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DROWNING FIGURES AND NEAR-MISSES

DOUBLE TRAGEDY PROMPTS “DON’T UNDER-ESTIMATE THE SEA” WARNINGS A double tragedy, shocking figures on drownings and several very near misses have all served to hit home an important safety message in the Canaries. Keep safe when near water!

HE urgent advice is being relayed by the emergency services, including Maritime Rescue which says no-one should under-estimate the power of the sea, even if you think you are a good swimmer or in a safe place. Shocking images of the moment a massive wave hit rocks at Puerto Santiago, sweeping one man into the ocean in a matter of seconds very sadly proved the point last week. It is believed he managed to scramble back to safety but a 60-year-old Spanish woman on holiday in Tenerife was not so lucky. She died when she was swept into the water and hurled against rocks. One very brave Spanish man jumped into the turbulent water to try and save her but he too lost his life because of the atrocious conditions. The victims were later named as David Patiño Vila, who was 35 and lived in Adeje, and Isabel Garrido from Palencia. David has been hailed as a hero. The Canary Islands have always been considered a safe place to swim but warnings have to be heeded and even if no restrictions are in place, anyone visiting the coast is

advised to take very special care. In windy and rough conditions, huge waves and strong currents can strike at any time. In the same week as the Puerto Santiago tragedy, official figures showed 21 people drowned in the Canary Islands during the first quarter of the year. In Spain as a whole, 80 people have drowned during the first three months of 2017, most of them in the Canary Islands (21) and Andalusia (18) which account for almost half of the deaths due to this cause, according to the National Drowning Report prepared by the Royal Spanish Federation of Rescue and Lifesaving. In most cases (65 per cent) of the drownings are caused by “occasional falls,” according to the report. In other cases, the tragedies happen during professional activities (18 per cent), leisure (11 per cent), diving (four per cent) or

other water sports (three per cent). The most frequent profile of drowning, according to the data of the first quarter of this year, are men (85 per cent) between 35 and 64 years (47.5 per cent) and of Spanish nationality (69 per cent). In Tenerife, a group of kayakers felt the full force of the waves when they couldn’t get back to land during an excursion off the coast of Abades in Arico. One of the boats was smashed against the rocks and its two occupants had to be rescued. All four kayakers needed hospital treatment after their ordeal. Medics also had to help an 86-year-old woman who nearly drowned in the natural pools of Punta del Hidalgo in La Laguna. She also had to be taken to hospital. Emergency services say never venture too far on the rocks, even if to take photographs or get a better view, as strong waves can hit at any time. And even if the sea looks calm, it can be deceiving with currents underneath. Photo by Gerard Zenou

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LAS TERESITAS

Santa Cruz stunned as Costas bans sports activities on main beach

ANTA Cruz city council has voiced its amazement that Spain’s controversial coastal department has suddenly put a ban on sports activities on Las Teresitas beach.

The authority says it does not understand the surprise ruling and will be putting in an official protest. A spokesman for the council said: “We do not share the unilateral decision of the General Directorate of Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea that prevents the performance of sports activities on the beach of Las Teresitas. The state agency has denied applications from various companies seeking to obtain authorisation to perform paddle surf, pedal boats, kayaks or pedalos, among other initiatives, stressing the lack of management of areas of use of the beach by the council.” Councillor for the environment, Carlos Correa said this was the first time this had happened which seemed strange as last summer, they formally agreed the installation of a water polo court at the end of the beach. “We were asked for a report to carry out sports activities in Las Teresitas and the City Council, through its technicians, was issuing it. All 100 per cent of the projects presented were favourable and now they have decided to modify this criterion unilaterally and without having counted on us, “ he said. Sr. Correa said the council would be sending a plan to Costas shortly about using various sections for paddle surfing and other sporting activities which had been set out within the overall project for Las Teresitas.

Mystery as hand Güímar’s pledge grenade causes against animal cruelty four hour drama TOTAL OPPOSITION

ÜÍMAR council has once again reiterated its total opposition to any form of animal cruelty.

A motion was unanimously agreed at a recent meeting which stressed how much the authority deplored recent events involving illegal dog fights. The council said it would do everything within its power to make sure cruelty did not exist in the municipality and would strengthen protection work and investigations to this end.

It was also pledged to support the Government of the Canar y Islands in the development of a new legislative framework for the elaboration of an Animal Protection Law. The use of animals in fights, parties, shows and other activities involving abuse, cruelty or suffering is prohibited, the council has also stressed.

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Las Galletas port plan goes on show

HE plans to give Las Galletas harbour a new lease of life have gone on public display.

Arona council has given the green light to the special plan of management of the port of Las Galletas and observations can be made up until June 6th. The details are accompanied by an environmental study. The file is in the offices of the urban planning and management service , accessed from Cruz de San Antonio, nº 3, adjacent to la Plaza de Cristo from 9am to 2pm. Copies of the documents can be obtained at the interested party’s expense.

HE discovery of a hand grenade caused a major scare in the Taco area of La Laguna.

Several homes had to be evacuated, together with businesses in the Concorde shopping centre. The grenade was discovered by a valet in a parking lot at the rear of the mall and led to a full-scale alert. It was discovered that the device had no detonating element and explosive charge, even though its weight resembled a real grenade. Nevertheless, for security, agents specialising in the deactivation of explosives of the National Police (Tedax)

carried out all the usual protocol in these cases and destroyed the object in a small open field located in front of the commercial centre. The drama lasted for about four hours after which time residents were allowed home and businesses were able to reopen. Police are now investigating reports that the grenade may have been dropped out of a van or a car, both of which were seen to speed away from the scene. One contained four men, the other two men with lots of tattoos.

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OPERATION PILUMNOS

Mass arrests in Spain, including Tenerife, for paedophile activity

HE Civil Guard has detained 102 people for possession and distribution of paedophile files through the internet.

Arrests and raids took place all over Spain, including in Tenerife. Operation “Pilumnos” was also carried out in Alicante, Almeria, Catalonia, Barcelona, Bilbao, Burgos, Coruña, Algeciras, Cadiz, Ceuta, Cordoba, Castellón, Canary Islands, Granada, Huelva, Huesca, Baleares, Jaén, León, Logroño, Madrid , Málaga, Murcia, Navarra, Oviedo, Pontevedra, Santander, Salamanca, Seville, San Sebastián, Tarragona, Toledo, Valencia and Valladolid. There were over 90 raids, during which more than 450,000 explicit files of sexual abuse of minors were seized, as well as

various computer equipment. Police said the videos and stills showed sexual abuse of minors from infants to 14-year-olds, as well as some files showing scenes of high content sexual violence against child victims. There were 92 searches in the different Spanish provinces where a total of 408 hard disks, 67 USB devices, 40 portable computers, nine CPUs, six SD memory cards, one Router, 1700 DVD’s, one camera, two video cameras, two MAC computers, six tablets and one NAS were found. Police began the investigation after tip-offs about file sharing. So far, ten child victims of sexual abuse have been identified.

Five arrested in Tenerife for massive branding scam

FALSE PRODUCTS

HE Civil Guard has arrested five people in Tenerife for allegedly falsifying garments of prestigious trade marks valued at more than three million euros. The investigations were carried out in four companies, three located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and one in Arona, which sold wallets, handbags and clothing that were trademark counterfeits. Of these, 531 were garments, 1,926 wallets, 2,335 belts, 1,051 bags and 1,025 logos. Police said the businesses imported the basic items, without logos or identifying marks, from China. From a different source, they then purchased logos or anagrams of

the brands and put the two together to mimic genuine products. The operation “Copyright” was started by the police last November. It was dedicated to the investigation of a crime against industrial property, after the arrest of a person on the island of La Palma, suspected of selling fake garments of well-known brands. “After the action in Santa Cruz de La Palma, where counterfeit garments were involved for almost 9,000 euros, and information provided on the possible origin of the effects, the Judicial Police Organic Unit initiated an investigation in order to locate the wholesale businesses that supplied peddlers and flea markets from the islands with counterfeit trademark products,” said a spokesman the for Civil Guard.

MENTAL HEALTH

Puerto launches “Say no to drugs” campaign

UERTO de la Cruz has launched a campaign against drugs.

Under the banner “For your mental well-being, say no to drugs”, various activities will be carried out during April. The campaign coincides with World Health Day on April 7th and this year will concentrate on mental health and depression in particular. “The campaign begins with the objective of raising awareness and sensitising the greatest number of people through different means, informing and advising on the importance of “prevention is better than cure” and teaching and transmitting the importance of knowing how to say NO to those situations that hurt us,” said a spokesman for Puerto council. For this purpose, activities have been designed throughout the month of April, in all areas - leisure and free time, school, community and family. The actions are aimed at children, youth, parents and the population in general, with the common denominator of emphasising the consequences of drug use in our body and the importance of primary prevention through the promotion of healthy habits. Drug use is now an important phenomenon that is deeply affecting young people. Different studies show that the early age of drug use and abuse begins at about 12 years of age among Spanish youth.

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YEAR-LONG EVENTS

La Orotava unveils new plan to dynamise commercial activity

A Orotava has unveiled details of a revitalisation plan in order to dynamise commercial activity.

It is hoped to make the municipality the capital of gastronomy and attractions will be offered every month to “generate socio-economic movement”. Events will include routes and gastronomic days, gastromarkets, opportunity fairs, festivals, concerts and promotions. They will take place during the year.

The commercial sector itself has been involved in the organisation and has been approved by the Municipal Economic Development Council, which includes the four associations of small and medium entrepreneurs (Oropyme, Apimevo, Coperas and Unicentro). The plan was presented by the Mayor Francisco Linares

Helicopter lift from Masca A

56-year-old Belgian woman had to be air lifted to safety after suffering a fall in the Masca barranco.

The accident happened just after 11am on trail number ten. The rescue helicopter was called in because of the difficult location, together with the police, firefighters, Civil Guard and medics. The woman sustained injuries to a leg but was not in a serious condition. However, she was unable to continue her walk so was put on a stretcher and airlifted back to the road and then on to a medical centre for treatment.

who stressed that ideas were still evolving. He stressed the need for all businesses to get involved. “The union of all in the struggle of the same cause will facilitate greater achievements,” he said. The Director General of Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands, Ángeles Palmero, also participated in the presentation of this Dynamisation Plan, and in addition to congratulating the council for its work and the commercial sector for its involvement, said that it will have the support of the Regional Executive. A new gastronomic event “Saborea La Orotava” began in March and will be repeated in April, presenting all sorts of dishes, montaditos and desserts. It will also take place at other times in the year linked to cultural events and relevant holidays. On the first weekend of May, coinciding with the

commercial campaign of Mother’s Day, there will be another novelty: the first festival of magic in the street, having as main stage the shops of the open commercial area. On Sunday, June 11, there will be an opportunities fair, followed in July by a Gastromercado and in September, another bargain fair. There are also plans for a fashion and leisure festival “Orotava Winter Festival” in December and the usual Christmas and New Year campaigns. In addition, all this will be reinforced by different advertising campaigns that will reinforce all that the La Orotava trade offers: quality, differentiation and closeness in a unique environment. A loyalty card will be offered so that the small and medium business can reward through promotions and discounts to its customers.

GREEN AREAS

Municipality becomes a natural outdoor museum

AN Juan de la Rambla has turned itself into a natural outdoor museum by planting themed gardens with Canary flora.

The new two green spaces are at Las Aguas and San José and feature a wide selection of species. These are fruits of the effort being made by the Parks and Gardens area for the beautification and conservation of each of the landscaped points of the municipality. “We want to fill the municipality with themed gardens to turn the Villa into a living and open-air museum,” said the acting Mayor, Cayetano Silva. Parks and Gardens also continue with the maintenance, cleaning and beautification of each and every one of the landscaped places of the population centers of the Villa.

Council’s plea over vandalism

L Médano is turning attention to the richness of its coastline and all its historical, cultural and environmental aspects.

New information panels jave just been placed along the promenade by the sea. The initiative has been carried out by Granadilla council and includes two new interpretative tables and more than a dozen panels of information at a cost of around 7,000 euros. The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado toured the different points of the nucleus where the new material has been installed, replacing the ones that had deteriorated and were in bad condition. Some of the original signs needed replacing because of the elements but others due to vandalism. The council has asked for public co-operation to try and avoid wanton damage in the future.

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Tenerife involved in police raids First ever week as 1.5m packets of contraband of health, sports cigarettes seized and nutrition PUBLIC INVITED

ILLEGAL SMUGGLING

OLICE have uncovered a major international criminal organisation dedicated to smuggling tobacco in Europe.

AN Miguel de Abona is holding its first Week of Health, Sports and Nutrition.

Activities began on April 3rd and continue until April 8th with the aim of hitting home to different sectors of the population the importance of healthy habits in order to have a good quality of life. The programme features talks by professionals specialising in nutrition and sports in the various educational centres of the municipality with healthy breakfast included; in addition to another conference on nutrition and health at the Casa de El Capitán museum on Friday, April 7th, starting at 6pm. Hiking will be another of the activities scheduled in this

First Health Week, a proposal that will be held on April 8th and open to all those over the age of 13. “The objective that we have proposed with this initiative is to promote healthy habits among our residents,” said sports councillor, Victor Chinea. “These talks will also help those who attend to clarify their doubts about nutrition, so we encourage the population to participate in this type of activity because it will expand their knowledge on this subject.” Those interested in taking part can register at the town hall.

The operation has led to the arrest of 42 people in Spain, Romania and Bulgaria, with 58 raids carried out in numerous locations, including Tenerife, the Costa del Sol, Granada and Seville. A staggering 1,560,000 packets of cigarettes were seized, valued at more than six million euros. “The tobacco was legally manufactured for consumption in countries of lower taxation but then illegally exported to other countries, including Spain, skipping payment of the corresponding taxes,” said a spokesman for the Spanish Civil Guard.

The investigation also involved the Romanian Border Police, the General Directorate for the Fight against Organised Crime in Bulgaria and the Portuguese Judicial Police, with the support of the European Anti- Fraud Office. The smuggled tobacco was known as “marcas blancas” or “white marks” and found its way across Europe. “The gang was led by Romanian and Bulgarian citizens and directed in Spain by a lieutenant who acted as liaison and chief of operations,” said the spokesman. “This person, assisted by other members of the network in Spain, was in

charge of distributing the illicit merchandise which, from Romania, Bulgaria and Portugal, entered Spain fraudulently where it was distributed.” Police said the organisation was highly organised with various tiers of responsibility. Of the 42 arrests, 30 were in Spain, eleven in Romania

and one in Bulgaria. Eighteen raids were carried out in Spain, 38 in Romania and two in Bulgaria. Vehicles, properties, computer systems and a large amount of documents were also seized. Those arrested also face prosecution for money laundering and falsifying paperwork.

Two car-jackers arrested in Guía de Isora

WO youths have been arrested for robbery of a vehicle in Guía de Isora.

Local police say they were caught in the stolen car and had no driving licence. It is believed they could be linked to acts of vandalism in the municipality over a number of days. The two detainees were both 20 years of age and resident in Guía de Isora. They were spotted by police during night a routine surveillance in Playa San Juan, when they were seen driving in a reckless manner. After several kilometers of pursuit, the agents intercepted the vehicle proving that it was a stolen car and that the driver lacked permission. Subsequently the owner of the vehicle was informed, who had not noticed the removal of the car from the centre of Guía.

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CLUB SOMBRA

First-ever solidarity Tourism chiefs say walk in Orotava stability is the key for 2017 tourism numbers Valley set for May

MAINTAINING RECORDS

ENERIFE has managed to keep the number of tourists staying stable despite the significant tourist growth experienced in 2016, which marked record visitor numbers, a ceiling that will be difficult to overcome.

This is indicated by the president of the Cabildo, Carlos Alonso, who predicts that the dynamics this year “will probably tend to a certain stability and the maintenance of the number of guests.” In fact, the first two months of the year show a slight decrease in the overall number of lodgers, “although customers have grown by 0.1 per cent in hotel establishments and have increased by 7.5 per cent in the case of hotels of five stars,” says the insular adviser of Tourism, Alberto Bernabé. The Cabildo’s Receptive Tourism Statistics accounted for a total of 429,305 tourists in February, 0.8 per cent less than the previous year, a figure that still remains one of the highest in the historical series recorded. The tourists who spent their vacations in the island in the month of February generated 3,338,702 overnight stays, 4.1 per cent less in relation to the same month of 2016. The occupation of the tourist establishments of Tenerife stood at 75 per cent in the month (-1.1 per cent) and the average stay was cut by 0.27 points for an average stay of 7.78 days. As for the regional indicators, the south of the island loses 2.2 per cent of tourists while in the north of Tenerife it counts on 8.6 per cent more customers in its tourist establishments. Issuing markets The national tourism, with a total of 120,650 Spaniards housed, registered in the first two months of the year an increase of 1.8 per cent while foreign lodges fell 1.1 per cent for a total of 736,0000 international tourists. The British, 285,658 housed in the period, fell 1.9 per cent while German tourism accumulated a decline of 5.6 per cent in the first two months of 2017. The balance is positive for the French markets (+8 , 4%), Belgian (+2%) and Swiss (+3.4%), especially for Eastern European markets, which rose by 14%. Italian tourists (-10%) and Russians (1.6%) fall, while the Nordic markets seem to start the road of recovery in 2017 as two of the four Nordic issuers have risen.

HE first solidarity walk of the Orotava Valley will be celebrated in May.

The Club Sombra del Teide, on the occasion of its third anniversary, and in collaboration with La Orotava council, has organised a unique activity to celebrate. The event will take place on Saturday, May 13th. There will be three parallel routes on foot - with a maximum of 50 walkers federated in each one of them - that will start in different points but they will coincide in the final point, in the Plaza de la Constitución where there will be a celebration party. The participants will be offered Canary food, drink and fruit. After the meal, various objects and gifts that have been donated by different companies expressly for this event will be raffled. The organisation wanted to take advantage of this initiative to be supportive, so that participants and residents in general can go along to the Plaza de la Constitución (also known as Plaza del Kiosco) and donate non-perishable food to families with needs. The only requirement to participate in the route is to be over 18 years of age and to be federated in any mountain club, as it is not permissible for one day insurance. The club will be putting on a bus service for the transfer from La Orotava to each place of beginning of walk. The first route is 15km and will last about six hours. The second one leaves from Santa Úrsula and is about 8.9km and, taking four hours. The third route is over a 13km route and will take approximately five hours.

Granadilla suggests using bank-claimed empty properties for social rents

New university courses extend to Guía de Isora

NEEDY FAMILIES

RANADILLA council has pledged to look into the ongoing issue of social housing in the municipality.

The authority says it continues to receive requests from families in need and is investigating the problem in association with the Canary Government. Councillor for social servi-

ces and housing, Maria de la O Gaspar Gonzalez recently met with the director of the Canarian Institute of Housing of the Government of the Canary Islands, Maria del Pino León.

The social services councilllor said one of the priorities of the council is to facilitate access to decent housing for the most disadvantaged families. To this end, the urgent need for more social housing was stressed to the director and it was suggested that vacant properties in the hands of the

bank or the banking institute Sareb should be made available. Maria del Pino León said that “it is the intention of the Government to work hand in hand with municipalities and town councils to, among all, do more with less, in an attempt to enforce the right of access to housing.” According to the director, “it is necessary to work in a coordinated and collaborative way to solve the various problems that the families of the Canary Islands have in order to access housing or to conserve what constitutes the family home.” In this sense, she pledged her “absolute” disposition to work “in order to ensure that the actions of the Government of the Canary Islands in matters of housing reach all citizens.” The councillor said that the director of the Institute of Housing plans to visit the municipality in the near future “to know first-hand the problems in the area of housing in the locality, and look for formulas to work jointly with the municipality.”

UÍA de Isora is the latest municipality in Tenerife to take up the offer of courses from La Laguna University.

Four courses are to be offered related to tourism, heritage, childhood and health. “The purpose is to bring the University to Guía de Isora, allowing interested people to access specialised and validated by university credits,” said a council spokesman. Councillor for employment and local development, Raquel Gutiérrez said Guia de Isora had offered all sorts of training and courses over the last 20 years so was very keen to take up the ULL offer. “It allows us to open new lines of action,” she said. The following courses will be held in Guía de Isora: Tourism promotion in digital media through the

experience of the holiday. From the 22nd to the 24th of May. Interpretation and identification of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the municipality of Guía de Isora and its projection for new dynamisation strategies. From the 26th to the 30th of June. Nutrition, physical activity, sport and health. From the 4th to the 6th of September. Emotions are “played” in childhood: listening, welcoming, transforming. From the 27th to the 29th of November. The courses are open to the general public and recognized as free elective credits (ECTS). Those interested in registering can do so through the website www.ull.es/extensioncourses. The general tuition will cost 20 euros but 10 euros for people registered in the municipality.

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Thousands watch Science and water inspire two Los Cristianos new walking routes in La Orotava carnival parade TOURIST ATTRACTION

ORE than 30,000 people lined the streets of Los Cristianos to cheer on the annual procession.

The Coso, on the theme of Las Vegas, involved more than 60 groups and brought a show of rhythm, colour and a lot of fun to the crowd along avenida Juan Carlos I. Many people joined in the festivities by wearing fancy dress costumes. The procession had a route of nearly two kilometres, with carnival bands, musicians, mascaritas and carnival characters, all to the rhythm of the batucadas. Another highlight was the traditional “burial of the sardine” ceremony which also attracted thousands of local people and tourists. The tour left the cultural centre with the grieving widows and mourners. Organisers estimate that the 25 carnival events were enjoyed by a total of 150,000 people.

WO new historical-scientific routes have been introduced in La Orotava as another tourist attraction.

“La Orotava and the scientific expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries” and “La Orotava and the beating of water” are the titles of the two new routes. These are added to the existing ones already set up in the municipality, including themed theatrical tours, museum visits and gastronomic trails. The new routes are of a

historical-scientific nature since the municipality of La Orotava has always had a great connection and special interest in the field of science and research throughout history. One of the walks celebrates the long-held fascination for the Pico de Tenerife, the strategic location of the archipelago and the peculiarities of its nature which have

aroused the interest of scientific travellers in the Canary Islands for more than 300 years. The ascent to Teide, the recurrent objective of so many expeditions, made La Orotava a favourite place to stay. Hence, the new walk takes participants through the the history of these travellers and scientists. On the other hand, water has always played a fundamental role in shaping the urban fabric of the Villa de La Orotava. It encouraged a whole network of uses and industries that have left traces, not only in instruments and appliances, but also in the places and buildings that housed them. The second new walk will uncover these secrets. The Mayor Francisco Linares and councillor for tourism, Delia Escobar, presented these new routes together with Miguel Ángel González Expósito, director of FUNDORO, the local scientific history group. Councillors said how much

they valued the implementation of this new product of tourism, of great quality, that enriches the offer and attractions of the locality. “The town council continues to work to improve the image of La Orotava, putting in value all the unique elements that it treasures from its zero level to the peak of Teide, which make it a unique place in the world and a must visit. But it is also important to enhance its cultural, ethnographic, natural, gastronomic, scientific and historical values?,” said the Mayor. The route on the scientific expeditions will be held on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while the water route will be offered on the same schedule on Wednesdays. The price of both is 15 euros. A specialised guide will accompany participants throughout the tour and also includes a tasting of local products. The two routes leave from the Municipal Office of Tourist Information.

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Spain’s British Ambassador issues message of reassurance T

HE British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley has issued a message of reassurance to ex-pats in Spain as Brexit comes ever nearer. Following the triggering of Article 50 by the Prime Minister, he said: “One of our top priorities for the negotiations is our citizens and there will be no immediate changes to expat rights here in Spain in the interim.” “Today the Prime Minister wrote to the European Council

to trigger Article 50 and begin the process for the UK to leave the EU. From the meetings that our teams across Spain have had in recent months, we know that many British residents in Spain have questions about the future, ranging from residency rights to healthcare and pensions.”

“One of our top priorities for the negotiations is our citizens. As the Prime Minister said in her letter to European Council President, we should always put our citizens first, and we want an early agreement about their rights. We are ready to reach such an agreement right now if other countries agree. We want to give citizens as much certainty as possible, as early as possible.” “In the interim, there will be no immediate changes to

expat rights here in Spain. Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights British Nationals enjoy in Spain remain in force.” “You can continue to live and work in Spain. You can continue to access Spanish healthcare, access your UK pension and your children can continue to attend Spanish schools.” “ We encourage all British citizens residing in Spain to register on their local padron, so that you can fully exercise your rights to access local services in Spain and so that we have the most complete possible picture of all the British citizens are living here. “ “ If you encounter any problems exercising your rights, get in touch with your nearest British consulate. Our

teams across Spain and I will continue to keep you updated on the negotiations. Please

follow GOV.UK for the most up to date and accurate information.”

Man suffers head injury in brawl

25-year-old man was taken to hospital after suffering a less serious head injury during a brawl in Tenerife.

The incident happened in Santa Cruz at 3.37am in the morning and led to a request for help to the 112 emergency control centre. Police also sent to the address in Avenida Francisco La Roche and found the man with a head trauma.

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Arona creates new Santa Cruz Carnival encouraged animal welfare cash bonanza of 35 million euros, commission ISLAND INCOME

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ANTA Cruz Carnival 2017 was worth over 35 million euros to the capital and other parts of Tenerife, it has been revealed.

Total expenditure of residents on the island during the festivities amounted to 29.1 million euros, according to the results of a study into the carnival’s impact and people’s spending habits. Added to this was the estimated 6.2 million euros spent by tourists during the fiesta. The Mayor of the city, José Manuel Bermúdez, presented the details of the study with the ninth deputy mayor and councillor for economic promotion, Alfonso Cabello, and the councillor for fiestas, Gladis de León. Sr. Bermudez stressed the tremendous positivity of the carnival and explained that the study will help the city council to make future decisions and improve elements of the programme. He also highlighted the importance of the carnival not only in the city but throughout Tenerife, in view of the participation of the resident population.

Alfonso Cabello focused on the analysis of the data and highlighted the high hotel occupancy in the municipality, which stood at 90 per cent for 17 days. With data still coming in, he said the report will be completed in the coming weeks but the council was already able to see the implications. Gladis de León said that Carnival is a “good investment, as shown by the economic study on spending” and added: “Our line of work will be to continue increasing popular participation, the economic impact and also the quality of our main party.” The report, carried out through 1,200 telephone interviews to people over 15 years of age residing on the whole island of Tenerife, from March 6th to 10th, reveals that most of those 25 million euros corresponded to spending made by attendees to some carnival act (22.2 million),

while another 1.6 million are recorded in the section of the survey “Personal expenditure made by other household members attending some Carnival act.” The rest corresponds to the expenditure of “non-attendees, made by other members of the household.” Most of the personal expenses of those who attended one of the carnival events (not including other relatives) corresponded to street food, food and drink consumption (38.7 per cent); followed by the purchase of costumes, make-up and accessories (19.7 per cent); restaurants, bars and cafes (16.5 per cent); attractions and fairs (11.2 per cent); transportation, parking

and fuel (10.3 per cent); and acts and shows (3.6 per cent). The average cost of carnival expenditure was 79.4 euros. The study concludes, in the same way, that 43.2 per cent of the people living in Tenerife have enjoyed one of the events of the carnival of 2017, which is about 329,763 people. Also, about 5,000 people living in the capital of Tenerife, 2.5 per cent of the total, have participated actively in the carnival as a member of some group of the party. The Carnival of Day (27.8 per cent) and night (23.6 per cent) were the events with the highest reported attendance, while in the third place were the Cavalcades and Cosos (17.3 per cent).

RONA is to create a municipal commission for animal welfare and start a campaign in schools.

The government group says the permanent body will act to ensure respect for animals in the municipality and to follow the ordinances. Representatives of all the political groups will be invited to join the commission, together with different specialists and representatives of animal protection organisations. This body will have a permanent character and is created after the Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena, expressed his resounding rejection of the last cases of

ill-treatment known at island level. Its creation will be complemented by the realisation of awareness courses in the different educational centres of Arona. “We want the commission to serve as an observatory and a body to deal with cases of animal abuse and we want to have the presence of organisations and specialists in the field,” explained the municipal environment official, Yurena García. The talks in schools will promote respect for animals amongst the young.

Puerto traders plead for licences for display material

RADERS in Puerto de la Cruz say they are being disadvantaged by local laws governing showcases and information boards etc outside their premises.

Nearly 40 representatives of businesses in Puerto de la Cruz have submitted a letter to the local council requesting action and the granting of the necessary licences. They say they have made similar requests for years but have received no response from the authority, even though there is a local byelaw which allows them to put up some signs and information near their premises. Lawyer José Luis Langa González, accompanied by the attorneys Daniela Santamaría and María Cristina González, presented the official request on behalf of the traders. According to the lawyer, the administrative silence “has been a subterfuge to punish all those entrepreneurs who had installed showcases, display cabinets or any other element and lacking the required licenses,” despite reiterating that they have already been requested . This, they said, had in many cases led to the police withdrawing the items or applications being turned down without sufficient reasons being given. The traders say it is imperative to be able to attract the attention of tourists through display material. José Luis Langa invites the Mayor, Lope Afonso, to hold a meeting with the aim of adopting appropriate measures that will benefit the economic and tourist development of Puerto de la Cruz.

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Nature campaign aims to raise environmental awareness

new campaign has been launched in Puerto de la Cruz to make people more aware about the care of the environment.

The extensive programme is being led by the local council in association with Tenerife Cabildo, the Red Cross and the Rambla de Castro Nature

Classroom. “Proactiv @ s x Nature 2017” will take to the streets in April and continue with various activities up until

Fire in abandoned nursery

December. “The main idea is to encourage good environmental practices through the development of a series of activities that seek to create a link with the environment in which we live, taking advantage of resources and exploiting all kinds of initiatives,” a council spokesman explained. Among the many activities to be carried out, there will be workshops in educational centres to raise awareness among young people of climate change, forest fires or the conservation of forests, as well as actions related to the celebration of Canary Tree Week. Councillor for the environment, Juan Carlos Marrero said they were particularly keen to involve young people because they would grow up

with greater awareness and help spread the message. Guided routes are being planned for both the Botanical Garden and the Archaeological Museum and there have already been weedclearing sessions. There will be various other environmental actions and the awareness campaign will be represented at numerous events such as the Mueca Festival, Tenerife Bluetrail, Fiestas of July and Infinity Extreme. The programme has other important aspects, such as raising awareness and attracting volunteers. The Proactiv @ s program for Nature will be fully displayed on the website of Puerto council on www.puertodelacruz.es.

Fibre optics for San Miguel de Abona

AN Miguel de Abona will have fibre optics this year.

The service, which will reach 66 per cent of homes and businesses in a first phase, will have a speed of 300 megs both up and down. The Mayor, Arturo González, who thanked Telefónica’s effort, says the implementation of the fibre optic responds to a neighbourhood demand. The supply company will carry out an investment of 560,000 euros to undertake the necessary installation work. In fact, the forecast is that fibre optics will reach almost 4,600 subscribers. “The arrival of this service to our municipality will respond to an important local demand, but also allows us to continue advancing technologically,” said the Mayor. It is also hoped the fibre optics will help businesses prosper and grow, as well as diversifying and banking on e-commerce. “In short, a world of opportunities opens up where new technologies take on a greater role in our lives every day,” concludes González Hernández.

Los Realejos promotes its natural charms

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ENERIFE firefighters were called in to deal with a fire in an abandoned nursery.

The blaze broke out in premises in calle Ernesto Anastasio in Santa Cruz. A passer-by called the 112 emergency centre after spotting a large amount of smoke coming from the building. The fire crew based in the city went to the scene and found the fire had started in the play area. It was put out and the premises ventilated. Police also attended.

OS Realejos wants to encourage more tourists to the municipality by promoting its nature charms.

The local council’s environment and tourism departments have joined forces to launch a series of initiatives, included guided

walks which are also suitable for those with disabilities. The project was launched by the Mayor of Los Realejos,

Manuel Domínguez, and councillors for the environment and tourism, Alexis Hernández and Carolina Toste. Los Realejos is aiming to make itself known outside its immediate locality as a place to visit for its outstanding nature and a unique and accessible destination. A video has already been produced under the title of “Los Realejos, naturally!” which, it is felt, also sums up the whole ethos of the green campaign. The audiovisual work by local producer Pedro Felipe Acosta turns the spotlight on the municipality in terms of flora, fauna and coastal and

orographic beauty. The programme of activities under the banner of “Actua Verde” includes more than 50 initiatives and is now in its sixth edition. This is being co-ordinated by the council’s environment department whilst tourism is concentrating on coordination of the reception of visitors, edition of guides, brochures and other promotional publications. The “Actua Verde” programme will include educational visits, family days, tree planting, themed routes, guided trails and the release of shearwater birds and turtles.

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Cultural explosion All Saints Church news A in Wingate LL Saints Church is situated in Parque Taoro, a beautiful area within the popular tourist resort of Puerto de la Cruz.

Services are held in the church as follows: Wednesdays 10 am Service of Holy Communion Sundays 9.30 Traditional , Book of Common Prayer Sundays 11am Sung Eucharist. We will soon be approaching one of the most important events. in the church’s calendar. Easter. Services will be held as follows: Sunday 9th April Palm Sunday: 9.30 Holy Eucharist 11am Blessing of the Palms and Sung Eucharist. Thursday April13th. Maundy Thursday Service at 7pm. Eucharist of the Last Supper, Stripping of the Altar. Friday April 14th Good

UR event took place recently on Thursday 16th of March where our Year 12 Travel and Tourism group, as part of our coursework, organised a cultural event attended by the Year 11 students. Our aim for this event was to educate the Year 11 students, to give them an insight into cultural aspects from around the world, which we’re proud to embrace at Wingate School. At the beginning of the event we started off with a short introduction by one of the leaders. This led to the tasting of different cultural foods which were kindly brought in by some of the students and the Year 12 group. There was a variety of delicacies from India, Russia, Italy, Britain, Spain and China, followed by incredible music which the students thought was “amazing”! We then took part in wet sponge throwing at Mr. Macrae, The Head of Wingate School, which the Year

Friday Service at 2pm. Sunday April 16th Easter Day 9.30 am Holy Eucharist 11am Sung Eucharist. Some dates for your Diary: The Inter Quiz will take place on Tuesday April 11th at 7pm in the church grounds. As this is the last one of the current season each team will provide a list of questions ” Pot Luck” to compete against each other. Wednesday April 12th Lent Discussion Group at 11.15 in the Parsonage this also is the last one of the course which has been enjoyed by many of our congregation. The Theme “The Journey, Light from the Old Testament led by our locum Priest Canon Keith Hugo. Sunday April 16th we will

be celebrating together our Easter Sunday Lunch at Petit Los Angeles tickets priced at 16 Euros each, available from Caroline on 922381981. All Saints will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday April 20th at 4pm in the church. On Sunday April 23rd All Saints will be commemorating the Anniversary of the Dan Air plane crash in which 146 people lost their lives. This will be held in our Memorial Rose Garden after the 11 am Sung Eucharist. Our next Car Boot of the season will be on Saturday May 6th, at 11.30 am in the church grounds. As All Saints is currently in an Interregnum our locum Priest until May 1st is Canon Keith Hugo,who can be reached at the Parsonage on 922384038.

K9 does cats

O you know that, as well as our lovely dogs, K9 also has a small cattery with some beautiful and loving cats who are also waiting patiently for their forever homes. Handsome Atticus here is just one of them.

11 students loved and then our Year 12 group took part at getting the sponges thrown at them which was very cold to say the least! The students took part in a mini football tournament and lastly we had a cultural quiz to find out how much the Year 11 students knew about the geography, cuisines and general knowledge of the world. Team Lee won the day! All the students agreed that the event was fun and well organised which was good information for the two leaders of the groups, Bradley and Lorenzo, The

Travel and Tourism group and Simran, Nik, L ev, Ronak, Alisia, Millie and Jacopo, would like to thank the students and parents that brought in food and took part in our event. We all thought that the event was a huge success and we enjoyed ever y minute of it!

Written by Simran Gopwani and Bradley Littlewood, Year 12 students - Wingate School

He was rescued as a kitten from the street but, sadly, a family member was severely allergic to him and he had to come to the refuge. We also have a small number of healthy feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) positive kitties. These special cats can live long and healthy lives and live happily and safely with other animals, including dogs, and humans. While they cannot mix with other healthy cats, they can live safely with other cats who are positive with the same virus. If you are interested in adopting any of our lovely felines and would like to meet them, please contact us in any of the ways below. You can also see them on our website www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 cats/Cats waiting for homes”. Or visit K9 Tenerife Cats on facebook.

Meet Our Dogs We have many dogs - in all shapes and sizes – waiting patiently for their loving, safe and secure forever homes. You can see them all – their stories and pictures – on our website at www.k9tenerife.com Go to “K9 dogs/Dogs waiting for homes”. Why not visit us at K9 Refuge on Calle Chimbesque between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas any day of the week between 10:00 and 14:00. Alternatively, you can get in touch by telephoning us on 667 638 468 or emailing info@k9tenerife.com You will also find stories of our dogs, their antics and heartwarming re-homings on facebook by following Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker and also K9 Tenerife.

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All the news from Acción del Sol Special visit

We recently made a very special visit to the La Residencia De Mayores in Los Cristianos where along with a few of our puppies and extremely well behaved dogs, we visited the elderly residents. They were all very happy to be visited by the dogs and it brought much joy to them as well as being very therapeutic and had a good calming effect with them. We were delighted that this first visit was such a huge success and we plan to make it an regular event.

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 blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.0016.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page ,action tier Accion del Sol.

Puppy love This beautiful puppy along with his brothers and sisters arrived in very bad condition at the refuge a few weeks ago. Now, they are happy healthy pups looking for loving new homes so please do come and visit us if you are looking to adopt a dog.

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Spreading the message to schools kittens. All in all a fun informative afternoon for the next generation of cat owners in the making. Thank you to all at Wingate school for allowing us to visit and making us so welcome. Hopefully we can make it a regular occurrence.

Foster carers

E are thrilled to have recently been invited to give a talk to the children in year 4 at Wingate School, Cabo Blanco.

The children were excited to learn about why neutering is so important, how we catch wild cats, how to care for their own cat if they are lucky

enough to have one and how they can help Cats Welfare in our work. There was also time for lots of cuddles with some cute

Would you like to be a foster carer? You don’t need experience, we can tell you everything you need to know. We supply food, litter, beds, etc. and cover vet costs. It doesn’t matter if you work, have pets or children. We have a WhatsApp group of foster carers where new arrivals needing

foster care are broadcast. If you would like to join or ask questions ring or WhatsApp Maria on 646629129, message us on Facebook or contact us from our website www.cats-welfare-tenerife.com.

New arrivals If you are thinking of adopting an adult cat availability can be seen on our website at www.catswelfare-tenerife.com/pets. We have a waiting list for kittens and new arrivals will be broadcast on our WhatsApp group with full details, pictures and where they can be viewed. If you would like to join this group or you are looking to adopt contact Maria on the above number.

CLC World Resorts & Hotels and The Smile Foundation give fun support to Down Tenerife with 7700 euros donation

LC World’s three Tenerife resorts - CLC Paradise, CLC Sunningdale Village and CLC Monterey - raised funds for Down Tenerife with a host of activities and raffles in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. On 20th March, guests joined in the fun with the resorts’ animation team, Team Marina, raising a total of 3,847.89 euros in the process. From group dances by the pool to a Team Marina triathlon and fabulous raffle prizes, including the star prize of 7 nights’ accommodation in Florida, guests were generous with their time and donations. The Smile Foundation, CLC World’s charity, matched

every euro donated bringing the total to a fantastic 7,695.78 euros The raffles were superbly supported by local companies with prizes ranging from local excursions to the grand prize of a CLC World Florida holiday, the lucky winner of which was Mr Robert Field. The funds will assist Down Tenerife in their excellent work improving the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome.

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Cat of the Week: Gracie is a beautiful white and tabby cat who was found under some branches of a bush in Adeje on 10th March 2017 having just given birth to five kittens. She is safe now and will need a home towards the end of April 2017 when her kittens are ready for their own home. She will be spayed free of charge and will be vaccinated and have a microchip. As usual all cats go on trial so you can be sure you have made the right decision.

Charity shop Our shop on San Blas in Golf del Sur is open seven days a week 10.00 until 18.00 but on Saturdays is open from 10.00 until 16.00.Pop in with any donations or to browse for a new bargain.

HE Charity rolls on. Since our AGM, we have distributed to five of the associations we sup-port the sum of 500 euros each. They will notify us on where they have applied this donation and we will report back to our members to show how their generosity is put to good use. The photo shows our President, Ken Fisher, handing a cheque to Sor Francisca of the Hospital La Inmaculada in Puerto de la Cruz. The Hospital celebrated its centenary in 2008 and since its inception has been in the capable hands of nuns belonging to the order of Hijas de Maria, Madre de la Iglesia. Our next luncheon will be held at the Café Berlin (Avenida Venezuela) in Puerto de la Cruz on Tuesday 18th April and the price will be 17.50 euros. Come and join us, everyone has a good time for a good cause. Looking forward to Tuesday 27th June we are having a special bargain half day out to the south of the island calling at El Medano where we will stay for 2 hours before going to Iceland to pick up some goodies and be “back in time for tea”. The price will be an amazing 8€ per head. For more information or to book places please contact Maureen on 922 341 979 or Jean on 922 384 809.

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La Gomera’s Giant Lizard L population continues to grow

NEW PROJECTS FOR FIRE-HIT GARAJONAY A Gomera is still taking extensive measures to revitalise the Garajonay National Park after it was extensively damaged by

fire.

new census of the Giant Lizard which lives on La Gomera is to be carried out in 2017.

Control work will also continue and there will be various activities in educational centres. Currently more than 500 specimens live in their natural habitat and 280 do so in the recovery centre of Valle Gran Rey.

The island’s president, Casimiro Curbelo, stressed the desire to ensure the survival of the Giant Lizard and make the island’s inhabitants the greatest allies of its conservation. In this regard, he recalled that a set of initiatives has been

developed that have allowed the dissemination of the species and knowledge of it in the educational centres of the island so that the smallest of conservation efforts are encouraged. He emphasised the plan of recovery of the species in force since 2006, being the main line of work that has been followed in these years. This initiative has managed to increase the population in the natural environment and also to establish actions for the control of the predators of the species. Councillor for territor y development, Alfredo Herrera explained that in the past year about 100 lizards have been released, creating three small groups in an area that meets the requirements for species growth. In addition, the releases are allowing consolidation of populations and dispersal of the specimens in areas where the chances of survival are

high. Before the releases, life in captivity is set as a process of adaptation and learning of the specimens. At present, the recovery centre divides 280 lizards into two groups. On the one hand, the breeding specimens that guarantee the continuity of the species, and on the other hand are the younger lizards that are prepared for the expected releases. Sr. Herrera explained that although the species is still in danger of extinction, the current situation is much better than in 1999 when the first specimens were found. The latest data show the existence of 780 lizards, counting those who are already living in freedom and those who are in the recovery centre. He added that these figures will be updated once the new census of the species is planned for this year.

The ferocious blaze happened five years ago but island president, Casimiro Curbelo stressed: “Although the fire was in 2012, we must continue to bet on a gradual recovery that must be continued every year. ALL SAINTS CHURCH, We are aware that thisPUERTO space is a tourist reference, but also the main source of maintenance for our aquifers.” The board of trustees for the park envisages spending around 2.1 million euros this year on several projects. Efforts are also being stepped up to educate as many people as possible about the need to prevent forest fires in the first place.

RAVINE RESCUE ON FUERTEVENTURA

MERGENCY workers were involved in a difficult rescue after a hiker fell down a ravine in Fuerteventura.

The 70-year-old German man suffered a serious head injury in the accident at the Barranco del Buen Paso in the municipality of Betancuria. He was out walking in the early afternoon when he plunged about 20 metres down the ravine. The emergency helicopter was called in to pinpoint his location and other walkers helped to find where he had fallen. Rescue workers, including the police, were able to reach him by foot and he was hoisted to safety by the helicopter to the general hospital.

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Fisherman hurt in boat fall

Diversity call backed by European University of Canary Islands M

HE European University of the Canary Islands has joined the Charter of Diversity through signing at a public event held at the CEOE (Madrid).

Promoted in Spain by the Diversity Foundation, the Charter of Diversity - which already has more than 800 signatories - is a letter that contains a series of principles with which those organisations wish to promote equality, respect to the right of the inclusion of all people in the work environment and in society in general regardless of their diverse profiles; and recognition of the benefits of cultural, demographic and social diversity. “Through this signing, at the European University, we take a further step in integrating diversity into our institution, a drive towards all those initiatives aimed at promoting equal opportunities and anti-discrimination,” says the director of Communication and Institutional Relations of the European University, José María Palomares. With this signature, the University also promises to promote conciliation through a balance between work, family and leisure time; recognise the diversity of customers, extend and communicate commitment to employees, suppliers and social partners; and to reflect in its annual report activities to support nondiscrimination, as well as the results obtained from the implementation of diversity policies. The Universidad Europea de Canarias is the first private higher education institution in the Canary Islands. At the moment it counts on degrees adapted to the business world in the areas of social sciences and communication, architecture and engineering and health sciences, that contribute value and endow their students with an international character. For those interested, there is more information at: universidadeuropea.es, universidadeuropea.es/prensa, www.laureate.net and on Twitter: twitter.com/ ueprensa.

EDICS were called in to help a fisherman after he suffered a fall on a fishing boat on the coast of La Palma. The accident happened close to the pier of Santa Cruz de La Palma at 8.38pm in the evening. The 112 emergency control centre received a call, saying a man on a fishing boat had fallen and hit his head. SUC staff treated him at the scene before he was taken to hospital. His injury was described as less serious.

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Special treatment called for as El Hierro demands action over island’s issues

L Hierro is demanding special treatment to address its unique range of problems including action on jobs, social services, tourism and energy.

Cabildo president, Belén Allende, met Minister of Employment, Social Policies and Housing of the Government of the Canary Islands, Cristina Valido, in what was her first working trip to the island since her recent appointment to the post. The Cabildo had requested the meeting as a contact prior to in-depth analysis involving the various municipalities, social groups and unions. Belén Allende said El Hierro needed special treatment in terms of the Canaries as a whole. “ We need differentiation, El Hierro, its geographical, population and socio-economic context requires it,” she said. The Cabildo president said the island’s unemployment had to take precedence because since the economic crisis, there had been a sharp rise in the jobless figure from 12 per cent to 26 per cent. Although the situation seemed to be showing a slight improvement of late, she said: “”We have to know what changes have occurred in these years of crisis and what are the new challenges of the insular labour market, the possible imbalances that we may have in the supply and demand of employment, and the training needs that operate in strategic sectors for El Hierro such as tourism, agri-food and energy.” Employment among young people and those over the age of 45 was a special problem. Cristina Valido agreed that the “one size fits all” approach to the Canaries did not work for El Hierro. She acknowledged that it would require twice as much effort but it was necessary to deepen the needs and realities of each one of the islands so that the citizens could see results in the policies that are applied. “We have a territory proudly different,” she said.

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Culture chiefs want to turn the whole of El Hierro into a “living museum”

L Hierro wants to turn itself into a “museum island” to make the most of its rich natural resources and cultural heritage.

This would be a first for the archipelago and has been announced as a joint project between the Cabildo and the Canary Government. The action plan is being launched under the banner of “An island, a museum” and is aimed at increasing knowledge about El Hierro’s special habitat and raising awareness of the need for conservation.

Deputy Minister of Culture of the Government of the Canar y Islands, Aurelio González, and the president of the Cabildo, Belén Allende, were accompanied by the insular councillor of culture, Pedro García, when full details were presented recently. Funding to the tune of 90,000 euros will come from the Regional Ministry of Culture

and have a biannual execution (2017/2018). The initiative forms part of the global programme with which the Canar y Islands Government works for the recovery of historic roads, symbols of the collective memory and elements of local culture, as well as being instruments for territorial development, memory and identity of the Islands, explained Aurelio González. It is intended that each place on the island is a room of interpretation of the “great museum of El Hierro” which includes archeology, anthropology, ethnography, geology, volcanology and artistic elements and cultural heritage. These are some of the issues to be addressed in which the final product will be the deep knowledge of history and life on the island. The project leaders say that creating the museum across the whole island will allow the visitors to feel at one with the “exhibits” and to get the true feel of El Hierro.

“The interpretive model is not based on the construction of built centres but on the interpretation of the territory, in the physical space itself, through the use of new technologies that do not offer the typical type of visual impact and help to recreate experiences much more sensitive,” they explain. New technology will play a major role with the use of elements such as QR codes and the 3D heritage information system. It is also planned to catalogue all El Hierro finds and to retrieve many of them from elsewhere back to the island to go on show. Maintenance, conservation and protection of the territory will also be looked at. “It is a cultural legacy that, today, is an opportunity for the conservation of intangible heritage and the environment. They are forgotten elements that make up our identity and the cultural values ??of the territory,” say the project leaders.

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Binter puts on 62 new flights to celebrate 2017 Bajada

INTER is planning 62 special flights to El Hierro on the occasion of the celebration of a new edition of the “Bajada de la Virgen de Los Reyes” in July. The company has designed a special flight schedule that doubles the usual seating offer, as instead of the usual 4,456 seats for those dates, 8,928 seats offered. Seats went on sale on March 7th. As Binter informed the president of the Cabildo of El Hierro, Belén Allende, this reinforcement refers to the period between Wednesday, June 28th and Tuesday, July 4th for the connections between El Hierro and the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. From the indicated period, the days where the offer of

seats will be greater are Friday June 30th (day before the celebration of the Bajada), Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. On the other hand, for the period between Friday, August 4th, and Sunday, August 6th, days before and after the celebration of the Ascent of the Virgin of the Kings, a reinforcement of 36% of the places will be maintained. This means there will be 2,736 seats, thanks to the ten extra flights that will be added to the usual schedule. The Cabildo president has asked Binter to keep this

planning open so that it can be evaluated again, according to the demand, bearing in mind that El Hierro will live a broad holiday month between July 1 (La Bajada) and August 5 ( La Subida), with the transfer of the image of La Patrona de El

Hierro by the different towns and the corresponding celebrations. All the information of the new edition of the Descent of the Virgin of the Kings is published in www.Bajadaelhierro.com

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Lanzarote looks to creating new Museum of the Sea

ANZAROTE is planning a new tourist attraction in the form of a Museum of the Sea, together with a whales and dolphin investigation centre. It would be sited in the old warehouses of the former company Frigorsa in Puerto Naos, Arrecife. The island’s Cabildo recently presented details to the Port Authority of Las Palmas, with Cabildo vicepresident José Juan Cruz saying: “It is intended to open

Arrecife to the sea and give an opportunity to the city and Lanzarote to have a new leisure alternative.” President of the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Luis Ibarra has welcomed the idea and the historic link between the theme of the project and the old ware-

houses where frozen food used to be stored. Cabildo president, Pedro San Ginés said it would pay off “the historical debt that this island has, and more specifically its capital, with the sea and its seafaring origins.” “It will do justice to the desire that Lanzarote has, along with Fuerteventura, to be one of the most important places on the planet in terms of biodiversity of cetaceans,” he added. The project to create a Museum of the Sea and Centre for Research on Cetaceans in Puerto Naos was one of the proposals presented by the Cabildo of Lanzarote to the Government of the Canary Islands as a candidate to obtain funding through FDCAN funds. Specifically requested for the current financial year of 2017 is 80,000 euros for the development of the project, whose procurement is ongoing.

Island demands better air connectivity both inside and outside archipelago EL HIERRO PETITION

plea is being made for better air connectivity between El Hierro, both inside and out of the archipelago.

The Cabildo agreed to make the call at a recent meeting where support came from all parties, save one abstention. The motion was presented by the Socialist Party and will be forwarded to the central and regional governments, as well as associated entities like the airports authority AENA and all the airlines

currently dealing with air transport to the island. The demands include the need to expand daily connections with Tenerife and Gran Canaria and establish, as a novelty, a connection with Tenerife Sur. El Hierro requests, among other things, the participation in the Flight Development Fund.

Spokesman for the Socialist Party, Alpidio Armas also advocated the expansion of El Hierro airport and the need for visitors to benefit from international flights without having to go through controls twice, as happens at Gando. Cabildo president and councillor of insular tourism, Belén Allende, supported aspects such as the connection with the airport Tenerife Sur or guaranteeing 85 per cent of subsidy for El Hierro residents, as well as establishing maximum prices for the services regulated by Public Service Obligation. All the groups also supported the concept of the so-called “green triangle” between El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma. Bethlehem Allende said she was delighted to win support from all the parties, saying: “We have demonstrated unity in defence of the general interest against the partisan or individual.”

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Bird recovery Canary 112 Better access to project producing service had popular Costa results busy year in El LOS CHARCOS

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HE Canary Emergency Service (SUC), under the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, attended in 2016 1,250 people who were in an emergency situation in El Hierro.

RAN Canaria has launched an extensive campaign to save a Canary bird which was endangered by the fires of 2007.

The population of the Pinzón Azul is now around 317 which exceeds the number of individuals prior to the blaze which seriously affected the Inagua Integral Reserve, the main population nucleus of this bird. In order to guarantee the recovery of the Pinzul (as it is popularly known), the Cabildo, financed by the European Union, launched the LIFE + Pinzón project in 2015. The aim was to expand the area of distribution and the population size of the species in Inagua and the Summit of Gran Canaria. Five information panels were installed in strategic locations, such as La Candelilla and Tejeda village. Leaflets were also produced in English and Spanish and several workshops held and planned for the future. Reforestation work has also been carried out to create ecological corridors linking the two population centres of the species.

This is an increase of 1. 3 per cent over the previous year in the number of citizens who received some kind of care by that service on the island. The figure means that the SUC has responded to 1,265 incidents on this island, 1.4 per cent more than in 2015. Of all of them, the urgencies are undoubtedly the most outstanding, since only in El Hierro the Canary Emergency Service intervened in 511 situations of this type. Health emergencies are followed by 378 and an increase of five per cent compared to the activity recorded in 2015. Sanitary consultations and secondar y transport

carried out between different health and hospital centres represented a total of 376 performances. For the archipelago as a whole, the SUC attended a total of 288,102 people in the Canar y Islands last year. Global activity represents a 2.5 per cent increase in the number of people assisted compared to the previous year, which means that the SUC attended a daily average of 787 people per day in 2016 in the islands. To reach these figures, the SUC managed 289,794 incidents and mobilised 247,834 times its land and air mobile resources (ambulances, helicopters and medical aircraft).

El Hierro’s renewable energy plant makes another huge profit

HE hydroelectric power plant on El Hierro is already proving its worth by making a profit of 14 million euros in 2016.

The good news about the Gorona del Viento was announced by company president, Belén Allende and follows verification of the accounts by the Cabildo, Endesa, the Technological Institute of the Canary Islands and the Regional Government. As approved by the last Board of Directors of the company, the profits will go entirely to the payment of debt, “in order to bring Gorona del Viento, in a very short space of time, to a situation of absolute solvency,” said Belen Allende .

Originally, the plant’s debt was put at 30 million euros but this has now been reduced to less than ten million. The renewable energy generation system has not yet reached its second anniversary as a commercial system but has nevertheless has already managed to supply almost 42 per cent of El Hierro’s electricity demand with clean sources in 2016. “This is a rewarding figure considering that it is about a novel system whose integration into the network must be done gradually,” said a spokesman. The Cabildo president added: “It has not been easy to channel the situation in which the company was only two years ago. However it has been essential to work for the good management of society and a project that has placed El Hierro in the world as a reference in renewable energies, an image strengthened after having managed to exceed penetration thresholds with possible renewables until now in isolated systems.” “Now our objective is to continue this upward trend so that, once the financial foundations of Gorona del Viento have been fully strengthened, the benefits generated by the company can be shared among shareholders.”

HE beach of Los Charcos in Costa Teguise has been made more accessible thanks to the insular investment plans of the Cabildo of Lanzarote. Both the access and the asphalting had deteriorated, said the authority, which has completed the improvements at a cost of 173,000 euros under the Canary Government financing scheme. President of the Cabildo, Pedro San Ginés, said the work responded to “an important and necessary demand of Teguise in terms of improving the infrastructure of this tourist nucleus.” The first vice-president and advisor of the Project Planning and Coordination Unit, José Juan Cruz, pointed out that the project, included in the island’s investment plans implemented in all municipalities on the island of Lanzarote and in La Graciosa, “has been financed through the so-called tourist

infrastructure plans of the regional government with a cost of close to 173,000 euros, whose works were awarded in May 2016 to the company Hormigones Insulares.” Director of Tourism Infrastructure, Héctor Suárez, said “the final objective of this work coincides with the last slogan of World Tourism Day, which addressed the issue of accessibility as the main axis”. He pledged the Cabildo’s intention to continue working towards more improvements in the tourist destinations of the archipelago. The work at Los Charcos included improving the coastal walk and stairs in a style fitting into the environment of Costa Teguise.

Two die in crash

WO people died in a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle in Lanzarote.

Firemen from Teguise had to release the driver of the car from the wreckage but there was nothing they could do to save his life because of the severe injuries he received. The accident happened on the Cruce de César Manrique towards Zonzama at 4pm in the afternoon. The motorcyclist also died at the scene.

Balcony collapses into street

HIS was the scene in a residential street in Gran Canaria after a balcony collapsed.

The incident happened in San Bartolomé de Tirajana and was dealt with by firemen and police. Despite the debris, caused not only by the balcony but part of the facade, no-one was hurt.

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Police hit home importance of bullet-proof vests

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police officer escaped death by centimetres after a home-made arrow thrown by a man going beserk in a Spanish hotspot pierced his bullet-proof vest.

He was also struck on the ear by the same spear-like metal weapon and his colleague had to shoot the attacker to avoid a tragedy. Police in Spain have been stressing the importance of body armour and say this horrific incident in Estepona on the Costa del Sol proves the point. The hole in the officer’s bullet-proof vest was clearly visible after the confrontation which started when the man was stopped in the street and asked for identification. It is understood he is a 28-year-old hermit who lives in the mountains around Malaga and makes his own weapons. He was taken to hospital with three gunshot wounds, two to his abdomen and one in his wrist. There are reports that he previously tried to attack the police with an axe and is known to have a violent streak. Witnesses said the man threw the spear made with a nail at one of the two officers and then ran away. It struck the policeman on the ear but both were able to give chase and caught up with the attacker after a few minutes. “He then threw the spear at the injured officer again but it pierced his bullet-proof vest,” said a spokesman. The other officer is said to have fired a warning shot before shooting the man. He was taken to a local health centre and then to Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella for an emergency operation which he survived. Police believe he is suffering from some kind of mental illness but he will be examined by doctors. The arrow was made from an underwater fishing spear

Outrage as python pictured eating new-born puppy

OLICE have confirmed they are to prosecute the owner of a python after a gruesome picture of the snake apparently eating a live puppy appeared on the internet.

The woman, who has not been identified, was advertising the five-year-old 5ft long Royal python through a for sale portal. The graphic ad included a photograph of the snake curled up over a new-born puppy which, police say, they are treating as genuine. It is also claimed that the python’s owner said she fed her pet live kittens, as well as birds. Police were called in after complaints from an animal welfare organisation which spotted the advertisement on the internet. “A representative of the group contacted the woman who told her over Whatsapp that she fed it live puppies and kittens,” said a spokesman. The incident happened in Loja which is in Granada, Spain and has led to widespread revulsion and disgust. The nature protection arm of the Civil Guard, Seprona, says it constitutes animal cruelty and the owner will be brought to court. The woman has apparently admitted telling a potential buyer that he fed the python new-born puppies, kittens and chicks. She is believed to be 22 years of age. The Civil Guard has confirmed the prosecution on the grounds of mistreatment of animals. “The facts were denounced by an animal protection association,” said the spokesman

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Cruel dog breeder facing court after mutilating vocal cords of puppies

dog breeder faces a hefty fine and life-time ban from keeping animals after performing illegal operations on cute Bichon Frize puppies to remove their bark. Police in Spain say the man deliberately mutilated the vocal cords of the fluffy white dogs himself before advertising them for sale on the internet. The practice is strictly banned under animal protection laws, together with docking tails which was recently vetoed by the Spanish Government and also removing the claws of cats. A spokesman for Barcelona’s Los Mossos police confirmed the man had been arrested and reported for prosecution following a raid on his premises in the Lliçà d’Amunt region. “He has been reported for being an illegal breeder of dogs who mutilated the vocal cords of several animals so that they do not bark,” he said. “We believe he carried out the operations at home without any authorisation or sanitary control.” Officers found several dogs at his kennels, all of the Bichon Frize breed. These small white dogs are so cute they have been likened to

children’s toys. Because of their looks, they are muchsought after and can fetch more than 1,000 pounds a time. However, they are also known to be difficult to train and can bark a lot. The investigation was carried out by the environmental unit of the Mossos d’Esquadra and the case is now awaiting judicial decisions. The arrest came just a few days after Spain’s Congress ruling over the amputation of the tail of dogs for aesthetic reasons. Animal campaigners have welcomed the decision though says compliance comes after 30 years of campaigning. Seven areas of Spain had already banned the practice and this will now extend to the rest of the country. Amputation of the ears, nails, teeth or vocal cords are also included in the text. A spokesman for the animal protection party PACMA said they had always maintained tail docking was cruel. “We are glad to have achieved this important success for animals,” she said.

Woman arrested for placing listening device in child’s teddy

scorned wife was arrested by the police for trying to eavesdrop on her ex-husband by putting a microphone in their daughter’s teddy!

The woman and a friend face prosecution for a crime of evasion of privacy following discovery of the device in the cuddly toy’s head. The teddy was decapitated so the wife could insert the tiny microphone and recording device inside before it was zipped back up. It was then given back to the child, an unwilling collaborator in the espionage! The unusual crime was revealed by Spanish police where officers in Burjassot, Valencia were called in to investigate after the listening device was discovered. “The woman, helped by another, placed this device to listen to conversations that the child might have with her ex-husband,” said a spokesman. The woman are aged 29 and 34 and have both been released on bail pending further investigations. The fate of the teddy is not known!

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Spanish village puts itself on international map with urban art Police find REALISTIC FRUIT

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tiny Spanish village has been dubbed a “Banksy dream” because of the way dozens of pieces of art are painted on virtually every free wall.

The picturesque hamlet of Fanzara only has 300 residents but each year, they get together, put differences aside and allow urban artists to spend hours creating stunning murals on their walls, as well as in the streets and squares. Thousands of international visitors flock to the Castellon venue, about an hour from Valencia, to see the masterpieces which have transformed the previously run-down and neglected village into a shining jewel. Ironically, the art festival, known as MIAU or the “Unfinished Museum of Urban Art”, has also brought its inhabitants closer together. There were bitter rows and splits in 2005 when the local authority proposed a landfill site right in the heart of the protected countryside. The project, eventually rejected, is said to have divided opinions so much that locals chose to avoid one another by drinking in different bars at opposing ends of the village. Now, all ages join in the festival. Admisison to the “museum” is free because it is the whole of Fanzara, so it has many walls but no roof. MIAU has been described as “the most unusual and stimulating streetart festival of the world.” Organisers admit that it wasn’t the easiest of tasks to persuade many elderly residents in their 70s and 80s to allow artists to daub graffiti, no matter how good, all over their walls. “We told them that if they didn’t like the results, we could repaint them white,” said a spokesman. Dozens of artists now rise to the challenge, including Escif who is known as the Valencian Banksy. They come from around the world and give their services free of charge. The only condition put on them is that they stay in the home of the families donating the space and involve them in the creative process. They eat, drink and live with them before and during the festival and have established firm friendships, even though many do not speak the same language. Following the huge success of the project, its leaders have been invited to international conferences on rural tourism because of the interest MIAU has created. The next edition is in July.

PANISH police cracked open bunches of fake bananas to reveal a stash of cocaine weighing 17 kilos!

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OLICE have launched an appeal for information about a British man who is believed to be in Spain as concerns grow for his safety.

Thomas Llyr Parry has not had contact with his family in Holyhead since February 8th. North Wales Police said Mr Parry, 36, left the country at the end of January to go on a pre-planned trip around Europe. He is believed to have travelled to France, Portugal and Gibraltar before going on to Spain. Concerns were raised for his whereabouts when the grey van he was travelling in, together with some of his property, was located on Tuesday, March 14th in the Bolonia area of Andalucia in Spain. North Wales Police are currently liaising with the Spanish authorities. “Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may know of Thomas Llyr Parry’s whereabouts,” said a spokesman. He is described as being between 5’8” and 5’10” tall, of stocky build, with short straight brown hair. Anyone who may have seen Mr Parry or who has information relating to his whereabouts should contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference Itrace 17614.

Customs officers said the fruit, made of resin, looked so realistic that it was difficult to tell the difference. The hoard was intercepted by the Civil Guard and tax officials in Valencia and Malaga as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking. Three raids were carried out on the Costa del Sol and two men were arrested. A third person is under investigation. Police said they are of Spanish and Italian nationality, aged between 37 and 57. “The cocaine was hidden in 57 simulated resin bananas and in the flags of cardboard boxes containing real fruit,” said a spokesman. The operation was codenamed “Esplit” and according to the authorities, has smashed a highly organised gang specialising in smuggling cocaine into Spain via Valencia and Malaga. The 57 artificial bananas were found amongst a crate of real fruit. When split open, they had seven kilos of cocaine stuffed inside. The substance tested positive when examined by narcotic experts. Subsequently, another 10 kilograms of cocaine were seized in various sheets hidden in the flaps of cartons containing real bananas.

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Tug-of-war battle over massive Alleged terrorist arrested in meteorite sees museum lose Valencia Spain’s biggest space rock

N unusual row over a massive meteorite found in Spain 80 years ago has led to a tugof-war battle between an unusual heiress and a famous museum. The so-called “Meteorite of Colomera” was discovered buried in a courtyard in 1912 in the small village of Colomera in Granada. Weighing in at 130 kilos, it is the biggest in Spain and the second largest in the world and

even went to America in the 60s to help scientists plan the Moon landings. Its original owner, Antonio Pontes Vilches, a doctor from Almuñécar, gave it to Spain’s National Museum of Sciences on the written

condition that he could have it back if he wanted. However, he later died and though he never mentioned it in his will, it has since been claimed by his granddaughter, Amparo Pontes who spotted it during a public exhibition with the note attached. She put in a claim for more than half a million pounds because the meteorite had been dissected and damaged. The museum argued that it should stay with Spain and put its value at 50,000 euros. However, conservationists said they had spent 70,000 euros on maintenance and security so the new owner actually owed them money! The judge has now ruled that the rock goes back to the granddaughter and ordered an indemnity of 50,000 euros. The Mayor of Colomera, Justo Sánchez said villagers were just as baffled by the

saga. “The truth is that it is a pity that it is no longer in the Madrid museum. Here we had no idea that it no longer belonged to the State. We thought everything was the same,” he said. Disappointed museum chiefs have handed the meteorite back but admit they don’t know where it has gone. They fear it might already have been cut up and sold in pieces to history collectors both inside and outside Spain or to a private museum. They are applying for a State order to have it officially listed as of cultural interest so it can be brought back on public display but admit they are not hopeful. They are also concerned that the ruling might open the floodgate over other finds in their keeping. It is understood two other people who found meteorites have already submitted claims.

ATIONAL Police have arrested an alleged terrorist in Valencia accused of indoctrination and collaboration with DAESH.

“His preaching activities had converted him into a real threat to public security due to his use of the social media to car r y out an effective terrorist indoctrination campaign, founded on the spread of violent content, initially in favour of Al Qaeda and more recently in favour of the terrorist group DAESH,” said a spokesman. Through the use of different virtual profiles, under names associated with the Jihadist epics, the detainee, a 45-year old male of Moroccan origin and a nationalised Spaniard, published numerous messages on training in combat tactics, the glorification of Jihadist attacks committed by DAESH in Europe, Syria and other countries, and particularly emphasised

basic radical concepts to his followers, the precursor to any terrorist activity: “Jihad is an inescapable duty”, and “the imposition of Sharia law, the fight and action against the enemy”. The detainee was found to be highly integrated in the Muslim community in his town of residence, despite carrying out terrorist indoctrination and recruitment tasks over the Internet, preserving, to some extent, his anonymity and aware of the tremendous scope of this medium, of its effective capacity and realtime operation. Since 2015, the year in which the Ministry of Home Affairs raised the CounterTerrorism Alert Level to level 4 (Spanish acronym: NAA-4), the law enforcement agencies have arrested a total of 195 Jihadist terrorists.

Thirty caught for Prime Minister pledges action on youth unemployment social security S fraud

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ATIONAL Police agents have arrested 30 people and investigated 27 others for crimes related to Social Security fraud.

In total, 39 companies have been investigated for defrauding 10,597,837 euros from the public treasury through the non payment of quotas and the improper collection of benefits. The investigation began last June after irregularities were detected in several companies located in Murcia, Almeria, Soria, Toledo, Madrid, Barcelona, Castellón, Alicante, Seville, Lugo, Badajoz, Cáceres and Valencia. The crimes are mainly the systematic non-payment of social insurance to the General Treasury of the Social Security. In some cases, several people had been registered so that these so-called “workers” could collect unemployment benefit.

PAIN’S Prime Minister has pledged further urgent work to lower youth unemployment after admitting it is still very high.

Job creation, he says, remains a priority amid signs he described as “encouraging.” “Over the last three years, youth unemployment has fallen by more than 12 points; 367,500 young people have found a job, the rate of job creation among young people stands at 7.6 per cent - double the general average - and permanent employment contracts have enjoyed an upward trend for the last 37 months”. In response to a question from the Member of the Upper

House for the Socialist Group, Vicente Álvarez Areces, the President of the Government recalled that many actions have been taken in order to incentivise the hiring of young people, such as discounts in National Insurance contributions, support for the recruitment of young researchers, tailor-made programmes on career guidance and specific training plans. Furthermore, Mariano Rajoy announced that all young people who renew or register as job seekers at the Employ-

ment Offices will automatically be included in the National Youth Guarantee System. The President of the Government also pointed out that, in mid-April, he will

meet with the regional governments and with economic and social stakeholders to study the most effective way to create jobs for young people.

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Second store for family-run “sleeping and living” specialists

A welcome arrival as Bettenhaus Hammerer moves into the south

well-known family firm which has been in business in the north of Tenerife for 30 years has moved into the south with its special brand of sleeping and living. Leading bed and home specialist, Bettenhaus Hammerer has built up a huge base of international customers looking for that perfect rest and exclusive quality. Its first store has always been in Los Realejos in the north of the island but following the official opening and inauguration of the second shop, Bettenhaus Hammerer has now arrived in Las Chafiras and will be a very welcome addition to the homes’ scene. The new premises are based in the former shop of Biombo on Avenida Claudio Delgado Diaz 23 which is just near the fire station (on your right as you drive down the Las Chafiras trading estate parallel to the motorway from the south). There is adequate parking right outside. You can’t miss this imposing three-storey building on its corner plot and it has received an extensive facelift inside. The first thing you notice when entering is the spaciousness and light of the premises with its big picture windows and central staircase leading to the showroom floors. You will also be delighted by what you find, both visually and from a tactile point of view. The items on sale are really beautiful to touch, with some excquisite mate-rials and the most gorgeous of colours, from beige to peaches, lemon to orange, lime greens to shocking pinks. Whatever colour scheme you are looking for, you will find it here. There are boxed sets too which would be ideal

for a wedding present, for instance. Bettenhaus Hammerer is known for being a specialist in beds with a huge product choice and is intent on helping people get the best night’s sleep possible.

patterns and plain colours of ever y shade you could imagine. A section of the store is devoted to duvets and pillows, all sizes, also in synthetic fillings for people with allergies. These are in all different thicknesses, again just inviting you to buy one and take it home to snuggle under. The prices are very affordable. personalised service, the hallmark of their success. Congratulations were extended to Maria, her family and team during the inauguration, with wishes for ever y success in the

There are all sorts of top quality beds of all descriptions, styles and makes and though mostly at the topprice range, these are made to last and to provide the very best of comfort. You can see many of the beds in the Las Chafiras store but there are numerous catalogues to make your selection from as well. You will also find foldaway beds and bed couches too. As a complement to the beds, there is a vast array of the most beautiful bed linen in the most gorgeous of designs, patterns and colours. Again, these are top of the range names but are spectacular. We spotted sets for as much as 500 euros but others for 110 euros too. These sets transform your bedrooms and provide the total look of quality. You will find lovely displays of bed covers and linen and the most fantastic selection of towels, both in

There are also bath mats, dressing gowns, beautiful cushions and pillows, accessories, throws, blankets, vases, candle holders, tea towels, napkins and so on, all of the very best quality. The fabrics are so sumptuous that you just want to pick them up, put them to your skin and savour the sensation. The showroom also offers a selection of furniture, such as coffee tables, reclining chairs and sofas, including exclusively from the Stressless range. This is all quality furniture from recognised brands from Germany, Austria, Swizterland and Spain. The company offers a free deliver y and installation service of beds and furniture in Tenerife. Arrangements can be made to deliver to the other islands as well and your old bed can be taken away. Bettenhaus Hammerer

has been a life-time’s work for owner Maria and her husband Manfred and they are delighted that their sons, Andreas and Miguel will be running the Las Chafiras store. They are multi-lingual, of course, including speaking English. Whatever you are looking for, just pop in and ask them. They believe very much in

south of Tenerife to emulate what they have already achieved in the south. Do see http://tenerifebeds.co.uk/ for further information (site available in English).

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Garachico: The principal port in It’s official! Wingate is the Island of Tenerife recognised as a “good school” T

‘The Principal Port in the Island of Tenerife’ - it’s hard to believe that that was once Garachico, and yet it was true for about 200 years. In 1588 Garachico had 400 houses, which made it twice the size of Santa Cruz

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am both delighted and immensely proud to share with you the results of the recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) Inspection at Wingate School. Following an intense three days in February by a team of four Inspectors where every detail of the school was scrutinised, the Schools’ Inspection Service have accredited us with the ‘BSO’ standard status. This is a quality benchmark which means that we achieved all of the standards required to be recognised internationally as a British School Overseas. This is a fantastic achievement for Wingate School as only the top five per cent of International British schools even apply for BSO status and many do not reach the required standards. Additionally, we were reaccredited by the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS). The Inspectorate recognised many of our strengths. They highlighted the quality of teaching and learning across our school with Early Years to Year 6 achieving particularly high praise with students “achievement is at least in line with and often well above that expected nationally in England”. Our exam results at both IGCSE and A level were identified with “some particularly good results gained in 2016” identifying our five students who gained commendations from the Cambridge International exam Board: three for the highest marks in Spain for English and Business Studies and two who achieved the highest marks in the World in their Spanish exams. The final Report can be read in full on our website or the BSO website. However, some of the many high points from the Report:  Teaching and assessment are good and sometimes outstanding  Pupils learning and achievement are good throughout the school  Teachers are very skilled at supporting pupils with English as an additional language  Pupils throughout the school are self confident and have good social skills. They are courteous to their peers, staff and visitors  Pupil welfare, health and safety in the school is good  Pupils say that bullying is not an issue but if it does occur, staff deal with it quickly and effectively  The parental responses to questionnaires completed before the inspection were overwhelmingly positive  The Head has an ambitious vision for Wingate and has appointed a strong team of senior and middle managers who share his desire for continuous improvement

There are of course, some areas for improvement. We have already begun to work on these and will continue to strive to improve all those identified. All the dedicated staff at our school will not rest on their laurels or are content to be just “Good”. We all want the very best education we can possibly provide for our students. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and guardians for their contribution and continued support in the success of our school. Mr Colin Macrae- Head of Wingate School

HE description comes from a book written by an Italian military engineer, Leonardo de Torriani. In 1587 King Philip II of Spain appointed Torriani to inspect the Canary Islands and report on them, with a view to improving their fortifications. Torriani faithfully submitted his regular reports over a period of about five years, and made practical suggestions, very few of which were carried out. In his book, ‘Description and History of the Canary Islands’, he published his findings and recommendations, as well as a brief description of each place he visited.

It’s a fascinating book, and with regard to Garachico it shows that the town was a far more significant place than it is today. Torriani claimed that it was the richest and most commercially important of all the districts and towns in all the Canary Islands. In size, by comparison, La Laguna, the island capital in those days, had 1000 houses, Buenavista, believe it or not, was the same size as Santa Cruz with 200 houses, while Puerto de Orotava (Puerto de la Cruz) was not even worth a mention. The inhabitants of Garachico were described as “noble and rich people.” They were rich because the region that stretched as far as Realejos was very fertile, in the hills and higher regions there were beautiful woods and flowing streams, while lower down there were fertile fields of vines, sugar and wheat. Below them again the coast for about a mile and a half was useful and productive as much as for fishing as for the loading and unloading of ships. The bay of the town was the port, which at that time was in the shape of a half moon, and it was here that Torriani’s militar y mind came into play. The port, where all of the products from west of Realejos came

to load, was vulnerable to attack - “enterprising enemies can disembark secretly to sack and burn the town.” Torriani probably had the English and Sir Francis Drake – ‘The Dragon’ as he was known to the Spaniards - in mind when he wrote this. He recommended that to improve the security for the ships and the landing place, a defensive work should be built in an elevated location near

entrance was so narrow, when it was lashed by winds from the north, ships were inevitably trapped inside the port. To remedy this bad fault he suggested that two moles (piers, or breakwaters), should be built at the entrance, and because they need not be large, they could be built in a short time and at little expense. For military protection one of them could be joined to a new small fort. The change would benefit greatly the protection of the Garachico. However, the people of Garachico did not rise to the occasion. They did not instruct Torriani to build the moles nor the small fort. He wrote that they were “not impressed by the proposal, not by the convenience, the security, the utility for everyone, nor the renown that would be gained for their

opinion of the castillo saying, “it is not in truth a fortification, but only a useful and appropriate place for the artillery.” But he conceded that it would be sufficient, because no other castillo could cover the places commanded by this one. In addition, two outside curtain walls and four small bastions could be added which would protect the artillery. Despite all this there was a big problem; the town and the port were overlooked and dominated by San Pedro de Daute on the cliff to the west. Torriani pointed out that to gain access there would be easy for the enemy if they disembarked in one of the inlets to the west, from where they could also sack the towns of Buenavista, Los Silos and others. About this Torriani said, “as a result this place merits great consideration for

Torriani’s map of Garachico, ‘The Principal Port of the Island of Tenerife.’ the small fort. (The map is an interesting combination of plan and perspective. The town is shown from above while the hills behind are shown as they would be seen from the sea.) The port of Garachico did have a natural, defensive advantage in the direction of the sea, because it was encircled by cliffs of volcanic rocks which could impede disembarkation and its entry was very narrow, so narrow that it could be defended, he reckoned, by only four men. But not far away, at the first raised beach, “the enemy can raid inland with profit.” Another problem Torriani identified was that, because of the port’s location, its orientation, and that the

intelligence.” You can almost hear him say, “What a smallminded, penny-pinching bunch!” He sounded rather brassed-off about the matter. With regard to the existing castillo, or small fort, he could only make recommendations to improve the existing building, which was in the form of a square, without towers or bastions and small in size. In fact this is the Castillo San Miguel that we see today unchanged from Torriani’s time. He suggested that it be augmented with two curtain walls, one in the direction of the port, where the enemy had to pass to disembark, and the other in the direction of the cliff that overlooks the harbour. He had a low

defence,” and went on to discuss it in the next chapter of his book So nothing was done about Torriani’s advice, but, thankfully, Garachico was not attacked by those rotten English (who in fact were the main trading partners with the Canary Islands after mainland Spain), and the town with its port continued to flourish. At least it did until the 5th May 1706, when the Montana Negra volcano erupted and a huge flow of lava descended to destroy much of the town and almost fill the port - but that’s another story. Nowadays, the area around Garachico is still fertile farmland and the town is a very peaceful, attractive place.

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Super Swift can soar for Suzuki the engine when pulling away and generates electricity through regenerative braking, helping to produce emissions as low as 97g/km. The three-cylinder turbo unit is a perfect match for the Swift, proving punchy when needed and getting up to speed quickly enough with a zero to 62mph time of 10.6 seconds. The five-speed manual gearbox allowed smooth, super slick changes as the Swift raced up and down

T was a typical spring day in Scotland the other week – snow falling and causing chaos on the roads with long delays. But luckily, I missed out on the inclement weather as I was enjoying some terrific driving fun. I was in the south of France – a fair bit warmer – where I was attending the PanEuropean launch of Suzuki’s new Swift . It arrived on Japanese roads late last year but the third generation Swift coming to the UK is built for the European market. It is 40mm wider than the ones sold in Japan and has undergone severe testing in Europe to finely tune chassis and suspension for our roads. This included 90 suspension prototypes being tested on British and German roads. And powertrains were put to the test in freezing weather in Sweden, high temperatures and high altitudes in southern Spain as well as hill-climbing and descent attributes in the Alps. Flying into Nice, and heading for our stay in Monaco, I had the ideal opportunity to put the Swift through its paces on the many winding mountainside roads – with spectacular views along the route. This little hatchback is only available as a five-door now with the three-door scrapped due to little demand. It looks terrific – especially in the Burning Red Pearl metallic-coloured Swifts we were driving at the launch. The previous model was pretty smart as well so it retains the strong shoulders,

How to make sure you are covered when buying a second-hand car

E have recently had some customers affected by the issues that can arise after the purchase of a second-hand car , where they didn’t have any paperwork for it or when the cars have even been impounded by the police. We are going to highlight the points that buyers should be very aware of when buying a second-hand car or bike, regardless whether this be from an individual or a business.

The first thing to remember is that if a deal seems too good to be true it probably is. We all know about buying a car with an embargo on it or with outstanding finance ,but how does it work if you buy a car from a third party who isn’t the legal owner of the vehicle and the actual owner doesn’t get paid. This is what we are going to clarify. The name of the registered keeper is shown on the permiso de circulación and on Tráfico’s data base. This is the only legally registered owner unless you can prove that you have paid the registered keeper for the car and that the paperwork is pending being transferred. Problems often arise when you buy a car through a third party, whether it be a dealer or an individual, as ,if you pay the third party you are not the legal owner of the car. This is when the police can impound the car if the registered keeper notifies them that the car has been “stolen” or has been sold without them receiving payment or indeed without their permission. In this case the purchaser would be left without the car and the monies paid and you would need to reclaim the payment from the third party, whom you paid and who in many cases either didn’t have the authority to sell and /or does not have the money to reimburse you.

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blacked-out A pillars and vertical lamps front and rear. New Swift – shorter, lower and wider – gets a more muscular look with its high nose and wide front grille. Blacked-out pillars bring a ‘floating roof’ appearance and pillar-mounted rear door handles add to its stylish, sporty look. Swift shares Suzuki’s Heartect lightweight platform which is also on Baleno and Ignis. It is now up to 10 per cent lighter, 19 per cent more powerful and eight per cent more fuel efficient than the outgoing model with the car tested capable of 70.6mpg combined. There are three grades – SZ3, SZ-T and SZ5 – with a choice of 111PS 1.0-litre threecylinder Boosterjet or 90PS 1.2-litre four cylinder Dualjet petrol engines. With production of righthand drive models just starting when I attended the launch, the left-hooker Swift I was driving was the equivalent of the top-spec SZ5. Under the bonnet was the Boosterjet engine with SHVS – Suzuki’s mild hybrid system. This doesn’t work on its own like full hybrid units but assists

what was a super, testing route. Handling couldn’t be faulted as we sped through endless bends, with the little hatchback proving to be super agile. With a top speed of 121mph, this Swift wasn’t pushed at maximum motorway speeds and there was little wind, engine or road noise. It really was a fun car to drive, and ride comfort, for a car of this size was excellent while driving and during a spell in the front passenger seat. New interior benefits include more supportive seats, extra room, white accents and satin chrome, and a sporty D-shaped steering wheel. There’s also 20 per cent more luggage capacity – up 54 litres to 265 litres. When it comes to kit, you get the excellent high level now expected from Suzuki. Entry models come with air conditioning, DAB radio, privacy glass, LED daytime running lights, Bluetooth and six airbags. Step up to SZ-T and this adds smartphone link display audio, rear view camera, front

 You check the paperwork and the registered keeper isn’t the person you are buying the car from. You are then in fact buying the car from a third party. Ask questions such as , is the third party authorised to sell said vehicle? If they are a dealer, then selling the car on behalf of the owner they would be required by law to possess a written and signed document stating that,or they should be able to put you in contact directly with the owner for you to deal with them . If they are an individual then the same rules apply they would need to be able to prove that they have permission to sell the car. The scenarios here to consider are perhaps husband/wife estranged possibly, son/daughter where parent is old/ incapacitated or perhaps even has died. 

You’ve checked that the seller has written permission. In this case, you are able to go ahead and purchase the car without an issue as long as any paperwork you are given is signed by the owner and not the third party selling the car and providing you have checked the car for debts.

 The seller cannot provide proof that they have the authorization to sell the car but you purchase the car anyway. In this case, if the registered keeper reclaims the car due to non-payment then you as the buyer could be left without both the car and the monies paid. You would have to denounce the third party whom you paid in an attempt to reclaim the monies. This as we all know takes a long time and in the meantime you are car less and out of pocket. 

How do you make sure you are safe? Always ask as many questions as needed until you feel 100% secure that the car is available for sale by an authorized person or the owner. You would need to make sure that the name on the invoice, if buying from a dealer, or the name on the contract of purchase-sale, if buying from an individual, matches the name on the permiso de circulación. Never purchase a vehicle if the seller cannot prove they are the legal owner or authorized. It is impossible to cover all scenarios but we have highlighted some of the most common in order to try and help safeguard the buyer. As always its buyer beware. fog lamps and 16-inch alloys. And the top-of-range SZ5 brings auto air con, satnav, LED headlamps, polished 16inch alloys, rear electric windows, dual sensor brake support and adaptive cruise control. There will also be an ALLGRIP four-wheel drive SZ5 version.

Swift will arrive in UK dealerships in mid-May but it doesn’t go on sale until June 1. Price details haven’t been released yet but are expected to start at around the £11,000 mark – keeping it perfectly placed to build on Suzuki’s increasing sales which saw the company sell

a record 38,167 in the UK last year. The Japanese company is looking for 12,500 UK sales in the Swift’s first full year – 2018 – with 127,000 sold here since 2005. And this cracking little hatchback has all the credentials to swiftly reach that target.

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Give your rabbit a lovely home A

N ideal way to house your rabbits is in a spacious hutch such as a small shed or Wendy house construction. You can then put up a fence, either completely surrounding the hutch or continuing its two outer sides, to provide a permanent run area. In this way you can spend time with your rabbits safely and comfortably, whatever the weather! Generally, rabbits dislike being picked up off the ground, as they are prey animals and need to feel able to get away when necessary. They are, however, social creatures and there will be ideal situations for you to spend time happily interacting with your companions.

Hutches A hutch should be raised off the floor to allow air to circulate and prevent surface water being absorbed into the floor. It should have a waterproof roof, but please be aware that hutches become hot during the summer months and should be sited in a shady position. The hutch must be secure against any predators, but you must also guard against your rabbits getting out. For this reason, bolt fastenings are better than turn buttons etc as they cannot be opened accidentally. Wire floors are not considered a suitable surface since sore feet can quickly develop, and overlaying a wooden floor with wire makes cleaning difficult. If you obtain a second-hand hutch, please scrub it out thoroughly with a recommended animal cage cleaner. This must be done some days before you expect to house new rabbits, as the timber must be allowed to dry properly before you prepare the hutch for its new occupants. No hutch can be too large, in fact the bigger the better! The minimum hutch size for small or large rabbits is 183cm x 90cm floor space, by 90cm tall.

If your rabbits are of differing sizes, please provide the sort of hutch and run in which the largest will be comfortable. They need to be able to stretch out lengthways, hop around, and stand up on their hind legs, otherwise they may experience skeletal aches and pains from being too cramped. There should be at least two rooms in your hutch. The main hutch area should have a wire front and be spacious enough for your rabbits to hop around. Their food should be kept to this area and, if they toilet there, a litter tray could be placed in an appropriate corner, space permitting. A sleeping area with access onto the main hutch should have solid walls and a door where your rabbits can retreat and relax with some privacy.

Outside runs Ideally a run should be attached to the hutch so that the rabbits can choose whether to be in or outdoors. The run should be as spacious as possible to allow the rabbit’s to hop, jump, and have total freedom of movement. We recommend that the minimum size for two rabbits is at least 8ft (244cm) by 8ft (244cm). It needs to be secure (this includes the underside) as a rabbit’s natural behaviour is to dig. Equally importantly, it must be kept safe from predators at all times. Fresh water must always be available both inside the hutch and outside in the run.

Cleaning Your rabbits’ health depends a great deal on their environment, and a daily cleaning regime is really important. You

will soon get to know where your rabbits like to toilet and this area can be underlaid with newspaper to provide not only more absorbency, but also ease of cleaning. Some rabbits use litter trays (these should be large enough for the rabbit to get its whole body into) and various substrates are available. Daily removal of any faeces and wet or soiled bedding is important. Any underlying newspaper should be replaced. How much time your rabbits spend in their hutch will dictate how often you should give it a total clean but try to salvage a little of their unsoiled bedding to replace afterwards, so that the place still smells of home! Spilled food or uneaten fruit or vegetables should be removed daily, but any uneaten food in your rabbits’ bowl should be mixed in with fresh food unless it is contaminated with bedding, faeces or otherwise inedible. Rabbits kept in dirty hutches are susceptible to snuffles (a respiratory illness), sore feet, urine scalding and, most importantly, dirty bottoms – which can easily result in fly strike. The eggs of the fly are laid in the surrounding area and, within approximately 12 hours, can hatch into maggots which will invade the rabbit’s body. Once this process is underway the condition is often fatal, so regular checking of your rabbit’s bottom is absolutely vital, especially during the warmer summer months. Please take your vet’s

advice about the best sort of preventative treatments, and never assume that your rabbit is healthy if you have not actually checked that day.

Company Rabbits are naturally socia-ble, so they need companion-ship of their own kind. They will be much happier living in pairs or compatible groups, and will become very lonely if kept on their own. It is easiest if rabbits are kept together from birth, but rabbits less than 12 weeks old will usually live together happily. The best combination is a neutered male and a neutered female. Two litter brothers or two litter sisters will also get on well, but it is important that they are both

neutered to prevent fighting.

Happy rabbit relationships If you have a single rabbit that you would like to pair with another rabbit, it is good to bear in mind the following information when introducing them to each other. There are two main ways of introducing an unrelated male and female pair, and it will depend on how much space you have and the character of the rabbits as to which you decide to tr y. Whichever way you choose, it is important to follow five golden rules: Do not try to pair adult rabbits that are not neutered, regardless of sex. Neutering has many bene-fits. However, if the female rabbit

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is not a suitable candidate for spaying, she could still be paired with a neutered male. In this case, it is important to wait three weeks after he is castrated before they are introduced, to ensure that he can no longer produce viable sperm. Also avoid breeding season if pairing an un-neutered female and a neutered male, as her raised hormone levels will make the introduction difficult. It is advisable to choose rabbits of the same age and size. Also consider the rabbits’ personalities; two ver y confident and strong spirited rabbits may not be compatible. Start the introduction early on in the day, so that you have the whole day to supervise their interactions.

COMMON PROBLEM

How to teat ear mites in cats and dogs

AR mites are a fairly common parasite in both cats and dogs. The mites are microscopic and infectious organisms which are like tiny white dots in appearance, but can barely be seen with the naked eye. Detection under a microscope is normally required to confirm their presence. Ear mites live on the skin of the ear canal and feed off ear wax and skin oils. An adult normally lives for approximately two months, but can multiply quickly with eggs taking just four days to hatch and a further three weeks to develop into an adult mite ready to breed.

How do I know if my cat has ear mites? An ear mite infection will cause your cat’s ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation, so your pet’s ears may well look red and inflamed. Typically, ear mites

will also cause a dry black ear discharge. There may also be an unusual odour. But irritation in a cat’s ear can also be caused by allergies leading to infections other than ear mites, so it’s crucial that you get your pet to the vets for a proper diagnosis – especially since the parasites are so difficult to detect with the naked eye. Vets will normally confirm a diagnosis of ear mites using an otoscope to look inside the ear. Without visiting the vet, many owners are unaware that their cat is suffering from a bacterial or yeast ear infection; this can lead to weeks of inappropriate treatment and the condition worsening. Ear mites transfer between

animals – or ‘hosts’ – through close physical contact.

Are ear mites contagious to other pets?

Yes, ear mites are contagious to other cats and dogs in the household. Even if other pets aren’t showing symptoms of ear mites, it’s essential that they are also treated at the same time. Cats are the most prone to catching ear mites due to their lifestyle habits.

Can humans catch ear mites from pets?

Only in extremely rare cases, cat owners have been known to develop skin rashes if their pet has ear mites. The ear mites that infect cats are different from the parasite affecting humans.

What treatment is there for ear mites? Many spot on flea treatments also prevent and treat ear

mites, and - if recommended by your vet - this is by far and away the easiest way to protect your pet from the parasites. One or two applications is usually enough and they are a lot less stressful for your pet – and for you – than ear drops. Although spot on treatments are the most popular form of treatment, ear drops are also available. Some of these require at least three weeks of treatment as the medication cannot kill the eggs of the parasites, which take 21 days to develop into adult mites. If using these treatments, it’s therefore crucial that you use them, as prescribed, for the recommended time period. Other topical treatments only need to be used for 10 to 14 days and are much stronger, so kill the eggs as well as the adult mites and include medication to tackle the infection caused by the parasites. Always consult your vet on the best and most suitable treatment to use.

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8TH APRIL 17:15 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (FILM)

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Animated adventure sequel, continuing the adventures of the animals from a New York zoo who have become trapped on the African island. While attempting to fly a plane back to New York, the animals crash-land in mainland Africa, where they are amazed to be reunited with more of their own kind and, in some cases, their actual families. Unfortunately, life in Africa is not what it first seems, with Alex soon falling foul of lion etiquette and the humans causing problems for all of the wild animals of the Savannah. Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer

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CRANK (FILM)

OBESITY (SPECIAL INTEREST)

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Action thriller. An ex-hitman is injected with a mysterious cocktail of drugs that will kill him if his heart rate drops below a certain level. Using sex and violence as stimulants to keep his pulse rate up, he seeks revenge on the rival who poisoned him and tries to keep himself and his girlfriend alive. Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, Dwight Yoakam, Carlos Sanz

(STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, 2006, 18, 4 STAR)

11TH APRIL 16:00 FRENCH COLLECTION (CONSUMER)

Three Brits with a passion for collectibles head to the picturesque town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon in southern France. They each get 800 euros to spend and advice from collectables expert Mark Frank. Their challenge: to find anything that’ll make a good profit back home. Once they’ve upcycled their purchases to add extra value, they head to Leamington Spa to sell and whoever makes the most, wins the prize pot. Ghassan transforms mirrors, Julia replaces bulbs with candles in two chandeliers and Karen learns the hard way when she buys something best avoided.

How Prejudiced is the Nhs?. Professor Rachel Batterham explores whether there is ‘fat prejudice’ against obese patients within parts of the NHS that is stopping them accessing a potentially cost-effective surgery, even when recent scientific research supports it. She meets several NHS patients who say they were made to feel ‘not worthy’ and were denied life-changing bariatric surgery and other routine operations. She also speaks to others who have tried to use the NHS weight management services, with one admitting it actually made her gain two stone. Professor Batterham also meets patients who are successfully using the diet and lifestyle programme Tier 3 services, which the NHS require them to do for two whole years before being considered for surgery. Could weight loss surgery actually be a more cost-effective method of treatment for the NHS?

SOLOMON KANE (FILM) 15TH APRIL 23:10

James Purefoy stars as a 16th-century antihero in this entertaining action fantasy, based on a character created by Conan the Barbarian writer Robert E Howard. Violent West Country bandit Solomon Kane reassesses his chosen path after sacking a castle that, unknown to him, is allied to the Devil. Kane’s men are slaughtered and a demonic creature tries to drag Kane’s soul to Hell. He survives, but it’s a Damascene moment: he repents and finds peace, happiness and worth with a hardworking Puritan family. But when they’re attacked by the Devil’s agents and their daughter Meredith is abducted, Kane dons his cape and capotain hat, picks up his guns and swords, and heads off on another bloody rampage. Only this time he’s fighting for God and to rescue Meredith. Director: Michael J. Bassett Starring: James Purefoy, Mark O’Neal, Robert Orr, Dick Ryan, Frantisek Deak, Christian Dunckley Clark

(WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, 2009, 15, 3 STAR)

Action thriller. Reeling from a traumatic tour of duty in Afghanistan, Joey, a former special forces soldier, returns to London to face another kind of war: life on the streets as a damaged, homeless veteran. In an attempt to rehabilitate himself, Joey assumes another man’s identity and seeks the aid of Sister Cristina, a young nun who works at an inner-city parish. But Joey’s expert training as a soldier marks him as a valuable asset, and he soon finds himself caught in the dark web of London’s criminal underworld. Struggling to keep hold of his integrity, Joey offers his profits to those who need it most. But when he learns his missing girlfriend was brutally murdered by a ruthless kingpin, he risks everything for bloody revenge, hurtling down a deadly path that promises to destroy him completely, or be his last and only hope at redemption.

13TH APRIL 15:15 INDEPENDENCE DAYSASTER (FILM)

10TH APRIL 23:00 HUMMINGBIRD (FILM)

Science fiction. While America is celebrating Independence Day on 4th July, the Earth comes under attack from hostile aliens. Back home for the holiday, the stranded president teams up with his firefighter brother, a renegade scientist, a teenage physics student and a couple of nerd hackers to try to save the world. Director: W.D. Hogan Starring: Casey Dubois, Iain Belcher, Andrea Brooks, Nicholas Carella, Aaron Craven, Revard Dufresne

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Premier League Highlights Great Sporting Moments La Liga World Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Footb. Leag. Gold Football’s Greatest La Liga World Premier League 100 Club Football’s Greatest Teams

Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Sporting Heroes Cricket Classics Time of Our Lives Sporting Greats Live Indian Premier League Live SPFL Football Indian Premier League

THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders MasterChef Galapagos BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time The National Pet Service Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Money for Nothing Gardeners’ World Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Westminster in Review Two Tribes Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? More Creatures Great and Small Natural World David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys Alone with the inLaws The Last Kingdom Mock the Week Newsnight Top Gear Top Gear Extra Gear Versailles

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Grand National Festival The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Deal or No Deal? Brexit Britain: Tonight Emmerdale Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule Prime Suspect 1973 The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh ITV News ITV News London Speeding Wars The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh Jackpot247

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Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Great British Buildings Three Wives, One Husband Kitchen 999: Emergency Chefs Isis and the Battle for Iraq 24 Hours in A and E The Supervet The Secret Life of the Zoo Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Dispatches

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Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Benefits: Breadline Britain Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Bond of Silence 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords On Benefits: Britain’s Most Married Man Rich House, Poor House Shannon Matthews: The Mother’s Story When Kids Kill Super Casino

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Premier League Highlights Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football League Gold Football’s Greatest Premier League 100 Club Scottish Football Round-Up

Time of Our Lives Sporting Greats Time of Our Lives Sporting Greats Indian Premier League Live Indian Premier League Live Betfred Super League Indian Premier League Premier League Review The Masters - Live

FRIDAY 7TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders MasterChef Decline and Fall BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Witless Film The Stepford Wives Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Back to the Land with Kate Humble Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Tennis Eggheads The Repair Shop Golf Gardeners’ World Only Connect

Two teams compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, in this series finale. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects The Property of a Lady, The Hidebrand Rarity, Risico and 007 in New York. 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:05 00:05 01:35 02:05 03:40

Natural World QI Newsnight Robot Wars Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories Panorama Imagine... This is BBC Two

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Grand National Festival The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Coronation Street Lethal Weapon The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh ITV News ITV News London Play to the Whistle The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh Jackpot247 Storage Hoarders ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Gogglebox The Last Leg First Dates How’d You Get So Rich? Film Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Time Crashers Catastrophe

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Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film McBride: The Chameleon Murder 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi Britain’s Cleverest Dog Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild Super Casino

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Live F1 Team Principal Press The F1 Show Premier Leagu Daily La Liga Show Premier League Review Live Chinese Super League Premier League Legends Spanish Football Gold Football League Gold

Live Super Rugby Indian Premier League Sporting Records Betfred Super League Highlights Great Sporting Moments Betfred Super League Highlights Sporting Records Premier League Preview Live EFL Premier League Preview

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Mary Berry Everyday Football Focus BBC News Weather Tennis Final Score Film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Who Dares Wins Casualty All Round to Mrs Brown’s BBC News Weather Match of the Day Film I Am Number Four

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Film Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings Film G-Force

Animated action adventure. An elite team of highly trained guinea pigs, armed with the latest hi-tech spy equipment, fight to save the world from a diabolical billionaire reprogramming the world’s kitchen appliances. 08:35 10:00

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Film Shark Tale The Bat Man of Mexico - Natural World Homes Under the Hammer Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well The Best Dishes Ever Golf Flog It! University Challenge Only Connect Gardeners’ World Tennis Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Natural World Golf Film Ilo Ilo This is BBC Two

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CITV Alphabetical James Martin’s French Adventure Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury ITV News and Weather Film Carry on at Your Convenience Grand National Festival The Grand National Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed! Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway An Evening with Take That Film King Kong ITV News and Weather Film King Kong Jackpot247 Who’s Doing the Dishes? Nightscreen

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Mobil 1 The Grid King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Extreme Food Formula 1 A Place in the Sun Location, Location, Location Grand Designs Channel 4 News Escape to the Chateau Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service Film Battleship Film Dredd Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Hollyoaks Omnibus Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Building the Dream TBA

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Angelina Ballerina Little Princess Paw Patrol Blaze and the Monster Machines Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Police Interceptors Benefits: Breadline Britain On Benefits: Life on the Dole Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS 5 News Weekend Football on 5 The Funny Side of Love and Sex Comedy Bigmouths Access Super Casino

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Premier League 100 Club Game Changers Premier League Preview The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM Live Premier League Guillette Soccer Saturday Live EFL The Masters - Live

Live Super Sunday Great Sporting Moments Time of Our Lives Sporting Greats Great Sporting Moments Live PRO12 Rugby Union Super Rugby Sporting Triumphs Cricket’s Greatest EFL Goals

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SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2017

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Wanted Down Under Bargain Hunt BBC News Homes Under the Hammer Countryfile Spring Diaries Flog It! Escape to the Country Songs of Praise Galapagos BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Antiques Roadshow Line of Duty BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day 2 I’m Different: Let Me Drive Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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The Beechgrove Garden Around the World in 80 Gardens

Monty Don visits the world’s 80 most inspiring gardens. At Cape Town’s famous Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens he sees the king proteus, South Africa’s national plant. In the Drakensberg Mountains he sees some native flora in its natural environment. His favourite garden is a school vegetable patch in Thembisa, one of Johannesburg’s townships. Monty is intrigued by how gardening styles have changed here since the Dutch first settled in the 19th century. episode 8. 07:35 08:05 09:15 10:45 12:15 13:00 18:30 00:00 01:40 02:40 03:40

Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Triathlon World Series MOTD2 Extra Tennis Golf Film The Tempest Question Time Holby City This is BBC Two

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Thunderbirds are Go Scrambled! Mr. Bean Ultimate SpiderMan: Web Warriors Horrid Henry Teen Titans Go! Adventure Time ITV News Countrywise Secret Dealers Wild Australia with Ray Mears ITV News and Weather Who’s Doing the Dishes? The Chase Film Goldfinger An Evening with Take That Little Big Shots ITV News London ITV News and Weather Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule 5 Gold Rings Vera ITV News and Weather Lethal Weapon The Nightly Show Best Bits

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King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch The Simpsons Gogglesprogs Formula 1 Film The Boxtrolls Channel 4 News Kevin Mccloud’s Escape to the Wild Spying on the Royals Homeland Gogglebox 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Film The Guard Great British Buildings Isis and the Battle for Iraq Unreported World Building the Dream Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

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Little Princess Paw Patrol Blaze and the Monster Machines Noddy: Toyland Detective Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Shimmer and Shine Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football on 5 The Gadget Show Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud Film Free Birds 5 News Weekend Film Fool’s Gold 5 News Weekend Film Fool’s Gold Film P.S. I Love You Playful Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud 5 News Weekend When Chat Shows Go Horribly Wrong One Night with My Ex Super Casino

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Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Damaged 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight MotoGP Police Interceptors Inside the Tube: Going Underground All New Traffic Cops Film Hummingbird Super Casino

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Premier League Review Premier League Daily Premier League Legends Premier League Review Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Live Indian Premier League Fight Night Countdown

Live HSBC Sevens World Series Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Triumphs Live SPFL Football Spanish Football Gold Live La Liga Football Spanish Football Gold Live La Liga Football Spanish Football Gold

MONDAY 10TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Animal Park Easter Special Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Fake Britain EastEnders Panorama Peter Kay’s Car Share BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather All Round to Mrs Brown’s The Graham Norton Show

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Two Tribes Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? More Creatures Great and Small Natural World Attenborough and the Giant Egg Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys University Challenge Grand Tours of Scotland Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby QI Newsnight Second Chance Summer: Tuscany Versailles

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Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Devon and Cornwall Cops Coronation Street Broadchurch The Nightly Show with Jason Manford ITV News ITV News London Tales From the Coast with Robson Green The Nightly Show with Jason Manford Jackpot247

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Warship 24 Hours in A and E How’d You Get So Rich? Britain’s Benefit Tenants Three Wives, One Husband Tattoo Fixers Gap Year Troy Mobil 1 The Grid Jamie’s Comfort Food

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Good Morning Sports Fans Premier League Highlights Premier League Daily Premier League Highlights Goals on Sunday Premier League Highlights Goals on Sunday Premier League Highlights Premier League 100 Club

Indian Premier League Sporting Heroes Sky Sports Classics Indian Premier League Live Indian Premier League Spanish Football Gold Live La Liga Football Spanish Football Gold

TUESDAY 11TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Animal Park Easter Special Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Holby City Peter Kay’s Car Share Our Friend Victoria BBC News at Ten BBC London News Panorama Film No Strings Attached Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Natural World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Super League Show Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? Natural World Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys Bake Off Crème de la Crème Obesity Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight Alone with the inLaws Versailles MasterChef The Great Pottery Throw Down

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party ITV Evening News Emmerdale Save Money: Good Food The Biggest Night in British Theatre - The Olivier Awards The Nightly Show with Jason Manford ITV News ITV News London Prime Suspect 1973 The Nightly Show with Jason Manford Jackpot247

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of the Zoo One Born Every Minute Katie Piper’s Face to Face Gogglebox Kitchen 999: Emergency Chefs Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Warship Building the Dream Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

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Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime On Benefits: Life on the Dole Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Film Aurora Teagarden Mystery: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight FIA World Rally Championship Inside Westminster Abbey Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild Elizabeth II: Crown and Country Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi Super Casino

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Monday Night Football Soccer AM: The Best Bits Premier League Daily Premier League Legends Football’s Greatest Players Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Live One-Day International Cricket

Super League Fulltime Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Super League Fulltime Monday Night Football Live Indian Premier League Fight Night Countdown Ricky Burns-My Greatest Night Fight Night

WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL 2017

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Breakfast Animal Park Easter Special Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show MasterChef Reported Missing BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Peter Kay’s Car Share A Question of Sport Child of Our Time Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Mary Berry Everyday Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Cycling Who Do You Think You Are? Natural World Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys Me and My Dog Second Chance Summer: Tuscany Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience Newsnight Obesity Versailles MasterChef The Best of British Takeaways Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Little Big Shots Benidorm The Nightly Show with Jason Manford ITV News ITV News London UEFA Champions League Highlights British Touring Car Championship Highlights

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Countdown King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location The Knowledge My Online Nightmare One Born Every Minute Katie Piper’s Face to Face Film Black Swan The Supervet

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Thomas and Friends Milkshake Monkey Shimmer and Shine Noddy: Toyland Detective Paw Patrol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Digby Dragon Peppa Pig Wissper Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Gadget Show Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Deadly Daycare 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ancient Mysteries GPs: Behind Closed Doors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! One Night with My Ex Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World

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Premier League Review Premier League Daily Premier League Legends Premier League Review Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Live Indian Premier League Fight Night Countdown

Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Indian Premier League Premier League Review Sky Sports Years Time of Our Lives Premier League Review Premier League World Sky Sports Cricket Gold Indian Prem. Leag.

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THURSDAY 13TH APRIL 2017

Breakfast Animal Park Easter Special Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders MasterChef Galapagos BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Bronx to Bradford: Friars on a Mission Child of Our Time Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Gardeners’ World Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Cycling Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Mary Berry’s Easter Feast The World According to Kids The Last Kingdom Match of the Day Newsnight Second Chance Summer: Tuscany ersailles MasterChef American Justice This is BBC Two

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Los Realejos presents a united front for Easter celebrations

OS Realejos is presenting a united front for its traditional Easter celebrations with all parishes in the district co-ordinating their activi-

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The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez said they had reconvened previous meetings with church groups across the municipality to make sure they are all pulling in the same direction. “Los Realejos has the peculiarity that it is divided into various parishes so it is necessary to agree on unification, as well as the support of the council in terms of matters such as security and emergencies among others,” he said. Sr. Dominguez joined up with councillor for fiestas, Isabel Socorro to present this year’s official Easter poster. On this occasion, it features the Christ on the Cross sculpture by Gran Canaria artist José Luján Pérez. The figure is in the keeping of the parish of the Apostle Santiago. The Easter proclamation was read on April 1st by ecclesiastical notary and archpriest of La Laguna, the Rev. Juan Antonio Guedes Suárez. The council is circulating 300 posters and 3,200 programmes with details of all the Easter activities (see also http://losrealejos.es/) Isabel Socorro said the programme had many complementary events in addition to the religious activities. These include formative conferences and the outstanding presence of music through the two reference bands of the locality, the Musical Philharmonic Society of Los Realejos and the Musical Association Santa Cruz, who through concerts and accompaniment in processions will continue to play an important part of the cultural heritage of Holy Week.

More than 30 Easter processions lined up in La Orotava

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A Orotava has already started the preliminary events to its Holy Week which always attracts a huge number of people.

Easter in La Orotava is always something ver y special and this year will be no exception. Preparation work has been going on daily for some time, involving numerous groups and fraternities. The official poster and programme was presented in the opening ceremony on March 23rd, with a religious wood carving created by the local sculptor Pablo Torres Luis in 1999 chosen as this year’s symbol. The first processions which served as a prelude to the main week took place on April 1st and 2nd but there are many more to come. La Orotava council has thanked everyone involved in the planning and organisation

of the packed programme which makes the municipality one big parish. About 30 people representing all the brotherhoods and brotherhoods of the municipality make up the organising commission together with the parish priests of the village temples. La Semana Santa de La Orotava is a true exponent of art, history, tradition and devotion. Each temple celebrates its corresponding events with total coordination and do not overlap each other. There is no Holy Week by parish but Semana Mayor Villera. In the Villa there are about 30 processions and 50 events. Full details are available on http:// www.laorotava.es/

Fantasy and story-telling fascinates 3,500 children in annual event MUSEUM OF TALES

ANTASY and story-telling are taking centrestage in Los Realejos until April 28th, courtesy of the 12th edition of “El Museo de los Cuentos” or the “Museum of Tales”. Around 3,500 school children will sample its delights and amongst the first to do so were pupils of CEIP Agustín Espinosa. The Cultural Space Casa de la Parra is the venue for this unusual annual event . Its inauguration was attended by the Mayor, Manuel Domínguez and the councillors for education and culture, Sandra Pérez and Isabel Socorro. Describing the museum as “an authentic palace of fantasy”, the Mayor said the idea was to introduce chil-

dren to the delights of reading and the promotion of diverse social values through the stories. “This initiative with the Los Realejos seal makes our municipality different from the rest and manages to bring more and more public from the outside,” he said. In this sense, a total of 20 colleges, including those of the locality and others of different geographical points of the island like Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava or Tejina, among others, will bring their schoolchildren to this place

of dreams located in the historical centre of Realejo Bajo. According to the organiser and coordinator of “The Museum of Tales”, Juan Carlos Toste, “we have observed over the years an immediate and important response of the students who come to this space, something that teachers know very well and demonstrated for another year with fact that the offer of scheduled visits was full by the second day of opening the registrations!” “History of mice”, “Superheroes”, “El Principito”, “El Grúfalo” and “I am an artist” are just some of the

stories being interpreted in this edition, in their usual Monday to Friday schedule of 9.30 am to noon, always in organised school visits. The exception to these times falls on 21, 22 And April 21st, 22nd and 23rd, coinciding with the programming of “Érase” when the museum will be open all day. This project will also be a culmination of a new edition of initiatives to encourage reading from social values, which began in the municipality of Los Realejos 22 years ago, and supported by the Department of Education and Federation of AMPAS Godínez and Colorín Colorado Storytelling.

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Keroxen festival heads to Lanzarote for the first time

RTISTS from up to eight different nationalities will travel to Lanzarote on May 4th, 5th and 6th when the Keroxen Lanzarote 2017 festival is celebrated on the island.

Creators from Peru, Malaysia, Japan, USA, Great Britain, Ireland and Spain will meet at the CIC El Almacén for this first edition of this meeting of experimental contemporary art outside the island of Tenerife. True to the spirit with which it was born in 2009 at the El Tanque cultural centre in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Keroxen Lanzarote will bring together innovative artists in disciplines as diverse as poetry, music, audiovisual montages, mapping, plastic arts, silkscreen, performances, photography, cabaret, etc. Described by its director, Néstor Torrens, as a festival of “new frequencies”, Keroxen is a “daring proposal, involving a multitude of creators and artists of different arts, with the common nexus of are trying to renew the language of their respective disciplines.” “The goal, as it happened in Tenerife, is none other than to make El Almacén a meeting point for artists and the public with the most innovative proposals being made at an international level,” concluded the director during the presentation. Minister of Culture of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Óscar Pérez, said Keroxen was committed to the latest trends in new artistic trends. Councillor for culture of the Cabildo said two artists of the island, actress Yuri Fontes and musician Nicolas Hernández, would be taking part. An avant-garde and eclectic musical selection is the beacon of the three-day programme in which styles such as rock, electronic, folk music and rhythms from all corners of the world and from several points of the Spanish geography will ring: Andalusia , Madrid, Barcelona included,

Cacophony and Red Socks

HE Tenerife symphony orchestra concert on 24th of March, in the auditorium in Santa Cruz, opened the evening with J S Bach´s cantata “Sleepers Awake” as written for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski. This piece and Beethoven´s Fourth Piano Concerto, which followed, were the relatively tranquil parts of the evening, with the second part dominated by cacophony.

The Beethoven concerto is one where he broke from the genre – by letting the soloist set things in motion. This is a concerto that is infused with tranquillity and lyricism, with a graceful first movement, the starker dialogue in the second movement and a loud and lush third movement. Unfortunately, neither the conductor (Eduardo Portal) nor the pianist Juan Floristán delivered an inspiring performance. It was average at best. The pianist was technically competent but the depth of expressive details in the concerto were never reached. Added to this were his red socks, drawing attention away from the audience´s observations of his playing. An unwise dress code. The second half was designed to awaken sleepers. In fact, the audience were awoken prior to its beginning as half of the orchestra decide to rehearse their parts during the interval – hardly a “descanso” for the audience. A sign of inadequate preparation. “Tres pinturas velazqueñas” by the contemporary Spanish composer Jésus Torres opened the second half. It warmed the audience up for the real cacophony that followed – Bartok´s “The Miraculous Mandarin” composed in 1927. This piece was based upon a tale of urban depravity. Sounds of chaos and angst abounded and mayhem were effectively communicated. A disappointing evening with unbalanced programming and fair to middling performances. Nothing to write home about. J Gardner

“Corona” moves from Ibiza to Tenerife for 80s party D OUTDOOR STAGE

ANCE music hit-maker Corona is the next act to grace the outdoor stage at the new Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife for its monthly ‘Children of the 80’s’ party on April 8th. Corona, real name Olga de Souza, catapulted to fame in 1994 with the single ‘Rhythm of the Night’, the lead song from Corona’s debut album of the same name. Topping charts across the world, ‘Rhythm of the Night’ became

the catchphrase of the summer and the single remains a club-land classic to this day. After popular performances at ‘Children of the 80’s’ parties at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, where the party brand first

launched in 2015, Corona now heads to the Canary Islands to continue the blast-from-thepast vibes and entertainment extravaganza. Taking place every month at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife’s lagoon-side open-air stage, each ‘Children of the 80’s’ party is headlined by a music legend and joined by DJ trio ‘Dream Team Reload’ and local Canar y Island superstars ‘Puretas

Party’. The event is supported by DJ sessions and dazzling entertainers, while 80s fancy dress is encouraged among the party goers.

Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is a brand new five star hotel located near the Costa Adeje in the south of Tenerife.

Tickets to the ‘Children of the 80’s’ gig are priced from 18 euros can be purchased via www.childrenofthe80s.com.

Popular walk to La Guancha

UÍA de Isora council is inviting registration for its next popular walk.

The hiking route is from San Francisco de la Monta£eta to La Guancha and takes place on April 9th. The distance is 17 kilometres and its difficulty is classified as “medium”. A bus will leave from Playa San Juan and Gu¡a de Isora at 8am in time for the start of the route at 9.30am approximately. The price is according to the municipal ordinance ie six euros for those over 30, three euros for those under 30. This includes insurance and a guide. Places are limited so for more information or to register, email at juventud@guiadeisora.org or telephone 922850100-ext. 3550.

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Spectacular stunts promised as Jump Canarias Tour heads to Tenerife

OS Realejos has been chosen as the Tenerife venue to close ‘The Jump Canarias Tour 2017’.

The best BMX acrobatic riders, motocross and show cars will put the finishing touch to the Canarian tour of this extreme sport show at the Estadio Iván Ramallo. The big event takes place on August 26th in Toscal Longuera, being the only location in Tenerife. The best riders of Bicycle Motocross BMX, Freestyle Motocross and Show Car will participate in the event in June in Fuerteventura and La Palma

and in July in Lanzarote. Details were presented by the Mayor of Los Realejos, Manuel Domínguez at a press conference held at Hotel School of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Sr. Domínguez stated that “it is a real spectacle for the senses, where our eyes and ears will take us to the maximum of adrenaline before the stunts we will witness, a great opportunity also for Los Realejos to position once again in the regional map

as a reference in terms of sports programming and tourist attraction linked to sport and entertainment, in this case in the field of motor, which so many followers have in these islands.” According to the organisation of the event, the highlight will be the pilot Jimmy Blaze (United States), who will perform for the first time in Spain a “back flip” with a Polaris Razor model 2015 car, with a cubic capacity of 900 cubic centimetres. He has twice been chosen as the best freestyle rider and four times European freestyle champion. The “Jump Canarias Tour 2017” will also feature, with the specialised Freestyle Motocross FMX drivers: Dani Torres, Miguel Espada, Pedro Moreno, Javier Dols “Jabato”, Jeremy Ruanet and Peter Pilat, and BMX Bikes: Xavi Pasamontes and Bienvenido Aguado , among others. Tickets for this show can be purchased at different points of sale on each island and through www.tomaticket.es at a price between 18€ and 50€.

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Puerto prepares for Easter processions

UERTO de la Cruz council, together with the Association of Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods “Santo Madero”, presented the programme and acts of the Holy Week of Puerto. The festival began formally with the reading of the proclamation by Emilio Zamora, of the Cofradía De la Vera Cruz. Lope Afonso, the Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, and Rijard Ritcher, president of the Association of Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods “Santo Madero” were present at the press conference presenting

the poster and the programme of events. Sr. Afonso highlighted the relevance of Holy Week in Puerto. “We are faced with the confirmation of what has been taking place for years as the growth of Holy Week in Puerto,” he said. “It allows us to display something as important to us as the heritage

legacy that our churches are home to, especially in imagery, where we preserve carvings of great artistic value.” He also announced news for next year to join efforts with the brotherhoods and brotherhoods, “so we can have a unified programme and poster.” Rijard Ritcher made mention of the 20th anniversary celebrated this year by the group he chairs. “It is an effort of union of all the brotherhoods to carry out a common work,” he said. Each day of Easter will see processions, including one at dawn on Good Friday when all the groups join together. The Sunday of Resurrection is the Solemn Eucharist and procession of the Risen Lord, accompanied by all the Fraternities and Brotherhoods. There is also a major procession on Ash Wednesday which is joined by a great number of people in total silence.

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UR president and all volunteers at the library would like to wish all our members and friends a very Happy Easter. The Library is open as usual with the exception of Good Friday April 14.

Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on its best behaviour for our annual Pig Roast. Nevertheless it was a huge success despite the necessity to be held indoors. Thank you to all who attended making it a most enjoyable afternoon. We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Mondays and Fridays 3pm to 5.30 pm and Wednesday and on Saturdays 10pm to 1pm. Refreshments are served in the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Discover more about us on Facebook, TripAdvisor and our Website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Did you know you can access Facebook through our Website. You will find us at Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Telephone 922 383098.

Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

Illustrated with photographs that make this journey around Greece, already alive in the imagination, linger forever in the mind. The library has more of Victoria Hislop’s previously published novels and they are all a thoroughly good read.

The kept woman by Karin Slaughter

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Consider the source before you believe what you hear. Take time to visit someone who has been confined due to illness. Think twice before you pursue an unrealistic endeavor. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Don’t press your luck with your loved ones. Get more involved in group efforts at work. Losses are likely if you get involved with uncertain individuals.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Family outings should include visiting friends or relatives. Be sure to take care of any minor ailments. You can make gains if you work in conjunction with others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Travel if it’s needed to start the ball rolling. Problems with your boss could lead to unemployment. Deception will play an important factor in relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will have a childlike approach today, big hearted and full of spunk. You will both have to bend if you want this union to work. Look closely at motives and honesty in your personal encounters.

construct a new life around these ten things. But will they include her life in London? In June 1837, the eighteenyear-old Victoria wakes up to find that she is Queen of the most powerful nation in the world. But will she be Queen in her own right, or a puppet controlled by her mother and the sinister Sir John Conway? Everyone wants her to get married, but Victoria has no intention of entering into a marriage of convenience with her cousin Albert, a shy bookworm who on their last meeting didn’t even know how to dance. She would much rather reign alone with a little help from her Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. He is the only man who believes she will be a great Queen, and he knows how to make her laugh. A husband would only get in the way....

Addolorata Martinelli knows she should be happy. She has everything she thought she wanted her own business, a husband, a child. So why does she feel as if something is missing? When her restaurant Little Italy, is slated by a reviewer, she realises that she’s lost the one thing she thought she could always count on - her love of food. So Addolorata heads to Venice for a summer alone, aiming to find the ten things that make her happy. Once she’s found them she’ll

Get rich quick schemes will not be successful. Your input into their activities will help bring you closer together. Try not to be too aggressive or judgmental when talking to your mate.

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LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You will feel so much better about yourself if you can control your addictions. You should not be concerned with coworkers who insist on spreading rumors. Don’t expect support from your mate.

You will also find in the library the DVD Victoria. DVD DS 0364 starring Jenna Coleman as Victoria, Rufus Sewell as Lord Melbourne and Tom Hughes as Prince Albert.

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Week after week, the postcards arrive, addressed to a name Ellie does not know, with no return address, each signed with an initial A. With their bright skies, blue seas and alluring images of Greece, these cartes postales brighten her life. After six months, to her disappointment they cease. But the montage she has created on the wall of her flat has cast a spell. She must see this country for herself. On the morning Ellie leaves for Athens, a notebook arrives. It’s pages tell the story of a man’s odyssey through Greece and a desire to live life to the full once more.

When the body of an ex-cop is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse, Special Agent Will Trent knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody fingerprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has vanished into thin air. And, worst of all, the warehouse belongs to the city ’s biggest and most politically-connected athlete - a local hero Will has spent the last six months investigating on a brutal rape charge. But for Will - and also for Dr Sara Lipton, the GBI’s newest medical examiner - the case is about to get even worse. Because an unexpected discovery at the scene reveals a personal link to Will’s troubled past. They only have a few hours to find the missing woman before she bleeds out.....

DVD Bridget Jones’s baby DVD DL205A Oscar winners’ Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick Dempsey for the much-anticipated next chapter of the worlds favourite singleton. In an unlikely twist, Bridget finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch.....she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby’s father.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take a look at investment opportunities. You can put in some overtime and make extra cash. Based on your excitement, serious-minded individuals will be more than interested in backing your ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Be up front if you don’t want to be embarrassed. You need to sit back and enjoy. You will have original ideas for ways to make extra money.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try to do your job and then leave. You may have ignored or neglected your mate lately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You would be wise to consider attending lectures that will broaden your awareness concerning your professional direction. Your obviously unique way of doing things has caught the eye of someone in a higher position. Don’t let others bait you into arguments. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You will need a little competition today. Get involved in activities that will stretch your stamina. If your lover tries to curtail your freedom, it may lead to conflict. You might have a problem hanging on to your money today.

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Maya’s Tandori & Curry house

Brunelli’s Steakhouse

The Oriental

Puerto Santiago

Puerto de la Cruz

Maya's Tandoor Curry House prides itself on offering more than just good taste. Of course, the food served here is delicious but the team has thought about all aspects of your visit to make it a memorable occasion and to welcome you back time after time. The restaurant offers fine Indian cuise with excellent service from a friendly staff and has been receiving many fantastic reviews since its opening. Plentiful portions, first-class attention, curries hailed as the best many have ever tasted, fantastic value for money, an extensive menu to suit all tastes, including for vegetarians, those with allergies and children.....the praise is endless. Just one of the delighted diners says: "This truly is the most amazing Indian you will ever have." And in the words of another: "A little gem!"

For reservations call +34 922 861 496 / +34 602 657 690 Calle Honduras, C.C. Santiago I, Local 106 Puerto Santiago (Infront of Hotel Barcelo Santiago) www.mayascurryhouse.com

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

Tacoa Restaurant & Brewery

La Parrilla

II Pappagallo

El Sauzal

Puerto de la Cruz

Different types of craft beers can be enjoyed here. At the moment, for instance, they have ten! Two are the most recent, namely “Winter Porter” and a “Tajinaste”, with Teide floral honey. Specialities: a wide range of snacks, delicious salads, smoked food, various types of sausages, Geman grills and roasted knuckle of pork. Also home-made desserts. And new on the menu: vegan cuisine. This super brewery/restaurant is even more popular because it sells its bottled beer to the public who can walk here just like they can to other bars and restaurants!

Carretera General del Norte, 122, El Sauzal Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, Frid. & Sat. until 12:30am Wednesday Closed. Tel: 922 56 41 73

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.

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.

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 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo

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Harriet’s

The Oyster Catcher

Tipsy Terrace

English Tea Room

Los Cristianos

Los Gigantes

Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé

It’s always nice to try a new experience when in Tenerife so pop along to the Oyster Catcher in Los Cristianos and enjoy some spectacular flambé. The restaurant, on the thriving El Mirador strip, offers an extensive menu of British and Spanish cuisine, using only the best of fresh ingredients at affordable prices, including homemade soups, daily roasts served with classic Yorkshire pudding and stock gravy, pastas, fish and fresh salads. All the main courses are served with a choice of fresh vegetables and potatoes. You can sit indoors or on the undercover terrace. Flambés are the speciality of the house, with the steaks, king prawns , pork or chicken cooked right in front of you with delicious sauces. Follow up with a flambéed dessert such as crêpe suzette and banana flambé. Delicious!

For reservations call 922 788 038 Open daily C.C. El Mirador, Local 5 Avenida San Francisco, Los Cristianos www.oystercatcher.es - info@oystercatcher.es

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.

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

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

Donde Mario

La Bodeguita de Enfrente

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.

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.

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.

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 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net

For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net

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Sabor Canario

Restaurante Gom

Restaurante Magnolia

La Orotava

Santa Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

If you haven’t yet discovered La Orotava, you must do so as it is the most wonderful town full of charm, character and Canary architecture. This restaurant is located in one of the oldest buildings in the centre of La Orotava in a two-floor house of 800 square metres and two patios. Here you can taste the best of traditional Canary food with flair and innovation and wines from La Orotava. Its style is home-made Canary food, with both conventional and creative dishes, always inspired by the best produce from the town. Prices suit all pockets.

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.

Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside. The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful national and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas. This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed. They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 or e-mail: reservas@restaurantemagnolia.com Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

Bar El Pincho

Sook

Mamma Rosa

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

Santa Cruz

Playa de las Américas

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

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.

For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

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For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com

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Ten reasons to quit smoking 1. Stopping smoking lets you breathe more easily

People breathe more easily and cough less when they give up smoking because their lung capacity improves by up to ten per cent within nine months. In your 20s and 30s, the effect of smoking on your lung capacity may not be noticeable until you go for a run, but lung capacity naturally diminishes with age. In later years, having maximum lung capacity can mean the difference between having an active, healthy old age and wheezing when you go for a walk or climb the stairs.

2. Stop smoking gives you more energy

Within 2 to 12 weeks of stopping smoking your blood circulation improves. This makes all physical activity, including walking and running, much easier. You will also give a boost to your immune system, making it easier to fight off colds and flu. The increase in oxygen in the body can also reduce tiredness and the likelihood of headaches.

3. Ditch the cigarettes and feel less stressed

The withdrawal from nicotine between cigarettes can heighten feelings of stress. As the stress of withdrawal feels the same as other stresses, it’s easy to confuse normal stress with nicotine withdrawal. So, it can seem like smoking is reducing other stresses whereas this is not the case. In fact, scientific studies show people’s stress levels are lower after they stop smoking. If you’re finding that you are prone to stress, then replacing smoking with a healthier, better way of dealing with stress can give you some real benefits.

4. Quitting leads to better sex Stopping smoking improves the body’s blood flow so improves sensitivity. Men who stop smoking may get better erections. Women may find their orgasms improve and they become aroused more easily. It’s also been found that non-smokers are three times more appealling to prospective partners than smokers.

5. Stopping smoking improves fertility Non-smokers find it easier to get pregnant. Quitting smoking improves the lining of the womb and can make men’s sperm more potent. Becoming a non-smoker increases the possibility of conceiving

SAD SYMPTOMS

Do you suffer from winter depression?

AD is sometimes known as “winter depression” because the symptoms are more apparent and tend to be more severe during the winter.

through IVF, and reduces the likelihood of having a miscarriage. Most importantly, it improves the chances of giving birth to a healthy baby.

6. Stopping smoking improves smell and taste When you stop smoking, your senses of smell and taste get a boost. You may notice that food tastes and smells different as your mouth and nose recover from being dulled by the hundreds of toxic chemicals found in cigarettes.

7. Stop smoking for younger-looking skin Stopping smoking has been found to slow facial ageing and delay the appearance of wrinkles. The skin of a non-smoker gets more nutrients, including oxygen, and stopping smoking can reverse the sallow, lined complexion smokers often have.

8. Ex-smokers have whiter teeth and sweeter breath Giving up tobacco stops teeth becoming stained, and you’ll have fresher breath. Ex-smokers are also less likely than smokers to get gum disease and lose their teeth prematurely.

9. Quit smoking to live longer Half of all long-term smokers die early from smoking-related diseases, including heart disease, lung cancer and chronic bronchitis. Men who quit smoking by the age of 30 add 10 years to their life. People who kick the habit at 60 add three years to their life. In other words, it’s never too late to benefit from stopping. Being smoke-free not only adds years to your life, but also greatly improves your chances of a disease-free, mobile, happier old age.

10. A smoke-free homes protects your loved ones By stopping smoking, you’ll be protecting the health of your non-smoking friends and family, too. Breathing in secondhand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. In children it doubles the risk of getting chest illnesses, including pneumonia, ear infections, wheezing and asthma. They also have three times the risk of getting lung cancer in later life compared with children who live with nonsmokers.

The symptoms often begin in the autumn as the days start getting shorter. They’re typically most severe during December, January and February. SAD often improves and disappears in the spring and summer, although it may return each autumn and winter in a repetitive pattern. Symptoms of SAD can include a persistent low mood, a loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities, irritability, feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness, feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) and sleepy during the day, sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning and craving carbohydrates and gaining weight. For some people, these symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on their day-to-day activities. You should consider seeing

your GP if you think you might have SAD and you’re struggling to cope. Your GP can carry out an assessment to check your mental health. They may ask you about your mood, lifestyle, eating habits and sleeping patterns, plus any seasonal changes in your thoughts and behaviour. The exact cause of SAD isn’t fully understood, but it’s often linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during the shorter autumn and winter days. It’s also possible that some people are more vulnerable to SAD as a result of their genes, as some cases appear to run in families. A range of treatments are available for SAD. Your GP will recommend the most suitable treatment programme for you.

When sleepiness affects everyday life

YPERSOMNIA means excessive sleep or sleepiness that interferes with everyday life.

It can have many possible causes, including conditions such as narcolepsy, sleep apnoea or restless legs syndrome; severe sleep deprivation; depression; certain medications (such as tranquillisers); or drug and alcohol misuse. However, some people with hypersomnia will not have an underlying medical condition and there will be no obvious explanation for it – they have it throughout the day, despite sleeping for a very long time at night. This is known as “idiopathic” or primar y hypersomnia. People with idiopathic hypersomnia struggle to stay awake during the day and are usually compelled to take frequent long naps. These may be prolonged or at

inappropriate times – such as during a conversation or meal, or even while driving – and generally don’t provide any relief from the sleepiness. Most people with idiopathic hypersomnia also sleep for more than 10 hours a night and struggle to wake in the morning, because they feel ver y drowsy and confused upon waking (“sleep drunkenness”), although some people sleep for a regular amount of time (about eight hours) and are able to wake relatively normally. The excessive sleepiness may have a negative impact on the person’s work, relationships and social life.

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ARTEDENTAL IN LIVE DEMONSTRATION

Craftsmen in one of the most important technological fairs in the world Between March 21st and 25th, the largest dental fair in the world was held in Cologne, Germany, specially designed for dentists and dentists

HE International Dental Show (IDS) is held every year alternatively in Cologne and Chicago, and it presents the latest trends, yet to come to market. The resounding success defines it: this year, more than 2,000 exhibitors from almost 60 countries took part and more than 155,000 visitors passed through. There is a remarkable aspect that characterises this event. It would be as if at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronic Show (CES), a leading show in technology, where inventions are launched such as smart glasses or the latest models in mobile phones, there are also certified watchmakers certified by the Geneva seal . This stamp is a distinction for the high-end watches, destined to pieces manufactured by hand that by their precision, engineering and design turns them into luxury articles. In the case of the IDS, professionals in dentistry are presented with products like 3D printers capable of creating 400 orthotic splints (invisible clear aligner molds) a day; dental lasers replacing the classic lathes or drills; oral bacteria through the breath; biocompatible materials to replace metal in removable dentures; or the latest in CAD / CAM scanners and milling machines, which design prostheses in a digital way and mechanise their subsequent milling from the computer, precisely in the manufacture of dentures or dental pieces, claiming their role as craftsman, Swiss watchmakers of industry : Dental technicians. Aware of the work of this

guild, the IDS is also designed for the best dental technicians in the world, among them the Dental Technicians Guild (DTG). Its members could be considered the Rolling Stone of the sector, because only the best are part of it and the relationship between them could not be more distended. This group of “artisans” defines itself by defending the manual work, delicate, in detail and personalised; and its mission is to share techniques and knowledge. As if they were sculptors, these professionals restore dentures or individual pieces by hand, taking into account all the aesthetic and functional characteristics of each patient. “We stand for specialty handmade aesthetic dental restorations”, says its founder, Von Grow, who was present at the fair. Precisely a DTG, a prosthetic in Tenerife of the clinic Artedental, in Puerto de la Cruz, was invited this year by the group to do a live demonstration before dozens of professionals. Fernando Cabeza (or Fer Griffón, as he is known) is recognised and admired among his colleagues, something that became palpable in the fair and something of

which he was very proud of after his visit. “The recognition I’ve found among my fellow DTGs has impressed me,” he admits. Fernando Cabeza gave a demonstration of “what he does daily in Artedental, to manufacture a denture with a titanium structure using composite”. Víctor Cubillo, medical director of the clinic, who also

attended the fair, says that “composite is a material with fantastic physical properties not only in terms of strength but also aesthetics (ver y similar to that of natural teeth) , tonalities and texture, which is easily handled. The task of Artedental’s prosthetic consisted of molding and characterising the composite, intercalating sheets and mixing different

colours to obtain the desired tone, just like a sculptor or a painter. The work is of such precision that it not only echoes that of the artists, but also of the Swiss watchmakers, since every detail is taken care of delicately, and every piece takes centre stage in its manufacture, like the pieces of an instrument with the seal of Geneva . The majority of DTG pre-

sent at the fair, as well as those interested and professionals, howed their admiration for the work of Fernando Cabeza. For them, there is no anachronism. They know that their role in the industr y is fundamental, because no machine can treat a prosthesis as a unique piece of art. Hence his leading role in the most important dental fair in the world.

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Accolade for South Riding Centre

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Puerto once again hosts international bridge festival O NCE again, Puerto de la Cruz became the official venue for the International Bridge Festival, which celebrates its 30th consecutive edition, 28 of them held in this town and one in the Hotel Bahia del Duque, in the south of the island.

RONA has supported the initiative of the South Riding Centre for people with functional diversity.

The Mayor, José Julián Mena, visited the facilities of the Centro Hípico del Sur located in Buzanada to attend daily activities in their facilities to improve the living conditions of people with functional diversity in which therapies related to the treatment of horses are used. Sr. Mena, who met with those responsible for the centre and this initiative, as well as the users of the service, was accompanied by councillor for social services, Elena Cabello, and by works and infrastructure councillor, José Luis Gómez.

To celebrate the 30 years, there were two guests of honour: the President of the European Bridge Federation, Yves Aubry, and the President of the World Bridge Federation, Giannarrido Rona. This tournament consists mainly of players from the Nordic countries who account for more than 90 per cent of the participation, in addition to players who have a significant loyalty to this locality. Dimple Melwani, councillor for tourism, congratulated

Ten euro a month offer from sports centre

HE good weather has finally arrived and there’s an extra reason for residents of San Miguel de Abona to get fit.

Throughout the months of May and June, the local council is offering use of the pool and gym at the sports centre of Los Hinojeros in Granadilla for just ten euros a month. This applies to all those over the age of 16 who are registered in the municipality. Those under this age can also take advantage of the offer provided they go along with an adult. The interested can register in the council’s sports department in San Miguel or in the SAC of Las Chafiras. Places are limited.

Hotel Turquesa and its team for the great hospitality, which they offer year after year and emphasised the importance of the event. “The celebration of the XXX edition is another example that places Puerto de la Cruz as an ideal tourist enclave for the celebration of international events of various kinds. The participants have for a week the opportunity to share a hobby while enjoying our tourist city, its gastronomy, our pleasant climate, while living with people of different nationalities,

a sport that allows them to exercise memory and concentration, “ she said. Manuel Negrín, President of the Canarian Association of Bridge, considers that Puerto

de la Cruz and the Turquesa Hotel have practically become the official headquarters, since the event has been celebrated there almost every year.

PRE-BENJAMIN

First soccer tournament for youngsters

UN and football combined to make a great day out for members of the San Miguel de Abona PreBenjamín squad.

The first soccer tournament for this age group proved a great success. “With this activity, our boys and girls, between six and seven years old, enjoyed this football festival which also serves as an incentive to continue practising the sport,” said sports councillor, Victor Chinea. “At this age, the important thing is not the result, neither the competition but that they spend a morning playing and having fun where also it fosters companionship and they learn values “.

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Facelift for Los Quevedos soccer field

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Big achievement by young players

AN Juan de la Rambla in collaboration with the local football club Sporting San José recently concluded several works of improvement in the soccer field of Los Quevedos. The project was aimed as much at the improvement of the installation of water as to the increased safety and sanitation of the site. To this end, and coordinated by the Department of Sports directed by Priscila Díaz, the plumbing in the changing rooms and the canteen was improved, as was the installation of both potable water and waste drainage, as

well as the irrigation network of the grass. Different waterproofing problems were detected and corrected and leaks rectified. The site has also been modernised, cleaned, new tiling installed and a new pavement put in to create a practical and comfortable space. It is planned to extend cleaning to the whole of the

site and improve the safety at both entrances and adapted accesses. The Los Quevedos football field in San José is one of the

most used sports venues in the municipality, serving as a “home” for both San José Sporting and the newly created women’s team.

GOOD BEHAVIOUR

El Rosario promotes fair play in sport

L Rosario council is the latest municipality to dedicate itself to fair play in sport.

The authority recently hosted a meeting to coordinate different aspects of security with the presidents of the two main sports clubs: Transportes Mary Esperanza, which plays in the Regional Preferential football category, and CL Llano del Moro, in the First Category of the insular league of Canarian fighting. The meeting was chaired by the Mayor of El Rosario, Escolastico Gil and had the participation of councillor for sports, Iván Armas, presidents of both clubs, Juan Manuel Yanes and Candelaria “Yaya” Aguiar, and members of the Local Police of El Rosario. The objective was to share experiences and propose measures that promote respect between players and fans and good behaviour and fair play in the sports field. In addition, it was agreed to adapt the canteen spaces within the “Maximino Bacallado” soccer field and Terreiro “Emeterio Gil Cruz”. The sports department also announced details of the programme of informative talks about “fair play”.

FOURTH YEAR

Mini Olympics take to the water for swimming challenge

OCAL youngsters have been taking part in the popular Mini Olympics in the north of Tenerife.

The swimming tests saw 200 students gather in the Municipal Swimming Pool in Los Realejos. The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez was present to preside over this first event in the series with teams taking part in relays

and 50 metres. Sr. Dominguez highlighted “the faces of enthusiasm and enjoyment of the children of 5th and 6th grade of ten schools in the municipality.” The Mini Olympics encompass three days of competition,

one of which took place last November in the Sports Complex Basilio Labrador. The next is on May 19th at the Estadio Iván Ramallo with the final medals. The tournament is in its fourth year and is hailed as great fun, as well as promoting sport and fair play from an early age. “It encourages personal and group effort, together with coexistence between children of different points of the municipality belonging to different schools that otherwise would not have contact,” said the Mayor. Education councillor, Sandra Pérez thanked all those who helped to organise the tournament, including the schools, the trainers and all those who gave their time and energy.

RASSROOTS football in the municipality of San Miguel de Abona continues to thrive.

On this occasion, the team of the Sports Union Las Zocas in the categor y of Initiation was proclaimed champion of their group with two days of the league still to spare. The little champions, aged

four and five, learn and have fun through the game. San Miguel council has congratulated the team on their success and encouraged families to continue to back their children in following the sport of soccer.

EL ROSARIO

More titles for Tenzul badminton club

HE players of the badminton club Tenzul El Rosario have added new titles to their season.

Five players represented the municipality in the Canarian Absolute and Sub-11 Championship on the island of Fuerteventura, which had 77 players registered in a great competition organised by the C.B. Tiguaneje at the IES Vigán de Gran Tarajal. In the Under-11 category, Nicolas Reig achieved a deserved third place in the men’s singles. Together with his teammate Sulimar Cabrera, in Sub-11 doubles they were also runners-up in the Canaries. Victoria Castro with María Guerrero, of C.B. Granadilla Badsur, formed the female doubles pair, where they obtained the title of champions of the Canary Islands. In addition, Victoria Castro, in an excellent competition with very hard matches, was proclaimed champion of the Canary Absolute in individual women.

Spanish house price data published in March 2017

VERY month the SPI House Price Index Tracker plots the progress of the six most-watched house price indices in Spain, and puts them all on one page.

Three of the four indices published in March were positive, and showed average house prices rising by between 1.8% and 4.5%. However, the asking price index published by Idealista was -5.4%, a fraction better than the -5.6% in February (all highlighted in yellow above). Regular readers may be aware that I don’t think much of the average house price data published in Spain, but I increasingly think the asking price data published by portals is particularly flawed. As any house-hunter who has spent any time searching for property at the big portals will know, they are full of duplications with different prices, and lots of properties that are no longer for sale. To make

matters worse, vendors don’t really know what their property is worth (because it’s difficult to check), and asking prices reflect this. It’s the blind leading the blind. That said, I guess there is some value in knowing the asking price trend, but it has to be taken with a fistfull of salt. At least the Tinsa index is based on professional valuations following a consistent methodology. The Tinsa index (table below) showed prices rising by 1.8% in February, down by -0.3% on the coast, and up 4.4% in the Balearic and Canary Islands. Having spent a bit of time looking at the market in the Balearics recently, I’m not surprised to see prices rising in the islands. The thing about islands, is land is scarce.

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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