In addition to the arrests, cash, computers and a number of luxury cars were seized.

MIRACLE ESCAPE

Sword-fighting boy plummets 100ft from eighth floor flat

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N eight-year-old child plummeted nearly 100ft from the balcony of an apartment eight floors up and survived.

The boy had a miracle escape from certain death after an awning cushioned his fall on Halloween Night.

He then bounced back into the air but avoided concrete and

landed on a grassy area and earth.

Medics who went to the scene in the centre of Madrid were amazed to find the youngster conscious and breathing normally. He was

rushed to Hospital de la Paz with two broken legs, a broken arm and a possibly chest injury. Doctors have confirmed no serious internal injuries.

The boy was apparently playing pretend sword fighting with a friend when he stepped backwards, not realising he was on the edge of the balcony,

and fell through the cracks.

“It’s a miracle because the drop is tremendous,” a neighbour told Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

The block of flats was in Gran Vía de Hortaleza where the boy was being looked after because it was a fiesta day with no school.

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Prison for parents who left toddler “to go out clubbing”

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husband and wife who left their twoyear-old child alone in their home in the middle of the night whilst they went clubbing have each been sentenced to nine months in prison.

Just one hour after the couple decided to go for a drink at 1.30am, the toddler, who had been asleep in bed, woke up. Barefoot, he went to the front door, opened it up and stood there crying until being spotted by a neighbour who alerted the police.

The distressed child was taken into care but the authorities were unable to contact the parents because they had left their mobile phone at home. It was not until they returned at 8am that they discovered what had happened, the Spanish press has reported.

The Colombian couple, aged 26 and 30, were found guilty by a Spanish court of temporary abandonment. The judge said they had neglected the most basic obligation of a parent.

The incident happened in Barañáin which is part of Navarre in northern Spain.

The couple said they thought it was okay to go out as their child was sleeping peacefully in bed but the court said there was no justification for abandonment whilst they enjoyed drinks for several hours.

A judge ruled it could have been a potentially dangerous situation with worse consequences and the toddler was lucky to have been spotted by the neighbour. He said they had intentionally left the boy and it was a voluntary and conscious decision.

The couple immediately announced their decision to lodge an appeal.

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Armed French mafia “Sting” victim gang settled on Costa left naked and Brava SHOCKING ROBBERY

BOGUS COMPANY

spray-painted in street

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man who thought he was keeping an appointment for his professional services was tied up, robbed, threatened with a knife and then left naked and spray-painted in the street.

His captors, two men, also took photographs of their finished “work of art” and stole all of his clothes, as well as nearly 5,000 pounds, two mobile phones and a tablet.

The unusual sting has been revealed by Spanish police who have arrested a man and a woman and a third accomplice on suspicion of kidnapping, theft, violence and threats.

They say the couple hired a “hitman” who offered his services for criminal activities over the internet before carr ying out their warped attack in Valencia.

Their unsuspecting victim though he was going to have a meeting about his professional web services but on keeping the appointment, he was

bundled into the back of a car, had his hands and ankles tied with ropes and threatened with a knife.

His captors then took all his clothes and sprayed his body with black paint before driving off and leaving him naked on an industrial estate.

“His captors, two men, threatened the victim not to pursue his intentions to establish a business in Valencia,” said a police spokesman. “Two days later, he received two letters, one at his home and one at his workplace, repeating the same threats.”

The man and woman, said by police to “be in a relationship”, together with the third man were arrested in Valencia.

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French mafia group settled on the Costa Brava had an arsenal of guns, including a Kalashnikov and pistols, whilst accompanying a drugs’ shipment, say the Guardia Civil.

Five men, aged between 34 and 57, are now facing lengthy prison sentences for offences including drug trafficking, money laundering, theft and unlawful possession of explosives and weapons.

The gang had extensive links with other Mafia members in Marseille, Lyon and Nice and used a scenery

company as a front.

Police in Spain teamed up with officers in France and intercepted a shipment of cocaine which had arrived in Barcelona from Peru.

The drugs were hidden within cans of fish and all the gang members were in the hold of the ship, extensively armed and wearing bullet-proof vests.

They were caught in the act of unloading the 420 kilos of cocaine in a warehouse.

As part of the investigation, police raided six homes in France and Spain and seized five luxury cars, 500 rounds of ammunition, a cell phone ihibitor, metal patterns for making number plate forgeries and 5,000 euros.

FCO ADVICE

A life abroad is more than bricks and mortar

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RITISH nationals planning to retire abroad to learn more about their destination before moving.

With six million British nationals planning to head overseas when they retire , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is teaming up with “A Place in the Sun” to urge UK retirees and others considering a move abroad to think long-term and plan thoroughly.

According to “A Place in the Sun”, there has been a swing back towards more esta-

blished destinations since the global downturn, with Spain, Portugal and France proving to be particularly popular - both for buying a second home and full-time relocation. For many, moving to foreign climes to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scener y and a change in lifestyle is an appealing prospect.

But there are many things

to consider to help ensure a smooth transition. Despite the importance of being prepared before heading overseas, a recent survey has suggested that only a third of British nationals (32 per cent believe doing their own research is the most important thing to do before moving. Just one in ten saw their long-term financial requirements as the most important factor.

James Duddridge, Minister for Consular Affairs, said: “Moving abroad can be a wonderful experience, but

living somewhere new is very different to your average holiday. It’s crucial to think about the future and allow plenty of time to do your research.”

“A permanent or semipermanent move overseas involves many practical and social changes. We would advise British nationals to take their time to research all aspects required for a successful move, such as the laws and customs of your future home country, the longterm financial implications

for you and your family, any legal issues requiring independent advice and your current and future health needs. Remember, relocating is about more than bricks and mortar.”

Almost half (46%) of the survey respondents who already live abroad said their top piece of advice for those looking to relocate is to be realistic with their expectations.

If you are planning to move abroad, visit the FCO’s Living Abroad page for more information.

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Woman dies after eating “death cap” mushroom

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56-year-old woman who wanted to enjoy a nice meal with her husband died after eating a highly toxic wild mushroom.

The couple went out foraging in the forests near their home in Gerona and returned to cook what they had found for dinner.

However, she fell ill the next morning and after suffering multiple organ failure, died in hospital just four hours after she was admitted.

Her husband was also taken sick but recovered.

Experts said the mushroom

was a death cap (Amanita phalloides). It has a greenish top and looks very much like other edible species and can cause fatal damage to the liver and kidneys.

Just one ounce is enough to kill a human and cooking fails to lessen its toxicity. Fatal cases almost always happen because of mistaken identity but because they smell and taste pleasant, people don’t realise until it is too late.

Fines “unfair” for rummaging through rubbish bins SEVILLE ROW

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European citizens can request the restitution of the Inheritance and Gift tax paid in Spain as non-residents Juan Fernández Rey - Rey Quiroga Fiscalistas Partner and official (on a temporary leave) Senior Group of the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT).

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HE recent judgment of the Court of the European Union of 3 September 2014 on the discrimination against nonresident taxpayers and deceased in the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax with respect to Spanish residents who can resort to Autonomous Community Legislation, allows residents from the European Economic Area (the EU 28 and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) to request the refund of the excess tax paid in Spain.

The refund assumptions are valid in the following cases: Nonresidents in Spanish territory, when the inheritance or legacy deceased resides in Spanish territory or when they received donations of estates or other assets located in Spain.

Spanish residents, when the inheritance or legacy deceased does not reside in Spain or when they received estate or other asset donations located outside Spain.

The refunds, according to each case, can reach the entire amount paid in Spain, as shown in the following example of a succession of property and rights amounting to 5000,000 euros (taxable base) at 1 January 2014 inherited by a son.

S it a person’s right to rummage through dustbins when they are poor or is this anti-social behaviour?

This is the row which has broken out in Seville after the city council decided to raise the fine for doing so from 300 euros to 750 euros.

The Mayor, Juan Ignacio Zoido says the sanctions were first imposed in 2003 as part of public sanitation measures to deter people from searching through recycling and rubbish bins.

He said Seville needed rules which had to be enforced and when it came to the health of citizens, santitation and cleanliness, “you can’t allow rubbish to be thrown around

and out of these containers.”

The council paid for garbage trucks to come along and collect rubbish and residents didn’t want to wake up to find someone had been searching through the bins and deposited waste everywhere.

However, opposition councillors claim fines of 750 euros are too excessive and has accused the council of losing sight of Seville’s real problems.

They also believe such hefty fines are “unfair ” and “outrageous” because they penalise the poor.

MORE CONTRACTS

Festive boost for seasonal jobs

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Y tradition, Christmas is expected to bring a jobs’ boost and this year, that wish might finally come true in Spain and the Canary Is-

lands.

The employment specialists, Randstad predict that 23,600 contracts will be generated in the archipelago this festive season.

This is about 0.4 per cent more than last year ie an increase of 100 contracts.

In Spain as a whole, figures suggest 641,500 contracts will be signed, the highest number since the 2007 and representing a growth of 2.1 per cent over Christmas 2013.

Randstad forecasts job creation will be reflected throughout the country, with the only decline anticipated in Valencia. The main growth areas will be cities, especially Madrid, Catalonia and Valencia.

The sectors that generate the most jobs at Christmas are accommodation, catering, trade, tourism and distribution, as well as packaging, cooks and bar staff.

Despite this improvement in hiring, Randstad remains cautious about high unemployment and economic uncertainty in the eurozone.

To obtain the refund there are the following paths: 1º If less than four years have passed between the payment and the submission of the request, there is the need of a procedure of sums unduly paid sufficiently substantiated and documented before the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT). The expected return period would be between three months and one year.

2º If more than four years have elapsed since the payment, to my judgment, it is possible to initiate a procedure of patrimonial liability of Public Administrations, first before the Administration and later before the appropriate Court. This process is slow and expensive, it must be formalised and properly founded and documented. Besides, the deadline for submission finishes within a year since the said judgment was rendered, in this case, 3 September 2015.

However, this path has its days numbered since there is currently a bill amendment of the General Taxing Law pending, which prevents the use of this solution when the liquidation on which the refund is being planned has been prescribed.

In any case, there is an evident need of working together with a fiscalist specialist in tax procedures of the AEAT in order to avoid any mistake that leads to the non-admissibility of the application, the prescription of your right or the dismissal of your claim.

Your fiscalist will need the same documentation used to pay the tax, your own tax declaration and the proof of the payment of the tax.

Not only will you receive the refund of the paid tax excess, but you will be entitled to a refund of the correspondent interest on arrears since the payment date, which since 2009 has been 5%. Therefore, if five years elapse between the payment and the refund, there will be an addition of about 25% in interest of arrears when calculating the total refund.

Ultimately, those citizens from the European Economic Area who find themselves in one of the refund assumptions should: 1º Contact a fiscalist specialist in AEAT procedures and check the refund amount they would be entitled to, the procedure they need to follow, the required documentation and the cost of intervention (usually a percentage of the refund).

2º Initiate the procedure as soon as possible to have all the necessary documentation to avoid the right to refund prescription or the expiry date of the proceedings for damages against the State.

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Instituto Oftalmológico Amigó, a pioneer in new treatments and femtosecond laser The technique is used in cataract surgery and refractive surgery and allows for increased safety and improved patient recovery.

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Proven technology and supported by the scientific community

new scientific break through, the femtosecond laser is revolutionising global eye surgery and is being performed regularly in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The international scientific community has emphasised the reliability and superiority of the technique with femtosecond laser versus manual techniques. According to recent scientific articles published in prestigious international journals as well as international and national conferences, advantages have been shown in using both femtosecond laser refractive surgery and cataracts, decreasing the likelihood of complications and improving outcomes, especially in most sensitive cases.

The medical director Dr. Alfredo Amigó of the Instituto Oftalmológico Amigó, where this is being used, explained that this is a technology that has great advantages over the traditional manual surgery.

The femtosecond laser equipment from a Swiss company which has been made installed in this centre is unique in Spain and one of the first in Europe, which places our province at the forefront of national and international ophthalmology.

Intervention without blades With this technology, in some of the more complex aspects of eye surgery, the need to use knives or blades are reduced, if not eliminated.

In this technique, which is used in various optical treatment, the eye is scanned in 3D and through infrared waves and in a millionth of a second (femtoseconds), microbubbles are created which separate the molecules of the tissues without cutting or burning. Thus, the expertise and experience of the surgeon are favoured by the precision a computer guided laser can achieve.

Cataract surgery with femtosecond laser The most delicate steps of cataract surgery, which is among

A patient undergoes a refractive surgery with femtosecond laser in Instituto Oftalmológico Amigó in October 2014. the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world, are made using this new laser without opening the eyeball, although at the end of treatment will necessitate an intraocular lens , as is usual in all cataract surgeries. “It is a less invasive technique. By diminishing the manipulation inside the eye, it accelerates recovery after the operation, decreases the risk of further complications afterwards and may improve the visual results,” the surgeon explains.

Myopia surgery with femtosecond laser Refractive surger y with an excimer laser can eliminate the need for glasses in cases of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and / or presbyopia, and has benefited greatly with the advent of femtosecond laser since it avoids the need, which hitherto existed, to use blades or knives during part of the procedure. The accuracy provided

by this new technology, which has been called “just-laser”, greatly increases security while improving the visual results.

“Even patients who previously could not be operated on can now do so, thanks to the accuracy of this technique. It is the greatest technological innovation in over 20 years and its advantages will lead it to become over the next decade the dominant technique for refractive surgery and cataract,” the expert points out.

Dr. Alfredo Amigó The medical director of the Instituto Oftalmológico Amigó is the author of numerous scientific papers internationally and has taught specialised courses for other surgeons. He has pioneered several surgical techniques in the islands and is a specialist in refractive surgery and cataract.

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Progress in the treatment of Presbyopia

Corneal implant for the treatment of presbyopia.

Presbyopia is difficulty seeing up close without glasses. It is a consequence of age, with an appearance from 40-45 years. The implant called Kamra is a treatment to improve symptoms that has been developed by US researchers, one of the most advanced techniques today. It consists of a tiny implant, almost undetectable to the naked eye, which is placed on the corneal thickness of one eye with the indispensable help of the femtosecond laser. It incorporates a small central aperture 1.6 mm, which acts like a shutter, following the optical principle commonly used in photography to create depth of focus.

This technology is relatively new in Spain and is now available in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, having been used for some time in other countries. Dr. Tomita, a world renowned eye surgeon based in Tokyo, has operated more than 20,000 presbyopic patients with this device. “Patients have reported high satisfaction and a significant reduction in the need for reading glasses,” said Dr. Tomita. “Surgery is very simple. I can make one of these treatments in minutes and can remove it quickly if necessary.”

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Changing times for the weather and changes soon for Puerto?

Puerto point of view with Brian Eldridge

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HE arrival of the first snow on Teide last week, early this year I think, was the first indication of the impending winter with its promise of cooler nights, if not yet cooler days.

It is time to think twice about venturing out after dark, in shorts and tee-shirt, time to delve deep into the dark recesses of the wardrobe to seek out the jeans and trousers that have been languishing there for months.

Tourists may flock to the island during the winter months for a bit of sun and respite from the harsh weather conditions they have left behind; residents of the islands, however, are often heard, be thankful for the arrival of the more temperate weather the coming months have to offer.

Of course, the change in seasons brings with it more chance of rain and we have already experienced the first storm of the year.

Puerto, I have to say, seemed to have escaped the worst of it and the rain, the first real rain we have had for months was very welcome, much more

welcome than in other parts of the island as social media sites were full of videos of raging torrents and flooded streets and don’t forget the images of the floating cars. they are always quite amusing, unless they are yours, of course. Exceptional rainfall is being blamed and Santa Cruz seems to have suffered more than most, but I often think that this island love affair with concrete should shoulder some of the blame. Create your concrete jungles by all means, but don’t expect rainwater to soak away through it.

Take the roads as an example. To me, they don’t appear to have enough camber to take the rainfall to the sides and once there, there are insufficient soak-a- ways to clear the water. The consequence is that the roads, in time of torrential rain,

become rivers and in the case of the TF5 a conduit for the water right into the centre of Santa Cruz and that is only one route, no wonder there was wide scale flooding. There have been cries of a national disaster and pleas for millions of euros’s in emergency funding, but I wonder how much was spent previously on prevention and on cleaning out the drains. We do get rain from time to time and when we do it is invariably heavy, it should come as no surprise.

There are the barrancos, natural routes to take rainwater from higher altitudes and they work well, that much was evident throughout the storm but, have you noticed how many of them open out onto popular beaches? It has always amazed me.

So when, as recently, we have torrential rain, assorted debris, including in extreme cases the aforementioned floating cars, is dumped unceremoniously on the shore.

If this alone is bad enough, a great swath of the sand is

washed away. Not such a problem for the black sands of the north, but a costly exercise to replace it on the beaches further south where for some reason they like their sand to be of softer hues.

To me the answer is simple, where the barranco ends; you build a culvert, yes, a concrete one, across the beach to the waterline. Unfortunately though, practical is not always pretty, so my idea, I think, is a no goer, although you could always photo-shop the offending feature out of your holiday snaps.

Besides, unsightly structures are used in many countries to retain the sand, take ‘groynes’, for instance (I think that is the right spelling).

Enough said on the subject, so a change of direction and something Puerto based, which is always good as it is ‘really’ this column’s remit, hence the title.

Botanical Gardens I read a lengthy article in the Spanish press concerning the extension to the town’s Botanical Gardens. When I say I read, I really meant I got the overall gist, my Spanish is not that good, so I relied on google translate, for some, well most of it.

The article was typical I have to say of many I have read, 20 words are used where one or two would do and the main points are repeated four or five times throughout. Either the writer is either paid by the word or was struggling to find something interesting to fill the space. A bit like me at times, not that I am paid by the word, or at all, I am happy to contribute, I enjoy writing this and I live in the hope that a few of you enjoy reading it.

So here is a condensed

version, just the relevant facts, The extension to the gardens has been a concept since 1991 when the land was acquired, building work inside commenced in 2007 and is now finished apart the last phase, which I will come back to in a moment. The site includes a building, which will house a restaurant/bar as you would expect, exhibition space, conference areas and ,of course ,a souvenir shop (Whoopie- Doo). There is a substantial lake, which, the article claims, they are not quite sure what they are going to do with and are open to suggestions, carp fishing, or a boating lake perhaps, just a couple of ideas. The main feature is to be a waterfall, one which, the article again claims, you will be able to walk behind to see how it works, although I would have thought that fairly obvious, the clue surely is in the name, water-falls.

Now I am in danger of dragging this out as much as the original article, so I will cut to the chase. The garden, which previous reports said would open in November, will now open ‘in a few months’, so in time for the May elections, no doubt. Briefly, to the final phase, the plants, no there aren’t any yet. The time to complete this phase, which they describe as the most important, now there is a surprise, is ‘envisaged’ to take two years, but they haven’t got a budget for it yet.

So, in summar y, the extension to the Botanical Gardens will open sometime next year without any plants or, at least, that is how I understand it.

San Telmo San Telmo next, the

scaffolding walkway, the access to the sea, has gone and along with it the access. It is now closed. Did they finally see sense, see how potentially dangerous it was? No, it was removed because the end of September effectively marks the end of the Spanish holiday season. No provision then for the other nationalities that fill the town for the winter months.

Still as the work started in February with a build time of ten months, as clearly stated on the sign, so by mid December it will be all over, job done. Hang on, it depends on which sign you read, there are now two, the second one gives a build time of fourteen months, so not to be finished until April next year then, after Carnival. The budget figure for the project has also increased; I won’t bore you with the details as it surely won’t be the eventual cost.

A sad farewell I can’t finish without mention the sad death of the town’s long serving mayor, Marcos Brito, who died recently. My condolences go without saying to the family of a man who put so much time and energy into the role for many years. He will most certainly be missed.

However, I have made it fairly obvious in previous columns that I was not his greatest fan, or that of the ayuntamiento in general, so an interesting time ahead with the local elections next year. A new face at the helm, but will the outcome be any different?

Will it be a time for change or just more of the same? We will just have to wait and see, although I already have my suspicions.

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EBECCA laid down her book and stretched lazily. The sun was moving round and the balcony would soon be too hot. She would have to move. Having just left school she was in Tenerife waiting to hear her exam results. She had offers from two universities and the results would greatly influence her final choice.

Her geoligist father worked for a company which was interested in installing windfarms on Tenerife and he had been sent out for two months to survey some sites.

An apartment was provided and Rebecca had taken the chance to have a few weeks holiday. Her mum and elder sister had remained at home because of their work comittments and of course to look after the much-loved family dog.

Rebecca had been to the beach several times and had sunbathed on the black volcanic sand. She felt she had had enough sun for the moment and wanted instead to explore a little further inland.

Donning her hiking boots she packed a rucksack with sunhat water and an apple.Scribbling a hasty note for her dad she set off on her walk. It wasn’t too far till she had left the houses behind and found herself in an area of banana plantations and fields. Several tracks meandered off from the road and Rebecca chose one which looked appealing and did not loook as if it were a private way.

Soon she spotted a rather scruffy and forlorn looking pony in a roadside field. Rebecca loved horses and at home most of her weekends were spent at the local riding stables either taking riding lessons or working with the horses as a volunteer. She immediately felt sorry for this rather neglected

pony and tried to tempt it over with a handfull of grass from the roadside. The pony took a tentative step or two then nervously shied away. Then Rebecca remembered the apple in her rucksack. She would gladly forego her lunch if she could make friends with the pony. She produced the apple and held it out making encouraging noises as she did so. Again the pony took a step or two before stopping. Rebecca crushed the apple under the heel of her boot and held out half which was now dripping with juice. The pony could clearly smell it and came a little nearer. Suddenly with a lunge it swept the apple from the flat of Rebecca’s hand and wheeled away crunching the apple as it went. The pony hesitated less when the second half of the apple was offered but still stayed as far off as possible taking the apple delicately off Rebecca’s hand with its neck at full stretch. Rebecca made her way home thinking about the pony. She stopped off at the supermarket again to stock up with apples and bought a brush as near as she could find to a grooming brush. She had high hopes that eventually the pony would come to trust her.

She got up early the next day, eager to see the pony again. She added a knife to her rucksack thinking she could hold the pony’s interest

for longer with little pieces of apple rather than one or two whole ones. This time the pony was a little less hesitant and Rebecca was able to stroke its neck while feeding it the apple pieces. She visited the pony every day gradually winning its confidence until the big day when she climbed the wall and stood beside it. It had become used to being stroked and stood calmly when Rebecca started to use the grooming brush instead of her hand. Rebecca was so intent on what she was doing that she failed to notice an old lady making her way towards her. The lady introduced herself as Señora Martinez, the owner of the horse. She said that she had been watching Rebecca working with the pony every day and could see that she knew what she was doing. The

señora explained that she was still able to feed and water the pony but worsening arthritis made it impossible for her to groom it. If Rebecca wanted to call at her cottage she would be welcome to use the pony’s halter and grooming tools.

Rebecca readily agreed to call at the cottage the next morning and this became the pattern for the following days.

The pattern was altered one day however when Señora Martinez motioned to Rebecca to follow her into one of the outbuildings and showed her a beautiful saddle and richly decorated tack for the pony.

“You have worked so hard on the pony.” she said “You have restored its beautiful coat. This is the special tack that I used to use when the village held its annual fiestas. The grand mounted parade is an

important part of the celebrations. It would give me great pleasure if you would ride the pony in the fiesta next week.” Rebecca hardly knew what to say she was so delighted. “Of course” continued Señora Martinez “you will have to ride the pony every day until then so that you become used to each other.”

Rebecca did not hesitate for a second in agreeing and worked even harder over the following days in preparing the pony for the special occasion.

She found the pony was easy to ride and felt confident that on the big day neither of them would let Señora Martinez down.

The day of the fiesta arrived at last. Rebecca’s father had taken the day off work to see her ride in the parade and drove her over in good time to

get the pony and herself ready for the fiesta. About twenty riders mustered at the edge of the village and Rebecca concentrated on keeping her pony calm in the midst of the hustle and bustle. By now everyone in the village knew the story of this girl who had worked so hard to restore the pony to its former beautiful conditiion and when the senior horseman signalled to Rebecca to lead off the parade she thought she would burst with pride. Señora Martinez had a tear in her eye as she watched the parade pass and later presented Rebecca with a beautiful antique riding crop. She said if Rebecca ever returned to Tenerife she must promise to visit her and the pony. This Rebecca was very happy to do.

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Gold-fish: why keeping a little fish is still a big task

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ONE are the days, thankfully, when you could win a gold-fish at a fair and take it home in a plastic bag.

Nevertheless, gold-fish as well as other types of fish are still popular “pets” but don’t be fooled, even little creatures need a lot of looking after.

Before you get a fish as a pet, find out everything you need to know about looking after the species you’re interested in. You must prepare a suitable captive environment, find out where you can obtain the food it will need and whether it should be kept alone or with others. Get a vet who is knowledgeable about treating that type of animal and find out how long it is likely to live, so that you are aware of the long-term commitment.

There are quite a lot of things to think about!

Not all species of fish can live in groups or together with other species of fish - they may

fight, eat each other or need a completely different environment and type of care in captivity. It is therefore important to make sure that only compatible fish are housed in the same aquarium, with the necessary space, enrichment and access to food and shelter for the number and size of fish being kept.

A person responsible for a goldfish has the same duty under the Animal Welfare Act as any other pet owner to ensure the needs of the fish are met.

Keeping fish in bowls isn’t recommended as it can be difficult to properly provide for the animals when kept in this way. Generally, the smaller the container, the quicker the water quality will deteriorate (through evaporation and pollution by

waste and uneaten food). You should buy the biggest tank your house and pocket can accommodate. This is because larger volumes of water offer more stable temperatures and water chemistry. The likelihood of compatibility problems between fish will also decrease because the animals can get a reasonable distance away from each

other.

The general rule is to allow 2.5cm (1 inch) of fish to 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of water, with a minimum of 45 litres (10 gallons). Note that this is based on fully grown fish, ie. ones that will not increase in size. If you are stocking with young fish, it is vital to take into account any increase in size that will take place as the

animals grow and base the calculation on their adult size.

Otherwise, as they grow, the animals will rapidly become too large for the volume of water, compromising water quality and leading to welfare problems for the fish.

Whether the container in which the goldfish is being kept is adequate depends on the size and number of fish, the size of the fish bowl or tank and whether the environment provides for the needs of the fish. For example, the volume of water should be large enough to provide an environment that is not vulnerable to normal changes in the surrounding air temperature.

The container should also produce a large water surface area, which allows efficient oxygenation of the water. The general rule for cold-water fish is that a minimum water surface area of 60cm² is required for each 1cm body

Rabbits deserve a happy life

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T was National Rabbit Week in the UK recently and the message was to try and do at least one thing to make your rabbit’s life happier. Here are a few tips from the experts.

Diet We know rabbits as ‘fibrevores’ because fibre is absolutely essential for their dental, digestive and emotional health.

Good quality hay and/or grass should make up the majority of a rabbits’ diet and should be available at all times.

Ensure your rabbits’ are getting plenty of good quality hay such as Burgess Excel Herbage and Forage

Dental Rabbits’ continuously growing teeth (especially molars) must be kept worn by chewing grass and hay; otherwise the teeth crowns grow too long. If the top and bottom teeth start pressing together when the mouth is closed, the teeth can no longer grow upwards.

Instead they grow backwards into the jaw. It’s these overgrown tooth roots projecting into the jaw and skull that cause so many problems for fibrevores.

Uneven wear can also result

in sharp spurs developing on the sides of the cheek teeth.

These spurs cause painful damage to the soft tissues of the cheeks and the tongue each time the rabbits move their mouths.

Signs that a rabbit is suffering from dental problems are runny eyes, jaw swellings, facial abscesses, difficulty eating, a reduction in the amount of faeces being produced and a reduced interest in eating hay. If you observe any of these symptoms please consult your vet immediately.

Feed your rabbits plenty of fibre Rabbits need two kinds of fibre in their diet; digestible and indigestible, together we call this Beneficial Fibre. The first gives them essential nutrients and the second keeps their digestive system moving effectively.

Indigestible fibre passes through their digestive system and is excreted as separate, round, hard drop-pings. This process keeps the digestive

system moving and stimulates their appetite.

Digestible fibre is moved up into an organ called the caecum - this is like a giant appendix. Good bacteria in the caecum ferment the fibre which then emerges in the form of clumps of sticky droppings called caecotrophs. Rabbits then re-eat the caecotrophs directly from their bottoms and their systems extract essential nutrition as the digestible fibre passes through the stomach and intestines for the second time. Rabbits will eat the caeco-trophs directly as they pass from the body, generally at quite times of the day/ night, so in a healthy rabbit caeco-trophs should never be seen. Finding caecotrophs in the hutch or stuck to your rabbit can be a sign of poor gut health, and you should seek advice from your vet.

Failing to provide adequate portions of the right kind of fibre can rapidly lead to illness, which can sometimes be fatal.

Rabbits should be fed at least their own body size in good quality hay, every day

Selective Feeding Rabbits fed on muesli-style

foods will often selectively feed. This is where they pick out the high starch elements of the diet and leave the rest (typically the pellet /high fibre elements). Selective feeding leads to the consumption of an unbalanced diet. In addition, hay intake and water intake are lower when muesli is fed leading to other potential dental and digestive issues. Over 90% of vets do not believe muesli style foods should be sold for pet rabbits.

If you are currently feeding a muesli style food to your rabbits you should gradually transfer your pets onto a hay and nugget based feeding plan over a period of between 14 and 28 days, by gradually reducing the amount of muesli and increasing the proportion of nuggets until they have completely replaced the mix. Remember that good quality hay and/or grass should make up the majority of your rabbits’ diet and should be available at all times. Rabbits should also be fed a small amount of leafy greens each day. Please talk to your vet for further information.

Gradually change your rabbits diet over to a nugget and hay based diet over a

length of the fish (excluding its tail) but tanks should ideally be stocked gradually and the water quality monitored to ensure the tank doesn’t become overpopulated.

If stocking with young fish, the same consideration of growth and eventual adult size should be taken into account here as above.

Larger tanks can be fitted with a pump, filter, lighting, thermometer and a ventilated cover to help maintain the required stable environment.

Water plants are also important, as they provide a source of oxygen and a place of safety to reduce any disturbance of the fish.

If a goldfish shows signs of distress (for example, lying still on the bottom of the tank, floating and gasping at the surface, loss of appetite, hiding for unusually long periods of time), expert advice should be sought.

IMPROVEMENT TIPS period of two weeks.

Emotional In the wild 70% of rabbits’ time above ground is spent searching for grass, hay,

plants, herbs and bark to eat.

This foraging behaviour keeps rabbits busy, stimulated and exercised. So the right diet is essential to rabbits’ emotional happiness.

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TOP TIPS

RANSPORT your cat in a safe container (ie a robust and properly constructed cat basket or carrier) – cats may escape from cardboard carriers.

Secure the container in the car with a seat belt in the well behind the seats or wedged in safely at the back so it cannot move around.

Never transport the cat in the boot or loose in the front foot well of the car or in the removal van if moving house.

On a long journey, it is wise to stop and offer your cat water or a chance to use a litter tray, although most cats will probably not be interested.

If it is a hot day, make sure the car is well ventilated and never leave the cat inside a hot car if you stop for a break.

If a short stop is unavoidable, ensure the carrier is absolutely secure and always leave the car in the shade with a window open. Be aware how quickly it can heat up if the sun is on it. Do not forget the sun’s position moves and what was shade an hour ago may be in full sunlight by the time you get back.

Ensure your cat is healthy before you travel. You may wish to consider sedating your cat if the journey is expected to be long or your cat is a poor traveller. If in doubt, seek advice from your vet at the earliest opportunity.

Feed your cat as far in advance of travel as possible.

Alternatively, you may wish to wait until you arrive at your destination.

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Santa Cruz rearranges popular bike festival

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popular bike festival in Santa Cruz which had to be cancelled because of torrential rain and storms has been rearranged for November 23rd.

The “Fiesta de la Bicicleta” was one of the casualities of the atrocious weather which hit Tenerife on October 19th.

The event is always highly anticipated and a major highlight of the city’s calendar, with thousands of people

tackling the route between Avenida de Anaga and San Andrés.

The cyclists will leave Avenida de Anaga on the esplanade in front of the maritime station at 11am and will head for the coastal town of San Andrés. Both the route and the time are exactly the same as originally planned.

As usual, the route passes by the Ramblas, then through Barrio de la Alegría, past the Nautical School, Valleseco, María Jiménez, the container dock and then via the roundabout to San Andrés.

The whole squad will then enjoy a brief reunion before heading back the same way, arriving around 1pm when there will be a prize draw.

The bike festival offers all ages a chance to enjoy the

streets of Santa Cruz without the hassle of traffic.

It also features a wide array of bikes, many of them old but very well-preserved. There will be prizes, including for the oldest and most original bikes, the youngest and oldest participants and the biggest group.

Just in case anyone encounters difficulties, the ride will be followed by marshalls who can help anyone who is exhausted or whose bike breaks down.

The “Fiesta de la Bicicleta” began in 1979 and has never missed a year so the October rain was not going to cause the first-ever casualty. All ages can take part in this noncompetitive event, either with normal bicycles or more adventurous ones.

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Enjoy a delightful November matinee concert in Puerto

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Review: Santa Cruz concert

Mahler´s “Tragic” and Tchaikovsky´s Violin Concerto

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WO symphonic giants made up this orchestral concert. Tchaikovsky´s only and ubiquitous violin concerto was deftly played by the Georgian violinist Lisa Batiashvili, accompanied by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Michal Nesterowicz.

The soloist gave a consummate performance, capturing the concerto´s dynamic contours: its mellifluous muted tones, its warmth and lyrical high spots, its rousing moments, its deep sonority. It´s hard to imagine that Johannes Brahms described this concerto as terrible – Tchaikovsky´s reply to Brahms is not printable in respectable newspapers. Batiashavili and the orchestra finished off the first part with a delightful encore, a Georgian folk song and dance arranged (by her father) for violin and orchestra.

The other giant of the evening was Mahler´s sixth symphony and the orchestra captured its power, pathos and poignancy.

Here we have a symphony that portrays the human condition – despair, moments of great beauty, hope and idealism. The conductor drew out its lyricism, optimism and pessimism. This is a symphony that looks below the surface of life, contrasting the serene vision of rural life (the celesta and the harp), to fatalism and the brutal tread (the percussion, the battering march rhythms) and pounding that seemed like a premonition of the First World War. Perhaps Mahler sensed that the fat was in the fire.

These great orchestral works were performed with panache and skill, giving the audience wonderful renditions and a memorable evening.

John Gardner

INTER is always a busy time in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the reasons why a series of Sunday lunchtime concerts organised by the Reyes Bartlet Cultural Association prove such a success.

The organisation hopes visitors and local people alike will continue to give their support to the series of “Matinee concerts” which continue through November in advance of the Christmas offerings.

This series is being held for the third consecutive year and association director, Marina Velázquez says all are very welcome.

“The winter months are the best for organising such concerts since we are in the peak tourist season with the kind of audience who like to see our shows, such as our foreign visitors who come to Puerto de la Cruz for the winter,” Marina explained.

The concerts all start at noon in the Teatro Timanfaya.

On Sunday, November 16th, it will be the turn of the quartet Magister Rarus to entertain with works by Crussell, Kökai and Piazzola.

On November 23rd, the audience will be enchanted by Javier Llopis on clarinet and María Eugenia Jaubert on piano. They will perform pieces by Turina, Manganni and Bernstein.

For the last Sunday of the month, the clarinet and piano duo

“Caña y Tecla” will interpret the works of Puccini, Gershwin and Piazzola.

Tickets can be purchased on the day of the concert at the theatre at a price of ten euros or you can email on mail@reyesbartlet.com or phone 922.386.974 / 696.227.636 to make reservations.

You can also buy your ticket in advance at the CIT de Puerto de la Cruz, at Librería Masilva and at the theatre.

The concerts are organised in association with the Teatro Timanfaya and Puerto council with the collaboration of Tenerife Cabildo, the Centre of Tourist Initiatives, Marga Marrero Comunicación, Librería Masilva, Restaurante Régulo and Colorym.

The Reyes Bartlet Association has a history stretching back 40 years and puts on activities to cover its costs and to fund artistic and educational projects.

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Boost for MiradasDoc as New website promotes film festival secures 2015 the charms of La funding Orotava

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HE 2014 MiradasDoc Documentary Film Festival in Guia de Isora began this year’s event with the best possible news.

All those involved in staging this ninth edition are delighted to announce that a funding package is being secured for 2015 and this will allow preparation work to begin.

Councillor for culture for Tenerife Cabildo, Cristóbal de la Rosa said this would allow all efforts to be channelled into planning the 2015 festival, with Miradas-

Doc directorAlejandro Krawietz adding: “I am rubbing my hands thinking we can dedicate nine months to planning ahead rather than worrying about funding.”

The Mayor, Pedro Martín shared the delight. He said the security of funding was hugely welcome as it gave the festival the status it had sought over the last nine

years, rather than each year being treated as the first.

This year’s festival was held between November 1st and 8th and turned the spotlight on the creators of documentary films from all parts of the globe, including the Canar y Islands and Spain. For some, being spotted by the expert judges and potential film bidders will be the start of a successful career, as has happened in previous years.

The Mayor said it would not have been possible to cut funding for MiradasDoc even further and he was delighted that the concept of culture in the Canar y Islands was being supported.

About 70 films were presented in this edition and there were public screenings as well as a training area for tips and expert advice.

Chief executive office for culture for the Canary Government, Xerach Gutiérrez said the festival was a role model for culture in the archipelago.

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EAUTIFUL La Orotava is to capitalise on its charms by offering a new series of themed routes.

The municipality is one of the best known in the Canary Islands and indeed Spain for its richness of attractions, which includes an historic centre with emblematic buildings.

The introduction of the new project LaOrotavaenRuta.com has been welcomed by the Mayor, Francisco Linares which aims to promote the profile of the area.

The Canary company Cultania specialises in creating tools to enhance the heritage assets of the island and was commissioned to help La Orotava in collaboration with the local council.

Its director, Zebensui López said the project consists of a diverse set of actions, all linked to the rich heritage of the town and designed to take place during November and December. These will set the scenes for themed routes and guided tours on topics such as the Corpus Christi flower carpets, religious tours, theatre visits and show cooking.

The cultural events will be featured on the modern new website of www.laorotavaenruta.com so people can plan what they would like to do. Social network sites will also be used.

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Adeje offers a journey through theatre and dance

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DEJE is promising “an emotional journey for the senses” through the medium of dance this November.

The Festival of Theatre and Dance of Adeje (“El Festival de Teatro y Danza de Adeje”) is being held on each Friday evening during November and is aimed at local people and visitors alike.

Councillor for culture, Nayra Medina Bethencourt recently unveiled details of the festival, accompanied by the directors and representatives of the four works featured.

She stressed the council’s total commitment to culture in all its forms, as was the case for dance and theatre.

“Theatre is a discipline we

have been betting on for over 14 years through the People’s University and the theatre groups we have created,” she commented. “Dance is also one of the disciplines that is fostered through our Municipal School of Music and Dance.”

The festival has already opened with a dance performance entitled “Pieles” (“Skins”) which has received national and international claim and continues for three more Fridays. Each is held at the cultural centre in Adeje and starts at 9pm. Admission is eight euros or five euros for

those with youth cards and also for pensioners.

Organisers are always keen to welcome new talent and this will be the case with “ Teraphy ” on November 14th, although its members are all veterans in the world of theatre.

José Luis de Maradiaga said after years of waiting, he had decided to produce his own play which he describes as an endearing comedy featuring two friends of 75 years who share their thoughts and memories.

“El enfermo imaginario” (“The Imaginary Invalid”) is the third work of this Festival of Theatre and Dance on November 21st, a joint offering from Delirium Teatro and the company Abubukaka.

This is based on a play by Molière but in a mocking tone.

Director Severino García Noda said the result is “spectacular” and they will have given 75 performances by the end of the year.

“Eloísa está debajo del almendro” (“Eloisa is under the almond tree”) closes the festival on November 28th, again promising comedy with the ridiculous under the direction of Ricardo del Castillo.

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The fantasy drama is back and much has changed in the year since the death of King Minos. His daughter Ariadne is on the throne and at war with her former stepmother Pasiphae in a bloody and brutal battle for power. As the kingdom stands on the brink of collapse, there is only one person the young queen dare turn to for help - Jason. The time has come for the warrior to fulfil his destiny. Jack Donnelly stars, with Mark Addy, Aiysha Hart, Sarah Parish and Robert Emms.

Twelve enthusiastic home-cooks take part in a culinary contest devised by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry to determine which of them is Britain’s best amateur baker. In the first round, the competitors are challenged to make 24 decorated cupcakes in two hours, before being asked to bake a coffee and walnut Battenberg cake. Presented by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

17TH NOVEMBER 18:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (FOOD)

19TH NOVEMBER 15:00

Karen Dalmeny, David Ford and Simon Schneider are invited into the treasure-filled house of Tracey and Michael, where an emotional battle ensues over a Victorian music box that Tracey inherited from her late mother. In the second property, homeowners Joy and Margaret get the dealers’ juices flowing with their Victorian Vienna wall clock.

SECRET DEALERS (EDUCATION)

Dominic Littlewood and Melinda Messenger come to the aid of Kevan and Alison Bowles from Bottisham, near Cambridge, who contracted a local builder to construct a new family home close to relatives. After waiting one year and handing over £192,000, they were left with a shell of a kitchen and no running water. Melinda tries to pick up the pieces of the family’s dreams for a new home, while Dom tracks down the rogue tradesman, culminating in a showdown at a busy car wash.

21ST NOVEMBER 11:10 COWBOY BUILDERS

22ND NOVEMBER 09:00 WEEKEND KITCHEN (ENTERTAINMENT)

Steve Jones and Lisa Snowdon chat to singer Alfie Boe about romance, Italy, and his new album Serenata. In the kitchen, youngest-ever MasterChef winner Tim Anderson prepares a Thanksgiving dinner with an Asian twist, and Angellica Bell reveals all about the history and traditions of Stir-Up Sunday.

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Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman The 100K House: Tricks of the Trade Children’s Hospital: The Chaplains The Travel Show BBC News BBC World News Coast Animal Park The Life of Birds Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Flog It! Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two The Home That Two Built Mastermind Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes The London Markets Children in Need Newsnight Weather Never Mind the Buzzcocks Later - with Jools Holland Michael Collins Question Time

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover The Alan Titchmarsh Show Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Secrets From the Sky Coronation Street Lewis ITV News at Ten and Weather Film GoldenEye Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

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

King of Queens 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Daily Brunch Celebrity Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Celebrity Come Dine with Me Channel 4 Racing Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gogglebox Alan Carr: Chatty Man Toast of London Film Psycho Film The Divide

07:20 07:35 07:45 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:50 09:00 09:15 11:10 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:10

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Underground Britain Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Rosamunde Pilcher: The Unknown Heart 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World War II in Colour Rome: The World’s First Superpower Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy Body of Proof NCIS: Los Angeles Access Super Casino

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Premier League Under-21 Barclays Premier League World Football Gold NFL Ringside Premier League Under-21 Football Gold Barclays Premier League World The Fantasy Football Club Ringside

Live One-Day International Cricket One-Day International Cricket Cricket Classics The Ashes Cricket Classics One-Day International Cricket Cricket Classics One-Day Intern. Cricket The Rugby Club

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2014

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen James Martin: Home Comforts BBC News Football Focus Saturday Sportsday Rugby League Rugby Union Gareth’s All Star Choir BBC News BBC London News Children in Need

Shane Richie presents highlights from Children in Need 2014, including a very special episode of Tom and Jerry and a musical treat from the cast of EastEnders. Plus Bruce is back in the ballroom for a Strictly special. With music from One Direction, the big S Club 7 reunion and Gareth Malone’s All Star Choir.

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Strictly Come Dancing TBA Casualty The National Lottery: In It to Win It BBC News TBA EastEnders Omnibus Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

06:05 07:15 10:00 10:50

My Forbidden Past Live International Rugby League The Life of Birds Animal Park

Lord Bath dishes the dirt on one of his ancestors, while a baby boom strikes the safari park as lioness Yendi has a surprise litter of cubs and sea lions Jojo and Celia have pups.

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Coast Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey Escape to th Country Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Live International Rugby Union Flog It! Trade Secrets Perry and Croft: Made in Britain Dad’s Army QI XL War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme TOTP2 Down Terrace Undertow This is BBC Two

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Pat and Stan Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures Canimals Signed Stories: Share a Story Sooty Mr. Bean The Matt Hatter Chronicles Horrid Henry The Munch Box The Hungry Sailors Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Storage Hoarders Surprise Surprise The Unforgettable...

Doc Martin Keep it in the Family ITV News London ITV News and Weather Euro 2016 Qualifier The Chase: Celebrity Special The X Factor The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Euro 2016 Qualifier Highlights

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Transworld Sport River Rat Race Stockton The Morning Line Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Speed with Guy Martin Walking Through History It Was Alright in the 1970’s Film Chronicle Film Max Payne Film Shell Hollyoaks Omnibus

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Chloe’s Closet Olly the Little White Van Bananas in Pyjamas Make Way for Noddy Paw Patrol Little Princess The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Wanda and the Alien Zack and Quack Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Jelly Jamm LazyTown Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TBA Film Help for the Holidays Film Christmas Mail Film A Grandpa for Christmas 5 News Weekend Film The Battle of Britain World War II in Colour Film The Wild Geese Gotham Super Casino

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Game Changers Soccer AM FL72 Live Live International Rugby Union Ringside Sporting Rivalries Live Grand Slam of Darts Sporting Heroes Darts Gold

The Ashes Best of ICC WT20 One-Day International Cricket Best of ICC WT20 Grand Slam of Darts A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell One-Day International Cricket Ringside Live Fight Night

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SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2014

Breakfast The Andrew Marr Show Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News Escape to the Country Gareth’s All Star Choir Points of View Lifeline Songs of Praise Life Story BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Strictly Come Dancing Film War Horse BBC News BBC London News Michael Mcintyre’s Showtime The Apprentice Film Repo Chick Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein Great British Garden Revival Countryfile Glorious Gardens from Above Saturday Kitchen Best Bites James Martin: Home Comforts Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey International Rugby Union UP Periscope Glorius Gardens from Above Flog It! Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Human Universe The Mekong River with Sue Perkins World’s Greatest Food Markets Russell Howards’s Good News The Wrong Mans Regeneration Countryfile Holby City

07:25 07:35 07:50 08:15 08:30 09:00 09:25 10:25 11:25 11:35 13:25 14:10 14:50 16:25 18:00 18:30 18:45 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:40 22:55 23:55

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Sooty Mr. Bean Ultimate SpiderMan Horrid Henry Big Time Rush The Aquabats!

Super Show!

Dickinson’s Real Deal Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Film Carry on Cowboy All Star Family Fortunes The Unforgettable...

The X Factor Downton Abbey You’ve Been Framed!

ITV News London ITV News and Weather Keep it in the Family The X Factor Results Show I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News and Weather Broadmoor Rugby Highlights

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NFL How I Met Your Mother Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Jamie’s Comfort Food Sunday Brunch The Big Bang Theory Channel 4 Racing Film 17 Again Film Mirror Mirror Channel 4 News Speed with Guy Martin Homeland Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Award-winning host Alan Carr is joined by stars of the forthcoming movie Horrible Bosses 2, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis, and comedian Russell Howard chats about his latest stand-up DVD Wonderbox Live. Gillian Anderson also joins Alan to chat about the new series of hit BBC2 drama The Fall. Music comes from the very talented Lorde performing Yellow Flicker Beat live in the Chatty Man studio.

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King of Queens 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Daily Brunch Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Small Animal Hospital Countdown Fifteen to One Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Dispatches Sarah Beeny’s How to Sell Your Home 24 Hours in Police Custody 8 Out of 10 Cats Toast of London The IT Crowd NFL Film Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani Raiders From Beneath the Sea

07:10 07:20 07:35 07:45 07:50 08:00

Chloe’s Closet Olly the Little White Van Bananas in Pyjamas Make Way for Noddy Paw Patrol Milkshake! Bop Box Little Princess The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Wanda and the Alien Zack and Quack Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Jelly Jamm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Police Interceptors Film The Good Witch’s Charm Film A Star for Christmas Film Farewell Mr. Kringle Film Dumb and Dumber 5 News Weekend Film Superman 2 Film Conan the Barbarian Film Chaos

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Little Princess The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Rome: The World’s First Superpower Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film A Christmas Visitor 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Jack the Ripper: The Missing Evidence Gotham Under the Dome Film Set Up World’s Scariest Flights Super Casino

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The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ringside Live Grand Slam of Darts Darts Gold Ringside Live Euro 2016 Qualifiers Live Grand Slam of Darts Ringside Sky Sports Originals Goals on Sunday

Sporting Rivalries Sky Sports Classics Live One-Day International Cricket Sachin Tendulkar: The Little Master NFL - A FOotball Life Live NFL Sporting Rivalries One-Day International Cricket

MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014

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

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Glorious Gardens From Above Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Fake Britain EastEnders Room 101 New Tricks BBC News at T en BBC London News Panorama Jamie Baulch: Looking for My Birth Mum Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes Click BBC News BBC World News Daily Politics Coast The Life of Birds The Great British Bake Off A Place to Call Home The Rockford Files Cagney & Lacey Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes Children’s Hospital: The Chaplains University Challenge Only Connect Intruders Some People with Jokes Never Mind the Buzzcocks Newsnight

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 10:55 11:00 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 23:20 00:20 02:30

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Secret Dealers Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News at Ten and Weather The Agenda The Jonathan Ross Show Jackpot247 UEFA Champions League Weekly

08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 14:10 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:55 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:50 23:20 23:50 00:50 03:30

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NFL Goals on Sunday Football’s Greatest Teams Football Gold FL72 Review Goals on Sunday Ringside The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM: The Best Bits FL72 Review Ringside

Sporting Greats One-Day Interna tional Cricket Best of ICC WT20 NFL Grand Slam of Darts Sporting Heroes One-Day Interna tional Cricket LG ICC Cricket Awards 2014 NFL

TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2014

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Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Glorious Gardens From Above Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Waterloo Road The Apprentice BBC News at Ten BBC London News Live at the Apollo Film 2014 Film Obsessed Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Building Dream Homes See Hear BBC News Daily Politics A Place to Call Home The Rockford Files Cagney & Lacey Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two The Great Interior Design Challenge MasterChef: The Professionals Great Continental Railway Journeys The Apprentice: You’re Fired Newsnight Russia’s Lost Princesses Intruders

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 10:55 11:00 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:30 23:15 00:10 00:35 02:30

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Secret Dealers Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Surprise Surprise I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News and Weather The Chase Fool Britannia Jackpot247 Film Dog Day Afternoon

06:20 07:10 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 Hospital 14:10 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:00 00:35 01:25

King of Queens 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Daily Brunch Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Small Animal Countdown Fifteen to One Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Posh Pawn Liberty of London Confessions of a Copper It Was Alright in the 1970’s Music Nation Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Film English Vinglish

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Christmas Returns to Canaan 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Wentworth The Jersey Slayer Dallas True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

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FL72 Review Cleverly v Bellew II: The Tactics Football’s Greatest Teams FL72 Review Cleverly v Bellew II: The Tactics Boxing: Best of Bellew Football Gold Soccer AM: The Best Bits Football’s Greatest Players

Sporting Greats Cricket Classics LG ICC Cricket Awards 2014 One-Day International Cricket LG ICC Cricket Awards 2014 The Ashes Sporting Heroes Sporting Greats LG ICC Cricket Awards 2014

WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2014

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:35 23:05 23:35 01:20 01:25

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Glorious Gardens From Above Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Waterloo Road The Apprentice BBC News at Ten BBC London News Live at the Apollo Film 2014 Film Obsessed Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Building Dream Homes See Hear BBC News Daily Politics Lifeline The Life of Birds Teh Great British Bake Off A Place to Call Home The Rockford Files Cagney & Lacey Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two The Great Interior Design Challenge Masterchef: The Professionals Great Continental Railway Journeys The Apprentice: You’re Fired Newsnight Russia’s Lost Princesses Intruders See Hear

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Secret Dealers Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Surprise Surprise I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News and Weather The Chase Fool Britannia Jackpot247 Film Dog Day Afternoon

06:20 07:10 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 14:10 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:00 00:35 01:25

King of Queens 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Daily Brunch Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Small Animal Hospital Countdown Fifteen to One Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot Posh Pawn Liberty of London Confessions of a Copper It Was Alright in the 1970’s Music Nation Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Film English Vinglish

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Little Princess The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Christmas Returns to Canaan 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Wentworth The Jersey Slayer Dallas True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

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06:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 Cricket 15:00 17:00 18:00 19:00

Sporting Heroes Sporting Greats Women’s Rugby Union World Cup Rugby Union Spòrtswomen Sporting Heroes Sportswomen Women’s Rugby Union World Cup Rugby Union

Live One-Day Inter.

Cricket Sachin Tendulkar: One-Day King Ashes MOdern Classics Sky Sports Classics ICC World T20 One-Day Internat.

Cricket Spruce Meadows Fight Night One-Day International Cricket

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THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2014

Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Glorious Gardens From Above Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Watchdog Life Story BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week by-Election Special Holiday Weatherview BBC News

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Don’t Get Done, Get DOm Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Human Universe Building Dream Homes HARDtalk BBC News BBC World News Daily POlitics Coast The Life of Birds The Great British Bake Off A Place to Call Home The Rockford Files Cagney & Lacey Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Teh Great Interior Design Challenge Masterchef: The Professionals The Fall Russell Howard’s Good News Newsnight The Mekong River with Sue Perkins Panorama

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Secret Dealers Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Tonight Emmerdale Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News at Ten and Weather Spandau Ballet: True Gold The Late Debate

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Secret Dealers Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Secrets From the Sky Coronation Street I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

ITV News and Weather Film Daylight Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

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08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:40 14:10 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:50 00:50 01:45 02:10

King of Queens 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Daily Brunch Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Small Animal Hospital Countdown Fifteen to One Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Political Slot George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 24 Hours in A and E Babylon 8 Out of 10 Cats 24 Hours in Police Custody One Born Every Minute Unreported World Dispatches

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Trading Christmas 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Underground Britain Muggings and Mayhem: Caught on Camera Fred and Rose: The Last Betrayal Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Super Casino

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Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Little Princess The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Underground Britain Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film A Grandpa for Christmas 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight World War II in Colour Ice Road Truckers Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild Body of Proof NCIS: Los Angeles Super Casino

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Fight Night Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2014 Premiership Years Fight Night Boxing: Best of Bellew Premiership Years Barclays Premier League World Fight Night Ringside Cleverly v Bellew II: The Tactics Fight Night

Sporting Greats Cricket Classics One-Day International Cricket ICc World T20 Cricket Best of ICC WT20 WWE Vintage Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2014 Sporting Greats

FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2014

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Breakfast Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Don’t Get Done, Get Dom Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Moving On Escape to the Country Glorious Gardens From Above Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Still Open All Hours EastEnders Citizen Khan Have I Got News for You Not Going Out BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Cuckoo EastEnders Omnibus Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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TAPAS ROUTE

Sample a special area of La Laguna

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F you are planning a visit to La Laguna this November, head for the north-east district of the municipality.

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OP artists are to perform in aid of cancer research at a gala evening on Gran Canaria.

The Alfredo Kraus auditorium in Las Palmas will host the fifth edition of “Gala Adelante” on November 15th.

All funds raised will go to the Canary Association of Breast Cancer and Gynaecology which was recently awarded the Gold Medal of Las Palmas for its commitment in the fight against this disease.

The concert will be hosted by Roberto Herrera and there will be performances by artists such as José Vélez, Antonia San Juan, Merche, Melody, Silverio Belmonte, Noah Francis Johnsson, Pau Pique, SwingStars, Juanita Hernández, Mara Pérez and Mariachi México, as well as the theatre company Cuadrilátero.

The Canary Association is a non profit-making organisation formed in 2001.

Tickets for the concert are available from the association or at the theatre box office or via www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es /www.entradas.com (telephone also 902 488 488).

Members of the Open Zone Commercial Association are holding the third edition of their popular tapas route to introduce more local people and of course visitors to the delights this area has to offer.

That is as much from a shopping point of view as for restaurants and bars.

Twenty establishments from Tejina, Valle de Guerra, Bajamar and Punta del Hidalgo are taking part, all offering a dish with a drink for 2.50 euros.

The venture has the support of La Laguna council and Juan Antonio Alonso, councillor responsible for economics, employment and business,

said he would encourage everyone to go along and take part in the gastronomic tour.

The establishments you can visit during the “La Tapa de la Comarca Nordeste” throughout November are: Tejina: Bar San Isidro-Tasca Mou, Cafetería Araucaria, Casa Julio El Gallo, Bar Central, Miga’s, Tasca Sorchante, Bar Restaurante La Bodega and Tasca Tototo.

Valle de Guerra: Hotel Rural Costa Salada and Café Brasil.

Bajamar: Restaurante Javi Pizzería, Café Palmelita Bajamar, Restaurante PlayaCasa Pepe, Bar Tasca Oasis, Restaurante Pizzería La Roca,

L’Oliva Verde, Tasca L a Campana and BajaSurf Café.

Punta del Hidalgo: Restaurante Pizzería El

Abogado, Restaurante Doris, Restaurante La Caseta and Restaurante El Pescadito del Roquete.

Stuck with you! Unusual musical arrives in Tenerife

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rather cheeky musical with a difference has arrived in Tenerife following a hugely successful Spanish tour.

“Pegados” tells the story of an unforgettable sexual encounter between a boy and a girl who meet in a nightclub and, fuelled by alcohol, decide to have a bit of fun in the toilets.

Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan and the couple find themselves stuck together in a rather intimate way!

Hence, the title of “Pegados” which means “stuck”.

This award-winning production, directed by Víctor Conde, has won rave reviews after more than 400 performances, having premiered in Barcelona in 2010.

Kaktus Music are giving two performances, one on November 14th at 9pm at the Casa de la Cultura in Los Realejos and the second in the Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz on November 15th at 8.30pm.

Critics say the unusual nature of the musical, full of humour and music, has helped to revitalise the habit of going to the theatre which has been threatened by the economic crisis and increased taxes.

There are only three actors, including the unfortunate couple who have to ensure a long wait in casualty. The musical, with piano accompaniment, is divided into two halves but with no

interlude.

The producer has already sold the rights to the plot and it is likely to be performed in other parts of the world, including Germany, the USA and France.

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AMAZING LANDSCAPE

Incredible sculpture park opens its doors for groups to visit

Artist who searches for the essence

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HIS is just one of the stunning pictures you can see if you visit the Casa de la Cultura in La Orotava between now and November 21st.

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fantastic sculpture park has opened its doors for the winter season and will prove a delight for local people and visitors alike.

The Gernot Huber Foundation is offering tours from November through to April from 2pm to 5pm.

The “Parque de Esculturas de Los Cardones” is in San Isidro and features more than 100 incredible sculptures dotted around the owner’s land.

The exhibition offers a symbiosis between art, nature, architecture and respect for the environment, together with a bid for conservation and preservation for future generations.

Visitors will be amazed by the landscape of more than 80,000 square metres, dotted with sculptures, some of them monumental, with materials from the island such as wood and stone. In other cases, steel and glass has been used.

All the sculptures are reached by an inter-connecting network of pathways over 2,000 metres long in total harmony with the environment.

The first visitors were welcomed on Sunday, November 9th and continue thereafter until April.

Sculptor Gernot Huber has another park like this in Hamburg, Germany.

A visit for an adult costs ten euros which goes towards the maintenance and upkeep of the

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park. There is no charge for children up to the age of 17.

Groups of up to ten are very wecome and arrangements can be made by ringing 922772331.

It is the work of Hossein Ghavaedy who was born in Tehran, Iran in 1956 but has made Tenerife his home since the year 2000.

His new exhibition features other fascinating pieces to get you thinking and talking.

Hossein says: “My aesthetic could be defined as a search for the essence of everything.”

This talented artist used to be an officer in the air force and served as a military pilot. However, he left his country in 1981, refusing to co-operate in the war between Iran and Iraq, coming through Pakistan to Europe, specifically to Madrid, in 1982.

He began his art studies in several private schools. Fate brought him to Frankfurt, Germany, where he continued his training at such prominent institutions as the Faculty of Fine Arts Städel, under the direction of Nicole van den Plaas and Bernhard Jäger.

School offers guided tours during Noche en Blanco

N Saturday, November 29th, the IES Canarias Cabrera Pinto High School in San Cristóbal of La Laguna will be offering free guided tours in different languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish) during the celebration of the “Noche en Blanco” .

The whole city will be opened and you’ll have the time of your life.

“We would be very glad to show visitors round our magnificent High School building and show you some of our treasures,” say the students.

There will be tours from 12.00 to 14.00 hours and also from 18.00 to 20.00 hours. Second year Bachillerato students will be your guides to the Claustro, Assembly Hall, Natural Science Museum, Scientific Apparatus Museum and The Anthropological Museum.

Children and adults alike will enjoy looking at dissected animals, interesting apparatus and even a mummy.

You can book sending a message to cherbri@iescabrerapinto.com, or just show up!

Open house during annual Wine Month La Laguna hosts numerous activities, including Noche en Tinto and Noche en Blanco

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AISE your glasses! It’s wine month in La Laguna and what better a way to get to know the wines of Tacoronte-Acentejo?

Numerous activities are taking place throughout November under the banner of “Mes del Vino” and you are invited to join in.

There will be tastings in various locations and bodegas, special menus accompanied by wine in a number of restaurants, wine workshops, visits to wine cellars, art exhibition, talks, a wine competition, music and more.

This is the eleventh edition of the event

where wine culture combines with many activities and culminating on November 27th with the “Noche en Tinto” which features wine, chestnuts, tapas and music. This special attraction always attracts thousands of people and is a great lead up to the “ Noche en Blanco” shopping open house which takes place two days later.

More than 50 establish-ments are taking part in the Wine Month and many will be decorating their windows with wine displays.

The wine region Tacoronte-Acentejo consists of nine municipalities in the northern part of Tenerife, such as Santa Ursula, La Victoria, La Matanza, El Sauzal, Tacoronte, Tegueste, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and El Rosario. The Denomination of Origin is composed of 42 wineries, which bring together some 1,800 growers, num-bering about 1,200 hectares of crops.

All interested can view the programme details on the websites of the City of La Laguna (www.aytolalaguna.es) and TacoronteAcentejo (www.tacovin.com).

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Mongolian BBQ

The Potter Inn

Dula y Pipa

Los Cristianos

Puerto Colón

La Orotava

Mongolian BBQ is now under new management but has kept the essence of the restaurant. You can find a great variety of dishes featuring a flavour of China, Japan or even a touch of Russia.

There is a great selection of dishes. Specialising in a great variety of Sushi dishes, you can also enjoy their meat dishes or fish and also a wide range of fresh sea food and homemade desserts to finish off.

You can enjoy their buffet during evenings from 6 to 11:30 pm but for those who prefer a selected dish, the Mongolian BBQ restaurant also offers a menu a la cartê.

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 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.

For reservations call 922 750 036 / 647 117 166 C.C. El Mirador, Avda. San Francisco, Local 3 Los Cristianos www.mongolianbbqtenerife.com

For reservations call 922 714 231 Local 232, Puerto Colon Costa Adeje potterinn@outlook.com

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

Paella show cooking! Saturday 29th November.

Reservations only.

Tipsy Terrace

Creativo -Gourmet

Los Gigantes

Playa San Juan

Costa del Silencio

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.

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.

Bistro Bolle is one of those lovely friendly restaurants which also offers great food at affordable prices and a very special atmosphere. What also makes it so special is the good location with stunning views and easy parking.

There is no formal menu, you simply choose from the blackboard or specials.

From June of this year, Bolle’s new chef Michel has added lots of new dishes to the menu and loves to be innovative so you will find many new suggestions and some delicious surprises.

All this makes Bolle Bistro a must place to visit as there is always something fresh to delight you whilst retaining its aim of keeping prices very affordable. As Patrick says, you will always find quality at a good price and always done with a smile.

For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net

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

For reservations call 699 351 694 Parque Don José, Calle Hercules 7-8, Costa del Silencio www.bolletenerife.com Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

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The “Picoteo” triangle

Donde Mario

El Calderito de la Abuela

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario.

Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating.

Restaurateur Mario Torres surpises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery.

Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be surprised.

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.

The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.

Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre.

The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor.

The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care.

The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It’s delicious and affordable.

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net

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TAKE YOUR CAMERA!

Tapas route with some extra flavours at San Juan de la Rambla

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tapas route with a difference and a photographic edge might encourage you to make a visit to San Juan de la Rambla.

As you would expect from an event of this kind, you will be able to enjoy a tapas dish and a drink, with ten good establishments taking part.

But during “Ruta de la Tapa Villa de San Juan de la Rambla: Un pueblo para comérselo” (“Tapas Route of Villa de San Juan de la Rambla: A town to come and eat”), there are some extras as well. Organisers have even devised their own “three course menu” of added delights!

The tapas route takes place from November 13th to November 23rd and has a competitive element for the restaurants taking part.

You are invited to visit bar cafetería Mirador del Río, Centro Cultural Tabaiba, bar Tabaiba, Dévora Café, Cafetería La Era, Tasca Asador

Fermín Mesa, Autobar La Vía, Restaurante El Arado, bar cafetería El Marchoso and Bodegón Toribio. At each, a tapas dish and a drink will cost 2.50 euros.

The mechanics remain the same as last year ie you pick up a passport at one of the restaurants and it is stamped by every one you visit. You can later choose your favourite and deposit the passport in one of a number of collecting boxes, including the town hall, municipal offices of San Juan or in the participating restaurants.

You will also get the chance to win prizes, including a weekend in a local establishment, a basket of local produce or lunches.

One of the new attractions this year is an Instagram photo competition under the hash tag

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Top prize of 200 euros in travel vouchers

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ISIT Santa Ursula for the annual tapas route and you might well win a voucher for 200 euros redeemable in travel agencies!

Everyone who deposits their route passport before November 30th will go into the draw for this super prize.

Santa Ursula in the north of Tenerife is a great place to discover and the local council is very keen to show people the

gastonomic expertise of local resta-urants and bars.

This is the fourth tapas route and a dish and drink will be 2.50 euros, having started on November 10th and continuing until No-vember 30th.

The route books are

available in the participating restaurants and from the council.

Taking part are Bar Arturo; Café Bar Niros; Cafetería Noemi; Tasca Taller Don Diego Álvarez; Bodegón Los Chamos; Negramoll; Bar Los Parrales;

of #lataparamblera. Take your camera out with you and capture the best picture of the tapas route then post it on Instagram. The most popular one will earn the photographer a dinner voucher for two at the winning restaurant.

Meantime, the council has devised their own “three course menu” as follows: First Course: Photography exhibition “Fototurist 2013” and “Basketry and products of the land of Marcelino Reyes and Dolores Santana” in the Casa de los Perez from Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 13:30 and 17: 00 to 19:00 from November 13th to 23rd.

Second Course: Talk and discussion around the “Diamante Ramblero: El Aro” in which Professor Jose Yanez explains all the details of this precious ramblero natural

product, used both as a medicinal nature and as a food ingredient.

The appointment will be on Tuesday November 18th from 19.00 in the Casa de los Perez.

Postre: Show cooking with pastr y expert Carla Leon, finalist of the TV show “Leave room for dessert.” She will teach and explain techniques and tricks for creating amazing desserts and sweets.

The event is on Thursday November 20th at 17:30 in the kitchen of the Occupational Centre. Those interested may register for 10 euros at the Tourism office.

All details of the tapas route and associated events are www.sanjuandelarambla.es The event is organised by San Juan de la Rambla council with the collaboration of Dorada and AFEDES.

Bar Cafetería La Milagrosa; Auditorio Bar Café; Tasca El Parralito; Cafetería July; Bar Zumería El Norte; Tasca Restaurante El Valle; Tasca La Catuja; Capricho Café; Pizzería

Arepera Paraíso; La Tasca de Fran; Bar Tijarafe; Q‘Tomas; Garden Café Rosenblatt y Pacheco; Taberna El Remango; Res-taurante La Sartén; Aleluyas del Paladar.

TASTY FLAVOURS

DIGITAL HELP

Tapas details at the touch of a fingertip The tapas route at La Orotava until November 30th has gone digital

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F you are interested in going along, you can find all the details on www.rutatapa.info. This means the information is available through any computer, tablet or mobile phone and shows all locations etc with maps, photos, telephone numbers and so on. You can map out your route and phone them direct to make a reservation if you wish as well as voting for the best cover through 2.0 on this website.

Those interested in accessing via mobile phone can do so easily through the QR code that is in the posters and advertisements distributed throughout the municipality and local participants.

You will also find a widely

distributed mini brochure which is also available to download on line.

Thirty establishments are taking part from the coast to the centre, all signposted with a banner outside.

Last year, about 25,000 tapas covers were enjoyed and organisers expect this to be surpassed by the end of the month. As with the other routes featured on this page, a dish and drink are 2.50 euros.

There will be prizes for the winning restaurants and for some of the lucky people who cast their votes, plus there is also a special surprise gift for those who complete their sixth visit along the route.

The event has the collaboration of a number of businesses, including Mahou San Miguel.

Take a trip to Guia de Isora

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ON’T forget that Guia de Isora is running its own tapas trail and you have until November 16th to sample the delights on of-

fer.

“Tapeando Isora” is being supported by 29 establishments and offers everything from “Squid in salsa” to “Tortilla montaditos with bacon and feta cheese”, diverse flavours which make this fifth edition so special.

A tapas dish and drink is 2.50 euros and the restaurants are split over the six districts of the municipality.

Tourism councillor, Héctor Gómez said they aimed to promote the cuisine expertise of Guia de Isora and encouraged residents and visitors to see and taste for themselves.

Diners will be able to vote for the best dishes and perhaps win themselves a prize such as a night for two at IBH Bahía Flamingo, a kayaking experience and tapas tasting.

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Bar El Pincho

Meson El Drago

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

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Restaurante El Cine Los Cristianos The regular sight of people queuing for a table will give you the best clue ever about this restaurant. The alley-way where people queue has been described as the most famous on the island and no-one seems to mind having to wait for a table.

This is very much a fresh fish restaurant, the only meat you will find are chicken. The menu, in extense: grilled cuttle fish, grilled hake fillet, fresh sardines, the fish of the day, grilled fresh herrings, all seven euros each. Tomato and onion salad, chips or Canary potatoes for 2.50 euros a bowl. Fried octopus, nine euros. Grilled prawns, eight euros. Fried chicken wings, seven euros.

There is one hour free parking at the dock for restaurant visitors.

Just request a ticket and this will be stamped at El Cine.

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

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.

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

For reservations call 922 543 001 Calle Marqués de Celada nº2 Tegueste www.mesoneldrago.com

Restaurante Gom

Bushido

El Tejadico

Santa Cruz

Los Cristianos

Playa San Juan

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 Bushido we offer an explosion of tantalising tastes and textures, always true to our simple motto: Quality !

Our menu guides you expertly to richly exotic parts of the globe. Our enthusiastic Chef Gonzalo Tamames, is considered to be one of the “Masters of Creative Cuisine.” His vision is always bold and explosive- always provocative ! Then when night falls it’s time for “ Be Flat Jazz & Blues Club “ – our famous and authentic New York Jazz Club, offers you the best Jazz and Blues musicians every single weekend: Be Unique, Be You... Be Flat !

So why not treat yourself to a unique dining experience, relax in our comfortable surroundings then enjoy a little sophistication in our intimate jazz Club.

El Tejadico is a different place to visit, having recently opened and already proving a great success.

Why not try a new concept which is more and more popular every day: the tasting and purchase of 100 per cent Iberian products.

You can sit outside at the Playa San Juan square, relax and taste some of their delicious Iberian products, which range from a great variety of Manchego cheeses, one of which won the first prize world-wide during 2012: Queso Gran Reserva de los Llanos, to all kinds of Iberian hams and chorizos.

Why not enjoy together with all these delicious options their denomination of origin wines, which can be red, rose or white wines.

If you haven’t got time to sit on their terrace, you can always buy their products and enjoy them at home together with some friends.

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 719 705 Vista Hermosa 4, Carretera General, Los Crisitanos Opening hours:Tuesday – Thursday: 13:00 -16:00 & 19.00 23.00 / Friday – Saturday: 13:00 - 16:00 & 19:00 - 24:00 / Sunday & Monday - Closed.

For reservations call 609 107 758 Calle Juan Bariajo, nº8 Los Cristianos www.barelcine.es / barelcine@gmail.com

For reservations call 633 235 727 Plaza de San Juan nº1 zorbenito@gmail.com

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Rendezvous Restaurant/Bar & Bistro

Tressardi

Tasca Casa Paco

Golf del Sur

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price, look no further than Tressardi.

It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for!

So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups.

Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.

“The best tapas ever!” is how customers describe this lovely little restaurant in the centre of Los Cristianos.

If you want a real taste of Spain and the leisurely way of life where you enjoy a drink and meal whilst socialising and chatting, this is the place to head for. You will Tasa Casa Paco not far from the cultural centre.

It’s a charming place wher you can sit inside or out. There are more than 30 dishes on the menu and a huge wine list. Founded by the late “Paco”, who was known as the singing guitarist, his values are continued by his son and daughter-in-law.

The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday 6pm to midnight, closed on a Sunday.

For reservations call 922 738 683 / 922 738 602 Winter Gardens Complex Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona

For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz Puerto de la Cruz

For reservations call 686 520 440 / 658 788 023 Calle Amalia Alayón nº16 Los Cristianos pokone@telefonica.net

The Bar

Terrazas del Mar

Restaurante Algarrobo

Golf del Sur

Puerto de la Cruz

La Orotava

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.

How about a fabulous dinner complete with a sunset, gentle waves, palm trees, grassy verge, flowers and exceptional service?

That´s what the Terraza del Mar delivers.

The restaurant has traditional Canary food with a sensitive touch. It consists of an indoor terrace and two outside terraces that overlook the “Garden Beach”. The setting is heavenly, with landscaped walkways down to the black sand beach. Parking is usually quite easy, especially in the evenings, but Playa Jardin is only a five to ten minute walk from Puerto´s main bus station.

The location, the food and the service speak for them-selves.

Giovanni the owner says he´ll feed you on ANY budget - just tell him how little you “wanna” spend.

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 634 138 443 San Blas Square, Golf del Sur Food served Mon-Sat 11:30am to 8pm.

Open to 1am

For reservations call 922 371 518 Avda. Francisco Afonso Carrillo s/n Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz terrazadelmar@gmail.com

For reservations call 922 332 305 / 647 600 784 Carretera La Luz, Las Candias Urbanizacion Pedro Martin 9 restaurantealgarrobo@gmail.com

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Bodeguita Algarrobo

Restaurante Magnolia

Maria Restaurant

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

Los Abrigos

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.

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 national 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 922 373 513 / 647 600 784 Carretera General del Botánico Puerto de la Cruz bodeguitaalgarrobo@gmail.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

Maria 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.

The Mediterranean kitchen features a focus on fresh local fish and seafood, sourced from the Los Abrigos fish market. In particular the three-tiered seafood platter for two 29 euros and the seafood paella for two 27 euros. For meat lovers we also have high quality fillet steaks and pork loin.

There is also a brunch menu available until 5pm and daily coffee deals. Friday night is cocktail night, with all cocktails 4 euros or less!

The restaurant is on the harbour front overlooking the ocean.

For reservations call 922 170 244 Calle La Marina 30, Los Abrigos Open from 1pm to midnight. Closed Sunday www.mariarestaurantebar.com

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Breast cancer: the influences you can or cannot change

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ESPITE the medical profession’s dedication to research and the constant hope of find ing a cure, the causes of breast cancer are still not fully understood. This means it is difficult to say why one woman may develop the disease whilst another may not.

Some things, known as risk factors, can change the likelihood that someone may develop it. There are some factors you cannot do anything about. Others, you can change.

Age

The risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. It is most common among women over 50 who have been through the menopause. Eight out of ten cases of breast cancer occur in women over 50.

discuss it with your GP.

Family history If you have close relatives who have had breast cancer or ovarian cancer, you may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. However, as breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, it is possible for it to occur more than once in the same family by chance.

Most breast cancer cases are not hereditary (they do not run in families). However, particular genes, known as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase your risk of developing both breast and ovarian cancer. It is possible for these genes to be passed on from a parent to their child. A third gene (TP53) is also associated with increased risk of breast cancer.

If you have, for example, two or more close relatives from the same side of your family (such as your mother, sister or daughter) who have had breast cancer under the age of 50, you may be eligible for surveillance for breast cancer or for genetic screening to look for the genes that make developing breast cancer more likely. If you are worried about your family history of breast cancer,

NITTY PROBLEM

Zap those head lice!

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AVING head lice, also called nits, doesn’t mean you’re dirty. Children are most commonly affected but anyone with hair can catch them.

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re very small (about the size of a sesame seed) and are brownygrey in colour.

They have six legs, each with a claw on the end. They use these to cling on to hair and they survive by biting the scalp and feeding on blood. This often causes itching but not always.

The female head lice lay eggs in sacs which stick to individual hairs. A baby head louse then hatches seven to ten days later.

If your child has head lice, you might be able to spot the remains of the tiny white egg in their hair. This is called a ‘nit’.

Some people also use the word ‘nit’ to mean ‘head louse’.

Ten to fourteen days later, the baby head louse is ready to have babies of its own.

Head lice crawl from head to head when you’re close to someone who has them. Children are particularly at risk, because they’re often in close contact with other children at school.

However, head lice can’t fly or jump and it’s very rare to get

head lice from a pillow or a towel as they can’t survive away from a human head for very long.

HOW TO SPOT HEAD LICE Head lice can be difficult to detect, even when you closely inspect your child’s head.

The most common places for head lice to lurk are in the hair behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

If you still can’t spot any lice, comb the child’s hair with a special ‘nit comb’. These are available from most chemists. It’s easier to spot head lice as they fall out if you comb the hair over a piece of white paper.

If head lice are present, you need to treat your child.

You should only treat your child if you find live head lice, which confirms a live infestation. Don’t treat ‘just in case’.

Head lice are tough. They can’t be killed by washing with normal shampoo or normal combing. Because they reproduce so quickly, you’ve got to kill them before they spread.

If your child has head lice, check everyone in the family. You’ll need to treat everyone affected to get rid of them.

You can treat head lice by wet-combing hair with a special comb, or by using medicated lotions or sprays available over the counter at pharmacies.

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The symptoms to watch

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HE first symptom of breast cancer most women notice is a lump or an area of thick ened tissue in their breast. Most lumps (90%) are not cancerous but it is always best to have them checked by your doctor.

See your GP if you notice a lump or area of thickened tissue

in either breast, a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts, discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood), a lump or swelling in either of your armpits, dimpling on the skin

of your breasts, a rash on or around your nipple, a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast and/or pain in either of your breasts or armpits not related to your period.

Previous diagnosis of breast cancer

If you have previously had breast cancer or early non-invasive cancer cell changes contained within breast ducts, you have a higher risk of developing it again, either in your other breast or in the same breast again.

Previous benign breast lump

A benign breast lump does not mean you have breast cancer but certain types of lump may slightly increase your risk of developing it. Certain benign changes in your breast tissue, such as atypical ductal hyperplasia (cells growing abnormally in ducts) or lobular carcinoma in situ (abnormal cells inside your breast lobes) can make getting breast cancer more likely.

Breast density Your breasts are made up of thousands of tiny glands (lobules) which produce milk. This glandular tissue contains a higher concentration of breast cells than other breast tissue, making it denser. Women with denser breast tissue may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer because there are more cells that can become cancerous.

Dense breast tissue can also make a breast scan (mammogram) harder to read because it makes any lumps or areas of abnormal tissue harder to spot. Younger women tend to have denser breasts. As you get older, the amount of glandular tissue in your breasts decreases and is replaced by fat, so your breasts become less dense.

Exposure to oestrogen In some cases, breast cancer cells can be stimulated to grow by the female hormone oestrogen. Your ovaries, where your eggs are stored, begin to produce oestrogen when you start puberty in order to regulate your periods.

Your risk of developing breast cancer may rise slightly with the amount of oestrogen your body is exposed to. For example, if you started your periods at a young age and entered menopause at a late age, you will have been exposed to oestrogen over a longer period. In the same way, not having children, or having children later in life, may slightly increase your risk of developing breast cancer because your exposure to oestrogen is uninterrupted by pregnancy.

Being overweight or obese If you have been through the menopause and are overweight or obese, you may be more at risk of developing breast cancer.

This is thought to be linked to the amount of oestrogen in your body, as being overweight or obese after the menopause causes more oestrogen to be produced.

Being tall If you are taller than average, you are more likely to develop breast cancer than someone who is shorter than average. This may be due to interactions between genes, nutrition and hormones but the reason is not fully understood.

Alcohol Your risk of developing breast cancer can increase with the amount of alcohol you drink. Research shows that, for every 200 women who regularly have two alcoholic drinks a day, there are three more women with breast cancer compared with women who do not drink at all.

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Why men need to be aware too

A major reason for feeling tired can be caused by your eyes

Do you have a regular feeling of fatigue ?

Article by Dra. Patricia Martínez, Medical Director at Clínica Mirabell

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OME days ago, a patient visited our clinic with red eyes, complaining about increasing eye aches over the past two months, notably when exposed to smoke and wind.

He experienced regular eye fatigue and frequently felt exhausted, although not facing any change to his work load.

Our examinations confirmed that he suffered from the dry eye syndrome: your body does not provide adequate moisture for your eyes, e.g. it doesn’t produce enough tears or they are poor-quality tears.

The tear film is made up of three basic layers: oil, water and mucus. A malfunction of any of

these layers can cause the dr y eye syndrome. The prevalent risk groups are people older than 50, postmenopausal women, those taking certain medications, medical conditions (such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, thyroid disorders and vitamin A deficiency), recent laser eye surgery and people with tear gland

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damage etc.

Though usually dr y eyes don’t cause serious problems, they might result in morefrequent eye infections, scarring on the surface of your eyes and decreased quality of life.

But the dry eye disease can be treated: possible treatments range from lifestyle changes to

medications (eye drops, ointments or pills) and other measures (e.g. special contact lens). In more-serious cases, surger y might be suggested. In any case, you should visit an ophthalmologist if you have prolonged signs and symptoms of dr y eyes, including red, irritated, tired or painful eyes.

(Medical Director of the Artedental centre)

How to deal with the effect of teeth grinding or “bruxism” “Because everything is connected, we show you how to treat it.”

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HE moment that stress affects the health of our mouth usually occurs during the night.

It’s an unconscious activity called “bruxism” which can damage our teeth, periodontium, muscles of the mouth and the temporomandibular joint.

Have you ever told your partner that he or she “grinds” their teeth?

This is a psycho-neuromuscular problem difficult to treat because it happens during sleep. This teeth grinding can be caused by different variables, such as the level of stress to which we are subjected every day, sleep disorders, poor dental positions, missing pieces in our mouths or over-burdening of some of our teeth which has an affect on the muscles of the

mouth.

Bruxism may be of a diurnal or nocturnal nature; the latter tends to be less aggressive because we are aware of when we put it into practice (biting lips, nails, ...).

Between these two strands, we can also find bruxism of a temporar y nature where we contract the muscles of the mouth, clenching our teeth in a certain position, without the risk of causing wear.

However, there is also a form of bruxism which is generated by the contraction and relaxation of our jaw in a r ubbing manner, which produces wear to our teeth by friction between them as different structures are involved and this can cause real problems in the long and medium term.

How to be aware of unconscious bruxism?

The best way to know we have this problem is through its symptoms. Effects such as fatigue of the muscles of the mouth, wear of some of our pieces, sensitivity in our teeth, neck pain, shoulder aches and so on.

Any of them could be

generated by nocturnal bruxism, but undoubtedly the best way to tell is through regular specialist visits.

I have bruxism, how do you deal with it?

If it is only occasional and of low intensity, it’s probably related to occasional stress and the best way to relax is to practise some sort of sport.

But if it’s a severe case in which symptoms impair our dental health it is best to consult a specialist. In these cases, a bite splint is designed to apply at night and so RELAX MUSCLE AND LIG AMENTs AFFECTED, while AVOIDING our teeth squeezing or rubbing directly on each other.

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REAST cancer is seen as a condition that only affects women but men can develop it too.

However, breast cancer in men is much less common than breast cancer in women, affecting just one in every 100,000 men in England.

The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a hard, painless lump that develops on one of the breasts.

You should always visit your doctor if this is the case or if you have symptoms that affect your nipples, such as retraction or discharge.

While these symptoms are unlikely to be the result of breast cancer, they need to be investigated further.

Treating breast cancer in men In most cases of breast cancer, surgery is used to remove a section of the breast. This is usually followed by a long-term course of hormone therapy using a medication called tamoxifen.

Tamoxifen helps to block the effects of hormones on breast tissue which are known to stimulate the growth of cancerous cells. It should help to prevent the cancer from returning.

In some cases, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy can be used for the same purpose.

CAUSES The causes of breast cancer in men are unclear but a number of risk factors for the condition have been identified. These include age (most cases of male breast cancer affect men who are over 70 years of age), having a family history of breast cancer (both male or female), obesity (a body mass index of 30 or more) and alcohol consumption.

It is estimated that around 300 new cases of breast cancer in men are diagnosed each year in England. The average age of diagnosis is 71 years of age.

The outlook for breast cancer in men is less favourable than for women. This is because there is less awareness of the condition so it often takes longer to diagnose.

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TO THE EDITOR WRITE TO US

We welcome Letters to the Editor, which must be exclusive to Tenerife News. For the purposes of verification, please include your home address and telephone number. Please cite the page and edition for articles mentioned. Due to space limitations letters of 300 words or less are preferred. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject submissions. Copyright in letters and other materials sent to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licencees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic and other forms. Although we are unable to acknowledge letters we cannot publish, we value the views of all readers who take the time to send us their comments.

Post your Letters to: The Editor, Tenerife News, Apartado de Correos nº54, 38390 Santa Úrsula E-mail: info@tenerifenews.com

A tale of conflict and dog’s mess Dear Madam I thought it would be interesting for your readers to hear about an incident my brother encountered recently, not here in Tenerife but back in England. I think it might show some of the difficulties people have when dealing with the very controversial issue of dog mess.

My brother owns a dog and always picks up the mess. He was out walking his pet in his village when he saw a young man, probably about 16 or 17, with a dog which went to the toilet on the pavement but he didn’t stop to pick it up.

Incensed, my brother asked him to do so but he didn’t respond and started to walk away. Then, my brother used one of his own bags to pick up the mess and followed the youth back to his house where, before the offender went in, he was presented with the bag of mess. My brother said: “You might as well take it and dispose of it because I am not going away until you do.”

The teenager then became very agitated and pushed my brother who fell to the ground but he did try to defend himself.

My brother then called the police who said they wouldn’t come out to intervene but they later came to his house and said they had spoken to the young lad and warned him - and then warned my brother as well about so called anti social behaviour! You can imagine how incensed he was!

So, just what do people do if they see something similar. Do they pick the mess up themselves and don’t mention it to the owner or do they risk a backlash from them if they ask them to do so? And what about here in Tenerife. How is a person who doesn’t speak Spanish going to phone and explain this sort of incident to the police?

This tale serves as an observation, not any recommendation or suggestion as I like many don’t know what the answer is either.

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Seagull in my patio Dear Sir, We woke this morning to find a seagull....think it’s a Sheerwater..in the corner of our covered patio. A nearby neighbour also has one! They seem un injured...although hard to tell as just sits tight in the corner. My neighbour says his leaves at night, but isn’t positive that’s the case. We have tried to offer it water and some food, but it isn’t interested. Seems almost tame. Any ideas why we have these bird visitors? What can we do to get them back where they belong? Are there any animal protection groups in Tenerife dealing with birds?

Help please.

Carol Odgers

Stop hogging sunbeds!

Dear Editor We have just completed a lovely holiday here on Tenerife in a really nice five star hotel.

It’s great to see the island is moving with the times with lots of innovations but there is one thing which is really stuck in the past - sunbed hoggers!

We thought all those incidents of years ago when the German tourists were accused of getting down to the pool first thing in the morning to put towels on their loungers were a thing of the past. But no, not the case.

Without fail, every morning, at least half of the sunbeds in the prime stops had towels on them and to add authenticity, often a book and a beach bag or something, just to make it look like someone was using them and perhaps in the pool for a swim.

In some cases, it took up to three hours for people to appear and we are not talking about youngsters. These were invariably middle-aged holidaymakers who should know better and they weren’t German either but all nationalities, including Brits.

What do they do? Wake up early and go down and put towels

out, then go for breakfast and perhaps back upstairs for another kip?

This is such childish behaviour and also very annoying for the res of us who come down half an hour later to find all the loungers taken, or at least the best ones. In this particular hotel, they weren’t even polite warning notices.

We were so tempted to pick the towels up and throw them in the pool but didn’t want to stoop so low. Instead, we put up with it and moaned instead.

We don’t suppose these people will ever think twice but here is an appeal to their better nature if they have one.Please don’t reserve your sunbeds, think of others.

Name and address supplied

Bank Scam Dear Editor, I write with regard to a letter in Edition 510 of your paper regarding a Bank scam.

The author says, and I quote “someone had forged his residency card”.

To my certain knowledge residency cards have not been available to expats for around 4 years and the current Certificado de Registro has no photograph because it is not proof of identity.

I carried my old residency card, which was one of the last to expire in 2010, around for a while as identity until no one would accept it any more, approximately 12 months later so I am sure any bank is well aware of this.

Could the author therefore be more specific about the document that was forged or had he lost or discarded an expired residency card which has been cleverly changed to fool even a bank?

This I think would then be called identity theft.

Stop dumping furniture in the street!

Dear Editor Does anyone else think the situation with dumping furniture and rubbish is getting worse in the south of Tenerife?

We do. We live in Los Cristianos and people just seem to dump whatever they don’t need or are replacing and expect the council to take it away. Which incidentally they do but I don’t think they have to.

Around the corner from where we live, there is something new every day. An old television, old mattresses, dining table and chairs, sunbeds, old umbrellas, old furniture broken up into big pieces of wood, we even spotted part of an old motor scooter once as well.

In most of these cases, the stuff being dumped has obviously been replaced with new things so the owner is faced with the issue of what to do with it. The answer is obviously to dump it at the nearest bin site.

This is so annoying because it is very unsightly for people who live nearby and turns it into a rubbish tip as opposed to refuse collection. I am pretty sure most councils will come and take things away for you if you phone them but it just seems to be the opt out decision. Basically, it’s just being lazy. There is no thought given to perhaps finding a friend who has a van or something and taking it to the proper site or perhaps asking the original van driver to take it away for a small cost. No, just lump it around the corner and dump it there. Someone else will deal with it which of course they do.

We have even seen pieces of furniture dumped in the street with the hope I suppose that someone needs it and will take it away.

The same applies to people who just can’t be bothered to take rubbish bags a few hundred metres to the nearest bins.

No, they just dump those in the street as well, someone else’s responsibility.

Come on Tenerife, clean up your act!

Name supplied

A festive reminder Dear Editor Could we draw the attention of your readers to two Christmas events coming up in aid of Accion del Sol. The first is on December 19th, a concert by the London based Royal School Of Music . This will be held at Cabo Blanco Auditorium at 7.30pm, a small donation of 3e per person will be charged on admittance. This is followed by our Christmas dinner on December 20th at 7.30pm at Tasca Tierras Del Sur which is situated in the centre of Granadilla next to the church.

The evening will include a delicious array of fayre , local wines, beers and soft drinks and the romantic tunes from “Tomas” will insure a fantastic evening. The cost per person is 27e . If you would like to make a reservation and to pay a deposit to secure your booking then please call the refuge on 922778630 for more information.

Accion del Sol, Granadilla

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ELCOME back to our swallows - here are our forthcoming events for you to note :

The first date for your diaries is a talk to be given in the library by Tony Colmans on Thursday 4th December at 12 noon. The subject is ‘I was a Virgin Tour Rep.’ and the talk will be followed at 1.00 p.m. by a buffet lunch. The price, including buffet and liquid refreshments, is 6 euros.

Our annual Christmas Buffet Lunch is to be held at the Hotel Masaru in La Paz on Thursday 11th December . The price, 15 euros inclusive of wine etc.

Please book for these events at the Treasurer’s desk, and, whilst there please remember , if you haven’t already renewed your subscriptions, that they are now due to be paid for the coming year.

Meanwhile, Hara’s Circle Dances have recommenced, and are held every Wednesday from 4 to 5.30 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome - just turn up, or ‘phone Hara on 922 33 39 45 or 645 988 571, if you would like more information.

Also continuing , are the computer classes, held in the library on Mondays from 10 a.m (members only) There is also an Art Exhibition in the library until 22nd November, by local artists, and some of the paintings are for sale. These can be viewed during library hours, which are : Mondays and Fridays from 15.00 to 17.30, and Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00., and for anyone who has yet to discover us, we are to be found in The Taoro Park, opposite the British School. Please ring us during opening hours on 922 38 30 98, if you would like further information.

And please, dig into your pockets and buy some raffle tickets for our Grand Christmas Raffle, which will be drawn on Saturday 13th December.

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TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Look into ways to make your home more comfortable. Self-improvement projects will payoff in more ways than one. You should be promoting your ideas.

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The soldiers are coming home - after 6 months in Afghanistan.

Surely being united with their wives and girlfriends and families will be heaven after the hell they have been through. But is it ?

When Dan Riley returns to his adored wife, Alexa, and their children, his army life still comes first. Alexa thought that she was prepared to help him, and the whole family, to make the transition to normal life again but no one had told her how lonely and near impossible the task would be. Does marrying a soldier always have to mean that you are not marrying a man, but a regiment ?

The Long War by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter The Long Earth is open.

H um a nity ha s s p re a d a cro s s untold worlds linked by fleets of airships encouraging exploration, trade and culture.

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has been confined in Norse mythology’s most holy of places: Valhalla.

Eddie and Nina find themselves in a race against time to locate the legendary hall of the Viking warriors before rival powers claim its deadly contents for themselves. Their quest leads them to Scandinavia, where Eddie is forced to revisit a dark chapter from his days as a mercenary that he has kept hidden from everyone else, even his wife.

A primordial terror is about to be unleashed from the depths of the Earth and the best chance of surviving its threat lies with Nina and Eddie. But even if they succeed, will the cost to their lives be worth the price they must pay ?

The Two Faces Of January by Patricia Highsmith

Your energy will be high. Look into some personal changes. Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers today.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Travel for pleasure will be enticing. Be sure to organize events that will keep the children busy.

Attend seminars that will bring you in contact with the right people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Don’t overspend on children or on large purchases.

Travel will be favorable. Resist overspending on luxury items. Ease the anguish by offering assistance.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your communication skills may win you points.

Your mate will be pushing you to do things that you really don’t want to do. You need to concentrate on solving existing problems.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It’s clear that the ambassador’s family are hiding some secrets of their own, but few people are willing to talk...

When Harry lays his hands on some incriminating CCTV footage, things only get more complicated. The man who gave him the tape goes missing, and Harry realises that failing to solve a murder case is by no means the only danger that faces the unwary. But in an unfamiliar city, who can you trust ?

The Valhalla Prophecy

by Andy McDermott Archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, Eddie Chase, are sent to recover a Viking runestone that has been stolen by a gang of raiders. The stone holds the key to an ancient evil that cannot be allowed to escape - one that

Problems with your partner could be reaching a high level of concern. Don’t let relatives get the better of you. Chances are you split up the last time because you didn’t really want to make a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Try to join groups of interest such as ballroom dance classes or perhaps an internet organization. You should be looking into making changes around the house. You need to sit back and enjoy.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You need more time to think this whole situation through. You may not be that popular at home but you should be able to shine at social gatherings.

Bring work home if it will help you get caught up.

Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarlane is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener is a young drifter looking for adventure: he finds it in one evening as the law catches up with Chester and Colette, and their lives become fatally entwined.

(This is now a major film starring Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen and Oscar Isaac)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don’t hesitate to come right out and ask for the pertinent information. Be careful not to lead someone on if you truly have no interest. You may find acquaintances being deceptive.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Proper ty deals will pay big dividends. Helping children may be rewarding and challenging. You must take care of health problems that have been lingering.

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Qashqai goes from strength to strength

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ISSAN pioneered the crossover segment in 2007 with its Qashqai and this has been a huge success story for its manufacturing plant at Sunderland.

And with more than two million buyers Nissan decided it was time to introduce a second generation at the beginning of this year.

I had just finished sampling the new model when news came through that the Qashqai had reached the two million milestone at Sunderland – quicker than any other model n the history of the UK car industry.

Total global production of the Qashqai now tops 2.5 million, with the first generation Qashqai also made by Nissan in China and Japan.

The Qashqai is now closing in on the Micra as the highest volume car in the history of Nissan Sunderland Plant, with 2,368,704 Micras made there over an 18-year period from 1992 to 2010.

Nissan has invested £534million in the design, development and production of Qashqai in the UK, supporting more than 11,000 jobs in the UK car industry.

Of the two million Qashqais made in Sunderland since December 2006, 85 per cent –1,706,633 – have been exported to 132 international markets, from the Congo to Qatar.

Qashqai is made alongside

the all-electric LEAF on Line 1 at Nissan Sunderland Plant, which has been on round-the-clock, three-shift production since 2010 in order to meet customer demand, with a car currently rolling off the production line every 62 seconds, or 58 per hour.

So can the new model help

Qashqai go from strength to strength?

I reckon the answer is a definite YES after sampling one.

Back in 2007, my report on the new arrival included this: “The Qashqai comes from Nissan’s Sunderland plant and its build quality and finish are a credit to the

workers there.”

Qashqai owners obviously agree with that and new buyers won’t be disappointed either.

The new model is 47mm longer than its predecessor and slightly lower and wider.

This small SUV has more curves yet has a bold appearance with its clamshellstyle bonnet and muscular wheel arches.

Designers have created a much more dynamic Qashqai which has resulted in reduced drag, lower CO2 emissions, improved fuel economy and better stability.

Higher quality materials have been used in an interior that offers improved leg and headroom, front and rear.

Luggage capacity has been increased to 430 litres, rising to 1585 with rear seats folded flat, and a false boot floor that allows the parcel shelf to be stored under it.

The new Qashqai arrived with a choice of three turbo-charged engines, 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre diesel and 1.2-litre petrol, with

the option of two or four-wheel drive, and four specs – Visia, Acenta, Acenta Premium and Tekna.

The test model was a 1.5dCi Accenta Premium priced at £22,690.

All Qashqais come with a high list of standard equipment and this model added a panoramic glass roof, reversing camera

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Selling a car?

E cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring that you have the correct paperwork given to you by the seller in order to be able to complete the transfer or at least notify Tráfico that you have sold the vehicle to absolve yourself of all reasonability. We have many cases where a person has sold their car to their friend, neighbour or acquaintance sometimes just for scrap but the transfer is never completed and two years or more later the car is still costing them money. Until Tráfico is notified of the sale, either via a transfer or a notification of sale or the car is correctly scrapped the vehicle is still the responsibility of the registered keeper. This means that any fines, parking tickets, accidents, etc. are the seller’s responsibility for forever more.

At the very least when you sell your vehicle you need to ensure that you keep a photocopy of the paperwork, a copy of the contract of sale-purchase correctly filled in and if possible a copy of the new owners passport and Residencia. You are well within your right to request from the new owner a copy of the Permiso de Circulación in their name to prove the transfer has been completed and at that time you are absolved of all responsibility. If however the transfer is not completed within a reasonable period of time then you would need to notify Tráfico of the sale of the vehicle so as to absolve yourself of responsibility, however in the mean time you would still be responsible as the notification cannot be back dated.

For a notification of sale (Notificación de Venta) you will need, a copy of the contact of compra-venta (sale-purchase contract) completed in its entirety especially the NIE, name and address and signed by both parties, the sellers original passport and Residencia or NIE and a copy of the car paperwork if possible, if not an information document (Informe de Antecedantes) can be obtained from Tráfico to substitute the paperwork, which would give you all the cars details but you would need to know the registration number to be able to obtain this.

Once the notification of sale has been placed on the car it should no longer be on the road as the car would not hold a Permiso de Circulación and the transfer MUST then be completed into the purchasers name before anything else can happen with the car, other than the possibility of fines accruing.

An example to some of the fines or costs that can occur when a vehicle is not transferred is as simple as the road tax being outstanding in the sellers name or something as large as a 1800€ fine for driving with valid no insurance of the vehicle even when it is sold, however in some cases if you have a contact of salepurchase these fines can be appealed in the relevant time scale providing you receive the initial notification, this is also why it is so important to keep your address up to date, otherwise you may not receive any notifications from Tráfico and the first thing you may know is when an embargo is placed on your bank account.

and front and rear parking sensors to its already generous offering.

I liked the raised driving position with the heightadjustable seat and tilt and telescopic steering wheel allowing you to get the perfect seating position in a bright cabin.

Instrument layout and controls, including excellent satnav and entertainment system, are all easy to see and well within reach.

The 109bhp engine isn’t too noisy when you fire it up with the start push button.

You won’t be expecting rapid acceleration when you opt for this model but it pulls away fairly smartly, going from standstill to 62mph in 11.9

seconds and has a top speed of 113mph.

This front-wheel drive Qashqai does have excellent mid-range power though and produced it quietly through a six-speed manual gearbox.

A range of suspension and safety system improvements have produced better handling and this is evident with the grip you feel and lack of body roll when cornering.

With its speed-sensitive power steering and normal and sport mode, the Qashqai was equally at home in town driving or on more demanding roads.

It cruised smoothly at motorway speeds and

wouldn’t disappoint for comfort on long journeys with excellent ride qualities and little road or wind noise coming through to the cabin.

This is a model that doesn’t lack in performance yet it returns some amazing ‘green’ and economy figures.

The 1.5 diesel is the cleanest and most frugal Qashqai with a CO2 of 99g/km making it exempt from UK road tax.

And fuel economy figures are more than impressive as it’s capable of 74.3mpg combined, 67.3mpg urban and 78.5mpg extra urban.

This new Qashqai is excellent value for money and has the quality to continue Nissan’s small SUV success story.

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INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE

Major boost for Tenerife golf as island wins top event

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ENERIFE has pulled off a major coup after winning the right to host the 2015 International Golf Travel Market (IGTM).

Not only is this a huge achievement against stiff competition, it will also provide an unprecedented boost to the golfing opportunities not just on Tenerife but the rest of the

islands as well.

Previous experience has shown that the golf take-up at locations which have hosted previous editions of the world’s biggest golf fair are substantially boosted after-

Two more walks to enjoy

wards. In the case of Costa Daurada in Cataluña, where the 2013 show was held, it went up 40 per cent.

The golf fair will take place in October 2015 at the Magma Centre in Costa Adeje and will attract more than 1,000 delegates and several hundred journalists.

“It’s one of the best news we could get,” said president of Tenerife Cabildo, Carlos Alonso. “To host the IGTM is a wish of many major destinations around the world because of the implications involved, both from an economic point of view and promotional. The hard work we have developed in recent months and even years has paid off and we are sure it will be the best fair held for years.”

Deputy tourism minister for the Canar y Government, Ricardo Fernández de la Puente said the event was very important to Tenerife and the

other islands for the purposes of promoting golf to tourists.

“Our climate allows the Canary Islands to be a golfing destination 365 days a year,” he said.

Tenerife’s successful bid was revealed as the 2014 fair came to a close at Lake Como, Italy. Tenerie was represented at the event with 15 establishments, including golf courses and accommodation.

The 2015 programme for delegates will include visits to Mount Teide and La Laguna as well as various activities, such as whale watching and tasting the local cuisine.

Golf has become one of the major tourist attractions of the island. About 100,000 travellers come to Tenerife each year to practise their favorite sport. Green fee data for the first half of 2014 shows an increase over the previous year of 4.4 per cent, with a total of 173,227 .

Entries open for San Silvestre

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NTRIES have opened for the annual San Silvestre in La Laguna.

This will be the 33rd edition of the popular race which takes place from 6pm on December 31st.

The sports department of the local council is inviting applications between now and December 24th. Once again, it will be along the traditional street circuit covering around 5,000 metres through the centre of Aguere.

Those interested can complete the registration forms at Deportes Natalia in La Laguna (Plaza de la Catedral) and La Orotava (Centro Comercial El Trompo) or online via www.oadlaguna.com.

The registration fee is eight euros which includes a tee-shirt.

There will be a limit of 3,000 participants and anyone under 18 must have permission for their guardian.

The 2013 edition was won by Jonay González (15:44) and Yuliana Velásquez (19:14).

Determined Daniel helps San Juan to “a golden age”

PARALYMPIC AMBITIONS

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ESIDENTS of Guia de Isora have been enjoying a programme of “alternative sports” and there is more to come.

Fifty people over the age of 18 joined a hiking route in Gran Canaria and also visited a unique network of caves located on the edge of Risco Chapín. This is a unique place as some of the caves are natural, others man-made, but all hiding many secrets.

The year’s hiking activities have also taken enthusiasts to the Garajonay National Park, Teide and the historic route of Santiago de Compostela.

On November 23rd, the next expedition will take walkers to Chinyero and then to Monte del Agua. These two routes will close the 2014 programme.

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ISABILITY is no obstacle for accomplished San Juan de la Rambla sportsman, Daniel Cabrera Abreu.

He has been achieving success in not one but two

sporting disciplines and his ambition is to take part in the

Paralympics.

Councillor for sport, Jonay Méndez recently welcomed Daniel to a council reception to honour his successes in football and swimming.

Daniel was part of the Spanish team which came third in the first division of adapted soccer in the national championships and also won four golds in adapted swimming relay, silver in the 50m butterfly and bronze in the 100m at the national championships in Andalucia.

Daniel, a member of club AD Tensalus, said he was very happy with the results and highlighted the involvement of fellow team

members and his coach, Fernando Sosa to whom he “owed most of my career.”

Sr. Méndez applauded Jonay ’s commitment and perseverance which had taken him to the podium of two national sports and said they were generally ver y proud of achievements in San Juan de la Rambla which was experiencing “a golden age”.

Daniel announced he would be taking part in Canar y swimming and football championships in November, with the Paralympics being his ultimate dream. “I have been preparing for this since I started playing sport aged eight,” he said.

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MOUNTAIN WEEK

Huge success for third Trail Route Gofio despite the heat

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HE third “Trail Route Gofio” held in Granadilla de Abona has become one of the most important events in trail running and on the morning of Saturday, November 1st, attracted around 300 runners from all over the island and region.

The initiative was organised by the Sports Department of Granadilla council with the collaboration of Grupo de Monta-

ñaro Granadilla and Granaventura.

In the 19km (featuring 1,238m of ascent) Jose Luis Ortoll led the way for the men

(1:57:55), despite his speciality being in ultra distance; he was followed

by Diego Perez (1:58:03) and Miguel Angel Reyes Hernandez (1:59:40). In the women’s section Helena Rodriguez was first (2:24:02); Rachel Rivero (2:24:02) second and Keyla Saavedra Angulo (2:30:27) third.

At the distance of 10km (713 vertical meters), the distance record was beaten in the men’s draw with Juan Mendez Cabrera (54:33), and second and third were David Martin Gonzalez (57:45) and José David González Fernández (58:44).

In the women’s section, the winner was Elisa Isabel González (1:18:37);

WEEKLY SESSIONS

El Rosario kicks off senior fitness programme

Almudena Diaz Rosado (1.22.51) in second and María del Mar Rodríguez Cortiñas (1:23:06) third.

Athletes had to contend with very hot weather on the day of the test which is considered to offer some of the most beautiful and picturesque mountain scenery along the route.

The awards were pre-

sented by the deputy mayor, Esteban González; and Council of Sports, Safety and Works, Marcos Gonzalez, Guacimara González and José Manuel García, respectively.

The initiative was part of the Mountain Week programme which offered open days on the climbing wall, lectures, conferences, hiking trails and expeditions.

Sport comes first in El Rosario

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new “senior fitness” programme has started in El Rosario aimed at bringing the over-65s in the municipality together and keeping them active both mentally and physically at the same time.

As a new departure, visits are being made to the two biosaludable parks recently installed in the town.

The new campaign began in October under the Project for Promotion and Prevention for active ageing.

Different exercises are performed to improve flexibility, balance and movement, resulting in an increased sense of well-being and improved inter-active relationships with other older folk.

Councillor for social

welfare, María Ángeles Rodríguez Ramos said this was a perfect opportunity for senior citizens to get fit this season and to enjoy the outdoors as well.

The biosaludable circuits are designed with different types of apparatus which help maintain fitness but which can also help specific injuries or different ailments. They can be used by the young and are specifically recommended for the over 60s.

The El Rosario sessions are held weekly.

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MALL actions pay big dividends, the council of El Rosario has stressed after completing another improvement project.

Base lines have recently been repainted at the Bocacangrejo sports centre because they had become so faded, they could hardly be seen any more.

Councillor for sport, Domingo Pérez Peña said small actions like this did not involve a big financial outlay but nevertheless helped to improve residents’ enjoyment of sport.

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SHINING EXAMPLE

Zumba classes “Soccer Experience” veterans’ tournament hailed another success for kids

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RANADILLA council is inviting youngsters to Zumba classes.

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DEJE has hosted the ninth edition of “Soccer Experience”, the hugely popular tournament for veterans.

The event has grown from a series of friendly matches to become an important event in Adeje’s sporting calendar.

As before, the tournament was attended by a number of well-known names now retired from football, both in England and Scotland.

Some 70 games took place in the sports hall at Las Torres,

resulting in a win for Forest Mobsters in the section for over 30s and for Royale International in the over-40s.

The event was organised by Soccer Experience in association with Adeje council’s sports department.

Matches lasted 15 minutes in a mini league format.

There was a welcome

appearance inbetween play from the Tenerife Cheerleaders and young soccer players from Soccer Experience were able to compete in their own matches against Adeje Alevin from the Adeje Municipal School of Football.

Over 200 people, including players and their families, came from various parts of England and Scotland to participate in the event and enjoy a weekend in Costa Adeje.

Sports councillor, Adolfo Alonso Ferrera presented the trophies, during which he praised director of Soccer Experience, Martin Tierney who is himself an ex-Scottish footballer, for his professionalism and dedication.

“It is very interesting for the young people of Adeje to see and meet players at this level and it’s pleasing that this tournament is such a good example of fair play in Adeje,” he commented.

From this November, classes will be held every Thursday in the Casa de la Juventud (Youth House) between 5pm and 6pm. These are aimed at children aged between four and 12.

This is a different way to enjoy leisure time, a fun activity through music, choreography and play.

The classes are organised by A.A.V.V. Vicácaro La Cruz in association with the council’s sports department.

For more information and to book, ring 647 050 800. The classes are free.

Young rhythmic champions now eye a Spanish title

MAYOR’S WISHES

Lanzarote invites entries for annual challenges

RECORD RESPONSE

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NTRIES are about to open for the eighth island triathlon on Lanzarote which is hitting the heights before it even begins.

Organisers had to postpone the start of registrations from the original November 4th to November 13th because of operational reasons. They said this was due to the exceptionally high level of entries already received for the triathlon mode.

The challenge mode is already full but entries are invited for three others, namely the 31km, 20km and eight kilometres. The latter is new this year.

These also incorporate the children’s event, La Graciosa Trail Kids, now in its second edition.

The competitions will be held on February 20th, 21st and 22nd.

Further information is available on http:// www.lanzarotedeportes.com/desafio8isla

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RANADILLA de Abona council has applauded a local team who are Canary champions of rhythmic gymnastics in the junior category.

Club Adoney, based in the municipality, were guests of honour at a reception hosted by the Mayor, Jaime González Cejas and the councillor for sport, Marcos González Alonso.

Morgana, Nayeli, Nabissa, Irene, Iria, Denisse and Luano, all aged nine and ten, will be accompanied by their coaches, Laura García and Zamira Francisco when they

head for Castellón for the Spanish championships from November 21st to 23rd.

The girls have been Tenerife champions at the school games for two consecutive years in the benjamin and alevin categories.

Club Adoney was founded two years ago and train in the sports facilities at Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria (IES) Magallanes in San Isidro.

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