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Concerns voiced over drowning figures
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HE Royal Spanish Federation of Lifesaving has again expressed concern after releasing the country’s latest drowning figures.
In the first six months of the year, there were 211 deaths, representing a dramatic increase of 67.5 per cent over the same period of 2015. Of these, 37 drownings happened in the Canar y Islands, representing the highest figure in Spain at 17.5 per cent of the total. The figures are slightly impacted because the figures are for the period January 1st to June 30th this year, as opposed to 2015 which were taken up to July 31st. However, Federation president Isabel García Sanz says the number of drownings in Spain had already reached the same end of July level of last year and July, still to come, is the peak month for tragedies. With 37 deaths making the Canaries top of the list, Galicia is next with 36, Andalusia with 32 and Valencia with 20.
The Federation has described the Spanish increase as “dramatic” and claimed it demonstrated “the lack of institutional attention to this cause of death” which it had also criticised last summer. The figures highlight the importance of lifeguards as nationally, 91.5 per cent of the deaths happened in places where there was no cover. Of all the deaths, 46.9 per cent (99) occurred on beaches; 23.7 per cent (50 cases) in rivers, 3.8 per cent (8) in swimming pools, and the rest, 25.6 per cent (54 deaths) in other aquatic spaces. As always, the Canar y Government says the waters of the archipelago are safe if all safety advice is heeded and the currents are not underestimated. They also advice people never to take risks.
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OURISM chiefs in the Canaries have called for calm following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
The Canary Government has set up a special committee to monitor and assess any implications of Brexit and hoteliers are being invited to join. At a meeting held in Tenerife with Ashotel, Minister of Tourism for the Canaries, María Teresa Lorenzo said the effects were not known at this stage but assured the experts were on top of the situation. Fluctuations in the pound and euro were expected but overall, she expressed confidence that there would
be no changes because the British were very happy with the Canaries and were very loyal customers. Hotel and non-hotel establishments in Tenerife are anticipating an 85 per cent average occupancy rate for this summer, two per cent more than last year. The figure for the south of the island is estimated at 90 per cent (three per cent up) but 70 per cent for the north (still an increase of two per cent). The anticipated figure for the metropolitan area is 61 per cent, four points down.
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STARMUS SHINES DESPITE STALKER DRAMA
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HE 2016 edition of Starmus has been deemed a huge success despite hitting the headlines for unexpected reasons following threats to VIP guest Stephen Hawking. The pioneering festival of science and the stars came to a close on Saturday with an uninterrupted programme in the after-math of the police drama. Showing his indomitable spirit and fantastic zest for life, Prof. Hawking continued his hectic schedule and appeared on stage for the presentation of special awards and the “Sonic Universe” concert featuring Sarah Brightman, Brian May and Rick Wakeman, with the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and others. Concerned members of his family had called in the police after he received threatening emails, together with pictures. A 37-year-old American woman, living in Norway but in
Tenerife at the same time as Starmus, was later arrested at a hotel in Playa de las Américas. Prof. Hawking’s family told officers he had been stalked for months and this was verified by a police statement which said the woman had apparently been following him
around the world in recent months. One of the threatening messages received whilst the eminent scientist was in Tenerife said: “I am next to you. I am going to get you.” The woman later appeared before a court in Tenerife in a fast-track case and was given a four month suspended prison sentence and an order not to come within 500 metres of Prof. Hawking or make any contact with him for eight
months. She admitted the offence and the order to leave Tenerife but said she loved Prof. Hawking and would not have hurt him. The court was told she had pyschiatric problems. The festival attracted leading scientists and astronauts from around the world and delegates described it as “amazing” and “incredible”.
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AIRLINES’ CONFIDENCE
Tenerife flying high as Routes Africa set to pay dividends
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ENERIFE’S aim to become a logistical link between Africa, Europe and America is receiving numerous boosts, not least the “Routes Africa” seminar held recently. Adrian Newton, director of UBM-EMEA, the company which organised the top event, said bringing 200 delegates to the island would show them “why Tenerife is a destination of the first order.” Many of those attending have responsibility for negotiating and making decisions on the creation of new routes which would reinforce Tenerife’s strategic position as a tri-continental hub. Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso said Tenerife had been taking part in various Routes since 2011 and had managed to grow air seats by around 2.5 million and managed to get three airlines to establish bases on the island. This was in addition to new operators with a premium product such as British Airways, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines.
Tourism councillor Alberto Bernabé said Routes Africa would place Tenerife even more clearly on the map of global aviation. He revealed meetings had been held with 20 airlines and two other companies, one Spanish, one British, had expressed interest in opening a base in Tenerife because of the tax advantages, following in the footsteps of Vueling. The organisation of this meeting on the island was part of the challenge of the Cabildo to convert Tenerife into a tri-continental hub between Europe, Africa and America, taking advantage of its geographical position and infrastructure. “The importance of hosting this forum was unquestionable,” said a Cabildo spokesman. “The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that seven of the ten markets with fastest passenger
Swimmers line up for challenge
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ANNUAL RACE
UNDREDS of swimmers will be taking part in a 950 metre challenge when Santiago del Teide holds an annual race on July 9th.
The 21st edition of the swim between Playa de La Arena and Puerto de Santiago is organised by the sports department, Transmédica Canarias, the volunteer firefighters and C.B. Adolfo among others. There will be more than 250 swimmers taking part in the challenge which features a number of categories, including for the disabled and for children. The challenge starts on the beach of La Arena and ends at the beach of El Bajío in Puerto de Santiago.
growth in the next 20 years will be in Africa (Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia) which is expected to grow between seven and eight per cent per year. By 2034 it is estimated that the African market will grow by 4.7 per cent overall and reach 294 million annual passengers. Aviation in Africa generates six million jobs, moves almost 70 million passengers a year and represents more than 67,000 million dollars (60,000 million euros). Tenerife maintains a total
of 150 air routes operated by more than 80 companies from 27 countries according to data provided by AENA and prepared by the Research Department of Tourism Tenerife. In 2015, the island recorded the entry of 6.4 million passengers, while the total operations at the airports of Tenerife North and Tenerife South totalled 103,000, equivalent to a third of London’s Gatwick airport in a year. Specifically, the Island arrival performs 141 operations a day.
Airport arrests for drug smuggling
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WO men were arrested at Tenerife airport after customs officers suspected they were trying to smuggle drugs into the island.
The suspects had arrived on a flight from Seville and were in the arrivals hall when police became suspicious about their behaviour. They were questioned but gave multiple reasons for visiting Tenerife.
In the end, they acknowledged having swallowed acorns of hashish and were taken to a medical unit so the drugs could be expelled. One was found to be carrying 1,244 grams, the other 928 grams.
PENSIONER HURT
Man dies in car infierno
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HERE was a horrific tragedy in El Hierro when a driver crashed into a house and died in his burning car.
The accident happened in El Mocanal in the municipality of Valverde just after 6am in the morning. The 112 control centre was told that a car had careered off the road and smashed into the home of a 92-year-old pensioner. She was taken to hospital with mild smoke inhalation and anxiety.
Neighbours had helped to rescue the woman because the impact of the crash not only set the car on fire but the front of the house as well. Fire crews put both blazes out but were unable to save the life of the driver. A 26-year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation.
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Loro Parque hosts the presentation Residents return home as building of Miss Norte 2016 hopefuls
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The presentation, which was held at the spectacular OrcaOcean stadium, was attended by El Tanque’s mayor, Román Martín; the organiser of Miss Norte, Sandro Pérgola; and the singer and godfather of the Red Pandas couple, Luis Deseda, who thanked the commitment of Loro Parque to “an event that has established itself as leader in beauty contests held in the Canary Islands”. The hopefuls enjoyed a different day in the #1 Zoo in Europe and the second in the world according to TripAdvisor, with its fascinating exhibition of orcas and the lovely couple of Red Pandas, that delighted the candidates during the route through the park. They also had the time to enjoy a cocktail at Brunelli’s restaurant, as well as to see firsthand the fantastic views to the Atlantic Ocean provided by this steakhouse located in Punta Brava. Miss Norte is an event that has now been held for more than 16 years in different locations of Tenerife. Its hallmark is to foster the beauty of the hopefuls while promoting the culture, landscapes and history of the northern towns that have hosted this contest. Another example of the importance and good reception of this contest is the ever-growing number of candidates in the 2016’s edition, reaching up to 24 hopefuls this year.
HE devastating scene of the building collapse in the heart of Los Cristianos, where seven people lost their lives, is slowly getting back to “normal”.
NCE again, Loro Parque becomes the stage chosen for the presentation of the 24 candidates for Miss Norte 2016, an event to be held on Saturday July 23 in the municipality of El Tanque.
Pensioner hit by falling masonry
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IREFIGHTERS certainly needed a head for heights when they were asked to deal with a high-rise problem in Santa Cruz.
They were called out to inspect the facade of a four-storey building after a 71-year-old man was hit by falling debris. The incident happened in calle Princesa Dácil at 6am in the morning. and residents inside the flats had to be evacuated. The pensioner was taken to hospital with a knee injury of a less serious nature. The local fire crew later spent several hours at the scene inspecting masonry and sealed off the area to pedestrians.
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With the April tragedy still very much in their minds, the 33 families who had to leave four adjoining properties in calle Amalia Alayón have now been allowed to return home. Arona council says the flats have been checked and experts are happy there is no structural damage or danger to the residents. The 50 people have been living in temporary accommodation since the five-storey residential building at No. 12 collapsed like a pack of cards. Seven people died and three were injured in the shocking incident. The council says demolition of the remaining part of No. 12 has now been completed and the reports about what caused
the incident are expected to be ready within the next few weeks. Meantime, the roads around the site have also been reopened to traffic and pedestrians, allowing businesses affected to start trading again. Meetings took place with everyone involved in the local cultural centre, chaired by the Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena. Given the damage caused to the road and street furniture as a result of the collapse and subsequent work by heavy machinery, major cleaning work has been necessary. Over the coming weeks, pavements will be repaired, together with planters, facades etc. This is to be carried out in phases.
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PROUD MOMENT
OWNERS ENCOURAGED
Town Siam Park achieves a launches first TripAdvisor hat-trick as pet census “best water park in world”
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IAM Park is once again celebrating recognition as the best water park in the world.
The prestigious travel web portal TripAdvisor has awarded the “ Water Kingdom” with theTravellers’ Choice Award for the third year in a row. The event was held at the most paradisiacal beach in the Canar y Islands, Siam Beach and was presided over by the President of Loro Parque and Siam Park, Wolfgang Kiessling; and the Vice President, Christoph Kiessling. Among the guests were the vice councillor of tourism of the Canar y Government, Cristóbal de la Rosa, Tenerife Cabildo tourism councillor, Alberto Bernabé, and the Mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga. Many representatives of the tourism sector of the Canary Islands as well as a large group of journalists from
major national and international media also attended the event. Blanca Zayas, Director of Communication of TripAdvisor in Spain, presented the award to the Vice President of the Park, Christoph Kiessling, who said with emotion that it is a “an honour for Siam Park to receive the Travellers’ Choice Award of TripAdvisor for the third consecutive year – a recognition that is the result of teamwork”. In this regard, he expressed his satisfaction that “dedication to service and love for detail are recognised by visitors from around the world; we are extremely grateful and this award will encourage us to continue working with effort and enthusiasm for excellence every day”. Meanwhile, Wolfgang Kiessling also expressed his
joy having received this distinction, which consolidates park’s leadership. “ Although I promised
myself not to mention the word ‘pride’, the truth is that I feel ver y proud. This recognition is part of everyone and we are moving toward a truly strong and prestigious company thanks to the island of Tenerife,”he said. In his speech, he also stressed that 98 per cent of jobs are occupied by Canarians. L oro Parque and Siam Park have several TripAdvisor´s Certificates of Excellence, a prize exclusively awarded to those places that have registered excellent ratings from the travellers over the past 12 months (with scores above 4 out of 5). Both Loro Parque and Siam Park have been integrated into the Hall of Fame of TripAdvisor due to having received steadily these certificates over the last five consecutive years.
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OS Realejos is setting up its first dog census and is appealing to residents to comply.
All the animals must be chipped and not on the potentially dangerous breed list. The first 200 owners will be presented with the gift of free bags for picking up their dog’s mess. Councillor for health, Carolina Toste announced the new initiative under the Protection of Animals Act. She
said it was voluntar y registration involving a payment of just one euro. She said the census would allow the council to know the approximate number of animals in the municipality and would help with awareness and education campaigns aimed at responsible pet ownership.
ONGOING ISSUE
Puerto tackles noise pollution and balance between business and people
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HE problem of how to balance tourism and business activities with people’s right to rest is being tackled in Puerto de la Cruz.
More than 100 people recently attended a seminar on noise pollution held at the Hotel el Tope. They included representatives of different islands , municipalities, local residents and visitors.
The welcome was made by the Mayor, Lope Afonso who said noise problems in tourist towns such as Puerto had existed for years and in some instances had caused upset between residents and business owners. It was therefore essential to seek a definitive solution and seminars such as this were a good starting point for discussion, reflection and suggestions. Head of tourism, Dimple Melwani said Puerto offered a mix of trade, business and tourism, with the latter being the main economic activity of
the municipality. They had therefore brought together a large number of experts to help address the problems of noise. “We understand that on
one hand we must regulate and control the emission of noise so the tourism and business sectors can co-exist with with the necessary rest for residents and on the other hand create awareness and reeducate certain behaviours that can help minimise, among all, the issue of noise pollution, “ said Dimple Melwani. Councillor for general services, Ángel Mntañés said work was being carried out on measures, such as zoning areas depending on their uses, together with education, regulation and controls.
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“Don’t let people make a San Juan bonfires prompt mockery of Canary costumes”, 34 call-outs but Cabildo and Government urged safety calls T heeded BUSY NIGHT
ENERIFE Cabildo and the Canary Government are being urged to back a long-running campaign to safeguard and promote the proper use of traditional Canary costumes.
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ONFIRES across Tenerife on the occasion of the traditional night of San Juan certainly looked spectacular but they also generated a number of alerts as well. Tenerife Fire Consortium had to make a total of 34 interventions, most of them in the municipalities of Santa Cruz and La Laguna. It meant a busy night for the crews but president, Florentino Guzmán Plasencia was pleased that there was actually a reduction on the 58 incidents of 2015. “We appreciate this fact as positive, considering the high temperatures recorded and thank the people who heeded the prevention tips to prevent further accidents,” he said. A total of 120 firefighters were on duty, professionals and volunteers from the various associations. During the special operation,
fire control was backed up by the 112 emergency call centre, with 211 calls being received. There were 12 interventions in Santa Cruz and eight in La Laguna, primarily uncontrolled fires or fires in crop residue. There were five fires in Granadilla, two each in Candelaria and Guimar and one each in Tegueste, Icod, Santa Ursula, La Guancha and La Orotava. Most were minor but a fire in the Santos barranco in the area of El Rocio in La Laguna‘prompted many calls from residents. Another in calle Castro in Granadilla affected street furniture and a telephone pole.
Los Realejos council says it has been running its own “Como debe ser” (“As it should be”) for five years during the May Festival but only at local level. Councillor for culture and celebrations of Los Realejos, Isabel Socorro said they were urging the Cabildo and Canary Government to back their cause for the use of traditional or typical clothing because they do feel it is being undermined by participants of fiestas and romerias. She said despite all the efforts of the council to promote the correct way to dress, it would mean nothing unless traders gave their backing as well and sold clothes of the proper quality and design. The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez agreed that their campaign needed backing at Cabildo and Canary Government level. Councillor for cultural promotion and heritage, Adolfo Gonzalez said the traditional dress was meant to cover most of the body to avoid sunburn when working in the fields. Over the years, however, the costumes for women had been replaced with the wrong kind of adaptations such as “barmaid-style” blouses, sleeveless tops, petticoats and modern footwear such as trainers. The costumes for men were often wrong as well with some of them incorporating a logo which looked like a police badge which was “absurd”. It made a mockery of Canary history and all the research done by experts and folk groups. Isabel Socorro said there were places in Tenerife which continued to make the Canary costumes as they should be with typical materials and processes. However, Los Realejos council believed all the administrations had the duty to ensure they did not die out and they had to take “whatever efforts are necessary to take care of this legacy. “ Measures should include helping the primary sector such as in wool, silk and weaving. The council is calling for a number of actions, including controls in shops to make sure traditional clothing is manufactured and sold. It also wants more action on promoting Canary costumes and letting people know what it should look like, with this involving the help of schools and the two Canary universities. Various seminars and courses should be organised in children’s centres, schools and colleges to teach youngsters the proper way to dress for fiesta, romerias etc. Measures should also be taken to help traditional Canary craft outlets.
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Los Realejos encourages use of El Socorro with special transport
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OS Realejos is giving visitors to the pretty beach of El Socorro a helping hand this summer, as welll as contributing to care of the environment.
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new tourist information point has been opened in San Juan de la Rambla.
It is located on calle El Sol, in the historic centre, on the first floor of the municipal offices. The local council believes this is an ideal place because it is easily visible as people enter from the TF-5 and in the busiest part of the town for tourists. During the first few weeks, there will be a pilot programme Monday to Thursday 10am to 2pm and the same hours on a Saturday
but the opening times will vary depending on demand. The centre will be able to give tourist information about attractions and places of interest but also about clubs and organisations, guided walks, fiestas etc. This will include the festivities of Cruz and San Pedro in Las Aguas which start on July 8th and the future summer celebrations, a highlight of which will be the 21st edition of the San Jose romeria in September.
Man dies after Las Galletas sea rescue
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man has died in the coastal area of Las Galletas in Arona.
His identity was not released but he was aged about 65. The alert was raised about a man being in trouble in the ocean at about 7.50pm so the emergency helicopter was called out. Police, the Civil Guard and medics also attended. The victim was rescued from the water but once inside the helicopter, was found to be in cardiac arrest. Doctors tried to revive him with advanced resuscitation techniques but without success and he was declared dead. The Civil Guard launched an investigation to determine exactly what happened.
The local council is urging people to leave their cars at home to prevent clogging up the roads and to take a taxi or bus instead. To encourage this, route 546 will go direct to the beach and the local taxis will charge a set price of 1.25 euros or 1.50 euros from Los Realejos centre, provided there are four passengers. Councillor for transport and the environment, Alexis Hernández said these agreements would continue until September 8th. The two
options offered very similar prices so people could choose which to use, depending on the day, time and number of travellers. Describing the beach as “the pretty girl of the municipality”, the Mayor Manuel Domínguez said there was something for everyone at El Socorro where leisure, nature and sport combined. However, he conceded that the parking provision was limited, hence the arrangements for alternative transport “to give more comfort to the user and avoid
collapses in traffic”. The shuttle bus 546 from Realejo Alto goes through San Agustín, Realejo Bajo and San Vicente to the beach. On working days, the times are 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 and 20:15, returning at 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:45, 18:45, 19:45 and 20:45 hours. The schedule is the same on a Saturday, Sundays and fiestas but with the addition of 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 from Realejo Alto and 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30 from the beach. The taxi service is under the banner of ‘Al Socorro en taxi de 4 en 4’ and is being supported by Teide Taxi and
Radio Taxi. The fixed price is 1.25 euros when four people use a taxi from El Puente and next to the plaza de San Agustín and 1.50 euros from the stop at Avenida de Remedios below the plaza Viera y Clavijo.
PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION
“Red Prisma” set up in Tenerife south to ensure free choice and equality
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INE southern municipalities have joined together to create Red Prisma Tenerife Sur.
The aim of this network is to improve the quality of life and ensure equality and respect for the free choice of sexual orientation and gender identity of the citizens of the southern region of Tenerife. The municipalities of Adeje, Arona, Arico, Granadilla de Abona, Fasnia, Guia de Isora, San Miguel de Abona, Santiago del Teide and Vilaflor presented the initiative. The logo has been carefully designed to reflect the ethos of the network. There is a triangle with nine points to echo the nine municipalities and a rainbow flag, an international symbol of the gay community. Red Prisa will be working towards the development of policies of equality and non-discrimination and will train special personnel. A set of good practices will also be drawn up. Councillor for equality, Carmen Lucía Rodríguez del Toro said: “This initiative embodies the desire of these municipalities to promote policies that ensure free and full exercise of citizenship to LGBTIQ in the south of Tenerife.” “We consider it very important to continue working on developing local policies that favour the visibility of this community, prevent discrimination and promote social standards and respect for sexual identity and emotional diversity. In short, actions that further progress in building in our region of a society increasingly plural, egalitarian and respectful.” The network also wants to establish an area of ??mutual dialogue, training, counseling and exchange of best practices.
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Loro Parque Seven municipalities join forces receives the to press for more action against finalists of illegal lifts ‘The Sea of Science’ contest M “SCOURGE OF INTRUSIVENESS”
UNICIPALITIES across Tenerife have joined forces with representatives of the taxi industry to call for more action against illegal lifts and airport runs.
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group of 116 students, the finalists of the competition “The Sea of Science”, have recently visited Loro Parque. The contest organised by the Atlantic Association of Oceanographers is aimed at evaluating the best projects about sea biodiversity and increasing knowledge about our oceans using scientific methods. The students who have been awarded with the “Ramón Margalef ” and “Charles Darwin” prizes in representation of the Salesianos San Isidro, IES Barranco, María Auxuliadora and Tomás Morales schools enjoyed an exciting visit to the best zoo of Europe, according to TripAdvisor. As part of the visit they were able to hear about the most recent projects of Loro Parque Fundación dedicated to the protection of the marine environment. Furthermore, the students were able to learn first-hand about the medical training of dolphins, as well as about the daily activities of the majestic orcas in OrcaOcean. Thus, the Foundation has demonstrated, once more, its commitment to promotion of scientific research
and education by taking part in the “The Sea of Science” project with the purpose of providing the Canarian students with a closer look at the important work associated with the conservation of the marine life in our seas. This significant venture that counts with collaboration of the University of Las Palmas and Fred Olsen, among others, is directed at the public, subsidised and private educational centres that offer primar y, secondar y, high school and professional educational programmes. Loro Parque Fundación supports, on a regular basis, the local communities in the issues of raising awareness about the importance of the conservation of the marine biodiversity.
Adeje, Arona, Guia de Isora, Granadilla de Abona, La Laguna, San Miguel de Abona and Puerto de la Cruz have all backed the call for Tenerife Cabildo to become more involved in the campaign. Leaders of these areas got together with representatives of the Regional Federation of Taxis in the Canaries (Fedetax) and taxi associations of the municipalities to discuss what they describe as the “scourge of intrusiveness in the public transport sector.” They say they have been fighting the problem of people acting as illegal taxis/airport transfers etc for years and believe the situation is getting worse, not better. The meeting was held in San Isidro where Granadilla’s councillor for transport,
Nicolás Jorge Hernández described “intrusiveness” as a major issue on Tenerife. He said one of the conclusions of the meeting was to “demand answers” from the competent authorities on transport ie the Cabildo and to seek greater co-ordination of local police to obtain better results “given that this is an island problem and not just a particular locality “. Fedetax, vice-president Francisco Cabrera Martín said the meeting was prompted by the “difficult situation” in the taxi sector in recent years, especially in tourist areas. He alleged that previous calls for more involvement from the Cabildo had “fallen on deaf ears” and said the service performed by inspectors was deficient and “not enough”.
Sr. Martin said an allegiance between the various municipalities and police would mean a united approach towards the problem and a greater number of personnel to “eradicate this scourge suffered for years, although we understand that it is complicated. “Further meetings are to take place, including between police from the various municipalities to establish common criteria and actions. Another will be held in Adeje involving the taxi representatives. The municipalities which
got together and the taxi associations also want a threeway meeting with the Cabildo. “ We are demanding solutions and implementation of the necessary measures to ensure a better public service for the general population and the tourists who visit us,” said a spokesman. Those fighting “intrusiveness” say anyone who operates an illegal taxi service, either to and from the airport or within tourist areas, is taking trade away from registered drivers and doesn’t present the right image.
Praise for swift actions after school coach fire
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OUNCIL officials in Guia de Isora have praised the swift action of the emergency services and their local firefighters after a school bus with children on board caught fire. They have also thanked the driver for his intervention which led to him needing medical attention. The incident happened in Chio when students from a school in Adeje were on their way to an excursion to Mount Teide. There were 54 boys and girls on board, together with four teachers and the driver
who was praised for his “quick reaction”. The bus was on the TF-38 near the recreational park of Los Arenales in Chio when the fire broke out. Professional firefighters from San Miguel de Abona attended, together with volunteer firefighters from Guia de Isora, the Civil Guard and Local Police.
Councillor for security, Ángeles González said: “Once again, we must emphasise the importance of the work of all the security and emergency bodies and thank the Volunteer
Firefighters Association for its effectiveness.” The damaged coach was later removed and an investigation opened to determine what happened.
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QUALITY STANDARD
CONFIDENCE IMPROVING
Costa Adeje hoists Puerto pleased as jobless figure its five Blue Flags hits lowest level since 2009
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UERTO de la Cruz believes it is winning the battle to change the fortunes and image of the municipality.
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This record number for the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife covers Troya I and II, Fañabé, El Duque and Torviscas. The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga presided over the hoisting of the flags and was joined by representatives of the concessionaires of the various beaches. They were praised for their work but the many people who use the facilities were reminded by the Mayor that they had a major part to play as well. Director general of Public Health of the Canary Islands,
Ricardo Redondas Marrero praised Adeje council’s commitment to the beaches and the importance of the Blue Flag status. He revealed they were working towards a new standard, “Healthy Beaches”, which Costa Adeje would also like to gain. Adeje has always been strongly linked to the quality criteria. An example of this is that the beach of Troy I and II has received 19 flags throughout its history, Fañabe Beach has 13, El Duque has six flags and Torviscas achieved this first recognition in 2015.
Council leaders say they are delighted with the latest figures on jobs which show an historic decline in the number of unemployed. At the end of the May, the jobless figure stood at 3,594 which is the lowest since 2009 and 318 fewer than in May 2015. Of the total unemployed, 2,013 are women and 1,581 men. The statistics were released by the Canary Observatory of Employment and Vocational Training and continue the trend of declining unemployment in Puerto since January and consolidating efforts of 2015. Councillor for employment, Antonia María Domínguez said: “This encouraging data
reflects the improvement that Puerto de la Cruz is experiencing, consolidating the positive trend that has occurred in the service sector and confirming that our city is perceived as an increasingly attractive place to invest, with new openings in the commercial sector for the near future, among other issues.” The local council says improvement plans in Puerto are paying dividends for the appeal of the town, together with the Plan for Modernisation prepared by the Consortium for the Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz. This was facilitating the renovation of the hotel industry and helping to establish a
El Rosario updates its emergency plan
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L Rosario is drawing up a new emergency plan with the help of the University of La Laguna.
The Mayor, Escolástico Gil said the current blueprint was outdated and “not effective in the day to day management of emergencies.” “El Rosario has a lot of threats. In everyone’s mind there are the events that have already suffered and have been of considerable importance, such as coastal flooding, forest fires in La Esperanza or failure of critical infrastructure, “he recalled. The Mayor stressed the need to introduce new methods in the field of risk reduction and the promotion of citizen participation in workshops and seminars where the risks of the municipality will be evaluated.
climate of stability. “This makes us trust that the unemployment data will continue to improve gradually,” he said. New jobs are also being created and leading the way is the hospilaity industr y. During May, there were 968 contracts and 655 in
commerce. Construction generated 252 contracts, there were 1,412 in “other activities” and 171 in “other services”. The sectors that have generated fewer contracts in the economic activity of the city are agriculture, with 43 and industry with 93.
RED CROSS
More lifeguards for summer safety at La Orotava beaches
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A Orotava has increased safety on its beaches this summer following an agreement with the Red Cross.
Playas del Bollullo and El Ancón always attract more people at this time of year and the local council is intent on stepping up coverage for prevention, surveillance and rescue. Thanks to the co-operation of the Spanish Red Cross, there will be three more lifeguards. The one post at Playa del Bollullo will become three and there will be another for Playa del Ancón. The three new professionals will be on duty from noon until 7pm each day. There will be no lifeguard at Los Patos because the area is officially closed for access works but interventions will be made by sea if necessary. A rescue support vessel will be based at the pier in Puerto
de La Cruz and activated before any incident or emergency arises. Support is also on hand from a specialised mountain team, based in Risco Caído, for cases of rescue by land. The council says the service is costing around 19,000 euros but regards it as an investment “to guarantee safety on our beaches during the summer season”. However, visitors are still being advised to take care, look after their own safety and not to take risks. Since April, the Red Cross has been running a campaign of prevention with school children, teaching them the basics of first aid and safety precautions. This has involved around 200 students from various schools.
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All Saints church news
JOB CREATION
Costa Adeje tops Spanish A chart for hotel profitability
LL Saints Church is situated in Parque Taoro, a beautiful area within the popular tourist resort of Puerto de la Cruz. Services are held in the church as follows.
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OURISM chiefs in Costa Adeje have pledged to continue their promotion work as one of the leading holiday destinations after new figures confirm their efforts. According to Exceltur, the Spanish tourism association, Costa Adeje is the leading venue for hotel profitability in the countr y, as well as a leader in other important categories. RevPar is the index that measures the performance of establishments and hotel chains, valuing the daily revenue per available room. It rates Costa Adeje at 100.8 euros which makes it the outright leader in Spain. “It’s a ver y good thing because it means that we are a municipality in which the investment made by companies gets the highest return possible and that helps to create jobs and wealth for the whole population,” said the Mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga. Costa Adeje hasn’t
achieved first ranking for a while although in recent years has always been among the top three destinations. Importantly, the improvement over the same data from 2015 shows an increase of 11.1 per cent on a list where nine of the top ten destinations are in the Canaries. The tenth is filled by Marbella. “The economic data alone is positive and very important but what Adeje council values the most is to be a leader in the hotel profitability industry which makes us the second municipality in Spain with more jobs linked to this sector and 10.2 per cent more jobs created over the same period of 2015,” said the Mayor. It should be noted that the period analysed covers from January to April 2016, four months in which Adeje
Police vigilance stepped up in San Miguel de Abona
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reached 14,000 tourism job positions, creating more than 1,300 new jobs and surpassing the average data in Spain. Regarding occupation, also very important figures, Costa Adeje accumulated in those four months an average of 90.7 per cent with peaks of 94 per cent last February, exceeding the same period last year by four per cent. “I think these are figures to celebrate but also encourage
us to continue working to offer a quality destination and excellence, since the success of Costa Adeje is in having the largest hotel capacity of 5 and 4 stars of the national territory and Europe,” he said. The Mayor said he was delighted that the good figures were shared by other Canary destinations ie San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Arona, la Oliva, Mogán, Yaiza, Tías, Teguise and Pájara.
Fire in restaurant’s kitchen
Both the Civil Guard and the Local Police will be carrying out routine checks for “an indefinite period” in various areas. This, said the council, was in order to “prevent, report and penalise violations or irregularities.” Councillor for citizen security, Isidora González said no effort was being spared to ensure residents of San Miguel de Abona could “live, work and sleep with absolute peace of mind.” The officers will be particularly vigilant over possession of drugs, driving without a licence, offensive weapons, identification of people and so on.
did a turn as Victor Borge on the piano. All in all a very rewarding day of fellowship together. As All Saints Church is currently in Interregnum we are very grateful to our Locum Priests and their wives who come over to lead us all in our worship. Sadly we said goodbye on July 5th to Revd Jeff Green and his wife Liz who have been with us since May 10th. Reverend Jeff we thank you for your many blessings to us all, your help to the Churchwardens and members of the Congregation who were in need of your ministry to them. Reverend Jeff and Liz thank you both for your time with us all you will both be missed. On Friday we welcome to the shores of North Tenerife Canon Michael Rees from Aberystwyth who is no stranger to Tenerife having done Locum work in Tenerife South. Canon Michael will be with us all until September 2nd. If you wish to speak to Canon Michael please phone the Parsonage on 922384038 or 609559755.
Albert needs a home
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OLICE patrols are being stepped up in the municipality of San Miguel de Abona, the local council has warned.
Wednesdays 10am- Service of Holy Communion. Sundays 9.30am- Traditional Service of Holy Communion. Sundays 11am. Sung Eucharist. We are now entering a quiet time in All Saints calendar spiritually as well as physically. The exhausting last few months of Car Boots are now finished until we begin again in October. Don’t forget to make a note in your diaries October 1st first Car Boot of the new season. On Saturday June 18th we held a Street Party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday. A great atmosphere as over sixty people sat down to a superb buffet prepared by Carol. A loyal toast to the Queen was proposed by Ray Kirkham our Churchwarden and Derek who was also 90 on the same day cut the cake which was absolutely delicious and beautifully decorated by Dorothy. Kevin provided the music to which we all sang along and dancing too was the order of the day. Our Locum Priest Jeff Green
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restaurant in La Laguna avoided serious damage after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
The emergency happened at premises along the main road of La Cuesta towards Taco. The fire crew based in La Laguna was alerted via a 112 call and discovered the fire had broken out in the ventilation chimney in the kitchen. Staff had already started to tackle the fire themselves but the firemen continued to put it out and to ventilate the property. Minor damage was caused to the kitchen area and no-one was hurt.
HIS is Albert. He is an older dog and would love a warm bed and a home to live out the rest of his days.
At 11 years old we think he deserves it. He is very good, quiet and loving. Could anybody give him the warmth of a loving home? If you would like to adopt Albert, then you can through The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca. It is located off junction 15 of the TF1 motorway by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in her new home. Call them on 606 500 171 or for English call Rachel no 629 031 273.
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Tenerife Isla Sur Lions Club on a week’s holiday in Málaga and Torremolinos with Canary under-privileged children
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ENERIFE Isla Sur Lion’s Club is without doubt living up to their goals and aspirations to serve, assist and bring joy and hope to people in-need in every community around the world.
Barely two weeks have passed since a “7-DAY FUNPACKED “DREAM HOLIDAY” which was duly organized for the under-privileged children from the UK and Poland. The first day dawned with the departure from Tenerife North of 35 under-privileged children, their carers and Prakash Udhwani the club Holiday Chairman. “They were warmly received on arrival at the Malaga airport by the various Lion’s clubs in Malaga, Mijas, Torremolinos, Nerja and Marbella. They truly displayed great hospitality and warmth, in receiving the visiting children, their carers from Tenerife, and they made sure that they organised numerous attractive excursions, with everything perfectly planned and every detail well taken care” The activities for the children on arrival were tremendous, a visit to Mijas, where the horse riding experience was a delight in itself; a visit to the miniature museum concluded their first day of outing. The second day was a stroll and sightseeing , which gave us a sneak-peek of the lavish lifestyle of the rich
and famous, of Marbella and Puerto Banus, the expensive cars and private yachts were enough to make us experience a once in a lifetime encounter. “ We also visited the biggest Crocodile Park, which sent a chill down ever yone´s spine. The number of Crocodiles we saw, their sizes and facts that were related about them definitely left everyone well informed. In addition, the cable car ride was indeed a fantastic experience, floating on top of the skyscrapers; viewing the whole city from great height was indeed something beyond words. Tivoli World with all its own attractions and rides was a great success; the kids could have stayed all day! In a nut shell, this was indeed a ‘Dream Holiday’ in the truest sense of the word; admitted everyone, both the hosts and the guest”. All the events and activities from this special holiday and the aspirations of Tenerife Isla Sur Lion’s Club are available in our Facebook Page athttps://www.facebook.com/ TenerifeIslaSur/
Cats’ Welfare Tenerife Adopting a Kitten? Make it a double!
If you’re thinking about bringing a kitten into your life, there are many reasons why you should actually consider doubling that and bringing home a pair. Yes, think two instead of one, starting off with two may actually be much easier and more beneficial, for the kittens and for you. Many people adopt a kitten and then a couple of years later realise they want a second cat. Since adult cats are territorial, the introduction process often requires some care and lots of patience. In many cases people often consider adopting two kittens at once but are concerned about the added work and costs. In reality, a second kitten won’t add much extra work at all and the benefits of companionship will greatly enrich both the cats lives. Starting off now with two kittens is much easier than adding a second adult cat down the road. Here are some fun facts about adopting two kittens: Twice the love Twice the cuddles It’s very entertaining to watch two kittens playing together Two kittens can entertain each other while you’re busy or away at work There’s not much added cost to having a second kitten So if you’re thinking about adopting a kitten and are unsure whether to adopt a second one as well here’s some more information:
Kittens Together Kittens are still in the learning stages and they learn from their mother, their environment and from each other. Kitten-to-kitten interaction and playtime are actually valuable educational opportunities to help them develop important social skills that will be needed later in life. They learn how to communicate and interpret each other ’s signals, how hard to bite
during playtime and how to share territory. In the case of a litter of kittens, the siblings have been together since birth and are already well into this process. They ’re already bonded by the time you come along, what a great way to start! Another benefit when you’re considering a kitten, is that in the case of rescue kittens, the kittens have been without their mother. The kittens are even too young to be away from their litter mates. So much learning and socialization take place in the early part of a kitten’s life. If you adopt a pair, the socialization can continue and they can create security and comfort for each other.
Kittens Learn From Each Other
If you’ve ever been around kittens you know they are on the move and into ever ything. It is such an important time of learning about emerging skills. When jumping, the kitten is learning about how to gauge distances. When walking along narrow objects, the kitten is learning about balance. This time in a kitten’s life that looks to us to be mere play or curiosity is actually an important part of kitten education. There are so many lessons taking place as kittens stalk, play,
leap, climb, tumble, use their claws, practice posturing, etc. Since they also learn by observation, a pair of kittens will help each other through this education. This applies to everything from using the litter tray to what objects are safe to land on and what ones aren’t. A more inquisitive kitten may help a more reluctant kitten to blossom.
Kittens and Life Enrichment
For a kitten, the ability to have a companion for playtime can be one of the best forms of life enrichment. Let’s face it, you have to work and spend time away from home and a little kitten can get lonely and even scared. Many people are under the false impression that cats are solitary and don’t want companionship but they do have a social structure and most truly benefit and thrive when they have a feline buddy. I can hear you say, “That’s all very well but what about the added costs”. Here at Cats Welfare we have thought of that and if you adopt two kittens Cats Welfare will pay for the first years kitten injections, microchip and neutering for the second kitten. Yes on going costs will still be down to you but the biggest early years normal costs for the second kitten are covered. If you would like to ask questions or meet
any of the lots and lots of kittens we have available ring or whatsapp Maria 646629129 . (7 days a week 09.00 until 18.00)
Congratulations
Congratulations to Pip Brown the winner of our Raffle Hamper with ticket number 383. The raffle raised a massive 160 euros, we are thrilled, so thank you to everyone that bought a ticket and thank you to Michelle Bentley for making and donating the hamper to us to help the cats and kittens. As you may know we get no Government funding and rely totally on donations. We are always looking for raffle and potential hamper items to raise money so is you have anything suitable please drop it into our charity shop or message us and we will arrange collection.
Donations
Do you have anything to donate to help us raise funds. Items can be dropped into the shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur (Behind Hiperdino). It is open 7 days a week 10.00 until 18.00 but on Saturdays is open from 11.00 until 16.00. If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items such as furniture and household effects to donate please ring Mark on 636590557 and he will arrange collection from you.
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Live Arico pets animal welfare supporters
Do you love Dobermans?
The Doberman Pinscher is a medium-large breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. It is a mixture of breeds that include the German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Great Dane, Greyhound, and Weimaraner, but most notably the Beauceron, German Pinscher, and Rottweiler. Powerful in the hindquarters and although may be topheavy because of their deep chest, the Doberman is a very athletic dog and many excel in agility and obedience trials. Doberman Pinschers are
well known as intelligent, alert, and tenaciously loyal companions and guard dogs. Personality varies a great deal between each Doberman, but if taken care of and trained properly they tend to be loving and devoted companions. The Doberman is driven, strong, and sometimes stubborn. Owning one requires commitment and care, but if trained well, they can be wonderful family companions. With a consistent approach they can be easy to train and will learn very quickly. As with all dogs, if properly trained, they can be excellent with children. Dobermans adapt quickly, though they take their cue from their leader and value attention. Are you sold? If so, we have two beauties for you, both males, Maxwell and Boo. Put a Doberman in your life, start by calling Sue on 629 388102 for more information.
A day of fun at Clouseaus Palm Mar
Why not come and have a great afternoon with us next Sunday the 10th July at Clouseaus in Palm Mar? Our dogs are currently having their annual vaccinations, and we
include an expensive one called Guardian, which protects for a whole year from potentially fatal heartworm, a condition spread by mosquitoes and currently at its worst levels ever. The cost is determined on weight, but 50 euros per dog is a ball park figure. We need to raise funds to cover this huge expense so we hope you can join us and buy a raffle ticket or two. You can enjoy fab entertainment hosted by Derrick Lynes and including Suzy Q, Alfie, Colin Stevens, Lisa Mac, Ricky Porter, Rebecca Forrest, Gary J, Soni Farrell, Nicky Paul, Abba Fever and Stuart Beagley. What more could you wish for? Get involved, see you there.
Live Arico Shops – charity shop chic at it´s best
Come and bag a bargain at:San Eugenio, opposite Hotel La Nina, at las Carabelas near Amandas Bar. Open Monday to Saturday 10 to 4pm Los Cristianos, Calle Revron, near Thistle and Dragon Bar and playpark. Open daily 10 to 4pm Golf del Sur, Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk, open Monday to Friday 10 to 6pm, Saturday 10 to 4pm, Sunday 10 to 3 pm DON’T THROW THINGS AWAY!!!! Call us on 629 388102, we can sell it to help the dogs.
All the news from Acción del Sol
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UR new week began with the gorgeous dog Katra being the lucky chosen one by a lovely English couple Brian and Georgina.
We are so happy for Katra to start a new life where she will be loved and cared for . Please do remember with the high summer tempera-tures now upon us to keep your pet safe by ensuring they have plenty of shade , cool water which is hard in this weather, but a frozen cool box ice block in their bucket of water will help the water stay cool longer or also adding a handful of ice cubes and please do avoid walking your dog on the hot pavements in the heat of the day to avoid burning their pads . Please also remember never to leave your dog in a car. The inside of a car can get very hot, very quickly. If you leave your dog in your car, the heat can have a detrimental effect on the animal a lot sooner than you may think. When the temperature reaches 22C/72F outside, the temperature inside a car can reach 47C/117F within an hour. Leaving your window open or covering your windscreen has very little effect on cooling the vehicle down. Dogs in hot cars can begin to pant very quickly. This can be the start of heatstroke. Once a dog has heatstroke it can die very quickly. If you see a dog locked in a car during the hot weather please contact the local police immediately it may just save a dogs life. We still have 200 dogs looking for new loving homes so please do pop in to visit us if you are looking to adopt a dog where you can rest assured that every dog is sterilised / castrated, micro chipped, inoculated, heart worm free and passported giving the dogs the best start to reassure their new owners that they have a full clean bill of health before leaving our refuge. Please do call the refuge on 922778630 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads, if you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page ,action tier Accion del SOL
Volunteers who can help us
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L Arca De Noe is a Christian organisation that works amongst the homeless and other vulnerable people groups. We are based in Playa De Las Americas. We are looking for volunteers who can help us in various ways. Collecting food, collecting donations of clothes and other items, helping at our centre by sorting clothes and other donations, being an extra pair of hands at our centre to assist staff members. We are also looking for people who like cooking at home and
would be willing to cook one or two extra portions on a regular basis that we can freeze and distribute. Volunteers must be non judgmental and have a warm, welcoming attitude. We are also looking for Spanish speakers to assist us with doctors appointments, legal appointments and translation. We are hoping to hold an
open day in late June/early July for possible volunteers, if there is enough interest. Anyone interested in volunteering or donating food, clothes or toiletries can contact Rachael via the El Arca De Noe Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/noahsarktenerifesur. Call 643338955. email: Noahsarktenerifesur@gmail.com
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HE wonderful support from the Rendezvous Bar and its patrons continues. The bar is situated in Victoria Court, Los Cristianos, and is run by Silvie and Tim. Together they have raised thousands of euros for the FoT over recent years. In April we received 210 euros from a raffle and their collection tins. We are so grateful for their kindness, and also to Val, who helped with the raffle and is often there to welcome us with her enthusiasm and lovely smile. Considering the FoT is based in the North of the island, and our members only visit the Rendezvous bar once or
twice a year, we never cease to be amazed when they raise even more money for charity. Helen Jamieson, the president, and those of us on the committee, appreciate every euro donated to the FoT, but especially from people in the South who
don’t have contact with the charities in Puerto de la Cruz and Orotava that their money goes to help. Once again a big thank you to Silvie and Tim and all their patrons, for helping us to make such a difference to so many peoples’ lives. On June 14th the FoT tried
a new lunch venue in La Paz, the Restaurante El Padrino, where we raised over 200 euros for our charities. Our friends enjoyed a wonderful meal on the terrace, where the staff were very helpful and attentive. This is certainly a place we recommend, and will return to soon.
FUTURE EVENTS Tues June 28th Coach Trip to Iceland . Tues July 19th Lunch at the Bodeguita Algorrobo, La Paz. Tues Aug 23rd Buffet Lunch at Apts. Teide Mar, La Paz. Tues Sept 13th Lunch at Restaurante Los Fogones, La Paz.
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Islands soar above Spanish mainland in three tourism barometers
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HE Canary Islands are leading the national ranking of accommodation revenue and tourism employment between January and April
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According to new figures from the barometer of profitability of Spanish tourism venues, nine of the top ten municipalities in tourism are in the archipelago. The statistics come from the Alliance for Tourism Excellence Exceltur. Deputy minister for tourism for the Canary Government, Cristóbal de la Rosa said the data confirmed the trend recently announced by the Spanish Statistical Office. This showed that the Canaries, at 6.6 per cent, was the Spanish tourist destination with the most job creation from January to May 2016 compared with an increase of 5.5 per cent for Spain as a whole. The report, which refers to the sun and beach destinations, specifies that nine out of the ten largest municipalities in Spain in revenue by number of rooms available (RevPAR) and in tourism employment creation, are in the Canaries. Thus, while the average RevPAR is 58 euros, Adeje stands at 100.8; San Bartolome de Tirajana 97.2; Arona 89.3; La Oliva 77.5; Mogan 71.2; Yaiza 69.8; Aunts 68.8; Teguise 66.8; and Pájara at 66.1 euros. The Exceltur barometer analyses three variables in holiday destinations in Spain: RevPAR, average daily rate
and occupancy from January to April, and the three are led by the Canary Islands. The average Spain average room rate is 73 euros and the Canary Islands amounts to 80.7 euros; the average occupancy of the holiday destinations in Spain is 49.3 per cent and 75.2 per cent in the Canar y Islands and revenue per room (RevPAR) in Spain are at 36 euros while in the Canary Islands in 60.7 euros on average. On the other hand, and in relation to tourism employment, the ranking is led in Spain by San Bartolome de Tirajana with 19,330 affiliates to Social Security in tourism entities; followed by Adeje with 13,959 jobs. Exceltur says the sun and beaches of Spain provide very favourable indicators in socio-economic profitability of tourism, given the strong flows of tourists received, mainly foreign, greater air connectivity and increased disposable income by economic growth in most markets. NB The survey was carried out before Britain’s decision to leave Europe which has generated concern in some destinations that a falling pound might have repercussions for Spanish spending.
Mock-up emergency on El Hierro
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ISITORS to El Hierro might have thought there was a real-life emergency recently but it was just a drill.
They are held on a regular basis to test the response and capabilities of the emergency services and on this occasion, it was the SUC to come under the spotlight. The exercise involving staff from the Canary Urgency Service and other personnel was carried out in the Tapahuga barranco area under the code “Zone 0”. It reconstructed an accident in which people were killed and injured and involved their rescue and transfer to hospital by ambulance.
El Hierro backs businesses with one million euro fund GRANTS OFFERED
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L Hierro is to offer one million euros in grant aid to help businesses on the island.
Cabildo president, Belén Allende said they were a “fundamental pillar for economic growth and job creation on the island.” The money is coming out of the Cabildo’s own funds and is aimed at being complementary to other lines of help given by public and private organisations. The fund has an initial
allocation of 200,000 euros aimed at new business projects created in El Hierro between Januar y 1st and September 30th, 2016. “ We tr y to facilitate, encourage and support the creation of companies that promote the development of new economic activities through entrepreneurship, as a formula for job creation,”
says the island’s president. Grant aid will also be available for companies created before December 31, 2015, to help them with their costs and possible
expansion. Within the fund, 600,000 euros will be provided to help companies take on unemployed people with a view to permanent posts.
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RAN Canaria is to take a major look at its motorways after admitting they are in a “deplorable” state.
A round of meetings has already started to discuss what can be done about the roads themselves and the environment around them. The study will include a look at highway billboards which are “flooding” the environment and are potentially distracting and dangerous to drivers. Gran Canaria Cabildo is
leading the way in the plan for regeneration of the GC-1 and 2 and has set up a large team with numerous skills. They will look at undertaking a regeneration of the landscape between Las Palmas and Playa del Inglés, said the president Antonio Morales. Municipalities in the region are being represented and
What is planned to be done various locations will be identified which are considered blots on the landscape, such as abandoned sites. Any billboards considered to be flouting the law will be removed and owners fined. Leaders of the municipalities of Santa Lucía, Agüímes, Ingenio, San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Telde were among those at the first meeting and issues were raised about various points on the roads, particularly north-
bound. This will be anaylsed before the next meeting at the end of July. The Cabildo has set targets for how it would like the motorways and the environment to look as an ideal and admits it needs to be significantly improved. Sr. Morales thanked everyone for their involvement so far and pledged the determination of the Cabildo and the six municipalities “to reverse the deplorable situation” of the road.
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Canary produce set to take centrestage in new hotel initiative
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HE millions of tourists who visit the Canary Islands each year should be eating and enjoying local products, the government has agreed. A collaboration has been formed with the Lopesan hotel group to develop and promote Canary produce.
Canary president, Fernando Clavijo said: “ We are convinced that our primary sector can and should aspire
not only to feed more than two million Canaries living in the archipelago but the millions of tourists who visit annually.” He added: “Our products are also an opportunity, a tourist attraction for quality and exceptionality.” Guests at the signing included the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Water of the Canary Islands, Narvay Quintero; the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Maria Teresa Lorenzo; and the president of Lopesan Group, Eustasio Lopez, among others. Eustasio Lopez stressed that the Lopesan Group “was once the first hotel company to sign
agreements to supply local food to Group companies”. Currently, some products consumed in their hotels, such as black potatoes, strawberries, red berries and some greens, are provided exclusively by Canary cooperatives. The hotel group buys five million kilos of fruit and vegetables annually, a figure that in recent years has grown 40 per cent in terms of local products. It is hoped to encourage more hotel to buy in local produce and business advice will be on offer. A series of tastings of cheese, wine, f ruit etc is also to be held. The two Canary universities are also involved.
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EALTH chiefs in the Canary Islands are studying the creation of a bank of antidotes against “alien species”.
They say the launch of this device would offer a rapid health care solution to bites from poisoning by spiders, scorpions or snakes. The bank of serum would cover a wide variety of species and could supply any health point in the Canaries. Currently, there are two such banks on the Spanish mainland but would not be of use for the Canaries because of the distance. “In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of species available in the international market,” said a spokesman. “Buying and selling exotic wildlife facilitates the arrival in the Canaries of non-native species that carry environmental risks, and sometimes even behave as invasive species which threaten the
native ecosystem. In this group of non-native species are spiders, scorpions and poisonous snakes that reach the Canary Islands illegally and that their owners keep covertly.” In 2015, 32 scorpions were found in the Canaries, five of them of the most toxic species. On other occasions, police have detected the sale of dangerous species via the internet. As well as creating a bank of antidotes, the government says it is vital to tr y and crackdown on the illegal import trade and to educate people about the risks and dangers involved to the general public. “The real prevention is through respect for the laws governing the importation of animals,” said the spokesman.
Diver, 41, treated in hyperbaric chamber
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diver was rushed to hospital in Tenerife so he could be treated in a hyperbaric chamber following an accident in El Hierro.
The man got into difficulties off the coast of La Restinga in the municipality of El Pinar. The 112 service was alerted to the incident after the man, aged 41, had made several dives. He was treated at the scene but medics decided he needed more specialist treatment so he was airlifted to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands by helicopter. His condition was described as “poor”.
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Seriously injured in stairway fall
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N 84-year-old man was seriously injured after falling down a public staircase in La Palma.
He suffered a head wound and was transferred to the General Hospital. The accident happened in Santa Cruz de La Palma. An investigation was immediately opened.
Two die in car pond plunge
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HERE was huge shock in Gran Canaria when a car plunged into a pond and two people inside lost their lives.
Fiesta activities in the municipality of Galdar were cancelled as a mark of respect to the victims, a man aged 55 and a 56-yearold woman. The emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident on the GC-702 at Fagajesto in the mid-afternoon. Firefighters and the emergency rescue group had to drain the pond to retrieve the bodies and the car.
GROWING SEGMENT
One in four visitors to Canary Islands motivated by natural environment
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ORE and more people are being motivated to visit the Canary Islands because of nature and the environment, new figures have revealed. The tourism board, through the brand Promotur Turismo de Canarias, says 3.3 million visitors come to the archipelago each year motivated by its rural appeal. This figure represents 28.3 per cent of total visitors.
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IVE people, including a baby, suffered smoke inhalation in a fire drama in Gran Canaria.
A blaze broke out at the bottom of a three-storey building in Santa Lucía de Tirajana in the late morning. The emergency services were told that a number of people had taken refuge at the top of the property because of the large amount of smoke but they were all safely rescued. However, a man of 29 was taken to hospital, together with the baby of less than nine months old and another woman of 64. Two police officers also needed treatment. All of them suffered from mild smoke inhalation.
Specifically, 2,548,177 or 21.3 per cent of the total choose the Canaries because of the landscape. Six per cent or 721,499 cite the environment as their reason for opting for the islands whilst one per cent seek rural tourism options. By nationality, German tourists most strongly value ecological and environmental factors, followed by the Austrians, Belgians and fourthly the Spaniards. The average age of this type of tourist is between 44 and 47 years, split evenly between men and women. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Canary Government promotes the environmental and landscape value of the islands
through several of its integrated promotional web sites and www.holaislascanarias.com is available in 14 languages. The website www.laenergiaqueteespera.com quotes the archipelago as having 40 per cent of protected space, four national parks, three marine reserves, seven biosphere reserves and 3,000 species of flora and fauna.
Minister of Tourism, María Teresa Lorenzo said: “We are ver y aware of the great importance our tourists place on the environment and nature and in promoting the islands, we aim to promote our landscape, surroundings and climate.” Tourism chiefs say the number of options for rural tourism currently stand at nearly 70.
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HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS
Arrests across Spain as police find “narco car” gang using clandestine workshops
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OLICE have smashed a massive drugs ring which used so-called “narco cars” to smuggle cocaine, heroin and ecstasy across Europe.
The gang even had their own garage workshop which created false compartments in the vehicles with different opening devices. So far, 23 people have been arrested across Spain, including in Tenerife, Seville,
Huelva, Castellon and Madrid. Officers have seized a huge stash of drugs, among them more than 167 kilos of cocaine, 30 kilos of hashish, two kilos heroin, 22,000 ecstasy pills and 650 grams of MDMA, as well as 21 vehicles,
443,000 euros in cash and firearms. Thirty-one bank accounts have been blocked. “The investigation began after we detected a car workshop in Valencia which was making secret compartments,” said a police spokesman. At one stage, a car with 28 kilos of hashish hidden in the dashboard was intercepted in Lisbon. Another vehicle was stopped on its way back from
Tenerife to the mainland. More than 57 kilos of cocaine was stashed in a secret compartment. Two houses on the holiday island were later searched and 400,000 euros found, together with another 90 kilos of cocaine. Four arrest were made. In another stage of the operation, more arrests were made in Madrid, Seville and Castellón. More cocaine was found when a number of properties were raided. Police also seized mobile phones, electronic equipment and cash. Finally, cocaine, hashish, ecstasy pills and heroin were found in villas in Madrid when more suspects were caught. “The gang had set up an illicit trade in drugs from South American countries to Spain,” said the spokesman. The arrests include the alleged ringleader and the garage mechanics.
“MORE EUROPE”
Rajoy pledges to defend rights of Spanish people in Brexit debate
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ARIANO Rajoy says he will defend the rights of Spanish people and companies in the Brexit negotiations.
The acting President of the Government said Spain will continue to support greater European integration because more Europe is the solution to the departure by the United Kingdom. Furthermore, he said that he would like to form
a government with the greatest parliamentar y backing possible. The President of the Government said that the European Council, which will focus on the Brexit, will listen to the British Prime Minister,
David Cameron, when he explains his government’s plans regarding the departure of his countr y from the European Union. Mariano Rajoy recalled that the United Kingdom now needs to present its request to leave, after which it has a period of two years to negotiate its relations with the remaining European Union
countries. Until such time as these negotiations are closed and a new relationship framework is established, no changes will be made to the rights held by Spanish citizens and companies in the United Kingdom nor those held by British citizens in Spain. The President of the Government announced that he will ask that “nobody tries to retain what interests them from Europe while disposing of what doesn’t interest them”. Furthermore, he stressed that Spain will defend the rights of Spanish citizens in the negotiations and that it will continue supporting “greater European integration” because the solution to the situation caused by the decision expressed by the British people in their referendum is “more Europe”. “Europe is a project that has existed for more than 50 years, it has worked very well and has created a space of freedom, democracy, human rights and, above all, economic and social progress, which is fully supported by the people of Spain to the full extent of our ability”, said Mariano Rajoy.
FALSE QUALIFICATIONS
Police step up checks on sailing permits after scam uncovered
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OLICE in Spain have warned that travellers are being put in danger as a result of a scam which allowed unauthorised sailors to gain bogus qualifications. As part of a special operation, the Civil Guard arrested 64 people for having forged documents. These allowed them to sale ships of unlimited length. The investigation began following a tip-off that a resident of Malaga was offering tourists boat trips along the coast but had a fraudulent qualification. Police discovered a network of four people who were giving out the paperwork for payments, offering their service via the internet. The usual fee was 4,000 euros and were issued by a nautical school in Melilla.
“72 validations were performed during the years 2010 and 2011, all people of Spanish nationality residing in the provinces of Pontevedra, Barcelona, Las Palmas, Badajoz, Avila, Barcelona, Alicante, Madrid and Málaga, among others,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard. A new campaign of checks has now been launched to run until September 15th. It will be conducted in 29 coastal provinces as part of an operation to keep people safe, not just those who take boat trips but other people in the water too.
MORE ARRIVALS
Spain takes in more refugees from Greece and Lebanon
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PAIN has taken in 114 refugees, 30 of whom arrived recently from Greece.
The 20 people, all of Syrian nationality, arrived at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, from where they travelled on to the Balearic Islands. The group, comprised of nine men, four women and seven children is the fifth such group that Spain has taken in since the resettlement and relocation of refugees programme got under way at the end of December 2015 with the arrival of the first group of asylum-seekers from Italy. Since then, Spain has taken in 238 refugees, of which 181 have arrived from Greece and Italy to be relocated and 57 from Turkey under the National Resettlement Programme. These figures will rise in the near future as two more groups
of asylum-seekers are scheduled to arrive in Spain from Lebanon. The Spanish System for the Reception and Integration of applicants/beneficiaries of international protection offers its beneficiaries a stay at a reception centre of the Ministry of Employment and Social Security or of an NGO (subsidised by the government) at which they are guaranteed lodging, meals, legal advice, psychological assistance, social care and advice, accompaniment to education centres, public health and social centres, language learning and basic social skills, guidance and intermediation for vocational training and job reinsertion, cultural activities and economic aid.
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FALSE ALARM
Bomb alert at airport as passenger overhears conversation
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whispered conversation caused a major bomb scare at one of the busiest Spanish airports.
A full-scale terrorist alert was declared after two Turkish passengers on board a holiday jet said they heard two other people talking about a bomb being on board. They reported the conversation to cabin staff who alerted the pilot and then the control tower and an emergency was declared. The alert happened at Palma de Mallorca airport, also known as Son Sant Joan, the third largest airport in Spain which handles 25 million passengers a year and the capacity to deal with 12,000 travellers per hour. The plane was due to leave for Frankfurt and was reportedly already on the
runway and preparing for take-off when it was aborted. The plane was taken to a secure area and cordonned off before all the passengers were instructed to disembark. Police and the Civil Guard were brought in to search the aircraft but no explosive devices were found and the incident was declared a false alarm. The Spanish airport authority, AENA said the alert did not affect the operation of the airport. The Civil Guard later spoke to the passenger who apparently apologised and said there had been a “misunderstanding”.
Window cleaner plunges to his death
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OLIDAYMAKERS on Ibiza were left shocked and distressed after a window cleaner plummeted to his death from the seventh floor of a family hotel.
A second man who was also cleaning the windows from the outside was seriously injured. Both men were Spaniards though their names have not been released. The man who died was aged 40. Frantic efforts were made to resuscitate him but without success and he was declared dead at the scene. Two doctors who were staying at the eight-storey hotel gave first aid to the men whilst waiting for the ambulance service to arrive. It is being reported that they were using a pulley system with ropes and anchors. They both crashed on to the terrace of the hotel near the beach.
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OLICE in Spain have arrested three men who posted videos on Youtube showing how to make home-made boms using lethal materials like napalm, nails and firecrackers. The step-by-step guides were seen by more than 200,000 people across the world, including Colombia and Mexico. The Civil Guard says this was the first operation of its kind in Spain and reflects their “constant concern” over the control of weapons and explosives. The videos not only gave detailed tips on how to make bombs but also
showed them being set off in public places, mostly next to roads. “Someone could easily have been killed,” said a police spokesman. The arrests were made in Avila in the Castile and León district of Spain and in Madrid. The videos posted on Youtube went into precise detail about how to construct an explosive device by hand using various chemicals
purchased via the internet. “Some of these videos showed the detonations and explosions of these artifacts, many of which had a high explosive power of around five kilos,” said the police. “They were made inside homes and let off in public places or picturesque countryside, without taking any security measures and putting people and cars in grave risk.” Raids were made on three properties when flash powder was seized, together with various quantities of aluminum powder cartridges, in-
gredients for napalm, fuses, smoke canisters, rockets, firecrackers, manuals and paperwork for home-made explosive devices. Two greenhouses with marijuana plants were found and anti-fascist group propaganda. The videos have since been deleted. The three men have been charged with being the alleged perpetrators of crimes of risk caused by explosives and other agents and possession, trafficking and stockpiling ammunition and explosives.
Rally fan loses a foot as car spins off road on bend
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IX people were injured, one of them losing a foot, after a rally car spun off a road in Mallorca and ploughed into the crowd.
The accident happened during the Rallysprint Aficio held in Calvia. The emergency services said another fan suffered a spinal cord injury whilst a third had chest trauma. A fourth victim broke both legs. One of the rally cars came off the track on a bend, according to the rally’s Twitter site. He suffered multiple cuts and bruises. A sixth person suffered a leg injury and blow to the head. The crash happened on the Coll des Tords road at about 12.50pm, a kilometre from a military base in the area. Spanish newspapers say that just a few minutes before the accident, spectators were warned not to stand in that particular spot. At one stage, they were apparently moved on by a steward but returned when he had gone. The Consulate in Mallorca urged all fans to be very careful and expressed solidarity with the injured fans and their families.
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CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
Travel chiefs renew safety calls as balcony accidents continue in holiday hotspots
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HE continuing worrying trend of serious and fatal accidents from balcony falls whilst people are on holiday has led to renewed safety
pleas.
The travel association Abta and the Foreign and Commonwealth have once again urged Brits heading off on holiday to take care and use their balconies safely. A spokesman said: “Many balcony falls involve young people and alcohol. For the last five years, ABTA and the FCO have run a campaign warning of the dangers as well as providing advice and tips on staying safe, including posters for hotels popular with younger travellers.” “Earlier this month, there were media reports of a 34year-old British holidaymaker who jumped from his balcony into the hotel swimming pool and remains in a critical condition after suffering a serious spinal cord injury. With the summer holiday season barely underway, this latest incident and others highlight the need for exercising caution on balconies. Whilst ABTA has seen a reduction in the number of incidents in recent years, one fall is one too many.” Nikki White, ABTA’s Director of Destinations and Sustainability, said: “As we head into the peak summer season, we are again urging holidaymakers to think about the potential risks of balconies. We see too many people badly injured or much worse because they’ve tried to climb over, jump or dive from their hotel balcony. A moment of
thoughtlessness can have a devastating impact, not just on the holidaymaker themselves, but also on their family and friends. By working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, ABTA Members and local authorities in resort, we hope to help holidaymakers use their balconies sensibly and safely, as do millions of hotel
guests around the world.” Will Middleton, FCO Consular Director for Southern Europe, said: “We have already seen a number of very serious injuries caused by balcony falls this summer. We really do urge people to avoid taking risks around balconies, particularly if you have been drinking. A momentary lapse of judgement can lead to a lifetime of consequences. So think balcony safety, look out for friends and avoid doing anything that might cost a life.”
ABTA and the FCO have put together the following tips on using balconies safely, which are available online, and as a leaflet or poster. They have also been sent to ABTA Members to distribute to their suppliers overseas. Never lean over, sit or climb on the balcony wall or railings. Don’t try to pass items to someone on another balcony Don’t climb from one balcony to another. Never stand on balcony furniture.
Never jump into the pool from your balcony. Take extra care on
balconies after drinking alcohol as your judgement may be affected.
Driver thinks he finds a way round multiple car use lanes!
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canny motorist who tried to use a special road lane reserved for “multiple occupancy” cars nearly got away with his ploy to use a doll in the passenger seat!
Police did a double-take when they noticed the man and his “daughter” in Madrid’s new “HOV” lanes where vehicles with only the driver are banned. The idea is to encourage the city’s residents to car share and provide them with the reward of a less congested lane as a result. What council chiefs didn’t bargain for was pranksters like the car driver who was stopped by bemused officers. They believed he had a young child strapped in to the front seat but looked twice because the “little girl” was dressed in clothing better suited to the winter than the 80 degree sunshine. The life-size toddler was wearing a long-sleeved jacket, trousers, cap and head phones with just her blonde hair poking through. “It was only after they stopped the driver that they realised the girl was a doll,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard. The special lanes have been put in at the entrances to a number of Spanish cities such as Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. The Spanish Government intends to construct “multiple occupancy” car lanes across the country in due course. Some types of vehicles with only the driver behind the wheel are allowed to use the special lane if they have prior authorisation. In this case, carrying a doll did not count! As it happened, police had the last laugh on the joker. He was fined 200 euros for breaching the traffic rules!
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Soccer thug arrested as he tries to flee to Ibiza A Russian ultra suspected of being part of a gang of thugs who beat up three Spanish football fans was arrested after he attempted to flee to Ibiza. Police swoooped as passengers were just about to board the holiday plane at Cologne airport. Five other members of the radical group had already
been arrested but he had escaped. The man, aged about 30, was in the process of going through the gates towards the waiting plane when he
was grabbed by the German federal police. They say documents found on the six ultras showed they flew on June 10th from Moscow to Marseille to attend the Euros and on Thursday took a train from Brussels to Cologne. Various item were found in their belongings, including tickets for two matches of the Russian team against England and Slovakia, as well as hoods to cover their faces and tooth guards. Cologne police have created a special unit to investigate the case and contacted the French authorities to check whether the detainees were involved in serious disturbances in
Marseilles on the occasion of the match between Russia and England. The attack on the three Spaniards - two men, accompanied by a woman happened near Cologne cathedral. According to police, they were approached by a group of drunk Russian hooligans who beat and kicked them in what is being described as “a br utal and ver y aggressive assault”. Five of the attackers were arrested by plain clothes officers but the sixth escaped before his airport arrest. Police were able to make quick arrests because several people called the emergency services and medics.
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Spanish banks set to pay billions in compensation to British victims of costas’ property crash
Spanish Supreme Court ruling offers hope to the estimated 100,000 Britons who became casualties of Spain’s financial meltdown Judgment will force Spanish banks to hand back as much as £4bn to Brits who paid deposits for holiday homes that were never built Average deposit paid per property was around £40,000, with victims now able to claim a full refund plus interest
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ARCELONA, June 2016 – A landmark judgment by Spain’s Supreme Court could finally offer closure to the estimated 100,000 Britons whose dreams of owning a place in the sun ended in a nightmare.
The ruling paves the way for anyone who paid a deposit to secure an “off-plan” property – but lost it in Spain’s financial crisis – to claim back the money. The Spanish Costas are still littered with unfinished holiday homes after the countr y ’s financial meltdown in 2008 drove hundreds of property developers out of business. Would-be buyers who had paid deposits averaging £40,000 never saw their money again as building firms went bankrupt or simply disappeared. But now a decision by Spain’s highest court to hold banks responsible for the missing money deposited in their accounts could allow British victims to claim back up to £4bn in lost deposits, according to research by the law firm Spanish Legal Reclaims. Despite the lack of official data, the firm estimates that Spanish banks could be forced to refund up to £15bn to “offplan” buyers from across Europe who lost their deposits in the crash. They include Stephanie Davis and her late husband who lost around 75,000 Euros on a house they tried to buy on the Costa del Sol. They bought it “off plan”, and had paid a deposit and several additional payments, totalling half of the 150,000 Euro asking price. They were within days of completing the purchase when the developer, Martinsa Fadesa went into liquidation and she was promised that she would get her money back… but so far she has received just 700 Euros! Stephanie is now retired and living in stretched circumstances after losing so much money. She is desperately
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Mrs Stephanie Davis
hoping that the ruling will force the bank that held her money on behalf of the developer to pay it back. She says, “If I could get my money back that would be amazing” With more Britons owning a holiday home in Spain than any other nationality, UK citizens were hit disproportionately hard by Spain’s catastrophic property crash. Spanish Legal Reclaims’ research shows that as many as 100,000 Britons who had paid deposits to reserve an off-plan property in Spain lost some or all their money when the countr y ’s construction industr y imploded. Emilio Alvarez, Legal strategist at Spanish Legal Reclaims, explains: “As relatively small creditors,
their chances of getting back their money from a bankrupt developer through the conventional insolvency process were virtually nil. “But the ruling by Spain’s Supreme Court sets a crucial precedent – that the banks that held buyers’ deposits can in many cases be held liable for their loss. “While this is wonderful news for the thousands of Britons who became innocent victims of Spain’s financial meltdown, the banks have proved reluctant to pay back what they owe without a fight. “Spanish Legal Reclaims has unparalleled expertise in this area of law, and has formed a dedicated legal team to help non-Spaniards who lost out lodge a successful claim and win their money back.”
Spanish Legal reclaims can be contacted by telephone in Spain on 93 680 4563 or in the UK on 0845 680 3849. Alternatively by email to: info@spanishlegalreclaims.com. Also visit: www.spanishlegalreclaims.com
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What should I do in the event of a car accident? S
UMMER is now here in beautiful, sunny Spain. With temperatures soaring it’s a great feeling, although a tad hot at times for all expats that live and work in this tranquilo environment; tranquilo that is until the influx of tourists from many countries around the world especially from Britain and the rest of Europe. Now, more than other times during the year, one needs to be even more careful than ever on the roads. With all these extra cars and drivers, who are perhaps more used to driving on the left, an increase in the risk of traffic accidents is inevitable. Always make sure your tyre pressures are correct by checking them at least once a month. Also check your car’s radiator level is topped up; the last thing you want is to overheat and have to wait for a breakdown truck on the edge of a busy motorway! It’s also illegal to run out of screen wash, so make sure this is topped up too. And driving with flip-flops or shoes with no back is not permitted either. Needless to say, seat belts must be worn all round, and young children need safety harnesses. Using mobile phones are a definite no no, INCLUDING texting, which is probably worse than speaking. Should the unthinkable happen, here are some tips that everyone, from a new driver to an experienced one, should remember in the case of an accident: * Stay calm and wear the reflective vest * Get to a safe area near the accident scene, turn on your emergency flashers and use
the two triangles * Make sure everyone is okay and call 112, if necessary * When it is safe, take pictures of the vehicles involved, damage, road signs, etc. * Get statements and contact information from any witnesses * Complete the accident report: write down the other driver ’s licence number, insurance details, vehicle information and phone number. Remember it has to be signed by both drivers and reported within seven days; If you need road assistance, call immediately to 900 101 369, Liberty Free Phone Number, where you will be attended in your own language. LIBERTY SEGUROS Car Insurance is tailor-made with you in mind and is perfect for Expats in Spain. It offers total coverage to both the driver and passengers in case of an accident, as well as roadside assistance from kilometre zero. It also includes help with legal defence, bail bonds and even courtesy car as standard. You can select a vehicle repair shop of your choice should you ever need one, and good drivers will be rewarded with no-claims discounts of up to 65%.
Liberty Seguros brokers, with many years of experience, can give you in-depth information about the different policies on offer and advise you on the best cover to suit your family, be it in English, Spanish, German, Dutch or Scandinavian. With LIBERTY SEGUROS you will always be in safe hands. With over 175,000 international clients and over 300 brokers, LIBERTY SEGUROS is the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain, with a wide range of products to protect all that really matters. So, call Liberty Seguros on 902 255 258 for further information, or visit: www.libertyexpatriates.es to find out the name of your nearest broker. Happy holidays!
FU International Academy Tenerife launches the world’s first Spanish Bootcamp Eight weeks, one villa, two teachers, ten participants, and 24 hours speaking, listening, writing and dreaming Spanish.
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U International Academy Tenerife, the renowned Spanish school on the Canarian Island of Tenerife, is proud to announce the launch of the world’s first Spanish Bootcamp, which will be held in October 2016 in Tenerife. The Bootcamp (www.spanishbootcamp.net) is a brand new format that provides an intensive, eight-week long Spanish language immersion for people who are serious about achieving complete fluency in Spanish in a short period of time. “The bootcamp is designed to get you really speaking Spanish - an outcome that is often missing from other full immersion programmes,” said Frank Sellingsloh, director of the FU International Academy Tenerife. “Let’s say you booked an intensive Spanish course for a few weeks where you would go to class for four to six hours a day. You learn a lot but it doesn’t stick, because after leaving the classroom, you don’t typically speak Spanish. This will not happen at the bootcamp.” The Spanish Bootcamp is for ten students in a villa with two teachers and a cook for eight weeks – with absolutely no other language than Spanish allowed. “You will be speaking, listening, writing,
and dreaming Spanish,” Frank Sellingsloh added. At the end of the Bootcamp the participants will reach B2 level and will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without difficulty for either party. The programme enables the student to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of topics and explain their viewpoint on a topical issue while giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. In addition, the bootcamp will prepare students to pass the official DELE exam at level B2 that allows students to get access to a university in Spain and to work in Spanish-speaking countries. FU International has taught Spanish to thousands of students from all over the world since 2000. As of 2004, the school held the accreditation of the Cervantes Institute in Madrid that guarantees the quality of Spanish being taught is of a high standard. In 2016, the
Academy became an official Registration and Examination Centre for the DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) exam. The teachers that will head the bootcamps are highly qualified, receive regular training by the Cervantes Institute and have at least five years experience in teaching Spanish. The bootcamp tuition covers a single or double room in a villa or cottage in the countryside, along with lunch and dinner prepared by a cook and airport transfer, transport to the city, to restaurants and more.
Frank Sellingsloh Director of FU International Academy Tel: +34 922 38 93 03 f.sellingsloh@fu-ia.com http:// spanishbootcamp.net
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To the sea...we go
Plastic debris on Tenerife beach
Beautiful Beach hides hidden plastic debris
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UMMER has now officially arrived. As we say goodbye to the longest day and the Summer Solstice, it’s time that we focus on the element, water. Tenerife, being an island, is surrounded by beautiful beaches and fantastic sea water to swim in. Keeping cool is often the main reason we take ourselves off to the beach for the day, so we can swim or go for a paddle in the sea. It is also one of the best ways to give our bodies a chance to absorb vital salts and nutrients that the body starts to lack through sweat, as the temperature on our island soars. It improves our immunity, our circulation, prevents dehydration and gives us an overall feeling of well-being. The dry air of Tenerife can take its toll on our sinuses and there is nothing better than a swim in the sea to hydrate our sinus and alleviate any inflammation within these passages. Tenerife is world famous for its great beach facilities and excellent, accessible sea life – such as the whales and the dolphins, and the little lesser known turtles. Turtles are amongst some of the oldest creatures on our planet and are very important to our fragile eco-system. As you may already be aware, they lay their eggs into the sand and when they hatch, often 100 per turtle, they provide nutrients to the flora of the sand, as many do not make it, in fact often just one per turtle survives. The eggs provide food for those creatures further down the food chain, both in and out of the sea. The adult turtles control the vegetation within the sea, keeping the level controlled. This allows the other sea
creatures to develop within a clearer sea. Global warming is an issue that is very much in the public domain, and these wonderful creatures can become affected, by this unwelcome development in our custodianship of this planet. The temperature of the sand is said to determine the sex of the turtle – more females being born into warmer sands. Therefore if the temperature keeps rising then there will be less male turtles and obviously this could lead to extinction. Apart from our contribution to the acceleration of global warming, we humans are the main direct threat to the turtles. Mainly through fishing practices, where the turtles can get caught in the nets and are unable to get to the surface of the water for air, or they can get badly injured. The other main enemy is our waste being dumped into the sea, either in the form of plastic, which they ingest or get tangled in, or through oil spillages, which lies on the surface of the ocean – when these majestic creatures come up for air, they instead get a mouthful of oil. In Tenerife, there are some dive businesses that offer trips to see these creatures and it seems as though they are happy to see humans, maybe recognising that most people who enjoy diving or snorkelling, have a true respect for the ocean and who resides in it. I have seen turtles by chance one day, whilst I was in Alcala, which is a popular
Plastic Debris on Tenerife Beach place to see them. I was totally in awe of them and couldn’t quite believe how large they were. They can sometimes be 1.5 metres in length and can live between 50 to 80 years old. If you are lucky enough to see some turtles whilst swimming, and are not on a supervised trip, please stay at least five metres away and never swim above them as they have to be able to go to
the surface of the water for air. Many of our beaches have the blue flag, which is fantastic for us and our tourism, but also for our wildlife, so always remove all your debris from the beach and be aware of all the wonderful creatures that live in our waters around this island. One of the most disturbing sights I have ever seen, whilst travelling around this island, was the amount of plastic debris that is washed ashore.
Yes, it is true that the managed beaches, with their blue flag status are fantastic – but other beaches, not on the tourist trail are heavily littered with plastics and and other debris. The particles are so small that they are almost grains of sand. Our children could ingest them as they inevitably put sand in their mouths instead of their sandcastle making buckets, and of course our sea life can ingest them. Many local people organise beach clean ups. I would love to see this rolled out and a clear list of dates and locations printed up for all Tenerife residents to see. It is our responsibility to clean the beaches as it is our debris that is on it. It has been suggested
that even if we, the people of Tenerife never throw away a piece of plastic again, this debris would still find its way here from other countries in our planet. This is probably true, but it would mean that we had clean and safe beaches for our children, ourselves and our sea life. To see creatures in their natural habitat is one of the most wonderful things in the world, if we had a clean coastline just think how many different species would reside here and in what number. I will leave you with the thought of a fantastic day out on one of the islands’ beaches, bathing on the black or golden sands and swimming in the clear water.
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HIS month I am talking rubbish again. I hadn’t intended to, at least, not quite so soon, as I am sure you must think I have an obsession with the subject. It’s just that recent news of Puerto joining a quango on the topic offers an opportunity too good to miss. That’s right; Puerto joins a host of European towns and cities, all of which are in a similar situation, i.e. tourist destinations with waste management problems, at least I assume they must have problems; if everything was hunky dory there would be no need for a forum. The claim is that tourist towns present unique problems, rubbish wise, but I can’t think why, unless they are talking about volume, which in itself shouldn’t make any difference. The aim, I guess, is to all compare notes on how they deal with waste management, to take the best practises from each and come up with an agreed approach. I am not a fan of quangos, for me there is too much talking and far too little action. Does Puerto have a rubbish problem? I don’t know, I suppose it depends on each individual’s interpretation. The council evidently doesn’t want to see rubbish on the streets, given that they are intent on trying to hide it underground. I personally don’t have the same hang-ups, we all create rubbish, some of us more than others, we are all aware of it, so there really is no need to put it out of sight. If the council feels it is unsightly then the easy answer is to collect it more often. I am not totally against the put it underground approach, I think it is an unnecessar y expense and of course, the bins take a lot longer to empty, that’s when the hydraulics work. However, where the plan completely falls down is by
putting recycling underground. Recycling should be visible and easily accessible; you should be trying to sell the idea, to encourage more people to do it. We are an island where ver y little is produced, everything is imported, be it by aeroplane or boat and it arrives in a cardboard box. You can see it every morning in the town, delivery men wheeling trolleys stacked up with them, no shop is immune from them. One saving grace, waste wise I mean, is that cardboard is very recyclable, so at the end of the day all the shopkeepers have to do is take them along to the bin. I have watched them, its comical, some try to put whole boxes in the chute, not easy and besides the bin is filled too soon, some bring them ready flattened, which, of course, increases their dimensions making them impossible to fit in without ripping them to shreds. So what do most people, exactly what I would do, stack them up alongside. These boxes then disappear each night, straight into the back of the dustcart along with the domestic rubbish, which sort of defeats the object really. Nimbyism? Let’s hope that Puerto comes away from these meetings with some good ideas, or at the very least perhaps they will be persuaded to abandon the subterranean wheelie bins and bring them back to the surface. If they don’t want to see them, then screen them off or do as they have done
with the ones that used to be in the muelle, move them a lot further away. So, they are no longer convenient, but, at least, they don’t have to look at them, sort of smacks of nimbyism though. Away from the town centre we have no such problems, wheelie bins are conveniently placed and emptied overnight, three times a week in our street, just after midnight, I hear the whine of the dustcarts reverse gear every time, one of the disadvantages of living in a culde-sac. Then once a week, on a designated day the garden rubbish is collected, Thursday for us, just after 7 in the morning, I hear them drag the skip along the road. But, hang on that’s how it used to be; now the garden collection is less efficient. I used to put it down, to whichever crew was working, some are more enthusiastic than others, but recently they have only taken waste that is in bags. Garden waste should be in bags or tied in ‘manageable’ sized bundles. That has been the case for a couple of years, since the council put out a 38 page directive on what, where, when and how you should dispose of your rubbish. However, there has been a level of leniency and garden rubbish has been collected in whatever shape or form, alas not anymore. Now, I am always a good boy and bag my garden rubbish, have always thought it stupid to throw it down loose for someone else to pick up. Unfortunately no two people are the same, not everyone else in my street feels the same as me. In fact we have one who just jettisons his cuttings over his garden wall and they remained where they land until collected. Add the goat herd passing twice a day and by the time Thursday collection day came around his rubbish is spread throughout the street.
Haphazard? They stopped collecting loose garden rubbish in our street over a month ago and looking around it is not just us they have singled out. I have watched them drive up our street, stop where rubbish is bagged and ignore all other. It is crazy really, because at the end of the day, someone has to collect it, be it the usual collection service or the road sweepers. It built up for a month and then one morning it all disappeared, a Saturday it was, and with the crew on overtime it was amazing how more enthusiastic they were. Even the driver got out to help, almost unheard off. I have always though this service a bit haphazard, one which could easily be improved. Why not simply put a ‘green’ wheelie next to the
domestic waste one, and by green I don’t mean in colour that would be confusing, why not brown that’s a good organic colour. Also there doesn’t seem to be any consistency between municipalities, as in nearby La Orotava, all garden rubbish goes in with domestic ru-
bbish. Waste management is an issue the world over and this island’s government is not one to shirk its responsibilities as it has just announced that €114 million has been earmarked to improve facilities to tackle the problem.
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OUR COLUMNISTS The Tajinaste trail in the National Park
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TALK THE WALK - TENERIFE GUIDED WALKS AND EN PIE
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UNDAY 12th June saw the 8th “Talk the Walk” organised by Andy Tenerife Walker of Tenerife Guided Walks for En Pie, the Mental Health Charity here in the Canaries. En Pie do extraordinary work and no more so than on our own doorstep in Tenerife. They help people from all walks of life and all nationalities who suffer with mental health issues, from chronic depression to schizophrenia. Andy Tenerife Walker is always pleased to help this very worthwhile cause, and to this end, Andy has been organising these Talk the Walks since August 2015 to help raise money for En Pie. The other aims of these walks is to help people experience our beautiful island whilst learning a little of each other’s language. This Talk the Walk was another triumph on Andy’s part; the Tajinaste Trail in the
National Park. Of course, this is a seasonal walk as the Tajinastes come into full bloom in April, May and June depending on the weather. They were rather early this year as we had a very mild winter, and so some of them were over or past their best. Huge, spectacular Tajinastes echium wildpretii came into sight only 5 minutes in to the walk, their strange red conical shapes thrusting their heads up to 3m high into the air. Also known as the tower of jewels and tajinaste rojo by the locals, this bizarre but beautiful plant is endemic to Tenerife and mainly found in the subalpine zone of Las Cañades de Teide. Andy took us off trail on a faintly defined path up and
around a mountain which led to panoramic views over the coast and the islands of El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma. Our path eventually led us to one of the fire-towers which are extremely well placed for observing vast amounts of landscape in order to spot any possible fire as soon as possible by watching for smoke. From here we followed the forest track for a couple of kilometres before descending back on to the plain, many other flowers were in abundance including several species of lavender and bright yellow sticky broom adenocarpus viscosus. Needless to say, photo opportunities were plenty, and even though our numbers were somewhat depleted due to some of our regulars being on holiday, it didn’t detract from the enjoyment of the day and everyone had a thoroughly good time as always.
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Active muscles in on SUV market
Flying a flag from a car
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ITH the start of Euro 2016 it is obvious that football fans will want to support their country if they are watching at home i.e. Tenerife or whilst on holidays. The question is, and we have all seen this from time to time, can I legally fly a flag on or from my car whilst driving, well the short answer is yes but of course certain criteria apply in so much as they must not pose a danger to the driver or other road users. We will for this article assume that you want to display an England Flag, the law does not state that it is illegal to display flag of a particular country or team, but you could face a fine if you are not in compliance with the regulations ruling this.
This is where it becomes a little strange, Article 14 of the Reglamento Circulacion deals with the distribution of loads, under the heading “Disposición de la carga”. A load is considered as anything that is an addition to the normal feature of a vehicle. In effect then as a safety measure, anything carried on a vehicle must not drag fully or partially, fall or move dangerously, interfere with the vehicle stability, produce noise, dust or other problems that can be avoided and of course must not hide the lighting and turning signals, number plates or anything else which may interfere with manual warnings of the drivers. A flag when placed on the outside of a car will of cause drag, even if minimally when the vehicle is moving. Many supporters will want to display large flags and these of course would cause a considerable drag, they may also interfere with one’s view, potentially lights, occasionally number plates or other fixtures, that are designed for driver safety. If a large flag is displayed there is the risk that they may dislodge and fall into the path of other road users or pedestrians, they may also become entangled with another vehicle, once again a safety hazard. Therefore, quite clearly, large flags are not allowed. However, there are smaller, purpose built flags which are permitted. These types of flags are of a permitted size for vehicles and are often sold in car accessory shops or outlets, in England in places like Halfords for example. There are of course all sorts of accessories that are permitted such as covers for wing mirrors displaying a flag, again provided they do not obscure the mirror. However a large flag draped across a bonnet is not permitted, nor is a flag draped over the sun visor. There are as we would expect some exceptions to this rule and that is where a road is closed to normal traffic or an organised parade for example, during which time a larger flag is permitted as this is normally controlled by the police anyway. It is therefore important to remember that should you chose to display a flag there are no “approved sizes” under this law but any signs of your patriotism must be small enough not to potentially pose a hazard. If you do not adhere to this law you can face a hefty fine. For those of you that speak and/or read Spanish or want to practise or translate this law here is an extract from it.
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unique to this model. There isn’t the choice of four-wheel drive as Hyundai sticks to front-wheel drive
most crossover buyers who seldom venture off the tarmac. The Active looks muscular with its thicker front and rear bumpers with integrated skid plates, bold side skirts, side cladding,
for its little SUV. That won’t disappoint
robust wheel-arch mountings, silver roof rails and
YUNDAI has added more appeal to its i20 range with what I reckon is a super little Active model.
This latest crossover arrived in March and a few days driving it was enough to convince me it can be a big hit. It’s got rugged looks and has a punchy new 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that is the ideal fit for this model. The 99bhp Kappa unit is super efficient and can achieve fuel economy figures of 58.9mpg combined, 47.9mpg urban and 68.9mpg extra urban. The Active shares the same space, comfort and quality of the i20 five-door hatch that arrived in the UK a year ago - but over 50 per cent of the exterior parts are
rear spoiler. Also setting it apart from its siblings is the high-gloss black hexagonal grille with chrome surroundings, newdesign 17-inch alloy wheels and silver finish fuel cap. The revised suspension raises the body by 20mm and I liked the raised driver’s seat position that allowed better all-round visibility. I was also happy with the overall performance of the Active. It was nippy enough from the off, going from standstill to 62mph in 0.9seconds and a top speed of 109mph allowed it to sit quietly at motorway speeds. The five-speed manual gearbox allowed smooth changes up and down the gears and mid-range power was also pretty good.
Road grip was impressive during a drive on some winding roads where it also scored high marks for ride comfort on some uneven surfaces. The Active costs £1,200 more than SE models with its on-the-road price of £15,225. As with other Hyundai models, it also comes with a high standard spec. This includes LED running lights, rear parking sensors, projector headlights with front cornering function, cruise control with speed limiter, privacy glass, air conditioning, electric operated door mirrors, Bluetooth and DAB radio. There isn’t any satnav but there is a smartphone docking station in the middle of the dash. And it comes with
Hyundai’s five-yar unlimited mileage warranty which includes five years of roadside assistance and annual vehicle health checks. The Active has lots of appeal and should add to the success of the popular i20 range which has achieved more than 94,000 sales in the UK since replacing the Getz in 2008. Hyundai has also given the i20 range its most powerful engine to date. This is a 118bhp version of the same new 1.0-litre turbo engine and is available on Premium and Coupe Sport versions and above. It has a top speed of 111mph, accelerates from zero to 62mph in 10.2 seconds and is capable of 59.9mpg combined.
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A popular pet: looking after your stick insect
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HERE are nearly 3,000 species of stick insect (Phasmatodea) in the world. They all feed on vegetation and are one of the most popular forms of insect pets. In general, the more common species of stick insect can be kept together, though if you are breeding more difficult species then it pays to use separate cages to create individual requirements. Most stick insects come from tropical or semi-tropical environments and are happiest between around 25°C, though the common Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) and some of its relatives are happy at normal
home temperatures of 17°C+. Heating is best achieved by maintaining a whole room at the desired temperature, if this is not possible an electric light bulb can be used over small cages. It is important to make sure the stick insects can not reach the light bulb as they will burn themselves. A red bulb should be used during the hours of darkness as this disturbs the stick insects far less. Most stick insects are long thin animals which hang down
from their food plants to shed their skins. It is therefore most important that the cage has sufficient depth to allow this. As a general rule it should be three times as high as the adult length of the stick insects to be kept in it. It is also useful to have it so designed that you can easily replace the food plant material whenever it is required taking into consideration that this will mostly be brambles (i.e. spiny Rubus sp.). Not all sticks insects share a common need for humidity. Some species such as Carausius morosus will be happy to live in a fairly open cage whereas others such as Epidares nolimetangere will require an almost if not totally enclosed cage with around 80 ‘per cent relative humidity. Regardless of this, all sticks insects need water and it is a good idea to thoroughly mist the inside of the cage including all the food plant material each evening. Some stick insects such as Haaniella sp. need open water in a low bowl to drink. Don’t be concerned if they leave their heads under water while drinking, remember that insects breathe through their thoracic and abdominal spiracles not through their mouth or nose like us. Note also that in some places tap water can harm some species so it doesn’t hurt to use either rain water or to let the tap water stand for a day or two.
Caring for a cat with asthma
Feeding
Almost all stick insects eat the leaves of bramble/ blackberry and its relatives of the genus Rubus. Many such as the Indian or Laboratory stick insect (Carausius morosus), the Australian or Giant Spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum), the Thorn Legged stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), the Small Spiny stick insect (Aretaon asperrimus) and the Jungle Nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) will also enjoy plants like Oak (Quercus sp.) and Hawthorn (Crateagus monogyna). Some species, such as the Peruvian Fern Stick insect (Oreophoetes peruana, O. topoense etc), feed on bracken and other ferns. It is important to make sure that your stick insects always have plenty of fresh food, and it is often wise to take from sites away from major road ways to avoid the poisoning effects of the traffic fumes. If this is unavoidable then the plant material should be washed before being offered to the stick insects.
Breeding
A number of species of stick insect, such as the Indian or Laboratory stick insect, are parthenogenic (i.e. the females lay unfertilised eggs which hatch into females which also lay unfertilised eggs). However, the majority of species require males and females.
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STHMA in cats is a chronic inflammation of the small passageways in the lungs. Although incurable, it’s generally manageable with the right care and medication, and cats with the condition normally lead happy and active lives. Attacks can often be brought on by an allergy or stress. Suspected triggers include pollen, grass, mould, dust mites, tobacco smoke, cat litter, household cleaning products and even some foods. The condition usually develops between the ages of two and eight years old, with a slightly higher prevalence in female cats. Certain breeds also have a genetic disposition to the condition, such as Siamese and Himalayan cats. When resting or sleeping a cat will normally take in 24 to 30 breaths per minute – anything over 40 may need medical attention (remember, cats may breathe faster when excited or purring). Snoring or loud breathing when resting is not necessarily a sign of asthma.
There are two main types of treatment to manage asthma in cats – anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation which leads to the symptoms, and bronchodilator medication which helps to widen a feline’s air passage when needed. Antihistamine drugs may also be used when cats haven’t responded to other treatments. Medication is often administered through an inhaler, but can also be given in tablet or injection form. If an inhaler is recommended then ensure you are clear on how to use it, with guidance from your vet. Inhalers used by people work differently from those prescribed for cats because you can’t ask your pet to breathe deeply to trigger release of the drug.
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A group of medical students experiment with the afterlife by inducing their own temporary deaths. In doing so, each practitioner is transported to the darkest recess of his or her guilty conscience and, on returning to life, is haunted by the physical manifestation of past wrong-doing. Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt, Kimberly Scott
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Drama about the relationship struck up between two inmates of Shawshank State Prison over two decades. When a New England banker begins a double life sentence in 1946 for the murder of his wife and her lover, he encounters the prison fixer and they become friends. The banker gains respect by giving financial advice to the guards and campaigning for better facilities - but what he really wants is his freedom. Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows (Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1994, 15, 5 Star)
9TH JULY 21:30 TED (FILM) Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis star in Seth MacFarlane’s irreverent and vulgar comedy-drama about the relationship between a man, a woman and the man’s toy bear. The young John Bennett had such an unpleasant and lonely childhood that he wished his soft toy, Teddy, would come alive and be his friend. And to everyone’s surprise it did. The walking, talking and wisecracking plush creature became an overnight sensation - even appearing on The Johnny Carson Show. But fame being what it is, Teddy’s time in the limelight ended. Now, Bennett is a directionless slacker in his 30s and still inseparable from Ted. They share a fondness for booze and pot, but the cynical bear has also developed his own distinctive sexual peccadillos, which he indulges with prostitutes. However, Bennett’s emotional loyalty towards Ted faces its biggest test yet, in the shape of Bennett’s girlfriend Lori.
Soap opera based around a busy Dublin Garda station. Sharon is asked to deliver tragic news about the daughter of a dying man. Bridget Kiely persuades her youngest, Keith, to kill Michael Hennessy. David Hennessy decides to go to the wake of Darren Kiely. Starring: Jane McGrath, David L. Crowley, Patrick Ryan, Andrea Irvine, Valerie O’Connor, India Mullen (STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, EPISODE 2, 4 STAR)
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present more remarkable and moving stories of people anxious to find long-lost relatives. Taxi driver Cliff Jardine grew up at odds with his adoptive parents and has been desperately trying to find his mother, but he discovered she had moved to Singapore. Sue Ward, born in Singapore and adopted by a British couple, has longed to know more about her birth mother. Could they both be searching for the same woman? The programme also looks at the case of paediatric nurse Anna London-Truckle, who was born in Ecuador and adopted by a British couple at the age of two. Although grateful to her adoptive parents, Anna feels a huge disconnect with her roots. Faced with a seemingly impossible search in a developing country, Anna fears she will never have the opportunity to find her mother, who made the ultimate sacrifice to give her a better chance in life.
Mary Portas looks at the impact that Brazil is having on our bottoms. With M&S predicting that the shape of the humble knicker is changing, what might this mean for jeans? As a country, the UK is moving away from disposable fashion and spending more on experiences, from cycling to festivals or weddings. Britain is a world leader of the outdoor music event, with festivals having a direct impact on high street trends. Mary also meets some mamils, who form a big part of the booming cycle industry. There’s also a look at the impact that social media is having on weddings, from cakes to dresses and flowers. And, lastly, should you digitally detox and swap your smartphone for a new ‘dumb’ phone?
14TH JULY 07:50 NODDY: TOYLAND DETECTIVE (ANIMATION)
7TH JULY 20:00 WHAT BRITAIN BUYS (DOCUMENTARY)
Noddy and the Case of the Broken Crystal Memory Game. CGI-animated series in which Enid Blyton’s world-famous character becomes a detective. The exciting DareDale Challenge race is about to start when it is discovered that the climax - the crystal memory game - has been broken. While Clockwork Mouse sets about mending the game, Noddy and Revs investigate who was responsible.
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Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Homes Under the Hammer The Great British Sewing Bee Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Wimbledon 2016 Today at Wimbledon
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase
Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize. 18:00 18:15 21:00
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The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Mock the Week Newsnight The New Gypsy Kings Euro 2016 Match Replay Panorama
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ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Euro 2016 ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Chase Murder, She Wrote Jackpot247
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Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Channel 4 Racing Three in a Bed Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News What Britain Buys Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital Ramsay’s Hotel Hell
Gordon Ramsay returns to the USA for a third series in which he attempts to save America’s struggling hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. This time he stays in hotels all over the country, from Florida to Washington, so that future guests don’t have to. Ramsay knows first-hand the crucial importance of surpassing guests’ highest expectations in order to be successful. 23:00
24 Hours in A and E
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Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film I Dream of Murder 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Eamonn and Ruth: How the Other Half Lives On Benefits: Life on the Dole Big Brother It’s Not Me, It’s You Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Lip Sync Battle Super Casino
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Stars of Euro 2016 The Fantasy Football Club Stars of Euro 2016 The Fantasy Football Club Stars of Euro 2016 The Fantasy Football Club Stars of Euro 2016 The Fantasy Football Club Stars of Euro 2016 The Fantasy Football Club The F1 Show
NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Cricket Classics Cricket’s Greatest NatWest T20 Blast Cricket ATP Tour Uncovered Live Women’s International T20 Cricket Cricket’s Greatest WWE: Late NightSmackdown
FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2016
TENERIFE NEWS 554 I TV GUIDE
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Breakfast Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Homes Under the Hammer The Wanted Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Wimbledon 2016 BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef
BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather New Tricks
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Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Homes Under the Hammer Attenborough’s Passion Projects Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Wimbledon 2016 Today at Wimbledon The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Monty Don and the team continue their tour of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Rachel de Thame reveals the rose of the year. Monty discovers giant garlic. Adam Frost takes a tour round the world gardens. Toby looks at gardens to chill out in. Carol discovers the exotic plants you can grow in your garden and guest Martin Clunes looks at the perfect garden for dogs. 22:00 22:30 23:00 23:35 00:35
Gardeners’ World Newsnight Artsnight Kipling’s Indian Adventure Film Of Gods and Men
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Gino’s Italian Escape: Islands in the Sun Coronation Street Doc Martin ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Film The Last Boy Scout Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote ITV Nightscreen
06:00 06:45 07:55 08:55 09:55 11:40 12:00 12:05 13:00 13:55 15:35 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:05 00:10 02:00 02:30 02:55
Salvage S.O.S Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Formula 1 Salvage S.O.S Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Formula 1 Channel 4 Racing Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Gogglesprogs Celebrity First Dates The Last Leg Rude Tube Film Arbitrage Power Monkeys Random Acts Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure
06:55 07:10 07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:50 09:00 09:15 11:15 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:20 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:30 23:30 00:00
Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Fatal Acquittal 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Alex Polizzi’s Italian Islands Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild Big Brother: Live Eviction Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Big Brother Super Casino
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Super Heroes Live Super Rugby Super Heroes Sporting Triumphs Live Formula 1 Live GP2 Racing F1 Team Principal Press Conference The F1 Show Football’s Greatest Teams Sky Sports Boxing Gold Darts Gold
Women’s International T20 Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest World Cup Cricket Classics WOmen’s International T20 Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest Live NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs
SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2016
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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites BBC News Bargain Hunt Wimbledon 2016 BBC News BBC London News Pointless The Getaway Car The National Lottery: In It to Win It The Musketeers Casualty BBC News Film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Film The Resident Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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Film The Long Voyage Home Film Flight of the Navigator Natural World Homes Under the Hammer Wimbledon 2016 Coast Film Firecreek
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Escape to the Country Flog It! The Great British Sewing Bee Gardeners’ World Wimbledon 2016 Today at Wimbledon Wipers Times Versailles Golf Film The Big Kahuna Film Down Terrace
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Dino Dan Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Oddbods Thunderbirds are Go Ninjago ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Who’s Doing the Dishes? ITV News and Weather The Wine Show Big Box Little Box Doc Martin Film The Mirror Crack’d The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Catchphrase Film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ITV News and Weather Film Carry on Matron Jackpot247
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Mobil 1 The Grid Motorsport Nic Hamilton’s Racing Dream Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line Formula 1 The Superhumans Show Salvage S.O.S Formula 1 Channel 4 Racing Channel 4 News Gogglesprogs Film Battleship
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Film Ted Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Film The Place Beyond the Pines Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures
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Bob the Builder Wanda and the Alien Pets Noddy in Toyland Paw Patrol Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Blaze and the Monster Machines Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Saturday Show Live Police Interceptors Film Major Dundee Film Rio Lobo Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 5 News Weekend NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS 5 News Weekend Big Brother Gemma Collins: In Therapy Super Casino
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Super Heores Live Super Rugby Sporting Triumphs Sporting Heroes Live Formula 1 Sporting Triumphs The Fantasy Football Club Live Super Rugby Super Heroes Live Super Rugby Super Heroes Live MLS Super Heroes
NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Pro Kabaddi League ICC World T20 Cricket Live NwtWest T20 Blast Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Live GAA NatWest T20 Blast Cricket
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SUNDAY 10TH JULY 2016
Breakfast The Andrew Marr Show Sunday Morning Live Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Wimbledon 2016 BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News and Weather Live at the Apollo Film Flatliners
A group of medical students experiment with the afterlife by inducing their own temporary deaths. In doing so, each practitioner is transported to the darkest recess of his or her guilty conscience and, on returning to life, is haunted by the physical manifestation of past wrong-doing. 01:35 01:40
Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
06:10 06:35 07:35 08:05 09:00 10:30 11:00 12:30 13:00
A to Z of TV Gardening Great British Garden Revival Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes Wimbledon 2016 Coast Film Pollyanna
Drama based on the novel by Eleanor H Porter. In 1912, young orphan girl Pollyanna moves to live with her aunt in a New England town and brings cheer to its misanthropic inhabitants. 15:10 15:55 16:35 17:35 20:00 22:20 22:50 23:50 00:50 01:50 02:45
Flog It! Tribute to a Queen - The Big Sing Natural World Wimbledon 2016 Film The Help Mock the Week Today at Wimbledon Golf Countryfile Holby City This is BBC Two
TV GUIDE I TENERIFE NEWS 554
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The Aquabats! Super Show! Pat and Stan Dino Dan Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Oddbods Thunderbirds are Go Teen Titans Go ITV News Weekend Countrywise Peston on Sunday Judge Rinder ITV News Rebound The Chase Love Your Garden Midsomer Murders Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh ITV News London ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Euro 2016 ITV News and Weather Sports Life Stories Peston on Sunday Jackpot247
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild France with Ray Mears Coronation Street Brief Encounters ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Big Fish Off In Plain Sight Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen
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Salvage S.O.S King of Queens Frasier Sunday Brunch Formula 1 Location, Location, Location A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Paul O’grady’s 100 Years of Movie Musicals Film Les Miserables
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Formula 1 Film The Quiet Ones Dogs: Their Secret Lives Rescue Dog to Super Dog Posh Pawnbrokers French Collection Draw it!
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Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Blaze and the Monster Machines Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Jelly Jamm LazyTown Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Fail Army Police Interceptors Police Interceptors: Deadly Pursuits The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Psycho Pussies: When Cats Attack Puppies Make You LOL The Secret Life of Puppies 5 News Weekend Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 5 News Weekend Big Brother Most Shocking Reality TV Moments Lip Sync Battle
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Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Lost Letter Mysteries: The Impossible Dream 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Concorde Air Disaster Police Interceptors: Unleashed Big Brother Wentworth Prison Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Super Casino
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Premier League Years Barclays Premier League Legends David Beckham’s 25 Years of Sky Sports Live Formula 1 Sporting Triumphs Stars of Euro 2016 David Beckham’s 25 Years of Sky Sports Live US Women´s Open Golf Football Gold
NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Sporting Triumphs Cricket Classics AB de Villiers Masterclass Sporting Triumphs Cricket Writers on TV Live NatWest T20 Blast Cricket Cricket Classics AB de Villiers Masterclass Sporting Triumphs
MONDAY 11TH JULY 2016
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Breakfast Right on the Money Homes Under the Hammer The Wanted Neighbourhood Blues Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Fake Britain EastEnders Panorama Forces of Nature with Brian Cox BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got Old News for You Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You
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Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS Homes Under the Hammer Close Calls: On Camera The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast Golf Nature’s Miracle Babies Himalaya with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads The Hairy Builder Top Gear University Challenge Only Connect Exodus Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience Newsnight The Women’s Football Show Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator Celebrity MasterChef
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Salvage S.O.S Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown The Question Jury Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dare to Believe Dispatches The Real Story 999 Kinky Britain Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Bodyshockers My Big Fat Wedding What Britain Buys Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital Dare to Believe Kirsty’s Homemade Home
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The Opening Championship Live SKy Sports Today The Opening Championship Live Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Champioship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Champioship
WWE: Major League Soccer Cricket Classics Major League Soccer ICC WOrld T20 Cricket Sporting Rivalries Live Elite League Speedway Super League Gold Super League Fulltime Super League Gold ELite League Speedway
TENERIFE NEWS 554 I TV GUIDE
06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:25 15:25 16:10 17:10 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30 22:45 23:15 00:15 00:20
Breakfast Right on the Money Homes Under the Hammer The Wanted Neighbourhood Blues Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Living and the Dead BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Would I Lie to You? Forces of Nature with Brian Cox Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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Right on the Money Garden Rescue The Hairy Builder Close Calls: On Camera Gardeners’ World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics The Super League Show The Big Allotment Challenge David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Nature’s Miracle Babies Himalaya with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads The Hairy Builder Great Continental Railway Journeys Trust Me, I’m a Doctor - Summer Special 2016 Exodus QI Newsnight Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator Celebrity MasterChef
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Love Your Garden Caught on Camera ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Davina Mccall: Life at the Extreme In Plain Sight Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
06:40 07:55 08:55 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 13:10 14:10 15:10 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:55 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:05 00:05 00:35 00:40 01:35 02:05 02:35 03:05 03:30
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The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer
Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Dare to Believe Frasier Undercover Boss A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown The Question Jury Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dare to Believe Child Genius Gogglesprogs My Worst Job Celebrity First Dates Live From Abbey Road Classics Dare to Believe The Last Leg KOTV Boxing Weekly Mobil 1 The Grid Motorsport The Superhumans Show French Collection
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Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS The Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Big Brother Embarrassing Parents Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Botched Up Bodies Super Casino
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World Cup Cricket Classics Sporting Rivalries Legends of Darts Sporting Heroes Cricket’s Greatest First Utility Super League Super League Fulltime Super League Gold Sporting Rivalries Legends of Darts Time of Our Lives Cricket‘s Greatest Sporting Heroes
WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY 2016
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Breakfast Right on the Money Homes Under the Hammer The Wanted Neighbourhood Blues Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Red Rock Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Eat Well for Less Saving Lives at Sea BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather A Question of Sport Room 101 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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Garden Rescue The Hairy Builder Close Calls: On Camera The Best Dishes Ever Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Pressure Pad The Big Allotment Challenge David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Nature’s Miracle Babies Himalaya with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads The Hairy Builder Great Continental Railway Journeys Mastermind Gardeners’ World Exodus Boy Meets Girl Newsnight People Just Do Nothing Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator Celebrity MasterChef
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street 100 Year Old Drivers Rebooted Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Caught on Camera In Plain Sight Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote ITV Nightscreen
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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown The Question Jury Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dare to Believe The Secret Life of Brothers and Sisters 24 Hours in A and E Man Down 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Gogglesprogs My Worst Job Dare to Believe Film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Born on the Same Day
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Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles The Other Wife 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Secrets of Great British Castles GPs: Behind Closed Doors The Hotel Inspector Big Brother Big Brother’s Bit on the Side On Benefits: Life on the Dole Super Casino
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The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer The Open Championship The Open Championship Live The Open Championship Chronicles of a Champion Golfer
Women’s International T20 Cricket International T20 Cricket Sporting Heroes Cricket’s Greatest Women’s Interantional T20 Cricket International T20 Cricket Sporting Rivalries Legends of Darts Time of Our Lives The Sky Sports Years
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THURSDAY 14TH JULY 2016
Breakfast Right on the Money Homes Under the Hammer The Wanted Neighbourhood Blues Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Red Rock Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef New Blood BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather The Insider This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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Right on the Money Garden Rescue The Hairy Builder The Great British Sewing Bee Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Pressure Pad The Big Allotment Challenge David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Nature’s Miracle Babies Himalaya with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads The Hairy Builder Great Continental Railway Journeys Golf Mock the Week Newsnight Normal for Norfolk Panorama The New Gypsy Kings This is BBC Two
TV GUIDE I TENERIFE NEWS 554
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson’s Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Real Stories with Ranvir Singh Emmerdale Coronation Street The Investigator ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Late Debate Columbo. Fade in to Murder Jackpot247 ITV Nightscreen
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Dare to Believe Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun Dare to Believe Posh Pawnbrokers Fifteen to One Countdown The Question Jury Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dare to Believe Inside Out Homes Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 24 Hours in A and E 999 Dare to Believe Child Genius
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Los Realejos unveils Fresquito 2016 for a summer of fun
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Fiesta time arrives in Puerto de la Cruz with nearly 100 events in July
PARTY ATMOSPHERE
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IESTA time has arrived in Puerto de la Cruz with nearly 100 events taking place over 31 days.
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HE summer breeze has arrived in Los Realejos, with more than 80 activities being offered under the banner of “Fresquito
2016”. The bumper programme, aimed at local people and visitors alike, will include seven workshops, a Miss and Mr. World and a grand fiesta of wines in El Socorro. The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez and the councillor for cultural promotion, Adolfo González presented details and promised something for everyone. “We are talking about a comprehensive programme suitable for all audiences, distributed throughout all the areas of the municipality and a clear example that there is always something to do, see and enjoy in Los Realejos,” said the Mayor. Over the years, the festival has had various names, such as Splash in 2013 and has been incorporating new activities each summer. He highlighted the recent strengthening of the supply of toy libraries during the summer, offering for the first time such a facility in seven zones of the municipality and the finery of Miss and Mister World Tenerife to be held on July 27th and 28th. The wine festival is to be held on the beach of El Socorro on September 17th.
There will be various courses at the artistic schools of Los Realejos, activities on the beach such as soft gymnastics and tournaments of different sports, activities in sports clubs and clubs, the third edition of “Me Gusta” in the plaza Poeta Antonio Reyes and calle Real, workshops and camps for children, the second Trail Woman Canaria and the Urbanrunn and Urbanrunn Júnior. There will also be events within the Fiestas del Carmen during July, including the Festival Universong on July 9th, the Memorial Manuel Plasencia on the 15th, the Festival de Zarzuela on the 19th, the Festival de Habaneras on the 20th, singer Tamara on the 22nd, the Fiestas of Wine of San Agustín on the 23rd, the Troveros de Asieta on the 25th and various musical groups on the 26th. The programme will also include the fiesta of the sea and the nature classroom. Some 2,000 copies of “Fresquito 2016” have been made available but it can also be seen on the council’s municipal website of www.losrealejos.es and the social network.
Details of the packed programme were revealed by the Mayor, Lope Afonso, councillor responsible for fiestas, Ruymán Garcia; the director of the Gala, David Hernandez and the author of the poster, Augustine Perera Berenguer. Ruymán García said he wanted to thank everyone for their help in planning the activities which improved year after year and “made everyone proud to be part of Puerto de la Cruz.” “The Fiestas of July are our roots, the beginning of an endless journey which is passed on from generation to generation,” he said. “The legacy of our family and residents.” David Hernández said it
was an honour to lead a gala of such importance and particularly highlighted the election of the fiesta queen and attendants on July 7th. This, he said, promised a few surprises on top of its 1970s and Love Boat theme. Puerto Mayor, Sr. Afonso said it had been their desire to present a programme of elegance and dynamism, fitting for one of the leading destinations of Spain. He said they had faced difficult times and gone through many difficulties but Puerto now wanted to showcase itself and project its new image. The 31 days feature everything from sport, folklore, music and dance to religious acts, exhibitions, concerts,
conferences, street entertainment, gastronomy, comedy and more. There is even a grand paella on July 17th. There is something happening every day and you can find out more on w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / PuertodelaCruz Highlights include the
traditional ceremony where the statue of the Virgen del Carmen and San Telmo arrives by boat on July 12th and a big procession at 5.30pm on the same day. Puerto has pledged a major safety plan for the festivities. The programme can also be picked up at the town hall or at various points around Puerto.
Afternoon workshops offered to Granadilla residents
LEISURE TIME
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series of workshops are being offered by Granadilla council to help people fill their leisure time this summer.
The activities take place in the afternoon in various cultural and sports centres. Councillor for citizenship, Georgina Molina Jorge said they had listened to the requests of residents in drawing up the programme which includes dressmaking, folk dance, Latin rhythm, modern dance, an introduction to acrobatics for children and Latin dance for adults. Those interested in participating must meet a requirement to be registered in Granadilla de Abona. The venues, chosen because of their good locations and popularity, are the municipal sports hall, the Casa de la Cultura of San Isidro and M3 in El Médano. All those who are interested in more information should contact
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Colour and atmosphere for the 2016 Fiestas de San Benito Abad
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HOUSANDS of people are flocking to La Laguna for festivities within the framework of the 2016 Fiestas de San Benito Abad.
The Mayor, José Alberto Díaz unveiled the programme wich began with the official proclamation on June 30th and continues until July 17th. This year, the Romeria on July 10th will have a new route, starting from Avda. La Candelaria and continuing via the Camino Margallo, C/ Marques de Celada, C/ Adelantado, Plaza de La Concepción, C/Ascanio y Nieves, C/ San Agustín, C/ Juan de Vera, C/ Herradores, Plaza Doctor Olivera, C/ Marqués de Celada and finalising at the Ermita de San Benito.
Another major attraction is the Baile de Magos on July 8th when it is hoped people will turn up in traditional dress. Also popular is the Night of the Donkeys, held on July 15th at 8pm and leaving from the Plaza del Adelantado to Avda. Ambassador Alberto de Armas. New this year is a sheep procession on July 14th. Councillors are delighted that the residents’ association of the old part of La Laguna has organised a window and balcony dressing competition which will add to the colour and atmopshere.
Reggae takes star role as Los Cristianos hosts two free concerts A
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FRICA, the Canary Islands and America once again join together for the Mestizas Music Festival and +, MUMES, in an edition, the 13th, in which reggae, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, will be the star. The band Costa de Marfil, Spyrow and from the Canaries, Ruts & La Isla Music and Dj Dab Maia will take part in the Mumes reggae night at 8pm on July 8th outside the cultural centre in Los Cristianos. Spyrow was one of the winners of Vis-à-Vis Festival, held this year in the Ivory Coast, with the organisation of Casa Africa. The other winner, Djarabikan Balafon group, will also be present in MUMES, with a concert on July 10th (20.30) in the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos. Admission is free to enjoy both of these concerts though limited in the case of Djarabikan Balafon because of capacity. Mumes will, as usual, feature a wide programme including a recycling work-
shop Landscapes Africa; the documentar y Marley; an exhibition of photojournalism called Jambo Africa by journalist Daniel Millet, on Gambia, Kenya and Tanzania and delivery of a new edition of the MUMES 2016 Award for work in favour of multiculturalism. This 13th edition of the Music Festival Mestizas and + has been made possible through the sponsorship of the Canary Islands, Tenerife Cabildo, the collaboration of Casa Africa and TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. MUMES 2016 is coorganised jointly with the Board of Culture of Arona. The usual programme of parallel cultural activities begin on July 7th with the recycling workshop, Landscapes of Africa, by the artists
Esther L. Rodriguez and Carmen G. Martin, from 5pm to 8pm in the cultural centre at Los Cristianos (Room No. 1). The workshop, which will create decorative elements such as palm trees with recycled materials, continues on July 12th (the same place and time). With free registration, interested parties should register for one of the limited places, over the phone 922249473 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:30) or email tallermumes@gmail.com. Meanwhile, on July 14th at 9pm in TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes in Santa Cruz, MUMES will screen the Marley, an exhaustive look at the life of Jamaican musician, who, for the first time has allowed new material. Admission is free until all places are filled. Finally, on July 15th, the exhibition of photojournalism Jambo Africa by the journalist Daniel Millet will open in the lobby of Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los
Cristianos at 8pm. The exhibition can be visited from July 16th to 31st, ever y day during office hours 10am to noon with free admission. After the inauguration, there will be the presentation of the MUMES Award 2016 for work in favour of multiculturalism.
DIVERSE ACTIVITIES
School holiday fun for Puerto youngsters The diverse events have been arranged by the local council’s department of social welfare, thanks to an agreement signed by Radio Ecca and the Caixa Foundation. The programme is aimed at boys and girls aged between four and 12 so they can enjoy their school holidays with sports and educational activities. There will be excursions and breakfasts, having started on July 4th and running until July 22nd from Monday to Friday for six hours daily.
Another exciting event is a summer cam in El Sauzal in the first week of August. Ths is for four children aged from six. Five lucky children will also be taking part in a CD Tenerife campus where their individual skills will ben addressed. This is from July 18th to 23rd. All the activities are free and children using the local toy libraries have been chosen. Places are still available for a summer camp at CEIP César Manrique throughout July where 50 children will enjoy craft workshops, theatre, sport and education in values.
P Huge offer in San Benito tapas route A UERTO de la Cruz is putting on an extensive programme of sports and leisure for the younger members of the community this sum-
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total of 66 bars, restaurants and cafes of La Laguna are taking part in the San Benito tapas route during July.
Throughout the month, customers will be able to enjoy a dish and a drink for three euros and get the chance to enter a draw for prizes.
This is the ninth edition and it has been praised by the Mayor, José Alberto Díaz for being a landmark of gastronomy.
The 66 establishments represent all sorts of cuisine, from Mediterranean through to the most traditional. All the tapas is hand-made. Councillor for the economy, María José Castañeda stressed this was also a great chance to see the many parts of La
Laguna. The draw will offer 66 meals for two, courtesy of the participating restaurants, as well as several in the south of the island. The restaurants presenting the best tapas will also receive awards.
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Sook
Mamma Rosa
The Potter Inn
Santa Cruz
Playa de las Américas
Puerto Colón
Seek out the ultra-modern Silken Atlántida hotel in Santa Cruz and you will discover a fantastic place to eat. This striking hotel in Avda. 3 de Mayo has just reinvented its restaurant which is now called “SOOK”. The expert team here believes in moving with the times and presents the diner with a young and fresh approach in its beautifully-designed bistro. The ambitious project has been created by the Silken School of Food and Beverage (ESAB) and chaired by award-winning Michelin star chef Martín Berasategui. The main objective was to refresh the previous concept, to innovate it and make it much more personal, blending the traditional harmony with the modern in a natural way. The traditional mixes with haute cuisine at prices you can afford with the emphasis on fresh premium produce.
Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages. For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect. The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a very extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture.
Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hote-les-silken.com
For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com
Puerto Colon has so many places to eat and drink so where should you choose? Pop in and see Mark, Kerry and their team at this great family pub, just down the steps near the taxi rank. There’s lots to tempt, including hand battered cod with homemade chips and mushy peas and a multitude of home-made dishes. The food is great, with generous portions. Why not try their home made Staffordshire Oatcakes (made from a secret recipe) with a choice of fillings such as bacon and cheese or sausage and egg only two euros each! Threre are also some great drink offers. They serve a great breakfast and a brilliant Sunday lunch which has become quite “famous” with visitors and locals alike in the south. You can sit inside or out on one of the two sunny terraces. You can watch your favourite soaps here or live sport as a relaxing background.
For reservations call 922 714 231 Local 232, Puerto Colon Costa Adeje potterinn@outlook.com
Restaurante El Cine
Tipsy Terrace
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Los Cristianos
Los Gigantes
Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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.
For reservations call 609 107 758 Calle Juan Bariajo, nº8 Los Cristianos www.barelcine.es / barelcine@gmail.com
For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
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Harriet’s
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
The Oriental
Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
English Tea Room Very much a Tenerife business success story, Harriet's English Tea Room and Restaurant in Los Cristianos has a very welcome addition to its extensive menu - Sunday lunches for 9.95 euros which are served between 12 noon and 5pm. With a big sunny terrace and beautifully designed interior, this lovely restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bus station at the San Marino building (ie turn left at the bottom of the bus station and it is 100 yards or so on your left, in premises formerly occupied by the Heritage bar). In addition to the fantastic Sunday roasts, with "proper" roast potatoes, you will find the most gorgeous food, all home-made and great British cooking, including all day breakfasts, mouthwatering cakes, salads, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and rolls, home-made burgers, pancakes, ice-creams, evening meals and numerous varieties of teas and coffees served in china pots and cups. There are also many gluten-free and diabetic options.
For reservations call 922 712 791 Los Cristianos, San Marino building. Open daily from 9am to 11pm. Playa Fañabé,56 Central Commercial. Open 9am to 10pm, closes 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.
For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com
Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental
The Oyster Catcher
II Pappagallo
La Parrilla
Los Cristianos
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
It’s always nice to try a new experience when in Tenerife so pop along to the Oyster Catcher in Los Cristianos and enjoy some spectacular flambé. The restaurant, on the thriving El Mirador strip, offers an extensive menu of British and Spanish cuisine, using only the best of fresh ingredients at affordable prices, including homemade soups, daily roasts served with classic Yorkshire pudding and stock gravy, pastas, fish and fresh salads. All the main courses are served with a choice of fresh vegetables and potatoes. You can sit indoors or on the undercover terrace. Flambés are the speciality of the house, with the steaks, king prawns , pork or chicken cooked right in front of you with delicious sauces. Follow up with a flambéed dessert such as crêpe suzette and banana flambé. Delicious!
For reservations call 922 788 038 Open daily C.C. El Mirador, Local 5 Avenida San Francisco, Los Cristianos www.oystercatcher.es - info@oystercatcher.es
Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.
The inmistakable Andalusian style of La Parrilla restaurant carefully decorates an architecture that blends rustic wood elements with southern Spain typical houses – an environment where diners live a gastronomic experience with the hallmark of excellence in restoration. The succulent cuisine with grilled meats, fresh fish and tapas challenge the most discerning palates in an evening paired with the best wines of the Canary Islands and Spanish Peninsula. In addition, our chef offers the freshest market daily. Enjoy the rustic setting and relaxed atmosphere of La Parrilla, which make this restaurant the perfect place for a romantic dinner or an entertaining encounter among friends.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/la-parrilla
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Bistro Bolle
Restaurant/Bar & Bistro
Puerto Santiago, Costa del Silencio & Playa de las Américas
Costa del Silencio
Golf del Sur
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.
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.
For reservations call 699 351 694 Parque Don José, Calle Hercules 7-8, Costa del Silencio Bistro BOLLE Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
For reservations call 922 738 683 / 922 738 602 Winter Gardens Complex Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona
If you love Indian food, you will find the very best at Bobbys Tandoori, now at three locations. The food served here is absolutely superb which is why Bobbys is a firm favourite with local residents and visitors alike. The Costal del Silencio restaurant is in the unusual octagonalshaped building on the corner of the main road through Silencio with Las Galletas. The restaurant in Puerto Santiago is on Avenida Maritima, about 50 yards from the Los Dragos Hotel. The Playa de las Americas restaurant is near the seafront on the second floor of CC Puebo Canario. The food is great and affordable, as are the drinks. Bobby's Playa Santiago (922 868 690) Open: 1pm-4pm, 6pm-11pm. Mondays evening only Bobby's Costal del Silencio (922 072 177 /610 864 241) Avenida Jose Antonio Tavio Open every day 2pm-11pm Bobby's Playa de las Americas (922 796 816) CC Pueblo Canario, second floor, local 204 Open 2pm to 11pm (Monday from 6pm)
Brunch every Sunday from 10:30am to 13:30pm
El Teatro del Puerto
Restaurante Magnolia
Dula y Pipa
Los Cristianos port
Puerto de la Cruz
La Orotava
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.
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, “Farm to table”. It forms part of the new project known as “La Granja Verde” or “The Green Farm” and centres around fresh, locally-grown produce” and a commitment to the local wines of the island. It runs with the expert gastronomic advice of Juan Carlos Clemente. Wednesday to Sunday, from 13:00 to 16:00 and also from 18.30 to 23.00 Friday and Saturday. Sunday Brunch from 10:30 to 13:30.
For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com
For reservations call 922 333 509 Exit 33 - TF-5. Back street of Camino del Torreón 2 La Orotava www.lagranjaverde.es / info@lagranjaverde.es
If you love a location with a lot of atmosphere, head down to the busy port of Los Cristianos. There is always something to see here and it’s great to watch all the ferries coming in and out as you enjoy a coffee or meal amidst all the action. Whether you are travelling to another island or not, seek out the cafeteria in the port terminal. “El Teatro del Puerto” in the Estacion Maritima specialises in bread rolls, cakes and some really first-class coffees.You will also find a great selection of tapas, typical Canary products, ice-creams and more. One great option is their daily menu which offer a first and second course, plus a dessert, with drinks paid separately. A real bonus is that it is open early in the morning, from 7am every day, closing at 8pm.
For reservations call 609 107 758 Estación Marítima, Los Cristianos Port, Arona
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Donde Mario
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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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Why is my knee hurting? front of your thigh.
Damage to the menisci
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UDDEN pain in one of the knees is usually the result of overusing the knee or suddenly injuring it. In many cases, you don’t need to see your GP. The knee joint is particularly vulnerable to damage and pain because it takes the full weight of your body and any extra force when you run or jump. This is why you are more susceptible to knee pain if you are overweight.
Simple strain If you think your pain is the result of having done more activity than you’re used to, you’ve probably just strained the knee. This means that the knee tissues have stretched but are not permanently damaged. You should care for your knee at home and the pain should eventually go away. You can prevent future knee pain by always warming up before exercising and cooling down afterwards,
increasing your activity levels slowly over time and replacing your sports shoes when necessary. You can also tr y lowimpact exercises, such as swimming, to improve your health and fitness without harming your knee joint.
Anterior knee pain syndrome
Knee pain felt at the front of the knee, around the kneecap, is called anterior knee pain syndrome. The cause is not understood but it is usually made worse by sitting for prolonged periods or by climbing stairs. You can treat this yourself with anti-inflammatories, an icepack and rest and you should also do strengthening exercises for the muscles in
Sitting between the upper and lower leg bones at the knee joint are rubbery pads of tissue called menisci. These cushion the bones, acting as shock absorbers. The menisci can become worn as you get older and is commonly the reason for knee pain in middle-aged people. A meniscus can also be torn after suddenly twisting the knee joint, resulting in pain, swelling and locking of the knee. These symptoms may settle down without treatment, although an operation is sometimes needed to repair the torn pad of tissue.
Osteoarthritis In older people, repeated attacks of knee pain are likely to be a sudden worsening of osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK. Osteoarthritis causes damage to the articular cartilage (protective surface of the knee bone) and mild swelling of the tissues in and around the joints. A painful fluid-filled swelling may develop at the back of the knee as a result of osteoarthritis – this is known as a Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst. Osteoarthritis can sometimes affect younger people, especially those who are overweight. You should see your GP if you think the cause of your knee pain is osteoarthritis. Less common causes of knee pain
Tendonitis Overusing or injuring the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shin bone can lead to patellar tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon). This condition is sometimes called “jumper’s knee”, as it can be brought on by jumping activities such as basketball or volleyball. The area may be swollen, red and warm.
You can care for your knee at home as you would with a simple sprain.
Housemaid’s knee
Repetitive movement of the knee or kneeling for long periods can cause a build-up of fluid over the knee joint, known as bursitis or “housemaid’s knee”. Housemaid’s knee tends to affect people with certain jobs that involve kneeling (such as carpet layers), or sports players (such as footballers).
Torn ligament or tendon
Knee pain may be caused by torn ligaments or tendons. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect the bones at the knee joint; tendons connect the muscles to the bone. You can tear these tissues during running sports such as rugby or football. Injured tendons or knee ligaments at the side of the knee may cause pain even when the knee is at rest, which may get worse when you bend the knee or put weight on it. There may also be warmth and swelling around the knee. If you feel that your knee is also unstable or keeps ‘giving way’, you may have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (one of the main knee ligaments). This probably resulted from a sudden change in direction or a twisting movement, and you may have heard a pop when it happened. You should see your GP if this happens, and you may be referred to an orthopaedic specialist for advice and treatment.
Bleeding into the joint
An injur y that causes significant damage to the knee joint may cause bleeding into the joint spaces, known as haemarthrosis. This happens because the main ligaments in the knee contain blood vessels. Signs of haemarthrosis are swelling of the knee, warmth, stiffness and bruising. You should go to hospital immediately to have your knee treated if you have a ver y swollen knee.
COMMON CAUSES Osgood-Schlatter’s disease
Swelling and tenderness over the bony bump just below the kneecap is known as Osgood-Schlatter’s disease. This is a common cause of knee pain and swelling in teenagers, particularly teenage boys who sprain or overuse their thigh muscles when playing football or other sports.
Gout and pseudogout
If the knee joint is also hot and red, the cause is likely to be gout or pseudogout, which are also types of arthritis. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is a waste product that is produced during the process of metabolism (when the body breaks down food to use as energy). Usually, uric acid is excreted by the kidneys. People whose kidneys do not excrete uric acid properly, or those who produce too much, can have high levels of uric acid in their blood. If the level becomes ver y high, crystals form in the joints. The crystals cause the joints to become inflamed and painful. Gout will cause severe pain
in the knee, limit movement of the joint and may cause a slight fever. Usually, gout affects the joint of the big toe first, before it affects the knee joint or any other joint. Pseudogout is a similar condition to gout in that cr ystals of calcium are deposited in and around the joint. But unlike gout, pseudogout can affect the knee joint first. You should see your GP if you think the cause of your knee pain is gout or pseudogout.
When to see your GP
You should see your GP if you cannot put weight on your knee at all, you have severe pain even when you’re not putting weight on it, your knee locks or painfully clicks (painless clicking is OK),your knee keeps giving way, it looks deformed, you have fever, redness or heat around the knee, or it is very swollen, you have pain, swelling, numbness or tingling of the calf beneath your affected knee or the pain is still severe after three days of caring for your knee at home.
Avoiding lap-top strain
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APTOPS allow us to work more flexibly and be more mobile but they have been blamed for causing work-related back, neck and shoulder problems.
In 2010 to 2011, there were 198,000 cases of upper limb disorders (ULDs), also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI), according to the Health and Safety Executive. The increased popularity of laptops may be adding to the problem. They were once used mainly by busy business people who had to work on planes or trains but not any more. Thanks to low prices, the rise in home working and wireless internet access, laptops are everywhere.
Here is some posture advice For sustained periods of work, use your laptop with a monitor and keyboard. Place the laptop on a stable base and not on your lap. Take regular breaks to relieve upper body tension. Sit up straight with your lower back supported. Get into good habits before the aching starts. Neck, shoulder and back problems gradually build up over time.
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Darla in “Finding Nemo”, wearing orthopedics or orthodontics? M
ANY questions arise in relation to dentofacial orthopedics, which does not share the widespread fame of her sister, orthodontics. This last treatment manages the teeth movement; while dentofacial orthopedics works with orientation and deve-lopment of facial bone structures. Both treatments are usually complementary and belong to the same branch of dentistry, and therefore it is quite common to confuse them. If you have children, or even if you don’t, you are most likely these days to be planning a visit to the cinema to see the sequel to “Finding Nemo”. Probably, these last days you have also watched the first film, influenced by such a marketing campaign. In “Finding Nemo”, we find a character that the producers Pixar have linked for life with the worst side of orthdontics. Darla, the little redhear girl with ponytails, who would have condemned the clownfish to a meager life due to her violent games and ways. At eight years of age, Darla had brackets on her teeth which gave her a horrible aspect as well as comic at the same time. But one second… was Darla wearing an orthodontic treatment or an orthopedic
one? Sonsoles Pérez Tamajón, orthodontist at the Artedental clinic in Puerto de la Cruz, explains that dentofacial orthopedics is applied in dentistr y to correct bone abnormalities and can only be used during childhood and pre-adolescence because the bones are still under growth and development. Orthodontics instead corrects the position of the teeth and can be used in the adult phase, but the best thing is to do it at an early stage because it will be easier to change the orientation of the teeth when they are still developing. Although Darla wears an orthodontic appliance (exaggerated to achieve a more dramatic look), it is possible that her protruding lower jaw would have required complementar y orthopedic treatment as well. But you don’t have to go to these lengths. Sonsoles assures that facial bone abnormalities are fairly common and not so protuberant. Many do not give it the importance it requires, simply attributing it to a feature of their physiognomy.
Sonsoles Pérez Tamajón, with her 9 year old patient at Artedental, during one of her regular orthodontic revision.
In fact, these anomalies cannot only affect aesthetically but also the functionality of our mouth, causing the maxillary teeth to not fit the jaw and resulting, eventually, in an incorrect chewing besides headaches and joint pain. But you have to hurry. The correction of facial bones is only possible, in most cases, if initiated before its development is finished. This means that treatment can only be applied in children and preteens, whose bones are still growing. “For girls, the ideal is to start between seven and nine years; and the children, between nine and eleven years, “ specifies the Artedental orthodontist as girls mature earlier. But do not panic. The apparatus employing this branch of dentistry are discreet. Sonsoles details the case of a patient of nine years of age, who had a slight bone problem of stunted growth between the lower jaw to the upper jaw. “In the first phase, a device called a Quad-Helix was put in place for four to
six months to expand the palate,” she explains. Its appearance is that of the typical wires placed behind the upper teeth, in the palate. The orthodontist continues: “In a second phase, the growth of the lower jaw was stimulated with a device called Functional Mandibular Advancement for 12-18 months to coordinate the growth of both jaws getting a better bite and greater facial harmony, greatly improving in severe cases, the patient’s facial profile. “ This device, which has numerous variables in appearance, is also intraoral.” If the patient had waited longer, there would not have been an orthopedic solution to the problem involving just the placement of a remo-vable appliance and perhaps in the future would have undergone a surgical proce-dure. The Spanish Society of Orthodontics recommends that the first appointment at the orthodontist is made before seven years of age and there are good reasons for this. It will always be easier to solve a problem of this type when before it is detected.
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HE street party held on Saturday 11th June to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday was a resounding success and, I believe, enjoyed by all who attended.
To see the photographs look on our Facebook (by the link on the library website ‘theenglishlibrary,.es’.) The hat competition was impartially judged by one of our visitors. The winner of the ladies’ beautifully decorated hat was Maggie Knight, and the men’s prize went to Tony Colmans. Congratulations to both, and our thanks go to all those who helped to make the event so enjoyable. The ex-Consul David Ward proposed the Royal Toast, and the National Anthem, and other appropriate songs were sung with gusto. A lunch has been arranged on Thursday, 28th July, at 1.00 to 1.30 at the Restaurant La Monada in the Parque Taoro. Normally held for ‘Ladies Who Lunch’, we have decided to give our Gentlemen a dispensation to attend, so we look forward to seeing them there ! The price of the three-course meal, including wine, is 15 euros and the time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. Please book at the Treasurer’s desk, and do hurry as places are limited. The Library is situated in the Parque Taoro, next to the British School, and we are open on Mondays and Fridays from 15.00 to 17.30, and on Wednesday and Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00 hours. All visitors are welcome to partake of refreshments in the library garden. Recent additions to our shelves are :
The Last Act Of Love by Cathy Rentzenbrink
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Career Of Evil by Robert Galbraith
LEISURE YOUR HOROSCOPE WWW.ASTROLOGY-ONLINE.COM ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Jealous coworkers may try to sabotage your attempts to get ahead. You can accomplish a lot if you put some effort into household duties or redecorating plans. You can prosper if you invest in property or mutual funds. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Take a break; you can finally mend any disputes on the home front. Think about your budget before booking a trip. You always seem to spend more than you make.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t reveal any personal details. Your personal life will be disrupted if you have been too busy with business. Get back to basics and reevaluate what is important in life.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can learn a great deal if you listen to those who are older or more experienced. You are best to put your efforts into redecorating or inviting friends over. Jealousy may get in the way of a good relationship.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Listen, but don’t make any rash decisions. Hassles with your boss are sure to erupt if you speak your mind. You would be wise to socialize with as many people as possible.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your intuition will be right on. Follow your feelings in matters pertaining to financial investments. Don’t be too open or put your faith in unreliable coworkers. Loss or theft may occur if you are careless with your belongings.
different way, she might still be alive today.
When Cathy was seventeen, her brother Matty was her best friend. A year younger and much taller, he was clever, funny and outgoing. But one night in the summer of 1990, Matty was knocked down by a car and never walked or spoke again. Eight years later he died. This is a true story of a happy family ambushed by loss, the unknown place between life and death, and how to find love and joy in the world even when you know it will never be the same again.
According to Yes by Dawn French
A Dictionary Of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton Amaratasu Takihashi has spent her life grieving for her daughter Yuko and grandson Hideo, who were victims of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. Now a widow living in America she believes that one man was responsible for her loss : a local doctor who caused an irreparable rift between mother and daughter. When a man claiming to be Hideo arrives on her doorstep, she is forced to revisit to revisit the past : the hurt and humiliation of her early life, the intoxication of a first romance and the realisation that if she had loved her daughter in a
Manhattan’s wealthy Upper East Side has its own rigid code o f b e h a v i o u r. O n e s t r i c t l y adhered to by the Wilder Bingham family. Emotional displays unacceptable. Unruly behaviour - definitely not welcome. Fun - no thanks. So when Rosie Kitto, an eccentric primary school teacher from England, bounces into this fortress of restraint with a heart as big as the city, the family quickly discovers that she hasn’t read the rule book. After a lifetime of saying no, what happens when everyone
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When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman’s severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible - and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality. With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands, and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them....
The Girls by Lisa Jewell
Be sure to pay attention to your bank account. Don’t overspend on luxury items. Your high energy should be spent pleasing your mate.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your self esteem will come back if you take part in organizational functions that allow you to be in the lime light. You could be emotional if you didn’t take care of problems with loved ones. Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won’t like. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle. You are best to work at home if you can. Your mind will be wandering to exotic destinations.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This is a great day to get out and enjoy an entertaining evening with friends or lovers. Groups and organizations that indulge in social events to raise money will be conducive to meeting new and exciting lovers. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You live on a communal garden square where your children run free. You’ve known your neighbours for years, and you trust them. Implicitly. You think that your children are safe. But are they really ? Midsummer night, and a girl is found unconscious in a dark corner of the garden. What happened to her ? And who is responsible ?
Try to be fair in your dealings with acquaintances. Someone may be trying to damage your reputation. Good friends will give you honest answers.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This will not be the day to lend money to friends or family. Don’t push your luck with authority figures. Oppor tunities to make advancements through good business sense are apparent.
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Thousands expected for third Santa Unique course is Cruz marathon as preparations begin highlight of second running trail in San Juan de la Rambla
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Runners enjoy a pre-marathon training camp
ANTA Cruz is gearing up for its third International Marathon to be held on November 6th.
The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez said it had been very difficult initially to set up the event as the city had never had a marathon before. After two successful years, however, it had already
become an established part of the race calendar. More than 1,000 runners have already enrolled and there are three distances to tackle: eight, 21 and 42 kilometres.
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The test is now in its second enrollment period, effective until August 31st. Those who decide to register before the end of August will pay 12, 27 and 25 euros for the distances of 8, 21 and 42 kilometres respectively. To help with training, warm-up sessions have been
taking place, free of charge and with discount vouchers for the fees given out at the end. More than 50 runners came together in the park of La Granja for a class taken by Tenerife athlete Darío Dorta. Another took place near the Plaza de Espana to coincide with the latest “Come to Santa Cruz” initiative on July 3rd. The route will go through the emblematic areas of Santa Cruz and is approved by judges of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. Meantime, Fuentealta has announced its sponsorship for the third year and will have a high-profile presence at the event to provide competitors with water. The marathon’s website is on http://www.maratondetenerife.com/inscripciones.html
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OS Realejos is offering a new edition of its swimming courses in July and August for about 500 children.
They are being run by the local council and the municipal school of swimming and waterpolo at various times. Councillor for sport, Benito Dévora said places were still available and encouraged all interested to register. The courses are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 hours and on Tuesdays and Thursdays only in the afternoon. Sessions are divided into different groups of 45 minutes daily. The age range is from three years and it doesn’t matter if you can swim or not because courses are arranged at different levels.
AN Miguel de Abona is running a sports camp for children up until September 2nd.
More than 100 boys and girls, aged between three and 13, will be enjoying the event at the San Miguel Arcángel college. Activities take place between 7.30am and 5pm and
will include a wide range of sports such as swimming and horseriding, together with tuition, workshops and entertainment designed to teach through play. The registration period for the month of August remains open. For more information, contact the sports department of the local council or the Office of the SAC in Las Chafiras.
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ORE than 100 runners gathered for the second edition of the “Running-Trail Villa de San Juan de la Rambla”.
This nine kilometre mountain running test resulted in overall victory for Ruymán Martín, repeating his first place of last year, and Luz Martín in the female category. The event is run over a unique course through the district of Las Aguas, La Rambla, Barranco Ruiz, up to the highest point of the plaza de la Orilla de La Vera and then back down via El Mazapé, taking the path of the camino del Risco and back to the finishing line in the plaza Rosario Oramas.
“The test, which has already become unmissable in competitions of this field on the island, has the peculiarity that its interest lies, not in the distance, but the complexity of the route with different levels of difficulty, “ said sports councillor, Priscila Díaz. There were three age groups three categories: including for veterans and there was great praise for the oldest competitor at 72. The third edition of the race is already guaranteed.
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HE annual golf competition between the Scally Waggs Golf Society and Britannia Golf Society proved another great success.
The tournament was held over two days, firstly at Golf del Sur and then at Adeje. This was an eight man two day team event and also an individual competition. The Britannia Golf Society won the team event with six and a half points to the one an a half points gained by Scally Waggs. Individual winners: Sunday, Kevin Murtagh and Monday, Mathew Murtagh (Britannia). Nearest the pin: Sunday, Duncan Wallace and Colin Pogson. Monday, Kevin Murtagh and Shammy. Thanks to the sponsors and golfers, 1,900 euros was raised which has been donated to the cancer bus in the south of Tenerife which takes patients to the north for treatment. Special thanks to Blair of Exiles Bar for his hospitality on Monday after the golf and also to Cath of Caths Corner for the buffet at Albatros Bar.
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OUTH football in San Miguel de Abona has been recognised with a top award.
Three local teams involving 45 youngsters recently received the “Golden Ball” in recognition of their fair play efforts. The accolade went to the Alevín and Benjamín categories of the Unión Deportiva Las Zocas and the Alevín section of the Club Deportivo Echedey. The Balón de Oro, run by Tenerife Cabildo and the Tenerife Football Federation, rewards democratic values and co-existence on the field.
Mayor, Arturo González said it was an honour for the San Miguel de Abona football teams and they were proud to be recognised. Sports councillor Víctor Chinea said the council would continue to promote teamwork, fair play and respect in all sports. The Golden Ball is achieved only after a survey of referees and coaches who value the behaviour of the public towards players and officials.
Mini Olympics close with medal ceremony
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INI Olympics have proved another resounding success in Los Realejos, involving 480 students from the fifth and sixth grades.
This third edition came to a close at the Iván Ramallo athletics stadium and the overall winner was CEIP Toscal Longuera. Second place went to CEIP Perez Zamora (winner of the last edition) and third Nazareth College. The competition was held in various phases and included a number of disciplines, including handball, volleyball, swimming and athletics. The closing ceremony featured the Olympic flag carried by four representatives of the winning school of last year, CEIP Pérez Zamora, and a parade of students. Before the medal presentation, students enjoyed a breakfast. Los Realejos council thanked everyone who took part and contributed towards the sucess of the Mini Olympics.
El Sauzal festival race increases categories to 20 SCORING TEST
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HE third “Carrera Popular Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza” in El Sauzal this July is to become a scoring test for the 5km Canary Championships. The registration period has already opened and it will be part of the festivities in honour of Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza. The fiesta will be held between July 16th and August 20th, with the romeria on August 7th. The carrera is on Satur-day, July 30th and for the second consecutive year, the race will have charitable status. As in previous editions, the categories of Pre-Benjamín to Cadete will be free (for competitors aged between four and 15). El Rosario council is assisting with the arrangements for the five kilometres through La Esperanza. The test will be held on a street circuit (starting and finishing in the plaza del Ayuntamiento in La Esperanza) according to the distances established for each of the categories. The entr y fee for other categories will be ten euros of which five euros will go to the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Premature babies (Apremate). The registration period is open and can be completed on the following link: http:// www.conxip.com One major difference this year will be the number of categories which has risen to 20 from seven. They are PreBenjamín, Benjamín, Alevín, Infantil, Discapacitados, Cadete, Juvenil, Junior, Promesa, Señor and ten categories for
veterans (depending on age). It is hoped this will improve the organisation of the race. Both the departure and finish will be in the vicinity of the plaza del Ayuntamien-to although there will be slight variations with respect to the route of the previous edition. The event will also feature a race for the disabled, starting at 9.30am who will tackle a distance of 1.5 kilometres. Adult runners will start at 10am for the complete six kilometres, whilst the children will be given the go ahead at 10.10am for the course of between 200 and 500 metres. The first three home in each category will receive awards.
Post Brexit, change will come slowly to British expats in Spain The British have voted to leave the EU, and though the vote is already causing a storm on the world stage, it will take time before British expats in Spain are directly affected beyond getting hit in the pocket by a weak pound (no small thing, of course).
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’VE been sent several questions by British expats in Spain worried they will soon lose their rights as EU citizens (in areas such as health care, pensions, and fiscal treatment) following the Brexit vote, so it’s worth pointing out that nothing will change in the next year or so, maybe longer. It could even be two or three years (who knows) before there is a material change in this regard. It’s even possible that, when the dust settles, there will be no meaningful change, and British expats in Europe will continue to enjoy the same rights as before – it all depends on negotiations that could take years to complete. In the short-term, however, many British expats will be hit in the pocket by a weaker pound, down around 8% since the day before the vote. This could be a real problem for households on tight budgets, but exchange rates can change fast. It’s possible that in a few months time the markets take a rosier view of the UK’s prospects outside the EU. Pity the poor expats living in places like the US, where the pound is down more like 12% against the dollar. Also in the short-term, the housing market might soften in markets like Alicante (Costa Blanca) and Malaga (Costa del Sol), where the British have dominated the market until now. That could be a challenge for people trying to sell up and go home, or second-home vendors, though a weaker pounds may give them some wiggle-room to lower prices in search of a buyer.
I could be wrong about the softer market, and hope I am, but it’s obviously a possibility. With the summer high-season starting, a weaker pound and economic worries at home brought on by Brexit might reduce rental demand from British holidaymakers, squeezing rental income for some second-home owners. But then again, maybe the British will abandon pricer hotels in favour of holiday-rentals, and flock to Spain in record numbers to get away from all the nonsense now playing out in the UK. These are the some of the scenarios I can imagine, but I don’t know what will happen. But I don’t think people should worry too much about the impact in the short term, say over the next year or two. And there is always the chance that it all turns out much better than expected.
Brexit implications for Spanish property market The British have voted to leave the European Union. How does this affect the Spanish property market and British owners of property in Spain?
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never expected the UK to vote out of Europe. In reality it was an English and Welsh decision, as the Scots and Northern Irish voted to remain. It was also a senior decision, as the young voted overwhelmingly to stay (and they have to live longer with the consequences). I suspect this is the beginning of the end of the United Kingdom as a union. Despite claims from Brexiteers of “taking back control” much now depends on the line the EU takes. If they take a hard line with the UK “pour encourager les autres” and head off a domino effect that brings down the EU, then the English are in for a nasty shock. The early signs are not good. The President of the EU Parliament, Martin Schulz, said today “The chain reaction being celebrated everywhere now by Eurosceptics won’t happen,” adding that the EU was the world’s biggest single market and “Britain has just cut its ties with that market. That’ll have consequences, and I don’t believe other countries will be encouraged to follow that dangerous path.” Other big fish in the EU have made similar noises. The EU has good reason to take a hard line. The pound is getting hammered, as is the stock market. Political instability is a certainty, a British recession is now more likely, UK house prices may well fall, but beyond that nobody knows where this leads. All I know for sure is that we are looking at years of uncertainty until the new order is established. A weak pound, plus the uncertainty about what comes next, will undermine British demand for property in Spain, for the reasons I explained in this article: UK EU-referendum implications for Spanish property market British demand has been growing strongly since 2013, but I expect we will now see a big reversal in that trend. This will have a negative impact on
the markets where British demand is dominant, namely Alicante (Costa Blanca) and Malaga (Costa del Sol), and to a lesser extent the Balearics, The Canaries, and Murcia. Thanks to this Brexit vote, there will just be fewer British buyers about. It won’t be good for British vendors either. They now have a smaller pool in which to find a buyer. Price expectations may have to adjust even further down. British expats in Spain will now be in limbo until the new order is established. That could take years, and in that period I expect to see more British expats leaving than arriving. British owners of holidayhomes in Spain with no plans to sell won’t be affected much for now. A much bigger worry for them is what will happen to the UK, or whatever is left of it when the dust settles. The coming years will be a good time for lawyers, as there will no be plenty of legal wrangling on many fronts. I can’t help thinking this is also a good time to buy property in Dublin, as many international companies will now have good reason to make Ireland their European base. It’s a historic day, and only time will tell if it was a good day for the UK. I fear not. But the world keeps turning, it’s a bank holiday here in Catalonia (where they are itching for their own referendum on staying in Spain), the sun is shining without a cloud in the sky, so I’m taking the family to the beach.
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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