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Cabildo urges go-ahead for island ring road

“Selling out for the summer” signs for Canaries?

“Erjos tunnel” section

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Delays lamented: funds offered

ENERIFE Cabildo is calling for the urgent completion of the island’s ring road.

The authority is still very concerned about the stretch from El Tanque and Santiago del Teide which is currently frozen.

The project has been drawn up and would be ready to go but for the cost of more than 300 million euros and the Canary government’s stringent cuts in its road budget.

Tenerife Cabildo has offered on several occasions to pre-finance the work and then reclaim the money to avoid further delays but still nothing has happened.

The Cabildo wants a decision to be taken as soon as possible because it fears an even longer delay, especially if it has to wait for funds.

Agreement has been reached to provide car share lanes in the north of the island but president, Carlos Alonso said they would be happy to see the insular ring road finished first if they put the money up front in advance. The best news, he said, would be

to see both done.

A meeting is pending between the two administrations but Sr. Alonso said a decision had to be taken with urgency to allow the Cabildo to apply for funding help from the Canar y Development Fund. This allows councils to go ahead with projects which have bee delayed because of lack of funds from the a p p r o p r i a t e p a r t y. T h e proviso is that the project in question must be included in the official list.

The president insisted that once the regional approval is received, the Cabildo would be willing to start the different steps of this action “the next day” .

In this event, Sr. Alonso estimated that work on the Erjos tunnel section could start in the first quarter of 2017 and would take around five years and have a huge impact on traffic jams on the TF5 in the north.

BOOM TIMES BUT BREXIT A CONCERN ISITOR numbers in the Canary Islands have hit a record level, tourism chiefs have revealed, but there are still niggling concerns over Brexit.

Many hotels in the archipelago are nearly sold out, boosted by problems elsewhere, and all the indications suggest a bumper summer.

But the holiday industry says ever y effort must be made to keep the islands at the top of the list and to encourage the Brits to keep on coming here.

The concerns revolve around the deflated pound against the euro amid nervousness surrounding the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

The greatest fear for the Canaries is that British peope might curtail their holidays and stay at home instead.

At the moment, however, signs are looking very good.

In the first half of the year, the archipelago received 6,367,420 million tourists, representing 12 per cent more than in the same period of 2015. The increase was even

more striking in June, when 936,497 tourists stayed in the Canary Islands, which is 17.9 per cent more than the same month the previous year.

The boom is being reflected in the whole of Spain, with 32.8 million foreign tourists in the first six months of 2016, 11.7 per cent more than in the same period last year.

As for the origin of tourists, 42.4 per cent of arrivals to the Canary Islands in June came from the UK, hence the concern in the sector about Brexit. The next biggest market was Germans, who accounted for 23 per cent of visitors to the islands.

This winter is also looking good but the concern is for 2017. Tourism chiefs say all efforts must be concentrated on job quality, modernisation and improvement of the tourism infrastructure, training and competitiveness of the sector.

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Boy, 8, falls through stairs in shopping centre

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N eight-year-old British boy has been seriously injured in a horror accident in a shopping centre whilst on a sunshine holiday with his family.

The youngster plummeted more than 9ft from a staircase into the void below in an incident which is now being investigated by police.

He suffered a head injury and is believed to be in a serious condition in hospital in the Canary Islands.

The boy fell whilst in a popular shopping centre in Playa Blanca on the island of Lanzarote.

The accident happened at about 10pm and led to an

emergency call to the police, reporting that the victim had slipped through a gap in the

stairs.

Officers rushed to the scene, together with medics, and treated the youngster. He was stabilised before being taken to a local health centre.

However, because of the

seriousness of his injuries, it was decided to fly him by helicopter to a mother and child hospital in neighbouring Gran Canaria.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Fiesta of gastronomy, wine and music really does prove a sensation

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RANADILLA council has hailed the success of “Sensations, Flavours of Summer” held in El Médano.

The gastronomic event offered tapas and wines with musical performances along the waterfront.

The event was organised by the department for employment and local development in collaboration with Abona Wine Regulatory Council.

Throughout the day, thousands of people moved to the coast where, from 10am to 2pm, farmer’s markets, artisans and food companies presented their products. From

6pm, restaurants, pubs, bars, bakeries, candy stores, catering companies and participating wineries offered local produce and wines from the DO Abona and Valle de Guimar for one, two or three euros.

The council once again put on free transport from various parts of the municipality so that people could enjoy the event.

There was music by Cora and Charly Daicz and Aparranda which helped to consolidate this great feast of gastronomy

BAG SNATCHED

Woman, 76, mugged in Los Cristianos

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76-year-old woman had to be taken to hospital after being mugged in the centre of Los Cristianos.

She suffered injuries to her face and an arm as a result of the attack in Avenida Amsterdam.

It happened on the night of July 30th at just before 10pm.

The emergency services, including the police and medics, went to the scene after receiving a 112 call

saying her bag had been yanked from her arm.

Officers conducted a search of the area for a car which was involved in the robbery.

The injuries suffered by the woman, though nasty, were described as “of a less serious nature.”

Baby suffers smoke inhalation

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baby of just 22 days was taken to hospital with smoke poisoning after a dramatic fire in Santa Cruz.

A 60-year-old man suffered burns of a less serious nature and a 30-year-old woman burnt her arms in the blaze in a property in Calle Trigueros in El Sobradillo.

The fire broke out just after 9pm on the second floor of a residential building.

Police, Civil Protection and emergency medics all attended the scene whilst the fire brigade extinguished the flames and ventilated the premises.

The baby and two adults were all taken to the University Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Forest fire causes evacuation

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forest fire which broke out in the mountain area of La Esperanza forced the evacuation of several residents.

The blaze broke out at around midnight in La Montañeta.

As a group of properties were nearby, the police and fire brigade decided it was prudent for number of people to leave their homes. They included one resident who was bed-ridden who had to be assisted by the Canary Urgency Service.

and wine.

The mayor, Jaime González Cejas, acknowledged the great success of “Sensations”

in each of its editions, “a format that has become a success and a mark of quality and prestige islandwide,” he added.

RED CAR

Two Brits stabbed in Los Cristianos attack

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WO Brits were taken to hospital after a stabbing attack in the south of Tenerife.

The two men, aged 32 and 45, both received wounds which police described as “serious”.

One of the victims is understood to have received up to eight stab wounds.

The incident happened just before 10.30pm in Avenida San Francisco in Los Cristianos.

Officers were called to the scene following reports that the two Brits had been stabbed by another man wielding a knife.

Both men were found to be seriously injured and were taken to hospitals in Santa Cruz. Police and emergency medics also attended and treated the victims before ambulances arrived.

Further details have yet to emerge as to the motive for the attack and whether their attacker was known to the two men. It is believed all live on the island and were not holidaymakers. Police searched the area for two men who escaped in a red car.

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Puerto declares war on Huge crowd expected at cigarette butts El Médano for World in new cleaner Windsurfing championships beaches campaign

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At a press conference to announce details, Managing director of Tourism Tenerife, Vicente Dorta said: “Today is a great day for the championship and highlighted the efforts of the organisers for the consolidation of this test, which is also the result of the collaboration of several administrations. An event that is important not only for the arrival of tourists but also for the image of Tenerife abroad. “Tourism councillor, Maria Luz Fernandez Martin reiterated the importance of L Médano is expected to be packed for the the event which she Windsurfing World Championships which described as a “sport and started on August 1st and continue until Au- visual show ” , “bringing

UERTO de la Cruz has declared war on cigarette butts on the beaches and is enlisting the help of residents and holidaymakers.

A major new campaign has been launched by the local council through its departments of tourism, sports and beaches, led by Dimple Melwani and Javier González respectively.

The aim is to educate and inform people about the pollution caused by cigarette butts left in the sand and other objects that pollute and contaminate the coastline.

As part of this, 5,000 free cones are being distributed in a bid to keep Puerto clean.

The Mayor, Lope Afonso recalled that Puerto de la Cruz has several beaches on its coastline, “some of which they are among the most popular on the island, as is the case of Playa Martiánez, Playa Jardín and San Telmo, besides the small little beach which is located in the harbor and is frequented by the local public,.”

Two of these beaches, San Telmo and Playa Jardin have won for the fifth consecutive year the Blue Flags which recognise environmental quality of these beaches “hence the importance of the care, improvement and maintenance of our coast”, he added.

Councillor for sports and beaches, Javier González, said not eveyone looked after these spaces as you could always

find objects in the sand such as cigarette butts, glass, cans, plastic bags, etc, which can cause various harmful impacts both public health, such as wildlife and the marine environment.

He stressed that the council wasn’t asking people to do cleaning, that was the job of municipal services.

“The goal is to raise awareness among beach users in respect to one of our most valuable treasures, thus helping to avoid contamination and provide a healthy and clean image with local people and tourists. We can all contribute,” he said.

Dimple Melwani also stressed the importance of this campaign which was “here to stay”.

“Small actions in which we are all participants and can contribute a grain of sand which will lead to great results,” she added, referring to the title of the campaign which is “Pon tu Granito de Arena” (“Put your grain of sand”).

The bars and restaurants of the public company PAMARSA in Playa Jardin; La Coronela restaurant in Martiánez beach; and the position of lifeguards in San Telmo, are the points where any user can collect one one of the 5,000 disposable cones.

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The event is taking place on the beach of El Cabezo and will feature some of the best riders in the world.

Granadilla is hosting the World Windsurfing Champion-ships of the Professional Windsurfers Association for the sixth consecutive year.

T h e M a y o r, J a i m e Gon-zález Cejas stressed the importance of El Medano as a tourist destination for water sports

“but in turn, a commitment to a modern and attractive municipality for visitors. It is important that all governments join forces for continuity of this championship, which should be a mark of distinction and quality in our coast in Tenerife and the Canary Islands.”

Car hits pedestrians on pavement

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WO people had a lucky escape from more serious injury when a car mounted the pavement in Puerto de la Cruz.

The accident happened at noon on July 30th in Calle Hernández Perdigón.

A woman, aged 32, sustained various injuries of a less serious nature whilst a man of 34 had mild concussion.

Medics treated both of them at the scene before both were taken by ambulance to hospital.

together the leading riders in this mode, which is a great honour for a municipality that makes a major commitment to water sports.”

There will be some 22 competitors in the men’s category and 16 women, coming from Spain, Germany, Venezuela, France and Russia. The flags of the various countries were paraded as part of the opening ceremony.

As a parallel activity to the championships, there is to be a display of jumps on August 7th, the first on the beach of El Cabezo at noon and then from 8pm at Siam Park.

The wind forecast for the next days are very good. For those interested in following the competition, they may do so live and in real time through the web pages www.pwaworldtour.com and www.tenerifepwa.com.

Detailed information for each day will also be posted on the Facebook page of PWA World Cup Tenerife.

TEIDE RESCUE

Russian boy hit by car

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HERE was a full-scale rescue alert in the Mount Teide National Park after a Russian boy was hit by a car.

The incident happened at the Boca Tauce crossing with the TF-38 in the municipality of La Orotava in the late morning.

The seven-year-old suffered an open fracture in a lower limb of a serious nature.

Medics treated him at the scene before he was airlifted direct to hospital in Santa Cruz by the emergency helicopter.

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Puerto puts its cuisine on the map with tenth tapas route

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HE tenth edition of the Ruta de la Tapa in Puerto de la Cruz was another great success.

More than 2,500 customers enjoyed the flavours of the local cuisine, eating in total 6,000 tapas dishes.

This year, 18 restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes took part.

The councillors responsible for Tourism and Trade and Employment, Dimple Melwani and Antonia Maria Dominguez, respectively, and the event organiser and director of Productos de la Tierra,, Antonio Marrero, were responsible for presenting the awards to the best tapas in two categories : professional and popular.

In the professional category, the winners were Balcón Tapas Luis with “La Palmera”, consisting of a pork tenderloin with caramelised onions on a base of mashed potatoes and broccoli with crispy tropical fruit; Modem’s with its octopus with avocado aioli dish; and Tasca Bar The Moon with its “Star Lunar”.

In the popular category, rated by customers, Balcón Tapas Luis repeated its success, El Pingüino was second and Restaurante Maga third.

Dimple Melwani thanked

the participants’ for their efforts and collaboration “as positive initiatives for our trade and business fabric.”

Meanwhile, councillor for trade and employment, Antonia Dominguez, thanked the restaurant trade which “every year offers your best dishes for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. These awards are a sign that our cuisine is a highlight in the tourist offer for quality and good work. “ In the same vein, Antonio

Marrero,also invited the entire catering sector to participate in next year’s edition.

Customers also received prizes as a result of the raffle,

the winners being Itaso Otero, Cadelieve Franssen, Aday Franssen, Gloria Nieves, Federico Pedrosa and Mariola Martín.

NEW JOBS FOR 42 PEOPLE UNDER EMPLOYMENT SCHEME

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UERTO de la Cruz has secured an employment programme which will give 42 people six months of work.

This is as a result of a collaboration between the Canary Islands Employment Service and the Canarian Federation of Municipalities.

The cases of more than 200 long-term unemployed were studied before making the final selection. The procedure was described as very long and detailed.

The jobs will be in the fields of administration, cleaning, painting, eletrical maintenance and repairs among others.

Councillor for employment, Antonia María Domínguez said the idea of the placement was to try and bridge the gap between unemployment and long-term employment.

MAJOR TASK

Police rescue group of tourists stranded on picturesque island

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OLICE found themselves with a major task on their hands when a group of tourists had to be rescued in Fuerteventura.

The drama started after a pleasure group went aground on the islet of Lobos.

The Civil Guard based in Corralejo received an alert that a boat with eight tourists and two crew was stranded on the tip of Marrajo, on the island of Lobos.

The crew confirmed it was impossible for the boat to free itself and by this time, concern was growing about the worsening weather conditions.

There was a storm surge with winds approaching 28 knots.

The Civil Guard therefore

went to the scene with their patrol boat in order to pick all of the occupants up.

However, to do so, they all needed to jump into the water but two of them refused to do so because they could not swim.

Two police officers therefore jumped into the water in order to reassure the reluctant duo and to safely rescue them.

At about 9.30pm, all ten were taken to the pier of Corralejo. The boat they were on was found to have suffered a severe leak.

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Canary president makes first British family official visit to Santa Úrsula FISHERMEN PRAISED

rescued as T boat sinks in Lanzarote

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OUR British tourists, including a boy aged ten, were saved in a dramatic rescue after a fishing boat sunk off the coast of Lanzarote.

Two Spanish teenagers are being hailed as heroes as they spotted the drama about 50 metres off a popular beach and dived into the water from their own boat to help.

The four Brits had hired a boat for a recreational fishing excursion and were with a skipper and his mate when the accident happened near the resort of Teguise.

The two Spanish men who saved them from drowning, Joan Lluch, 18, and Oscar Reyes, 17, told Spanish newspaper La Provincia: “It was ver y distressing but we will sleep calmly because we will never forget the day we saved these people at sea.”

The hero teenagers were near the beach of Playa de Famara near Los Cocoteros

when they saw the fishing boat was sinking and a person on board waving for help. They threw life jackets over to them to keep them afloat in the water.

The boy was the first to be rescued, followed by the three adult Brits and then the skipper and his mate. A second boat in the area also helped.

All six were rescued well and did not need hospital treatment although they were said to be shocked. The boy has been praised for staying calm despite the seriousness of the situation.

The fishing boat later sank and was refloated by divers.

An investigation is now underway to determine what happened.

HE president of the Canary Government, Fernando Clavijo has made his first official visit to Santa Ursula.

He called in at local schools and saw the health services first-hand during a tour with the Mayor, Juan Manuel Acosta.

During his visit, he pledged his “willingness to work together” to help with the issues faced by the municipality.

Sr. Clavijo stressed the importance of talking “because only through dialogue and mutual understanding can the consensus achieved

which will allow us to advance”.

The president said they had discussed education and health matters, as well as the economic development of Santa Úrsula, the need for a future bus lane, the new port of Puerto de la Cruz, employment and how to boost economic activity.

For its part, the Mayor welcomed the involvement of the president and the

government of the Canary Islands “because it has allowed us to maintain a constant and fluid relationship”.

Most of the premises

visited led to calls for further investment in infrastructure and the need for a pediatric emergency centre for the north of the island of Tenerife.

FREE WIFI AGAIN AT POPULAR BEACH

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HE beach of El Socorro in Los Realejos is once again a free wifi zone this summer.

The Mayor, Manuel Dominguez, and councillor for new technology, Laura Lima, initiated the distribution of individualised cards which users will need to register their respective connections.

These cards can be requested at the kiosk and the beach bar and during the summer in cultural fun house ‘The Puntito of El Socorro’.

Previously, the combination of the weather and proximity to the sea was interfering with connection so new equipment was needed.

The Mayor said there was a big demand for internet connectivity, not just by local people who used the beach with their families but visitors too, as well as a large number of athletes, particularly linked to the world of surfing, who wanted instant information on tides and surf conditions. “ There are four other wifi points locally, including the Municipal Library Viera y Clavijo, the House of Youth, Sports Complex Basilio Labrador and the Study Room and Rafael Yanes arts centre. The aim is to facilitate access to the World Wide Web for free, as internet has become an indisputable social tool.

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Granadilla’s revitalisation plans get Cabildo backing

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MBITIOUS plans by Granadilla to revitalise its commercial zones have been grant-aided

by Tenerife Cabildo.

The town council is to receive 81,000 euros to finance various projects after receiving the highest score in its application. Eighteen other municipalities applied and Granadilla wins the maximum funding.

Councillor for employment and local development, María Luz Fernández Martín said: “It is very good news for Granadilla and this is the result of effort, coordination and work of the

Employment Agency and business associations, which play numerous actions of commercial revitalisation and local promotion,” It also shows that Granadilla de Abona remains one of the local authorities more involved in supporting small and medium enterprises.

The project includes a number of activities and commercial programmes at different points, such as the Sensations festival; trade fair;

TWO INJURED IN ACCIDENT

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WO people were injured in a road accident at the Atalaya roundabout on the TF1, km 80, in Adeje.

Emergency services attended following a report that two cars had been involved in a collision.

A 72-year-old man suffered a head injury of a less serious nature and a woman, aged 50, suffered an anxiety attack.

POLISH MAN, 47, DROWNS

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beer festivals; the events of the ‘Night of Fire’; ‘MANDATE one Tapa’; the ‘Noches de Playa Chica’ at Easter; the ‘Roller

Disco’; Christmas campaigns and sales and courses for traders and the shopping guide.

Collapsed Punta Brava road opens at last “but work does not stop here”

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FTER 16 months and a municipal investment of 670.500 euros, calleTegueste in Puerto de la Cruz has reopened to pedestrian traffic.

The saga of the severely collapsed road in the Punta Brava has involved major planning, investigations and hard work and numerous meetings with residents.

Puerto council hopes this will terminate a chapter of insecurity on the street after its partial collapse on May 13th, 2015 which also forced the evacuation of three families.

The ten months of work involved filling the gaping cavity which emerged following the collapse, caused by sea erosion, and extensive shoring up proce-dures including boltholes and anchoring.

The opportunity was also taken to put in new connections for sanitation and telecommunications; rejuvenating and painting the side wall;

replacement of streetlights; asphalting of the road and placement of outlets for emergencies.

Councillor for Town Planning, Juan Carlos Marrero said: “It was a complicated job, from the technical point of view, but the contractor, Satocan SA, has made an exquisite and meticulous work, so it is fair to congratulate all the employees of that company, as well as technical municipal, Julio Rodriguez (architect) and Alberto Gutiérrez (technical architect) to the project management and the drafting company geotechnical studies, for their efforts to make the work a success, as has been the case, and not taken longer than necessary.”

The road is now open but to

47-year-old Polish man has drowned off a beach in Fuerteventura.

The tragedy happened in the late afternoon in Corralejo which is in the municiplity of La Oliva.

The man was pulled from the water before the arrival of the rescue services and a beach lifeguard was trying to revive him.

Emergency medics took over but there was nothing they could do to save his life.

LITTLE GIRL RESCUED FROM WATER

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little girl had a lucky escape from more serious consequences after she nearly drowned.

The five-year-old girl got into trouble in Lanzarote but was spotted in time and pulled from the water.

The incident happened in what the emergency services described as an aquatic park in Avenida del Golf. Teguise.

The 112 centre received a call in the mid-afternoon to report that the youngster had been rescued and was already being treated at the scene.

Emergency medics attended and she was stabilised before being taken to hospital in a “less serious condition”.

TWO-CAR CRASH IN LAS CHAFIRAS

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man was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after a road accident on the TF65 in Las Chafiras.

Two cars were involved in the crash which happened just before 1pm.

The accident caused some traffic congestion and road crews had to attend to clear the carriageway.

pedestrian traffic only, much to the delight of local residents.

It remains closed to vehicles.

“It is for us a moment of joy to see how neighbors can return to travel on the road and thus end the suffering they have been through,” he said.

Studies have also been carried out on 500 metres of the road to make sure there is no repeat of the previous incident.

Sr. Marrero said: “”We will

not stop here, since we have already hired a geologicalgeotechnical study to find out any risks along the coastal road between calles Tegueste and Ruymán, known as the Charconito, a total of 500 metres of track, to know how it is right now. We need to know what are the current risks and how we must continue working to solve one hundred per cent possible problems of the entire coastal road.”

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Urban park, hotel, more parking, promenade and more

Santa Cruz reveals 30m euro blueprint for new-look Las Teresitas beach front

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ANTA Cruz city council has revealed details of its 30 million euro plus special plan for the front of Las Teresitas beach.

It will include an urban park, new parking spaces and a fully updated road network, as well as the previously announced hotel.

The authority estimatesthat the document could be approved later this year and that the investment necessary for its implementation would exceed 30 million.

The blueprint was outlined by the Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez who was joined by the deputy Mayor, Zaida González and councillors for territorial planning and

infrastructure and the district of Anaga, Carlos Garcinuño and José Alberto Díaz Estébanez, respectively.

Sr. Bermudez said the project has taken into account the public participation process “La Playa que Queremos” (“The beach we want”) and incorporated elements essential for the future of Las Teresitas, such as a bus and tram nterchange and improved access and parking.

“The village of San Andres will gain new public spaces with a large urban park, a pedestrian walkway and spaces for leisure and water

sports, and a bike path,” he said.

The proposed arrangement is completed with a plot for hotel use but compatible with environmental protection.

Sr. Garcinuño said they were very satisfied that they were meeting the objectives they had set themselves and Sr. Estebanez said it would achieve “the beach we deserve.”

The beach front will have a network of facilities including the urban park and sports provision linked to the beach.

The future “Parque de Las Teresitas” will occupy approximately 37,000 square metres and will be landscaped to a very high quality. The main

criterion has been to link as much as possible this free space with the beach, so that they can form a single common space.

There will be a shoreline promenade and park which connect with continuity and flows with the beach.

To this end it was decided to reconfigure the current path to Las Teresitas, withdrawing to the north, as close as possible to the side, but without affecting it. Extra sand will be put down to ensure the continuity.

The park will house specific milestones or activities throughout its length to make it even more attractive and encourage people to stay.

At the beach head, there will be pedestrian access to the beach from San Andres, linked to public transport.

Underneath, there will be parking and a commercial area, with direct access from the seafront promenade.

The end of the beach will have an area for outdoor sports activities and include a skate park, climbing wall and garden area. Water sports will be linked to the beach, plus a recreational space for children.

The urban park will also have a bike path, a pedestrian promenade with trees and plants, a leisure area with

kiosk shops, terraces and small establishments. There will be a walkway underneath direct to the beach and facilities such as changing rooms, bathrooms, rooms for community services (Red Cross, police, etc.) and maintenance.

The hotel will be 40,000 square metres and it is expected to generate between 160 and 200 jobs. This is in addition to the impact it will have on its immediate environment and San Andres.

Because of its prime location, there will be very strict environmental controls.

The area designated for road infrastructure is approximately 19,800 square metres.

Currently the Playa de Las Teresitas has 1,200 surface parking spaces, linked to the

existing road.

There will new underground parking for 400 cars, linked to the beach and the promenade.

In addition, there will be a surface car park with space for a minimum of 530 cars, 40 for motorcycles and eight caravans.

A further restricted parking area will provide 175 spaces to support public transport, transport of persons with reduced mobility, loading and unloading, and the services of the beach.

There will be extra parking under the hotel, primarily aimed at guests, giving a further 175 spaces.

The protected slopes of L as Teresitas will be safeguarded and kept in their natural state, for their environmental value.

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fisherman had to be rescued after falling into the sea in Puerto de la Cruz.

The 44-year-old man suffered hypothermia and cuts and bruises of a less serious nature.

The emergency services were alerted to the accident just before 8.30am and the helicopter was sent out but not needed in the end.

Police and the fire service also attended, together with medics.

The incident happened on the coastal road between the Este and La Paz.

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Adeje pledges its commitment to older generation

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DEJE has pledged its commitment to the older generation of the municipality and says it will do all it can to enrich their lives.

The pledge was made during celebrations by the group of Seniors Adeje for its

patron Santa Ana. The events were organised by the Department of Social

Welfare and Attention to Diversity and the Elderly, led

by Isabel Fernández González and Cristina Fuente Carballo, respectively, with the collaboration of the Third Age Club and its president Juan Navarro.

There was a traditional mass at the church of Santa Úrsula, procession and musical offering by by the Collective Association Santa Ana, with Canarian singer Pepe Benavente . Students from the kitchen employment workshop put on an enjoyable food tasting.

The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga reiterated during the celebration that “Adeje is a municipality committed to the people. The proof is that the group of older

people continues to grow and also quality. This is good news to know that our seniors enjoy good health and demanding services, because it shows that we are on the right track. “ He said the older generation deserved respect for all they had fought for over the years.

“It is our duty to keep walking towards a better world always remembering what is really important: people, regardless of their beliefs, origin, sexual identity, etc., people are what really matters,” he stressed.

The Mayor also took the opportunity to thank the departments who looked after older people, saying they were doing an excellent job.

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SPECIAL TREATS

Sahrawi youngsters welcomed to Puerto

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UERTO de la Cruz had an extra special treat for children from the Sahrawi who were enjoying the latest “Holidays in Peace”.

Local families have been hosting the 18 youngsters under this invaluable programme which has been running since 1996.

As is tradition, a visit was made to the town hall to meet the Mayor, Lope Afonso and other councillors.

The children were presented with tickets for Loro Parque, Siam Park and Lake Martiánez; plus a small snack on the premises of Dynamic.

Sr. Alonso said they were happy as always to take part in the programme.

Help for swimming clubs as 2018 Fire needs 2,000 set for pool reopening litres of water

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UERTO de la Cruz is hoping that the municipal swimming pool will reopen in the first half of 2018.

Meantime, swimming clubs displaced by its closure are finally to receive financial help for the training and travel elsewhere.

The local council recently agreed that C.N. Martiánez, C.N. Plataforma 3 Océano and Club Triatlón Tripto will get a total of 16,680 euros.

The pool had to be closed because of flooding in the machine room which meant the clubs could not use the facility for training or competitions.

The municipality could not offer alternatives and the

council recognised the inconvenience and additional cost this had created for the clubs.

Sports councillor, Javier Gonzalez said the future of the swimming clubs went hand in hand with the plans to reopen and reform the pool which was being aimed for the first half of 2018.

Therefore C.N. Martiánez will receive a total of 8,040 euros annually; C.N. Plataforma 3 Océano Puerto de la Cruz, 6.000 euros; and Club Triatlón Tripto 2.640 euros.

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URNING stubble in an orchard led to a fullscale fire alert in Icod de los Vinos.

The fire broke out on wasteland in calle Alisio in the early afternoon.

The area in question was behind the local police station so officers were able to quickly spot the situation and call in 112.

Fire crews from Icod attended and managed to contain the fire within a plot of 15 square metres. However, it still required 2,000 litres of water.

Car gutted by blaze

Horse-rider in accident

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HERE was a nasty accident in El Rosario when a man was dragged several metres by his horse and smashed his head on a kerb.

The incident happened in the Plaza de Llano del Moro, just after 8.30pm.

Emergency medics found he had suffered a head injury and was treated at the scene before being taken on to hospital.

His condition was described as non-serious.

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HIS was the state of a car after it went up inflames in Santa Cruz.

The crew from La Laguna was called out to deal with the incident in avenida Los Majuelos just after 9.30am.

The alert was raised by the owner who reported that the vehicle was on fire. The fire brigade was quickly on the scene but could do nothing to save the car from being completely gutted.

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Major advance in Puerto’s help for the disabled

ADAPTED PLAYGROUND

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UERTO de la Cruz is to get its very first playground adapted for children with disabilities.

An agreement was signed by the local council, La Caixa and the association for

people with incapacities, Asmipuerto.

Following the signing of this

agreement, the social arm of La Caixa will contribute 8,000 euros to the project and Puerto council will provide the site.

It will meet a long-standing demand in the municipality from various associations, foundations and groups with functional diversity.

Thanks to the triple-way collaboration, the original idea of providing a swing adapted for wheelchairs has been expanded. The equipment can be used by children with or without a disability.

Puerto council says it is delighted that, at the request of Asmipuerto, the finance is being provided by La Caixa

which is “once again helping to make a dream come true.”

Councillor for social welfare, Victor Manuel Cabo said it had become a personal project for him as parents with children with disabilities had visited him to ask for his support.

Asmipuerto also expressed its support, saying: “”For us it is an achievement to have such an important resource like this for people with functional diversity.”

President Nuria Abrante said they wanted to thank everyone involved.

The council also considers this project represents “a major leap in the adaptation of public spaces for everyone.”

CIRCULAR DESIGN

Work to begin on new Santa Cruz skate park in August

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ORK is to start on the new Parque La Granja skate park in Santa Cruz during the first week of August, it has been announced.

This is according to the schedule originally envisaged by the city council. The project is expected to take five months and to be completed before Christmas.

The author of the project, architect and recognised ‘skateboarder’ Daniel Yabar, visited the area in which the facility will be located with the sixth deputy mayor and Councillor for Infrastructure, José Alberto Diaz Estebanez.

They also signed the contract for the completion of the work, to be undertaken

by Acciona Infraestructuras S.A. for an amount slightly higher than 283,000 euros.

The design of the skate park was inspired by Tenerife’s lunar landscape though it is proposed to

maintain the existing vegetation and add new elements. “ We will maintain the physiognomy of the existing circular plaza and will make a wetter area and another drier, with materials such as polished concrete, granite and metal,” Daniel explained.

He said the circular design was similar to a skate park they developed in Seville and he was very confident it would be well received and used.

The surface of this sports and leisure space occupies 2,360 square metres and is located in the heart of the park. It is divided into two areas, one of ‘street skatepark’ with about 994 square metres and other ‘ramp skatepark’, which will

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Teenager airlifted to hospital

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young cyclist was involved in a dramatic rescue after he fell off his bike in a rural area of Los Silos.

The 15-year-old suffered multiple injuries, described by medics as “less serious”.

The accident happened in the mid-morning on the Tierra del Trigo footpath and brought firefighters, the emergency rescue group, the SUC team and the rescue helicopter to the scene.

Once firemen reached the teenager, he was stabilised and then airlifted to the heliport at the port in Puerto de la Cruz.

From there, he went by ambulance to hospital in Santa Cruz.

Man rescued from cave

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IREMEN were called out to rescue a man who was trapped in a cave.

He became ill when inside the cueva de Bocacangrejo FALLto make his own way to safety. in Santa Cruz and BIKE was unable The 42-year-old man was thought to have suffered a heart attack and was found to be ill and agitated.

Two fire crews managed to reach him and he was stretchered to safety and then on to hospital.

NEW PROJECTS

Pledge to support open trade zones in Santa Cruz

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ANTA Cruz council and Tenerife Cabildo have launched an initiative to promote open trade zones in the capital.

occupy the remaining approximately 1,370 square metres.

This is one of the many actions that the council has carried out during the past year to commemorate the

first 40 years of history of La Granja Park, including the creation of two dog parks.

It is one of the most recognisable urban spaces in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with about 64,000 square metres.

The agreement includes a budget of 134,000 euros, which will be provided jointly by both entities for the purchase and installation of new furniture in the Rambla de Pulido and also for improving the environment of calle Sargento Provisional and avenida de los Príncipes in the Ofra district.

The formalisation of the agreement had the participation of the Mayor, Jose Manuel Bermudez and economic Vice President of the

Cabildo, Efrain Medina, besides the ninth Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Economic Development, Alfonso Cabello.

Sr. Bermudez said the project “is a clear benefit to the city, accounting for the modernisation of its business areas and contributing to the capital to become a benchmark to make it more attractive to its residents and visitors. We continue to work for the trade of Santa Cruz and supporting it, thanks to the investments of the Cabildo. “

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Puerto continues Los Realejos welcomes work in environmental open commercial zone awareness L events NEW PAVING

PLAYA JARDIN

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ORE than 50 volunteers gathered at Playa Jardin in Puerto de la Cruz to take part in activities of environmental awareness and beach cleaning under the initiative “Proactiv@s por Naturaleza 2016”.

The event was organised by the local council in collaboration with the nature classroom, AFAVER and Tenerife Cabildo through its environmental volunteer programme and the Red Cross.

It is part of a fuller programme with different events each month, “seeking to involve citizens in environmental actions that contribute to knowledge, enjoyment and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage, creating emotional ties and developing attitudes and proactive behaviours for sustainable development.”

In addition to various activities, the volunteers cleaned up the beach, gave out publicity material and offered environmental workshops. There was also an exhibition of surfboards.

Councillor for the environment, Juan Carlos Marrero said: “This activity is of incalculable importance.”

OS Realejos council has announced the start of partial improvement of calle La Alhóndiga in the open commercial zone of the town.

Councillor for commerce, Adolfo González announced the imminent start of the project, with a new phase of replacing the paving to the height of Casino Realejos.

This action, demanded by Los Realejos council, is part of Tenerife Cabildo’s investment plan for improving the open shopping areas on the island.

The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez said the comprehensive reform of the area in

2008 “forgot” this part of calle La Alhóndiga. Since then, there has been other lines of work to “ improve the appearance, safety, accessibility and performance of this residential and commercial environment. “ This latest 48,000 euro scheme will include the renovation of pipelines, street lighting and electricity, telephone and the water supply network, thus im-

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proving these outdated communications.

Work was expected to start following completion of the

current Fiestas del Carmen.

Sr. González said they appeciated the co-operation of Tenerife Cabildo.

TWENTIETH YEAR

Dedication of Guía Loro Parque de Isora realises the first firefighters personality test recognised at in orcas anniversary dinner

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ORO Parque – the best zoo in Europe and the second in the world, according to TripAdvisor has, once again, demonstrated its abilities as a world leader in research and investigation having performed the personality test of orcas for the very first time.

This pioneering project was developed by Yulan Ubeda, a Spanish biologist and primatologist from the MONA Fundación, who has recently made a presentation of the study at the facilities of L oro Parque Fundación. The document features a qualitative study of personality, welfare and happiness of the orcas measured through a series of questionnaires given to the trainers, researchers and audiovisual managers of OrcaOcean. This methodology intends to allow the professionals who find themselves in contact with the animals evaluate several variables that are essential for the configuration of the data.

The results from the study that references the methods of comparative psychology has led to the discovery that the personality profile of orcas is ver y similar to primates. Ms. Ubeda explains that “the similarity with chimpanzees is due to convergence, meaning that the personality of orcas allows this species to enjoy a series of advantages based on their adaptive abilities. “ Another conclusion drawn as a result of realizing this

project, which will be extended to include orcas in Marineland and SeaWorld, is that more extroverted cetaceans are happier, this being the first time that the happiness is measured in this species. Furthermore, wellbeing represented one of fundamental parts of this research supported by the Foundation of Loro Parque: the application of a method, without a precedence until now, that allows to evaluate the well-being of the orcas in human care, a factor unknown until now.

Yulan Ubeda affirms that “the results are amazing, and the process would have been longer if a different methodology was applied.

While utilizing this approach, we have had the questionnaires ready for assessments in a matter of weeks, with well-being being an experimental criterion at this point”.

Environmental education has become a key component for the Foundation, an organisation that seeks to empower the current and coming generations to defend and understand the true meaning of preserving the most important heritage of our planet: the Nature.

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OLUNTEER firefighters in Guía de Isora have celebrated the 20th anniversary of their association.

A dinner was held to mark the occasion and to acknowledge his support, a gold badge was presented to the Mayor, Pedro Martin.

“We have never had such a well-prepared and enthusiastic group as we have today, 20 years after our foundation,” said the president of the association, Francisco Ruiz.

The occasion was held at the Hotel Abama and included firefighters, relatives, councillors and other special guests.

The volunteers were praised for their tremendous work and their “ generosity, personal and family sacrifice”.

The group came together in 1996 following a forest fire the previous year when the need for such an emergency body became very clear.

Currently, they have 18 active members, most of whom are not employees of the council but work for other companies.

The president of the group publicly thanked these companies for their understanding with the volunteers because whenever there was an emergency, they had to leave their jobs.

Their 20 years have seen intense activity, including house fires, rescues in the sea, ravines or difficult places to access, traffic and workplace accidents, forest fires, the Río Bermejo gallery tragedy, summer fires and earlier this year, the Los Cristinos building collàpse.

They also take part in public awareness events, educational activities, demonstrations and drills.

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Cats’ Welfare Tenerife

All the news from Acción del Sol

Found newborn kittens? What now?

The kitten season here in Tenerife is very long due to our warm climate. Female cats can give birth all year round but here the main season is Easter until around October. During this time it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You’re sure to want to help, but before jumping to the rescue, please consider these recommendations.

First: Wait & Watch You might have come across the kittens while their mother is off searching for food, or is in the process of moving them to a different location. Try to determine if the mother is coming back for them, or if they are truly orphaned.

To do this, stand far away from the kittens, 10m or more.

If you stand too close, the mum will not approach her kittens.

You might need to go away completely before the mother cat will return to attend to the kittens. It might be several hours before the mother cat returns, until she no longer senses the presence of humans hovering near her litter.

If you need to leave before the mother cat comes back, carefully evaluate whether the kittens are in immediate danger: Is it raining or are they in full sun? Are dogs or other animals that might harm the kittens running loose in the area? Does the area have children or adults who are likely to harm the kittens? Are the kittens located in an area with heavy foot or car traffic?

To help with your decision, it is important to know that it might take several hours for the mother cat to return, and healthy kittens can survive this period without food as long as they are warm. Tiny kittens are much more at risk of hypothermia than they are of starvation.

The mother cat offers her kittens’ best chance for survival, so wait and watch as long as you can. The best food for the kittens is their mother’s milk. Remove the kittens only if they are in immediate, grave danger.

If the mother cat returns If mum returns and the area is relatively safe, leave the kittens alone with mum until they are weaned. You can offer a shelter and regular food to mum, but keep the food and shelter at a distance from each other. Mum will find the food but will not accept your shelter if the food is nearby, because she will not want to attract other cats to food located near her nest. Contact us so we know of the litter and we can offer you support and advice if needed.

Five to six weeks is the optimal age to take the kittens from the mother for socialization and adoption placement.

So at this age we will remove them and after assessment they will be put up for adoption. Female cats can become pregnant with a new litter even while they are still nursing. If the kittens are removed without catching the mother at the same time it’s likely that she will move away from the area and we wont be able to catch her and neuter her so it’s very important the removal is coordinated.

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If the mother cat does not return If you discover that mum has been killed or if for any reason it appears that she is not coming back, then please ensure the kittens are safe, take a picture so we can assess their age and contact us immediately. We will attempt to find someone to bottle feed the kittens if they still need milk but please note we do not have a refuge and also have very few volunteers able to take in new born kittens. If you would like to help us by fostering we are always looking for more foster carers and we can supply all the equipment and knowledge that you will need. We also provide all veterinary care so there is worry about having to cover expensive bills.

We are often contacted about “tiny” kittens found in the street. Often these end up being 3, 4 or even 5 months old, it can be difficult for the lay person to age them. To help with this we have put together a web page that will hopefully help people age them more accurately prior to contacting us as its only small kittens that can be successfully homed. All the details can be found at www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com/howto-age-a-kitten.

We are often asked the question “Where can I go to view the cats and kittens?” The answer is we don’t have a refuge sadly and most are in foster homes so it depends on what you are looking for. All adult cats currently available are on our website www.cats-welfare-tenerife/pets where you will find lots of information and pictures. If it’s a kitten then again many are in foster care but in the South we do also have kittens for viewing in Don Perro pet shop in Las Chafiras. Opening times and a map are on our website www.cats-welfare-tenerife/ourvets. In the North kittens can be seen in the Kiwoko pet shop in the El Trompo commercial centre just outside Puerto de la Cruz. If you are looking for something specific message or whatsapp Maria on 646629129 (09.00-18-00 7 days a week) and if we don’t currently have that colour/sex we can put you on a waiting list.

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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ITH the hot summer days now upon us, one little dog Ronnie who was adopted three years ago by Trevor and Rosie Bull has got some special help!

They are very special caring owners and trawled the internet to find these special booties to prevent Ronnie’s delicate pads burning on the hot pavements.

We love to see how our adopted dogs get on once they leave the refuge.

This is their second dog adopted from the refuge, their first dog being Rico and together life is just one big playtime. It is great for us to hear such happy stories knowing that our dogs go to such kind loving homes.

Special day July the 21st was a very special day for Accion del Sol. It was ten years to the day that we first opened our gates here in Tenerife and during that time we have helped many thousands of dogs from the streets.

Many were in appalling conditions but we have patiently nursed them back to health and many have been re homed. Unfortunately we still have nearly 30 dogs that have spent their entire lives in the refuge but they do have the best life we can provide for them .

Many of these older dogs

can only eat tinned meat now so if you would like to donate any food for them please do come and visit them.

We are always looking for dog walkers so if you have a little spare time then please do come to the refuge and make a dog very happy.

Your help 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, as well as 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 13.00- 16.00.

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

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LL Saints Church,Puerto de la Cruz situated in the picturesque Parque Taoro offers the following times of worship in our beautiful turn of the century built church.

Wednesdays - 10am Service of Holy Communion.

Sundays -9.30 Book of Common Prayer.

Sundays -11am Sung Eucharist.

Refreshments are served after the 10am Service on a Wednesday and the 11am Service on Sunday.

SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES The next round of Inter Quizzes will start on Tuesday September 13th at 7pm in the church grounds. Then a little later in the year All Saints Church will be holding its Harvest Festival Service on Sunday October 23rd with a

buffet lunch afterwards. For all you music lovers there will be an Organ Recital and musical evening on November 26th.

There will be more details of these events in later issues.

All Saints Church is extremely saddened to announce the death of one of our Church Wardens Ray Kirkham on July 15th after a bravely fought battle with cancer.

Ray remained positive and hopeful throughout his treatment and was always talking of the time when he would return to us all to continue his duties as Church Warden and liked nothing more than to hear latest church news and to offer advice if it was needed. Ray

was an exemplary Church Warden always had a smiling face and a listening ear for ever ybody he came into contact with. His dedication to the Church which he had promised to faithfully serve was second to none. He gave 101% of his time to the well being of us all. No job was ever to small for Ray he tackled them all with great gusto. All Saints Church has a lot to thank Ray for his work on the renovation and repair of the church was overseen by him even during his time of illness.

Ray was I know involved with other organisations on Tenerife and I am sure that there too his presence will be missed especially by the Rotary Club whom he had served for many years and the children of the British School Interact Group with whom Ray had worked closely

raising with them many Euros for charity. As was to be expected Ray’s Funeral was held on July 19th to a packed church. A ver y moving Service was held by Canon Michael Rees. Our prayers and love to Caroline his wife who was always at his side and to James his son and family . Ray was so devoted and proud of them all. He liked nothing more than to tell us of the latest exploits of his grandchildren.

Ray, may you now know peace in the closer presence of our Lord whom you so faithfully served.

As All Saints Church is currently in an Interregnum our resident Locum Priest until September 2nd is Canon Michael Rees from Aberystwyth. Canon Michale can be reached by phoning the Parsonage on 922384038.

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Live Arico pets animal welfare supporters

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One of the “lucky” turtles who lived after entanglement

Dog of the Week, Barney This cute wee man needs a home, he is only a year old so super playful and loving. Can you be his forever home?

Call Steve on 634 819410 for more information.

Race event at the Cube On Saturday the 13th August we will be doing something a little bit different at the Cube, Pueblo Canario. Apart from live entertainment there will be some horse racing thrown in, come and back your favourites and help the dogs at the same time. 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.

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HIS unfortunate turtle was just one of the many which become entangled in waste, thanks to people’s carelessness and the throwaway society.

However, it was also one of the “lucky” ones because it was found, rescued and

treated back to health by the experts.

The turtle came to grief in

early July on the beach of La Mader in the Nationl Park of Timanfaya in Lanzarote.

It had become entangled in a fishing net and would have faced certain death.

The initial prognosis by the veterinary service was good, however, with no amputations or breathing difficulties which sadly is not always the case.

These accidents are frequently caused by nets, plastic bags and other waste, such as plastics and the rings of cans thrown carelessly into the sea.

This turtle was treated by the island’s recovery plan for protected species through Lanzarote Cabildo and the public company Tragsa.

Af ter the necessar y clinical care, it was taken to the facilities of the ‘Lanzarote Aquarium’ in Costa Teguise.

Last week, all involved in the turtle’s recovery were thrilled to see it released back into the wild.

DEATH THREATS

Chayofa needs a owner Off-duty officer tackles C man with hacksaw HAYOFA has spent many years in the refuge. Nobody takes much notice of her as she is quiet and if someone does not take her soon she will stay there forever. Can anybody change this kind and gentle dog´s future? She would love to get out of her concrete cage and experience life with a family. She is 7 years old.

If you think you have a space in your heart and your home for Chayofa please call Rachel on 629 031 273 or you can visit the refuge between the hours of 11 and 4 Monday to Friday. The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca 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 629 031 273.

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N off-duty policeman has been hailed a hero after confronting a man armed with a hack saw in Las Palmas.

The brave officer managed to overpower the 34-year-old individual who was tr ying to attack two youths.

The incident happened on the promenade of Puerto Rico, in the municipality of Mogan.

Witnesses said the man was seen having an argument with two youths.

He then went back to his car as though he was about to leave but then got out and ran towards the couple waving the hacksaw “uttering death threats”.

The police officer who was enjoying his free time in the area spotted what was happening and managed to disarm and arrest the man.

This involved a chase down the promenade.

The brave officer managed to detain the man until reinforcements arrived from the Civil Guard.

The 34-year-old man later appeared before a court.

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COUPLE INJURED BUT CHILDREN ESCAPE

Dragon tree crashes down on British family on Lanzarote terrace

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British couple and their two children had a miracle escape when a huge dragon tree crashed on to them whilst on holiday in the Canary Islands.

The family was enjoying an open-air evening meal on the terrace of a restaurant in Lanzarote when the freak accident happened.

Dragon trees, which can live hundreds of years, are one of the symbols of the Canaries with heavy knotted branches which spread out like a fan.

Firefighers said the tree weighed about 2,000 kilos and other diners who

watched the incident were said to have been totally shocked.

One business owner said she rushed out of her cake shop when she heard a “tremendous crash”.

She told Spanish newspaper La Opinion de Tenerife: “I thought the woman was dead when I saw the tremendous impact of the branches and how they had

crushed the table and chairs.”

The 42-year-old British wife was trapped when the tree fell on top of the family and had to be released by the fire brigade. She had multiple injuries which were not thought to be life-threatening and was taken to hospital.

Her husband was also injured and the two children , a boy and girl, suffered anxiety attacks. All three were also taken to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital on the island for treatment.

The tree fell whilst the family were at a restaurant in the

Plaza de Pueblo Marinero in the popular resort of Teguise.

The plaza was particularly busy because a market was taking place nearby.

Witnesses said the husband tried to move the tree off his wife but the branches were too heavy.

There are reports that the old dragon tree was in a poor condition and might have been brought down by the strong wind.

A full investigation is underway to determine what happened. The rest of the tree has since been cut down.

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German woman, aged 61, has died whilst hik-ing in Gran Canaria.

She suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and medics were unable to save her life.

The tragedy happened in the region of La Culata in Tejeda and prompted a full-scale rescue alert.

The emergency helicopter was brought in because of the difficult access but prior to its arrival, the 112 control centre instructed a local resident and a walker how to start resuscitation.

This was continued once the medics arrived, in the helicopter and in a land ambulanc e but without success.

MAN STABBED IN LANZAROTE

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37-year-old man was taken to hospital following a stabbing in Lanzarote.

He suffered wounds to his abdomen and arm in the incident which happened in the municipality of Haría in the early evening.

The emergency services were told that a man had been attacked and was lying in the street.

Medics treated him at the scene before he was taken to hospital in a serious con-dition.

Police immediately ope-ned an investigation to determine what happened.

Mountain tunnel urgently needed to bypass stricken road “Sea of Calm” EL HIERRO PLEA

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HE Canary Government is being urged to allow construction of a tunnel through the mountains to cut out the problems caused by frequent rockfalls on an important road.

El Hierro Cabildo says it is making the request for yet another time because previous calls seem to have fallen on deaf ears.

Councillor for infrastructure, Eutimio Armas says the HI-500 between Sabinosa and the beach of Arenas Blancas is constantly closed because of slope collapses.

The Cabildo says it isn’t prepared to wait for a road convention, pointing out that the route is very important for emergencies and also for the celebration of the Bajada de la Virgen de Los

Reyes which is just a year away. This popular event is likely to triple the traffic flow.

The municipality of La Frontera is particularly served by this road and gives access to the ring road and to the west of the island.

“We have told the Canary executive on several occasions that El Hierro cannot wait for approval of a new road plan for the archipelago and wants to see this work carried out for security reasons and for the insular socioeconomic development,” he

says.

The Cabildo claims money earmarked for El Hierro in the past had been diverted to other islands.

Eutimio Armas said a way had to be found to get the money for the project as an emergency item in the budget.

El Hierro previews its many events Do you want to plan a visit to El Hierro to coincide with a special HE Cabildo has launched a new web page which details all attractions coming up and event or celebration? details about them.

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It includes information about activities, fiestas, workshops and other organised events, including the date, time, location and a brief description about them.

Events covered include the XIV Feria Craft Fair, the

Bimbache OpenArt Festival, the Las Calmas swim and the 20th Open Fotosub isla El Hierro, all taking place within the next few months.

The calendar, which provides links to the relevant sites, will be updated on a regular basis.

The page can be accessed on the Cabildo’s site on http://prensa.elhierro.es/eventos/

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El Hierro will host the 2016 edition of “La Travesía a Nado Mar de Las Calmas” on October 1st, it has been announced.

This will be the fifth edition and registration is open now until September 9th.

On this occasion, the Cabildo and El Pinar council has decided to limit the number of swimmers to 400 (as opposed to last year’s record of 500) to ensure better quality.

This swim across the Sea of Calm is now an established part of the Canary events calendar.

As its name suggests, it is

situated in an exceptionally protected area, sheltered from the trade winds and presenting a great natural pool.

The longest trip between the Orchilla lighthouse and La Restinga 18 kilometres.

However, this time, there will be two more distances to choose from; 6.5km and 2.5km.

The event is promoted as “an ideal experience for lovers of sport and open water swimming” with safety. quality and enjoyment being the three pillars of the orgnisers.

Those interested in taking part can register on www.travesialascalmas.com

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Cutting back on tourism waste: Two arrests Canaries lead the way EUROPEAN PROJECT

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HE Canary Islands are leading the way to cut-ting back and better management of tourism waste.

The centres of Adeje, Arona and Puerto de la Cruz are all taking part in the European project “Urban Waste”.

This initiative, involving 12 destinations, is being led by the Canaries and Minister for Sustainability, Nieves Lady Barreto recently gave an update.

Urban Waste is an eco-innovative project which aims to analyse and evaluate the strategies developed in tourist cities in prevention and waste management, with the ultimate aim of reducing its generation and improve treatment at the municipal level.

This initiative, which has involved the 27 member countries of the EU, counts on the participation of other public and private Spanish entities such as the city of Santander, Bioazul SL, the Cabildo of Tenerife, Consultation Europa SL, Ashotel and University of Las Palmas.

The project will last for three years and has a project co-ordinator and a financial manager.

The other destinations taking part are Thrace (Greece), Florence (Italy), Syracuse (Italy), Copenhagen (Denmark), Nicosia (Cyprus), Nice (France), Lisbon (Portugal), Azores (Portugal), Santander (Spain) and Dubrovnik (Croatia).

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Canary medics share vital advice to head off summer drowning tragedies

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HE Canary Emergency Department(SUC) is trying to head off summer drowning tragedies by issuing important advice which could help to save a life.

As in any other emergency, “protect, alert and help” are the three steps to follow, especially when it comes to an incident at sea.

Protect means taking measures so that the situation does not worsen. For example, if a person is in distress at sea, the SUC warns that even if you are a good swimmer, you should use an object that floats

(rescue tube, surf board etc.) that it will help to avoid a second victim.

In addition to protection, it is necessary as soon as possible to alert the emergency system, 1-1-2 over the phone to ensure that health aid or other rescue services arrive.

(This line is available in English: just ask the person who answers the phone).

Meanwhile, anyone else on the scene can start first aid until the health resources arrive.

The way to approach the victim when in the water is also very important. If the person is conscious, you do it from behind to avoid panic and to prevent the victim gripping hold of the rescuer and potentially drowning both.

Hold the person firmly and if available, place a float between your chest and the back of the victim. It is important to give reassurance.

In the event that the person is unconscious, get them to the shore as soon as possible.

Once on the ground, you have to check if they are breathing and have a pulse. If not, it means they are in cardiac arrest and you should start performing heart massage until the arrival of emergency teams. If you don’t know how to do resuscitation, call 1-1-2 and a medical coordinator of the Emergency Department will provide telecare indicating how to act.

In the event that the person starts breathing, they may cough and have difficulty breathing. You need to reassure them and give them confidence, placing them in the recovery position until medical help arrives.

Most importantly is “prevention”.

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death, with the groups most at risk being children under four years of age, aged 15 to 25 years old and the elderly.

Like any other accident, prevention is very important, so the SUC insists that before the appearance of certain symptoms, when in the water, get out of it immediately.

These are, onset of chills or chills accompanied by persistent redness of the skin; have feelings of fatigue, headache or pains in the neck; itching in the abdomen, arms and legs; vertigo, dizziness or ringing in the ears; blurred or “lights” vision; and muscle cramps or joint pain.

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ATIONAL Police agents have broken up a group dedicated to trafficking in anabolic steroids acting in several Spanish provinces, including the Canaries.

In the operation it has arrested six people in the provinces of Albacete, Madrid, Murcia and Las Palmas, and confiscated about 90,000 doses of doping substances. One of those arrested, who owns a gym, is considered responsible for the death of a bodybuilder and serious injuries to another.

The investigation began in November 2015 following the death of a bodybuilder in a gym on the mainland which was thought to be connected to the administration of an anabolic substance by the owner of the establishment.

Officers also located another victim, a man also dedicated to bodybuilding, who had also suffered serious injuries as a

result of the intake of these drugs.

The investigation led agents to the location of a group of people related to each other, who traded nationwide with illegal drugs used to increase muscle mass in the environment of gyms.

A gym owner and three other people were first arrested in June. In addition, 1,380 boxes of medicines and about 70,000 doses of performance-enhancing drugs were seized.

Two other suspects were recently stopped in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, and two properties raided by police who found about 20,000 units of doping drugs.

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Canaries must have special treatment to encourage energy self-sufficiency

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Health chiefs in sunglasses alert

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EALTH chiefs in the Canary Islands are urging people to wear good sunglasses to protect their eyes.

They say too many people either don’t wear them at all or buy cheap ones which do more harm than good.

When purchasing sunglasses, check that they are marked with the seal of the European Community (EC) and that the label clearly indicates the class to which they belong or category of filter. The use of caps or visors strengthens the protective action of the glasses.

“Wearing shoddy glasses is more harmful than wearing none,” says the Ministry of Health. “Sunglasses protect our eyes from damage that can become really serious, so they are much more than a

fashion accessory.”

In the case of children, it is important to make sure the lens is almost transparent until the age of ten to 12 because at this age, their eyes absorb all radiation. It is vital not to buy toy sunglasses or ones which do not comply strictly with the established European standards.

UV rays can cause an increase in visual pathologies such as photophobia, keratitis, conjunctivitis and lesions.

The World Health Organisation is also warning that the deterioration of the ozone layer will increase the number of cataract cases.

FILTER CATEGORIES 0 0-20 per cent Days of low light, cloudy 1 20-57 per cent Days of average brightness 2 57-82 per cent Sunny days of late autumn, winter and early spring 3 82-92 per cent Sunny days, outdoor activities.

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HE president of the Canary Government, Fernando Clavijo says the islands must receive preferential treatment in their quest for selfsufficiency through renewable energy sources.

He says the archipelago is in an isolated and therefore in very different position to other locations in Spain.

Sr. Clavijo met with the European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, the Spaniard Miguel Arias Canete in a meeting which was accompanied by the Canary Minister of Economy, Industry , Trade and Knowledge, Pedro Ortega; and the Minister of Finance, Rosa Dávila. The head of the regional government defended the need for differential treatment for European outermost regions, among which is the Canary Islands.

The president recalled that the energy sector in such regions, as opposed to elsewhere in the EU, is characterised by the total isolation of the systems, aggravated in the case of the

archipelagos for its small size in terms of supply and heavy dependence on a single source of fossil energy. This situation, which Sr. Clavijo defined as “unique”, shows “the high vulnerability of these territories compared to the continental context.”

Sr. Cañete stressed the need to create greater energy self-sufficiency through renewable energy and increased financial support for energy efficiency. He stated that the compensation systems should take into account the specific needs and capabilities of these regions.

Fernando Clavijo recalled the need to promote renewable energy in the outer regions and insisted that “we must support this sector, not only to try to contribute to reducing energy dependence and emissions of greenhouse

gases, but also to lower the current cost of electricity generation in these areas, where the cost of conventional generation from fossil fuels is significantly higher than the cost of generation from renewable sources “.

He said the European framework had to be flexible to take such special circumstances into account.

“We are talking about areas with a limited market, lack of connection of its electrical subsystems to continental electricity system, with limited

availability of soil derived not only from the small size of these territories, but also their fractionation and the high percentage of territory that has environmental protection,” he stressed.

However, he insisted that such vulnerability becomes strength because “in these territories the development of renewable energy can provide a decentralised and locally available energy, thus reducing its dependence on foreign energy and improving security of supply”.

Government collects data on tourism rentals to fight for changes

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HE Canary Government has been meeting the tourism sector in the western province to test positions on the holiday rental market.

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Canary Government, Mariate Lorenzo said he was pleased with the broad representation gathered to learn about the data related to this phenomenon in the islands.

The minister, accompanied by his team, presented to the tourism and business sectors in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife the results of three reports about the vacation rental developed by his department.

“The reports provide a solid

technical foundation with which to address our approaching tourism regulations to the reality, needs and interests of the Canary Islands and all economic and social sectors and to do so, of course, with the greatest possible consensus,” he explained.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Tourism of Cabildo de Tenerife, Alberto Bernabe, and representatives of the Cabildo de La Palma, the Association of Travel Agencies, Fecao, Ceoe, Professional Tour Guides,

University of La Laguna, Ascav, CCOO, Businessmen of Arona, the College of Architects and Association of Property Administrators.

The findings are being studied to gain information on the supply and demand for vacation homes on the islands, together with its impact on the total range of accommodation and its estimated economic impact.

The Minister of Tourism made specific reference to the data related to Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro which 13,436 islands vacation homes; 11,373 are located in Tenerife, 1,341 in La Palma, La Gomera 502, and 210 on the island of El Hierro.

“As a whole, this represents 55,449 beds, 47.22 per cent of the total beds in the Canaries,” he said.

Tenerife, he clarified, had 40.01 per cent of the holiday rentals in the archipelago. By municipality, Adeje, Los Llanos, Valle Gran Rey and Valverde had the most in the westernmost province with 2,732 vacation homes, 365,

158, and 132 respectively.”

As for the average price of a vacation home in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife he indicated that, in Tenerife amounts to 82.45 euros per night, in La Palma to 61.28 euros per night, in La Gomera 62.81 euros night in El Hierro 51.90 euros per night.

This report concludes that of the total number of tourists who arrived in the Canary Islands in 2014, 12,990,963, 9.6 per cent of them were housed in rented accommodation, which is 1,251,795 tourists. As for the total supply, estimated at 28,188, they offer a total of 121,847 beds, which represents 22.34 per cent of the total accommodation offer which stands at 545,393 beds.

The Ministry of Tourism has developed an intense schedule of meetings over the next two weeks, for reporting island by island, the island councils, local councils and tourism stakeholders and collect the different positions and criteria concerning the regulation of holiday rental.

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Foreign workers in Spain increase for yet another month

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HE average number of foreign workers registered with the Spanish Social Security system stood at 1,747,801 in June.

A month-on-month increase of 0.97 per cent was posted, equivalent to 16,783 workers. The increase in the year-on-year rate of foreign workers stood at 4.78 per cent, that is, 79,702 more than in 2015.

The highest figures for foreign workers contributing to the Social Security system correspond to Romania (316,511), Morocco (210,450), China (95,653), Italy (87,034) and Ecuador (70,077).

These countries are followed by the United Kingdom (61,883), Bulgaria (56,725), Colombia (54,025) and Bolivia (53,474).

Autonomous regions In month-on-month terms, the number of foreign National Insurance contributors rose in all autonomous regions except Andalusia (down 10.22 per cent) the Region of Murcia (down 4.72 per cent) the Region of Valencia (down 0.48 per cent), Melilla (down 0.43 per cent) and Navarre (down 0.07 per cent). In year-on-year terms, the number of foreign National Insurance contributors rose in all autonomous regions, except Extremadura (down 0.36 per cent) and the Region of Murcia (down 0.22 per cent).

The figures posted for June show that 1,006,930 of the total foreign citizens registered with the Spanish Social Security system are from countries outside of the European Union, while the remaining 740,872 are from EU countries.

The majority of foreign citizens are registered under the General Regime: 1,465,964 in total, a figure that includes the Special System for Agricultural Workers (205,967) and the Special System for Domestic Workers (198,478). This is followed by the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (276,989), the Special Regime for Seamen (4,620) and the Special Regime for Coal Workers (228).

Of the total foreign citizens in the system in June, 959,777 are men and 788,024 are women.

Iberian lynx “saved from extinction”, says Minister

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HE Civil Guard have arrested five people for committing robberies in stores and petrol stations in the province of Valencia.

They have also seized clothing used to commit the offences, as well as simulated weapons used to intimidate employees of businesses.

In one of the robberies, the gang threatened staff with a knife and gun. All five arrested are Spanish, aged between 19 and 29, and one is a woman.

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HE conservation of the Iberian lynx has been described as one of the finest examples of environmental protection in Spain.

Spanish Minister for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Affairs, Isabel García Tejerina said the joint effort from the public authorities and all the sectors involved has enabled the Iberian lynx to be saved from extinction.

Isabel García Tejerina accompanied Her Majesty Queen Sofia to the official opening of the new Iberian lynx enclosure at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium with the arrival of two animals from the breeding centre in Zarza de la Granadilla: Jazmín and Kalama.

She explained that the Ministr y of Agriculture contributes to this breeding programme by managing two of the four exclusive centres that exist: the centre in El Acebuche, in the Doñana National Park, managed by the Regional Government of

Andalusia; and the centre in Granadilla, in Cáceres, which receive an annual investment of over 1.2 million euros from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Some 391 Iberian lynxes have now been born across the network of breeding centres and 145 have been reintroduced into their natural environment. These releases meant that, in 2016, lynxes have been breeding in the wild in Portugal, Extremadura and the Montes de Toledo.

The Spanish minister stressed that the Madrid Zoo Aquarium has a long tradition in conservation projects for endangered species under the agreement signed with her ministerial department and the Iberian Zoos and Aquariums Association. “Its role in the conservation and recovering of endangered species is very important,” she said.

Drug squad finds man’s six-pack isn’t all it seems

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six pack took on a rather different meaning when this man was stopped by police at a Spanish airport.

Customs officers became suspicious over his “rather abnormal” physique and a body search proved his muscles were not all they seemed!

The 19-year-old Colombian had arrived at Madrid airport on a flight from Santiago del Teide but showed signs of nerves during spotchecks.

The teenager was frisked and found to have 122 packets of cocine stashed inside a body suit divided into various sections under his clothes. He also had more drugs hidden in shinpads.

“In total, he was found to be carrying 2,790 grams of cocaine,” said a spokesman for the Civil Guard.

A few hours later, a 29-

year-old Mexican was arrested at the same airport for trying to smuggle seven grams of cocaine in three bottles disguised as orange juice.

Both men have been arrested and are due to appear before the courts charged with drug trafficking.

The searches were made by members of the drugs operation group based at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport.

Air passengers have tried all sorts of methods of trying to get drugs through security, including in hair extensions, plaster casts on arms or legs, inside prams and wheelchairs and even in breast implants!

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Spanish megaliths win World Heritage status

CONSERVATION PLEDGE

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NCIENT stones in Malaga have been given UNESCO World Heritage status.

The Antequera Dolmens site becomes the 45th cultural asset in Spain to be added to this prestigious list.

Spain also has 14 assets on the Intangible Heritage List and five Documentar y Heritage entries in the

databank of the World Register. Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, the Spanish Minister for Education, Culture and Sport, expressed his pride over the declaration.

“But the work does not end here, because this declaration brings with it a series of commitments,” he said. “The inclusion of an asset on this list is not the ultimate goal but rather just the beginning for better conser vation. The World Heritage cultural asset managers and the competent authorities need to keep working on the management, supervision, preservation and promotion of the asset.”

The Antequera Dolmens site comprises a series of three megalithic monuments, as well as two natural monuments.

It is one of the oldest and most original forms of landscape monumentalisation through the integration of megalithic architecture and nature that we know of from the Prehistoric world, a major ritual centre whose origin dates back to the first half of the fourth millennium before Christ.

Bone marrow register receiving 120 new donors a day

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PAIN’S National Bone Marrow Plan is picking up speed after reaching its target of 200,000 donors per year ahead of schedule.

According to data from the Spanish National Transplant Organisation and the Spanish Register of Bone Marrow, the country has reached a total of 230,003 bone marrow donors in the first six months of this year.

The addition of new bone marrow donors has picked up pace in the first half of this year, with an average 120 new donors per day. These figures mean that the target of 250,000 bone marrow donors by the end of 2016 will be met.

In partnership with the regional governments, the ONT last year agreed to

maintain the National Bone Marrow Plan after reaching its targets (200,000 donors) one year ahead of schedule.

The current agreement aims to re-double the number of donors to 400,000 by 2020, with annual growth of 40,000 donors. This figure equates to approximately 3,300 donors per month.

However, the ONT claims that Spain will reach 400,000 donors ahead of the 2020 deadline if the current pace of growth continues.

The National Bone Marrow Donation Plan has been financed by the Ministry for

Health, Social Services and Equality, which allocated almost 2.32 million euros over these four years (830,000 euros per year since 2013), to

jointly fund the typing tests with the regional governments.

Although increases have been posted in all autonomous regions, the fastest growth in percentage terms has been recorded in Aragon (22%), Galicia (20%), Asturias (18%), Castile-La Mancha (12%) and Catalonia (12%), as well as the Autonomous City of Ceuta (17%).

In absolute terms, Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia and CastileLeon are the autonomous regions posting the fastest growth (in that order) in the first six months of 2016.

The authorities are encouraging them to find out more about the importance of this type of donation and to keep donating bone marrow and umbilical cord blood, two of the main sources of haematopoietic stem cells that can be needed for transplantation.

Heritage chiefs lament restoration of 17th century Spanish religious statue FACELIFT WOE

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HIS is the latest “botched” art restoration project in a Spanish village which has led to a few raised eyebrows, quite literally in this case!

Residents of Peñaranda de Bracamonte in the province of Salamanca are incensed by the so-called “facelift” of a 17th century statue carried out by a well-wisher.

The image of San Miguel Arcángel has suddenly gained a pair of very prominent black eyebrows and a glossy look with a bright red robe which critics say has ruined an important piece of their history.

A large shield has also been added which critics say turns it into a Viking-type figure.

Restoration experts are also furious and have likened the “before and after ” to the controversial case of the painting “Ecce Homo” (“Beyond the Man”) which was nearly ruined by octogenerian Cecilia Gimenez.

She decided to take her own brushes to the masterpiece in Borja with disastrous results. The finished product was so bad that locals renamed it “Ecce Mono” (“Beyond the Monkey”).

This latest botched restoration job started with the same best intentions although the name of the person who tackled the Salamanca figurine is not known.

The baroque carving was on display in the shrine of a local hermitage and was showing obvious signs of wear and tear.

Heritage experts are non too happy about the finished product, labelling it a disgrace.

María Luisa López, secret-

ary of the Association of Conservators and Restorers of Castilla y Leon said: “Our work is ver y serious, professional and specific and is not as easy as people might imgine!”

She said restoration of historic pieces was only undertaken after detailed studies and proposals which had to be officially approved.

San Miguel Arcángel is the patron of the village but the original sculptor is not known.

The Mayor, Carmen Ávila told Spanish newspaper La Gaceta de Salamanca that the restoration by the amateur well-wisher was “regrettable” and they would be meeting with church leaders to discuss the matter.

“It is essential to preserve and protect the heritage as the best legacy we can leave to future generations and prevent these types of interventions,” she said.

Ironically, despite all the fuss in Borja over the ·Ecce Homo”, the town has had the last laugh because the strangely restored painting has become a huge tourist attraction and now has its own museum.

The same might well happen in Peñaranda de Bracamonte because visitors are flocking to the chapel to see the new-look statue for themselves. At the moment, it seems to have gone into hiding amid fears it could be vandalised.

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Red-faced tourist causes alert after locking suitcase to bench!

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hapless tourist caused a major bomb scare and evacuation of a busy Costa del Sol beach after locking her suitcase to a promenade bench!

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PANISH exports of goods were up by 2.4 per cent in the first five months of 2016, reaching 105.36 billion euros, an historic high for cumulative exports in this period.

By volume, the increase was over twice that figure, at five per cent, due to prices measured by Unit Value Indices (UVIs) falling by 2.5 per cent.

Meanwhile imports fell by 0.4 per cent to 111.88 billion euros. This drop was caused by the effect of prices (5.3 per lower), and therefore, by volume, our purchases from abroad grew by 5.1 per cent.

Consequently, from January to May, the trade deficit grew by 6.52 billion euros, 30.9 per cent less than in the same period of 2015 and the second lowest figure for the period since 1998, only surpassed by May 2013.

The cumulative export figures for Spain (2.4 per cent) contrast with the slight growth posted by Eurozone countries (0.1 per cent) and the drop recorded in the European Union as a whole (-0.6 per cent).

By sub-sector, the main positive contributions came from automobiles and motorcycles (1.7 points, mainly due to the stronger sales to Germany, Italy, Belgium and the United Kingdom); road haulage equipment (0.7 points, to the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands);

automotive components (0.5 points, to Romania and France); and clothing (0.5 points, to Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and China).

Conversely, the subsectors that most dragged exports were iron and steel (-0.6 points, mainly due to weaker sales to Algeria, Italy, the United States and Germany); aircraft (-0.3 points, to Australia, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Malaysia); minerals (-0.3 points, mainly to Bulgaria); and medicines (-0.2 points, especially to the United States, Italy, Hungary and the United Kingdom).

By autonomous region, the regions that posted the highest year-on-year export rate of change in the period January-May 2016 were Castile and Leon (20.4 per cent year-on-year), Castile-La Mancha (11.7 per cent) and the Region of Valencia (8.9 per cent). Meanwhile, the largest year-on-year drops were posted by the Balearic Islands (-25.7 per cent yearon-year), the Canary Islands (-23.1 per cent), and the Principality of Asturias (-10.2 per cent).

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The woman from South Korea decided to leave her backpack whilst she went out for a spot of lunch and returned to find a massive security operation.

Police had to clear the entire seafront area in the tourist resort of Nerja, including a row of bars and restaurants which were packed with tourists in the

mid-afternoon sunshine.

A specialist bomb squad team was also called in, together with security bodies of French nationality and the Civil Guard.

The incident threw the entire area into chaos as officers stopped traffic and roped off the entire area.

The South Korean woman had apparently faced a

dilemma about what to do with her heavy luggage whilst she went for a meal “because she was very hungry”.

She decided to lock it up to a bench along the Balcón de Europa which gives fantastic views of the sea and beach.

The alarm was raised by a local resident who spotted the suspicious package at around 3pm and alerted the police.

The owner eventually realised what was going on and returned to the scene

with the key to the padlock.

“She was terribly apologetic and really embarrassed about the fuss she had caused,” said town hall spokesman. “She said she had just wanted it to be safe while she grabbed something to eat.”

The woman was apparently given a stern ticking off by the police and advised that leaving her suitcase unattended was not the wisest decision in view of the recent terrorist attacks.

No charges are being brought and the tourist did get her suitcase back!

WAREHOUSE COVER

Civil Guard seize huge haul of illegal tobacco

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OLICE who intercepted a tobacco trafficking gang estimate they probably distributed 54 tons worth more than eight million euros since

2014.

The Civil Guard has arrested three people, two men and a woman aged 58, 31 and 33, and is investigating another man of 28 years, all of

Spanish nationality on suspicion of smuggling offences against public health, membership of a criminal group and against public finances.

Over 18 tons of illegal tobacco was seized in Alicante as part of a monthlong investigation involving official tobacconists and distributors.

A shipment of several boxes to a home in Olivares (Sevilla) through a transport company was also intercepted. The address on the boxes was nonexistent and the company received a call just before delivery, with a change of direction.

In the boxes ,there was about 600 kilos of tobacco and the recipient was a known dealer in Seville.

A warehouse where the tobacco was stored was found in Elche where it looked as though a “normal activity” was being carried out.

The gang even used bogus advertising to sell the tobacco over the internet.

The sales were made all over Spain but also in Portugal, it is believed.

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A Puerto point of view

Puerto de la Cruz, a town for all nationalities

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F I am to be honest, I struggle at this time of year for ideas or topics, subjects which I want to write about and more importantly, comment

on.

It is not for want of enthusiasm, I have plenty of that, though saying that the weather hasn’t helped, after a month of Panza de Burro it does start to wear you down. Why do people come here at this time of year? I often wonder, but they do, the town is very busy. More so this year, visitor numbers are on the up and the powers that be are busy singing their own praises on what a great job they are doing.

It is predominantly Spanish visitors at this time of year and they seem to be returning in droves. Perhaps there is a renewed confidence in their economy after years of austerity. Or is it six months effectively without a government that is the catalyst, maybe others should try it.

Who thinks there will be a third election? Personally, I think they all want to be president; they should put their egos aside and reach an agreement, either that

or stand down and let someone else have a go.

However, it is not just Spanish visitors who are here at the moment; plenty of other languages can be heard on the streets. What brings them here? It can’t be for the weather. Has the town suddenly become more attractive? Or is it just that that the European map of ‘safe’ places to go on holiday seems to be getting progressively smaller.

So what should I write about? Surely with all these visitors, the town has provided a lot of activities to keep them entertained. Well, we have just had ‘The Fiestas of July’. A month of things going on in the town, a whole host of events, a hugely varied itinerar y, something for everyone, I am sure. (I am playing for time now as I try and remember exactly what they put on.)

A beauty pageant, they just love doing them here, the ‘Queen of the July Fiestas’ that will look good on her cv. There were kids playing sports in the streets on a number of occasions, I remember thinking surely that was what sports centres and summer schools were for. What else? There were some road races, sports infinity, bicycling around the town and a few concerts. Not a lot really to pique my interest, apart from, that is, the Fiesta del Carmen, the main event of the year in Puerto and even that loses some its appeal after seeing it a few times, unless you are heavily into saints, which I am not. However, I recognise it as a big event for the town’s dwindling fishing community, dwindling for most of the year, apart from Carmen when suddenly ever yone is a fisherman, or so it seems.

Now for something completely different! I know you are expecting me to start ‘slagging off’ the town’s ongoing projects, as is my usual bent. However, this month, tempting though it is, I am not going to mention Calle Zamora. Nor for that matter the

exorbitantly expensive walkway revamp currently underway in La Paz, which I have just realised I haven’t been anywhere near to see what been going on. Perhaps, a topic I should investigate for next month.

This month however I thought I would take a look at the ‘population’ of Puerto, leaving visitors aside just for once. Since Puerto’s ayuntamiento has caught up with other municipalities, IT wise, I mean, and now that you can print off copies of your Empadronamiento from the comfort of your own home, there are other things you can view on the same site, one being a snapshot of the municipality’s population by nationality, as far as those who are registered.

So how many people live in Puerto? Just shy of 36,500 according to the list, I won’t use exact numbers because, of course, the populous is forever changing and I wonder how representative the pardon is of the actual population. There will be those

registered who own property yet only visit for a few months; likewise there are people who live and work in the town yet still see home as elsewhere on the island, where they grew up. Plus there are those I am sure who choose to live under the radar as it were, for whom living here is just one long holiday.

Let’s say, for the sake of having something to write about, that it is a case of swings and roundabouts and overall it evens itself out and take look at the figure in a bit more detail. 78% is made up of Spanish, (almost 27,000) hardly a surprise there, although it doesn’t show, which would be interesting, how many are local and how many from the mainland.

The German community is by far the next biggest, 11% (4060), again no great surprise, they have been here for years and their presence is certainly felt.

Who’s next, surely the Brits? No, surprisingly not, it is the Italians with 3.5% (1315). I would never have guessed there were so many Pizza parlours in the town.

Next, of course, it is us, Rule Britannia and wave the Union Jack, the 4th largest community with a smidgen under 3% (1050) of the

population. I have to say I was surprised at such a paltry figure, I had expected more, but perhaps I am confusing those of us known as residents with those better described as frequent visitors who somehow manage to slip through the net, as far as local officialdom is concerned, I mean.

So, who makes up the remaining 4.5%? I am sure amazed to know there are another 90 nationalities, plus 5 people of ‘no fixed abode’, or origin unknown. What a cosmopolitan town Puerto is! I will quickly run through the ‘also ran’s’ those who are worthy of note. Finland (530), Austria (330),France (260) Venezuela (210) which can’t be right, Sweden (200), Cuba (190) there are strong connections between the islands, The Netherlands (165), India (150) I thought there would be more , but perhaps they have dual nationalities, Senegal (145) now there is a surprise, not the number, I am sure there are more, but the fact they are on the register, Belgium (130) and on and on. Sorry I got bored with listing them, but I think I got the point across. I will just finish by saying there are 20 countries who only have 1 citizen flying the flag for them in Puerto.

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THE ADVENTURERS

A series about the magnetic draw of climbing to the top of Teide

Darwin’s Continental Bulldog on Tenerife

ERNST HAECKEL (1834-1919)

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RNST Haeckel was a man of many parts – physician, botanist, zoologist, and artist who discovered and named thousands of new species.

He also introduced words to the language which have come into prominence today such as ecology and stem cells.

He was born in Potsdam (then part of Prussia) and first studied medicine before moving into zoology and had become well known in Europe by the time that Charles Darwin introduced his book “On the Origin of Species

by Natural Selection” in 1859. He fully supported this theory and promoted it throughout Europe adding a few ideas of his own with which Darwin was not in agreement.

From late 1866 to the end of 1867 he organised, with three of his students, a tour of the Canary Islands and West Africa. Before joining up with the rest of the group in Lisbon, Haeckel visited England arriving in London on 17th October 1866 where he called on Sir Charles Lyell, a renowned geologist and close friend of Darwin. The next visit was to Thomas Huxley, Darwin’s Bulldog, and finally he called on the great man himself and was received graciously by Darwin and his family.

Haeckel would have mentioned his wish to follow in

the steps of Humboldt, his other hero, who had climbed to the top of Mount Teide in Tenerife in 1799. Darwin, who was also an admirer of Humboldt, would have told Haeckel of his own misfortune which occurred on his famous journey on the Beagle in 1832.

Darwin had written in his log: -

create, without satisfying, our utmost curiosity.

Darwin never set foot on Tenerife On November 2nd 1866 Haeckel left England for Lisbon where no one was allowed to disembark due to quarantine because of an outbreak of cholera in London. The ship was laid up for two weeks and he must have feared experiencing the same fate as Darwin.

Eventually, Haekel and his friends boarded a small paddle-wheeler, comically named the Lusitania, and

not only because of the cholera scare but also due to yellow fever which had spread along the West Coast of Africa.

Fortunately Haeckel received a stroke of synchronicity which rarely happens more than once in a life-time. By chance the Prussian warship, Niobe, was in port and the ship’s doctor had come ashore. On meeting the four despondent scientists he invited them to come aboard. The captain of the warship declared himself to be the grandson of a famous Prussian botanist and the excitement increased as the ship was also heading for Tenerife. Say no more. They were offered a lift.

of twelve days. Those who have never experienced it can scarcely conceive what a gloom it cast on every one: Matters were soon decided by the Captain ordering all sail to be set & make a course for the Cape Verde Islands. sailed to Madeira.

On landing at Madeira they found that there was a quarantine enforced throughout the Canary Islands

closely behind one of the animals and got kicked on the knee.

The further climb, with perilous handholds and fields of ice-covered lava blocks, proved too much for Greeff and Miklukho who stopped about 1,500 feet from the summit. The company’s principal guide Don Emanuel Reis – who had made over 50 climbs of the peak – balked at the last 800 feet because of the thick ice.

He refused to proceed further.

Haeckel, the amazingly fit athlete, and the remaining guide, Hermann Wildpret – a Swiss German, who was the curator of the local botanical garden (in Puerto de la Cruz) – moved slowly on, hacking out each step with ice axes. Both suffered increasingly from altitude sickness. Three hundred feet from the top, a copious flow of blood gushed from Haeckel’s nose and he passed out. Wildpret revived him and then he, himself, fainted requiring Haeckel to perform a like service for his guide. At noon, on shaky feet, they surveyed the beauties of the island from the very peak of the mountain.

SMS Niobe sold to Prussia in 1862, artist Christopher Rave.

Oh misery, misery — we were just preparing to drop our anchor within 1/2 a mile of Santa Cruz when a boat came alongside bringing with it our death-warrant. The consul declared we must perform a rigorous quarantine

We have left perhaps one of the most interesting places in the world, just at the moment when we were near enough for every object to

The quarantine restrictions were lifted and, on November 22nd, the four stepped ashore.

After finding their landlegs, Haeckel and his team spent a couple of days relaxing before they organised the trip to climb the 12,000ft volcanic Mount Teide which Humboldt had scaled over half a century before.

Here is an extract about the climb from the book – The Tragic Sense of Life: Ernst Haeckel and the Struggle over Evolutionar y Thought by Robert J.Richards from the University of Chicago. It is available on Amazon. The three students, who were to

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When the Niobe reached Santa Cruz and entered the bay, the captain greeted the island with a twenty-one-canon volley.

become famous in their own right, were named Fol,Greeff and Miklukho.

After securing two German speaking guides and a mule train, Haeckel and his companions, at 12.30 on the moonlit morning of 26th November, began their approach to the mountain. By 8.30am they had reached the base of the central conewhich an earlier traveller Leopoldo von Buch, had called “the mountain on a mountain” – still some 4,000 feet from the top. Here the mules had to be left as well as Fol, who had walked too

Haeckel (left) with Nicholai Miklukho, an assistant in the adventure (1866) Some days later, the little group moved over to the island of Lanzarote where they spent four months collecting, identifying and naming scores of specimens. During the remainder of 1867 they explored the West African Coast.

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Fish farms, friend or foe?

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can still remember how I felt, the first day I saw one of the circular, netted fish farms floating out at sea, off the coast of Los Cristianos. I was wondering, what on earth it was and how this was allowed. I soon learned that it was perfectly legal, and that it housed fish, that were being farmed.

Obviously it created fear, especially in the local fisherman – who had fished these waters for generations – what would become of their livelihood? Soon the nets would be vandalised by protesters, allowing the small fish to spread into the sea, them taking their chances against the fishermans’ net or line.

What you have to ask of course, is how did we get here?

There are lots of these rings of farmed fish in our waters, providing us and Europe with fish to eat. Prior to the arrival of the fish farms, stocks of fish in the sea were at a record low – ironically blamed on the fishermen, for taking the small fry, as well as the mature fish, not allowing enough time for

stocks to mature and recover.

It is debatable whether fish stocks are low for this reason only – it may be the imbalance in the underwater environment, pollution, warmer temperatures, that have all contributed to the low fish stocks, who knows?

The other argument is that greed has driven the train towards this particular scenario. Our demand for fish, out weighing the natural stocks of our sea – and in particular our desire for just eating certain species.

The fish farm industry is worth millions of euro to the economy of our island and Spain. It also provides jobs for very skilled people, such as engineers, construction

workers, feeding boatmen, vets, scientists, biologists.

I witnessed the construction of a couple of these circular creations. They are huge and each piece of moulded, black plastic is linked together, and polystyrene tubes are inserted into it – to help with buoyancy. The ring is then floated out to sea, until it is settled into its position, net attached and fish added.

The main bone of contention with the fish farms is what the fish fry are fed. In the beginning, wild fish fry would be caught and used, which is clearly unsustainable.

Moreover scientists are working in laboratories, creating artificial food for the farmed fish to consume. In under-developed countries, who seem to have embraced the farms more warmly, grow grubs, such as small maggot like worms for the fish to eat.

Having so many fish in close proximity can obviously harbour disease – the main one being fish lice, so – chemicals are used to clean the fish and antibiotics

are being used to keep fish well. They can often be underdeveloped in terms of appearance, the fins not growing properly in the lack of space. This veterinary area has grown in numbers, some vets specialising in the welfare of farmed fish and obviously making a good living from it.

The present fear is that wild fish stocks could be at risk too, as the dead farmed fish are often thrown out of the farms, their bodies filled with chemicals and antibiotics.

Worse, still living farmed fish that escape and contaminate the wild fish. It is far too early

brightly painted, wooden fishing boats, going out to sea, their nets trailing behind them and a string of seagulls at their tail, but – perhaps this would end completely, if the demands on the sea and the fishermen, to catch more fish had continued?

The production of aquaculture in Spain has grown dramatically in just the last year alone, figures provided by the EOMOFA, (European Observatory for Fishery and Aquaculture Products), show an increase of 10.2% over production in 2014, first sales being valued

at 21,300 tonnes.

Overall in the year 2015, product sales increased by 11% to 515 million euro, in the wholesale markets. The average cost of fresh fish in Spain rose by 12% in the year 2015-2016 to 7.35 euro per kg.

These figures are of course reflective of the whole of Spain, and it is debatable whether fish farming in Tenerife is actually good for our economy, the subsidy received from the mainland, set against the actual profit, seems a bit muddy.

Whatever your view, I reckon they are here to stay,

to say whether these fears are actually a reality.

I am sure you will agree, that we all love to see the

at 292 million euro, producing 48,000 tonnes of fish. The main species being harvested were the Sea Bass

and again it comes back to us as a race, to keep our planet healthy, regain the balance and let nature recover.

towards the horizon. Off the path pahoehoe lava structures were in abundance as still more orange hues changed the colours of the landscape as our walk gently continued.

Our path then meandered steadily downhill amongst impressive rock structures including the famous “Cathedral” on our walk back to the car. I thought that was it, but not so; after a short drive we came to our final

photography stop, another lovely surprise on Andy’s part. Then, more pictures of the red orb were taken as the sun dipped below the horizon setting a striking blaze of orange and pink against a now grey sky.

You know, Tenerife is like a pearl in an oyster. A delicate precious and beautiful jewel, however, unlike a pearl, Tenerife’s beauty is not hard to find, it’s all around us. So go on…. try it! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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The Sunset Walk

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OW that summer is here the weather is warm and the views are unobscured by the cloud cover that we sometimes encounter in winter.

So there is no better time of year to enjoy our magnificent sunsets.

Over the years, I have taken many photographs of sunsets from my balcony, a bar or restaurant with a view, or from the beach on a late evening stroll. However, there is no view so fine of our fabulous sunsets than from way up high in our beautiful impressive mountains.

Andy Tenerife Walker never ceases to amaze me. The other day he asked me if I would like to go for a short evening walk in the National Park. Of course, I readily agreed but I did not know that he intended to take me on his popular Sunset Walk, a walk I had never done before.

We drove through Vilaflor when all of a sudden, panoramic views exploded before our eyes

as we saw the magnificent peaks of Pico del Teide and Pico Viejo. On driving to the start of our walk through the plains of the National Park, the landscape opened up in front of us. The “Finger of God” stood before us with its imposing shape, a very wellknown and much photographed rock formation here in Tenerife. For years I have wondered if it will topple over as it seems to defy gravity itself. Further along the path we came upon the great vista looking over the Ucana plain.

The colours on the plain were changing very quickly and becoming more orange and red as the sun slowly dipped

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ST’s another shining star for Astra range

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OST people know that cars, if more than four years old, or with hire cars two years old, must not be driven without a current ITV, which is the Spanish equivalent of the MOT Test.

With the recent period of strikes by the APPLUS ITV chain of testing stations this has caused problems for many drivers throughout the Canary Islands, although thankfully now this strike has ended.

Most people would not consider driving a car that was not road worthy or indeed without an ITV (although many people are under the misapprehension that if a sticker says for example May 2017 then they have the whole of that month), that is not the case. The exact date of expiry will be shown on the reverse of the Ficha Técnica, whilst the sticker displays only the month. You should remember that a car must only display one sticker, not several as the ITV stations remove the current sticker, regardless of whether it has run out or has time remaining, at the beginning of the test.

There has been a recent case in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria where a person had changed the ITV sticker i.e. falsified the document, this situation came to light following an incident involving a 33 year old woman. The Officers duly checked the car and discovered that despite displaying a “current ITV“ sticker the car did not have a current ITV nor had had for several months.

A case was prepared and sent before the courts where the woman was fined 540 euros for the offence. Whilst it may be tempting to do such a thing or “take a chance” you should remember that without a valid ITV your Insurance will be invalid and in the event of an accident or incident, it will be you picking up the tab and facing potentially large fines as well. It is also possible that someone may be seriously injured or even killed.

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for small children the rear seat can accommodate three child seats.

easy loading.

The estate is 190kg lighter than the outgoing model and good news for buyers is that it is up to £1,870 less expensive with on-the-road prices starting at £16,585.

Trim levels are Design, Tech Line, SRi and Elite, with Nav versions of the SRi and Elite also available.

The Astra ST also offers a high level of standard equipment.

On entry-level Design models this includes cruise control with speed limiter, auto lights function, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors, adjustable steering column and steering wheel mounted audio controls,

running lights, rear spoiler and black roof rails.

The test model was an SRI Nav with further spec

The load area is fairly large at 540 litres, extending to 1,630 litres with the rear seats flatfolded, and a low sill allows

IntelliLink system with smartphone connection, seven-inch colour touch-screen Bluetooth, LED daytime

including 17-inch five-spoke alloys, front fog lights, silvercoloured roof rails, leather covered steering wheel,

AUXHALL’S new Astra beat all-comers last year when it was crowned Scottish Car of the Year.

And that made it a hattrick of trophies for the model which was also judged as best Family Car and Eco Car by myself and fellow members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

The hatchback is proving to be a popular model and the arrival of an estate version should boost Astra sales even further.

I’ve just spent a few days with the Sports Tourer and reckon it has the credentials to go toe-to-toe with its compact estate rivals.

It looks good with a new streamline design – although not quite as nice as its fablooking hatchback sibling.

The ST is much the same size as the previous model but offers more space for driver, passengers and luggage.

There’s 26 millimetres additional headroom up front while rear passengers get 28mm more legroom.

And if you’re looking to cater

New people who come to the island, generally have no idea of how the Spanish system works and buying a car can be a legal nightmare if you go it alone or chose someone who “talks the talk “ but quite possibly does not know the ins and outs of the transfer process. You should always look for recommendations for reputable garages, which have been established for many years, and not take advice in general from people in bars who most likely have little or no knowledge of the legalities of things such as this.

You should be very wary of buying a car from the side of the road as any debts that have been incurred by the registered owner, who may not even be the person selling the car, will pass to you, if indeed the car is transferable.

Never buy a car without first checking that it is debt free, unless buying from a reputable garage who will be able to prove this to you easily for peace of mind and their reputation. Our advice is if you have any doubts then walk away and if a car seems too good to be true, then as with most things in life there is probably a catch. Don’t lose your hard earned cash, as they say buyer beware and ask any questions that you may have doubts about. Make sure you feel comfortable with the garage, many come and go swiftly, and your warranty is then useless if you have bought something that is not road worthy or with which you have a problem either mechanical or paperwork wise. sports-style front seats, sport switch, six speakers, OnStar connectivity, Navi 900 IntelliLink system with fullyintegrated European sat nav and eight-inch colour touchscreen.

There’s also a driving assistance pack which features forward camera system, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, forward collision alert with automatic city emergency braking.

The Astra features latestgeneration Vauxhall engines, offering a wide choice of efficient diesel and petrol units.

My model featured the smallest engine available – a three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol.

And my advice to motorists who wouldn’t consider an engine of this size is – give it a try.

This 105ps turbo unit proved to be super efficient, never lacking for power going up and down a slick five-speed manual gearbox.

It was surprisingly punchy and boasts a zero to 60mph sprint time of 11 seconds and top speed of 121mph.

The ST cruised smoothly on the motorway and didn’t disappoint on ride and handling on some bumpy minor roads.

Road grip was good while cornering at speed with little body lean.

And a big plus for buyers opting for this stop/start ecoFlex engine is the impressive fuel economy figures of 62.8mpg combined, 53.3mpg urban and 70.6mpg extra urban, with 103g/km CO2 emissions.

Priced at £20,585, I reckon this latest Astra Sports Tourer offers super value.

Build quality is excellent, inside and out – and that’s down to the workers at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant in Cheshire who fought off competition from across Europe to build the new car.

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Getting your dog back into shape!

People are getting fatter and it is affecting our pet’s health as well

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E love our pets and like to give them the little indulgences that we enjoy, so pets are gaining weight too. And we like our pets to be “well-rounded” – most pet dogs have considerably more body fat than dogs in the wild, but wild and feral dogs are often closer to the way a fit dog should look.

Being overweight can have lasting consequences and can even be fatal. Studies have shown that overweight dogs do not live as long and are more prone to illnesses that spoil their quality of life, such as arthritis, breathing difficulties, heart problems and diabetes.

There is a genuine risk of killing your pet with kindness.

The way the body works changes considerably in overweight animals. Once an animal is overweight, the working speed of the body slows and they are less active so they do not need to eat much to maintain their weight. It is rare for medical problems to cause obesity in dogs.

The high cost of snacking...

A slice of buttered toast to a cocker spaniel provides about a sixth of the daily calorie requirement – or two bags of crisps for a person A sausage to a Staffie is the equivalent of one and a half chocolate bars to a person A chocolate digestive to a Jack Russell is almost the same as a portion of chips to a person

My dog always seems hungry...

Fortunately dogs cannot buy chocolate on the way home from work, nor do they have to recover from “bad hair days” with chocolate bars at tea break! Responsible owners should learn to resist soulful eyes.

Dogs are scavengers in the wild and it is natural for them

to eat everything they find – whether they are hungry or not.

Begging for food is a trick that they quickly learn to exploit – and it is our fault for giving them treats when we are eating.

Only giving them treats “now and then” makes things worse. The scientific name for this is “variable reinforcement” and it is why people play fruit machines – the occasional win makes up for all the losses. The cure is for all the people in the house to learn never to give treats when eating, or to shut the dog in another room at mealtimes. And do not let your dog follow small children who are snacking and “hoover up”.

There is a lot of variation in the energy that different individuals require daily, and feeding packets tend to recommend an over-generous daily amount. Do not be alarmed if your dog generally seems to have quite a small appetite, but do consult your vet if there is a sudden loss of appetite. If you are concerned about your dog’s weight, consult your vet. The guidelines below give an indication of how to find out if your pet is the right weight.

Start young There is evidence that chubby puppies become fat adults. Breeds likely to get joint problems such as poor hips (hip dysplasia) are more likely to develop these problems with overfeeding. Feed your puppy the minimum amount for the body weight recommended on the packet, and monitor body shape as your dog grows. Ask

the vet to check at vaccination time.

If an otherwise healthy, happy dog seems reluctant to eat do not be tempted to offer different foods or human foods to coax his or her appetite. You may cause your pet to become a fussy eater. Dogs fed human foods often over eat and become overweight, even on foods relatively low in fat, such as chicken. However, if your dog eats nothing at all for more than 24 hours, contact your vet for advice.

Is my dog overweight?

You cannot tell by weighing a dog and looking at tables of “right weight for breed” because all individuals are different. The only way is to look at body shape and assess body fat. Does your pet have a potbelly? Viewed from above, does your dog have a waist – that is, does the body taper after the rib cage? Can you easily feel your dog’s ribs? No waist, a bit of a paunch, and a well-cushioned ribcage means it is time to take action.

The average “chubby” pet is usually at least 15 per cent overweight.

Make a record of everything – including table scraps and treats – that your dog eats for a few days. This is often valuable in highlighting “extras” that your pet is getting.

A dog that does not seem to eat much dog food probably still has an appetite for sausages and chocolate biscuits!

or three times a day, so long as you don’t go above the daily recommended amount. If you must feed treats, either take these out of the daily ration, or choose low calorie items, such as a piece of carrot, apple, or rice cake.

If you are not using one of the recommended “caloriecontrol” foods, but just reducing the amount of normal food, the diet is less likely to be successful. You can try buying a “light” (or “lite”) diet and feeding three-quarters of what is recommended on the packet for your dog’s “target” (ie the right, slim) weight. This is usually about 15 per cent less than the current weight, but if you are unsure, check with your vet. However, many of these diets are designed to avoid weight gain, but they are not “reducing” diets to promote weight loss. If your pet is not losing weight after two months, you should consider changing to a diet from the vet.

Remember non-fattening treats too, such as going for a walk, playing a game or simply stroking and giving attention.

They last longer than food, help to strengthen your relationship more – and are good for your health too!

Weight watchers!

Going to the gym?

The next step It is best to start with a trip to the vet. Although increasing exercise is not enough on its own, it is helpful, although your pet will need a check-up for medical conditions that could interfere. Using a special calorie-controlled food from the vet is usually the most effective way of losing weight and well worth considering.

Many vets run weight control clinics providing regular check-ups. They are often free of charge, and help to ensure that the diet is working, and that weight loss is not occurring too rapidly.

A food diary

With calorie-controlled food from the vet, you will be advised how much to feed daily. This will be for the target weight – not the current weight – of your dog. It is best to weigh food out daily, at least to start with. Many dry diets come with calibrated scoops but it is easy to overfill these. You can reduce hunger by feeding two

Don’t expect to walk or run off the calories; dogs are very active creatures, so achieving the equivalent of a “human gym workout” is practically impossible!

Increasing exercise alone is not enough, although it is helpful. Start gradually, and be especially careful with elderly pets, particularly in hot weather.

Older pets should see the vet first. Little and often is the safest way to start. Try to take your dog out at least twice a day, and start to introduce active games – ambling down the road on a lead is not going to burn off many calories.

Increase the activity level at home as well. Buy toys in which you can hide food, such as buster cubes, but remember to deduct the “treat” from the daily food allowance.

How long will it take?

Most dogs that look overweight are at least 15 per cent overweight. So a dog of 40 kilogram(s) (88 pounds) may be six kilogram(s) (13.25 pounds) overweight, and a 12 kilogram(s) (26.5 pounds) dog may be 1.8 kilogram(s) (four pounds) over.

A safe rate of weight loss is one per cent weekly. In the example above the larger dog should be shedding 1.6 kilogram(s) (3.5 pounds) over a month, and the smaller 0.48 kilogram(s) (one pound). Confused? Look for a vet with a weight clinic!

When your dog reaches the target weight, take another look. Is your pet “in shape”, with a waist and a slender tummy? Can you feel the ribs easily? If not, continue with the diet. If the dog is now perfect, do not slip back into old habits, even though your pet may now be more active.

You can increase feeding a little – say by ten per cent – and weigh your pet every fortnight to check that the weight is not creeping back.

Diets are available that are reduced in calories, but not

restricted enough to reduce weight, but which – correctly fed – will stop it creeping back on. Ask your vet for advice.

The diet isn’t working...

Drugs to help with weight loss are now available from vets. However, they are an aid to slimming and cannot be used indefinitely, so lifestyle changes are still essential.

There may be mild side effects (such as diarrhoea) but they could be especially useful where weight loss is essential to help a medical problem.

All dogs are different, so if yours is not losing weight on the diet, it may be that your dog burns calories slowly. The daily food intake is above your dog’s energy needs and needs to be reduced further.

Consult your vet for advice – but first, check that everybody in the house is sticking to the diet. It only takes one person who “feels sorry” for the dog and is cheating to ruin the whole diet! Explain that they are putting the dog’s health at risk and may be reducing life expectancy.

Treats you can give Giving treats, other than for training, is not essential – and for any dog, they do not have to be large! A “treat” should always be given in portions no bigger than the nail of your first finger! Many dogs like crunchy, raw vegetables, such as a piece of carrot or cucumber, or even a piece of rice cake. If you are feeding a dry food, when you weigh out the daily “ration”, set aside a few biscuits from this and give throughout the day.

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Charlie Dimmock and award-winning garden designers the Rich brothers compete to design gardens for homeowners around the country. Charlie and the Rich brothers compete to design a zen space for a young couple longing for a Japanese garden. With a £7,000 budget, our designers bring east Asian style to Blackburn, turning the couple’s mismatched garden into an area of tranquillity and serenity. There’s a teahouse, enormous rocks and a pond. It’s a big build and not one for the faint hearted. episode 20.

5TH AUGUST 15:25 GARDEN RESCUE (GARDENING)

(STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, SERIES 3, EPISODE 8)

(STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, SERIES 2, EPISODE 1, 3 STAR)

COUNTRYSIDE 999 (DOCUMENTARY)

8TH AUGUST 15:00

THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE (FILM) Disney’s animated mystery-adventure is based on, and runs parallel to, Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories about Sherlock Holmes, but features a largely rodent cast. It’s 1897 and Dr David Q Dawson has just returned from a military campaign in Afghanistan. In a damp London alley he finds a crying girl-mouse, Olivia Flaversham, who tells him she needs to see Basil of Baker Street. However, when they get to number 221 Baker Street, the great detective initially shows little interest in Olivia’s predicament. Until, that is, she explains that a peg-legged bat attacked her father’s toy shop and caused him to disappear. Now Basil is hooked: the bat is an associate of his nemesis, the criminal mastermind Professor Ratigan, and Olivia’s misfortune just might provide the clue Basil needs to finally capture Ratigan... Also featuring the voices of Basil Rathbone and Laurie Main as Holmes and Watson respectively.

11TH AUGUST 21:00

Series following the emergency services in rural Britain. The Cornwall Air Ambulance crew are helping a woman who has fallen under a half-ton horse, the Durham Constabulary officers deal with a road traffic collision and speeding drivers, and in the Penzance Urgent Care Centre there are tears before bedtime.

10TH AUGUST 09:15

7TH AUGUST 12:30

PAUL O’ GRADY’S ANIMAL ORPHANS (DOCUMENTARY)

Paul O’Grady returns for a second series in which he visits South Africa, Zambia and Namibia on the trail of young orphaned animals. Paul’s first stop is Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Here they are raising an eight-month-old orphaned rhinoceros called Olive, whose mother was killed by poachers - 1,000 rhinos are killed for their horns every year. At Na’ankuse, a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, Paul meets the owner Marlice, who introduces him to some of the resident animals - including a ten-month-old aardvark called Parkie, the strangest creature Paul has ever seen. He also meets Shrinky, a baby baboon who staff member Colette is caring for around the clock. Shrinky arrived in a terrible state, wounded and scarred, and Colette fears she might be brain damaged and have a serious problem with her sight. Finally, Paul has to serve ice lollies made of antelope blood to a lion cub called Nala.

SECRET DEALERS (GAME SHOW)

Antiques challenge series. In the first house, homeowner Helen has an eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles. Topping the dealers’ wish list is a stunning French 19th century gilt mirror, untouched since the day it was made, and a pair of excellent Regency prints on glass from early 1800.

Dealers Tim Hogarth, Karen Dalmeny and David Ford have to dig deep into their wallets to try and secure the goods. Alison Chapman and Mark Stevens join Tim in the second house, which is packed with gold jewellery belonging to homeowner Darren. A rare 17th century Charles II half-crown coin flips the dealers’ lids.

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CGI animated series about a pack of puppies led by a 10-year-old boy named Ryder. Mr Porter’s van full of puppy food and delicious treats begins to slide on the ice near the shore. Ryder and the Paw Patrol rush to get the van safely off the ice and save the treats.

6TH AUGUST 07:20 BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES (CHILDRENS)

12TH AUGUST 08:35 PAW PATROL (CHILDRENS)

Blaze is Axle City’s greatest hero and its number one racer. Fast and fearless, he is unbeatable on the track, but he can think fast too. Blaze knows everything about science, technology, engineering and maths.

When things get really tough he can use his scientific know-how to transform himself into any machine. Blaze is the only truck in town with a human driver, his best pal AJ. Together they share in each other’s every success and failure. Gabby is the mechanic all the Monster Machines in town count on to fix them up. But when Crusher steals all her tools, Gabby needs Blaze’s help to get them back.

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Breakfast Countryfile Summer Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under 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 Eat Well for Less Saving Lives at Sea BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport Film In the Electric Mist Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Countryfile Summer Diaries Garden Rescue Neighbourhood Blues See Hear The Hairy Builder Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Film The Deadly Companions Coast Nature’s Weirdest Events Animals in Love Brazil with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Blitz Cities Great American Railroad Journeys The £100k House: The Final Fix Versailles Boy Meets Girl Newsnight People Just Do Nothing Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made See Hear Saving Lives at Sea Horizon

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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 Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Animal Reunions Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Holiday Horrors: Caught on Camera Murder, She Wrote Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote ITV Nightscreen

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3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Fifteen to One Countdown The Question Jury Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Three Day Nanny Gogglebox Man Down A Granny’s Guide to the Modern World 999: What’s Your Emergency?

Live From Abbey Road Classics Film The Accused Double Your House for Half the Money

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Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Gogglesprogs Naked Attraction The World’s Weirdest Weather

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Thomas and Friends Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff To B&B the Best 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Film Stolen Daughter 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Cricket on 5 GPs: Behind Closed Doors Celebrity Big Brother Suspects: The Enemy Within Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side On Benefits: Life on the Dole

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Premier League Years Premier League Legends Pre-Season Football Football Gold Premier League Years Sporting Triumphs Pre-Season Football Sky Bet Football League EFL Highlights Pre-Season Football Live Inter. Champions Cup Footb.

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Cricket in the 90s Live Test Cricket

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GAA Championship Review Test Cricket The Verdict GAA Championship Review Test Cricket

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THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST 2016

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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 Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Real Stories with Ranvir Singh Emmerdale Tonight The Investigator: A British Crime Story ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Drive Murder, She Wrote Jackpot247 Tonight ITV Nightscreen

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Int. Champions Cup Football EFL Highlights Football League Gold Int.Champions Cup Football Premier League Legends EFL Highlights Premier League World SKy Bet Football League Int. Champions Cup Football

Test Cricket The Verdict Live Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Test Cricket The Verdict Cricket’s Greatest International Champions Cup Football Test Cricket

FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST 2016

TENERIFE NEWS 556 I TV GUIDE

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Countryfile Summer Diaries Garden Rescue Neighbourhood Blues Eat Well for Less Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Natural World Pressure Pad Coast Nature’s Weirdest Events Brazil with Michael Palin Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Blitz Cities Mastermind Gardeners’ World Highlands Scotland’s Wild Heart Clare Balding Meets... Jonnie Peacock and Hannah Cockroft Newsnight Artsnight The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl Film Good Hair Forces of Nature with Brian Cox

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Premier League 100 CLub Int. Champions Cup Football Sky Bet Football League EFL Highlights Sky Bet Football League EFL Highlights Sky Bet Football League EFL Highlights Int. Champions Cup Football Live EFL

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Cricket’s Greatest

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Test Cricket The Verdict Live Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Live First Utility Super League Test Cricket The Verdict

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SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST 2016

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Olympic Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live Home Cooking Made Easy

Lorraine Pascale inspires people to cook the food they love at home.

Staying in is the new going out, and Lorraine has got entertaining at home covered. First up are perfect casual nibbles to share with friends - herbed, baked scotch eggs, goat’s cheese truffles, and mini beef wellingtons. Lorraine also reveals the simplest 21st-century bread. With no kneading and rising, it is just the thing to pop in the oven when people are coming round. Next is a hearty Spanish paella with sherry, chorizo and prawns - the ideal family dish.

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BBC News Weather Olympics 2016 BBC News Regional News Weather Olympics 2016 BBC News Weather Olympics 2016 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The Women’s Football Show Film The Silver Darlings Film The Happiest Days of Your Life Olympics 2016 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure Bargain Hunt Homes Under the Hammer Escape to the Country Flog It! Full Steam Ahead Highlands Scotland’s Wild Heart Gardeners’ World BBC Proms Extra Full Steam Ahead Dad’s Army The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Ear The National Lottery Live Olympics 2016 QI XL Versailles Film About Elly Film Dracula This is BBC Two Gardeners’ World

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CITV ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Columbo ITV News and Weather Wild Animal Reunions Doc Martin

Martin’s parents, Christopher and Margaret, make an unexpected visit to Cornwall to stay with their son - but they have not spoken for seven years, and the true nature of their visit is revealed when Martin takes them to see Aunt Joan, Christopher’s sister. There is a surprise in store for Portwenn Primary’s school secretary.

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All Star Family Fortunes Film The Scorpion King Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Catchphrase Film Skyfall ITV News and Weather Film Carry on Girls

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Shipping Wars Gillette World Sport Cardiff Triathlon Everybody Loves Raymond The Morning Line The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Film City of Ember

Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway star as two adolescents who try to rescue their underground city from an impending power failure that will plunge it into permanent darkness in Gil Kenan’s fantasy adventure, which is adapted from Jeanne DuPrau’s children’s book. The City of Ember was built 200 years earlier as a subterranean refuge for humanity from an unspecified threat. But now the generator that lights the city is breaking down, and the place is starting to fall apart.

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Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Film Men in Black Film Super 8 Film Trance Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free

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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 Fail Army The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Police Interceptors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Cricket on 5 NCIS 5 News Weekend Football on 5 Celebrity Big Brother Impractical Jokers UK Super Casino

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Super Heroes Live Super Rugby Soccer AM Football’s Greatest Live SPFL Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Live International Champions Cup Football Eredivisie Football International Champions Cup Football Football’s Greatest Teams

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SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST 2016

Olympic Breakfast BBC News Sunday Morning Live Homes Under the Hammer

Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Derby, an old club house in Dorset and a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cumbria. All of these properties have been sold at auction. Martin and Lucy find out who bought them and what they paid when these properties went under the hammer.

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Bargain Hunt BBC News Olympics 2016 BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Olympics 2016 BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day Olympics 2016 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The Beechgrove Garden Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Olympics 2016 Replay Film The Third Man

Classic film noir about an American writer who visits postwar Vienna to see an old friend, but is told that his friend is dead. Incredulous at the suggestion his friend was a criminal, the writer attempts to clear the dead man’s name, but soon finds events taking a strange turn - his friend is very much alive, dealing drugs on the black market.

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Escape to the Continent Flog It! Songs of Praise New Zealand: Earths Mythical Islands Olympics 2016 Film Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave Robot Wars Dragons’ Den Olympics 2016 Film Youth in Revolt Countryfile Summer Special

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Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge Pat and Stan Dino Dan Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Thunderbirds are Go Ninjago: Rise of the Snakes ITV News Weekend Murder, She Wrote Columbo ITV News and Weather Long Lost Family Love Your Garden Film The Queen Masterpiece with Alan Titchmarsh ITV News London ITV News and Weather The Zoo Midsomer Murders ITV News and Weather Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys-Jones Premiership Rugby 7s Highlights Jackpot247

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Shipping Wars Mobil 1 The Grid Motorsport Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch Film The Great Mouse Detective

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The Simpsons Channel 4 News Film Monsters, Inc. Flying to the Ends of the Earth Film 47 Ronin Film Ghost Friday Night Dinner The World’s Weirdest Weather Walking the Himalayas

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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 Football on 5 Now That’s Funny!

Benefit House: Me and My 26 Kids Benefits, Babies and Jail Benefits: Can’t Work, Won’t Work Benefits Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud 3 Now That’s Funny!

5 News Weekend Cricket on 5 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud 5 News Weekend Celebrity Big Brother Bankrupt and Broke: When Celebs Go Bust Body Freaks: Old Face, New Face

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Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Rosamunde Pilcher’s Coming Home 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Aircrash: Collision in the Skies Police Interceptors: Unleashed Celebrity Big Brother Mascara Boys: Sex Me Up Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side

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Major League Soccer The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live EFL Live SPFL Football Goals on Sunday International Champions Cup Football Live MLS Football Go0ld Live MLS

Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket The Verdict Cricket Writers on TV Live Test Cricket Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket The Verdict Cricket’s Greatest Test Cricket

MONDAY 8TH AUGUST 2016

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Olympic Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under The Housing Enforcers

Matt Allwright joins the ranks of Britain’s housing officers to search out bad landlords, tackle problem properties, deal with the consequences of nightmare neighbours and come to the rescue of tenants in need. In this episode, Matt visits a household where the landlady’s post-it notes have become a sticking point. In the Lake District, officers inspect the empire of a landlord king.

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Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 EastEnders Olympics 2016 BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016

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Countryfile Summer Diaries Garden Rescue Neighbourhood Blues The £100k House: The Final Fix Olympics 2016 Replay Olympics 2016 Red Rock The Edge Escape to the Country The Great Antiques Map of Britain Flog It! Pointless Olympics 2016 Eggheads University Challenge Olympics 2016 Only Connect Brexit: The Battle for Britain Olympics 2016 Newsnight Robot Wars The Super League Show 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 Secret Dealers Tipping Point Cash Trapped 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 Benidorm Britain as Seen on ITV Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen

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Olympic Breakfast Countryside 999

Series following the emergency services in rural Britain. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance crews are at the scene of a head-on road collision, the Scottish Ambulance Service paramedics help a holidaymaker who has had a fall, and the Durham Constabulary police officers are called to a suspected attempted burglary.

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Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under The Housing Enforcers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 EastEnders BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution Homes Under the Hammer The Housing Enforcers The Gift of Hearing The Hairy Builder Olympics 2016 Replay Olympics 2016 Red Rock The Edge Escape to the Country The Great Antiques Map of Britain Flog It! Pointless Olympics 2016 Eggheads Olympics 2016 Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made An Hour to Save Your Life Olympics 2016 Newsnight Dragons’ Den Celebrity MasterChef The Somme 1916 From Both Sides of the Wire

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Endeavour ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London UEFA Super Cup 2011 Murder, She Wrote Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

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3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Fifteen to One Countdown Three in a Bed Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location The Job Interview First Dates Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Eden KOTV Boxing Weekly

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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wissper Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bananas in Pajamas The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Rosamunde Pilcher’s Coming Home 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Conspiracy: The Nazi King The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Celebrity Big Brother Borderline Impractical Jokers UK Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino

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06:00 09:15

Olympic Breakfast Countryside 999

Series following the emergency services in rural Britain. The Cornwall Air Ambulance crew are helping a woman who has fallen under a halfton horse, the Durham Constabulary officers deal with a road traffic collision and speeding drivers, and in the Penzance Urgent Care Centre there are tears before bedtime.

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Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution Homes Under the Hammer The Housing Enforcers Gardeners’ World The Hairy Builder Olympics 2016 Replay Olympics 2016 Red Rock The Edge Escape to the Country The Great Antiques Map of Britain Flog It! Pointless Olympics 2016 Eggheads Grand Tours of Scotland Horizon Special Versailles Olympics 2016 Newsnight People Just Do Nothing Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made Hugh’s War on Waste Saving Lives at Sea

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Secret Dealers Tipping Point Cash Trapped ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Animal Reunions Long Lost Family ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Chase British Touring Car Championship Highlights Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote ITV Nightscreen

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Live From Abbey Road Classics Film Don’t be Afraid of the Dark Phil: Secret Agent Down Under

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THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST 2016

Olympic Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under The Housing Enforcers Bargain Hunt

Antiques challenge. Tim Wonnacott is in Newark-on-Trent with two sets of firefighters making up the teams in search of bargains, guided by experts Catherine Southon and Richard Madley. Can they stand the heat, or will their enthusiasm be extinguished at auction?

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Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution Homes Under the Hammer The Housing Enforcers New Zealand: Earths Mythical Islands Olympics 2016 Replay Olympics 2016 Red Rock The Edge Escape to the Country The Great Antiques Map of Britain Flog It! Pointless Olympics 2016 Eggheads Olympics 2016 Full Steam Ahead The 80s with Dominic Sandbrook Olympics 2016 Newsnight An Hour to Save Your Life Brexit: The Battle for Britain The Refugee Camp: Our Desert Home

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FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2016

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Olympic Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under The Housing Enforcers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather Olympics 2016 EastEnders Olympics 2016

Clare Balding presents live coverage of day seven of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. All eyes will be on the velodrome tonight with defending champions Great Britain - led

by Sir Bradley Wiggins - hoping to be in action in the team pursuit semi-finals.

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Homes Under the Hammer The Housing Enforcers Eat Well for Less Olympics 2016 Replay Olympics 2016 Red Rock The Edge Escape to the Country The Great Antiques Map of Britain Flog It! Pointless Olympics 2016 Eggheads Mastermind Olympics 2016 Gardeners’ World Highlands Scotland’s Wild Heart Olympics 2016 Newsnight Film Flying Blind The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Ear Forces of Nature with Brian Cox Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made This is BBC Two

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live

Home Cooking Made Easy BBC News; Weather Football Focus

09:15

Jason Mohammad presents highlights of the seventh day of the Olympics, where medals were handed out in events including tennis, rowing, track cycling and swimming. The heptathlon began at the Olympic Stadium, and all eyes will have been on Team GB’s defending champion Jessica Ennis-Hill. Fellow British athlete Jo Pavey was hoping to pull off a shock in the women’s 10,000m and improve on her previous seventh- and 10th-place Olympic finishes.

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Olympics 2016 BBC News BBC London News; Weather Olympics 2016

Hazel Irvine presents further coverage of day eight of the Olympic Games in Rio. The live action includes the third round of the men’s golf competition on the Olympic Golf Course.

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Olympics: Rio Highlights 2016

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An ageing actress grows desperate to recapture her glory days and resorts to murdering her husband and making it look like suicide. She hopes the publicity will revive her flagging Broadway career, but she reckons without Columbo’s uncanny ability to see through her devious performance.

Crime drama, starring Peter Falk, Janet Leigh, Sam Jaffe and John Payne.

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Anyone who loves Raiders of the Lost Ark might look a little disconsolate after this episode.

Sheldon, who’s seen the film 36 times, has his world shattered when Amy watches it with him as part of their date night and points out a glaring plot hole.

Sheldon can’t leave it at that, of course, and seeks to ruin a beloved favourite of Amy’s.

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BEn and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimme and Shine The Saturday Show The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Police Interceptors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away

Agents Paul and Steve face a moral dilemma in south London, when they find out the tenant they have been instructed to evict is on his way to a funeral. Elsewhere, Stewart and Victor chase £1,000 from a debtor who has defaulted on his payment plan, but they are subjected to abuse and the police are called to a driveway standoff. Plus, two agents try to recover £1,600 worth of goods from the owner of an entertainment company after a wedding day dispute, and in west London, a landlady is owned £9,000 in rent arrears by a young mother.

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Popular craft fair unveils attractions of September event

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Las Palmas to host new edition of Cine+Food 2016

PARK SETTING

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ETAILS have been announced of one of the most popular craft fairs of the Canary Islands.

The 31st Pinolere Craft Fair will be held between September 2nd and 4th and will revolve around the theme of contemporary ceramics.

This regional fair in La Orotava has wide appeal and attracts thousands of people from all over the archipelago as well as further afield. They are holidaymakers and local residents alike.

The preview was given by the Mayor, Francisco Linares and the president and manager of the Pinolere Cultural Association, Leoncio

Luis and Jesus Rodríguez respectively.

Also present was the creator of the official poster, Yapci Gómez Lima, a photographer closely linked to the association. It includes a ceramic mackerel by Martín Suárez.

It is already known that the fair will have 220 craftsmen and women displaying and demonstrating their skills.

The event will also turn the spotlight on Canary cuisine as many of the ceramicists work for prestigious and Michelin

chefs. For example, Gonzálo Martín Suárez makes many pieces for Berasategui. To this end, there will be a live cooking area.

Sr. Linares said that after more than three decades, the Pinolere Craft Fair was now well-established, with a turnout of around 30,000 people.

He said the work of the Cultural Association was much appreciated, saying: “They are to be thanked and congratulated for their efforts in the recovery and projection of old crafts and bringing our customs, ethnography, traditions and popular culture to the general public.”

He also appreciated the

PUBLIC DEMAND

Summer tours of Auditorium Alfredo Kraus

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ISITORS to Gran Canaria might like to enjoy a guided tour of the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas this summer.

They are being offered by the theatre’s Foundation and City-Sightseeing, the company that manages the tourist bus in the capital.

Signing of the agreement was attended by Tilman

Kuttenkeuler, director general manager of the Auditorium and Theatre Foundation, and Antonio Benitez, manager of CitySightseeing Las Palmas.

Sr. Kuttenkeuler said: “This

is a new stage undertaken by the Foundation which seeks to open the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus to visitors to the city.”

Antonio Benítez said tourists had continously asked about the possibility of a visit to the auditorium so he was ver y pleased with the agreement.

The tour of the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus will be included in the ticket of the tourist bus, which identifies some of the main attractions of the capital of Gran Canaria, such as the Teatro Perez Galdos or the Castillo de la Luz, with discounts.

The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium will be open Monday to Sunday at 10:15, 11:15 and 12:15. The tour will last approximately 40 minutes and can be done in both Spanish and English.

People who do not have a ticket from City-Sightseeing can still enjoy a touor, priced five euros and 1.80 euros for students, unemployed and retired.

commitment of Tenerife Cabildo and the Canar y Government as well as all the artisans.

The aim has always been to make the fair accessible to all. To this end, admission will be just 2.50 euros but advanced tickets can be purchased for just two euros.

They can be purchased in La Orotava at the following points: the Cultural Association and Tasca El Valle (by the tourist office). In addition, they can be purchased at La Ranilla Espacio Artesano in calle Mequinez.

As in previous years, there will be free transport from the centre of La Orotava.

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BOUT 50 films, guest stars and sneak previews for Spain will be the great ingredients for Cine+Food 2016.

The event will be held from September 1st to 4th in the Santa Catalina Park in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

A number of directors and actors will also be giving their support to the festival which is sponsored by the Government of the Canary Islands.

This seventh edition will include the national premiere

of the film Gernika which tells through a love story the Nazi bombing of the Basque population during the civil war.

There will be a series of open air projections in the setting of the park and there will be an important documentary section.

The festival has become an important part of the summer calendar.

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Puerto hosts Phe Festival and members of the public welcome

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HE Castillo Espacio Cultural in Puerto de la Cruz will host the inaugural Phe Festival on August 5th.

Those attending will include experts in successful cultural projects which have helped to transform the environment but members of the general public are also very welcome.

The event is sponsored by the Consortium for Rehabilitation of Puerto, Tourism of Tenerife, Tenerife Cabildo’s culture department and the Puerto Experience.

There will be a debate, but

not in a boring way, on the management of cultural projects and implications for tourism.

Among the speakers are José Morán, co-founder of the FIB, the Benicàssim International Festival, who will discuss the role of the music industry as a tool for urban socioeconomic objectives.

His subject will be “Urban Musi-cal: What is the relationship between music and city” to use as a starting point to share expertise in consulting, planning and development of cultural events.

Another speaker will be Maria Jose Alcantara, director of image and cultural production of the art centres for Lanzarote Cabildo. The topic will be “A museum in the sea?”, spotlighting on the newly-opened Atlantic Museum where 400 sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor have been submerged on the ocean bed for divers to discover.

Professor Emeritus at the University of La Laguna and a PhD in Development Economics, Carlos Legna, will join the reflection on cultural management and its implications for tourism by providing a theoretical and practical vision entitled ‘Development, culture and technological change’.

Gonzalo Prieto, president of the Cultural Association Team PARA of Santa Cruz, will be another speaker (it is assumed it will be conducted in Spanish but those interested might like to check).

The day will end outside the castle with a ‘Canary Wine Networking’ meeting, offering the opportunity to come into contact with industry professionals, establish collaborative networks, exchange views and share concerns. Guests will be able to enjoy the “Piel de luz” , a work of interactive mapping developed by the visual artist Simone Marin on sculptures of Julio Nieto.

Information on schedules, contents and speakers is available on the web www.powerchangers.es as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google + and YouTube.

The meeting is open to the public (until capacity is filled) and free of charge.

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Canary Islands’ 2017 Music Festival expands with even more concerts

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HE Canary Islands Music Festival 2017 is going to be even bigger and better than before, it has been announced.

This 33rd edition will be held between January 7th and February 5th with an increase in concerts, more styles and more venues.

More than 600 musicians will be taking part in the 91 planned concerts.

The Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Salzburg Mozarteum star in the opening and closing concerts, respectively, in an edition in which for the first time the symphony orchestras of Tenerife and Gran Canaria Philharmonic will perform Schoenberg under the direction of Josep Pons.

A broad representation of Canarian musicians and composers add to a line-up which also features greats such as Katia & Marielle Labèque, Rosa Torres-Pardo, Frank-Peter Zimmermann, Arturo Tamayo and Andreas Spering among others.

The festival will take place in all the islands including La Graciosa and is considered to be the most important musical event in the archipelago because of its size.

Details of this 33rd edition were presented in Santa Cruz de Tenerife by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports,

Mariate Lorenzo, and the coordinator of the Festival, Nino Diaz.

It is marked by a change of programme model characterised by a greater variety and a wide repertoire, chamber and symphonic, which covers all genres and eras (from the 16thcentury to the present).

“The programme gives special prominence to works of Spanish and Latin American authors, two clearly differentiating features from other European festivals,” stressed the minister.

The 2017 Festival will bring numerous scenarios to the islands with about 650 musicians from around the world and 78 works.

“We consider it particularly important to incorporate the artistic talent of our land, one of the most creative in Europe, “ said Mariate Lorenzo.

The 91 concerts will include 17 in Gran Canaria, 16 in Tenerife, 12 in Fuerteventura, 11 in La Palma, 11 in Lanzarote, eight in La Gomera, four in El Hierro and four in La Graciosa.

To these must be added eght dates in the project ‘Follow the Music’ for young performers.

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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.

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 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com

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!

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

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

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Mamma Rosa

The Potter Inn

Santa Cruz

Playa de las Américas

Puerto Colón

Summer has arrived and the wonderful SOOK restaurant has devised a refreshing and appetising menu for the hot months.

New mouth-watering dishes are home-made salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney.

In addition, the air-conditioned restaurant continues to offer its refreshing desserts such as seasonal fruit salad with guava mayonnaise.

SOOK is now also opening with its a la carte during the weekend, both for lunch and dinner. The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area.

You might also like to try the full breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday. Ideal to start a day of shopping or tourist visit to Santa Cruz. The price is 16 euros per person.

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.

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.

Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com

For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com

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

Restaurante El Cine

Tipsy Terrace

Restaurante Gom

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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Sook is the star as it brings its affordable

and stylish gastronomy to Santa Cruz

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How often do you visit Santa Cruz, Tenerife’s beautiful and very surprising capital city?

F you live in the south or are on holiday, the answer is probably not as often as those who are already in the north.

Really, the answer for us all should be “frequently” as historic Santa Cruz has so much to offer, not least some wonderful restaurants, cafes and shops.

This article is, of course, dedicated to food so in the inevitable event that you will be wanting something to eat, can we point you in the direction of SOOK? A gleaming, modern fourstar hotel might not be the obvious choice for a summer lunch or evening meal but we are here to put you right.

Not only is the Silken Hotel THE place to visit when you are in the city, it is hugely affordable too and will defy any immediate impression of “ We can’t affor to eat here!” You can and it is gorgeous.

Not only that, the hotel is slap bang right in the middle of the centre, in the heart of the shops, a stone’s throw from the bus station, seafront promenade and the auditorium with its ver y distinctive curved roof.

We were already heading for lunch at SOOK within the hotel but decided to combine our visit with a spot of shopping. Therefore, we were highly delighted to find the very convenient location of the Silken in Avenida Tres de Mayo.

The restaurant is on the

ground-floor, stylish with moder n decor and ver y inviting. It is receiving rave reviews from visitors of all nationalities, including British, because it offers beautifully presented food aimed at the ordinar y pocket.

We were stunned to find a three-course summer lunch menu for just 20 euros each which shows that you just have to try this venue and not think that such a lovely hotel is for guests only.

The Silken is part of a large chain of hotels which prides itself on is locations, architecture, interior design, comfort and furnishings amongst others.

Cuisine is top of the list and though you would recognise the menu whether you are in Bilbo or Burgos because tremendous thought goes into devising them. The chefs receive regular updates and training under the expertise of awardwinning Michelin star Martin Berasategui at the Silken School of Food and Beverage which he chairs.

However, the teams are encouraged to put their own input too, as would be the case with the Canarian delicacies we all love.

The aim in creating SOOK (an amalagamation of the words Silken and Cook) was

to innovate and make it much more personal, blending the traditional harmony with the modern in a natural way.

Fresh premium produce are an absolute must and when you see the creations on the plate, it really does bely the absolute affordability.

We enjoyed looking at the food as much as tasting a selection of the dishes on the new summer menu.

These include homemade salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney.

I particularly loved the lettuce salad with herring, green apple and yogurt cream as it was light and refreshing. The avocado in tempura was stunning in its presentation on cocktail sticks from a gleaming bucket of rice!

Our main courses of the tuna tataki and duck breast were equally light and the desserts were to die for.

Walnut sponge cake with yogurt cream and surprising Baileys truffles and a very unusual rice pudding in icecream with pears cooked in red wine. Divine!

The restaurant is airconditioned and the staff,

We were delighted to meet head chef Domingo at the end of our very enjoyable meal and made a promise to return, more than likely for the very extensive breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday.

The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area.

The restaurant can also cater for large groups, business dinners or lunches, weddings etc and for those with special dietary requirements. Just let them know.

CONTACT DETAILS most of whom speak English, are immaculately dressed in black and white. You might think this would make SOOK formal but it doesn’t, just extremely caring and smart.

There are three choices

for each of the courses but at the weekend, you can select what you want from the a la carte individually, regardless of how many courses you do or do not want.

SOOK Hotel Silken Atlantida Avenida Tres de Mayo Santa Cruz 902 050 134

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Rendezvous

Take-away and delivery now available!

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)

El Teatro del Puerto

Restaurante Magnolia

Bar El Pincho

Los Cristianos port

Puerto de la Cruz

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

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.

At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean.

They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas.

They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find.

Do try their fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks.

Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

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

El Calderito de la Abuela

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

Cuesta de la Villa

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is already an award-winning restaurant and it’s not surprising that this year, it has again scooped a TripAdvisor accolade.

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

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

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

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

The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It’s delicious and affordable.

For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net

For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net

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EMENTIA is a progressive illness that will affect a person’s ability to remember and understand basic everyday facts, such as names, dates and places.

If you are looking after a person with dementia, you may find that as the illness progresses, you’ll have to start discussions in order to get the person to make conversation.

This is common. Their ability to process information gets progressively weaker and their responses can become delayed.

Try to start conversations with the person you’re looking after, especially if you notice they ’re starting fewer conversations themselves.

However, there are other ways to encourage communication: Speak clearly and slowly, using short sentences.

Make eye contact with the person when they’re talking, asking questions or having other conversations.

Don’t make them respond quickly because they may feel pressured if you try to speed up their answers.

Encourage the person to join in conversations with others where possible.

Don’t speak on behalf of the person during discussions about their welfare or health issues, as this can make them feel invisible and they may not speak up for themselves in other situations.

Don’t patronise the person you’re looking after or ridicule what they say.

Don’t dismiss what the person you’re looking after says if they don’t answer your question or it seems out of context – instead, show that you’ve heard them and encourage them to say more about their answer.

Avoid asking the person to

make complicated choices – keep it as simple as possible.

You may find that you’ll need to use other ways to communicate and you may have to rephrase questions because the person can’t answer in the way they used to.

Body language and physical contact

Communication isn’t just talking. It also involves gestures, movement, facial expressions and other nonverbal means. Body language and physical contact become more significant when communication is difficult.

There are several ways to make communication easier, including being patient and remaining calm which can help the person communicate more easily.

Keep your tone of voice positive and friendly where possible because tone is also a means of communication.

Don’t stand too close to the person while talking as it can intimidate them – either be on the same level or lower than they are, which is less intimidating.

Patting or holding the person’s hand while talking to them can help to reassure them and make you feel closer – watch their body language and listen to what they say to see whether they’re comfortable with you doing this It’s important that you encourage the person to communicate what they want however they can.

Remember, we all find it

frustrating when we can’t communicate effectively or are misunderstood because of language or cultural differences.

Communication is a twoway process. Not only is it important that the person you’re looking after is encouraged to use different skills to communicate, as a carer you will probably have to learn to ‘listen’ differently too.

Sometimes the person may feel unhappy that they can’t communicate in the way they would like to – being able to express these feelings may be ver y

important to them and they may find it reassuring if you just listen rather than try to cheer them up Try not to finish the person’s sentences – instead, look for clues in their body language, expression and tone to suggest words and check with them to see whether you’ve understood them correctly If you are looking after someone with dementia, you probably know them better than most people. These are only a few tips that you can build upon based on your own knowledge and experience.

HIDDEN CAUSE?

Pins and needles

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INS and needles is often temporary but it can sometimes be long lasting (chronic). It does not usually cause any pain but it can cause numbness or itching.

Most people have temporary pins and needles from time to time.

It happens when pressure is applied to a part of the body which cuts off the blood supply to the nerves in that area. This prevents the nerves from sending important signals to the brain.

Kneeling can often cause pins and needles by limiting the blood supply to the nerves in your lower legs.

Temporary pins and needles can be eased by simply taking the pressure off the affected area. This will allow your blood supply to return, alleviating the numbness or tingling sensation.

Long-lasting pins and needles

Sometimes, pins and needles can occur over a long period of time. It can be a sign of a wide range of health conditions, including diabetes, a condition in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

Persistent pins and needles can also occur after an injury or can be caused by certain treatments, such as chemotherapy (a powerful medication used to treat cancer).

Treatment for chronic pins and needles will depend on the cause. For example, if it is caused by diabetes, treatment will focus on controlling your blood glucose levels. This may involve having regular insulin injections and ensuring that you eat a healthy balanced diet.

Most cases of pins and needles are temporary and the sensation disappears after the pressure is taken off the affected area.

See your doctor if you constantly have pins and needles or if it keeps coming back. It may be a sign of a more serious underlying health condition.

For example, prolonged pins and needles may be caused by a trapped or compressed nerve.

cut out wheat?

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DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

S eating bread giving you bloating and other digestive symptoms? If so, you could be ‘sensitive’ to wheat. Cutting out bread or changing the type you eat may help.

There are three key health problems caused by wheat.

Wheat allergy: reactions usually begin within minutes and include itching, rash, tongue or lip swelling and wheezing. See your GP for referral to an NHS allergy clinic.

Coeliac disease: also known as gluten intolerance, this is a common digestive condition where your intestine can’t absorb gluten found in wheat, barley, oats and rye.

See your GP for a blood test.

Wheat sensitivity: symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhoea and sickness come on quite slowly, usually hours after eating wheat. There is no diagnostic test.

It’s fashionable these days to give up eating bread. More and more of us claim to suffer from wheat allergy so we shun bread and other wheat-based foods.

Genuine food allergy is in fact rarely to blame, say experts. But wheat sensitivity (also known as wheat intolerance) or simply trouble digesting wheat is increasingly common.

If your symptoms are severe and long-lasting, especially if you have blood in your stools (poo), vomiting or painful stomach cramps, see your doctor to rule out a medical condition.

If you have bloating or other minor symptoms after eating bread, try an elimination diet.

This is where you completely cut out wheat from your diet for four weeks then bring it back in gradually to see if symptoms reappear.

Is it wheat intolerance or sensitivity?

If your symptoms return, it

confirms you’re sensitive to wheat and will also help to show you which foods are especially troublesome.

Some people may only have problems with pasta, for example, while others are fine until they eat bread.

If you are sensitive to wheat, or you have trouble digesting it, the main way to relieve your symptoms is to embark on a wheat-free or partially wheat-free diet.

How to go on a wheat-free diet Cutting out bread and other foods containing wheat shouldn’t harm your health, if you do it properly.

Wheat is one of our staple foods and lots of wheat products, such as breakfast cereals, are fortified with vitamins and minerals.

In the past there was a danger of running short of essential nutrients like the B vitamins and iron, if you cut out wheat. But nowadays there’s a good range of widely available wheat-free alternatives that won’t compromise a balanced diet.

Tummy-friendly breads The good news is that you might not need to cut out bread completely.

Some people with wheat sensitivity have no problems when they eat toast (cooked wheat tends to be easier to digest), sourdough bread, bread cooked with flour made from French wheat, or any bread from a specialist baker y rather than a supermarket.

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Masters of Hyperrealism

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Ceramics is one of the most commonly used materials by dental technicians.

Above these lines, Roland Mayr, Artedental master ceramist.

UST a few days ago, I picked up my definitive crowns in my current dental clinic, Artedental, in Puerto de la Cruz. After longer than a year wearing several provisional prostheses made in different clinics I have learned quite enough about colours, the feeling of different materials, shapes and failed cements. These definitive crowns I am wearing now are made of zirconium, a ceramic quite similar to steel, and you wouldn´t believe the natural appearance they have being the extremely agreeable and having a soft feeling in my mouth.

Most people are not aware of the talent behind a simple crown. Skilled technicians manage to imitate shapes and enamel perfectly, and it does not depend just on the materials used, but also on colours and mostly on dexterity.

The American Dental Association describes dental laboratory technology as both, “science and arts”. Yes, arts.

This organisation states dental technicians require “the skill and touch of an artist”, as they

“need to be creative when they make prostheses”, bridges and crowns. This is to say, tooth replacements.

The Canadian University of British Columbia, when describing the job of a dental technician, assures “the work requires them to be detailoriented and patient. Accuracy is highly important and each appliance must be built properly. While dental techs require strong technical skills, there is a degree of artistry involved in their work, as

well”.

Also, in the same way artists do, dental technicians work with a broad variety of materials when creating prostheses: waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless steel, porcelains and composites or polymer glass combinations; and so the parallelism with the work of a metalsmith or a jeweler is also unavoidable.

In fact, in the industry, it is common calling dental technicians as “masters”.

But, what they must achieve about all is mimesis.

They create tooth replacements so similar to our natural teeth they “deceive the eye”. And precisely this concept, “trompe l’oeil” (“deceive the eye”), was coined in France to describe hyper-realistic artworks and colours, as they appear so realistic they trick the eye. A dental technician requires a

high degree of manual skill, good vision and the ability to recognise very fine colour shadings. The most distinctive characteristic among hyperrealistic artists is a detailed accuracy for representing reality through a great visual acuity that produces their pieces may be confused with a photographic piece of work.

The process is usually the same. Everything starts in the chair of the dentist. After valuing and analysing a particular case, the clinician makes an impression and sends it, along with the materials to be used, to the laborator y. There, the impression is poured, the models mounted, and the dies trimmed. These models are then used to fabricate appropriate restorationseither layered, pressed, milled, cast, or combinations, according to Dental Economics, a provider of informative stories on how to manage dental practice.

And here comes the other part of their particular job: the space where they create the replacements. Dental technicians’ laboratories have nothing to do with that of a clinic or a hospital.

Forget about spotless furniture and equipment. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their laboratories can be seen as a real mess, since most of the materials stain and the machiner y is actually noisy. It is much more similar to an artist studio, considered by many as a piece of art itself.

They mostly work in the laboratory, and usually the dentist is the only one who

keeps contact with the patient. However, when the time to try a prosthesis, crown or bridge comes, you can see these characters coming out their laboratory, surrounding you to check their piece of art in your mouth.

But do not forget, by using information provided by dentists, dental technicians design and build prosthetic devices that will help improve their patients’ overall oral health. Because aesthetics is

important; but health and functionality are even more important. Replacements require the expertise of a whole team to produce the combination of aesthetics, functionality and health, as well as the best materials. That is why they are usually expensive. So keep an eye with ads announcing cheap crowns, bridges and prostheses, because probably the materials used are inferior and will not last.

Walking in your sleep

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LEEPWALKING can affect anyone but it’s most common in children. It’s usually nothing to worry about and most children grow out of it by the time they reach puberty.

Why some people sleepwalk A person is more likely to sleepwalk if a close relative of theirs also sleepwalks.

Generally, the following factors can trigger sleepwalking or make it worse: sleep deprivation, fever, stress, drinking too much alcohol and certain drugs such as tranquillisers or antihistamines.

Therefore it can help to get more sleep and practise relaxation exercises to reduce stress.

What happens when a person sleepwalks Some people who sleepwalk may just sit up in bed, while others may wander around the home, open cupboards and even get dressed or eat. Some severely affected sleepwalkers have been known to drive a car.

The sleepwalker will often have their eyes open but their eyes will appear glassy and unfocused.

If you talk to a sleepwalker, they may respond slowly and express simple thoughts or may not say anything that makes sense.

Most sleepwalking episodes last no longer than 10 minutes.

The person may wake up or just go back to sleep in their own bed. If woken, the sleepwalker usually feels confused and doesn’t remember the episode.

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ANY of our members are taking, and enjoying, we hope, their summer holidays, and, although the Library is much quieter than we are used to, we are still alive and kicking !

We will be holding another of our popular quizzes (and thanks go to Ken Sheldon for setting the questions and to Maggie for asking them)) in the library garden on Tuesday 30th August at 12.30 for 13.00 hours. The charge of 7 euros includes a buffet with wine or other refreshment, which will precede the quiz. Each team will comprise six persons. Please book at the Treasurer’s desk.

For Ladies Who Lunch, there will be another repast in September - watch this space for further details in a later issue.

Follow Ken Fisher’s latest article on his history series on our website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Not to be missed Visitors to the Island are welcome to visit the library in the Taoro Park, Puerto de la Cruz, and perhaps to partake of some refreshment in our beautiful garden. Our opening hours are on Mondays and Fridays from 15.00 to 17.30, and on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings from 10.00 a.m. to 13.00 hours.

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Those We Left Behind

by Stuart Neville

London, and France during the second world war., where she becomes the first woman war photographer.

(In this enthralling story of a life fully lived, William Boyd has created a sweeping panorama of the 20th century, told through the camera lens of one unforgettable woman)

Shopaholic To The Stars by Sophie Kinsella

few days and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home.

But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine’s disappearance. The novelist has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were to be published it would ruin lives so there are a lot of people who might want to silence him.

And when Quine is found brutally murdered in bizarre circumstances, it become a race against time to understand the motivation of a killer unlike any Strike has encountered before...

(This is the second in the highly acclaimed series featuring Cormoran Strike and his determined young assistant Robin Ellacott.)

LEISURE YOUR HOROSCOPE WWW.ASTROLOGY-ONLINE.COM ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You will have to be careful not to let infatuations with colleagues get out of hand. Do not allow colleagues to hinder your ambitions. To avoid any minor health problems, don’t get too stressed.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is probably causing upset and confusion on the home front. Emotional situations could bring out your stubborn nature. Loss or theft may occur if you are careless with your belongings.

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DCI Serena Flanaghan hasn’t heard the boy’s name in years.

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Not as she listened as he, no more than a child, confessed to brutally murdering his foster father. But now, Ciaran Devine is out of prison and back in her life. And so is his brother, Thomas - the brother that Flanaghan always suspected of hiding something..

W h e n C i a r a n’ s p r o b a t i o n officer comes to Flanaghan with fresh fears about the Devines, the years of lies begin to unravel, setting a deadly chain of events in motion.

Sweet Caress by William Boyd Amory Clay’s first memory is of her father doing a handstand but it is his absences that she chiefly remembers. Her uncle Greville, a photographer, gives her both the affection she needs and a camara, which unleashes a passion that irrevocably shapes her future. She begins an apprenticeship with him in London, photographing socialites for magazines. But Amory is hungry for more and her search for life, love and artistic expression will take her to the demi-monde of 1920s Berlin, New York in the 1930s, the Blackshirt riots in

No Place To Hide by Susan Lewis

Try to keep a low profile. Health problems may prevail if you don’t take care of them immediately. You will tend to overeat today.

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She is hanging out with celebrities - or at least she will be , once her husband Luke introduces her to his new A-list client, Sage Seymour.

Becky sets her heart on a new career - she is going to be a stylist to the stars ! And when a chance encounter thrusts her into the limelight, she grabs her opportunity. But in between choosing clutch bags, and chasing celebrities, Becky loses touch with her family and her best friend.

Caught up in the whirlpool of Tinseltown, has Becky gone too far this time ?

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private of almost everyone he knows detective Cormoran Strike. At first she just thinks that he has gone off by himself for a

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will enjoy interacting with those who come from different backgrounds. Those you care about may oppose your ideas. You may not be able to help, but your support will be favorable.

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Justine Cantrell has abandoned the husband and family she loves, along with a successful business , and all her friends, to start a new life, with a new name, in a place many thousands of miles away.

She carries with her a terrible secret that must.at all costs remain hidden.

But as she starts to settle into her new community, her world is suddenly shattered once more.

And she is forced to confront the truth, no matter how far you run or how deeply you hide, you can never truly leave your past behind.

Do not let others exhaust you financially. Travel will turn out to be far more exciting than you imagined. You will be emotional about family matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You will feel compelled to do some traveling. Deceit with coworkers is apparent. You may find yourself caught in the middle of an argument that has nothing to do with you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The battle continues. Your position may be in question if you haven’t been pulling your weight.

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San Miguel’s Puerto hosts “Infinity Extreme” special praise for the toughest of entrants! for its top O teams NLY the strongest sur vived when the latest edition of “ Infinity Xtreme” was held in Puerto de la Cruz.

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AN Miguel council has honoured a number of the sports teams in the municipality.

Their achievements during the 2015-2016 season were acknowledged during a ceremony hosted by the Mayor, Arturo González.

He was joined by other members of the authority, including sports councillor Víctor Chinea.

The teams congratulated included UD Las Zocas on their promotion to the Youth Division of Honour, the Sports Club Aldea Blanca Alevín for their league Championship and Cup runner-up, Sport

Union Guargacho Alevín C for their Cup win, the team Alevín Female of Club Deportivo Echedey and UD Las Zocas Benjamin and Alevin for having won the golden ball (democratic values and coexistence within the field), Club Deportivo Sazogua for winning the Fútbol Sala Infantil de Tenerife and Club de Lucha Chimbesque in the juvenile and Benjamin categories for their wins in the Tenerife Cabildo school games.

Ricardo Marrero and Lidia Martín won the “Sprint 5 km”, whilst Norberto López and Davinia Luis took the honours in the “Radical 10 km”.

The event is now one of the most important of the Canary Islands and brought around 900 participants to the Barranco San Felipe.

The 5km Xtreme Sprint began the afternoon, giving competitors one hour in which to complete the course.

Ricardo Marrero (Ocean Triathlon) came home first in a time of 26' 07 ‘’, followed by Marco Luis in 27’ 01” and Nicanor Valentín (EdureceSport)in third with 27´56”.

In the female category, Lidia Martin (Sala On) was the winner with 36’04”. Second was Esther Hernandez (Ocean triatlón) with 38’14” and Luz Martin con un tiempo de 40’45”.

The Radical (10km) proved an even tougher test with entrants having to go round the

course and its obstacles twice within two hours. The favourites set the pace in both categories, with Norberto López (Atletas 97) coming home in 55’31”, repeating his victory of 2014.

Juan David Gallardo took the silver, stopping the clock in 58’15 ‘’ and the bronze went to Alejandro Diaz (Claverie Team) with a time of 59’28 ‘’.

As for the women’s category, the winner was the runner of CD7Raid, Davinia Luis, who repeated the victory in 2015, and this time stopped the clock in a time of 1: 19’14 ‘’.

Behind her in second was Paloma Ferrer with a time of

1: 22 ‘: 21’ ‘and Tania Ramos in third place with a time of 1: 22’58'.

Sports councillor Javier González presented the

trophies and praised the success of the event which had become a leader in the islands and one which Puerto de la Cruz was very proud to host.

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Spanish honour for Raúl

New sports centre for Valle San Lorenzo

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RONA Council is anticipating going out for tender for the construction of a new sports pavilion in Valle San Lorenzo by the end of this year.

The centre will be larger than 2,700 square metres and will allow clubs practising basketball, football, handball, hockey, gymnastics and martial arts in the area to have a place to train and compete.

The new pavilion will consist of three floors with a total built area of ??2,723.85 square metres. It will include basketball courts, futsal, hockey, gymnastics, etc and three multipurpose rooms for martial arts, boxing and all disciplines that are practised in the municipality.

The cost will be around 1.5 million euros.

The new facility will be built on the site of the existing sports centre which will be demolished to provide the site.

Councillor for sports, Juan Sebastian Roque said outlying areas such as Valle San Lorenzo, Buzanada and Cabo Blanco, all highly populated, lacked such a facility despite having several sports clubs.

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AÚL Máximo del Castillo has been summoned by the Spanish selection to participate in the eighth edition of the European Cycling Championship for the Deaf, which will take place between August 13th and 21st in the city of Bruges (Belgium).

The athlete with CD Asorte , which receives the support of La Laguna council, will compete in three categories, including the individual time trial.

This European meeting will bring together 41 riders from 12 countries.

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HUGE TURNOUT

HE second edition of the street race, “Más que Gofio Puerto de la Cruz” (“More than Gofio Puerto de la Cruz”) did not disappoint.

More than 500 runners gathered at the Plaza del Charco, where the early hours of the morning saw a real festival of sport.

The day began at 11am with various activities including free spinning classes, maintenance, zumba, fair products, etc all boosted with live music, concerts and batucadas.

The 5km race started at 8pm in the plaza which was packed with spectators.

Participants had to complete two laps of the street circuit which both started and finished in the Plaza del Charco.

In the men’s categor y,

Alejandro Rodriguez (Bikila Canarias) came home first with a time of 16’13 ‘’. Joel Gregorio was second with a time of 16’15 ‘’ whilst third place went to Hacomar Rodríguez (Tenerife C.E.A. 1984) stopping the clock in 16’21 “.

In the female categor y, Marta Arnay (CEA Tenerife 1984) with a time of 17’38 ‘’ was the winner, followed by Amada de Jesus Sanchez (CD Vallivana) with a time of 19’11 ‘’ and in third position was Wendy Acosta with a time of 21’00 ‘’.

With darkness nearly falling, the 10km race involved four laps and from

the start, the favourites set the pace in both the male and female category.

In the men’s category, the winner was Miguel Angel Vaquero (Tenerife Caja Canarias) with a time of 33’35'. Second was Rayco Miguel Marrero (HPS Triatlón) in a time of 33’40’ and third was Julio Govea (Claverie Team) in 34’22”.

As for the women’s category, the winner was the runner of TXTM, Laura Van Den Beucken, stopping the clock in a time of 38’12 ‘’.

Behind her in second was Nayra Alcaraz with a time of 40 ‘20’ ‘and the third, runner of Team Claverie, Carlota González, with a time of 40’38' ‘.

To close proceedings, councillors for fiestas and

tourism, Ruymán García and Dimple Melwani, together with Raquel Lora, president of Club Atletas97, presented the trophies.

She said: “The success of this second edition confirms this test as one of the most attractive, to be played at night, hence it has been supported by the large number of participants and audience and we are confident that it will be consolidated as one of the most important urban races within the calendar of sports events of Puerto de la Cruz. “ Thanks were extended to the event’ s patron Más que Gofio and to Puerto council for its collaboration and every other company for their help, no matter how big or small.

Santa Cruz expresses pride over Río competitor A

ANTA Cruz council is calling for urgent progress with the construction of the future Tincer swimming pool.

It was agreed at the last full meeting to ask Tenerife Cabildo to include the project in its insular plan for pools.

The Mayor, Jose Manuel Bermúdez, expressed confidence a tender for this facility can be awarded second time round following failure of the first.

The Tíncer pool will have a separate area for water sports with at least two pools. One will be 25 metres long and is approved for the practice of swimming, while the other, smaller, have a multipurpose use. It will also have adequate changing facilities.

The facility will be equipped with a fitness area and for activities, games and possible spaces for other uses.

Great turnout for Bajamar-Punta del Hidalgo swim

HARSH CONDITIONS

Santa Cruz yachtsman is going to Brazil to take part in his second consecutive Olympic Games following London four years ago.

The Mayor recently received Alicia Cebrián who will be competing in the Láser Radial class.

The special reception was attended by a number of special guests, including other councillors, together with the president of the Insular Sailing Federation (IFTC), Mariano Capdevila; President of the Real Club Nautico de Tenerife (RCNT), José Miguel Conejo;

and the commodore of that institution, Christopher Amador.

The athlete flew to Madrid last week to join the bulk of the Spanish delegation that will compete in Rio, where already a few weeks ago he was involved in the International Week in which he finished in seventh place.

Alicia explained that she will be involved in six fields of

different races, one for each of the days of the Olympic

tournament.

“Three are in the Guanabara Bay itself and the remaining are outside. Navigation in the area is complicated because the wind conditions and currents are very changeable,” she explained.

She also revealed she will be living away from the Olympic village in an hotel nearer the course to avoid a five hour round journey each day.

The Mayor expressed their pride at her achievements and said it was “a dream” for Santa Cruz to have an Olympian representing the city yet again.

Jose Manuel Bermudez said he had been following her achievements since she was a child, saying: “I hope you enjoy your experience and you have all the luck in the competition.”

Her first race in Rio is on August 8th.

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OSÉ Carlos Báez (CN Martiánez-Tripto) and Verónica Navarro (HPS Triatlón) were the winners of the Bajamar-Punta del Hidalgo swim organised by the surfing club La Bajeta.

In the team mode of the test, which counted on the collaboration of La Laguna council’s sports department, the winner was CN Vekgas.

The competition attracted more than 300 swimmers.

In the men’s category, José Carlos Báez was the victor of this twelfth edition of the Swimming Crossing BajamarPunta del Hidalgo with a time of 30:23. ThenCN MartiánezTripto swimmer was joined on the podium by Betuel González (Nadaditas con Betu, 30:31), who was also runner-up last year, and Isaac González (CN Vekgas, 31:03)in third.

In the women’s section, Verónica Navarro repeated her previous success, reaching the finishing line in a record time of 35:23. Second place went to María Castillo

(Nadaditas con Betu, 37:52) ahead of CN Martiánez-Tripto swimmer, Ana Guimarey (37:52).

CN Vekgas achieved first place in the team mode, while Nadaditas with Betu and CNtripto Martiánez, were second and third respectively.

The swim, one kilometre and 900 metres in distance, is second only to the Lanzarote El Rio swim in terms of registered numbers for a regional event. It attracted swimmers from different islands of the archipelago and various nationalities.

The day was met with harsh weather conditions but this did not deter from the success of the event which was well stewarded and policed, including with jet skis and lifeguards.

Spain’s holiday rental regulation mess A recent article in the Spanish daily El Pais described the mess of regional laws covering holiday rentals in Spain.

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HAOS set in when the national Government in Madrid decided to devolve regulatory powers over tourist lettings to regional governments, partly in response to the success of home sharing and property rental platforms like Airbnb.

Since then we have seen an avalanche of “disparate and fragmented” local laws that are constantly changing, leaving many people confused. There’s now a struggle between those who want to deregulate the market, and those who think the answer is more regulation.

Pointing out that 641,332 tourists stayed in rented accommodation in May alone, Delle Femmine explains that hoteliers consider holiday rentals as “unfair competition” now the internet has made them so popular. Hotel lobbies around Spain put pressure on lawmakers to strangle the business with regulations.

They have succeed particularly well in the Balearics, where the hotel lobby has a lout of clout. You can’t legally rent out an apartment to tourists in the Balearics without a licence, and licences haven’t been granted for years, leaving only villas and semi-detached homes with any chance of getting a tourist rental licence today. As the article points out, that means the vast majority of holiday rentals in the Balearics are illegal.

OVER THE TOP REGULATIONS Delle Femmine gives us some examples of the most overthe-top regulations from different regions: Fixed aircon units in Andalusia if you want to rent between May and September, and heating for rentals between October and April.

Solid-frame coat hangers, a hairdryer in the bathroom, and an iron and ironing board in the Canaries.

A wifi connection in Madrid Minimum room sizes in Aragon Owning a minimum of two tourist rental properties in the Basque Country A ban on renting to tourists in tourist areas in the Canaries (currently being reviewed for legality by the competition authority) There is a good argument for sensible holiday rental regulations, in particular to protect local residents from troublesome holidaymakers. The problem in Spain is a mess of poorly-drafted regional regulations that are widely ignored, leave many confused, and do nothing to help tourists or the economy.

“Things are moving in the regulation of holiday rentals, but it’s not clear yet in which direction,” writes Laura Delle Femmine in ‘The agony of renting your home to tourists’ (El calvario de alquilar la propia vivienda a los turistas) published in El Pais.

The average cost of maintaining a holiday home in Spain

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OMMUNITY fees are the biggest chunk of holiday-home ownership expenses, costing between 200 euros and 1,140 euros per annum, reveals the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU). That range applies to typical condominium expenses, so a big villa on a luxury gated development would cost considerably more than that to maintain.

Utilities are another big cost, which the OCU estimate at 600 euros per year on average.

Then there are local rates to consider, known in Spain as the Impuesto Sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI). OCU’s research reveals that the average IBI cost per year is 276 euros, though the rate varies enormously by type of property and municipality. Some municipalities also charge homeowners a rubbish collection fee, with an average cost of 117 euros per annum.

If you own a second home in Spain you also have to pay income tax on the property, even if you don’t rent it out. This applies to residents and non-residents alike, in the latter case it assumed that any property in Spain owned by non-residents is a secondhome. If you rent out your holiday-home you pay tax on the rental income. If you don’t rent it out, the Spanish authorities charge you tax on an implied income. I have never understood the logic of this tax, which is charged as 2% per annum of the Cadastral value, or 1.1% if the Cadastral Value was revised in 2015 or previous decade.

Many second-home owners rent out their properties when not using it themselves. This has been common practise since people started buying holiday-homes in Spain. The OCU point out that this is becoming more difficult as many regional Governments have introduced regulations to control the activity.

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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