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A PASSION FOR EASTER

PARAGLIDING DEATH RENEWS CONCERN G RAVE concern is being expressed about the number of paragliding accidents which are happening in the Canary Islands.

Tenerife and Lanzarote are said to be leading the way in the table of statistics which were added to last week with the death of a 40-year-old French man.

The tragedy happened at the Jama barranco in the municipality of Vilaflor around noon on March 17th.

The victim was practising the sport in the area when he plummeted into the ravine.

An emergency call was made to the 1-1-2 control centre and police, the Civil Guard and the Emergency and Rescue Group went to the scene, together with the emergency helicopter.

Because of the difficult terrain in this area of Tenerife, crew from the helicopter were lowered down to help the victim but he died of the severe injuries received.

Local paragliders say some sort of accident seems to be happening on a regular basis and so far this year, there have been at least 15 incidents. Most of them involve tourists, including English, German and French.

The statistics are verified by official reports from the 1-1-2 emergency control centre.

One of their most recent callouts was on March 21st when a paraglider crashed in a

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ENERIFE will be celebrating Easter in traditional style and hopefully, with huge crowds.

Hopes are high that the Easter weekend will be a busy one for the island, with hundreds of thousands of holiday-makers set to benefit from the pound/ euro exchange rate.

The only cloud on the horizon appears to be concern over the price of air fares which shoot up at Easter and are still seen by many as prohibitive.

Tourism chiefs are aware of the problem and are working on the issue.

Throughout Tenerife, there will be Easter services,

traditional processions and parades, religious performances, exhibitions and musical celebrations.

In Adeje, the spectacular and moving Passion Play will be held on Easter Friday, April 3rd and locations like La Laguna and La Orotava will also be leading the way with full programmes.

There will also be a passion play in Granadilla at 9pm on March 28th when about 50 residents will recreate Biblical scenes for about one hour.

mountain area of Tegueste in Lanzarote and suffered back injuries. He had to be rescued by firefighters.

There were also reported accidents on March 16th, again in Lanzarote and in Taucho (Adedje) on March 2nd.

Accidents also take place on the other islands, including La Palma.

Experts say the unusual conditions encountered in the Canary Islands with its strong winds and unexpected gusts can take even an experienced paraglider by surprise. Air conditions here are said to be very different from those found in Europe but enthusiasts flock here because of the better winter weather.

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WO people were taken to hospital after a fire drama in Icod de los Vinos.

A 67-year-old man and 19year-old youth both suffered mild poisoning after inhaling smoke.

The fire broke out in a property in La Florida at just after 1pm on March 21st and led to a call to the 1-1-2 control centre.

The emergency services, including the police, fire brigade and Civil Guard, went to the scene and managed to put out the flames. The fire had started in the kithen.

Medics tended both men before an ambulance took them to hospital in the north.

OUR days after publishing details of the top ten most wanted UK men in Spain, Shane Walford has been arrested in the Canary Islands.

The former soldier and boxer from Coventry was wanted by West Midlands Police for manslaughter.

holiday-makers who buy a paragliding experience as part of a package might feel pressurised into going out in less than ideal weather conditions because they would otherwise lose their money.

Representatives of the official sport here on Tenerife have been pressing for tighter regulations regarding qualifications, training and insurance for tourists who act independently rather than through a federated club.

The general message has to be take care, be careful, be prepared, don’t take risks, have insurance and go with a verified club or trainer. And remember, if you do have an accident which is deemed “reckless”, you might also get a hefty bill for your rescue!

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OUR COLUMNISTS

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PET’S WORLD

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TV GUIDE

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PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT

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THE LOOKOUT

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EATING OUT & ABOUT

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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HEALTH MATTERS

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CLASSIFIEDS

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A-Z SERVICES

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CONTACTS

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CRIME INACCURACIES

Stop spreading false alarm, warns Ashotel

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USINESS owners in parts of south Tenerife have been accused of generating false alarms about security in the tourist zones.

The employers’ association, Ashotel says the official statistics show that crime relating to robberies and thefts in these areas has actually decreased and is not getting worse.

It claims comments made

by some owners are “irresponsible” and incorrect.

Ashotel has been angered by statements reportedly made by the Association for Businesses in Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje. The group says the president of that association,

Víctor Sánchez allegedly made comments to a Spanish newspaper in which he claimed some business owners were afraid every time they opened their doors.

Ashotel manager, Juan Pablo González said such comments could cause alarm during the busy tourist season and were not correct.

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Man dies at crash scene

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MERGENCY medics attending a traffic accident in Tegueste tried in vain to save the life of a 55-year-old man.

The police received a report on the morning of March 21st about a multiple car crash on the TF-13 about kilometres from Tegueste.

When they arrived on the scene, they found that the 55-year-old man was in cardiac arrest and carried out prolonged resuscitation but without success.

Another man, aged 53, was taken to hospital suffering from neck pain and slight cuts and bruises.

Traffic on the road was delayed for some time whilst the accident was dealt with and debris cleared.

If the association had any cause for concern, they should work quitely and wisely with the police.

Ashotel says that through various partnerships and initiatives, crime had decreased and the police were doing a good job, both in Playa de las Americas and in the north in Puerto de la Cruz.

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ENERIFE Cabildo is to introduce a new bus travel swipe card with effect from October which will replace the present system.

The card, which users will not have to push into a machine, will replace the magnetic strip Bono card as used at present. It can also be used on the tram.

The new card will be progressively introduced in phases from October for use on 530 buses and 26 trams.

It involves an investment of 9.1 million euros and will be made by the company Indra who will be responsible for installing and maintaining the new equipment.

The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez said it was particularly good news for the city which had eleven million customers and was the largest group of users of Titsa, the island’s bus company.

Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso said the new swipe card would bring improvements to the service and helped to make Tenerife a world leader in public transport.

The cards will be rechargeable at various locations, including tram stops and 300 different points.

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Police repeat “virtual kidnap” warnings after parents duped

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OLICE have warned about a wave of “virtual kidnapping” in Spain after a distraught mother was duped into paying a ransom.

The woman was kept talking on the phone for three hours after a gang claimed they had snatched her daughter and said she would be killed unless 10,000 euros was paid.

At least six other similar scams are being investigated in the Malaga area and ten across Spain.

The woman and her husband were both at work when they received a call from the alleged kidnappers who taped the sound of a girl sobbing on the other end.

They claimed they would murder her if they hung up and demanded payment, first asking for 10,000 euros, then 5,000 euros but eventually settling for just 300. The couple said this was the only amount they could lay their hands on.

They were also ordered to go out and buy a new mobile phone over which they could negotiate.

The gang then told the woman to get a taxi, giving her a location but changing this several times whilst she was on her way in order to avoid detection. They also told her

to stop at a shop and buy something expensive with a credit card but her limit had been reached and she was unable to do so.

In the meantime, the husband went home and discovered that his daughter had been there all the time and was perfectly safe.

However, by the time he got back to work, his wife had already left and could not be contacted.

The distraught mother, still on the phone and in a taxi, was then ordered to sell the mobile at a second-hand shop and pay whatever money she had in to a Western Union bank account. Police said this was linked to Chile.

They have warned other parents not to be duped if they receive a kidnapping allegation and to check immediately if their son or daughter is okay by asking another person to do so.

They say the gang gains inside information about a family member being away on holiday or on a school trip to make things more difficult for the parents. Their advice is immediately to call the police.

Rescuers devastated as immigrants drown in Canary ocean

PATERAS DETECTED

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OUR people have drowned, including a woman and baby, after illegal immigrants trying to seek a new life in Spain drifted in the ocean for four days.

Another 21 people were found alive in a tiny boat near the Canaries but rescue could not find any others, despite reports that there were at least another six people on board.

One of the occupants who survived was pregnant.

The search was severely hampered by a Sahara wind storm which created near zero visibility and it was 24 hours before the emergency services could get to them after making initial contact.

Rescuers were said to be “absolutely devastated” at The second boat which had 13 immigrants. finding the four bodies.

“They are completely destroyed,” said a spokesman for Maritime Rescue.

The boat, which had left Morocco, had run out of fuel and was drifting in the strong currents about 300 kilometres off Gran Canaria.

The alert was raised on March 9th by relatives who had remained in Africa but were concerned because they had heard nothing since the journey started off the coast of Tangier in a bid to reach the Spanish coast.

Rescuers were able to make contact with the boat by phone on the night of March 10th and could hear the women and children crying.

They are said to have shouted: “We are lost and have no diesel. Help!”

A rescue helicopter eventually spotted the dinghy in the full blaze of the sun the next day. The boat was just seven feet long and could have held as many as 40 people. It is believed the destination aimed for was Lanzarote.

The 21 people rescue were said to be “well” although three needed hospital treatment, two for hypothermia and the pregnant woman.

In a separate incident also near the Canaries, another boat was spotted and 13 illegal immigrants were airlifted to safety. Two of these were women, one of whom was also expecting. All of them needed medical treatment for hypothermia and dehydration.

It is not the first time there has been a tragedy like this in the Canaries as boats full of illegal immigrants are constantly trying to reach Spain. The problem was substantially diminished thanks to increased border controls by sea and air but pateras are still braving the dangerous journey, with the occupants paying “sea captains” hundreds of euros in a bid to find new life.

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New hostel in Tegueste for walkers Puerto hosts top

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EGUESTE has unveiled a project to create a municipal hostel for walkers and a meeting point for local teenagers.

The project should be completed this year and will cost 25,000 euros.

The new venue will be known as the Casa de los Camineros and has received a grant under the Canar y rural projects fund.

Council spokeswoman, Sandra Ramallo said it would become a tourist attraction as well as a place

OPEN INVITE

City holds first-ever dog day

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ANTA Cruz is to hold its first-ever canine race to encourage responsible dog ownership.

The event will take place on April 12th under the title of “Gente Guau!” (“People Wow!”) in the park of La Granja between 9am and 2pm.

This is designed as a fun leisure/sports event and will feature the star attraction of a “Canirun” where owners can take their dogs round obstacles on a lead. This is not against the clock but simply for enjoyment.

The initiative is driven by the group ArteSerGente10 which says it is “a fun, ambitious and different

project” revolving around responsibility.

All members of the family are invited along and preregistration takes place up until April 8th at El Corte Inglés (floor one) in Santa Cruz.

The day will also feature an exhibition of dog training and ability from Club Agility Te-nerife.

There will also be sideshows and stands, with veterinary advice, entertainment, products, face painting and spotlights on the island’s animal charities.

Man found safe after alert

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search for an 80-year-old man missing on Tenerife ended on a happier note than feared.

The alert was raised after the German man went missing from La Laguna. Police were informed in the late afternoon but he was found the next morning.

The man had been out walking and had fallen in the area of the barranco Tomadero.

He was located by rescuers and because of the difficult terrain, was airlifted to safety and then by ambulance to hospital. His condition was described as non-serious.

for the town’s young people to meet. it could also be a venue for environmental associations.

The building needs to be renovated and properly kitted out and will have two rooms kitted out with bunk beds, plus a lounge, two bathrooms, kitchen and rear patio overlooking the Anaga mountains.

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ORE than 100 top players are currently in Puerto de la Cruz as the municipality hosts the 28th International Bridge Festival.

Countries represented include Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway for the eight-day event, based at the Hotel Turquesa until March 28th.

The tournament has gained in international reputation year after year thanks to extensive promotion, particularly in the Nordic countries.

Spanish and Canary players are also attending, thanks to the support of the local council, Cabildo, Puerto’s Urban Consortium for Rehabilitation of the town and various public and private entities.

Pavement work finished by Easter

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ORK has been taking place to improve a much-used route in La Laguna.

The local council has been undertaking repairs to camino El Pedregal in Valle Jiménez following complaints from residents about its general state.

Councillor for public works, Jonathan Domínguez recently paid a sites inspection with councillor for the area, Blanca Pérez.

The work is expected to be completed by Easter and will include repaving and upgrading in order to improve accessibility for residents to their homes.

PAVEMENT REPAIRS

Puerto tackles eyesore sites

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YE-SORE sites in Puerto de la Cruz are to be tackled by the local council.

Crews are currently out and about to clean up a number of areas and to carry out repairs as requested by local residents.

In calle Doctor Pisaca, the road and pavement had become uneven because of tree roots pushing up the surface. The council has removed the flooring and cut out the offending roots without damage to the trees so that the problem will not

be repeated.

Improvements are also being carried out at plaza Juan Negrín de San Fernando , together with the replacement of the current work surfaces on the children’s play area and sports court.

Pavements in calle Mazaro-co are also being attended to in order to improve the surface and safety for pedestrians.

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Registration opens for tenth “Camino del Hermano Pedro”

THOUSANDS EXPECTED

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NE of the most famous events on Tenerife, the “Camino del Hermano Pedro”, is to celebrate its tenth anniversary on April 18th.

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the atmospheric walk which takes them to the cave of the island’s first saint where he used to take refuge when he was just a lowly shepherd tending his flock. He went on to travel the world and to help the poor and needy.

To take part in this year’s wak, for safety reasons, you have to pre-register and this is now open, closing on April 10th.

Organisers recently got together to discuss arrangements for this special celebration which celebrates history, religion, culture and heritage whilst enjoying the spectacular Tenerife countryside.

Peope come from all parts of the Canaries and further afield to take part and the number is growing each year.

More than 2,000 are expected on this occasion.

It takes an enormous

amount of planning and a huge safety operation.

New this year will be the participation of groups such as the Federation of the Deaf of the Canary Islands (FASICAN) and the Association of the Deaf of Tenerife (ASORTE), along with the Mountain Association for All, who took part last year.

The full length of the walk is 19 kilometres but there are six joining points. The first is in Vilaflor, leaving at 7am and reaching the cave in the countr yside of El Medano between noon and 1pm.

The other joining points are Granadilla (9.30am), Charco del Pino (9.30am), San Isidro (10.30am) and El Médano (11.30am). New this year is a leaving point from San Miguel to Charco del Pino at 7.45am.

Along the way there will be a safety team of 62 people and you are recommended to wear appropriate clothing , bring along food and water and stick to the footpath.

More information is available on 922759900 and also on www.granadilladeabona.es and www.vilaflordechasna.es

EMERGENCY UNIT

Major investment announced for Candelaria Hospital

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HE Canary Government is to allocate 8.5 million euros towards the planning and construction of a new emergency department at the Candelaria Hospital in Santa Cruz.

The finance was agreed last week and the process will now start for drafting of the technical project. It will be dealt with as an urgent matter, the Ministry of Health adds.

The timescale of planning

and starting work on the new two-storey building is put at 34 months between 2015 and 2018 and the 8.5 million euros includes two million euros for equipment.

The government says it will

provide a new and better emergency department and improve conditions both for patients and staff, as well as meeting increased demand.

The building will be around 5,000 square metres on two levels with adult care, resuscitation, critical ward, trauma and radiology on the ground floor and pediatrics and obstetrics above.

Alleged rape “appears on internet”

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distressing story has emerged about the alleged rape of a young girl from the Candelaria area, followed by video footage of the crime posted on the internet.

The attack, according to a Spanish newspaper, took place last April but the mother of the victim has only recently found out.

It has been reported that since the rape, video footage

of the crime has been broadcast via the internet. In addition to this, pictures were taken and a person unconnected with the attack allegedly paid for them and then used them to blackmail

the girl in question.

The allegations have been made on a local TV station where it was reported that the victim had been drugged in a bar before being taken to a house and coerced to undress.

The 15-year-old girl is now apparently undergoing medical treatment for depression.

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DANGEROUS CRIMES

Santa Cruz announces major crackdown on fire vandalism

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major campaign is to be launched in Santa Cruz to crackdown on vandals who are homing in on rubbish containers and setting them on fire.

The city council says it is absolutely fed-up with the continued acts which are causing damage, potential danger to properties and cars in the areas under target and a financial loss.

The joint campaign involves various authorities and the police and will cover other kinds of vandalism as well, including graffiti. One of the major problems is constant attacks on statues in parks.

The zero tolerance campaign was announced by the Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez who said local and national police officers would be involved.

Referring to the constant burning of refuse containers, he said: “This kind of vandalism not only produces a financial loss to the city, it also endangers lives.”

Sr. Bermúdez said the fires often took place near parked

cars and affected them and the facades of buildings and homes.

The meeting was also attended by the sub-delegate of the Government in the province of Tenerife, Guillermo Díaz Guerra.

It was revealed that from January 2014 to early March of this year, there had been 302 attacks on containers in the city. The cost of clearing up afterwards and replacement amounted to almost 250,000 euros, money the city could not afford to waste away.

The Mayor took the opportunity to put out a plea to members of the public to play their part in the campaign. He urged them to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour immediately to the police.

“We are going to go after them,” he pledged.

Deputy mayor and councillor for security, José Alberto Díaz Estébanez said the impact of other forms of vandalism had decreased thanks to increase vigilance and greater awareness.

During the meeting, it was announced that the council will apply for the sixth time to be allowed to place CCTV cameras in the García Sanabria park. Each time, the bid has been turned down.

“We have to insist that we help to prevent any kind of

crime against individuals and significant financial losses that we have suffered in recent years and in that goal, we must all agreed,” said the Mayor.

Discussions were also held about safety planning for various forthcoming events, such as the May festival and to look at all security issues in the various municipalities.

This review will also take into account the constant arrival of large numbers of cruise tourists.

More asphalting work in Arona

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URTHER road resurfacing work is being carried out by Arona Council as it continues its rolling programme of repairs.

The latest area to be tackled is calle La Montaña in Los Cristianos and follows on from the asphalting of avenida Chayofita.

From there, crews will move on to the centre of Valle San Lorenzo, where calle Vera de Abajo, El Colegio and Casas de Abajo will be tackled.

The projects are part of an asphalting plan costing nearly 115,000 euros.

“Come to Santa Cruz” returns on April 12th

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HE “Come to Santa Cruz” initiative aimed at revitalising Sunday trade is to return on April 12th.

This will begin a series of dates under the 2015 programme which will see the majority of shops in the centre open their doors and various events such as gastronomy, sport, culture, music and entertainment.

This opening Sunday will see a hive of activity in the triangle between La Rambla, calle San Sebastián and the sea from 11am to 8pm. Visitors will also find fashion, crafts and leisure activities. These will take place in various plazas and open spaces.

“Come to Santa Cruz” (“Ven a Santa Cruz”) was started in 2013 and 16 editions have so far taken place with great success.

It is organised by the city’s Development Society and its chief executive officer, Florentino Guzmán Plasencia says it is the “fruit of public-private partnership”.

One of the attractions will be a gourmet carousel where you will be able to enjoy a tapas dish and drink for 2.50 euros, fashion shows from 11am to 2pm, a display of martial arts (12.30pm to 6pm) and various workshops.

There will be numerous musical groups parading through the streets and lots of children’s entertainment.

“Ven a Santa Cruz” can be followed through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as on www.sociedad-desarrollo.com.

Ravine rescue in Masca

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HERE was a happy ending for two hikers who got lost whilst exploring the famous Masca ravine.

The 1-1-2 control centre was alerted to the two missing German men but they were found just before it got dark at around 7.40pm. Both were in their 70s.

The emergency call triggered a full-scale rescue involving the Civil Guard’s mountain and rescue group, medics, the fire brigade and the marine service.

The Helimer helicopter was also put on alert but could not be used because of the poor weather conditions.

The hikers were located by the mountain rescue team and were taken down the ravine and evacuated by boat. One of them was taken to hospital suffering from mild cuts and bruises.

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Drama as fire starts in sofa bed Historic church celebrates centenary MOVING OCCASION

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HIS was the state of a property in Santa Cruz following a fire.

Firefighters based in the city were called out to deal with the blaze in a house in the district of La Gallega. The alert was raised at about 11am in the morning.

The 1-1-2 control centre received a call reporting that smoke and flames were coming from the property. Fortunately, there was no-one inside at the time.

The fire service said the blaze was in one of the rooms and had started in a sofa bed.

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HERE was an historic occasion in Santiago del Teide when a local church celebrated its centenary.

The Bishop of Tenerife, Bernardo Álvarez presided over a commemorative service at the church of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Arguayo.

Those present included members of the congregation, visitors and pastors past and present.

The events which took place on March 15th had the

support of a committee of residents and parishioners, as well as the local council.

The programme included a mass taken by the Bishop and the pastor, Silvestre Gorrín with others who had preceded him. This was followed by a procession through the streets with the

image of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria y San Felipe Neri and then musical entertainment in the plaza.

It proved an emotional and historic day, giving memories of nostalgia and hope for the future.

The parish church was restored in 2007.

POLICE CONCERN

Fight crowd “summoned by messaging”

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shocking video of teenagers beating up a girl in a restaurant recently hit the headlines in the UK but the same has happened in Ten-

erife.

A month ago, a Spanish newspaper published a video

which showed a younger boy being confronted by an 18-

year-old youth in Santa Cruz and surrounded by a crowd edging him on.

Police started an operation to prevent such scenes happening again and it seemed to have worked -until

recently.

Officers had to intervene in another incident in the capital which saw a fight between children apparently summoned via the internet. The meeting point was near

schools and prompted a callout to local and national police who have identified some of the juveniles involved.

Some experts say that although fighting is nothing new, the development of the

digital age makes messaging easier and a video seems to be some sort of prize “like a medal”.

However, the footage can also work against them as it can be used as evidence.

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Have you seen any of these ten men? If so, call Crimestoppers!

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AKE a close look at the faces of these ten men.

Do you recognise any of them?

If so, information you supply to the police, in total confidence, could help to track them down and bring them before the courts.

The UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA) have once again combined forces to seek out Britain’s most wanted fugitives.

Any one of them could be hiding under a new identity in Spain or specifically in the Canar y Islands. Wanted criminals have been found here before so it is quite possible they have chosen the islands as a safe haven - or so they think.

The ten fugitives are wanted

by UK law enforcement agencies in connection with crimes including rape, indecent assault of a child and drug trafficking.

This is the ninth Operation Captura appeal to be made since 2006 and the previous eight have so far resulted in 65 out of 76 wanted fugitives being apprehended.

Drugs lord Stephen Blundell was one of the most recent individuals to be found. The 36year-old, from Merseyside, had fled the UK before being sentenced for a £1 million heroin plot. He handed himself in to authorities in Tenerife.

British Ambassador Simon Manley said: “I hope that the public will, once again, help us find these fugitives. The ongoing success of Operation Captura is a demonstration of the excellent law enforcement relationship between our two countries and the role that ordinary citizens can play in tracking down criminals.

Together we can ensure that these criminals are brought to justice and their ill-gotten gains seized.”

Hank Cole, Head of International Operations for the National Crime Agency, said: “Spain is not a safe haven for British fugitives. The NCA and its partners will continue to pursue these individuals relentlessly and return them to

the UK to face justice. Sixtyfive fugitives on the Captura list have been caught, along with many more fugitives linked to other operations.

“The exceptional level of collaboration and intelligence sharing with the Spanish authorities has been vital to these arrests. However, we still need the support of the public.

Be our eyes and ears and tell us if you have any information on the whereabouts of our targets.”

Information given to Crimestoppers can help locate the fugitives on the Captura list.

For those people calling from Spain there is a special freephone Spanish 900 555 111 telephone number which will be answered in the UK by Crimestoppers’ call agents. A translation service is available upon request. People can also pass on information anonymously via the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org The ten men sought are Mohammed Jahangir Alam, 32. Paul Buchanan, 29. Carlo Dawson, 52. Paul Monk, 54.

Anthony Dennis, 47. David McDermott, 41. Scott Hughes, 34. Michael Roden, 25. Shane Walford, 38 and Jayson McDonald, 37.

Pledge over flooding problems

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pledge has been made to residents of a district in La Laguna to try and prevent future flooding.

The lower section of San Matías suffers substantially in heavy rain and the local council has received many complaints.

Councillor for public works, Jonathan Domínguez recently visited with fellow councillor, Candelaria Díaz who is president of the residents’ association, together with other municipal

officers.

Residents were assured that a technical plan is being drawn up to deal with the problem area between calles Las Lajas and the road to El Rosarito.

An independent network will be created to collect rainwater and this will be pumped to channel out in the Barranco del Muerto.

HISTORIC CONNECTION

Iconic site in Granadilla becomes new recreation zone

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new recreation space in Granadilla includes a rather special homage to the site’s history.

The Mayor, Jaime González Cejas formally opened the area at the entrance to the town. It is located where the old packing factory Bonnysa used to stand and the ceremony was attended by the chief executive officer of BonnysaEspaña, Jorge Brotons. Council members and representatives of the company responsible for the work were also present.

Paying homage to its past, Bonnysa donated two 1949 engines which were once used in the packaging process and these are installed next to the recreation area.

The Mayor thanked the company for helping to make the project a reality and said it now offered residents and

visitors a place to relax, including with their children, and to enjoy the green environment.

The new space is complemented by new side roads and parking spaces and in the future will also have a building and a commercial zone.

Jorge Brotons welcomed the fruition of the project which, he said, reflected the company’s role in Granadilla since 1956, having become a symbol of the municipality and employing many local people.

The council presented Sr. Broton with a commemorative plate, as well as to Pepe Delgado who had worked with the company for many years.

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German woman, aged 61, was rescued by the air and land emergency services after a fall in La Laguna.

The woman was out walking in the area of Roque Dos Hermanos when she fell and hurt her leg.

As she was unable to travel on foot along the Chinamada to Punta del Hidalgo, the emergency services were called in.

The GES helicopter dropped crew near her and firefighters moved on foot. She was carried back to the helicopter and airlifted to hospital. Her condition was described as non-serious.

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Thieves wipe out avocado plot PLANTS STOLEN

MAYOR’S HOPES

Better news on Guía de Isora road link to motorway roads were in such a sorry state that they “could not wait much longer.”

The visit to this section of the TF-463 took place following the completion of works at the arched bridge at the end of the ring road, specifically in Barranco de Erques, the natural border between the municipalities of Adeje and Guia de Isora.

Discussion took place during the meeting about the opening of the motorway. According to Sr. Martin, the main stretch of the road between Santiago del Teide and the crossing of Vera de Erques will be in April; the final stretch between Santiago del Teide and Adeje will follow once the suspended bridge is installed on the barranco de Erques.

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HE owner of a newly-planted avocado plot in the north of Tenerife was left astounded when the whole site was wiped out by thieves.

Police believe thos responsible kept close watch on the work being carried out and swooped when the coast was clear under the cover of darkness.

They removed all the avocado plants which had only been put in a few days before and left the entire field totally barren. The cost of loss and damage is put at 3,000 euros.

The theft happened in La Matanza where there were 110 new avocado plants.

This type of agricultural crime is becoming more rife in Spain in general and police are asking farmers to be on special alert.

Just recently, there was a similar theft of avocado plants on La Palma and two suspects have been arrested.

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ORK is expected to start in about two weeks on the motorway connection with Guía de Isora.

This will concern the stretch of the road along the TF-463 and will include resurfacing and the filling in of potholes.

The timescale was confirmed by the Mayor, Pedro Martín following a visit to the area with the councillor for roads for Tenerife Cabildo, José Luis Delgado and the councillor for public works for the Canary Government, Domingo Berriel.

During the meeting, various alternatives were suggested to

improve the stretch which is in a very bad condition. It was also stressed that attention should be given to the future widening of the road which will require clearing the banks and improving the layout of the bends.

Sr. Martin said the works for the connection of the centres of Chio, Tejina and Guia were included in the motorway project but due to cutbacks, had been delayed because of lack of finance. However, the

Adeje plaza goes green

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DEJE gave a rather special salute to its Irish residents and visitors on St Patrick’s Day. The Plaza España turned green for two nights!

The iconic venue took on a strange glow as green lights lit the area up on March 16th and 17th.

The green salute was echoed elsewhere in Spain, including in Madrid as a way of celebrating the Irish tradition and essence.

Other landmarks which turned green were the Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building and even the Christ the Redeeme statue in Rio. Adeje council said it wanted to extend greetings to all the Irish people resident in the municipality.

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NEW PLANS

New bike park Pets’ cemetery Woman falls opens with for La Laguna from fourth thrilling display L floor A Laguna is likely to be the first place in the Canary Islands to have a dedicated pets’ cemetery.

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new skate and bike park has been opened in San Juan de la Rambla.

The local council took the opportunity of the “Day of the Bicycle” to formally open the facility which is located in calle Fiscal Temístocles Díaz Llanos de San José.

It features several areas, including separate zones for children and adults and a place to practise jumps, both downhill and on a circuit.

The 600 square metre

park is suitable for all standards, from beginners and amateurs through to professionals and will be able to host competitions for BMX and freeride.

The opening day featured several displays of acrobatic and competition jumps, including by young Canary champion Fran Luis. There was also a cycle ride through the town.

The only other similar facility is in Madrid but all this will change if plans come to fruition.

The Spanish newspaper El Dia has reported that a plot of land of 6,000 square metres has been allocated in calle la Cañada (on the road to La Esperanza) and will be called “El descanso de mascotas” or “Pets’ Rest”.

The company behind the venture says it will help to end the random burying of dead animals and also give

sensitivity to the loss of a beloved pet.

It is reported that the venture is linked to a veterinary surgery who will offer the service to clients who sign up to have lifetime treatment for their pets there.

Owners will be able to visit the cemetery during its opening hours and it will be properly maintained.

The idea seems to have gone down well with pet owners who say the facility is much needed here and elsewhere.

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RAFFIC was cut off in a part of Santa Cruz for more than an hour following the tragic death of a woman who fell from the fourth

floor.

The incident happened in calle de Galcerán and was witnessed by several people who called the emergency services.

Medics were unable to save the woman’s life because of the severity of her injuries. She was 52 years of age.

The street is near one of the main squares of Santa Cruz, the plaza de Weyler, and caused quite a commotion, especially as the woman’s body remained on the pavement for an hour until a court order was received for her transfer to hospital.

Because of the number of onlookers, the National and local police blocked off the area.

An investigation was opened into the circumstances of the fall but no-one else was thought to be involved.

DEDICATION PRAISED

Silver honour for iconic La Orotava carnival group

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carnival group which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary has been honoured

by La Orotava.

The local council unanimously agreed that “Los Virgueritos” should receive the municipality ’s silver medal in recognition of its outstanding contributions.

The group is considered a carnival reference point not just in the north of the island but across Tenerife.

The event, which proved an emotional occasion, was hosted by the Mayor, Francisco Linares who commended members of “Los Virgueritos” for their enthusiasm, dedication, hard work, sacrifice and effort. He also remembered all those who had belonged to the group in yesteryear but had

since died.

The medal and diploma were received by president, Borja González who thanked the council for the honour.

It all started in 1975 when a group of young students decided to form a carnival group and persuaded 26 people to join. Their first performance was a year later and as street musicians of La Orotava, they went on to take part in numerous events in many other towns from Playa de las Americas to Santa Cruz.

Over the years, “Los Virgueritos” has won many awards and has become cemented as an institution in the history of carnival.

Pirate theme for 2016 Granadilla carnival

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S one Carnival year closes, thoughts are already turning to the 2016 event in Grana-

This year ’s programme came to a spectacular close with the grand Coso which included a host of colourful costumes and floats on the theme of “Carnival of Fear”.

Groups from around the island took part in the grand fiesta and there were performances by various street musicians.

The festivities included the traditional burning of the ceremonial sardine.

During proceedings, the theme of the 2016 Carnival was announced, namely “Pirates”.

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HUGE CROWD

Bike event to become an annual attraction

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new event in San Juan de la Rambla which brought together a huge number of cyclists is expected to become an annual attraction.

“Día de la Bicicleta: Pedalea por la Igualdad” (“Day of the Bicycle: Pedal for Equality”) was a huge success and involved people of all ages.

More than 300 children and adults took part in two cycle routes which were followed by entertainment for the youngsters, the inauguration of a new skate park and a display of bike jumping.

For more than two hours, champions from the Cachibache Team Bike, headed by Fran Luis, showed their expertise on two wheels and received several standing ovations.

The Bicycle Day started at 10am and lasted for five hours.

It is expected to be one of the regular highlights of the San Juan de la Rambla calendar.

HEALTH CONCERNS

La Orotava calls for locally based 24-hour ambulance cover

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A Orotava is calling for a 24-hour ambulance service for the municipality which, say council chiefs, is missing out on urgent help.

The Mayor, Francisco Linares and councillor for health, Yurena Luis recently met with Director General of the Canary Health Service, María Juana Reyes to discuss various issues.

One of the most important was the lack of a locally-based emergency ambulance. La Orotava used to have this until January 1st, 2012 when it was withdrawn.

Councillors say they are very concerned about the time delay in ambulances attending calls. When an ambulance was based locally, it took five to ten minutes but now, one has to come from another area, such as Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Ursula, and it could take between 20 and 30 minutes.

They say a place like La Orotava deserves to have a service as effective as possible and to prevent “further consequences”.

In January of this year, the full council resolved to press the Canary Government to reinstate the service.

The director said there had been a long study nto finding an appropriate ambulance base in La Orotava and revealed that several alternatives were being considered. One option could be the Health Centre La Orotava-Las Dehesas.

The council is also pressing for a late-duty chemist of its own as this is currently shared with Los Realejos from midnight to 8am.

The Mayor demanded the restoration of this service locally so residents did not have to travel to another town. This proposal will be studied.

NEW INITIATIVE

La Orotava makes a Sunday extra special

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HOUSANDS of people enjoyed a rather different Sunday in La Orotava and there is more to come.

The centre of the town has been declared a Zone of Great Tourism Interest which allows establishments to open on a Sunday.

However, the local council realises this is difficult for small to medium-sized shops and businesses so intends to organise a number of specific Sundays full of complementary events and activities to help draw the crowds.

The first of these had an appeal for all ages, not least the young.

There was zumba, football, giant board games, balloon twisting, magic and mechanical bulls, as well as musical performances and DJs. The Farmers’ Market also moved to the town.

The initiative goes under the title of “La Orotava abre para ti” (“La Orotava opens for you”) and is organised by the local council and Canary Government. It also had the support of business associations and Tenerife Cabildo.

In association with this event, some 300 people took part in a solidarity bike ride which had earlier been postponed due to bad weather. Those taking part donated at least one kilo of food.

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PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

Take a picture of your pet All Saints church news with flowers

Please note the next car boot is Saturday April 11th

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FTER the success of our previous Car Boots we are all looking forward to the next one which will be as shown above a week later than usual, this is due to the most important event in the Churches calendar Easter. These are held in the Church grounds starting at 11.30am.

Easter Services are as follows:    

Sunday 29th March . Palm Sunday . Blessing of the Palms and Sung Eucharist at 11am.

Thursday 2nd April. Maundy Thursday. Eucharist of the Last Supper at 7pm.

Friday 3rd April. Good Friday Liturgy of the Passion at 2pm.

Sunday 5th April. Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist at 9.30 and 11 am.

All Saints Church will be holding an Easter Sunday Lunch on Sunday 5th April, if you would like to come please phone Caroline Kirkham on 922381981 for details.

The Inter Quiz will be held at 7pm in the Church grounds on April14th this time hosted by the Library. For the Price of one Euro come along and test your knowledge. All proceedes go to Charity.

As all Saints Church is In an Interregnum our Locum Priest from March 26th until May 5th will be Revd Stewart Timbrell.

Revd Stewart has been coming to Tenerife for many years and is well known to many. If you wish to speak to Revd Stewart please phone the Parsonage on 922384038 or Mobile 619847598.

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HIS gorgeous little puppy is patiently waiting at the refuge with his 200 friends for a new loving home.

He decided to enter the next fund-raising event at the refuge on May 9th at 2pm. We are asking our friends and supporters of the refuge to take a picture of their favourite pet with flowers and submit them by email to teneriffa@ak-tiontier.org where they will be printed and displayed at the refuge ready for the judges to decide the three winning pictures which will all win a prize.

Our fund-raising event will be a fun-filled day with a fun dog obedience competition where you can show off your dog’s talents. Mr and Mrs Dog 2015 will also be chosen on the day as well as lots of fun and games for the children, a petting farm with lots of different animals, horse riding, bouncy castle, cakes, hot food, music and a chance to tour the amazing facilities and to meet many of the dogs at the refuge.

Definitely a date for your

diary. If you would like to preenter your dog for the dog show then please call the number below, with the cost being three euros per dog.

Wingate School explore the Guanche

HELP NEEDED Please call 922778630 for more information or if you would like to help out in any way or maybe you have some spare time and would like to walk some of the many dogs at the refuge. 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 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00-16.00 . The refuge is closed Wednesdays, Sundays and on Public holidays.

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AST Thursday, 12th March 2015 Year 1 and Year 5 from Wingate School set out to explore the Guanche life at the Reserva Ambiental at the Hotel Sandos San Blas.

The morning began with a visit to the Multi Media Museum which explores the history of human and plant life from the very origins of Tenerife.

Following this the children entered “The Time Machine”, whereby they travelled through a series of rooms which take you on an interactive journey of Tenerife from the first volcanic eruption! This created shrieks of delight from excited children as the floor shook with every explosion.

After a series of different stages in the machine the children then went outside to experience Guanche and traditional Canarian life for themselves, walking through the hotel´s Archaeological Reserve where they met various ghosts from Tenerife´s past. A thoroughly enjoyable day out for the children and staff alike.

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RECHARGING PROJECT

paraglider was taken to hospital after crash landing whilst practising the sport in Lanzarote.

HE municipality of Valverde on El Hierro wants to lead the way in encouraging residents and visitors to use electric cars.

The island generally is aiming to be 100 per cent self-sufficient and to pursue all possible environmental projects, with electric car use being one of them.

Valverde intends to promote sustainable mobility and is investigating the installation of recharging points for electric cars around the district.

The Mayor, Juan Manuel García Casañas said electric cars were enviromentally friendly and all councils on El Hierro, an official Biosphere Reserve, had to find ways to back this principle.

“The use of electric cars would be an excellent choice,” he commented.

Woman, 79, fatally injured

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EDICS were unable to save the life of a 79year-old woman who was in collision with a motor-cycle in La Gomera.

The accident happened on the GM-3 on the section of the road which connects the district of San Juanito with Tecina in the municipality of Alajeró.

The emergency services were called out and found the motor-cyclist, aged 38, in a critical condition. He was attended to by staff from the Canary Urgency Service before being taken to hospital by helicopter.

The woman had suffered severe injuries as a result of the accident which happened in the mid-afternoon and died at the scene.

The accident took place in Tenestar, which is in the municipality of Tinajo, in the late morning.

The injured man, who was French, suffered a leg injur y which medics des-

Fire in apartment

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fire in an apartment in Gran Canaria resulted in a man being taken to hospital with burns to his arms.

Police, medics and Civil Protection were alerted to the emergency in San Bartolomé de Tirajana just before 1am in the morning.

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EW rules are to be drawn up governing fishing in the Canary Islands, it has been reported.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment has submitted a draft of new regulations which will establish a new management plan.

The Ministry says standards need to be updated “taking into account the needs of professionals”.

The document follows a number of meetings with representatives of the sector and will affect fleet fishing in the Canary waters.

Divorce rate still high in the Canaries

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However, the archipelago is the region with more demands for marital dissolution per thousand inhabitants.

The national average is 2.9.

Six regions exceeded this: Canarias (3.3); Valencia (3.2); Catalonia (3.1) and Andalusia, Asturias and the

Balearics (3.0). At the other extreme, the lowest number of marriage dissolutions occurs in Castilla y León (2.2), followed by Extremadura, Navarra, Basque Country and La Rioja (2.3).

The demand for separations showed a larger decrease in

the islands, from 326 in 2013 to 308 last year, representing a fall of 5.5 per cent.

Regarding divorce, there was a drop in the Canaries of 2.3 per cent from 6877 to 6717.

Those by mutual agreement (3,656) fell 0.2 per cent, while litigation (3,060) decreased by 4.7 per cent.

The Canary Islands was also the only autonomous community in which the number of divorces by consent did not increase in 2014.

Flying the flags for traditional crafts

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A Palma is continuing to fly the flag for traditional crafts on the island.

As part of an ongoing project, the Cabildo has reopened a point of sale and exhibitions at the Insular School of Villa de Mazo.

This is the third location for the sale of traditional

crafts and follows on from similar schemes at the Casa Principal de Salazar de Santa Cruz de La Palma and the Benahoarita Archaeological Museum of Los Llanos.

The blaze was quickly extinguished and the injured man helped at the scene. His burns were described as of a less serious nature.

New fishing plan

LATEST FIGURES

PPLICATIONS in the Canary Islands for divorces fell 2.5 per cent in 2014, from 7,203 to 7,024, while annulments were the same as the previous year, a total of four, according to the General Council of the Judiciary .

cribed as “of a less serious nature”.

Police and medics went to the scene and were able to reach the area where the paraglider landed with an ambulance.

Cabildo president, Anselmo Pestana said La Palma crafts occupied a prestigious position on the island following moves to preserve them.

The Insular School of Artesans was formed in 1968 when La Palma crafts were on the point of disappearing.

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UERTEVENTURA has started the process of attracting new technology companies to a pioneering site for the Canary Islands.

The Fuerteventura Technology Park ( Parque Tecnológico de Fuerteventura) is expected to attract widespread interest from businesses who would like to be among is first occupants.

The board of directors has now set the criteria for applications for the various spaces and formal bids can now be made.

The park is the first institution of its kind in the Canaries and is destined to become a focus of economic dynamism and innovation.

One of the buildings is deliberately designed and allocated for starter businesses or in initial growth stage.

Those interested are being invited to make contact via contratacion@ptfue.com or phone 928-85.66.02

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La Palma is the star as February sees increased figures for Canaries

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HE Canary Islands are continuing to pull in a massive number of foreign tourists to maintain a record-breaking winter season.

During Februar y, the archipelago welcomed 1,013,763 foreign passengers, representing an increase of 1.83 per cent on the same month of 2014.

With regard to the first two months of 2015, the total number equates to 2,047,907, which is 2.41 per cent more than January and February of last year. The data has been provided by the airports authority, AENA. Deputy minister for tourism for the Canary Government, Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas said the February performance carried on from the excellent results of January and maintained the strength of the destination for winter holidays.

Lanzarote received 170,128 foreign passengers in February, 5,528 more than in Februar y last year, an increase of 3.36 per cent. In

the first two months of the year, the island has been visited by 332,672 foreign passengers, 3.34 per cent more, ie, 10,759 foreign passengers more than in the same period of 2014.

Gran Canaria welcomed 315,828 foreign passengers during February, representing an increase of 0.65 per cent.

With regard to the first two months of this year, Gran Canaria reached 655,819 foreign passengers, 1.92 per cent more than in the same months of 2014, ie 12,332 more foreign passengers.

For Tenerife, there was a bit of a blip in February. The island received 364,459 foreign passengers, 2,720 less than in the same month in 2014, representing a decrease of 0.74 per cent compared to February 2014.

However, so far this year, the island received 739,687

German man drowns off Parajara beach

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EDICS were unable to save the life of a 60year-old German man who was pulled from the ocean off Fuerteventura.

The man is believed to have drowned whilst swimming at the beach of Morro Jable in the municipality of Pájara.

The 1-1-2 emergency control centre received an alert that a swimmer had got into difficulty and had been rescued by other bathers.

The SUC team found he was in cardiac arrest and performed advanced resuscitation but to no avail and he was declared dead at the scene.

foreign passengers, 0.32 per cent more than in the first two months of 2014, with more than 2,392 passengers.

Fuerteventura saw 150,407 foreign passengers in February, an increase of 11,627 foreign passengers, ie 8.38 per cent more than in the same month of 2014. As for the first two months of the year, the island was visited by 293,861 foreign passengers, 7.37 per cent more than in the first two months of 2014, ie 2,174 more

foreign passengers.

As for La Palma, in February 2015 it was visited by 12,941 foreign passengers, representing an increase of 15.69 per cent over the same month last year, 1,755 more foreign passengers. In the first two months of 2015, the island of La Palma was visited by 25,868 foreign passengers, 10.84 per cent more than in the same period in 2014, with 2,529 more foreign passengers.

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German man suffered a leg injury when he stumbled whilst following a footpath trail on La Palma.

The emergency services were called in and the emergency helicopter located the injured man who was aged 26.

A crew member was lowered down and he was then taken on foot to an ambulance because the helicopter could not continue its operation due to bad weather.

The hiker was taken to hospital for treatment although his injury was described as “non serious”.

Canary flower and plant industry angry over IGIC

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ANY industries in the Canary Islands have been hit by the economic recession but one of the less obvious ones is the flower and plant sector.

Exports are being particularly affected, with leaders estimating that over the last decade, there has been a 50 per drop, representing a loss of millions of euros.

The Association of Growers and Exporters of Flowers and Live Plants in the Canar y Islands has been speaking out about the problems faced and how difficult it has been for small to medium-sized businesses to survive.

They say people’s spending habits have also had to drop so that less flowers are being purchased for special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Valentine’s and Easter.

The group, known as Asocan, says that on top of the recession, the industry has had to compete with an underground market for flowers and plants and fierce competition from other countries which didn’t properly comply with the regulations (labour, environ-

mental controls etc).

Ten years ago, says Asocan, this production sub-sector was worth about 70 million euros of which 65 per cent related to exports. Today in the Canary Islands, that figure had been reduced to around 50 million euros, rougly divided between the local market and exports.

That meant a loss of some 20 million euros.

The industry is particularly incensed that the Canaries are the only region in Spain and in the EU not to have a special concession over tax (in the case of the archipelago, IGIC) which it wants reduced and repaid.

After much lobbying, Spain had agreed but the Canary Government had not.

Asocan president, Antonio López Cappa said in the Spanish press that this was “discriminatory” and they would not rest until the matter was resolved.

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MYSTERY UNSOLVED

Three out of ten New lines in missing Yeremi Canarians cannot Vargas mystery save for future

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AVING for their future is a big problem for Canary residents, a new survey has revealed.

According to the comparison website Rastreator.com, three out of ten Canarians say they have no ability to save for their retirement and 45.4 per cent doubt that Spain can ensure everyone’s pensions.

In Spain, only four out of ten people close to retirement (5565 years) have started a pension plan. This situation contrasts with the ideal of Canary residents, who believe that 37 years is the average age appropriate to start saving for retirement.

More than half of Canarians (52.6 per cent) indicated that they could save up to 100 euros per month for a retirement plan, which translates into an annual contribution of 1,200 euros.

On the other hand, 16.5 per cent said they could allocate more than 100 euros per month to their pension plan, of which none could save more than 300 euros per month. And 31 per cent of the Canarian population has no ability to allocate monthly savings for retirement.

Elena Betés, CEO of Rastreator.com said it was very important for people to pick the right pension plan for retirement.

Over half of the Canary people who responded were not aware of the tax concessions. Neither were they convinced that when the time came, the Spanish Government would be able to meet all its obligations to pensioners.

High hopes for booming German NO COMPLACENCY market

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HE German market in the Canary Islands is enjoying boom times but tourism chiefs say they have no intention of resting on their lau-

rels.

President, Paulino Rivero says they will make all efforts to strengthen the sector even more following a record 2014.

The year showed a “dramatic” increase in the number of German people visiting the islands, with an increase of nearly 12 per cent to 2.9 million.

The improvement in air connectivity from the archipelago to Germany has played a major role in this achievement, said Sr. Rivero.

However, he pledged: “We are not going to idly stand by and will continue to work towards more improvements.”

The arrival of German tourists in January grew by 3.69 per cent over the same month of 2014 and the number of planned airline seats for the summer season will be 1,523,981, an increase of 4 .3 per cent, ie 62,653 more seats than in the same period of 2014.

Germany is the second largest market for the Canaries.

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OLICE are following up new lines in their ongoing enquiry into the disappearance of Yeremi Vargas from Gran Canaria eight years

ago.

Officers are said to be investigating known sex offenders who were on the island at the time, three of whom are Scottish. Two of these were interviewed by police at the helm of the Madeleine McCann case.

The Spanish press has reported that the Civil Guard now has legal permission to look at the statements of the men who are convicted paedophiles.

Those at the helm of the investigation say they will continue to pursue all avenues in a bid to find out what happened to Yeremi who was seven when he disappeared. He had been

playing outside his home in Vecindario but despite an extensive search, no clues have been found which would help trace those responsible.

Police are not even sure if Yeremi was taken off the island or not and they have even looked into organ trafficking and cults.

The investigation has also looked at numerous cars seen in the area, with details of more than 30,000 vehicles having been analysed.

Also still missing from Gran Canaria is Sara Morales who disappeared shortly before Yeremi and officers are sharing information. It is

quite possible there is a link between the two cases.

Police say finding out what

happened to both of them is a huge challenge and one they are determined to resolve.

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El Hierro and Adeje enter into new alliance

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L Hierro and the municipality of Adeje on Tenerife have struck up a new alliance.

They have pledged to work together on a number of projects, including making it easier for holiday-makers in Adeje to visit the island for a few days.

One of their main aims will be to improve travel arrangements between the two destinations and a direct air link between El Hierro and Tenerife’s south airport is being suggested.

The collaboration was recently agreed between the president of El Hierro’s Cabildo, Alpidio Armas and the Mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga.

Together, they intend to develop tourism initiatives and will be seeking agreements with tour operators and those who at the helm of sea and air links.

Adeje’s Mayor said the municipality had two million tourists a year and many were keen to experience the delights of El Hierro during their stay on Tenerife.

They also want to promote the gastronomy of both areas and promote local products.

El Hierro says it is also interested in Adeje’s tourism training and would like to follow its example.

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Warning on health disease as Canaries host major conference LIFESTYLE ALERT

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major warning has been issued by health chiefs over the high incidence of heart disease in the Canary Islands.

The alert comes from the cardiologists to coincide with a leading conference taking place in Gran Canaria from March 26th to 28th.

The event is being attended by representatives of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and Canar y Society of Cardiology and looks at aspects connected to heart disease, such as heart failure and family history.

The programme includes a series of sessions, workshops and debates, all designed to add knowledge and to raise awareness of this growing problem. More than 600

specialists are taking part.

President of the cardiologist clinic section, Dr. Vivencio Barrios said cardiovascular diseases were positioned as the leading cause of death in Spain, where a high percentage of the population is affected by this disease.

This was echoed by President of the Canar y Society of Cardiology, Dr. Antonio Barragán Acea who said conferences such as the one in Las Palmas helped to draw attention to the situation.

He said factors such as diabetes, obesity (especially

in children), cholestrol levels and a sedentary lifestyle for many put the Canary Islands at the forefront of statistics for heart disease.

Only awareness amongst the general public and professionals could make any sort of change.

Experts say that only changes to the way people live will cut back the risks. This means taking up sport, cutting back on fatty foods, giving up smoking, reduce drinking and eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit.

On two of the days during the conference, medics will be out and about in public plazas to take blood pressures and weights and to warn more about the risks.

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HE old airport on La Palma is likely to be turned into a business park.

The Cabildo is to draw up a business plan which will outline future uses for the site, known as the “Aeropuerto Viejo” in Buena Vista. A specialist company has been engaged.

Vice-president, Carlos Cabrera said the land was in an ideal position, close to the port and airport and to a road network to all parts of the island.

It would be perfect for all businesses linked to production and services such as agriculture, logistics, leisure, utilities and so on.

The consulting firm will look at how the park could be managed and its economic viability.

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DANGEROUS JOURNEYS

Helicopter crash leads to 19 arrests for drug-flying missions

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OLICE have uncovered a major plot to smuggle drugs into Europe by air following a fatal helicopter crash which claimed the lives of two gang members.

A 40-year-old Albanian and a 32-year-old Spanish man were killed when their helicopter smashed into an electricity pylon in a remote area of Malaga two months ago.

Drug squad officers on the ground had been chasing the helicopter when they lost sight of it but later found the wreckage and the two

bodies in a steep and inaccessible area. The men had been catapulted out of the cockpit together with bundles of hash.

Nineteen people have now been arrested for being part of the network which organised dangerous sorties under the cover of darkness, flying at a very low level to avoid radar detection.

The militar y-type helicopters, costing around 100,000 euros each, were capable of holding six people and up to 1,000 kilos of hash. It is believed they were bought illegally in Europe and were favoured because they could land anywhere without a landing strip.

Police started their investigations following the fatal crash. The helicopter had picked up its stash in Morocco and was returning to Spain in the dead of night.

The drugs would then have been transferred to rural farms.

“Landing areas were arranged by the gang but were very poorly lit and this, coupled with using many different zones, hampered our work,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard.

During a number of raids, 900 kilos of hash was seized, togther with 14 vehicles, more than 28,000 euros in cash, a machine gun and several pistols.

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DAMAGE CAUSED

Tomb raiders plunder ancient site in Spanish city

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INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE

Robbers caught through “selfie” on stolen phone

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dozy thief who denied all knowledge of an armed robbery was caught because he took a picture of his boasting brother on a stolen phone!

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ELIC hunters who plundered a medieval Islamic tomb hid skeletal remains and pieces of mosaic in the middle of a field.

The gang plundered an archaeological site in the Spanish city of Écija where several ancient Greek and Roman settlements had been discovered. Its history dates back to the times of Julius Caesar.

Police said two of the men

used the cover of darkness to scale a security wall of a plaza which was being excavated and chipped away at a precious mosaic dating back to the second century and also removed bones from an old grave. The other man kept watch.

Baby dies after eating ant poison

Archaeologists said that apart from the loss, substantial damage was caused to relics, as well as to stone columns and various utensils which were unearthed during the dig.

Unknown to the gang, the site was covered by CCTV and police used the images to find the culprits and recover the valuable artefacts. The footage also showed they were armed with a knife and

20cm spike.

Once arrested, the men took officers to a field in the middle of the countryside where they had buried the human remains and the mosaic tiles. They had intended to come back later and sell the artefacts on to collectors.

They now face a lengthy prison sentence for crimes against national heritage.

The man told police he knew nothing about the violent crime when three hooded men burst into a house brandishing firearms and threatened the owner unless he handed over goods. They got away 20 minutes later with cash and two mobile phones.

Three men in their 20s were later arrested and were trying to talk their way out of any involvement when a brother of one of them turned up at the police station.

He demanded to know why the trio had been arrested and said he too knew nothing about the robbery until officers searched his

belongings and found a mobile phone matching the description of one stolen in the raid.

They then checked the pictures and saw one of the suspects grinning at the camera, making a “thumbsup” sign and brandishing the same gun used in the holdup! He was also wearing the exact clothes described by the victim.

Spanish police posted the incriminating picture on their Twitter site to confirm the arrests of three people for the robbery in Almeria and the brother on suspicion of concealment.

Mafia gang hides cannabis stash in onions

A baby of 17 months died after accidentally digesting ant poison.

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HE parents are currently being investigated to find out how the toddler got hold of the substance though it was believed to be a tragic accident.

It is understood that the mother treated part of the house with the ant killer before putting the empty container into the rubbish bin but the youngster got hold of it and digested some of the powder.

The baby’s father rushed the child to a local health centre in Benicàssim, a district of Valencia, but medics could do nothing.

The baby was already in cardiac arrest and resuscitation failed.

The child’s mother is Spanish and the father is Romanian.

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drug-running gang linked to the Italian mafia tried to put police off the scent by hiding a massive haul of cannabis amongst a mountain of onions!

They hoped sniffer dogs would be confused by the pungent smell of the vegetables but their ploy only ended in tears.

Seven Spaniards and Italians, the latter linked to the

“Neopolitan Camorra”, have been arrested after 1,200 kilos of marijuana was found stashed amongst the onions on a rural farm near Malaga.

Police said one of the gang members lived in luxury on the

estate in an exclusive home.

“It had artificial lakes with swans, stables, kennels with more than 20 pure-bred dogs, 12 motor-cycles used for competitions, a pleasure boat, jet skis and several luxury cars,” said a spokesman for the Guardia Civil.

Other items seized included jewellery, 46,000 euros in cash, two shotguns

and a pistol.

The drugs were brought by sea from Morocco to the Spanish coast and later transported to Italy where they were distributed.

The cannabis was hidden amongst tons of onions in large vacuum-packed bags whilst waiting for lorries to be prepared for the European journey.

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Motorist raced at 190km with child stood between seats

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RIVERS on a motorway in north-central Spain were horrified to see a child stood between the front seats of a car racing at more than 190 kilometres an hour!

Police were inundanted with complaints and there was more shock when the boasting motorist posted the video of his exploits on Youtube.

The footage clearly shows the clock going past the 190kph mark as it speeds in the fast lane on the motorway, overtaking several cars in the process and at one stage getting involved in a race.

But it isn’t until the end of the video that the full horror of the incident was revealed. The camera turns towards the middle of the car and shows a child of four grinning. He is stood between the two front seats with no restraint

whatsoever.

Police say the stupid prank was reckless in the extreme and could have caused a tragedy. If the car had been involved in an accident, the boy would have been catapulted through the windscreen.

The incident happened in Soria and led to an investigation by the Civil Guard.

They were able to identify the make and model of the car from the video and traced the driver as a result.

A 25-year-old man has now been charged with reckless driving and endangering the life of a child.

Police recover antiques after armed robbery

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joint operation by police in Spain and Portugal has led to the recovery of a series of stolen works of art and antiquities, valued at 600,000 euros.

Among the recovered objects is a chalice of the 16th century, a 17th century Indo-Portuguese chest and silverware pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries.

A Spanish citizen was also arrested on suspicion of theft of the objects.

In March of 2014, three men, including the arrested man, broke into a villa in Évora, Portugal and handcuffed the owner and his wife and their daughter. They were armed with two guns and a knife and got away with art and antiquities valued at more than 700,000 euros.

Preliminary investigations by the police suggested the gang could be Spaniards and the arrest of the suspect was arrested in Badajoz where he was selling the stolen items.

Police managed to retrieve most of the antiquities.

RISKING LIVES

Alert as deadly “Superman” pills sold as ecstasy

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N alert has been issued after police detected the presence of the killer drug “Superman” in Madrid.

The health authority and Spanish Drug Observatory says paramethoxyamphetamine (PMMA) is circulating amongst young teenagers and has warned it is both toxic and potentially lethal.

Four deaths have been linked to the drug in the UK, Sweden and Belgium.

Police say one of the most worrying factors is that the “Superman” pills are being sold as MDMA, also known as

ecstasy. Those taking the pills therefore don’t realise that the drug is actually much more powerful.

The PMMA or “Superman” come in pink tablets with the recognised logo of the comic book hero. Their composition is described as extremely dangerous, with a dose of 140mg. Doctors say there have

been cases of poisoning with a much lower content of 50mg.

The authorities also warn that PMMA takes longer to show any effects so young people might be tempted to think that the pill they believe is ecstasy has not worked and therefore take another and that could well equate to tragedy.

LIVES SAVED

Drama as two Spaniards and rescuer are plucked from the freezing Thames TWO Spanish tourists had every reason to thank their lucky stars after they fell into the River Thames whilst visiting London

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HEY shouted for help, in Spanish, and by sheer fortune, they were heard and understood by a bar worker who spoke the lan-

guage.

Showing great bravery, he waded in to help the two Spaniards in the freezing conditions at 1am in the morning but also got into difficulties.

All three were saved from what could easily have been a tragedy by a lifeboat crew.

The dramatic moments were captured on video which you can see on the RNLI website of www.http://rnli.org/ One of the two holidaymakers was believed to have been sitting on a wall when he fell in and his friend

jumped in to try and save him.

The drama happened near Temple Pier, on the north bank of the Thames.

As the charity’s lifeboat arrived, the crew could see three people, aged in their twenties, clinging for their lives to the river wall, out of reach of a crowd of horrified onlookers gathered on the Embankment above.

Kevin Maynard, Tower RNLI lifeboat station manager, said: ‘We could hear shouting as we arrived and someone in the crowd was flashing a light into the water to guide us to the casualties.

‘There were three men in the river who were trying to cling onto a bit of wall but the tide was sweeping them along. As the boat arrived on scene, one of the men lost his grip on the wall and sank below the water.

“In a panic, he then grabbed one of the other men and pulled him from the wall, with both men now struggling to stay afloat. We arrived just in time and got all three safely aboard the lifeboat.

“One of the men was suffering from hypothermia and the others were freezing cold. All three had

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swallowed a lot of water – they were lucky lads and could all too easily have died. We’ve chalked this up as three lives saved.”

The water was extremely cold and there were strong currents as well.

Kevin added: ‘The bar worker helped these men by keeping them afloat but then found his own life in danger.

His intentions were good, but our advice is never go into the River Thames to rescue someone. If you spot anyone in danger, call 999, ask for the Coastguard and an RNLI lifeboat will arrive within minutes.’

The men were taken back to Tower lifeboat station and were handed into the care of London Ambulance Service.

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Pretty Pooches, the dog grooming salon where pets are family!

Free collection service and appointments to suit the client

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HE new owners of the Pretty Pooches dog grooming salon in Adeje followed their dream to move from London to Tenerife to take over the business six months ago.

Now settled in with their own three dogs, Mark and Lyn should make a huge success of their venture as they offer everything the discerning dog owner wants and needs.

Compassion, unders-tanding, an affinity with animals, a totally professional service, flexible appointments to suit the customer and even a free delivery and collection service in the south of the island. What more could you possibly want!

Back in the UK, Mark and Lyn used to run a pub but have always loved animals. At one stage, they had 13 dogs because one of their much-loved pets gave birth to ten gorgeous puppies!

Like many people who come to live in Tenerife on a permanent basis, they fell in love with the

island during regular holidays here.

Pretty Pooches must have been waiting for them as they weren’t sure what sort of business they would like but stumbled across an advertisement for the salon.

They realised they knew the owners so Mark came over and bought it!

Before completing the move to Tenerife, Lyn underwent extensive professional training in dog grooming and is now fully qualified.

Lyn does the grooming but she and Mark are very much a team and love their new life here and it’s now all systems go for the business which is ready and waiting to help all dog owners....or those with cats and even rabbits. In fact,

as Mark jokes, “anything with fur!”

Pretty Pooches is in the Las Torres area of Adeje (that’s not the old village of Adeje but just a little further down the motorway off exit 59 towards the area where all the big businesses are and just a few yards from the Guardia Civil head-quarters by the roundabout).

Please do phone for directions because it is actually easy to find once you know and there is invariably parking outside. However, you might like to take advantage of the free collection and delivery service they offer as Mark drives the fully safety-equiped Poochmobile.

Even more helpful is the fact that you can make an appointment totally to suit your timetable. All you have to do is to phone them on 922 775 219.

Mark and Lyn aim to have the salon open Monday to Friday between 10am until about 2pm but should you find it closed if you are a casual caller, just ring them as they only live five minutes away.

Otherwise, phone them to discuss when you would like to make an appoint-ment. It can be in the morning, afternoon or evening and on a Saturday or a Sunday. Nothing is too much trouble for Pretty Pooches which has as its slogan: “We treat your furry

friends as family.”

That is the very essence of this caring business. Mark and Lyn realise how precious pets are to their owners and that their dogs (and the owners themselves come to that!) might be nervous about sending them for pampering.

However, there is no need to worry. Mark says he has always had a total affinity with dogs and can even “whisper” to them.

“They just seem to understand,” he says.

Dogs are very happy here and great care is taken with them. An appointment for a full grooming, which includes nail clipping, might take an hour and a half but that is because Lyn does it properly.

She is quite a perfectionist.

They also like to give older dogs a bit of a rest in the middle of the appointment so it might take half an hour longer but this is evidence of

how much they care and understand.

Appointments can be for full grooming or just a trim or perhaps just for nail cutting. The recommendation is to have your dog groomed every six to eight weeks and it’s very important in such a hot country.

The dogs look beautiful afterwards and there is often a total transformation as you can see from the pictures on their Facebook site. Just like a person, a haircut can take years off a dog as well!

Pretty Pooches deals with dogs of all shapes and sizes and welcomes clients of all nationalities. Details are kept of what the owners ask for and like so that your dog can be cut and groomed exactly to your choice.

With new equipment and a soon to be redecorated salon, Mark and Lyn are waiting to hear from you and hope you will become regular clients.

CONTACT DETAILS Avda de Ayyo, 1 Residencial Los Patameros, Bloque 7, Local 4, Barranco de Las Torres. Adeje Tfno: 922775219

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British and EU citizens recover their money back from Spanish tax office European court of justice (ECJ) ruled Spanish inheritance laws were illegal against non Spanish residents

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N September 2014 the European Court of Justice passed a Judgment declaring the Spanish inheritance tax laws as discriminatory towards non-residents and against the EU Treaty.

Now, at least for Spanish Legal Reclaims S.L. (an EU tax specialized law firm), claimants are successfully receiving their money back from the Spanish Tax Authorities (100% success rate).

Average refund size currently stands at 25,000 euros. However as many as 100,000 Britons could be affected and entitled to reclaim.

Other European citizens

affected can also come forward to make a claim On Sept. 3rd, 2014, the Euro-pean Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the Spanish Inheri-tance laws are discriminatory contravening European Union Treaty as Spanish non-residents were paying up to 34% of the inheritance value and residents were paying

virtually nothing.

An action group called Spanish Legal Reclaims (SLR) recently launched a dedicated website to inform possible claimants how to file a claim www.spanishlegalreclaims.com . Spanish Legal Reclaims legal team recently won against the Spanish State in a similar case before the Spanish and European Courts, as Spanish legislation regarding Capital Gains Tax was also discriminating against non-residents. The team led by Mr. Luis Cuervo helped 1,000´s of clients recover the overcharged taxes they paid in Capital Gains Tax and they are now successfully recovering the inheritance tax for non-Spanish residents.

Mr. Luis Cuervo, CEO at SLR states “Despite the opinion of many professionals, once again, we were right predicting that the ECJ’s ruling would be positive, but the most important fact is that, as we started to file claims 2 years ago before the ECJ’s ruling, we have already started to receive the refunds for our first 25 clients three weeks ago (100% success rate). All our other clients should start to receive their refunds soon. This is very important as succeeding in this kind of claim is not easy and it is clear now that our precise strategy, procedure, and legal arguments are correct.

Potential claimants must be aware that this is not an ordinary reclaim. Facing a legal procedure like this requires not

only expertise but also deep analysis, a clear legal strategy and experience in similar claims. As anyone who has been affected by this illegal tax can only claim once, we strongly recommend that file their claims with an experienced expert in EU tax law.

If for some reason they fail by using an un-experienced lawyer in reclaims they will not get a second chance to file again”.

Mr. Cuervo added, “Once the claim is filed, people affected could recover their money within 6-8 months, with up to 4% compound interest.

We offer our clients a No Win – No Fee agreement”. Since we started this reclaim about 1,000 UK/EU families have already come forward to file their claims with us. After the ECJ Ruling those figures will expand greatly. Many Spanish and UK/EU lawyers are cooperating with us to help their own clients, once they understand the legal process requires deep analy-sis and expertise not only in domestic tax but also EU regu-lations and court procedures. The cases must be won one by one.

We urge anyone else who believes they have been affected by this tax discrimination to come forward.

Taking quick action is important as the right to make a reclaim may expire due to legal time limits for making a tax reclaim in Spain.”

For more information, and details of how to register your interest, visit: www.spanishlegalreclaims.com Spanish Legal Reclaims Helpline : UK 0845 680 3849 +34 936 804 563 Email Enquiries: info@spanishlegalreclaims.com

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Unkept, unfinished and untidy!

Residents’ verdict on popular plaza

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ISSILUSIONED residents in one of Tenerife’s most charismatic beauty spots say unfinished work in the main square is in danger of turning it into a “grot spot”.

Los Gigantes, cocooned by its imposing backdrop of sea cliffs, is a prime tourist destination in the south west of the island.

But disgruntled locals say major renovation work, costing 374,000 euros, has left its pretty plaza unfinished, unkept and untidy.

They cite a litany of problems including fenced off sections of incomplete walkway, pipes and cables protruding from the ground, incomplete steps without hand rails and no working lights.

And there is nowhere for visitors to sit as two public benches have been left neglected in a corner.

One former distinguished authority on design said bluntly:”The square is unfinished, dangerous and an eyesore.

“The quality of the square was actually far superior before work started on it. The money for the renovation would have been far better spent on what was there - quality fittings and materials.

“The concept design is a disgrace. It’s been a poorly managed project, using cheap and nasty materials and an example of what happens when the people expected to manage have no authority over the job.”

Originally, there was widespread enthusiasm and support for the much-vaulted

project which promised a new look to the centre of Los Gigantes.

Various improvements and refurbishments were discussed and welcomed as a way to retrieve its image of yesteryear.

And a collaboration agreement was reached between Spanish Tourism Institue & the Government Council for Tourism of Canary Isles for the strategic improvement of Touristic Public spaces of the Canary Isles.

The start date of the ambitious programme was set for December 2013 and sche-

duled to end November 20 last year.

But in December, we reported simmering anger over the removal of old fashioned, Liberace-styled lamps.

These were replaced by austere columns, topped by flat lamps pointing directly downward.

One of the new columns reaches upward through branches of a tree and, to date, none of the lights are working.

Instead, the square is lit nightly from spotlights on the little church and lights from restaurants.

A regular visitor to Los Gigantes from the Wirral in Cheshire, said:”On four visits over the 18 month period since the scheme started I have been dismayed by the sluggardly

traipse to its unfinished state we see today.

“The square is grey, bland and uninteresting with prison block lighting which doesn’t work, trees massacred, no handrails for the steps and the loss of the beautiful original lighting columns.

“How can anyone spend so much over so long a period of time and achieve so little?

“This charming, friendly, well used facility has been the heart of the community for years and the focal point for events throughout my 30 years of visiting Los Gigantes.

“The festival of the Kings 2015 (normally a delightful event) was spoilt, with the audience bathed in security lighting from the church and the stage and performers in black shadows.”

And he added sombrely:” The square’s designer (was there one ?), architect, and financial managers should be brought to the square and put in stocks until it is finished to account for this disaster. I will buy the tomatoes - a truckload.

“They should be brave, step forward and be identified and apologise for the mess created: step up and take your medicine.”

And he asked the authorities:”Where did the money go ? When will the square be finished and what do you propose to get it finished?”

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HE researcher José Luis García Pérez published in 1988 an impressive work as result of his thesis supervised a year before by the professor, María del Carmen González Fraga under the title “British travellers in the Canary Islands during the nineteenth century”.

Among its pages, we discover various biographies of Englishmen who came to the archipelago when it still retained its natural charm.

Among his various biographies, we find one on Osbert Ward. He was an English traveller who came to live in Puerto de la Cruz, which towards the end of the 19th century was seeing a considerable increase in the British community.

His writings include many observations about the culture of the island and issues relating to the islands and Spain, subjects still reflected today in the pages of the Tenerife News.

Furthermore, the construction of All Saint’s Church and creating spaces like the British Library would be observed by Osbert Ward but who was he?

Born in 1856, he arrived in Tenerife in the late nineteenth century. His arrival on the island was motivated by health problems. Undoubtedly, the benefits of the Canary climate represented one of the attractions that prompted the arrival of many British and other nationalities resident in the islands.

His stay was not in vain and throughout his life, he showed his interest in learning and offered countless details to travellers approaching the Valle de La Orotava. Later, when a book was published in London in 1903 under “The Vale of Orotava”, Osbert Ward highlighted a number of

places that might be of interest to the traveller who came to the Valley.

He did not hesitate to write about the events that were developed in Puerto, with stories about the carnivals, local fiestas and so on.

He also mentions details about the “British microcosm” the traveller could see in the place, including the church for Anglican worship, an impressive British Library (which then amounted to 2,000 volumes) and a British cemetery.

Osbert Ward was much involved in the library, as he became the first director, detailing in his articles its lending policy and an explanation on how to become a member.

The work itself is a rich source about the British community in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, being highly requested at the time.

Researcher José Luis García Pérez says: “Today, we are presented with a simple document which at the time presented the situation and behaviour of the British colony established in Puerto whilst allowing us to hear from the visitor of those days.”

Osbert Ward died in 1949; his remains rest in the British Cemetery in the centre of Puerto. This is another example of the work of a British traveller who helped spread the characteristics of a valley where he found eternal rest.

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HE expedition marched westwards out of the green valley, but the days and weeks that fol lowed brought little in the way of new discoveries for Sesortris and his men. No mines, only poverty-stricken villages of a few score people scratching a living from their goats, pigs and sheep. They came across abandoned villages where the wells had dried up and the villages had moved on. There was no danger to the Egyptians from the sparse local population. Sesortris’s men were well armed, disciplined and organized and the ony danger might come from a lack of food or water so the chariots and camel train were guarded day and night.

Two months had passed and the expedition was fast running out of enthusiasm. Sesortris realized that they had come far enough and now it was time to return to Egypt, they had found nothing so the expedition had in fact been worthless. The only benefit had been mapping out and seeing these new territories, confirming that Egypt was in no danger of an attack from the west.

The expedition was near an oasis named Tidikett and a local scout who they had taken on to guide them informed them that there they could rest, take on more water and meat for the long trek back. Sesortris agreed and led his army into Tidikett. The village proved to be larger than any they had seen up to then, still poor with dour mud buildings but well laid out and it seemed to have plenty of water and goats roamed all over the narrow streets and plazas of the village.

The Egyptians were not in the habit of paying for their food; they took what they wanted and never up until then had any villagers made any attempt to stop them taking whatever they needed. On the contrary, most had been so awed by the might, dress and discipline of the Egyptians that they had readily given whatever was ordered from them. Slaves had not been taken as they would have had to be fed and watered all the way back to Egypt, so orders had been give that no one was to be taken as a slave.

Things were different in Tidikett; the Egyptians felt they were not welcome. On wanting to fill their water bags this was denied and skirmishes broke out as goats were taken from their owners. Sesortris ordered his men to take up battle positions as the situation was getting out of hand. These villagers would have to be taught a lesson; no one could insult an Egyptian and get away with it. The wells were occupied, may of the local men were killed in the fight and most f the poor buildings were burned down.

The survivors fled to the desert around their oasis as Tidikett was destroyed.

In the center square, surrounded by tall plams was the only relatively large building in the village. This was the temple of the people of Tidikett. Sosrtris accompanied by Cheops enters the sacred building; inside standing by a primitive altar was a lonely and frightened figure. By his clothing it was obvious he was the high priest of Tidikett. He stood with is back to a curtain, seemingly guarding whatever was behind it. The Egyptian general's men rushed forward, swords drawn to put an end to the poor priest's life but suddenly Chops ordered his men to spare him. Just in time, as a split-second later at least three blades would have slaughtered the old man.

“Who are you?” asked Sesortris. Answering through the scout the old man explained he was the high priest of the sun-god and guardian of the temple of Tidikett.

“What is hidden behind the curtain?” Cheops asked. The priest replied; “ it is the pathway to eternity, the way to heaven.”

“What do you mean? Explain yourself.” The old priest pulled back the curtain and there painted on the wall was a white pyramid, behind it, the sun-god Ra. “ This is our god; R sleeps behind the white pyramid, where the land ends and the sea starts, where the sun sets every evening. The white pyramid is there; it is so large and so high, its top holds up the sky”.

Cheops was intrigues, he remembered a few years ago how his father had told him the story of his grandfather Djoser and of the high priest Imhotep; of how the Libyan chieftain head also spoken of the white pyramid where Ra sleeps every night.

The next day the Egyptian army was ready to leave Tidikett or what was left of it and start the long journey home. They had lost a handful of men the day before in the battle with the men from the oasis. They had also lost a few men in their long journey into Libya but finally the great bulk of the expedition was intact. They took with them the old priest as Cheops was fascinated by his story and wanted his father Snefru to meet him to hear the story as well.

Two months later the Egyptian army returned to the Nile kingdom, tired and dissatisfied with their discoveries. Only Cheops was satisfied, bringing with him Tinguaro, the old priest of Tidikett.

What joy to return home! The soldiers, officers, porters and camel drivers were overjoy to be back. Everyone in the villages wanted to hear of their adventures; these were of course exaggerated although in fact this firs Egyptian expedition into Libya had traveled one thousand eighth hundred miles into Africa and another one thousand eight hundred miles into Africa and another one thousand eight hundred miles back, making it the longest organized expedition ever made by Egypt or by anyone else.

Part I of Chapter III to follow in our next edition.

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The “Golden Age” of shipping in the Canaries

by Alastair Robertson

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HERE is a famous definition of the word ‘lies’ that goes, “There are three kinds of lies; lies, damned lies and statistics.” But I find statistics interesting and with a bit of mind bending they can tell a story. In one of the appendices to Olivia Stone’s book, ‘Tenerife and her Six Satellites’, there are some statistics about shipping activity in the Canary Islands during the 1880’s. The following article was inspired by them and, although it might be a bit heavy going for some, I hope it will be of interest.

After the Suez Canal opened in 1869 ships from Europe bound for the Far East could travel via the Mediterranean instead of having to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. But there was still a lot of transatlantic shipping to South America and the West Indies, as well as vessels bound for West Africa and South Africa. In the days of sailing ships, stores of fresh water and fresh fruit and vegetables had to be replenished before setting out on the longest part of the journey, which was without stopping places. Located on a south and west-bound ocean current, the Canary Islands archipelago was the ideal location for a supply depot.

With the advent of long-distance steamships, stores of coal for refuelling also had to be maintained. In 1838 Santa Cruz de Tenerife was officially appointed a coal supplying port by the Spanish government, then, later in the nineteenth century, the construction of major ports in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria allowed ships of a bigger tonnage, sailing vessels as well as steam ships, to dock. For steamships this meant that larger quantities of coal (British coal) had to be brought to the islands and stored and the three or four decades up to the 1st World War were the golden age for coal traders.

The general shipping tonnages given for 1882 in Olivia Stone’s book show that Santa Cruz was by far the most important of the two main ports of the Canaries, with two others far behind.

Gross tonnage of vessels entering port in 1882: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

627,750

Las Palmas

508,074

Puerto de Orotava San Sebastian de Gomera

29,599 6,088

Out of 392 steamships that called at Santa Cruz in that year, 176 were British, and of the 235 that landed at Las Palmas, 136 were British. Of other nationalities, 120 steamships at Santa Cruz and 38 at Las Palmas were French, while 67 and 60 respectively were Spanish. The rest, in descending order, came from Germany, America, Portugal, Italy, Argentina and Russia.

Only 13 steamships berthed at Puerto de Orotava, which we now call Puerto de la Cruz, where most ships had to stand offshore to have their cargoes loaded into smaller boats for trans-shipment - not a very convenient arrangement.

By contrast, Spanish sailing vessels in 1882 outnumbered everyone else by far, as the following table shows: Santa Cruz (Tfe)

Puerto (Tfe)

Spanish British French American German

Las Palmas (GC)

51 19 23 17 9

323 2 -

The other nationalities, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Norwegian, Danish and Austrian, numbered only 29 sailing ships.

However, most of the Spanish vessels could well have been the small inter-island traders and ferries. The clue is in the number of vessel at La Gomera, which had only a small harbour.

The following table shows that while the number of sailing ships remained static steamship arrivals increased rapidly within a few years. The numbers of vessels entering Santa Cruz de Tenerife from 1880 to 1883 were:

Steamers

Sailing Vessels

These shipping lines were joined later by the Yeoward Brothers (established in 1898 in Puerto de la Cruz), Sota y Aznar (a large Spanish concern set up in 1906 to serve mainland Spain, Tenerife and South America), and then the Blue Star Line (established in 1909, also to serve Tenerife and South America).

The number of shipping agents in Santa Cruz also increased to

Coasters

Santa Cruz (LP) San Sebastian (LG) 953 12 5 2

273 45 20 15 14

140 -

include Cory Bros., Elder Dempster (established in 1887), Hamilton & Co. Ltd. (who were also agents for Lloyd’s, and who were represented in London by Sinclair, Hamilton & Co., Harrison Bros.), H. Wolfson and Yeoward Bros.

At the end of the nineteenth century there were three companies in Santa Cruz supplying coal, Hamilton & Co. Ltd., which was possibly the first coaling company to operate in the Canary Islands, George Davidson, and the Guirlanda Brothers. Over in the port of Las Palmas, the main coaling companies were Hamilton & Co. and Millers

Total

1880

335

127

905

1,367

1881

349

131

935

1,415

1882

392

136

961

1,489

1883

448

128

908

1,484

The day of the steamship had well and truly arrived. Thanks to its speed and reliability such luxuries as bananas and tomatoes could now be transported fresh from the Canaries, and the fruit trade grew to become the mainstay of the Canarian economy, with Great Britain as the best customer. The first major consignment of bananas was from the Orotava valley in the 1880’s and by 1905 over 40,000 tons were exported annually, along with more than 12,000 tons of tomatoes. By 1914 these figures had reached 70,000 and 18,000 respectively.

The shipping companies using Santa Cruz at that time were H. Wolfson, Harrison Bros., (established in 1853), the African Steamship Co. (established in 1852 to serve West Africa, Tenerife and Madeira, but bought by Elder Dempster in 1891), and the British and African Steam Navigation Co. (established in 1869, again to serve West Africa, Tenerife and Madeira, also bought by Elder Dempster in 1889). The latter two companies, although they were subsidiaries, continued to operate independently.

(Canary Islands) Coaling Co. Ltd., who were also in London.

By 1904 there were seventeen shipping companies registered in Santa Cruz, sixteen of which were Anglo-Spanish while the remaining one, Elder Dempster, was wholly British owned. Further along the coast in Puerto de la Cruz, in addition to the Yeoward Brothers, Miller & Co. were present.

In 1904 the British Consul reported “five major coal companies” using Santa Cruz, which were the Anglo-Spanish companies of Blandy Bros. (established in Madeira as long ago as 1811), Cory Bros. (established in 1842), Miller & Co. (established in 1854), Hamilton & Co. Ltd., and the Tenerife Coaling Co., which was yet another subsidiary of Elder Dempster. Of the wholly British companies, as well as Elder Dempster, there was also George Davidson, which sounds British enough, but little is known about this company that disappeared soon after 1904. In addition there were two German shipping lines, Deutsche Kohlen and Woermann Linie Ltd. The sole Spanish company that used Santa Cruz was the Guirlanda Bros.

Between 1903 and 1911 two of these ten companies held the lion’s share of the shipping total, Hamilton & Co., who were by far the most important coal merchants in the Canaries, shipping more than half the coal for Santa Cruz, and Elder Dempster, fruit exporters, who had a 36% share of the general market. Both of these companies, incidentally, had their own banks.

The First World War drastically disrupted world shipping routes, and afterwards the rapid development of the internal combustion engine soon made inroads into the world of steam power, the ‘golden age’ was over.

There were of course many passenger ships plying the Atlantic that called in to the Canary Islands to refuel and replenish their stocks of fresh food and water. But for most ships the necessary stopover was too short to allow the passengers onshore and so they had to be content with a view of the Santa Cruz or Las Palmas from the ship’s rails. In the next issue of the ‘Tenerife News’ two accounts of passenger’s experiences will be told, and they weren’t as passive as might be thought.

There have been two main references for this article, both of which are online: ‘The role of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic coal route from the end of the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century’, a paper written by Miguel Suarez Bosa in 2008, and ‘Tenerife and its Six Satellites’, by Olivia M. Stone, published in 1889.

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Pets World

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How to achieve harmony between your baby and dog make all changes well in advance so they don’t associate the change with the arrival of the baby.

If you do decide to change resting areas, make sure that you provide your dog with a really comfortable alternative. It would be too much to expect your dog to sleep in the kitchen overnight if they are used to sleeping in your bed without any preparation, so try to do it in gradual steps to help them adapt to the change.

Health matters

A quiet place to go Pets should always have a quiet, safe place to go to whenever they need to rest. This will be especially important to them once the baby arrives and eventually begins to toddle about. Dogs will need to be given their own space.

Teach your dog to go to a place that makes the dog feel safe and happy (eg a bed in the corner of a room). An indoor kennel (also known as a cage or dog crate) could also be considered for those times when they need peace.

When your dog retreats to their safe place, try to ensure that your baby doesn’t toddle up to them unexpectedly.

Resting and sleeping places You should decide if you intend to change where your dog currently rests and sleeps once the baby has arrived.

For example, if they lie on your sofa every evening and sleep next to you in bed, are you happy for this to continue? If not,

Make sure that your dog is in good physical health. They should also be free from fleas and worms. Any suspicions about illness or developing ailments should be checked out by a qualified veterinary surgeon.

Any pain or irritation that the dog experiences will lower their threshold for aggression (ie if they are in pain, they will be less tolerant about being handled and more likely to growl, snap or bite).

After your baby is born When you first come home from hospital with your new baby, your dog will probably be very excited. The best way to carry out this first introduction is when the dog is tired after a long walk and play session.

At first, say hello to your dog without the baby in case they get excited and jump up at you. Later, the baby should be introduced in a quiet room where the dog has few associations – not in a place where they usually sleep or eat.

then lose interest. When they back away you should praise them and give them a treat.

Carry on with the normal daily duties and routine and the dog should accept the new arrival readily. Pets will be very patient while you adapt to life with a new baby, so don’t forget to include them.

Hygiene

People who do not have pets of their own may try and encourage you to rehome your pet due to hygiene. It’s essential that your dog is treated for worms and fleas regularly, using products from your vet.

Don’t leave dirty nappies on the floor, as they can cause the dog to wet or mess on that spot. Nappies can also be appetising for certain dogs, so it is essential that any nappy bin has a sealed lid and is emptied regularly.

Use antibacterial soap to clean your hands after feeding, grooming, cleaning or playing with your dog.

Supervision

Do not put your baby on the floor with the dog and never leave your dog unsupervised with a baby, not even for a second.

This includes all dogs, even those with an excellent temperament.

The use of a screen door or stair gate for your baby’s nursery allows you to keep the door shut but still see and hear them.

Toddlers

Praise your dog

Associate your baby’s presence with positive, enjoyable experiences for your pet. When they are behaving well around the baby, give lots of gentle praise and tasty titbits.

The first interaction should be under control with the baby being held in a parent’s arms and the dog allowed to sniff the child. The dog will appear interested for a few seconds and will

Your baby will soon start crawling and toddling and it’s important for you to remain vigilant once they start to move about on their own.

It’s especially important to provide the dog with a safe place to rest and relax that’s inaccessible to the toddler. This will avoid the situation where the dog is continually followed, cornered and pestered.

CAGES AND ENRICHMENT

A suitable environment for mice

D

O you keep mice? They can make lovely pets but like all animals, they do need proper looking after and the right environment.

These little creatures are highly motivated nest builders, using material to help body temperature regulation.

Don’t give mice nesting materials that separate into thin strands, e.g. cotton wool or similar ‘fluffy’ bedding products. They pose a serious risk to their health and welfare, due to the possibility of entanglement or ingestion.

By nature, mice are a prey species; they ’re highly motivated to stay near cover.

They need a comfortable/ dry/draught-free/clean homecage in a quiet place to rest

undisturbed, as well as a safe, secure, hazard-free environment.

So just what is an appropriate home-cage? Wild mice can have very large territories. Mice need sufficient space to display natural behaviours and give control/ choice over their environment.

Do remember, mice can squeeze through very small spaces and escape.

Their cage in your home should be away from highpitched sounds or sudden bursts of noise which they will be sensitive to. This is because

mice can hear a broad frequency range.

They also use odours as a means of communication so their cage should contain objects to be used as toilet areas which can be,easily cleaned as part of the regular cage cleaning routine. Patterns of urine/secretions from other body glands are used to identify individuals/groups/ social status.

Mice enjoy natural day light ( but not direct sunlight) where they are housed. Direct/bright lights should be avoided near the home-cage during handling or playing.

The temperature and humidity of anywhere they’re housed has to be appropriate.

Mice are very sensitive to the effects of heat.

Cages need good ventilation and air circulation without being draughty. Poor ventilation and high humidity can cause health problems.

Their cages need to be checked morning and evening to ensure their water bottle nozzle hasn’t become blocked or wedged open and the cage flooded. Mice can build nests against the cage sides and push bedding into water bottle’s nozzles.

They also need to be kept challenged. Running wheels can be provided but shouldn’t be the only enrichment. Wheels must be a solid structure and axel-free for their safety.

TV

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26TH MARCH 11:00

GUIDE

A look at the work of high court enforcement officers, also known as sheriffs, as they strive to retrieve cash for members of the public that are owed money. Tempers flare when sheriffs Lawrence and Kev chase up a debt in a case involving a man with multiple names. A former gym instructor is owed wages by the gym he worked for. Lawrence goes to see if he can work out the situation. A remotecontrolled-plane enthusiast wanted a bigger car to help with his hobby, but the one he bought wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Sheriffs Marc and Tony visit the garage that sold it to try and get him his money back. A photocopier wholesaler owes a substantial sum to a former employee. The boss is away, but that won’t stop Lawrence and Kev going in search of their client’s money.

THE SHERIFFS ARE COMING (DOCUMENTARY)

29TH MARCH 21:00

31ST MARCH 23:45 WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN (FILM)

MR SELFRIDGE (DRAMA)

Period drama series. Harry and Lord Loxley clash in a dramatic boardroom confrontation just before Harry announces his engagement to Nancy. With Princess Marie probing further into the status of the Selfridge Estate, Nancy comes to the growing realisation that the con may not last much longer. Gordon is faced with making a big romantic decision, while Mr Grove accepts the error of his ways and tries to put things right. Finally, Harry is forced to face an unimaginable truth.

Starring: Aisling Loftus, Ron Cook, Amy Beth Hayes, Frances O’Connor, Tom Goodman-Hill, Grégory Fitoussi

28TH MARCH 22:35

WANTED (FILM)

Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman star in this violent action adventure from Russian director Timur Bekmambetov. The life of office worker Wesley Gibson has been one of frustration, disappointment and anxiety; he has an overbearing boss, his girlfriend and his best friend are duplicitously having an affair, and he’s on medication to calm his nerves. To top it all, he one day finds himself on the wrong end of an assassination attempt. Luckily, the agile, honed and lethal Fox is at hand to save his life. However, she also reveals that his recently deceased father was secretly a supremely skilled killer, and that it’s her job to ensure that Wesley takes his place in the Fraternity, the mystical organisation overseen by Sloan, which exists to rid the world of evildoers.

Powerful domestic drama about a couple whose ideal life together is threatened by a guilty secret. Alice and Mike appear to have everything: a happy home, satisfying careers and two little girls. But Alice’s alcohol problem threatens to destroy the people she cares for the most.

Director: Luis Mandoki Starring: Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Lauren Tom (STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, 1994, 15, 2 STAR) A one-off special of the documentary series presented by journalist Nick Wallis. Nick joins police forces across the country to reveal how CCTV and technological advances are helping to ensure convictions. This episode focuses on the streets of London, revealing criminals involved in robberies thefts, drug crimes, street brawls and weapons offences. In Soho, police officers monitor the activity of the area’s 100,000 nightly visitors from a secret underground bunker containing some of the UK’s most important CCTV control rooms. Meanwhile, in Lambeth, the air support unit is called in when an armed gang are seen rampaging through the city’s streets.

3RD APRIL 13:50 THE ALAMO (FILM)

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THE TRIPLETS ARE COMING (DOCUMENTARY) 1ST APRIL 21:00 Crime drama series. The body of undergraduate Josh Tate is found dumped in a ravine, stabbed with a screwdriver. His flatmate Spencer Foster says that Josh was the quiet type - he last saw him heading off to his parttime job at the university lab. But as the team piece together his movements, a picture emerges of another Josh, who was infatuated with Spencer’s lap-dancer girlfriend Melanie and was manufacturing ecstasy for club owner Liam Fallon. Helen is unnerved by the arrival of her former lover Martin Hexton, an undercover officer who claims to be working a case in Yorkshire. When the team go to question Fallon, they find him badly beaten and it looks as if Hexton may be responsible.

Banks is furious with Helen for not revealing the full extent of her relationship with Hexton earlier. She tries to win back his faith by leading him to the place where Hexton has been staying, but he has disappeared without trace.

Starring: Stephen Tompkinson, Andrea Lowe, Caroline Catz, Jack Deam, Danny Rahim, Silas Carson (NEW, STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, 2010, 3 STAR)

2ND APRIL 20:00 CAUGHT ON CAMERA (DOCUMENTARY)

Star-studded saga of the 1836 defence of the Alamo, when a 187-strong garrison including William Travis and Jim Bowie fought to save Texas from Santa Anna’s Mexican army for 13 days. The rivalry of the two leaders was tempered by the arrival of Davy Crockett, who brought his Tennessee volunteers to fight alongside them.

Director: John Wayne Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal

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Cricket World Cup 2015

Afghanistan v Scotland. Pool A continued at the University Oval in Dunedin, New Zealand, with this match between two of the tournament’s minnows. This was the ninth meeting between the nations since 2009, and Afghanistan held the edge having won five of the previous encounters, but it was the Scots who triumphed last time out in January in Abu Dhabi, recording an impressive 150-run triumph

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Breakfast F1: Grand Prix Qualifying Saturday Kitchen Live BBC News Weather Football Focus Saturday Sportsday Bargain Hunt F1: Grand Prix Qualifying Film Over the Hedge

Wild cartoon comedy about a raccoon, RJ. who tricks a family of cuddly woodland critters into stealing food for him by venturing over the hedge into a world they have not experienced before. As they get closer to humans however, they lives become threatened.

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Celebrity Mastermind Pointless BBC News Regional News Weather The Voice UK Casualty The National Lottery Live BBC News Weather Film Meet the Parents Film Rogue

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Racing Legends The Importance of Being Earnest

Two bachelors using the same pseudonym capture the hearts of a couple of girls during a delightful weekend in the countryside. However, their cunning deception leads to all manner of hilarious confusion as the ladies in question attempt to work out who is who. Entertaining and fresh adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s comedy of mistaken identity, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O’Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench and Tom Wilkinson 15:00 16:00 18:05

Natural World Athletics Gardeners’ World

The clocks go forward this weekend, so it’s time to get down to business in the garden, with Monty Don planting up a new bed of asparagus and showing how to lift and divide hostas. Plus, the programme’s second report from South Africa explores the conditions that allow agapanthus to thrive in the wild 18:35 19:35

Kew on a Plate Dad’s Army

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The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Film Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man

Jessica Fletcher travels to the Deep South to investigate the mysterious details surrounding the death of a slave accused of murdering a white plantation owner in the 1850s. Not only does Jessica discover that the slave actually belonged to her long-dead distant aunt, but also that her ancestors might not have been as law-abiding as she thought.

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Big screen adaptation of the popular TV series about a group of 4 inch tall people who live under the floorboards. The family featured in this film is the Clocks whose peaceful existence is disrupted when an evil lawyer plans to demolish the house they live in.

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Police Interceptors 5 News NCIS CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Law and Order: Special Victims Unit True Crimes: The First 72 Hours Super Casino

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South Africa v Zimbabwe. Highlights of the opening Pool B match for both nations, staged at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Zimbabwe failed to beat any of the leading sides in the last World Cup as they exited at the group stage, but the Proteas underwhelmed as well despite the depth of talent available to them.

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The concluding part of the documentary focuses on the construction, design and enduring significance of the iconic stone circle and the ancient civilisation that flourished around it. With access to the ground-breaking research of a revolutionary project led by the University of Birmingham and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute in Vienna, the programme reveals new insights into Britain’s worldfamous prehistoric monument 18:35 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30

Pompidou The Sea King: Britain’s Flying Past Caribbean with Simon Reeve Louis Theroux: By Reason of Insanity Bluestone 42 Dream House

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Comedy in which an eight-yearold boy with dreams of becoming a cop witnesses a serious crime, but refuses to divulge anything to the police unless he is allowed to accompany them on the investigation. The police have no choice but to comply, and seasoned plainclothes detective Nick McKenna is given the unenviable job of being the boy’s ‘partner’.

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Mini Game Changers Football Gold Football Gold Living for Sport Awards Black and Blue Goals on Sunday FL72 Review TBA Premiership Years TBA The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM: The Best Bits

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Proceed with caution to avoid return of property bubble After seven years of price declines, the word “bubble” hasn’t been used to refer to the Spanish property market for many years without the word “burst” in tow, until Claudio Boada, a senior advisor at Blackstone – a giant US investment fund – used it recently at a conference organised by the consultants PwC, warning that vigilance is needed to avoid another bubble.

Ways to cut down your community costs

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WNING a home in Spain often means you will be part of what is known as a “Community of Owners” with rights and obligations related to the common areas and facilities enjoyed by owners, for example the shared gardens and pool of an apartment complex. A recent article at the Spanish property portal Idealista.com explains how to cut down community costs.

Community costs are proportional to surface areas and services contracted. Lighting for the stairway, lift maintenance, and cleaning of the entrance, are the minimal costs owners have to face. If the building has also got centralised heating, a concierge, or professional administrator, the costs go up considerably, not to mention if there’s a pool and gardens.

Almost in all cases, and regardless of the number of services, all bills can be reduced, though obviously the more items on the list, the higher the saving will be.

ELECTRICITY:

All you need are sensors on all landings and to change the light bulbs to LED. Did you know that a LED lightbulb uses up to nine times less than halogen and lasts for many years longer?

LIFT:

Savings of up to 15 per cent can be made depending on the maintenance company. Furthermore, if the block has several lifts, combining the emergency telephone lines can be a saving.

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ESPITE a massive influx of US and Asian funds, which the local press points out has led to significant improvements in some segments, Boada said there is no bubble to speak of in the Spanish property market. Nevertheless, it’s necessary to “proceed with caution” and “not confuse wheat with chaff ” (“no confundir churras con merinas” in Spanish) he said.

Investor expectations also need to adjust to a new reality. Returns will be “considerably lower,” in future than they are at present, he warned.

In recent months Blackstone has done a deal with the Sareb to buy a portfolio of 39 non-performing loans with a nominal value of 237 million euros. In addition, it’s negotiating the purchase of a portfolio from CatalunyaCaixa – a savings bank that had to be nationalised, and was subsequently sold to Spain’s second biggest bank BBVA. The audience also heard from Guillermo de la Dehesa, President of the Centre for Economic and Policy Research, who said that interest rates near zero are forcing funds to look for yield in property and distressed assets in Spain.

The hunt for yield could encourage investors to overpay for Spanish real estate assets, or at least accept reduced returns that may not compensate for the risks.

If your community is small with few services or no contracted staff, it’s much cheaper for one of the owners to manage the administration. If you do need a professional, choose well.

They should give you value for money (look for savings or apply for aid and grants before carrying out important work, for example) and their fees should be reasonable.

REPAIRS:

If small ordinary repairs are par for the course in your community, it’s worth contracting a handyman or contracting a company offering general services. Cleaning companies usually offer this service as well.

INSURANCE:

Why carry on paying for an expensive policy when you could have a cheaper one? Shopping around can lead to savings of up to 50 per cent, with the same cover.

Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 - 2008). He can be reached by email on ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.

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property.tenerife Skype: Tel.: + 34 922 714 700 info@tenerifepropertyshop.com @TenPropShop tenerife_property_shop +34 922 715 064 www.tenerifepropertyshop.com Las Adelfas II, Golf del Sur GOLF01305

Ocean View, San Eugenio

Pebble Beach Amarilla Golf

LA01689

AMG00381

Price: €109.000

Price: €110.000

Price: €130.000

This immaculate one bedroom bungalow is conveniently situated for schools, golf, local restaurants, shops & the sea. With onsite pool bar & restaurant a one minute stroll in one direction & a medical center and pharmacy a one minute stroll in the other direction. In excellent condition and it comes fully furnished. Outside there are two sunny terraces - perfect for al fresco dining - with nice views to the mountains & golf course.

This light & bright 1 bedroom apartment is situated on a well established residential complex. Ideal as a holiday base or for permanent living this property is sold in good condition & partly furnished so it is a great opportunity to make the property your own. With a spacious lounge & bedroom with a terrace to enjoy the fantastic views to the coast, mountains and the island of La Gomera. View it and you will be pleasantly surprised.

An absolutely stunning one bedroom apartment that has been refurbished to the highest standard. Inside you will find quality fittings throughout, from granite worktops in the fully equipped kitchen or the spacious walk in shower with multiple jets, the owner has created a real home from home feel. There is aircon in the lounge and the apartment has a natural, cool feel to it. The heated comm. pool is a 2 minute walk as is the local supermarket.

La Mareta

San Miguel Village, Golf del Sur GOLF01296

0G00151

Price: £225,000 A beautiful 3 bedroom linked house with outside space & stunning views to the red rock & sea. The lower level has an extremely spacious lounge, dining area & the kitchen is separate. There are also 2 bedrooms & a shower room downstairs, a utility room & parking at the rear. Upstairs you have the master bedroom complete with en-suite bathroom and a great outlook to boot.

The location is ace, with all local amenities on your doorstep.

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

Price: €219.000 A 2 bedroom bungalow set in its own plot of 280m2. This property offers the perfect hideaway location, yet is still close enough to the main resorts & the coast. Lots of private, sunshine & shady alike outside space. Internally, it is furnished to a high standard. The kitchen is less than a year old & fully equipped. The lounge & bedrooms are comfortable & the bathroom is nice, light and airy. Parking outside the front of the house.

San Remo, Palm Mar La Quinta Heights, Amarilla Golf AMG00348

Located on a high quality residential complex, this ground floor corner apartment has an amazing 207m2 of garden and terrace to relax and enjoy the sun! Finished to a high standard inside with fully fitted kitchen & spacious lounge & dining area. The double bedroom has fitted wardrobes. A pleasant neutral coloured bathroom completes the property. An underground parking space is also included. If you tired of viewing apartments with tiny terraces then this is your prefect property!

Price: £299,000 A spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (one en-suite) villa with stunning views to the Golf Course & the bright blue sea. The property has a large kitchen & dining area, a separate utility room, lounge & bedrooms with ample wardrobe space. Outside, the terrace has a hot tub, the perfect destination for soaking up those sunny rays with practically all day sunshine. The Villa has a private driveway and a secure lock up and go.

Playa San Juan OUT01041

Price: €895.000 This two bedroom detached villa is close to the ocean. The property has a new fitted kitchen and a walk-in larder, a light & spacious lounge with dining area. Two double bedrooms & guest bathroom with walk-in shower. The terrace & pool area can be accessed from the lounge as well as both bedrooms. Outside is plenty of private patio area with a heated pool and a further raised terrace with open conservatory which is ideal for dining.

PM00096

Price: €130.000 JUST REDUCED BY €39.000

Tejina de Guía OUTO1037 Terrazas del Duque, Costa Adeje Price: €420.000

LAO1678

A modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment set in the up market area of El Duque. The property has a very generous spread of square metres both internally & externally. The owners have blessed the apartment with a contemporary edge with their choice of colours & furnishings. Inside you will find a fully equipped kitchen, 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en-suite) and the minimalistic lounge. All living rooms have air conditioning. Outside your biggest dilemma will be choosing where to sit, under the shade on the comfy sofas, relax at the dining table with a spot of lunch or take in the sunshine and spread out on the loungers at the end of the garden. The development is extremely well looked after and the roof top communal pool is a real treat. Be quick as this will sell fast.

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Price: €495.000 The house sits on a good sized plot of 812m2 with the house occupying 340m2 over two floors. The property has a driveway entrance, a garden area & a fantastic rear patio with heated pool & amazing coastal views. There is a beautiful kitchen with island facility, a bright lounge & a separate dining room. This level leads onto a lovely balcony & there are 3 double bedrooms & two guest bathrooms. The lower floor has a master suite.

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Giles Coren meets the two hippies whose adventures in health food boosted the popularity of houmous, while the family has a go at self-sufficiency and discovers that milking a goat is nowhere near as simple as it looks.

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Comedy about a penniless aristocrat living in a caravan with his butler and their dog. Starring Matt Lucas and Alex Macqueen.

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Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

The series that celebrates ingenious and eccentric small builds continues as George and Will Hardy struggle to bring ancient Roman technology back to life, and the build on their log cabin in the wilderness begins in earnest.

The road trip around Italy takes in possibly the coolest fire station in the world. George meets David Moreton, a former Paralympic swimmer hoping to transform an old air ambulance into an amazing amphibious crashpad for when he’s on the road for his charity fund-raising tours.

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Baroque music enchants during concerts in Puerto de la Cruz

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ENERIFE likes to offer visitors and local people all types of music and Puerto de la Cruz is no exception.

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HE Pyramids of Guimar may tell a fascinating story of yesteryear but the ethnographic park still believes in moving with the times.

As the final part of a modernisation programme, the popular attraction’s website has been updated.

The new image on www.piramidesdeguimar.es is designed to showcase the range of attractions and exhibitions which make up the ethnographic park which has the pyramid structures as its central feature.

The site is available in English, Spanish, German and Russian and has a wealth of information about the park, activities and events and the programme for children and schools. It also tells the story

of the great adventurer Thor Heyerdahl who helped to discover and preserve the pyramids which were uncovered in Tenerife in the 1990s and the incredible journeys he undertook.

There are fascinating photographs of Thor, in his early and later years which he spent in Tenerife before his death in Italy in 2002.

The site also has an extensive photograhic gallery and links to sites of interest, as well as the park’s social network sites.

Other improvements which have been made at the

attraction include the creation of a QR code, videos, a cultural route and the installation of an inter-active exhibit with interactive games for the younger visitors.

There are also new screens for presentations, animations and videos and updated commentar y about the

pyramid complex to include the garden featuring some of the world’s most poisonous plants.

Through all this, visitors can discover the huge variety of tours, exhibitions and gardens which make up this incredible museum covering more than 64,000 square metres.

El Rosario plans weekend away

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L Rosario is organising a trip to Lanzarote which will be open to non-residents of the municipality if there are enough spare spaces.

This is the eighth edition of the scheme and takes place from April 10th to 12th and costs 235 euros. This includes taxes, airline tickets, accommodation on a half board basis, transport, organised tours and lunch en route.

There will be visits to the Mirador del Río, the Campesino Monument and the Montaña del Fuego.

The annual trip usually takes place in the summer but has been brought before because of Easter and the elections in May. It is suitable for all ages though children must be accompanied.

Those interested can ring 922 01 01 60 Ext. 1004-1008-1100-1102.

The spotlight is currently falling on the baroque era which spans the years from 1600 to 1750 and still has many fans.

The very successful Reyes Bartlet Cultural Association is hosting the “XIII Festival de Música Antigua de Puerto de la Cruz” which began on March 14th and continues until April 11th.

The event has offered five concerts and though two have already taken place, there are still three to enjoy.

The Baroque Orchestra of Tenerife are regular contributors to the festival and they will perform on Sunday, March 30th in the Anglican Church at 8.30pm with works by Biber, Farina and Telemann.

The performers are Juan Carlos Gómez, Laura Díaz, Alixandro Cabrera and Giovanni Déniz on violin; Esther Alfonso and Melchor García on viola; Diego Pérez on cello; Juan Carlos Baeza who plays bass and Raquel García on keyboard.

Do take the opportunity to see and listen to this new independent group which has been formed because of a common interest in baroque and renaissance music.

On the following Tuesday, the location changes to the Teatro Timanfaya with a tribute to creative women, also at 8.30pm.

Isabel Álvarez (soprano) and Carlos Oramas on guitar and the unusual instrument, the tiorba will be looking at the contribution creative women have made over the last five centuries. This is to recognise the tremendous mark they have left on society.

They will perform works by

various women composers, including the likes of Anna Bolena (1501-1536), Maddalena Casulana; (15441590) and Claudia Sessa (1570-1620).

The culmination of the festival will be on Saturday, April 11th at the church of Peña de Francia with the Humboldt Ensemble. This talented group consists of Satomi Morimoto, soprano; Martina Warecka, baroque violin; Raquel Garcia on organ and Mark Peters, on baroque cello. They will play works by Cima, Buxtehude, Gabrieli, Händel, Bach and Telemann. This concert is also at 8.30pm.

Tickets for the concerts cost 15 euros and are available at the location of that particular evening. You can also reserve tickets on mail@reyesbartlet.com or phone 922 386 974 and 696 227 636. There are also advanced sales at the CIT office in Puerto or Librería Masilva.

The festival is organised by the Reyes Bartlet Association with the CIT and Puerto council in collaboration with the Canary Government, Tenerife Cabildo, Teatro Timanfaya, Restaurante Régulo, Colorym, Librería Masilva and Marga Marrero Comunicación. The official hotel of the festival is Hotel Puerto de la Cruz.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIBUTE

“The art which hugs your hands”

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photographic exhibition which is fascinating to visit as well as a fitting tribute to some great women has opened in San Juan de la Rambla.

Adeje pledges more theatre as amateur festival closes

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“El Arte que abrazan tus manos” (“The art which hugs your hands” has already seen a successful run in the local youth house and has now transferred to the cultural space La Alhóndiga. It can be

DEJE has pledged to make theatre part of every day life in the municipality, at all levels.

This March has seen the third amateur theatre festival and in November, it will be the turn of professionals.

In addition, the spotlight will fall on other theatrical events, including the annual Easter Passion Play which always attracts a massive crowd.

Councillor for culture, Nayra Medina Bethencourt said: “Theatre has always played a vital role in the cultural development of our municipality.”

This third edition of the amateur theatre festival has seen a number of plays at the cultural centre in Adeje old town and the programme comes to a close on Thursday evening, March 26th at 9pm.

The group of the municipal school of theatre of Adeje, Teatro UPA will be staging “La Bohemia”, a French musical comedy inspired by Paris, specifically in the mid 19th century. It revolves around three men in an attic and

three women in a basement, all suffering from love sickness.

Admission to the production on the night is just five euros.

seen here between March 24th and 28th.

The exhibition turns the spotlight on 70 artists who were dedicated to a number of disciplines such as rafia, photography, decoration, graphic design and photography.

It particularly values two artists who played a huge role in the municipality, sadly both no longer with us.

Buenaventura Díaz Siverio was an expert in the art of rafia and obtained several prizes and awards whilst Herminia Oliva

Pérez was recognised in 1967 as “Distinguished Artist” in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife by the Spanish Government of the time.

The exhibition also reflects on the great role women have played in the life and history of San Juan de la Rambla, often being the main breadwinner and mainstay of the family. It also recognises their struggle to achieve equality.

You can see the final days of the exhibition at La Alhóndiga between the hours of 4pm and 8pm.

“Museum of Stories” celebrates with three open days

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special “Museum of Stories” is opening its doors to the general public on April 10th, 11th and 12th.

The initiative “El Museo de los Cuentos” is celebrating its tenth edition in Los Realejos and has been entertaining more than 2,800 school-children in th Casa de la Parra cultural space.

Over its entire history, the museum has encouraged 30,000 youngsters to enjoy reading.

Over the three open days in April, there will be a number of free activities in parallel with the annual Book Fair.

There will be a marathon story-telling session, puppet shows, music, gastronomy and parades to delight all ages and using various settings in the historic environment of Realejo Bajo.

The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez recently popped in to listen to one of the stories, accompanied by the councillors for education and culture, Sandra Pérez and Adolfo González.

He said the “Museum of Stories” was an unmissable annual attraction for the young and not so young and showed the magic of reading and tales and the wonder which could be gained from them.

Promoter of the initiative, Juan Carlos Toste said the idea was to “plant a seed” and to encourage everyone to take up story-telling.

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Tegueste’s April wine month and tapas route offers full programme

Hit musical “Evita” to play 13 dates in Canaries

“April Wine Month” is about to be held in Tegueste for the tenth consecutive year

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NE of the most famous and successful musicals, Evita is on its way to the Canary Islands.

This spectacular production featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and words by Tim Rice will take place in Gran Canaria from July 3rd to 17th.

It will be performed in its original language and subtitled in Spanish so can be enjoyed by all nationalities.

Evita was premiered in 1978 in London but its wonderful songs, such as “Don’t cry for me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires”, are still recognised and loved throughout the world.

It will be a real treat for people to enjoy a top show

without having to travel to other parts of the world. The setting is the Teatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas.

Evita has become a true icon since the late seventies, travelling around the world, including in Britain, America, Austria, Spain, Mexico and South Africa.

The story revolves around Eva Perón, a woman brought to the big screen by Madonna with Antonio Banderas in 1996.

This film adaptation scooped international awards, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globes.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office of the Teatro Pérez Galdós, from 10am to 3pm; at the box office Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, between 4pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday;

through the web pages of www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es and www.entradas.com, by telephone on 902 488 488, or via the ATM network of Bankia.

COLLECTIVE SHOW

Women artists exhibit at two venues

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OUPLED with this is the eighth Wine and Tapas Route in which 26 tascas and restaurants in the municipality are taking part.

Tegueste is very proud of its agricultural heritage and is always striving to promote rural products and boost the local economy and jobs in this sector.

April Wine Month, or “Abril, Mes del Vino” as it is known in Spanish, is considered to be one of the most important events in the municipality.

The programme begins on April 1st and continues right through to the 30th, presenting a month full of activities.

Various locations will be used, including the popular Farmers and Artesan Market, the open trade zone, bodegas and tascas.

The attractions all relate to gastronomy, culture, nature and wine and encourages people to tr y something different whilst supporting the local agricultural sector at the same time.

Mayor of Tegueste, José Manuel Molina said they intended to promote the primary sector as a way of revitalising the economy of the municipality whilst at the same time presenting a comprehensive picture of rural people and traditions.

The complete programme for the wine month and details of the tapas route can be seen on www.tegueste.es.

One of the highlights will be the Festival of the Senses Taroronte-Acentejo on April 24th. Within the Open Trade Zone, visitors will be able to taste the best local wines, as

well as the cuisine. This is somewhat of a preview to the annual Romeria in honour of San Marcos Evangelista on April 26th.

On April 11th, April 18th and April 25th there will be tourist routes to enjoy. For more information and to book, interested parties can call 922 31 61 02, email turismo@tegueste.org or pop in to the Tourist Information Office of the Villa.

Tegueste market will host various activities, including a cooking with wine workshop on April 11th and two events organised by the Bodega El Lomo. For more information, call 922 54 52 54.

The Patio de la Casa Prebendado Pacheco will host wine-tasting on April 10th and there will be other tastings and courses during the month.

Another highlight is a concert under the stars in the Finca San Gonzalo where local wines will be presented whilst prestigious timplist Benito Cabrera provides the music.

There will also be the traditional classical vineyard concert on April 18th in the area of Las Peñuelas with the musical group Mesturas.

Organisers hope to encourage everyone to join in some parts of the programme so do look at the website to make your choices and plan your outing.

“A ti mujer” (“To you women”) is the title of a collective exhibition which has brought together 30 artists through painting, photography and sculpture

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HE exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture of the City of Granadilla de Abona, opened on March 13 and extends through the halls of the Franciscan Convent San Luis Obispo and the History Museum.

The works captures the many faces and facets of women from love, work and loneliness to relationships,

concilation, death and desire.

There are 42 pieces of work by artists from the

islands and other parts of Europe, including Willy Batista, Victor Ezquerro, Carlos Ortega and Raul Ortega, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Simona Peres, Conrado, Freya Jaén, Carlos Valido, Roberto Batista, Lynn Amass Hardy, Oscar Delgado Sosa, Lenin and Oliver

Reina, among others.

If you would like to visit the exhibition, you can do so Monday to Friday, at the Museum, from 9.00 to 14.00, and the Convent, from 9.00 to 14.00 and from 16.30 to 20.00.

The initiative is part of March celebrations to celebrate the role of women.

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Sheer magic: an awesome journey from the centre of the earth The unique experience offered by the Cave of the Wind

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T was in every way a defining, heart-thumping moment on our journey from the centre of the earth.

The two amiable guides brought us to a gentle but purposeful halt in the labyrinth of underground passageways that make up the enthralling Cave of the Wind.

We grouped in a ragged semi circle, burrowed somewhere beneath the rugged foothills of Mount Teide, the lamps on our safety helmets glowing like shaky fireflies.

Then, we were given a simple order: “Turn off your lamps...”

What? Did they really mean me? Surely not. Me, and the 15 others, including my redoubtable wife, Linda, crouching under millions of tons of timeless rocks?

But we all meekly obeyed.

The shock was palpable: an almost solid, unrelenting blackness dropped like a curtain. For 60 silent seconds

we remained in total (yes, absolute) darkness absorbing the true meaning of life underground.

The blackness seemed endless and timeless.

Ironically, I spent my time trying to actually see: but I didn’t know if I was looking up, down or sideways and I’d lost all sense of direction in this fascinating, meandering, underground wilderness.

But was it frightening? No, not one bit. Exhilarating and joyfully uplifting, yes.

Particularly when lights were turned back on and we shared the joy of gazing at each other’s elated, smiling faces.

And I am here to tell you this extraordinary understated attraction (no, that’s not the correct word) tableau of history, is a veritable must-visit for anyone who wants to get

to grips with the deeper understanding of volcanoes and their awesome place in the history of our planet.

First, some facts: The Cueva del Viento-Sobrado underground complex is the largest lava tube in the European Union.

It was created by lava flows from Pico Viejo, next to Mount Teide, and is a ten minute ride from the centre of Icod de los

Vinos bearing the same name.

The tube was formed 27,000 years ago when basaltic lavas belched and roared their way out of the earth at temperatures topping 1,200 degrees centigrade during the volcano’s first eruptive phase.

The lava flowed down the volcano towards the sea, forming a crust on the surface. Meantime, underneath, hot lava continued its journey creating empty tubes which have now become an explorer’s delight.

It now gives visitors an exclusive and unparalleled insight into the role of lava flows, offering us mere mortals the chance to see first hand whimsical forms sculpted by the lava in the bowels of the earth.

And don’t for one minute believe our journey was lit like the pictures shown here.

Or there were any naff tourist tourist signs pointing; ”This way to the caves” or glitzy gift shop packed with souvenirs (they only really stretch to a fridge magnet and some packets of Gofio, a toasted local cereal).

And, even more reassuring, is the fact that you are forbidden to touch anything that would disturb the fragile ecosystem in the caves itself.

This folks, is simply a true life adventure.

We operated totally on our helmet head lights and the expert guidance of Dragon and Monica, who became my two newest, best under-

ground pals ever.

Their knowledge was encyclopaedic and unfolded in fascinating detail as they shepherded us though this underground kingdom filling out minds and eyes with awe, mystery and imagination.

We learned there were three different passage levels in more than 17 kilometres of tubes, together with beautiful geo-morphological phenomenon like chasms, terraces and other lava formations.

This tube is the fourth longest in the world with many unexplored ramifications, which tantalisingly will permit future expansion of its length as exploration continues.

And Cueva del Viento’s unique geomorphology and network of galleries on three superimposed levels, offers a phenomenon not been noted anywhere else in the world.

Its name is taken from the significant flows of cooling air that swirl in its interior.

At times, the tube roof soared above us, revealing tiny lava stalactites stippled to the arched ceiling and lava cascades, side terraces and lava lakes : pure magic every step of the way.

However, biologically, the tubes greatest relevance lies in its subterranean fauna — a constant source of new findings.

The cave has a total of 190 known species. But spookily, forty-eight are troglobites, animals doomed to live in the dark.

There’s an eyeless cock-

roach and ground beetles and carabids ... Could they be coming to get me?

No, said our guides. They creatures only have one interest: eating each other.

There are fossils of extinct animals like the giant rat and giant lizard, and, in hushed tones, we heard part of the complex was a burial ground for the Guanches, the

aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands.

Remarkably, the tube itself was only discovered 100 years ago after an elderly walker survived a fifty foot fall when the ground literally opened up before her.

But best foot forward, it gave us an irresistible opportunity to grasp a trip of a lifetime.

FACT BOX Visits to the cave have to be prebooked, with guided routes limited to 16 per party, and start with a two language video presentation.

It is advisable to reserve your at least one day before your visit by Internet to : info@cuevadelviento.net Don’t be late - you’ll use your chance to participate.

To contact the Cueva del Viento Visitor Centre, for information, call: +34 922 81 53 39.

Prices per person: 16 euros for nonresidents; 10 euros for residents and 5 euros for children, five to 14 years old.

HELPFUL TIPS Advice @ Wear suitable clothing (long pants) and footwear. @ Always obey instructions given by the guides. Do not take any unmarked path oleave the group. @ If you feel tired, tell the guide immediately. @ Do not leave any waste behind or damage the cave; remember that is a very valuable protected ecosystem. @ Animals are not allowed. @ Do not take any material from the surroundings. Do not touch anything.

The tour is described as ‘medium difficult’ and children must be at least five years old.

Visitors with claustrophobia and those problems in knees and ankles should speak to the visitors’ centre before booking.

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Bodeguita Algarrobo Puerto de la Cruz A family-run business with a long history of restaurateurs.

The cuisine served here is local Canary food with some surprisingly original features and the most exquisite flavours.

Piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns, hake mounted on a tower of perfectly cooked, seasonally fresh veg, Canary “wrinkled” potatoes with a twist, lamb estofado, an inside-out pie without the pastry, fig biscuit with chocolate sauce, pork steak with caramelised onions open sandwiches, stuffed leak with cheese and belly of pork fritters, piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns. These are just some of the dishes which have enchanted diners of all nationalities throughout the day and night.

For reservations call 922 373 513 / 647 600 784 Carretera General del Botánico Puerto de la Cruz bodeguitaalgarrobo@gmail.com

Restaurante

La Sidrería de Andrés

Ctra. Gral. de Guaza a Las Galletas At Andrés cider house you can try the most exquisite natural Asturian cider, as well as the delicious cuisine of the region, famous for Fabadas, Pote Asturiano, Cachopo, Cider Chorizo, croquettes, and Picadillo potatoes.

Like the main dishes, the desserts are also a delicacy, including: Tarta de Frixuelos, homemade rice pudding and roast apple...mmm!

Andrés and his team are waiting to make your visit a memorable one.

Restaurante Magnolia Puerto de la Cruz 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 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Guachinche Donde Bibi El Tablero & Las Zocas

If you would like to try an authentic “guachinche” restaurant, a double delight awaits. Guachinche Donde Bibi has one restaurant in the south at Las Zocas, San Miguel de Abona and another in the north, in El Tablero, Santa Cruz.

When you visit a guachinche, you are guaranteed great Canary food and such is the case here where it is the speciality, together with barbecued meats. The prices are fantastic. Monday to Friday, for instance, they offer chicken and chips for just two euros (but not on fiesta days). A barbecue mix is 14 euros and the special of the day of pork chops is 7.50 euros. All this can be enjoyed in rustic surroundings, inside or out and live music can be enjoyed at Las Zocas on Saturday’s after 9pm.

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The Potter Inn

The Oyster Catcher

Puerto Colón

Los Cristianos

Come and see Mark, Kerry and their team at this great pub in Puerto Colon, just down the steps near the taxi rank.

Something new to tempt you is hand battered cod with homemade chips every day. The food is great, with generous portions; try two starters for four euros or two “Traditional Favourites” for just nine euros total all day until 9pm. It’s always buzzing for Sunday lunch so best to pre-book. Food is served every day from 10am (noon on Sunday) so pop in for breakfast.

Sunday 3pm to 6pm is Ray Wilde’s Sunday Session, Free & Easy and Karaoke. You will also find some amazing drink offers during “Happy Hour” Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Everyone loves the sight of flambe in a restaurant and it’s proving a great attraction at the Oyster Catcher.

Owner Angel has been in the restaurant trade all his life and is an expert at providing the perfect flambe for his customers. A new flambé trolley has recently arrived so make your choice of a steak, king prawns, chicken or pork fillet and the rest will be done for you in the traditional flaming style. You can, of course, also have a flambe dessert (and you might want to bring along your camera!)

The restaurant is proud to have an award-winning chef who creates some wonderful sauces to go with your flambe choice.

The general menu is very extensive, from breakfast through to the evening, using only fresh produce and cooked with great expertise.

The Oyster Catcher is on the row of bars and restaurants near the Reveron apartments and in easy walking distance from the Apolo Centre.

For reservations call 922 788 038 Open daily from 9am to 11pm.

C.C. El Mirador, Local 5 Avenida San Francisco, Los Cristianos

Cruce los cuatro caminos, C/ Capuchina, 2B, El Tablero For reservations call: 922 076 000 / 661 659 111 At El romar Castle, Ctra Los Abrigos 173, Las Zocas For reservations call: 922 103 015

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

Restaurante Gom

Bushido

Restaurante El Cine

Santa Cruz

Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos

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.

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 719 705 www.bushidotenerife.com 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.

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.

For reservations call 609 107 758 Calle Juan Bariajo, nº8 Los Cristianos www.barelcine.es / barelcine@gmail.com

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A taste of traditions and times gone by at Guachinche Bibi Meat feasts and Canary produce

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ITH so many wine and dine options available across Tenerife, it’s nice to go back to your roots and have a taste of the island’s heritage.

“Guachinche” is the name given to traditional restaurants in the Canary Islands which usually specialise in barbecued meat and simple homemade produce and wine.

Often, the term is used to apply to those establishments which only operate for a few months of the year and might well be set up in the front rooms or garages of family homes.

This isn’t the case with Guachinche Donde Bibi which has big, spacious and permament premises, one in the south at Las Zocas, San Miguel de Abona and the other in the north, in El Tablero, Santa Cruz.

What you will find, however, are unpretentious dishes extolling the virtues of unfussy cuisine and at incredible prices. It’s hard to believe but from Monday to Friday, you can enjoy chicken and chips for just two euros!

This is the whole essence of a guachinche. Presenting the diner with a plate of food which wouldn’t have gone amiss in the original days of the guachinches, the first race

archipelago, such as La Palma honey, and you really do feel you have gone back in time.

Today ’s guachinche restaurants do, of course, have to be spotless and such is the case at Bibi.

We popped in to the San Miguel restaurant to enjoy a sample of what they have to offer and found a massive open-plan dining room full of booths with benches or large tables with chairs. We sat next to one booth which would have catered for at least a dozen people and had a central spinning circle to make the sharing of food a pleasure.

This would be an ideal place for a big party to come to as the total bill would not cost a fortune. We also spotted high chairs so all ages are welcome and catered for.

There’s also a small stage area for traditional Spanish singers though we ate our meal to the background of traditional taped music.

On our visit, the diners were most Spanish but Bibi attracts

had never heard of, despite being in Tenerife for nine years, such as fabada, garbanzas and chistorras (rich bean stew, chickpeas and a type of sausage). It’s a Spanish lesson in itself!

Other choices are easier to understand, such as ensalada (salad), salchicas (sausages), pollo (chicken), pulpo

bits and pieces to share, tapas style, or have your own full plate. The special of the day of pork chops is 7.50 euros.

A litre of house wine is just eight euros and a large beer 2.10 euros so what you save on the food, you won’t get stung for on the drinks.

We started with “queso asado con mojo y miel” (five

of the Canary Islands.

This includes huge rations of meat, whether pork chops, beef or chicken, tossed salads, Canary potatoes or chips, chunks of bread and mojo sauces. Throw in some traditional desserts and delicacies from across the

all nationalities, including those who would like to try a different experience for a change.

You might be advised to take a little Spanish/English dictionary with you so you can understand the items on the menu. There were dishes we

(octo-pus), carne fiesta (meat feast) and atun a la plancha (tuna). Only one of the dishes is more than ten euros ( the barbecue mix for 14 euros); otherwise, everything ranges from 1.50 euros upwards.

You can mix and match, with full or half portions, have

euros) which is goat’s cheese drizzled with La Pala honey and topped with green mojo sauce. This was delicious.

My dining partner chose the massive portion of chicken and chips, with salad, for six euros whilst I had the ten euro pork chop

option. You get a huge helping of meat so it’s great for big appetites. You do get knives and forks but picking up your meat to tear away at the bone would not be out of place.

We had already spotted the home-made desserts in a display cabinet so finished off with a quessilo with cream and more Palma honey (tasting

similar to a creme caramel).

To work off the excesses, we had a look round the premises and found a separate bar area with a pool table and darts board and outside, another very large, more open room to enjoy the sun under shade. This has a children’s play area in it.

There is a very large car-park so no problem with finding a space and the ladies and gents’ facilities are also spacious and well-kept.

The staff are very pleasant, though little English is spoken, and the service quick and attentive.

This is a restaurant to come to if you want to spread your horizons, perhaps visit the nearby town of San Miguel and to say you have tried the other side of Tenerife away from the commercialised areas.

The Las Zocas restaurant is about ten minutes from Las Chafiras. You just drive up the hill towards San Miguel de Abona and watch out for the old Motocross premises on your right hand side. Bibi is about three minutes from this, again on the right, as you turn sharp into Las Zocas at a little junction and sharp right again.

Do see their Facebook site for directions to Bibi 1 or Bibi 2.

GUACHINCHE BIBI I Cruce los cuatro caminos, C/ Capuchina, 2B, El Tablero For reservations call: 922 076 000 / 661 659 111 GUACHINCHE BIBI II At El romar Castle, Ctra Los Abrigos 173, Las Zocas For reservations call: 922 103 015

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Restaurant/Bar & Bistro

Tressardi

Terrazas del Mar

Golf del Sur

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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.

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.

For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz Puerto de la Cruz

For reservations call 922 371 518 Avda. Francisco Afonso Carrillo s/n Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz terrazadelmar@gmail.com

For reservations call 922 738 683 / 922 738 602 Winter Gardens Complex Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona

NEW! Brunch every Sunday from 10:30am to 13:30pm

Tasca Casa Paco

Dula y Pipa

Los Cristianos

La Orotava

“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.

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, Norberto Betancor 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. Sunday Brunch from 10:30 to 13:30.

For reservations call 686 520 440 / 658 788 023 Calle Amalia Alayón nº16 Los Cristianos pokone@telefonica.net

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

Route 66 BBQ House Adeje Fancy a “as much meat as you can eat” barbecue for just 9.95 euros per person? Or a weekday two-course lunch menu for 5.95 euros?

Then get down to the new “Route 66” BBQ House where wellknown chef Zoro (previously of Chayofa) and Bobby are waiting to welcome customers, old and new.

They are delighted to announce the opening of their new restaurant which is alongside the TF-1 near Adeje old town (by the petrol station and opposite the Hiperdino supermarket and the bright orange Bazar Panda Chinese shop). Come off the motorway at the Costa Adeje/La Caleta turn, go under the flyover and follow the sign to the old police station.

You will find great value for money, freshly-cooked succulent meat for the daily BBQ from noon and a great “Route 66” atmosphere, with spectacular views of the Adeje mountains.

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Creativo - Gourmet

Tipsy Terrace

Bistro Bolle

Playa San Juan

Los Gigantes

Costa del Silencio

Creativo San Juan is a quality restaurant/ bistro offering the finest cuisine in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Creativo takes its name from the ambition of Chef Klaus to design and prepare for you , some of the most creative dishes you will find. Ranging from a 5 course set menu, or slow-roast shredded pork to a succulent chiken breast infused with Ginger and Lime. These are just some of the dishes, indivicually created to tantalize your taste buds.

Night or day, you have a choice from extensive menus accompanied by a wide selection of fine wines, all served by efficient and friendly staff.

You can also while away a lazy afternoon enjoying a cool drink or coffee, perhaps even one of Eva’s amazing mojitos on the beautiful sunlit Church square.

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.

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.

Bolle’s 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 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 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net

For reservations call 699 351 694 Parque Don José, Calle Hercules 7-8, Costa del Silencio Bistro BOLLE Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

New! Tasting menu for two for only 17 euros

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Restaurante Algarrobo

Bar El Pincho

The Premier Bar, Amarilla Golf

La Orotava

A great atmosphere, fantastic food with lots of offers, live entertainment, open until 2am. What more could you want from this very popular restaurant/bar which hast just been completely refurbished in a new chic style?

The menu is very extensive with dozens of options and some include a drink in the price. There is a Canarian BBQ on a Monday, Wednesday is curry night, Friday for fish and chips, Saturday sees steak club and Sunday offers the traditional roast.

There’s a special lunch deal of 4.95 euros for soup, sandwich and a drink and one of the best offers around is two meals (specified on the menu) for just ten euros total if you reserve your table before 4pm for that night.

This is a family-friendly venue located in the Fairways Resort opposite the supermarket in Amarilla Golf and a five minute walk from Hotel Aguamarina.

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 now have a new tasting menu for only 17 euros, drinks and IGIc not included.

You have a choice of two starters, one main dish and a choice of two desserts. This is a great opportunity, not to be missed.

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean.

They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas.

They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find.

Every two weeks, you will find live music and do try the fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks.

Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

For reservations call 922 332 305 / 647 600 784 Carretera La Luz, Las Candias Urbanizacion Pedro Martin 9 restaurantealgarrobo@gmail.com

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

For reservations call 922 738 607 At The Premier Bar, Amarilla Golf Open: 9am - 2am every day. Kitchen open: 9am to 10pm

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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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Trafficking of young women

Sincerely

Dear Editor, Sirs, I recently read your interesting paper whilst on holiday and noted the article concerning the trafficking of young women by criminal gangs to the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Your islands are not alone with this problemit is endemic all over the world and the victims tend to be uneducated, or come from ecomonically deprived countries. The sad reality is that these women are raped daily by men who pay for sex. They are exploited not only by their criminal controllers but by the men who rape them without a thought for their dignity or human rights. Then, I turned to your Classified section and saw many adverts there for the services of prostitutes. There is clearly a lively sex trade in the Canaries. I do wonder though, if either you as the newspaper publisher, or the men who use these prostitutes can ever be sure that the women involved are not the victims of traffickers? How can you tell, I wonder? Are either of your needs - for advertising income, or sex, being met by an unwilling, unhappy, fragile girls, whose work is a daily torment to them.

I would like to think that my comments above are published as a letter in Tenerife News, but I would also welcome your editorial reply on the subject.

Editor’s reply

Sylvia Fox

Many thanks for your letter and observations.

Firstly, we are happy to publish your letter as we do believe in freedom of speech.

We obviously share your concern about human trafficking and exploitation of women and indeed publish regular articles on this subect, both to highlight this problem and to serve as a general warning. We do agree that it is so sad that this is still happening in a modern world.

Regarding our advertisements in the Tenerife News, we are as confident as we can be that all are genuine adverts as we are sure that anyone involved in coercion would not voluntarily publish details in the paper for the police to follow up. We are aware that the police do keep regular checks on these prostitutes who are understood to be working legitimately and the police are very aware of their locations.

Prostitution in Spain is a permitted activity, though pimping is not, and attitudes in Spain are more liberal.

With regard to our advertisements, again these are permitted and you will find that all the newspapers in Spain carry them. Some

TO THE EDITOR readers might find them offensive but we receive few complaints and they are within the newspaper code of practice.

Tenerife News Editor

Unhappy holidaymaker Dear Editor, Me and my wife have just returned from holiday in Costa Adeje. We were constantly dodging electric bikes scooters ,electic skateboards . Some of these vehicles go very fast on the pavements. It’s getting very dangerous for pedestrian especially after dark very few have lights and they will not ride on the roads. Far too many of these allowed. Soon they will be renting electric walking sticks. Something must be done to erase this danger. Ver y unhappy holidaymaker.

Michael Staniforth

Annoying nuisance calls Dear Editor Are other readers totally fed-up with nuisance calls? I know I am!

What I would like to know is why this is happening more and more in the Canary Islands and how on earth do these cold callers get our numbers?

I know of a lot of people who

keep receiving calls on their mobiles from an unknown number and these carry on for a few days before eventually disappearing.

Invariably, when they do answer these calls, there is no-one on the other end. Is this because they get money ever y time someone answers?

In addition to this, I am now receiving calls on my home phone yet very few people have my number. I doubt it is even listed in a directory yet.

So how do they get the numbers? Do they just dial any 922 number and hope for the best?

Yesterday, we received a call from a window company and this morning, the phone went at 7am! This caused us quite a shock as we have elderly parents.

We always say that Tenerife is about ten years behind the UK and this proves the point.

When we were back home a decade ago, we got loads of these calls and were glad to escape them when we came here. Now this nuisance is catching on here. Not something we need, that is for sure!

Name and address supplied

Ugly unfinished buildings Dear Editor We read with interest the letter

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in your last edition about the eye-sore building on the beach of Los Cristianos.

Once you start to look more closely, you realise Tenerife is full of similar properties which let’s face it, do nothing for the image of a tourist island.

There are unfinished buildings all over the place. You can understood the blocks of unfinished flats or hotels because constructors were hard hit by the recession. We can only hope that one day

soon, work on these can restart.

But elswhere, you see other houses or properties standing in ruins or still in shells. Shouldn’t there be some sort of law which states that after a certain time, they should be finished or demolished? Ot perhaps there already is but people ignore it. Can anyone enlighten us?

AGT, Los Cristianos

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How you can drink your water quota every day ALTERNATIVE CHOICES

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IMPLE lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep.

Following these tips from The Sleep Council which can help you have a more restful night.

Keep regular hours

Going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time every day will programme your body to sleep better. Choose a time when you’re most likely to feel sleepy.

Create a restful sleeping environment

Your bedroom should be kept for rest and sleep. Keep it as quiet and dark as possible. It should be neither too hot nor too cold.

Temperature, lighting and noise should be controlled so that the bedroom environment helps you to fall (and stay) asleep.

Make sure that your bed is comfortable

It’s difficult to get restful sleep on a mattress that’s too soft or too hard, or a bed that’s too small or old. If you have a pet that sleeps in the room with you, consider moving it somewhere else if it often makes noise in the night.

Exercise regularly

Moderate exercise on a regular basis, such as swimming or walking, can help relieve some of the tension built up over the day.

Make sure that you don’t do vigorous exercise too close to bedtime, however, as it may keep you awake.

Less caffeine

Cut down on stimulants such as caffeine in tea or coffee, especially in the evening. They interfere with the process of falling asleep, and they prevent deep sleep. The effects of caffeine can last a long time (up to 24 hours), so the chances of it affecting sleep are significant.

Instead, have a warm, milky drink or herbal tea.

Don’t over-indulge

Too much food or alcohol, especially late at night, can interrupt your sleep patterns. Alcohol may help you to fall asleep initially, but it will disrupt your sleep later on in the night.

Don’t smoke

It’s bad for sleep. Smokers take longer to fall asleep, they wake up more frequently, and they often have more disrupted sleep.

Try to relax before going to bed

Have a warm bath, listen to quiet music or do some gentle yoga to relax the mind and body. Your doctor may be able to recommend a helpful relaxation CD.

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OUR body needs water or other fluids to work properly and to avoid dehydration but just how much should we drink?

To stay healthy, it’s important to replace the fluid we lose when we breathe, sweat or urinate.

The European Food Safety Authority recommends that women should drink about 1.6 litres of fluid and men should drink about 2.0 litres of fluid per day. That’s about eight glasses of 200ml each for a woman and ten glasses of 200ml each for a man.

However, the amount a person needs to drink to avoid getting dehydrated will vary depending on a range of factors, including their size, the temperature and how active they are. So, for example, if you’re exercising hard in hot weather you’ll need to drink more.

All drinks count, including hot drinks such as tea and coffee but water, milk and fruit juices are the healthiest. It is best to avoid alcoholic drinks.

Try to avoid sugary, soft and fizzy drinks that can be high in added sugars. These can be high in calories and bad for teeth.

Some energy drinks are

also high in both sugar and caffeine.

Water is the healthiest choice for quenching your thirst at any time. It has no calories and contains no sugars that can damage teeth.

If you don’t like the taste of plain water, tr y sparkling water or add a slice of lemon or lime. You could also add some no-added-sugar or reduced-sugar squash or fruit juice for flavour.

Milk is a good source of calcium, a mineral that helps build and maintain healthy bones.

It also contains vitamins and other minerals and doesn’t cause tooth decay.

For a healthier choice, choose semi-skimmed, 1% fat or skimmed milk. Limit your intake of flavoured milks, milkshakes, condensed milk and milk-based energy or malt drinks because these contain added sugar, which is bad for teeth.

Milk is especially important for young children. They should drink whole milk until

they are two years old, because they may not get the calories they need from lower-fat milks.

However, cow ’s milk should not be given as a drink until a baby is one year old, because it doesn’t contain the balance of nutrients a baby needs. From the age of two, children can gradually move to semi-skimmed milk as a main drink, as long as they are eating a varied and balanced diet and growing well.

Fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies contain a variety of vitamins that are good for our health.

Fizzy drinks, squashes and juice drinks contain lots of sugar and very few nutrients, so keep them to a minimum.

Their high sugar content means they are high in calories, and foods that are high in calories can contribute towards becoming overweight. Cutting down on these drinks is a good way of reducing the number of calories you consume, while not missing out on any nutrients.

Likewise, getting children to drink fewer sugary drinks is a good way of limiting the

amount of sugar they consume. Children who drink a lot of sugary drinks are more likely to become overweight.

Tea and coffee contain caffeine, which is a stimulant.

This means caffeine can temporarily make us feel more alert or less drowsy.

Caffeine affects some people more than others, and the effect can depend on how much caffeine you normally consume.

It’s fine to drink tea and coffee as part of a balanced diet. But it’s important that tea, coffee or other drinks containing caffeine are not your only source of fluid.

Energy drinks often contain high levels of caffeine and are often high in sugar. They may also contain other stimulants and sometimes vitamins and minerals or herbal substances.

The caffeine levels in these drinks vary, but there is often around 80mg of caffeine in a small 250ml can. This is the same as two cans of cola or a small mug of coffee.

People who are sensitive to caffeine should consume high-caffeine food and drinks only in moderation.

Energy drinks are not suitable for babies or children.

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What to do if your child has an accident

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OST young children have some injuries and accidents. Most will be minor but it’s sensible to know what to do if the accident or injury is more serious.

If your child has something lodged firmly in their nose or ear, leave it where it is. If you try to remove it, you may push it further in. Take your child to the nearest accident and emergency department or minor injury unit. If their nose is blocked, show your child how to breathe through their mouth.

If your child has a cut and there is a lot of bleeding, press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth, such as a tea towel or flannel. If you don’t have one, use your fingers.

Press until the bleeding stops.

This may take ten minutes or more. Don’t tie anything

around the injury so tightly that it stops the circulation.

If possible, raise the injured limb. This will help to stop the bleeding. Don’t do it if you think the limb might be broken. If you can find a clean dressing, cover the wound. If blood soaks through the pad or dressing, leave it there and put another pad or dressing over the top.

It’s very unusual for a wound to bleed so much that there’s serious blood loss. An ambulance isn’t usually needed, but if the cut keeps bleeding or there’s a gap between the

edges of the wound, go to accident and emergency or a minor injury unit. If there is a possibility of a foreign body (e.g. a piece of glass) being in the cut, go to A&E. If your child’s immunisations aren’t up to date, ask your GP or the hospital whether they should have a tetanus jab.

Burns and scalds Immediately put the burn or scald under running cold water to reduce the heat in the skin.

Don’t do this for longer than ten minutes as babies and toddlers can get too cold. If there’s no running water, immerse the burn or scald in cold water or any other cool fluid, such as milk or another cold drink.

Use something clean and non-fluffy, like a cotton pillowcase, linen tea towel or

clingfilm, to cover the burn or scald. This will reduce the danger of infection. If your child’s clothes are stuck to the skin, don’t try to take them off.

Don’t put butter, tooth-paste, oil or ointment on a burn or scald as it will have to be cleaned off before the burn or scald can be treated.

Depending on the severity of the burn or scald, see your GP or go to a minor injuries unit or accident and emer-gency department.

Blisters will burst natu-rally.

The raw area und erneath them needs a protective dressing. Ask your pharmacist or practice nurse for advice.

Fits or convulsions

If your child has a fit, they may suddenly turn blue and become rigid, with staring

How to avoid or cope with food poisoning Handle with care Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. Most people get better without the need for treatment.

In most cases, food that causes food poisoning is contaminated by bacteria, such as salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli), or a virus, such as the norovirus.

The symptoms usually begin one to three days after eating contaminated food. They include feeling sick, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.

Some toxins can cause food poisoning within a much shorter time. In these cases, vomiting is the main symptom.

Foods particularly susceptible to contamination if not handled, stored or cooked properly include raw meat and poultry, raw eggs, raw shellfish, unpasteurised milk and ‘ready to eat’ foods, such as cooked sliced meats, pâté, soft cheeses and pre-packed sandwiches

How is food contaminated?

Food can become contaminated at any stage during production, processing or cooking. For example, food poisoning can be caused by not cooking food thoroughly (particularly poultry, pork, burgers, sausages and kebabs), not storing food that needs to be chilled at below 5°C correctly or leaving cooked food for too long at warm temperatures. It can also be transmitted by someone who is ill or who has dirty hands touching the food, eating food that has passed its ‘use by’ date and cross-contamination (the spread of bacteria, such as E. coli, from contaminated foods).

Treating food poisoning Most people with food poisoning get better without the need for treatment. To help relieve your symptoms you should rest and drink plenty of fluids. It is best to avoid food until you feel much better. When you start eating again, choose foods that are easily digested, such as toast. It’s important that you do not become dehydrated because it will make you feel worse and lengthen your recovery. Try to drink as much water as you can, even if you can only sip it, particularly every time you pass diarrhoea. Oral rehydration salts (ORSs) are recommended for people vulnerable to the effects of dehydration, such as the elderly and those with another health condition. ORSs help replace salt, glucose and other important minerals lost through dehydration. They are available in sachets from pharmacies and you dissolve them in water to drink.

When to see your GP It’s not usually necessary to see your GP if you have food poisoning. You only need to see them if your symptoms are severe and do not improve after a few days, you have a high temperature (fever) of 38°C (100.4°F) or over, you have symptoms of severe dehydration, such as sunken eyes and passing small quantities of dark, strong smelling urine, there has been an outbreak of similar cases of food poisoning linked to a possible source of contamination or you have a baby with food poisoning.

eyes. Sometimes their eyes will roll and their limbs will twitch and jerk. Or they may suddenly go floppy. The following suggestions will help you deal with the fit: Keep calm. Lie your child on their side to make sure they don’t vomit or choke.

Don’t put anything in their mouth. If you think they’re choking on food or an object, try to remove it.

Remove your child’s clothing and any coverings and make sure they’re cool but not chilly.

Most fits will stop within three minutes. When it’s over, reassure your child, make them comfortable and call a doctor.

If the fit hasn’t stopped within three minutes, call 999 ( or 112 if in Spain). If it stops but it was your child’s first fit, take them to the nearest accident and emergency department to be checked over.

Don’t panic. Fits need to last longer than 30 minutes for there to be any risk of brain damage.

Even if it’s not the first time and your child recovers quickly, let your GP know that your child has had a fit.

Although fits may look alarming, they’re common in children under the age of three. Although there are other reasons why children have a fit, a high temperature is the most common trigger.

Find out more about Fever fits, also known as febrile convulsions, become increasingly less common after the age of three and are almost unknown after the age

of five. Febrile convulsions aren’t usually connected with epilepsy.

Electrocution Always turn off the power before approaching your child. If this isn’t possible, push the child away from the source of the shock with a wooden or plastic object, such as a broom handle. Try gently stimulating your child by tapping their feet or stroking their neck and shouting ‘hello’ or ‘wake up’. If you get no response from your child, you must follow the resuscitation sequence.

Broken bones If you think your child’s neck or spine may be injured, call an ambulance.

Don’t move them. Unnecessar y movement could cause paralysis. A bone in your child’s leg or arm may be broken if they have pain and swelling and the limb seems to be lying at a strange angle.

If you can’t easily move your child without causing pain, call an ambulance. If you have to move your child, be ver y gentle. Put one hand above the injury and the other below it to steady and support it (use blankets or clothing if necessary). Comfort your child and take them to hospital.

If you think your child is in pain, give them painkillers even if you’re going to A&E. Follow the dosage instructions on the label.

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HE talk on the signing of the Magna Carta given by Derek Winterbottom was enjoyed by some 70 persons.

There is time, (but only just !) to see the film show on Thursday 26th March - ‘The Hundred - Foot Journey’ starring Helen Mirren. This will be shown at 2.00 p.m. in the library, and the entrance is free. Library members only.

If you miss this, the book, which was reviewed at the end of February, is now available in the library.

However, there is plenty of time to leave your name with the treasurer for the film show which will be shown on the 23rd April. The film, ‘Pride’, stars Imelda Staunton and Bill Nighy, to name but a few.

This is a comedy, set in the summer of 1984. Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride March in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decide to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support. But the activists are not deterred. They decide to ignore the Union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini-bus to make their donation in person. And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.

As always, the film show is for members only and entrance is free. There will be refreshments available.

Don’t forget that the library will be closed on Good Friday, 3rd April.

(The library is to be found in the Taoro Park, Puerto de la Cruz, opposite the British School, and is open on Mondays and Fridays from 15.00 to 17.00 hours, and on Wednesday and Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00. For more information you can contact us on 922 38 30 98.) a a well-preserved Mayan book, larger than any previously found by archaeologists.

The book contains astonishing information about the Mayans, about their cities, and about mankind itself. The secrets are so powerful that some people would do anything to possess them - as the Fargos are about to find out.

Before their adventure is done, men and women will die for the riches contained in the ancient book - and it’s just possible that Sam and Remi may be among them....

Philomena by Martin Sixsmith

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(Now a major film starring Judy Dench and Steven Coogan) As a teenager in Ireland in 1952 Philomena Lee fell pregnant and was sent to a convent - a ‘fallen woman’.

For three years after her son was born she cared for him there. Then the Church took him away and sold him, like countless others, for adoption in America.

This is the story of Philomena and her search for the son she never stopped loving. It is a tale of lives scarred by hypocrisy and secrecy,a compelling narrative of human love and loss - heartbreaking, yet ultimately redemptive.

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From London to Greece and into Eastern Europe, Kell tracks the mole.

But a betrayal close to home transforms the operation into something more personal. Soon Kell will stop at nothing to see it through.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Accomplishment is yours if you direct yourself accordingly. Don’t push your mate away. Put your effor ts into making changes to your domestic scene.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Be careful; your ideas are good but make sure that you’re realistic and start off on solid ground.

You can make gains if you work in conjunction with others. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may want to take a look at courses offered at a local institute. Don’t get talked into get rich quick schemes. Oppor tunities to make money may interfere with your personal plans.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your emotions may be hard to control if your mate is forcing you to undergo drastic alterations in your relationship. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Your ideas may be good, but they aren’t necessarily right for everyone.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This will not be the best day to sign deals or to take care of other people’s financial matters. You will have to check your cash flow before you decide to indulge in hobbies or entertainment that may be beyond your budget. You will meet potential new mates through friends or relatives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your high energy will enable you to take the role of leader in group functions. You will feel compelled to do some traveling. Your communication skills are at an all-time high.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may want to invest in something that will grow in value. Help others solve their dilemmas.

Secret information will be eye opening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may have some difficulties with someone you live with. Unexpected visitors are likely. Be prepared to do your chores early. They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments.

The Mayan Secrets by Clive Cussler

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now. It’s time to reevaluate your motives. Verbal abuse may lead to walkouts; don’t make any rash statements you may regret later.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)

A Colder War by Charles Cummings Thomas Kell is a disgraced agent who longs to come in from the cold.

When MI 6’s top spy in Turkey is killed in a mysterious plane crash, his chance arrives...for Kell is the only man Service Chief Amelia Levene can trust to investigate the accident. In Istanbul, Kell soon discovers that that there is a traitor inside Western Intelligence. Then he meets Rachel - the dead spy’s daughter - and the stakes grow

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Treasure-hunting husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Central America when they come upon a remarkable discovery - the skeleton of a man, clutching an ancient sealed pot. Inside the pot is

A lone man escapes a labour camp in the dead of night, fleeing across the winter desert of NorthWest China.

Two decades earlier, he was a spy for the British. Now he finds Beijing transformed and crawling with danger - the fugitive must quickly disappear on its surveillanceblanketed streets or face death.

Desperate and ruthless, he reaches out to his one-time MI6 paymasters via journalist Philip Mangan, offering secrets in return for his life. Mangan is dragged deeper and deeper into a whirlpool of lies, as the secrets prove more valuable than either of them could ever have known..and not only to the British.

Family outings that aren’t expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties. You can accomplish a lot if you direct your thoughts toward starting your own small business on the side.

You need to interact with others if you want to expand your knowledge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Exercise your talents and present your ideas to groups you think you can contribute to. Your anger may be impossible to contain if you get into debates with family members. You need to challenge yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Unrealistic promises will only get you in trouble. It may be a disappointing day emotionally. Spend some quality time with your lover.

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Yaris facelift is much more than skin deep

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OYOTA gave its Yaris a facelift last summer but the improvements go much further than what you would normally describe as some minor tinkering.

I spent some time with one of the supermini models recently and thought it was a striking improvement on its predecessor.

That’s not surprising though.

Despite describing it as a facelift, the 2014 Yaris was a major milestone for Toyota in Europe.

It was the first time their Brussels-based product planning and research and development departments and the European design studio near Nice had worked

together on new designs and platforms that would be adopted for Toyota models word-wide.

The Yaris gets a new distinctive look, especially face on with its dynamic Xshaped front – similar to the Aygo’s.

It does look pretty cute with the Toyota emblem at the centre of the narrow upper and large trapezoidal grilles with a thin chrome bar linking the new headlamps cluster.

The floating spoiler at the bottom also gives it a groundhugging stance.

Other exterior changes include 15 and 16-inch alloys and at the rear new lamp clusters and bumper design with integral diffuser.

Step inside and you will discover the interior has had a lot of work put into it as well.

It feels roomy with lots of space for driver and front passenger, and legroom for rear passengers is good.

An all-new dash incorporates bright, clear instruments with surrounds and seating of much higher quality.

Boot space is adequate and average for this size of car at 286 litres, expanding to 768 litres with the split rear seat folded.

There are four trim levels – Active, Icon, Sport and Excel.

Engines have all been improved for better fuel economy, emissions, noise and vibrations, and choices are 1litre and 1.33-litre petrol, 1.4litre diesel and a hybrid with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor.

The test car was a middle-ofthe-range Icon powered by what proved to be a very sprightly

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RÁFICO is now intensifying its checks on the use of seat belts and child protection in cars; this is to help reduce the amount of deaths or serious injuries. Failure to use a seat belt, if stopped will be considered a serious offence and a fine of 200 euros will be issued along with the loss of 3 points from your licence.

Why should you use a seat belt? The main reason is to reduce the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident however there are several other benefits:  A seat belt is meant to be worn in conjunction with the vehicles airbags as by themselves the airbag cannot complete its job.  A seat belt stops the occupant from leaving the vehicle, and also stops an impact with the screen.  A seat belt reduces by half the severity of some injures for both the driver and any passengers.  A frontal impact accident at 80 km/h without a seat belt will most likely result in death or very serious injuries.  In the event of a frontal impact where the occupants of the rear seats are not wearing a seat belt, there are eight times more likely to impact another occupant.  Using a seat belt reduces the risk of injury in a small accident by up to five times.

If however you have children in the vehicle without a seatbelt, the adult is always responsibility. With the changes in the law the police are also now allowed to immobilise a vehicle that is carrying a minor without the appropriate child restraint system, as well as prohibiting the minor from sitting in the front seat in certain circumstances. Minors under the age of 12 and under 1.35m are not permitted to travel in the front seat of a car unless they are using the appropriate homologated child restraint system, which is suitable for their age and height.

Children under the age of 12 that are taller than 1.35m are permitted to sit in the front seat but must use the appropriate seatbelt.

Child restraint systems must comply with the ECE R44 and have the appropriate homologation labels on them. As a guideline the different stages of child restraint systems are as follow: 1. Group 0 and 0+, new-borns to approximately 13 kilos. The child seat must be rear facing and must have a five point harness. The seat must be changed once the child reaches 13 kilos or the head is taller than the seat. If the seat is to be placed on the front seat the vehicles airbag must be switched off.

2. Group 1, (approximate ages 1-4 years) from 9 to 18 kilos. The child seat must contain head support and a five point harness.

3. Group 2 and 3, (approximate ages 4-12 years) from 15 to 36 kilos. This restraint system is either a simple booster or a booster with added spinal protection; the aim of the seat is to elevate the child so the normal seatbelt can be used. Remember the diagonal part of the seat belt must pass over the collarbone and shoulder without touching the neck and the horizontal part of the seat belt must sit as low as possible around the hips NEVER around the stomach.

The kilos and ages for babies stated above are guidelines as no two children are the same weight at the same age.

98bhp 1.33-litre engine.

Thanks to even further improvements – stiffer body shell, new suspension and electric power steering upgrade – I discovered the Yaris was a super little car to drive.

It’s not a hot hatch so an 11.7 seconds time to reach 62mph is quick enough in a model capable of 109mph.

Steering was light and precise and with its improved road holding, I enjoyed the feel of it on some minor, winding roads.

The short gear stick worked well, going up and down the

six-speed manual gearbox, and you also notice a big improvement on engine, road and wind noise when driving at motorway speeds.

It was equally at home in town driving and fuel economy is excellent with figures of 57.6mpg combined, 44.1mpg urban and 68.9 extra urban.

The Icon spec level is pretty impressive and includes 15inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, heated door mirrors, rear-view camera, follow-mehome headlights, air conditioning, Toyota Touch 2 with touchscreen and

Bluetooth.

A new range of options and options packs include panoramic roof, LED daytime running lights and rear lamps, rear privacy glass and multimedia system with navigation.

With prices starting at £10,995 on the road, I reckon the Yaris offers excellent value with the £14,095 test car proving to be a popular choice.

The Yaris first appeared on UK roads back in 1999 and continues to be a key player for Toyota in the ever-growing supermini B segment.

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THREE RACES

Entries open for popular Santa Cruz offers special June races in Granadilla prices to take part in 2015

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EGISTRATION has opened for a major race in Granadilla which will appeal to all ages and abilities.

“La Espíritu Triabona” is organised by the local council’s sports department in association with Club Deportivo Espíritu Triabona.

Both are full of enthusiasm for the three-part event on June 6th and anticipate another record turnout.

There will be a five kilometre race, another over ten kilometres and a children’s race as well.

The date has been chosen as it is the day before festivities for the Romería de San Antonio de Padua.

Those interested can enter on www.triabona.com or through Base Deportes Salud in Avenida de Venezuela in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Oleaje Sport in Guargacho, Deportes Ernesto in Los Silos, Base Deportes Salud Icod in Los

Vinos, Deportes Del Castillo in La Orotava or Planet Sport in Los Cristianos.

Registration is open until June 2nd but there is a discounted price for early entries. The fee ranges from eight euros to a maximum of 15 euros.

The races start and finish in the centre of Granadilla, going through the town streets towards Charco del Pino and back again. It will be properly stewarded and have official judges.

Unlike in previous years, numbers will be collected on the day of the race from 10am to 3pm. Once again, organisers anticipate athletes coming over from the other islands to take part in the tests.

Before the off, the Plaza de San Antonio de Padua will be a hive of activity with sports exhibitions, exhibitions, music, demonstrations and a festive atmosphere for children who will have their own event. The solidary race for the little ones will cost just one euro and a donation of one kilo of non-perishable food in order to take part.

This year, the event will benefit an association which brings young refugees from the Sahara over to the Canaries for a holiday and recuperation. They stay with local families for two months.

The food donations will go to the Red Cross food bank.

Children must be aged between three and 14 to take part in their own race and they can join via the net on www.triabona.com.

Marathon runner now makes it six

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OS Realejos athlete Facundo Dios only took up running at the age of 54 but he has already completed the six major marathons of the world.

He has successfully tackled the events in New York, London, Berlin, Chicago and Boston and in February, added Tokyo as a new experience to his list.

The veteran athlete was guest of honour at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez and sports councillor, Benito Dévora.

They presented Facundo with a commemorative painting to mark his achievements in the six races, as well as a badge for carrying the name of Los Realejos through the major capitals of the world.

When running in Tokyo, he proudly flew the municipality’s flag.

Facundo is the author of a book called in Spanish “Correr para reinventarse” (“Running to invent”) in which he recounts his experiences of his first marathon in New York in 2010.

LATE ACHIEVER

Marathon

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HE second edition of the International Marathon of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is to be held on Sunday, November 15th.

The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez presented details of the sporting event, which is consolidated on the calendar after the great success of last year. He was accompanied by

sports councillor, Zósimo Darias; test director, César Dorta; and President of the Canary Athletics Federation, Alberto Hernández.

Sr. Bermudez said last

SEMI-CONTACT MODE

Kickboxers win medal haul in Madrid

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ICKBOXERS from the Canary Islands have excelled whilst taking part in Spanish championships in Madrid.

The event was organised by the Spanish Federation of Kickboxing in the semi contact mode.

The Canary delegation visiting Alcorcón came away with a great medal haul. Timofey Zolotukhin obtained gold, Adrián Mendoza and Hugo del Pozo silver, Manon Maurice bronze and there was a commendable fourth for Azael Pérez.

The official classifications start from the age of eight and are graded by weight.

The Canary team members come from Club Deportivo Taekwondo Chelmar which is based in Playa San Juan and Tijoco bajo, with trainers Leticia Piñeiro and Isaac González.

year’s organisation of the first marathon had been “a big challenge for the city” but it had proved a great success, both in terms of logistics and the number of people who took part.

It is hoped to increase the number of runners from the 2,500 of 2014 to 4,000.

Zósimo Darias said it would be the biggest sporting eent hosted by the city and would involve an interesting street circuit, plans for which had already been approved.

This year, there will be three categories: marathon (42 km), half marathon (21) and an eight kilometre race, all on the circuit approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation.

The different tests will begin at 9am on Sunday November 15th. Entries for the competition can be formalised through the official website of the race at www.maratondetenerife.com, having opened on March 16th.

Until August 31, there are special prices ie 12 euros (8 kms); 27 euros (21 kms) and 35 euros (42 kms). This goes up from September 1st to 17 euros (8 kms), 37 euros (21 kms) and 45 euros (42 kms).

However, race organiser César Dorta said these prices were still the cheapest for any Spanish marathon.

Last year’s event proved a tremendous showcase for both the city and Tenerife, taking full The winner of the 42km was Maciek Miereczko with a time of 2 hours, 34 minutes and 23 seconds.

All the routes will be fully policed by stewards and first aiders with refreshment points. There will be prizes and trophies in the various categories, the only requirement for participation is that you should be 18 years of age.

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Thrills of speed and expertise at Karting Las Américas

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HERE was a spectacular start to the speed circuit season at Karting Las Américas.

The first Canary motorcycling championship attracted a record participation of 42 riders in the various categories.

The test was held with the collaboration of Tenerife Cabildo, the Motorcycling Federations of Tenerife and the Canaries, Ambulancias Salvaser, Naviera Armas, MB Trujillo and various other sponsors.

In SM1, a spectacular Isacc Melián proved why he is the elite of supermotoring in the islands, making the pole and winning decisively. Juan Francisco Bello and Alexander Galán followed up with equally thrilling performances and tied on points.

Debutant Ayoze Lemus did the same in SM2 clinching both races with authority whilst Víctor M. Bastaerra managed to hold off the onslaught of Zebenzui Alonso. The podium finished in that order. Adolfo Allí and Alex García were both classified.

The reigning Pit-Maxter champion, Cristian Hernández remains the great ruler of this class but cannot afford any slips because Ricardo Morales is getting closer every time with the support of Futura Racing. The third place went to Keneth Cerrudo.

In PM2, Gabriel Brito beat Cristian A. Díaz in a tie-breaker, with Orlando Medina in third.

Reigning champ Iván Reyes had problems in the first race and had to settle for fourth.

In Pit-Alevín, Nathan Machado positioned himself as a title contender. Also emerging is José M. Afonso and although he did not score in the first round, he took advantage of mechanical problems experienced by Edgar Marrero and climbed the podium in second position.

Younger bikers on their 50cc’s showed great promise with Edgar Marrero proving the fastest, closely followed by Joel Reyes in second.Fabio

Photo by Gerard Zenou González and Kai Steenhoua also thrilled the spectators.

There were ten pilots in the scooter section, with David Fernández, Rebustiano Alfonso and Ramón Goya on the podium in that order. Ángel González Marcaba started on pole and dominated the first round from start to finish but a fault prevented him taking part in the second round.

There were seven moped riders, with Jesús Hernández managing to beat Proto teammateKevin González in a

relentess struggle. Behind them, Yeray García, Jonay Morales, Oscar Hernández, Ayoze Goya and José Márquez were classified.

During the event, tribute was paid to Nestor Jorge with a wreath being laid on the curve which bears his name at Karting Las Américas. Nestor lost his battle for life in January after suffering severe injuries in a motorcycle crash in Austria six years before. He was 39 and was a motor-cycling champion who was born in Tenerife.

Pigeon club honoured with La Orotava’s top accolade

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Tennis tournament success at

50-year-old club in La Orotava has been praised and honoured for helping to keep the traditional sport of pigeon racing alive.

GOLD MEDAL

Club Colombófilo was presented with the municipality’s highest honour, the gold medal, in recognition of its work.

The Mayor, Francisco Linares praised the enthusiasm and dedication of its members when a ceremony was held recently in the council chambers.

He said the club had flown the flag for La Orotava and helped to give it an excellent image, especially in the world of pigeon racing. Their story was so fascinating that he encouraged them to write a book.

Pigeon racing in the Canaries goes back to 1884 but it was in the 1930s that a group of fanciers started the sport in La Orotava.

A few years later, a club was officially formed because of the interest being shown.

Since then, it has achieved success at all sporting levels and has had seven presidents who have all played a major role in developing and modernising the club. One of the most recent innovations has been the use of the internet which has encouraged even more interest in the birds.

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N annual tournament at the Miramar Club in Puerto de la Cruz ended in victory for the “Dutch” team, although this was one with a difference.

Each year, the tennis competition features a Dutch team versus a British team. On this occasion, however, the Dutch team consisted of eight German players and four French ones!

Matches lasted up to half an hour each with points being awarded. As always, the tournament was fiercely contested and there was only a matter of seven points or so between the two.

However, the Dutch team (renamed for the occasion!) proved the winners and took the Fred Siebelder Memorial Trophy with pride.

The event was rounded off with a social gathering and delicious barbecue kindly supplied by the Miramar.

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Facelift for bowls centre

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L Rosario has pledged to continue improving and updating sports facilities in the municipality.

The local council’s latest project has involved painting and repairs of the bowls and petanque centre at Las Rosas.

The site is home to the bowls club “Las Rosas” and also hosts a Canary tournament for bowls and petanque, an event held each year since 1976.

Sports councillor Domingo Pérez Peña said these facilities needed a facelift and the council was pleased to oblige as part of its ongoing programme.

Santa Cruz welcomes Chile team WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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Digital book tells history of soccer club

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new digital book has been produced to tell the story and history of a local soccer club.

The auditorium in the San Isidro civic space hosted the presentation which looks at the 40 years of Club Deportivo Raqui San Isidro.

It has been written by

geography professor at the University of La Laguna, Víctor Martín who received the backing of Granadilla council’s sports department.

The event was attended by

LA LAGUNA TRADITION

Half marathon now offers two shorter races

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HE annual half marathon in La Laguna will this year offer two extra races.

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ENERIFE has once again been chosen by elite athletes for important training sessions.

Santa Cruz was delighted to welcome the women’s basketball team from Chile. The athletes were on the island for technical coaching ahead of an Olympic qualifier.

Sports councillor, Zósimo Darias welcomed the players and staff during a reception in the council chamber. He said the city was honoured to have been

chosen by the team ahead of Rio 2016 and presented them with a commemorative plaque.

As a return gesture, the council received a team jersey and a ball signed by all the players.

The Chile visitors spent ten days in Tenerife but two, Sendy Basáez and Catalina Abuyenes, stayed behind to play with CB Adareva.

the Mayor, Jaime González Cejas, together with councillor for sport, Marcos González Alonso and a large audience of invited guests, including supporters of the club and those linked to it.

The publication reflects four decades of the club, with many more joys than sorrows, and tells about the managers, players, fans and coaches, in pictures and words.

The Mayor recalled his own memories of the club with which his family has had links for years and recalled the first games played in La Palmera.

He congratulated the author for all his hard work and enthusiasm which tells the history of not just the club but its people as well.

Organisers have announced there will also be the chance to tackle a ten kilometre and five kilometre route and they are expecting a great response.

The events take place on Sunday, April 26th and this will be the 16th running of the Half Marathon, organised as usual by the council’s sports body.

The starting point will be the Plaza de La Catedral. The route then takes competitors around calle Carrera, Plaza de la Concepción, Hermanos Marrero, Marqués de Celada, Plaza Doctor Olivera, Herradores, Avenida Trinidad, Tabares de Cala, calle San Agustín, San Agustín with Juan de Vera, Avenida República Argentina, República Argentina, Quintín Benito, Avenida Universidad (Camino Largo), calle Silverio Alonso, Plaza Junta Suprema, San Agustín, Núñez de la Peña, Plaza de la Concepción, Hermanos Marrero, Marqués de Celada, Plaza Doctor Olivera, C Herradores, Avenida Trinidad, Tabares de Cala, calle Carrera and back to Plaza de La Catedral.

The runners registered in the half marathon will do this route twice and once for the 10km race. Those taking part in the five kilometre run will have a shorter route.

It costs eight euros to take part in the 10k and 5k and 15 euros for the half marathon. Those interested can enter via the sport shops Base Deportes Natalia from 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm. This can also be done online on www.oadlaguna.com. Entries close on April 23rd.

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